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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct
RACE #2 - AQUEDUCT 12:49 PM EASTERN POST
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $14,000.00 CLAIMING $28,000.00 PURSE

#5 THREE EIGHTY EIGHT
#3 GIANT ENDING
#4 MOMENT OF TRIUMPH
#1 SHE'SGOTHEBEAT

#5 THREE EIGHTY EIGHT qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," takes a class drop (-9), is the overall speed and pace profile leader and is the overall speed leader in this field racing at today's distance of a mile on the dirt, and has hit the board in five straight, with four of those "board hit efforts," including a 15-length, "POWER RUN WIN" in his 2nd race back. Jockey Irad Ortiz and Trainer Linda Rice send her "postward" today ... they've hit the board with 61% of more than 115 entries saddled as a team to date. #3 GIANT ENDING has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in three of her last five "adventures," including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 3rd race back.

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

Race 7 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $6500 Class Rating: 70

FOR NATIVE THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 12 ALLOWED 1 LBS. A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 30 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 30 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 EL MAGISTRAL 3/1

# 6 DIOGU 8/5

# 8 JOSE M. 9/2

I've got to go with EL MAGISTRAL. Has to be carefully examined based on the formidable speed figure earned in the last race. With a strong jockey who has won at a respectable 18 percent rate over the last 30 days. This has to be one of the top choices. DIOGU - His 61 average has this gelding with among the strongest Equibase Speed Figures for this event. Should hit the board without a hitch. JOSE M. - Earned a reliable Equibase Speed Fig in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this contest. Trainer has strong win rate (17 percent) at this distance and surface.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Charles Town - Race #2 - Post: 7:31pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 69

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 CAPE DELIGHT (ML=3/1)
#6 CLASS OF CONCERN (ML=5/2)
#2 BRASS MAGNOLIA (ML=6/1)


CAPE DELIGHT - Zip is always important in horse racing, but the lone speed horse is always dangerous. This filly earned a good speed rating of 72 in her last event. That speed figure should be good enough to score this time around. CLASS OF CONCERN - This filly is very reliable, frequently finishing in the money. Have to give this filly a fair chance. Ran a good outing last time around the track within the last 30 days. This filly is very familiar with the winner's circle at Charles Town. I expect a repeat visit in this race. BRASS MAGNOLIA - This filly is in nice physical condition, having run a good race on November 17th, finishing second. This thoroughbred absolutely loves this oval. All her victories have been here at Charles Town. This animal brings in a lot of dough per race. Tops in this contest.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 SEEKING SERA (ML=2/1), #1 COURTLY KITTY (ML=5/1),

SEEKING SERA - This horse doesn't have a winning attitude. Habitually finishes close, but no cigar. This low class level horse will probably get leg weary in the stretch this time out after back to back stiff efforts. Don't feel this less than sharp equine will make an impact in today's race. That last speed rating was quite unimpressive when compared with today's class rating. COURTLY KITTY - Equibase speed figs of 64/60/53 are in motion the wrong direction.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #4 CAPE DELIGHT to win if you can get at least 3/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4,6] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Stronach 5
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $12500 Class Rating: 98

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000, IF FOR $7,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 ATTICISM 6/1

# 1 CAPES HOT ROCKET 8/1

# 3 KNUST 5/2

ATTICISM is the best bet in this race. With a decent 96 Equibase Speed Figure last time out, will definitely be a factor in this race. Trujillo and Cedillo have a strong winning percentage together. A nice ROI of +15 with this jockey and conditioner duo. CAPES HOT ROCKET - Has to be given consideration based on the strong speed rating recorded in the last contest. Reason to like this gelding as he has in the irons one of the best jocks using winning percentages over the last 30 days. KNUST - With a solid 88 average Equibase speed fig at the distance, seems well suited for today's competition. Looks strong to be on the lead at the first call.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Evangeline Downs
Evangeline Downs - Race 6

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) Pick 4 (Races 6-7-8-9)


Maiden Claiming $7,500 • 550 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 63 • Purse: $5,500 • Post: 7:40P
QUARTER HORSE 550Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * FAST PRIZE JEWEL: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. WICKED DASHIN WITCH: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. ANGELS AMAZIN GRACE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. IM YOUR QUEEN: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
2
FAST PRIZE JEWEL
8/1

9/2
4
WICKED DASHIN WITCH
5/1

6/1
8
ANGELS AMAZIN GRACE
6/1

8/1
6
DC DOUBLESHOTOFVODKA
10/1

10/1
3
IM YOUR QUEEN
8/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
CC FANCY GIRL
1

20/1
Average
54

48

6.0

0.0

0.0
2
FAST PRIZE JEWEL
2

8/1
Average
61

58

4.6

0.0

0.0
3
IM YOUR QUEEN
3

8/1
Average
55

51

5.3

0.0

0.0
4
WICKED DASHIN WITCH
4

5/1
Average
60

55

5.3

0.0

0.0
5
LD SASSY FIRST PRIZE
5

20/1
Slow
0

0

8.5

0.0

0.0
6
DC DOUBLESHOTOFVODKA
6

10/1
Average
51

54

5.9

0.0

0.0
7
FLINT RIVER BUX
7

5/2
Average
67

41

4.2

0.0

0.0
8
ANGELS AMAZIN GRACE
8

6/1
Average
59

52

3.9

0.0

0.0
10
SPECIAL RESULTS
10

7/2
Average
54

35

5.3

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: CC SEE U AT THE LAKE (12/1) [Jockey: Blake Donell - Trainer: Cooley Cullen].

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Remington Park
Remington Park - Race 9

Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Cent Minimum) / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum)


Maiden Claiming $7,500 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3-5 • CR: 51 • Purse: $12,623 • Post: 10:45
FOR ACCREDITED OKLAHOMA-BRED MAIDEN, THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEAR OLDS. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * PRINCE OLAF: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. IZ NOT HOME: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. ON THE BRIDGE: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. MICKEY THE MOOCHER: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. NUISANCE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
6
PRINCE OLAF
5/2

4/1
3
IZ NOT HOME
10/1

7/1
9
ON THE BRIDGE
9/2

8/1
4
MICKEY THE MOOCHER
12/1

9/1
7
NUISANCE
2/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
PRINCE OLAF
6

5/2
Front-runner
57

51

63.7

35.3

29.3
4
MICKEY THE MOOCHER
4

12/1
Front-runner
49

48

60.5

30.6

17.1
3
IZ NOT HOME
3

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
69

42

47.4

37.0

28.5
9
ON THE BRIDGE
9

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
49

42

37.2

42.8

35.3
7
NUISANCE
7

2/1
Alternator/Trailer
60

39

46.4

38.8

31.8
8
GOGOMIST
8

5/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

39.4

30.9

24.9
1
WILD WEST DAVE
1

20/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

28.4

32.2

21.2
5
SMOOTH WHISKEY
5

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

28.8

25.0

11.5
2
CHIRPY BIRD
2

50/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
11
NADO WILDER
11

50/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: GIN (30/1) [Jockey: Steinberg Garrett - Trainer: Houser Megan].

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Tampa Bay Downs

11/30/18, TAM, Race 8, 4.12 ET
1M [Turf] 1.33.04 CLAIMING. Purse $18,200.
Claiming Price $16,000 (Condition Eligibility). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta ($.50 minimum) / Superfecta ($.10 minimum) - Pick 3 ($.50 minimum) (Races 8-9-10) / Super High 5
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 33.33, $1 ROI 0.93, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 13 Sugar Cane Girl 8-1 Lynch F Nations Keith T
098.3324 10 Straight Up Smarty 3-1 Centeno D Bennett Dale EL
097.4906 5 Felt in Pocket 7/5 Castanon J L Harty Eoin G. S
096.9587 4 Queen of the Party 6-1 Camacho S Ryan Derek S.
096.1614 8 Crown of Joy 8-1 Gallardo A A O'Connell Kathleen
096.1000 2 My Good Venezuela 8-1 Garcia W A Demasi Kathleen A.
094.7431 11 Ms Elegance 8-1 Martinez W Wasiluk. Jr. Peter
093.8906 1 Game Girl 10-1 Allen M Arterburn Lonnie
093.8212 6 Dim Sum 30-1 Spieth S Gonzalez Aldana FC
093.5782 9 All Good Times 20-1 Morales P Rigattieri John J
093.4245 3 A Rose for Lizzy 10-1 Allen. Jr. R D Dailey Jon W
093.3684 12 Nick's Rose 10-1 Spieth S Stewart Chad J.
090.0728 7 Luckystrikedelcoco 20-1 Camacho. Jr. S Harvatt Charles R.
089.3154 14 Morena Mia 30-1 Delgado D Parra Hernan
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 40.00, $1 ROI 1.22, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 13 Sugar Cane Girl 8-1 Lynch F Nations Keith T
098.5322 10 Straight Up Smarty 3-1 Centeno D Bennett Dale EL
096.7066 4 Queen of the Party 6-1 Camacho S Ryan Derek S.
096.5366 2 My Good Venezuela 8-1 Garcia W A Demasi Kathleen A.
095.8319 5 Felt in Pocket 7/5 Castanon J L Harty Eoin G. S
095.7369 8 Crown of Joy 8-1 Gallardo A A O'Connell Kathleen F
095.3590 1 Game Girl 10-1 Allen M Arterburn Lonnie
095.0075 3 A Rose for Lizzy 10-1 Allen. Jr. R D Dailey Jon W
094.6068 11 Ms Elegance 8-1 Martinez W Wasiluk. Jr. Peter
094.3608 9 All Good Times 20-1 Morales P Rigattieri John J
094.0924 12 Nick's Rose 10-1 Spieth S Stewart Chad J.
091.6430 6 Dim Sum 30-1 Spieth S Gonzalez Aldana C
091.3245 14 Morena Mia 30-1 Delgado D Parra Hernan
090.9606 7 Luckystrikedelcoco 20-1 Camacho. Jr. S Harvatt Charles R.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Woodbine - Race #1 - Post: 1:00pm - Maiden Special - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $45,000 Class Rating: 82

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 MOON MAGIC (ML=6/1)
#4 LUCAS N' LORI (ML=9/5)


MOON MAGIC - Finished outside the top 3 last out at Woodbine, but was within five lengths of the winner. Opening at 6/1 makes me think he's got a chance. LUCAS N' LORI - I like that last effort on Nov 2nd at Woodbine where he finished second. Is ranked at the top in (EPS) earnings per start. A solid outing today will add to that bankroll.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 SKYNYRD (ML=2/1), #1 BREAK AND ENTER (ML=4/1), #6 HUNGARY (ML=5/1),

SKYNYRD - This gelding earned a speed rating in his last event which likely isn't good enough in today's event. BREAK AND ENTER - Don't believe this racer will make a winning move in today's race. That last speed figure was most unsatisfactory when compared with today's class figure. HUNGARY - This racer just hasn't looked ready of late. This colt garnered a speed figure in his last race which likely isn't good enough in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #2 MOON MAGIC to win if you can get at least 2/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Championship Notes

Week 14 of the 2018 college football season will be highlighted with 10 championship games on tap.

The action starts Friday with the MAC and Pac-12 title games before finishing on Saturday with eight more championships.

Check out the matchups, odds and betting notes on all 10 title games below.

(SU - Straight Up, ATS - Against the Spread)

MAC Championship
Northern Illinois (7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS) vs. Buffalo (10-2 SU, 9-3 ATS)
Date: Friday, Nov. 30 (ESPN2, 7:00 p.m.)
Venue: Ford Field
Location: Detroit, Michigan


Odds: Buffalo -4, Total 47 ½

Betting Notes and Trends

-- Saturday's matchup will be the 22nd MAC Championship.

-- Underdogs have gone 13-8 against the spread in the MAC title game. The 'under' is 11-10.

-- Northern Illinois has played in the MAC title game seven times, which includes a run of six straight trips between 2010 and 2015. The school owns a 5-2 all-time mark in the title game.

-- This will be Buffalo's first trip to the MAC Championship since 2008 when it upset Ball State 42-24 as a 15-point underdog.

-- The two schools didn't meet in this year's regular season but NIU has won the last 10 encounters against Buffalo, which includes a 14-13 road win in the 2017 campaign.

Preseason Future Odds to win the MAC
Northern Illinois 2/1
Buffalo 7/1


Pac 12 Championship
Utah (9-3 SU, 7-5 ATS) vs. Washington (9-3 SU, 3-9 ATS)
Date: Friday, Nov. 30 (FOX, 8:00 p.m.)
Venue: Levi's Stadium
Location: Santa Clara, California


Odds: Washington -3, Total 43

Betting Notes and Trends

-- Prior to last year's win by USC over Stanford, the Pac-12 North had captured the first six championship games.

-- Washington has only made one trip to the title game and it captured a wire-to-wire 41-10 win over Colorado in the 2016 edition.

-- Utah, representing the Pac-12 South, will be making its first trip to the title game.

-- Favorites have gone 6-1 SU but points have mattered in this contest with underdogs owning a 4-3 ATS mark.

-- The 'over' has gone 4-3.

-- These teams played in Week 3 of this year's regular season and Washington captured a 21-7 win at Utah as a four-point road favorite.

-- Since the Utes entered the Pac-12 conference, the Huskies own a 5-1 record in the series but they're just 3-3 ATS. The 'over' has gone 4-2.

Preseason Future Odds to win the Pac-12
Washington 5/8
Utah 15/1

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Friday, November 30

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N ILLINOIS (7 - 5) vs. BUFFALO (10 - 2) - 11/30/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in games played on a neutral field since 1992.
BUFFALO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
BUFFALO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
BUFFALO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games in November games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-1 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 2-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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UTAH (9 - 3) vs. WASHINGTON (9 - 3) - 11/30/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
UTAH is 66-37 ATS (+25.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
UTAH is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 46-21 ATS (+22.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
WASHINGTON is 94-124 ATS (-42.4 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

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

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NCAAF

Week 14

Trend Report

Friday, November 30

Northern Illinois @ Buffalo
Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Illinois's last 5 games when playing Buffalo

Buffalo
Buffalo is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Buffalo is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games

Utah @ Washington
Utah
Utah is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Washington

Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 14


Friday November 30

Northern Illinois @ Buffalo

Game 303-304
November 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Illinois
79.817
Buffalo
85.757
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 6
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
by 3 1/2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(-3 1/2); Under

Utah @ Washington

Game 305-306
November 30, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
94.981
Washington
105.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 11
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 5
45
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-5); Over

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NCAAF

Week 14

Friday
MAC, Detroit
Northern Illinois went 3-3 in this game from 2010-15; Buffalo is in it for first time since 42-24 win over Ball State in ’08. Huskies beat Buffalo last three years, by 11-1-37 points; NIU beat Bulls 14-13 LY- teams played a scoreless 2nd half that day. Buffalo is 10-2 this year but got pounded in its two losses, 42-17 at Army, 52-17 at Ohio U; Bulls gave up 281-437 yards in those games. NIU lost its last two games after winning six in row before that. Under is 9-3 in NIU games this season; three of last four Buffalo games went over. Game is in a dome, so no worries about the weather.

Pac-12, Santa Clara, CA
Washington won its last three games with Utah, by 7-3-14 points; Huskies beat Utes 21-7 in SLC Sept 15- they held Utah to 261 yards, were +2 in turnovers. Washington won its last three games overall, running ball for 275-258 yards in last two games- they outgained Wazzu 487-237 in snowy Apple Cup LW. Utah is 8-0 when it scores 30+ points, 1-3 when they score less; does it help that they didn’t play a big rival LW? Washington beat Colorado 41-10 in this game two years ago; Utah is in this game for first time. Under is 9-3 in Washington games this year; over is 6-3 in last nine Utah games.

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Tech Trends - Week 14
Bruce Marshall

Friday, Nov. 30

NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. BUFFALO (MAC title game at Ford Field, Detroit, MI, Friday, November 30)...NIU had covered four in a row away from DeKalb prior to loss at WMU. Bulls 9-3 vs. line this season, 18-5-2 vs. spread since late 2016.
Slight to Buffalo, based on team trends.


WASHINGTON vs. UTAH (Pac-12 title game at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, Friday, November 30)...Huskies have won SU last three years in series but covered only one of those (2018). U-Dub 3-9 vs. line in 2018, 4-12 last 16 on board, just 2-7 vs. spread last nine away. Utes 13-5 vs. points as dog since 2014.
Utah, based on team trends.

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Sharps hit Georgia odds early for college football showdown vs. Alabama
Patrick Everson

College football has reached its conference championship week, from which will come the four teams competing in this season’s College Football Playoff. We check in on the opening lines and early action for the Power Five conference title games, with insights from Derek Wilkinson, supervisor at The SuperBook at Westgate in Las Vegas.

No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs vs. No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (-13.5)

Defending national champion Alabama is one of two remaining CFP contenders with an unblemished record. The Crimson Tide (12-0 SU, 8-4 ATS) had little trouble with rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl, posting a 52-21 victory as 25.5-point home favorites to cap the regular season.

Georgia stubbed its toe in a mid-October loss at Louisiana State, but responded with five straight double-digit victories (4-1 ATS). The Bulldogs (11-1 SU, 7-5 ATS) dispatched Georgia Tech 45-21 as 17-point home faves last weekend.

“We took some sharp money on Georgia right away. We’ve moved it down to -13 for now,” Wilkinson said of early activity for Saturday’s game in Atlanta. “I think the public is going to like Alabama at less than a two-touchdown favorite, but the sharp money is going to be on Georgia. We’re anticipating this line to go to 12.5 or stay at 13 throughout the week. Most of the money will still be on ‘Bama though.”

No. 17 Utah Utes vs. No. 16 Washington Huskies (-5.5)

Washington crashed Washington State’s party to steal first place in the Pac-12 North and earn a trip to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., for Friday night’s conference title game. Last weekend, the Huskies (9-3 SU, 3-9 ATS) went off as 2.5-point road underdogs and emerged with a 28-15 outright victory over the archrival Cougars.

Utah won seven of its last eight games (6-2 ATS) en route to winning the Pac-12 South Division. The Utes (9-3 SU, 7-5 ATS) capped the run with a nonconference victory over Brigham Young, rallying from a 27-7 deficit to win 35-27 laying 10.5 points at home.

“We opened this line at -5.5, and I still think that’s too low,” Wilkinson said. “However, most of the betting market is even lower at 5. We haven’t taken any action yet, but I’m anticipating most of the money to come in on Washington.”

No. 14 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners (-7)

The Red River Rivalry gets a repeat performance, with Oklahoma aiming to avenge its only loss of the season, a 48-45 setback laying 7 points at the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 6. The Sooners (11-1 SU, 4-7-1 ATS) followed with six consecutive victories, but cashed just once (1-4-1 ATS), barely escaping West Virginia last week with a 59-56 win as 3-point road favorites.

Texas won its last three games to secure a spot in this Big 12 final, to be played Saturday at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Last week, the Longhorns (9-3 SU, 5-6-1 ATS) fended off Kansas 24-17 laying 15.5 points on the road.

“We already took a decent five-figure bet on Oklahoma at -7,” Wilkinson said. “We’re at -7.5 now, and I think that line is going to go up. Oklahoma just scores too many points for Texas to keep up.”

No. 24 Pittsburgh Panthers at No. 2 Clemson Tigers (-25)

Clemson is a monster favorite in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game as it aims for another trip to the CFP. The Tigers (12-0 SU, 6-6 ATS) capped their perfect regular season with a 56-35 nonconference victory over South Carolina as 25.5-point home faves.

Pittsburgh put together a 5-1 stretch (6-0 ATS) beginning in early October, helping it secure a spot in Saturday’s conference final in Charlotte, N.C. However, the Panthers (7-5 SU and ATS) got drilled at Miami in the regular-season finale, 24-3 as 6-point road underdogs.

“Although we haven’t gotten any major bets on it yet, we’ve already moved up with the market to -26,” Wilkinson said. “This game is being played in Clemson’s backyard, and Pittsburgh looked pretty bad last week against Miami. I think that line will either stay at 26 or possibly go a little higher. I also think Clemson is going to cover it.”

No. 19 Northwestern Wildcats vs. No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes (-13.5)

Ohio State still has a glimmer of CFP hope, thanks to a blowout victory of its archrival last weekend. The Buckeyes (11-1 SU, 5-7 ATS) went off as 3.5-point home pups to Michigan, but rumbled to a 62-39 victory.

Northwestern found its way to Indianapolis for Saturday’s game by going 7-1 SU in its last eight outings. The Wildcats (8-4 SU, 6-4-2 ATS) finished with a 24-16 victory over Illinois giving 16 points at home.

“We’ve gotten some big bets on both sides of this game already,” Wilkinson said. “Currently, we have Ohio State favored by 14, and I think that’s a good line. Ohio State is going to win, but I don’t think it will be as dominant a performance as the Buckeyes had against Michigan last week.”

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Pac-12 Championship Preview
Joe Williams

Matchup: Utah vs. Washington
Date: Friday, Nov. 30
Time/TV: 8:00 p.m. ET - FOX
Venue: Levi's Stadium
Location: Santa Clara, Calif.
Line, Total: Huskies -5, 44.5

The Pac-12 Championship Game kicks off on Friday night at Levi's Stadium, and we'll get some new blood in the battle. The Utah Utes (9-3 straight up, 7-5 against the spread) survived in the South Division, and they will be making the first-ever appearance in the league's title game. In fact, it might be the school's most important game since Kyle Whittingham took them to the Sugar Bowl against Alabama back in 2008.

The Washington Huskies (9-3 straight up, 3-9 against the spread) surprised the 10-win Washington State Cougars last weekend in the Apple Cup, pushing their rivals out of first place to claim the Pac-12 North for themselves. The season started with championship expectations of high proportions. However, a loss in a neutral-site battle against Auburn in the opener, and a couple of conference road setbacks against Oregon and California forced the Huskies to refocus.

The Utes lost in their conference opener back on Sept. 15 against the Huskies by a 21-7 score at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City as the 'under' (45.5) connected. The Utes followed that loss with a 28-24 setback in Pullman against Washington State, and an appearance in the conference championship game certainly didn't appear very possible with an 0-2 SU league start. However, Utah pulled together for an impressive 40-21 road victory at Stanford on Oct. 6, kicking off a four-game winning streak and cover streak to get right back into the thick of things. During the span the offense posted 40 or more points and things were humming again. The only loss since Oct. 6 was a 38-20 loss at Arizona State, but the team rebounded with three straight wins against Oregon and Colorado, as well as their rivalry game in the Holy War against Brigham Young in the season finale, 35-27. After a 1-3 ATS start, Utah ended up 6-2 ATS over their final eight outings.

The Huskies are making their second appearance in three seasons in Santa Clara, representing the North Division. They rolled past Colorado 41-10 in the 2016 installment to easily cover as 8 1/2-point favorites as the 'under' (55.5) cashed in that one. As mentioned, Washington won their conference opener Sept. 15 in SLC, and they fired out to a 3-0 SU/1-2 ATS start in the conference. They lost a heartbreaker in Oregon on Oct. 13, dropping a 30-27 decision in overtime, a game which could have been a win in the fourth quarter if not for a missed field goal. While that game might have knocked them out of contention for a national playoff spot, a stunning 12-10 loss at Cal on Oct. 27 looked like a potential death blow to their conference title hopes. The Huskies went 2-9 ATS in the first 11 outings, including an 0-6 ATS run from Oct. 6 through Nov. 17. However, they won in a snowy Apple Cup in Washington State to find their way back to the Bay Area and a potential Rose Bowl bid.

The Huskies ranked 52nd in the nation in total yards (421.2 YPG), while posting a very ordinary ranking of 64th in passing yards (236.2 YPG). They were a very ordinary 53rd in rushing yardage, too, posting 185.0 yards per contests with 28.0 PPG, ranking 77th in the country.

Senior QB Jake Browning took another step backward after his magical 2016-17 season. He completed 65.1 percent of his pass attempts (196-for-301) for just 2,692 yards with 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions while rushing for 114 yards and four scores this season. Senior RB Myles Gaskin missed some time due to injury at the end of October, but he still managed to roll up 1,076 yards (5.1 yards per carry) with 10 touchdowns, including 143 yards and a score in the win against Utah in mid-September. Sophomore RB Salvon Ahmed, the heir apparent to Gaskin in the backfield, posted 576 yards and seven touchdowns while actually outgaining Gaskin in yards per carry (6.3 to 5.1). Junior WR Aaron Fuller was good for a team-high 754 yards on 49 grabs with four touchdowns, while sophomore WR Ty Jones, a Utah native, led the team with six receiving scores.

This defense is championship caliber, and the secondary is littered with NFL prospects. Washington allowed 311.2 total yards per game which ranked 13th in the land, and their 16.5 points per game allowed was good for eighth in the country. Junior S Taylor Rapp is a game changer and heavy hitter in the secondary.

Utah averaged 414.0 total yards per game to rank 61st in the country, while the team scored 30.8 PPG to check in 54th in the nation. It was all about the run game, as they rolled up 201.0 yards per game to finish 40th in the land. Like Washington, it all starts and stops with defense for Utah. They were 15th in the country in total yards allowed (317.1 YPC), while yielding just 101.6 yards per game on the ground to finish sixth in the nation. They also allowed 19.2 PPG to end up 17th in the country.

Junior QB Tyler Huntley (collarbone) is listed as questionable for Friday's game. He completed 149-of-233 passes for 1,762 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions while also posting 304 rushing yards with four scores. He is a dual-threat signal caller for sure, checking in third on the team in rushing. If he cannot go it would be freshman QB Jason Shelley (54-of-96, 723 yards, three TD, one INT) taking the reins. No matter who is under center, they'll be handing off to junior RB Zack Moss, who led the team with 1,092 rushing yards (6.1 yards per carry) and 11 touchdowns. Junior RB Armand Shyne is the change-of-pace back, posting 442 yards and five scores on 95 carries. WR Brittain Covey is the Swiss Army Knife for Utah. He ran for a score, had a receiving touchdown and he was the primary kickoff and punt return specialist, too. He ranked 103rd in the country with 1,137 all-purpose yards.

Betting Trends to Watch

-- The Utes head into the game 5-0 ATS in their past five appearances on Friday, for whatever that's worth. They're also 7-1 ATS in their past eight appearances on a grass surface, while going 10-3-1 ATS in the past 14 against teams with a winning record. Utah has cashed in four of the past five outings on a neutral site field, while cashing in six of their past seven conference tilts. They have covered six of the past eight overall.

-- The Huskies have also excelled on Fridays, going 6-2 ATS in the past eight on the day. However, they're struggled with just one cover across the past eight conference battles, while going 1-6 ATS in the past seven overall and 1-4 ATS in the past five against winning sides. The Huskies have also failed to cover in each of their past five appearances on a grass surface.

-- The 'over' has connected in four straight for Utah against teams with a winning overall mark, although the under is 7-3 in the past 10 outings on grass.

-- For Washington, it's been all 'under' all the time. The under is 9-3 in their past 12 overall, while going 6-2 across the past eight neutral-site battles. In addition, the under has hit in eight of the past nine games against teams with a winning record.

-- In this series, the underdog has hit in five of the past six battles, while the 'over' is 4-1 across the past five battles, with the under hitting earlier this season.

Pac-12 Championship History

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MAC Championship Preview
Joe Nelson

Championship weekend kicks off in Detroit with the MAC Championship Game Friday night in Detroit. Northern Illinois has now represented the West in seven of the last nine title games while this is just the second appearance for Buffalo.

Here is a look at Friday’s closely-lined championship game in the MAC.

Match-up: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Buffalo Bulls;
Venue: At Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
Time/TV: Friday, November 30, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN2
Line: Buffalo -3, Over/Under 49
Last Meeting: 2017, at Northern Illinois (-8) 14, Buffalo 13

Buffalo has been the prominent MAC team all season since starting the year 4-0 with notable wins at Temple and at Rutgers. The Bulls started 6-0 in conference play to take a commanding lead in the East but slipped up at Ohio in mid-November before clinching the division title last weekend. At 10-2, it has been the best season record-wise in Buffalo history already and the Bulls will have two more opportunities to add to the win count.

This if the fourth season for Lance Leipold who won six Division III championships in eight years at Wisconsin-Whitewater and figures to be a candidate to be interviewed for major conference positions in the near future. Buffalo went 5-7 and 2-10 in his first two seasons before reaching 6-6 last year without getting a bowl invite.

Rod Carey took over Northern Illinois for the Orange Bowl at the end of the 2012 season after Dave Doeren was hired at NC State. In six-plus seasons he is 51-29 with the Huskies finishing in the top three in the West every season while this will be his fourth MAC title game, going 1-2 in three straight appearances from 2013 to 2015. A bowl win has eluded Carey, winless in five tries but the program has been a consistent force in the conference.

The Dollar General Bowl in Mobile vs. a Sun Belt team has been the typical landing spot for the MAC Champion though there are not true ranked bowl tie-ins for the MAC. The Camellia, Famous Idaho Potato, Frisco, and Bahamas Bowls are also tied to the MAC with the conference featuring seven bowl-eligible teams including six that are at least 7-5 this year.

West champion Northern Illinois is just 7-5 but the Huskies lost non-conference games to Iowa, Utah, and Florida State, while beating BYU for one of the nation’s most difficult non-conference schedules. The Huskies held this spot despite losing its final two MAC games to slide to 6-2 in league play, falling in single-score games hosting Miami and at Western Michigan in the final two weeks.

Northern Illinois has the top scoring defense in the MAC, allowing just 19.8 points per game while Buffalo was one of the conference’s top offensive teams, posting 35.5 points per game in conference play. These teams didn’t play in the regular season this year but Buffalo did face Eastern Michigan and Toledo in the crossover games for a fairly difficult schedule. Northern Illinois drew Ohio and Miami as both teams faced the second and third place teams from the opposing divisions.

Experienced mobile quarterbacks are on both sides with sophomore Marcus Childers playing significantly last season as a freshman for Northern Illinois. He posted worse numbers across the board this season however despite a similar record for the Huskies. Junior Tyree Jackson threw nearly twice as many touchdown passes this season compared with last season for Buffalo but he also saw major declines in most of his passing numbers compared with last season. At 6’7” Jackson is a difficult matchup for any defense but the Huskies have had great defensive numbers this season.

Only Clemson is allowing fewer yards per carry than Northern Illinois at just 2.6 yards per rush attempt on the season. The Huskies were only out-gained on the ground three times this season and never in MAC play with only Iowa, Florida State, and BYU holding a ground edge in this matchup while in six of eight MAC games Northern Illinois had a rushing edge of at least 96 yards.

Dominating the ground game has been the key to beating Buffalo this season as in the team’s two losses they had a major rushing deficit. In September Army out-gained Buffalo by 178 rushing yards and won 42-13 in Buffalo while in mid-November Ohio out-rushed Buffalo by 280 yards in a 52-17 result that prevented the Bulls from clinching the division at the time.

Despite the 6-2 record Northern Illinois played almost exclusively close games in MAC play with seven of eight games decided by 10 or fewer points in either direction. The only lopsided result was a home win over 2017 MAC Champion Toledo but that game featured nearly identical production but a few big turnovers and special teams plays tilting the scales to the Huskies. Northern Illinois actually has a negative scoring differential on the season despite being 7-5, though they outscored MAC foes by an average of 5.3 points per game.

Buffalo outscored foes by an average of 11.0 points per game overall this season and 10.9 points per game in MAC play. Buffalo scored at least 31 points in nine of ten wins this season while five of seven wins for Northern Illinois came with 26 or fewer points scored by the Huskies as these teams have generally been in contrasting types of contests and whoever dictates the pace could have the advantage.

2017 Meeting: In mid-October Northern Illinois visited Buffalo and took 14-3 lead with a pair of early second quarter touchdown drives led by Marcus Childers who ran for the first score and threw for the second. Buffalo would answer with 10 points before halftime including getting a field goal following a fumble for a one-point game at the break, 14-13. Northern Illinois had 1st-and-goal early in third quarter before a Childers fumble and on the next possession the Huskies missed on a 43-yard field goal. Buffalo got zero points after an 81-yard drive early in the fourth quarter with a missed field goal that could have taken the lead and a few minutes later an interception in Huskies territory also cost the Bulls a chance to get in front. Northern Illinois missed another field goal in the final minutes as the 14-13 edge held after a scoreless second half filled with missed opportunities.

Series History:

-- Northern Illinois is 10-0 S/U in this series since Buffalo joined the FBS ranks with the Huskies 7-3 ATS.

-- Northern Illinois has been favored by at least seven points in every previous meeting as this will be the first time Buffalo has been favored in this series and in eight of the previous 10 meetings Northern Illinois has been favored by 14 or more points.

MAC Championship History:

The MAC Championship has been won by the West representative in eight of the last 12 seasons and Northern Illinois has been six of the previous eight MAC championships, winning the title in 2011, 2012, and 2014, with the last title under current head coach Rod Carey.

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NBA
Dunkel

Friday, November 30


Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 701-702
November 30, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
109.511
Philadelphia
123.744
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 14
230
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 7 1/2
235
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-7 1/2); Under

Chicago @ Detroit

Game 703-704
November 30, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
114.619
Detroit
115.063
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 9 1/2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+9 1/2); Under

Cleveland @ Boston

Game 705-706
November 30, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
114.761
Boston
118.995
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 13 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+13 1/2); Under

Utah @ Charlotte

Game 707-708
November 30, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
118.561
Charlotte
115.032
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 3 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 2
217
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+2); Under

Memphis @ Brooklyn

Game 709-710
November 30, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
119.309
Brooklyn
113.472
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 6
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 1
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-1); Under

New Orleans @ Miami

Game 711-712
November 30, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
112.581
Miami
116.727
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 3 1/2
229
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+4); Over

Houston @ San Antonio

Game 713-714
November 30, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
117.090
San Antonio
113.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 1 1/2
217 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+1 1/2); Over

Atlanta @ Oklahoma City

Game 715-716
November 30, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
107.960
Oklahoma City
124.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 16 1/2
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 13
226
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-13); Over

Orlando @ Phoenix

Game 717-718
November 30, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
116.452
Phoenix
112.857
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 3 1/2
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 1
217 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+1); Over

Dallas @ LA Lakers

Game 719-720
November 30, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
118.280
LA Lakers
123.464
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 6
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 3 1/2
222
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(-3 1/2); Over

Denver @ Portland

Game 721-722
November 30, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
127.121
Portland
114.674
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 12 1/2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 2 1/2
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+2 1/2); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, November 30

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WASHINGTON (8 - 13) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 8) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 45-61 ATS (-22.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 119-163 ATS (-60.3 Units) in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 111-85 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (5 - 17) at DETROIT (11 - 7) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CLEVELAND (4 - 16) at BOSTON (11 - 10) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 51-71 ATS (-27.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 135-189 ATS (-72.9 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
BOSTON is 68-50 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-9 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 13-6 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (10 - 12) at CHARLOTTE (11 - 10) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 178-221 ATS (-65.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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MEMPHIS (12 - 8) at BROOKLYN (8 - 14) - 11/30/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (11 - 11) at MIAMI (7 - 13) - 11/30/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 47-72 ATS (-32.2 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MIAMI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
MIAMI is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 130-171 ATS (-58.1 Units) in November games since 1996.
MIAMI is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (9 - 11) at SAN ANTONIO (10 - 11) - 11/30/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-7 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-6 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (5 - 17) at OKLAHOMA CITY (13 - 7) - 11/30/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-48 ATS (-18.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ORLANDO (10 - 12) at PHOENIX (4 - 17) - 11/30/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DALLAS (10 - 9) at LA LAKERS (11 - 9) - 11/30/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 420-340 ATS (+46.0 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 508-428 ATS (+37.2 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 172-134 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games in the first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (14 - 7) at PORTLAND (13 - 8) - 11/30/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NBA

Friday, November 30

Washington is 3-4 in its last seven games; they’re 2-5 vs spread as AU. Four of their last six games went over the total. 76ers won six of last seven games, but covered one of last five; they’re 6-6 as HF. Nine of their last 11 games went over. Home side won last seven Washington-Philly games; Wizards are 2-4 vs spread in their last six visits here. Four of last five series games went over.

Bulls lost eight of last nine games, but are 3-2 vs spread in last five; they’re 4-6 as AU. Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Pistons won seven of their last nine games; they’re 2-4-1 vs spread as HF. Detroit’s last five games all went over. Detroit won its last three games with Chicago (3-1 vs spread); Bulls are 0-4 vs spread in their last four visits to the Motor City. Four of last six series games went over.

Cavaliers lost five of their last seven games; they’re 5-5 as AU. 10 of their last 13 games stayed under the total. Celtics lost four of its last six games; they’re 4-4 as HF. Four of their last five games went over. Home side won six of last seven Cleveland-Boston games; Cavaliers are 2-4 vs spread in their last six visits to Beantown. Seven of last ten series games stayed under.

Jazz lost six of their last nine games; they’re 3-3 as AU. Four of their last six games went over. Hornets won four of their last six games; they’re 5-3 as HF. Three of their last four games stayed under. Home side won last nine Utah-Charlotte games; Jazz lost their last four visits to Tobacco Road, are 1-4 vs spread in last five. Seven of last ten series games stayed under.

Memphis lost its last three games; they’re 5-5 SU on road. Three of their last four games went over the total. Brooklyn lost its last four games; they’re 3-8 SU at home. Over is 7-4 in their last eleven games. Nets won their last three games with Memphis; four of last five series games went over the total. Grizzlies covered their last four trips to Brooklyn.

Pelicans lost four of their last five games; they’re 2-9 on road, 0-3 vs spread as AF. Three of their last four games stayed under. Miami lost eight of its last ten games; they lost their last five home games, are 0-1 as HU. New Orleans won three of last four games with the Heat; six of last nine series games went over the total. Pelicans 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to South Beach.

Houston lost its last four games, allowing 125.3 ppg; they’re 5-6 SU on road, 2-7 as AF. Rockets’ last six games went over the total. San Antonio lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 6-3 SU at home, 1-0 as HU. Seven of their last nine games went over. Spurs-Rockets split their last eight games, with home side winning six of those; Houston lost four of its last five visits to the Alamo (2-3 vs spread). Last four series games stayed under the total.

Hawks lost 11 of their last 13 games; they’re 5-2 vs spread in their last seven road games. Four of their last six games went over. Oklahoma City won 13 of its last 16 games; they’re 6-2 vs spread in last eight home games. Thunder’s last four games stayed under. Thunder won four of last five games with Atlanta; last three series games went over the total. Hawks are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Oklahoma.

Orlando lost four of its last five games but covered nine of its last 11- they’re 7-3 vs spread on road this season. Under is 10-7 in their last 17 games. Phoenix lost six of its last seven games; they’re 3-7 SU at home. Six of their last nine games went over. Road team won six of last eight Orlando-Phoenix games; Magic covered four of their last five visits to the desert. Four of last five series games stayed under the total.

Mavericks won seven of their last eight games; they’re 2-7 SU on road, 4-2 vs spread as AU. Four of their last five games went over the total. Lakers are 8-3 in their last 11 games; they’re 2-2 vs spread if they played night before, 3-6 as HF. 12 of LA’s last 14 games stayed under the total. Lakers won four of last five games with Dallas; under is 5-3 in last eight series games. Mavericks are 3-2 vs spread in last five series games played here.

Denver won/covered its last four games; they’re 2-1 as AU. Nuggets’ last five games stayed under the total. Trailblazers are 3-5 in their last eight games; they’re 6-4 as HF. Five of their last six games went over. Nuggets won their last three games with Portland (2-0-1 vs spread); Denver is 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Oregon. Last four series games stayed under the total.

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NBA

Friday, November 30

Trend Report

Utah Jazz
Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Utah is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 9 games on the road
Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Utah is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Utah's last 11 games when playing Charlotte
Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Charlotte is 6-11-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Utah
Charlotte is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 11 games when playing Utah
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 13 games
Cleveland is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Boston is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Chicago is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chicago's last 15 games
Chicago is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chicago is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

Washington Wizards
Washington is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Washington is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
Memphis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Memphis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing Memphis
Brooklyn is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis
Brooklyn is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games
New Orleans is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
New Orleans is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans's last 13 games when playing Miami
New Orleans is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
New Orleans is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of New Orleans's last 23 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Heat
Miami is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Miami's last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Miami's last 13 games when playing New Orleans
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Miami is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Miami's last 23 games when playing at home against New Orleans


Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Oklahoma City
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
Oklahoma City is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Houston Rockets
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games
San Antonio is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Houston
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 12 games when playing at home against Houston

Orlando Magic
Orlando is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Orlando is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Orlando is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Orlando is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games
Phoenix is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Phoenix is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix's last 8 games at home
Phoenix is 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Orlando
Phoenix is 1-10-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Orlando
Phoenix is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Orlando
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing at home against Orlando

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Dallas is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing LA Lakers
Dallas is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing LA Lakers
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Dallas's last 22 games when playing LA Lakers
Dallas is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Dallas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games
LA Lakers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Lakers's last 8 games at home
LA Lakers is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Dallas
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
LA Lakers is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of LA Lakers's last 22 games when playing Dallas
LA Lakers is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games when playing at home against Dallas
LA Lakers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Lakers's last 11 games when playing at home against Dallas

Denver Nuggets
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games on the road
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Denver is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Portland
Denver is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games at home
Portland is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver
Portland is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Denver
Portland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing Denver
Portland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Denver

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Friday's Essentials
Tony Mejia

Game of the Night - Denver at Portland, 10:35 ET, ESPN

These teams are separated by a single game and should vie for the Northwest Division lead all season alongside surging Oklahoma City. Minnesota has won four straight games since resolving the Jimmy Butler saga and Utah figures to get things together, so this first encounter between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets is just the first of many divisional meetings whose importance will increase as we get deeper into the season.

Portland will be in Denver on April 5 and back home two days later to face the Nuggets for the final time this regular season, so these teams will likely remain tied at the hip throughout the season. The presence of Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, who was selected for the Nuggets by Chicago with the 16th pick in 2014, also keeps these teams tied at the hip since he essentially lost a power struggle with Nikola Jokic since it was deemed too redundant to play them together.

Mason Plumlee, traded to Denver in exchange for Nurkic in February of ‘17, remains a crucial part of the Nuggets bench, while Jokic has become the face of the franchise. The 7-foot European former teammates get along off the court, so there’s no animosity out on the floor, but they do get after it understanding that only one can have the upper hand, a nod to their early days in the league. Nurkic hasn’t shied away from the resentment that head coach Michael Malone ultimately preferred Jokic, but he hasn’t been able to replicate his production from a first meeting where made 12 of 15 shots and finished with 33 points and 15 rebounds.

Nurkic averaged 16.5 points and 9.3 rebounds over the course of last season’s four meetings, three of which ended up being Denver victories. Although the Trail Blazers won the Northwest and the Nuggets failed to make the playoffs despite 46 wins, preseason expectations for ’18-’19 faded Portland. Per the Westgate Superbook, Denver was listed at 60-to-1 to win the Western Conference when the season began, while the Blazers were getting 120-to-1 odds. The Nuggets projected season win total came in at 47.5 and Portland was at just 42. Northwest Division odds favored Utah (8/5) and Oklahoma City (2/1) ahead of Denver (3/1), while the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves each came in at 12/1.

The acquisition of Isaiah Thomas, who has yet to debut this season, was Denver’s biggest offseason move, while the Trail Blazers re-signed Nurkic and returned largely intact. Portland lost popular bench players Shabazz Napier, Ed Davis and Pat Connaughton but added shooters Nik Stauskas and Seth Curry, so they simply dropped off in the eyes of public perception because someone had to in the loaded West and the thought of two undersized guards delivering another division title didn’t seem sustainable.

I wrote that someone has to freefall and was also of the belief Portland was the most likely candidate. At the moment, Houston is fitting the bill, but we’re not even one-third of the way in. As things stand, Damian Lillard has ensured that his Trail Blazers aren’t the ones to falter, averaging over 27 points and six assists through 21 games. He comes off knocking down a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to help turn back Orlando on Wednesday night.

Maurice Harkless has returned from a knee injury and is back in the starting lineup, but he’s 4-for-14 from the field and 0-for-8 from 3-point range, so he’s clearly still rusty. Despite his struggles, the ‘over’ is 5-1 in Portland’s last six games.

Denver is still without swingman Will Barton for a few more weeks and took a major hit when he went down given his playmaking ability and the energy he brought to the table, but Denver has adjusted and can win its fifth straight game here, matching a season-best. The Nuggets have surrendered less than 100 points in three consecutive contests and have seen the ‘under’ prevail in 14 of their first 21 outings.

This is the first leg of a season-long five-game road trip for Denver, which will return home before leaving to face Toronto early next week and will then head down to Orlando, Charlotte and Atlanta. Since the Nuggets have already handily defeated the Magic and Hawks, they’ve got a shot to continue their recent surge if they can close out the month with a win at the Moda Center, where they’ve only won once in their past 10 tries, capturing a 102-85 decision in a game where they didn’t have to deal with Lillard and held the Blazers to 6-for-22 shooting from beyond the arc. They’ll obviously have to account for him here, trusting Gary Harris and Jamal Murray to try and throw him off his rhythm early.

Best of the Rest

Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. ET: The Wizards won't have Dwight Howard to help deal with Joel Embiid, so they're going to need to attack the paint and hope a big man who doesn't typically land in foul trouble makes mistakes. Thomas Bryant played 14 scoreless minutes in Howard's place the other night and the New Orleans rolled to a 125-104 win by controlling the opening half, building a 67-47 lead. If the Wizards don't get off to a better start, this may be a blowout come fourth-quarter. There have been 124 points scored in each of the last five games involving Washington and at least 117 in each of Philly's last six.

Chicago at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. ET: The Pistons have won the last four meetings between these Central Division rivals but had to survive a 33-point night from Zach LaVine in a 118-116 road win back on Oct. 20. Blake Griffin shot 5-for-7 from 3-point range but is just 4-for-14 from beyond the arc during Detroit's current 3-game winning streak. The Pistons have opened 7-3 at home and are looking for their fifth straight win at Little Caesar's Arena. The Bulls have dropped five straight road games and are 2-8 in opposing arenas.

Utah at Charlotte, 7:05 p.m. ET: The Hornets lead the Southeast Division since they're the only team currently over .500, but they're looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season after being denied the first three times they've had a chance to win a third in a row this season. The Jazz have a Western Conference-best eight road wins and will feature Donovan Mitchell, who has made it back from his rib injury. Hornets guard Malik Monk was limited in practice on Thursday but is likely to play his usual minutes off the bench behind Jeremy Lamb.

New Orleans at Miami, 8:05 p.m. ET: The Pelicans are just 2-9 outside Smoothie King Center, while Miami's 3-8 home record ranks among the league's worst. With Goran Dragic (knee) and Tyler Johnson (hamstring) sidelined, Wayne Ellington should again start, leaving Josh Richardson as the primary facilitator on the first unit. The Pelicans have begun starting Tim Frazier at the point, freeing up Jrue Holiday to play off the ball.

Houston at San Antonio, 8:05 p.m. ET: It's strange to see these two face off as sub-.500 teams coming in on losing streaks. Chris Paul is considered questionable, so any move on this game must await until a final decision comes down regarding his availability since the Rockets have been lost, without him, coming in 0-5 in games he's missed despite the dynamic efforts of James Harden.

Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 10:35 p.m. ET: Lonzo Ball shook off an ankle injury to play in Thursday's win over Indiana, while Josh Hart showed off improved movement as he tries to overcome his own ankle issue, so keep an eye on their availability. The Mavs will be looking to win for the eighth time in nine games and have climbed over .500 for the first time since Oct. 22. These teams played a 114-113 game at Staples on Halloween night, but that final is misleading since it was back when L.A. was completely collapsing down the stretch before acquiring Tyson Chandler.

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By: Monique Vág


Limiting opposing guard play

The Jazz rank as the top team in the Association defending the shooting guard position. They are allowing opposing guards to shoot 42.6 percent from the field and score only 17.8 points per game.

This is a tricky matchup for Hornets' shooting guard Nicolas Batum who has really struggled to get his shot going this year, averaging only 9.5 points per game through 30.9 minutes played. Take Under his point total today.


Making the extra pass

The 76ers have shared the ball well this season and rank third in the Association in total assists per game averaging 26.6, with that number even higher over their last three at 29.7.

Defensively Washington has allowed the most points per game with 118.2, and that number does not look like it will get any better soon with center Dwight Howard out for at least two months. The Wizards all season long have been burned by the extra pass allowing 25.6 assists per game. Points should be easy to come by in this matchup, and a lot of those plays will be orchestrated by Ben Simmons who averages 7.9 assists per game. Take Over his assist total of 8.5.


Putting the team on his back

Chicago is in for another difficult matchup as they travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons, winners of seven of their last nine games. The Bulls have only managed to win one of their last eight head-to-head meetings.

The Bulls are coming off two close losses, 108-107 to the Spurs on the 26th, and 116-113 to the Bucks on the 28th. Although they have lost eight of their last nine games they are still competing. The Bulls are as good as Zach LaVine is playing and he has been stellar since sitting out their matchup versus the Raptors on November 11th, and he has not had less than 24 points in any of those contests. Take Over his points, rebounds and assists total of 36.5.


Second chance points

The Thunder hope the Hawks continue their poor shooting of only 44 percent as the Thunder enter as the top ranked team in rebounds per game averaging 58.8, and in offensive rebounds with 13.3. The Hawks surrender 11 offensive rebounds per game, and the most total rebounds in the Association with 59.1.

This looks like a problematic matchup for Atlanta as Oklahoma City have won seven of their last ten and have been a much better team at home this season scoring 112.1. Having a huge edge in the rebounding game should lead to many second chance opportunities. Take OKC to cover as 12.5-point favorites.


Shooting woes

The Lakers have really noticed a decrease in scoring since Rajon Rondo went down with a hand injury. Over their past three games they have been the lowest scoring team in the Association averaging only 97.7 per contest.

Today the Lakers host a Mavericks team that has had their fair share of sluggish offensive performances on the road averaging only 105.9 points per game. Defensively they continue to play some of the best defense in the Association holding opponents to scoring 108.5. Take the total Under 223.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Friday, November 30


Michigan State @ Rutgers

Game 723-724
November 30, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Michigan State
69.304
Rutgers
68.938
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rutgers
Even
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 8 1/2
138
Dunkel Pick:
Rutgers
(+8 1/2); Under

Mississippi State @ Dayton

Game 725-726
November 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Mississippi State
62.702
Dayton
63.495
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dayton
by 1
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mississippi State
by 4
135 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dayton
(+4); Over

Coastal Carolina @ South Carolina

Game 727-728
November 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Coastal Carolina
46.354
South Carolina
62.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Carolina
by 16
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Carolina
by 12 1/2
146
Dunkel Pick:
South Carolina
(-12 1/2); Over

Appalachian St @ East Carolina

Game 729-730
November 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Appalachian St
52.014
East Carolina
46.170
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Appalachian St
by 6
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Appalachian St
by 1 1/2
152
Dunkel Pick:
Appalachian St
(-1 1/2); Over

Duquesne @ Pittsburgh

Game 731-732
November 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Duquesne
54.317
Pittsburgh
55.940
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 5 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Duquesne
(+5 1/2); Over

Central Michigan @ TCU

Game 733-734
November 30, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Central Michigan
56.065
TCU
63.605
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TCU
by 7 1/2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TCU
by 14
151
Dunkel Pick:
Central Michigan
(+14); Under

Wisconsin @ Iowa

Game 735-736
November 30, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wisconsin
71.263
Iowa
64.470
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wisconsin
by 7
131
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wisconsin
by 1 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick:
Wisconsin
(-7); Under

Oklahoma State @ Minnesota

Game 737-738
November 30, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma State
61.278
Minnesota
65.217
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 4
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-2); Over

San Francisco @ Stephen F Austin

Game 741-742
November 30, 2018 @ 8:00 am

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
65.013
Stephen F Austin
54.023
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 11
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
by 6 1/2
137
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-6 1/2); Under

Dartmouth @ Albany

Game 743-744
November 30, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dartmouth
00.000
Albany
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dartmouth

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dartmouth

Dunkel Pick:
Dartmouth
( );

Marist @ LIU-Brooklyn

Game 745-746
November 30, 2018 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Marist
00.000
LIU-Brooklyn
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marist

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marist

Dunkel Pick:
Marist
( );

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, November 30

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MICHIGAN ST (5 - 2) at RUTGERS (5 - 1) - 11/30/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MISSISSIPPI ST (5 - 1) at DAYTON (4 - 2) - 11/30/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
DAYTON is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAYTON is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 1-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 straight up against DAYTON 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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COASTAL CAROLINA (4 - 3) at S CAROLINA (3 - 3) - 11/30/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
COASTAL CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against COASTAL CAROLINA 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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APPALACHIAN ST (2 - 4) at E CAROLINA (4 - 4) - 11/30/2018, 7:00 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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DUQUESNE (4 - 1) vs. PITTSBURGH (6 - 1) - 11/30/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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C MICHIGAN (6 - 1) at TCU (4 - 1) - 11/30/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 111-153 ATS (-57.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TCU is 111-153 ATS (-57.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TCU is 180-232 ATS (-75.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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WISCONSIN (6 - 1) at IOWA (6 - 0) - 11/30/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 157-119 ATS (+26.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
IOWA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA ST (4 - 2) at MINNESOTA (5 - 1) - 11/30/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in November games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 123-90 ATS (+24.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 125-88 ATS (+28.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 3-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) against Big 12 conference opponents since 1997.

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

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WI-MILWAUKEE (2 - 4) vs. BUFFALO (5 - 0) - 11/30/2018, 5:30 AM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
BUFFALO is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 166-129 ATS (+24.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

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

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SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 0) vs. SF AUSTIN ST (4 - 1) - 11/30/2018, 8:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 94-132 ATS (-51.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 92-131 ATS (-52.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SF AUSTIN ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Friday, November 30

Michigan State is 7-0 vs Rutgers in Big 14 play, winning their three visits here, by 20-31-10 points. Spartans lost in OT at Louisville Tuesday; they’re 5-2 vs schedule #53, with four of seven games vs top 60 teams- their best wins are over UCLA by 20, Texas by 10. MSU is experience team #94 that is making 42.4% of its 3’s. Rutgers is 5-1 vs schedule #246; Scarlet Knightx are #311 experience team that won as an 11-point road underdog at Miami Wednesday. Rutgers is forcing turnovers 23.5% of time, but also turning it over themselves 22.3% of time.

Mississippi State held off Dayton 61-59 LY, after being up 15 at the half; Dayton was just 9-16 on foul line in turnover fest (Dayton 26, MSU 24) that State led by 21 early in 2nd half. Bulldogs are 5-1 vs schedule #298; they’re forcing turnovers 21.3% of time but making just 29.8% on arc- they’re #15 in country in MC, which is good. Dayton lost its last two games in Atlantis after a 4-0 start; Flyers are experience team #262 that starts two sophs, two seniors- they were held to 59-54 points in their two losses, shooting combined 11-38 on arc.

South Carolina snuck past Coastal Carolina 80-78 LY, after trailing by 5 with 7:23 left; USC outscored Chanticleers 22-10 on foul line. Coastal is 2-3 vs schedule #239; they’re experience team #259 that lost both its top 200 games, by 5 at Tulane, 6 at Northern Kentucky. South Carolina is 3-3 vs schedule #312 after losing last game by 20 at home to Wofford; Gamecocks are #199 experience team that is playing pace #33 and subbing a lot (#53 in bench minutes), but USC is 0-3 vs teams in top 200, 3-0 vs teams outside top 200. Coastal is ranked #196.

Appalachian State is 0-4 vs D-I teams (schedule #5), with two non-D-I wins; ASU is experience team #136 (#20 in MC)that has turned ball over 22.8% of time while playing pace #68- they’ve made 40.6% of their 3’s, even with an 0-4 record. East Carolina is 4-4 vs schedule #347, losing last two games by 3-9 points; Pirates are shooting just 26.9% on arc. ECU is experience team #332 that subs a lot (minutes #28); they’re 0-2 vs teams in top 200, losing by point at home to JMU, by 25 at Georgia Tech.

Pitt beat Duquesne 16 of last 17 years, losing two years ago; LY Pitt won by 12 in Dambrot’s first year as Dukes’ coach. Duquesne is 4-1 vs schedule #24 this year; Dukes lost by 11 at Notre Dame in there only top 100 game. Duquesne is experience team #343 whose bench is playing minutes #48- they’re forcing turnovers 23% of time. Pitt is experience team #299 that is 6-1 vs schedule #341- they lost last game 69-68 at Iowa Tuesday- Panthers are starting three freshmen and two juniors. Duquesne is starting a freshman and three sophs.

Central Michigan is 4-1 vs schedule #344; they’re experience team #43 that isn’t subbing much (bench minutes #325). Chippewas lost by hoop to Weber State in their only top 200 game, on a neutral court in the Bahamas. CMU is forcing turnovers 24.7% of the time. TCU is 4-1 vs #281 schedule; they beat MAC’s Eastern Michigan 87-69 in their last game Monday. Horned Frogs are starting two freshmen, two seniors- they’re shooting 58.8% inside arc. Last four years, Big X teams are 3-3 vs spread when playing a MAC opponent.

Iowa beat Wisconsin last two years, by 2-18 points; Badgers won three of their last four visits to Iowa City. Wisconsin is 6-1 vs schedule #45; their only loss was by 7 to Virginia in finals of the Atlantis tourney. Badgers are experience team #202 (#24 in MC) who start three sophs and three seniors. Iowa is experience team #244 that is also #30 in minutes continuity- they’re playing pace #59 and are #2 team in country at getting to foul line. Iowa starts three juniors, no seniors- they held off Pitt 69-68 in last game, holding Panthers to 22 second half points.

Minnesota is 5-1 vs schedule #99, with only loss 68-56 at Boston College in last game Monday. Gophers are experience team #181 whose eFG% is #226- they aren’t shooting ball well, but they do have pair of top 100 wins on a neutral court, over Texas A&M/Washington. Oklahoma State is 4-2 vs schedule #95; Cowboys are experience team #308 that is forcing turnovers 22.3% of time, but also turning ball over themselves 22.1% of time. OSU won two of three games down at Disney World last weekend, beating #49 LSU Sunday for their best win this season.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Friday, November 30

Trend Report

Wisconsin-Milwaukee @ Buffalo
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's last 5 games
Buffalo
Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games


San Francisco @ Stephen F. Austin
San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Stephen F. Austin
No trends to report


Ohio Chillicothe @ Morehead State
Ohio Chillicothe
No trends to report
Morehead State
Morehead State is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
Morehead State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


Marist @ LIU-Brooklyn
Marist
No trends to report
LIU-Brooklyn
No trends to report


Dartmouth @ Albany
Dartmouth
No trends to report
Albany
No trends to report


Michigan State @ Rutgers
Michigan State
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rutgers
Michigan State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Rutgers
Rutgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rutgers's last 5 games when playing Michigan State


Mississippi State @ Dayton
Mississippi State
Mississippi State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 5 games
Dayton
Dayton is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dayton's last 5 games at home


UMBC @ Northern Kentucky
UMBC
No trends to report
Northern Kentucky
No trends to report


Coastal Carolina @ South Carolina
Coastal Carolina
No trends to report
South Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of South Carolina's last 5 games
South Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home


Delaware @ Maryland-Eastern Shore
Delaware
Delaware is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Delaware is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Maryland-Eastern Shore
No trends to report


Radford @ Texas
Radford
No trends to report
Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


Niagara @ St. Francis-Pennsylvania
Niagara
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Niagara's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Niagara's last 5 games on the road
St. Francis-Pennsylvania
No trends to report


Duquesne @ Pittsburgh
Duquesne
Duquesne is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duquesne's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing Duquesne


Wagner @ American
Wagner
No trends to report
American
No trends to report


Appalachian State @ East Carolina
Appalachian State
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Appalachian State's last 11 games on the road
Appalachian State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
East Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of East Carolina's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of East Carolina's last 8 games at home


Vermont @ Towson
Vermont
No trends to report
Towson
Towson is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Towson is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Vermont


Central Michigan @ TCU
Central Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Central Michigan's last 8 games on the road
Central Michigan is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
TCU
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


Wisconsin @ Iowa
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Wisconsin is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Iowa
Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


Colgate @ South Florida
Colgate
No trends to report
South Florida
South Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
South Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


Oklahoma State @ Minnesota
Oklahoma State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma State's last 6 games
Oklahoma State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 12 games

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, November 30

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BUFFALO (17-6-0-2, 36 pts.) at FLORIDA (9-10-0-4, 22 pts.) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-2 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (9-10-0-4, 22 pts.) at WASHINGTON (14-7-0-3, 31 pts.) - 11/30/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-3 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-3-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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ANAHEIM (12-10-0-5, 29 pts.) at CAROLINA (12-9-0-3, 27 pts.) - 11/30/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 250-201 ATS (+32.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
CAROLINA is 48-58 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 19-23 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 4-0 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 4-0-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (9-14-0-1, 19 pts.) at CALGARY (14-9-0-2, 30 pts.) - 11/30/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 93-100 ATS (-34.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 16-23 ATS (-15.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 17-34 ATS (-19.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 5-18 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 2-10 ATS (-8.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-4 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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ST LOUIS (8-12-0-3, 19 pts.) at COLORADO (15-6-0-4, 34 pts.) - 11/30/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 61-53 ATS (-4.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-10 ATS (+35.2 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 34-29 ATS (+66.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-18 ATS (+52.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 118-98 ATS (+218.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-3 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 7-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Friday, November 30

Trend Report

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

New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
New Jersey is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
New Jersey is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games on the road
New Jersey is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing Washington
New Jersey is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Capitals
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey

Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Anaheim's last 15 games
Anaheim is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Anaheim is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing Carolina
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games at home
Carolina is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Anaheim
Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Anaheim

Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Los Angeles is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
Los Angeles is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Los Angeles is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games on the road
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Calgary
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary Flames
Calgary is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games
Calgary is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Calgary is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Calgary's last 13 games at home
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Calgary is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

St. Louis Blues
St. Louis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 11 games
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
St. Louis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 23 games when playing Colorado
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games at home
Colorado is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Colorado is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Colorado's last 23 games when playing St. Louis
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Dunkel

Friday, November 30


Buffalo @ Florida

Game 1-2
November 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
11.086
Florida
10.098
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+130); Under

New Jersey @ Washington

Game 3-4
November 30, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
11.699
Washington
10.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-185
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+165); Under

Anaheim @ Carolina

Game 5-6
November 30, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
9.977
Carolina
11.866
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-180
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-180); Over

Los Angeles @ Calgary

Game 7-8
November 30, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
9.840
Calgary
12.156
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-190
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-190); Over

St. Louis @ Colorado

Game 9-10
November 30, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
11.549
Colorado
10.877
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-165
6
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+145); Over

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Info Plays Nov 30 '18, 6:00 PM in 44m
NCAA-B | Michigan State vs Rutgers
Play on: Michigan State -8½ -110 at YouWager

1* Free Play on Michigan State -8½ -110

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Cole Faxon Nov 30 '18, 7:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Duquesne vs Pittsburgh
Play on: Duquesne +5½ -105 at BMaker

FREE PLAY on Duquesne +5½ -105

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Kenny Walker Nov 30 '18, 7:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Appalachian State vs East Carolina
Play on: Appalachian State PK -110 at BMaker

Free Pick on Appalachian State

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Dustin Hawkins Nov 30 '18, 7:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Coastal Carolina vs South Carolina
Play on: Coastal Carolina +12½ -110 at sportsbook

Free Play on Coastal Carolina +12½ -110

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Mark Wilson Nov 30 '18, 7:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Coastal Carolina vs South Carolina
Play on: Coastal Carolina +12½ -110 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Coastal Carolina +12½ -110

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Dave Price Nov 30 '18, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Jazz vs Hornets
Play on: Hornets -2 -104 at 5Dimes

Dave’s Friday Free Play:
1* on Charlotte Hornets -2
The Key: The Charlotte Hornets are 14-7 ATS this season and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. They have done most of their damage at home as they are 8-3 SU & 8-3 ATS in home games this year. They are clearly not getting the respect they deserves from oddsmakers. The Jazz are just 10-12 SU & 10-12 ATS while being one of the most disappointing teams in the West. The home team is 9-0 SU & 7-1-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in this series. The home team is 22-7-2 ATS in the last 31 meetings looking back further. Take Charlotte.

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Brad Diamond Nov 30 '18, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Bulls vs Pistons
Play on: Pistons -9½ -105 at 5Dimes

1* Detroit over Chicago
Challenging to exceed, but the Bulls have Markkaneo, Dunn, Portis and Valentine all hurting which puts much pressure on the starters. In the series the home unit has been money in the bank with an 8-1 ATS L9 record. Overall, the Pistons have covered 11-of-16 encounters. The Bulls show 4-13 ATS on the road against a winning home club. Because we're forecasting a run and shoot affair, rebounding is key as the Pistons are bringing down 47.4 overall. We favor the Pistons despite the inflated number. Good Luck.

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Larry Ness Nov 30 '18, 7:35 PM in 2h
NBA | Grizzlies vs Nets
Play on: Grizzlies -1 -115 at 5Dimes

My free play is on the Mem Grizzlies at 7:35 ET.
The Memphis Grizzlies finished with a 22-60 record last season (only the Suns with 21 wins had a worse record), so the team's 12-8 start this year is a solid improvement. However, Memphis enters Friday night having lost THREE in a row. More worrisome is the fact that the Grizzlies have faded in the second half of each of those three contests. After blowing eight- and- nine-point halftime leads in losses to the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks, the Grizzlies saw a 12-point halftime advantage disappear in Tuesday's 122-114 loss to Toronto.The 8-14 Nets are coming off their worst offensive effort of the season in a 101-91 loss to Utah. Brooklyn shot 34.9 percent in losing its four straight.
The Grizzlies have an outstanding duo in center Marc Gasol (18.5 & 9.4) and PG Mike Conley (20.3 & 6.6 APG). Gasol had 27 points on 10-of-14 shooting against the Raptors, while Conley added 20 points and six assists for Memphis, which shot over 50 percent from the floor for the sixth time this season but let Toronto go off at a 60.9 percent clip. The Nets' leading scorer is Caris LeVert (19.8) but he's out until mid-Feb with a foot injury. The team's next two-best scorers are also guards, Russell (17.6) and Dinwiddie (16.0). Brooklyn has no one inside to handle Gasol
While winning 12 of their first 17 games, the Grizzlies allowed 99.6 PPG on 44.8 percent shooting, while forcing 17.3 turnovers. However, in the team's current three-game slide, Memphis has allowed 108.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting, while forcing a more modest 11.6 turnovers. The Nets are on a five-game home losing streak and a four-game skid overall, since a Nov. 20 win at Miami. During its five-game home losing streak, Brooklyn is averaging scoring 108.8 PPG but allowing 117.4 points on 49.7 percent shooting. Expect "the Grizz" to walk away winners, here.
Good luck...Larry

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Jimmy Boyd Nov 30 '18, 8:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Wisconsin vs Iowa
Play on: Wisconsin -1 -110 at BMaker

1* Free Pick on Wisconsin -
I like the value here with the Badgers at basically a pick'em on the road against Iowa in the Big Ten season opener for both teams. Both team are off to red-hot starts. Hawkeyes are 6-0 and ranked No. 14 in the country, while Wisconsin is 6-1 and No. 22.
I'm not sure why Iowa is getting as much love as they are. They did beat UConn and Oregon on a neutral court, but they were also fortune to escape with a 1-point win as a 13-point favorite against Pitt at home. I've just been more impressed with the Badgers, whose only loss has come against Virginia.
Wisconsin will have the best player on the court in Ethan Happ and are going to be out for revenge from last year's ugly 85-67 loss at Iowa in the only meeting between the two teams. Even with the strong start the Hawkeyes have only covered the number in 2 of their 6 games and are now 3-11 ATS in the month of November over the last 3 seasons.
Badgers are 10-3 ATS last 13 games dating back to last season and 8-0 ATS in their last 8 road games vs a team with a winning home record. Iowa is just 2-5 ATS last 7 off a game where they didn't cover and 2-5 ATS last 7 at home vs a team with a winning road record. Take Wisconsin!

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Hunter Price Nov 30 '18, 8:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Wisconsin vs Iowa
Play on: Wisconsin -1½ -110 at sportsbook

1* Free Pick on Wisconsin -1½ -110

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Frank Sawyer Nov 30 '18, 8:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-F | Northern Illinois vs Buffalo
Play on: OVER 51 -108

Take Over the Total in the game between the Utah Utes and the Washington Huskies. Buffalo (10-2) reached the Mid-American Conference championship game with their 44-14 win at Bowling Green last Friday. The Bulls have then played 4 straight games Over the Total after a win by at least 20 points. Buffalo has also played 4 straight games Over the Total after scoring at least 40 points in their last game. Northern Illinois (7-5) looks to bounce-back from a 28-21 loss at Western Michigan back on November 20th. After winning six straight games, the Huskies have lost their last two contests — and they have played 7 of their last 10 games Over the Total after winning four or five of their last six games. Northern Illinois has also played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total in the month of November. Take the Over. Best of luck — Frank.

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Steve Janus Nov 30 '18, 8:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Wisconsin vs Iowa
Play on: Wisconsin -1½ -110 at sportsbook

1* Free Sharp Play on Wisconsin -1½ -110
My money is on the Badgers to cash in a cover as a slim road favorite. I just don't think Iowa is anywhere close to as good as their 6-0 record and No.14 ranking would lead you to believe. They just about lost at home to a Pittsburgh team that won 8-games all of last year. Wisconsin is coming off a down season, but it was more of injuries than the program taking a turn for the worse. It has them undervalued out of the gates and I just think they are the far superior team here. Bet the Badgers -1.5!

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John Martin Nov 30 '18, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Rockets vs Spurs
Play on: Spurs +1 +102 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on San Antonio Spurs +1
The Spurs are coming off their most embarrassing loss of the season. They lost 89-128 on the road to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. They usually respond well off a loss under Greg Popovich. And fortunately for them, they are playing a team that is struggling even more in the Houston Rockets. The Rockets are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall and they have lost outright in four straight despite being the favorite in four of those five games. And they’re favored again here when they shouldn’t be. The Spurs have won four of their last five home meetings with the Rockets and are 36-11 SU in their last 47 home meetings. Houston is 1-9 ATS off a combined score of 225 or more points this season. The Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. The Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a double-digit loss. Give me the Spurs.

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John Ryan Nov 30 '18, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Rockets vs Spurs
Play on: Rockets -1 -105 at 5Dimes

The Play and the Matchup
Houston (713)
Houston (9 - 11) At San Antonio (10 - 11)
Friday, 11/30/2018 8:05 PM
SIM grading and Recommended Strategy
7-stars on a 3 to 10-star grading scale.
Place a 7-star wager on the Houston Rockets, whom the market has priced as 1-point road favorites.
SIM Projections and ResultsRockets are 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when they make 43% to 47% of their shots in a game over the last 2 seasons and 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games when their opponents make 43% to 47% of their shots in a game over the last 3 seasons.
Our Algorithms show us that playing on road teams in the month of November after allowing 105 or more points in 3 straight games and is now facing an opponent after trailing in their previous game by 20 or more points at the half has made steady annual profits for 20 seasons with a 43-17 ATS record and 72% winners.

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Sal Michaels Nov 30 '18, 9:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-F | Utah vs Washington
Play on: Utah +6 -110 at sportsbook

Free Play on Utah +6 -110

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Brandon Lee Nov 30 '18, 9:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-F | Utah vs Washington
Play on: Utah +6 -115 at Bovada

10* FREE NCAAF PICK (Utah +6)
I'll take my chances here with Utah to cover in the Pac-12 title game against the Huskies. This line is just begging you take Washington. Something I think the public will gladly do, having just watched the Huskies take down No. 8 ranked Washington State and knowing that the Utes have just recently lost both their starting QB and leading rusher. Not to mention, Washington already beat the Utes in Utah by 14.
I’ll be the first to admit that I thought Utah was toast after Huntley went down with an injury, as they really fell off last year when he got hurt. However, this year they have freshman Jason Shelley to step in and he’s been a difference maker. He threw an interception in relief of Huntley in the loss to ASU, but has not thrown another and has showcased his ability to make plays with his legs.
I just don’t think it’s as big a deal as it will be made out to be and if anything it gives Utah a new wrinkle for Washington to prepare for. I would also expect the Utes to make some adjustments from the first time these two teams played and it’s not asking a lot for them to score more than 7-points.
I also like the matchup for Utah. The Utes have one of the best defenses in the country and without a doubt the best defensive line in the Pac-12. They can not only take away the running game of the Huskies, but they can put big time pressure on Washington quarterback Jake Browning, as the Huskies have one of the worst offensive lines in the Pac-12.
Lastly, you can’t ignore how poor Washington has been against the spread this season. Prior to covering against the Cougars, the Huskies had failed to cover the number in seven straight games. Give me the Utes +6!

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Jack Jones Nov 30 '18, 10:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Mavs vs Lakers
Play on: Mavs +3½ -105 at 5Dimes

Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Dallas Mavericks +3.5
The Dallas Mavericks are playing their best basketball of the season right now. They are 7-1 SU & 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. That includes upset wins over the Warriors, Jazz, Celtics and Rockets. And now they’re once again underdogs to the Lakers when the shouldn’t be tonight.
This is an awful spot for the Lakers. They will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back and their 3rd game in 4 days here after beating the Pacers 104-96 at home last night. Meanwhile, the Mavs are well-rested and ready to go, playing just their 2nd game in 6 days here. The spot couldn’t favor the Mavs any more than it does.
Plays on road teams (Dallas) - after beating the spread by more than 18 points in their previous game against opponent after going UNDER the total by 54 or more points in their last 10 games are 36-13 (73.5%) ATS over the last five seasons.
Dallas is 29-15 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last two seasons. The Mavericks are 8-1 ATS when revenging a road loss this season. That adds to their motivation after losing 113-114 to the Lakers in their first meeting this year. The Lakers are 0-7 ATS in their last seven home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Dallas is 37-19 ATS in its last 56 games vs. a team with a winning record. Bet the Mavericks Friday.

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Preview: Northern Illinois at Buffalo
When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, November 30, 2018
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan



Overall Team Offense

The Buffalo Bulls are ranked 53 on offense, averaging 419.9 yards per game. The Bulls are averaging 200.8 yards rushing and 219.1 yards passing so far this season.
The Northern Illinois Huskies are ranked 125 on offense, averaging 318.0 yards per game. The Huskies are averaging 176.7 yards rushing and 141.3 yards passing so far this season.



The Buffalo Bulls are 5-1 at home this season, 7-1 against conference opponents and 8373-8373 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Bulls are averaging 36.5 scoring, and holding teams to 23.7 points scored on defense.
The Northern Illinois Huskies are 4-3 while on the road this season, 6-2 against conference opponents and 8373-8373 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Huskies are averaging 20.0 scoring, and holding teams to 24.1 points scored on defense.

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Preview: Utah vs. Washington



Sans decorated quarterbacks Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Luke Falk, the Pac-12 took on a more defensive tone in 2018. And that’s certainly reflected in Friday night’s conference championship game which pits No. 17 Utah against No. 11 Washington in Santa Clara, Calif.


Both teams boast top-20 FBS total and scoring defenses with the Huskies allowing 311.3 yards and 16.5 points and the Utes permitting 315.8 yards and 19.3 points per game. “You (had) better get your mind right,” Washington coach Chris Petersen said Sunday in his weekly news conference. “Our guys know it’s going to be (a defensive game). They (the Utes) don’t give you anything. Lots of man coverage, (they) pack the box and are extremely active and aggressive.” Washington will be playing in its second Pac-12 title game in three years while Utah is making its first appearance since joining the conference in 2011. “It’s our first trip to the championship, and I’m proud of our guys for continuing to persevere and fight this season,” Utes coach Kyle Whittingham said at his Monday media gathering. “We overcame so many obstacles and so much adversity. They are a great group to be around, and this has been one of the most enjoyable years of coaching for me.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Washington -5


ABOUT UTAH (9-3): The adversity Whittingham referenced centers mainly on the early-November injury losses of starting quarterback Tyler Huntley and tailback Zack Moss, who had accounted for 84 percent of the Utes’ total offense in the first nine games. Freshman Jason Shelley has stepped in at quarterback, and while he’s averaged only 208 passing yards over the last three contests, he’s also rushed for 112 yards and accounted for six touchdowns with no turnovers. Defensively, safety-turned-linebacker Chase Hansen has notched a conference-most 22 tackles for loss to pace a unit which has been the Pac-12’s stingiest against the run with 100.3 yards allowed (fifth nationally).

ABOUT WASHINGTON (9-3): Unlike Utah, the Huskies have the advantage of health and experience in the backfield with the senior duo of Jake Browning and tailback Myles Gaskin. Browning, despite averaging a career-low 224.3 aerial yards this season, is the school’s career passing yards leader and Pac-12’s all-time winningest quarterback, while Gaskin is averaging 107.6 yards on the ground and is the school’s all-time leader in rushing yards and touchdowns. Senior linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven is tied for the lead nationally with 155 tackles and paces a defense which ranks second in the conference against the run (121.8 yards allowed) and pass (189.4 yards).


EXTRA POINTS

1. With a 21-7 road win at Utah on Sept. 15, Washington has won five of the six meetings since Utah entered the Pac-12.

2. In the September contest, Gaskin rushed for 143 yards and a TD on 30 carries while the Huskies’ defense forced three turnovers and had a trio of fourth-down stops.

3. The Utes figure to have the edge in the kicking game, ranking in the top 14 nationally in field goals made (23) and net-putting average (40.6).


PREDICTION: Washington 23, Utah 13

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Preview: Sabres at Panthers

Nov 30, 2018

The Buffalo Sabres finally saw their franchise record-tying win streak come to an end and will not have to wait long to try to start a new run as they visit the Florida Panthers on Friday night. Buffalo coughed up a one-goal lead in the third period and suffered a 5-4 setback at Tampa Bay on Thursday after stringing 10 straight victories together - seven of them coming after regulation.

“When you go on a streak like that, teams are going to take notice and be ready for you and (the Lightning) certainly were tonight,” Sabres forward Sam Reinhart told the Buffalo News after scoring twice Thursday. “We have another opportunity, another crack at it to get two more points (Friday).” One day after seeing their historic run end, the Sabres will try to snap another streak as Florida has won the last five meetings while allowing only seven total goals in the process. The Panthers could use a boost after losing six of their last eight contests (2-5-1), including Wednesday’s 3-2 setback against Anaheim in which they led by a goal midway through the game and gave up the winner with 1:28 left. “It is frustrating. These kinds of games, we’ve got to at least get a point,” Florida left wing Jonathan Huberdeau told reporters. “We can’t get scored on late like that. You’ve got to battle through it the whole 60.”

TV: 7 p.m ET, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific, MSG Buffalo, FS Florida

ABOUT THE SABRES (17-7-2): Captain Jack Eichel posted a pair of assists Thursday to push his team-leading total to 30 points, but linemate Jeff Skinner (team-best 19 goals) was limited to one shot and did not score for the first time in five games. Power forward Tage Thompson, acquired from St. Louis in the Ryan O’Reilly trade, scored Thursday and has four goals to go along with an assist in the last six games after registering one point in his first 13 contests. Top-pair defenseman Jake McCabe left the game in Tampa Bay with an undisclosed injury and his status for Friday is uncertain.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (9-10-4): Huberdeau has taken over the team scoring lead with 24 points after scoring once and setting up six others in the last three games while Mike Hoffman scored two of his team-high 12 goals in the last four contests. Right wing Evgenii Dadonov is tied with Hoffman for second on the team with 23 points after posting four in the past three games and captain Aleksander Barkov is next with 21. James Reimer (4-6-2, .894 save percentage) is expected in net for a fourth straight game, but veteran Roberto Luongo (knee) could return as early as Saturday against Tampa Bay.

OVERTIME

1. Florida D Keith Yandle is second on the team with 17 assists and is two from 400 for his career.

2. Buffalo D Rasmus Ristolainen recorded his fifth assist in six games Thursday and logged a season-high 28:52 of ice time.

3. Panthers F Denis Malgin (upper body) has missed the last two games and is questionable for Friday.

PREDICTION: Panthers 3, Sabres 2

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Preview: Devils at Capitals


The surging Washington Capitals could get a very important player back in the lineup when they go after a seventh straight victory Friday night against the visiting New Jersey Devils. Center Evgeny Kuznetsov, who recorded 21 points in the first 18 games before missing the last six with a head injury, skated with the Capitals on Thursday and is awaiting official medical clearance.

“Good step in the progress today, for sure, going through a full practice,” Washington coach Todd Reirden told reporters. “We’ll see how he is (Friday). It was good to see him out there today, that’s for sure.” Captain Alex Ovechkin, who leads the Capitals with 18 goals and shares the team lead in points with Nicklas Backstrom sat out Thursday’s practice, but is expected to be in the lineup as Washington tries to avenge a 6-0 loss to New Jersey on Oct. 11. The Devils won that game during a 4-0-0 start to the season, but have dropped 14 of 19 since (5-10-4) and lost all four overtime games this season after falling 4-3 in the extra session at Florida on Monday. “It’s been different situations, different guys, different things,” New Jersey coach John Hynes told reporters of the overtime struggles. “. … The last couple of games, we lost the first face-offs and (Monday) we won the first face-off, had possession. We’ll continue to work at it.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL Network, TVA, MSG Plus, NBCS Washington Plus

ABOUT THE DEVILS (9-10-4): In addition to its struggles in overtime, New Jersey needs to improve on the power play which has sputtered to 1-of-23 over the last 11 games and dropped to 15th in the league at 20.3 percent. Left wing Taylor Hall recorded five of his team-leading 24 points in the last four games while right wing Kyle Palmieri has only one of his 21 in the past six contests. The Devils lost Jean-Sebastien Dea on waivers this week and fellow forward Michael MacLeod, a 2016 first-round pick, was recalled and is expected to make his NHL debut Friday.

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (14-7-3): Goalie Braden Holtby has played a big part in Washington’s revival, allowing four goals on 126 shots combined in four straight wins to improve his save percentage to .917. Backstrom leads the team with 22 assists and has 11 over the past 13 games to tie Ovechkin for the team lead in points while power forward Tom Wilson boasts 12 points in eight games since returning from a long suspension. Defenseman John Carlson registered eight of his 21 assists in the last six games and is second on the team with a plus-10 rating.

OVERTIME

1. New Jersey C Travis Zajac (seven goals, seven assists) is mired in a six-game point drought.

2. Washington D Michal Kempny (upper body), who leads the team with a plus-11 rating, is expected to play Friday.

3. Devils F Marcus Johansson could return to the lineup Friday after missing Monday’s game with a leg injury.

PREDICTION: Capitals 4, Devils 1

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Preview: Ducks at Hurricanes


Anaheim's Nick Ritchie has caught fire since missing the first nine games of the season holding out for a three-year contract at $1.533 million per and not scoring in his first eight contests. The 6-2, 234-pound power forward has all four of his goals in the last four games - three in the past two - as the Ducks hunt for their third straight victory and a winning road trip Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

"Obviously being a bigger guy I like to get to the front of the net," Ritchie told reporters after scoring his second goal of the game with 1:28 left to give Anaheim a 3-2 victory over Florida on Wednesday. "It's a place where I need to do it on this team. I've done a good job of it the last couple of games and I got rewarded for it." The Ducks and Hurricanes have each won four of their last five games as their seasons continue to mirror each other with fast starts and rough stretches in between. "It's still early, but it's quite a few games into the season, so we're still trying to figure it out, but it's definitely stepping stones in the right direction," Anaheim goaltender John Gibson told reporters. "It's something we can build off of and hopefully carry it throughout the road trip and through Christmas." Carolina is coming off a 2-1 victory at Montreal on Tuesday behind 48 saves from Curtis McElhinney, prompting coach Rod Brind'Amour to tell reporters: "... So now I know how it feels where the goalie just stole the game. And we need that sometimes."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Anaheim), FS Carolinas

ABOUT THE DUCKS (12-10-5): Ondrej Kase has three goals and two assists in his last six games after missing the first 18 contests with a concussion and being held off the scoresheet in his first three games back. Gibson (9-8-4, 2.54 goals-against average, .927 save percentage), who is expected to play his 200th game Friday, made 42 saves Wednesday - the fifth time this season he's stopped 40 or more shots - in winning for the third time in four starts. Defenseman Josh Manson (three goals this season) has scored in the last two games while Ryan Getzlaf (team-high 18 points), Adam Henrique and Pontus Aberg share the club lead in goals with six apiece.

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (12-9-3): McElhinney (7-2-0, 2.12, .930) has allowed five goals in winning his last four games and with Petr Mrazek also in tow, Scott Darling (2-4-1, 3.14, .892) was placed on waivers Thursday. Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk's second goal of the season was the difference Tuesday and Victor Rask scored his first goal in his fourth game after missing the first 20 contests of the campaign with a hand injury. Sebastian Aho (team-high 25 points) and Teuvo Teravainen (18) have been kept off the scoresheet in their last two games while Micheal Ferland (club-most 11 goals, 15 points) hasn't recorded a point in three contests.

OVERTIME

1. Anaheim has allowed seven goals in 18 short-handed situations over their last six games while Carolina is 10-for-10 on the penalty kill over the past five.

2. Prior to their recent successes, the Ducks followed a 5-1-1 start with a 3-8-4 stretch while the Hurricanes went 4-0-1 and 4-8-2.

3. Anaheim has won four straight meetings, including two in shootouts, and has also won the last four encounters in Raleigh, N.C.

PREDICTION: Ducks 3, Hurricanes 2

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Preview: Blues at Avalanche

The red-hot Colorado Avalanche look to extend their winning streak to seven and gain at least a point for the 10th consecutive game when they host the scuffling St. Louis Blues on Friday night. The Avalanche saw a three-goal lead evaporate Wednesday against Pittsburgh before pulling away for a 6-3 victory, improving to 8-0-1 in the last nine contests and closing in on the top spot in the Western Conference.

“We’re in a groove, and right now we don’t want to look behind us,” Colorado right wing Mikko Rantanen told reporters. “We want to aim for those top teams like Nashville, and Tampa Bay, and try to stay with them. It’s still early in the season, but we have to stay consistent and play good hockey, which is what we’ve done during the win streak.” Rantanen and linemate Nathan MacKinnon - the top two point-getters in the league - are sizzling again with six-game point streaks and will try to take advantage of the fading Blues, who have dropped five of the last six contests. St. Louis has picked up its production in the last three games with 13 goals, but allowed 12 combined over the last two games in losses after a 4-3 setback at Detroit on Wednesday. “We looked like we’re obviously not a confident hockey team,” Blues interim coach Craig Berube told reporters after the latest loss. “It looks like we’re waiting to lose at times.”

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), Altitude 2 (Colorado)

ABOUT THE BLUES (8-12-3): Center Ryan O’Reilly continues to produce during his first season in St. Louis, posting two goals and two assists in the last three games to push his team-leading total to 27 points. Vladimir Tarasenko has answered a 10-game goal drought with one in each of the last two contests while fellow forward David Perron scored three times and set up another in his past two outings. St. Louis converted twice in three opportunities on the power play Wednesday and is 3-for-6 the past two games after going 0-for-21 the previous eight contests.

ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (15-6-4): Rantanen boasts three goals and 10 assists during his six-game point streak to push his league-leading total to 42 points - one better than MacKinnon, who has scored six times and set up nine others during his run. The other member of the high-scoring line, captain Gabriel Landeskog, had a goal and an assist in the win over Pittsburgh and leads the team with a plus-18 rating. Forward Tyson Jost, the 10th pick in the 2016 draft, had two points in 11 games during October and boasts three goals to go along with five assists in 10 November contests.

OVERTIME

1. Blues RW Nikita Soshnikov, who has not recorded a point in five games this season, was placed on waivers Thursday.

2. Colorado D Tyson Barrie (three goals, 20 points) could miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury.

3. St. Louis is 30-of-35 on the penalty kill in the last 12 games and the Avalanche are 12-for-25 on the power play over the past nine contests.

PREDICTION: Avalanche 5, Blues 2

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Preview: Kings at Flames

Nov 30, 2018

The Calgary Flames have climbed into first place in the tight Pacific Division and they are intent on staying there for a while as the last-place Los Angeles Kings pay a visit Friday night. The Flames are 4-1-1 in their last six contests after dropping a 4-3 decision in overtime against Dallas on Wednesday and will be looking to duplicate the defensive effort from the 1-0 shutout of the Kings on Nov. 10.

Calgary was not at its best against the Stars as they coughed up a one-goal lead in the third period and allowed a goal 24 seconds into overtime with Dallas playing the second of a back-to-back in Western Canada. “We’re fortunate to get a point out of the game,” Flames coach Bill Peters told reporters Wednesday. “I didn’t think we were very good. I didn’t think our attention to detail was very good and our commitment to doing it right wasn’t where it needs to be to get two points.” The Kings had matched a season high with two straight wins before falling 3-2 at Edmonton on Thursday, allowing the winning goal on the power play with 2:20 left in the contest. The game marked the return of former Conn Smythe winner Jonathan Quick in goal after he sat out more than a month with a knee injury, but it’s uncertain whether the 32-year-old will be between the pipes in the second of a back-to-back.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), Sportsnet West (Calgary)

ABOUT THE KINGS (9-15-1): Jeff Carter ended an 11-game goal drought with his fifth of the season Thursday and fellow veteran forward Dustin Brown registered his fifth tally in the last three games to increase his total to eight. Captain Anze Kopitar notched a pair of assists in the setback and has eight points over the past four contests to push his team-leading total to 17 while defenseman Drew Doughty moved into second with 15 after posting his team-best 13th assist. Veteran forward Ilya Kovalchuk, signed as a free agent in the offseason, has not recorded a point in the last 11 games but had four shots Thursday.

ABOUT THE FLAMES (14-9-2): Left wing Johnny Gaudreau scored Wednesday and has three goals to go along with six assists over the last six games to take over the team lead with 28 points. Left wing Matthew Tkachuk has not made the scoresheet in the last three games after recording eight points in the previous four, including four of his 12 goals - one behind team leader Sean Monahan. Mark Giordano had a goal and an assist in Wednesday’s loss, giving him four multi-point efforts in the last seven games, and boasts a plus-12 rating - second behind fellow defenseman T.J. Brodie (plus-16) on the team.

OVERTIME

1. The Kings have allowed seven power-play goals in 14 opportunities over the last five games.

2. Calgary F Elias Lindholm had an assist for his 24th point Wednesday and is slated to play his 400th NHL game Friday.

3. Los Angeles assigned veteran G Peter Budaj to Ontario of the American Hockey League Thursday to make room for Quick.

PREDICTION: Flames 4, Kings 2

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Preview: Cavaliers at Celtics


The Boston Celtics finished a three-game road trip in impressive fashion and now look to build some momentum in a relatively soft portion of the schedule, beginning with Friday's matchup with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers. Behind 26 points and 10 assists from Kyrie Irving, the Celtics rolled past New Orleans 124-107 on Monday to finish the trip 2-1.

"That's how we're used to playing. That's the team we know," Boston guard Marcus Smart told reporters. "We had different guys diving on the floor and doing multiple things on the defensive end." Monday's triumph capped a stretch in which the Celtics played nine of 13 on the road -- going 5-8 in that span -- but the team now gets eight of 12 at home and the first seven of those contests are against teams that are .500 or worse. First up is an Eastern Conference-worst Cavaliers squad that has dropped two in a row and shook things up by trading away sharpshooter Kyle Korver for Utah guard Alec Burks and draft picks on Wednesday. Just six Cleveland players got into the scoring column in a 100-83 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

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

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (4-16): Cleveland's rebuild will revolve around rookie guard Collin Sexton, who continued his solid play with 21 points and a personal-best 10 rebounds against the Thunder. The 19-year-old is averaging 18.9 points while shooting 47.8 percent from 3-point range in 10 starts as he holds down the fort for a team with an unsettled roster due to the Korver trade, trade requests (J.R. Smith) and injuries. Veteran guard George Hill (shoulder) and swingman Sam Dekker (ankle) have both missed 10 straight games and guard David Nwaba (knee) has sat out two in a row.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (11-10): Boston looked much more like the team most expected to see in the win at New Orleans, and it happened to coincide with the first start of the year for Marcus Smart, who replaced Jaylen Brown (back) in the first five. "I think the unit that we had out there today, we really had that mindset going that we wanted to start off the game and have a defensive presence," Irving told reporters. "Marcus on the ball took some of that pressure off me, being off the ball as well offensively and defensively." This sets up a debate over whether Brown, who is shooting 39.8 percent from the floor and 25.3 percent from 3-point range, should return to the starting lineup once healthy.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Irving had five steals at New Orleans and is averaging 2.8 over his last 11 games.

2. Cleveland G Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 25 points in Wednesday's loss and has hit the 20-point mark in four of his last eight games.

3. This marks the first meeting since the Cavaliers ousted the Celtics in the seventh game of the Eastern Conference finals last spring.

PREDICTION: Celtics 110, Cavaliers 92

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Preview: Bulls at Pistons


The Detroit Pistons can match their longest winning streak of the season when they continue a long homestand against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Wins over Houston, Phoenix and New York to begin the six-game homestand have put the Pistons four games over .500, matching the high-water mark they attained by starting the campaign with four straight victories.

Blake Griffin scored 30 points while hitting 12 of the team's season-high 32 made free throws in a 115-108 defeat of the Knicks on Tuesday. "Blake used his experience in the post and is finally getting some respect in the post that he deserves," coach Dwane Casey told reporters. "Not too many teams have a post-up player like Blake in the league that demands to see how you're going to call it." Griffin went for 33 points and 12 rebounds in a two-point win at Chicago earlier this season. The Bulls have yet to put together consecutive wins and are in a virtual tie at the bottom of the Eastern Conference after dropping their fourth straight game Wednesday at Milwaukee.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), FS Detroit

ABOUT THE BULLS (5-17): Chicago's last two losses have come by a total of four points and it scored 40 first-quarter points in a valiant effort at Milwaukee before falling 116-113. "I love how we're competing right now," coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters after his team's fifth straight road loss. "I thought we did execute down the stretch. When we have our movement, we have a lot of great looks at the basket." Zach LaVine and Jabari Parker scored 24 points apiece and Ryan Arcidiacono chipped in with his second straight 22-point effort.

ABOUT THE PISTONS (11-7): The bench provided a big boost in the win over the Knicks, led by Stanley Johnson (21 points), Ish Smith (nine points, seven assists) and Zaza Pachulia (nine points on 3-of-3 shooting). Johnson is averaging 11.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting in 10 games as a reserve after he struggled to produce 7.1 points on 35.2 percent in seven starts. "Stan's been good ever since Coach made the move," Smith told reporters of his running mate off the bench. "I know he probably wasn't happy about it, but I remember when the move was made he said, 'Ish, let's roll. Let's run.' When he's able to play with freedom, play with pace and be confident and just play his game, that's when he's at his best. He's been huge."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. LaVine has scored at least 24 points in five straight games while averaging 6.6 assists -- two more than his norm for the season.

2. Pistons C Andre Drummond leads the NBA in rebounding with 16 per game. He's also 1-for-12 from the foul line over his last two contests.

3. Detroit has taken each of the last four meetings and owns a 130-129 advantage in the all-time series.

PREDICTION: Pistons 117, Bulls 109

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Preview: Jazz at Hornets


The Utah Jazz could have a different look to their rotation when they continue a three-game road trip at the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. The Jazz traded away reserve guard Alec Burks -- and draft picks -- to Cleveland on Wednesday in exchange for veteran Kyle Korver, who could make his debut in this one.

Korver will be joining a team that is looking to crawl out of an early hole and hoping to build upon Wednesday's 101-91 win at Brooklyn to open the trip. "We got stops," center Rudy Gobert told reporters after his team dominated the fourth quarter en route to its eighth road victory, most in the Western Conference. "Everyone was locked in, everyone was communicating and when we get stops we can score on the other end, and that's what we did." While Utah has done well on the road, Charlotte has excelled at home and opened its current four-game homestand with victories over Milwaukee and Atlanta. Jeremy Lamb scored 23 points in Wednesday's 108-94 win over the Hawks, which gave the Hornets an 8-3 mark at the Spectrum Center.

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

ABOUT THE JAZZ (10-12): Leading scorer Donovan Mitchell returned from a two-game absence due to bruised ribs to score 29 points at Brooklyn in a game he played moments after learning that Burks was on his way to Cleveland. "I think it was tough for me. I was just kind of like, 'Whoa!' It took me by surprise," Mitchell told the media of the trade news. "But you know, I think we did a good job of not letting that affect us on the floor. I think we stayed focused with the task at hand. But I missed my guy, for sure." Gobert finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds for his West-leading 19th double-double.

ABOUT THE HORNETS (11-10): Lamb is emerging as a solid complementary scorer for Kemba Walker, by averaging just under 20 points over the last eight games as he rewards coach James Borrego's vote of confidence before the season. "It was huge," Lamb told reporters of the support. "You always want your coaches to believe in you, to trust you. He didn't just give me the spot. He told me I had to earn it. And that's what I am trying to do." Cody Zeller chipped in a season-high 19 points Wednesday and is shooting 65.8 percent over his last five games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Walker is 16-for-54 from the field over a three-game stretch.

2. Korver had 11 points and four assists in just 14 minutes for Cleveland against the Hornets earlier in the season.

3. Charlotte has won four straight over Utah at home.

PREDICTION: Hornets 110, Jazz 108

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Preview: Wizards at 76ers

Nov 30, 2018

All-Star center Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are developing one of the best homecourt advantages in the NBA. Philadelphia looks to improve to 12-1 at home this season as well as win for the 35th time in the past 37 games at Wells Fargo Center when it hosts the Washington Wizards on Friday.

Philadelphia's home floor fortunes started to rise once Embiid was fully healthy and the big man is dominating foes this season with averages of 28 points and 13.3 rebounds overall. Embiid registered his NBA-best 21st double-double when he had 26 points and 14 rebounds in Wednesday's 117-91 rout of the visiting New York Knicks. Washington is 2-8 on the road and was pounded 125-104 by the host New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Dealing with Embiid could be troublesome after Anthony Davis-led New Orleans outrebounded the Wizards 64-38 and turned 17 offensive rebounds into 28 points.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCS Washington, NBCS Philadelphia

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (8-13): Shooting guard Bradley Beal recorded a season-high 11 assists to go with 16 points against the Pelicans but was highly disturbed that his team dug a 20-point halftime deficit en route to another road loss. "Our effort just wasn't good, Beal told reporters. "Without the ball, we didn't help each other out and our transition was terrible. As to why, I don't really know. It's a little frustrating, but it's fixable. It's just a matter of getting used to those good habits." Point guard John Wall tallied 17 points against New Orleans after topping 20 in four of the previous five games, including outputs of 36 (a season high) and 30.

ABOUT THE 76ERS (15-8): Shooting guard JJ Redick was a season-best 10-of-14 shooting against the Knicks while scoring 24 for his eighth 20-point effort of the season. Redick helped set the tone for the easy win by hitting nine of his 10 first-half shots and the 34-year-old raised his season average to 18.3. "I always feel like when I shoot the ball it's going to go in, but there's a different feeling I think when you haven't missed and you've taken a few shots and you just keep seeing the ball go in," Redick told reporters. "It certainly increases the dopamine levels in your brain."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Wizards have lost four straight visits to Philadelphia.

2. The 76ers lead the NBA in first-quarter scoring (30.3 average) after exploding for 41 in the win over the Knicks.

3. Washington F Markieff Morris scored 22 points in each of the last two games and has reached double digits in five straight contests.

PREDICTION: 76ers 114, Wizards 101

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Preview: Grizzlies at Nets


The Memphis Grizzlies have faded in the second half in each contest during a three-game losing streak, a trend they hope to reverse with a more complete effort at the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. After blowing eight- and- nine-point halftime leads in losses to the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks, respectively, the Grizzlies watched a 12-point intermission advantage disappear in Tuesday's 122-114 setback to Toronto.

They've been outscored by an average of 12.3 points in the third quarter of those affairs while showcasing little of the team's trademark defensive prowess. "I'm not happy, by any means," center Marc Gasol told reporters Tuesday. "I'm nowhere near happy with (our defense). You can see the trend. Things don't happen overnight. You can see it. You can start feeling it. It tickles you a little bit, but you think, 'Maybe it’s just me.' I'm pretty demanding when it comes to defense and I'm the guy behind, so I see a lot of things." Memphis will try to right the ship against a Nets' squad coming off its worst offensive effort of the season in a 101-91 loss to Utah. Spencer Dinwiddie scored 18 points for Brooklyn, which shot 34.9 percent in losing its fourth straight.

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

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (12-8): Gasol did his part on the other end with 27 points on 10-of-14 shooting against the Raptors, and later downplayed any issues from an ankle injury suffered late in the game. Guard Mike Conley added 20 points and six assists for Memphis, which shot over 50 percent from the field for the sixth time this season but let Toronto go off at a 60.9 percent clip. "Systematically, I think we're fine. Obviously, teams do a good job of preparing and studying and seeing what's going on," coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters. "Tonight, they were creating gaps. But, for the most part, our defense has been solid. We just have to do a better job of executing and taking them out of what they want to do."

ABOUT THE NETS (8-14): Guard D'Angelo Russell followed a 16-for-28 shooting performance Sunday against Philadelphia by going 6-for-25 from the floor in the loss to the Jazz. "I think they had a great scouting report against us, whatever it was. I'll watch the film," Russell told reporters. "But I think they did a great job staying attached to our shooters and being in the right place in rotations." Dinwiddie is averaging 21.5 points in 27.3 minutes over his last four games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Grizzlies rookie PF Jaren Jackson Jr. made 1-of-4 shots and scored four points against Toronto after averaging 18 points while hitting 14-of-21 from the field over his prior two contests.

2. Nets SF Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is shooting 53.1 percent in three starts and 39.2 percent in 15 games off the bench.

3. Brooklyn took the two meetings last season and has won three in a row overall.

PREDICTION: Grizzlies 113, Nets 106

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Preview: Pelicans at Heat


The New Orleans Pelicans snapped a four-game losing streak last time out and look to begin improving on their poor road record when they visit the struggling Miami Heat on Friday night. The Pelicans built a 20-point halftime lead and cruised to a 125-104 victory over Washington at home Wednesday as Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday combined for 57 points and 22 rebounds.

“We had a hell of a game tonight,” Davis told reporters after registering 28 points and 15 boards Wednesday. “It was a good game to see how we like to play and get back to how we played earlier in the year.” Davis (27.1) leads four New Orleans players averaging at least 18 points while topping the team in rebounds (12.9) and looks to take advantage of the Heat, who have dropped eight of their last 10 contests and gave up an average of 120 points the last two games. Miami has given up 100 points through three quarters in back-to-back contests for the first time in its history and a late rally came up short in a 115-113 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday - its eighth loss in 13 games at home this season. “Right now, we’re between the hammer and the anvil,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters. “This is the NBA. If you expect it just to be easy, you’ve been led down the wrong road. This is not what we would like but this is when you start to develop some character.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS New Orleans, FS Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE PELICANS (11-11): Coach Alvin Gentry inserted Tim Frazier into the starting lineup Wednesday and the veteran point guard responded with season highs of 12 points, 12 assists, six rebounds, two steals and 37 minutes of playing time. “I thought Tim did a great job pushing the basketball,” Gentry told reporters. “It allowed Jrue to play off the basketball. It allowed (Holiday) an opportunity to do what he does best which is cutting and finding open spots.” Forward Nikola Mirotic averaged 21.3 points over the last three games to push his season mark to 19.2, and he contributes 10.5 rebounds per contest.

ABOUT THE HEAT (7-13): Josh Richardson leads the team in scoring (20.5), including 22.7 over his last three games, while backcourt mate Goran Dragic (16.3) is expected to miss his sixth straight contest with a knee injury. Veteran Dwyane Wade (15.2 points) followed up his 35-point effort against Toronto with 18 against Atlanta and center Hassan Whiteside recorded his 14th double-double of the season by scoring 11 and hauling in 10 rebounds. Second-year center Bam Adebayo is averaging 14 points and 12.7 rebounds over his last three games - almost double his season marks of 7.9 and 6.9, respectively.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. New Orleans G E’Twaun Moore is averaging 9.3 points in four games since scoring 30 against Philadelphia.

2. Miami SF Justise Winslow (knee contusion) is expected to play Friday.

3. The Pelicans won both meetings last season, including a 109-94 victory at Miami.

PREDICTION: Heat 106, Pelicans 102

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Preview: Rockets at Spurs

The Houston Rockets are one of the league's biggest disappointments and they will look to halt a four-game slide when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Houston has allowed an average of 124 points during the skid and was lambasted 128-108 by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

Star guard James Harden isn't overly concerned about the porous stretch as he pointed out the team endured a four-game losing streak earlier in the season before winning eight of its next 10. "We've done it already," Harden told reporters after Wednesday's loss. "We went through a tough stretch, and then we regrouped and won five in a row - and we looked really good. We've just got to figure it out. We've got a lot of new guys, and it's only 20 games into the season. We've got 60 more to go." San Antonio is also coming off a forgettable outing as it scored nine second-quarter points while being walloped 128-89 by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. “I thought we looked a bit lethargic in a lot of ways,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told reporters of Wednesday's defeat in the finale of a four-game road excursion. “Maybe part of it was the trip, but everybody has these trips. It’s no excuse.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), KENS (San Antonio)

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (9-11): Harden recorded 25 points and season highs of 17 assists and 11 rebounds against the Mavericks for his first triple-double of the season and 36th in his career. But his productivity couldn't keep Houston in a game in which point guard Chris Paul (hamstring) missed his third straight contest and the bench got outscored 61-25. "Obviously, it's a problem," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters of the quality of the team's reserves. "It's something that I know that the front office tried to address. They're going to do the best they can. No blame going around - it's just the way it is."

ABOUT THE SPURS (10-11): The San Antonio starters combined for only 35 points while being routed by the Timberwolves with power forward LaMarcus Aldridge and shooting guard DeMar DeRozan leading the way with 10 apiece. DeRozan's output was a season low and he was greatly disturbed by the club's poor showing. “It seemed like we let them do whatever they wanted,” DeRozan told reporters afterward. “We just weren’t good at all. ... You don’t want to go out there and get embarrassed.”

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Aldridge recorded 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Spurs posted a 96-89 home win over the Rockets on Nov. 10.

2. Houston swingman Gerald Green (ankle) could miss his third straight game.

3. Popovich revealed that C Pau Gasol (foot) - who will miss his 13th straight game - has a stress fracture and will be sidelined indefinitely.

PREDICTION: Rockets 110, Spurs 104

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Preview: Hawks at Thunder


A few days off helped Russell Westbrook find his shooting touch, and the Oklahoma City Thunder guard hopes to keep the hot hand going into Friday’s home contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Westbrook hit just 1-of-12 from 3-point range in Saturday’s loss to Denver, but after three days off he finished with 23 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists in the Thunder's 100-83 home win over Cleveland on Wednesday.

Westbrook shot 10-of-17 from the field and drained two of his five 3-point attempts in tying Jason Kidd for third on the all-time triple-double list at 107. “Good or bad nights, I do whatever I can, whatever my team needs at the time,” Westbrook told the media after Wednesday’s game. The Hawks have won just five times this season but two of those victories came this week - Sunday against Charlotte and Tuesday at Miami - but fell to the Hornets 108-94 on Wednesday. Rookie Trae Young scored 18 points in the loss for Atlanta, which shot just 34.4 percent from the field.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), FS Oklahoma

ABOUT THE HAWKS (5-17): Young averages 15.9 points per game, and has scored 17 or more in the past three games after failing to reach double figures in five of his previous six contests. Rookie Kevin Huerter shot 4-of-7 from 3-point range to score 12 points against the Hornets on Wednesday while starting in place of Kent Bazemore, who added eight points off the bench. Atlanta is last in the league in turnovers per game (17.7) and next-to-last in points allowed per game (117.8).

ABOUT THE THUNDER (13-7): Paul George leads Oklahoma City in scoring at 23.7 points per game, finishing with 18 on Wednesday, and ranks third in the NBA in steals per contest (2.2). Westbrook is having another fantastic season, averaging 23.2 points, 10.3 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game, with three triple-doubles in his past four games. The Thunder rank fifth in the NBA in scoring defense, allowing 104.4 points per game.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Atlanta G Justin Anderson scored 10 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field Wednesday in his fifth game of the season.

2. Former Atlanta G Dennis Schroder has averaged 17 points across his past five games for the Thunder, including a 32-point performance on 12-of-19 shooting from the field Nov. 21 against Golden State.

3. George shot 8-of-13 from the field Wednesday after going 16-for-42 in his previous two games.

PREDICTION: Thunder 118, Hawks 97

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Preview: Magic at Suns

The Orlando Magic look to end a disappointing trip through the Western Conference with a positive result when they visit the struggling Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The Magic earned a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers last Sunday, but have dropped the other three games on their trip after giving up 40 points in the third quarter of a 115-112 setback at Portland on Wednesday.

Orlando had won seven of nine before dropping a two-point decision at home against Eastern Conference-leading Toronto prior to the trip, but the Magic have given up 111.8 points per game on the first four legs of the trip and were outrebounded 57-41 at Portland. “We have to play with more physicality, especially on the rebounding,” Orlando center Nikola Vucevic told reporters. “We did a good job getting stops, we just didn’t get the rebound. We have to change that and play with a lot more intensity.” Phoenix might be a cure for the Magic’s ills after dropping six of the last seven, including a 115-99 setback against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday that gave it the worst record in the league at 4-17. Guard Devin Booker scored 23 in the loss and is averaging 28.2 over the last six contests for the Suns, who have given up at least 109 points in each of the last seven games.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Orlando), FS Arizona (Phoenix)

ABOUT THE MAGIC (10-12): Vucevic is averaging 24.3 points on the trip and leads the team at 20.8 overall while topping Orlando on the glass (11.1 per game) after scoring 20, grabbing eight boards and dishing out seven assists Wednesday. Guard Evan Fournier (15.3 points) has struggled on the trip, making just 15-of-47 from the field, and the Magic could be without forward Aaron Gordon (lower back tightness) for a second straight game. Former first-round pick Jonathan Isaac has picked up his production the last two games, averaging 15.5 points.

ABOUT THE SUNS (4-17): Booker averages a team-high 24.5 points and seven assists, but has not been as potent from 3-point range this season (31.7 percent) as he was in 2017-18 (38.3). Forward T.J. Warren (17.7 points) scored 40 combined the last two games and rookie center Deandre Ayton (16.4, 10.4 rebounds) looks to rebound after a rough outing against the Clippers when he managed four points on 1-of-4 shooting. Rookie point guard Elie Okobo recorded a season-high 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting and added four assists in Wednesday’s setback.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Phoenix F Josh Jackson is averaging 11 points on 16-of-31 shooting over the past four contests.

2. Orlando F Jarell Martin scored a season-high 10 points against Portland in 18 minutes.

3. The Suns recalled G De’Anthony Melton from Northern Arizona of the G League on Thursday.

PREDICTION: Magic 114, Suns 102

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Preview: Mavericks at Lakers

Nov 30, 2018

The streaking Dallas Mavericks aim to record their ninth win in the past 11 games when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. The Mavericks blew out the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Wednesday and have also defeated the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder during the hot stretch.

The victory against Houston was Dallas' second road win in 10 chances this season and confidence of the squad is beginning to soar. "If we play our best basketball we can beat anybody," Mavericks guard J.J. Barea told reporters after Wednesday's victory. "We're getting better, we're playing hard and we're being more aggressive on defense. We just got to keep learning every day and keep staying together and see what happens." The Lakers snapped a two-game slide with a 104-96 home win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday as forward LeBron James scored 38 points, including 12 of the team's final 15. "Just looking to make plays," James said in a postgame television interview. "That's what they brought me here for, to close out games in the fourth quarter and that's what my teammates look for me to do late in the game."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Dallas), Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (10-9): Part of Dallas' improvement - the squad won 24 games all last season - can be tied to 19-year-old forward Luka Doncic, who scored 20 points against the Rockets for his 10th 20-point effort of the campaign. The third overall pick has scored in double digits in every game while averaging 19.1 points and 6.5 rebounds, and didn't get dismayed when the Mavericks stumbled 2-7 out of the gate. "We just needed time," Doncic told reporters. "From the beginning I said I wanted to go to the playoffs and we're doing a great job."

ABOUT THE LAKERS (12-9): James made 15-of-27 shots against Indiana in his third-highest scoring output of the season, which follows a season low of 14 in Tuesday's 117-85 blowout loss against the Denver Nuggets. James indicated he was pleased with the defensive effort that saw the Pacers shoot 37.2 percent but one concern was seeing a first-quarter lead of 38-15 dwindle to six points by halftime. Point guard Lonzo Ball played after injuring his ankle against the Nuggets and had two points on 1-of-6 shooting in 34 minutes but collected eight rebounds.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Lakers have won four of the past five meetings - including a 114-113 overtime victory on Oct. 31 - after the Mavericks won the previous 14 encounters.

2. Los Angeles SF Brandon Ingram scored 14 points against the Pacers for his 12th straight double-digit outing.

3. Dallas backup G Devin Harris established season bests of 20 points and five 3-pointers against the Rockets and is averaging 15.7 points over the past three contests.

PREDICTION: Lakers 111, Mavericks 107

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Preview: Nuggets at Trail Blazers


Damian Lillard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers in his last game and figures to receive plenty of attention from Denver defenders when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Nuggets on Friday. Lillard scored 41 points in Wednesday's 115-112 victory over the Orlando Magic to help the Trail Blazers halt a three-game slide.

Lillard was 10-of-15 from 3-point range after going 14-of-52 over the previous six games as his marksmanship highlighted his fourth 40-point outing of the season. "It felt good," Lillard told reporters about breaking out of his funk. "I'd been struggling kind of shooting from 3 and I shoot a lot of them after practice, sometimes before practice, I'm shooting and shooting. I knew eventually I would get hot and start making them." Denver is beginning a five-game road trip and is riding a four-game winning streak after Wednesday's 117-85 whipping of the Los Angeles Lakers. "I thought we came out and just took it to them," Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap told reporters of the franchise's largest winning margin (32 points) against the Lakers. "Our halfcourt defense was tremendous. We were not allowing them to get any shots. We could have done a little better job of shutting them down in the paint but overall I think we did a really good job of coming in and establishing what we wanted to do, and paying attention to the game plan."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Altitude (Denver), NBCS Northwest (Portland)

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (14-7): Denver limited Los Angeles to 39.1 percent from the field and 5-of-35 from 3-point range and has held its last three opponents to an average of 90 points. "That's our identity," Nuggets coach Michael Malone told reporters. "For us to be 21 games in and us to still be defending at the level we're defending at says a lot. It speaks to the mind and the commitment and the fact that our guys realize regardless of the offense, when we defend, we're a team that can beat anybody." Millsap had 20 points and 11 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season while guards Jamal Murray and Malik Beasley each scored 20, with Beasley's effort representing a career high.

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (13-8): Backup guard Nik Stauskas also had a hot hand from outside against Orlando by matching his season best of five 3-pointers while scoring 18 points. "Once you see a couple shots go in, just start getting a little more comfortable, a little more confident," Stauskas told reporters. "It helps me get good looks. (Wednesday) was a day where I happened to be open a number of times." Stauskas has scored in double digits six times this season, topped by a career best-tying 24 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 18.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Nuggets have won the past three meetings.

2. Denver SG Gary Harris (ankle) is questionable after missing the previous two games.

3. Portland C Jusuf Nurkic - who formerly played for the Nuggets - had 16 points and 13 rebounds against Orlando for his 11th double-double of the campaign.

PREDICTION: Trail Blazers 107, Nuggets 103

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Free Play: Free Charlotte -2 Over Utah

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Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, November 30, 2018

11/30 04:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM ET

NBA (703) CHICAGO BULLS VS (704) DETROIT PISTONS

Take: (704) DETROIT PISTONS

Reason: Your free play for Friday, November 30, 2018 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons. Your free play is on the Pistons.

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YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR FRIDAY: ATLANTA/OKLAHOMA CITY OVER the total of 225

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Friday's Free Selection: Coastal Carolina/South Carolina under 146 1/2

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Friday's Free Selection is on the Mississippi State

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Roz's Friday, November 30, 2018, Free Pick



11/30 05:00 PM CB (735) WISCONSIN VS (736) IOWA

Take : Wisconsin

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Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Northern Kentucky - 9

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Free Pick: the Philadelphia 76ers -7½ over Washington

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SharpBettor FREE Play for Friday, November 30, 2018

11/30 04:05 PM NBA (703) CHICAGO BULLS VS (704) DETROIT PISTONS

Take : Pistons

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Lee's Friday Free Selection Is

Mississippi State -3½

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Your free winner for Friday: Take DETROIT -9½ over Chicago

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FREE WINNER for Friday

Michigan State -8 College BB

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Friday's Free Pick: St Louis Blues + 150

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Free Selection for Friday: Memphis Grizzlies pick 'em

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FREE PLAY FOR FRIDAY - NEW ORLEANS -3 over Miami

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Friday's Free Selection: Appalachian State Mountaineers - 1

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Tonys *10 College Football free pick

NIU vs. Buffalo, 11/30/2018 19:00 EDT

Point Spread: -3½/-105 Buffalo

Sportsbook:
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Buffalo set a school record this season with 10 wins going 10-2 straight up and 8-3 ats even better 7-1 vs the mac . Games not played on paper but some stats can’t be ignored making buffalo my ncaa free play!

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Brian's 9* NHL Market Mover

Anaheim vs. Carolina, 11/30/2018 19:30 EDT

Money Line: -180 Carolina

Sportsbook:
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Big time market move here as we saw this Hockey game open up at -160 and go to -180 or higher in some spots and to me really looks like a play to get the masses on the Ducks who have been such a good team over the years.

This heavy juice does little to scare me off though normally I love the low to plus money Hockey games but sometimes you have to bite the bullet as I see this one being a fairly easy win for Carolina who is looking to win their lone home game before heading out on a 3 game west coast trip.

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Chip's FREE NBA Winner

Denver vs. Portland, 11/30/2018 22:30 EDT

Point Spread: +2/-106 Denver

Sportsbook:
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Chip's FREE NBA Winner
Denver at Portland 10:30 ET
Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- The Nuggets are starting to put it together and their defense has led the way and they will need it tonight. Portland's Damian Lillard made a franchise record 10 3-pointers in Wednesday's 115-112 victory over Orlando but will find 'open looks' difficult to come by tonight. Denver is 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall and the Trailblazers are 0-4 ATS in their last four against teams with winning records and the Nuggets have won the last three meetings. Take DENVER!