Wednesday 1-24-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Members post your personal plays in the various sports forums @ IWS and our betting trackers!

NFL
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...3-NFL-Football (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?53-NFL-Football)

College Football
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...-NCAA-Football (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?54-NCAA-Football)

Baseball
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...57-ML-Baseball (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?57-ML-Baseball)

College Basketball
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...CAA-Basketball (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?55-NCAA-Basketball)

NBA
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...NBA-Basketball (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?56-NBA-Basketball)

NHL
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...?58-NHL-Hockey (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?58-NHL-Hockey)

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Charles Town - Race #2 - Post: 7:29pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 81

Rating: 4

#9 GURSKY (ML=2/1)


GURSKY - Looking at today's Equibase class figure, this pony is up against an easier field than last time around the track at Charles Town. Bocachica's agent must look forward to anytime Runco gives them a mount; win percentage together is terrific. He has the top earnings per start. Give the once over to this thoroughbred.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 CINDERELLA'SPALACE (ML=5/2), #4 BIG BRANCH (ML=7/2),

CINDERELLA'SPALACE - This animal doesn't have a winner's mental state. Frequently finishes in the place or show hole. This gelding hasn't had any recent accomplishments in sprint events. Not easy to play him in this race. Tough for this closer horse to get up today. Without a hot pace to stir things up, the lone pace is going to make it awfully hard to get the job done. BIG BRANCH - Today's race is 7 furlongs. Hasn't hit the board in a sprint event in the last couple months. Not the best of omens. This gelding probably needs a better pace scenario to make his furious rally.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #9 GURSKY on top if we're getting at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
9 with 4

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

[Can'tPickAWinner]

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

Delta Downs - Race 2

Daily Double (Races 2-3) / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 min.) / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) Superfecta (.10 min.)


Claiming $7,500 • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 77 • Purse: $17,500 • Post: 6:07P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE JULY 24, 2017. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE DECEMBER 24, 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $5,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * CELTIC LASS: Horse is dropping in class, has an inside post position and isn't a Trailer. RANDINSKY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. MY BONNE MARGIE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. VOW ME OVER: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. CAT WHO DAT: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position.
1
CELTIC LASS
2/1

5/1
5
RANDINSKY
5/2

7/1
7
MY BONNE MARGIE
15/1

8/1
2
VOW ME OVER
4/1

8/1
4
CAT WHO DAT
5/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
CAT WHO DAT
4

5/1
Front-runner
79

64

71.8

57.4

45.9
7
MY BONNE MARGIE
7

15/1
Front-runner
80

79

69.6

55.8

45.8
5
RANDINSKY
5

5/2
Front-runner
85

72

65.8

64.0

57.0
6
CROWN EXPRESS
6

12/1
Stalker
69

66

57.2

58.4

45.9
1
CELTIC LASS
1

2/1
Alternator/Stalker
85

80

59.1

77.2

73.7
2
VOW ME OVER
2

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
77

66

57.5

62.6

59.1
8
GATOR JACK
8

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

63

35.6

57.4

43.4
3
MISS ARDYN
3

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
73

71

32.4

55.1

46.1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Sam Houston

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

Race 6 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $8500 Class Rating: 78

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 5 GO GONE GONE 5/2

# 1 CHI TOWN CHIEF 3/1

# 7 MY TOCCET 6/1

My pick in this event is GO GONE GONE. Has recorded formidable speed figs in dirt sprint races in the past. Could provide positive profits based on respectable recent speed figs with an average of 67. Ought to come out solid - I have liked the way this gelding has moved quickly to the lead recently. CHI TOWN CHIEF - Recorded a strong speed figure in the last race. Can run another good one in this contest. Overall, has one of the best earnings per start in dirt sprint races in this group. MY TOCCET - When Caster uses McNeil there's a good chance for collecting. Put up a strong Equibase Speed Fig in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this affair.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Penn National

Penn National - Race 7

W-P-S / Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double


Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 94 • Purse: $14,400 • Post: 8:43P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 24, 2017 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 24, 2017 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Stalker. POSSILICIOUS is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SHINY FINISH: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. SMOOTH SERVICE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BUFFALO (BRZ): Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. RED ROCKET EXPRESS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. POSSILICIOUS: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
3
SHINY FINISH
2/1

5/1
1
SMOOTH SERVICE
7/2

7/1
5
BUFFALO (BRZ)
7/2

7/1
4
RED ROCKET EXPRESS
12/1

8/1
2
POSSILICIOUS
6/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
SHINY FINISH
3

2/1
Front-runner
92

91

96.6

85.4

82.9
5
BUFFALO (BRZ)
5

7/2
Front-runner
94

85

86.2

87.0

82.5
6
PUT IT FORWARD
6

12/1
Front-runner
93

85

72.8

84.2

74.2
2
POSSILICIOUS
2

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
87

86

74.2

80.0

68.5
1
SMOOTH SERVICE
1

7/2
Trailer
94

91

75.0

83.8

76.8
4
RED ROCKET EXPRESS
4

12/1
Trailer
93

86

48.4

85.2

75.7
7
DISCREETLY PLACED
7

5/1
Alternator/Trailer
86

90

64.8

81.2

70.2
8
C THE JUDGE
8

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
87

88

78.4

74.6

60.1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Tampa Bay Downs - Race #4 - Post: 1:53pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $15,200 Class Rating: 77

Rating: 4

#4 LOOKING GOOD CAROL (IRE) (ML=6/1)
#3 HINT OF MARY (ML=6/1)
#8 SHES GOT THE LUCK (ML=12/1)


LOOKING GOOD CAROL (IRE) - Faced tougher last time around the track at Gulfstream Park. Based on Equibase class figures, this is a weaker group, so I will put this one on my list of contenders. The racer with the top average class rating in turf events is usually a solid play. This thoroughbred fits the bill. HINT OF MARY - It looks like Camacho had to learn all about this filly on January 7th when riding her for the initial time. Back aloft again today. This horse coming off a solid race in the last month is a contender in my opinion. SHES GOT THE LUCK - This horse ran outside the top 3 at Tampa Bay Downs in the last race on a track listed as good. She should improve right here in this race without a sloppy track. This filly gets a weight break of -5 pounds from last race. This certainly could make the difference right here in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 BLAME T J (ML=7/2), #2 MEGSTONE (ML=4/1), #10 LADY LOVE (ML=9/2),

BLAME T J - Hasn't been on the Tampa Bay Downs oval in the last three weeks. Cause for some concern. MEGSTONE - Would have to get more than the oddsmaker's morning line of 4/1 to wager on this entrant. LADY LOVE - Tough to bet on at 9/2 odds after the most recent efforts.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#4 LOOKING GOOD CAROL (IRE) is going to be the play if we are getting 3/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4,8] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[3,4,8] with [3,4,8] with [3,4,8,10,11] with [3,4,8,10,11] Total Cost: $36

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
None

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Turf Paradise

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

Race 5 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $14000 Class Rating: 89

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 24, 2017 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000, IF FOR $14,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. ARIZONA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $20,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 MAKAHA HEAT 3/1

# 2 BRIANA JEAN 4/1

# 7 COUNCIL RULES 7/2

MAKAHA HEAT looks to be a very good contender. Has to be given a shot here on the basis of the figures in the speed section alone. She looks formidable in this slot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the halfway point. With a very good 90 speed figure last time out, will definitely be a factor in this outing. BRIANA JEAN - Looks strong against this field and will probably be one of the early speedsters. COUNCIL RULES - Has to be given consideration based on the formidable speed rating recorded in the last race. Has recorded solid Equibase Speed Figures in dirt sprint races in the past.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Mighty Quinn

Mighty was waiting on Villanova (-14 1/2, which was a Winner) on Tuesday and likes USC (-10) on Wednesday. The deficit is 520 sirignanos.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Jazz vs. Pistons Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
The Detroit Pistons are enduring a five-game losing streak that dropped the team below .500 and out of the top eight in the Eastern Conference. Coming off the most heartbreaking of those losses in a last-second setback to Brooklyn on Sunday, the Pistons will try to pick up the pieces and turn their fortunes when they host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.

"There's nothing big. There's nothing glaring," Pistons forward Anthony Tolliver told the team's website after the 101-100 loss to the Nets. "It's little things that add up over the course of 48 minutes that loses these games. We just need to clean up those little things and if we do that, we'll put ourselves in position to win every night." Detroit began a stretch with 13 of 15 at home by falling to the Washington Wizards 122-112 on Friday and then watched Spencer Dinwiddie bury a last-second shot in Sunday's heartbreaker to fall to 13-8 in its own arena. The Jazz looked like they were turning things around with a solid home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday but began their stretch of seven of eight on the road with a 104-90 setback at lowly Atlanta on Monday. Utah, which plays its only home game over the next 2 1/2 weeks against defending champion Golden State, averaged 120 points in the three games prior to Monday.

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

ABOUT THE JAZZ (19-28): No Utah starter managed more than Donovan Mitchell's 13 points against the Hawks, and the rookie pointed to effort as the issue. "There were times where we kind of looked like we didn't want to play, myself included," Mitchell said, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. "That's not us. That's not our identity. I think we just gotta come out with more life and more energy. I think if we play like we played here, there will be a lot of nights like this." Mitchell committed six turnovers without an assist in the loss and totaled 15 turnovers in the last three contests.

ABOUT THE PISTONS (22-23): Detroit is 3-9 since starting point guard Reggie Jackson went down with an ankle injury, and the team is struggling on the offensive end without him around to start the pick-and-roll and drive the paint. "We've got to get to the rim," Pistons small forward Tobias Harris told reporters of the offensive issues. "We've got to get higher percentage shots -- free throws, layups and three balls if it's falling. On a night like (Sunday), we can't settle for mid-range. I thought we settled for that a little bit. We've got to find a way of mixing it up a little bit more, getting to the rim, getting some more cuts, drives to the basket and some more drop-offs to Andre (Drummond), alley oops, things like that." Harris leads the team in scoring (18.1 points) but is shooting 37.7 percent from the field over the last five games, including 5-of-26 from 3-point range.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Jazz SG Rodney Hood (lower leg contusion) sat out the last two games and is day-to-day.

2. Detroit SG Luke Kennard is 9-of-16 from the floor in two games since returning from a thumb injury.

3. Utah took the two meetings last season by an average of 23.5 points.

PREDICTION: Pistons 106, Jazz 102

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Suns vs. Pacers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
The Indiana Pacers salvaged a winning five-game road trip by pulling out one of their more impressive performances in a 94-86 win at San Antonio on Sunday. The Pacers will try to bring that same effort when they return home to host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.

"It was big for this young team to come into San Antonio, where they've only lost two games," Indiana head coach Nate McMillan told reporters. "This has always been a tough place to play and to end the road trip when you're a little fatigued, a little tired, the challenge was mentally give yourself a chance. Giving that effort, staying connected, playing together, and they did." The Spurs had won 14 straight at home before running into the Pacers, who recorded 14 steals and forced 20 turnovers in a strong defensive effort. The Suns, who rank last in the NBA in average points allowed (112.1) aren't very familiar with strong defensive efforts and allowed at least 100 points in 11 straight games after falling 109-105 at Milwaukee on Monday. Phoenix allowed the Bucks to shoot 53.5 percent from the floor while falling to 1-2 on the four-game trip.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Arizona (Phoenix), FS Indiana

ABOUT THE SUNS (17-30): Phoenix is not the best matchup for a team like the Pacers that can force turnovers and can directly point to turnovers as a reason for the setback in Milwaukee. The Suns, who average 15.2 turnovers, gave the ball away 22 times against the Bucks, leading to 26 points. "They just get their hands on a lot of balls," reserve shooting guard Troy Daniels told the Arizona Republic after Monday's setback. "Sometimes we're lackadaisical with the pass or we don't cut to get open. Part of it is being young. We have to learn how to get open."

ABOUT THE PACERS (25-22): Indiana is holding opponents to an average of 96.3 points over its last nine games, with Sunday marking the second time in that stretch that they held an opponent under 90. "This is one of our better defensive games as a collective group," point guard Darren Collison told reporters. "It just seemed like everybody was connected. We were helping one another, if that person got beat off the dribble, we stepped and helped them, we were scrambling all over the place." That nine-game stretch coincides with the return of Victor Oladipo, who grabbed three steals on Sunday and is averaging 2.4 over the last nine contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Suns SG Devin Booker went 2-of-14 from the floor on Monday, marking a season low in made field goals.

2. Pacers C Myles Turner (elbow) sat out the entire road trip and remains week-to-week.

3. Indiana placed seven scorers in double figures while breezing to a 120-97 win at Phoenix on Jan. 14.

PREDICTION: Pacers 113, Suns 96

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Pelicans vs. Hornets Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Behind DeMarcus Cousins' historic performance, the New Orleans Pelicans stayed hot in perhaps their most dramatic win of the season. Cousins seeks another dominant effort and the Pelicans aim for their sixth win in seven games when they travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

Cousins put up 44 points, 24 rebounds and 10 assists and New Orleans rallied from 17 points down to steal a 132-128 double-overtime win over Chicago on Monday at home. "My strength coach had the nerve to ask me, do I want to lift after this game? I almost lost it. If I had some energy, we would have fought," Cousins joked with reporters after his 52-minute effort. "I'm just glad it's over. Seriously. I think [the Bulls] feel the same way, too." The Hornets lost a pair of overtime matchups with the Pelicans last season but they enter this one on a high note as well, having won six of their last nine after fending off Sacramento 112-107 on Monday. Kemba Walker, the subject of trade rumors in Charlotte, had 26 points as the Hornets improved to 2-1 on their current five-game homestand.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS New Orleans, FS Southeast (Charlotte)

ABOUT THE PELICANS (25-21): Cousins' recorded the first 40-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist game since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1972, and was supported by running mate Anthony Davis, who had 34 points before fouling out in the first OT. "You dream about moments like that as a kid -- a game coming down to the line and just making big plays down the stretch," Cousins added. "I think we just willed our way through this game." Davis may take the leading role in this one after averaging 42 points and 18.5 boards in the two wins over Charlotte last season.

ABOUT THE HORNETS (19-26): Charlotte attempted a season-high 40 3-pointers - making 16 - in the win over the Kings and Walker did the bulk of the work with a 5-for-14 showing. "Just moving the basketball," Walker told reporters. "Whenever you have an open shot just being aggressive and making them. We're all creating for each other to get the best shots possible and whenever we did we just knocked them in tonight." Dwight Howard ran his streak of consecutive double-doubles to five with 14 points and 16 rebounds to go along with a season high-tying six blocks.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Hornets SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist missed Monday's game due to an abscess in his arm.

2. New Orleans is 6-3 on the road against Eastern Conference opponents.

3. Charlotte SG Jeremy Lamb is 7-for-14 from 3-point range over a four-game span.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 111, Hornets 109

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Bulls vs. 76ers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
The Philadelphia 76ers displayed some sloppy basketball in seeing their winning streak come to an end on the road. They will try to clean up their act in a return home Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls.

A total of 24 turnovers - including 10 in the fourth quarter - was the deciding factor in the Sixers' 105-101 loss at Memphis on Monday, as the Grizzlies won the final period by a 31-18 margin to hand Philadelphia just its second loss in nine games. "Poise. Lack of judgment. Leadership. I thought that we had not much leadership," Sixers coach Brown told reporters of the stretch run. "I thought our poise was poor." The Bulls are 1-1 on their current three-game road trip after dropping a double-overtime thriller in New Orleans on Monday, blowing a 17-point lead late in regulation. Chicago also had 24 turnovers and it was 8-for-31 from 3-point range while falling to 7-17 on the road.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, WGN-TV (Chicago), NBCS Philadelphia

ABOUT THE BULLS (18-29): Jerian Grant is filling in at one of the guard spots while Kris Dunn remains in concussion protocol and he had one of his best performances of the season with 22 points and 13 assists against New Orleans. Five others scored at least 14 points and the Bulls had a chance to win in regulation but Justin Holiday's free throw rimmed out. "A lot of good things and obviously we had a chance to win it at the end," coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters. "A lot of things we can learn as well and grow from."

ABOUT THE SIXERS (22-21): Dario Saric led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds in the loss to the Grizzlies, while second-year pro Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot had his second straight big game with 20 points while making 6-of-8 3-pointers. Filling in as a starter while fellow guards Jerryd Bayless (wrist) and JJ Redick (leg) are sidelined, Luwawu-Cabarrot is averaging 18 points over the last two games and he's hit 9-of-13 long-range attempts. "He's coming on strong," teammate Ben Simmons told the team's website. "He's playing well, and playing with confidence. That's what we need...especially because he's had his chance to start."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Chicago took the first meeting 117-115 at home and it has won seven straight in Philadelphia.

2. Since going 0-for-4 from the field in a loss to Houston on Jan. 8, Bulls C Robin Lopez is averaging 16.7 points on 67.1 percent shooting over his last six games.

3. Sixers C Joel Embiid has five double-doubles in seven games this month and is averaging 23.3 points and 11.4 rebounds in January.

PREDICTION: 76ers 112, Bulls 107

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Raptors vs. Hawks Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
The Toronto Raptors are likely looking forward to a long stretch loaded with home games, but they first must get past an improving Atlanta Hawks team on the road Wednesday night. The Raptors, who are 17-3 at home, will play 10 of 13 in Air Canada Centre beginning with Friday's matchup against Utah, and they hope to head to Toronto on a good note.

Their two-game road trip began with a 115-109 loss at Minnesota on Saturday, the squad's fourth loss in seven contests following a 17-3 run. "We didn't match their intensity coming out of the locker room in the second half," coach Dwane Casey said after his team was outscored by 14 points after the break. "We knew they were going to come. We just didn't move offensively. We were standing, watching the ball. We were trying to run our sets, but we played in mud." Toronto won its first two against Atlanta by an average of 23.5 points, but the Hawks are on their best run of the season with four victories in six games, the latest a 104-90 triumph over the Jazz on Monday. Dennis Schroder had 20 points as Atlanta improved to 3-2 on its current six-game homestand.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, Sportsnet ONE (Toronto), FS Southeast (Atlanta)

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (31-14): The loss to Minnesota wasted a phenomenal effort for Kyle Lowry, who posted a season-high 40 points in 34 turnover-free minutes, but the team as a whole faded in the second night of a back-to-back. "We've got to come out with a little bit more energy on the back-to-back, but it's no excuse," Lowry told reporters. The 31-year-old is averaging 13.5 points on 37.5 percent in the two routs of Atlanta, and fellow star guard DeMar DeRozan had a season-low two points in 28 minutes in his previous visit to Philips Arena.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (14-32): Taurean Prince added 17 points and 12 different Atlanta players got into the scoring column in the win over the Jazz, which gives the Hawks a 7-7 mark after a 7-25 start. "We've got to keep it going," Prince told reporters after matching his scoring total from the previous four games combined. Schroder is averaging 22.2 points and seven assists through the first five games of the homestand.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Prince scored 30 points on 12-of-16 shooting in the most recent meeting, a 111-98 win for Toronto at home last month.

2. Atlanta is 4-10 at home against Eastern Conference opponents, compared to 6-3 against the West.

3. DeRozan is 2-for-16 from 3-point range over the last five games after going 16-for-32 through the first six contests this month.

PREDICTION: Raptors 104, Hawks 100

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Spurs vs. Grizzlies Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge has been a go-to player this season, and he's headed to the NBA All-Star Game for the sixth time in his career. Aldridge celebrated his latest accolade with a 30-point performance against Cleveland and aims for another strong outing when the Spurs visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Aldridge regained the primary scoring role due to small forward Kawhi Leonard being available for just nine games due to his season-long injury issues, and his stellar 12-of-18 shooting performance in Tuesday's 114-102 win over the Cavaliers raised his scoring average to 22.5 points. "L.A. is the reason we've kept a pretty good record and stayed in the hunt with so many injuries," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told reporters. "He's been a warrior, for sure. We'd be in deep Kimchi if he isn't playing the way he is." The Grizzlies have won four of their last five games after rallying from a 15-point, third-quarter deficit to post a 105-101 win over Philadelphia on Monday. "We're just sharing the basketball," Memphis rookie forward Dillon Brooks told reporters. "It's unselfish play from top to bottom. We're playing defense at a high level."

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

ABOUT THE SPURS (31-18): The saga involving Leonard's quadriceps injury is frustrating to Popovich, who insists there in no rift between the club and the superstar despite an ESPN report claiming there was heavy dissension. "Nobody wants to come back more than Kawhi Leonard," Popovich told reporters. "I think I'm No. 2. His teammates want him back. Everybody wants him back. He's a competitor. He wasn't Kawhi Leonard when he first arrived, the one we know now. So that shows you how much he's put in to get here. He certainly doesn't want to be missing games, so it's frustrating for everybody." Leonard suffered the injury during the preseason, but it has been slow to heal.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (17-29): Brooks has been a key figure in Memphis' improved play as he averaged 17 points over a four-game stretch before scoring only seven against the 76ers as he struggled with an illness. His rise has been impressive in that he was just a second-round pick (45th overall) in last June's draft, but his pesky style and ability to annoy opponents has impressed interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff. "We've seen it time and time again this year," Bickerstaff told reporters. "Even in the preseason, whenever there was a matchup to be had, Dillon would find his way to that matchup. He's competitive, he's dogged in his defensive ways and he's just not going to back down."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Spurs are 2-0 against the Grizzlies this season and have won the last four meetings.

2. San Antonio C Pau Gasol (wrist) could miss his second straight game.

3. Memphis G Mario Chalmers scored 17 points against Philadelphia, his top effort since recording a season-best 21 versus Portland on Nov. 20.

PREDICTION: Spurs 99, Grizzlies 92

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Rockets vs. Mavericks Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
James Harden and Chris Paul are both healthy, and the Houston Rockets are rolling again. The Rockets will try to push their latest winning streak to four in a row when they open a two-game road trip at the in-state rival Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

Houston swept its three-game homestand by knocking of three playoff teams, capped by a 99-90 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday in which it trailed by 14 points in the first quarter before battling back. "After the initial hit we took from them, the 33 points (allowed in the first quarter), I thought our defense really stepped up," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters. "We played hard as heck. I thought it could be that way after we got an emotional victory on Saturday (over the Golden State Warriors) and then to get going, we just didn't come out of the gate very well. But after that our defense is solid." The Mavericks are coming off a strong defensive performance as well after opening a three-game homestand with a 98-75 win over the Washington Wizards. "It was a great team effort," rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. told reporters. "Everybody did their part tonight. We gave up a couple of offensive rebounds, but that's bound to happen. We kept fighting from quarter one to quarter four, so it was a great effort all around."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), FS Southwest (Dallas)

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (33-12): Houston can score as well as any team in the league but is getting stronger on the other end as well and limited Miami to 57 points over the final three quarters on Monday after holding Golden State to 17 fourth-quarter points on Saturday. "We have to, every single night," Harden told reporters about defending. "Our shots might not fall, or we might not have our rhythm, but defensively we've got to compete and match each opponent's intensity. If we do that, we give ourselves a chance every night." Harden, who leads the NBA in scoring (31.4) poured in 28 points on Monday -- his highest total in three games since returning from a hamstring injury.

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (16-31): Smith highlighted his 17-point effort on Monday with a 360 dunk on a breakaway in the first quarter and is averaging 21.5 points over the last four contests. The 20-year-old North Carolina State product added six assists on Monday to help small forward Harrison Barnes break out of a shooting slump. Barnes finished with 20 points on 9-of-16 shooting in 31 minutes after going 3-of-13 from the floor in a loss at Portland on Saturday.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Rockets SG Eric Gordon is 0-of-16 from 3-point range over the last two games.

2. Mavericks PG Devin Harris (concussion) sat out Monday and is questionable for Wednesday.

3. Houston took the last five in the series, including a 107-91 win in the first meeting of the season at home on Oct. 21.

PREDICTION: Rockets 113, Mavericks 101

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats10:00 PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves propelled themselves into third place in the Western Conference with wins in seven of the last nine games, including a 126-118 triumph at the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday to kick off a three-game road trip. The Timberwolves will try to run their latest winning streak to three straight when they begin a tough back-to-back by visiting the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Minnesota, which visits West-leading Golden State on Thursday, dropped four in a row on the road before going into Los Angeles on Monday and scoring at least 30 points in each quarter. The Timberwolves have won two in a row without leading scorer Jimmy Butler (21.4 points) by leaning on small forward Andrew Wiggins, who followed up a 29-point effort in a win over Toronto on Saturday by going off for 40 points against the Clippers. The Trail Blazers, who lost at Minnesota 120-103 on Jan. 14, will have to figure out how to guard an athletic wing like Wiggins after letting Denver's Jamal Murray go off for 38 points on 14-of-19 shooting in a 104-101 loss on Monday. "I'm frustrated that we didn't win," Portland point guard Damian Lillard told reporters. "But I understand that we didn't do the things down the stretch that would have allowed us to close the door."

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), NBCS Northwest (Portland)

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (31-18): Wiggins went 16-of-28 from the floor and added six rebounds Monday in his highest-scoring performance of the season. "It was amazing," Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns told reporters of Wiggins' performance. "I don't know if I put the voodoo on him, but I told him he was going to get 40 tonight. He made me look good. I'm happy for him. He was playing spirited basketball and playing at a high level all night. It just seemed like we were in Staples Center watching young Kobe play out there." Wiggins, who averages 18.2 points, had not even reached 30 points since going for 41 at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 9, 2017.

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (25-22): Lillard was named Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday after averaging 29.3 points on 52.7 percent shooting in three wins last week and kept up the pace by scoring 25 on 10-of-18 at Denver. Lillard's backcourt mate, shooting guard CJ McCollum, is not quite as hot and slumped to 3-of-14 from the floor on Monday. The three made field goals marked McCollum's lowest total since he went 1-of-14 in a loss at Philadelphia on Nov. 22.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Butler and SG Jamal Crawford (toe) are both day-to-day.

2. Trail Blazers C Jusuf Nurkic recorded a double-double in two of his last three games and scored in double figures in each of the three contests.

3. Minnesota lost in both of its trips to Portland last season.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 109, Trail Blazers 105

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Celtics vs. Clippers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats10:30 PM
The Boston Celtics have lost a season-worst four straight games and they look to break out of their sudden funk when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Boston opened a four-game road excursion with Tuesday's 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, which followed up Sunday's stunning 103-95 home loss to the Orlando Magic, a squad now tied for the worst record in the NBA.

All-Star guard Kyrie Irving scored 33 points in Tuesday's loss but didn't receive a chance at a game-winning shot as teammate Marcus Smart grabbed a rebound with 5.7 seconds left and never gave up the ball before badly missing a 3-point attempt as time expired. "He felt like he had a good look, and we've got to live with the results after that," Irving said afterward. The Clippers have dropped their last two games after winning 12 of the previous 15 to salvage their season. Power forward Blake Griffin had 32 points, matched his season best of 12 rebounds and posted a season-high 12 assists during Monday's 126-118 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and is averaging 26.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists over the past four games.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, NBCS Boston, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE CELTICS (34-14): Post player Al Horford is in the second season of a four-year, $113 million contract with the squad and accepted a complimentary role this season with Irving and injured small forward Gordon Hayward joining the mix. His teamwork and unselfishness were noted by NBA coaches, who voted Horford to a spot on the All-Star team when the reserves were announced Tuesday. "It makes me feel good because I feel like I've always taken a lot of pride in playing the right way and putting the team first always," said Horford, who has only eight 20-point outings this season. "The coaches have seen that and have rewarded me over the years. It's a big honor for me."

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (23-23): Shooting guard Lou Williams has kept Los Angeles in the playoff hunt with his stellar play that includes scoring 20 or more points in 15 of the past 16 games. But his solid campaign and career-best 23.3 scoring average didn't result in an All-Star spot and Williams simply tweeted "Lol" when the television show announcing the reserves concluded. The team's backcourt depth has been thin lately with Austin Rivers (heel) missing the last 12 games and coach Doc Rivers said his son will likely miss two more weeks.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Clippers have won six of the past eight overall meetings, as well as the last five played at the Staples Center.

2. Smart scored 22 points against the Lakers - one shy of his season best.

3. Los Angeles C DeAndre Jordan (ankle) is listed as doubtful and could miss his sixth straight contest.

PREDICTION: Clippers 112, Celtics 109

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
The Toronto Maple Leafs were unable to slow down the league's hottest club and now will try to post their first victory in Chicago in nearly 15 years. The slumping Maple Leafs, losers of eight of 11 (3-4-4) following Monday's 4-2 loss to Colorado, will look to rebound against the skidding Blackhawks, who are buried in last place in the Central Division.

Chicago started the calendar year by winning three of four and amassing 21 goals, but stumbled badly on its six-game homestand, scoring six times during the 1-4-0 swoon while getting blanked twice during the current three-game slide. "We've had games this year where we've played great against top-notch teams," star forward Patrick Kane told reporters. "So we know it's in here. We know we can be confident, given some of the games we've had in the past." Toronto has lost five of six (1-2-3) but, unlike the Blackhawks, has the luxury of playing in a weak division (Atlantic) and holds a double-digit point cushion for third place. The Maple Leafs halted a five-game losing streak in the series by rallying for a 4-3 overtime win Oct. 9, but have dropped seven in a row in Chicago and last won in the Windy City in February 2003.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, Sportsnet, TVA (Toronto)

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (26-18-5): Coach Mike Babcock shuffled his lineup at Tuesday's practice, splitting up longtime linemates Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov, but said it was only for the next two away from home. "I'm looking to have more balance and more attack, especially on the road when I don't have last change," said Babcock, who dropped Komarov to the fourth line and replaced him with Mitch Marner on the second unit. Kasperi Kapanen was recalled from Toronto of the American Hockey League and skated on Komarov's line.

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (22-19-6): Chicago certainly wasn't lacking for chances in Monday's 2-0 loss to Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Bay, launching 40 shots on goal and failing on six power plays to fall to 0-for-16 with the extra skater on the homestand. "It has to be better, myself included. Myself especially," defenseman Duncan Keith, who along with captain Jonathan Toews did not practice Tuesday because of a maintenance day, told reporters. Toews scored at Toronto on Oct. 9 but has been held off the scoresheet in five straight.

OVERTIME

1. Toronto G Frederik Andersen is 2-2-3 with a 2.74 goals-against average versus Chicago.

2. Blackhawks F Patrick Kane has torched Toronto for 10 goals and 22 points in 14 games.

3. Maple Leafs D Morgan Rielly was placed on injured reserve and is out through the All-Star break.

PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Maple Leafs 3

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Kings vs. Flames Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Thanks to a string of success that dates back to the end of December, the Calgary Flames have moved past the Los Angeles Kings for third place in the Pacific Division. The Flames look to extend their point streak to 10 games and push three points ahead of the Kings when the rivals face off at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday.

Calgary, which is wrapping up a three-game homestand, has gone 7-0-2 since being edged 2-1 at Anaheim on Dec. 29. It dropped 2-1 decisions in each of the first two contests in its own building, falling to Winnipeg in a shootout on Saturday to end its seven-game winning streak and to Buffalo in overtime two nights later. The Kings halted their six-game slide Sunday with a 4-2 home victory over the New York Rangers but went back to their losing ways Tuesday, beginning their four-game road trip with a 6-2 setback at Vancouver. Captain Anze Kopitar scored his team-leading 19th goal and added an assist in the loss for Los Angeles, which is 0-1-1 against Calgary this season.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), Sportsnet360 (Calgary)

ABOUT THE KINGS (25-18-5): Kopitar is two points shy of matching last season's total of 52 and one goal away from reaching 20 for the ninth time in his career. The 30-year-old Slovenian has landed on the scoresheet in eight of his last nine contests, registering two tallies and eight assists in that span. Defenseman Drew Doughty has notched three assists in his last two games but has not recorded a goal in nine contests, keeping him one shy of 100 for his career.

ABOUT THE FLAMES (25-16-6): Johnny Gaudreau notched an assist against the Sabres, giving him 14 points during the team's nine-game streak. The 24-year-old left wing, who leads Calgary with 55 points, has been kept off the scoresheet for more than two consecutive contests only once this season - a three-game stretch from Nov. 25-30. Matthew Tkachuk also has contributed offensively during the Flames' streak, registering six goals - including his career-high 14th of the season in the loss to Buffalo - and four assists.

OVERTIME

1. Flames C Sean Monahan has gone two games without a point following a six-game streak during which he collected four goals and six assists.

2. Kings D Jake Muzzin has registered a goal and five assists during his six-game point streak.

3. Calgary has gone 3-0-2 in its last five home games, including a 4-3 victory over Los Angeles on Jan. 4.

PREDICTION: Flames 4, Kings 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Marquette vs. Xavier Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Marquette has given Xavier plenty of trouble over the past year-plus - and that's the last thing the No. 8 Musketeers need Wednesday night as they host the Golden Eagles. Xavier has reeled off three consecutive victories, and will need to keep the good times rolling as they look to move into the top five nationally.

It's conceivable Xavier could run the table heading into its pivotal Feb. 17 encounter with Villanova, but you won't catch the Musketeers looking ahead - not after squeaking past Marquette 91-87 in their previous meeting Dec. 27 and losing both head-to-head matchups last season. Xavier head coach Chris Mack is especially wary of the Marquette duo of Markus Howard and Andrew Rowsey, who combine to average better than 41 points per game and had 44 in the narrow loss last month. "I don't think of Rowsey and Howard as just shooters," Mack said. "Their percentages are eye-popping, but what they create for their teammates, how much attention is paid to them. They get to the lane. They can hit floaters. They're two of the better perimeter players that we'll face all year and that's a huge challenge for our team." The Golden Eagles are coming off their best defensive effort of the season in a 70-52 win over DePaul.

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

ABOUT MARQUETTE (13-6, 4-3 Big East): You can throw Sam Hauser and his 15.1 points per game into the mix for the Golden Eagles, who have one of the most formidable trios in Division I - and that's particularly true when it comes to free throws. All three are shooting better than 90 percent for the season, with Howard having converted all 57 of his attempts so far in 2017-18. Yet, while Marquette ranks inside the top 30 nationally in points per game (83.1), defense has been a major concern; despite limiting DePaul to less than 30 percent shooting in their one-sided victory, the Golden Eagles are surrendering a whopping 75.7 points per contest - good for 265th in Division I.

ABOUT XAVIER (18-3, 6-2): The Musketeers are led by Trevon Bluiett, who averages 19.1 points and is shooting a collegiate-best 42.5 percent from beyond the arc; he has made multiple 3-pointers in seven consecutive games since a dismal 1-for-8 showing against the Golden Eagles. J.P. Macura is next at 15.1 points and was the difference maker last time out against Seton Hall, erupting for a season-best 27 points despite being booed every time he touched the basketball. Xavier might not be able to match Marquette in free-throw accuracy, but it's elite when it comes to volume - only Arizona State (387) has made more free throws than the Musketeers (385), who also rank eighth in the country in attempts (499).

TIP-INS

1. Xavier averages 29.1 defensive rebounds per game, 11th-most in Division I.

2. Marquette shoots 40.6 percent from 3-point range as a team, the second-best rate in the Big East.

3. The Golden Eagles' two wins over the Musketeers last season came by a combined 33 points.

PREDICTION: Xavier 89, Marquette 84

[Can'tPickAWinner]

South Carolina vs. Florida Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Florida looks to preserve its spot atop the SEC standings when the 22nd-ranked Gators host South Carolina on Wednesday. The Gators have won their last four home games against the Gamecocks, but South Carolina has won three of the past four meetings overall, including a 77-70 victory to punch their ticket to last year's Final Four.


The Gators have recovered from an early-season tailspin in which they lost four of five to win eight of their last nine games. Florida held on for a 66-64 win at Kentucky on Saturday for its fourth win over a ranked opponent. The Gamecocks are coming off a roller coaster of a week in which they erased a 14-point deficit in the second half to upset Kentucky before going without a field goal for the final four minutes of a 70-63 loss to Tennessee. The Gators are the third of four consecutive ranked opponents for the Gamecocks.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, SEC Network


ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA (12-7, 3-4 SEC): The Gamecocks' offense goes through big man Chris Silva (14.5 points, 7.8 rebounds), who has upped his production to 17.4 points per game in SEC play. Graduate transfer Frank Booker (11.3 points) is the team's only other double-digit scorer, but fellow guard Wesley Myers has stepped up to average 10.9 points in league games. Freshman forward Justin Minaya broke out of his recent offensive slump with 16 points against the Volunteers for his first double-digit scoring game in SEC play.

ABOUT FLORIDA (14-5, 6-1): The Gators have proven they can win in different ways, scoring 80 or more points in half their SEC wins while also grinding out a victory in a defensive struggle at Kentucky. Reserve guard Jalen Hudson (16.5 points), who was named the SEC Co-Player of the Week after averaging 19 points in two games last week, leads four Gators who score in double digits. The Gators benefit from the veteran backcourt of Chris Chiozza (12.3 points, 6.1 assists) and KeVaughn Allen (11.3 points), but they're undersized - 6-5 swingman Egor Koulechov (14.4 points, 7.2 rebounds) is the team's leading rebounder.


TIP-INS

1. The Gators are 9-0 when shooting as well or better from the field than their opponent, which bodes well considering the Gamecocks' 40.6 percent from the field ranks 331st nationally.

2. South Carolina has forced 10 or more turnovers in 18 of its 19 games, while the Gators 188 turnovers (9.89 per game) are the fourth-fewest in the nation.

3. Florida backup C Gorjok Gak (2.9 points, 2.6 rebounds) has been out since taking an elbow to the face in the first half against Ole Miss on Jan. 13 but was cleared from concussion protocol Monday and will be available to play.


PREDICTION: Florida 73, South Carolina 69

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Rhode Island vs. Fordham Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Rhode Island, back in the national rankings for the first time in more than year at No. 23, will look to build on one of the longest winning streaks in team history as it visits Fordham on Wednesday in an Atlantic 10 Conference game. Behind another 20-point game from Jared Terrell, Rhode Island won at Dayton on Saturday for its 10th straight victory and will try to stop a two-game losing streak to Fordham.

Terrell produced his ninth 20-point game of the season and fourth in the last five games for Rhode Island, which last won 11 in-season games or more in a row in 1939-40, when it won 15 straight. "We know the position we're in," coach Dan Hurley told the media after the 88-74 victory over Dayton. "We know what our goals are. We're just really locked in on that next game." Fordham has dropped five straight and seven of its last eight, but it also had a losing record last season when it won a low-scoring affair against Rhode Island. Will Tavares, a Providence R.I., native, leads Fordham in scoring, but has hit double figures only once in his last four games after doing so in the first 14 contests.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, No TV

ABOUT RHODE ISLAND (15-3, 7-0 A-10): Jarvis Garrett would prefer to be starting, which he did as a sophomore, but the senior has embraced playing an important role off the bench. The 6-0 guard from Milwaukee isn't called upon to score much as evidenced by the fact he has averaged 4.2 points in 20.5 minutes over the last 10 games, but the point guard provides a lift in terms of assists (26 during that span), rebounds (24) and steals (seven). "He's been key," Hurley told the media of Garrett, who averaged 12.5 points, 4.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds as a sophomore. "If he would have gone sour coming off the bench that would have had a negative effect on the team."

ABOUT FORDHAM (6-13, 1-6): If Fordham is to have any chance at winning this game, it will need to do what it does best - force turnovers. Led by junior guard Joseph Chartouny from Canada, who ranks first in the nation in steals at 3.42 per game, Fordham is fifth nationally at nearly 10 thefts per contest, but will be going up against a team that doesn't turn it over much. Rhode Island commits only 11.1 turnovers per game - good for 21st in the nation - and have had only four games in which they registered more turnovers than assists.

TIP-INS

1. The 53-43 loss to Fordham last season was Rhode Island's last Atlantic 10 defeat.

2. Only No. 3 Purdue (15) and No. 18 St. Mary's (14) have longer active win streaks than the Rams, who have won those 10 games by an average of 14.1 points.

3. Of Rhode Island's three losses, two came without the services of senior E.C. Matthews, who stands in 10th place on the team's all-time scoring list with 1,686 points.

PREDICTION: Rhode Island 72, Fordham 60

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Georgia Tech vs. Florida State Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Florida State hosts Georgia Tech on Wednesday looking to build off Saturday's victory at Virginia Tech, a win in which M.J. Walker led the offense and Christ Koumadje found his scoring touch inside. Walker torched the Hokies for a career-high 24 points and Koumadje hit 5-of-6 shots from the field, helping the Seminoles shoot 53.4 percent from the field while earning just their second victory in the past five games.

"We needed this game, and we came in with the mindset to start from the jump," Walker, a freshman, told reporters after making four 3-pointers and finishing 8-of-13 from the field, as the Seminoles steadied themselves before key home games against Georgia Tech and Miami. The Yellow Jackets look to get back on track after being smothered by Virginia and outpaced by North Carolina in back-to-back losses last week. Josh Okogie rebounded from a rough showing against Virginia to score 18 points in Saturday's loss at North Carolina, but Georgia Tech again was undone with sloppy ballhandling (15 turnovers) and poor free-throw shooting (3-of-6). "The whole key is you've got to make free throws and don't turn the ball over," Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner told the media afterward.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, RSN

ABOUT GEORGIA TECH (10-9, 3-3 ACC): Okogie shot 8-of-16 from the field against North Carolina and leads the Yellow Jackets in scoring at 17.8 points per game. Abdoulaye Gueye has started the past seven games, averaging 9.1 points and six rebounds in that stretch after finishing with 12 points against the Tar Heels. The Yellow Jackets are limiting opponents to 63.6 points per game - ranking 20th nationally - and had allowed 64 points or fewer in five consecutive games before yielding 80 points Saturday.

ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (14-5, 3-4): The Seminoles shot 58 percent from the field Saturday and finished 9-of-20 from 3-point range after hitting just 38 percent of their shots in the previous three games. Koumadje, who missed 11 games with a foot injury earlier in the season, is 19-of-27 from the field in his past four games while averaging 10.8 points in that stretch. Terance Mann leads Florida State in scoring (15.3 points per game) and rebounding (6.2), shooting 59.4 percent from the field.



TIP-INS

1. Georgia Tech C Ben Lammers blocked one shot Saturday, moving into fourth place on the school's all-time list (232).

2. Florida State is third in the ACC and 21st nationally in scoring offense at 84.5 points per game.

3. Ten of the past 18 games in the series have been decided by four points or fewer.

PREDICTION: Florida State 77, Georgia Tech 71

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Nebraska vs. Rutgers Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Nebraska looks to snap a three-game road losing streak when it faces Rutgers on Wednesday. The Cornhuskers fell short in their upset bid of 13th-ranked Ohio State as they faltered down the stretch of Monday's 64-59 setback to the Buckeyes, and strive to keep their faint NCAA Tournament hopes alive by avenging a disappointing 65-64 loss to the Scarlet Knights on Jan. 21.

"Your margin for error is so slim to beat a good team on the road," Nebraska coach Tim Miles told reporters. "You have to go out every night, give it heck and see what happens." Rutgers' charge towards its first postseason appearance since 2006 has lost steam after dropping three of its last four games. The Scarlet Knights suffered a 62-47 defeat to No. 25 Michigan on Sunday to finish with fewer than 50 points for the second time in three contests, and they hope to regroup by notching back-to-back conference home wins for the first time since January of their inaugural Big Ten season in 2014-15. "If you can't score, you can't win, especially on the road in this league against a ranked team," Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell told reporters. "We weren't as sharp as we needed to be."

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

ABOUT NEBRASKA (14-8, 5-4 Big Ten): James Palmer Jr. was named the Co-Big Ten Player of the Week after averaging 21.5 points and 1.5 steals in the wins against Illinois (64-63) and Michigan (72-52). Palmer proceeded to drill five 3-pointers en route to a career-high 34 points against the Buckeyes as he set an individual record for most points by a player at Value City Arena. Isaac Copeland added eight points and seven rebounds while Glynn Watson Jr., who is averaging 11.2 points this season, was held to two points on 1-of-9 shooting from the field.

ABOUT RUTGERS (12-9, 2-6): Corey Sanders led the way with 12 points in the loss to Michigan to finish in double figures for the 60th time in his career and move into 26th place on the program's all-time scoring list with 1,152 points. Deshawn Freeman contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds to record his sixth double-double of the season and the 16th of his career. Geo Baker scored eight points after registering 17 points, five rebounds and five assists in his previous game as Rutgers was held to 33.3 percent shooting from the floor against the Wolverines.

TIP-INS

1. Nebraska is 1-6 on the road this season.

2. Rutgers is ranked ninth nationally in scoring defense (62.1).

3. The Cornhuskers have won five of the last six meetings with the Scarlet Knights.

PREDICTION: Nebraska 67, Rutgers 66

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Boston College vs. Syracuse Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Two teams needing a win to remain relevant in the ACC square off Wednesday when Boston College visits Syracuse. The Eagles are coming off a loss at Louisville, while the Orange snapped a four-game slide their last time out.

BC has lost 21 straight ACC road games and knows that it can't shoot 27.6 percent from 3-point range if it hopes to knock off Syracuse, which of course will line up in its patented 2-3 zone defense. "You can't win on the road and go 8-for-29 from 3 and commit 16 turnovers," Eagles coach Jim Christian said after the Louisville contest. "For us to win with our limited depth, we have to make shots, and we didn't make 3s today." Syracuse is a poor shooting team at 32 percent from 3-point range and missed 13 of its 18 attempts from the arc in Jan. 16th's 14-point win over Pittsburgh. "We really needed a win, we really needed to get it," guard Frank Howard said. "We're going to ride the ups and downs and fight through adversity. I think we're going to be locked in now. We don't want to panic and want to keep confident."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPNU

ABOUT BOSTON COLLEGE (13-7, 3-4 ACC): The Eagles received 67 of their 69 points from the starting lineup against Louisville with only one reserve - Vin Baker Jr. - even attempting a shot. Jerome Robinson averages a team-high 18.2 points and has made at least half of his shots in three straight games. Ky Bowman averages 16.4 points but is aiming to bounce back from two dreadful games during which he has shot 11-of-39 with 13 turnovers.

ABOUT SYRACUSE (13-6, 2-4): The Orange have three primary scorers - Tyus Battle (19.8 points), Howard (15.6) and Oshae Brissett (14.9), who are the only players on the squad averaging more than 6.1 points per outing. Battle poured in a career-high 37 in a double-overtime loss to Florida State on Jan. 13 but dipped back to 15 points against Pitt while failing to attempt a foul shot for the second time in three games. Howard totaled 18 points, seven rebounds, five steals and four assists against the Panthers and is 16-of-17 from the foul line over the last six games.

TIP-INS

1. BC went 2-16 in ACC play last season, but one of those wins was a 15-point victory over Syracuse.

2. Brissett has scored at least 10 points in every game except one this season.

3. Battle has not sat out more than three minutes in any game since the day before Thanksgiving.

PREDICTION: Boston College 66, Syracuse 62

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Louisville vs. Miami Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Louisville continues to make its case for a spot in the polls with fourth straight victories to move into second place in the ACC behind Virginia. The Cardinals look to follow up Sunday's 77-69 over Boston College when they head south to face a Miami team that has been up and down since conference play began, but the 24th-ranked Hurricanes put an end to their two-game skid Sunday with a strong 86-81 road victory over North Carolina State.

The Hurricanes were efficient in the victory over the Wolfpack, shooting a blistering 57.6 percent, including 10-of-19 (52.6 percent) from 3-point range, while recording a season-high 26 assists on 34 field goals - their most ever in an ACC game and their most in any game since Nov. 16, 2009 - but those numbers will be difficult to match against Louisville. Under interim coach David Padgett, the Cardinals are playing with great intensity on defense, forcing turnovers and contesting shooters on the perimeter, limiting them to just 29.6 percent on their 3-point shots. "We got to focus on being a good defensive team," Padgett told reporters following the Boston College win. "Our offense will be fine. We'll have games where we can't shoot the ball well and that's just where we got to rely on defense and our guys have just been working extremely hard in practice every day and we're playing well because of it." The Hurricanes are likewise making a living out of strong defensive play, but while they are allowing just 63.1 points per game and have held nine opponents below 60 points, their last two foes have surpassed 80.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2

ABOUT LOUISVILLE (15-4, 5-1 ACC): Deng Adel, the team's leading scorer at 15.8 points per game, had a quiet first half in the win over Boston College but he roared back in the final 20 minutes with all his points (18) and rebounds (10) to finish with his third double-double in the last five games. Center Anas Mahmoud and forward Ray Spalding make up a dominant duo up front, with Mahmoud swatting down 3.53 shots per game to rank as the nation's fourth-best shot blocker - Louisville is second in the nation with 7.3 blocks per game - while Spalding is nearly averaging a double-double with 11.4 points and a team-high 9.3 rebounds per game. The Cardinals recorded 10 steals against Boston College and the team is now 7-0 when it amasses double-digit steals.

ABOUT MIAMI (14-4, 3-3): Center Dewan Huell is one of just two Hurricanes averaging in double figures for the year (13.6) but he was held to eight points on 4-of-9 shooting in the win over N.C. State, just the fourth time this season he failed to reach double digits. Sophomore guard Bruce Brown Jr. (11.5 ppg) stepped up with a near-perfect shooting performance, hitting 7-of-8 shots from the field (3 of 3 from downtown) and finished with team-bests in points (19) and assists (nine), while Ebuka Izundu was 7-for-7 from the field and scored a season-high 15 points, his third double-digit outing of the year. Opponents are shooting just 39.1 percent from the floor against the Hurricanes and 30.4 from 3-point range, both ranked in the nation's top 20, but Miami couldn't slow N.C. State's shooters, who hit 54.4 percent of their shots from the field, second highest by a Canes' opponent this year (55.4 by Duke).

TIP-INS

1. Louisville has won 10 of the 13 meetings between the teams, including a 3-1 edge since joining the ACC, but all three Miami wins have come at home.

2. The Cardinals have the fifth-most ACC road wins in their four years in the conference (16).

3. With its win over N.C. State, Miami is now 10-0 when leading at the half.

PREDICTION: Louisville 78, Miami 76

[Can'tPickAWinner]

DePaul vs. Georgetown Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Jamorko Pickett and Jahvon Blair will try to come through for a second straight game when Georgetown hosts DePaul on Wednesday in a Big East game. The freshmen duo combined for 31 points Saturday in a double overtime win over St. John's and will try to lead the Hoyas to a season sweep of the Blue Demons.

"They finally showed that they're not freshmen anymore," coach Patrick Ewing told the media of Pickett and Blair. "They still made some mistakes, but for the most part they did a lot of things for us - rebound, make shots and played great defense." Pickett, a 6-7 forward who also posted nine rebounds and four assists, hadn't scored in double figures since the final non-conference game, and Blair, a 6-3 guard, had alternated between good and bad games for the Hoyas. Each made a career-high four 3-pointers as the Hoyas matched their season-high with 11 treys, which helped to overcome 36.2 percent shooting from inside the arc. Max Strus rebounded from a couple off shooting nights to score 27 points against Butler, but it wasn't enough to keep the Blue Demons from losing their third straight game and sixth of their last seven contests.

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

ABOUT DEPAUL (8-11, 1-6 Big East): Even at full strength, the Blue Demons have a tough time winning in the Big East, but they were missing one of their key components in Saturday's loss to Butler. Marin Maric, a senior who averaged 15.3 points and 7.6 rebounds in the past seven games, missed the game because of an unspecified injury and his status is questionable for this game. Peter Ryckbosch and Paul Reed shared the forward spot in his absence, combining for nine points and 13 rebounds, but both were limited because of foul trouble.

ABOUT GEORGETOWN (13-6, 3-5): No player was more important to the win over St. John's than Marcus Derrickson, who put up a career-high 27 points and made some key shots during both overtimes. The junior hit three free throws and a 3-pointer to send the game to a second overtime, where his two free throws accounted for the winning points. "We were using the Syracuse and Butler games as motivation," Derrickson told the media about a pair of games in which the Hoyas blew late leads. "We didn't want to have outcomes like those again."

TIP-INS

1. Georgetown's Jessie Govan has gone three straight games without recording a double-double, the longest streak of the season for the junior center.

2. The Hoyas, who lead the series 30-8, had won six straight and 20 out of 21 games against the Blue Demons prior to losing at home in the second meeting last season.

3. With five 3-pointers against Butler, Strus has made 55 on the season, good for 15th on DePaul's single-season list.

PREDICTION: Georgetown 78, DePaul 68

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Stanford vs. USC Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
After sweeping the Oregon schools on the road last week, USC brings a four-game winning streak into Wednesday night's Pac-12 second-place showdown with Stanford. That streak, tied for the longest of the season for the Trojans, would be seven games if not for a stunning 77-76 loss to the Cardinal in the first meeting of the season.

USC appeared to have won that Jan. 7 meeting at Maples Pavilion when point guard Jordan McLaughlin made an acrobatic shot under the basket to give the Trojans a 76-74 lead with 1.7 seconds left. But Stanford guard Daejon Davis then took the inbound pass, dribbled twice and let fly with a 50-footer which went in at the buzzer for the game-winning 3-pointer. That shot is the difference between the Trojans going into Wednesday night's game with a 7-1 conference record and a half-game lead over Arizona (6-1) and a 6-2 record and a half-game lead over the Cardinal for second place. "Never lost like that before," USC coach Andy Enfield told reporters. "We made one with 1.7 left and they made one with no time left and it was just an unbelievable shot. Tough way to lose a basketball game."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPNU

ABOUT STANFORD (11-9, 5-2 Pac-12): The Cardinal are coming off a 73-71 home loss to Arizona on Saturday afternoon as the No. 12 Wildcats rallied from a 11-point deficit midway through the second half to snap Stanford's five-game winning streak, the school's longest in conference play since the 2007-08 season. "I don't know if there is a bigger takeaway but I am proud of the guys," Stanford coach Jerod Haase told reporters. "There were a lot of positives that we'll take away. Obviously there are a lot of things we can learn from as well but at the end if the day I think we competed at a high level." Junior forward Reid Travis leads the team in scoring (20.0) while senior swingman Dorian Pickens (13.1), senior forward Michael Humphrey (11.3) and freshman forward Kezie Okpala (10.8) also average in double figures with Davis (9.9) just narrowly missing.

ABOUT USC (15-6, 6-2): The Trojans completed a road sweep of the Oregon schools for the first time since 2008 and come in off a 74-67 win at Oregon State on Saturday, using an 18-0 run midway through the second half to build a 65-54 lead and the Beavers never got closer than six points the rest of the way. Freshman swingman Jordan Usher, who is averaging 4.1 points for the season but has connected on 13-of-26 3-pointers, led the spurt with 14 points, including 4-of-4 3-pointers, while senior guard Elijah Stewart finished with a team-high 18 points and was 4-of-8 behind the arc. The Trojans are led by a pair of athletic junior forwards in 6-foot-11 Chimezie Metu, a potential NBA lottery pick who leads the team in scoring (16.1), rebounding (7.1) and blocks (1.8), and 6-foot-10 Bennie Boatwright (15.1 points, 6.7 rebounds), while senior point guard Jordan McLaughlin (13.0) and Stewart (10.9) also average in double digits.

TIP-INS

1. McLaughlin leads the Pac-12 and ranks fifth nationally in assists (7.5), and is also shooting 44.6 percent from 3-point range.

2. Metu has 55 dunks in 21 games which is five more than USC's opponents (50) have combined. The Trojans as a team have 97 dunks.

3. Travis leads the conference and ranks 11th nationally in free throws attempted (156) but has made only 103 for 66 percent.

PREDICTION: USC 85, Stanford 79

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Temple vs. Cincinnati Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
It has been well over two years since Cincinnati has lost in its own building - and the No. 8 Bearcats would love nothing more than to extend that run of dominance against the last team to hand them a home loss. Cincinnati looks to extend its home winning streak to 37 games Wednesday night as it hosts rival Temple.

The Bearcats built upon the longest active home winning streak in the country with an emphatic 86-60 triumph over East Carolina, and look very much like a team that isn't ready to see that run come to an end. It hasn't even mattered that Cincinnati has had to play its home games at Northern Kentucky University's BB&T Arena while Fifth Third Arena undergoes extensive renovations; the Bearcats have won all 10 games played there so far this season, and have won their first three American Athletic Conference home games by an average of 26.7 points. They'll look to continue that red-hot run against an Owls team that has won two straight games, and nearly pulled off an upset in a 55-53 loss to Cincinnati back on Jan. 4. But it could be tough to duplicate that effort in hostile territory against a Bearcats unit that boasts one of the top defenses in the country.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network

ABOUT TEMPLE (10-9, 2-5 American): The Owls rank outside the top-300 nationally in scoring average at 67.9 points per game, and that could be a major problem with two of their next three games coming against the No. 2 scoring defense in Cincinnati and a borderline top-25 offense in Wichita State. Look for Quinton Rose to take on the majority of the scoring burden over that stretch; the sophomore guard leads Temple at 14.4 points per contest but has been held to single digits in four of his last six games, shooting a dismal 7-for-35 from the field in those outings. Backcourt mate Shizz Alston Jr. is second on the team in scoring at 13.3 points and has been nearly automatic at the line, going 36-for-39 on the season.

ABOUT CINCINNATI (17-2, 6-0): Standout forward Gary Clark shared AAC player-of-the-week honors with SMU guard Shake Milton after putting together his best two-game stretch of the season, averaging 15.5 points and 14.5 rebounds to run his conference marks to 13.7 points and 10.2 boards. Jacob Evans is the team scoring leader at 13.9 points, and has reached double figures in 14 of his last 15 games; his shot with 0.4 seconds left was the difference in the Bearcats' earlier win over the Owls. Evans and Clark have also shown great versatility so far this season, combining to average 5.4 assists, 2.8 steals and 2.6 blocked shots while shooting 78.7 percent from the free-throw line.

TIP-INS

1. Temple shot just 27 percent in the second half of the loss to Cincinnati.

2. The Bearcats' plus-20.4 average scoring margin ranks third in the country.

3. The Owls have connected on 186 free throws; only six teams have made fewer.

PREDICTION: Cincinnati 64, Temple 52

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Auburn vs. Missouri Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Missouri aims to upset a ranked opponent for the second straight week when the Tigers host No. 19 Auburn on Wednesday. Auburn is looking for its third road win in SEC play and trying to keep pace with Florida atop the SEC standings.


Auburn had its 14-game win streak snapped with a 76-71 loss at Alabama last Wednesday but rebounded for a 79-65 home win over Georgia on Saturday. Missouri has dropped two of its last three, including a 60-49 loss at Texas A&M on Saturday. Missouri's only home loss was a 77-75 loss to Florida that was decided at the buzzer, so Auburn would like to hold serve by matching the Gators' road win. "It's a huge opportunity for us," Auburn coach Bruce Pearl told reporters. "I think it's one of those games that's (important) if we're going to remain in the hunt for the conference title. ... It's one very few people are going to get."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, SEC Network


ABOUT AUBURN (17-2, 5-1 SEC): Auburn likes to push the pace with its trio of talented guards - Bryce Brown (16.4 points), Mustapha Heron (15 points, 5.1 rebounds) and Jared Harper (12.5 points, 5.2 assists). Getting out in transition likely will be key against Missouri's height advantage, as Auburn doesn't start anyone taller than 6-7 and 6-3 forward Desean Murray (10.8 points, 7.3 rebounds) is the team's top rebounder. Despite the undersized frontcourt, Auburn has outrebounded 14 of its 19 opponents.

ABOUT MISSOURI (13-6, 3-3): Missouri has been balanced at the offensive end, as only two players - graduate transfer guard Kassius Robertson (15.2 points) and forward Jordan Barnett (14.5 points, 6.2 rebounds) - average double-digit scoring. The Tigers have great frontcourt depth with freshmen Jeremiah Tilmon (8.7 points) and Jontay Porter (8.2 points, 6.7 rebounds) making an impact at both ends of the floor. Their emergence has pushed Kevin Puryear (9.4 points) to a reserve role, but he could be a major factor having averaged 16.8 points and 8.9 rebounds in four meetings with Auburn.


TIP-INS

1. Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin's next victory will be his 200th as a head coach.

2. If Auburn makes eight 3-pointers, it will mark the most the Tigers have made through 20 games of a season, surpassing the mark of 188 in 2015-16.

3. Missouri has held nine straight opponents under their season scoring average and has kept its six SEC opponents an average of 14.8 points below their season averages.


PREDICTION: Auburn 75, Missouri 72

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Indiana vs. Illinois Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
Indiana will look to build on a narrow win at home when it travels Wednesday to face Illinois, which is winless in conference play despite some close calls. The Hoosiers edged Maryland to win for the fourth time in five games, while the Illini come off a loss to No. 6 Michigan State at home on Monday.

Junior forward Juwan Morgan has been the rock for coach Archie Miller this year, leading the team in scoring (14.8 points), rebounding (7.2 rebounds) and blocks (26) and tying for the team lead in steals (21). Guard Robert Johnson has also been a top offensive threat for the Hoosiers, hitting a team-best 36 3-pointers as part of his 14 points per game average. Illinois is looking for some offensive consistency, as it has scored over 75 points in just two conference games, both overtime setbacks. Freshman guard Trent Frazier has been hot of late, scoring in double figures in 10 of the last 11 games to raise his scoring average to 11.1 points, while sophomore forward Kipper Nichols showed his scoring capability with a career-best 27 points off the bench in the loss to Michigan State.

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

ABOUT INDIANA (12-8, 5-3 Big Ten): If the Hoosiers are planning to make a run at a postseason berth, they'll need to show better when they hit the road, as Miller's squad has just a 1-5 mark in true road contests this season. A victory at Minnesota on Jan. 6 is the only time Indiana has come home victorious, though with the Illinois game, the Hoosiers have five of their final 10 games on the road -- with three of the home games coming against the top three teams in the conference, Purdue, Ohio State and Michigan State. The offense has struggled away from Bloomington, with the team's four lowest-scoring games of the season coming on the road, so either the Hoosiers need to improve their offensive execution and shooting or get better on defense if they hope to put together some road victories.

ABOUT ILLINOIS (10-11, 0-8): After his career-best performance against Michigan State, Nichols drew lots of praise, but he also heard about his lack of consistency from his coach, Brad Underwood, who tries to push the sophomore to become a more reliable scorer each game. Nichols is averaging 9.2 points but his 27-point effort came just one game after being shut out against Wisconsin and was only his fourth time scoring in double figures since the start of December. Part of it has to do with playing time, with Nichols scoring in double figures in three of his last five outings thanks to playing 22 minutes in each of those contests, but it's also a Catch 22, as Underwood can't afford to play Nichols -- and doesn't need to with such a big rotation -- if Nichols isn't shooting the ball well.

TIP-INS

1. Indiana leads the Big Ten in turnover margin (plus-4.0) in conference play and has a plus-26 turnover margin in its five league victories.

2. Illinois' current eight-game losing streak in conference play this season is the longest in program history since the 1906-07 team went winless in eight Big Ten games.

3. Hoosiers freshman F Justin Smith has averaged 10.2 points and shot a team-high 60 percent from the field in the five games he's started since replacing the injured De'Ron Davis in the starting lineup.

PREDICTION: Illinois 74, Indiana 70

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Pick Chicago +5 Over Philadelphia

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Wednesday, January 24, 2017

01/24 05:05 PM PT / 8:05 PM ET

NBA (711) SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS (712) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

Take: UNDER

Reason: Your free play for Wednesday, January 24, 2018 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies. I am playing the UNDER here tonight. Both of these teams are under teams, with the Spurs going 18-30 O/U on the season and the Grizzlies at 19-26-1 O/U. The Spurs are also 7-19 O/U in their last 26 games. Memphis is 2-9-1 O/U in their last 12 vs the Southwest division. Plus, the Spurs are coming off that big win over the Cavs last night and playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back spot here tonight. While last night's game went over for the Spurs, they had gone under in their previous six games. Good spot here for a Spurs letdown and this game goes UNDER.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Jeff Allen Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection is on the Kings/Flames Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR WEDNESDAY: Take STANFORD +10 over USC

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Totals4U

Wednesday's Free Selection: Indiana Hoosiers/Illinois Illini over 143

[Can'tPickAWinner]

John Anthony Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Stanford Cardinal + 10

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Atlantic Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Cincinnati - 14

[Can'tPickAWinner]

#1 Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Nevada Wolfpack - 5 1/2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Easy Money Sports

Lee's Free Wednesday Selection Is

Nebraska -1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take AIR FORCE +9 over Utah St

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Georgetown -5

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Hawkeye Sports

Wednesday's Free Pick: Colorado State + 14

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Golden Dragon Sports

Free Pick New Orleans -2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play: WED: Xavier -7

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Teyas Sports

FREE PICK 1/24 XAVIER OVER 164 1/2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Platinum Plays

Free Pick: Free Pick Detroit Pistons -2 over Utah

[Can'tPickAWinner]

The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take DETROIT -2 over Utah

[Can'tPickAWinner]

High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Wednesday: Boise State Broncos - 22

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Sharp Bettor

Sharp Bettor FREE Play for Wednesday, January 24, 2017


1/24 04:00 PM CB (725) ST. JOSEPHS VS (726) ST. BONAVENTURE

Take : St Bony

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Roz Wins

Roz's Wednesday, January 24, 2018, Free Pick

01/24 04:05 PM NBA (701) CHICAGO BULLS VS (702) PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

Take : Bulls

[Can'tPickAWinner]

AASI Wins

NCAA Basketball DUQUESNE DUKES ‑2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Mikey Money

NBA HOUSTON ROCKETS ‑5.5

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Picks 2 Play

NCAA Basketball PITTSBURGH PANTHERS +9.5

[Can'tPickAWinner]

MVP Lock Club

NCAA Basketball STANFORD CARDINAL +9

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Tommy King Wins

NCAA Basketball XAVIER MUSKETEERS ‑7

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Wise Guy Insider

NCAA Basketball RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS ‑1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Las vegas money machine

NCAA Basketball NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS ‑1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Monster Sports Picks

NCAA Basketball NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS ‑1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Ace / Line Beaters

NBA CHICAGO BULLS +5

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Power Play Wins

NCAA Basketball LASALLE EXPLORERS ‑7

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBAClub

Charlotte Hornets - New Orleans Pelicans
Over 224


Portland Trail Blazers - Minnesota Timberwolves
Over 213

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Wednesday, January 24

76ers lost nine of last ten games with Chicago (over 8-2). Bulls are 3-1 vs spread in last four visits to Philly. Chicago won four of last six games; they’re 10-1 vs spread in last 11 tries as road underdogs. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Sixers won seven of their last nine games; they’re 9-6 vs spread as home favorites. Six of their last eight games went over the total.

Home side won seven of last eight Pelican-Hornet games; New Orleans is 1-3-1 vs spread in last five visits to Charlotte. Nine of last ten series games went over total. Pelicans won four of their last six games; three of their last four wins were in OT. NO is 7-7 vs spread as road underdogs. Five of their last six games went over total. Charlotte won three of its last four games; 11-7 as home favorites.

Jazz won seven of last ten games with Detroit; Utah is 4-1 vs spread in last five visits to the Motor City. Under is 8-2 in last ten series games. Jazz lost seven of last ten games; they’re 6-12 as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over. Pistons lost their last five games; they’re 1-6 in last seven games as home favorites. Four of their last six home games stayed under the total.

Pacers won four of last five games with Phoenix; road team won last four series games. Suns covered three of last four visits here. Six of last eight series games stayed under. Phoenix lost four of their last five games; they’re 9-4 in last 13 games as road underdogs. Six of their last seven games stayed under total. Indiana won six of its last nine games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven games as home favorites. Under is 8-1 in their last nine games.

Raptors won seven of last ten games with Atlanta; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here- four of those games stayed under total. Toronto is 3-4 in its last seven games; they’re 6-4 in last ten games as road favorites. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Atlanta won three of last four games; they covered last five tries as a home underdog. Hawks’ last four games stayed under the total.

Spurs won eight of their last ten games with Memphis; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Tennessee. Five of last six series games went over total. San Antonio split their last ten games; they’re 1-5 vs spread on road if they played night before. Six of their last seven games stayed under total. Grizzlies won four of their last five games; they’re 10-14 vs spread at home. Four of their last five games went over total.

Rockets won eight of last ten games with Dallas; they covered three of last four games in this building. Five of last six series games stayed under total. Houston won six of its last seven games; they’re 11-8 as road favorites- their last five games stayed under the total. Mavericks lost six of last nine games; they covered last five games as home underdogs. Five of their last seven games stayed under total.

Minnesota won three of last four games with Portland; home side won last five series games. Wolves are 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Oregon. Three of last four series games went over the total. Timberwolves won seven of last nine games; they’re 6-7 as road underdogs. Four of their last six games went over. Portland won three of last four games; they’re 4-3 in last seven games as home favorites. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Clippers won six of last eight games with Boston; home side won last four. Celtics are 2-3 vs spread in last five series games played here. Under is 2-0-1 in last three series games. Boston lost its last four games, by 8-9-1-3 points; under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Celtics are 13-8 vs spread on road, 3-5 if they played night before. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 games. Clippers lost last two games after a 6-game win streak; over is 8-2 in their last ten games.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Wednesday, January 24

Trend Report

UTAH @ DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Utah is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

PHOENIX @ INDIANA
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games at home

NEW ORLEANS @ CHARLOTTE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games

CHICAGO @ PHILADELPHIA
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 12 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home

TORONTO @ ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games

HOUSTON @ DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home

SAN ANTONIO @ MEMPHIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

MINNESOTA @ PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Portland is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Minnesota

BOSTON @ LA CLIPPERS
Boston is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Clippers's last 11 games

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, January 24


Chicago @ Philadelphia

Game 701-702
January 24, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
115.404
Philadelphia
124.518
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 9
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 5
218
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-5); Over

New Orleans @ Charlotte

Game 703-704
January 24, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
116.732
Charlotte
121.618
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 5
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 1 1/2
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(-1 1/2); Over

Utah @ Detroit

Game 705-706
January 24, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
117.896
Detroit
116.442
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 1 1/2
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 3
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+3); Under

Phoenix @ Indiana

Game 707-708
January 24, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
115.734
Indiana
119.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 4
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 8
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+8); Under

Toronto @ Atlanta

Game 709-710
January 24, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
120.404
Atlanta
116.523
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 4
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 6
214
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+6); Over

San Antonio @ Memphis

Game 711-712
January 24, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
118.702
Memphis
121.338
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 2 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
N/A

Houston @ Dallas

Game 713-714
January 24, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
126.742
Dallas
117.455
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 9 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 5 1/2
217
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-5 1/2); Under

Minnesota @ Portland

Game 715-716
January 24, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
121.492
Portland
118.021
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
N/A

Boston @ LA Clippers

Game 717-718
January 24, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
119.209
LA Clippers
122.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 3
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
No Line
N/a
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
N/A

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 24

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHICAGO (18 - 29) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 21) - 1/24/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 73-51 ATS (+16.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-36 ATS (+13.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHICAGO is 89-52 ATS (+31.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW ORLEANS (25 - 21) at CHARLOTTE (19 - 26) - 1/24/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 71-43 ATS (+23.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 53-67 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 48-79 ATS (-38.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

UTAH (19 - 28) at DETROIT (22 - 23) - 1/24/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 52-77 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
DETROIT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
DETROIT is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PHOENIX (17 - 30) at INDIANA (25 - 22) - 1/24/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TORONTO (31 - 14) at ATLANTA (14 - 32) - 1/24/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SAN ANTONIO (31 - 18) at MEMPHIS (17 - 29) - 1/24/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 11-8 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 16-4 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HOUSTON (33 - 12) at DALLAS (16 - 31) - 1/24/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 399-324 ATS (+42.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 250-200 ATS (+30.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 114-84 ATS (+21.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
HOUSTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MINNESOTA (31 - 18) at PORTLAND (25 - 22) - 1/24/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 7-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BOSTON (34 - 14) at LA CLIPPERS (23 - 23) - 1/24/2018, 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 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA Betting Roadmap: Cavaliers on pace to be worst bet of all time
Al McMordie

The NBA All-Stars were announced on Tuesday an, per usual, there were several snubs. The biggest of all the snubs was Detroit's Andre Drummond, who is averaging 14.3 points, 15 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. But, given the way the league's current players treat the All-Star game (run-and-gun with zero defense), Drummond's strengths wouldn't even be brought to bear in the game, so it's not worth shedding a tear. Let's take a look around the league.

Spread Watch

In one way, the Cleveland Cavaliers are playing worse than any NBA team of the past 28 seasons. Yes, they have a 27-19 record, but they're just 12-33-1 (.266) ATS in those 46 games. That's by far the worst point spread win percentage of any team through 46-plus games in the last 28 years. To put it into further context, let's take a look at the next five worst marks.

In the 2013-14 season, the Bucks were 15-31 (.326) ATS, in 2008-09, the Grizzlies were 15-30-1 (.333) ATS, as were the Cavaliers in 2010-11. Then, in 1994-95, the Warriors were 15-29-2 (.340) ATS, while the Timberwolves equaled that record in 2004-05. So, the Cavaliers' ATS win percentage is a whopping .060 worse than the second worst record. That may not seem like a big margin, but it's absolutely huge. Indeed, consider that the difference between the Cavaliers and the second worst-ranked Bucks (.060) is equal to the difference between the 2nd worst-ranked Bucks (.326) and the 35th worst-ranked teams (there were seven teams tied for 35th place with a 18-28 (.386) ATS record).

On Tuesday, the Cavaliers were upset, 114-102, by the San Antonio Spurs and that was the ninth straight point spread defeat for LeBron James & Co. This week, the Cavs will attempt to cash a ticket in Las Vegas with two home games against the Pacers (Friday) and Pistons (Sunday), before a re-match with the Pistons in the Motor City on Tuesday. Of these games, expect Cleveland to blow out Indiana. It's true that the Pacers have already defeated the Cavaliers in the season's first two meeting, but NBA favorites, playing with double-revenge from two losses earlier in the season, are a solid 127-93 (58 percent ATS) in the regular season since 1990, if they're also off an upset loss in their previous game. Take the Cavaliers on Friday.

Total Watch

The San Antonio Spurs have been among the most injury-riddled teams this season. In their last game -- a 114-102 win over Cleveland -- no less than four rotation players (Kawhi Leonard, Rudy Gay, Pau Gasol, Manu Ginobili) were sidelined. Indeed, the TNT Television announcing team joked that the Spurs had a better team out with injury than the starting five in the game (LaMarcus Aldridge, Davis Bertans, Dejounte Murray, Kyle Anderson and Danny Green).

The hardest thing for the Spurs right now is scoring the basketball, as Aldridge is their only consistent offensive weapon. Not surprisingly, six of the Spurs' last seven games have gone Under the total (with just the game against the defensively-challenged Cavaliers sailing Over).

This week, the Spurs will visitthe Grizzlies on Wednesday, before returning home to take on Philly and Sacramento. Like the Spurs, Memphis has also been going Under the total this season (26-18 Under). Wednesday should produce a relatively low-scoring game, as the Spurs have gone 19-5 Under the total when playing without rest after a home win the previous night.

Injury Watch

The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the last two games (vs. Philadelphia and Phoenix), as he is suffering from soreness in his left knee. He also sat out games on Nov. 22 and Dec. 23 with the same ailment. Without their superstar in the lineup, the Bucks went 1-3 SU and ATS in those four games.

The good news is that Antetokounmpo is scheduled to play Friday, at home vs. Brooklyn and he will have had a full eight days' of rest going into that game, which will (hopefully) have alleviated his soreness. With their All-Star back in the lineup, pull the trigger on the Bucks vs. the Nets, as Milwaukee is 23-6 SU and 21-7-1 ATS vs. the Nets in the last 29 meetings, including 16-4 ATS as a favorite.

Schedule Watch

On Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers will travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder and what's most noteworthy about this game, is that the Thunder own the longest current win streak versus an opponent, as they've defeated the 76ers 17 straight times (12-5 ATS) since 2009.

The knee-jerk reaction might be to play OKC this game, but consider that teams on a 16-game (or worse) losing streak have actually done quite well over the years, as they're 49-22 ATS in the regular season since 1997. Take Philadelphia plus the points on Sunday.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 24

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MARQUETTE (13 - 6) at XAVIER (18 - 3) - 1/24/2018, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
XAVIER is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
XAVIER is 261-214 ATS (+25.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
XAVIER is 52-29 ATS (+20.1 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
XAVIER is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
XAVIER is 237-184 ATS (+34.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 141-99 ATS (+32.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 126-86 ATS (+31.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 126-86 ATS (+31.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 96-68 ATS (+21.2 Units) in January games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


BOSTON COLLEGE (13 - 7) at SYRACUSE (13 - 6) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 118-84 ATS (+25.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 118-84 ATS (+25.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 113-84 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 100-70 ATS (+23.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


RHODE ISLAND (15 - 3) at FORDHAM (6 - 13) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
FORDHAM is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


ST JOSEPHS (9 - 9) at ST BONAVENTURE (12 - 6) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


RICHMOND (6 - 13) at DUQUESNE (14 - 6) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 64-89 ATS (-33.9 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


S CAROLINA (12 - 7) at FLORIDA (14 - 5) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


GEORGIA TECH (10 - 9) at FLORIDA ST (14 - 5) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


MASSACHUSETTS (10 - 10) at LASALLE (8 - 12) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


NEBRASKA (14 - 8) at RUTGERS (12 - 9) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 94-130 ATS (-49.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 94-130 ATS (-49.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 84-113 ATS (-40.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 81-109 ATS (-38.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
RUTGERS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all home games this season.
RUTGERS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEBRASKA is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


LOUISVILLE (15 - 4) at MIAMI (14 - 4) - 1/24/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 120-90 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


LOYOLA-IL (16 - 4) at DRAKE (12 - 9) - 1/24/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


INDIANA ST (10 - 10) at S ILLINOIS (12 - 9) - 1/24/2018, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


ILLINOIS ST (10 - 10) at N IOWA (10 - 10) - 1/24/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
N IOWA is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


EVANSVILLE (12 - 9) at VALPARAISO (11 - 10) - 1/24/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in January games since 1997.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


DEPAUL (8 - 11) at GEORGETOWN (13 - 6) - 1/24/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in a home game where the total is 140 to 144.5 since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 173-218 ATS (-66.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 4-2 against the spread versus DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 5-1 straight up against DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


INDIANA (12 - 8) at ILLINOIS (10 - 11) - 1/24/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 15-35 ATS (-23.5 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


AIR FORCE (8 - 10) at UTAH ST (10 - 11) - 1/24/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a conference game this season.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


TEMPLE (10 - 9) at CINCINNATI (17 - 2) - 1/24/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 42-67 ATS (-31.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
TEMPLE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 113-155 ATS (-57.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 4-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 3-2 straight up against TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


NC STATE (13 - 7) at PITTSBURGH (8 - 12) - 1/24/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 2-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


AUBURN (17 - 2) at MISSOURI (13 - 6) - 1/24/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MISSOURI is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


STANFORD (11 - 9) at USC (15 - 6) - 1/24/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in January games this season.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


SAN JOSE ST (3 - 15) at BOISE ST (16 - 4) - 1/24/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 99-68 ATS (+24.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
BOISE ST is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
BOISE ST is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
BOISE ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


UC-RIVERSIDE (5 - 14) at UC-IRVINE (8 - 14) - 1/24/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
UC-IRVINE is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


COLORADO ST (10 - 11) at SAN DIEGO ST (11 - 7) - 1/24/2018, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 124-158 ATS (-49.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 167-207 ATS (-60.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 3-3 straight up against COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


NEVADA (18 - 3) at WYOMING (12 - 7) - 1/24/2018, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
NEVADA is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 131-99 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEVADA is 131-99 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


WOFFORD (14 - 5) at VMI (6 - 12) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WOFFORD is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WOFFORD is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


FURMAN (14 - 6) at UNC-GREENSBORO (14 - 5) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


MANHATTAN (10 - 10) at NIAGARA (12 - 9) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 50-27 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NIAGARA is 58-89 ATS (-39.9 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
NIAGARA is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


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




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


MERCER (10 - 10) at E TENN ST (16 - 4) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E TENN ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
E TENN ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
E TENN ST is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MERCER is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
E TENN ST is 6-1 against the spread versus MERCER over the last 3 seasons
E TENN ST is 7-0 straight up against MERCER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


SAMFORD (7 - 13) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (6 - 14) - 1/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 5-1 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 4-2 straight up against SAMFORD over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


S DAKOTA ST (17 - 5) at S DAKOTA (17 - 5) - 1/24/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S DAKOTA is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 this season.
S DAKOTA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
S DAKOTA ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 90-59 ATS (+25.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
S DAKOTA ST is 85-58 ATS (+21.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
S DAKOTA ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.


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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 24

Xavier outscored Marquette 22-8 on foul line in 91-87 road win Dec 27; Musketeers won six of last eight series games. Eagles won here LY, snapping 3-game skid at Cintas Center. Marquette lost its last two road games, by 10-11 at Villanova/Butler- they won in OT at Providence. Eagles are 1-5 vs top 50 teams. Xavier won last three games, by 22-6-9 points; they’re 4-0 at home in Big East, with only one win by more than 7. Eagles are 17-19 in last 36 games as road underdogs; Xavier is 9-11 in last 20 tries as home favorites. Big East home favorites are 13-9-1 vs spread.

Syracuse lost four of last five games; they haven’t played in 8 days. Orange is 2-1 in ACC Dome games, winning by 12-14 points, losing to Notre Dame. BC is 0-3 on ACC road, losing at Virginia by 1, UNC by 30, Louisville by 8; Eagles are 1-5 overall on road, with only win by 12 at Hartford. Syracuse won five of last six games with Boston College; Eagles lost last three visits here, by 8-22-23 points. BC is 16-13-1 in last 30 games as road underdogs; Syracuse is 9-6 in last 15 tries as home favorites. ACC home favorites are 18-15 against the spread.

South Carolina won three of last four games with Florida- they beat Gators in regional final of NCAA’s last March. Gamecocks lost last four visits to the Swamp, by 8-39-16-15 points. Carolina is 3-0 in SEC if they allow less than 70 points, 0-4 if they allow more; Gamecocks are 1-2 on SEC road, with losses by 5 at Ole Miss, 14 at Alabama. Gators are 3-0 in SEC home games, winning by 7-17-15 points- they’re coming off win at Kentucky. Florida is 8-4 in last 12 tries as home favorites; Carolina is 6-10 in last 16 games as road underdogs. SEC home favorites are 18-18.

Louisville is 3-0 vs spread as an ACC road underdog this year, after being 0-8 last two years under Pitino; Cardinals are 3-1 vs Miami in ACC play, splitting pair of visits here- all four games were decided by 8 or less points. Louisville won its last four games, winning at Florida St, Notre Dame; they’re 11-2 in last 13 games, losing at Kentucky/Clemson. Miami is 2-3 in its last five games; they split pair of ACC home tilts, are 1-3 vs top 50 teams. Hurricanes are 12-4-1 in last 17 games as home favorites. ACC home favorites are 18-15 vs spread.

Drake is #8 experience team in country; they’re 4-0 at home in Valley, 2-4 vs top 100 teams. Four of Drake’s six MVC wins are by 3 or less points. Loyola won its last five games, all since Custer came back from injury; three of those wins were on road. Ramblers allowed 59 ppg in last five games. Home side won seven of last eight Loyola-Drake games; Ramblers lost last two visits to Drake, by 10-4 points. Drake is 7-2-1 in last 10 games as home underdogs; Loyola is 3-4 in last seven tries as road favorites. MVC home underdogs are 5-0 vs spread.

Illinois is favored despite being 0-8 in Big 14 games; Illini lost last two games by 25-13 points- they’re #311 experience team that is shooting 26.9% on arc in league. Indiana won four of last five games; they’re 1-3 on Big 14 road, losing by 14-10-28 points, winning by 4 at Minnesota. Indiana won its last four games with Illinois, winning last two visits here, by 6-27 points. Illini is 2-4 in last six games as home favorite; Hoosiers are 4-7 in last 11 tries as road underdogs. Big 14 home favorites are 19-16 vs spread. Both teams played on Monday; odd scheduling.

Cincinnati outscored Temple 10-3 over last 3:38 to edge Owls 55-53 in Philly Jan 4; Bearcats are 7-3 vs Temple in AAC play, winning last three, by 6-7-2 points. Cincy is won its last 10 games, is 3-0 in AAC home games, winning by 34-20-26 points- their “home” games are in No Kentucky’s arena this year. Temple won three of last four games but is 1-2 in ACC road games, losing by 3-21 points. Bearcats are 17-10-1 in last 28 games as AAC home favorites; Temple is 8-6 in last 14 games as road underdogs. AAC home favorites are 13-12 against the spread.

Auburn is 17-2 overall, 5-1 in SEC; they trailed by 10+ at half in two of last three games; Tigers are 2-1 on SEC road, winning in Knoxville/Starkville, losing at Alabama- they’re 8-2 vs top 100 teams. Missouri won its last two home games, over Florida/Georgia; average total in their last four games is 118.8. Mizzou is 5-3 vs Auburn in SEC play, 3-1 in Columbia; Auburn won here LY, but lost to Tigers in OT in SEC tourney. Auburn covered three of last four tries as road favorites; Mizzou is 5-2-1 in last eight games as home dogs. SEC home favorites are 18-18.

USC lost 77-76 at Stanford Jan 7; Cardinal made half-court shot at buzzer- they trailed by 15 with 10:40 left in game. Stanford won six of last seven series games; they’re 3-2 in last five trips to Galen Center, but lost 72-56 here LY. Cardinal won five of last six games, sweeping trip to Washington in only Pac-12 road games so far. Trojans won last three home games, by 18-12-17 points; they won four in row overall. USC is 10-7 in last 17 games as home favorites; Cardinal is 5-15 in last 20 tries as road dogs, 1-0 this season. Pac-12 home favorites are 13-11-1 vs spread.

Cal-Irvine won last six games with Cal-Riverside, winning last six games here, last four all by 14+ points. Riverside fired its coach Jan 1 and is 0-5 since, losing road games at Fullerton and UCSB by 3-8 points- their eFG% is #336 in country. Irvine is 3-2 in its last five games after a 5-12 start; UCI is turning ball over 21.8% of time in Big West games- they’re 2-1 at home in league, with wins by 13-7 points. Anteaters are 7-4 in last 11 games as home favorites; Riverside is covered 12 of last 16 tries as road underdogs. Big West home favorites are 8-5 vs spread.

Nevada won its last four games with Wyoming; they made 11-22 on arc in 92-83 home win vs Cowboys Jan 3. Wolf Pack won 75-69 here LY, snapping 3-game skid in Laramie. Wolf Pack is 7-3 in last games as road favorites; Wyoming was 27-32 on line in loss at Reno; they’re 5-3 in last eight tries as home underdogs. Cowboys are 2-1 at home in MW, with wins over Boise St/San Diego St- they lost to Colorado St. Nevada is 7-0 in MW, winning its road games by 15-11-17 points; Mountain West home underdogs are 5-6 against the spread this season.

Furman is 5-2 in SoCon; they lost two of last three games, are 2-1 on SoCon road, losing by 9 at Wofford. Paladins are forcing turnovers 22.8% of time in league play. NC-Greensboro are 5-1 in SoCon, winning all three home games, by 4-14-4 points. Spartans are 2-3 vs teams ranked in top 150. Furman won three of last four games with NC-Greensboro, but Paladins lost three of last four visits to Greensboro. Paladins are 7-5 vs spread in last 12 SoCon road games; UNCG is 5-7 vs spread in last 12 home games. SoCon home favorites are 10-10 vs spread.

South Dakota State won nine of last 11 games with South Dakota; Jackrabbits lost two of last three visits to Vermillion- they beat State in Summit tourney LY. Jackrabbits won last seven games, are 5-0 in Summit with three road wins- their last loss was in double OT at Colorado. South Dakota is 5-1 in Summit, with only loss at home to No Dakota State; Coyotes are 0-3 vs top 100 teams. State is 4-4 in last eight games as Summit road underdogs; Coyotes are 8-6 in last 14 games as home favorites (1-3 this year). Summit League home favorites are 7-7 vs spread.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 24

Trend Report

MARQUETTE @ XAVIER
MARQUETTE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marquette's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Marquette's last 5 games when playing Xavier
XAVIER

Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Xavier is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
NEBRASKA @ RUTGERS
NEBRASKA

Nebraska is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Nebraska is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
RUTGERS

Rutgers is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rutgers's last 6 games
BOSTON COLLEGE @ SYRACUSE
BOSTON COLLEGE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston College's last 5 games when playing on the road against Syracuse
Boston College is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
SYRACUSE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Syracuse's last 5 games at home
Syracuse is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
GEORGIA TECH @ FLORIDA STATE
GEORGIA TECH

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Georgia Tech's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Georgia Tech's last 13 games when playing Florida State
FLORIDA STATE

Florida State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Florida State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Georgia Tech
SOUTH CAROLINA @ FLORIDA
SOUTH CAROLINA

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Carolina's last 5 games on the road
South Carolina is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Florida
FLORIDA

Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
SAINT JOSEPH'S @ ST. BONAVENTURE
SAINT JOSEPH'S

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saint Joseph's's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saint Joseph's's last 5 games when playing St. Bonaventure
ST. BONAVENTURE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Bonaventure's last 5 games
St. Bonaventure is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UMASS @ LA SALLE
UMASS

UMass is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing La Salle
UMass is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing La Salle
LA SALLE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of La Salle's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of La Salle's last 5 games at home
RHODE ISLAND @ FORDHAM
RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Rhode Island's last 9 games on the road
FORDHAM

Fordham is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Rhode Island
Fordham is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Rhode Island
RICHMOND @ DUQUESNE
RICHMOND

Richmond is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Duquesne
Richmond is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duquesne
DUQUESNE

Duquesne is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Duquesne is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
FLORIDA GULF COAST @ NORTH FLORIDA
FLORIDA GULF COAST

No trends to report
NORTH FLORIDA

No trends to report
STETSON @ JACKSONVILLE
STETSON

No trends to report
JACKSONVILLE

No trends to report
NJIT @ KENNESAW STATE
NJIT

No trends to report
KENNESAW STATE

No trends to report
ALBANY @ VERMONT
ALBANY

No trends to report
VERMONT

No trends to report
BINGHAMTON @ UMBC
BINGHAMTON

No trends to report
UMBC

No trends to report
NEW HAMPSHIRE @ MAINE
NEW HAMPSHIRE

No trends to report
MAINE

No trends to report
STONY BROOK @ UMASS-LOWELL
STONY BROOK

No trends to report
UMASS-LOWELL

No trends to report
GARDNER-WEBB @ UNC ASHEVILLE
GARDNER-WEBB

No trends to report
UNC ASHEVILLE

No trends to report
RADFORD @ HIGH POINT
RADFORD

No trends to report
HIGH POINT

No trends to report
WINTHROP @ LONGWOOD
WINTHROP

No trends to report
LONGWOOD

No trends to report
MANHATTAN @ NIAGARA
MANHATTAN

Manhattan is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Manhattan's last 5 games when playing on the road against Niagara
NIAGARA

Niagara is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Niagara's last 5 games when playing at home against Manhattan
COLGATE @ ARMY
COLGATE

No trends to report
ARMY

No trends to report
BOSTON UNIVERSITY @ LAFAYETTE
BOSTON UNIVERSITY

No trends to report
LAFAYETTE

No trends to report
BUCKNELL @ NAVY
BUCKNELL

No trends to report
NAVY

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

No trends to report
LEHIGH

No trends to report
SAMFORD @ CHATTANOOGA
SAMFORD

Samford is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chattanooga
Samford is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Samford
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chattanooga's last 5 games when playing at home against Samford
MERCER @ EAST TENNESSEE STATE
MERCER

No trends to report
EAST TENNESSEE STATE

No trends to report
FURMAN @ UNC GREENSBORO
FURMAN

Furman is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Furman's last 5 games when playing UNC Greensboro
UNC GREENSBORO

UNC Greensboro is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
UNC Greensboro is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
WOFFORD @ VMI
WOFFORD

Wofford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Wofford is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing VMI
VMI

No trends to report
PRESBYTERIAN @ CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
PRESBYTERIAN

No trends to report
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

No trends to report
USC UPSTATE @ LIPSCOMB
USC UPSTATE

No trends to report
LIPSCOMB

No trends to report
NEW ORLEANS @ NORTHWESTERN STATE
NEW ORLEANS

No trends to report
NORTHWESTERN STATE

No trends to report
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA @ SAM HOUSTON STATE
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA

No trends to report
SAM HOUSTON STATE

No trends to report
LOUISVILLE @ MIAMI
LOUISVILLE

Louisville is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Louisville is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
MIAMI

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
LOYOLA-CHICAGO @ DRAKE
LOYOLA-CHICAGO

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola-Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Loyola-Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
DRAKE

Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Drake is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Loyola-Chicago
EVANSVILLE @ VALPARAISO
EVANSVILLE

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Evansville's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Evansville's last 7 games
VALPARAISO

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Valparaiso's last 7 games at home
Valparaiso is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
ILLINOIS STATE @ NORTHERN IOWA
ILLINOIS STATE

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Illinois State's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Illinois State's last 8 games when playing on the road against Northern Iowa
NORTHERN IOWA

Northern Iowa is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Illinois State
Northern Iowa is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois State
INDIANA STATE @ SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
INDIANA STATE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana State's last 5 games
Indiana State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Southern Illinois is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Southern Illinois is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana State
ABILENE CHRISTIAN @ TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI
ABILENE CHRISTIAN

No trends to report
TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI

No trends to report
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN @ CENTRAL ARKANSAS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

No trends to report
CENTRAL ARKANSAS

No trends to report
INCARNATE WORD @ HOUSTON BAPTIST
INCARNATE WORD

No trends to report
HOUSTON BAPTIST

No trends to report
NICHOLLS STATE @ LAMAR
NICHOLLS STATE

No trends to report
LAMAR

No trends to report
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE @ SOUTH DAKOTA
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

South Dakota State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
South Dakota State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing South Dakota
SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
South Dakota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
DEPAUL @ GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
DEPAUL

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of DePaul's last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgetown Univer
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of DePaul's last 11 games when playing Georgetown University
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Georgetown University's last 5 games when playing at home against DePaul
Georgetown University is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games when playing DePaul
NORTH CAROLINA STATE @ PITTSBURGH
NORTH CAROLINA STATE

North Carolina State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
TEMPLE @ CINCINNATI
TEMPLE

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Temple's last 7 games
Temple is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
CINCINNATI

Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
INDIANA @ ILLINOIS
INDIANA

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 8 games
ILLINOIS

Illinois is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Indiana
Illinois is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
AUBURN @ MISSOURI
AUBURN

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Auburn's last 5 games
Auburn is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games
MISSOURI

Missouri is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Missouri's last 5 games
AIR FORCE @ UTAH STATE
AIR FORCE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Air Force's last 5 games when playing Utah State
Air Force is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
UTAH STATE

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah State's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah State's last 5 games when playing Air Force
STANFORD @ USC
STANFORD

Stanford is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Stanford is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing USC
USC

USC is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
USC is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
SAN JOSE STATE @ BOISE STATE
SAN JOSE STATE

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose State's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Jose State's last 16 games
BOISE STATE

Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose State
UC RIVERSIDE @ UC IRVINE
UC RIVERSIDE

The total has gone OVER in 4 of UC Riverside's last 5 games when playing UC Irvine
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UC Riverside's last 5 games
UC IRVINE

UC Irvine is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UC Riverside
UC Irvine is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against UC Riverside
NEVADA @ WYOMING
NEVADA

Nevada is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nevada's last 7 games when playing Wyoming
WYOMING

Wyoming is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Wyoming's last 7 games when playing Nevada
COLORADO STATE @ SAN DIEGO STATE
COLORADO STATE

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado State's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado State's last 6 games
SAN DIEGO STATE

San Diego State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Colorado State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego State's last 6 games at home

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB
Dunkel

Wednesday, January 24


Marquette @ Xavier

Game 719-720
January 24, 2018 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Marquette
65.734
Xavier
74.683
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Xavier
by 9
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Xavier
by 7 1/2
166
Dunkel Pick:
Xavier
(-7 1/2); Under

Boston College @ Syracuse

Game 721-722
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston College
56.314
Syracuse
64.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Syracuse
by 8
127
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Syracuse
by 6 1/2
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Syracuse
(-6 1/2); Under

Rhode Island @ Fordham

Game 723-724
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rhode Island
63.125
Fordham
51.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rhode Island
by 11 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rhode Island
by 16
131
Dunkel Pick:
Fordham
(+16); Over

St Joseph's @ St Bonaventure

Game 725-726
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St Joseph's
54.376
St Bonaventure
58.843
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Bonaventure
by 4 1/2
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Bonaventure
by 7
152
Dunkel Pick:
St Joseph's
(+7); Over

Richmond @ Duquesne

Game 727-728
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Richmond
53.902
Duquesne
52.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Richmond
by 1
130
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duquesne
by 3
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Richmond
(+3); Under

South Carolina @ Florida

Game 729-730
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Carolina
66.236
Florida
71.589
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 5 1/2
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
by 10 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
South Carolina
(+10 1/2); Under

Georgia Tech @ Florida State

Game 731-732
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Tech
58.438
Florida State
70.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida State
by 12
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida State
by 9 1/2
139
Dunkel Pick:
Florida State
(-9 1/2); Over

Massachusetts @ LaSalle

Game 733-734
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Massachusetts
47.894
LaSalle
58.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LaSalle
by 10 1/2
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LaSalle
by 6 1/2
140
Dunkel Pick:
LaSalle
(-6 1/2); Over

Nebraska @ Rutgers

Game 735-736
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nebraska
63.447
Rutgers
60.329
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nebraska
by 3
123
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nebraska
by 1
129
Dunkel Pick:
Nebraska
(-1); Under

Louisville @ Miami-FL

Game 737-738
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisville
68.690
Miami-FL
73.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami-FL
by 5
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami-FL
by 3 1/2
138 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami-FL
(-3 1/2); Under

Loyola-Chicago @ Drake

Game 739-740
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Loyola-Chicago
56.451
Drake
57.613
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Drake
by 1
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 2 1/2
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Drake
(+2 1/2); Over

Indiana State @ Southern Illinois

Game 741-742
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana State
55.634
Southern Illinois
54.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana State
by 1
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Illinois
by 2 1/2
140
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana State
(+2 1/2); Over

Illinois State @ Northern Iowa

Game 743-744
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Illinois State
53.342
Northern Iowa
56.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Iowa
by 3
123
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Iowa
by 6 1/2
129
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois State
(+6 1/2); Under

Evansville @ Valparaiso

Game 745-746
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Evansville
53.809
Valparaiso
52.699
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Evansville
by 1
125
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Valparaiso
by 4
132
Dunkel Pick:
Evansville
(+4); Under

DePaul @ Georgetown

Game 747-748
January 24, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
DePaul
55.423
Georgetown
61.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgetown
by 6
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgetown
by 4 1/2
145
Dunkel Pick:
Georgetown
(-4 1/2); Over

Indiana @ Illinois

Game 749-750
January 24, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
57.893
Illinois
63.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois
by 6
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois
by 1 1/2
141
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(-1 1/2); Over


Boston College @ Syracuse

Game 721-722
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston College
56.314
Syracuse
64.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Syracuse
by 8
127
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Syracuse
by 6 1/2
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Syracuse
(-6 1/2); Under

Rhode Island @ Fordham

Game 723-724
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rhode Island
63.125
Fordham
51.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rhode Island
by 11 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rhode Island
by 16
131
Dunkel Pick:
Fordham
(+16); Over

St Joseph's @ St Bonaventure

Game 725-726
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St Joseph's
54.376
St Bonaventure
58.843
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Bonaventure
by 4 1/2
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Bonaventure
by 7
152
Dunkel Pick:
St Joseph's
(+7); Over

Richmond @ Duquesne

Game 727-728
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Richmond
53.902
Duquesne
52.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Richmond
by 1
130
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duquesne
by 3
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Richmond
(+3); Under

South Carolina @ Florida

Game 729-730
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Carolina
66.236
Florida
71.589
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 5 1/2
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
by 10 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
South Carolina
(+10 1/2); Under

Georgia Tech @ Florida State

Game 731-732
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Tech
58.438
Florida State
70.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida State
by 12
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida State
by 9 1/2
139
Dunkel Pick:
Florida State
(-9 1/2); Over

Massachusetts @ LaSalle

Game 733-734
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Massachusetts
47.894
LaSalle
58.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LaSalle
by 10 1/2
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LaSalle
by 6 1/2
140
Dunkel Pick:
LaSalle
(-6 1/2); Over

Nebraska @ Rutgers

Game 735-736
January 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nebraska
63.447
Rutgers
60.329
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nebraska
by 3
123
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nebraska
by 1
129
Dunkel Pick:
Nebraska
(-1); Under

Louisville @ Miami-FL

Game 737-738
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisville
68.690
Miami-FL
73.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami-FL
by 5
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami-FL
by 3 1/2
138 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami-FL
(-3 1/2); Under

Loyola-Chicago @ Drake

Game 739-740
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Loyola-Chicago
56.451
Drake
57.613
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Drake
by 1
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Loyola-Chicago
by 2 1/2
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Drake
(+2 1/2); Over

Indiana State @ Southern Illinois

Game 741-742
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana State
55.634
Southern Illinois
54.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana State
by 1
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Illinois
by 2 1/2
140
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana State
(+2 1/2); Over

Illinois State @ Northern Iowa

Game 743-744
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Illinois State
53.342
Northern Iowa
56.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Iowa
by 3
123
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Iowa
by 6 1/2
129
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois State
(+6 1/2); Under

Evansville @ Valparaiso

Game 745-746
January 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Evansville
53.809
Valparaiso
52.699
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Evansville
by 1
125
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Valparaiso
by 4
132
Dunkel Pick:
Evansville
(+4); Under

DePaul @ Georgetown

Game 747-748
January 24, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
DePaul
55.423
Georgetown
61.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgetown
by 6
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgetown
by 4 1/2
145
Dunkel Pick:
Georgetown
(-4 1/2); Over

Indiana @ Illinois

Game 749-750
January 24, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
57.893
Illinois
63.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois
by 6
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois
by 1 1/2
141
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(-1 1/2); Over

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Wednesday, January 24

Chicago won five of last six games with Toronto; last three went OT/SO. Maple Leafs lost their last five games in the Windy City. Three of last four series games went over total. Toronto lost five of its last six games overall, three of last four on road. Under is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Blackhawks lost last three games, outscored 13-3; they’re they’ve lost five of last seven home games. Under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Calgary won five of last six games with Los Angeles; over is 3-0-2 in last five series games. Kings are 2-3 in last five visits to the Saddledome. LA lost seven of its last eight games; they lost last three road games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Flames lost last two games after winning previous seven; they lost last two games by 2-1 scores, in OT/SO. Five of their last seven games stayed under total.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Wednesday, January 24

Trend Report

TORONTO @ CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto

LOS ANGELES @ CALGARY
Los Angeles is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Los Angeles is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Calgary is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 24

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TORONTO (26-18-0-5, 57 pts.) at CHICAGO (22-19-0-6, 50 pts.) - 1/24/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 370-394 ATS (-116.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TORONTO is 175-204 ATS (-68.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 6-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 6-15 ATS (-12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-1-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LOS ANGELES (25-18-0-5, 55 pts.) at CALGARY (25-16-0-6, 56 pts.) - 1/24/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 6-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Teddy Davis Jan 24 '18, 9:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Indiana vs Illinois
Play on: Illinois -2 -105 at 5Dimes

Illinois is going to win at least one conference game. I think tonight is the night they get the job done. I backed Indiana last game in a winner vs Maryland and simply don't like the spot at all here. Illinois will be hungry here and Indiana will probably come out flat and will also be looking ahead since they have Purdue next. Why is Illinois favored you might ask it's because of this spot.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

John Ryan Jan 24 '18, 9:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Stanford vs USC
Play on: Stanford +10 -106 at 5Dimes

The Play and How to Play it:
The Play: Stanford (759)
The Matchup: STANFORD (11 - 9) at USC (15 - 6)
Start Time: Wednesday, 1/24/2018 9:00 PM
SIM grading: 5 stars on a 3 to 10 star grading scale.
Recommended Strategy: Place a 5 star wager on Stanford using the line, which currently shows Stanford installed as a 10 point road dog. The line right now does not impact how you play this game. Whatever your line ends up being for this play is valid.
Game Intelligence Analytics
Play on underdogs of 10 to 19.5 points (STANFORD).
Off a home loss against a conference rival.
And is now facing an opponent off 2 or more consecutive road wins.
81-37 over the last 5 seasons for 68.6% and has made $4030 wagering $100 per play.
SIM Matching Game Situations
Stanford
Perfect 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus good 3 point shooting teams making 37% or more of their attempts after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good shooting teams making 45% or more of their shots after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
USC
20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games revenging a same season loss to opponent.
Methodologies and Subscriptions
If you are new to our service and wager methodologies, we have developed several analytical tools using machine learning techniques - some of which have been around since the 1950's. Also, have deployed AI analytics, and combinatorial algorithms that have provided significant value and have augmented total rate of returns in all sports. The first set of Combinatorial Algorithms has been applied to the NFL and have no doubt helped propel our NFL plays to an amazing 46-24 ATS record in 2017 and also 15-5 ATS for 70% winners in College Hoops and on a 6-2 ATS run in the NBA.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

John Martin Jan 24 '18, 7:35 PM in 12m
NBA | Raptors vs Hawks
Play on: Hawks +6 -105 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Atlanta Hawks +6
The Atlanta Hawks have gone 4-2 in their last six games overall with home wins over San Antonio, New Orleans and Utah, as well as a road win at Denver. They are proving they can play with anyone over the last couple weeks, especially at home. I expect the Hawks to give the Raptors a run for their money at home here tonight as 6-point underdogs. The Raptors have gone 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall with road losses at Philadelphia and Minnesota, as well as narrow home wins over Detroit by 5 and San Antonio by 3. The Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games vs. a team with a losing home record. The home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Give me the Hawks.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Hunter Price Jan 24 '18, 9:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Auburn vs Missouri
Play on: Missouri -2 -103 at 5Dimes

1* Free Pick on Missouri -2 -103

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Don Anthony Jan 24 '18, 8:05 PM in 42m
NBA | Spurs vs Grizzlies
Play on: Grizzlies -105 at 5Dimes

10* FREE PLAY OF THE DAY
Memphis Grizzlies ML -105
Taking a shot with the Grizzlies tonight as they have been dynamite against the number at home. They have covered 7 straight and they are taking on the Spurs, who are in a terrible "Spurs" spot. San Antonio just beat LeBron at home and now have to play a back to back on the road against the lowly Grizzlies. The Spurs have been known to lay down in these type of spots and it would not surprise me to see them sleep walk through this one, given the fact they are an awful 1-7 ATS on the second of a back to back.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Scott Spreitzer Jan 24 '18, 8:00 PM in 37m
NCAA-B | Louisville vs Miami-FL
Play on: Louisville +3½ -105 at BMaker

I'm recommending a play on Louisville plus the points on Wednesday. Louisville has bounced back from its debacle at Kentucky and since won five of six games, including road games at Florida State and Notre Dame. The Cardinals held their last two opponents, Boston College and Notre Dame, to a combined 19-of-67 from 3-point range. Louisville is led by Deng Adel, who is averaging 16.8 points and eight rebounds in conference play while shooting 54.4 percent. Miami has lost three of its last five games that included some awful offensive numbers including 37.5 percent shooting against Georgia Tech, 38.1 against Clemson and 37.2 versus Duke. The Hurricanes are 7-15 ATS their last 22 home games and 4-13 ATS after an ATS win. Louisville is on a 5-1 ATS run and holding opponents to a .386 shooting percentage. Amazingly, this is Miami's only third lined true home game as its early non-conference schedule was filled with non-board schools. We like the underdog here and we recommending taking the points with Louisville on Wednesday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Kenny Walker Jan 24 '18, 7:35 PM in 12m
NBA | Raptors vs Hawks
Play on: OVER 214½ -103

Free Pick on Raptors vs Hawks over 214½

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Dave Price Jan 24 '18, 8:05 PM in 42m
NBA | Rockets vs Mavs
Play on: Rockets -6½ -110 at BMaker

Dave’s Wednesday Free Play:
1* on Houston Rockets -6.5
The Key: The Houston Rockets are fully healthy right now and showing what they are capable of at full strength. They are 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. They just beat the Timberwolves by 18, the Warriors by 8 and the Heat by 9 in their last 3 games. Now they hit the road to take on the Dallas Mavericks, who are one of the worst teams in the Western Conference at 16-31. The Rockets are 5-0 SU & 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings with the Mavericks, winning the last 3 by 16, 16 and 22 points. Houston is 15-3 ATS in road games off a home win over the last 2 seasons. The Rockets are 11-2 ATS in road gams when playing 6 or fewer games in 14 days over the last 2 years. Take Houston.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Dustin Hawkins Jan 24 '18, 8:00 PM in 37m
NCAA-B | Louisville vs Miami-FL
Play on: Miami-FL -4 -109 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Miami-FL -4 -109

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Mike Williams Jan 24 '18, 9:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Air Force vs Utah State
Play on: Air Force +9 -103 at 5Dimes

1* on Air Force +9 -103

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Teddy Covers Jan 24 '18, 10:35 PM in 3h
NBA | Celtics vs Clippers
Play on: UNDER 217 -103

Take Boston – LA Clippers UNDER (#717-718)
We’ve seen heavy Over money pour in on Wednesday morning, pushing this total up to 217, even higher at some shops. Based on Boston’s current form, this total is waaaaaaay out of whack with current realities.
The advanced metric numbers clearly show Boston as the best defensive team in the NBA; the only team in the league to allow less than a point per possession. Let’s not forget that the Celtics literally have an elite defender at every position. Based on the ‘real +/-‘ advanced metric defensive stats, the likes of Terry Rozier, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Aron Baynes all rank among the top players in the league at their respective positions defensively.
Here’s the quote from 76ers head coach Brett Brown after the 76ers 89-80 win against the Celtics last week, a game that stayed more than 40 points Under the total. 'This team that we just played today is the best defensive team in the NBA and we felt all of that. When you look at their individual defensive players to a man, they're as strong positionally as any team in the NBA.''
But here in January, the Celtics have been the single worst OFFENSIVE team in the NBA, scoring less than 98 points per 100 possessions. Their two young studs on the wing, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, combined to score just 13 points in their loss to the Lakers on this floor last night. Despite the Clippers notable defensive weaknesses, the Celtics aren’t primed to take advantage.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Bobby Conn Jan 24 '18, 9:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Temple vs Cincinnati
Play on: Temple +14 -108 at 5Dimes

1* Free Play on Temple +14 -108

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Jesse Schule Jan 24 '18, 8:00 PM in 37m
NCAA-B | Evansville vs Valparaiso
Play on: Valparaiso -3½ -105 at 5Dimes

Evansville vs Valparaiso Free Pick January 24, 2018

It's been tough sledding for the Valparaiso Crusaders in their first season in the Missouri Valley Conference. They have lost six of eight games in conference play, and they are coming off a 70-54 home loss to conference leaders Loyola-Chicago. Tonight's home game against the Evansville Aces looks like a good spot for the Crusaders to get back on track, as the Aces are just 1-6 on the road this season. Evansville comes in averaging just 63.2 points over it's last five games, and 61.4 points per game on the road. Their last game was a 66-53 loss at Bradley, and they shot just 31.6 percent from the field. Dating back to the beginning of last season, Valparaiso has won 22 of it's last 26 home games. Granted this year's team isn't as good as the team that was tied for first in the Horizon League last year, this still looks like a "get right game" at home versus one of the bottom feeders of the Missouri Valley Conference.

Take VALPO.

GL,

Jesse Schule

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Doug Upstone Jan 24 '18, 9:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Air Force vs Utah State
Play on: OVER 141½ +102

On Wednesday night, Play Over on teams like Air Force when the total is between 140 and 149.5 points, after beating the spread by 18 or more points total in their last three games, in a game involving two marginal losing teams (40 to 49%). In the past 20 years, these teams are 31-9.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Brandon Lee Jan 24 '18, 8:00 PM in 37m
NCAA-B | Indiana State vs Southern Illinois
Play on: Southern Illinois -2 -102 at 5Dimes

10* Free NCAAB PICK (Southern Illinois -2)
I think we are getting a gift here from the books with the Salukis only a 2-point home favorite here against the Sycamores. This looks like an even matchup on paper, as both teams have similar overall and conference records. The key here is home court advantage and how much different these two teams play based on location.
Indiana State is just 3-7 on the road compared to 7-3 at home. On the flip side of this the Salukis are 9-2 at home compared to just 3-7 on the road. Southern Illinois is outscoring opponents by 11.3 ppg at home and a big reason for that is their defense. They are holding teams to just 62.5 ppg and 40% shooting from the field.
With this spread we basically just need the Salukis to win outright and they are 16-4 SU in the last 20 meetings at home against the Sycamores. Indiana State is also just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 off a win by more than 20 points and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games after going to straight games holding opponents under 37% shooting from the field. Give me Southern Illinois -2!

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Frank Sawyer Jan 24 '18, 8:05 PM in 42m
NBA | Rockets vs Mavs
Play on: UNDER 218½ -108

Take Under the Total in the game between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas (16-31) has played 4 straight games Under the Total on their home court. The Mavericks have also played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. Houston (33-12) has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total against teams with a winning record. And in their last 8 games on the road, the Under is 6-1-1 in their last 8 games for the Rockets. Take the Under. Best of luck — Frank.