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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Evangeline Downs
Evangeline Downs - Race 3

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


Claiming $5,000 • 550 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 69 • Purse: $5,500 • Post: 6:25P
QUARTER HORSE 550Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Morn
Line

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Odds


Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * MOUNTAIN DREAMS: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. IGOTAGO: Horse's win percentage at today's distance (sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. PLUM AGOUTI: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. GT SWEET N FAST: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. GONZO COMPADRE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
8
MOUNTAIN DREAMS
4/1

6/1
6
IGOTAGO
5/1

7/1
5
PLUM AGOUTI
8/1

7/1
4
GT SWEET N FAST
4/1

8/1
1
GONZO COMPADRE
2/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
GONZO COMPADRE
1

2/1
Average
70

59

3.7

0.0

0.0
2
FIRST DESERT STREAK
2

6/1
Average
56

57

4.8

0.0

0.0
3
MR JESS HUCKLEBERRY
3

12/1
Average
67

58

4.3

0.0

0.0
4
GT SWEET N FAST
4

4/1
Average
73

57

4.5

0.0

0.0
5
PLUM AGOUTI
5

8/1
Average
71

62

4.7

0.0

0.0
6
IGOTAGO
6

5/1
Average
71

61

4.6

0.0

0.0
8
MOUNTAIN DREAMS
8

4/1
Fast
71

63

2.6

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: CAJUN QUICK STEP (12/1) [Jockey: Trujillo Jr Mario A - Trainer: Lee Louis A].

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 3 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $13200 Class Rating: 79

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE OCTOBER 20 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 1 MAGIC ROY 5/1

# 3 ADIRONDACK DREAM 7/5

# 4 CANTAKEITANYMORE 5/1

MAGIC ROY has a very strong shot to take this race. This gelding with Rohena in the saddle makes him a key contender. Keep this gelding in your exotics as Rohena has given backers some double digit profits. Looks respectable versus this field and should be one of the front-runners. ADIRONDACK DREAM - Could best this group here, showing very good figs of late. Has very good front-end speed and ought to fare quite well versus this field. CANTAKEITANYMORE - Englehart has a strong 25 percent win rate with entries running at this distance and surface. Must be given a shot here on the basis of the figs in the speed realm alone.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #3 - Post: 1:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 60

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 ZEKE THE STREAK (ML=4/1)
#10 SIN PROBLEMA (ML=20/1)


ZEKE THE STREAK - Jock jumped on this gelding's back for the 1st time on Nov 6th. Should be acquainted with the horse even better in this race. Based on this gelding's recent efforts, he should profit from this shorter trip. Ran last out against tougher competition at Mahoning Valley Race Cour. The move down the class scale should suit him well. This gelding is at the top in earnings per start. Check out this animal in the saddling ring. SIN PROBLEMA - Taking a trip down the class scale; has the form to make his presence felt. This thoroughbred ran off the board at Mahoning Valley Race Cour last out on a muddy track. He should improve in this event on a fast track.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 LOOKS LIKE SIMON (ML=5/2), #1 WORLD IN EXCESS (ML=5/1), #1A WE WILL SHINE (ML=5/1),

LOOKS LIKE SIMON - If you keep betting these sort of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be let down most of the time. WORLD IN EXCESS - Doesn't look inspiring to me after the lack of any sort of closing talent on November 13th. WE WILL SHINE - If you keep choosing these sort of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be let down regularly. This entrant made little impact last time out of the box finishing third. No reason to expect improvement in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#8 ZEKE THE STREAK to win at post-time odds of 7/5 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [8,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing
Parx Racing - Race 9

Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta / 10 cent Superfecta


Claiming $7,500 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 70 • Purse: $19,000 • Post: 4:01P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 20 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. KELLY'S SILVER is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * KELLY'S SILVER: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. GIO LUCKY: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start w as within the last ten days. BEYOND HONOR: Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. A J'S WAY: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. INSIDER: Horse's average winning dis tance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
8
KELLY'S SILVER
20/1

6/1
4
GIO LUCKY
9/2

6/1
5
BEYOND HONOR
2/1

7/1
9
A J'S WAY
3/1

8/1
1
INSIDER
30/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
8
KELLY'S SILVER
8

20/1
Front-runner
62

67

81.4

58.2

47.7
5
BEYOND HONOR
5

2/1
Alternator/Stalker
84

72

79.8

58.4

47.9
9
A J'S WAY
9

3/1
Alternator/Stalker
76

69

66.2

55.6

50.6
4
GIO LUCKY
4

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
76

63

57.6

67.2

63.7
10
SEA SWAP
10

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
66

58

45.2

53.0

35.0
1
INSIDER
1

30/1
Trailer
79

74

38.4

61.4

52.9
3
YOUSHOULDBEDANCING
3

20/1
Trailer
55

55

14.3

40.2

25.7
2
RAZZY'S REWARD
2

8/1
Alternator/Trailer
76

56

39.4

60.8

48.8
12
PROUDMIAMICITIZEN
12

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
65

60

59.6

51.8

34.3
6
LUCKY CLEMEN
6

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
61

69

57.6

54.2

39.7
11
UNCLE JAMES
11

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

64

54.8

52.6

34.1
7
SAMBOOK
7

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

57

17.8

43.2

23.7

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Remington Park
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $12100 Class Rating: 78

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500. OKLAHOMA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 JUSTAS LOUD 15/1

# 10 DETROIT COWBOY 9/2

# 1 MAJOR MINGO 15/1

JUSTAS LOUD looks very good to best this group of horses and could score at a price in here. Could beat this group given the 72 Equibase Speed Fig put up in his last outing. DETROIT COWBOY - Is worth looking at and may be a wager - strong speed figures (74 average) at today's distance and surface recently. Could beat this group of animals given the 78 speed figure put up in his last outing. MAJOR MINGO - Gleason has shown excellent profits (+134 ROI ) at this distance/surface.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Turf Paradise - Race #1 - Post: 12:40pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,000 Class Rating: 80

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 TERRELL'S PEN PAL (ML=9/2)
#6 BANK WALKER (ML=8/5)


TERRELL'S PEN PAL - Looks like the lone speed of the race. Should be tough on the front-end. Hall brings him back again. I advise you stick with this hot gelding. BANK WALKER - I am keen on that most recent effort on Nov 4th at Turf Paradise where he finished second. May have to bet on this horse in this race. He has been claimed in each of his last two starts. Horse has improved at least two Equibase speed fig points in last two races. I look for that positive trend to continue today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 SUPER ECHELON (ML=9/5), #1 INDY'S OUTLAW (ML=5/1), #5 WITT EIGHT (ML=8/1),

SUPER ECHELON - I'd like to see more conducive recent efforts with oddsmaker's morning line of 9/5. INDY'S OUTLAW - Had to give me lots more in the last race. Never made much of an impact. WITT EIGHT - This vulnerable equine gave a less than rousing performance last time finishing seventh. Don't expect any improvement in today's event.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - BANK WALKER - Earnings per start is a sign of class. I often play horses like this one that are at the top in the bunch in earnings per start.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #7 TERRELL'S PEN PAL on top if we're getting at least 3/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [6,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 20

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N ILLINOIS (7 - 4) at W MICHIGAN (6 - 5) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 76-46 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 76-46 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in road games in November games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

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

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BALL ST (4 - 7) at MIAMI OHIO (5 - 6) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NCAAF

Week 13

Trend Report

Tuesday, November 20

Ball State @ Miami-OH
Ball State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ball State's last 7 games when playing Miami-OH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State's last 5 games on the road

Miami-OH
Miami-OH is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami-OH's last 7 games when playing Ball State

Northern Illinois @ Western Michigan
Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Western Michigan
Northern Illinois is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Western Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 5 games
Western Michigan is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games at home

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Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Western Michigan Broncos Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NCAAF Predictions 19th November 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 11/19/2018

The Northern Illinois Huskies are in a strange position here, as they have already clinched their spot in the Mid-American Conference championship game, so the result of Tuesday night's game against the Western Michigan Broncos is relatively inconsequential as far as their post-season status is concerned.

But WMU has already qualified for a bowl, although frankly there is a little less faith in them out there since they've had to go to a true freshman at quarterback.

Is the priority for NIU to keep its starters healthy in order to compete for the MAC title? That's a legitimate question to ask as these teams prepare to do battle in the regular season finale, set for Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI.

TV: ESPNU, 7 PM ET. LINE: Northern Illinois -6

ABOUT NORTHERN ILLINOIS: Last week's effort was less than satisfying for the Huskies (7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS) as they fell 13-7 to a Miami of Ohio club that needed to win out to get bowl-eligible. You can't say the defense didn't do its job, as the stop unit held the RedHawks to 94 rushing yards on 41 attempts, and 201 yards overall. They even got something useful out of their own running game, as Tre Harbison became the first NIU player with three consecutive games of 100 or more yards since the 2013 season. But the problem that holds NIU back a little is that Marcus Childers (56.4%, 1540 yards) is not necessarily a very accomplished passer. He was only 15 of 32 for 157 yards in the game, and he threw an interception that Miami's Ja'don Rucker-Furlow returned for a touchdown, which made all the difference in this game that was played for the Mallory Cup. Northern Illinois is averaging only 19.8 points per game, and they have the same offensive third down conversion rate as WMU (35%). But interestingly, Western Michigan, statistically speaking, is better at stopping teams on third down (33%, compared to 37% for NIU). In this week's game the Huskies may actually be in more comfortable territory, as they have been a more-than-solid 19-4 in conference road games since Rod Carey took over as head coach. NIU is still 21-4 straight-up in the last 25 mid-week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) games they have played.

ABOUT WESTERN MICHIGAN: WMU lost quarterback Jon Wassink to an injury that has, in all likelihood, shelved him for the season. But the thing that has really stung the Broncos (6-5 SU, 3-8 ATS) lately is not necessarily that they have freshman Kaleb Eleby starting at the QB spot, but that they can't slow down the opposition. After losing 42-41 in overtime to Ball State, a team that was starting a backup quarterback as well, they have now surrendered 152 points in the last three games, and that has brought about the dismissal of Tim Daoust as co-defensive coordinator. Lou Esposito, who shared that job with Daoust, will take over the duties in full. Head coach Tim Lester's team had a 6-2 record going into a two-game homestand against Toledo and Ohio, but they lost both those games and then lost again last week. The Broncos are bowl-eligible, but Lester is a little worried about a repeat of last season, when his team was 6-6 but not invited anywhere. WMU is tops in the nation in average yardage on punt returns, as well as 30th in total offense (mostly behind Wassink) and 12th in time of possession. Speedy back LeVante Bellamy ranks #1 in the MAC and 14th nationwide in rushing yards, and his running mate, Jamauri Bogan, has 13 touchdowns on the ground, which is best in the conference.

EXTRA POINTS

1. While Western Michigan is ahead 24-19 in the 43 games that have been held all-time in the series, Northern Illinois has won eight of the last nine meetings. In last year's encounter, Sutton Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 58 yards for a touchdown, and Marcus Childers threw the winning touchdown pass to Mitchell Brinkman in a 35-31 NIU victory.

2. The Huskies have already won their seventh MAC West title in the last nine seasons. Over that period, the only other teams in the FBS ranks that has equaled such a feat in their own conference is Florida.

3. Northern Illinois left tackle Max Scharping, who is a candidate for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which is more or less an academic Heisman, has surrendered just one quarterback sack in three seasons on the job.

PREDICTION: Northern Illinois 26, Western Michigan 23

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Ball State Cardinals vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NCAAF Predictions 19th November 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 11/19/2018

Ever since the Miami of Ohio Redhawks lost their sixth game, every game of the season has been the most important for them. And now, as they finish things up with their regular season schedule, they have the opportunity to qualify for a bowl game on Tuesday night, not to mention keep the flame flickering for a spot in the conference title game, as they take part in MAC-tion that will be televised over the ESPN networks.

The Ball State Cardinals have to be given some credit for working hard to the end, even though they don't have enough personnel on hand to contend for a bowl opportunity. After an overtime victory over Western Michigan, they have a chance to end their season on a winning note for coach Mike Neu.

So these two Mid-American Conference teams will slug it out at Yager Stadium in Athens, Ohio.

TV: ESPN Plus, 7 PM ET. LINE: Miami of Ohio -17

ABOUT BALL STATE: To say that Ball State (4-7 SU, 5-6 ATS) carried no momentum into its game last Tuesday against Western Michigan would be a vast understatement. They had lost consecutively to Eastern Michigan, Ohio and Toledo by a combined 92 points. And that was quite a downer for a team that had, earlier in the campaign, stayed to within 24-16 of Notre Dame, which could be headed to the college football playoff. But without Riley Neal, they weren't given much of a chance, even as WMU was slumping and had freshman Kaleb Eleby at the controls. Drew Plitt, who took over the quarterback duties after Neal's knee injury, completed 21 of his 26 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns (one of which was a jump-pass, Tim Tebow-style) and that contributed to a 42-41 victory. "It just proves what this team – when we play to the best of our abilities – is capable of doing," said strong safety Bryce Cosby, who had 17 tackles. No one should be going overboard with the defensive performance; Ball State gave up 361 yards rushing to WMU. But they stopped the run when it counted most - on a two-point conversion attempt by the Broncos in the second overtime to preserve the win. This was Senior Night in Muncie, and Mike Neu was very emotional about his team's effort. "It was a great opportunity for me to go tell every guy in that locker room afterward that I love them and that I appreciate everything they gave to this university and how they bought into being a student-athlete," he said. No team in the MAC has thrown for more yardage per game than the Cardinals have (254.2). Neal is listed as questionable for this season finale, as is running back Caleb Huntley.

ABOUT MIAMI OF OHIO: The offense was not at its best in last week's game, with just 201 yards against one of the conference's best stop units. But Miami (5-6 SU, 7-4 ATS) managed to fluster Northern Illinois as well, and in the end, it came down to a pick-six from Ja'don Rucker-Furlow that gave the RedHawks a 13-7 win and keep them alive - albeit barely so - in the MAC East race. They must win here and then hope that Ohio defeats Akron AND Bowling Green pulls off a big upset over Buffalo, and they would be headed to Detroit for the conference title game against Northern Illinois. At the very least, they'd be eligible to go to a bowl game. Miami has actually covered seven of their last eight games. And they had scored at least 30 points in seven consecutive games until meeting up with NIU. Gus Ragland has done a solid job as Miami's quarterback, completing 60.6% of his passes for 2388 yards. He has thrown only four interceptions in 355 attempts. And he's done this largely without All-MAC wideout James Gardner, who played only three games before suffering a season-ending injury. Leading receiver Jack Sorenson has 706 yards on 50 catches, and he had never caught a pass for the program until this season. The RedHawks have turned the ball over only nine times in eleven games. Their offensive line, which had brought back all five starters this season, ranks among the nation's top 40 in both sacks allowed and tackles for loss allowed.

EXTRA POINTS

1. This game is played for the "Red Bird Rivalry" trophy - the second season that the Miami-Ball State game has been accorded special "rivalry status" by the MAC. Miami came away with a 28-7 victory last year in the first game with that trophy at stake.

2. Only two teams in the country have a better percentage of scoring points in the red zone than Miami does. And in MAC play they have done that in all 29 red zone trips, with 23 touchdowns.

3. With just 2.67 yards per punt return, Miami of Ohio is last in the nation in that category.

PREDICTION: Miami of Ohio 38, Ball State 21

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Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NBA Predictions 19th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/19/2018

The Toronto Raptors will have star forward Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup when they visit the Orlando Magic on Tuesday in the third contest of a four-game road trip. Leonard was held out for rest for the fifth time this season on Saturday when the Raptors routed the Chicago Bulls 122-83 to halt a three-game slide.

Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to be in the lineup despite departing the Chicago game in the third quarter after suffering an ankle injury. Lowry, who didn't practice on Monday, leads the NBA in assists at 10.4 per game while ranking third on the Raptors in scoring (15.5) behind Leonard (24.8) and power forward Serge Ibaka (17.5). The Magic are playing well with three straight victories and seven in their past nine after recording a 131-117 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. "We're going to continue to get better as the year goes along," power forward Aaron Gordon told reporters. "What have we done? We've won some games. We've got a long way to go and we've got a lot more games to go. We've got to continue to play the way that we know how."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), FS Florida (Orlando) LINE: Raptors -6.5

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (13-4): Guard Fred VanVleet established season bests of 18 points and four 3-point baskets in the victory over the Bulls in his best performance of the season. VanVleet was just 2-of-14 shooting over the previous two contests before breaking out with a 7-of-11 effort against Chicago. "He really looked like his old self," Toronto coach Nick Nurse told reporters. "He's been a shell of himself lately, in all phases. Not getting the ball where he wants to go. Not shooting the 3 at a high level. He just looked like a different guy out there, and that's good."



ABOUT THE MAGIC (9-8): Center Nikola Vucevic narrowly missed the third triple-double of his career with 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in the win over the Knicks. Vucevic is averaging 31.3 points on 35-of-57 shooting over the last three games and has five double-doubles over the past six contests. "I've just been aggressive the last couple games, and with how we've been playing, it puts me in a lot of good positions to score and my teammates have been able to find me," Vucevic told reporters.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Raptors went 3-0 against the Magic last season and have won the past four matchups.

2. Gordon scored a season-best 31 points on 13-of-17 shooting against the Knicks on Sunday.

3. Toronto SF OG Anunoby (wrist) is questionable after sitting out against the Bulls.

PREDICTION: Magic 112, Raptors 109

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LA Clippers vs. Washington Wizards Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NBA Predictions 20th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/20/2018

The Washington Wizards are experiencing a horrific season, and underlying tension is beginning to erupt. The Wizards host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, one day after it was reported that star point guard John Wall uttered profanities at coach Scott Brooks during a recent practice.

Wall apologized to Brooks and his teammates for his actions, but reports have begun circulating that the Wizards are open to trading Wall or shooting guard Bradley Beal. Wall's four-year, $171 million contract extension begins next season while Beal is in the third year of a five-year, $127 million deal. The Clippers are on the other side of the equation as Monday's 127-119 victory in Atlanta prompted coach Doc Rivers to say "this is a really fun team to coach." Los Angeles has won five straight contests and seven of its last eight as it surprisingly is tied for the best record in the Western Conference.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), NBCS Washington LINE: Wizards -1

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (11-5): Los Angeles overcame a 15-point, second-half deficit to defeat the Hawks with backup forward Montrezl Harrell (25 points, 11 rebounds) and starting forward Tobias Harris (24 points) leading the way. Harrell has been a surprise force as he has registered three 20-point efforts in his last five games, averaging 20.8 points and 8.8 rebounds during the stretch. Shooting guard Avery Bradley (ankle) returned from a six-game absence and scored five points on 2-of-7 shooting in 20 minutes.



ABOUT THE WIZARDS (5-11): Washington has lost its last two games and dug itself into a 32-12 hole and never led during Sunday's 119-109 home loss to Portland. "We've got to just play with more enthusiasm, more effort, more energy," Brooks told reporters of the club's latest poor showing. "That's embarrassing." Wall was on the same page with Brooks when it came to the lackluster performance, saying "you can't teach effort. You can't teach heart."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Clippers have won six of their last eight meetings, including a 136-104 home rout of the Wizards on Oct. 28.

2. Washington C Dwight Howard aggravated a buttocks injury on Sunday and is questionable.

3. Los Angeles F Danilo Gallinari (illness) sat out against the Hawks and is questionable for Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Clippers 118, Wizards 113

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NBA Predictions 19th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/19/2018

The Miami Heat are off to their second-worst 16-game start in the past dozen years and look to begin a turnaround when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Struggling Miami has dropped five of its last six games to fall to 6-10, just slightly better than the 5-11 start two seasons ago.

The Heat dropped a 113-97 decision to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday and frustration was evident when guard Josh Richardson threw his shoe into the crowd after a non-foul call to draw an ejection. "It was a series of events," Richardson told reporters afterward. "I got caught up. I wasn't really thinking about much. I was thinking about how frustrated I was. And going forward I can't let that happen." Brooklyn has lost four of its last five games and allowed 37 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 127-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nets have experienced issues on defense by giving up 120 or more points in three of the past four games.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, YES (Brooklyn), FS Sun (Miami) LINE: Heat -3

ABOUT THE NETS (7-10): Second-year center Jarrett Allen scored a career-best 24 points to go with 11 rebounds against the Clippers and has posted back-to-back double-doubles for the second time this season. Allen already has five double-doubles this season after recording just four as a rookie and coach Kenny Atkinson likes the progress he's seeing from the 20-year-old. "Fantastic," Atkinson told reporters. "He's all over the place. I should have played him more. He was really good. His offensive rebounding has been unexpected and a pleasant surprise. If he can keep that up it's really going to help us."



ABOUT THE HEAT (6-10): Point guard Goran Dragic had his swollen right knee drained on Monday and will miss at least three more games on top of the Lakers' game he sat out on Sunday. "I was relieved it was just fluids," Dragic told reporters. "They got the fluid out this morning and from here on I just need to rest a little bit and get back out there." Dragic has missed four of the past nine games due to the issues and coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters, "we knew it wasn't serious but we knew it was something that needed to be taken care of."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Heat never trailed while recording a 120-107 road win over the Nets on Nov. 14.

2. Miami F James Johnson (sports hernia surgery) made his season debut on Sunday and had eight points in 15 minutes.

3. Brooklyn G Spencer Dinwiddie had just 11 points on 3-of-16 shooting against the Clippers after scoring a season high-tying 25 points one night earlier against the Washington Wizards.

PREDICTION: Heat 104, Nets 100

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NBA Predictions 19th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/19/2018

Portland star guard Damian Lillard is fresh off his third 40-point effort of the season as he leads the Trail Blazers into Tuesday's game against the host New York Knicks. Lillard's 40 points fueled Sunday's 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards as Portland improved to 1-2 on a six-game road trip.

The Trail Blazers began the excursion with losses to the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves before opening the game against Washington with a 32-12 run en route to the victory. "I think the way we played, we got the ball out and pushed it, we screened, our execution was at a much faster pace, which made it harder to guard," Lillard told reporters afterward. "We got them scrambling and helping." The Knicks are sliding in the wrong direction with five straight losses after falling 131-117 to the Orlando Magic on Sunday. "It's one quarter every game," Knicks coach David Fizdale told reporters of his club's woes. "If you go back through all of them it's one quarter where the doors get blown off. I can't put my thumb on it. It's different mistakes every game, but it's a quarter. Somehow I've got to get it to where we can get 48 minutes out of this group."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBATV, NBCS Northwest (Portland), MSG (New York) LINE: Blazers -7.5

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (11-5): Lillard is averaging 29 points on the road trip despite 25-of-70 shooting from the field but he is a stellar 30-of-34 from the line during the stretch. Shooting guard CJ McCollum is averaging 22 points on the excursion and has topped 20 points in five of the past eight games, topped by a 40-point effort against the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 6. Center Jusuf Nurkic was impressive as a passer against Washington while matching his career best of eight assists and also contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds for his fourth straight double-double.



ABOUT THE KNICKS (4-13): Backup guard Trey Burke is averaging 27.5 points on 21-of-33 shooting over the past two games after not even being inserted into three of the previous four games. Burke tallied 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting in Friday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans and scored a season-best 31 against the Magic two nights later. "When my number's called, I can't be something I'm not," Burke told reporters. "I have to be the guard that I am. Coach (Fizdale) told me to attack. That's what I'm going to do. I can't try to please being someone I'm not. That's what I did earlier in the season. For this team to win, I have to be the Trey Burke everyone knows I can be."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Trail Blazers won both of last season's meetings and have prevailed in three straight matchups.

2. New York SG Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 32 points against Orlando for his second consecutive 30-point effort and fifth of the season.

3. Portland backup SG Seth Curry (knee) will miss his third straight game.

PREDICTION: Trail Blazers 119, Knicks 114

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Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NHL Predictions 19th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/19/2018

Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid thought his team had turned the corner following a sizzling 11-game run only to find itself on the seat of its pants with losses in six of the last seven contests. The Oilers look to pick themselves up once again on Tuesday when they visit the San Jose Sharks to begin a three-game trek through California.

"Obviously it is frustrating, there is no other way to say it," McDavid told reporters. "Especially because we have shown we can be a good team. We had that (8-2-1) stretch where we looked really good and now we have wavered and find ourselves dipping a bit. We just have to get back to that brand of hockey that we know we can play." The 21-year-old McDavid opened the scoring 52 seconds into Sunday's 6-3 setback versus Vegas to move one goal shy of 100 for his career. While Edmonton is spiraling down a mediocre Pacific Division, San Jose entered Monday's action in first place with wins in three of its last four contests. Captain Joe Pavelski was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week on Monday, two days removed from recording his fourth straight multi-point performance in a 4-0 win over St. Louis.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, Sportsnet West (Edmonton), NBCS California (San Jose)

ABOUT THE OILERS (9-10-1): Leon Draisaitl is doing all he can to alter Edmonton's struggling ways, as the 23-year-old has pulled even with McDavid in goals (12) after scoring five in his last seven outings in addition to setting up four others. Goaltender Cam Talbot has been waiting on his 100th win with the Oilers for five long games, as he has posted a gaudy 4.63 goals-against average and .845 save percentage during that stretch. The 31-year-old split a pair of encounters with San Jose last season and owns a 5-3-2 mark with a 2.68 GAA and .907 save percentage in 10 career meetings.



ABOUT THE SHARKS (11-7-3): Two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson scored his first goal since March 27 - then a member of the Ottawa Senators - with a power-play tally at 3:34 of the second period on Saturday. "I've been feeling good all year; it just hasn't worked out on the scoresheet," the 28-year-old Swede told reporters. "But sometimes that's the way it is. I don't think I'm doing anything different now." Karlsson set up Evander Kane just over four minutes later to notch consecutive multi-point performances and extend his assist streak to three games.

OVERTIME

1. San Jose C Logan Couture leads the team's forwards in assists (14) after setting up three goals for the seventh time in his career on Saturday.

2. Edmonton RW Alex Chiasson has scored in back-to-back contests to push his point streak to three games.

3. The Sharks have not allowed a power-play goal in their last six games and are 44-for-46 on the penalty kill in their last 17 overall.

PREDICTION: Sharks 4, Oilers 2

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Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

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Clemson senior Shelton Mitchell watched fellow guard Marcquise Reed take over a close game against Sam Houston State last Wednesday. Mitchell did the same Monday to push the 16th-ranked Tigers to the semifinals of the Cayman Islands Classic against Georgia on Tuesday.

Reed scored 26 points - two shy of his career high - and added five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes as the Tigers pulled away with a 74-59 win over the Bearkats. It was Mitchell's turn Monday as the 6-3 guard scored four points, added three steals and an assist during a first-half 8-1 run after Akron had taken a 23-22 lead with 5:55 left. Mitchell added 12 points in the second half, including a three-point play with 9:37 that provided the Tigers their biggest lead at 15 points, and finished with a season-high 22 points, five rebounds, four steals and three assists. Georgia made quick work of Illinois State in its first-round game, as sophomore forwards Rayshaun Hammonds and Nicolas Claxton combined for 53 points and 18 rebounds.

TV: 2:30 PM ET, None LINE: Check Intertops for the latest line

ABOUT CLEMSON (4-0): Mitchell, who transferred in after playing his freshman season at Vanderbilt, averaged double figures in scoring each of his first two seasons and is chipping in 15.5 points, 3.5 assists and two steals in 2018-19. Reed (17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists per game) took over after Mitchell's conventional three-point play by scoring 10 of his 16 points over the last six minutes of the game to help hold off the Zips. Senior forward Elijah Thomas, who had just nine points and eight rebounds in his previous two games, responded with 15 points and 12 rebounds - six offensive - and Aamir Simms contributed 12 points.

ABOUT GEORGIA (3-1): The Bulldogs led by 21 points at the half and cruised thereafter, as the 6-8 Hammonds (17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds) scored a career-high 31 points (previous high was 21 last season against LSU) on 11-of-22 shooting and hauled in seven rebounds. Claxton (14.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.8 blocks), a versatile 6-11 wing player who can run the floor, handle the ball and protect the rim, added a career-best 22 points (15 versus Savannah State in the opener) on 8-of-13 shooting with 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks. "Our guys really came out from the beginning, and they got it back on their heels which was going to be important for the team," said Georgia head coach Tom Crean. "We knew they were going to make a run, and much like we have in the past, we were able to answer it, stop it and move forward. We are going to need every bit of that and more for Clemson tomorrow."

TIP-INS

1. The teams have alternated wins and losses when playing each other over their last 10 games. Clemson prevailed in the most recent meeting 74-64 in 2016 behind 19 points off the bench from Reed.

2. Clemson only got five points and four shots from its bench in 58 minutes against Akron, with sophomore guard Clyde Trapp contributing three points, five rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes.

3. Georgia shot 54.8 percent from the floor in the first half, including 3-of-6 beyond the arc, and drained 10-of-12 free throws.

PREDICTION: Georgia 74, Clemson 71

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Xavier Musketeers vs. San Diego St. Aztecs Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

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Xavier meets San Diego State in the Maui Invitational consolation bracket Tuesday after nearly upsetting the nation's No. 9 team in the first round. The Musketeers rallied from a five-point deficit with less than a minute remaining in regulation to force overtime before getting outscored 11-2 in the extra session in an 88-79 loss to Auburn.

"I am really proud of the way our guys competed,'' first-year Xavier coach Travis Steele told reporters. "We have another big-time game (Tuesday) and we'll have to be ready for that.'' The Musketeers' balanced attack boasts six double-figure scorers with three players -- sophomore forward Naji Marshall (8.3 rebounds per game), junior guard Quentin Goodin and senior forward Ryan Welage -- averaging 13.3 points. The Aztecs were the latest team to feel the wrath of No. 1 Duke with Monday's 90-64 loss their first of the season. San Diego State is led by senior guard Devin Watson, who averages 16.3 points after scoring 15 against the Blue Devils on Monday.

TV: 2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2 LINE: Check Intertops for the latest line

ABOUT XAVIER (2-2): Junior forward Tyrique Jones (11.8 points, 66.7 shooting percentage) recorded seven points and nine rebounds -- right at his team-high average -- versus Auburn and also shares the club lead in steals (six) with sophomore guard Paul Scruggs (12.8 points). Senior forward Zach Hankins (10.5 points, 6.0 rebounds) has a club-most 10 blocks while shooting 65.2 percent from the field. Marshall followed up a career game versus Wisconsin (24 points, 13 rebounds) with 10 points and eight boards versus Auburn but committed seven of the Musketeers' 22 turnovers.

ABOUT SAN DIEGO STATE (2-1): The Aztecs boast a balanced scoring attack with four players in double figures including sophomore forward Matt Mitchell (14 per game). Sophomore forward Jalen McDaniels -- like Mitchell -- scored 11 versus Duke and averages 13.3 points and a team-high 7.7 rebounds. Senior guard Jeremy Hemsley averages 12 points after scoring 12 on Monday while sophomore guard Jordan Schakel was held to five points while battling foul trouble after scoring a combined 23 in his first two games.

TIP-INS

1. Xavier outrebounds its opponents by an average of 42.0-33.3 this season after winning the battle on the boards against Auburn 42-35.

2. The Musketeers have committed 57 turnovers compared to 43 by their foes.

3. San Diego State is 5-5 in the Maui Classic while Xavier is playing in the tournament for the first time.

PREDICTION: Xavier 72, San Diego State 70

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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

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After leading Arizona by 10 points in the second half on Monday at the Maui Invitational, short-handed Iowa State faltered down the stretch en route to a 71-66 loss. The Cyclones look to bounce back in Tuesday's consolation round against Illinois, which gave No. 3 Gonzaga a late scare in their first-round matchup before losing 84-78.

Iowa State has just eight available scholarship players in Maui with Lindell Wigginton (foot), Cameron Lard (suspension), Solomon Young (groin) and Zoran Talley (suspension) all sidelined, but the Cyclones made a positive impression on Arizona coach Sean Miller. "They're missing not only an All Big-12 performer (Wigginton), but a number of other players," Miller told reporters. "I think it's to their credit that they're as good of a team right now without them as they are. And when those guys get back, I would fully expect them to make a run and be in the NCAA Tournament." The Cyclones will need another strong effort against Illinois, which has lost back-to-back games to Georgetown and Gonzaga following a season-opening win over Evansville. True freshman guard Ayo Dosunmu averaged 21.5 points in his first two games before finishing with six on 2-of-7 shooting against Gonzaga.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, ESPN2 LINE: Check Intertops for the latest line

ABOUT IOWA STATE (3-1): Coach Steve Prohm's four-guard lineup includes senior Marial Shayok, who averages a team-high 19.8 points and recorded 19 and 14 rebounds against Arizona. True freshman Talen Horton-Tucker continued to impress with 16 points and seven rebounds, while junior forward Michael Jacobson finished with 16 and seven. Senior guard Nick Weiler-Babb is averaging 11.8 points and six rebounds for the Cyclones, who missed their first nine 3-point attempts against Arizona and finished 4-for-25 from beyond the arc.

ABOUT ILLINOIS (1-2): Starting point guard Trent Frazier, who led all Big Ten freshmen last season in scoring, assists, steals and 3-pointers during conference play, returned after missing one game due to a concussion and scored 27 of his team-high 29 points in the second half on Monday. Frazier was 6-for-13 from 3-point range and helped press Gonzaga into 22 turnovers. Coach Brad Underwood continues to be pleased by the play of freshman forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili, who took another step forward with 17 points and six rebounds against the Zags.

TIP-INS

1. The winner advances to Wednesday's fifth-place game against either Xavier or San Diego State.

2. The teams last met on Nov. 28, 2015, when Iowa State defeated Illinois 84-73 to win the Emerald Coast Classic.

3. Lard and Talley are expected to be reinstated in time for the Cyclones' home game against North Dakota State on Dec. 3.

PREDICTION: Illinois 76, Iowa State 70

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California Golden Bears vs. Temple Owls Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

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California has to wonder how it ended up in the consolation game of the Legends Classic against Temple. The Bears arrived in Brooklyn, N.Y. and shot nearly 57 percent in the semifinals, draining 44.4 percent of their 3-pointers and 81.3 percent of their foul shots, but their defense let them down Monday.

Darius McNeill made five 3-pointers en route to 21 points and Justice Sueing added 19 points in a losing effort against St. John's. Cal had no answer for Shamorie Ponds, who scored 32 points in the 82-79 win, so it remains to be seen how the Bears will handle Temple's dynamic backcourt. The Owls are led by Shizz Alston Jr. and Quinton Rose, but the two upperclassmen are each coming off a poor effort in a semifinal loss to VCU on Monday. Alston and Rose combined to shoot 6-of-29 against the Rams as Temple absorbed its first loss of the campaign.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, ESPNU LINE: Check Intertops for the latest line

ABOUT CALIFORNIA (1-2): Paris Austin has scored at least 17 points in all three games, his first three since transferring from Boise State. He has been joined in double figures the last two games by McNeill, who is 8-of-16 from 3-point land over the last two contests and has seven steals in the three games. Sueing, who shot 3-of-14 in the season opener, is 9-of-17 for a combined 36 points over the last two outings.

ABOUT TEMPLE (4-1): Nate Pierre-Louis has given the team a nice spark this season, scoring in double figures in all five games. He also had eight rebounds and six steals against VCU, and the sophomore guard has registered 14 steals over the last four outings. Rose has continued to struggle with his shooting, missing all five of his 3s against VCU to drop to 3-of-21 from beyond the arc this season.

TIP-INS

1. Sueing (nine) was the only Bears player with more than three rebounds against St. John's.

2. Cal F Andre Kelly has opened his college career 11-of-14 from the floor and is averaging 10.3 points.

3. Alston, who is 17-of-17 from the free-throw line this season, did not attempt a foul shot versus VCU.

PREDICTION: California 69, Temple 63

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Texas A&M Aggies vs. Washington Huskies Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

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Jaylen Nowell made a statement in the opener of the Vancouver Showcase, and the sophomore star seeks an encore when he leads Washington into a matchup with Texas A&M in Canada on Tuesday. Nowell electrified the Vancouver Convention Centre with 32 points - 21 in the first half - in an 82-68 win over Santa Clara on Sunday.

"Special player, efficient, gets in the lane, tough to guard," Huskies coach Mike Hopkins told the media of his sophomore guard. "Just lucky he is on our team." Nowell was 11-for-15 from the floor and made four of his six 3-point tries in the inaugural event's opener and will present a major challenge for an Aggies team that has dropped three in a row. Texas A&M rallied in the second half in Sunday's nightcap against Minnesota before falling 69-64. "We thought we had good momentum going down the stretch, but we struggled (to score) the last three, four minutes," Aggies coach Billy Kennedy told reporters. "We didn't get good shots or run good offense and you have to give Minnesota credit. I thought they showed a little more poise down the stretch than we did."

TV: 11:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2 LINEA: Check Intertops for the latest line

ABOUT TEXAS A&M (1-3): Sophomore Brandon Mahan scored a team-high 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting against the Golden Gophers after going 4-for-21 from the floor through his first three games. Guard Savion Flagg leads the team in scoring (15.5) but to score to a season-low nine points in Sunday's loss. He and second-leading scorer TJ Starks (12.8) are a combined 9-for-46 from 3-point range, and the Aggies entered Monday ranked 345th in the country in that category at 22.2 percent.

ABOUT WASHINGTON (3-1): Forward Noah Dickerson ranks second to Nowell in scoring (14.3) and leads the Huskies on the boards with six per game. Fellow senior Matisse Thybulle missed all five of his shots against Santa Clara, falling to 9-for-30 from the floor early on, and the program's all-time leader in steals had a rare game without one. Dominic Green, another senior, hit just 1-of-11 shots in his first three games before making 4-of-5 and breaking out with 13 points versus the Broncos.

TIP-INS

1. Washington plays Minnesota on Wednesday in the finale of the event.

2. Starks leads the Aggies with four assists per game but he's also committed 22 turnovers in the first four contests.

3. Texas A&M owns a 4-2 lead in the all-time series.

PREDICTION: Washington 75, Texas A&M 67

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Arizona Wildcats vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

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Replacing five starters has gone better than expected for Arizona, which improved to 4-0 with Monday's 71-66 win over Iowa State in a first-round matchup at the Maui Invitational. The Wildcats take another step up in competition Tuesday in a semifinal game against No. 3 Gonzaga, which opened tournament play with an 84-78 win over Illinois.

Senior guard Justin Coleman scored a team-high 18 points for Arizona, which averaged 83.7 points in wins over Houston Baptist, Cal Poly and UTEP before grinding out a comeback victory over Iowa State. "I'm just proud of our guys. I feel like today just showed how we loved each other as brothers," Coleman told reporters. "It just shows the connection we have as a team because we got out-rebounded, we got down 10, but it showed the effort and the togetherness we had through adversity to get back and win the game." The Wildcats face their toughest test of the young season against Gonzaga, which survived a late scare from Illinois behind 23 points from preseason All-American Rui Hachimura. The 6-8 combo forward is helping the Zags adjust without star forward Killian Tillie, who will likely miss most of the non-conference season with an ankle injury.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN LINEA: Check Intertops for the latest line

ABOUT ARIZONA (4-0): Duke transfer Chase Jeter continued to impress with 10 points and 12 rebounds against Iowa State, while 6-9 forward Ryan Luther made two key free throws late in the game and finished with 12 points and eight boards. Freshman guard Brandon Williams missed nine of his 11 field-goal attempts but scored 14 points and has 20 assists against two turnovers through his first four games. Guard Dylan Smith was a key reserve as a sophomore last season but has struggled early on, averaging 4.5 points on 5-of-20 shooting - including 4-of-13 from 3-point range.

ABOUT GONZAGA (4-0): The Zags struggled against Illinois' pressure and committed 22 turnovers but remained unbeaten after shooting 52.9 percent. Guard Zach Norvell Jr., who entered the tournament averaging 17.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, finished with 15 points against Illinois while senior forward Jeremy Jones added 14 and 11 rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench. Coach Mark Few used an eight-man rotation in the first-round matchup - including 6-11 freshman Filip Petrusev, who continued to make a case for more playing time with five points and six boards.

TIP-INS

1. The winner advances to Wednesday's championship game against either Duke or Auburn.

2. Arizona holds a 6-2 lead in the all-time series - including a 69-62 victory in Tucson on Dec. 3, 2016.

3. Gonzaga is 43-3 in the month of November since the start of the 2011-12 season.

PREDICTION: Gonzaga 84, Arizona 73

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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

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No. 24 Nebraska has been impressive in the first four games while winning by an average of almost 42 points, but will likely gets the toughest test yet when it takes on Texas Tech in the championship game of the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansa City on Tuesday. The experienced Cornhuskers got 23 points from senior forward Isaac Copeland as they pulled away in the second half for an 85-62 victory over Missouri State in the semifinals Monday.

Nebraska weathered an off night from leading scorer James Palmer Jr. (eight points) while scoring at least 80 for the fourth straight game and the Cornhuskers led the nation in field-goal percentage defense to start the week. "We've got a very solid group," Nebraska coach Tim Miles told the Lincoln Journal Star. "When you listen to them, you know they're grounded in the right things. They're a fun team to coach. I trust them, and I think that's important, too." Texas Tech lost five of its top seven scorers from last season's Elite Eight team, but the Red Raiders have won their first four games of 2018-19 after putting up 55 second-half points to rally for a 78-63 victory over USC in Monday's semifinals. Sophomore guard Jarrett Culver leads Texas Tech at 16.8 points per game after scoring 18 on Monday while pulling down a season-high nine rebounds.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2 LINEA: Check Intertops for the latest line

ABOUT NEBRASKA (4-0): Palmer, a 6-6 senior who averages 17.8 points, was 3-of-11 from the field against Missouri State while Copeland connected on 9-of-14 to go along with seven boards and four assists. "I was just kind of playing my game and it happened to be my night (Monday)," Copeland, who averages 15.5 points, told the Journal Star. "We have a couple guys who can do that. It just depends on the game." Senior guard Glynn Watson has been consistent this season, averaging 16.3 points, a team-best 4.5 assists and just 1.3 turnovers.

ABOUT TEXAS TECH (4-0): Culver was one of four players to score 17 or 18 points for the Red Raiders against USC as they battled back from a nine-point halftime deficit while forcing 17 turnovers. Sophomore guard Davide Moretti from Italy averages 12.8 points after scoring 17 in the semifinals and senior guard Matt Mooney matched him to push his average to 11 points per game. Senior forward Tariq Owens, a transfer from St. John's, scored a season-high 18 points against USC and boasts 11 blocks in the first four contests.

TIP-INS

1. Texas Tech senior C Norense Odiase averages a team-high 7.5 rebounds, but was held to one against USC.

2. Nebraska junior F Isaiah Roby filled the scoresheet in the semifinals with 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

3. The Cornhuskers lead the all-time series 16-10, but lost the last matchup in 2011.

PREDICTION: Nebraska 78, Texas Tech 66

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Auburn Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

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Top-ranked Duke appears to have the horses to win its sixth national championship and hopes to continue proving it when the Blue Devils host No. 9 Auburn on Tuesday in the Maui Invitational. Duke routed San Diego State 90-64 on Monday behind 20 points from freshman forward RJ Barrett (team-high 24 points per game), while freshman forward Zion Williamson (22.3) played only seven minutes in the first half because of foul trouble.

Duke is 16-0 in the Maui Invitational and tries to extend its tournament record to six titles, winning in 1992, 1997, 2001, 2007 and 2011. The Tigers defeated Xavier 88-79 in overtime Monday behind Bryce Brown's season-high 26 points in what coach Bruce Pearl called "a great win for our program.'' Brown, a senior guard who also had five rebounds and four assists, told the school website prior to the tournament: "Hopefully, we get past Xavier and play Duke. That would be a really good test. Having a chance to go up against Duke would be a really good opportunity for us." Brown scores 16.8 points per game and is part of a balanced attack that features five players averaging in double figures.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN LINE: Check Intertops for the latest line

ABOUT AUBURN (4-0): Junior guard Jared Harper recorded 25 points, eight assists and six rebounds versus Xavier and averages team bests of 17.5 points and 7.5 assists. Sophomore forward Chuma Okeke (13.8 points) grabs a club-high 8.3 rebounds after registering 13 points and seven boards Monday. Junior guard Samir Doughty (11.8) and junior center Austin Wiley (11.3) also average double-figure points but Doughty was held to two points in 31 minutes against Xavier.

ABOUT DUKE (4-0): Williamson managed to record 13 points, six rebounds and five of the Blue Devils' seven steals against San Diego State. Freshman forward Cam Reddish scored 16 points Monday and averages 16.5 while freshman guard Tre Jones added 14. Jack White, a junior forward from Australia, is averaging 9.3 points and 7.3 rebounds off the bench after contributing 12 and eight versus San Diego State.

TIP-INS

1. Duke is 80-57 against fellow top 10 foes under coach Mike Krzyzewski.

2. The Tigers have committed 47 turnovers this season compared to 80 by their opponents.

3. Auburn and Duke have not met since 1981 with the Blue Devils winning all three meetings (also 1975, 1963).

PREDICTION: Duke 92, Auburn 78

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DUQUESNE (3 - 0) at NOTRE DAME (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
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TX-ARLINGTON (3 - 1) at INDIANA (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
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INDIANA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 82-55 ATS (+21.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
INDIANA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TX-ARLINGTON is 52-26 ATS (+23.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TX-ARLINGTON is 45-24 ATS (+18.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.


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




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CORNELL (3 - 2) at CONNECTICUT (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
CORNELL is 131-93 ATS (+28.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 131-93 ATS (+28.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.


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




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WI-GREEN BAY (3 - 2) at OREGON (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
OREGON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


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




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COLORADO (2 - 0) at SAN DIEGO (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
COLORADO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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PACIFIC (3 - 1) at UNLV (2 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 1-0 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 1-0 straight up against PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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S DAKOTA ST (3 - 2) vs. TX-SAN ANTONIO (0 - 4) - 11/20/2018, 11:00 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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COLORADO ST (3 - 1) vs. FLA GULF COAST (2 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 1:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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TULANE (2 - 1) vs. UC-IRVINE (5 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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LA-LAFAYETTE (1 - 2) vs. TOLEDO (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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CLEMSON (4 - 0) vs. GEORGIA (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 1:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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AKRON (3 - 1) vs. ILLINOIS ST (2 - 2) - 11/20/2018, 11:00 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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GEORGIA ST (3 - 1) vs. CREIGHTON (3 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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ST BONAVENTURE (1 - 3) vs. BOISE ST (1 - 2) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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W CAROLINA (1 - 3) vs. JACKSONVILLE ST (0 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in road games in November games since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.


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




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N FLORIDA (1 - 3) vs. SOUTHERN MISS (3 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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XAVIER (2 - 2) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (2 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 2:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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IOWA ST (3 - 1) vs. ILLINOIS (1 - 2) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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AUBURN (4 - 0) vs. DUKE (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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ARIZONA (4 - 0) vs. GONZAGA (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
GONZAGA is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CALIFORNIA (1 - 2) vs. TEMPLE (4 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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ST JOHNS (4 - 0) vs. VA COMMONWEALTH (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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HAMPTON (1 - 3) vs. LOYOLA-MD (1 - 4) - 11/20/2018, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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BOWLING GREEN (3 - 2) at DETROIT (1 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 1-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
BOWLING GREEN is 1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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BRADLEY (3 - 1) vs. SMU (2 - 2) - 11/20/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
SMU is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.


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




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WRIGHT ST (3 - 1) vs. PENN ST (2 - 1) - 11/20/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 1-0 straight up against WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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SANTA CLARA (0 - 3) vs. MINNESOTA (3 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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




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WASHINGTON (3 - 1) vs. TEXAS A&M (1 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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ST PETERS (1 - 2) at NC STATE (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 125-94 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 125-94 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.


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




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THE CITADEL (2 - 2) at JAMES MADISON (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 96-134 ATS (-51.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 96-134 ATS (-51.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 22-43 ATS (-25.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
THE CITADEL is 1-0 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
THE CITADEL is 1-0 straight up against JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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SAMFORD (5 - 0) at OHIO ST (4 - 0) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.


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




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TENNESSEE ST (2 - 2) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (0 - 3) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 146-111 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
TENNESSEE ST is 146-111 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-19 ATS (-16.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.


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




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SACRAMENTO ST (1 - 0) vs. CAL DAVIS (1 - 4) - 11/20/2018, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Tuesday, November 20

San Diego upset Colorado 69-59 in Boulder LY in foul-filled game; Buffaloes shot only 31% inside arc that night. Colorado beat couple of stiffs (#323 schedule) by 29-4 points to open this season; Buffs made 41.9% of their 3’s in those games- they start three sophs, two juniors, are #285 experience team. San Diego is off to a 3-1 start, with a 66-63 loss at Washington- Toreros led by 9 with 15:59 left. WCC favorites are 5-2 vs spread this month; Pac-12 underdogs are 3-5.

UNLV outscored Pacific 25-13 on foul line in 81-76 win in Stockton LY; Rebels also turned ball over 19 times (-8). UNLV is off to a 2-1 start (vs schedule #310), allowing 57.7 ppg, but they’ve turned ball over 24.7% of time, made only 26% of their 3’s; they start three seniors. Pacific is 2-1 vs D-I teams, all road games; their only loss is by 22 at Nevada. Tigers won at SIU-E and Idaho State; they’re playing a slow pace, and forcing very few turnovers. Pacific starts two seniors.

Cayman Islands tourney
Clemson-Georgia had to go to the Cayman Islands to play? Tigers won last meeting 74-64 at home couple years ago. Clemson had to hang on to beat Akron by 3 Monday; Tigers were only 18-29 on line- they played three guys 30:00+. Clemson starts four seniors. Georgia is off to 3-1 start, losing by 4 at Temple to open Crean era; Dawgs start three sophs- they were up 22 at halftime vs Illinois State LY- they turned ball over 22.3% of time this month. Georgia’s bench is playing 6th-most minutes of any bench in country.

Creighton is off to a 3-1 start; they made 12-22 on arc in 94-82 win over Boise State Monday, playing only two guys more than 26:00. Bluejays start three sophs, two juniors, are experience team #294. Georgia State won three of its first four games, losing by 7 at Montana; Panthers beat St Bonaventure by 10 Monday, despite Bonnies making 12-22 on arc. State is experience team #67- they start three seniors. Big East favorites are 5-15 vs spread this month; Sun Belt underdogs are 11-9 vs spread.

Maui Classic
Xavier battled back from down 12 but lost in OT to Auburn Monday; two Musketeers played 41:00+. Xavier starts two sophs, two juniors- they split their first four games, with best win over #196 Evansville. San Diego State lost by 26 to Duke, after beating couple of stiffs to start their season; Aztecs played two guys 31:00+, lost 43-30 on boards. State is #228 experience team that starts three sophs, two seniors. Mountain West teams are 6-8 vs spread away from home; Big East teams are 5-7.

Iowa State was up 10 with 10:17 left but lost 71-66 to Arizona Monday; Cyclones played all five starters 31:00+- two guys played 39-40 minutes. State’s bench is playing 12th-fewest minutes in country. Cyclones start two frosh, two seniors. Illini played three starters 33:00+ in Monday’s Illini start two frosh and a soph- they’re #314 experience team that is forcing turnovers 29.2% of time, best in country. Soph PG Frazier was a star last nite, scoring 29 points with five steals. Big 14 teams are 13-3 vs spread away from home; Big X teams are 3-6.

Auburn forced 22 turnovers (+10) in OT win over Xavier Monday; Tigers were 11-35 on arc, took only 31 2-pointers, which isn’t ideal. Auburn are #27 experience team that is forcing turnovers 28.1% of time (#5). Tigers start three juniors, one senior. Duke hammered San Diego State by 26Monday; Blue Devils start four frosh- only one of their starters played more than 23:00. Duke made 10-25 on arc- they’re #339 experience team that is playing #41 pace. SEC teams are 7-10 vs spread away from home; ACC teams are 13-5.

Gonzaga beat Arizona by 7 in last meeting, two years ago in LA; Zags were 23-35 on foul line in tough 84-78 win over gritty Illinois team Monday- they survived 22 turnovers (-9), beating 2nd straight Power 5 foe (Tex A&M). Arizona was down 10 with 10:17 left to Iowa State but rallied to win by 5; Wildcats are #317 in minutes continuity- they’re team cobbled together with transfers, but talented ones. Arizona is starting two seniors and a junior transfer. Zags are #159 experience team that is missing a starter with an injury; they’re starting two sophs, two juniors.

Barclays Center, Brooklyn
VCU is 4-0 with best win 57-51 over #96 Temple last nite; Rams are forcing turnovers 27.2% of time (#6 in country), but against schedule #264. VCU is shooting just 28.3% on arc, turning ball over 24.1% of time- they start two sophs, three juniors, are #218 experience team. St John’s is playing in NYC, so they’ll have crowd on their side even though game is in Brooklyn and not Queens. Red Storm was down 7 with 6:06 left last nite but beat Cal by 3. Johnnies played all five starters 31:00+ and only used two subs. VCU played only two guys more than 28:00.

Riviera Maya tourney
Bradley won three of its first four games (schedule #277), with only loss 71-70 at Ill-Chicago; Braves are #96 experience team that is playing pace #304. Bradley starts three juniors and a senior- there best win is over #188 Jacksonville State. SMU split its first four games (schedule #338), with both wins vs teams in bottom 30 of country; Mustangs are #197 experience team that starts two sophs, two seniors. AAC teams are 9-6 vs spread away from home; MVC teams are 5-13.

Kansas City tourney
USC lost by 15 to Texas Tech last night, turning ball over 17 times (-6)- they were outscored 22-8 on foul line. Trojans split their first four games, losing both top 200 games; they start three juniors and a senior. Missouri State beat three stiffs before getting whacked 85-62 by Nebraska last night. Bears start three seniors and a junior- they’re #22 experience team that is turning ball over 21.2% of time for their new coach. State played four starters 31:00+ last night. USC played three guys 30:00+, used only three subs.

Texas Tech outscored USC 22-8 on foul line in 78-63 win last nite; Red Raiders played three starters 32:00+- they’re #134 experience team whose bench plays #46 minutes. Tech is 4-0, but last night was first decent team they’ve beaten. Nebraska is 4-0 with win over Seton Hall; they’re forcing turnovers 26% of time (#14)- their eFG% defense is #1 in country. Huskers played only two guys 30:00+ last night; they were +8 in turnovers (18-10). Big X teams are 3-6 vs spread away from home; Big 14 teams are 13-3.

Vancouver tourney
Washington is 3-1 (vs schedule #97) with only loss by 22 at Auburn; Huskies start three seniors, two sophs- they’re #36 experience team that is #1 in country in minutes continuity. Texas A&M lost its last three games after beating a stiff (schedule #73); Aggies are #262 experience team that has made only 22.2% of its 3’s so far. A&M are starting four sophomores, so its almost a total rebuild. These teams played Sunday here, had yesterday off. Pac-12 teams are 6-7 vs spread away from home; SEC teams 8-10.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Tuesday, November 20

Trend Report


South Dakota State @ UTSA
South Dakota State

South Dakota State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

UTSA

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

Akron @ Illinois State
Akron

Akron is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Illinois State

Illinois State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

Western Carolina @ Jacksonville State
Western Carolina

Western Carolina is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games

Jacksonville State

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville State's last 6 games
Jacksonville State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Colorado State @ Florida Gulf Coast
Colorado State

Colorado State is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games

Florida Gulf Coast

No trends to report

Clemson @ Georgia
Clemson

Clemson is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Clemson is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Georgia

Georgia

Georgia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Georgia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Hampton @ Loyola-Maryland
Hampton

No trends to report

Loyola-Maryland

No trends to report

Bowling Green @ Detroit
Bowling Green

Bowling Green is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Bowling Green is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Detroit

Detroit

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Bowling Green
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Bowling Green

Jackson State @ Chicago State
Jackson State

No trends to report

Chicago State

Chicago State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home

Sam Houston State @ East Tennessee State
Sam Houston State

No trends to report

East Tennessee State

No trends to report

North Florida @ Southern Mississippi
North Florida

No trends to report

Southern Mississippi

Southern Mississippi is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Iowa State @ Illinois
Iowa State

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa State's last 7 games
Iowa State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

Illinois

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois's last 6 games
Illinois is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

St. Bonaventure @ Boise State
St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Bonaventure's last 6 games

Boise State

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boise State's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boise State's last 12 games

Tulane @ UC Irvine
Tulane

Tulane is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games

UC Irvine

UC Irvine is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

California @ Temple
California

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of California's last 7 games
California is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games

Temple

Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Temple's last 6 games

Bradley @ Southern Methodist
Bradley

Bradley is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Southern Methodist

Southern Methodist is 7-14-1 ATS in its last 22 games
Southern Methodist is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games

Quinnipiac @ New Hampshire
Quinnipiac

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

New Hampshire

No trends to report

NJIT @ Wagner
NJIT

No trends to report

Wagner

No trends to report

Saint Peter's @ North Carolina State
Saint Peter's

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Peter's's last 5 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

North Carolina State

North Carolina State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Savannah State @ Kent State
Savannah State

No trends to report

Kent State

Kent State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Kent State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Nebraska-Omaha @ Bethune-Cookman
Nebraska-Omaha

Nebraska-Omaha is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Nebraska-Omaha is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

Bethune-Cookman

No trends to report

Nicholls State @ Mississippi
Nicholls State

No trends to report

Mississippi

Mississippi is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nicholls State
Mississippi is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nicholls State

Martin Methodist @ North Alabama
Martin Methodist

No trends to report

North Alabama

No trends to report

Holy Cross @ Albany
Holy Cross

No trends to report

Albany

No trends to report

Texas-Arlington @ Indiana
Texas-Arlington

Texas-Arlington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas-Arlington's last 12 games on the road

Indiana

Indiana is 13-1 ATS in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games at home

Samford @ Ohio State
Samford

Samford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Samford's last 7 games on the road

Ohio State

Ohio State is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Ohio State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Duquesne @ Notre Dame
Duquesne

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duquesne's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duquesne's last 6 games

Notre Dame

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Notre Dame's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 6 games

Maryland-Eastern Shore @ Mercer
Maryland-Eastern Shore

No trends to report

Mercer

No trends to report

Kentucky Christian @ VMI
Kentucky Christian

No trends to report

VMI

No trends to report

South Carolina State @ IPFW
South Carolina State

No trends to report

IPFW

IPFW is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
IPFW is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

Navy @ Morgan State
Navy

No trends to report

Morgan State

No trends to report

Cornell @ Connecticut
Cornell

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cornell's last 5 games on the road
Cornell is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road

Connecticut

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

The Citadel @ James Madison
The Citadel

The total has gone OVER in 5 of The Citadel's last 7 games on the road
The Citadel is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

James Madison

James Madison is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
James Madison is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

Radford @ William & Mary
Radford

No trends to report

William & Mary

William & Mary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Radford
William & Mary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Southeastern Louisiana @ Mississippi Valley State
Southeastern Louisiana

No trends to report

Mississippi Valley State

No trends to report

North Carolina Central @ George Mason
North Carolina Central

No trends to report

George Mason

The total has gone OVER in 9 of George Mason's last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of George Mason's last 21 games

Methodist @ Coastal Carolina
Methodist

No trends to report

Coastal Carolina

No trends to report

Regent @ Norfolk State
Regent

No trends to report

Norfolk State

No trends to report

Missouri State @ USC
Missouri State

Missouri State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Missouri State is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games

USC

The total has gone UNDER in 16 of USC's last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of USC's last 6 games

Tougaloo @ Louisiana Tech
Tougaloo

No trends to report

Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Louisiana Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Mobile @ McNeese State
Mobile

No trends to report

McNeese State

No trends to report

Trevecca Nazrne @ Belmont
Trevecca Nazrne

No trends to report

Belmont

Belmont is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Belmont's last 5 games at home

Xavier @ San Diego State
Xavier

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Xavier's last 6 games
Xavier is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games

San Diego State

San Diego State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
San Diego State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games

Georgia State @ Creighton
Georgia State

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Georgia State's last 8 games
Georgia State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

Creighton

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Creighton's last 6 games
Creighton is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games

St. John's @ VCU
St. John's

St. John's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
St. John's is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

VCU

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of VCU's last 5 games
VCU is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Louisiana-Lafayette @ Toledo
Louisiana-Lafayette

Louisiana-Lafayette is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Toledo

Toledo is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games

Lipscomb @ TCU
Lipscomb

No trends to report

TCU

TCU is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of TCU's last 5 games at home

LIU-Brooklyn @ Wisconsin-Milwaukee
LIU-Brooklyn

No trends to report

Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's last 7 games at home
Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games

Maine @ North Texas
Maine

No trends to report

North Texas

North Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
North Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Concordia Nebraska @ North Dakota
Concordia Nebraska

No trends to report

North Dakota

North Dakota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
North Dakota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Auburn @ Duke
Auburn

Auburn is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Duke

Duke is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Duke is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games

Marist @ Stephen F. Austin
Marist

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Marist's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marist's last 7 games on the road

Stephen F. Austin

No trends to report

Wright State @ Penn State
Wright State

Wright State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Wright State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

Penn State

Penn State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Penn State is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games

Champion Baptist @ Grambling State
Champion Baptist

No trends to report

Grambling State

No trends to report

Santa Clara @ Minnesota
Santa Clara

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Santa Clara's last 10 games
Santa Clara is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

Minnesota

Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games

Nebraska @ Texas Tech
Nebraska

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nebraska's last 7 games when playing Texas Tech
Nebraska is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games

Texas Tech

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas Tech's last 5 games
Texas Tech is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

Tennessee State @ Cal State-Northridge
Tennessee State

Tennessee State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee State's last 6 games on the road

Cal State-Northridge

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cal State-Northridge's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cal State-Northridge's last 5 games at home

Pacific @ UNLV
Pacific

Pacific is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road

UNLV

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UNLV's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of UNLV's last 9 games at home

Colorado @ San Diego
Colorado

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

San Diego

San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Wisconsin-Green Bay @ Oregon
Wisconsin-Green Bay

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin-Green Bay's last 5 games on the road
Wisconsin-Green Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

Oregon

Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oregon is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home

UC Davis @ Sacramento State
UC Davis

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UC Davis's last 5 games
UC Davis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento State

Sacramento State

Sacramento State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing UC Davis
Sacramento State is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games

Arizona @ Gonzaga
Arizona

Arizona is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games

Gonzaga

Gonzaga is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Gonzaga's last 6 games when playing Arizona

Texas A&M @ Washington
Texas A&M

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas A&M's last 5 games
Texas A&M is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Washington

Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Tuesday, November 20


San Diego upset Colorado 69-59 in Boulder LY in foul-filled game; Buffaloes shot only 31% inside arc that night. Colorado beat couple of stiffs (#323 schedule) by 29-4 points to open this season; Buffs made 41.9% of their 3’s in those games- they start three sophs, two juniors, are #285 experience team. San Diego is off to a 3-1 start, with a 66-63 loss at Washington- Toreros led by 9 with 15:59 left. WCC favorites are 5-2 vs spread this month; Pac-12 underdogs are 3-5.

UNLV outscored Pacific 25-13 on foul line in 81-76 win in Stockton LY; Rebels also turned ball over 19 times (-8). UNLV is off to a 2-1 start (vs schedule #310), allowing 57.7 ppg, but they’ve turned ball over 24.7% of time, made only 26% of their 3’s; they start three seniors. Pacific is 2-1 vs D-I teams, all road games; their only loss is by 22 at Nevada. Tigers won at SIU-E and Idaho State; they’re playing a slow pace, and forcing very few turnovers. Pacific starts two seniors.

Cayman Islands tourney
Clemson-Georgia had to go to the Cayman Islands to play? Tigers won last meeting 74-64 at home couple years ago. Clemson had to hang on to beat Akron by 3 Monday; Tigers were only 18-29 on line- they played three guys 30:00+. Clemson starts four seniors. Georgia is off to 3-1 start, losing by 4 at Temple to open Crean era; Dawgs start three sophs- they were up 22 at halftime vs Illinois State LY- they turned ball over 22.3% of time this month. Georgia’s bench is playing 6th-most minutes of any bench in country.

Creighton is off to a 3-1 start; they made 12-22 on arc in 94-82 win over Boise State Monday, playing only two guys more than 26:00. Bluejays start three sophs, two juniors, are experience team #294. Georgia State won three of its first four games, losing by 7 at Montana; Panthers beat St Bonaventure by 10 Monday, despite Bonnies making 12-22 on arc. State is experience team #67- they start three seniors. Big East favorites are 5-15 vs spread this month; Sun Belt underdogs are 11-9 vs spread.

Maui Classic
Xavier battled back from down 12 but lost in OT to Auburn Monday; two Musketeers played 41:00+. Xavier starts two sophs, two juniors- they split their first four games, with best win over #196 Evansville. San Diego State lost by 26 to Duke, after beating couple of stiffs to start their season; Aztecs played two guys 31:00+, lost 43-30 on boards. State is #228 experience team that starts three sophs, two seniors. Mountain West teams are 6-8 vs spread away from home; Big East teams are 5-7.

Iowa State was up 10 with 10:17 left but lost 71-66 to Arizona Monday; Cyclones played all five starters 31:00+- two guys played 39-40 minutes. State’s bench is playing 12th-fewest minutes in country. Cyclones start two frosh, two seniors. Illini played three starters 33:00+ in Monday’s Illini start two frosh and a soph- they’re #314 experience team that is forcing turnovers 29.2% of time, best in country. Soph PG Frazier was a star last nite, scoring 29 points with five steals. Big 14 teams are 13-3 vs spread away from home; Big X teams are 3-6.

Auburn forced 22 turnovers (+10) in OT win over Xavier Monday; Tigers were 11-35 on arc, took only 31 2-pointers, which isn’t ideal. Auburn are #27 experience team that is forcing turnovers 28.1% of time (#5). Tigers start three juniors, one senior. Duke hammered San Diego State by 26Monday; Blue Devils start four frosh- only one of their starters played more than 23:00. Duke made 10-25 on arc- they’re #339 experience team that is playing #41 pace. SEC teams are 7-10 vs spread away from home; ACC teams are 13-5.

Gonzaga beat Arizona by 7 in last meeting, two years ago in LA; Zags were 23-35 on foul line in tough 84-78 win over gritty Illinois team Monday- they survived 22 turnovers (-9), beating 2nd straight Power 5 foe (Tex A&M). Arizona was down 10 with 10:17 left to Iowa State but rallied to win by 5; Wildcats are #317 in minutes continuity- they’re team cobbled together with transfers, but talented ones. Arizona is starting two seniors and a junior transfer. Zags are #159 experience team that is missing a starter with an injury; they’re starting two sophs, two juniors.

Barclays Center, Brooklyn
VCU is 4-0 with best win 57-51 over #96 Temple last nite; Rams are forcing turnovers 27.2% of time (#6 in country), but against schedule #264. VCU is shooting just 28.3% on arc, turning ball over 24.1% of time- they start two sophs, three juniors, are #218 experience team. St John’s is playing in NYC, so they’ll have crowd on their side even though game is in Brooklyn and not Queens. Red Storm was down 7 with 6:06 left last nite but beat Cal by 3. Johnnies played all five starters 31:00+ and only used two subs. VCU played only two guys more than 28:00.

Riviera Maya tourney
Bradley won three of its first four games (schedule #277), with only loss 71-70 at Ill-Chicago; Braves are #96 experience team that is playing pace #304. Bradley starts three juniors and a senior- there best win is over #188 Jacksonville State. SMU split its first four games (schedule #338), with both wins vs teams in bottom 30 of country; Mustangs are #197 experience team that starts two sophs, two seniors. AAC teams are 9-6 vs spread away from home; MVC teams are 5-13.

Kansas City tourney
USC lost by 15 to Texas Tech last night, turning ball over 17 times (-6)- they were outscored 22-8 on foul line. Trojans split their first four games, losing both top 200 games; they start three juniors and a senior. Missouri State beat three stiffs before getting whacked 85-62 by Nebraska last night. Bears start three seniors and a junior- they’re #22 experience team that is turning ball over 21.2% of time for their new coach. State played four starters 31:00+ last night. USC played three guys 30:00+, used only three subs.

Texas Tech outscored USC 22-8 on foul line in 78-63 win last nite; Red Raiders played three starters 32:00+- they’re #134 experience team whose bench plays #46 minutes. Tech is 4-0, but last night was first decent team they’ve beaten. Nebraska is 4-0 with win over Seton Hall; they’re forcing turnovers 26% of time (#14)- their eFG% defense is #1 in country. Huskers played only two guys 30:00+ last night; they were +8 in turnovers (18-10). Big X teams are 3-6 vs spread away from home; Big 14 teams are 13-3.

Vancouver tourney
Washington is 3-1 (vs schedule #97) with only loss by 22 at Auburn; Huskies start three seniors, two sophs- they’re #36 experience team that is #1 in country in minutes continuity. Texas A&M lost its last three games after beating a stiff (schedule #73); Aggies are #262 experience team that has made only 22.2% of its 3’s so far. A&M are starting four sophomores, so its almost a total rebuild. These teams played Sunday here, had yesterday off. Pac-12 teams are 6-7 vs spread away from home; SEC teams 8-10.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 20

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TORONTO (13 - 4) at ORLANDO (9 - 8) - 11/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 78-99 ATS (-30.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 35-56 ATS (-26.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 31-48 ATS (-21.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (11 - 5) at WASHINGTON (5 - 11) - 11/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 42-59 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 21-41 ATS (-24.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 410-482 ATS (-120.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 116-161 ATS (-61.1 Units) in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PORTLAND (11 - 5) at NEW YORK (4 - 13) - 11/20/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BROOKLYN (7 - 10) at MIAMI (6 - 10) - 11/20/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 128-169 ATS (-57.9 Units) in November games since 1996.
MIAMI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Tuesday, November 20

Trend Report

Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 7 games on the road
LA Clippers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
LA Clippers is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing Washington
LA Clippers is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
LA Clippers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Wizards
Washington is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games
Washington is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Washington is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers


Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Toronto's last 18 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Orlando
Toronto is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing Orlando
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Toronto is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando Magic
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando's last 12 games at home
Orlando is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando's last 12 games when playing Toronto
Orlando is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
Orlando is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto


Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Brooklyn is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games on the road
Brooklyn is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Miami
Brooklyn is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Brooklyn's last 9 games when playing Miami
Brooklyn is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Brooklyn's last 15 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
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Miami's last 12 games
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games at home
Miami is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Brooklyn
Miami is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games when playing Brooklyn
Miami is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 15 games when playing at home against Brooklyn


Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Portland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 8 games
Portland is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 9 games on the road
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Portland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games when playing New York
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
Portland is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing on the road against New York
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
New York Knicks
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
New York is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games at home
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
New York is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games when playing Portland
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing at home against Portland

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, November 20


Toronto @ Orlando

Game 701-702
November 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
127.585
Orlando
113.626
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 14
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 6 1/2
221
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-6 1/2); Over

LA Clippers @ Washington

Game 703-704
November 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
116.385
Washington
119.979
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
236
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 1
230
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-1); Over

Portland @ New York

Game 705-706
November 20, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
122.063
New York
107.627
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 14 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 7 1/2
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-7 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Miami

Game 707-708
November 20, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
111.612
Miami
118.532
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 7
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 3
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-3); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 20

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EDMONTON (9-10-0-1, 19 pts.) at SAN JOSE (11-7-0-3, 25 pts.) - 11/20/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 12-26 ATS (-16.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 9-20 ATS (-15.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 15-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 30-13 ATS (+11.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 218-158 ATS (-41.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 8-7 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 8-7-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.2 Units)

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Tuesday, November 20

Trend Report

Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Edmonton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Edmonton is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 7 games when playing San Jose
Edmonton is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Edmonton is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose Sharks
San Jose is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Jose's last 13 games
San Jose is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing Edmonton
San Jose is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Edmonton
San Jose is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, November 20


Edmonton @ San Jose

Game 51-52
November 20, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
11.258
San Jose
10.119
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-185
6
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(+165); Under

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Bobby Conn Nov 20 '18, 7:00 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | Duquesne vs Notre Dame
Play on: Notre Dame -8½ -105 at BMaker

1* Free Play on Notre Dame -8½ -105

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Jimmy Boyd Nov 20 '18, 7:00 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | Samford vs Ohio State
Play on: Ohio State -23 -110 at BMaker

1* Free Pick on Ohio State -
The Buckeyes should have no problem here putting away Samford by more than the number. Ohio State is off to an impressive 4-0 start, which includes true road wins at Cincinnati and Creighton. In their two home games they have destroyed Purdue-Ft Wayne by 46 and S Carolina State by 28.
I think the only thing keep this number from being a lot higher is the fact that the Bulldogs come into this game with a perfect 5-0 SU record and 4-0 ATS mark. The thing is, Samford hasn't played anyone and this is a team that lost all 5 starters from last year.
Simply put, they go no business being on the same floor as the Buckeyes. A lot of people were sleeping on Ohio State coming into the year after they lot their dynamic duo of Keita Bates-Diop and Jae'Sean Tate. The thing is, last year's success was more a result of first year head coach Chris Holtmann. He'll have his troops ready to go in what should be any easy 30+ point win for the home team. Take Ohio State!

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Hunter Price Nov 20 '18, 7:00 PM in 6h
NCAA-F | Ball State vs Miami-OH
Play on: Ball State +17½ -110 at BMaker

1* Free Pick on Ball State +17½ -110

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Info Plays Nov 20 '18, 7:00 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | Duquesne vs Notre Dame
Play on: Notre Dame -8½ -105 at BMaker

1* Free Play on Notre Dame -8½ -105

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Mark Franco Nov 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Clippers vs Wizards
Play on: Clippers +1 -105 at 5Dimes

Clippers
The Washington Wizards are experiencing a horrific season, and underlying tension is beginning to erupt. The Wizards host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, one day after it was reported that star point guard John Wall uttered profanities at coach Scott Brooks during a recent practice.

Wall apologized to Brooks and his teammates for his actions, but reports have begun circulating that the Wizards are open to trading Wall or shooting guard Bradley Beal.
The Clippers are on the other side of the equation as Monday's 127-119 victory in Atlanta prompted coach Doc Rivers to say "this is a really fun team to coach." Los Angeles has won five straight contests and seven of its last eight as it surprisingly is tied for the best record in the Western Conference.
The Clippers have won six of their last eight meetings, including a 136-104 home rout of the Wizards on Oct. 28.
Clippers are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Wizards are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Clippers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

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Ben Burns Nov 20 '18, 7:35 PM in 7h
NBA | Blazers vs Knicks
Play on: Knicks +8 -105 at BMaker

I respect the Blazers. Needless to say, they've been playing better than the Knicks. That said, they're still just 4-3 on the road and this is a pretty big number to be laying. With a more difficult opponent (Milwaukee) on deck tomorrow followed by a date with the defending champion Warriors after that, I think the Blazers could easily get caught looking past the lowly Knicks. Note that the Blazers lost outright as a favorite the last time (11/3) that they played the front end of b2b games. Call me crazy, but I like the Knicks. Consider grabbing the points.

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Brandon Lee Nov 20 '18, 7:35 PM in 7h
NBA | Nets vs Heat
Play on: Heat -3 -115 at sportsbook

10* FREE NBA PICK (Heat -3)
I'll take my chances here with Miami as a small home favorite against the Nets. I just think this is a good spot to jump on the Heat, who I have to believe are itching to get back on the floor after an ugly home loss to the Lakers on Sunday, where they let LeBron James drop 51 points on them. With that loss, Miami is just 1-5 in their last 6 and have lost 4 straight at home. This team is better than that and I believe Brooklyn is the perfect team to get back on track against. The Nets have lost 4 of their last 5 and just aren't the same team since losing Caris LeVert, who was arguably their best player early on. Brooklyn's defense has allowed 4 of their previous 5 opponents to shoot 50% or better from the field and hard to see that defense flipping the switch on the road. Give me the Heat -3!

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Mike Williams Nov 20 '18, 10:30 PM in 10h
NCAA-B | Arizona vs Gonzaga
Play on: Arizona +9½ -110 at YouWager

1* on Arizona +9½ -110

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Team Underground NCAA Basketball TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS ‑110

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Vegas Investment Picks NBA MIAMI HEAT ‑3.5

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Tommy King Wins NCAA Football WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS +6.5

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Mikey Money NCAA Football WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS +205

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Pure Lock NCAA Football NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES ‑6.5 ‑105

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Wright St +7 Over Penn St

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Free play from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Tuesday, November 20, 2018



11/20 05:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET

CB (745) AUBURN VS (746) DUKE

Take: (746) DUKE

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR TUESDAY:BROOKLYN/MIAMI OVER the total of 215½

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Totals4U

Tuesday's Free Selection: Green Bay Phoenix/Oregon Ducks over 152 1/2

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Jeff Allen

Tuesday's Free Selection is on the Clippers

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Free play from Roz Wins

Roz's Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Free Pick



11/20 05:00 PM CB (745) AUBURN VS (746) DUKE

Take : Duke

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Atlantic Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Creighton Blue Jays - 3 1/2

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#1 Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection: Notre Dame Irish - 9

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick: the Notre Dame Fighting Irish -9 over Duquesne

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Sharp Bettor

SharpBettor FREE Play for Tuesday, November 20, 2018

11/20 04:00 PM CF (103) BALL STATE VS (104) MIAMI OHIO

Take : Miami Ohio

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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Tuesday Free Selection Is

Washington -3

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Tuesday: Take PORTLAND (NBA) -7½ over New YOrk

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Golden Dragon

FREE WINNER for Tuesday

Toronto -6 NBA

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Hawkeye Sports

Tuesday's Free Pick: San Jose Sharks - 200

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Miami -3 NBA

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Last Call

Tuesday's Free Play: USC - 7

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Teyas Sports

FREE PICK 11/20 LATE WI-GREEN BAY +21 1/2

EARLY CBB GEORGIA +6 LOSS

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Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Tuesday: Take TORONTO/ORLANDO UNDER the total of 222½

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Tuesday: Oregon Ducks - 21 1/2

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Kenny Towers

FREE PLAY FOR TUESDAY - Toronto/Orlando UNDER 222½

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John Anthony Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection: UNLV Rebels - 4 (NCAA BB)

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Tuesday's Tip Sheet
Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Raptors at Magic – 7:05 PM EST

A pair of Eastern Conference division leaders meet up in Orlando tonight as one of these teams is not like the other. The expectations were high on the Raptors (13-4 SU, 9-8 ATS) coming into this season and Toronto is living up to them so far, but the Magic (9-8 SU, 9-8 ATS) were not predicted to be a factor in the mediocre Southeast division.

For the second consecutive season, Orlando has jumped out to a respectable start, and in Steve Clifford’s first season as head coach. The Magic have caught fire of late in spite of losing six of their first eight games as Orlando has rebounded with seven wins in their last nine trips to the court. There are several impressive victories by Orlando in this stretch, including wins over the Spurs, 76ers, and Lakers. In Sunday’s 131-117 rout of New York, Aaron Gordon paced the Magic with 31 points as Orlando started strong with a 44-point first quarter.

Toronto continues a four-game road trip after losing at Boston in overtime, followed by a 39-point blowout of the Bulls in Chicago on Saturday. The Raptors improved to 6-2 on the highway following the 122-83 rout at the United Center, as leading scorer Kawhi Leonard sat out and Kyle Lowry scored only eight points. The victory over the Bulls ended a three-game losing streak, while Toronto covered as a nine-point favorite or higher for the first time in six tries this season.

The Magic embark on a six-game road trip following tonight’s contest with the first three opponents being the Nuggets, Lakers, and Warriors. Toronto swept Orlando last season in the three-game set, including a pair of victories at Amway Center. The Magic seek their first win against the Raptors since February 2017 in a 102-94 triumph as five-point underdogs.

Clipping Away

One of the most underappreciated stories in the NBA through the first month is the play of the Clippers. Los Angeles (11-5 SU, 10-6 ATS) is tied for first place atop the Pacific Division with Golden State in spite of no real star power. The Clippers enter tonight’s action on a five-game winning streak, including a pair of comeback victories on the road at Brooklyn and Atlanta as favorites. In Monday’s 127-119 triumph over the Hawks, the Clippers outscored Atlanta, 38-23 in the fourth quarter as Montrezl Harrell provided a spark off the bench with 25 points.

The Clippers seek the season sweep of the Wizards as L.A. travels to Washington. In the first matchup at Staples Center on October 28, the Clippers ripped the Wizards, 136-104, highlighted by a 41-point second quarter. Nine Clippers scored in double-figures that night, as L.A. beat Washington at Staples Center for the 11th straight season.

Washington (5-11 SU, 5-11 ATS) seemed to have produced some momentum following a three-game winning streak, but have gone backwards again after losing at home to Brooklyn and Portland. Sunday’s 119-109 setback to the Blazers wasn’t pretty as the Wizards trailed by 21 points heading into the fourth quarter, while falling to 2-5 at home. To make matters worse, Washington slipped to 1-7 against the Western Conference with the lone victory coming in overtime at Portland last month.

Continuing on the Trail

Portland (11-5 SU, 11-5 ATS) dropped the first two games of its six-game swing at Los Angeles and Minnesota, but bounced back in a 119-109 victory at Washington on Sunday. Damian Lillard paced Portland with 40 points, the third time this season the All-Star guard has scored at least 40 in a road game. The pointspread has not mattered in Portland’s games this season, as the Blazers own an 8-2 SU/ATS mark in the role of a favorite.

The Blazers hit Madison Square Garden tonight to face a Knicks’ (4-13 SU, 7-9-1 ATS) squad that returns home following an 0-3 road trip. New York allowed 128, 129, and 131 points in all three contests, easily cashing the OVER in each defeat. The Knicks hit the highway again tomorrow to Boston, as New York last won at the Garden on October 29 against Brooklyn. The Blazers swept the Knicks last season, with both victories coming by double-digits, while each contest went UNDER the total.

And Finally…

Both the Heat and Nets own losing records as they hook up for the second time in less than a week. Miami (6-10 SU, 6-10 ATS) has lost five of its past six contests, but the only win in this stretch came last Wednesday at Barclays Center, 120-107 as two-point favorites. The Heat jumped out to a 16-point lead after one quarter and never looked back as Goran Dragic scored 21 points for Miami. However, the Heat will be without Dragic for the next several games with a sore knee.

The Nets (7-10 SU, 8-9 ATS) own a 1-4 record in the past five games with the lone victory at Washington last Friday. The Clippers trailed by 13 points at Brooklyn heading to the fourth quarter on Saturday, but the Nets fell apart in the final 12 minutes by getting outscored, 37-22. The Nets have put together a respectable 6-4 ATS mark on the road, while three of four away wins have come against teams sitting at .500 or below.

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According to reports, Dwyane Wade (personal) will return tonight at home against the Nets.
Wade has been absent for the last seven games and the Heat went 2-5 SU and ATS without him.
Pointspread: MIA -3.5
Total: 215

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Hoop Trends - Tuesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Knicks are 14-0 ATS (9.54 ppg) as a dog off a 10+ loss in which they allowed their opponent to exceed their season-to-date shooting percentage by 10 points.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Magic are 0-16 ATS (-8.69 ppg) at home off a win as a favorite when they lost at least three straight vs their opponent.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Heat are 12-0 OU (+21.38 ppg) as a home favorite with less than two days rest off a 10+ loss in a home game and it is before the All-Star break.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Raptors are 0-14 OU (-16.04 ppg) as a road favorite with rest off a road game facing an opponent averaging less than 10 offensive rebounds.

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NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, November 20


Toronto @ Orlando

Game 701-702
November 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
127.585
Orlando
113.626
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 14
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 6 1/2
221
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-6 1/2); Over

LA Clippers @ Washington

Game 703-704
November 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
116.385
Washington
119.979
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
236
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 1
230
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-1); Over

Portland @ New York

Game 705-706
November 20, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
122.063
New York
107.627
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 14 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 7 1/2
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-7 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Miami

Game 707-708
November 20, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
111.612
Miami
118.532
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 7
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 3
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-3); Under

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Tony Karpinski
Live Barking Dog

Saint Peter's vs. North Carolina State, 11/20/2018 19:00 EDT

Point Spread: +22½/-110 Saint Peter's

Sportsbook:
Betonline

This game is a sharp bettors dream. Less than 30% of bettors are backing a small market team in Saint Peters who ranks among the top of College Hoops in defensive statistics year in and year out. So far this year, and luckily for us tonight, Saint Peters is 0-3 ATS while losing two games outright as the favorite. There isn’t much to base this line off of in Vegas’ mind other than this season's skewed results. St. Peter’s will keep this one well within the number.