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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #8 - BELMONT PARK - 5:13 PM EASTERN POST
8.0 FURLONGS TURF FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $80,000.00 OPTIONAL CLAIMING $85,000.00 PURSE

#3 CANDY STORE
#4 HALLIE BELLE
#1 PENJADE
#5 BELLAVAIS

#3 CANDY STORE, an Irish-bred entry, has won 6 of 9 in her career to date racing at today's distance of a mile on the dirt, including a trio of "POWER RUN WINS" found in her last five starts. Jockey Joel Rosario and Trainer Chris Clement send her to the post ... they've hit the board with 54% of more than 80 entries saddled as a team to date. #4 HALLIE BELLE, the morning line favorite, takes a class drop (-10) and has turned in "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in four straight, hitting the board in a pair, including a "POWER RUN WIN" facing better company (+9) in her 4th race back.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes - Race 4

EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum) * DAILY DOUBLE(Races 4-5) * PICK 3 (50 CENT MINIMUM: RACES 4-5-6) * PICK 5 WITH CARRYOVER (50 Cent Minimum: Races 4-5-6-7-8)


Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 72 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 2:31P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE AUGUST 24 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
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Race Analysis
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Morn
Line

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Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. MONMOUTH BEACH is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * MONMOUTH BEACH: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. FIFTY PLUS: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. EVER YOUNG: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. IAMP OE: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
5
MONMOUTH BEACH
8/5

3/1
3
FIFTY PLUS
9/2

7/1
1
EVER YOUNG
2/1

9/1
4
IAMPOE
8/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
5
MONMOUTH BEACH
5

8/5
Front-runner
70

70

57.4

70.8

66.8
1
EVER YOUNG
1

2/1
Stalker
67

66

48.4

63.0

55.0
3
FIFTY PLUS
3

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
69

70

63.0

55.8

51.3
4
IAMPOE
4

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
73

69

48.0

56.4

47.9
6
ALEX'S LEMON TWIST
6

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
73

66

44.5

54.3

48.3
7
KIELBASA BOB
7

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
54

47

40.4

24.4

8.9
8
COMEONLETSDANCE
8

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
49

48

35.6

31.7

19.7
2
ONLY THE SILK
2

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
53

45

34.8

42.8

30.8

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park West

10/24/18, GPW, Race 2, 1.47 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.08.04 CLAIMING. Purse $19,000.
Claiming Price $8,000 (Races Where Entered For $6,250 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 2-3-4) / $.50 Pick 4 (Races 2-3-4-5) / $1 Super Hi 5
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 21.57, $1 ROI 0.56, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 4 Outrun 6-1 Sanchez J Gonzalez Javier E. FWL
099.2291 1 Over Promised 5/2 Jaramillo E Garcia Rodolfo JC
097.6506 7 Quinientos 3-1 Zayas E J Silva Daniel S
097.3532 3 Ekhlaas 7/2 Camacho S Sano Antonio
097.2507 2 Pokerist 9/2 Maragh R R Barboza. Jr. Victor T
096.9231 5 Catana's Edge 8-1 Carmona K Morrison Michael S. E
088.5245 6 Cyber Josh 30-1 Ulloa O Rose Barry R.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Hawthorne
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Allowance - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $21000 Class Rating: 91

FOR ILLINOIS REGISTERED, CONCEIVED AND/OR FOALED. THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $9,800 ONCE OR A STATE BRED RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE SEPTEMBER 24 ALLOWED 3 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 1 IOYA AGAIN 7/2

# 2 TRAVEL WEST 2/1

# 7 SUPERMANS CAPE 10/1

IOYA AGAIN looks to be the wager in here. Trainer boasts strong win figures at this distance and surface. Had one of the most competitive speed figures of this field in his last affair. Recent figures for the rider - 22 win percent - make this gelding stand out in this field. TRAVEL WEST - Has performed admirably lately in route races, posting a nifty 84 avg Equibase Speed Figure. Earned a solid speed fig last time out. SUPERMANS CAPE - With a strong 86 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. Has competitive front speed and will probably fare solidly versus this group.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Keeneland

10/24/18, KEE, Race 4, 2.45 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.08.02 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT. Purse $67,000.
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD
Daily Double-Exacta ($1 min)-Trifecta-Pick 3-Pick 5 ($.50 min)-Superfecta - ($.10 min)-Super High Five ($1 min)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 24.00, $1 ROI 0.62, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 11 Play On 6-1 Bridgmohan S Cox Brad H. T
098.2636 13 Alizee 6-1 Hill C Catalano Wayne M.
097.5769 4 Sugar Love 8-1 Hernandez. Jr. B J Arnold. II George R. W
097.5497 2 Shesomajestic 3-1 Kennedy T Hartman Chris A. FE
097.3250 6 Just Perfection 6-1 Saez G Jones J. Larry L
097.1511 1 Special for You 8-1 Lanerie C J Kenneally Eddie
097.0792 16 Semper Frey 6-1 Diego J Pompell Robert
096.4704 3 Paynter Up Mauk 10-1 Graham J Mauk William
096.3773 12 Take Me Home 8-1 Jimenez A Hamm Timothy E.
095.5581 10 Insane Maclean 12-1 Murrill M Heitzmann Eric L.
094.6449 7 Bohemian Bourbon 15-1 Leparoux J R Wilkes Ian R.
093.9151 15 Moonfield 20-1 Cannon D Jordan. Jr. Harold Z.
093.0494 9 Upgrade Me 10-1 Morales E McGee Paul J. C
092.4378 5 Summer Delivery 15-1 Gaffalione T Sims Philip A. J
091.5694 14 Miss Systematic 15-1 Albarado R Sims Philip A.
090.9759 8 Empress Sophia 15-1 McMahon C Lukas D. Wayne

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mountaineer Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $6300 Class Rating: 75

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 24 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 1 CUCKOO'S SALOON 8/1

# 9 DANCE EVEN 6/1

# 8 EL CACIQUE 3/1

CUCKOO'S SALOON has a strong shot to take this contest and is a solid value bet given the line at 8/1. Is tough not to examine based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been respectable - 63 avg - of late. Radosevich has him trained very well to break quickly out of the gate. Must be considered given the class of races run recently. DANCE EVEN - He has been racing soundly recently while recording solid Equibase Speed Figures. Recently Paucar has been on fire which may give the edge to this gelding. EL CACIQUE - Strong average speed figures in dirt sprint races make this racer a solid choice. Has a very solid record at the distance and surface, which makes me like this gelding.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #2 - Post: 6:31pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 80

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 NEBIKON (ML=9/2)
#4 AWESOME GHOST (ML=3/1)
#1 HERE COMES GARY (ML=7/2)


NEBIKON - Taking a trip to a lower class rank; has the class ability to make his presence felt. Lower weight carried of -5. In my opinion, a movement of 5 is important, so this gelding falls into this category. AWESOME GHOST - The September 13th clash at Delaware Park was at a class level of (88). Dropping down the class scale considerably, so he should be in a good position. I like the case that this gelding's last fig, 73, is tops in this field. HERE COMES GARY - Looking over this horse's PPs I see that the last time he tried this distance he got a speed fig that would be good enough to win today's contest. This horse runs very well off of a layoff. Taking a trip to a lower class level; has the class ability to make his presence felt. Look for this horse to show better in this field. Last event at Penn National finishing eighth on a track listed as good is no indication of his true talent.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 JAZZY'S QUATTRO (ML=5/1), #8 RUN DIXIE RUN (ML=6/1), #6 VICIOUS (ML=8/1),

RUN DIXIE RUN - The Brain always cautions me to keep my distance from thoroughbreds in sprint affairs that haven't hit the board in short distance races of late. VICIOUS - Equibase speed figures tell a story of decreasing form.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#7 NEBIKON is going to be the play if we are getting 4/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4,7] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Remington Park
Remington Park - Race 7

Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Cent Minimum) / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum) Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) (.50 Cent Minimum)


Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 87 • Purse: $9,350 • Post: 9:52P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES IN 2018. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000. OKLAHOMA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $6,250. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
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Race Analysis
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Morn
Line

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Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * ALABAMA TIDE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Hor se has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. WHOZ TALKIN NOW: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. RIPPIN RIDE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
4
ALABAMA TIDE
3/1

9/2
1
WHOZ TALKIN NOW
2/1

5/1
7
RIPPIN RIDE
5/2

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
5
SMOKING ROMANCE
5

30/1
Front-runner
82

71

84.2

66.8

59.8
7
RIPPIN RIDE
7

5/2
Front-runner
84

84

74.2

76.0

70.0
6
SANTORINI SKY
6

30/1
Front-runner
71

76

68.5

67.0

50.0
8
THE GINJA NINJA
8

20/1
Alternator/Front-runner
85

78

71.0

74.8

63.8
2
BIG TUNA
2

5/1
Alternator/Front-runner
87

84

69.8

69.6

58.6
4
ALABAMA TIDE
4

3/1
Stalker
90

88

67.2

77.6

73.1
3
YANKEE GAMBLER
3

12/1
Stalker
80

76

64.0

72.4

61.9
1
WHOZ TALKIN NOW
1

2/1
Trailer
86

77

29.0

79.2

72.7
9
TRUST YOUR GUT
9

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
69

66

43.0

65.0

49.5

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th October 2018 by Gracenote
Dodgers vs. Red Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/24/2018

David Price recorded his first career playoff victory as a starting pitcher in his 12th attempt and now looks to make it two in a row when the Boston Red Sox host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for Game 2 of the World Series. The left-hander set aside his longstanding postseason struggles with six scoreless innings in the American League Championship Series-clinching win over Houston.

Price, who will be trying to help Boston take a 2-0 series lead, was bombarded with questions and routinely ridiculed for his October issues and admitted Tuesday that he feels a lot less pressure now that he is 1-9 as a starter. "It's definitely a weight lifted off of me, for sure," Price said during his press conference. "Not like food tastes better or anything like that. But it was time. And I'm definitely glad that the time came and we moved past it. And I look forward to doing the same thing (Wednesday)." The Red Sox recorded an 8-4 win in Game 1 as Andrew Benintendi had four hits and Eduardo Nunez belted a pinch-hit, three-run homer, while Manny Machado drove in three runs for the Dodgers. "Our guys, like you've seen all year, are going to fight," Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said in his postgame press conference. "And we don't expect (the Red Sox) to give us anything. So we expect it to be a hard-fought series."

TV: 8:09 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Hyun-Jin Ryu (1-1, 4.40 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH David Price (1-1, 5.11)

Ryu never has pitched in Fenway Park and took some time to study the playing field dimensions on Monday. "When I was in Korea, I only saw Fenway Park through TV, and same like here in the States," the South Korean said through a translator during his press conference. "It took me this long to actually get here to the Fenway Park. And my initial reaction to the Green Monster is, it's very tall. I don't think there is going to be much difference between a left-handed pitcher and a right-handed pitcher because the dimension is still going to stay the same regardless." The 31-year-old Ryu is 2-1 with a 3.56 ERA in six career postseason starts.



While Price is happy to have a winning start on his postseason resume, Red Sox manager Alex Cora insists the 33-year-old is going about his business in his typical fashion. "Nothing has changed," Cora said during a press conference. "He talked about it, obviously, after the clincher, that he doesn't have to answer questions, but he knows that his next start is a big start. (Wednesday) is going to be a big one. So we count on him." Price is 3-9 with a 5.04 ERA in 20 career postseason appearances (12 starts), with the first two wins coming as a reliever.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox are 8-0 this postseason when scoring first.

2. Benintendi joined Wally Moses (Game 4, 1946) and Jacoby Ellsbury (Game 3, 2007) as the only Boston players with four hits in a World Series game.

3. Los Angeles DH Matt Kemp became the 36th player to homer in his first World Series at-bat.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Red Sox 4

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Nets vs. Cavaliers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The Cleveland Cavaliers are missing something on the defensive end in the early going as they try to navigate life without LeBron James. The Cavaliers will try to solve some of their communication issues on defense when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

Cleveland is allowing opponents to shoot 49.5 percent from the floor, including 43.8 percent from 3-point range, during an 0-3 start and was crushed 133-111 in the home opener by the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. "Whoever's in the game has got to be ready to play, take the scout serious and understand what we're doing," center Tristan Thompson told the Akron Beacon Journal. "If you don't know what to do, ask questions. But don't go out there and say, 'I know. I know,' and then you come out there and get your (butt) whupped." The Nets went through their own struggles on the defensive end in a 132-112 loss at Indiana on Saturday but are getting an upgrade on that end with the return of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who missed the first three games with an adductor strain. "I definitely can come out and contribute defensively just being a vocal, energetic and hardworking guy," Hollis-Jefferson told reporters. "It's just about doing whatever they need me to do and doing that extremely well."

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

ABOUT THE NETS (1-2): Injuries to the likes of Hollis-Jefferson, DeMarre Carroll and Allen Crabbe gave Caris LeVert the opportunity to get more shots up in the first three games, and he took advantage. LeVert, who averaged 12.1 points in a reserve role last season, is averaging 24.7 points on 65 percent shooting while logging 31.3 minutes in the first three games. Small forward Joe Harris started in Hollis-Jefferson's spot in the first three games and averaged 14.3 points while shooting 52.9 percent from beyond the arc.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (0-3): Cleveland allowed the Hawks to bury 22 3-pointers in Sunday's setback and were outscored 41-25 in the fourth quarter. "Opening Night at home we expect to play better," star power forward Kevin Love told reporters. "We expect to play better in front of our home crowd. I don't know if alarming is the right word but it sure sounds right, just with our effort level. Our effort level wasn't there, especially defending the 3-point line. They were just gunning and we weren't getting into them, we weren't physical." Love had a rough night from beyond the arc in that loss while hitting 1-of-8 but is averaging 20.7 points and 14.3 rebounds.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nets PG Shabazz Napier (hamstring) is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday.

2. Cavaliers SG JR Smith (elbow) sat out Sunday and is questionable.

3. Cleveland took the final three meetings last season while averaging 123 points.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 112, Nets 108

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Mavericks vs. Hawks Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

Rookies Luka Doncic and Trae Young were the featured players in a notable draft-night deal between the Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks last spring. The youngsters, who have hit the ground running in their NBA careers, will face off for the first time Wednesday when Doncic leads the Mavericks into Atlanta for Young's home debut with the Hawks.

The two lottery teams swapped their first-round picks and Dallas sent Atlanta a 2019 first-round selection, and both Doncic and Young are already leading their respective teams in scoring, with Young erupting for 35 points in a rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. "Trae is fearless," Hawks guard Kent Bazemore told reporters. "Even in the practices earlier in the summer, he came in and established himself right away. That's what you have to respect: a young guy that comes in, he's not bashful, he's not shy and who has that kind of caliber talent." The Mavericks won two straight and Doncic has shined in both victories, averaging 22.5 points while shooting 50 percent from the floor. He will try to help Dallas snap a nine-game losing streak against Atlanta, a slide that extends to the Mavericks' last win in the series nearly five years ago.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Southwest (Dallas), FS Southeast (Atlanta)

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (2-1): Doncic added a team-high six assists in Monday's 115-109 win over the Chicago Bulls, including a clever look to cutting center DeAndre Jordan that put the 19-year-old on the highlight reels. Jordan converted on the play as part of an 18-point, 16-rebound effort, making him the first Dallas player in 24 years to start a season with three straight double-doubles. "He's just been sensational," coach Rick Carlisle told reporters of Jordan. "He's giving us a major presence on the inside. You add the personality and attitude that he brings to the game. On a night like tonight, you don't get over the top without it."

ABOUT THE HAWKS (1-2): Young had 11 assists and Atlanta recorded 32 of them on their 48 baskets in the 133-111 win over the Cavaliers, the Hawks' best scoring output since Dec. 2, 2009. Bazemore finished with 23 points and made 4-of-8 3-pointers just two days after being held to three points without a single 3-point try in a loss at Memphis. Rookie Omari Spellman had a breakout game with 17 points in 24 minutes off the bench after playing just eight total minutes through his first two games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Mavericks SF Harrison Barnes (hamstring) is expected to miss his fourth straight game to begin the season.

2. Atlanta SF DeAndre' Bembry hit 8-of-14 3-pointers over his last five games, including the preseason.

3. The Mavericks entered Tuesday leading the NBA in 3-point attempts per game (43.3) while Atlanta ranked fourth (37.7).

PREDICTION: Hawks 116, Mavericks 114

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New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Knicks vs. Heat Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The Miami Heat will have had three days off to digest a painful loss in their home opener, and to hopefully get a bit healthier ahead of a matchup with the visiting New York Knicks on Wednesday. The Heat rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit to tie the Charlotte Hornets in the final minute on Saturday before falling 113-112.

Miami played once again without Justise Winslow (hamstring), Wayne Ellington (ankle), James Johnson (abdomen) and Dion Waiters (ankle), while Hassan Whiteside (hip) and Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) were both held out of Monday's practice. The Knicks also made a late charge but fell short 124-113 at Milwaukee on Monday, their third straight loss. "This is the suffering you must go through to become a good basketball team," coach David Fizdale told reporters. "The best part about it is our guys found a way to make it a basketball game." Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 24 points for the second straight game and is averaging 27 points through the first four for New York, although the veteran swingman is shooting just 41.8 percent.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FS Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (1-3): Monday marked New York's first game without rookie forward Kevin Knox, who sprained his left ankle in a loss to Boston on Saturday. Damyean Dotson picked up some of the slack after Knox left the game against the Celtics and Dotson played a big part in Monday's contest with 14 points, eight rebounds and two blocks off the bench. Enes Kanter recorded four straight double-doubles to begin the season, the first Knick to do so since Zach Randolph did it in seven straight to open 2007-08.

ABOUT THE HEAT (1-2): Dwyane Wade had the best game of his "Last Dance" season with Miami, scoring 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting against the Hornets. Goran Dragic added 20 points and seven assists against one turnover as he continues to be the steadying force amid the team's many physical issues. "You can bank on what he does virtually every single night," coach Erik Spoelstra told the media of Dragic. "That's why he's an All-Star and one of the best point guards in our league. He can do it with different kinds of teams, different kinds of style. He's a model of consistency."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Knicks SG Courtney Lee (neck) has yet to play this season and remains day-to-day.

2. Whiteside entered Tuesday tied for third in the NBA with 14.3 rebounds per game.

3. The teams split four meetings last season with the home team winning each time.

PREDICTION: Heat 112, Knicks 105

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans are still waiting for some resolution on the Jimmy Butler saga, but as long as he's there he might as well continue to lead the team to wins. Butler will try to guide the Timberwolves to back-to-back victories when they visit the red-hot Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

Butler requested a trade prior to training camp and is still around despite well-documented tension between he and the front office and got mixed messages in each of the first two home games from fans, who booed at the start and cheered when he played well. "I'm just hooping," Butler told reporters. "I don't really pay attention to the crowd. That's my brothers and my guys sitting right there. I interact with them the majority of the game. ... Other than that, I'm out there just hooping." The Raptors made their big trade over the summer over the summer by bringing in Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard is having no trouble fitting in with his new teammates and is averaging 25.7 points and 8.7 rebounds during Toronto's undefeated start.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), Sportsnet (Toronto)

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (2-2): Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau is looking for a big return in any potential trade for Butler because he understands how much of an impact the All-Star swingman has on both ends of the floor. "He combines great strength, quickness, speed and intelligence," Thibodeau told reporters of Butler's skills at the defensive end. Butler is leading the Timberwolves in scoring at an average of 25.3 points while center Karl-Anthony Towns is pulling out of an early funk and recorded his first double-double of the campaign with 17 points and 14 rebounds in Monday's 101-91 win over the Indiana Pacers.

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (4-0): Leonard is making things easier for the rest of his teammates, especially All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry. Lowry is a career 42.6 percent shooter but is connecting at a 60 percent clip this season and is 20-of-29 from the floor in the three games he started alongside Leonard. Lowry handed out 14 of the team's 36 assists in Monday's 127-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets while shooting guard Danny Green, who came over along with Leonard from the Spurs, scored a season-high 18 points.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Toronto PG Delon Wright (groin) sat out the first four games but could make his season debut on Wednesday.

2. Timberwolves SF Andrew Wiggins (quad) left Monday's game early and is questionable.

3. The teams split the two-game series in each of the last three seasons, with the home team winning each contest.

PREDICTION: Raptors 128, Timberwolves 115

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

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Jazz vs. Rockets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets met in the Western Conference semifinals last season and figure to be prime contenders to get at least that far in 2018-19. However, both squads have stumbled out of the gate and are just looking to get back to .500 when they meet Wednesday in Houston.

The Rockets split a pair in Los Angeles, first surviving a fight-marred game against the Lakers on Saturday before falling the next night to the Clippers without suspended star point guard Chris Paul. Paul will be serving the second game of his two-game suspension for the fight with Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, likely giving veteran backup Eric Gordon another start in the backcourt. The Jazz dropped both ends of their first homestand of the season, first fading down the stretch against Golden State and then struggling on the offensive end in a 92-84 loss to Memphis on Monday. Utah's starting five combined to shoot 32.7 percent -- including 3-for-21 from 3-point range -- in the setback.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah), AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston)

ABOUT THE JAZZ (1-2): After scoring 81 points in the first half against the Warriors on Friday, Utah has had six straight quarters with 24 or fewer points and it produced only 38 after halftime against the Grizzlies. "I think that we had spurts where we got stagnant," guard Donovan Mitchell told reporters. "Just little things. I think that they took us out of what we wanted to do. That can't happen." Reserve forward Jae Crowder led the way with 15 points while Mitchell and fellow starting guard Ricky Rubio combined for 20 on 7-of-25 shooting.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (1-2): While Gordon -- who scored 21 points while starting in place of Paul against the Clippers -- figures to get another start, forward James Ennis III (hamstring) will be sidelined for a couple of games. Coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters that Michael Carter-Williams will get the start in place of Ennis. All the changes could place more on the shoulders of MVP James Harden, who averaged 33.5 points and 9.5 assists in the 1-1 trip to Los Angeles.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Harden averaged 28 points in the playoffs against Utah last spring but shot just 40.4 percent.

2. Jazz SF Joe Ingles was 1-of-7 from long range against Memphis after hitting 11-of-17 3-pointers through the first two games.

3. Houston won all four regular-season meetings in 2017-18 by an average of 17.5 points.

PREDICTION: Rockets 109, Jazz 101

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Hornets vs. Bulls Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The Charlotte Hornets have playoff aspirations this season but struggled in a big road test against one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference on Monday. The Hornets will try to bounce back and end a four-game road trip on a high note when they visit the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday in the first of a home-and-home set.

Charlotte, which will host the Bulls on Friday, knocked off Orlando and Miami to begin the road trip but struggled to defend on Monday and allowed the Raptors to shoot 57.5 percent from the floor in a 127-106 setback. "(Toronto) came in with an aggressive mentality. We just didn't match their physicality, their energy," Hornets coach James Borrego told reporters. "Against a team like this, you have to make them feel you early. I think we let them get into a rhythm." The Bulls aren't especially stout on the defensive end while allowing an average of 122 points in three straight losses to begin the season. "Each and every year I've been with the Bulls we've gone through stretches where we couldn't find our way," forward Bobby Portis told the team's website. "Obviously, for a young team it's hard to find a win in this league. We can do a lot of things."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Charlotte), NBCS Chicago

ABOUT THE HORNETS (2-2): All-Star guard Kemba Walker was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 35.3 points in the first three games and was solid again with 26 points on 11-of-22 shooting on Monday but could not quite guide Charlotte to a win. Walker could use more help from the starting frontcourt after watching Marvin Williams and Cody Zeller combine for six points on 3-of-8 shooting in the loss to the Raptors. Reserve center Willy Hernangomez was the lone non-guard to score in double figures in the loss, recording 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting in 18 minutes.

ABOUT THE BULLS (0-3): Guard Zach LaVine is averaging 32.2 points and was 11-of-15 from the floor in Monday's 115-109 loss to Dallas but is attuned to the realities of the young roster. "We have to figure out how to win," LaVine told reporters. "... We have a lot of talent, a lot of good dudes on this team. But we have to learn how to win and we haven't done that yet. Once we figure it out, we can start talking about other goals and other things. But we have to be able to come back from a deficit and still get a win." Point guard Kris Dunn suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee during his season debut on Monday and will be sidelined four to six weeks.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Bulls PF Jabari Parker is averaging 16 points after scoring a season-high 20 at Dallas on Monday.

2. Charlotte SG Malik Monk scored in double figures in each of the first four games.

3. Chicago took three of the four meetings last season.

PREDICTION: Bulls 110, Hornets 108

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Pacers vs. Spurs Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The San Antonio Spurs are a franchise in transition and they look to win for the third time in four games this season when they host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The revamped Spurs are banking that standout guard DeMar DeRozan will be a good fit with power forward LaMarcus Aldridge and the early returns are favorable.

DeRozan was acquired from the Toronto Raptors in the deal for disgruntled Kawhi Leonard and he is averaging a team-best 29.3 points with his low output through three games being 28. Aldridge regained his go-to role last season while Leonard was injured and he is averaging 23.3 points after exploding for 37 in Monday's 143-142 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pacers are playing the second game of a stretch in which five of six are on the road and coach Nate McMillan is hoping for a better offensive showing then Monday's 101-91 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. "I thought our shot selection was poor," McMillan told reporters of the 39.6 percent effort. "We didn't have ball movement. Basically we were taking quick shots and taking quick, contested shots."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FS Indiana, FS Southwest (San Antonio)

ABOUT THE PACERS (2-2): Shooting guard Victor Oladipo has strung together three straight 20-point efforts but he wasn't impressed with his play while scoring 20 on 8-of-23 shooting against Minnesota. "I've got to do a better job with my shot selection, seeing guys coming, seeing the weak side coming over and stuff like that," Oladipo told reporters. "It is something we've got to get better at -- making the right decisions offensively and stuff." Point guard Darren Collison is off to a slow start with averages of seven points and 4.3 assists.

ABOUT THE SPURS (2-1): DeRozan recorded 32 points and a career-best 14 assists in the win over the Lakers but it was neither he nor Aldridge who hit the winning shot. Veteran Patty Mills connected on the decisive jumper with 6.8 seconds left and the player in his eighth season with the team is now the longest tenured player with the franchise. "It's always good when you make shots or make an impact," Mills said afterward. "Other than that shot, it was a team victory. It was a gutsy win. Everyone participated."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Pacers swept two games from the Spurs last season and their win in San Antonio was just their second in the past 16 visits.

2. San Antonio is averaging 13 3-points baskets per game with G Bryn Forbes leading the team with 10.

3. Indiana F TJ Leaf (ankle) is expected to return after a three-game absence.

PREDICTION: Spurs 109, Pacers 103

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 24th October 2018 by Gracenote
76ers vs. Bucks Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/24/2018

The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking their first 4-0 start since the 2001-02 campaign when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Milwaukee has thrived under first-year coach Mike Budenholzer as it is averaging 118.3 points during the strong start.

Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo says he isn't yet comfortable with Budenholzer's offensive style, but he is off to a superb start by averaging 27.3 points, 16 rebounds and 5.7 assists. "It's the third game of the season, new coach, new game plan," Antetokounmpo told reporters after Monday's 124-113 victory over New York. "I'm just trying to figure it out, and I will. When I do, it's going to be so easy. I'll be a beast out there." Philadelphia will attempt to bounce back from Tuesday's 133-132 overtime loss to Detroit, a contest in which it allowed Blake Griffin to score a career-best 50 points. Point guard Ben Simmons (back) sat out the game and his availability will be determined prior to Wednesday's contest.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

ABOUT THE 76ERS (2-2): Simmons exited Saturday's victory over Orlando in the first half, and his back didn't respond well enough to treatments for him to play against Detroit. Asked by reporters if he will return to face the Bucks, Simmons said, "There's no point in rushing. It's only the fourth game. Let's just see how it feels." Center Joel Embiid (33 points, 11 rebounds) missed a potential winning shot at the buzzer Tuesday while shooting guard JJ Redick (30 points) has reached the 30-point mark in back-to-back games, going 14-for-28 from 3-point range during that stretch.

ABOUT THE BUCKS (3-0): Antetokounmpo isn't the only player off to a torrid start as swingman Khris Middleton is averaging 24 points and is a scorching-hot 15-for-23 from 3-point range. The 6-8 Middleton was 7-for-8 from 3-point range - and 11-for-14 overall - while scoring 30 points against the Knicks, and Budenholzer feels he can develop into one of the NBA's top 3-point shooters. "We feel like he puts a lot of work and time into his craft," Budenholzer told reporters. "We're going to create great opportunities for everybody, including Khris. And he's done it before."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The teams split last season's four meetings, with the home team winning each time.

2. Philadelphia rookie G Landry Shamet made his first career start in place of Simmons and recorded five points in 24 minutes.

3. Milwaukee PG Eric Bledsoe registered 13 assists against the Knicks, three shy of his career best.

PREDICTION: Bucks 116, 76ers 112

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Lakers vs. Suns Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The arrival of LeBron James isn't translating into victories as the winless Los Angeles Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. James missed a potential winning 3-pointer in Monday's 143-142 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs as his new club dropped to 0-3.

James maintains he isn't frustrated by the winless start -- "I know what I got myself into," he said -- but it is clear he is expecting some victories to soon be part of the equation. "We're going to continue to get better," James said after the loss to the Spurs. "I like the direction we're going in. Obviously, it's not resulting in the wins right now, but it's such a long process." Phoenix has dropped back-to-back contests but is pleased with building block Deandre Ayton, who had 20 points and 14 rebounds in Monday's 123-103 loss to the Golden State Warriors. "Every game I play I learn from it," Ayton told reporters. "This game I learned about how fast we can move. Those guys are grown men and they were running faster than us. We've just got to keep up our energy and not come out slow and really lock in on defense."

TV: 10 p.m. ET, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles), FS Arizona

ABOUT THE LAKERS (0-3): James recorded 32 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds in the loss to San Antonio but is just 3-of-19 from 3-point range after missing the game's last shot. "We'll take LeBron going to his left on a step-back jumper for game every single night," Los Angeles coach Luke Walton said after the contest. "He is going to hit most of those. Players making plays." Small forward Kyle Kuzma was the team's best player on Monday as he poured in 37 points on 15-of-25 shooting and collected eight rebounds in 45 minutes.

ABOUT THE SUNS (1-2): Small forward TJ Warren is serving in a reserve role after the offseason additions of Ryan Anderson and Trevor Ariza and he played the part well in the loss to Golden State by scoring 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting in 24 minutes. The fifth-year pro accepted the challenge of being sixth man and has been a "spark plug" in the eyes of star shooting guard Devin Booker. "No matter what's going on, he can play well," Booker told reporters. "He knows how to play the game of basketball and it shows. He's that piece that we need."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Lakers went 3-1 against the Suns last season.

2. Booker has scored at least 25 points in all three games and is averaging 29.3.

3. Los Angeles SF Brandon Ingram will miss the second of a four-game suspension and PG Rajon Rondo will sit out the second of a three-game suspension related to their actions in Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets.

PREDICTION: Suns 119, Lakers 114

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 24th October 2018 by Gracenote
Grizzlies vs. Kings Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/24/2018

The Memphis Grizzlies look to record their third straight victory when they conclude a brief two-game road trip against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Memphis stunned Utah 92-84 on Monday in the opening game of the trek despite shooting just 36.9 percent from the field.

The Grizzlies had issues putting the ball in the basket and adjusted by increasing their defensive intensity as they held the Jazz to 35.4 percent shooting while forcing them to miss 12 of their first 13 fourth-quarter shots. "It says we've got a lot of grit on this team," point guard Mike Conley told reporters. "We've got a lot of guys who've got a lot to prove, play with a lot of energy. We play together. We stick together through adversity." Sacramento's defense has been atrocious, and Tuesday's 126-111 loss to Denver reduced their average points allowed to 129.5. The Kings are home for two contests after going 1-2 on a three-game road trip and then head back out on the road for four games.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Memphis), NBCS California (Sacramento)

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (2-1): Marc Gasol is coming off a solid outing against the Jazz as he posted 18 points and 13 rebounds while outplaying Utah's Rudy Gobert, who scored seven of his 11 points after Memphis' center fouled out with 3:41 remaining. Gasol was bothered by a sore back that limited his effectiveness over the first two games - he averaged just 6.5 rebounds - but appeared much more mobile against Utah. "He's kind of the horse that pulls the plow," coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters. "Time and time again, when called upon, he goes out and does the job."

ABOUT THE KINGS (1-3): Second overall draft pick Marvin Bagley III had his best game as a pro on Tuesday, when he scored 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting while also recording nine rebounds and five blocked shots. The 19-year-old forward averaged 17.3 points and eight boards during the road trip and has the look of a player who soon will to be promoted to the starting lineup. Second-year point guard De'Aaron Fox will look to bounce back against Memphis after scoring just six points on 2-of-8 shooting against Denver to follow up a hot start during which he averaged 20.7 points over the first three games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Grizzlies posted two 18-point victories over the Kings last season, while Sacramento's win was by one point.

2. Kings backup SF Justin Jackson is averaging 14 points on 11-of-17 shooting over the last two games.

3. Conley scored a season-best 23 points despite going 6-for-20 from the field against the Jazz.

PREDICTION: Kings 109, Grizzlies 106

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Washington Wizards vs. Golden State Warriors Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Wizards vs. Warriors Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The Golden State Warriors bounced back from their first loss in impressive fashion on Monday while showing off the full range of their offensive gifts. The Warriors will try to make it two in a row on Wednesday, when they host a Washington Wizards squad coming off their first victory.

Golden State came out flat and committed 19 turnovers in a 100-98 loss at Denver on Sunday but was a different team at home the next night, shooting 51.1 percent from the floor and cutting the turnovers to 14 in a 121-103 rout of the Phoenix Suns. "That looked like our team," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters. "The purpose of each possession, just driving and kicking and trying to get guys better shots and playing together. It was a good night." The Wizards began their five-game road trip by outlasting the Portland Trail Blazers 125-124 in overtime on Monday to earn their first win. "It was a great win for us," Washington coach Scott Brooks told reporters. "A lot of good plays, and finally, the ball bounced our way."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Washington, NBCS Bay Area (Golden State)

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (1-2): Washington rode a small-ball lineup featuring Markieff Morris at center to the win on Monday and plans to stick with that group whenever it needs a spark. "I think that's the best basketball we played, obviously all year, but just for a while," shooting guard Bradley Beal told reporters. "Because it's fun out there. It's fun. Everybody touched it. Everybody was involved and everything was clicking on both ends." Morris ended up scoring 28 points while going 6-of-10 from 3-point range in 25 minutes.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (3-1): Golden State has no problem going small and regularly uses power forward Draymond Green at the center spot, though the team is committed to working center Damion Jones into the mix. The 23-year-old Vanderbilt product scored 13 points on 5-of-5 shooting in Monday's win and is shooting 85 percent from the floor while averaging 21 minutes through the first four games. Superstar point guard Stephen Curry is off to a hot start as well and is averaging 30.5 points on 52.9 percent shooting, including 46.8 percent from 3-point range.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Washington C Dwight Howard (back) has yet to make his team debut and is not traveling with the team.

2. Warriors PG Shaun Livingston (knee) sat out the last two games and is questionable for Wednesday.

3. Golden State took both meetings last season and seven of the last eight in the series.

PREDICTION: Warriors 120, Wizards 106

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Maple Leafs vs. Jets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The Toronto Maple Leafs answered five consecutive wins to highlight a sizzling start to the season by cooling off with two straight losses. Auston Matthews and company bid to heat up again as the Maple Leafs put their undefeated road record on the line Wednesday against Patrik Laine and the Winnipeg Jets, who are 5-0-1 at Bell MTS Place this season and 14-0-1 dating back to 2017-18.

Toronto had scored an NHL-best 33 goals in seven games to open the season before being shut out by Pittsburgh and mustering defenseman Morgan Rielly's lone goal in a 4-1 setback against St. Louis on Saturday. Rielly's 14 points are two shy of Matthews - the top overall pick of the 2016 NHL Draft - for the team lead with the Maple Leafs, who will head home to host the Jets on Saturday. Mark Scheifele matched a career high with a four-point performance (two goals, two assists) and defenseman Jacob Trouba scored in overtime on Monday as Winnipeg improved to 4-0-1 on its season-high six-game homestand with a 5-4 overtime victory over St. Louis. "Every game is a stepping stone for us. We have to continue to grow and we have to continue to build this group of guys," said the 25-year-old Scheifele, who has a team-leading nine points in eight games.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet One, TVA

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (6-3-0): Matthews (NHL-leading 10 goals) has been held off the scoresheet in consecutive outings after recording multi-point performances in each of his previous seven. The 21-year-old has jolted the Jets with eight points (one goal, seven assists) during his career, highlighted by a three-point effort in Toronto's 7-2 win in the season opener last season. Fellow center Mitch Marner, who scored and set up a goal in that contest, has notched eight of his 12 points this season on the road.

ABOUT THE JETS (6-2-1): Connor Hellebuyck has paid significant dividends in 2018-19 after signing a six-year, $37 million deal in the wake of tying for the NHL lead in wins (44) last season. The 25-year-old highlighted those numbers with a stellar 15-3-5 mark against Eastern Conference representatives, a run that included a 28-save performance in Winnipeg's 3-1 triumph at Toronto on March 31. Burly defenseman Dustin Byfuglien scored in that contest and has four points (one goal, three assists) in his last three games overall to reside one shy of 500 for his career.

OVERTIME

1. Winnipeg has scored a power-play goal in all five games of the homestand.

2. The Maple Leafs and Jets will pit the NHL's second- and fourth-best power plays, respectively, against the league's sixth- and eighth-leading penalty kills.

3. Trouba has recorded four of his six points this season in his last two games.

PREDICTION: Jets 5, Maple Leafs 4

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Florida Panthers vs. New York Islanders Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Panthers vs. Islanders Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The New York Islanders make a brief stop at home following a disappointing trek before heading back out on the road when they host the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. New York concluded a 1-3-0 trip with Saturday's 4-1 setback in San Jose and take to the road for three more contests after meeting Florida in just its third home game of the season.

Brock Nelson scored the lone goal against the Sharks for the Islanders, who recorded a total of four tallies in the three losses on their road trip. Florida began a three-game trek that precedes a trip to Finland for a pair of contests against Winnipeg with a 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Tuesday. Vincent Trocheck and Mike Hoffman tallied for the Panthers, who had gone past regulation in each of their previous three games. Hoffman is riding a five-game point streak during which he has recorded three goals and two assists.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Florida, MSG Plus (New York)

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (1-3-3): Jonathan Huberdeau notched a pair of assists on Tuesday, giving him five points in his last three contests. Trocheck, who shares the team lead in goals (three) and points (eight), is six tallies away from 100 for his career. Florida is the only team in the league without a regulation or overtime win, as its lone victory of 2018-19 came in a shootout at Washington.

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (3-4-0): Nelson's goal against the Sharks was the 101st of his career, tying him with Anders Kallur for 30th place on the franchise list. The 27-year-old, who fell one tally shy of his fourth consecutive 20-goal season in 2017-18, is four away from pulling even with Ed Westfall and Benoit Hogue for 28th in team history. Josh Bailey and Anders Lee also are on the verge of climbing the club's all-time goals list as they both are one behind Jason Blake for 18th place.

OVERTIME

1. Islanders F Anthony Beauvillier (illness) hopes to be in the lineup against the Panthers after missing Saturday's contest.

2. Florida D Mark Pysyk (upper body) has missed two games and is day-to-day.

3. New York plays six of its first eight games in November at home after being on the road for eight of its 11 contests this month.

PREDICTION: Islanders 4, Panthers 3

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
Lightning vs. Avalanche Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The Tampa Bay Lightning have found their offense since the first two games of the season and will likely need to display the same production when they visit the red-hot Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. The Lightning are averaging five goals per game since managing two combined in the first two and face an Avalanche squad which has built a six-game point streak (4-0-2) with a big boost from its top line.

Tampa Bay registered 33 shots on net in the second period Sunday at Chicago, a record since the NHL made shots per period an official statistic in 1997-98, en route to a 6-3 victory to extend its point streak five (4-0-1). "It's what we try to do every period," Lightning forward Tyler Johnson told reporters. "We always try to say get that shot volume. We're getting pucks to the net, we're getting those (quality) opportunities. ... We're a good team when we have that." Linemates Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen are the second duo in Colorado/Quebec franchise history to start a single season with nine-game point streaks and the third member of the trio, captain Gabriel Landeskog, boasts seven goals in the last four games. "When you're playing with two good players like Mikko and Nate, offensively we're going to create and it's going to take care of itself," Landeskog told reporters. "We're just trying to move and skate and talk and try to be threats out there."

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (5-1-1): Third-line center Anthony Cirelli posted a career-high nine shots Sunday, after managing one in the previous four games, and scored his second goal of the season after registering five in 18 contests during 2017-18. "(Cirelli is) just a competitor," Johnson told the media. "When you have guys like that in your lineup, it definitely makes everyone build around it. He is a big part of our team." Yanni Gourde boasts a six-game point streak while J.T. Miller scored once and set up three others in the first two contests of the trip, and the duo is tied with fellow forward Brayden Point (goal, two assists on Sunday) for the team lead at eight points.

ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (6-1-2): MacKinnon has 15 points and Landeskog 12, but the 21-year-old Rantanen leads the team with 16 points to go along to a plus-11 rating after scoring twice in Monday's 4-1 win at Philadelphia. "(Rantanen) put up almost 90 points last year and he's off to a good start this year and it seems like he'd still not getting the recognition he deserves," Landeskog told reporters. "... If he can fly under the radar, that's fine with us. He's going to be a stud in this league for a long time." Semyon Varlamov (4-0-2, .953 save percentage) has been outstanding in net and backup Philipp Grubauer (2-1-0, .925) is 4-0-1 in his career against the Lightning.

OVERTIME

1. Rantanen and MacKinnon join Anton Stastny and Avalanche Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic, who both opened the 1988-89 season on nine-game point streaks.

2. Tampa Bay RW Nikita Kucherov and LW Ondrej Palat (all assists) each take five-game point streaks into Wednesday's contest.

3. The Lightning have won their past three games at Colorado, including a 6-5 triumph in December, and are 4-1-0 in the last five meetings overall.

PREDICTION: Lightning 4, Avalanche 3

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Vancouver Canucks vs. Vegas Golden Knights Preview and Predictions 10-24-2018 in NHL

NHL Previews 23rd October 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 10/23/2018

The Vegas Golden Knights have turned the tables on a tough start to the season, winning three straight contests to even their record after eight games. The Golden Knights aim to continue their good fortune and remain unbeaten versus the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday when the Pacific Division rivals meet at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Marc-Andre Fleury has turned aside 69 of 71 shots during the three-game winning streak, highlighted by moving into sole possession of 10th place on the NHL's all-time wins list by registering his 408th following a 17-save performance in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Anaheim. The three-time Stanley Cup champion, who was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week on Monday, yielded just three goals to win both of his starts versus Vancouver last season as Vegas went on to emerge victorious in all four matches with its division rival. Sven Baertschi scored in a 6-3 setback against the Golden Knights on Feb. 23 and also tallied on the power play Monday as the Canucks fell for the second time in three contests with a 5-2 setback against Washington. Bo Horvat had an assist to push his point streak to three games heading into a tilt with Vegas, against which he tallied twice while registering 11 shots on goal in four meetings in 2017-18.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet 360 (Vancouver), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Vegas)

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (5-4-0): Rookie Elias Pettersson, who is being plagued by his first recorded concussion, practiced with his teammates on Tuesday and will travel with the club on its two-game road trip to Vegas and Arizona. "Maybe, maybe not," the 19-year-old Swede told reporters when asked if he could play Wednesday. "This is my first practice with the team, and I'm taking it day by day. The medical team here helped me a lot and (said) I should take it day by day and rather rest one extra day." Pettersson leads the team with eight points (five goals, three assists) despite being sidelined for the last four games after being injured by Florida defenseman Mike Matheson on Oct. 13.

ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS (4-4-0): Jonathan Marchessault recorded a multi-point performance for the second straight game and fourth time in six outings on Saturday when he scored and set up a goal against the Ducks. The 27-year-old leads the team in goals (five) and points (10), and flustered the Canucks with three tallies and two assists in three outings in 2017-18. Fellow forward William Karlsson has turned it on of late with eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last six contests and faces a Vancouver team that he shredded for four goals and five assists last season.

OVERTIME

1. Vancouver recalled Darren Archibald from Utica of the American Hockey League on Tuesday with fellow F Brock Boeser (lower body) deemed day-to-day by coach Travis Green.

2. Vegas owns the league's worst power play (8.3 percent).

3. Canucks G Anders Nilsson has answered permitting five goals in his first three games by surrendering four on 32 shots in each of his last two contests.

PREDICTION: Golden Knights 4, Canucks 2

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, October 24


LA Dodgers @ Boston

Game 903-904
October 24, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 20.133
Boston
(Price) 16.912
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(+120); Under

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MLB
Weather Report

Wednesday, October 24

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MLB

Wednesday, October 24

Trend Report

Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston
LA Dodgers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, October 24

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LA DODGERS (99 - 76) at BOSTON (116 - 56) - 8:05 PM
HYUN-JIN RYU (L) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 99-76 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-47 (-25.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 171-192 (-69.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 119-135 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 69-57 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 76-61 (-26.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
RYU is 7-13 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 116-56 (+39.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 17-4 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
BOSTON is 81-46 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 79-36 (+27.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 47-30 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 28-18 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PRICE is 24-9 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 11-4 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 2-10 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in playoff games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. BOSTON since 1997
RYU is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PRICE is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.7 units)

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World Series Game 2 Home Plate Umpire: Kerwin Danley

2018 Betting Stats:

Home Team: 13-17 ($-1071)
Over/Under: 19-10
Strike Percentage: 64.13%
Average Runs Per Game: 10.70

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, October 24

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BROOKLYN (1 - 2) at CLEVELAND (0 - 3) - 10/24/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 43-62 ATS (-25.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-49 ATS (-29.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-1 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (2 - 1) at ATLANTA (1 - 2) - 10/24/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 503-425 ATS (+35.5 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 167-131 ATS (+22.9 Units) in road games in the first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 186-140 ATS (+32.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.

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

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NEW YORK (1 - 3) at MIAMI (1 - 2) - 10/24/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 130-180 ATS (-68.0 Units) in home games in the first half of the season since 1996.

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

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MINNESOTA (2 - 2) at TORONTO (4 - 0) - 10/24/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CHARLOTTE (2 - 2) at CHICAGO (0 - 3) - 10/24/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (1 - 2) at HOUSTON (1 - 2) - 10/24/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 9-3 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (2 - 2) at SAN ANTONIO (2 - 1) - 10/24/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1049-920 ATS (+37.0 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 836-711 ATS (+53.9 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 337-275 ATS (+34.5 Units) in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 348-286 ATS (+33.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 54-38 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (2 - 2) at MILWAUKEE (3 - 0) - 10/24/2018, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LA LAKERS (0 - 3) at PHOENIX (1 - 2) - 10/24/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 174-130 ATS (+31.0 Units) after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 138-97 ATS (+31.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
PHOENIX is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MEMPHIS (2 - 1) at SACRAMENTO (1 - 3) - 10/24/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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WASHINGTON (1 - 2) at GOLDEN STATE (3 - 1) - 10/24/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 110-81 ATS (+20.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.

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

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NBA

Wednesday, October 24


Cleveland is 0-3, giving up 126.7 ppg (over 3-0); they lost their only home game by 22 to Atlanta. Nets lost two of first three games (under 2-1), losing both road games, by 3-10 points (1-1 as AU). Cavaliers won seven of last eight games with Brooklyn, but Nets covered five of last six; over is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Nets lost their last five visits to Ohio, but covered last three.

Home side won/covered all three Dallas games (over 2-1); Mavericks lost by 21 in Phoenix in their only road game. Atlanta is finally playing its home opener; they’re 1-2 (over 3-0), with an average total of 241.7. Hawks won their last nine games with Dallas (8-1 vs spread); under is 6-3 in last nine series games. Mavericks lost their last five visits to Atlanta (1-4 vs spread).

New York lost its last three games but covered all three; they’re 4-0 vs spread, with road losses by 2-11 points (2-0 as AU). Over is 2-2 in their games. Miami lost two of first three games, which were decided by total of five points (over 2-1). Heta lost only home game by point to Charlotte. Knicks/Heat split last ten games, with home side winning last four; Knicks covered four of their last five visits to South Beach. Over is 2-0-1 in last three series games.

Timberwolves split first four games; they lost their two road games by 4-4 points (0-1 as AU); over is 3-1 in their four games. Raptors won/covered their first four games, three of which were at home (over 3-0-1). Home side won last six Minnesota-Toronto games; Wolves lost last five visits to Canada, but they covered three of last four games there. Six of last seven series games went over the total.

Chicago is off to an 0-3 start, losing road games by 19-6 points (0-2 as AU); over is 2-1 in their games. Hornets split first four games (over 3-1), winning two of three on road; they’re 1-0 as AF this year. Bulls won five of last six games with Charlotte; home side won six of last eight series games. Bulls won/covered last three series games played here. Last six series games went over the total. Hornets

Road team won all three Utah games (over 2-1); Jazz won by 6 at Sacramento in their road opener. Houston lost two of first three games (over 3-0, average total 136.3), losing home opener by 19 to the Pelicans. Rockets won eight of last nine games with Utah (7-2 vs spread); under is 4-2 in last six series games. Jazz lost four of last five visits here (2-3 vs spread). Chris Paul (suspended) is out here.

Home side won/covered all four Indiana games; Pacers lost first two road games by 17-10 points (0-2 AU). Over is 2-2 in their games. San Antonio won two of its first three games (over 3-0), winning home opener by 4 over Minnesota (1-0 as HF). Spurs won six of last nine games with Indiana but lost last two; under is 6-1 in last seven series games. Pacers covered four of their last five visits to the Alamo.

76ers tough OT game in Detroit last nite without Simmons (back); check status for this game. Philly split its first four games (over 3-1), losing road games by 1-18 points. Milwaukee won its first three games (over 3-0); they’re 1-1 as home favorites. Bucks won four of last six games with Philly; home side won last four. Sixers lost by 12-8 points in their last two visits to Milwaukee.

Lakers lost first three games (over 3-0), losing by 9 at Portland in only road game; they’ve given up 131.7 ppg this year. Suns lost last two games by 28-20 points (under 2-0); they won only home game by 21 over Dallas. Lakers are 0-3 after losing in OT Monday; they won four of last five games with Phoenix, taking last three games in the desert, by 12-2-7 points. Seven of last nine series games went over.

Memphis won its last two games by 14-8 points; under is 2-1 in their games. Grizzlies split their two away games. Kings are 1-3 after getting whacked in Denver last nite; they lost by 6 to Utah in their home opener. All four Sacramento games went over. Grizzlies won seven of last ten games with Sacramento; under is 6-2 in last eight. Memphis won three of its last four visits here.

Washington won its road opener in OT at Portland Wednesday; they’re 1-2 overall (over 3-0). Golden State is playing 3rd game in four nights; they’re 3-1, winning home games by 8-20 points (1-1 as HF). Under is 3-1 in their games this month. Warriors won seven of last eight games with Washington, but Wizards covered four of last five; Wiz is 3-2 vs spread in its last five visits to Oakland. Over is 5-5 in last ten series games.

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NBA

Wednesday, October 24

Trend Report

Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Brooklyn's last 15 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Brooklyn is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Brooklyn is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Cleveland is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland's last 18 games at home
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn


Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas


Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota


New York Knicks
New York is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
New York is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
New York is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games on the road
New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
New York is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Miami
New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
New York is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Heat
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Miami is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Miami is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing New York
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Miami is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against New York


Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games
Chicago is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games at home
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte


Utah Jazz
Utah is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Utah is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Utah's last 14 games on the road
Utah is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Utah is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Utah's last 12 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games when playing Houston
Utah is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Houston
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Rockets
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Houston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston's last 25 games at home
Houston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Utah
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Utah
Houston is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Utah
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Utah


Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indiana's last 12 games
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Indiana's last 19 games on the road
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Indiana is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Indiana is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games
San Antonio is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games at home
San Antonio is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
San Antonio is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
San Antonio is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing Indiana
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
San Antonio is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana


Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 21 of Milwaukee's last 25 games
Milwaukee is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 12 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Lakers is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games
LA Lakers is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
LA Lakers is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
LA Lakers is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Phoenix
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
LA Lakers is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers's last 9 games when playing Phoenix
LA Lakers is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
LA Lakers is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Lakers's last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Phoenix is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Phoenix's last 16 games at home
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Phoenix is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing LA Lakers
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 9 games when playing LA Lakers
Phoenix is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Phoenix is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers


Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Memphis is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Memphis is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Memphis is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Memphis is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Memphis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Sacramento is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Sacramento's last 15 games
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Sacramento's last 13 games at home
Sacramento is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Sacramento is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Memphis
Sacramento is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Memphis
Sacramento is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing at home against Memphis


Washington Wizards
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
Washington is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Golden State
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games at home
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Golden State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing at home against Washington

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Wednesday's Tip Sheet
Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Jazz at Rockets – 8:05 PM EST

Although it is a long season, both Houston and Utah have started slow by owning 1-2 records heading into Wednesday’s matchup at the Toyota Center. The Jazz have won their only road game at Sacramento, but dropped a pair of home contests to the Warriors and Grizzlies. In last Friday’s setback to the defending champions, Utah squandered a 16-point third quarter lead in a 124-123 loss, but managed to cover as 2 ½-point underdogs. However, Memphis shut down Utah in Monday’s 92-84 home defeat as hefty 10 ½-point favorites, while Donovan Mitchell scored 14 points in spite of shooting 6-of-17 from the floor.

The Rockets were blitzed by the high-scoring Pelicans in the season opener, 131-112, as Houston trailed by as many as 29 points in the third quarter. Houston traveled to Los Angeles for a pair of games against the Lakers and Clippers, splitting the two. The opener against the Lakers proved to be an entertaining game that featured Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo scuffling and getting ejected, resulting in Paul serving a two-game suspension. The Rockets defeated the Lakers, 124-115 as 3 ½-point favorites, but were tripped up the next night by the Clippers without CP3 in a three-point setback.

Paul will be serving the second game of his suspension on Wednesday, as he will be denied an encore performance against Utah in which he scored 41 points in the second round series clincher this past spring. Houston eliminated Utah in five games, while finishing 8-1 against the Jazz in nine matchups last season.

Is Tonight the Night?

The Lakers (0-3 SU, 0-3 ATS) have yet to pick up a victory in the LeBron James era, losing to the Blazers, Rockets, and Spurs. Those are three playoff teams from a year ago, but Los Angeles wasn’t expected to wait until its fourth game to pick up its first victory. The Lakers travel to Phoenix as a short favorite, trying to rebound from a tough overtime loss to the Spurs on Monday.

In spite of erasing an eight-point deficit with 70 seconds left in regulation, the Lakers couldn’t hold onto a late five-point lead in overtime as James missed a pair of game-clinching free throws in a 143-142 defeat. Rondo continues his three-game suspension following his dust-up with the Rockets last Saturday night, as second-year guard span style="font-weight: bold;">Lonzo Ball scored 14 points and dished out six assists in the San Antonio loss.

The Suns (1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS) crushed the Mavericks in the season opener, but lost back-to-back road contests at Denver and Golden State. Not surprisingly, Phoenix closed as double-digit underdogs in both away games and lost by over 20 points each time, but cashed the UNDER each time. Although the Lakers have made sweeping changes to their roster, they still have owned the Suns recently by winning three of four matchups last season.

Buck it Up

The Central division is wide-open this season as the Bucks and Pacers are expected to fight it out for the top spot. Milwaukee (3-0 SU, 1-1-1 ATS) has jumped out to a strong start, including a 17-point home blowout of Indiana last weekend. The Bucks have outrebounded all three opponents, while All-Star Giannis Anetetokounmpo put up 31 points and 15 rebounds in a 124-113 victory over the Knicks on Monday.

Milwaukee welcomes in Philadelphia (2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS), as the 76ers play with no rest following Tuesday’s 133-132 overtime loss at Detroit. Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with 33 points, as Ben Simmons sat out due to a back injury. Simmons is questionable for tonight’s contest as the Sixers and Bucks split four meetings last season with the home team winning each time.

Road Woes

The Pacers (2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS) have dominated in both home contests this season by pounding the Grizzlies and Nets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana hasn’t fared as well away from the Hoosier State by losing double-digit decisions at Milwaukee and Minnesota. The Pacers led the Wolves by one going into the fourth quarter on Monday, but Minnesota outscored Indiana, 29-18 to win 101-91.

Indiana travels to San Antonio (2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS) as the Spurs return home after splitting a pair of road contests against the Blazers and Lakers. span style="font-weight: bold;">LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan combined for 69 points in Monday’s overtime triumph at Los Angeles, as the Spurs have hit the OVER in all three games this season. The Pacers swept the Spurs last season as both contests easily finished UNDER the total.

Breaking Through

The Wizards (1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS) finally reached the win column in Monday’s 125-124 overtime triumph at Portland as five-point underdogs. Washington fell short in home losses to Miami and Toronto before the win two days ago as the Wizards continue their five-game road swing at Golden State tonight. The Wizards have lost four straight visits to Oracle Arena, while dropping seven of the past eight meetings with Golden State since 2015.

The Warriors (3-1 SU, 1-3 ATS) covered for the first time this season in Monday’s 123-103 blowout of Phoenix as 12 ½-point favorites. Golden State went through a pair of close-shaves in a one-point win at Utah and a two-point defeat at Denver this past weekend. The defending champions hit the road out east for three games starting Friday at New York as Golden State tries to improve on a 3-9 ATS mark in October the last two seasons.

Fighting for Five

The Raptors (4-0 SU, 3-1 ATS) are looking to become the first team to reach five wins on the young season. All three of Toronto’s home wins have come by 12 points or more, including Monday’s 127-106 rout of Charlotte. The Raptors are scoring in bunches by putting up 113 points or more in all four wins, as offseason acquisition Kawhi Leonard is averaging 25.7 points per game. Toronto has knocked down 42 three-pointers in three games at Air Canada Center, while going 4-0 to the OVER.

Minnesota (2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS) heads north of the border trying for its first road win of the season. The Wolves rallied past the Pacers on Monday, while limiting Indiana to 91 points after getting burned for 140 points by Dallas last Saturday. Minnesota has covered in five of the last six meetings with Toronto, including twice as an underdog last season.

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Hoop Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- Since the start of the 2016 season, the Charlotte Hornets are 18-0 ATS as a rested favorite after playing as a road dog when they are facing a team with an assist-to-turnover ratio greater than 1.45.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Washington Wizards are 0-13 ATS off a win as a road dog that was tied more than five times. The

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Wizards are 16-0 OU as a dog with rest after a game as a road dog in which they scored less than 15.25% of their points from free throws.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Spurs are 0-12 OU (-15.42 ppg) with less than two days rest when the line is within 3 of pick and they are off a road game in which they recorded 30-plus assists.

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, October 24


New York @ Miami

Game 505-506
October 24, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
111.115
Miami
122.367
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 11
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 8
224 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-8); Under

Brooklyn @ Cleveland

Game 501-502
October 24, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
114.862
Cleveland
112.004
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 3
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 3
229
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+3); Under

Dallas @ Atlanta

Game 503-504
October 24, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
109.427
Atlanta
114.539
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 5
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 2 1/2
234 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+2 1/2); Under

Minnesota @ Toronto

Game 507-508
October 24, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
112.131
Toronto
126.634
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 12 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 8
230
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-8); Under

Charlotte @ Chicago

Game 509-510
October 24, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
114.202
Chicago
112.882
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 1 1/2
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 3 1/2
231 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+3 1/2); Under

Utah @ Houston

Game 511-512
October 24, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
119.460
Houston
119.879
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
Even
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
220 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+3 1/2); Under

Indiana @ San Antonio

Game 513-514
October 24, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
118.629
San Antonio
115.777
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 3
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 2 1/2
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+2 1/2); Over

Philadelphia @ Milwaukee

Game 515-516
October 24, 2018 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
119.420
Milwaukee
120.496
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 6
224
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+6); Over

LA Lakers @ Phoenix

Game 517-518
October 24, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
116.446
Phoenix
111.855
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 4 1/2
235
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 2
237
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(-2); Over

Memphis @ Sacramento

Game 519-520
October 24, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
119.383
Sacramento
111.194
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 8
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 2
220
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-2); Over

Washington @ Golden State

Game 521-522
October 24, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
116.445
Golden State
131.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 15
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 9 1/2
235
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-9 1/2); Under

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NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, October 24

Toronto @ Winnipeg

Game 1-2
October 24, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
11.572
Winnipeg
9.999
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+105); Under

Florida @ NY Islanders

Game 3-4
October 24, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
11.474
NY Islanders
8.807
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Islanders
-115
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(-105); Over

Tampa Bay @ Colorado

Game 5-6
October 24, 2018 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
13.830
Colorado
10.538
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-140); Over

Vancouver @ Vegas

Game 7-8
October 24, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
9.999
Vegas
12.890
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vegas
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-215
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vegas
(-215); Over

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NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, October 24

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TORONTO (6-3-0-0, 12 pts.) at WINNIPEG (6-2-0-1, 13 pts.) - 10/24/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 19-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 103-84 ATS (+13.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 2-2-0 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=+2.0 Units)

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FLORIDA (1-3-0-3, 5 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (3-4-0-0, 6 pts.) - 10/24/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 1-6 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 1-6 ATS (-6.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 6-15 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 12-24 ATS (+37.4 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 85-124 ATS (-49.6 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-2 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 4-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (5-1-0-1, 11 pts.) at COLORADO (6-1-0-2, 14 pts.) - 10/24/2018, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 52-46 ATS (-6.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-8 ATS (+29.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-15 ATS (+42.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-15 ATS (+44.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 15-6 ATS (+21.3 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-10 ATS (+27.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 189-159 ATS (+348.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 33-12 ATS (+15.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 39-15 ATS (+16.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-4 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 3-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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VANCOUVER (5-4-0-0, 10 pts.) at VEGAS (4-4-0-0, 8 pts.) - 10/24/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VEGAS is 69-42 ATS (+135.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 30-15 ATS (+6.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 29-11 ATS (+15.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 40-22 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 4-0 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 4-0-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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NHL

Wednesday, October 24

Trend Report

Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing Winnipeg
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Winnipeg's last 17 games at home
Winnipeg is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Winnipeg's last 12 games when playing Toronto
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto


Florida Panthers
Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games
Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games when playing NY Islanders
Florida is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
New York Islanders
NY Islanders is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
NY Islanders is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
NY Islanders is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Islanders is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
NY Islanders is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida
NY Islanders is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Islanders's last 9 games when playing Florida
NY Islanders is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
NY Islanders is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida


Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Tampa Bay is 5-12-2 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Colorado is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games
Vancouver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vancouver's last 6 games
Vancouver is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Vancouver's last 16 games on the road
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Vegas is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas's last 5 games
Vegas is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

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Bobby Conn Oct 24 '18, 7:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Nets vs Cavs
Play on: Cavs -3 -110 at YouWager

1* Free Play on Cavs -3 -110

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Info Plays Oct 24 '18, 7:05 PM in 3h
NHL | Panthers vs Islanders
Play on: Panthers +105 at GTBets

1* Free Play on Panthers +105

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Dustin Hawkins Oct 24 '18, 7:05 PM in 3h
NHL | Panthers vs Islanders
Play on: Panthers +105 at GTBets

Free Play on Panthers +105

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Jimmy Boyd Oct 24 '18, 7:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Wolves vs Raptors
Play on: OVER 226 -110

1* Free Pick on Wolves/Raptors OVER 226
The OVER has cashed in all 4 of the Raptors games so far this season and I see no reason for that streak to not continue Wednesday night against the Timberwolves. Toronto has had zero problem incorporating Kawhi Leonard into the offense. The Raptors have the third best offensive efficiency rating, averaging 114.2 points/possession.
They have score at least 113 points in each of their 4 games and should have no problem reaching that mark at home against a Timberwolves team that is giving up 116.5 ppg overall and 126 ppg on the road.
Minnesota saw the OVER cash in each of their first 3 games, but are off an UNDER at home against the Pacers, where both teams couldn't buy a basket. The Timberwolves shot just 42.4% from he field and Indiana was a dreadful 39.6%.
OVER is 21-9 in the Raptors last 30 home games after scoring 115 or more points in their previous game and 23-12 in Minnesota's last 35 as an underdog. Take the OVER!

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John Martin Oct 24 '18, 7:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Knicks vs Heat
Play on: Knicks +8 -102 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on New York Knicks +8
The New York Knicks have been more competitive to open the season than most expected. That’s evident in that they are 4-0 ATS this season. They opened the season with a 19-point home win over the Hawks. They only lost by 2 as 4-point dogs at Brooklyn and by 2 as 9.5-point home dogs to Boston. They were tied with just a few minutes left against the Bucks but lost by 11 as 11.5-point road dogs. So they are 4-0 ATS and now catching 8 points here against a banged-up Miami Heat squad that shouldn’t be this big of a favorite right now. The Heat have already lost to both the Magic and Hornets, and their only win came by a single point against the Wizards. James Johnson and Dion Waiters are out, Wayne Ellington and Justise Winslow are both questionable, and Hassan Whiteside is battling a groin injury but listed as probable. Give me the Knicks.

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Cole Faxon Oct 24 '18, 8:05 PM in 4h
NBA | Hornets vs Bulls
Play on: Hornets -3½ -115 at BMaker

FREE PLAY on Hornets -3½ -115

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Hunter Price Oct 24 '18, 8:05 PM in 4h
NBA | Hornets vs Bulls
Play on: Hornets -3½ -109 at GTBets

1* Free Pick on Hornets -3½ -109

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Dave Price Oct 24 '18, 8:05 PM in 4h
NBA | Jazz vs Rockets
Play on: Jazz +2½ -115 at Bovada

Dave’s Wednesday Free Play:
1* on Utah Jazz +2.5
The Key: The Utah Jazz will certainly be hungry for a victory tonight off back-to-back losses to the Warriors and Grizzlies. And they should be able to get it against a Rockets team that is just 1-2 on the season and dealing with a key suspension. Chris Paul will miss his second straight game due to suspension stemming from his fight with Rajon Rondo and the Lakers. And it’s well documented that the Rockets haven’t been nearly as good when either Paul, Harden or Clint Capela misses time. It cost them in the Western Conference Finals last year after Paul was hurt in Game 5 and the Rockets led 3-2, only to lose the final two games to the Warriors. The Jazz are one of the best teams in the West this year, and certainly better than the Rockets without Paul. And they want revenge from getting knocked out of the playoffs by the Rockets last year. Take Utah.

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Jack Jones Oct 24 '18, 8:09 PM in 4h
MLB | Dodgers vs Red Sox
Play on: Red Sox -135 at betonline

Jack’s Free Pick Wednesday: Boston Red Sox -135
The Boston Red Sox have now won five straight postseason games with all five coming by multiple runs. It’s safe to say they are feeling good about themselves right now and on a mission. And it’s clear they have a big advantage at the plate over the Dodgers in this series.
The Red Sox have scored 7 or more runs in four of their last five victories. The Dodgers haven’t scored more than 5 runs in any of their last eight games. And the Red Sox certainly have the advantage on the mound tonight.
David Price tossed 6 shutout innings with 9 strikeouts in the clinching 4-1 win at Houston last series to shake off the postseason demons. He is 9-3 with a 3.41 ERA and 1.146 WHIP in 18 home starts this year. He has posted a 2.25 ERA in two career starts against the Dodgers.
Hyun-Jin Ryu is coming off one of his worst starts of the season. He allowed 5 runs and 9 base runners in 3 innings of a 2-7 loss to the Brewers in Game 6. He is 2-2 with a 4.63 ERA and 1.400 WHIP in eight road starts this season. Ryu has posted a 7.20 ERA in one career start against Boston.
Boston is 9-0 vs. an NL starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.150 or better over the last two seasons. The Dodgers are 2-12 in Ryu’s last 14 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. The Red Sox are 21-6 in Price’s last 27 home starts. Boston is 41-11 in its last 52 interleague games. Bet the Red Sox Wednesday.

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Brandon Lee Oct 24 '18, 8:09 PM in 4h
MLB | LAD vs BOS
Play on: OVER 8½ -105

10* FREE MLB PICK (Over 8.5)
I'll take my chances here with the OVER 8.5 in Game 2 of the World Series. These two teams combined for 12 runs in Game 1 and that was with both teams sending out their aces, with Clayton Kershaw going for the Dodgers and Chris Sale taking the mound for Boston. These offenses are just too strong and I expect the offense to be the story in Game 2. LA will turn to Hyun-Jin Ryu, who wasn't great in his two starts against the Brewers, both of which came on the road. Ryu allowed 7 runs on 13 hits in 7 1/3 innings of work. He's just not the same guy on the road as he is at home. Boston will counter with David Price, who is coming off a strong start at Houston, but in his previous two postseason starts, both at home, he allowed 7 runs on 8 hits (3 HRs) in just 6 1/3 innings of work. Give me the OVER 8.5!

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Andre Ramirez Oct 24 '18, 8:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Pacers vs Spurs
Play on: Spurs -1½ -106 at 5Dimes

NBA 75 DIME GAME
SPURS -1.5
Pacers won both meetings against the Spurs last season (at home by three points and on the road by 8). Spurs have a 1-0 home record this season, while the Pacers are 0-2 on the road. Spurs are better offensively, scoring 121 ppg to Pacers’ 108.8, while the Pacers are better defensively, allowing 103.5 ppg to Spurs’ 123.7. Pacers have a better field goal percentage (48.59% to 45.52%), while Spurs have a better 3-point percentage (46.99% to 42.55%). Spurs are better in boards grabbed (46.3 to 45.8), in dimes made (27.7 to 20.5) and in turnovers committed (9 to 16). The Spurs win with Home court advantage.

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Sal Michaels Oct 24 '18, 9:35 PM in 6h
NHL | Lightning vs Avalanche
Play on: Lightning -113 at BMaker

Free Play on Lightning -113

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Kenny Walker Oct 24 '18, 9:35 PM in 6h
NHL | Lightning vs Avalanche
Play on: Avalanche +115 at BMaker

Free Pick on Avalanche

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Rocky Atkinson Oct 24 '18, 10:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Lakers vs Suns
Play on: Lakers -4 -115 at BMaker

Rocketman Sports FREE NBA play Wednesday 10-24-18
LA Lakers @ Phoenix 10:05 PM EST
Play On: LA Lakers -4 -115
The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Wednesday night. LA Lakers have started the season at 0-3 SU overall this year while Phoenix is 1-2 SU overall this season. LA Lakers are 138-97 ATS last 235 games after 3 or more consecutive overs. Phoenix is 2-11 ATS last 3 years when the total is 230 or higher. LA Lakers are scoring 125.3 points per game overall this year and 119 points per game on the road this season. Phoenix is allowing 114 points per game overall this year and 123 points per game against division opponents. LA Lakers are 3-1 SU and ATS at Phoenix past 3 years. No way Lebron allows this team to start the season at 0-4 SU. We'll recommend a small play on the LA Lakers tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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Larry Ness Oct 24 '18, 10:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Lakers vs Suns
Play on: Lakers -3½ -108 at pinnacle

My free play is on the LA Lakers at 10:05 ET.
The Lakers not only added LeBron James to the mix over the summer but Rajon Rondo, JaVale McGee and Lance Stephenson also 'moving in,' expectations in the City of Angels wre running high. However, The King James Era is off to a 0-3 start. "I know what I got myself into," LBJ said. That noted, it's clear he is expecting some victories to soon be part of the equation. "We're going to continue to get better," Phoenix won its season-opener but has dropped back-to-back contests and enters 1-2. The Suns had the NBA's worst record last season (21-61) and got the draft's No. 1 pick, Arizona's 7-1 Deandre Ayton. He had 20 points and 14 rebounds in Monday's 123-103 loss to the Golden State Warriors. "Every game I play I learn from it," Ayton told reporters. "This game I learned about how fast we can move. Those guys are grown men and they were running faster than us. We've just got to keep up our energy and not come out slow and really lock in on defense."
James recorded 32 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds in the loss to San Antonio and is averaging 27.3-8.3-8.3 after three games. He leads SEVEN Lakers averaging in double digits, including Kuzma (21.0 & 5.0) and Hart, who comes off the bench to average 17.0 & 6.3 (he's making 53.8% from the floor, including 47.1% on threes). LBJ will have to start shooting better from long-range, as he is just 3-of-19 from 3-point range after missing the game's last shot vs the Spurs. So far, the Lakers have shot 73 free throws to their opponents' 97, and coach Luke Walton questioned the foul discrepancy after the Spurs shot 38 and the Lakers shot 26 on Monday. However, the answer just may be that LA has to become more aggressive in taking the ball to the basket.
The Suns have to be thrilled by Ayton's start. The rookie center is averaging 14.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and four assists. Ayton and Philadelphia's Ben Simmons are the only players in the draft lottery era with two 10/10/5 games in their first three career games. As expected, Booker is delivering once again, leading the team in scoring (29.3) and assists (6.7). Small forward TJ Warren is serving in a reserve role after the off-season additions of Ryan Anderson and Trevor Ariza. He played the part well in the loss to Golden State by scoring 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting in 24 minutes. The fifth-year pro accepted the challenge of being sixth man and has been a 'spark plug,' averaging 20.0 PPG (he averaged 19.7 last year as a starter).
Yes, the Lakers will play their second straight game without starters Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo, who were suspended after an altercation late in a 124-115 loss to Houston in the home opener Saturday. Ingram was suspended four games for escalating the fight and Rondo was suspended for three games after throwing a punch at Rockets guard Chris Paul. However, this seems like the perfect spot for LA to get win No. 1 of the LBJ Era. The Lakers went 3-1 against the Suns last season and I'm "all over" LBJ and Co. in this one.
Good luck...Larry

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Brad Diamond Oct 24 '18, 10:05 PM in 6h
NHL | Canucks vs Golden Knights
Play on: Canucks +1½ -123 at pinnacle

Our puck line special this evening reflects the value brought by the Canucks in this real tough building. Good Luck.
Swept the ice last night with a 2-0 card, 3-0 L3
17-9 Long-term streak in the NHL

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Mike Lundin Oct 24 '18, 10:35 PM in 7h
NBA | Wizards vs Warriors
Play on: OVER 234 -126

#NBA FREE PICK OCT 24 ~ ALL FREE PICKS 15-8 SINCE SEPTEMBER 1!
The Golden State Warriors host the Washington Wizards at Oracle Arena Wednesday night. The bookmakers have hung a rather high total for this contest, but I still think we'll see the total score sail over the number by at least a couple of buckets.
Washington is coming off a 125-124 win at Portland and was 15-for-37 from 3-point range. Wizards' guard Bradley Beal liked what he saw, noting, "I think that's the best basketball we played, obviously all year ... It's fun. Everybody touched it. Everybody was involved and everything was clicking on both ends."
Wizards coach Scott Brooks agreed. "The way this league is going, if you don't score 120 points, you have no chance to win. You gotta score points in this league." That will almost surely be the case here as they'll face a Warriors team which led the NBA in scoring as they claimed a second consecutive championship last season.
Free pick on OVER.

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