Friday 1/22/21 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Mitchell Newman

Friday free play is to continue to ride the Over streak the Brooklyn Nets are currently in the midst of, as the Nets play their second in 48 hours against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland.

When these teams played on Wednesday it took overtime to decide and their were a combined 282 points between the teams in a game that landed Over the total and then some.

For the Nets, Wednesday's Over marked the 10th straight game that has cashed for Brooklyn's Over players. Brooklyn averages 120.3 points per game, but they also give up 115.8 points too, so a team like Cleveland that scores just 102.9 points per game is certainly capable of posting some higher than average numbers once again in the backend of this two game set.

Cleveland has now landed Over the total in their last pair of games, so while I do not expect their to be going on 300 combined points again tonight, I do think that the Nets strong Over trend continues - especially with Kyrie Irving now back on active duty, for now.

Nets-Cavaliers Over.

1* BROOKLYN-CLEVELAND OVER

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Bob Valentino

My comp play for Friday night is to sit back, put my feet up, pop some popcorn, mix a sarsaparilla and enjoy some offense between Denver and Phoenix.

This will be the second meeting between the Western Conference rivals - the first on New Year's Day ending in a 106-103 upset win for the Suns in Denver in a game that held Under the total. That Under snapped a string of 3 straight series Overs and Overs in 6 of the previous 9 series meetings.

The Suns have been mostly an Under team this season as their 9-4 season Under mark attests, but Monty Williams' team has slowly but surely been gathering some Over steam as 4 of their last 7 games played have gone that way.

The Nuggets on the other hand have been a most definite Over team for the year as 10 of their 14 this season, including their Tuesday night game against Oklahoma City have landed in the Over column.

I am looking forward to seeing some points on Friday and this is the game that I think we will see them in.

Nuggets-Suns Over.

2* DENVER-PHOENIX OVER

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)



Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse) - Race 1

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta $1 Place Pick All Starts Here/ $1 Superfecta (.10 cent minimum wager $1 Early Double / $1 Pick Four



Maiden Claiming $3,500 • 4 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 63 • Purse: $7,000 • Post: 6:00P


FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $3,500.





Contenders


Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Lone Trailer. HERE I GO INDY is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * UP TIME: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. JOURNEY CAKE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layo ff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.



3

UP TIME

2/1


7/2




1

JOURNEY CAKE

5/2


4/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




7

AWESOME PIRATE

7


5/1

Front-runner

0


0


70.8


45.8


38.3




4

THATS WHAT U GET

4


7/2

Front-runner

0


0


54.0


38.9


30.9




1

JOURNEY CAKE

1


5/2

Stalker

65


48


61.4


58.1


55.1




3

UP TIME

3


2/1

Alternator/Stalker

62


64


40.7


56.8


53.3




5

HERE I GO INDY

5


20/1

Alternator/Trailer

66


58


21.1


32.4


23.9




6

BOLD EAGLE

6


12/1

Alternator/Non-contender

0


0


4.7


37.0


26.0























Unknown Running Style: ELUSIVE ART (6/1) [Jockey: Guce Ramon - Trainer: Figueroa Roman].

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



Gulfstream Park - Race 8

$1 Daily Double / $2 Quinella / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta $1 Super Hi 5 / $.50 Bet 3 (Races 8-9-10)



Optional Claiming $16,000 • 5 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 4 and up • CR: 89 • Purse: $40,000 • Post: 4:11P


(RAIL AT 96 FEET). FOR STATE BRED FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $16,000. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 22 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $12,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES)(MAIDEN RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT FIVE FURLONGS





Contenders


Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Lone Trailer. DOUBLE MEDAL is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * WAR STAR: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. THINKIN COWTOWN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" des ignation. DISTINCTLY BLUE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. DOUBLE MEDAL: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. SONG RIVER: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).



5

WAR STAR

9/2


5/1




9

THINKIN COWTOWN

4/1


6/1




8

DISTINCTLY BLUE

8/1


7/1




2

DOUBLE MEDAL

5/1


8/1




3

SONG RIVER

12/1


10/1
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




4

FOLLOW ME MOM

4


30/1

Front-runner

88


86


101.2


79.4


65.4




3

SONG RIVER

3


12/1

Front-runner

92


91


101.0


79.8


68.8




1

ANGELCENTS

1


7/2

Front-runner

79


87


0.0


0.0


0.0




5

WAR STAR

5


9/2

Stalker

92


90


88.6


83.4


79.9




8

DISTINCTLY BLUE

8


8/1

Stalker

94


88


82.8


79.8


73.3




7

MISS MIAMI

7


3/1

Stalker

87


80


79.3


81.4


74.4




9

THINKIN COWTOWN

9


4/1

Alternator/Stalker

96


87


70.0


80.4


75.4




2

DOUBLE MEDAL

2


5/1

Alternator/Trailer

90


79


73.8


85.2


75.2




6

NIKEE KAN

6


30/1

Alternator/Non-contender

102


87


55.8


76.0


64.0

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Laurel

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

Race 6 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $15000 Class Rating: 66

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.




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# 3 THE EXCEPTION 8/1




# 2 MEGA MILLIONS 6/1




# 7 NIC NIC BOOM 10/1




THE EXCEPTION is my pick especially at a such a nice price. Has run soundly when racing a dirt sprint race. Is a key contender - given the 79 speed rating from his most recent race. MEGA MILLIONS - Have to love when any equine makes a quick comeback. Must be carefully examined as he drops to compete against this softer lot.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts




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Aqueduct - Race #3 - Post: 1:50pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $35,000 Class Rating: 73

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

#1 ROYAL KAZ (ML=5/2)
#4 MOONSHINE MAKER (ML=4/1)


ROYAL KAZ - Sophisticated selectors will tell you that this horse has strong speed. I like to play horses that faced open company in their last race and drop into state bred races. This gelding fits the bill. Based on this gelding's recent efforts, he should benefit from this shorter trip. The November 27th event at Penn National was at a class level of (78). Dropping down the ladder based on class considerably, so he should be in a good spot. MOONSHINE MAKER - Ran a lackluster race at Aqueduct last out. Racing on a fast track puts this gelding at the top of my contenders list. Gelding took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape. Breen will try adding blinkers today in hopes of an improved performance.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 BRUNATE (ML=2/1), #8 BRICKYARD (ML=8/1), #2 HAVE A HEART (ML=8/1),

BRUNATE - Didn't come through as the favorite twice in a row. Probably won't gain a win today either. That was merely not a very good showing in the last event. BRICKYARD - Speed figures of 67/50/46 are pointed the wrong direction. The Brain cautions me to keep away from ponies in sprint contests that haven't finished in the money in sprint races of late. Don't feel this questionable contender will make an impact in today's race. That last speed rating was mediocre when compared with today's Equibase class figure. HAVE A HEART - This mount ran a common speed rating in the last race. He shouldn't improve and will likely lose today running that figure.






STRAIGHT WAGERS:

#1 ROYAL KAZ is the play if we get odds of 9/5 or better



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [1,4]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Pass

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Sam Houston

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

Race 5 - SO - 5.0f on the Turf. Purse: $17000 Class Rating: 90

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $5,000 OR LESS IN 2020 - 2021 OR CLAIMING PRICE $10,000. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 22, 2020 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 22, 2020 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000




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# 4 COCO TIGER 5/2




# 7 GETALOADOFTHIS 2/1




# 3 HAWKWOOD 6/1




I have to support COCO TIGER here. Lately Doyle has been hot which may give the edge to this gelding. Ran a strong last race. Ought to be considered here on the basis of the figures in the speed section alone. GETALOADOFTHIS - This gelding looks good in this event since Caldwell has a strong win percent with horses going this distance. Is a very solid contender based on figures recorded as of late under today's conditions.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts




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Penn National - Race #3 - Post: 6:52pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,800 Class Rating: 56

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

#6 PHIL THE BANKER (ML=8/1)
#9 STRAITOUTA CONGTIN (ML=3/1)
#4 MARC WELLS (ML=4/1)


PHIL THE BANKER - If this colt gets out of the gate cleanly, he'll be tough to catch. I usually like playing sprinters who are 3-4 races into a come back. STRAITOUTA CONGTIN - After the race aboard this animal on Nov 27th, the jock is going to be in tune with the gelding much better. This animal wins a lot of money per race. At the top in this event. MARC WELLS - A thoroughbred coming back this quickly after a nice outing is a good sign. Ran in the last race against a higher rated class of horses at Penn National. The move down the ladder based on class rating points should suit him well. Trainer, Kravets, has been deliberate with this gelding off the layoff. Look for a solid effort today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #10 BAREFOOTIN' BAY (ML=9/2), #7 VOODOO CAT (ML=5/1),

BAREFOOTIN' BAY - Doesn't look inspiring to me after the lack of any type of closing talent on Dec 30th. VOODOO CAT - Doubtful for this thoroughbred to do much running with no recent success in a short distance affair.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Go with #6 PHIL THE BANKER on top if we're getting at least 7/2 odds



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [4,6,9]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Box [4,6,9] Total Cost: $6



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

[4,6,9] with [4,6,9] with [1,4,6,7,9] with [1,4,6,7,9] Total Cost: $36



** Some or all wagers above involve entries and assume all parts of entry start the race **

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Oaklawn Park



01/22/21, OP, Race 3, 1.30 CT
01/22/21,OP,3,1 1/16M [Dirt] 1:40:01 Purse $32,000. FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. Weight, 124 lbs. Claiming Price $30,000, if for $25,000, allowed 4 lbs.
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Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse P# must be the top rated horse for the Occurs, WPC, and ROI to be valid.


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


100.0000
6
Mau Mau
6/1
Cohen D
Diodoro Robertino
TSW
122
31.97
1.74/$1


097.1872
9
First Rate
5/1
Garcia M
Maker Michael J.


122
31.97
1.74/$1


096.9741
3
Sharecropper
2/1
Geroux F
Maker Michael J.
E
122
31.97
1.74/$1


096.4253
5
Change Direction
15/1
Bowen R
Holthus Paul E.
F
122
31.97
1.74/$1


096.2462
11
Wayne O
12/1
Eramia R E
D'Amato Philip


122
31.97
1.74/$1


095.9093
10
Davidic Line
20/1
Cabrera D
Ortiz John Alexander
J
122
31.97
1.74/$1


095.6558
4
Jacks Fire Balls
8/1
Santana. Jr. R
Van Berg Thomas L.
C
122
31.97
1.74/$1


095.2873
7
Big Biz
10/1
Vazquez R A
Villafranco Federico


122
31.97
1.74/$1


095.2566
1
Handy
4/1
Loveberry J
Vance Thomas D.


122
31.97
1.74/$1


094.8843
8
My Name Is Phred
20/1
Morales J
Morse Randy L.


122
31.97
1.74/$1


094.7904
2
Incorrigible
8/1
Talamo J
Moquett Ron


122
31.97
1.74/$1


Top rated horse with "Dirt Surface Not fst/wf" - WPC 28.66, ROI 1.17/$1
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100.0000 6 Mau Mau
[Category]Condition
[DirtNot_MdnMClm]RacePurseGreaterThan$25K -with-
[DirtNot_MdnMClm]RaceDistanceRoute

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Friday, January 22: Stronach 5 Picks - $97,892 Carryover

January 21, 2021 | By Frank Carulli

The Stronach 5 on Friday, January 22 features races from Laurel Park, Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields. Since nobody went 5-for-5 on last Friday's Stronach 5, this week's pool features a $97,892 carryover. With just a 12% Takeout and a $1 minimum, the Stronach 5 is horse racing's most player-friendly wager.

LEG A: LAUREL PARK (RACE 8; 3:55PM ET) // MAIDEN CLAIMING // 7 FURLONGS (DIRT)

Trainer Claudio Gonzalez was 9/4-2-2 the last two racing days at Laurel Park, with three easy winners of at least 6-1 odds. He excels off the claim, so take a chance with WHAT THE FLASH (10-1) to start the Stronach 5 with a $97,892 carry-over pool.

LEG B: LAUREL PARK (RACE 9; 4:25PM ET) // CLAIMING // 1 1/16 MILES (DIRT)

EGO TRIP appears the best of six class droppers. He is reunited with second-leading jockey Sheldon Russell, who coaxed a winning rally from the lightly-raced 6-year-old two starts ago. AUDACIOUS QUALITY was no match for Ego Trip in a $10,000/nw3 claimer at this distance, but he had two wins and a third at Laurel Park in November and projects a good stalking trip at a big price.

LEG C: SANTA ANITA PARK (RACE 3; 4:32PM ET) // CLAIMING // 7 FURLONGS (DIRT)

JAN'S RESERVE finished in the money at 6F, 6-1/2F and 1M at this level before he was outrun last out. He's usable at 5-1 odds. TOBACCO ROAD raced over his head in his last three starts but is dangerous at this level. AWHITESPORTCOAT doesn't shy from the photo-finish camera and jockey Juan Hernandez has proven a strong finisher since his arrival in Southern California, a good sign in a longer sprint.

LEG D: GOLDEN GATE FIELDS (RACE 3; 4:49PM ET) // CLAIMING // 5 1/2 FURLONGS (ALL WEATHER)

EXTRACTOR lost by a nose as a 3-to-5 allowance favorite off a one-year layoff. He will be a solo play on alot of tickets. Use MONSTRODAMOUS, who broke his maiden at Golden Gate as a 2-year-old, was claimed on the drop to this level last June, now begins his 4yo season off another long layoff.

LEG E: GULFSTREAM PARK (RACE 10; 5:13PM ET) // MAIDEN CLAIMING // 5 FURLONGS (TURF)

With 40 turf starts between these 12 maidens, only MIAHSOLOMIAH has finished second. Translation: Hope you're alive in the Stronach 5 and hit the "ALL" button.

MY TICKET

LEG A: 5
LEG B: 1, 8
LEG C: 5, 8, 9
LEG D: 1, 5
LEG E: ALL

TICKET COST: $144

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Jeff Siegel's Santa Anita Analysis/Wagering Strategies - 1/22/21

January 22, 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 to view today’s Santa Anita Workout Report


RACE 1: Post: 12:30 PT Grade: B-
Use: 3-Kitten’s Cat; 4-Via Egnatia; 7-Mystery Messenger

Forecast: The Friday opener, something of a grass grab bag for $40,000 older claiming sprinters, may set up nicely for Mystery Messenger, a prior winner over the local lawn and guaranteed a good stalking trip outside in a field without much early speed. In the frame in his last pair and with speed figures that are good enough to win, the V. Cerin-trained gelding should be able to settle in the second flight and then have his chance from there. Kitten’s Cat is a New York invader that has been quite popular at the claim box of late, most recently joining the R. Falcone, Jr., barn after finishing second in a $25,000 seller at Belmont Park before shipping west. Now seven years old, the veteran son of Kitten’s Joy is solid in the speed figure department and has won over the local lawn in the past, so we’re expecting an in-the-money finish at the very least. Via Egnatia is back sprinting over a course he’s been known to like and in a race that should have comfortable early splits the R. Baltas-trained gelding projects to be prominent throughout. We’ll give Mystery Messenger a slight edge on top but use all three in our rolling exotics.
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RACE 2: Post: 1:02 PT Grade: X
Use: 1-Cashlings; 5-Lance the Legend

Forecast: Cashlings is listed as the 6/5 morning line favorite in this maiden $30,000 claiming sprint for 3-year-olds and probably will leave even lower than that. A solid runner-up to stable mate Love My Jimmy in his debut here last month in a race that produced a good speed figure, the P. Miller-trained son of Ghostzapper won’t need anything more than that to handle this weak assignment, but the class drop along with the “for sale” sign that it appears to represent indicates he’s really not that highly-regarded by the connections. Lance the Legend is a first-time gelding with numbers that are okay for the level, so if the favorite for whatever reason fails to fire the J. Bonde-trained son of Shanghai Bobby will have a strong look at it.
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RACE 3: Post: 1:32 PT Grade: B-
Use: 4-Black Storm; 9-Awhitesportscoat

Forecast: Awhitesportscoat lost a toughie when missing by a neck in a $10,000 claimer earlier this month and today moves up a notch for new connections in a race that came up weaker than par. If the son of Hansen can turn in two alike, he can win, and with nine victories on his resume the A. Sherman-trained gelding certainly knows where the wire is. Black Storm is a four-time winner over the Santa Anita main track and has the route-to-sprint angle that we like. The J. Mullins-trained gelding will be doing his best work late. These are the two we’ll be using in rolling exotic play in an extended sprint that projects to have a very soft early pace.
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RACE 4: Post: 2:05 PT Grade: B+
Use: 6-Hockey Dad; 8-Minehunter; 9-Bob Daniels

Forecast: Bob Daniels ran like a short horse in his debut when weakening in the final furlong to wind up fourth in a state-bred maiden dash at Los Alamitos last month but we’re expecting the son of Race Day to step forward significantly with that effort behind him. The J. Mullins-trained sophomore switches to turf, adds Lasix, retains T. Baze, puts on blinkers, and recorded a sharp recent workout while wearing the hood to indicate he’s primed to show his best stuff. Hockey Dad, another second-timer with every right to improve, exits a fast, highly-rated and productive race and shows two solid gate workouts since that late December outing. The jury is out on the Nyquist runners on turf but if he handles it the D. O’Neill-trained colt will be factor from just off the early pace. Minehunter is bred to be a quick colt and may be more dangerous than his moderate series of workouts would indicate. At 5-1 on the morning line, he’s worth including somewhere in your rolling exotics.
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RACE 5: Post: 2:34 PT Grade: C+
Use: 2-Chevelita; 3-Sideways Suances; 5-Made in Karoo

Forecast: Here’s another spread race, this one for $40,000 maiden claiming 3-year-old fillies over a mile. Chevelita, taken for $50,000 by R. Hess, Jr. in November at Del Mar, drops in price (never a positive sign) but she’s drawn comfortably inside, adds Lasix, and has trained like she’ll appreciate two turns. She’s a contender by default. Sideways Suances, like all newly-turned 3-year-olds eligible to add Lasix, finished second in a similar affair at Los Alamitos last month and her experience around two turns guarantees that she’s fit for the trip. Made in Karoo has been well-beaten in both starts but against infinitely tougher straight maidens and actually has a major look based strictly on speed figures. She’s yet another adding Lasix, so there are at least a couple of reason to expect a much better effort today.
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RACE 6: Post: 3:04 PT Grade: B-
Use: 5-Constantia; 9-Anonymously; 10-Claro Que Si

Forecast: Let’s go with a price in this extended grass sprint for fillies and mares Claro Que Si won a similar affair on dirt her earlier this month, and if she can duplicate that type of effort in her first try on the lawn, she could be dangerous right back. The daughter of Competitive Edge owns a good stalking style for this distance, sports a sharp recent training track blowout to keep her on edge, and seems better than her 8-1 morning line. Anonymously, away for 10 months, returns for a barn that usually does well with layoff runners and has finished first or second in four of eight career starts over the Santa Anita grass course. She’ll be part of what should be a moderate early pace and may stick around for a long time. Constantia, a winner of two of her last three, rallied from far back over this course and distance to spring a 19-1 surprise three weeks ago while registering a career top number, and there’s no reason the J. Sadler-trained filly can’t be dangerous once again. With good racing luck and some help up front, the daughter of Munnings seems likely to be heard from in the final furlong.
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RACE 7: Post: 3:34 PT Grade: B
Use: 5-Va Va Vegas; 8-Found My Ball; 9-Luckys Last Stand

Forecast: Va Va Vegas probably wasn’t completely cranked up when closing to be second in his debut at Los Alamitos last month but with that effort behind him the B. Baffert-trained could be ready to produce a significant forward move. The son of Empire Way has trained well since that race, adds Lasix, switches to J. J. Hernandez, and gets an extra half furlong to work with. We’re expecting him to be along in time. Found My Ball, third with a very wide trip in his debut, is another that should improve with experience and Lasix. The son of Square Eddie has trained a little bit better than his work tab might indicate, though he’ll most likely have to do his work from off the pace. Luckys Last Stand, another second time starter, exits a maiden $50,000 affair in which he pressed the pace before weakening to wind third while earning an okay speed figure. He’s looked decent in the morning since, so the son of Lucky Pulpit, listed at 5-1 on the morning, should be included somewhere.
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RACE 8: Post: 4:04 PT Grade: B-
Use: 2-Hartel; 4-Mystery Man; 8-Exultation

Forecast: The finale is a messy restricted (nw-2) claiming sprint on grass for $25,000 older horses. We’ll go three-deep and hope that’s sufficient. Exultation, away since April and returning from Oaklawn Park as a first-time gelding, has trained well enough to be fit and ready and has run well over this turf course in the past. In the frame in eight of 10 career starts, the son of Paynter attracts hot-riding U. Rispoli and should be dangerous from a second flight, stalking position. Mystery Man shows up in a seller for the first time while clearly being culled from the stable, but the once well-regarded colt is a strong fit on numbers and has the route-to-sprint angle on his resume. He also gets in light and projects to be on or near a moderate early pace. Hartel appears to be the quickest in the field and if he can shake loose early, he could take this group a very long way. The P. Miller-trained gelding missed as the favorite in his comeback at Del Mar but with that effort underneath him coupled with the class drop, he’s a “must use.”
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Al Cimaglia: Meadowlands Early Pick 4 Analysis

January 22, 2021 | By Al Cimaglia

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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Santa Anita - Race #1
Picks Notes
#2 Appreciated Has been offering only mild finishes, but this drop in against claiming company gives him some chance to wake up here after trying better.
#7 Mystery Messenger Reliable finisher steps up a bit for this, but he's in pretty good form and seems like the type who will appreciate the added sixteenth he gets to work with here.
#3 Kitten's Cat Barn has done good work shipping here in recent years, but this 5/2 ML favorite doesn't seem any better than a few others on his best day. Demand a fair price.
Race Summary Appreciated should offer a fair price after some modest looking running lines that show only mild interest, but this easier spot may allow him to bring a better effort and outkick these late.

Santa Anita - Race #3
Picks Notes
#4 Black Storm He has been competitive with similar in the past, and he scored at this level locally back in October. Recent underneath shares may keep him at a playable price.
#9 Awhitesportscoat He has held some good form for some time now, and he's the main danger in this spot if he's able to hold his form for the new barn off the claim. Should get a cozy trip on a modest pace.
#10 Lolo Paniolo Showed a little bit of late interest last out for twice this price, and this softer spot may allow him to wake up a bit after a long string of tries with better.
Race Summary Black Storm has a pretty honest finishing kick, and he may offer a fair price with a couple of underwhelming performances to his credit in recent races. Box him up with Awhitesportscoat.

Santa Anita - Race #7
Picks Notes
#6 Sabuda Worth a look while adding Lasix for the first time, as this guy turned in a really nice Keeneland debut before following it up with two clunkers. I'd probably want something a bit better than the 7/2 ML price.
#5 Va Va Vegas Finished up well without threatening the winner as the 4/5 chalk in the Los Al debut, but he's sure to be overbet here out of the Baffert barn.
#4 By Moonlight This guy owns a little bit of pace, and he looks like one who may appreciate the move back to the dirt where he posted a decent debut effort at Del Mar last year.
Race Summary Sabuda would need to offer a bit better than a $9 win payoff for me to jump in, considering he's probably got to get all the way back to his debut run after getting beat 30 lengths in his last two. That said, the Baffert might be overbet, leaving a fair price here.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

Meadowlands - Race #10
Picks Notes
#8 MAGICAL WINNER K Steps up off sharp victory in the slop, today's Best Bet.
#6 ITSONLYMONEYHONEY Can narrow gap on top one after first-over trip off layoff.
#3 SKYWAY KON MAN No factor from post 9, expect improvement in second start back.
Race Summary Magical Winner K drew away from a confidently-driven pocket sitter in a manner that suggests he will handle the class rise. Play 8-3 and 8-6 exactas.

Miami Valley - Race #1
Picks Notes
#2 ACHILL'S Z TAM Took money in faster division of split race, worth a price stab.
#4 MIGRATE BLUE CHIP Dayton invader has best numbers, seeks 24th win.
#1 BEST SHOT N Acclimated locally, draws rail, can land minor awards.
Race Summary Achill's Z Tam earned his top speed figure off a freshening, was heavily-bet in a follow-up try and didn't threaten while second-over. He can bounce back at an inflated price.

Yonkers - Race #10
Picks Notes
#7 HEAVEN'S GAIT Took the late money and ran to easy victory, taken to repeat.
#1 SUGAR FACTORY Romped at this level prior to post 10 assignment in latest.
#5 RANCOUSY Chased co-favorite, held third at Freehold.
Race Summary Heaven's Gait was bet down from 9-2 to 2-1 late, inhaled the leaders on the final turn and won geared down in his seasonal debut. Play a 7-1-ALL trifecta.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

Gulfstream Park - Race #5
Picks Notes
#2 Passion Plus Was claimed by Joseph last out and had been competitive vs. higher levels; has a closing move and gets I. Ortiz aboard.
#9 Feature Creature Closes very well and needs a good pace to chase; has a win and two seconds in her last three.
#5 Isadorable Aida Tired in a Claiming Crown race last out but won at this level two races back; has the speed to engage when asked and fits well with these.
Race Summary Passion Plus moves to the Joseph barn, which is 33 percent off the claim and has a good history over the course.

Gulfstream Park - Race #7
Picks Notes
#3 Rocket Joe Copper I. Ortiz returns aboard and was up when this one won two races back; claimed by O'Connell and can become engaged earlier.
#5 High Noon Rider Was up in time for a Claiming Crown win and was distance-challenged in the two-mile Jerkens S. last out; late threat vs. these.
#8 Yamato Comes off a win going 1.5 miles and turns back in distance; goes well on or near the front end and has a good chance of that today.
Race Summary Rocket Joe Copper can be close to the action earlier that usual and can probably get the jump on other closers.

Gulfstream Park - Race #8
Picks Notes
#1 Angelcents Crushed rivals on debut and then gave way in the Arlington Washington Lassie; Rivelli is hitting at 20 percent early and is a 34-percent trainer when his runners have been off by 90 days or more.
#5 War Star Lost by a nose last time out and has been in the mix in her last three. Likes the level and can make up ground.
#7 Miss Miami Held on for third and was claimed by Maker last time; barn does well with new acquisitions.
Race Summary Angelcents is very quick, can make the move to the turf in good fashion and is the one to catch.

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529CHICAGO -530 CHARLOTTE
CHICAGO is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game in the current season.

531ORLANDO -532 INDIANA
INDIANA is 179-135 ATS (30.5 Units) in home games after having lost 2 of their last 3 games since 1996.

533HOUSTON -534 DETROIT
DETROIT is 2-10 ATS (-9 Units) vs. poor rebounding teams - outrebounded by opponents by 3+ per game over the last 2 seasons.

535BOSTON -536 PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA is 14-3 ATS (10.7 Units) in home games versus explosive offensive teams - scoring 110+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

537MIAMI -538 TORONTO
MIAMI is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in road games versus terrible defensive teams - allowing 110+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

541ATLANTA -542 MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

545DALLAS -546 SAN ANTONIO
DALLAS are 34-17 ATS (15.3 Units) in road games versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=24 free throws/game in the last 3 seasons.

547OKLAHOMA CITY -548 LA CLIPPERS
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-1 ATS (9.9 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.

551NEW YORK -552 SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO is 48-29 ATS (16.1 Units) after 1 or more consecutive unders in the last 3 seasons.

553DENVER -554 PHOENIX
DENVER is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more in the last 3 seasons.

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NBA

Friday, January 22

Trend Report

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

Houston @ Detroit
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games at home

Orlando @ Indiana
Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando

Brooklyn @ Cleveland
Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 12 games
Cleveland is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

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

Miami @ Toronto
Miami
Miami is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games at home

Atlanta @ Minnesota
Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Dallas @ San Antonio
Dallas
Dallas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio
San Antonio is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing Dallas

Oklahoma City @ LA Clippers
Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LA Clippers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Denver @ Phoenix
Denver
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Phoenix is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

New York @ Sacramento
New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing New York

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NBA

Friday, January 22

Chicago @ Charlotte
Bulls (6-8)
— Chicago won its last two games, covered 10 of last 12.
— Bulls are 7-2 ATS on the road.
— Six of their last eight games went over the total.

Hornets (6-8)
— Charlotte lost last three games, covered 6 of last 7.
— Hornets are 3-3 SU/ATS at home.
— Under is 6-0 in Charlotte home games.

— Hornets won four of last five series games.
— Bulls are 0-5 ATS in last five visits to Charlotte.
— Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Houston @ Detroit
Rockets (4-9)
— Houston lost five of its last six games.
— Rockets are 2-4 ATS on road this season.
— Under is 8-1-1 in their last ten games.

Pistons (3-11)
— Detroit lost seven of its last nine games.
— Pistons are 2-5 SU, 4-3 ATS at home.
— Under is 5-1 in Detroit’s last six home games.

— Pistons won four of last six series games.
— Houston is 1-3 ATS in last four visits to Detroit.
— Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.

Orlando @ Indiana
Magic (6-8)
— Orlando lost six of its last six games (1-6 ATS)
— Magic lost five of last six road games, is 2-3 ATS as a road dog.
— Over is 5-3-1 in their road games.

Pacers (8-5)
— Indiana lost four of its last six games.
— Pacers are 1-3 ATS in last four home games.
— Over is 4-2 in their last six games overall.

— Pacers won three in row, are 7-3 in last ten series games.
— Magic covered four of last five visits to Indiana.
— Over is 7-2 in last nine series games.

Brooklyn @ Cleveland
Nets (9-7)
— Brooklyn won four of its last four games (3-2 ATS).
— Nets scored 127.3 ppg in three games with Harden.
— Last ten Brooklyn games went over the total.

Cavaliers (7-7)
— Cleveland won its last two games, after a 1-5 skid.
— Cavaliers are 4-2 ATS as a home underdog.
— 10 of their last 12 games stayed under total.

— Cavaliers beat Nets in double OT here Wednesday.
— Nets won four of last six series games.
— Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in last six visits to Cleveland.
— Under is 4-2 in last six series games.

Boston @ Philadelphia
Celtics (8-5)
— Boston won five of last seven games, covered four of last six.
— Celtics are 4-2 ATS as an underdog, 3-2 on road.
— Over is 6-4 in their last ten games.

76ers (10-5)
— 76ers won three of their last four games.
— Sixers are 5-3 ATS as a home favorite.
— Philly’s last five home games went over the total.

— Celtics won five of last six series games.
— 76ers beat Boston 117-109 here Wednesday.
— Boston is 1-4 ATS in last five visits here.
— Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.

Miami vs Toronto (@ Tampa)
Heat (6-7)
— Miami won its last two games, after a 1-4 skid.
— Heat is 2-4 SU/ATS on the road.
— Five of Miami’s last six games went over the total.

Raptors (5-9)
— Toronto won four of its last six “home” games.
— Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their games in Tampa
— Under is 4-2 in their last six games.

— Miami won 111-102 here Wednesday.
— Heat won three of last four series games.
— Last three series games stayed under the total.

Atlanta @ Minnesota
Hawks (7-7)
— Atlanta won its last two games, after a 1-6 skid.
— Hawks lost last three road games, by 8-24-6 points.
— Nine of Atlanta’s last ten games stayed under total.

Timberwolves (3-10)
— Minnesota lost 10 of its last 11 games.
— Wolves are 4-3 ATS at home this season.
— Three of their last four games stayed under the total.

— Hawks won four of last five series games.
— Atlanta is 2-0-1 ATS in last three visits here.
— Five of last six series games went over the total.

Dallas @ San Antonio
Mavericks (7-7)
— Dallas lost three of its last four games.
— Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in last six road games.
— Six of their last eight games stayed under total.

Spurs (8-7)
— San Antonio split its last six games overall.
— Spurs lost four of their last five home tilts.
— Five of San Antonio’s last six games stayed under total.

— Dallas won three of last four series games.
— Mavericks covered four of last five visits to the Alamo.
— Under is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Denver @ Phoenix
Nuggets (7-7)
— Denver won four of its last six games.
— Nuggets won three of last four road games.
— Under is 3-1-1 in last five Denver games.

Suns (8-5)
— Phoenix is 3-4 in its last seven games.
— Suns covered three of their four home games.
— Under is 9-4 in Phoenix home games.

— Denver won five of its last six series games.
— Nuggets are 2-3 ATS in last five visits here.
— Three of last four series games went over.

Oklahoma City @ LA Clippers
Thunder (6-7)
— Thunder lost three of their last four games.
— OKC is 5-2 ATS as a road underdog.
— Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Clippers (11-4)
— Clippers won their last five games.
— Clippers are 4-3 ATS in last seven home games.
— Four of their last five games went over total.

— Clippers won four of last five series games.
— OKC is 2-3 ATS in last five series games here.
— Under is 5-1 in last six series games.

New York @ Sacramento
Knicks (8-8)
— New York won their last three games.
— NBA-wide, teams playing on road 2nd nite in row are 12-8 ATS
— Under is 6-2 in New York’s last eight road games.

Kings (5-10)
— Sacramento lost six of its last seven games.
— Kings are 1-6 ATS in last seven home games.
— Seven of their last nine games went over.

— Kings won four of last five series games.
— Knicks covered four of last five visits to Sacramento.
— Under is 9-1 in last ten series games.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 22

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CHICAGO (6 - 8) at CHARLOTTE (6 - 8) - 1/22/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.

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

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ORLANDO (7 - 8) at INDIANA (8 - 6) - 1/22/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (4 - 9) at DETROIT (3 - 11) - 1/22/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 33-46 ATS (-17.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-31 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
DETROIT is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BOSTON (8 - 5) at PHILADELPHIA (10 - 5) - 1/22/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 75-49 ATS (+21.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 57-41 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-5 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-5 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (6 - 7) at TORONTO (5 - 9) - 1/22/2021, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BROOKLYN (9 - 7) at CLEVELAND (7 - 7) - 1/22/2021, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 59-40 ATS (+15.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ATLANTA (7 - 7) at MINNESOTA (3 - 10) - 1/22/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-46 ATS (-21.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-92 ATS (-38.2 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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DALLAS (7 - 7) at SAN ANTONIO (8 - 7) - 1/22/2021, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1132-1005 ATS (+26.5 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 576-486 ATS (+41.4 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 91-62 ATS (+22.8 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 270-217 ATS (+31.3 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 80-54 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 587-500 ATS (+37.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 81-58 ATS (+17.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (6 - 7) at LA CLIPPERS (11 - 4) - 1/22/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 76-52 ATS (+18.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 54-37 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-10 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NEW YORK (8 - 8) at SACRAMENTO (5 - 10) - 1/22/2021, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DENVER (7 - 7) at PHOENIX (8 - 5) - 1/22/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 27-43 ATS (-20.3 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-4 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 7-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Hoop Trends for Friday January 22
Vince Akins

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

-- The Celtics are 16-0 ATS (7.97 ppg) with less than two days rest off a loss as a road dog in which they led after the third.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: Denver at Phoenix (ESPN, 10:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Nuggets are 0-14-1 ATS (-9.37 ppg) after a game as a home favorite in which Nikola Jokic was their high scorer by double digits.

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

-- The Spurs are 11-0-1 OU (15.67 ppg) at home with less than two days rest off a road loss.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day
Matchup: Houston at Detroit (7:05 p.m. ET)

-- The Pistons are 0-18 OU (-12.14 ppg) as a dog off a game as a dog in which they scored more than 50 points in the paint.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

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NCAAB

Friday, January 22

Niagara @ Quinnipiac
Niagara (5-7, 4-6)
— ranked #238 by KenPom
— Tempo: #319
— Experience: #8
— Continuity: #28
— Niagara is 1-5 on MAAC road; they split pair at Marist.
— Purple Eagles are 1-4 in games decided by 6 or fewer points.
— Niagara has #296 eFG% in country (44.6% inside arc, #303)

Quinnipiac (3-5, 1-3)
— ranked #285 by KenPom
— Tempo: #120
— Experience: #313
— Continuity: #154
— Quinnipiac lost last three games, by 3-12-7 points.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Three of their four MAAC games were decided by 3 points or in OT
— Bobcats won two of their three home games.

— Niagara won five of last seven series games.
— Purple Eagles lost five of last seven trips to Quinnipiac.

Monmouth @ Manhattan
Monmouth (7-4, 7-3)
— ranked #164 by KenPom
— Tempo: #4
— Experience: #84
— Continuity: #46
— Monmouth won last four games, scoring 78.5 ppg.
— Hawks lost their only two road games, by 1-14 at Siena.
— Monmouth is shooting 40.0% on the arc (#10).

Manhattan (5-4, 4-4)
— ranked #309 by KenPom
— Tempo: #283
— Experience: #83
— Continuity: #291
— Manhattan won its last three games, giving up 48.7 ppg.
— Jaspers split their six MAAC home games.
— Manhattan can’t shoot (#335 on arc, #322 inside arc)

— Monmouth won seven of last eight series games.
— Hawks won won three of last four trips to Draddy Gym.

Marist @ Rider
Marist (7-5, 5-5)
— ranked #273 by KenPom
— Tempo: #307
— Experience: #273
— Continuity: #209
— Red Foxes lost four of their last five games.
— To this point, Marist has played schedule #333.
— Red Foxes are 5-1 vs teams ranked outside top 300.

Rider (3-10, 3-7)
— ranked #307 by KenPom
— Tempo: #224
— Experience: #193
— Continuity: #323
— Rider lost its last three games, scoring 65.3 ppg.
— Broncs have #300 eFG% defense in country.
— Rider is 0-5 at home this season, scoring 64.3 ppg.

— Rider won last eight series games.
— Red Foxes lost their last six games in Broncs’ Zoo.

Michigan @ Purdue
Michigan (12-1, 7-1)
— ranked #4 by KenPom
— Tempo: #212
— Experience: #70
— Continuity: #151
— Michigan is 2-1 on road; their only loss was 75-57 at Minnesota.
— Wolverines’ last six wins were all by 11+ points.
— Michigan is shooting 59.2% inside arc (#9), 37.6% on arc (#42).

Purdue (11-5, 6-3)
— ranked #25 by KenPom
— Tempo: #275
— Experience: #328
— Continuity: #127
— Purdue won its last four games; three of them were on road.
— Boilers are 3-0 in Big 14 home games, winning by 7-3-8 points.
— 47% of opponents’ shots come outside arc (#17)

— Michigan won six of last eight series games.
— Wolverines lost three of last four games in Mackey Arena.

Ball State @ Ohio
Ball State (6-6, 4-3)
— ranked #145 by KenPom
— Tempo: #110
— Experience: #93
— Continuity: #150
— Ball is 4-0 in MAC if they score 76+ points, 0-3 if they don’t.
— Cardinals are 3-4 in last seven games overall.
— Ball State subs a lot (#71 bench minutes).

Ohio (7-6, 3-4)
— ranked #130 by KenPom
— Tempo: #164
— Experience: #261
— Continuity: #96
— Ohio split its four MAC home games.
— Bobcats are shooting 38.2% on arc (#32), have #20 eFG%
— Ohio is 3-6 vs top 200 teams this season.

— Ohio shot 63% inside arc, won 78-68 at Ball State Jan 2.
— Bobcats won 11 of last 13 series games.
— Cardinals lost four of last five visits to Athens.

Nevada @ Wyoming
Nevada (10-5, 5-3)
— ranked #109 by KenPom
— Tempo: #98
— Experience: #335
— Continuity: #298
— Nevada is 2-3 in true road games, winning at Nebraska/San Diego.
— Wolf Pack won six of its last nine games overall.
— Nevada is getting 22.2% of its points on the line. (#48).

Wyoming (8-5, 2-4)
— ranked #198 by KenPom
— Tempo: #136
— Experience: #329
— Continuity: #171
— Wyoming lost four of its last five games.
— Cowboys’ best win this year was at #142 Oregon State.
— Wyoming is shooting 37.9% on arc (#35)

— Nevada won seven of last nine series games.
— Wolf Pack won 82-49/73-68 in last two visits to Laramie.

Little Rock @ Tex-Arlington
Little Rock (7-6, 3-3)
— ranked #160 by KenPom
— Tempo: #246
— Experience: #112
— Continuity: #38
— Little Rock lost three of its last four games.
— Trojans are turning ball over 22.8% of time (#312)
— Last two games, Little Rock was held to 59-56 points.

Tex-Arlington (7-7, 3-3)
— ranked #190 by KenPom
— Tempo: #65
— Experience: #210
— Continuity: #251
— Arlington won three of its last four games.
— Mavericks have #286 eFG% (43% inside arc, #329)
— Arlington is 1-7 vs top 200 teams (three non-D-I wins)

— Home side won last seven series games.
— Trojans lost last three visits here, by 16-9-11 points.

Saint Peter’s @ Siena
Saint Peter’s (6-5, 3-3)
— ranked #171 by KenPom
— Tempo: #256
— Experience: #302
— Continuity: #56
— Peacocks are 2-5 in true road tilts this season.
— St Peter’s is forcing turnovers 22.2% of time (#49)
— Peacocks have #247 eFG% in country (46.3% inside arc, #270).

Siena (6-0, 6-0)
— ranked #137 by KenPom
— Tempo: #239
— Experience: #169
— Continuity: #237
— Saints scored 74+ points in all six games.
— Siena swept pair at Rider LW without star PG Pickett (hamstring)
— Saints are shooting 38.7% on arc (#27)

— Home side won last 11 series games.
— Peacocks lost their last five visits to Albany.

UCSB @ Cal-Northridge
Cal-Santa Barbara (8-3, 4-2)
— ranked #114 by KenPom
— Tempo: #286
— Experience: #24
— Continuity: #62
— Gauchos are 7-0 at home, 1-3 on the road.
— UCSB won its last four games, giving up 55.8 ppg.
— Gauchos are forcing turnovers 23.2% of time (#26).

Cal-Northridge (5-4, 1-1)
— ranked #286 by KenPom
— Tempo: #53
— Experience: #303
— Continuity: #226
— Matadors split pair at Fullerton LW, their first games this month.
— Northridge has #284 eFG% defense in country.
— Matadors’ last three wins are by total of nine points.

— Gauchos are 8-4 in last 12 series games, but CSUN swept them LY.
— UCSB won seven of last nine visits to Northridge.

Cal-Bakersfield @ Cal-Riverside
Cal-Bakersfield (9-4, 5-1)
— ranked #141 by KenPom
— Tempo: #347
— Experience: #1
— Continuity: #19
— Bakersfield won last five games, four by 11+ points.
— Roadrunners don’t shoot well (#306 eFG%)
— Good thing Bakersfield is grabbing 41.5% of its missed shots (#2).

Cal-Riverside (6-3, 3-1)
— ranked #134 by KenPom
— Tempo: #319
— Experience: #85
— Continuity: #179
— Riverside has #7 eFG% defense in country.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Riverside is ranked #134; they last finished in top 200 in 2004.
— Highlanders are shooting 39.3% on arc (#20).

Arkansas State @ Louisiana
Arkansas State (5-6, 2-2)
— ranked #290 by KenPom
— Tempo: #107
— Experience: #262
— Continuity: #153
— Red Wolves split first four Sun Belt games, all against UL-Monroe.
— Arkansas State is 0-5 on road (3 of 5 games vs teams outside top 200)
— ASU is turning ball over 22.3% of time (#297)

Louisiana (9-4, 3-3)
— ranked #166 by KenPom
— Tempo: #40
— Experience: #183
— Continuity: #204
— Ragin’ Cajuns are turning ball over 21.5% of time (#270)
— Four of their six Sun Belt games were decided by 5 or less points or in OT
— Louisiana is 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200.

— Louisiana won five of last seven series games.
— Teams split last four meetings played here.

Georgia Southern @ South Alabama
Georgia Southern (9-6, 3-3)
— ranked #271 by KenPom
— Tempo: #254
— Experience: #157
— Continuity: #332
— Eagles are 5-4 vs teams ranked outside top 200.
— Georgia Southern is turning ball over 22.5% of time (#307)
— Eagles are 0-4 in Sun Belt if they allow more than 64 points.

South Alabama (6-7, 2-4)
— ranked #212 by KenPom
— Tempo: #270
— Experience: #79
— Continuity: #327
— South Alabama is shooting 39.3% on arc (#18)
— Jaguars have #315 eFG% defense in country.
— South Alabama is 3-4 vs teams ranked outside top 200.

— Teams split last eight series games.
— Eagles lost three of last four visits to Mobile.

Rice @ UAB
Rice (10-4, 4-2)
— ranked #196 by KenPom
— Tempo: #127
— Experience: #250
— Continuity: #297
— Rice is shooting 56.4% inside arc, 40% outside arc in C-USA games.
— 49.7% of their shots in C-USA games were outside arc.
— Rice is 2-3 vs top 200 teams.

UAB (10-2, 3-1)
— ranked #92 by KenPom
— Tempo: #192
— Experience: #35
— Continuity: #157
— Blazers were held to 59.3 ppg in their last three games.
— To this point, UAB has played schedule #337.
— Blazers have #8 eFG% defense in country.

— UAB won four of last five series games.
— Owls lost two of last three visits to Birmingham.

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825WRIGHT ST -826 IUPUI
WRIGHT ST is 11-3 ATS (7.7 Units) after playing 2 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.

827NIAGARA -828 QUINNIPIAC
NIAGARA is 11-0 ATS (11 Units) after scoring 65 points or less 2 straight games over the last 2 seasons.

827NIAGARA -828 QUINNIPIAC
Greg Paulus is 11-0 ATS (11 Units) after scoring 65 points or less 2 straight games (Coach of NIAGARA)

829IL-CHICAGO -830 YOUNGSTOWN ST
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 16-4 ATS (11.6 Units) after 4 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers in the last 3 seasons.

831IUPU-FT WAYNE -832 WI-GREEN BAY
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 29-11 ATS (16.9 Units) in road games versus teams who average 33 or less rebounds/game on the season since 1997.

833MONMOUTH -834 MANHATTAN
MANHATTAN is 44-22 ATS (19.8 Units) versus up-tempo teams averaging 62 or more shots/game since 1997.

835GEORGIA ST -836 APPALACHIAN ST
GEORGIA ST is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest in the last 3 seasons.

837TROY -838 COASTAL CAROLINA
TROY is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) after 1 or more consecutive unders in the last 3 seasons.

843MICHIGAN -844 PURDUE
MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) after 2 straight games forcing opponent to commit 11 or less turnovers over the last 2 seasons.

843MICHIGAN -844 PURDUE
Juwan Howard is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) after 2 straight games forcing opponent to commit 11 or less turnovers (Coach of MICHIGAN)

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15BUFFALO -16 WASHINGTON
BUFFALO is 13-41 ATS (-24.3 Units) in road games against poor power play killing teams - opp score on >17.5% of chances in the last 3 seasons.

17NY RANGERS -18 PITTSBURGH
NY RANGERS are 13-5 ATS (14.2 Units) in road games against horrible power play killing teams-opp score on >19% of chances over the last 2 seasons.

19EDMONTON -20 TORONTO
DAVE TIPPETT is 12-5 ATS (6.5 Units) in road games vs. winning teams (Coach of EDMONTON)

19EDMONTON -20 TORONTO
EDMONTON is 12-5 ATS (12.5 Units) in road games vs. winning teams over the last 2 seasons.

21SAN JOSE -22 MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 2-10 ATS (-9 Units) in home games off a win against a division rival in the last 3 seasons.

23DETROIT -24 CHICAGO
DETROIT is 3-27 ATS (-21.5 Units) in road games against mistake free teams - opponents average <=4 power plays/game over the last 2 seasons.

25NASHVILLE -26 DALLAS
DALLAS are 48-35 ATS (12.3 Units) against good offensive teams - averaging 29.5+ shots on goal per game over the last 2 seasons.

27VEGAS -28 ARIZONA
VEGAS are 26-27 ATS (-22.9 Units) against horrible power play killing teams-opp score on >19% of chances over the last 2 seasons.

29COLORADO -30 ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders in the last 3 seasons.

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NHL

Friday, January 22

Trend Report

NY Rangers @ Pittsburgh
NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Rangers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Rangers's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing NY Rangers

Buffalo @ Washington
Buffalo
Buffalo is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Washington
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games at home

Edmonton @ Toronto
Edmonton
Edmonton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Edmonton is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games at home
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Edmonton

Detroit @ Chicago
Detroit
Detroit is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games

San Jose @ Minnesota
San Jose
San Jose is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing San Jose

Nashville @ Dallas
Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Nashville's last 11 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Nashville
Dallas is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games

Vegas @ Arizona
Vegas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vegas's last 7 games on the road
Vegas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games at home

Colorado @ Anaheim
Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Colorado's last 14 games
Colorado is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Anaheim
Anaheim is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Anaheim is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, January 22

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BUFFALO (1-3-0-0, 2 pts.) at WASHINGTON (2-0-0-2, 6 pts.) - 1/22/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 0-10 ATS (+15.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 135-89 ATS (+17.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 2-7 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-21 ATS (-18.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-2 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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NY RANGERS (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) - 1/22/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 17-14 ATS (+40.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 139-140 ATS (+304.1 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 2-3 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-2-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.9 Units)

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EDMONTON (2-3-0-0, 4 pts.) at TORONTO (3-2-0-0, 6 pts.) - 1/22/2021, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 12-5 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 42-35 ATS (-13.4 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 44-39 ATS (-13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 2-3 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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SAN JOSE (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) at MINNESOTA (3-1-0-0, 6 pts.) - 1/22/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 105-92 ATS (+209.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 9-15 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 5-1 (+4.8 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 5-1-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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DETROIT (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) at CHICAGO (0-3-0-1, 1 pts.) - 1/22/2021, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 2-22 ATS (+47.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 210-196 ATS (-75.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DETROIT is 469-386 ATS (-151.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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NASHVILLE (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) at DALLAS (0-0-0-0, 0 pts.) - 1/22/2021, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-7 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-7-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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VEGAS (4-0-0-0, 8 pts.) at ARIZONA (1-2-0-1, 3 pts.) - 1/22/2021, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 6-20 ATS (+26.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 6-3 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 6-3-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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COLORADO (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) at ANAHEIM (1-2-0-1, 3 pts.) - 1/22/2021, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 4-18 ATS (+24.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 4-2 (+5.3 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 4-2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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Hunter Price Jan 22 '21, 7:00 PM in 56m
NCAA-B | CS Bakersfield vs Cal-Riverside
Play on: Cal-Riverside -3½ -112 at Draft Kings

1* Free Pick on Cal-Riverside -3½ -112

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Dustin Hawkins Jan 22 '21, 7:00 PM in 56m
NCAA-B | Arkansas State vs UL - Lafayette
Play on: OVER 146 -110

1 Dimer on Arkansas State vs UL - Lafayette over 146 -110

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Bobby Conn Jan 22 '21, 7:00 PM in 56m
NCAA-B | Marist vs Rider
Play on: Rider -3 -110 at Bodog

1* Free Play on Rider -3 -110

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Sal Michaels Jan 22 '21, 7:00 PM in 56m
NCAA-B | UC-Davis vs UC San Diego
Play on: UC-Davis -2½ -110 at Bodog

Free Play on UC-Davis -2½ -110

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Larry Ness Jan 22 '21, 7:00 PM in 56m
NCAA-B | St. Peter's vs Siena
Play on: Siena -4 -110 at BetCris

My free play is on Siena at 7:00 ET.
No. 1 Gonzaga is 14-0 and No. 2 Baylor is 13-0. "Flying under the radar" are Winthrop (15-0) and Drake (13-0 / 11-0 ATS). Then there is the 6-0 Siena Saints of the MAAC, who will welcome the St Peter's Peacocks (6-5) to Times Union Center on a 16-game winning streak stretching back to last season's 10-0 closing run!
St Peter’s last played on Jan 2 but will show up in Albany with a solid starting-five. A pair of 6-7 forwards are averaging in double digits in Nidefo (12.8 & 5.5) and Drame (10.3 PPG) plus a team-high 7.4 RPG. Banks (11.8 & 4.0) leads a trio of guards, joined by Edert (8.8 & 3.5) and PG Lee (6.8 PPG and 4.2 APG). Siena PG Jalen Pickett entered this season having averaged better than 15.0 PPG and 6.0 APG the last two seasons but has played just three games this season. In those three games he's averaged 17.7-9.7-4.3 but is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. Siena still has three guards averaging in double digits without Pickett, led by King (14.3), the 6-7 Camper (12.7 & 10.2) and Hopkins (10.3). Two 6-9 players contribute up front, Stormo (9.3 & 5.2) and Young (8.8 & 4.8).
In Carmen Maciariello's first-ever head coaching job, he turned in a brilliant debut last season. The Saints went 15-5 in the MAAC (20-10 overall), winning the school's first conference regular season title since 2010. His second season has been trying due to COVID but I'm NOT stepping in front of this Siena 'train,' which has won 16 in a row. Lay the modest points.
Good luck...Larry

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Jeff Alexander Jan 22 '21, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Rockets vs Pistons
Play on: Pistons -3 -102 at pinnacle

1* NBA - Rockets/Pistons *FREE PICK* on Pistons -3
Today's free pick is on the Detroit Pistons -3 at home against the Houston Rockets. No one is going to want to lay points with a Pistons team that comes in with a 3-11 record, but I like Detroit in this spot. Houston is still trying to figure things out after the Harden trade and likely are going to keep struggling until they get healthy. They continue to play without point guard John Wall and now will have to play without Christian Wood, who has been their best player and one of the more underrated guys in the entire league. Houston is just 1-5 in road games. As bad as Detroit has been, this is a game they should find a way to win. Bet the Pistons -3!

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Jack Jones Jan 22 '21, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Magic vs Pacers
Play on: Pacers -4 -104 at pinnacle

Jack's Free Pick Friday: Indiana Pacers -4
The Indiana Pacers will be motivated for a win tonight off two straight losses to two of the best teams in the Western Conference in the Clippers and Mavericks. Now they should get right here against an Orlando Magic team that has been struggling for weeks.
The Pacers just got Jeremy Lamb back from a torn ACL. He scored 10 points in 19 minutes and will only get better as the season goes on. There's a chance that they get Myles Turner back tonight as well. Either way, this team is good enough to win and cover against the Magic tonight.
Orlando is 1-6 SU & 1-6 ATS in its last seven games overall with the six losses coming by an average of 19.8 points per game. Their only win came in a 20-point comeback against the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves as 4-point favorites, winning at the buzzer 97-96. Injuries have been a problem for the Magic all season and continue to be.
The Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. The Pacers are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games following a double-digit home loss. Indiana is 16-6 ATS in the last 22 meetings. The Pacers are the more rested team right now playing their 3rd game in 8 days, while the Magic will be playing their 5th game in 8 days. Bet the Pacers Friday.

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Cole Faxon Jan 22 '21, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Rockets vs Pistons
Play on: Rockets +3½ -105 at Mirage

FREE PLAY on Rockets +3½ -105

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Alex Smart Jan 22 '21, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Rockets vs Pistons
Play on: UNDER 215½ -110

Houston has taken part in some fairly low scoring affairs of last going under in 9 of their L/10 trips to the hardwood. Meanwhile, Pistons HC Casey has not been happy with his teams defense of late, and is mobilizing for a more conservative effort that pays attention to the opponents transition game. Back to basics for the Pistons has me leaning on this being a grinding affair that stays on the low side of the total.

The Pistons are 0-18 UNDER L/18 as a dog off a game as a dog in which they scored more than 50 points in the paint with a combined average of 205.5 ppg scored.

NBA Home teams where the total is 210 to 219.5 (DETROIT) - after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games, terrible team, winning 25% or less of their games on the season are 55-23 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 68% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER

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Steve Janus Jan 22 '21, 7:08 PM in 1h
NHL | Sabres vs Capitals
Play on: Capitals +126 at pinnacle

1* Free Sharp Play on Capitals +126

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Kenny Walker Jan 22 '21, 7:08 PM in 1h
NHL | Sabres vs Capitals
Play on: Capitals +120 at Mirage

Free Pick on Capitals

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Black Widow Jan 22 '21, 7:08 PM in 1h
NHL | Sabres vs Capitals
Play on: Capitals +120 at Mirage

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Capitals +120

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Will Rogers Jan 22 '21, 7:08 PM in 1h
NHL | Oilers vs Maple Leafs
Play on: Maple Leafs -140 at Mirage

The set-up: Edmonton and Toronto were the two favored teams in the North Conference. The Oilers have been lacklustre in the early going, but they moved to 2-3 after taking the first game of this two game set by a score of 3-1. The Oilers have been inconsistent from game-to-game in the early going, so it's hard to trust that they're going to bring the same energy here after already getting a win in the first game.
The pick: The goaltenders are a "wash" here in my opinion. The overall situation favors the Leafs after the first loss though, as note that they're 7-2 in their last nine in trying to revenge a two-goal in-season home-loss to an opponent. Consider TO on Friday.
This is a 1* FREE PLAY on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Dave Price Jan 22 '21, 7:35 PM in 1h
NBA | Nets vs Cavs
Play on: OVER 224 -110

Dave's Friday Free Play:
1* on Nets/Cavaliers OVER 224
The Key: This is actually a pretty low total for a Nets game. It's clear the Nets are going to be one of the most dynamic offensive teams in the NBA with Durant, Harden and Irving. But Harden and Irving are defensive liabilities, so they are going to have trouble stopping teams all season and will have to outscore them. We're seeing that already with the Nets beating the Magic 122-115 and the Bucks 125-123 in regulation. They also lost to this same Cavaliers team 135-147 in double-overtime. The OVER is 10-0 in Nets last 10 games overall. Sometimes it really is just this easy. Take the OVER.

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John Martin Jan 22 '21, 7:35 PM in 1h
NBA | Celtics vs 76ers
Play on: Celtics +5 -106 at pinnacle

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Boston Celtics +5
The Boston Celtics just lost 109-117 in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Now the Celtics will be the revenge-minded team in this same matchup just two days later on Friday. Everything went right for the 76ers in that game as they got all the calls and made 36 of 45 free throw attempts. The Celtics were just 13 for 20 from the line in that contest. It's amazing the 76ers only won that game by 8 points given that disparity. I can't see that happening again. The Celtics are 22-7 ATS in their last 29 games as underdogs. The 76ers are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games off an ATS win. Boston is 25-13 ATS in its last 38 games when revenging a defeat. Give me the Celtics.

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Mike Williams Jan 22 '21, 7:35 PM in 1h
NBA | Nets vs Cavs
Play on: Cavs +9½ -105 at Bodog

1* on Cavs +9½ -105

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Totals Guru Jan 22 '21, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Nevada vs Wyoming
Play on: UNDER 148½ -110

Free Total Annihilator On Nevada vs Wyoming under 148½ -110

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Ben Burns Jan 22 '21, 8:08 PM in 2h
NHL | Red Wings vs Blackhawks
Play on: Blackhawks -124 at pinnacle

The Wings are off to respectable start. However, they were dismal last season and it still figures to be a long year. In fairness, the "long year" part probably applies to the Hawks, too. Unlike the Wings, they've gotten off to a tough start. That's exactly what will make them a desperate team tonight though. Chicago's first four games came against Tampa and Florida. They faced both teams twice. The Lightning are the defending champs while the Panthers are also better than some may realize. Certainly, both teams are stronger than Detroit. Stepping down in class, look for the highly motivated Hawks to dig deep and deliver us their best effort. That should be enough to get them the important two points. Consider Chicago.

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Bryan Leonard Jan 22 '21, 8:08 PM in 2h
NHL | Red Wings vs Blackhawks
Play on: Red Wings +120 at pinnacle

23 Detroit at Chicago
We bet half the hockey nation will to tuned into this contest! Maybe not as we likely have two of the worst three teams in the league doing battle. But we know what to do with two teams that don't know how to win, take the underdog. Hard to back the Blackhawks as a favorite considering the 13-3 deficit when playing 5 on 5 this season. That's correct, this team has been outscored by 10 goals in regulation thus far, and is installed as a favorite. Detroit on the other hand have been outscored in 5 on 5 9-7. Take the plus price in what we consider to be a coin flip contest.
PLAY DETROIT

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Info Plays Jan 22 '21, 9:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | SDSU vs Air Force
Play on: OVER 128½ -105

1* FREE INFO PLAY on San Diego State vs Air Force over 128½ -105

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Jimmy Boyd Jan 22 '21, 9:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Grand Canyon vs Dixie State
Play on: Grand Canyon -11 -107 at pinnacle

1* Free Pick on Grand Canyon -11 -107

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Brandon Lee Jan 22 '21, 10:05 PM in 4h
NBA | Knicks vs Kings
Play on: Kings -4 -109 at pinnacle

PICK - Sacramento Kings -4
RATING: 30*
ROT#: 552
This feels like a great price and spot to back the Kings as a small home favorite against the Knicks. I feel there's some value with Sacramento due to the fact that the Kings come in having lost 4 straight, while New York has won 3 in a row. Not to mention Sacramento is a mere 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games.
We can bank on a big effort here from the Kings in this one. Not only is Sacramento going to be motivated to get back in the win column after losing their last 4, they are going to be extremely fresh, as this will be just their second game in the last 5 days.
The same can't be said for New York. Knicks are primed for a letdown after 3 straight upset wins and even more so when you factor that this will be playing in the 2nd leg of a back-to-back set on the road. Give me the Kings -4!

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Jim Feist Jim Feist's Comp Pick, FRIDAY JANUARY 22, 2021

1/22 04:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM ET

NBA (533) HOUSTON ROCKETS VS (534) DETROIT PISTONS

Take: (533) HOUSTON ROCKETS

Reason: The Houston Rockets are just 4-9 S/U and ATS here on the season. The Rockets have lost three straight games and five of their last six overall. They have also covered just once in their last five games. They have also gone under in four of the last five. The Detroit Pistons are 3-11 S/U and 7-6-1 ATS on the season. The Pistons are also 2-5 S/U and 4-3 ATS at home along with going under in five of their seven home games. Two teams both in need of a win here. Laying points not really wise in this matchup. I'll take the points with the Rockets.

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