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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Charles Town
Charles Town - Race 8

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta


Claiming $5,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 86 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 10:15
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE JUNE 12, 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 12 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000, IF FOR $4,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY)(W V A RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Odds


Race Type: Lone Stalker. MACANAO is the Lone Stalker of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * PULLING G'S: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. POLISHED DEGREE: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. UNTETHERED: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. ENASOIT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
8
PULLING G'S
9/2

7/2
4
POLISHED DEGREE
6/1

6/1
7
UNTETHERED
4/1

9/1
5
ENASOIT
7/2

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
POLISHED DEGREE
4

6/1
Front-runner
95

82

92.0

70.2

63.2
5
ENASOIT
5

7/2
Front-runner
81

83

87.8

70.2

59.2
3
RIP CURRENT
3

8/1
Front-runner
78

71

74.8

67.2

56.2
2
MACANAO
2

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
82

78

56.2

76.2

62.2
8
PULLING G'S
8

9/2
Trailer
92

87

63.2

86.6

84.1
6
MOMENTS NOTIZ
6

5/1
Trailer
86

77

39.8

77.6

69.1
1
TWICE MIKE
1

10/1
Trailer
80

67

0.0

0.0

0.0
7
UNTETHERED
7

4/1
Alternator/Trailer
86

82

52.4

78.0

69.5
9
HURLER
9

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
88

68

47.6

65.6

50.1

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Delta Downs
Delta Downs - Race 4

Daily Double (Races 4-5) ($1 min.) / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 min.) Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) (.50 min.) / Superfecta (.10 min.)


Claiming $4,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 68 • Purse: $13,500 • Post: 6:52P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE DECEMBER 12, 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
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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 * SIZZLE FACTOR: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a la yoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BRILLIANT NOTES: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. VICTORY SEEKER: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
1A
SIZZLE FACTOR
9/5

4/1
9
BRILLIANT NOTES
9/2

9/2
7
VICTORY SEEKER
6/1

8/1




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
9
BRILLIANT NOTES
9

9/2
Front-runner
76

72

64.2

57.8

50.3
1A
SIZZLE FACTOR
11

9/5
Front-runner
72

65

60.6

60.2

52.7
1
WAR SPIRIT
4

9/5
Stalker
65

63

51.2

45.5

37.0
2
PROMISE TENDER
1

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
63

61

62.8

52.0

36.5
7
VICTORY SEEKER
7

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
73

74

55.0

56.6

50.6
6
SKIPADEE DUE DA
6

7/2
Alternator/Trailer
70

65

39.8

58.6

51.6
8
EMMA'S GIFT
8

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
72

63

57.4

51.2

40.2
3
RINGNECKDOVE
2

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
69

61

44.4

48.6

29.6
5
MISS MORONETTE
5

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

71

28.0

41.4

21.9
10
LATE APPOINTMENT
10

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
71

63

22.4

46.2

31.7
4
FAVORITE PROMISE
3

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
68

58

19.8

47.0

34.0

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park

12/12/18, GP, Race 6, 3.03 ET
5F [Turf] 00.53.03 CLAIMING. Purse $24,000.
Claiming Price $16,000 (Races where entered for $12,500 or less not considered in allowances). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 6-7-8) / $.50 Pick 5 (Races 6-10)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 17.65, $1 ROI 0.61, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 6 Solarte 12-1 Gonzales J J Nagle Sarah TE
098.2704 3 Love and Lemons 4-1 Donis A Bates Larry S
096.7842 12 Barbados Kitten 8-1 Sanchez J Hayford- Quinones Jenn
096.5351 5 Not Nice 6-1 Lopez P Belsoeur Yvon JF
096.5168 11 True Heiress 10-1 Zayas E J Klesaris Steve
095.8522 8 Rethinkme 20-1 Juarez N Marcondes Patrick K.
095.7745 4 Gracias Adios 5-1 Maragh R R Maragh Ricko L
094.8936 2 Life Time Citizen 7/2 Saez L Serpe Philip M.
093.5879 7 Proud Legacy 20-1 Castillo L A Combest Phil
093.3937 10 Wishfully 20-1 Reyes L Mastronardi. Jr. Nick
093.1772 13 Can You See Me 30-1 Arrieta R Arrieta Michel W
092.5084 9 Freudee 30-1 Lopez C C Nunez Milton
091.7924 1 Happy River 15-1 Panici L D'Angelo Francisco C
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 17.65, $1 ROI 0.35, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 3 Love and Lemons 4-1 Donis A Bates Larry SW
098.8046 6 Solarte 12-1 Gonzales J J Nagle Sarah TE
098.2367 11 True Heiress 10-1 Zayas E J Klesaris Steve
097.8344 4 Gracias Adios 5-1 Maragh R R Maragh Ricko FL
097.3048 2 Life Time Citizen 7/2 Saez L Serpe Philip M.
097.1791 5 Not Nice 6-1 Lopez P Belsoeur Yvon J
096.3561 8 Rethinkme 20-1 Juarez N Marcondes Patrick K.
095.4402 1 Happy River 15-1 Panici L D'Angelo Francisco C
095.1714 12 Barbados Kitten 8-1 Sanchez J Hayford- Quinones Jenn
095.0336 13 Can You See Me 30-1 Arrieta R Arrieta Michel
094.0696 9 Freudee 30-1 Lopez C C Nunez Milton
094.0305 10 Wishfully 20-1 Reyes L Mastronardi. Jr. Nick
093.6910 7 Proud Legacy 20-1 Castillo L A Combest Phil

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

Race 8 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $9100 Class Rating: 78

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 12 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 SHESMYHEARTANDSOUL 7/5

# 1 SURELY DIMPLE 12/1

# 2 SUNDAY DINNER 8/1

SHESMYHEARTANDSOUL is my choice. Has to be given a chance versus this group of animals displaying strong numbers recently and an average speed rating of 69 under similar conditions. Her 68 average has this filly with among the best Equibase Speed Figures here. Has a solid shot in this competition if you like back class.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #4 - Post: 2:08pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $12,600 Class Rating: 34

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 MISS CLEO (ML=8/1)


MISS CLEO - Sprinters that come back to the races quickly are generally good plays. Last time, was entered in a race at Woodbine in a race with an Equibase class figure of 70. Dropping a significant amount in class figure this time around puts her in a solid position in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 PRINCESS MESA (ML=8/5), #2B MEGAWATT (ML=8/5), #4 LAUGHING WATER (ML=3/1),

PRINCESS MESA - Don't think this mount is worth 8/5 in this race. MEGAWATT - Usually I need a sprinter to have some success lately in sprint contests in order to play her. Ran somewhat erratically last time out on November 23rd at Mahoning Valley Race Cour. LAUGHING WATER - In the last race this steed finished seventh. Doesn't look promising for her chances this time out.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - MISS CLEO - Watch out for this entrant. My data would suggest that she will sit chilly for most of the race, then with a slight urging from Dominguez, will take the lead coming out of the turn for home.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #5 MISS CLEO on the nose if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
5 with 7

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Tampa Bay Downs

12/12/18, TAM, Race 3, 1.25 ET
1M [Turf] 1.33.04 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $14,200.
Claiming Price $25,000, if for $20,000, allowed 2 lbs. FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta ($.50 minimum) / Superfecta ($.10 minimum) - Pick 3 ($.50 minimum) (Races 3-4-5) / 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 12.50, $1 ROI 0.25, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 8 Lady Breanna 10-1 Centeno D Bennett Gerald S. JTW
098.0071 4 Reconsider It 9/2 Lynch F Sweezey J. Kent SE
097.3956 10 My Little Stormy 3-1 Castanon J L Colebrook Ben
097.0635 9 Holiday Storm 5-1 Cannon D Blair Jordan
096.5136 1 Southern Sunday 6-1 Camacho. Jr. S Sweezey J. Kent
095.8624 7 Elusive Bae 6-1 Garcia J J Colebrook Ben L
094.2995 6 Lloydly 6-1 Bracho J A Downing Miranda
093.9024 3 Queen Isabella 30-1 Allen. Jr. R D McBride Barbara I.
093.4385 5 Hoxie 10-1 Camacho S Stewart Chad J. FC
089.4058 2 Ocala's Caliente 30-1 Wales G Brooks Marcy
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 07.14, $1 ROI 0.14, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 10 My Little Stormy 3-1 Castanon J L Colebrook Ben
099.8018 8 Lady Breanna 10-1 Centeno D Bennett Gerald S. JTW
099.2053 9 Holiday Storm 5-1 Cannon D Blair Jordan
098.6959 5 Hoxie 10-1 Camacho S Stewart Chad J. C
098.3313 4 Reconsider It 9/2 Lynch F Sweezey J. Kent SE
098.0319 6 Lloydly 6-1 Bracho J A Downing Miranda F
095.7208 1 Southern Sunday 6-1 Camacho. Jr. S Sweezey J. Kent
095.7034 7 Elusive Bae 6-1 Garcia J J Colebrook Ben L
092.1134 3 Queen Isabella 30-1 Allen. Jr. R D McBride Barbara I.
089.2511 2 Ocala's Caliente 30-1 Wales G Brooks Marcy

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Tampa Bay Downs - Race #4 - Post: 1:55pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.2 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $13,200 Class Rating: 66

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 WITH ME WITHOUT ME (ML=2/1)


WITH ME WITHOUT ME - This rider and conditioner's horses have been generating a lucrative return on investment. Earnings per race is something that I believe can be an extremely key factor. This horse is ranked at the very top in this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 PHYLLIS DRILLER (ML=3/1), #1 O'HI MARIE (ML=9/2), #9 WHEN IT'S LOVE (ML=5/1),

PHYLLIS DRILLER - Recent deteriorating speed figures of 65/62/36 give a clue that this horse may be going off form. WHEN IT'S LOVE - I'd like to see better recent showings with morning line of 5/1.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - WITH ME WITHOUT ME - When a horse takes such a big drop in the class fig department, I always take a look. I like what I see with this one and am betting on her.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #2 WITH ME WITHOUT ME on the nose if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
None

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

Race 3 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $7100 Class Rating: 91

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 12, 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 123 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 MALIBU TIDE 10/1

# 2 IMPASSABLE CANYON 3/1

# 8 CANDIR 10/1

MALIBU TIDE looks respectable to best this group and is a very good value wager given the line. Recent figs for the jockey - 20 win percent - make this gelding stand out in this group of horses in this race. Is difficult not to consider based on speed figures which have been strong - 80 avg - of late. McKee has an excellent ROI over the past month (+14) which should help wagerers with this choice. IMPASSABLE CANYON - Will most likely be one of the front-runners of the bunch going into the halfway point of the competition. With a formidable 89 speed figure last time out, will surely be a factor in this outing.

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New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The New York Knicks are struggling through a four-game losing streak and they'll need to figure things out on the road when they begin a three-game trip at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Opponents are averaging 117.3 points against the Knicks during their slide, and the Charlotte Hornets were a tad over that mark in a 119-107 win at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 21 points while his fellow starters combined for just 15 as New York's bench -- led by a rejuvenated Frank Ntilikina and rookie Kevin Knox -- carried the load in the setback. "I think that's from the work I put on every day. That's the mindset," Ntilikina -- who was recently benched for three straight games amid a long slump -- told reporters after scoring 18 points in 20 minutes. "I want to be more aggressive to get to the hoop, to get to my spot. It's an improvement. But I can say also I've got to make it consistent and even better. It's just the beginning. I want it to go more, further." The Cavaliers are in the midst of a stretch in which they play six of seven at home and they dropped the one road game in that span Monday at Milwaukee. Larry Nance Jr. scored a season-high 16 points in the loss, his fourth straight double-digit effort after reaching the 10-point mark just four times in his first 21 games.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FS Ohio (Cleveland)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (8-20): While Ntilikina, who made all four of his 3-point attempts Sunday, digs himself out of a hole, Knox is showing flashes of dominance and finished with 26 points for the second time in the past five games to go along with a career-high 15 rebounds. "Yeah, he's getting better," coach David Fizdale told reporters. "And we're watching his growth right before our eyes. Where he started struggling, early, you're starting to see some more games where he's putting together some solid performances." Hardaway shot 7-for-13 in the loss and has scored at least 20 points in four of his last contests.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (6-21): Center Tristan Thompson scored 12 points in 18 minutes on 6-of-7 shooting against the Bucks before departing with a sprained left foot, and he will be sidelined from two to four weeks. "They didn't chop my foot off. I'll be fine," Thompson, who is averaging career highs of 12 points and 11.6 rebounds per game, told reporters. Rookie Jaron Blossomgame, playing his fourth career game after signing a two-way contract earlier this month, produced 11 points and 10 rebounds off the bench against Milwaukee.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Hardaway averaged 31 points, seven rebounds and 6.5 assists in two games against Cleveland last season.

2. Knicks SG Allonzo Trier (hamstring) missed Sunday's game and is day-to-day.

3. Cavaliers SG Rodney Hood was 1-for-7 from the floor in Monday's loss and is 10-for-34 over a four-game span.

PREDICTION: Knicks 111, Cavaliers 109

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Indiana Pacers are cruising right along despite All-Star guard Victor Oladipo missing the last 11 games with a knee injury and are content to work him back into shape slowly. Oladipo will remain questionable when the Pacers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday while searching for a fifth consecutive victory.

Indiana, which is 7-4 over its last 11 games, could soon be regaining the services of its best player with Oladipo expected to go through practice on Tuesday after participating in four-on-four drills Monday. The Pacers are doing just fine without Oladipo in part because they are sharing the ball and spreading out the points, and point guard Darren Collison took his turn playing the leader when he handed out 17 assists in Monday's 109-101 win over the Washington Wizards. The Bucks managed to earn a win without their best player as well with Giannis Antetokounmpo sitting out Monday's 108-92 triumph over Cleveland due to neck soreness. "Everybody just had to step up," point guard Eric Bledsoe told reporters of Antetokounmpo, who is day-to-day. "That's almost 30 points a game that we're missing."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FS Indiana

ABOUT THE BUCKS (18-8): Antetokounmpo told reporters "I'm fine" on his way out of the arena on Monday after watching his teammates step up in his absence. The backcourt duo of Bledsoe and Malcolm Brogdon combined for 38 points on 16-of-27 shooting, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in the victory. "I think the way both Eric and Malcolm can put it on the floor and get to the basket and finish, and I think Khris (Middleton) and Brook (Lopez) and some of our other shooters create so much space for those guys," Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters. "Eric and Malcolm have come up big and particularly tonight, without Giannis, I think for the most part in the year they've been really good and it's a great tandem."

ABOUT THE PACERS (17-10): Center Myles Turner was at the receiving end of plenty of assists from Collison on Monday and finished with a season-high 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting, 12 rebounds and five blocks in the win. Turner, who also knocked down a pair of 3-pointers against the Wizards, recorded at least three blocks in five of the past seven games. "He's got to be in consideration for Defensive Player of the Year right now," Collison told reporters of Turner. "This is unbelievable. I haven't played with a big that protects the paint like that since (former Los Angeles Clippers teammate) DeAndre (Jordan)."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Pacers SF Bojan Bogdanovic is averaging 21.4 points on 50.7 percent shooting over the last five games.

2. Milwaukee PG George Hill made his team debut on Monday after being acquired from the Cavaliers and scored two points in 13 minutes off the bench.

3. Antetokounmpo recorded 26 points and 15 rebounds in a 118-101 home win over Indiana on Oct. 19.

PREDICTION: Bucks 119, Pacers 116

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Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Charlotte Hornets are about to begin their longest homestand of the season and are hoping to use it as a springboard up the standings. The Hornets come into the stretch hot and will try to push their current winning streak to three straight when they host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

Charlotte's scoring comes mostly from the backcourt, but the team was able to easily push aside New York in a 119-107 road win on Sunday thanks to its efforts on the inside, where it won the rebounding battle and outscored the Knicks 54-40 in the paint. "I think our defense overall was solid tonight," Hornets coach James Borrego told reporters after the victory. "We wanted to win the paint. This is a very good rebounding team. We won the paint and won the boards tonight and kept them off those second-chance points, so that was an emphasis going into the game and we delivered. I thought the guys were great from start to finish. It was a good team win." The Pistons are strong on the interior with center Andre Drummond and power forward Blake Griffin but are streaking in the wrong direction with five straight losses after rattling off wins in nine of the previous 11. "We are trying to get every bit of positive out of this stretch," Detroit coach Dwane Casey told reporters. "This is the stretch from hell, but again this is going to make us a better team, closer together, tougher hopefully. It should make us tougher because this feeling doesn't feel good and I told our players, 'The only people who can pick ourselves out by the bootstraps are ourselves.'"

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

ABOUT THE PISTONS (13-12): Detroit gave Griffin a night off on Monday and added swingman Luke Kennard to the starting lineup, which proved to be one of the few bright spots. Kennard averaged 2.3 points in his first four games after missing 16 with a shoulder injury but broke out for a career-high 28 points on 11-of-18 shooting in 37 minutes on Monday. "I've been struggling since I got back," Kennard told reporters. "My coaches and teammates told me to stay confident, stay aggressive, so that was my mindset coming into it. We knew we had some guys out, so we took the opportunity to just play hard and just try to get a rhythm back."

ABOUT THE HORNETS (13-13): All-Star guard Kemba Walker (25.8 points) leads the team in scoring but backcourt mate Jeremy Lamb is beginning to assert himself and is averaging a career-best 15.1 points after scoring 19 on 8-of-12 shooting Sunday. "Lamb, he's just getting more comfortable as a secondary ball handler," Borrego told reporters. "He's our second-leading scorer and getting to the rim. He's scoring for us when we go dry at times." Veteran point guard Tony Parker is coming off the bench behind Walker and Lamb and scored in double figures in four of the last five contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Hornets C Cody Zeller went 5-of-5 from the floor on Sunday and is shooting 57.8 percent on the season.

2. Pistons SG Reggie Bullock (ankle) and SF Stanley Johnson (knee) are questionable for Wednesday.

3. Walker and Parker scored 24 points apiece in a 113-103 win at Detroit on Nov. 11.

PREDICTION: Hornets 106, Pistons 101

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Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Boston Celtics' injury report got a bit smaller and they figure to have point guard Kyrie Irving back in action when they visit the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Irving (shoulder) was one of four regulars that sat and watched a makeshift lineup top the New Orleans Pelicans 113-100 on Monday for the Celtics' sixth straight win.

Al Horford (knee) and Aron Baynes (ankle) are both questionable for this one while backup forward Gordon Hayward (illness) has been listed as doubtful as Boston seeks a fourth consecutive road victory. "I think that's been one of the, kind of, trademarks of this group has been whoever's not available, you don't focus on that, you just focus on how to play to your strengths," Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters after Monday's win. "And the key is when everybody is available, getting the most out of ourselves, I think." The Wizards dropped their final two games of a four-game road trip, capped by Monday's 109-101 setback at Indiana. Star point guard John Wall missed the contest with a sore heel and is considered day-to-day.

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

ABOUT THE CELTICS (16-10): Marcus Morris made his eighth straight start Monday and finished with a season-high 31 points on 10-of-15 shooting. "The first thing was be a leader," Morris told the media of his mission. "We had a lot of guys down ... and keep trying to play the right way with the guys out there." Jayson Tatum finished with 21 points and Jaylen Brown added 19, giving him a scoring average of 21 in three games since returning from a back injury.

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (11-16): Bradley Beal scored 30 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 23 in the loss to the Pacers, while newcomer Sam Dekker made a splash in his team debut, fueling a late comeback and finishing with a plus-20 rating. "Effort and energy and his motor. That's just how he plays," coach Scott Brooks told reporters of Dekker's impact. "He obviously got a little winded out there. He hasn't played in a while. I liked what I saw. He plays hard. You can tell that he plays with a lot of enthusiasm and loves the game. And it shows." Dekker, who had two steals and a fast-break dunk in his 10 minutes, was acquired in a trade with Cleveland last week and was playing for the first time since Nov. 5.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Beal is averaging 31 points over his last three games.

2. Celtics rookie C Robert Williams had career highs of seven points and 11 rebounds while tying his personal best with three blocks against New Orleans.

3. Washington took three of four meetings last season.

PREDICTION: Celtics 118, Wizards 113

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
Nets vs. 76ers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

An eight-game losing streak is well back in the rearview mirror for the Brooklyn Nets, who are building off a pair of impressive wins after knocking off NBA-best Toronto and skipping past crosstown rival New York over the weekend. The path to three straight wins includes another tall task when the Nets visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

Brooklyn outlasted the Raptors 106-105 in overtime on Friday and built up a big lead before tiring late and holding off the Knicks 112-104 the next night, and coach Kenny Atkinson would like to see his team keep its foot on the gas. "Happy obviously with the wins, but I do think we still have a lot of areas to improve in terms of closing out games," Atkinson told reporters. "I even felt the Knicks game, we made some mistakes. So, it's a great time to teach. It's better to teach through a win, dealing with protecting a lead, protecting the ball when we have a lead, taking good shots, defensive execution." The 76ers won't be an easy mark for that third straight win and come into Wednesday's matchup hot after posting wins in 10 of the last 12 games, capped by a 116-102 triumph over Detroit on Monday. Not everything worked out right on Monday for Philadelphia, which lost All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler in the first quarter to a groin strain that leaves him questionable for Wednesday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, YES (Brooklyn), NBCS Philadelphia

ABOUT THE NETS (10-18): Brooklyn gave some credit for its current winning streak to increased communication that came out of a players-only film session held prior to Friday's win in Toronto, and the players are starting to think about bigger things. "We're trying to make the playoffs," guard Spencer Dinwiddie told Newsday. "If we could rattle off the next three or four games, which isn't out of the question, the perception of the team and the season just completely shifts." Dinwiddie is a key to any potential winning streak and he led the way with 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting off the bench in Saturday's win at New York.

ABOUT THE 76ERS (19-9): Philadelphia center Joel Embiid recently expressed some concern about the way he was being used since the team acquired Butler in a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves last month, and he looked comfortable with Butler out of the game on Monday. "You can see what I see, how important he is to us," 76ers coach Brett Brown told reporters of Embiid. "I think that Joel, just his presence and some of the plays he made late, his spirit was exceptional tonight." Embiid finished with 24 points and eight rebounds in 33 minutes and went 11-of-14 from the free-throw line.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nets C Jarrett Allen recorded a double-double in each of the last two games.

2. 76ers SG Furkan Korkmaz scored a career-high 18 points off the bench on Monday.

3. The teams split the first two meetings - both in Brooklyn - with Philadelphia taking the most recent matchup 127-125 on Nov. 25.

PREDICTION: 76ers 120, Nets 111

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
Thunder vs. Pelicans Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Oklahoma City Thunder own the best winning percentage in the Western Conference after recovering from a 0-4 start. The Thunder look to post their 18th win in the past 22 games when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.

Oklahoma City star point guard Russell Westbrook has only been the second-best player on his own team thus far as small forward Paul George has been superb, the latest example being a 31-point outing in a 122-113 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday despite having just 10 field-goal attempts. "Real balanced, under control, took open shots, knocked them down and played at his own pace," Westbrook told reporters after George made eight of those shots and went 5-of-6 from 3-point range. "He's aggressive when he plays at his pace. He gets any shot he wants and can score on anybody in this league." New Orleans has its own star in power forward Anthony Davis and he scored 41 points on Monday but the Pelicans dropped a 113-100 decision to the Boston Celtics. "We got another one on Wednesday against a team that's hot right now, OKC," Davis told reporters. "But we play well at home so hopefully can get that one, then we have like three or four days off where we can regroup and recollect ourselves and try to put a string of wins together."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Oklahoma, FS New Orleans

ABOUT THE THUNDER (17-8): George was receiving MVP chants during his latest performance, which came two games after he scored a season-best 47 points against the Brooklyn Nets. "I'm going to just play hard," George told reporters. "If that happens at the end of the year, then so be it. That's the least of my concerns. Right now, I'm enjoying playing with this group. We've got a special group here. We want to win. We want to win big." Westbrook recorded his third straight triple-double - and 110th of his career - against Utah with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists despite suffering through a 4-of-18 shooting night.

ABOUT THE PELICANS (14-15): Davis has recorded four 40-point efforts this season - all coming in the past 3 1/2 weeks - as he attempts to set the tone for a team that has battled consistency issues this season. "I know the team follows me," Davis told reporters. "I'm the leader and I've got to be the one to make sure that we're ready to play every night. So for me, I just go out there and play with this team and go out there and try to have fun and get wins." Forward Julius Randle had 20 points and 11 rebounds against Boston and is averaging 27.6 points and 11.2 rebounds over the past five games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Thunder recorded a 122-116 home win over the Pelicans on Nov. 5, when they limited Davis (20 points) to 7-of-20 shooting.

2. Oklahoma City C Steven Adams topped 20 points in three of the past four games and is averaging 19.8 points during the stretch.

3. New Orleans F Nikola Mirotic (ankle) is doubtful after being injured in Monday's game, while SG E'Twaun Moore (leg) will likely miss his second straight game.

PREDICTION: Thunder 108, Pelicans 104

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/12/2018

The Portland Trail Blazers have dropped five straight road games to sabotage a strong start to the season. Portland aims to halt its poor play on the road when it visits the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.

The Trail Blazers were 12-5 before the road woes began and have lost seven of their last 10 overall games after falling 111-103 at Houston on Tuesday. Damian Lillard scored 34 points against the Rockets for his fifth straight outing with 25 or more - a stretch during which he is averaging 31.4. Memphis has lost back-to-back contests and six of nine since also getting off to a strong 12-5 start. Mike Conley injured his left hamstring during Monday's 105-99 loss to Denver but is expected to be in the lineup against Portland.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCS Northwest (Portland), FS Southeast (Memphis)

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (15-12): Portland's bench was a liability in Tuesday's loss as it matched a season low for points as it was outscored 37-13 while being a collective 5-for-17 from the floor. "Our bench struggled to score the ball a little bit in both halves," coach Terry Stotts told reporters. "Their bench, I think, was 15-for-22, so they really impacted the game on their offensive end." Portland also committed twice as many turnovers (14-7) and watched Houston record a 22-8 advantage on fast-break points.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (15-11): Marc Gasol is in a five-game funk during which he is averaging 9.8 points on 17-of-54 shooting. He recorded just four points against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 5 and again was in single digits against the Nuggets, registering seven while attempting only six shots. "We've got to get him involved," coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters. "We need Marc to get double-figure shots every night. I have to do a better job of putting him in position where he can get his shots."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Trail Blazers SG CJ McCollum averaged 30.5 points as the team split four meetings with the Grizzlies last season.

2. Memphis F JaMychal Green registered 13 points and 10 rebounds against the Nuggets for his second double-double of the season.

3. Portland C Jusuf Nurkic, who recorded 15 points and 10 boards versus Houston, has grabbed 10 or more rebounds in each of his last four games.

PREDICTION: Grizzlies 99, Trail Blazers 95

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

It is safe to say the Dallas Mavericks have left their 3-8 start to the season well behind, now that they sit in eighth place in the Western Conference and are three games above .500 entering Wednesday's home game against the Atlanta Hawks. Dallas is 11-3 since its slow start, winning for the fourth time in five games Monday with a 101-76 home rout of Orlando with a rookie leading the way - but not standout rookie Luka Doncic.

Guard Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 17 points in the victory, while rookie-of-the-year candidate Doncic finished with 11 rebounds and nine assists - both season highs - while scoring just seven points, 10 below his season average. "He's more seasoned than you expect out of a guy in their first year," Dallas guard Wesley Matthews told the media in describing the rookie Brunson, a two-time NCAA champion at Villanova. "He's stepped into the opportunity well." The Hawks have won just six games all season, but beat Denver 106-98 on Saturday at home to snap a four-game losing streak as forward John Collins scored a career-high 30 points. "The future is very bright for John," Atlanta guard Kent Bazemore told reporters afterward.


TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), FS Southeast (Dallas)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (6-20): Collins missed the start of the season with a left ankle injury, but the second-year player is averaging 24.8 points across his past four contests. Rookie point guard Trae Young, who the Hawks acquired from Dallas for Doncic in a draft-night trade, averages 15.4 points and is 10th in the league in assists (7.2). Guard Vince Carter, one month shy of his 42nd birthday, has scored 13 points off the bench in his past two games on 9-of-17 shooting.

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (14-11): Doncic, the Western Conference rookie of the month for October/November, averages 17.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Brunson, filling in for Dennis Smith Jr. (right wrist sprain) made his second consecutive start Monday and reached double figures in scoring for the third straight game. Center DeAndre Jordan ranks third in the NBA in rebounds per game (13.6).

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Atlanta has won 10 straight games against the Mavericks, including a 111-104 victory at Dallas on Oct. 24.

2. The Mavericks won their past 10 home games, their longest home winning streak since 2007-08.

3. Several Hawks will miss Wednesday's game with various injuries including G Jeremy Lin (lower back strain) and G Taurean Prince (left ankle sprain).

PREDICTION: Mavericks 107, Hawks 94

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Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Miami Heat look to defeat Utah for the fifth consecutive time when they visit the Jazz on Wednesday. Miami is 2-1 at the midway point of a six-game road trip after falling 108-105 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

The Heat won the first two games of their excursion by an average of 20 points before losing to the Lakers in the expected final battle between former Miami teammates Dwyane Wade and LeBron James. Wade had 15 points and a season-best 10 assists in the contest but was 6-of-19 shooting and missed a late tying 3-point attempt while being defended by James. The Jazz dropped consecutive road games to the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder and trailed by as many as 29 against the Thunder on Monday before closing the losing margin to 122-113. "When you put yourself behind the 8-ball, you have to be lucky or perfect to get back in the game and win," Jazz coach Quin Snyder told reporters. "We didn't play well enough to deserve that. We were competing, but we didn't execute. That's what it comes down to."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Miami), AT&T SportsNet (Utah)

ABOUT THE HEAT (11-15): Forward Justise Winslow established career bests of 28 points and six 3-pointers in the loss to the Lakers and scored at least 20 points in three straight games. Winslow is averaging 23 points during the hot stretch and his ability impresses Wade. "The kid is playing amazing basketball. His confidence is where it needs to be," Wade told reporters of Winslow. "You love to see it, he's a great kid. I told him, 'Don't take all my moves while I'm still here. Wait until I leave.' He's a student of the game and you can see it when he plays, he's really figuring out his game and figuring out what he needs to do for this team."

ABOUT THE JAZZ (13-15): Utah was sloppy with the basketball in the loss to Oklahoma City by committing 20 turnovers, 19 of them in the first three quarters. "You can't turn the ball over," shooting guard Donovan Mitchell told reporters. "I had six of my own, the most on the team, but you've got to be strong with the ball. We've got to execute -- we just kind of gave it to them." Mitchell scored 19 points against the Thunder and is just 17-of-45 shooting over the last three games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Heat defeated the Jazz 102-100 in Miami on Dec. 2.

2. Utah C Rudy Gobert recorded 13 points and 14 rebounds against the Thunder for his 23rd double-double of the season.

3. Miami C Hassan Whiteside (birth of child) will likely miss his fourth straight game.

PREDICTION: Jazz 107, Heat 103

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren't having much luck on their current road trip, which is part of a season-long trend of the team struggling away from home. The Timberwolves will try to earn their third road win of the season and give themselves a shot at splitting the four-game trip when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

Minnesota dropped a 113-105 decision at Portland on Saturday to begin the trip and fell 116-108 at defending-champion Golden State on Monday but did not come away discouraged after the latest setback. "I liked the resiliency and the fight," Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters. "It's just that a team like that, you can't give them a second and third crack at it." The Kings don't have the same problems on the road and finished off a 3-1 trip with a 108-89 victory at Chicago on Monday. Sacramento won four of its last five overall to run its record to two games over .500 and is thriving behind a young roster led by second-year point guard De'Aaron Fox.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), NBCS California (Sacramento)

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (13-14): Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns collected 31 points on 11-of-15 shooting and 11 rebounds on Monday but also committed four of his team's 16 turnovers, which led to 27 points for the Warriors. "The second-chance points and turnovers are what led us to our downfall tonight," Towns told reporters. "It's disheartening, but at the end of the day also you have to understand that those things happen. We've got to fix them. We didn't stop the bleeding all night. That's what really led us to our demise." It was the fourth consecutive double-double for Towns, who is averaging 27.3 points and 11 rebounds in that span.

ABOUT THE KINGS (14-12): Fox scored 15 of his 25 points in a decisive third quarter on Monday and added six assists, four steals and four rebounds while knocking down four 3-pointers. Fox is averaging 20.8 points and 7.4 assists over the last five games and was part of a perimeter defensive effort on Monday that limited the Bulls to 8-of-28 from beyond the arc. Manning the inside is fellow Kentucky product Willie Cauley-Stein, who collected 11 points and a season-high 16 rebounds on Monday for his third double-double in the last six games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Timberwolves SF Robert Covington (knee) returned from a one-game absence on Monday and managed seven points on 2-of-7 shooting in 26 minutes.

2. Kings SG Buddy Hield made at least four 3-pointers in each of the last three games.

3. Sacramento knocked off Minnesota at home 121-110 on Nov. 9 behind 16 points and 10 assists from Fox.

PREDICTION: Kings 113, Timberwolves 108

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Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NBA Predictions 12th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/12/2018

The status of star forward Kawhi Leonard is unknown as the NBA-best Toronto Raptors square off against the host Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Leonard missed Tuesday night's 123-99 road victory over the Los Angeles Clippers with a bruised right hip and his availability will be firmed up as game time approaches.

Leonard scored a season-best 37 points in a 131-128 overtime victory over the Warriors on Nov. 29 on a night in which Golden State star forward Kevin Durant tallied a season-best 51. Toronto put together an impressive effort without its star in the thrashing of the Clippers as it made 14-of-29 3-point baskets and held a 28-4 edge in fast-break points. The Warriors have won their past four games and got forward Draymond Green (toe) back from an 11-game absence for Monday's 116-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. "I felt like a kid in the candy store the last few days," Green told reporters of his return. "To come back off a layoff like that, I felt pretty good. I really had no issues at all. It's good to get back to who we are."

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

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (22-7): Leonard had played in nine straight games prior to Tuesday's absence and had been slated to play in his first back-to-back of the season before the injury that he suffered Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The lineup shuffling led to point guard Fred VanVleet being pushed into the starting five and he distributed a career-best 14 assists while committing only two turnovers. Power forward Serge Ibaka scored 25 points but the most pleasing sight to the Raptors was seeing four-time All-Star guard Kyle Lowry make four 3-pointers while scoring 21 points after he averaged five on 8-of-42 shooting over the previous five games.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (19-9): Point guard Stephen Curry made seven 3-pointers while scoring 38 points against Minnesota and has enjoyed a dominating five-game run since returning from a groin injury. Curry is averaging 31.4 points and has made 29-of-56 3-point attempts during the stretch, topped by a 42-point effort against the Cleveland Cavaliers. "We were playing really, really fast and excited," Curry told reporters of the victory over the Timberwolves. "Just had to settle in and make the simple play. In the second half we kind of slowed down."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Warriors have won 13 straight home games against the Raptors with Toronto's last win in Oakland coming in overtime Feb. 8, 2004.

2. Toronto F Pascal Siakam scored a career-high 26 points on 8-of-10 shooting in last month's win over the Warriors.

3. Golden State has made 69 3-pointers during its four-game winning streak, compared to 30 for the opponents.

PREDICTION: Warriors 124, Raptors 121

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. New York Islanders Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NHL Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Vegas Golden Knights have reversed their early-season doldrums by starting to reclaim their dominance at T-Mobile Arena, but they will have to show they can win away from home. Winners of eight of 10 overall and five in a row at home, the Golden Knights will kick off a four-game road trip with a visit to the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.

Vegas' home/road disparity was on display the past two games as it was mauled 5-1 at league-worst Los Angeles before rebounding with a 4-2 win over Dallas the next night to improve to 10-3-1 at T-Mobile Arena. "I've been in the NHL quite a long time -- this is incredible," Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant said. "Every game we play the crowd just gets behind us and they really lift our hockey team." The Islanders are the only team in the NHL that Vegas has not beaten, sweeping the two-game season series in 2017-18. A lack of offense has been hurting New York, which has scored a combined 12 goals while dropping five of its last seven games (2-3-2), including a 2-0 shootout loss to Pittsburgh on Monday night.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, AT&T Sportsnet-Rocky Mountain (Vegas), MSG-Plus (New York)

ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS (17-14-1): Center Paul Stastny, who was signed to a three-year contract as a free agent in the offseason, could return to the lineup for the first time in more than two months after suffering a lower-body injury in the third game of the season. Stastny, who had a 53-point season with St. Louis and Winnipeg in 2017-18 and starred for the Jets in the playoffs, had his first full practice Tuesday since he was hurt. "He's close, real close," Gallant said. "There's a possibility he's going to play on this trip. We'll see when he's ready, when he feels good, but we want to make sure."

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (14-11-4): Because New York did not practice Tuesday, there were no updates available on the condition of forwards Cal Clutterbuck and Jordan Eberle, who each exited Monday's game with undisclosed injuries. Although the Islanders have struggled to produce on offense, 2015 first-round pick Anthony Beauvillier has heated up by scoring seven of his eight goals over the past dozen games. The power play failed to convert in overtime against Pittsburgh to continue a lengthy slump in which New York has managed only five goals in 56 opportunities with the extra skater since Nov. 1.

OVERTIME

1. Vegas F William Karlsson has scored in five of his last eight games.

2. Islanders F Josh Bailey set up a goal in each of the past two games and had three assists in his first matchup versus Vegas

3. The Golden Knights have scored a power-play goal in 12 of their last 17 games.

PREDICTION: Golden Knights 3, Islanders 2

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NHL Predictions 12th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/12/2018

The Pittsburgh Penguins are riding a four-game point streak (3-0-1) during which they scored six goals in each of the first two contests but a total of two over the last pair. Pittsburgh hopes to rev up the offense again when it concludes a three-game road trip Wednesday against the struggling Chicago Blackhawks.

The Penguins kicked off their trek Saturday with a 2-1 overtime loss in Ottawa and posted a 2-1 shootout victory against the New York Islanders two days later, with Derick Brassard scoring the team's lone goal prior to the bonus format. Captain Sidney Crosby, Phil Kessel and Evgeni Malkin were kept off the scoresheet in that contest as the latter two remained tied for the club lead with 33 points apiece and the former staying just one behind them. Chicago is coming off its eighth consecutive setback and 10th in 11 contests, a 6-3 loss at Winnipeg on Tuesday in which it got within a goal after allowing the first four before succumbing. Patrick Kane notched a pair of assists for his second straight two-point performance during his four-game point streak for the Blackhawks, who are beginning a four-game homestand.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, TVA

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (13-10-6): Pittsburgh's lineup could receive a boost on Wednesday as goaltender Matt Murray and veteran center Matt Cullen may return from 11-game absences due to lower-body injuries. Both players were full participants in Tuesday's practice, with Cullen receiving the green light for contact, and could be on the ice against Chicago. Patric Hornqvist (upper body) likely won't be, however, as the 31-year-old Swede did not practice and remains day-to-day.

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (9-18-5): Kane has been kept off the scoresheet just once in his last nine games, registering three goals and eight assists in that stretch. Alex DeBrincat netted a tally against the Jets, giving him a point in eight of his last 10 contests (three goals, five assists). Captain Jonathan Toews has gone back-to-back games without a point, keeping him two shy of 700 for his career.

OVERTIME

1. Penguins LW Jake Guentzel has landed on the scoresheet in nine of his last 11 games, collecting six goals and eight assists in that span.

2. Chicago's only victory in its last 11 contests came in overtime at Florida on Nov. 24.

3. Pittsburgh G Casey DeSmith has gone 6-1-1 in his last eight starts while filling in for Murray.

PREDICTION: Penguins 5, Blackhawks 2

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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Calgary Flames Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NHL Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
Flyers vs. Flames Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters has seen his team's spirited 9-2-1 surge over the last 12 games add up to a spot atop the Pacific Division in addition to a place in the conversation among the Western Conference's elite. The high-octane Flames aim to rebound from a shutout loss to a bitter rival when they host the struggling Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.

"Lots of hockey left. If I do the math right, there's 51 games left," Peters said, via the Calgary Sun. "So we can prove to be elite over the next 51 -- if that's the case, right? I think we could become elite. I don't think we're there yet. But we could become elite if we continue to follow the process and continue to make steps each and every month." The Flames' fifth-ranked offense was held in check in Sunday's 1-0 setback in Edmonton, but the club returns home where it boasts a 10-3-2 mark. Dousing the Flames will be a tough task for a Philadelphia team that is allowing a 29th-ranked 3.61 goals per contest and has dropped eight of its last 11 (3-6-2) following Sunday's 7-1 shellacking at Winnipeg. Jakub Voracek scored in the first period to extend his point streak to five games, during which he has three goals and three assists.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, Sportsnet (Calgary)

ABOUT THE FLYERS (12-13-3): Brian Elliott could be ready to walk back through the revolving goaltending door during the final three contests of the five-game road trip for Philadelphia, which has used five netminders this season. The 33-year-old former Flames goaltender permitted two goals or fewer in each of his last seven appearances since being sidelined with an apparent groin injury since Nov. 15. While Elliott's potential return date is unknown, center Sean Couturier is in line to re-insert his name back in the lineup on Wednesday after missing two games with an undisclosed lower-body injury.

ABOUT THE FLAMES (19-10-2): Johnny Gaudreau earned NHL Third Star of Week honors after collecting six assists and eight points in his last four contests to push his team-leading totals to 27 and 39, respectively. While the offense is receiving plenty of fanfare, goaltender Mike Smith has been rather stingy while yielding nine goals during a flawless six-game run since Nov. 15. "There have been a few blips on the screen, but if you look at our data with chances, shots against, we've cleaned up a lot defensively," Flames general manager Brad Treliving said, per TSN. "We're spending less time in our end, giving up less. Our young defense has been a stabilizer for us."

OVERTIME

1. Philadelphia captain Claude Giroux, who leads the team in goals (11), assists (25) and points (36), has been held off the scoresheet in each of his last three encounters with Calgary.

2. Flames C Sean Monahan has netted six of his team-leading 18 goals and added four assists in his last eight contests.

3. The Flyers' 30th-ranked power play is 0-for-13 in the last eight games.

PREDICTION: Flames 4, Flyers 2

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Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks Preview and Predictions 2018-12-12

NHL Predictions 11th December 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 12/11/2018

The Dallas Stars are in the midst of a stretch of eight consecutive games against teams from the Pacific Division and they have earned points in five of the first six (4-1-1) as they prepare to resume a four-game road trip at the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. The Stars are 9-1-1 this season against Pacific foes but have dropped five in a row at the Honda Center.

Dallas had its four-game winning streak snapped in Sunday's 4-2 loss at Vegas in a performance that "concerned" coach Jim Montgomery. "We were consistently playing with energy and emotion and a lot of competitiveness, which comes with those two qualities," he said. "The last two games we haven't had it." Anaheim lost both meetings against the Stars -- both in Dallas -- this season, giving up five goals in each, but it is on a roll with eight victories in its last 10 games. The Ducks rank 30th in the league in scoring but won for the sixth time in seven contests by outlasting New Jersey 6-5 in a shootout on Sunday, marking the third time in four games they have netted at least four goals.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FS Southwest Plus (Dallas), Prime Ticket (Anaheim)

ABOUT THE STARS (16-11-3): The lineup could feature a new look after Montgomery split up captain Jamie Benn and center Tyler Seguin on the top line at Tuesday's practice while also juggling his power-play units. Seguin and Alexander Radulov were joined by Devin Shore, Radek Faksa and Gavin Bayreuther on the top power play while Benn skated with forwards Martin Hanzal and Jason Spezza on the second unit. "I'd like to create inner competition within our team," Montgomery said. "Having stars on both units creates that internally, which is healthy and also allows me to go with whoever's freshest."

ABOUT THE DUCKS (16-11-5): Anaheim received bad news on the injury front Tuesday, learning that backup goaltender Ryan Miller will be sidelined six weeks with a sprained medial collateral ligament and foward Rickard Rakell is out indefinitely with a sprained ankle. Miller has appeared in 10 games, making seven starts, but Rakell could be the bigger issue -- he is second on the team with 20 points but scored 67 goals over the past two seasons. The Ducks wasted no time in filling the void created by Miller's injury, claiming veteran netminder Chad Johnson on waivers from St. Louis.

OVERTIME

1. Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf, who scored twice at Dallas on Oct. 25, has 12 points in the last 11 games.

2. Stars G Ben Bishop is 8-1-2 with a 1.38 goals-against average versus Anaheim.

3. Ducks F Ondrej Kase has three goals and six assists over the last eight games.

PREDICTION: Ducks 4, Stars 3

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NBA

Wednesday, December 12

Brooklyn won its last two games, covered last three; they’re 7-6 vs spread as AU. Four of their last five games stayed under the total. Philly won six of its last seven games; they covered their last four home games. Five of their last six games stayed under. 76ers won four of last five games but Nets covered three of last four; Brooklyn covered three of last four visits to Philly (over 2-1-1).

Celtics won/covered their last six games; they’re 4-5 as road favorites this year. Seven of their last ten games went over. Washington is 3-4 in its last seven games; they’re 2-2 as HU. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Wizards won three of last four games with Boston; seven of last eight series games went over the total. Celtics are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to Washington.

Knicks lost four in row, six of last seven games; they’re 1-0 as road favorites this year. Over is 9-5 in their last 14 games. Cavaliers lost seven of their last nine games; they’re 5-6 as HU. Three of their last four games went over the total. Road team won six of last seven New York-Cleveland games; Knicks 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Ohio. Three of last four series games stayed under.

Pistons lost their last five games (0-5 vs spread); they’re 4-3 as road underdogs. Six of their last seven games stayed under. Charlotte is 4-3 in its last seven games; they’re 4-6 vs spread as home favorites. Four of their last five games went over. Hornets won/covered their last three games with Detroit. over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Pistons are 1-3 vs spread in their last four visits to Charlotte.

Bucks won three of their last four games; they’re 4-6 vs spread on road this year. Milwaukee’s last four games all stayed under. Pacers won their last four games, covered last three; they’re 7-6 vs spread at home. Pacers’ last seven games stayed under. Home side won six of last seven Milwaukee-Indiana games; Bucks lost last three visits to Indy, by 3-13-15 points. Five of last seven series games stayed under.

Trailblazers lost seven of their last ten games; they’re 2-6 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 3-0-1 in their last four games. Memphis lost six of its last nine games; they’re 7-2 as home favorites. Four of their last five games stayed under. Portland is 5-3 in its last eight games with the Grizzlies; Blazers are 4-2 vs spread in their last six visits to Memphis. Under is 3-1 in last four series games in Tennessee.

Oklahoma City is 17-4 in its last 21 games; they’re 7-6 vs spread on road. Four of their last five games went over the total. Pelicans are 4-8 in their last 12 games; they covered the game following their last four losses. Six of their last eight games stayed under. Thunder won six of last eight games with New Orleans; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last four visits to Bourbon Street. Five of last seven series games went over total.

Hawks lost four of their last five games; they’re 5-3 vs spread in their last eight games as road underdogs. Seven of their last ten games went over. Dallas won 11 of its last 14 games; they’re 5-1 as home favorites. Five of their last six games stayed under. Atlanta won its last ten games with the Mavericks (9-1 vs spread); they won/covered their last four trips to Dallas. Seven of last ten series games stayed under.

Miami won four of its last six games; they’re 5-2 vs spread as road underdogs. Five of their last six games stayed under the total. Utah is 2-3 in its last five games; they’re 4-5 vs spread as home favorites. Eight of their ten home games went over the total. Miami won its last four games with the Jazz; Heat is 3-2 vs spread in its last five visits to Utah (under 3-2).

Timberwolves are 2-3 in last five games; they covered seven of last nine games, are 2-2 as AF. Under is 15-3-1 in their last 19 games. Kings won four of their last five games; they’re 7-3-1 as home underdogs. Over is 9-3 in their last dozen games. Minnesota won three of last four games with Sacramento; Wolves are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits here. Six of last eight series games went over.

Toronto is 2-3 SU in its last five games, 5-0 vs spread when they played night before. Raptors are 8-4-1 vs spread on road; Leonard (hip) didn’t play last nite. Five of their last six games went under total. Golden State won seven of its last nine games; they’re 6-9 vs spread at home. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Warriors won eight of last nine games with Toronto; six of last seven series games went over. Raptors lost their last four visits to Oakland (2-2 vs spread).

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NBA

Wednesday, December 12

Trend Report

New York Knicks
New York is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
New York is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York's last 9 games on the road
New York is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
New York is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New York's last 15 games when playing Cleveland
New York is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
New York is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New York
Cleveland is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 15 games when playing New York
Cleveland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against New York
Cleveland is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against New York

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Milwaukee's last 24 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing Indiana
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Milwaukee is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana Pacers
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Indiana is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games on the road
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Washington
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Wizards
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Boston
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Brooklyn's last 19 games when playing Philadelphia
Brooklyn is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 19 games when playing Brooklyn
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Portland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games on the road
Portland is 8-15-2 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
Portland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Portland is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Portland is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Memphis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games
Memphis is 4-7-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Portland
Memphis is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Portland
Memphis is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
Memphis is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Portland

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Oklahoma City's last 20 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games
New Orleans is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
New Orleans is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
New Orleans is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Atlanta is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Atlanta is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games
Dallas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Miami Heat
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Utah Jazz
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Utah is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games at home
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Minnesota's last 19 games
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Minnesota is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Sacramento's last 12 games
Sacramento is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Sacramento's last 23 games at home
Sacramento is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Sacramento is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Sacramento is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 6-15-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Golden State
Toronto is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Golden State
Toronto is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Golden State is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Golden State is 15-6-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Toronto
Golden State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Golden State is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Toronto
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 12

Brooklyn @ Philadelphia

Game 537-538
December 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
109.530
Philadelphia
127.625
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 18
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 7
221
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-7); Over

Boston @ Washington

Game 539-540
December 12, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
124.023
Washington
115.999
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 8
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-3 1/2); N/A

New York @ Cleveland

Game 541-542
December 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
111.044
Cleveland
112.262
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 2
215
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+2); Under

Detroit @ Charlotte

Game 543-544
December 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
114.355
Charlotte
112.530
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 5 1/2
219
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+5 1/2); Under

Milwaukee @ Indiana

Game 545-546
December 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
122.241
Indiana
118.712
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-2); N/A

Portland @ Memphis

Game 547-548
December 12, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
109.855
Memphis
117.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 7 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 3
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-3); Over

Oklahoma City @ New Orleans

Game 549-550
December 12, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
129.298
New Orleans
122.947
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 6 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2
232
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-2); Under

Atlanta @ Dallas

Game 541-542
December 12, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
114.921
Dallas
119.671
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 5
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 10
223
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+10); Over

Miami @ Utah

Game 553-554
December 12, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
116.694
Utah
117.835
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 1
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 7
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+7); Over

Minnesota @ Sacramento

Game 555-556
December 12, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
114.426
Sacramento
108.320
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 2
228
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-2); Under

Toronto @ Golden State

Game 557-558
December 12, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
117.138
Golden State
131.313
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 14
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 5 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-5 1/2); N/A

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Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 12

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BROOKLYN (10 - 18) at PHILADELPHIA (19 - 9) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 115-86 ATS (+20.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
BROOKLYN is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-74 ATS (-40.4 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-3 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (16 - 10) at WASHINGTON (11 - 16) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 73-50 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-46 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 48-64 ATS (-22.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 414-482 ATS (-116.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-6 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-7 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (8 - 20) at CLEVELAND (6 - 21) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 49-72 ATS (-30.2 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 54-75 ATS (-28.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (13 - 12) at CHARLOTTE (13 - 13) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 5-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 4-4 straight up against DETROIT 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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MILWAUKEE (18 - 8) at INDIANA (17 - 10) - 12/12/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 139-178 ATS (-56.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
INDIANA is 65-49 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 straight up against INDIANA 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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PORTLAND (15 - 12) at MEMPHIS (15 - 11) - 12/12/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (17 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (14 - 15) - 12/12/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 37-50 ATS (-18.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (6 - 20) at DALLAS (14 - 11) - 12/12/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DALLAS is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

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

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MIAMI (11 - 15) at UTAH (13 - 15) - 12/12/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 62-43 ATS (+14.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 227-181 ATS (+27.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MIAMI is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (13 - 14) at SACRAMENTO (14 - 12) - 12/12/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
SACRAMENTO is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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TORONTO (22 - 7) at GOLDEN STATE (19 - 9) - 12/12/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Wednesday's Tip Sheet
December 12, 2018
By Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Raptors at Warriors – 10:30 PM EST

Golden State (19-9 SU, 13-15 ATS) is the two-time undisputed champion in the NBA and barring injury, will be back in the Finals in June. It will not be a repeat matchup with Cleveland, but Toronto (22-7 SU, 14-15 ATS) is one of the top candidates to knock off Golden State for the NBA title.

The two powers meet tonight at Oracle Arena as the Warriors are riding a four-game winning streak following Monday’s 116-108 home triumph over the Timberwolves. Stephen Curry shot lights out by drilling seven three-pointers and scoring 38, while Golden State knocked down 19 treys. Although the Warriors improved to 12-2 at home, Steve Kerr’s team didn’t cover as 9 ½-point favorites, and fell to 1-4 ATS in the past five games at Oracle Arena.

The Raptors head to the Bay Area with no rest after blowing out the Clippers, 123-99 last night. Kawhi Leonard sat out for Toronto, but the Raptors’ offense didn’t struggle as they shot 52% from the floor and hit 14 three-pointers. Serge Ibaka led Toronto with 25 points, while Kyle Lowry rebounded from a scoreless effort against Milwaukee to put up 21 points and seven assists.

Toronto held off Golden State in their previous meeting in overtime on November 29 at Scotiabank Arena, 131-128. The Warriors cashed as 9 ½-point underdogs with Curry sidelined, but Kevin Durant posted one of the top games of his career with 51 points. Leonard paced the Raptors with 37 points as Toronto snapped an eight-game losing streak to Golden State that dated back to January 2015.

Thunder Road

Following an 0-4 start, Oklahoma City (17-8 SU, 15-10 ATS) has stormed back to take control of the Northwest division. The Thunder has won five of their last six games, including Monday’s 122-113 home triumph over the Jazz in a playoff rematch from last season. Oklahoma City led by 24 points heading into the fourth quarter prior to a Utah rally, but Paul George continued his solid play of late by scoring 31 points on 8-of-10 shooting.

The Thunder travels to New Orleans to face the Pelicans (14-15 SU, 13-16 ATS), who own a solid 10-4 record at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans have alternated wins and losses in nine consecutive games, coming off a 113-100 setback at Boston on Monday. New Orleans dropped a 122-116 decision at Oklahoma City in its first matchup back in early November, as Pelicans’ forward Julius Randle put together an impressive 10-of-10 effort from the floor for 26 points in the defeat.

King it On

Sacramento (14-12 SU, 16-10 ATS) is halfway to cashing its season win total (25 ½) as the Kings continue a solid start. The Kings return home from a 3-1 road trip, which included blowout victories over Phoenix, Cleveland, and Chicago to improve to 8-7 away from Golden 1 Center. Sacramento welcomes in Minnesota as the Kings knocked off the Timberwolves, 121-110 as two-point underdogs in November.

The Wolves (13-14 SU, 15-12 ATS) are winless through their first two games of a four-game road trip which wraps up in Phoenix on Saturday. Minnesota has lost 10 of 12 contests away from Target Center, but yet the Wolves opened as a short favorite on Wednesday at Sacramento. The first two games of this road swing resulted in defeats at Portland and Golden State, although the Wolves cashed as 9 ½-point ‘dogs against the Warriors on Monday. The Wolves have fared well recently in the favorite role by going 5-1 SU/ATS in the last six opportunities.

Central Command

The Central Division was owned by Cleveland each of the past four seasons, but it will come down to Milwaukee and Indiana this season. Although there is still 70% of the season to be played, the Bucks and Pacers are separated by 1 ½ games heading into Wednesday’s action and likely won’t be caught by the Pistons, Cavaliers, and Bulls.

The Bucks (18-8 SU, 14-11-1 ATS) picked up consecutive wins for the first time since late November as Milwaukee knocked off Toronto and Cleveland on a back-to-back set on Sunday and Monday. Milwaukee has stepped up its defense of late by cashing four consecutive UNDERS, while limiting three opponents during this span to 99 points or less.

The Pacers (17-10 SU, 14-13 ATS) are in the midst of a seven-game UNDER streak, while picking up wins in four consecutive contests. Indiana looks to wrap up its three-game homestand perfect after beating Sacramento and Washington, as the Pacers try to avenge an earlier loss to the Bucks. Milwaukee ripped Indiana at Fiserv Forum in mid-October, 118-101 as 3 ½-point favorites, but the Pacers have won each of the last three home matchups with the Bucks.

Dallas Domination

The Mavericks (14-11 SU, 17-8 ATS) have taken advantage of playing at American Airlines Center by posting a terrific 12-2 home mark. Dallas rallied past Houston on Saturday, followed by a blowout of Orlando on Monday to improve to 10-0 SU/ATS in the past 10 home contests. Dallas is in a revenge spot tonight against Atlanta as the Mavericks squandered a 26-point lead in a 111-104 setback to the Hawks in late October.

Atlanta (6-20 SU, 10-16 ATS) snapped a four-game losing streak in Saturday’s 106-98 home upset of Denver for its first win in December. The road has not been kind to the Hawks, who are 2-11 on the highway, but Atlanta has cashed in five of the past eight opportunities as an away underdog. Since the start of the 2013-14 season, the Hawks own a perfect 10-0 record against the Mavericks, including four straight victories at American Airlines Center.

First to Three

The 76ers and Nets have split a pair of matchups at Barclays Center this season, while Philadelphia got the best of Brooklyn on November 25 on a Jimmy Butler buzzer-beater. The Sixers (19-9 SU, 13-15 ATS) have won six of their past seven games, while coming off a home-and-home sweep of the Pistons. Butler is doubtful with a groin injury tonight, but Philadelphia is 4-0 SU/ATS in its last four games at Wells Fargo Center since losing to Cleveland as 13-point favorites on November 23.

The Nets (10-18 SU, 13-15 ATS) are seeking their second three-game winning streak of the season following victories over the Raptors and Knicks. Brooklyn is riding a three-game ATS hot streak, while winning three of its past five contests away from Barclays Center. The Nets have covered their first two meetings with the Sixers, as Brooklyn has cashed in five of the past seven meetings in the series since April 2017.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Hoop Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Nets are 16-0 ATS (+10.41 ppg) on the road with more than two days of rest off a road game.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Kings are 0-14 ATS (-9.14 ppg) as a home dog off a win in a road game when they are facing a team that is averaging more than five blocks per game.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Raptors are 13-0 OU (+14.58 ppg) with no rest off a road win in which they had six-plus double-digit scorers.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Jazz are 0-17 OU (-11.53 ppg) as a favorite off a road game when the line is at least 10 points lower (big drop in class of opponent) than their last game and it is before the All-Star break.




NBA's Top ATS Teams (sorted by cover%):

1. Mavericks 17-8
t2. Kings 16-10
t2. Hornets 16-10
4. Thunder 15-10
5. Nuggets 16-11
6. Grizzlies 15-11
t7. Twolves 15-12
t7. Clippers 15-12
t7. Magic 15-12


NBA's Worst ATS Teams (sorted by cover %):

30. Suns 9-19
t28. Rockets 10-16
t28. Hawks 10-16
27. Wizards 11-16
26. Lakers 10-14
t23. Pelicans 10-13
t20. 5 teams tied at 13-15 Jazz, Bulls, Nets, Warriors, 76ers


NBA's Top OVER Teams (sorted by Over %):

t1. Clippers 17-10
t1. Spurs 17-10-1
3. Kings 16-10
4. Jazz 17-11
5. Wizards 16-11
6. Raptors 17-12
t7. 76ers 16-12
t7. Knicks 16-12


NBA's Top UNDER Teams (based on Under %):

t1. Twolves 18-9
t1. Bulls 18-9-1
3. Lakers 17-9-1
4. Magic 17-10
5. Nuggets 16-10
6. Pacers 16-11
7. Grizzlies 15-11
8. Suns 16-12

[Can'tPickAWinner]

By: Monique Vág



From Downtown!

Defensively Toronto has only allowed 107.8 points per game, and that number gets even better on the road at 105.5. Despite a good overall defense, they have struggled against opposing shooting guards allowing 24.7 points and 3.4 made 3-point shots per contest.

That could be trouble for the Raptors in tonight's matchup with the Warriors. Klay Thompson is a career 41.8 shooter from deep, and has made four 3-pointers in each of the Warriors last two games. Expect Thompson to find success in what appears to be a high scoring affair and back the Over on his point total.


OKC should fear The Brow

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. The Pels will be missing Elfrid Payton and Nikola Mirotic and might be without the services of E'Twan Moore, who is listed as questionable, as well.

The Thunder have given up an average of 48.6 points in the paint per game and are coming off a game where they surrendered 62 points inside to the Jazz. With the Pelicans as the top ranked team in points in the paint this year averaging 57.7 a contest, back Anthony Davis to find success and take Over his points total of 27.5.


Lean Under in Philly

Brooklyn should be feeling good after winning two straight including a surprise win versus Toronto. Tonight the Nets take on a 76ers team averaging 113.9 points per game, while the Nets average 108.7.

Over their most recent three games, the Nets have allowed an average of 107.7 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting, while the 76ers are surrendering 108.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting.

The 76ers are the much better team in this contest and have been almost unbeatable on their home court with a 14-1 record. However, the O/U looks like a better play with the total going Under in 13 of the most recent 19 contests between the two sides. Take Under the total of 224.


Stepping up when they need him

The Bucks versus Pacers game could be important for the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is up 1.5 games in the Central Division and has already beaten Indiana once this season.

Although the Pacers will likely be without Victor Oladipo once again, they have won six of their most recent 10 without him, allowing only 96 points per game over their last three games.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo probable for today's matchup but not at 100 percent, look for Khris Middleton to step up. In their first meeting, Middleton shot just under 47 percent from the field and made five of nine from beyond the arc, while also chipping in with four rebounds and four assists. Take the Over on his points, rebounds, assists total of 23.5.


Portland starting to grind

The head-to-head between the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies has been a very even matchup in recent memory. They've split their most recent 10 games with an average total of 100.1 for Portland and 98.5 for Memphis.

The Grizzlies have struggled to score points over their most recent five games being held under 100 in four of those contests. This bodes well for a Blazers team who have played some of their best defense of the year over their most recent three, holding opponents to an average of 100.7 points per game. Look for another closely contested defensive showing and back the Under 205.5

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 12


Columbia @ Boston College

Game 701-702
December 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbia
45.701
Boston College
67.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston College
by 21 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston College
by 15 1/2
151 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston College
(-15 1/2); Under

Massachusetts @ Temple

Game 703-704
December 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Massachusetts
55.374
Temple
63.906
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Temple
by 8 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Temple
by 9
149 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Massachusetts
(+9); Under

LSU @ Houston

Game 705-706
December 12, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LSU
66.421
Houston
65.623
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LSU
by 1
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 6 1/2
136
Dunkel Pick:
LSU
(+6 1/2); Over

San Diego @ Oregon

Game 707-708
December 12, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
58.746
Oregon
65.296
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon
by 6 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oregon
by 10 1/2
142 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+10 1/2); Over

Chattanooga @ Georgia State

Game 709-710
December 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chattanooga
44.658
Georgia State
56.448
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia State
by 12
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia State
by 18 1/2
142
Dunkel Pick:
Chattanooga
(+18 1/2); Over

Murray State @ Southern Illinois

Game 711-712
December 12, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Murray State
59.105
Southern Illinois
59.207
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Murray State
Even
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Illinois
by 3
135 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Murray State
(+3); Over

Jacksonville St @ Wichita State

Game 713-714
December 12, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Jacksonville St
45.024
Wichita State
59.555
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wichita State
by 14 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wichita State
by 7
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Wichita State
(-7); Under

Portland St @ Brigham Young

Game 715-716
December 12, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland St
49.830
Brigham Young
61.547
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brigham Young
by 11 1/2
171
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brigham Young
by 17
164
Dunkel Pick:
Portland St
(+17); Over

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 12

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COLUMBIA (3 - 6) at BOSTON COLLEGE (6 - 2) - 12/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBIA is 115-86 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 115-86 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-0 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-0 straight up against COLUMBIA 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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MASSACHUSETTS (6 - 4) at TEMPLE (7 - 2) - 12/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 32-12 ATS (+18.8 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 1-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-0 straight up against TEMPLE 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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LSU (7 - 2) at HOUSTON (8 - 0) - 12/12/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
LSU is 95-69 ATS (+19.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 2-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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SAN DIEGO (8 - 2) at OREGON (5 - 3) - 12/12/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 178-141 ATS (+22.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UT-CHATTANOOGA (5 - 5) at GEORGIA ST (6 - 3) - 12/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 1-0 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA 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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MURRAY ST (5 - 1) at S ILLINOIS (7 - 3) - 12/12/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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JACKSONVILLE ST (5 - 3) at WICHITA ST (4 - 4) - 12/12/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 223-180 ATS (+25.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 116-83 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 116-83 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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PORTLAND ST (5 - 3) at BYU (7 - 4) - 12/12/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 246-191 ATS (+35.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 156-120 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 156-120 ATS (+24.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 43-22 ATS (+18.8 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.
BYU is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BYU is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
PORTLAND ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NCAAB

Wednesday, December 12

Boston College is 6-2 vs schedule #310; they’ve been off for eight days since 100-95 OT loss to Providence. Eagles outscored Columbia 18-2 on foul line in 81-66 home win over Columbia LY. BC is experience team #271 (#40 in MC) that is 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, winning by 20-5-8 points. Columbia won its last two games after a 0-6 start vs D-I teams, and that is vs schedule #344; they lost 64-62 to #162 Colgate, only top 200 team they’ve played this season. Four of Columbia’s last five D-I games were decided by 3 or fewer points.

UMass won three of last four games with Temple, beating Owls 70-67 in last meeting two years ago; Minutemen lost their last seven trips to Temple, dating back to Owls’ days in A-14. UMass won its last game 79-78 at Providence; they were down 20 in first half. UMass is 6-4 vs schedule #308; three of their four losses were by 5 or fewer points (lost 110-87 to Nevada). Temple is 7-2 vs schedule #140 after 69-59 loss to Villanova last week; Owls are experience team #109 that is shooting only 29.9% on arc- they’re 6-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.

LSU beat Houston last two years by 3-19 points; they beat Cougars 80-77 at home LY. LSU is 7-2 vs schedule #229; they’re experience team #330 that is 1-2 vs top 100 teams, with losses by 3-13 points- their only top 100 win was over NC-Greensboro. Houston is 8-0 vs schedule #335; they have three top 100 wins (BYU, Oregon, Oklahoma St). Cougars are experience team #133 that is playing 3rd-slowest tempo in country. Houston has #17 defensive eFG% in country- only one team has scored more than 62 points against them. This is LSU’s first true road game.

Oregon is 5-3 vs schedule #211; Ducks are 1-2 vs top 100 teams, beating Syracuse by 15, losing to Iowa by 8, Houston by 4- they don’t force lot of turnovers, but their defensive eFG% is #15 in nation. San Diego is 7-2 vs schedule #191; they’re experience team #4 that already beat Colorado of Pac-12 at home. Toreros are 2-2 vs top 100 teams, with win at local rival San Diego St and losses by 3 at Washington, 7 at Ole Miss. San Diego starts four seniors and a junior; Oregon is experience team #280 that starts two freshmen, two sophs.

Georgia State shot 74.4% inside arc, was up 33-15 at halftime in 71-48 win at Chattanooga LY. Panthers have been off for eight days since winning 83-80 at Alabama, rallying from 22 points down with 14:35 left. GSU is 6-3 vs schedule #43; they’re experience team #43 that is 6-1 vs teams ranked outside top 100- their worst loss in #109 Montana. Chattanooga won its last two games after a 1-5 start; they’re experience team #346 that has played schedule #347- they lost by 28 at Michigan, in their only top 200 game so far this season.

Murray State is 3-2 vs Southern Illinois the last five years, beating Salukis 81-73 at home in last meeting LY. Racers are are 4-1 vs schedule #272, with only loss by 6 at Alabama; Murray is #156 experience team that has #4 defensive eFG% in country- opponents are shooting 20.7% on arc against them, worst in country. Murray turns ball over 22% of time; they won their only road game by 22 at MTSU. SIU won its last five games after a 2-3 start, with win over Saint Louis; Salukis are experience team #12 that is turning ball over 21.9% of the time.

Wichita State is 4-4 vs schedule #77; they’re experience team #279 (MC #345) that is 2-1 vs teams ranked outside top 100. Shockers are forcing turnovers 21.5% of time; their eFG% is #274- they’re making only 31.5% of their 3’s. Jacksonville State is won its last four games after an 0-3 start; they’re #4 experience team in country that lost by 15 at Penn State in their only top 100 game. Gamecocks turn ball over 20.3% of time (#241); they make 30.9% of their 3’s- their only top 200 win was 83-78 over #187 North Florida, on a neutral floor.

BYU is 7-4 vs schedule #148 (#20 in MC); Cougars are experience team #244 that is 4-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with all four wins by 20+ points. BYU is playing tempo #23; that is 6-1 at home, with only loss by 14 to #36 Houston. Portland State is 2-3 vs schedule #144; they also have three non-D-I wins. Vikings beat WCC’s Portland in last game; they’re making only 18.7% of their 3’s, worst in country- their eFG% is 5th-worst in nation. PSU lost at Oregon by 27 in their only top 100 game, but that was in season opener over a month ago.

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NCAAB

Wednesday, December 12

Trend Report


Carver Bible @ Troy
Carver Bible
No trends to report
Troy
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Troy's last 6 games
Troy is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home

LIU-Brooklyn @ Stony Brook
LIU-Brooklyn
No trends to report
Stony Brook
No trends to report

Hartford @ Bryant
Hartford
No trends to report
Bryant
No trends to report

Columbia @ Boston College
Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Columbia's last 10 games on the road
Columbia is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Boston College
Boston College is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston College is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

Lipscomb @ Louisville
Lipscomb
No trends to report
Louisville
Louisville is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Norfolk State @ Rider
Norfolk State
No trends to report
Rider
Rider is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Rider's last 7 games at home

Chattanooga @ Georgia State
Chattanooga
Chattanooga is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Chattanooga is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Georgia State
Georgia State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Georgia State's last 7 games at home

Army @ Fairleigh Dickinson
Army
No trends to report
Fairleigh Dickinson
No trends to report

Indiana Northwest @ IUPUI
Indiana Northwest
No trends to report
IUPUI
The total has gone OVER in 6 of IUPUI's last 7 games
IUPUI is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

Coppin State @ UNC Greensboro
Coppin State
No trends to report
UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UNC Greensboro is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

UMass @ Temple
UMass
The total has gone OVER in 9 of UMass's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 20 of UMass's last 23 games
Temple
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Temple is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against UMass

Northwestern State @ Texas Tech
Northwestern State
No trends to report
Texas Tech
Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

VMI @ Presbyterian
VMI
No trends to report
Presbyterian
No trends to report

Southeastern Louisiana @ Mississippi
Southeastern Louisiana
No trends to report
Mississippi
Mississippi is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southeastern Louisiana
Mississippi is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games

Murray State @ Southern Illinois
Murray State
Murray State is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games
Murray State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Southern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Chicago State @ DePaul
Chicago State
Chicago State is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
DePaul
DePaul is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
DePaul is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago State

Jacksonville State @ Wichita State
Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Wichita State
Wichita State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Wichita State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Bellevue @ South Dakota
Bellevue
No trends to report
South Dakota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Dakota's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Dakota's last 5 games at home

Alabama State @ Boise State
Alabama State
No trends to report
Boise State
Boise State is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games at home
Boise State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

Portland State @ BYU
Portland State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland State's last 5 games on the road
Portland State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
BYU
BYU is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of BYU's last 5 games at home

LSU @ Houston
LSU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LSU's last 5 games on the road
LSU is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Cal State-Dominguez Hills @ San Diego State
Cal State-Dominguez Hills
No trends to report
San Diego State
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego State's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego State's last 7 games

San Diego @ Oregon
San Diego
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oregon
Oregon is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Oregon is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games at home

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NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 12

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VEGAS (17-14-0-1, 35 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (14-11-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/12/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 24-17 ATS (+42.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 82-53 ATS (+16.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 14-4 ATS (+9.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 43-26 ATS (+14.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 86-125 ATS (-57.3 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus VEGAS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 2-0-0 straight up against VEGAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (13-10-0-6, 32 pts.) at CHICAGO (9-17-0-5, 23 pts.) - 12/12/2018, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-0 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-0-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (12-13-0-3, 27 pts.) at CALGARY (19-10-0-2, 40 pts.) - 12/12/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-16 ATS (-12.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 85-64 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 89-84 ATS (+192.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
CALGARY is 5-15 ATS (-16.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 2-2-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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DALLAS (16-11-0-3, 35 pts.) at ANAHEIM (16-11-0-5, 37 pts.) - 12/12/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 19-46 ATS (+71.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 254-201 ATS (+16.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 33-20 ATS (+11.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 35-18 ATS (+14.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 16-5 ATS (+10.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 446-448 ATS (-52.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 253-162 ATS (+59.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-3-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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NHL

Wednesday, December 12

Trend Report

Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Vegas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vegas's last 8 games
Vegas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vegas's last 7 games on the road
New York Islanders
NY Islanders is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Islanders's last 8 games
NY Islanders is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 5 games at home

Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games when playing Chicago
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago's last 9 games
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games at home
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 13 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Calgary
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary Flames
Calgary is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games
Calgary is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Calgary's last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Calgary is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

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

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NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 12


Vegas @ NY Islanders

Game 63-64
December 12, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vegas
12.166
NY Islanders
10.833
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vegas
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-140
6
Dunkel Pick:
Vegas
(-140); Under

Pittsburgh @ Chicago

Game 65-66
December 12, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
11.275
Chicago
9.852
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-185
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-185); Over

Philadelphia @ Calgary

Game 67-68
December 12, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
10.015
Calgary
12.929
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-170
6
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-170); Over

Dallas @ Anaheim

Game 69-70
December 12, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
9.008
Anaheim
12.447
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-110
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(-110); Under

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Bobby Conn Dec 12 '18, 7:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Massachusetts vs Temple
Play on: Massachusetts +9 -107 at YouWager

1* Free Play on Massachusetts +9 -107

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Hunter Price Dec 12 '18, 7:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Coppin State vs NC-Greensboro
Play on: Coppin State +25½ -108 at pinnacle

1* Free Pick on Coppin State +25½ -108

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Jimmy Boyd Dec 12 '18, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Celtics vs Wizards
Play on: Wizards +4 -109 at GTBets

1* Free NBA Pick on Washington Wizards +4
The Celtics have had a difficult time coming away with a win when they visit Capital One Arena. Boston has just one win in their last 7 trips to face Washington and I like the Wizards to add to their struggles with a win tonight.
This is a big bounce back spot for Washington after dropping back-to-back road games to finish up their short 4-game road trip. The Wizards didn't have John Wall for their last game, but he's expected back and it's the Celtics that figure to be short-handed. Gordon Hayward, Al Horford and Aron Baynes are all listed as questionable.
Washington is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team with a winning road record, while the Celtics are a mere 3-11 ATS in their last 14 road games vs a team with a winning home record.
Adding to this is a strong system in play favoring the Wizards. Underdogs off back-to-back road losses are 70-32 (69%) ATS in the month of December going back over the last 5 seasons. Take Washington!

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Cole Faxon Dec 12 '18, 8:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Murray State vs Southern Illinois
Play on: Southern Illinois -1½ -110 at YouWager

FREE PLAY on Southern Illinois -1½ -110

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Jack Jones Dec 12 '18, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Thunder vs Pelicans
Play on: Thunder -2 -105 at pinnacle

Jack’s Free Pick Wednesday: Oklahoma City Thunder -2
The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing as well as anyone in the NBA right now. They opened the season 0-4, but that was largely due to Russell Westbrook sitting the start of the season. They have gone an impressive 17-4 since and are now just 2-point favorites over the New Orleans Pelicans tonight.
The Pelicans are just 4-8 SU & 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Injuries have taken their toll on this team as Anthony Davis just can’t seem to stay healthy, and neither can important players around him. Two starters in Elfrid Payton and Nikola Mirotic are both out, and E’Twaun Moore is questionable.
This Pelicans team just doesn’t have enough talent outside Davis and Jrue Holiday to be able to afford playing this short-handed. And making matters worse is that this is a tired team right now. The Pelicans will be playing their 3rd game in 4 days and their 7th game in 11 days tonight. Meanwhile, the Thunder will be playing just their 2nd game in 5 days.
New Orleans is 1-9 ATS off a road loss this season. The Pelicans are 0-8 ATS after playing two consecutive road games this season. The Thunder are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games overall. Oklahoma City is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 trips to New Orleans. Bet the Thunder Wednesday.

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Ben Burns Dec 12 '18, 8:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Blazers vs Grizzlies
Play on: OVER 204½ -107

Yesterday, Ben Burns provided an easy complimentary winner with the Spurs, while going 5-2 with his premium selections. Enjoying ANOTHER WINNING YEAR, Burns is determined to close it out in style, as per usual. He's 8-4 on the week & 114-70 (+$27K) the L6 weeks. Here, he looks at tonight's Portland/Memphis total.
This is the lowest O/U line on the board and I believe that its likely to prove too low. I came up short with the Blazers 'over' the number last night. It was close - and very possibly would have finished above the total if not for a pair of key free throw misses with just over a minute left, by CJ McCollum, an 83% free throw shooter. Either way, tonight's number is considerably lower.
The Grizzlies are known as a defensive team. While thats mostly true, they've still allowed nine of their last 10 opponents to reach triple-digits in scoring. The last time that the Blazers played the second of b2b games, they allowed 143 points. The last two meetings between these teams have both produced 211 combined points. Consider the Over.

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Dave Price Dec 12 '18, 8:35 PM in 3h
NBA | Hawks vs Mavs
Play on: Mavs -9 -109 at GTBets

Dave’s Wednesday Free Play:
1* on Dallas Mavericks -9
The Key: The Mavericks are a perfect 10-0 SU & 10-0 ATS in their last 10 home games with 6 of those wins coming by 9 points or more. And they have played a rough home schedule during this stretch with wins over OKC, Utah, Golden State, Boston, LAC, Portland and Houston. I expect them to be able to beat the lowly Atlanta

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Sal Michaels Dec 12 '18, 9:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Portland State vs BYU
Play on: Portland State +16½ -109 at GTBets

Free Play on Portland State +16½ -109

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Mike Williams Dec 12 '18, 9:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Portland State vs BYU
Play on: Portland State +16½ -109 at GTBets

1* on Portland State +16½ -109

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Brandon Lee Dec 12 '18, 9:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | LSU vs Houston
Play on: Houston -3 -109 at GTBets

10* FREE NCAAB PICK (Houston -3)
The line move here has me a bit concerned, but I just can't pass up the Cougars as a small 3-point home favorite. Houston has started out 8-0, including a 6-0 record at home, but all the talk right now is about when the Cougars' perfect start will come to an end. It seems like a lot of people think LSU is going to hand them a loss tonight, but I just don't see it happening. I know you can't read too much into common opponents, but it's hard to ignore the fact that Houston just won by double-digits at Oklahoma State, who beat LSU on a neutral court by 13. One thing that really stands out to me is how much better the Cougars defense was against the Cowboys. Houston held Oklahoma State to just 35.1% shooting on their home court and the Tigers let the Cowboys hit on 58.5% of their shots. Houston might not be a Power 5 program, but they got a Power 5 head coach in Kelvin Sampson. Give me the Cougars -3!

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Brad Diamond Dec 12 '18, 10:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | San Diego vs Oregon
Play on: San Diego +10½ -110 at BMaker

SAN DIEGO+ over Oregon
San Diego (8-2) has had to face a number of quality teams in the early going,
so they should not be shaken by a road game in Oregon. On the other hand,
the Ducks (5-3) are going to be difficult as they are an effective defensive
unit (#2 FG%), have been tough on the opposing arc builders with the #23
rated defense disallowing the three ball (27.8%) consistently. With the road
scenario for San Diego, we do expect a SU win for Oregon. On the technical
we have SD 4-1 ATS vs. the Pac-12 and 9-4 ATS vs. >.600 units. Oregon comes in
0-4 ATS Wednesdays, and 1-6-1 ATS off a SU win. TAKE THE POINTS!

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Will Rogers Dec 12 '18, 10:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | San Diego vs Oregon
Play on: Oregon -9½ -107 at pinnacle

The set-up: The Toreros are no joke, entering with an 8-2 record. The hungry Ducks are 5-3 and they’ll be eager for a win here as well. San Diego’s early numbers are skewed due to the level of the competition, most recently coming in off an 82-68 home win over CS Northridge. Oregon on the other hand will look to build off an 84-61 home win over Nebraska Omaha. Overall San Diego averages 77.8 PPG and it allows 65, while Oregon averages 78 PPG and it allows 66.7.
The pick: This is a difficult non-conference road venue and note that the Toreros are just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 after having won three of their last four games straight-up. I’m banking on the step up in competition to be too much for the Toreros to handle tonight. Consider Oregon.

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Alex Smart Dec 12 '18, 10:05 PM in 4h
NBA | Wolves vs Kings
Play on: Wolves -3½ -106 at pinnacle

The Wolves have revenge on board for a loss they suffered to the Kings at home earlier this season, when Jimmy Butler was still there and making life miserable for this group. Minnesota owned this series before that and swept the season series from Sacramento last year, winning by an average of 15.3 points and they get the nod again according to my power ranking stats.
The Kings are 0-14 SU/ATS as a home dog off a win in a road game when they are taking on a team that is averaging more than five blocks per game. The closest margin of defeat was 5 points, and the average margin of defeat came by 15.7 ppg.
NBA Favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (MINNESOTA) - revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more, off 2 or more consecutive road losses are 31-9 ATS L/5 seasons for a 78% conversion rate for bettors.
Play on the Minnesota Wolves to cover

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John Martin Dec 12 '18, 10:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Raptors vs Warriors
Play on: Warriors -7 -105 at pinnacle

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Golden State Warriors -7
The Warriors are finally at full strength for the first time all season. Draymond Green and Steph Curry are back from injury, and this is going to be a dangerous team moving forward. They have won four straight while going 3-1 ATS as well with their only non-cover coming on a last-second bucket by the Timberwolves to lose by 8 as 9.5-point dogs. The other three wins all came by double-digits on the road, including a 10-point win at Milwaukee. And the Warriors should be able to handle the Raptors tonight, who could be without Kawhi Leonard. It’s also a Raptors team playing for a second consecutive day and playing their 3rd game in 4 days. They haven’t had two days off in a row in nearly a month. So it’s no wonder they are faltering of late, going 2-5 ATS in their last seven games with three outright losses as favorites. Give me the Warriors.

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The Oracle NBA OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER ‑2

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Tommy King Wins NBA BOSTON CELTICS ‑3

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Tys Terrific Tips NCAA Basketball HOUSTON COUGARS ‑4

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R and R Totals NHL PITTSBURGH PENGUINS/CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS +110 u6

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Lasvegasmoneymachine NHL PHILADELPHIA FLYERS/CALGARY FLAMES o6

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Monster Sports Picks NHL PHILADELPHIA FLYERS/CALGARY FLAMES o6

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Vegas Investment Picks NBA PHILADELPHIA 76ERS ‑7.5

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Vegas Pro Insiders Daily NBA MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES ‑3

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DIY Sports Betting 2018 NBA DETROIT PISTONS +185

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Top Shelf Sports Pick NBA MILWAUKEE BUCKS ‑140

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Georgia St -18½ Over Tenn-Chattanooga

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Free play from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Wednesday, December 12, 2018



12/12 05:05 PM PT / 8:05 PM ET

NBA (547) PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS VS (548) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

Take: (548) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

Reason: Your free play for Wednesday, December 12, 2018 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the Portland Trailblazers and Memphis Grizzlies. Your free play is on the Grizzlies.

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR WEDNESDAY: DALLAS/ATLANTA OVER the total of 223

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Totals4U

Wednesday's Free Selection: Portland/Memphis under 205 1/2

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Jeff Allen

Wednesday's Free Selection is on the Calgary Flames

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Roz Wins

Roz's Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Free Pick



12/12 05:05 PM NBA (547) PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS VS (548) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

Take : Grizzlies

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Atlantic Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Louisville - 11

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#1 Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Utah Jazz - 6 1/2

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick: the Massachusetts Minutemen +9 over Temple

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Sharp Bettor

SharpBettor FREE Play for Wednesday, December 12, 2018

12/12 07:00 PM CB (707) SAN DIEGO VS (708) OREGON

Take : San Diego U

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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Tuesday Free Selection Is

LSU +4½

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take PORTLAND/MEMPHIS OVER the total of 205½

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Golden Dragon

FREE WINNER for Wednesday

Boston College -16

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Hawkeye Sports

Wednesday's Free Pick: Utah Jazz - 7

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Minnesota -2

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Arthur Ralph

FREE play WED: Memphis NBA -3

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The Last Call

Wednesday's Free Play: Stony Brook - 9

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Teyas Sports

FREE PICK 12/12 CBB TEMPLE -9

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Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take OKLAHOMA CITY/NEW ORLEANS OVER the total of 232

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Wednesday: Murray State Racers + 3

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Kenny Towers

FREE PLAY FOR WEDNESDAY - MIAMI/UTAH OVER 209

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John Anthony Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Washington Wizards + 3 1/2