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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks Delta Downs - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#4 Aw Shucks
He will need another step forward if he's going to score on the hike, but he has been heading the right way for the new connections, and with another step forward, he's right there at a price.


#7 Big Em C
Looks like the one to beat off the Broberg claim, and he has been in with some better groups than this over the last year.


#5 Man Camp
Meets a bit of other pace, but he is in really sharp form right now and can't be tossed with much confidence.


Race Summary
Aw Shucks is worth a swing at a nice number, as he steps up in fine form, and it's encouraging to see him protected here after clearing his N3L rather than going to straight claiming company.


Delta Downs - Race #3


Picks
Notes


#3 Miller's Pointe
Finished last of five in a fairly quick race for the level last time out, but he wasn't badly beaten and figures to move forward with that two-turn experience under his belt. Low-percentage connections a mild worry.


#2 Meet Kevin
Interesting enough while adding Lasix for the first time, as he owns a couple of decent back efforts here earlier this year, and if he moves up off those kinds of runs, he's in the mix at a price.


#10 Double Priority
He is on his 12th career start, but he ran a good one off the claim last out and earned this hike up. He has enough pace to work out a forward trip from the high draw.


Race Summary
Miller's Pointe earned a decent number in the debut run despite finishing last, and he won't have to step up much from that try in order to land this one.


Delta Downs - Race #7


Picks
Notes


#7 Purim King
His local efforts have typically been pretty honest, and he'll show up late in a spot with a couple of forward players.


#3 High Ridge
This is a big step up off the $20,000 state-bred maiden win, but he tracked the pace nicely that day while returning off the long break, and he may not be as overmatched as his off odds would indicate.


#8 Baudette Blizzard
Would definitely not want to get sucked into taking a short price here, win or lose. Her overall form is no better or worse than several other players in here, but she'll get bet again because she races out of the Broberg barn. Seems like a principled stand against -- willing to let him beat me.


Race Summary
Purim King might get a fair enough race shape for his long, late run, and the price figures to be right in what seems like a pretty evenly matched race. High Ridge is worth a small WPS play if he offers something like his 20/1 ML price.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks Pompano Park - Race #1


Picks
Notes


#1 A WISH FOR WINGS
Speed mission failed at 2-to-5 odds, can atone.


#5 FRISKIE JOLIE
Romped from post 8 after 5-2 rival broke stride at gate.


#4 MARVALOUS JET
Heavily-raced 7yo paced evenly in fast heat, gets class relief.


Race Summary
A Wish For Wings changed tactics on the class drop, led until the stretch and came up short. He's worth a playback at an inflated price. Play 1-4 and 1-5 exactas.


Dayton Raceway - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#7 DIANAMIGHT
Pulled pocket, led between calls, finished third to repeat winner.


#1 GD POTLIKER
Third as fave in local debut, no threat from post 8 in faster follow-up.


#5 SKYWAY IGOTTHIS
Rallied for second in last two starts, but she's 1-24 lifetime.


Race Summary
Dianamight vacated the pocket near the 3/4-mile mark, forged a brief lead in early stretch and ran an improved third. She retains betting value but moves outside. Play 7-1 and 7-5 exactas.


Northfield Park - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#2 IN COMMANDO
Can beat these on memory alone, key in all gimmicks.


#4 MISTER IVAN
Started from second tier in last three starts, can be close up a long way.


#1 U DANCE TOO
Met three-peat winner in the fall at the Meadows, needed comeback race.


Race Summary
In Commando, a shadow of the horse who won 34 races and $654k, sustained a first-over rally from post 8 to finish third at this level last week. He should notch his first win as an 11yo in this field.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks Gulfstream Park - Race #8


Picks
Notes


#1 Small Hope
Dropped to this level last time and responded with a good closing second; likely will be closer early and looms as the one to beat.


#4 Austrian
Has good speed and could dictate the pace; can be effective if he gets away with an easy pace.


#2 Convict Pike
Has been vs. much tougher company and can excel in his return to turf; fits here.


Race Summary
Small Hope was a big player at this level last time out and can carve out a good trip vs. these; very well spotted.


Gulfstream Park - Race #9


Picks
Notes


#1 Danville
Came on well in his last two, is back to running a mile around one turn and came make a strong move; should be a good price today.


#5 Bold Paynter
Tired in a stakes race last time and had won two straight going into that one; tough on the front end.


#2 Create Again
Crushed sprinters by 17 lengths at GPW last time in a race that came off the turf; lost by a nose at this distance two races back and fits here.


Race Summary
Danville can get a good ground-saving trip just off the speed and can respond when called upon here.


Gulfstream Park - Race #10


Picks
Notes


#5 Talk Radio
Rallied mildly in her debut at Churchill and the Mott trainee is likely to improve off that one; can rally well vs. these.


#10 Cadencia
Has been longer distance in her first three and could like the shorter run here.


#12 Souper All Star
Ran an even third at GPW in her latest and has enough speed to overcome the outside post.


Race Summary
Talk Radio finished with mild interest last time, will get a better pace here and can make a strong move here.

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



Delta Downs - Race 7

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



Allowance • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 77 • Purse: $36,000 • Post: 3:39P


FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR TRIAL OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE NOVEMBER 30 ALLOWED 3 LBS. (CLAIMING RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES).





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 * BAUDETTE BLIZZARD: Today is a route and this is the horse's third start after a layoff, a fter two sprint prep races. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. VENN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. LIAM SKYE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). PURIM KING: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designa tion. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.



8

BAUDETTE BLIZZARD

2/1


6/1




11

VENN

8/1


6/1




10

LIAM SKYE

12/1


6/1




7

PURIM KING

8/1


8/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




10

LIAM SKYE

10


12/1

Alternator/Front-runner

84


74


72.5


68.6


58.1




6

MEDITATE

6


15/1

Alternator/Front-runner

79


72


62.0


60.0


46.0




8

BAUDETTE BLIZZARD

8


2/1

Stalker

78


79


84.1


68.2


63.7




11

VENN

11


8/1

Stalker

80


69


79.9


72.1


62.1




3

HIGH RIDGE

3


20/1

Stalker

65


59


64.5


64.5


51.5




9

BINDING

9


5/1

Trailer

76


76


55.0


69.6


59.1




1

CLASSIC GREELEY

1


12/1

Trailer

75


70


54.3


63.5


49.0




5

DOUBLE COOL

5


15/1

Trailer

74


70


42.4


67.8


52.8




7

PURIM KING

7


8/1

Trailer

82


71


38.6


64.2


59.7




4

MISTER INTUITION

4


6/1

Alternator/Non-contender

82


68


57.2


63.2


54.7




2

SMOOTH CURRENT

2


4/1

Alternator/Non-contender

76


70


39.9


51.9


31.9

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Gulfstream ParkPURCHASE (https://www.equibase.com/premium/eebURLAddToCart.cfm?pid=50289&pfn=gp1230zf.pdf&exp=01/01/2021&pds=GP_-_12/30/2020&var=RACE_DATE=12/30/2020;TRACK_CODE=GP&SAP=FREEPICS)


Gulfstream Park - Race 10

$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5



Maiden Special • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Age 2 • CR: 93 • Purse: $50,000 • Post: 5:13P


(RAIL AT 12 FEET). FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS. (PREFERENCE TO HORSES THAT HAVE NOT STARTED FOR LESS THAN $30,000 IN THEIR LAST 3 STARTS). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT SEVEN FURLONGS)





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 * STUCK ON KITTEN: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highes t TrackMaster Power Rating. CANDACE O: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. CADENCIA: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days . Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. STARSHIP NTERPRISE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. Horse has a 4F workout since its last race, and the workou t time is faster than its own half-mile time in its last race.



4

STUCK ON KITTEN

3/1


7/2




11

CANDACE O

8/1


6/1




10

CADENCIA

9/2


8/1




1

STARSHIP NTERPRISE

12/1


10/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




12

SOUPER ALL STAR

12


10/1

Front-runner

77


64


69.2


60.7


45.7




11

CANDACE O

11


8/1

Front-runner

82


74


0.0


0.0


0.0




9

CAUSINGAHULLBALOO

9


20/1

Alternator/Front-runner

79


66


42.3


48.5


33.5




4

STUCK ON KITTEN

4


3/1

Stalker

80


84


71.1


79.6


75.6




1

STARSHIP NTERPRISE

1


12/1

Stalker

78


71


59.7


61.6


49.1




3

ZIA'S SONG

3


20/1

Alternator/Stalker

0


0


85.3


59.7


45.2




10

CADENCIA

10


9/2

Alternator/Stalker

80


77


0.0


0.0


0.0




2

CASH REFUND (GB)

2


5/1

Trailer

0


0


0.0


0.0


0.0




5

TALK RADIO

5


6/1

Trailer

0


0


0.0


0.0


0.0























Unknown Running Style: WOLFBANE (20/1) [Jockey: Saez Luis - Trainer: Arnold II George R], HERE HERE (15/1) [Jockey: Lopez Paco - Trainer: Kenneally Eddie], A THING OF BEAUTY (10/1) [Jockey: Bravo Joe - Trainer: Pletcher Todd A].

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track

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

Race 1 - Claiming - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $8100 Class Rating: 71

FOR NATIVE FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 15, 2020 ALLOWED 1 LBS. A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 30, 2020 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 31, 2020 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, FOR EACH $2,000 TO $16,000 2 LBS.




RECOMMENDED CHOICES



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# 4 MANGIARELA 10/1




# 1 MACHUCHAL MAJORETT 3/1




# 3 BORICUA MIA 6/5




MANGIARELA is the most respectable wager in this outing especially at a such a nice price. Overall the speed figures of this animal look respectable in this contest. This horse has a excellent win percentage in dirt sprints. MACHUCHAL MAJORETT - Has been running well and has among the most favorable speed in the race for today's distance. Garnered a strong speed rating in the last race. Can run another good one in this contest. BORICUA MIA - Put up a competitive speed figure last time out. Looks very good for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid numbers in dirt sprint races as of late.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts




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Tampa Bay Downs - Race #6 - Post: 3:20pm - Claiming - 8.2 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,500 Class Rating: 85

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

#4 VALIANT VIRTUE (ML=2/1)
#3 SILVER EDGE (ML=7/2)
#6 CPL. DIONICIO (ML=8/1)


VALIANT VIRTUE - Last time around the track, finished fourth in the slop at Tampa Bay Downs. Have to give a better effort right here in this race. This horse picks up a lot of dough per race. At the top in this race. SILVER EDGE - When Ferrer and Potts join forces on animals the return on investment has been wonderful at +145. CPL. DIONICIO - This horse didn't run well in the slop in his last race around the track at Tampa Bay Downs. You may want to toss out that showing.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 INDIAN BUZZ (ML=9/2), #7 THE HUMONGOUS ONE (ML=9/2), #2 FOG WARNING (ML=8/1),

INDIAN BUZZ - This animal doesn't win here at Tampa Bay Downs. He needs an alternative type of track configuration to show his best. This entrant ran a mediocre speed figure last time out. He shouldn't show signs of improvement and will probably lose today running that figure. Tough to wager on this runner running out of the one slot. His pps show that he doesn't run well out of there. THE HUMONGOUS ONE - Morning line of 9/2 make this horse a pass by my standards. FOG WARNING - Hard to wager on any thoroughbred to turn things around if there is no value to taking the chance. This pony ran a disappointing fig last time out. He shouldn't run much better and will likely suffer defeat in today's race running that fig.






STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Put your money on #4 VALIANT VIRTUE on the nose if you can get odds of 5/2 or more



EXACTA WAGERS:

4 with [3,6]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Box [3,4,6] Total Cost: $6



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Pass



SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:

Pass

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts




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Parx Racing - Race #1 - Post: 12:25pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $21,000 Class Rating: 71

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

#2 TILSA (ML=7/2)
#4 JUMPINTOACTION (ML=8/5)


TILSA - This jockey and conditioner have a positive return on investment when they unite. I predict a gorgeous trip. Stalk the early pace, and swing by on the turn. Abrams is hoping to get a little more out of this filly by adding blinkers today. JUMPINTOACTION - You'll be generating money right and left by turning your betting money onto this jockey/conditioner combination. The last speed rating of 73 is the top last race speed fig in the bunch.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 KEEPMYEYEONTHEBOYS (ML=5/1),

KEEPMYEYEONTHEBOYS - Difficult to put any dough on this filly on the win end. Likes to finish in the money though. This steed hasn't won at this venue.

https://www.trackmaster.com/images/tophat.jpgGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - JUMPINTOACTION - Registering a speed figure of 59 two back and then following up with a rating of 73 last race on Sep 7th, this filly is ready to do some damage.








STRAIGHT WAGERS:

#2 TILSA to win at post-time odds of 7/5 or better



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [2,4]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Pass



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Pass

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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 2 - Claiming - 8.3f on the Dirt. Purse: $9900 Class Rating: 76

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 125 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 30 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000




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# 1 GIO SAMMY 2/1




# 4 TRULY ELITE 5/2




# 7 DADDY'S ON STRIKE 6/1




I think GIO SAMMY is a very strong choice. Always good to invest in a handler with this kind of quite good win percentage - 24 percent - at this distance & surface. Radosevich has him trained well to break promptly out of the gate. Garnered a strong speed figure last time out. TRULY ELITE - Has quite good Equibase Speed Figs and has to be considered for a wager in here. Horses who have been prepared to race at this distance and surface by Zielinski have shown strong results recently. DADDY'S ON STRIKE - Is tough not to consider based on speed figs which have been very good - 69 avg - of late. Ran a solid last race.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Tampa Bay Downs



12/30/20, TAM, Race 5, 2.48 ET
12/30/20,TAM,5,1M [Turf] 1:33:04 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT. Purse $22,500 (includes up to $1,000 FOA - Florida Owners Awards). FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. Weight, 119 lbs. (Preference Will Be Given To Horses Which Have Not Started For Less Than $25,000. The Same Preference Will Be Given To Horses Which Have Started For Less Than $25,000 And Since Then Have Finished 2nd Or 3rd For $25,000 Or More.)For Two Year Olds under International Medication Protocol. Horses entered to compete shall not be eligible to receive furosemide less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to post time for the race.). (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at One Mile and Forty Yards.).
. . . .
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the Occurs, WPC, and ROI to be valid.


Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
Occurs
WPC
ROI


100.0000
2
Actually
4/1
Castanon J L
Motion H. Graham
S
58
34.48
1.51/$1


099.1412
9
Marlborough Road (IRE)(b+)
9/2
Centeno D
Walsh Brendan P.


136
27.94
1.24/$1


098.6499
3
Federalist Papers
5/2
Gallardo A A
Brown Chad C.
JT
78
35.90
1.11/$1


097.9727
1
Vow Saver
30/1
Spieth S
Hamm Timothy E.


58
34.48
1.51/$1


097.5915
6
Ravir
7/2
Camacho S
Clement Christophe


73
28.77
1.24/$1


096.3908
4
Nakibeya
20/1
Williams A
Williams Abdul


136
27.94
1.24/$1


096.0257
5
One Fast Orb
3/1
Diaz. Jr. H R
Delacour Arnaud
FEWL
136
27.94
1.24/$1


094.7926
7
Indy Front(b+)
50/1
Urdaneta J J
Bagwandeen Pernel
C
58
34.48
1.51/$1


094.3360
8
Gilded Asset
20/1
Allen. Jr. R D
Barbazon III Lester


136
27.94
1.24/$1


Top rated horse with "Turf Surface Not fm/hd" - WPC 35.29, ROI 1.17/$1
. . . .
100.0000 2 Actually
[Category]Condition
[TurfMdnMClm]NotMorningLineFavorite(not entry) -with-
[TurfMdnMClm]NotFirstRaceAfter45DaysOff
If Race Is Off Turf Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the Occurs, WPC, and ROI to be valid.


Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
Occurs
WPC
ROI


100.0000
5
One Fast Orb
3/1
Diaz. Jr. H R
Delacour Arnaud
FEWL
39
38.46
1.16/$1


099.2081
9
Marlborough Road (IRE)(b+)
9/2
Centeno D
Walsh Brendan P.


39
38.46
1.16/$1


098.2164
2
Actually
4/1
Castanon J L
Motion H. Graham
S
39
38.46
1.16/$1


097.8544
3
Federalist Papers
5/2
Gallardo A A
Brown Chad C.
JT
39
38.46
1.16/$1


097.7521
6
Ravir
7/2
Camacho S
Clement Christophe


39
38.46
1.16/$1


096.0452
1
Vow Saver
30/1
Spieth S
Hamm Timothy E.


34
52.94
1.19/$1


095.3611
4
Nakibeya
20/1
Williams A
Williams Abdul


39
38.46
1.16/$1


094.4452
8
Gilded Asset
20/1
Allen. Jr. R D
Barbazon III Lester


39
38.46
1.16/$1


092.4111
7
Indy Front(b+)
50/1
Urdaneta J J
Bagwandeen Pernel
C
39
38.46
1.16/$1


Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 30.91, ROI 0.90/$1
. . . .
100.0000 5 One Fast Orb
[Category]Condition
[AllCategories]RaceAge2

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Oskeim Sports Event: (313) Missouri at (314) Iowa
Sport/League: CFB
Date/Time: December 30, 2020 4PM EST
Play: Iowa -14.5 (-110)
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz deserves more recognization for what he accomplished with the Hawkeyes this season. Iowa started the season with back-to-back losses to Purdue (24-20) and Northwestern (21-20), two gut-wrenching defeats that would ordinarily send a team into a season-long spiral. However, the Hawkeyes bounced back, finishing the season on a six-game win streak, including a 28-7 upset over Wisconsin in their season finale.
Iowa won five of its final six games by 14-plus points and I expect that trend to continue against a struggling Missouri squad that lost and failed to cover their final two games, both double-digit losses. Missouri's offense is 0.3 yards per play worse than average (5.6 yards per play against teams that would combine to allow 5.9 yards per play to a mediocre offensive squad) and stands little chance to move the chains against an elite Iowa stop unit that is 1.0 yards per play better than average.
Finally, Missouri applies to a very negative 5-25 ATS system of mine that invests against certain double-digit underdogs that allowed over 525 total yards in each of their last three games. The Tigers gave up 150 points in their final three games. Lay the points with the Hawkeyes as Oskeim Sports' Free Music City Bowl Winner!

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The Prez Event: (313) Missouri at (314) Iowa
Sport/League: CFB
Date/Time: December 30, 2020 4PM EST
Play: Missouri +14.0 (-110)
This is a big number for the Hawkeyes to offer an SEC Tigers squad that was competitive for most of the 2020 season. Iowa closed the crazy-COVID campaign on a six-game winning streak. And with that stretch of successful results won by an average of over three-TD'
s (21-plus points).
Missouri was 5-3 heading into the final two weeks of the regular season with matchups against Mississipi State and Georgia. The oddsmakers expect an overreaction to the Iowa finish 6-0 with a 21.8 margin of victory vs the Missouri 0-2 close with a scoring margin of negative 5.5 points per game.
The two losses by Mizzou in the final two league events found the Tigers being outscored by a 100-46 margin. That margin is deceptive considering the offense that Mississippi State operates and the level of talent that Georgia possesses that ultimately underachieved.
Take the Tigers and the points.

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Ralph Michaels Event: (661) Virginia at (662) Notre Dame
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: December 30, 2020 6PM EST
Play: Virginia -6.0 (-110)
3% Virginia -6 Notre Dame
We certainly will back UVA off the embarrassing loss.

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Marco D'Angelo Event: (315) Florida at (316) Oklahoma
Sport/League: CFB
Date/Time: December 30, 2020 7PM EST
Play: Total Over 70.0 (-110)
2% FLORIDA/OKLAHOMA OVER 70

Projected total points scored 76 or more

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Dave Cokin Event: (315) Florida at (316) Oklahoma
Sport/League: CFB
Date/Time: December 30, 2020 7PM EST
Play: Oklahoma +3.0 (-110)
Maybe the most dead even bowl game on the entire board, which makes taking a field goal with Oklahoma very nice value. Both Florida and the Sooners will be close to full strength as the Gators have only one opt out while Oklahoma has two. But the loss of super wideout Pitts is a big hit for Florida. The way the teams match up, the staunch Oklahoma rush defense against a spotty Florida ground game looms as a plus for the Sooners. Florida has the great QB in Trask but I think he might need to throw it 50+ times here. As good as he is, that's an awful lot of passing and I tend to like playing against teams that are forced to be one dimensional. I also can see a mental edge to some extent for the Sooners. Florida was all out in the comeback effort against Alabama, and I have to believe that game mattered more to the Gators than this one will. So with a value advantage at the price and what I see as a potential motivational edge as well, I'm taking Oklahoma plus the points.

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Teddy Covers Event: (573) Milwaukee Bucks at (574) Miami Heat
Sport/League: NBA
Date/Time: December 30, 2020 7PM EST
Play: Miami Heat +6.5 (-110)
Take Miami (#574)
The Bucks certainly got their playoff revenge against the Heat last night, blowing out Miami by 47 points. The game was all but over five minutes in – Milwaukee raced out to a 21-3 lead and never looked back, setting an all-time NBA record for most made three pointers in a game in the process.
Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer: “Some nights, the basketball gods are with you a little bit.” Heat head coach Eric Spoelstra: “It looked like they had been thinking about this game for 80 days.”
But that was LAST NIGHT! Tonight, we get Miami in an attractive home underdog price range, facing a satisfied Bucks team that hasn’t played back-2-backs yet this season. Even without Jimmy Butler in the lineup, I’m expecting a legitimate bounceback from the Heat this evening; a game they’re live to win and primed to keep close throughout. Take the Heat!

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Bryan Leonard Event: (695) Penn State at (696) Indiana
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: December 30, 2020 8PM EST
Play: Penn State +6.0 (-110)
695 Penn State at Indiana
Prefer the Nittany Lions here who have played well on the road thus far. A 20 point victory at Virginia Tech, and a 4 point loss at Michigan. This is a team that ranks 26th in offensive turnover percentage, and 81st in defensive turnover percentage. At 0-2 in Big Ten play this is an all out game for the visitor.
Indiana doesn’t have very good guard play, which is a concern here. They also struggle on the offensive boards which is a concern.
Our numbers have this being a much closer contest.
PLAY PENN STATE

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NCAAB

Wednesday, December 30

SMU @ Temple
SMU (5-0, 1-0)
— ranked #49 by KenPom
— Tempo: #164
— Experience: #65
— Continuity: #67
— SMU’s last game was two weeks ago.
— Mustangs won only road game 66-64 at Dayton.
— SMU is forcing turnovers 23.3% of time (#40).

Temple (1-1, 0-1)
— ranked #160 by KenPom
— Tempo: #107
— Experience: #236
— Continuity: #278
— Temple lost its AAC opener 76-50 at Houston.
— Owls haven’t played in eight days.
— Temple’s win was 72-60 over #187 NJIT.

— Temple won three of last four series games.
— Mustangs lost last two visits here, by 8-7 points.

St Bonaventure @ Rhode Island
St Bonaventure (2-0)
— ranked #71 by KenPom
— Tempo: #123
— Experience: #121
— Continuity: #21
— Bonnies’ wins are over teams ranked #124/#140
— St Bonaventure hasn’t played in 11 days.
— This is the Bonnies’ first true road game.

Rhode Island (3-5, 0-1)
— ranked #79 by KenPom
— Tempo: #119
— Experience: #118
— Continuity: #288
— Rhode Island over-scheduled (#20) with last-minute games.
— Rams haven’t played in 12 days.
— URI lost its last three games, scoring 61.7 ppg.

— Rhode Island won last of last seven series games.
— Bonnies lost last four visits to URI, by 5-12-8-17 points.

Fresno State @ Colorado State
Fresno State (2-1, 0-1)
— ranked #166 by KenPom
— Tempo: #293
— Experience: #257
— Continuity: #285
— Fresno starts three sophs and a junior (experience #257)
— Bulldogs shot 4-23 on the arc in Monday’s loss here.
— Fresno has couple wins over NAIA teams.

Colorado State (4-1, 1-0)
— ranked #99 by KenPom
— Tempo: #102
— Experience: #300
— Continuity: #36
— Rams’ only loss was 53-33 at Saint Mary’s.
— Colorado State allowed 54 ppg in their three D-I wins.
— Rams are forcing turnovers 24.1% of time (#28).

— Rams made 12-28 on arc in Monday’s 75-53 win.
— Colorado State won last four series games, all by 9+ points.
— Bulldogs lost seven of last eight visits to Fort Collins.

Butler @ Providence
Butler (2-3, 1-1)
— ranked #72 by KenPom
— Tempo: #253
— Experience: #259
— Continuity: #261
— Butler lost its one true road game by 19 at Villanova.
— Bulldogs lost three of their last four games.
— 6-7 frosh Coles had 14 points in 14:00 off bench in LW’s win.

Providence (6-3, 2-1)
— ranked #62 by KenPom
— Tempo: #302
— Experience: #137
— Continuity: #204
— Friars’ two Big East wins were both in overtime.
— Providence is 4-3 in top 100 games (schedule #45)
— Friars are shooting 25.9% on arc (#308)

— Butler (+1.5) beat Providence 70-64 at home last week.
— Providence won six of last nine series games.
— Bulldogs lost four of their last five visits here.

Murray State @ Belmont
Murray State (4-3, 1-1)
— ranked #110 by KenPom
— Tempo: #257
— Experience: #217
— Continuity: #59
— Murray split pair with Austin Peay to open OVC play.
— Racers are 0-3 in true road games, scoring 65.7 ppg.
— Murray is turning ball over 23.5% of time (#291)

Belmont (8-1, 2-0)
— ranked #107 by KenPom
— Tempo: #59
— Experience: #265
— Continuity: #196
— Bruins opened OVC play with wins over Tennessee St, by 15-25.
— Belmont is shooting 58.3% inside arc (#18)
— Belmont hasn’t played in nine days.

— Teams split last six series games.
— Racers lost their last five visits to Belmont.

Mississippi State @ Georgia
Mississippi State (5-3)
— ranked #80 by KenPom
— Tempo: #346
— Experience: #296
— Continuity: #251
— Miss State lost its top 100 games by 11-3 points.
— Bulldogs haven’t played in nine days.
— MSU won five of its last six games after an 0-2 start.

Georgia (7-0)
— ranked #85 by KenPom
— Tempo: #19
— Experience: #89
— Continuity: #246
— Georgia is 7-0; they’ve played schedule #289.
— Dawgs’ best win was 83-68 over #76 Cincinnati.
— Georgia is forcing turnovers 25.1% of time (#18).

— Miss State won last three series games, by 15-1-32 points.
— MSU lost four of its last six visits to Athens.

Arkansas @ Auburn
Arkansas (8-0)
— ranked #36 by KenPom
— Tempo: #57
— Experience: #200
— Continuity: #319
— Arkansas is 8-0 vs schedule #303; this is their first road game.
— Hogs’ best win was 69-54 over #102 North Texas.
— Arkansas has #5 eFG% defense in country.

Auburn (2-2, 0-1)
— ranked #65 by KenPom
— Tempo: #229
— Experience: #331
— Continuity: #303
— Auburn scored 67-55 points in losses to Gonzaga/UCF.
— Tigers won last five games, since the Central Florida loss.
— Auburn is turning ball over 23% of time (#276).

— Auburn won four of last six series games.
— Hogs lost last two visits to Auburn, by 11-3 points.
— Neither team has played in last eight days.

Tulane @ UCF
Tulane (5-2, 0-2)
— ranked #203 by KenPom
— Tempo: #290
— Experience: #317
— Continuity: #290
— Green Wave lost first two AAC games, by 6-10 points.
— Tulane’s non-conference slate is ranked #319.
— Tulane is forcing turnovers 23.2% of time (#41).
— Green Wave hasn’t played in eight days.

UCF (3-2, 1-1)
— ranked #93 by KenPom
— Tempo: #236
— Experience: #244
— Continuity: #255
— Golden Knights split a pair to open AAC play.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— To this point, UCF has played schedule #5 in country.
— Golden Knights were held to 58-54 points in their losses.

— UCF won 15 of last 17 series games.
— Tulane won 75-74 here LY, snapping 7-game skid at UCF.

Richmond @ Davidson
Richmond (6-2)
— ranked #57 by KenPom
— Tempo: #92
— Experience: #112
— Continuity: #8
— Spiders are 2-1 in top 100 games, losing by 16 to West Virginia.
— Spiders lost their last game at home to #140 Hofstra.
— Richmond is shooting 58.5% inside arc (#17)

Davidson (5-3, 1-0)
— ranked #69 by KenPom
— Tempo: #353
— Experience: #170
— Continuity: #34
— Davidson won four of its last five games.
— Wildcats won their A-14 opener, 67-58 at Rhode Island.
— Davidson is shooting 37.3% on arc (#56).

— Neither team has played in eight days.
— Richmond won six of last eight series games.
— Teams split last four meetings played here.

Seton Hall @ Xavier
Seton Hall (6-4, 3-1)
— ranked #50 by KenPom
— Tempo: #217
— Experience: #20
— Continuity: #118
— Pirates won five of last six games after a 1-3 start.
— Seton Hall’s only Big East loss was in OT to Providence.
— To this point, Pirates have played schedule #41.

Xavier (8-1, 1-1)
— ranked #45 by KenPom
— Tempo: #240
— Experience: #104
— Continuity: #163
— Xavier’s lone loss was 66-61 at Creighton, their last game.
— Musketeers won four of five top 100 games.
— Xavier has #20 eFG% in country.

— Teams split their last 14 meetings.
— Seton Hall won by 10-12 points in last two visits here.
— Road team won last four series games.

North Carolina @ Georgia Tech
North Carolina (5-3, 0-1)
— ranked #21 by KenPom
— Tempo: #83
— Experience: #314
— Continuity: #141
— Carolina lost three of its last five games.
— UNC hasn’t played in eight days.
— Tar Heels lost ACC opener 79-76 at NC State.

Georgia Tech (4-3, 0-1)
— ranked #78 by KenPom
— Tempo: #294
— Experience: #6
— Continuity: #12
— Tech lost ACC opener 74-61 at Florida State.
— Yellow Jackets haven’t played in ten days.
— Tech’s only top 100 win was 79-62 over Kentucky.

— North Carolina in 9-2 in last 11 series games, 2-2 in last four.
— Tar Heels won four of last five visits to Atlanta.

Penn State @ Indiana
Penn State (3-3, 0-2)
— ranked #54 by KenPom
— Tempo: #198
— Experience: #49
— Continuity: #47
— Penn State lost first two Big 14 games, to Michigan/Illinois.
— To this point, Nittany Lions have played schedule #7.
— Penn State has top 100 wins over VCU, Virginia Tech.

Indiana (5-4, 0-2)
— ranked #23 by KenPom
— Tempo: #289
— Experience: #282
— Continuity: #76
— Indiana scored 63.5 ppg in Big 14 losses to Northwestern, Illinois.
— To this point, Hoosiers have played schedule #21.
— Indiana has #45 eFG% defense in country.

— Indiana won five of last six series games.
— Penn St lost last four visits here, by 4-8-8-3 points.

Tennessee @ Missouri
Tennessee (6-0)
— ranked #8 by KenPom
— Tempo: #308
— Experience: #213
— Continuity: #86
— Vols have played schedule #256; this is their first road game.
— Tennessee has top 10 wins over Colorado/Cincinnati.
— Vols are forcing turnovers 25.9% of time (#12).

Missouri (6-0)
— ranked #40 by KenPom
— Tempo: #219
— Experience: #8
— Continuity: #5
— To this point, Mizzou has played schedule #50.
— Tigers have two top 20 wins, over Oregon/Illinois.
— Mizzou has #23 eFG% defense in country.

— Tennessee won six of last eight series games.
— Vols won by 24-10 points in last two trips to Columbia.

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643VA COMMONWEALTH -644 ST JOSEPHS
ST JOSEPHS are 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds in the last 3 seasons.

645FURMAN -646 UT-CHATTANOOGA
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 27-14 ATS (11.6 Units) as a dog in the last 3 seasons.

647GEORGE WASHINGTON -648 FORDHAM
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after 2 straight games with 12 or less assists in the last 3 seasons.

649BOWLING GREEN -650 OHIO U
OHIO U is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

653ST BONAVENTURE -654 RHODE ISLAND
ST BONAVENTURE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% in the last 3 seasons.

655FRESNO ST -656 COLORADO ST
FRESNO ST is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) after playing a road game in the last 3 seasons.

657BUTLER -658 PROVIDENCE
BUTLER is 116-81 ATS (26.9 Units) vs. good free throw shooting teams - making >=72% of their attempts since 1997.

659GEORGE MASON -660 MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS are 14-3 ATS (10.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.

661VIRGINIA -662 NOTRE DAME
VIRGINIA is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) on the road when the total is 120-129.5 in the last 3 seasons.

663NEBRASKA -664 OHIO ST
NEBRASKA is 15-30 ATS (-18 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the last 3 seasons.

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571MEMPHIS -572 BOSTON
BOSTON is 29-50 ATS (-26 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents since 1996.

573MILWAUKEE -574 MIAMI
MIAMI is 48-29 ATS (16.1 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the last 3 seasons.

575ATLANTA -576 BROOKLYN
ATLANTA is 8-26 ATS (-20.6 Units) in road games as a dog of 3.5 to 9.5 in the last 3 seasons.

575ATLANTA -576 BROOKLYN
Lloyd Pierce is 8-26 ATS (-20.6 Units) in road games as a dog of 3.5 to 9.5 (Coach of ATLANTA)

577CHARLOTTE -578 DALLAS
CHARLOTTE is 58-90 ATS (-41 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.

579LA LAKERS -580 SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO is 284-217 ATS (45.3 Units) in home games after playing a road game since 1996.

581PORTLAND -582 LA CLIPPERS
LA CLIPPERS are 51-34 ATS (13.6 Units) versus good ball handling teams - committing <=14 turnovers/game in the last 3 seasons.

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NBA

Wednesday, December 30

Trend Report

Memphis @ Boston
Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games
Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis

Atlanta @ Brooklyn
Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Brooklyn is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Milwaukee @ Miami
Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Charlotte @ Dallas
Charlotte
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games at home
Dallas is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Charlotte

LA Lakers @ San Antonio
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

Portland @ LA Clippers
Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Portland's last 19 games on the road
LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 8 games when playing Portland

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 30

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MEMPHIS (1 - 2) at BOSTON (2 - 2) - 12/30/2020, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 52-37 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 144-186 ATS (-60.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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MILWAUKEE (2 - 2) at MIAMI (1 - 2) - 12/30/2020, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 101-79 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 89-69 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-6 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-6 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (3 - 0) at BROOKLYN (2 - 2) - 12/30/2020, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHARLOTTE (1 - 2) at DALLAS (1 - 2) - 12/30/2020, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 58-90 ATS (-41.0 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 200-250 ATS (-75.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
DALLAS is 74-54 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LA LAKERS (2 - 2) at SAN ANTONIO (2 - 1) - 12/30/2020, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1126-999 ATS (+27.1 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 574-483 ATS (+42.7 Units) in home games since 1996.

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

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PORTLAND (2 - 1) at LA CLIPPERS (3 - 1) - 12/30/2020, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 70-47 ATS (+18.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

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

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Hoop Trends for Wednesday Dec. 30
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Portland at L.A. Clippers (10:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Trail Blazers are 9-0 ATS (8.83 ppg) off a game as a dog in which Damian Lillard had at least 5 turnovers.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Portland at L.A. Clippers (10:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Clippers are 0-14 ATS (-8.50 ppg) at home with no rest when they won at least 2 straight vs current opponent.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Charlotte at Dallas (8:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Mavericks are 12-0 OU (19.29 ppg) at home off a road game in which they had fewer than 10 turnovers.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Charlotte at Dallas (8:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Hornets are 0-10-1 OU (-16.91 ppg) with rest after they had less than 10%

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

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AAA Sports (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/aaa-sports) - NCAAB - Wed, Dec 30 at 7:00 PM
AAA'S FREE MISS ST-UGA WINNER Mississippi State vs Georgia
Mississippi State +2 (-108) (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

This is a 1* (free play) on MISS ST Georgia is 7-0, but they've played a fairly pedestrian schedule and also every game has been played here in Athens. We think we're about to learn a lot more about the Bulldogs as they open SEC play vs. Miss St. Clearly, the oddsmakers aren't all that impressed as the 'Dawgs are merely a short home favorite for this Wednesday night affair. Miss State has scored more than 80 points each of the previous four games and blitzed UGA last season, 91-59 in Starkville. Take the points. PLAY ON MISS ST

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Power Sports (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/power-sports) - NCAAB - Wed, Dec 30 at 8:00 PM
POWER'S FREE BC-NC STATE WINNER Boston College vs NC State
Nc State -9 (-105) (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

1* NC State (7:00 ET): I think this line is heading in the WRONG direction here as my personal power ratings saw NC State should be a comfortable double digit favorite tonight in Raleigh. The Wolfpack, who have won their previous four home games by an average of nearly 23 points, should have no difficulty at all shredding a BC defense that has already given up 85+ points four separate times this season. The Eagles lost by 38 to Syracuse - at home. North Carolina State opened its ACC schedule by defeating North Carolina here at home. Lay the number. 1* NC State

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Brian Bitler (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/brian-bitler) - NCAAF - Wed, Dec 30 at 8:00 PM
Brian’s 9* CFB Free Executive Info Winner Florida vs Oklahoma
Florida +3 (-102) (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

Florida has a bad loss to LSU but the other 2 losses have come against Alabama and Texas A&amp;M no slouches. Oklahoma is getting hammered by the public they have pushed this line up to the key number of 3 and I would be shocked if it went higher then 3. Tremendous value here getting this Gators team with plus points I see them finally showing up and winning the big game. Look for an outrite Florida win but take the points for safety reasons. Sooners are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 neutral site games as a favorite. Investment of 9 units on Florida plus the points rotation #315

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Larry Ness (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/larry-ness) - NCAAB - Wed, Dec 30 at 8:30 PM
Larry free CBB winner (Penn St / Indiana) Penn State vs Indiana
Indiana -5.5 (-107) (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

My free play is on Indiana at 8:30 ET. The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-3 (0-2 Big Ten) as they visit the 5-4 Indiana Hoosiers (also 0-2 in Bg Ten) with both teams looking to not fall too far behind in the competitive Big Ten (NINE schools were ranked in the Monday's AP poll!). Penn St was 21-10 last season but the Nittany Lions went through some turmoil right as practices started when head coach Pat Chambers resigned in late October following an investigation into inappropriate conduct. Penn State interim head coach is Jim Ferry. Archie Miller spent six years at Dayton, winning 20-plus games in five seasons. Over his final four at the school, the Flyers averaged 25.5 wins per season and went to four straight NCAA tourneys. He got the Indiana job beginning with the 2017-18 season and was just 16-15 and 19-16. However, last year's team was 20-12 before the season was "called off!" Penn State is still searching for its identity after losing front-court starters Lamar Stevens (17.6 &amp; 6.9) and Mike Watkins (9.7 &amp; 7.6) from last season's team. However, the Nittany Lions do have four players averaging in double figures; the 6-7 Izaiah Brockington (15.2 &amp; 5.2) and 6-7 Seth Lundy (13.0 &amp; 3.5) up front plus two guards Myreon Jones (13.3) and Sam Sessoms (11.8 &amp; 3.3 APG). PG Wheeler (5.3-4.0-4.7) runs the offense The 6-9 Harrar (6.7 &amp; 6.0) is the team's leading rebounder. The Hoosiers are led by the 6-9 Jackson-Davis (20.0 &amp; 8.6) and the 6-8 Thompson (9.8 &amp; 6.6) up front plus guards Franklin (13.6 &amp; 4.8), Durham (8.8-4.1-3.1) and Phinisee (6.7). With just 11 weeks to complete their 20-game league schedules, there's precious little time for Big Ten teams to celebrate victories and, more important, solve problems that spring up. Both schools are coming off losses to Illinois. Penn State jumped to an early 19-4 lead but couldn't sustain that high level of play for 40 minutes, in an 98-81 loss on Dec 23. In contrast, Indiana is returning home after a 69-60 loss at then-No. 18 Illinois on Dec 26, in a game in which the Hoosiers led by FIVE points in the middle of the second half but couldn't make big shots and big plays down the stretch. "We were good enough to win the game," Miller said. "We had our opportunities in terms of execution late, being able to hit a couple of shots." I believe those shots will fall against Penn St. Lay the points. Good luck...Larry

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Bryan Leonard (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/bryan-leonard) - NCAAB - Wed, Dec 30 at 8:30 PM
BRYAN LEONARD'S PENN ST/INDIANA FREE PLAY Penn State vs Indiana
Penn State +6 (-107) (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

695 Penn State at Indiana Prefer the Nittany Lions here who have played well on the road thus far. A 20 point victory at Virginia Tech, and a 4 point loss at Michigan. This is a team that ranks 26th in offensive turnover percentage, and 81st in defensive turnover percentage. At 0-2 in Big Ten play this is an all out game for the visitor. Indiana doesn’t have very good guard play, which is a concern here. They also struggle on the offensive boards which is a concern. Our numbers have this being a much closer contest. PLAY PENN STATE

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Hollywood Sports (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/hollywood-sports) - NBA - Wed, Dec 30 at 8:35 PM
FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR, WEDNESDAY, 12/30: Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks
Charlotte Hornets +8 (-105) (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last plays I cut on Wednesday in the NBA is with the Charlotte Hornets plus the points versus the Dallas Mavericks. Charlotte (1-2) comes off a 106-104 upset win against Brooklyn as an 11.5-point underdog on Sunday. The Hornets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after a straight-up win. Charlotte is also 8-0-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog. Dallas (1-2) comes off a blowout 123-73 win in Los Angeles against the Clippers as a 3-point underdog on Sunday. The Mavericks return home to play their first game of the new season — but they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games on their home court. Dallas has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a double-digit win. Take Charlotte plus the points. Best of luck — Frank.

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Dave Price Dec 30 '20, 7:00 PM in 23m
NCAA-B | Seton Hall vs Xavier
Play on: Xavier -2½ -110 at betonline

Dave's Wednesday Free Play:
1* on Xavier -2.5
The Key: The Xavier Musketeers opened the season 8-0 before finally losing their first game of the season last time out 61-66 as 7-point dogs at Creighton. They will be refocused here now and come back with a chip on their shoulder against Seton Hall. The Musketeers have been extremely underrated all season and especially of late as they are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Seton Hall Pirates are starting to get too much respect after going 5-1 SU & 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against a very soft schedule. They have played the bottom of the Big East thus far in St. John's, Providence and Georgetown. This is a big step up in competition for the Pirates. Seton Hall is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games with a line of +3 to -3. The Musketeers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 against a team with a winning record. Take Xavier.

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Steve Janus Dec 30 '20, 7:00 PM in 23m
NCAA-B | Mississippi State vs Georgia
Play on: OVER 142 -105

1* Free Sharp Play on Mississippi State vs Georgia over 142 -105
The OVER (142) is worth a look in Wednesday's SEC hoops action that has Georgia hosting Mississippi State. With the game being in Athens, I expect the Bulldogs to be able to dictate the tempo and this is a team that wants to play fast. Georgia ranks in the Top 20 in tempo early on and they are averaging 81.1 ppg. Mississippi State would prefer to play slow, but have shown they can pick up the pace and come in having scored 80+ in each of their last 4 games. Play the OVER 142!

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Black Widow Dec 30 '20, 7:00 PM in 23m
NCAA-B | Arkansas vs Auburn
Play on: Arkansas -3 -110 at Bovada

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Arkansas -3 -110

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Dustin Hawkins Dec 30 '20, 7:35 PM in 58m
NBA | Bucks vs Heat
Play on: Heat +6 -110 at Draft Kings

1 Dimer on Heat +6 -110

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Jack Jones Dec 30 '20, 7:35 PM in 58m
NBA | Bucks vs Heat
Play on: UNDER 226½ -110

Jack's Free Pick Wednesday: Bucks/Heat UNDER 226.5
I like the situation for the UNDER tonight between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat. They will be facing each other again in this 2nd of a back-to-back situation. And they are obviously already familiar with each other after squaring off in the playoffs last year. Familiarity favors defense and lower scoring games.
Milwaukee got its revenge with a 144-97 stomping last night as I cashed in the Bucks -5 as a premium pick. But I think the better bet today in this rematch is on the UNDER after the Bucks shot a ridiculous 29-of-51 (56.9%) from 3-point range. Those 29 made 3-pointers were an NBA record. They clearly aren't going to shoot that well again or even close to it.
The Bucks are 9-1 UNDER in their last 10 games off a blowout road win by 20 points or more. The UNDER is 6-1 in Bucks last seven games playing on zero days' rest. The UNDER is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings. The UNDER is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings in Miami. Bet the UNDER in this game Wednesday.

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Hunter Price Dec 30 '20, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | North Carolina vs Georgia Tech
Play on: Georgia Tech +3½ -108 at Draft Kings

1* Free Pick on Georgia Tech +3½ -108

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Bobby Conn Dec 30 '20, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | Florida vs Oklahoma
Play on: Oklahoma -5 -110 at Mirage

1* Free Play on Oklahoma -5 -110

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Mike Williams Dec 30 '20, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | Florida vs Oklahoma
Play on: Oklahoma -5 -110 at Mirage

1* on Oklahoma -5 -110

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Cole Faxon Dec 30 '20, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | Florida vs Oklahoma
Play on: Oklahoma -5 -110 at Mirage

FREE PLAY on Oklahoma -5 -110

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Frank Sawyer Dec 30 '20, 8:35 PM in 1h
NBA | Hornets vs Mavs
Play on: Hornets +8 -102 at pinnacle

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR WEDNESDAY, 12/30:

My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last plays I cut on Wednesday in the NBA is with the Charlotte Hornets plus the points versus the Dallas Mavericks. Charlotte (1-2) comes off a 106-104 upset win against Brooklyn as an 11.5-point underdog on Sunday. The Hornets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after a straight-up win. Charlotte is also 8-0-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog. Dallas (1-2) comes off a blowout 123-73 win in Los Angeles against the Clippers as a 3-point underdog on Sunday. The Mavericks return home to play their first game of the new season — but they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games on their home court. Dallas has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a double-digit win. Take Charlotte plus the points. Best of luck — Frank.

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Ray Monohan Dec 30 '20, 8:35 PM in 1h
NBA | Hornets vs Mavs
Play on: UNDER 223½ -110

Charlotte vs. Dallas Under 223.5
This one should be a lower scoring contest. Charlotte loves to play slow as they are putting up just 109 points per game. They will look to turn this into a half court affair and work the shot clock. Given that, Dallas will be at an uncomfortable pace on their end, as the defenses will dominate here.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.
Wednesday 5* Free NBA O/U Play

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Jeff Alexander Dec 30 '20, 9:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | DePaul vs Connecticut
Play on: DePaul +8½ -109 at Draft Kings

1* CBB - DePaul/UConn *FREE PICK* on DePaul +8.5
I'll gladly grab the 8.5-points with the Blue Demons on the road against the Huskies. DePaul got a late start to their season (didn't play their first game until Dec. 23) and I believe it has them flying under the radar. The Blue Demons won and covered with relative ease in their opener against Western Illinois and then went on the road and took Providence to double-overtime before losing 90-95. They covered in that game against the Friars as a 6.5-point dog.
DePaul brought back their leading scorer in Charlie Moore, as well as another talented scorer in Romeo Weems. Both of which are averaging 20+ ppg to start the year. They also added in a bunch of talented transfers to take this team to the next level.
Connecticut is a good team, but they play at such a slow tempo and don't shoot the 3-ball well that it's hard for them to blow teams out. They also haven't played in 9 days, so there could be some rust here. Bet DePaul +8.5!

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John Martin Dec 30 '20, 10:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Blazers vs Clippers
Play on: Blazers +3½ -103 at pinnacle

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Portland Trail Blazers +3.5
The Portland Trail Blazers got to stay in Los Angeles after upsetting the Lakers 115-107 on Monday. Now they go for the Los Angeles sweep of the Clippers tonight. While the Blazers are rested, the Clippers will be playing the second of a back-to-back and their 3rd game in 4 days. Don't be surprised if the Clippers decided to sit Kawhi Leonard and others tonight. The Blazers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games as road underdogs. The Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Los Angeles is 1-5 ATS in its last six games playing on zero rest. Give me the Blazers.