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



Delta Downs - Race 3

Daily Double (Races 3-4) / Exacta / Trifecta (50 cent min,) Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) / Superfecta (10 cent min.)



Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 46 • Purse: $11,000 • Post: 1:49P


FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED MAIDENS, FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.





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Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
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Accept
Odds





Race Type: Lone Stalker. SUBJECT TO CALL is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * KING LIAM: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Today is a sprint, hors e is a Front-runner with an inside post position. PRETTY GUILTY: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside po st position. SUBJECT TO CALL: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Horse is dropping in class, has an inside post position and isn't a Trailer. CUSTOM KAT: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.



4

KING LIAM

9/2


7/2




1

PRETTY GUILTY

7/2


9/2




3

SUBJECT TO CALL

5/2


6/1




8

CUSTOM KAT

3/1


9/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
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4

KING LIAM

4


9/2

Front-runner

66


63


66.6


35.5


29.5




1

PRETTY GUILTY

1


7/2

Front-runner

65


62


57.2


37.4


32.4




3

SUBJECT TO CALL

3


5/2

Alternator/Stalker

0


0


64.4


33.2


28.7




8

CUSTOM KAT

8


3/1

Alternator/Trailer

39


43


31.5


38.0


32.5




5

BIG BAND'S LUCK

5


15/1

Alternator/Non-contender

0


0


53.3


18.5


8.5




2

YOUCANBETONME

2


20/1

Alternator/Non-contender

0


0


32.7


24.5


13.5




7

SOUND OF THE SEA

7


8/1

Alternator/Non-contender

0


0


0.0


0.0


0.0























Unknown Running Style: JET PUFFED (8/1) [Jockey: Mora Gerardo - Trainer: White Sr Dale].

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



Aqueduct - Race 5

Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (5-7) Pick 4 (.50) Races (5-8), Double Wagers



Claiming $8,000 • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 89 • Purse: $22,000 • Post: 2:50P


FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JULY 1, 2020 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000 (MAIDEN AND CLAIMING RACES FOR $6,250 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES) (1.5% AFTERCARE ASSESSMENT DUE AT TIME OF CLAIM OTHERWISE CLAIM WILL BE VOID).





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Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * FRANKIE BARONE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. PLAYWRIGHT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. MILLS: Horse has the hig hest TrackMaster Power Rating. COLTANDMISSISSIPPI: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. SCARF IT DOWN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation.



4

FRANKIE BARONE

10/1


5/1




1

PLAYWRIGHT

5/2


6/1




8

MILLS

7/2


7/1




5

COLTANDMISSISSIPPI

50/1


8/1




3

SCARF IT DOWN

4/1


10/1
























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Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
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Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
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4

FRANKIE BARONE

3


10/1

Alternator/Stalker

94


91


88.8


81.8


72.3




5

COLTANDMISSISSIPPI

5


50/1

Alternator/Stalker

97


91


87.9


77.4


62.4




3

SCARF IT DOWN

2


4/1

Alternator/Stalker

96


85


73.2


72.4


62.4




6

HERO'S HOPE

6


6/1

Alternator/Stalker

90


85


68.2


80.0


70.0




9

AUTOSTRADE

9


8/1

Alternator/Stalker

91


88


67.4


79.2


67.2




1

PLAYWRIGHT

4


5/2

Trailer

90


83


73.0


80.6


75.6




8

MILLS

8


7/2

Alternator/Trailer

92


91


67.2


82.4


73.9




7

HOORAY FOR HARVEY

7


20/1

Alternator/Non-contender

90


92


78.8


69.8


56.8




10

ORPHEUS (ARG)

11


10/1

Alternator/Non-contender

88


87


71.2


72.8


65.8




2

REAL DAN

1


12/1

Alternator/Non-contender

91


78


58.0


67.6


51.1




1A

SUCCESSFUL SAINT

10


5/2

Alternator/Non-contender

80


66


56.0


54.0


37.0

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Laurel

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

Race 5 - Claiming - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $15000 Class Rating: 89

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JULY 18 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 18 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000




RECOMMENDED CHOICES



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# 6 SMART STEP 10/1




# 1 THREETHEHARDWAY 10/1




# 14 BLUE DANUBE 12/1




My choice in this race is SMART STEP and is a solid value-based wager given the 10/1 line. In fine fettle, and coming back in next to no time again this time around. Don't let this gelding slip past you. Could win at boxcar odds. A solid 98 avg class figure may give this gelding a distinct class edge against this field. THREETHEHARDWAY - Reliable average speed figures in dirt sprint races make this pony a solid choice. Graham is very serious with this one, wheeling him back soon. BLUE DANUBE - Sharp dividends over time for this jockey and handler duo. Ought to go to the lead and could never look back.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts




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Fair Grounds - Race #9 - Post: 4:52pm - Maiden Special - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $50,000 Class Rating: 83

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#2 CANDY SHOPPER (ML=9/2)
#7 FAITH'S RACEDAY (ML=3/1)


CANDY SHOPPER - I figure that this race's shorter trip should help this gelding. FAITH'S RACEDAY - I took a look at this gelding's finishes. He's almost always in the money. When Pedroza and David join forces on horses the return on investment has been fabulous at +24. This gelding should be in fine condition, this far into his form cycle.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 ROUX GA ROUX (ML=5/2), #5 GOODROCKINALVIN (ML=6/1), #4 THUNK (ML=6/1),

ROUX GA ROUX - The morning-line favorite is suspect here with the lack of works. When looking at today's Equibase class figure, he will have to record a better speed figure than in the last race to battle in this dirt sprint. GOODROCKINALVIN - Recorded a mediocre speed rating last time around the track in a Maiden Special race on Dec 14th. Unlikely to see an improved performance off of that number. THUNK - This gelding notched a speed figure in his last event which probably isn't good enough in today's event.






STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Bet on #2 CANDY SHOPPER to win if we can get at least 3/2 odds



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [2,7]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

None



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Skip

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts


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Santa Anita - Race #1 - Post: 12:30pm - Optional Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $63,000 Class Rating: 77

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#7 SWIFT NONNI (ML=8/1)
#8 STARLIGHT STROLL (ML=4/1)
#5 BIG STRETCH (ML=7/2)
#1 MICHALSKA (ML=3/1)


SWIFT NONNI - This beautiful animal is racing on the turf for the first time. She should be tough, coming off a first place finish in her race on December 17th on a sluggish track. This jock and handler have a favorable ROI when they combine forces. Stortz drops her down to this class level. You don't need too much more from the pp lines to figure that this thoroughbred has a darn good chance at this level. That 83 fig this filly earned in her last contest tells me she's a main player this time out. STARLIGHT STROLL - Dropping down in class figure points from her November 6th race at Del Mar. Based on that data point, I will give this horse the advantage. This horse is racing on the turf for the first time. She should be tough, coming off a first place finish in her race on October 18th on a sluggish track. You have to consider this race horse in your investing today. She is racing on turf for the first time and her handler does well switching from dirt to turf. Sherman adds Lasix to this one today. I'd look for a significant improvement. BIG STRETCH - D'Amato is strong in turf sprints. This horse should have no allowances if she doesn't win. The rider and trainer combination have a beneficial ROI when they are put together. MICHALSKA - This jockey and handler have a positive ROI when they join forces. This speedball is shortening up today. Should increase her winning probability. Was in the Blue Norther at Santa Anita in the last race. That affair had a class number of 94 and she is moving down right here in this race. A certain win candidate. Based on her last TrackMaster turf figure alone, I'm going to play this entrant. In my opinion, you need 'class' to be successful on the turf. This one has the highest average class rating in the bunch.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 BECCA TAYLOR (ML=2/1),

BECCA TAYLOR - If she goes off at the M/L odds of 2/1, I'll have to pass.

https://www.trackmaster.com/images/tophat.jpgGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - BIG STRETCH - When a magnificent animal takes such a big drop in the class figure department, I always take a look. I like what I see with this one and am making a wager on her.








STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Bet on #7 SWIFT NONNI to win if you can get at least 7/2 odds



EXACTA WAGERS:

7 with [1,5,8]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

7 with [1,5,8] with [1,5,8] Total Cost: $6



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

7 with [1,5,8] with [1,5,8] with [1,5,8] Total Cost: $6



SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:

[7,8] with [1,5,7,8] with [1,5,7,8] with [1,2,5,6,7,8] with [1,2,5,6,7,8] Total Cost: $72

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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 9 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 65

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JANUARY 18. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000




RECOMMENDED CHOICES



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# 1 TICKETY BOO 7/2




# 7 BLUSHING BELLA 8/1




# 11 MISS HEART 4/1




I give my vote to TICKETY BOO here. Has very good Equibase Class Figures relative to this group - worth a look. Has put up sound speed figs in dirt sprint races in the past. Look for a much improved outing with the drop. BLUSHING BELLA - She has earned strong figures under today's conditions and should fare well against this group. She should definitely be given a chance given the quite good speed figs. MISS HEART - Is worth serious consideration and may be a bet - strong Equibase Speed Figures (67 average) at today's distance and surface recently. Look for this equine to be right there at the finish line versus these mounts.

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Al Cimaglia: Pompano Park Early Pick 4 Analysis

January 18, 2021 | By Al Cimaglia

Pompano Park has 13 races ready to roll with the Early 0.50 Pick 4 starting in Race 6. The sequence has a $30,000 guaranteed pool with a 12% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6

3-Keegan Ho (7/2)-Beaten chalk was parked into a 28.3 second quarter and was beaten by a well-meant winner who got a smooth steer. Back in at the same class and could make amends with a better journey.
7-Susie's Sister (2-1)-Draws outside and steps-up but does come off an impressive win drawing off by 7 lengths. This looks like a 2-horse race and may have to grind it out, but best to respect connections.

Race 7

2-Bradon Hanover (9/2)-Needs a good steer to get the job done at this level and has the pilot to do so. This was Miller's choice over the 3/9. Should be forwardly placed and could benefit from a fast pace but might be over bet.
6-Make A Statement A (6/5)-Program favorite deserves that status and Hennessey should be on the engine or in the 2-hole soon after the word-Go.
7-Unlikeanyother (7/2)-Normally not my play to use a winner of 2 straight who takes a big step up. But this Pet Rock five-year-old made me pause. Last 2 wins were done easily, with solid fractions and has the gate speed to land in a good seat.

Race 8

6-Darty (9/5)-Comes off a sharp win, was used a couple of times and powered by down the lane. This is a bump up but should be able to handle this crew with a similar effort.
7-Muscle Star (7/2)-Using over #5 who is coming off a sick scratch and hasn't raced since 12/28. There are risks involved here, does break stride every now and then. This is the 1st start for new barn and will rely on the Beckwith-Hennessey connection to help keep him trotting. Using under the assumption the price will be better than the morning line.

Race 9

1-Lightfootedlegend (2-1)-Has struggled at this level and is only 1 for 12 at the Pomp. But from the rail Hennessey could get the top or the 2 hole without using much gas. Will respect chances but will look to others with more value.
3-Sooo Handsome (3-1)-This veteran know his way to the winner's circle in south Florida. But did run into a tough winner in last. Got the pocket ride but the Lion King As snuck in a 29.1 third quarter and that was enough to seal the deal. That was the first time Plano left in a while and will look for another aggressive drive.
5-Billie Blue (8-1)-If the pace is hot this mare can catch the boys and roll by down the lane. Came off a win and stepped up to this class but raced from the back as the 2 chalks left. Regular pilot Mike Simmons is back tonight and will look for him to get a better seat and come off cover at a price.

0.50 Early Pick 4

3,7/2,6,7/6,7/1,3,5
Total Bet=$18

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Jeff Siegel's Santa Anita Analysis/Wagering Strategies - 1/18/21

January 18, 2021

Jeff Siegel’s Santa Anita Analysis & Wagering Strategies


Specifically designed for the rolling exotic player, Jeff Siegel’s “Daily Analysis and Wagering Strategies” isolates those horses that should be included in daily doubles, pick-3s, pick-4s, pick-5s, and the pick-6.
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The selections are posted at 6:00 a.m. and updated later in the morning to reflect late scratches and changes (approximately 10:30 a.m.).
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Grade Descriptions: Grade A=Highest degree of confidence; Grade B=Solid Play. Grade C=Least preferred or pass; Grade X=probable winner but likely at odds too short to play.


Click here to view today’s Santa Anita Workout Report

RACE 1: Post: 12:30 PT Grade: B
Use: 3-Becca Taylor; 5-Big Stretch

Forecast: Big Stretch may be most effective around one corner and based on pedigree (Mr. Big) she should be even better on turf than dirt. After graduating in late November at Del Mar on the main track from off the pace, she gets a chance to utilize her tools under ideal conditions as a first-time Lasix user while retaining J. Rosario. There’s wageing value at or near her moning line of 7/2. Becca Taylor also should be included in rolling exotic play. A winner at first asking sprinting on dirt at Los Alamitos last month with a pretty good speed figure, the daughter of Old Topper moves up a notch, has a nice training track breeze since raced and is another that is eligible to race with Lasix now that she’s turned three.
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RACE 2: Post: 1:00 PT Grade: B+
Use: 1-Mastering; 3-Canadian Pride

Forecast: Canadian Pride was worn down by subsequent stakes winner Kiss Today Goodbye when second while more than six lengths clear of the others at Del Mar last time out and the son of Creative Cause has worked extremely well since, so we’re expecting the lightly-raced gelding to step forward again while expecting that he’ll be sent from the gate to make the lead. And in his role as the controlling speed, P. Eurton-trained 4-year-old he should be tough to catch. Mastering returned off a long layoff and defeated maidens in good style over this track and distance last month while earning a big figure that makes him dangerous right back. The B. Baffert-trained gelding projects to have dead aim and every chance from the quarter pole home. Preference on top goes to Canadian Pride but we’ll include both in our rolling exotics.
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RACE 3: Post: 1:30 PT Grade: B-
Use: 1-Invincibella; 2-Jumping Jill Flash; 3-Acai

Forecast: The main contention in this restricted (nw-2) $25,000 claiming turf sprint for fillies and mares is drawn inside with the P. Miller barn represented by Invincibella and Jumping Jill Flash. The former sports both blinkers off angle and the route-to-sprint maneuver while switching to hot-riding J. J. Hernandez and is guaranteed an ideal ground-saving trip from her rail post position. The latter, a Woodbine invader adding blinkers for the first time and picking up J. Rosario, should be prominent throughout and have every chance when the pressure is turned on. Acai, freshened since mid-November, was nosed out in a starter’s allowance dash at Del Mar last time out and fits on figures; however, the concern is that this six furlong trip might be stretching her limit. These are the three we’ll be using in rolling exotic play with Invincibella (6-1), the best price of the three, getting a very slight edge on top.
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RACE 4: Post: 2:05 PT Grade: B-
Use: 1-Jungle Roar; 2-Hallowed Gift

Forecast: Hallowed Gift is gradually improving and with this drop to the maiden $20,000 level the J. Sadler-trained gelding may have found a field he can outlast. Two strong workouts at Los Alamitos since raced is a positive sign and so is the switch to J. Rosario. Jungle Roar has numbers that can win but his lack of early speed combined with his rail post position are concerns. Freshened since October and now in the J. Mullins barn, the son of Animal Kingdom will be a major threat in the final stages if he can secure a decent trip. We’ll give Hallowed Gift the edge on top but include both in our rolling exotics.
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RACE 5: Post: 2:36 PT Grade: B-
Use: 4-Predictable Tully; 8-Bristol Bayou; 10-Bellize

Forecast: Maiden $50,000 claiming fillies and mares sprint six furlongs on grass in a challenging affair that could produce an upset. Let’s try Bellize at 8-1 on the morning line. She’s a second-off-the-claim play for Drysdale (not many stats with that angle!) while turning back from a grass miler (speed/fade) and showing recent good works to indicate a form reversal is possible. The lightly-raced mare by Noble Mission is relatively unexposed, unlike most of the others. Predictable Tully, runner-up under these conditions at Del Mar in early November, probably won’t need much better than that effort to graduate today, though having failed three times as the favorite the Irish-bred filly may be a hard one to trust. Bristol Bayou has sprinted okay over this turf course vs. straight maidens in the past, and if she can reproduce her best effort the daughter of Carpe Diem should at get a piece of it. All three should be included in rolling exotic play; we’ll have extra tickets keying Bellize on top.
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RACE 6: Post: 3:08 PT Grade: B-
Use: 4-Horse Greedy; 6-Oil Can Knight

Forecast: Oil Can Knight returns to his favorite track – he’s won four of eight starts at Santa Anita – so we’re expecting the veteran gelding to find his best stuf in this $25,000 claiming sprint for older horses. Third as the favorite in a similar affair at Los Alamitos last month without mishap, the S. Knapp-trained son of Can the Man should be able to settle just off the leaders and then have his chance when it counts. If Oil Can Knight doesn’t fire his best shot, Horse Greedy certainly can win and is a “must use” in rolling exotic play. Th ex-classer returns to his claim (and winning) level after almost two months off, switches to J. Rosario, and has looked solid in recent drills to indicate he’s fit enough for a good effort.
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RACE 7: Post: 3:40 PT Grade: X
Single: 4-Mucho Unusual

Forecast: Mucho Unusual out-classes this field, simple as that. Winner of the nine-furlong R. J. Frankel S.-G3 last month but equally effective at this one mile trip, the daughter of Mucho Macho Man is listed at 9/5 on the morning line but seems certain to go lower while switching to J. Rosario, who won a graded stakes race with her a couple of years ago. With tactical speed and the versatility to win from just about anywhere, she’s a logical top pick and short-priced rolling exotic single.
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RACE 8: Post: 4:13 PT Grade: B
Single: 2-Tejon

Forecast: Tejon is re-equipped with blinkers, drops for the money run and returns to the Santa Anita main track over which he earned his maiden diploma almost a year ago. From his inside draw, the son of Square Eddie seems certain to employ gate-to-wire tactics, and in a field with suspect closers he’ll have every opportunity to roll all the way to the wire. In a race in which nothing else inspires, let’s go with the R. Baltas-trained gelding as a short-priced rolling exotic single.
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RACE 9: Post: 4:43 PT Grade: C+
Use: 1-Mount Pelliar; 2-El Joy; 10-Goldini

Forecast: The finale is a maiden $50,000 claimer over a mile on turf that requires a bit of a spread in rolling exotic play. Mount Pelliar shows up in a seller for the first time, lands the good rail and gets Lasix and F. Prat, so we’re expecting the R. Hanson-trained gelding to improve considerably. He’s a good fit on numbers, so we’ll put him on top. Goldini is drawn farther out than we’d prefer but the son of Goldencents split the field in his debut sprinting against an infinitely tougher group so he should be quite competitive against this softer band. El Joy is gradually improving with racing and warrants a look after finishing a close third in a maiden $75,000 affair at Del Mar in November. Adding Lasix, the Kitten’s Joy sophomore retains J. J. Hernandez and projects to enjoy a comfortable second flight, ground-saving trip.
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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Laurel Park - Race #4
Picks Notes
#5 Tale of Dixie Finished up nicely when adding blinkers and dropping to this level last time out, and he has some upside in this second start off the lengthy layoff. The 8/1 ML price would be plenty appealing.
#1 Pardon the Pun The most likely winner in here by far, he should have the front end all to himself again, but that has been the case in several of his losses accrued on the way to his current 0-for-11 record. The one to beat, but he's dicey as always.
#7 The Fire Within Passed a few tiring ones when way too far off the splits in that most recent try, and he may appreciate a more leisurely set of splits at this mile trip.
Race Summary Beat Pardon the Pun to cash, but he often opens big leads in the lane only to find a way to lose, and he's sure to be another short price today as he projects as lone speed yet again. Tale of Dixie may be the right one to come along late and land this.

Laurel Park - Race #7
Picks Notes
#7 Tom Terrific He can sit much closer to the pace than he did last time out in that good finishing effort. This is a tougher spot today, but the price should be right with a better trip looming.
#10 Redeem Eddie He has just missed in both recent starts at this level, so he obviously has a big claim on this, but he's not going to be a particularly appealing price off those close misses.
#8 Bernie's On Fire He has been really tough when racing outside of stakes company, and this class relief should give him every chance to bounce back off the bench.
Race Summary Tom Terrific is worth a look at a price. He can get a better trip today than he did last time out, and that might look like a perfect, first-jump kind of run with these.

Laurel Park - Race #8
Picks Notes
#4 I'll Take the Cake Versatile type finished well from off the splits last out, but she can be a bit more tactical with these. Looks like the right one if the chalk takes a step back.
#5 The Circle Game Might be worth playing against this one. She was 10-1 in her most recent win, and she went gate to wire on a sloppy track that day. Not sold that she's about to run back to that at a much shorter price this time around.
#6 Annika Gold Needs to turn tables on The Circle Game, but this one might be a bit better on a fast track, giving her a chance to flip the script today.
Race Summary I'll Take the Cake would be playable at something like the 4/1 ML offering, and she has some ability to sit a bit closer to the pace today.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

Mahoning Valley - Race #2
Picks Notes
#3 Double Whopper Set the pace and faltered late in a Fair Grounds stakes race; was solid in two at Indiana Grand and can be in front at every pole of this one.
#6 Stormy Empire Ran in the allowance ranks at Hawthorne in December and has the late move to be effective.
#7 Champagne Bliss Just missed at Mountaineer to ended last year and was in good form when she went on a brief rest; capable of a big effort vs. these.
Race Summary Double Whopper has the most speed, can set the fractions of her liking and can dig in for the win; has the class edge.

Mahoning Valley - Race #4
Picks Notes
#3 Sterling Hope Beat N2L in easy fashion last out, which was his second over the strip; has several races on his form that are good enough to make him tough here.
#4 Centrist Was third vs. similar two races back and can probably be a pace factor here.
#8 Candy Mover Was an easy winner in two straight last fall and ended 2020 with a fourth here; can be close throughout.
Race Summary Sterling Hope gets a good pace in front of him and can be a strong player if he runs back to his last one.

Mahoning Valley - Race #5
Picks Notes
#1 Bodyguard Has good speed, gets the rail and looks like the one to catch under apprentice Correa.
#6 Gift of Oak Ran evenly last time out and should be able to finish better at this level.
#9 The Man Can Battled it out for a maiden victory last time out and has the speed to get a good run from the outside.
Race Summary Bodyguard is quick, can benefit from the inside post and can dig in vs. this level.

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549ORLANDO -550 NEW YORK
ORLANDO is 24-7 ATS (16.3 Units) when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 25% to 40%) in the last 3 seasons.

549ORLANDO -550 NEW YORK
Steve Clifford is 24-7 ATS (16.3 Units) when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 25% to 40%) (Coach of ORLANDO)

553MINNESOTA -554 ATLANTA
MINNESOTA is 64-83 ATS (-27.3 Units) versus teams who attempt 18 or more 3 point shots/game on the season in the last 3 seasons.

555SAN ANTONIO -556 PORTLAND
SAN ANTONIO is 466-396 ATS (30.4 Units) versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game since 1996.

557DETROIT -558 MIAMI
DETROIT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after covering 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread in the last 3 seasons.

557DETROIT -558 MIAMI
Dwane Casey is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after covering 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread (Coach of DETROIT)

559PHOENIX -560 MEMPHIS
PHOENIX is 294-237 ATS (33.3 Units) in road games versus teams who make 6 or more 3 point shots/game on the season since 1996.

561DALLAS -562 TORONTO
TORONTO is 15-5 ATS (9.5 Units) after a win by 6 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

563MILWAUKEE -564 BROOKLYN
MILWAUKEE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots over the last 2 seasons.

565HOUSTON -566 CHICAGO
HOUSTON is 20-9 ATS (10.1 Units) after a division game in the last 3 seasons.

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NBA

Monday, January 18

Trend Report

Orlando @ New York
Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Orlando's last 21 games on the road
New York
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New York's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando

Minnesota @ Atlanta
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Minnesota

Detroit @ Miami
Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games at home

San Antonio @ Portland
San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Portland
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio

Phoenix @ Memphis
Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Memphis's last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing Phoenix

Milwaukee @ Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Milwaukee is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games

Dallas @ Toronto
Dallas
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas

Houston @ Chicago
Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games
Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games

Golden State @ LA Lakers
Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing Golden State

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, January 18

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ORLANDO (6 - 7) at NEW YORK (6 - 8) - 1/18/2021, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 29-45 ATS (-20.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (3 - 8) at ATLANTA (5 - 7) - 1/18/2021, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 28-45 ATS (-21.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-91 ATS (-38.1 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (7 - 6) at PORTLAND (8 - 5) - 1/18/2021, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 1131-1004 ATS (+26.6 Units) in all games since 1996.

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

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DETROIT (3 - 9) at MIAMI (4 - 7) - 1/18/2021, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 53-80 ATS (-35.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.

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

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PHOENIX (7 - 4) at MEMPHIS (6 - 6) - 1/18/2021, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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DALLAS (6 - 6) at TORONTO (4 - 8) - 1/18/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 462-374 ATS (+50.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 191-150 ATS (+26.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
DALLAS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 216-172 ATS (+26.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 80-57 ATS (+17.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MILWAUKEE (9 - 4) at BROOKLYN (8 - 6) - 1/18/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 86-137 ATS (-64.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 105-84 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 147-113 ATS (+22.7 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.

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

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HOUSTON (4 - 7) at CHICAGO (5 - 8) - 1/18/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 139-102 ATS (+26.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
CHICAGO is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 144-192 ATS (-67.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 76-110 ATS (-45.0 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
CHICAGO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (6 - 6) at LA LAKERS (11 - 3) - 1/18/2021, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-3 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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 Monday January 18
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: Phoenix at Memphis (TNT, 5:00 p.m. ET)

-- The Suns are 13-0 ATS (13.92 ppg) off a road game in which Devin Booker took more than 20 shots.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Minnesota at Atlanta (NBATV, 2:30 p.m. ET)

-- The Hawks are 0-10 ATS (-8.20 ppg) at home with rest off a loss in which they led by double digits.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Orlando at New York (NBATV, 12:00 p.m. ET)

-- The Magic are 12-0 OU (12.08 ppg) on the road when the line is within 3 of pick.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Phoenix at Memphis (TNT, 5:00 p.m. ET)

-- The Grizzlies are 0-12 OU (-19.83 ppg) at home after they scored more than 50 points in the paint last game.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

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861UNC-WILMINGTON -862 TOWSON ST
UNC-WILMINGTON is 31-12 ATS (17.8 Units) after 2 consecutive covers as a favorite since 1997.

863W CAROLINA -864 SAMFORD
SAMFORD is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) versus teams who average 6 or less steals/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.

865ST JOSEPHS -866 LASALLE
ST JOSEPHS are 5-22 ATS (-19.2 Units) after a game where they covered the spread in the last 3 seasons.

869ST JOHNS -870 CONNECTICUT
ST JOHNS are 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games after a conference game in the last 3 seasons.

871THE CITADEL -872 UNC-GREENSBORO
UNC-GREENSBORO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after a game where they covered the spread in the last 3 seasons.

875FLORIDA ST -876 LOUISVILLE
FLORIDA ST is 55-91 ATS (-45.1 Units) after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games since 1997.

877WYOMING -878 AIR FORCE
WYOMING is 12-1 ATS (10.9 Units) in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.

879KANSAS -880 BAYLOR
BAYLOR is 11-1 ATS (9.9 Units) versus teams who make 8 or more 3 point shots/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.

883SACRAMENTO ST -884 IDAHO ST
IDAHO ST is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

1191ARK-PINE BLUFF -1192 ALCORN ST
ARK-PINE BLUFF is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game over the last 2 seasons.

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NCAAB

Monday, January 18

NC-Wilmington @ Towson State
NC-Wilmington (6-3, 0-0)
— ranked #182 by KenPom
— Tempo: #165
— Experience: #134
— Continuity: #54
— UNCW hasn’t played since December 23.
— To this point, Seahawks have played schedule #245.
— UNCW is 5-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200.

Towson State (1-5, 0-1)
— ranked #238 by KenPom
— Tempo: #276
— Experience: #154
— Continuity: #222
— Tigers lost CAA opener by 9 to James Madison Saturday.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Towson’s only win is over #329 Coppin State
— Towson has #305 eFG%, shooting 29% on arc (#306), 46.1% inside arc (#277)

— Towson won last three series games, by 1-7-11 points.
— Teams split last six meetings played here.

Western Carolina @ Samford
Western Carolina (7-4, 0-2)
— ranked #187 by KenPom
— Tempo: #66
— Experience: #205
— Continuity: #69
— Four of WCU’s five D-I wins came in overtime.
— Catamounts lost three of their last four games.
— WCU’s bench played 32:00 total in Saturday’s 78-76 loss to Mercer.

Samford (5-7, 1-4)
— ranked #272 by KenPom
— Tempo: #20
— Experience: #47
— Continuity: #339
— Samford lost its last four games, giving up 84 ppg.
— Bulldogs are 1-5 vs top 200 teams; they beat #99 Belmont 96-83 Dec 5th.
— Samford is shooting 29.4% on arc (#294)

— Western Carolina won four of last five series games.
— Catamounts lost seven of last eight visits to Samford.

St Joe’s @ LaSalle
St Joe’s (1-9, 0-4)
— ranked #179 by KenPom
— Tempo: #16
— Experience: #310
— Continuity: #245
— Hawks’ only win was 67-64 over #244 Albany.
— St Joe’s are 0-4 in A-14, with three losses by 14+ points.
— To this point, St Joe’s has played schedule #5.

LaSalle (5-8, 2-4)
— ranked #180 by KenPom
— Tempo: #198
— Experience: #284
— Continuity: #100
— LaSalle lost its last three games, scoring 54 ppg.
— Explorers are turning ball over 21.1% of time (#261)
— They won at Dayton, but are 2-7 vs top 200 teams.

— LaSalle won five of last seven series games.
— Hawks lost last four visits here, by 15-3-14-17 points.

St John’s @ UConn
St John’s (7-7, 2-6)
— ranked #88 by KenPom
— Tempo: #14
— Experience: #258
— Continuity: #179
— Johnnies are 0-4 on Big East road, giving up 85 ppg (0-4 ATS)
— Red Storm lost six of last eight games, after a 5-1 start.
— Big East foes are shooting 54.2% inside arc (#11 out of 11)

UConn (7-1, 4-1)
— ranked #21 by KenPom
— Tempo: #339
— Experience: #122
— Continuity: #114
— Huskies won their last four games, giving up 57 ppg.
— UConn’s only loss was in overtime to Creighton.
— Huskies are forcing turnovers 22.1% of time (#55).

Citadel @ NC-Greensboro
Citadel (8-2, 1-2)
— ranked #297 by KenPom
— Tempo: #1
— Experience: #171
— Continuity: #147
— Citadel lost its last two games, giving up 94-110 points.
— To this point, Citadel has played schedule #325.
— Bulldogs are shooting 40.4% on the arc (#9).

NC-Greensboro (8-5, 3-2)
— ranked #122 by KenPom
— Tempo: #144
— Experience: #186
— Continuity: #89
— UNCG won seven of its last nine games, after a 1-3 start.
— Road team won all five of their SoCon games- they’re 0-2 at home.
— Spartans are shooting 28.2% on arc (#318).

— UNCG won last 13 series games.
— Citadel lost its five visits to Greensboro.

VMI @ East Tennessee State
VMI (7-6, 2-2)
— ranked #233 by KenPom
— Tempo: #73
— Experience: #233
— Continuity: #97
— VMI won 110-103 Saturday; all five starters played 33:00+.
— Keydets lost four of their last six games.
— VMI is 1-4 in top 200 games, beating #183 Chattanooga 84-79.

East Tennessee State (6-5, 2-1)
— ranked #162 by KenPom
— Tempo: #235
— Experience: #140
— Continuity: #340
— ETSU is turning ball over 23.9% of time (#328)
— Buccaneers are forcing turnovers 22.5% of time (#40).
— ETSU won both its games vs teams ranked outside top 200.

— ETSU won lat 11 series games.
— VMI lost last six visits here, the last two by 5-3 points.

Florida State @ Louisville
Florida State (7-2, 3-1)
— ranked #23 by KenPom
— Tempo: #149
— Experience: #92
— Continuity: #103
— Seminoles lost their only road game, by 10 at Clemson.
— FSU beat NC State/North Carolina last two games, scoring 105-82 points.
— Florida State has #32 eFG% in country.

Louisville (9-2, 4-1)
— ranked #31 by KenPom
— Tempo: #293
— Experience: #338
— Continuity: #328
— Louisville lost at Miami Saturday, snapping a 5-game win streak.
— Cardinals beat Kentucky/Va Tech by 3-2 points in last two home games.
— Louisville has #53 eFG% defense in country.

— Florida State won last three series games.
— Seminoles won their last two games in the Yum! Center.

Wyoming @ Air Force
Wyoming (5-4, 3-4)
— ranked #213 by KenPom
— Tempo: #133
— Experience: #324
— Continuity: #176
— Wyoming lost its last four games, giving up 81.5 ppg.
— Cowboys lost 72-69 here Saturday; they led by 14 in 2nd half.
— Wyoming won three of its five true road games.

Air Force (4-7, 2-5)
— ranked #271 by KenPom
— Tempo: #355
— Experience: #90
— Continuity: #226
— All five of their Mountain West losses are by 11+ points.
— Air Force is turning ball over 23.9% of time (#329)
— Opponents are shooting 56.8% inside arc (#329).

— Air Force won four of last five series games.
— Cowboys lost four of last six series games played here.

Kansas @ Baylor
Kansas (10-3, 4-2)
— ranked #15 by KenPom
— Tempo: #210
— Experience: #271
— Continuity: #123
— Kansas split its last four games, after an 8-1 start.
— Jayhawks allowed 65 or fewer points in last five wins.
— Kansas is grabbing 35.1% of its own missed shots (#23).

Baylor (12-0, 5-0)
— ranked #2 by KenPom
— Tempo: #140
— Experience: #107
— Continuity: #49
— Four of Baylor’s Big X games were on the road.
— Bears are forcing turnovers 26.9% of time (#3)
— Baylor is shooting 42.3% on the arc (#4).

— Kansas won 14 of last 16 series games.
— Jayhawks won six of last seven visits to Waco.

New Mexico @ UNLV
New Mexico (4-7, 0-7)
— ranked #275 by KenPom
— Tempo: #289
— Experience: #262
— Continuity: #312
— Lobos’ two D-I wins are against teams #197/#328
— New Mexico is shooting 24.7% on the arc (#345)
— Lobos are 0-3 in Mountain West road tilts, losing by 24-37-23 points.

UNLV (3-6, 1-2)
— ranked #126 by KenPom
— Tempo: #213
— Experience: #231
— Continuity: #254
— Rebels have #287 eFG% defense in country.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— To this point, UNLV has played schedule #47.
— UNLV shot 63.3% inside arc in Saturday’s 77-54 win here.

— UNLV won last five series games, four by 11+ points.
— Lobos lost last three visits here, by 16-21-23 points.

Sacramento State @ Idaho State
Sacramento State (4-2, 2-1)
— ranked #224 by KenPom
— Tempo: #332
— Experience: #19
— Continuity: #250
— Hornets split their four D-I games (schedule #343)
— Sac State lost here in OT yesterday, going 7-15 on foul line.
— Hornets scored 50.5 ppg in their two road games (St Mary’s/Idaho St)

Idaho State (6-5, 4-1)
— ranked #203 by KenPom
— Tempo: #85
— Experience: #281
— Continuity: #239
— Bengals won their last four games, giving up 62.8 ppg
— ISU is 4-2 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Idaho State is turning ball over 26.2% of time (#344).

— Sacramento State won three of last four series games.
— Hornets won two of last three meetings played here.

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NCAAB

Monday, January 18

Trend Report

UNC Wilmington @ Towson
UNC Wilmington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of UNC Wilmington's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of UNC Wilmington's last 13 games when playing on the road against Towson
Towson
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Towson's last 5 games at home
Towson is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing UNC Wilmington

St. John's @ Connecticut
St. John's
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. John's's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. John's's last 6 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Connecticut is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. John's

Western Carolina @ Samford
Western Carolina
Western Carolina is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Samford
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Western Carolina's last 13 games when playing Samford
Samford
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Samford's last 13 games when playing Western Carolina
Samford is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Western Carolina

Sacramento State @ Idaho State
Sacramento State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento State's last 5 games when playing Idaho State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Idaho State
Idaho State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Idaho State's last 5 games when playing Sacramento State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Idaho State's last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento State

Saint Joseph's @ La Salle
Saint Joseph's
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Saint Joseph's's last 9 games when playing La Salle
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Saint Joseph's's last 8 games on the road
La Salle
The total has gone OVER in 8 of La Salle's last 9 games when playing Saint Joseph's
La Salle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Saint Joseph's

Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Alcorn State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
No trends to report
Alcorn State
No trends to report

Mississippi Valley State @ Southern
Mississippi Valley State
No trends to report
Southern
No trends to report

The Citadel @ UNC Greensboro
The Citadel
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of The Citadel's last 7 games when playing on the road against UNC Greensboro
The total has gone OVER in 6 of The Citadel's last 7 games on the road
UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing The Citadel
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against The Citadel

Florida State @ Louisville
Florida State
Florida State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Louisville
Florida State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Louisville
Louisville
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisville's last 5 games when playing Florida State

VMI @ East Tennessee State
VMI
No trends to report
East Tennessee State
No trends to report

Grambling State @ Prairie View A&M
Grambling State
No trends to report
Prairie View A&M
No trends to report

Kansas @ Baylor
Kansas
Kansas is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Kansas is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing Baylor
Baylor
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baylor is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home

Wyoming @ Air Force
Wyoming
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wyoming's last 5 games when playing Air Force
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wyoming's last 8 games on the road
Air Force
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Air Force's last 5 games when playing Wyoming
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Air Force's last 6 games when playing at home against Wyoming

New Mexico @ UNLV
New Mexico
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Mexico's last 7 games when playing on the road against UNLV
UNLV
UNLV is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Mexico
UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Mexico

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, January 18

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UNC-WILMINGTON (6 - 3) at TOWSON ST (1 - 5) - 1/18/2021, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 3-1 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 3-1 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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W CAROLINA (7 - 4) at SAMFORD (5 - 7) - 1/18/2021, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ST JOSEPHS (1 - 9) at LASALLE (5 - 8) - 1/18/2021, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ST JOHNS (7 - 7) at CONNECTICUT (7 - 1) - 1/18/2021, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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THE CITADEL (8 - 2) at UNC-GREENSBORO (8 - 5) - 1/18/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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VMI (7 - 6) at E TENN ST (5 - 5) - 1/18/2021, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VMI is 3-1 against the spread versus E TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
E TENN ST is 5-0 straight up against VMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FLORIDA ST (7 - 2) at LOUISVILLE (9 - 2) - 1/18/2021, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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WYOMING (7 - 5) at AIR FORCE (4 - 7) - 1/18/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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KANSAS (10 - 3) at BAYLOR (12 - 0) - 1/18/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
BAYLOR is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
BAYLOR is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
BAYLOR is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 2-1 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 3-1 straight up against BAYLOR 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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NEW MEXICO (4 - 7) at UNLV (3 - 6) - 1/18/2021, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW MEXICO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
UNLV is 61-37 ATS (+20.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
UNLV is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SACRAMENTO ST (4 - 2) at IDAHO ST (6 - 5) - 1/18/2021, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
SACRAMENTO ST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO ST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 45-70 ATS (-32.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 75-103 ATS (-38.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 44-71 ATS (-34.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 18-39 ATS (-24.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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ARK-PINE BLUFF (3 - 9) at ALCORN ST (1 - 6) - 1/18/2021, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALCORN ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
ALCORN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MISS VALLEY ST (0 - 11) at SOUTHERN U (2 - 4) - 1/18/2021, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISS VALLEY ST is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
SOUTHERN U is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN U is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN U is 2-2 against the spread versus MISS VALLEY ST over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN U is 3-1 straight up against MISS VALLEY ST 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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GRAMBLING (5 - 6) at PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (2 - 4) - 1/18/2021, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M is 4-1 against the spread versus GRAMBLING over the last 3 seasons
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M is 5-0 straight up against GRAMBLING over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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39COLUMBUS -40 DETROIT
DETROIT is 242-182 ATS (-70.9 Units) in home games vs. losing teams since 1996.

41BOSTON -42 NY ISLANDERS
BOSTON is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) in road games after playing a game where 3 or fewer total goals were scored over the last 2 seasons.

43WINNIPEG -44 TORONTO
WINNIPEG is 10-4 ATS (9.5 Units) in road games against good possession teams-averaging 3+ more shots on goal than opp in the last 3 seasons.

45BUFFALO -46 PHILADELPHIA
BUFFALO is 7-33 ATS (-29.3 Units) in road games after playing a home game in the last 3 seasons.

47SAN JOSE -48 ST LOUIS
SAN JOSE is 41-51 ATS (-15.1 Units) after one or more consecutive overs in the last 3 seasons.

49CAROLINA -50 NASHVILLE
NASHVILLE is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games in the last 3 seasons.

51MONTREAL -52 EDMONTON
MONTREAL is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games in the last 3 seasons.

53VANCOUVER -54 CALGARY
CALGARY is 5-10 ATS (-6 Units) in home games after 2 consecutive division games in the last 3 seasons.

55MINNESOTA -56 ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM is 6-1 ATS (4.9 Units) off 2 or more consecutive road losses over the last 2 seasons.

57ARIZONA -58 VEGAS
ARIZONA is 12-6 ATS (11.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.

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NHL

Monday, January 18

Trend Report

Columbus @ Detroit
Columbus
Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Columbus is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Detroit
Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing at home against Columbus

Boston @ NY Islanders
Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games

Winnipeg @ Toronto
Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Winnipeg's last 16 games when playing Toronto
Winnipeg is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Toronto's last 16 games when playing Winnipeg

Buffalo @ Philadelphia
Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo

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

San Jose @ St. Louis
San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games
San Jose is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose

Minnesota @ Anaheim
Minnesota
Minnesota is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Anaheim
Anaheim is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Anaheim is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home

Vancouver @ Calgary
Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Vancouver's last 13 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games
Calgary
Calgary is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver

Montreal @ Edmonton
Montreal
Montreal is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Edmonton
Edmonton is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games at home

Arizona @ Vegas
Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Vegas
Vegas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vegas's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas's last 5 games when playing Arizona

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NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, January 18

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COLUMBUS (0-2-0-0, 0 pts.) at DETROIT (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 12:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 18-14 ATS (+42.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 468-385 ATS (-206.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-1 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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BOSTON (1-0-0-1, 3 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 227-177 ATS (+46.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-1 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.0 Units)

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WINNIPEG (1-0-0-0, 2 pts.) at TORONTO (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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BUFFALO (0-2-0-0, 0 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-34 ATS (+97.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-7 ATS (+13.5 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-12 ATS (+8.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-13 ATS (+10.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 87-102 ATS (-83.6 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 280-291 ATS (-93.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 458-400 ATS (-91.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

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SAN JOSE (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) at ST LOUIS (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 10-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-4 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 7-4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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CAROLINA (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) at NASHVILLE (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 3-1-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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MONTREAL (1-0-0-1, 3 pts.) at EDMONTON (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 18-9 ATS (+27.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 17-6 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-2-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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VANCOUVER (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) at CALGARY (1-0-0-1, 3 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 47-42 ATS (+98.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 4-11 ATS (-17.2 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 4-5 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-4-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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MINNESOTA (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) at ANAHEIM (0-1-0-1, 1 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 469-486 ATS (-20.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 3-3 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 3-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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ARIZONA (1-0-0-1, 3 pts.) at VEGAS (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) - 1/18/2021, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 6-18 ATS (+24.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 12-6 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-4 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus VEGAS over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 4-3-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

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Best Bets, Score Predictions for Monday Jan. 18
Matt Blunt

Winnipeg Jets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Money-Line Odds: Winnipeg +138; Toronto -162
Total (Over-Under): 6.5

Score Prediction: Winnipeg 4 Toronto 3

Best Bet: Jets ML

There are always different sides to stand on in regards to the rest/rust idea early on in the season, but Toronto's clawed their way to a 2-1 SU record, while Winnipeg's still only played once.

Guys would always prefer to play themselves into shape with stretches like Toronto's fourth game in six nights like this is, but this early in the year I'm more inclined to fade teams in that role, especially as a chalky favorite like the Leafs are.

Concern about Winnipeg not playing themselves into shape yet is mitigated by the price in assessing the risk here, and it's not like Toronto has shown much either in splitting with Ottawa and needing a late comeback to force OT and beat Montreal.

The Jets can score with Toronto if that's the type of game this turns out to be, and I'm just not convinced any team is physically going to be at their best in their first 4-in-6 spot of the year.


Carolina Hurricanes vs. Nashville Predators

Money-Line Odds: Carolina -114; Nashville -103
Total (Over-Under): 5.5

Score Prediction: Carolina 4 Nashville 2

Best Bet: Hurricanes ML

Another road team for me on Monday night, as the Hurricanes find themselves in what I view as a nice bounce back spot after a bad loss to a bad Detroit team.

Good teams like Carolina are going to get caught against those basement feeders at times, in these two and three-game sets where complacency can easily set in.

But off one of those losses is where backing those teams makes some sense, and with Nashville sweeping their foe – a Columbus team that's definitely better than Detroit -- the Hurricanes may even be sold a bit short here.

Carolina's won seven of the past eight games between these two organizations as it is, and Carolina's odds to win this division are still +350, with Nashville's at +700.

Had Carolina did what was expected and took two from Detroit in a similar fashion to Nashville's 3-1, and 5-2 wins over Columbus, I think the Hurricanes price is much better than this.

No problem backing them at a number I believe to be a bargain.

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Mike Wynn Free Pick: UNLV -11½ over New Mexico

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Razor Sharp YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: MILWAUKEE -2½ over Baylor

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Totals4U Monday's Free Selection: Wyoming Cowboys/Air Force Falcons over 138

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Roz Wins ROZ's MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021
FREE CBK
870. U Conn -9 (11:30 PT / 2:30 ET)

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Atlantic Sports
Monday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Buffalo Sabres + 150

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#1 Sports Monday's Free Play: Prairie View Panthers - 4 1/2

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Platinum Plays Your Free Pick: the San Antonio Spurs +1 over Portland

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Sharp Bettor SharpBettor FREE Play MONDAY, January 18, 2021
FREE CBK
882. UNLV -12 (6:30 PT / 9:30 ET)

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Easy Money Sports
Lee's Free Monday Selection Is
TORONTO -5

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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Monday : Take PHOENIX -3½ over Memphis

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Golden Dragon
FREE WINNER for Monday
Minnesota/Atlanta over 228 NBA

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Hawkeye Sports Monday's Free Pick: Carolina Hurricane - 125

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Huddle Up Sports
Monday Free Play:
LA Lakers -9 NBA

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Arthur Ralph

UNDER total Memphis/Phoenix 223

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The Last Call Monday's Free Play: Toronto Raptors - 3 1/2

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Teyas Sports FREE PICK 1/18/2021 CBB WYOMING -3

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Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Monday: ST JOHNS +9 over Connecticut

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High Stakes Syndicate Free Selection for Monday: Citadel Bulldogs + 14

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Kenny Towers Your Free Pick for Monday: Orlando -1

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Trace Adams

Last game for this NBA Monday and I am looking for Golden State and the Los Angeles Lakers to hold Under the total.

Golden State has been a most definite Unders lovers dream through their first dozen games this new NBA season, as Steve Kerr's team has held Under the total in each of their last 5 contests and in 8 of their 12 overall for the year.

They will face a Los Angeles team that has also trended Under for the new year as Frank Vogel's team is 10-4 Under for their 14 games played and have held low in 3 of their last 4.

This will be the first meeting of the season between these Western Conference rivals, as 4 of the last 5 played between the teams have held Under the total and 6 of the last 8 overall have also held Under the posted price.

With both the season numbers and the series numbers trending towards the Under, no sense in playing against them.

Warriors-Lakers Under the total for Monday night.

2* GOLDEN STATE-L.A. LAKERS UNDER

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Bob Valentino

Monday night go ahead and lay the wood with the L.A. Lakers at home as they take on the Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles is currently riding a 5 game winning streak - with covers in each of their last 4 wins - to improve to 11-3 on the year. After tonight's game, the Lakers will head out on the road for the next 7 games, so you kind of get the feeling that Los Angeles would like to board that airplane east on the right foot.

Golden State has done well to split their 12 games so far this season, as this is most definitely a team that is working on a rebuild under Steve Kerr. The Warriors head into this game off straight up and against the spread losses in their last pair though and in 3 of their last 5 overall.

The Warriors have also failed the number in 4 of their last 5 on the road. This is a Golden State team that is allowing 115.3 points per game on the year, while Los Angeles is only giving up 104.4 per game.

This is the first time this year these teams will face one another. Last season L.A. took all 3 meetings and they were able to cover in 2 of the 3 victories.

Nothing changes tonight. Take the Lakers to roll big tonight.

5* L.A. LAKERS

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Jack Jones Jan 18 '21, 7:00 PM in 10m
NCAA-B | Florida State vs Louisville
Play on: Louisville -2 -107 at pinnacle

Jack's Free Pick Monday: Louisville -2
The Louisville Cardinals are 9-2 this season with their only two losses coming on the road. They are a perfect 6-0 at home this season and coming off a road loss to Miami over the weekend, so they will come back home motivated for a win tonight.
The Florida State Seminoles have feasted on a home-heavy schedule to get to 7-2 this season. They have played eight of their nine games at home. In their lone road game, they lost 67-77 at Clemson as 1.5-point dogs. So this will be just their 2nd true road game all season. It will also be their first game against a ranked opponent.
It's a bit of a letdown spot for the Seminoles off a huge 82-75 home win over the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday. Second-leading scorer Scottie Barnes (11.1 PPG) sat out last game for the Seminoles and is questionable with an ankle injury. Leading scorer M.J. Walker (16.3 PPG) also suffered an ankle injury against UNC and may not be 100% tonight.
Louisville is 7-0 ATS in its last seven home games after three straight games committing 14 or fewer turnovers. The Cardinals are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss. Bet Louisville Monday.

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Dave Price Jan 18 '21, 7:35 PM in 45m
NBA | Bucks vs Nets
Play on: OVER 239 -102

Dave's Monday Free Play:
1* on Bucks/Nets OVER 239
The Key: The knock on the Brooklyn Nets in trading for James Harden is that they aren't going to be playing much defense. Obviously it makes them one of the best offenses in the NBA, and that was on display in their 122-115 win over the Magic in their first game with Harden. All he did was post a triple double with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists. Kevin Durant had 42 points in the win. And now there's a good chance they get Kyrie Irving tonight. They will get their points tonight, but their defense will get exposed by a Bucks team that ranks 2nd in the NBA in offensive efficiency. The OVER is 8-0 in Nets last 8 games overall. The OVER is 5-2 in the last 7 matchups. Take the OVER.

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Brandon Lee Jan 18 '21, 7:35 PM in 45m
NBA | Mavs vs Raptors
Play on: Raptors -3½ -110 at linepros

PICK - Toronto Raptors -3.5
RATING: 30*
ROT#: 562
I will take my chances here with the Raptors as a small 3.5-point home favorite against the Mavs on Monday. Toronto comes in off back-to-back 3-point wins at home against the Hornets. While the Raptors failed to cover in both games, this team desperately needed to get something positive going after their dreadful 2-8 start to the season.
I'm will taking to a shot with Toronto keeping it going here against a depleted and tired Mavs team. Dallas has a bunch of key guys out right now because of Covid and injury, they will also be playing on no rest after Sunday's 101-117 home loss to the Bulls. Wouldn't be surprised if Dallas played it safe with Kristaps Porzingis and rested him here in the second leg of a back-to-back. Mavs are also just 2-8 ATS last 10 vs a team with a losing record. Give me the Raptors -3.5!

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Dustin Hawkins Jan 18 '21, 7:38 PM in 48m
NHL | Sabres vs Flyers
Play on: UNDER 6 -103

1 Dimer on Sabres vs Flyers under 6 -103

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Sal Michaels Jan 18 '21, 7:38 PM in 48m
NHL | Sabres vs Flyers
Play on: Sabres +138 at Draft Kings

Free Play on Sabres +138

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Will Rogers Jan 18 '21, 7:38 PM in 48m
NHL | Sabres vs Flyers
Play on: OVER 6 -105

The set-up: I expect the Sabres to open up their game here as they look to earn their first win of the year. Buffalo enters having gone 0-2 to start, losing 6-4 to Washington in its first game, before then falling 2-1 in the second. The Flyers are "flying" right now at 2-0, beating the Pens 6-3 and 5-2.
The pick: Buffalo's defense is going to be in trouble here against this home side which loves to push the pace. The Sabres strength is on the offensive end and I look for them to find the back of the net a couple times here as well. This one has "shootout" written all over it.
The is a 1* FREE PLAY on the OVER Sabres/Flyers.

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Rocky Atkinson Jan 18 '21, 9:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Wyoming vs Air Force
Play on: Wyoming -2 -112 at Draft Kings

Rocketman Sports FREE CBB play Monday 1-18-21
Wyoming @ Air Force (9:00 PM EST)
Play On: Wyoming -2
The Wyoming Cowboys travel to Air Force to take on the Falcons on Monday night. Wyoming is 7-5 SU overall this year while Air Force comes in with a 4-7 SU overall record on the season. Air Force is scoring only 59 points per game overall this year and 58 points per game at home this season. Wyoming is 14-4 ATS last 18 road games. Air Force is 1-6 ATS last 7 games after a SU win. Air Force is 3-9 ATS last 12 games at home. The road team is 4-1 ATS last 5

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Larry Ness Jan 18 '21, 9:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Kansas vs Baylor
Play on: Kansas +9 -110 at Mirage

My free play is on Kansas at 9:00 ET.
When last season was shut down because of COVID, the Kansas Jayhawks were the AP's No. 1-ranked team. Key losses for Kansas entering this season were PG Devon Dotson (18.1-4.9-4.0) and the seven-foot Udoka Azubuike (13.7 & 10.5). The Jayhawks opened the current season losing 102-90 to No. 1 Gonzaga but then won EIGHT in a row before a shocking 84-59 home loss to Texas on Jan 2 (the Longhorns owned just one previous win in 17 tries at Lawrence). It marked the most lopsided defeat for head coach Bill Self in his 18 seasons coaching the Jayhawks and it matched the largest margin of defeat for ANY Kansas team in the 65-year history of the Phog Allen Fieldhouse. Other than that, it was "just another loss." Kansas bounced back with wins over TCU and Oklahoma but then lost 75-70 at Oklahoma St this past Saturday. The Jayhawks now travel to Lubbock to take on the No. 2 Baylor Bears, who are 12-0 (10-2 ATS), including 5-0 SU & ATS in Big 12 play (average MOV is 18.6 PPG). Baylor's Scott Drew took over a devastated Baylor program in the 2003-04 season and since 2007-08, has turned the Bears into one of the better programs in the country. Baylor won the NIT in 2013 and has made eight NCAA tourney appearances (26-4 last season would have made nine).
The 6-8 Jalen Wilson has bounced back after suffering a broken ankle as a freshman last season to average 13.8 & 7.8. Junior Ochai Agbaji (14.7 & 4.6) leads the team in scoring and senior Marcus Garrett (9.2 & 4.4) is one of the nation's top defenders. Sophomore guard Braun (10.2 & 5.6) and 6-10 junior David McCormack (12.1 & 6.2) round out Self's main contributors. Baylor lost 6-9 center Gillespie (9.6 & 9.0) but Tchatchoua is a 6-8 transfer from UNLV and he's averaged 8.8 & 7.0 in 20 MPG off the bench. The 6-5 Vital plays like a power forward, averaging 5.1 & 5.3 and is considered one of the best defensive players in the nation. The strength of Baylor's team is centered around its four guards, all scoring in double digits. Butler's (15.6-3.6-5.2) the best of the group but don't look past Teague (15.3 & 4.2), Mitchell (12.1 & 5.9 APG) or Flagler (10.6).
I used Baylor as a HUGE play Saturday at Texas Tech (and won) but I'll tempt fate here, looking to grab significant points with Kansas in this spot.
Good luck...Larry

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Black Widow Jan 18 '21, 9:08 PM in 2h
NHL | Canucks vs Flames
Play on: Flames -130 at Mirage

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Flames -130

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Sean Murphy Jan 18 '21, 10:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Warriors vs Lakers
Play on: Lakers -8½ -105 at pinnacle

Monday NBA Free play. My selection is on Los Angeles minus the points over Golden State at 10:05 pm et on Monday.
The Lakers are absolutely rolling right now and I don't expect them to get tripped up by the Warriors on Monday night. Golden State opened its current road trip with a double-digit loss to the Nuggets (we won with Denver in that game) before having its Friday tilt in Phoenix postponed due to Covid protocols. So now the Warriors are back on the floor after a three-day absence and I don't expect them to keep within arm's reach of the Lakers. Los Angeles has won five straight games, with its last four victories coming by at least 17 points. Perhaps most impressive is the fact that they've held five of their last eight opponents to 100 points or less. By today's NBA standards that really says something. Take Los Angeles (8*).

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Mike Lundin Jan 18 '21, 10:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Warriors vs Lakers
Play on: UNDER 226½ -107

Warriors vs Lakers Free Pick January 18, 2020
The Warriors' play on the defensive end has improved immensely since they got Draymond Green back in the lineup.
Through their last six games, the Warriors have held opponents to an average of 107 ppg and now rank near the middle of the pack for defensive efficiency (the number of points a team allows per 100 possessions). The Lakers meanwhile have the best defensive efficiency rating in the league.
Under is 5-0 in Warriors last 5 overall. Under is 10-2 in Lakers last 12 overall.
Free pick on UNDER.

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Steve Janus Jan 18 '21, 10:08 PM in 3h
NHL | Coyotes vs Golden Knights
Play on: Golden Knights -180 at Mirage

1* Free Sharp Play on Golden Knights -180

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Bobby Conn Jan 18 '21, 10:08 PM in 3h
NHL | Coyotes vs Golden Knights
Play on: Golden Knights -180 at Mirage

1* Free Play on Golden Knights -180

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Kenny Walker Jan 18 '21, 10:08 PM in 3h
NHL | Coyotes vs Golden Knights
Play on: Golden Knights -180 at Mirage

Free Pick on Golden Knights

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Power Sports (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/power-sports) - NBA - Mon, Jan 18 at 7:35 PM
POWER'S FREE BUCKS-NETS WINNER Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets
Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Over 237.5 (-105) (BetAnySports (https://affiliates.betanysports.eu/tracking/Affiliate.aspx?idBook=3&mediaTypeID=220&des=4&AffUrlID=1314&LandingPageID=1))

1* Under Bucks/Nets (7:35 ET): This is the matchup we all want to see in the Eastern Conference as reigning standard-bearer Milwaukee faces insurgent Brooklyn Monday night on TNT. The Nets now have James Harden and he had strong debut with a triple double, backing up Kevin Durant's 42 points on Saturday night. The team won, 122-115 over Orlando, and the Nets' last eight games have all gone Over the total. But now they are facing a Milwaukee team whose last four games have all stayed Under. I cashed in on the previous two, which were 110-101 and 112-109 wins over Detroit and Dallas respectively. The Bucks have lost just once in their last eight games and again rank at the top of the league in net efficiency. They are outscoring opponents by more than 10 points per game this season. With the Nets involved, you're obviously going to see a high total and I think you've gotta go Under on this one. It's the highest O/U line for any Bucks game all season and they are already 3-1 Under when the number is 230 or higher. This is too marquee a game to see lackadaisical defense. 1* Under Bucks/Nets

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Al McMordie (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/al-mcmordie) - NHL - Mon, Jan 18 at 9:08 PM
Big Al's FREE Flames/Canucks Winner! Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames -130 (BetOnline (https://record.commissionkings.ag/_mflJQWEiC-BqkvbhkiKqDGNd7ZgqdRLk/1/))

At 9:05 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Calgary Flames over the Vancouver Canucks. The new Scotia North Division in the NHL means all-Canadian matchups in the regular season, keeping those teams effectively in a north-of-the-border bubble until the playoffs arrive. It should be a very competitive group of seven teams with most believing the Maple Leafs will emerge on top. But the talented Flames may have something to say about that as they added two key players from the team they'll be facing tonight. G Jacob Markstrom and D Christopher Tanev each left Vancouver to sign with the Flames this offseason (Markstrom on a six-year contract; Tanev for four years). Tanev played on Vancouver's top defensive pair, while Markstrom had a career-high .918 save percentage and was named an NHL all-star for the first time. The new pair should help the Flames tighten up a defense that allowed over three goals per game last season. They're already paying dividends as Calgary registered its first shutout, 3-0, over this Vancouver team on Saturday. The Canucks are 10-18 (-6 games on the money line) in their last 28 off a road loss of three or more goals. Take Calgary. As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

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Oskeim Sports (https://www.bigal.com/handicappers/oskeim-sports) - NCAAB - Mon, Jan 18 at 9:00 PM
OSKEIM SPORTS' FREE MWC HOOPS WINNER Wyoming vs Air Force
Air Force +1.5 (-110) (BetOnline (https://record.commissionkings.ag/_mflJQWEiC-BqkvbhkiKqDGNd7ZgqdRLk/1/))

Wyoming is 1-4 SU and ATS in its last five games and has failed to cover the Vegas number in five of its past seven games overall. Wyoming was upset by the Falcons 72-69 as a 2.5-point favorite on Saturday and the dynamics of this matchup have not changed to justify making the Cowboys road favorites in the second of back-to-back meetings. The issue for Wyoming has been a non-existent defense that is allowing 76.7 points per game on 47.3% shooting from the field to teams that would combine to average just 70.8 points per game against mediocre defenses. The Cowboys are yielding an even worse 77.6 points per game on 48.6% shooting from the floor away from home this season. In contrast, Air Force's defense has been 5.1 points per game better than average (70.1 points per game to teams that would combine to average 75.2 points per game against a mediocre defense). The Falcons are extremely disciplined and do not commit fouls, ranking 31st in the country in fouls per game (15.3). Finally, it's difficult to trust a Wyoming squad that is a woeful 19-46-3 ATS versus teams with a losing record and 0-4 ATS in its previous four games off a straight-up loss. Grab the available points with the Falcons as Oskeim Sports' Free Pick Winner for Monday, January 18.