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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks Delta Downs - Race #5


Picks
Notes


#3 Rock Ridge
Made a pretty good first local impression in that runner-up effort, and he should be able to get another pretty good trip near the top. 5/1 ML price seems fair in a competitive race.


#1 Crimson Zip
Wouldn't want to take too short a price on anyone in here, but this 8/5 ML favorite just missed with similar last time out off the long layoff, and he's a forward factor again from the inside.


#2 Centastic
Races out of the same barn as the top choice, and he only showed brief chasing pace in the debut before stopping while in the Pletcher barn. Change of scenery may serve him well.


Race Summary
This is a really good race for the level locally, and Rock Ridge might get a bit overlooked in here. He was a good second in his local debut and now makes his third start off the break.


Delta Downs - Race #7


Picks
Notes


#5 Condesa's Handmaid
Price player ran a good one off the bench last time out, and she's quick enough to work out another good trip right near the top. If she can run a similar race while rating just a bit, she's got a chance at a number.


#2 Cool Spring
Forward player should be able to stick in the mix from the start, but she has been more of an underneath type with this kind in the past and may be there again, though I wouldn't want too short a price.


#4 Charzee Baby
Versatile runner has proven a decent fit since stepping up to this level a few starts ago, and she probably only needs to hold her form for another piece.


Race Summary
Condesa's Handmaid may get overlooked on the board after the good effort at 30/1 last time out, but she has some room to step forward with that race under her belt, and the price should be right.


Delta Downs - Race #8


Picks
Notes


#6 Buxterhooter
He's capable of better than he showed last time out, and he was competitive with this kind here last year, so there is some hope for a move in the right direction here.


#9 Cantrell Hill
His recent running lines make him the clear one to beat, and he has faced some decent groups along the way. Still, he was beaten at 6/5 last out while offering no serious threat, so I wouldn't want a short price.


#3 Two Mikes and Doc G
He has been a pretty reliable type, and he was just second in a very minor Alabama-bred stakes race at Fair Grounds. Don't think he's overmatched here.


Race Summary
Buxterhooter hasn't brought his best in those two recent starts, but I'm willing to give him another chance with these with plenty of competitive back races showing on the form.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks Freehold - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#4 FERNANDO
Knows how to win, class drop appears the answer.


#2 ROCKS NOBLE ARTIST
Couldn't reach 3-1 winner through slow final half.


#3 FINAL JUSTICE
Edged 'Rocks' for second as the even-money choice.


Race Summary
Fernando, an eight-time winner out of town last year, seeks a confidence-building win for a 21-percent barn. He gets the call in his second start after a 'sick' absence.


Dover Downs - Race #2


Picks
Notes


#8 MANKAT
Set fast pace, caught late, goes non-stop as today's Best Bet.


#2 JK LUCKY CHARMS
Bid around stalled cover on final turn but lacked kick as fave.


#6 MAJOR ASSET
Flushed out early, grinded first-over, finished evenly.


Race Summary
Mankat bid 3-wide to take the lead before the half and stayed there until deep-closing winner arrived. He should take some catching despite outside starting spot.


Pompano Park - Race #1


Picks
Notes


#6 REDBREAST HANOVER
Carried speed to back-to-back wins at this level.


#5 A BETTOR BEACH
Sustained first-over rally to catch pace-setting favorite.


#2 PRAIRIE MIDNIGHT
Middle moves led to pair of seconds recently.


Race Summary
Redbreast Hanover controlled a slower pace in a repeat victory at this level. Hennessey chose him on a double call. Play 6-2 and 6-5 exactas.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks Gulfstream Park - Race #1


Picks
Notes


#2 Lovely Brown
Rallied steadily and just missed going a sixteenth shorter than the distance she's running today; can make a solid late run.


#1 Lido Key
Was up in time at Aqueduct in her latest and takes a 33-percent class drop for her return; has been in much tougher spots and has done well but has dropped in class in both of her starts for the current ownership.


#4 All About Kathern
Was an easy winner last out and keeps Lopez; can close and could welcome this longer distance.


Race Summary
Lovely Brown should get a good enough pace in front of her and can rally at this distance.


Gulfstream Park - Race #5


Picks
Notes


#3 Pretendant
Closed to fourth in a fast race and gets more distance this time; big player late in the game.


#2 Digital Footprint
Was up in time in his first try over this course in his first for Maker, who continues to do well; can be in the mix throughout.


#9 Cairo Campaign
Was a clear winner in his last two races and goes two turns for the first time and also makes his first turf appearance.


Race Summary
Pretendant came on well last time but was just not fast enough against a tough bunch; gets a better scenario here.


Gulfstream Park - Race #8


Picks
Notes


#2 Famous Gents
Closed mildly for third in his last two and has tough his level; has the class to prevail.


#4 Gatsby
Was closed up early and finished fourth in the Inaugural at Tampa; has been in good races and fits vs. these state-breds.


#7 Willy Boi
Held on for the victory in his only start; has the speed to battle and can stay for a piece of the exotics.


Race Summary
Famous Gents finished with interest in his last two and should be moving best in the stretch.

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



Delta Downs - Race 8

Daily Double ($1 min.) / Exacta / Trifecta (50 cent min.) Superfecta (10 cent min)



Allowance • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 93 • Purse: $31,000 • Post: 4:07P


FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR TRIAL OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE DECEMBER 7 ALLOWED 3 LBS. (CLAIMING RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES).





Contenders


Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Lone Front-runner. COACH ADAMS is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * COACH ADAMS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. CANTRELL HILL: Horse is highest ranked on Good Speed and Good Class. Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. BUXTERHOOTER: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Today is a route and this is the horse's third s tart after a layoff, after two sprint prep races. TABIA: Today is a route and this is the horse's third start after a layoff, after two sprint prep races. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.



5

COACH ADAMS

12/1


4/1




9

CANTRELL HILL

8/5


6/1




6

BUXTERHOOTER

6/1


7/1




7

TABIA

5/1


9/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




5

COACH ADAMS

5


12/1

Front-runner

88


87


99.4


77.8


72.3




7

TABIA

7


5/1

Stalker

93


83


67.3


76.4


70.4




9

CANTRELL HILL

9


8/5

Stalker

97


90


63.6


82.6


77.1




6

BUXTERHOOTER

6


6/1

Stalker

91


87


58.2


84.4


79.4




1

EL HOMBRE

1


20/1

Stalker

71


70


53.6


64.8


46.8




8

DREWPOWER

8


10/1

Alternator/Stalker

88


80


60.0


66.1


55.1




3

TWO MIKES N DOC G

3


8/1

Trailer

82


82


67.6


76.6


63.6




4

DREAMONMEBABY

4


4/1

Trailer

81


81


67.1


71.6


60.6




2

AQUALITYINDIVIDUAL

2


15/1

Trailer

80


76


62.0


72.8


58.8

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BATTAGLIA :
Daily Free Play

AQUEDUCT
RACE 2

# 1-6-3 Rating 3 stars

#1 Jemography-was at the top of his game last year while winning 3 of 8 with 4 seconds. He has found a race full of early speed and that will set up his late run.

#6 The Caretaker-The only other closer in the field who will also benefit from a fast early pace. He has been on the board in 10 of 15 here and is the one to beat.

#3 Big Mountain-has won his last two in a row and loves this track.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Aqueduct



Aqueduct - Race 2

Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (2-4) Pick 4 (.50) Races (2-5), Double Wagers



Optional Claiming $40,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 94 • Purse: $74,000 • Post: 1:20P


FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $13,000 TWICE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $40,000. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES OTHER THAN CLAIMING OR STARTER SINCE JULY 1, 2020 ALLOWED 3 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 5 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $40,000 (1.5% AFTERCARE ASSESSMENT DUE AT TIME OF CLAIM OTHERWISE CLAIM WILL BE VOID).





Contenders


Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Lone Trailer. THE CARETAKER is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * THE CARETAKER: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. STEAM ENGINE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. BIG MOUNTAIN: H orse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. SCILLY CAY: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. BRONX BOMBER: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff .



6

THE CARETAKER

2/1


9/2




2

STEAM ENGINE

8/1


6/1




3

BIG MOUNTAIN

7/2


8/1




4

SCILLY CAY

7/2


9/1




5

BRONX BOMBER

6/1


9/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




2

STEAM ENGINE

2


8/1

Front-runner

93


92


96.4


89.4


83.9




3

BIG MOUNTAIN

3


7/2

Front-runner

95


93


93.8


67.6


59.1




5

BRONX BOMBER

5


6/1

Front-runner

95


91


68.6


79.0


71.5




4

SCILLY CAY

4


7/2

Stalker

98


94


80.8


79.4


70.9




1

JEMOGRAPHY

1


3/1

Stalker

92


90


58.4


84.6


76.6




6

THE CARETAKER

6


2/1

Trailer

97


90


67.8


92.8


89.8

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts




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Turfway Park - Race #8 - Post: 9:44pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 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

#11 SAMIS CAR (ML=8/1)
#5 BUTTER UP KATIE (ML=15/1)


SAMIS CAR - Based on this mare's recent efforts, she should profit from today's shorter distance. BUTTER UP KATIE - My handicapping know-how tells me to be on the alert for this thoroughbred in this race

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 HONEY BOURBON (ML=3/1), #7 RATHRBLUCKYTHNGOOD (ML=5/1), #3 ALIN AZUL (ML=5/1),

HONEY BOURBON - Hard to bet on at 3/1 odds after the last two efforts. Hasn't raced or had any works since December 11th. Not much value on this morning-line favorite. RATHRBLUCKYTHNGOOD - Last raced on December 4th at Turfway Park, finishing sixth. Unlikely to perk up off of that try in today's event. ALIN AZUL - Showed some physical problems in the last race at Pimlico.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Bet on #11 SAMIS CAR to win if we can get at least 3/1 odds



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [5,11]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

None



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Skip



SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:

None

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Fair Grounds



01/07/21, FG, Race 6, 3.25 CT
01/07/21,FG,6,7 1/2F [Turf About] 1:29:01 STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING. Purse $19,000 (includes up to $4,000 Other Sources) (plus up to $3,000 ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $5,000 OR LESS IN 2019-2021 OR CLAIMING PRICE $10,000. Weight, 123 lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races Since November 7 Allowed 2 lbs. A Race Since Then Allowed 4 lbs. Claiming Price $10,000. (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at One Mile.) (Rail at 25 feet).
. . . .
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
10
Freedom Factor
10/1
Graham J
Bourgeois Keith G.
JSW
148
31.76
1.40/$1


098.6979
2
Forestdungone
6/1
Marquez C L
Cormier. Jr. Donald
FL
148
31.76
1.40/$1


097.9365
9
Overzealous
7/2
Hernandez. Jr. B J
Hartman Chris A.


148
31.76
1.40/$1


097.3665
8
Half Ours to Keep
5/1
Hernandez C J
Broberg Karl
T
148
31.76
1.40/$1


097.1321
5
Executive Bonus
5/1
Beschizza A
Sharp Joe


148
31.76
1.40/$1


096.4221
7
Money Trend
6/1
Mena M
Pish Danny


148
31.76
1.40/$1


096.0764
6
Cap Rock Miner
8/1
Gilligan J
Wilson Shane


126
29.37
1.35/$1


095.4231
3
Killeen
5/1
Pedroza M
Faucheux Ron


148
31.76
1.40/$1


095.1151
1
Shirl's Ready
8/1
Bonnet C
Carter Jr. Royce E.
EC
148
31.76
1.40/$1


094.1835
4
King of Candy(b+)
12/1
Saez G
Sharp Joe


148
31.76
1.40/$1


Top rated horse with "Turf Surface Not fm/hd" - WPC 21.05, ROI 0.69/$1
. . . .
100.0000 10 Freedom Factor
[Category]Condition
[AllTurf]LastRaceWeightIsNotLessThanToday
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
9
Overzealous
7/2
Hernandez. Jr. B J
Hartman Chris A.
J
108
39.81
1.24/$1


099.9466
8
Half Ours to Keep
5/1
Hernandez C J
Broberg Karl


155
34.84
1.25/$1


099.6780
3
Killeen
5/1
Pedroza M
Faucheux Ron
T
108
39.81
1.24/$1


099.0080
5
Executive Bonus
5/1
Beschizza A
Sharp Joe


155
34.84
1.25/$1


097.3503
7
Money Trend
6/1
Mena M
Pish Danny


108
39.81
1.24/$1


097.1631
2
Forestdungone
6/1
Marquez C L
Cormier. Jr. Donald
FEL
108
39.81
1.24/$1


096.9946
10
Freedom Factor
10/1
Graham J
Bourgeois Keith G.
SW
155
34.84
1.25/$1


096.7331
6
Cap Rock Miner
8/1
Gilligan J
Wilson Shane


108
39.81
1.24/$1


094.8947
1
Shirl's Ready
8/1
Bonnet C
Carter Jr. Royce E.
C
108
39.81
1.24/$1


094.1393
4
King of Candy(b+)
12/1
Saez G
Sharp Joe


155
34.84
1.25/$1


Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 28.03, ROI 0.73/$1
. . . .
100.0000 9 Overzealous
[Category]Condition
[AllCategories]LastRace(SprintOrRoute)NotSameAsToday

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Gulfstream Park

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

Race 7 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Turf. Purse: $31000 Class Rating: 93

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JULY 7, 2020. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF THREE RACES ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $35,000, FOR EACH $5,000 TO $25,000 1 LB.




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# 9 LUCKY JINGLE 7/2




# 1 UNA LUNA 5/1




# 7 CODRINGTON 10/1




LUCKY JINGLE is the top wager in this race. With a very good 96 Equibase Speed Figure last time out, will unquestionably be a factor in this contest. UNA LUNA - With a nice Equibase class figure average of 98, has one of the top class advantages in this group of animals. Has performed strongly recently in route races, posting a nifty 89 avg speed fig.

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Charles Town - Race #8 - Post: 10:17pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,500 Class Rating: 81

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

#11 K W CAPTAIN FLINT (ML=9/2)
#2 FLY E DUBAI (ML=4/1)
#4 ITGOT GRANDMA (ML=5/2)


K W CAPTAIN FLINT - As long as Montano keeps this horse off the pace, I have to believe this one could be a happy winner. Good return on investment for this rider and trainer duet. I like that latest outing on December 22nd at Penn National where he ran first. FLY E DUBAI - Bocachica rode this mount for the initial time last time out and comes right back this race. This rider and trainer have a high win pct together. ITGOT GRANDMA - Was in a $5,000 Claiming race at Laurel in the last race. That affair had a class number of 86 and he is moving down in today's race. A certain serious competitor. Don't often see a favorable ROI like +46. This jock/conditioner pair has done well together over the last twelve months. Is ranked at the top in earnings per race. A powerful try in this event will add to that total.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 TOP ME OFF (ML=7/2), #3 MY EMINENCE (ML=6/1), #9 UHWARRIE SKY (ML=8/1),

TOP ME OFF - Registered a disappointing speed figure last out in a $5,000 Claiming race on Dec 11th. Doubtful to see an improved performance off of that figure. MY EMINENCE - You think this animal is going to be victorious just because he's always close. Just doesn't get the job done frequently. UHWARRIE SKY - Last ran on December 18th at Laurel, finishing ninth. Not likely to advance off of that effort in today's race. This runner has no victories in his last ten races. He's probably not worth the price on the win end today. Registered a run-of-the-mill speed figure last time around the track in a $5,000 Claiming race on Dec 18th. Not likely to see an improved performance off of that figure.

https://www.trackmaster.com/images/tophat.jpgGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - ITGOT GRANDMA - Having the best speed fig last race of 84 at Laurel on December 18th. This gelding has an excellent chance to win here.








STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Putting our cash on #11 K W CAPTAIN FLINT to win. Have to have odds of at least 4/1 or better though



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [2,11]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Box [2,4,11] Total Cost: $6



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

[2,4,11] with [2,4,11] with [2,4,9,10,11] with [2,4,9,10,11] Total Cost: $36

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Wayne Root (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/wayne-root) - NCAAB - Thu, Jan 07 at 5:00 PM
We are playing Oregon Oregon vs Colorado
Oregon +2.5 (-105) (BookMaker (https://www.bookmaker.eu/?cmpid=21431_11431))

After losing the first game of the season 83-75 as a 3.5 point favorite to Missouri, the Ducks have rolled off eight straight wins and are rated No. 15 in the nation. Let’s take the Ducks as a small dog in a game that they should win outright. Colorado will be playing its first official home Pac-12 game of the season, but they face a deeper and more talented team in Oregon. Oregon returned the teams' second-leading scorer from last season in seniorChris Duarte, who averaged 12.9. The Ducks are led by three seniors and a junior, with three of those players (Figueroa, Williams Jr, and Omoryui) who came in as star transfers from other strong programs. The more this group plays together, the better they should get, and I see the Ducks as a team with elite eight potential this season. Even without the home-court advantage, Oregon is the better team here, and I will not pass up on taking them as a dog.

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Doc's Sports (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/doc-sports) - NCAAB - Thu, Jan 07 at 5:00 PM
Doc's Sports Thursday NCAA Free Play Oregon vs Colorado
Colorado -2.5 (-109) (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take Colorado Buffaloes over Oregon Ducks (11p.m., Thursday, January 7 FS1) This should be a situation where we have an unranked team that is favored over a ranked team. That is always a strong angle in handicapping, and we will side with the Buffaloes on Thursday looking to even their conference record at 2-2 on the season. Oregon has been feasting on an easy schedule of late and this will be their toughest road game of the season thus far. Do not miss out on Doc’s sports weekend football and basketball card. Jump on board now and let 49 years of handicapping experience work for you.

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Brian Bitler (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/brian-bitler) - NCAAB - Thu, Jan 07 at 7:00 PM
Brian’s 9* CBB Executive Order Cincinnati vs SMU
Cincinnati +6 (-107) (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

This game features the 2-6 Cincinnati and the 6-1 SMU. I have been riding Cincinnati for quite some time and losing a ton of cash but this team is just much better then that 2-6 record and eventually they will break out of this funk they are in. Last time these two teams met up Cincinnati blew them out by 22 I am worried about the revenge factor here but this Bearcats team is well coached and talented and I expect a run at the AAC when it conference tournament time. Mustangs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Investment of 9 units on Cincinnati plus all points rotation #733

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Sean Murphy (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/sean-murphy) - NBA - Thu, Jan 07 at 7:35 PM
Sean Murphy's Thursday NBA Winner Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets
Philadelphia 76ers -130 (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

Thursday NBA Free play. My selection is on Philadelphia (moneyline) over Brooklyn at 7:35 pm et on Thursday. This isn't an ideal scheduling spot for the 76ers as they playing the second of back-to-back nights off a track meet win over the Wizards last night. With that being said, it's hard not to like what we've seen from Doc Rivers' squad in the early going this season as they check in 7-1 and should be able to get past a Kevin Durant-less Nets squad on Thursday night. Note that as good as the Sixers offense has been, their defense has been even better, ranking tops in the league in defensive efficiency. Brooklyn head coach Steve Nash says he'll continue to experiment with different rotations in Durant's absence. I'm not sure that's the right move after Tuesday's chess moves worked to perfection in a blowout win over the Jazz. While we cashed a ticket fading the Sixers last night, I won't hesitate to go the other way in this spot as they get up for an early 'measuring stick' game against one of the East's perceived best teams. Take Philadelphia moneyline (8*).

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Trace Adams

For Thursday go with Maryland as the home dog against conference-rival Iowa.

Iowa is back on track after an overtime loss back on Christmas Day at Minnesota, as the Hawkeyes have won back-to-back conference tilts including a tight 2-point win at Rutgers 5 days ago.

Maryland has been backed into a corner with conference losses in 3 of their last 4 and it doesn't help that senior Darryl Morsell sat out the Terps latest loss at Indiana earlier this week.

The good news is Morsell is expected to be back tonight and I do like the idea of getting a few baskets at home with the crafty Mark Turgeon concocting a way to slow down Luka Garza and his mates tonight.

These conference rivals split the pair of meetings last season before COVID-19 shut the sport down for good in March and it is Maryland that has won 5 of the past 7 series meetings overall.

The Terps defense is allowing just 66.6 points per game, while the Hawkeyes come in allowing 74 points per game this year. That being the case, would much rather be on the defensive home dog in dire need of a win to keep things close all the way.

Iowa is likely too good to lose outright, but I can see another close road game being played for the Hawkeyes.

Take the points and the Terrapins.

3* MARYLAND

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Mitchell Newman

Thursday late night in the Pacific 12, going to look for the Bruins and the Sun Devils to tie one on that sees plenty of points by the time these 40 minutes are over and done with.

The Uclans are posting over 75 points per game and have landed Over the total in 2 of their last 3 and in 4 of their last 6 overall.

The Sun Devils come in averaging over 77 points per game, but have played their last pair of games and 3 of their last 4 overall Under the total.

My feeling is that Under trend gets stopped tonight as 3 straight and 6 of the past 9 in this rivalry have landed Over the total.

These teams usually get the offense cranking when they get together, so going to look for that series Over trend to continue in this spot in Tempe tonight.

UCLA-Arizona State Over.

3* UCLA-ARIZONA STATE OVER

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Bob Valentino

Thursday's free play will be on Philadelphia and Brooklyn to slip Over the posted total.

In an early sample size to the season the 76ers have played 6 of their first 8 games Under the posted total, while the Nets have played 5 of their first 8 games also Under the total.

If we take a closer look we find that Philly just played a rather high-scoring game just last night in their 141-136 win at home over Washington to make it 2 of the last 3 played by the Sixers landing in the Over column.

As for Brooklyn, they too have been trending towards the Over as they just scored 130 points in their first game without Kevin Durant who is out for close contact for a few more games. Their Over against the Jazz earlier this week was the 3rd Over in the last 4 games for the Nets.

With all 3 meetings a season ago between the teams landing in the Over column, I will take my chances with a defensively-tired (on the court last night) Philly team to combine with Brooklyn on another Over here on Thursday,

2* PHILADELPHIA-BROOKLYN OVER

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Bobby Ligs Event: (731) Indiana at (732) Wisconsin
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: January 7, 2021 7PM EST
Play: Indiana +8.0 (-110)

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Dave Cokin Event: (739) UNLV at (740) Colorado State
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: January 7, 2021 8PM EST
Play: Colorado State -9.5 (-110)
Exceedingly tough looking spot for UNLV. The Rebels have not played a game in over a month and now have to try and survive 40 minutes in altitude against a gritty Colorado State team. The Rams are off the split at San Diego State that included a phenomenal comeback to win the first matchup. This team simply doesn't let up and while I don't think they're all that much better than UNLV on paper, the situation is really favorable. My belief is that the Rams are going to sweep this two-game series at Fort Collins and while the line here is pretty high, I think this is a double digit win spot for Colorado State against a rusty UNLV team. Laying the points.

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Bryan Leonard Event: (535) Cleveland Cavaliers at (536) Memphis Grizzlies
Sport/League: NBA
Date/Time: January 7, 2021 8PM EST
Play: Total Under 209.0 (-110)
536 Cleveland at Memphis
The Cavaliers continue to give a game effort even though about half the team is out because of injuries. Without both Garland and Sexton in the backcourt the pace really slows down. Throw in the fact that Sexton got hurt in the last game, and we could see the only legit scorer being less than full go.
Morant being out has devastated this Memphis offense. The only way for this team to compete is on the defensive end of the court. The line has been bet down for good reason, but it's still too high.
PLAY UNDER

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Dwayne Bryant Event: (753) Washington at (754) Stanford
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: January 7, 2021 9PM EST
Play: Total Over 135.5 (-105)
PLAY
OVER 135.5 (-105)
BET SIZE
2% at 137 or lower
1% at 137.5
NO PLAY above 137.5
My college hoops totals system is a combination of relevant statistical data from KenPom.com, history involving similar games (researched through the SDQL database), and current market data. A play is made when enough of these factors align. The size of the play is determined by a combination of how many of these factors align, how much value is perceived, and how confident I am about the play.

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Tony Mejia Event: (757) Illinois at (758) Northwestern
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: January 7, 2021 9PM EST
Play: Total Over 148.5 (-115)
Although the Wildcats have lost consecutive games after a strong start, they’re still dangerous and will be treated as such by the visiting Illini. Head coach Brad Underwood has warned his team that going into Welsh-Ryan Arena will be a chore and he’s probably right. Northwestern beat Michigan State soundly there and edged Ohio State in its house too. It has a solid big man in Pete Nance and a couple of strong scorers in Pete Nance and Boo Buie. Losing at Iowa and Michigan is obviously nothing to feel sorry about. Northwestern should hand Illinois a game here. Even though both Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn led Illinois to a pair of victories against their in-state rivals last year, neither contest was a blowout. A seven-point spread sounds about right so a better play might be on the high side here since I think both teams will be capable of scoring effectively and the Illini isn’t going to come in and be slowed by Indiana and Purdue, both of whom play through the post and can turn games into a grind. Play on over 148.5

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Teddy Covers Event: (763) UCLA at (764) Arizona State
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: January 7, 2021 10PM EST
Play: UCLA -1.5 (-110)
Take UCLA (#763)
Arizona State hasn’t played a game in three weeks and they’ve had just a handful of practices during that span. They rank #324 out of 338 Division 1 teams in rebounding – UTEP outrebounded them by a 2:1 margin the last time they took the floor. And the Sun Devils are heavily reliant on their perimeter shooting; bad news against a Mick Cronin coached Bruins team that has proven their defensive chops.
ASU head coach Bobby Hurley certainly didn’t give us a ‘bet-on’ quote here, talking about practicing leading up to tonight’s game – he’s making excuses already: “I was focused more on conditioning. I could tell on Monday and Tuesday that the guys were pretty winded….Losing that time is just opportunity to be cohesive, not having the normal reps under your belt you’d normally have.”
The Bruins only have two losses this season. A strong San Diego State team knocked them off on opening night. And Ohio State knocked them off in Cleveland in a game where the Bruins offense went cold over the last five minutes. Im not expecting a repeat performance here against an Arizona State team that has done nothing but cost their backers $$ this season, overvalued from Day 1. Take UCLA

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Dave Price Jan 07 '21, 5:00 PM in 35m
NCAA-B | Oregon vs Colorado
Play on: Colorado -3 -110 at linepros

Dave's Thursday Free Play:
1* on Colorado -3
The Key: The Colorado Buffaloes are back home after a 1-2 road trip that saw them lose to Arizona and UCLA and beat USC. The Oregon Ducks are on the road after a 4-game home stand against some pretty weak competition. Their only true road game all season was a shaky 74-71 win at Washington as an 8.5-point favorite. Washington may be the worst team in the Pac-12. The Ducks are just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. Betting the Buffaloes at home has been a huge money maker over the years. The Buffaloes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. The home team is 14-3 ATS in the last 17 matchups. The favorite is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 matchups. Take Colorado.

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Doc's Sports Jan 07 '21, 5:00 PM in 35m
NCAA-B | Oregon vs Colorado
Play on: Colorado -2½ -113 at Draft Kings

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take Colorado Buffaloes over Oregon Ducks (11p.m., Thursday, January 7 FS1) This should be a situation where we have an unranked team that is favored over a ranked team. That is always a strong angle in handicapping, and we will side with the Buffaloes on Thursday looking to even their conference record at 2-2 on the season. Oregon has been feasting on an easy schedule of late and this will be their toughest road game of the season thus far. Do not miss out on Doc’s sports weekend football and basketball card. Jump on board now and let 49 years of handicapping experience work for you.

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Rocky Atkinson Jan 07 '21, 5:00 PM in 35m
NCAA-B | Oregon vs Colorado
Play on: Colorado -2 -110 at linepros

Rocketman Sports FREE CBB play Thursday 1-7-21
Oregon @ Colorado (5:00 PM EST)
Play On: Colorado -2
The Oregon Ducks travel to Colorado to take on the Buffaloes on Thursday night. Oregon is 8-1 SU overall this year while Colorado comes in with a 7-3 SU overall record on the season. Colorado is 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS this year as a favorite. Colorado is allowing only 61.7 points per game overall this year. Colorado is 2-0 SU at home this year where they are beating opponents by a combined score of 86 to 47. Colorado is 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS last 7 meetings at home vs Oregon. We'll recommend a small play on Colorado today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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Dustin Hawkins Jan 07 '21, 7:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | SE Missouri State vs Belmont
Play on: SE Missouri State +14 -110 at Bodog

1 Dimer on SE Missouri State +14 -110

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Mike Williams Jan 07 '21, 7:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Indiana vs Wisconsin
Play on: Wisconsin -7½ -110 at Draft Kings

1* on Wisconsin -7½ -110

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Black Widow Jan 07 '21, 7:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Iowa vs Maryland
Play on: Iowa -5½ -110 at Mirage

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Iowa -5½ -110

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Sal Michaels Jan 07 '21, 8:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Jacksonville State vs Eastern Kentucky
Play on: Jacksonville State +3 -108 at Draft Kings

Free Play on Jacksonville State +3 -108

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Brandon Lee Jan 07 '21, 8:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Cavs vs Grizzlies
Play on: Grizzlies -4½ -115 at BetCris

PICK - Memphis Grizzlies -4.5
RATING: 30*
ROT#: 536
I will gladly back the Grizzlies as a small 4.5-point home favorite against the Cavs on Thursday. Memphis is just 2-5 and down 3 of their best players in Morant, Jackson Jr and Winslow, but the guys who are active have shown a lot of fight. Grizzlies more than held their own in two games against the Lakers earlier this week, nearly winning the second matchup.
This however, is more a play against Cleveland than anything. The Cavs are in an absolutely brutal scheduling spot here. This will be Cleveland's fifth straight road game in a span of just 8 days. On top of that, they are going to be playing on no rest after last night's game in Orlando. Combine that with all the guys they got out and I just don't think there's anywhere close to enough gas in the tank for the Cavs to be competitive in this one.
It's also worth noting that the Cavs are 0-9 ATS under Bickerstaff when playing on the road after 4 or more consecutive games finished UNDER the total. Give me the Grizzlies -4.5!

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Bryan Leonard Jan 07 '21, 8:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Cavs vs Grizzlies
Play on: UNDER 209 -103

536 Cleveland at Memphis
The Cavaliers continue to give a game effort even though about half the team is out because of injuries. Without both Garland and Sexton in the backcourt the pace really slows down. Throw in the fact that Sexton got hurt in the last game, and we could see the only legit scorer being less than full go.
Morant being out has devastated this Memphis offense. The only way for this team to compete is on the defensive end of the court. The line has been bet down for good reason, but it's still too high.
PLAY UNDER

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Cole Faxon Jan 07 '21, 8:30 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Montana State vs Northern Colorado
Play on: Montana State +4½ -110 at Mirage

FREE PLAY on Montana State +4½ -110

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Jeff Alexander Jan 07 '21, 9:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Washington vs Stanford
Play on: Stanford -9½ -110 at Draft Kings

1* CBB - Washington/Stanford *FREE PICK* on Stanford -9.5
The Cardinal should have no problem winning by double-digits at home against the Huskies. Stanford is 6-3 and there's no shame in their 3 losses, which have all come away from home against the likes of North Carolina, Indiana and Oregon. Washington is not good. The Huskies are 1-7 and it's not like they are losing a bunch of close games. Only 2 of those 7 losses have come by fewer than 14 points. In their last two games they have got absolutely annihilated. They lost by 23 to Colorado on a neutral court and by 27 at home to Arizona. Bet Stanford -9.5!

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Jimmy Boyd Jan 07 '21, 9:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Idaho vs Southern Utah
Play on: OVER 142 -105

1* Free Pick on Idaho/Southern Utah over 142 -105

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Kenny Walker Jan 07 '21, 9:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Illinois vs Northwestern
Play on: Illinois -7 -110 at Draft Kings

Free Pick on Illinois

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Jack Jones Jan 07 '21, 9:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Illinois vs Northwestern
Play on: Northwestern +6½ -110 at Draft Kings

Jack's Free Pick Thursday: Northwestern +6.5
The Northwestern Wildcats will be highly motivated for a win following two straight road losses to arguably the two best teams in the Big Ten in Iowa and Michigan. Now they come back home here where they already have upset wins over Michigan State 79-65 as 7.5-point dogs and Ohio State 71-70 as 2.5-point dogs.
They host an Illinois team that is starting to get too much respect from oddsmakers off two straight home wins by single-digits over Indiana and Purdue. Illinois has lost two of its last three true road games outright as favorites with an 88-91 loss at Rutgers and a 78-81 loss at Missouri.
Northwestern will also be motivated to end a four-game losing streak to Illinois with the four losses coming by 8, 4, 5 and 5 points. In fact, each of the last six meetings were decided by 8 points or less with five of those by 5 points or fewer. So we are getting some line value here based on series history alone, and this is the best team Northwestern has had in a few years.
The Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. The Fighting Illini are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games following a SU win. Northwestern is 5-1 at home this season with its only loss coming by a single point to Pittsburgh, 70-71. Bet Northwestern Thursday.

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Totals Guru Jan 07 '21, 9:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Idaho vs Southern Utah
Play on: OVER 144½ +105

Free Total Annihilator On Idaho vs Southern Utah over 144½ +105

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Steve Janus Jan 07 '21, 10:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Washington State vs California
Play on: Washington State +1 -112 at Draft Kings

1* Free Sharp Play on Washington State +1 -112
The Cougars (+1) are worth a look at basically a pick'em on the road against the Golden Bears in Thursday's Pac-12 action. Washington State comes into this game 8-1. Their only loss coming in their last game, which they fell 82-86 in OT to a very good Arizona team. Cal is just 5-6 and are winless at 0-4 in conference play. The Golden Bears have lost by 8 to Arizona St, by 20 to UCLA, by 13 to Oregon and by 9 to Oregon State in their 4 Pac-12 matchups. No way should they be favored here. Play Washington State +1!

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John Martin Jan 07 '21, 10:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Wolves vs Blazers
Play on: Wolves +10 -110 at all

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Minnesota Timberwolves +10
The Minnesota Timberwolves played a brutal schedule to open the season which has played a big part in their 2-5 record. They have faced the Nuggets twice, Lakers, Clippers and Jazz already. And now they are catching too many points here against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight as a double-digit underdog. The Blazers aren't playing well enough to be double-digit favorites against anyone. Portland is just 3-4 SU & 2-5 ATS this season with two of those three wins coming by a combined 10 points. Their only blowout win came against the Warriors, but they came back and lost to the Warriors by 15. And then they were upset at home by the Bulls as 9.5-point favorites in their last contest. The Blazers are 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 games against a team with a losing record. Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last five home games. Give me the Timberwolves.

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Ray Monohan Jan 07 '21, 10:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Mavs vs Nuggets
Play on: Mavs +2½ -105 at pinnacle

Dallas +2.5
The Mavs are worth small move here. They have dominated this head to head series as of late. Dallas has gone 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 in Denver. Expect them to come out aggressive and take control here.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.
Thursday 5* NBA Free ATS Play

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Mike Lundin Jan 07 '21, 10:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Spurs vs Lakers
Play on: Spurs +9 -110 at BetCris

Spurs vs Lakers Free Pick January 7, 2021
The San Antonio Spurs are coming off an upset win over the LA Clippers here at Staples Center on Tuesday to improve to 6-0 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog. They've stayed in LA to take on the LA Lakers in the same building a couple of days later, and while the Spurs might not win this one outright, I still like them to cover the number.
The Lakers will be playing on no rest following a narrow 94-92 win at Memphis last night. LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (right adductor strain) are both questionable for this contest, and it would not shock me if Lakers coach Frank Vogel decides to his ailing veteran stars the night off.
Additionally, the Lakers return home from a lengthy road trip and they are only 1-4 ATS in their last five home games following a road trip of seven or more days.
Free pick on San Antonio Spurs.

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Bobby Conn Jan 07 '21, 10:30 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | UCLA vs Arizona State
Play on: UCLA PK -110 at Mirage

1* Free Play on UCLA PK -110

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533PHILADELPHIA -534 BROOKLYN
PHILADELPHIA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.

537MINNESOTA -538 PORTLAND
MINNESOTA is 6-22 ATS (-18.2 Units) after a division game in the last 3 seasons.

539DALLAS -540 DENVER
DENVER is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) after scoring 120 points or more in the last 3 seasons.

541SAN ANTONIO -542 LA LAKERS
SAN ANTONIO is 47-21 ATS (23.9 Units) revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points in the last 3 seasons.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 7

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PHILADELPHIA (7 - 1) at BROOKLYN (4 - 4) - 1/7/2021, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-5 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 9-4 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (4 - 4) at MEMPHIS (2 - 5) - 1/7/2021, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 229-277 ATS (-75.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (2 - 5) at PORTLAND (3 - 4) - 1/7/2021, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-38 ATS (-22.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 230 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (3 - 4) at DENVER (3 - 4) - 1/7/2021, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 460-374 ATS (+48.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 90-64 ATS (+19.6 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 76-56 ATS (+14.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (3 - 4) at LA LAKERS (6 - 2) - 1/7/2021, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1128-1001 ATS (+26.9 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 52-25 ATS (+24.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NBA

Thursday, January 7

Trend Report

Philadelphia @ Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn
Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Brooklyn's last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Brooklyn is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

Cleveland @ Memphis
Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games at home

Dallas @ Denver
Dallas
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Denver
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver's last 10 games
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas

San Antonio @ LA Lakers
San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
San Antonio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games

Minnesota @ Portland
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Portland
Portland
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota

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Hoop Trends for Thursday January 7
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Philadelphia at Brooklyn (7:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Nets are 12-0 ATS (8.58 ppg) as a dog with rest off a win as a home favorite in which they has at least twice as many assists as turnovers.

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

-- The Timberwolves are 0-10 ATS (-7.80 ppg) off a game as a dog where their opponent scored more than 1.5 points per field goal attempt.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Minnesota at Portland (10:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Timberwolves are 10-0 OU (21.75 ppg) with rest after their opponent made at least 10 more free throws than they did last game.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Philadelphia at Brooklyn (7:35 p.m. ET)

-- The Nets are 0-17-1 OU (-8.58 ppg) off a win in which they shot over 53.25% from the field.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

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NCAAB

Thursday, January 7

Northeastern @ Hofstra
Northeastern (3-5, 2-0)
— ranked #161 by KenPom
— Tempo: #244
— Experience: #316
— Continuity: #213
— Huskies swept Elon by 23-8 points to open CAA play.
— Northeastern is 0-5 on road, losing by 15-4 to teams outside top 100.
— Huskies are turning ball over 21.2% of time (#249)

Hofstra (6-3, 2-0)
— ranked #148 by KenPom
— Tempo: #143
— Experience: #183
— Continuity: #82
— Hofstra won five of its last six games.
— Hofstra won first two CAA tilts over Wm & Mary, by 5-9 points.
— Hofstra takes 42.7% of its shots on arc (#63), but is shooting only 29.1% on arc (#285).

— Hofstra won nine of last 12 series games.
— Huskies lost 75-72/75-71 in last two visits here.

Iowa @ Maryland
Iowa (9-2, 3-1)
— ranked #5 by KenPom
— Tempo: #88
— Experience: #210
— Continuity: #51
— Iowa gave up 99-102 points in its two losses.
— Hawkeyes split two road games; won by 2 at Rutgers, lost in OT at Minnesota.
— Iowa has #28 eFG% in country.

Maryland (6-5, 1-4)
— ranked #47 by KenPom
— Tempo: #300
— Experience: #155
— Continuity: #106
— Maryland lost five of its last seven games.
— Terrapins lost two of their last three home games.
— Maryland is shooting 36.6% on arc (#74).

— Maryland won five of last seven series games.
— Hawkeyes lost 91-73/82-72 in last two visits here.

Indiana @ Wisconsin
Indiana (7-4, 2-2)
— ranked #22 by KenPom
— Tempo: #297
— Experience: #286
— Continuity: #80
— Indiana is 0-2 on road, losing by 2 at Florida St, 9 at Illinois.
— Hoosiers won last two games, including an OT win over Penn State.
— To this point, Indiana has played schedule #17.

Wisconsin (9-2, 3-1)
— ranked #4 by KenPom
— Tempo: #333
— Experience: #22
— Continuity: #14
— Badgers’ only Big 14 loss was at home to Maryland.
— Wisconsin won six of its last seven games overall.
— Opponents are shooting 40.6% inside arc (#8).

— Wisconsin won seven of last eight series games.
— Hoosiers lost their last 14 visits to Madison last two by 10-20.

Cincinnati @ SMU
Cincinnati (2-6, 0-3)
— ranked #82 by KenPom
— Tempo: #111
— Experience: #200
— Continuity: #200
— Cincy lost its first three AAC games, by 3-5-4 points.
— Bearcats lost five in row overall, haven’t won since Dec 9.
— Cincy is shooting 26.0% on arc (#324).

SMU (6-1, 2-1)
— ranked #51 by KenPom
— Tempo: #124
— Experience: #63
— Continuity: #75
— SMU lost its last game by 14 to Houston.
— Mustangs’ two AAC wins are by 15-8 points.
— SMU has #24 eFG% defense in country.

— Cincinnati won last seven series games.
— Bearcats won last two visits here, 76-51/52-49.

UNLV @ Colorado State
UNLV (1-4, 0-0)
— ranked #141 by KenPom
— Tempo: #191
— Experience: #218
— Continuity: #247
— Rebels haven’t played since December 5th.
— Three of their four losses by 12+ points.
— UNLV hasn’t subbed much (#317 bench minutes).

Colorado State (6-2, 3-1)
— ranked #84 by KenPom
— Tempo: #55
— Experience: #314
— Continuity: #56
— Rams won a game last week after trailing 33-7.
— State’s losses are by 20 at Saint Mary’s, 13 at San Diego State.
— This is Rams’ third game in six nights.

— UNLV won four of last five series games.
— Rebels lost five of last seven visits to Fort Collins.

Washington @ Stanford
Washington (1-7, 0-3)
— ranked #127 by KenPom
— Tempo: #171
— Experience: #106
— Continuity: #208
— Huskies have Pac-12 losses by 14-3-27 points.
— Washington is shooting 24.3% on arc (#336)
— Huskies’ only win was over #280 Seattle.

Stanford (2-5, 1-3)
— ranked #42 by KenPom
— Tempo: #91
— Experience: #266
— Continuity: #41
— Stanford won five of its last six games.
— Cardinal scored 63-63-56 points in its losses.
— Stanford is shooting 29.6% on arc (#276)

— Stanford won five of last seven series games.
— Huskies lost five of last six visits to The Farm.

USC @ Arizona
USC (6-2, 1-1)
— ranked #27 by KenPom
— Tempo: #232
— Experience: #188
— Continuity: #326
— USC was held to 58-62 points in losses to UConn, Colorado.
— This is Trojans’ first true road game, though their UConn loss was at Mohegan Sun, which is in the Nutmeg State.
— USC has #5 eFG% defense in country.

Arizona (9-1, 3-1)
— ranked #29 by KenPom
— Tempo: #174
— Experience: #281
— Continuity: #317
— Wildcats’ one loss was by 3 at Stanford.
— Arizona won its last four games, scoring 81 ppg.
— Wildcats are grabbing 37.9% of their own missed shots (#11).

— USC won three of last four series games.
— Trojans lost their last ten visits to Tucson.

Illinois @ Northwestern
Illinois (8-3, 4-1)
— ranked #7 by KenPom
— Tempo: #53
— Experience: #216
— Continuity: #45
— Illini split four road tilts, losing at Missouri/Rutgers.
— To this point, Illinois has played schedule #8.
— Illinois is shooting 41.8% on arc (#6).

Northwestern (6-3, 3-2)
— ranked #55 by KenPom
— Tempo: #127
— Experience: #254
— Continuity: #53
— Wildcats lost their last two games, giving up 87-85 points.
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— Northwestern is shooting 40% on the arc (#13).
— To this point, Wildcats have played schedule #19.

— Illinois won last four series games, all by 8 or fewer points.
— Teams split last six meetings played here.

Nevada @ San Diego State
Nevada (8-3, 3-1)
— ranked #118 by KenPom
— Tempo: #102
— Experience: #330
— Continuity: #296
— Nevada won four of its last five games.
— Wolf Pack lost only top 100 game by 25 to San Francisco.
— To this point, Nevada has played schedule #226.

San Diego State (7-2, 1-1)
— ranked #29 by KenPom
— Tempo: #331
— Experience: #9
— Continuity: #139
— Aztecs split last four games after a 5-0 start.
— Last week, San Diego State lost a game they were leading 33-7.
— Aztecs are forcing turnovers 23.5% of time (#29)

— San Diego State won six of last seven series games.
— Wolf Pack lost their last seven games in Viejas Center.

Washington State @ California
Washington State (8-1, 1-1)
— ranked #128 by KenPom
— Tempo: #223
— Experience: #310
— Continuity: #187
— Coogs lost their last game to Arizona, in double OT.
— To this point, Wazzu has played schedule #323.
— This is Coogs’ first game outside of Pullman.

California (5-6, 0-4)
— ranked #142 by KenPom
— Tempo: #328
— Experience: #78
— Continuity: #96
— Cal lost first four league games, scoring 62.8 ppg.
— Golden Bears are 1-6 in top 200 games, upsetting San Francisco.
— Cal is turning ball over 21.3% of time (#251)

— Cal won last three series games, by 7-7-9 points.
— Coogs lost last two visits to Cal, by 7-7 points.

UCLA @ Arizona State
UCLA (7-2, 3-0)
— ranked #35 by KenPom
— Tempo: #341
— Experience: #208
— Continuity: #3
— UCLA’s Pac-12 wins are by 20-2-3 points.
— Bruins lost only true road game, 73-58 at San Diego State.
— UCLA won its two games last weekend by total of 5 points.

Arizona State (4-3, 1-0)
— ranked #57 by KenPom
— Tempo: #13
— Experience: #158
— Continuity: #134
— ASU hasn’t played since December 16.
— Sun Devils lost two of their three top 100 games.
— ASU is forcing turnovers 23.0% of time (#38).

— Arizona State won four of last five series games.
— Bruins lost 88-79/84-66 in last two visits to Tempe.

Oregon @ Colorado
Oregon (8-1, 3-0)
— ranked #15 by KenPom
— Tempo: #37
— Experience: #26
— Continuity: #302
— Ducks won eight in row, after an opening loss to Missouri.
— Last six games, Oregon has scored 75.5 ppg.
— Ducks have #47 eFG% defense in country.

Colorado (7-3, 1-2)
— ranked #20 by KenPom
— Tempo: #267
— Experience: #27
— Continuity: #107
— Buffs lost two of their last three games.
— Only two of their first ten games were at home.
— Buffs are forcing turnovers 21.3% of time (#88).

— Teams split last eight series games.
— Home side won last 11 series games.
— Ducks lost their last six visits to Boulder.

BYU @ Gonzaga
BYU (9-2, 0-0)
— ranked #67 by KenPom
— Tempo: #93
— Experience: #75
— Continuity: #259
— BYU won last four games, beating Utah/San Diego State.
— Cougars have two quality road wins (Utah State/San Diego State)
— BYU is shooting 55.1% inside arc (#43).

Gonzaga (10-0, 1-0)
— ranked #1 by KenPom
— Tempo: #7
— Experience: #255
— Continuity: #173
— Zags won their WCC opener, 85-62 over USF.
— Gonzaga is shooting 65.2% inside arc (#3).
— Zags already have six top 100 wins.

— Gonzaga won nine of last 11 series games.
— Cougars lost last three visits to Spokane, by 8-34-23 points.

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723TENNESSEE TECH -724 MOREHEAD ST
MOREHEAD ST is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in home games after having lost 2 of their last 3 games since 1997.

725SE MISSOURI ST -726 BELMONT
BELMONT is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in home games after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 2 seasons.

725SE MISSOURI ST -726 BELMONT
Casey Alexander is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) in home games after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games (Coach of BELMONT)

727NORTHEASTERN -728 HOFSTRA
HOFSTRA is 11-1 ATS (9.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

729IOWA -730 MARYLAND
IOWA is 14-3 ATS (10.7 Units) versus teams who average 6 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.

731INDIANA -732 WISCONSIN
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731INDIANA -732 WISCONSIN
Archie Miller is 2-10 ATS (-9 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points (Coach of INDIANA)

733CINCINNATI -734 SMU
CINCINNATI is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games in the last 3 seasons.

735JACKSONVILLE ST -736 E KENTUCKY
E KENTUCKY is 14-39 ATS (-28.9 Units) in home games versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 4+ points/game since 1997.

737IDAHO ST -738 N ARIZONA
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