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StatFox Super Situations

NHL | PHILADELPHIA at ARIZONA
Play On - Home Favorites against the money line (ARIZONA) terrible defensive team - allowing 3+ goals/game on the season, after allowing 2 goals or less in 2 straight games
65-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 78.3% | 40.6 units )
8-2 this year. ( 80.0% | 5.5 units )

NHL | PHILADELPHIA at ARIZONA
Play On - Home Favorites of -200 or less against the money line (ARIZONA) terrible defensive team - allowing 3+ goals/game on the season, after allowing 2 goals or less in 2 straight games
64-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 78.0% | 39.6 units )
8-2 this year. ( 80.0% | 5.5 units )

NHL | PHILADELPHIA at ARIZONA
Play On - A favorite against the money line (ARIZONA) terrible defensive team - allowing 3+ goals/game on the season, after allowing 2 goals or less in 2 straight games
77-26 over the last 5 seasons. ( 74.8% | 43.1 units )
11-2 this year. ( 84.6% | 8.5 units )

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NBA Preview: Jazz (10-20) at Clippers (20-11)

Date: December 29, 2014 10:30 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Clippers went 1-3 over a difficult stretch, but it appears the schedule is about to turn in their favor.

The Clippers try to bounce back from their first home loss in six weeks with a 12th straight victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night at Staples Center.

After losing in San Antonio and at Southeast Division-leading Atlanta on back-to-back nights, Los Angeles (20-11) opened a nine-game homestand with an impressive 100-86 win over league-best Golden State on Christmas. The Clippers had little left in the tank for an afternoon game against Eastern Conference-leading Toronto two days later, falling behind by as many as 17 in a 110-98 defeat.

'It felt like we ran out of gas before the game even started,' Chris Paul said.

Paul missed 9 of 12 shots and matched a season low with 10 points. He averaged 23.3 points in his previous four games.

"Every team I've ever been on, you go through a stretch we've been on, you have some slippage," J.J. Redick told the Clippers' official website. "We've just played a lot of games in a short amount of time. We've had some road games, some road trips, been east three times before Christmas. It's been hard to practice. There's some continuity lost by not doing that."

Los Angeles' eight-game home winning streak ended Saturday, but it seems to have a good chance for a couple more victories at Staples Center by facing New York on New Year's Eve and Philadelphia two days later.

Before looking ahead to the East's two worst teams, the Clippers first turn their attention to the Jazz, a team they've beaten 11 straight times since a 108-79 loss on Jan. 17, 2012.

This is Los Angeles' longest active win streak over a single opponent, and Utah's longest active losing streak to one team.

Blake Griffin led the way in the two meetings this season, scoring 31 in a 107-101 home win on Nov. 3, and 28 in a 112-96 victory in Utah on Nov. 29. The Clippers shot a season-best 56.3 percent at Salt Lake City, and have made at least half their shots in five of the last six meetings at Staples Center.

The Jazz (10-20) arrive in Los Angeles having won four of five following a 1-12 stretch, though, three of their latest victories have come over teams with losing records.

Utah forced 18 turnovers and limited the 76ers to an opponent season-low 32.4 percent shooting in Saturday's 88-71 victory. The Jazz had a one-point lead in the fourth quarter and outscored Philadelphia 29-16 over the final 12 minutes to pull away.

"We executed at the end of the game," Utah coach Quin Snyder said. "That was the one thing, I thought, for us that you could take away as a positive."

Derrick Favors led the surge down the stretch, getting seven points and six rebounds in the fourth. He finished with 17 points, a season high-tying 15 rebounds and five blocked shots.

Gordon Hayward had a rough night against Philadelphia, going 4 of 14 after shooting 55.1 percent - including 9 of 14 from 3-point range - in his previous four games. He has had no trouble finding his shot against the Clippers this season, totaling 57 points and hitting 9 of 17 3-pointers.

Trey Burke, who had 17 points Saturday, has been not nearly as efficient versus Los Angeles, combining for nine points on 2-of-11 shooting.

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StatFox Super Situations

NBA | SACRAMENTO at BROOKLYN
Play On - Road teams where the line is +3 to -3 (SACRAMENTO) after going over the total by 48 or more points total in their last ten games, a marginal losing team (40% to 49%) playing a losing team
29-8 over the last 5 seasons. ( 78.4% | 20.2 units )
1-0 this year. ( 100.0% | 1.0 units )

NBA | MILWAUKEE at CHARLOTTE
Play Against - Road teams vs. the money line (MILWAUKEE) revenging 2 straight losses where opp scored 100 or more points against opponent off an upset loss as a home favorite
48-9 over the last 5 seasons. ( 84.2% | 31.3 units )

NBA | MILWAUKEE at CHARLOTTE
Play On - Underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (MILWAUKEE) after going under the total by 42 or more points total in their last seven games, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season
90-46 over the last 5 seasons. ( 66.2% | 39.4 units )
4-4 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.4 units )

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StatFox Super Situations

CBB | MIDDLE TENN ST at AUBURN
Play Against - Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (AUBURN) after a close win by 3 points or less against opponent after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more
29-8 over the last 5 seasons. ( 78.4% | 20.2 units )
1-1 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.1 units )

CBB | N TEXAS at TEXAS TECH
Play Against - A favorite vs. the money line (TEXAS TECH) a very good team (>=+8 PPG differential) against an average team (+/- 3.5 PPG differential), after a loss by 10 points or more
57-92 over the last 5 seasons. ( 38.3% | 52.3 units )
4-6 this year. ( 40.0% | -0.1 units )

CBB | TOLEDO at DUKE
Play On - Favorites of 6 or more points vs. the first half line (DUKE) after going under the total by 18 or more points total in their last three games, team from a major division 1-A conference against a team from a mid-major division 1-A conference
79-39 since 1997. ( 66.9% | 36.1 units )
7-3 this year. ( 70.0% | 3.7 units )

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StatFox Super Situations

CFB | NOTRE DAME at LSU
Play Under - All teams where the first half total is 25 to 28 after allowing 525 or more total yards in their previous game against opponent after outgaining opp by 225 or more total yards in their previous game
29-8 over the last 10 seasons. ( 78.4% | 20.2 units )
0-2 this year. ( 0.0% | -2.2 units )

CFB | CLEMSON at OKLAHOMA
Play Under - Neutral field teams where the total is between 49.5 and 56 in a game involving 2 very good teams - outscoring opponents by 10+ PPG, in non-conference games
78-38 since 1997. ( 67.2% | 36.2 units )
0-2 this year. ( 0.0% | -2.2 units )

CFB | MICHIGAN ST at BAYLOR
Play On - All teams with a money line of +135 to -155 (MICHIGAN ST) after 2 straight wins by 17 or more points against opponent after scoring 31 points or more in 2 straight games
47-23 since 1997. ( 67.1% | 0.0 units )
3-2 this year. ( 60.0% | 0.0 units )

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with the Panthers (+3) on Sunday and likes West Virginia on Monday.

The deficit is 1393 sirignanos.

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Today's NBA Picks

Chicago at Indiana

The Bulls (13-4 SU on the road) head to Indiana tonight to face a Pacers team that is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 home games versus a team with a winning SU road record. Chicago is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulls favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's NBA picks.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 701-702: Chicago at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 125.512; Indiana 117.369 Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 8; 198 Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 5 1/2; 194 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-5 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Milwaukee at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 118.977; Charlotte 118.693 Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 190 Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 3 1/2; 196 Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+3 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Orlando at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 113.143; Miami 119.724 Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 6 1/2; 196 Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 4; 193 Dunkel Pick: Miami (-4); Over

Game 707-708: Sacramento at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 113.801; Brooklyn 112.754 Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 1; 200 Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 2; 204 Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+2); Under

Game 709-710: Washington at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington 119.578; Houston 121.538 Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 2; 204 Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 4 1/2; 198 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Washington (+4 1/2); Over

Game 711-712: Utah at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Utah 114.571; LA Clippers 127.972 Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 13 1/2; 200 Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 11 1/2; 203 1/2 Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-11 1/2); Under

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Toledo at Duke

The Rockets head to Duke tonight and come into the contest with a 2-9-1 ATS record in their last 12 road games. Duke is the pick (-20) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Devils favored by 23 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Duke (-20). Here are all of today's NCAA Basketball picks.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 713-714: Valparaiso at James Madison (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 53.638; James Madison 53.470 Dunkel Line: Even Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 3 Dunkel Pick: James Madison (+3)

Game 715-716: Toledo at Duke (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 57.417; Duke 81.010 Dunkel Line: Duke by 23 1/2 Vegas Line: Duke by 20 Dunkel Pick: Duke (-20)

Game 717-718: Southern Mississippi at LSU (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 49.655; LSU 65.557 Dunkel Line: LSU by 16 Vegas Line: LSU by 18 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (+18 1/2)

Game 719-720: Cleveland State at VCU (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 54.243; VCU 74.889 Dunkel Line: VCU by 20 1/2 Vegas Line: VCU by 14 Dunkel Pick: VCU (-14)

Game 721-722: North Texas at Texas Tech (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 48.877; Texas Tech 57.632 Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 9 Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 11 1/2 Dunkel Pick: North Texas (+11 1/2)

Game 723-724: Rice at Texas (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Rice 41.962; Texas 74.230 Dunkel Line: Texas by 32 1/2 Vegas Line: Texas by 28 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Texas (-28 1/2)

Game 725-726: Middle Tennessee State at Auburn (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 54.880; Auburn 64.351 Dunkel Line: Auburn by 9 1/2 Vegas Line: Auburn by 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-7 1/2)

Game 727-728: San Francisco at St Mary's (CA) (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 56.017; St. Mary's (CA) 64.504 Dunkel Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 8 1/2 Vegas Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 6 Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (CA) (-6)

Game 729-730: Portland at BYU (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Portland 56.386; BYU 69.814 Dunkel Line: BYU by 13 1/2 Vegas Line: BYU by 10 1/2 Dunkel Pick: BYU (-10 1/2)

Game 731-732: Pepperdine at Loyola Marymount (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 53.298; Loyola Marymount 55.712 Dunkel Line: Loyola Marymount by 2 1/2 Vegas Line: Pick Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount

Game 733-734: Santa Clara at Pacific (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 52.915; Pacific 53.033 Dunkel Line: Even Vegas Line: Pacific by 3 Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (+3)

Game 735-736: Gonzaga at San Diego (11:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 72.824; San Diego 64.487 Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 8 1/2 Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 11 Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+11)

Game 737-738: UC-Irvine at Oregon (11:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 54.369; Oregon 61.282 Dunkel Line: Oregon by 7 Vegas Line: Oregon by 9 1/2 Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (+9 1/2)

Game 739-740: Tennessee State at TCU (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 40.671; TCU 67.770 Dunkel Line: TCU by 27 Vegas Line:TCU by 24 Dunkel Pick: TCU (-24)

Game 741-742: St. Joseph's at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 53.496; Denver 58.904 Dunkel Line: Denver by 5 1/2 Vegas Line: Denver by 3 1/2 Dunkel Pick:Denver (-3 1/2)

Game 751-752: AR-Pine Bluff at Stanford (11:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: AR-Pine Bluff 40.751; Stanford 69.486 Dunkel Line: Stanford by 28 1/2 Vegas Line: Stanford by 24 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-24 1/2)

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GOLD MEDAL CLUB
CBB Selection

730 BYU -11

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Football Crusher

Play of the Day
Clemson +4.5 over Oklahoma

Rest of the Plays
West Virginia -124 over Texas AM
Texas + Arkansas OVER 44

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Hockey Crusher

Play of the Day
New York Islanders -131 over Washington Capitals

Rest of the Plays
Boston Bruins -131 over Detroit Red Wings
Chicago Blackhawks -158 over Nashville Preds
Calgary Flames +122 over LA Kings

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Basketball Crusher

Play of the Day
Middle Tennessee +7.5 over Auburn

Rest of the Plays
Portland +10.5 over BYU
Milwaukee Bucks +3.5 over Charlotte Hornets
Utah Jazz +11.5 over LA Clippers

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Soccer Crusher

Liverpool + Swansea OVER 2.5
This match is happening in England

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Wayne Root

Texas
Clemson

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Teddy Covers

20* Texas Longhorns