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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks Mountaineer - Race #6


Picks
Notes


#2 Qui
Will likely get bet below the 2/1 ML offering, but her local debut was sharp, charging home by nearly ten to score with maiden company. Guessing she's a handful here.


#4 Jasmine Chieftan
She'll ship from California off a couple of pretty decent efforts in which she wasn't badly beaten. She might be better on the synthetic footing, so I'd want every bit of the 6/1 ML price.


#3 Youawakemysoul
Rolled a soft maiden group in the slop last time out, and while there's a chance she just appreciated the move in with the locals, it seems more likely that it was an off-track aided win. Dicey.


Race Summary
Qui should be tough to handle in here, and she looks like a reasonable single in the multi-race plays. She has run well in both career starts, and her local debut was impressive. Look out.


Mountaineer - Race #7


Picks
Notes


#7 Can't Kats a Moose
It's encouraging to see the new connections step her back up into special weight company after the no-show run with cheaper last time out. Something like her debut run would keep her in the mix here.


#1 Kentucky Home
Might get a tricky trip from the fence on debut, but this is not a deep bunch by any stretch, and she won't have to be much to handle these.


#5 Roses for Doug
She has had 24 chances, so she's entirely out of excuses, but her two most recent runs weren't all bad and would stack up well enough here if she's able to bring something similar for the new barn.


Race Summary
Can't Kats a Moose is protected off the claim after showing nothing at 9/5 in the local debut. She is capable of something better, and the price should be more attractive this time around.


Mountaineer - Race #8


Picks
Notes


#8 Dan the Man Can
Not much to write home about from those last two starts, but he'll offer a better number on the board this time around, and might appreciate the local company.


#1 Strong Heart
Cuts back after settling for second in a pair of route runs, and he's quick enough to work out a forward trip from the rail draw.


#6 Sky Energy
He's generally a pretty reliable type, and his baseline effort should be good enough to land a piece with this bunch.


Race Summary
Dan the Man Can is worth a look at a better number than he has offered in recent starts, and he's capable of something much better than he has shown in recent runs.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks Pompano Park - Race #8


Picks
Notes


#6 GALARINA
Game try against similar foes at 44-1, must use in all gimmicks.


#8 TAKE ABIT OF LIFE
In excellent form, draws outer post again.


#9 ROCKIN SERENA
Led until stretch as fave against top two but gets negative post switch.


Race Summary
Galarina tipped 3-wide at the top of the stretch, threatening to upset the favorites. She didn't win but edged closer to the wire in a game effort. Play a 6-8-9 exacta box.


Woodbine-Mohawk Park - Race #3


Picks
Notes


#3 MACH MESSIER
No room until mid-stretch, useful try on switch to Moreau barn


#1 ON CRUISE CONTROL
Carried speed to win in second start off claim, steps up.


#6 MISSION THREE
Rallied into slow pace to win two back, had post 9 in latest.


Race Summary
Mach Messier saved ground off a contested pace, was shuffled to ninth on the final turn and finished well between rivals on transition from 5/8-mile track.


Northfield Park - Race #10


Picks
Notes


#2 SS TYS AFLYIN
Cleared early, led until late, moves outside in.


#5 MAGIC N SPICE
Stayed flat, sustained second-over rally to beat top one.


#9 APLOMB HANOVER
Hot at claim box, barn going well, starts from second tier.


Race Summary
SS Tys Aflyin made an early bid to clear to the lead from post 8 and held well until the favorite passed by in late stretch.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks Remington Park - Race #4


Picks
Notes


#2 Don't Forget
Improved in his last race to run third and is developing into what looks like a good claim four back by Asmussen; has the speed to stay in range and can make a solid run at this level.


#6 Chocolateicecream
Has closed well on the turf and is back to the main track, where he's won a race; can get a decent pace and should rally.


#5 Off Sixes
Steps up in class but has enough speed to be a factor throughout this one; should be a decent price.


Race Summary
Don't Forget has been getting close and lands in a spot which he can finish the job; can get first turn vs. deep closers.


Remington Park - Race #6


Picks
Notes


#1 Strum M B
Has taken on better horses and won at this distance and over this track here a year ago; comes out of a decent sprint and likely will be on or close to the front end. Can benefit from the inside post.


#4 Justins Omen
Put it all together on start No. 17 and was an easy winner; despite many losses, he's had several races in which he ran well. Would not be a shock to see him win a second straight.


#6 Native River
Has the speed to clear the field going into the first turn and will press from the outset; can stay for a piece of it.


Race Summary
Strum M B has been with better company and can be successful in stretching out vs. this group.


Remington Park - Race #9


Picks
Notes


#3 Dak Da Man
Rallied mildly for fourth in a tough spot last out and can get to these rivals in the final yards; Craddock barn doing well lately.


#2 Cowboy Mischief
Was favored in his last two -- both on the turf -- and moves over to the main track, where he won at this distance last year.


#3 Shweet Persuasion
Comes in from Hawthorne, where had a strong front-end presence going long. Could be the one to catch here.


Race Summary
Dak Ma Man will get a good pace to pursue and has the late kick to success; hasn't won since May and can make a strong push for the win.

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Teddy Covers Event: (501) Golden State Warriors at (502) Brooklyn Nets
Sport/League: NBA
Date/Time: December 22, 2020 7PM EST
Play: Total Over 228.0 (-110)
Take Golden State – Brooklyn OVER (#501-502)
When Draymond Green is out of the lineup, like he is expected to be for Tuesday’s season opener, the Warriors have all the makings of an ‘Over’ team. They’re going to push pace, they’re going to attack the rim and get to the free throw line, but defensively, both on the perimeter and in the paint, without Green, this team is lacking. The Nets showed surprisingly good offensive flow in their preseason games, and I’m not sold on Brooklyn’s defense coming out of the gate either. Expect pace and scoring, all game long! Take the OVER.

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Hakeem Profit Event: (501) Golden State Warriors at (502) Brooklyn Nets
Sport/League: NBA
Date/Time: December 22, 2020 7PM EST
Play: Golden State Warriors +7.5 (-110)
GS will be without Klay for the year and Draymond is also unlikely to go in the opener. As a result there’s been a bit of an overreaction for the line to be 7.5. The Brooklyn Nets are not in mid season form with KD fresh off injury and possibly limited minutes. It may also take time for the team to play to their potential and adjust to a new head coach. Steph Curry looked really good in preseason and he will be on a mission to remind people why he’s the best PG in the league. This warriors team still has options in Wiggins/Oubre along with rookie James Wiseman who should give their defense a boost. I don’t expect the Nets to play much defense this year and that will allow the Warriors to stay in the game.

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Bobby Ligs Event: (503) Los Angeles Clippers at (504) Los Angeles Lakers
Sport/League: NBA
Date/Time: December 22, 2020 10PM EST
Play: Los Angeles Lakers -3.0 (-110)

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Hunter Price Dec 22 '20, 12:00 PM in 3h
Soccer | Stabaek vs Stromsgodset
Play on: Stabaek +240 at Draft Kings

1* Free Pick on Stabaek +240

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Steve Janus Dec 22 '20, 12:30 PM in 3h
Soccer | Parma Calcio 1913 vs Crotone
Play on: Crotone +181 at betonline

1* Free Sharp Play on Crotone +181

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mountaineer Park



Mountaineer Park - Race 8

$2 Daily Double (races 8-9) $2 Exacta $1 Box $1 Trifecta $.50 Box$1 Superfecta $.20 Box



Allowance • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 69 • Purse: $20,200 • Post: 9:34P


FOR ACCREDITED WEST VIRGINIA-BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 22 ALLOWED 3 LBS. (MAIDEN OR CLAIMING RACES FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES) (PREFERENCE TO HIGHEST EARNINGS IN 2019-2020).





Contenders


Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * DAN THE MAN CAN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ha s the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. J J WEDGIT MAN: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. STRONG HEART: Horse's win percentage at today's dista nce(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. PAGAN SMART: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.



8

DAN THE MAN CAN

6/1


5/1




5

J J WEDGIT MAN

2/1


6/1




1

STRONG HEART

5/2


7/1




2

PAGAN SMART

6/1


7/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




2

PAGAN SMART

2


6/1

Alternator/Front-runner

69


57


72.6


54.8


46.8




8

DAN THE MAN CAN

8


6/1

Alternator/Front-runner

77


69


63.2


52.6


47.6




4

JOVIAL JOHN

4


6/1

Alternator/Front-runner

61


61


46.8


39.8


25.3




3

JACKZILLA

3


10/1

Stalker

64


56


52.0


49.8


37.3




1

STRONG HEART

1


5/2

Stalker

77


70


38.8


56.3


49.8




5

J J WEDGIT MAN

5


2/1

Trailer

73


61


45.6


65.4


62.4




6

SKY ENERGY

6


10/1

Trailer

64


64


39.8


51.2


43.2




7

REDMARK

7


20/1

Alternator/Non-contender

66


59


45.8


49.0


36.5

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for ZIA
PURCHASE
ZIA - Race 8

Exacta / Trifecta / .10 Superfecta/ 3rd Leg Pick Three 1st Leg .50 Cent Pick Four / 2nd Leg Pick 5


Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 81 • Purse: $8,000 • Post: 2:39P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE JUNE 22, 2020. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000. NEW MEXICO BRED CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
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Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Trailer. COURAGE N ORDER is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * PASAMONTE MAN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. COURAGE N ORDER: Today is a sp rint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. SCOTTY WHO: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. ANOTHER BROT HER: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
7
PASAMONTE MAN
10/1

4/1
2
COURAGE N ORDER
9/2

6/1
8
SCOTTY WHO
8/1

7/1
5
ANOTHER BROTHER
4/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
8
SCOTTY WHO
8

8/1
Front-runner
76

72

81.0

70.2

63.2
3
WESTERN WARNING
3

7/2
Front-runner
68

66

62.8

58.2

46.2
4
DIVE BAR
4

5/2
Front-runner
74

64

61.5

49.0

32.0
7
PASAMONTE MAN
7

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
85

80

69.8

78.0

75.5
5
ANOTHER BROTHER
5

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
76

69

49.8

64.8

55.8
2
COURAGE N ORDER
2

9/2
Trailer
74

70

59.0

70.8

63.8
9
ZOMBIE ALAN
9

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
78

75

57.0

58.8

47.8
1
LORD CHARLES
1

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
82

67

51.3

53.6

44.1
6
CONFIDENTIALLY WHO
6

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
79

63

36.4

56.4

42.4

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts




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Penn National - Race #2 - Post: 6:26pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,800 Class Rating: 68

Rating: https://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpg

#5 WELL IN TUNE (ML=5/1)


WELL IN TUNE - Ran last out against a higher rated class of horses at Penn National. The move down the ladder based on class rating points should suit him well. This horse didn't run well on a track listed as good in his last race at Penn National. You should discount that effort.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 JUST GOT HITCHED (ML=5/2), #6 BIFF (ML=7/2), #3 BILETNIKOFF (ML=6/1),

JUST GOT HITCHED - Garnered his best speed fig last time around the track, but the track conditions may have played a major role in the outcome. BIFF - Hard to take this vulnerable equine at the odds after the finish position (fourth) in the last race. BILETNIKOFF - This mount likes to be there at the wire, but doesn't usually win. Don't put in the top spot. Last raced on Dec 9th at Penn National, finishing third. Not likely to get better off of that try today. Will be hard for this mount to beat this group off of that last speed fig. Improbable to improve enough to run a figure close to today's class rating, so put him on the questionable challengers list.






STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Have to go with #5 WELL IN TUNE on the win end if we get at least 1/1 odds



EXACTA WAGERS:

Pass



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Skip



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Skip

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mahoning Valley Race Course

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

Race 4 - Optional Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $22500 Class Rating: 94

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR OHIO BRED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR ENTERED TO BE CLAIMED FOR $25,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 125 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 22 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000




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# 4 EVENT DRIVEN 5/2




# 6 CHIEF RANDEL 3/1




# 7 NICK CAN FIX 4/1




EVENT DRIVEN has a formidable shot to take this race. Strong average Equibase Speed Figures in dirt sprint races make this pony a contender. With one of the best jockeys in terms of profits at the window, don't count this horse out. Has to be given consideration in this competition if only for the solid speed figure earned in the last competition. NICK CAN FIX - Should be given a chance based on the very good Equibase Speed Figure garnered in the last competition. Reason to like this gelding as he has in the saddle one of the best jocks using winning percentages over the last 30 days.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs

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

Race 1 - Maiden Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $18000 Class Rating: 53

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000.




RECOMMENDED CHOICES



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# 1 NOON'S BABYGIRL 1/1




# 7 WE CAN DREAM 12/1




# 3 HIGHTAIL RUNAWAY 6/1




I like NOON'S BABYGIRL here. Has very strong front-end speed and will almost certainly fare solidly versus this field. Posted a solid speed figure last time out. Must be given consideration given the class of races run as of late. HIGHTAIL RUNAWAY - Earnings per start at the distance/surface is a very good angle. This entrant ranks at the top in this bunch.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts




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Remington Park - Race #6 - Post: 2:20pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,220 Class Rating: 61

Rating: https://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttps://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpg

#4 JUSTINS OMEN (ML=5/2)


JUSTINS OMEN - Doyle rode this horse for the first time last out and comes right back in this race. The jockey/handler tandem of Doyle and Davidson has a strong ROI together. This gelding's last speed rating is strong enough to prove victorious here, I'll bet on him right back in today's event. Last race at Remington Park, he broke from the far outside. I don't need an advanced degree like The Brain to tell me his inside post today should help.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 STRUM M B (ML=2/1), #2 OKLAHOMA LINE (ML=7/2), #6 NATIVE RIVER (ML=5/1),

STRUM M B - This gelding finished out of the money on November 6th and wasn't near the winner last race out either. OKLAHOMA LINE - I can't play this confirmed non-winner. Gets the assignment fulfilled infrequently. NATIVE RIVER - You always think this horse has a shot to be victorious, but he comes up short regularly. This gelding has had a great number of efforts at Remington Park and still no victories. This gelding garnered a speed rating in his last affair which probably isn't good enough in today's race.

https://www.trackmaster.com/images/tophat.jpgGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - JUSTINS OMEN - This racer should be your gambling choice today. This gelding has posted improving speed figures in his last two events.








STRAIGHT WAGERS:

#4 JUSTINS OMEN to win at post-time odds of 1/1 or better



EXACTA WAGERS:

None



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Pass



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Skip

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Tuesday, December 22

Ohio @ Akron
Ohio (4-2)
— ranked #110 by KenPom
— Tempo: #133
— Experience: #245
— Continuity: #58
— Ohio lost both road games, by 2 at Illinois, 14 at Marshall.
— Bobcats haven’t played in nine days.
— Ohio is forcing turnovers 22.6% of time (#60).

Akron (2-1)
— ranked #146 by KenPom
— Tempo: #80
— Experience: #104
— Continuity: #220
— Akron beat two NAIA teams, lost by 7 to St Bonaventure.
— Zips shot 64% inside arc vs St Bona, but were 6-32 on arc.
— Akron starts three seniors, two sophs.

— Akron won eight of last 11 series games.
— Bobcats lost five of last six visits to Akron.

Northern Illinois @ Toledo
Northern Illinois (1-5, 0-1)
— ranked #301 by KenPom
— Tempo: #346
— Experience: #154
— Continuity: #210
— Huskies got their first win Friday, over #356 Chicago State
— NIU lost its road games, at Pitt/Iowa, by 30-53 points.
— Huskies lost their MAC opener in OT to Ball State.

Toledo (6-3, 1-0)
— ranked #93 by KenPom
— Tempo: #311
— Experience: #194
— Continuity: #181
— Toledo won last three games, including a win at Marshall.
— Rockets won MAC opener, by 17 at Eastern Michigan.
— Toledo is shooting 38.3% on the arc (#38).

— NIU won last three series games, by 4-5-21 points.
— Huskies won four of last six visits to Toledo.

Ball State @ Western Michigan
Ball State (3-3, 1-0)
— ranked #138 by KenPom
— Tempo: #129
— Experience: #90
— Continuity: #149
— Ball State won MAC opener in OT at Western Michigan.
— Cardinals are 3-2 vs teams outside top 100, losing to Northern Kentucky, Indiana State.
— Ball State is shooting 28.3% on the arc (#273).

Western Michigan (2-4, 1-0)
— ranked #248 by KenPom
— Tempo: #332
— Experience: #186
— Continuity: #94
— WMU won its MAC opener by 15 over Central Michigan.
— Broncos are 1-4 vs D-I teams, losing top 200 games by 4-18 points.
— WMU forces turnovers only 14.1% of time (#320).

— Ball State won three of last four series games.
— Cardinals lost three of last four visits to Kalamazoo.
— Home side won seven of last nine series games.

Tulane @ East Carolina
Tulane (5-1, 0-1)
— ranked #202 by KenPom
— Tempo: #298
— Experience: #315
— Continuity: #288
— Tulane has beaten five stiffs (schedule #318)
— Green Wave lost AAC opener 80-74 at home to Memphis.
— Tulane is forcing turnovers 23.6% of time (#48)

East Carolina (6-1, 0-1)
— ranked #128 by KenPom
— Tempo: #234
— Experience: #110
— Continuity: #1
— Best team Pirates have beaten is #169 Charlotte.
— ECU lost its conference opener by 15 at SMU.
— ECU starts 3 juniors and a senior; they’re #1 in minutes continuity.

— ECU won five in row, eight of last nine series games.
— Green Wave lost four of last five visits to ECU, losing last two by 1-19 points.

Cincinnati @ Central Florida
Cincinnati (2-4, 0-1)
— ranked #70 by KenPom
— Tempo: #107
— Experience: #184
— Continuity: #198
— Cincinnati lost last three games, scoring 65 ppg.
— Bearcats lost AAC opener by 3 at home to South Florida.
— Cincinnati is turning ball over 21.3% of time (#233)

Central Florida (2-1)
— ranked #94 by KenPom
— Tempo: #226
— Experience: #265
— Continuity: #248
— UCF upset Florida State Saturday, its first game in 13 days.
— Knights’ only loss was by 22 at Michigan.
— To this point, UCF has played #2 schedule in country.

— Cincinnati is 4-3 in last seven series games.
— Teams split last four meetings played here.
— UCF won last meeting 89-87 in double OT.

Louisville @ Pitt
Louisville (4-1)
— ranked #32 by KenPom
— Tempo: #277
— Experience: #324
— Continuity: #314
— Louisville lost by 37 at Wisconsin Saturday, its first game in 18 days.
— Cardinals have top 100 wins over Seton Hall, Western Kentucky.
— Louisville played four frosh, four sophs in their last game. No one else.

Pitt (5-1, 1-0)
— ranked #72 by KenPom
— Tempo: #76
— Experience: #306
— Continuity: #103
— Pitt won its ACC opener by 15 at Miami.
— Panthers have played schedule #207; they won 71-70 at #57 Northwestern.
— Pitt’s eFG% defense is #26.

— Louisville won 15 of last 16 series games.
— Cardinals won six of last seven visits here, winning 73-68 in OT last year.

Wichita State @ South Florida
Wichita State (3-2, 1-0)
— ranked #97 by KenPom
— Tempo: #272
— Experience: #105
— Continuity: #218
— Shockers won their AAC opener 69-65 at Tulsa.
— Wichita’s two losses are to top 50 teams (Mizzou/Oklahoma State).
— Wichita’s win at Tulsa was their only road game so far.

South Florida (5-2, 1-0)
— ranked #99 by KenPom
— Tempo: #250
— Experience: #118
— Continuity: #91
— Bulls won their AAC opener, 74-71 at Cincinnati
— USF’s two losses: #78 Rhode Island, #34 Virginia Tech
— Bulls are turning ball over 21.0% of time (#223)

— Wichita State won three of four AAC meetings.
— Bulls lost 95-57/65-55 in last two visits here.

Texas Tech @ Oklahoma
Texas Tech (6-2, 0-1)
— ranked #10 by KenPom
— Tempo: #334
— Experience: #270
— Continuity: #276
— Tech lost its Big X opener by a point to Kansas.
— Red Raiders lost by 10 to #11 Houston; they’ve beaten all stiffs.
— This is Tech’s first true road game; they split two neutral court games.

Oklahoma (5-1, 1-0)
— ranked #40 by KenPom
— Tempo: #125
— Experience: #71
— Continuity: #46
— Oklahoma split two top 60 games, losing by 22 at Xavier.
— Sooners won Big X opener, by 4 at TCU.
— Oklahoma’s eFG% is #50 in country.

— Texas Tech won four of last five series games.
— Red Raiders lost five of last six visits to Norman.

North Carolina @ NC State
North Carolina (5-2)
— ranked #22 by KenPom
— Tempo: #100
— Experience: #309
— Continuity: #138
— Carolina split its four top 50 games, beating Kentucky Saturday.
— Tar Heels’ two losses are to Texas by 2, Iowa by 13.
— Young team; UNC is turning ball over 21.8% of time (#245).

NC State (4-1)
— ranked #41 by KenPom
— Tempo: #71
— Experience: #195
— Continuity: #96
— Wolfpack lost by 11 at #31 Saint Louis, its only top 200 game.
— State is forcing turnovers 30.4% of time (#3).
— State starts two juniors, two seniors; they’ve played schedule #282.

— North Carolina won 26 of last 29 series games.
— Tar Heels won their last seven visits to Raleigh.

West Virginia @ Kansas
West Virginia (7-1, 1-0)
— ranked #7 by KenPom
— Tempo: #179
— Experience: #144
— Continuity: #24
— WVU beat Iowa State 70-65 in its Big X opener.
— Mountaineers have played schedule #25, with win at Georgetown.
— WVU rebounds 38.2% of their missed shots (#12).

Kansas (7-1, 1-0)
— ranked #9 by KenPom
— Tempo: #103
— Experience: #263
— Continuity: #114
— Jayhawks won their Big X opener by point at Texas Tech.
— Kansas lost to Gonzaga by 12, beat Creighton by a point, Kentucky by 3.
— Jayhawks are shooting 37.2% on arc (#61).

— Kansas won eight of last nine series games.
— West Virginia lost its last eight visits to Lawrence (60-53 LY)

Temple @ Houston
Temple (1-0)
— ranked #144 by KenPom
— Tempo: #90
— Experience: #252
— Continuity: #281
— Owls beat NJIT 72-60 in their much-delayed opener Saturday.
— Temple starts two frosh, two seniors (#252 experience).
— Owls were under .500 in AAC three of last four years.

Houston (5-0)
— ranked #11 by KenPom
— Tempo: #291
— Experience: #188
— Continuity: #124
— Houston has three top 100 wins, by 10-11-10 points.
— Cougars are forcing turnovers 25.4% of time (#18).
— Houston has #16 eFG% defense in country.

— Houston won five of last six series games.
— Owls lost last three visits here, by 13-3-7 points.

Purdue @ Iowa
Purdue (6-2, 1-0)
— ranked #26 by KenPom
— Tempo: #258
— Experience: #307
— Continuity: #136
— Purdue won Big 14 opener, 67-60 over Ohio State.
— Boilers lost their one true road game, 58-54 at Miami.
— Purdue split four top 100 games, losing by 11 to Clemson.

Iowa (6-1)
— ranked #5 by KenPom
— Tempo: #19
— Experience: #236
— Continuity: #49
— Iowa lost by 10 to Gonzaga on a neutral floor Saturday.
— Hawkeyes have wins over North Carolina, Iowa State by 13-28 points.
— Iowa has #12 eFG% in country- their 88 points vs Gonzaga was least amount of points they’ve scored this season.

— Purdue won last four series games, all by 9+ points.

Saint Mary’s vs San Diego State (@ San Luis Obispo)
Saint Mary’s (8-1)
— ranked #60 by KenPom
— Tempo: #353
— Experience: #259
— Continuity: #217
— Gaels won eight in row since a 73-56 loss to Memphis.
— Saint Mary’s best win was by 13 over #95 South Dakota State.
— This is Gaels’ first game away from home since November 27.

San Diego State (5-1)
— ranked #39 by KenPom
— Tempo: #330
— Experience: #10
— Continuity: #134
— Aztecs lost 72-62 at home to BYU Friday, their first loss.
— San Diego State has top 100 wins over UCLA, Arizona State.
— Aztecs are forcing turnovers 25.3% of time (#20)

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603SE MISSOURI ST -604 INDIANA ST
INDIANA ST is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) in home games after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds over the last 2 seasons.

605APPALACHIAN ST -606 AUBURN
APPALACHIAN ST is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in road games after allowing 65 points or less 2 straight games since 1997.

609CHARLOTTE -610 GEORGE WASHINGTON
CHARLOTTE is 12-2 ATS (9.8 Units) after a game where they failed to cover the spread over the last 2 seasons.

611N ARIZONA -612 DENVER
DENVER is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season in the last 3 seasons.

613N ILLINOIS -614 TOLEDO
TOLEDO is 40-23 ATS (14.7 Units) in home games when playing only their 3rd game in a week since 1997.

617HOFSTRA -618 RICHMOND
HOFSTRA is 14-1 ATS (12.9 Units) in road games when playing only their 2nd game in a week over the last 2 seasons.

619WM & MARY -620 VIRGINIA
WM & MARY is 11-3 ATS (7.7 Units) as a dog over the last 2 seasons.

619WM & MARY -620 VIRGINIA
Dane Fischer is 11-3 ATS (7.7 Units) as a dog (Coach of WM & MARY)

621MONTANA ST -622 PORTLAND
MONTANA ST is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in road games after playing a game as a road underdog over the last 2 seasons.

623TULANE -624 E CAROLINA
TULANE is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) after a game where they made 78% of their free throws or better over the last 2 seasons.

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Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 22

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GOLDEN STATE (15 - 50) at BROOKLYN (35 - 41) - 12/22/2020, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 50-27 ATS (+20.3 Units) against Pacific division opponents since 1996.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (56 - 29) at LA LAKERS (68 - 24) - 12/22/2020, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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Tuesday, December 22

Trend Report

Golden State @ Brooklyn
Golden State
Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 7 games when playing Golden State
Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State

LA Clippers @ LA Lakers
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Clippers's last 8 games
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers

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Jack Jones Dec 22 '20, 9:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Purdue vs Iowa
Play on: Iowa -6 -110 at pinnacle

Jack's Free Pick Tuesday: Iowa -6
The Iowa Hawkeyes opened the season 6-0 SU & 5-1 ATS with their only non-cover coming on a banked 3-pointer from half court at the buzzer. They returned all five starters this year, including the likely Wooden Award winner in Luka Garza. He is surrounded by 3-point shooting, which makes the Hawkeyes one of the toughest teams to defend in the country.
Iowa did lose 88-99 to No. 1 Gonzaga for their first defeat of the season last time out. That loss should have them humbled and get them to play better defense tonight against the Purdue Boilermakers in their Big Ten opener. They want revenge from losing both meetings with Purdue last season and should bounce back in a big way.
Purdue comes in overvalued off three straight wins over Indiana State, Ohio State and Notre Dame. They beat Ohio State when they were missing a couple key players due to injury. And they beat a bad Notre Dame team. Keep in mind they lost to Clemson and Miami earlier this season, while Iowa beat UNC by 13. This will be by far the Boilermakers' toughest test of the season tonight.
Iowa is 12-0 ATS in its last 12 games following an ATS loss. The Hawkeyes are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU loss. Iowa is 19-5-2 ATS in its last 26 home games. Purdue is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games following an ATS win. The Boilermakers are 4-10-2 ATS in their last 16 road games. Bet Iowa Tuesday.

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Ray Monohan Dec 22 '20, 10:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Clippers vs Lakers
Play on: UNDER 220½ -112

Clippers vs. Lakers Under 220.5
The Under is worthy of a move on Tuesday. With the NBA season tipping back off and the lack of fans in the stands, the energy level won't be as high for some teams. Given the hype for this game typically to not having it at all now, this should be a game where both teams come out with some rust and lack of spark.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.
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