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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 9

Saturday, October 28

Nebraska @ Purdue

Game 117-118
October 28, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nebraska
84.537
Purdue
93.987
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Purdue
by 9 1/2
36
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Purdue
by 5
51
Dunkel Pick:
Purdue
(-5); Under

Tennessee @ Kentucky

Game 119-120
October 28, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee
84.932
Kentucky
85.334
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee
Even
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kentucky
by 4
46
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee
(+4); Over

Vanderbilt @ South Carolina

Game 121-122
October 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vanderbilt
85.554
South Carolina
88.872
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Carolina
by 3 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Carolina
by 7
44
Dunkel Pick:
Vanderbilt
(+7); Over

Buffalo @ Akron

Game 123-124
October 28, 2017 @ 11:30 am

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
73.524
Akron
79.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Akron
by 6
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Akron
by 2 1/2
49
Dunkel Pick:
Akron
(-2 1/2); Over

Louisville @ Wake Forest

Game 127-128
October 28, 2017 @ 12:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisville
97.200
Wake Forest
90.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisville
by 6 1/2
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisville
by 2 1/2
62
Dunkel Pick:
Louisville
(-2 1/2); Over

Miami-FL @ North Carolina

Game 129-130
October 28, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami-FL
102.393
North Carolina
85.525
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami-FL
by 17
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami-FL
by 20 1/2
53
Dunkel Pick:
North Carolina
(+20 1/2); Over

Rutgers @ Michigan

Game 131-132
October 28, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rutgers
80.187
Michigan
101.107
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan
by 21
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan
by 24
43 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Rutgers
(+24); Over

FIU @ Marshall

Game 133-134
October 28, 2017 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
FIU
66.123
Marshall
86.679
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marshall
by 20 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marshall
by 17
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Marshall
(-17); Under

Appalachian St @ Massachusetts

Game 135-136
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Appalachian St
84.022
Massachusetts
73.599
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Appalachian St
by 10 1/2
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Appalachian St
by 3 1/2
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Appalachian St
(-3 1/2); Under

Virginia @ Pittsburgh

Game 137-138
October 28, 2017 @ 12:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Virginia
89.749
Pittsburgh
87.321
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia
by 2 1/2
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
50
Dunkel Pick:
Virginia
(+3 1/2); Over

Georgia Tech @ Clemson

Game 139-140
October 28, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Tech
102.721
Clemson
111.450
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Clemson
by 8 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 14 1/2
49
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Tech
(+14 1/2); Over

Missouri @ Connecticut

Game 141-142
October 28, 2017 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Missouri
85.228
Connecticut
71.067
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Missouri
by 14
76
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Missouri
by 12
77
Dunkel Pick:
Missouri
(-12); Under

Oklahoma State @ West Virginia

Game 143-144
October 28, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma State
107.443
West Virginia
96.823
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma State
by 10 1/2
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma State
by 7
74
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma State
(-7); Under

Indiana @ Maryland

Game 145-146
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
91.665
Maryland
84.823
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 7
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 4
51
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-4); Over

Duke @ Virginia Tech

Game 147-148
October 28, 2017 @ 7:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Duke
86.319
Virginia Tech
108.276
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia Tech
by 22
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia Tech
by 15 1/2
47
Dunkel Pick:
Virginia Tech
(-15 1/2); Over

Texas State @ Coastal Carolina

Game 149-150
October 28, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas State
54.499
Coastal Carolina
64.354
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Coastal Carolina
by 10
65
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Coastal Carolina
by 7 1/2
53
Dunkel Pick:
Coastal Carolina
(-7 1/2); Over

Wisconsin @ Illinois

Game 151-152
October 28, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wisconsin
105.721
Illinois
75.629
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wisconsin
by 30
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wisconsin
by 25 1/2
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Wisconsin
(-25 1/2); Over

Kansas State @ Kansas

Game 153-154
October 28, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas State
94.339
Kansas
65.834
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas State
by 28 1/2
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas State
by 24
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas State
(-24); Under

Minnesota @ Iowa

Game 155-156
October 28, 2017 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
85.881
Iowa
97.345
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa
by 11 1/2
40
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa
by 7
43
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa
(-7); Under

New Mexico @ Wyoming

Game 157-158
October 28, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Mexico
87.216
Wyoming
79.575
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Mexico
by 7 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Mexico
by 1
46
Dunkel Pick:
New Mexico
(-1); Over

Arkansas St @ New Mexico St

Game 159-160
October 28, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas St
84.107
New Mexico St
74.576
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas St
by 9 1/2
79
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas St
by 5 1/2
69 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas St
(-5 1/2); Over

San Jose St @ Brigham Young

Game 161-162
October 28, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose St
59.329
Brigham Young
66.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brigham Young
by 6 1/2
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brigham Young
by 13 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose St
(+13 1/2); Under

TX-San Antonio @ UTEP

Game 163-164
October 28, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
TX-San Antonio
75.467
UTEP
62.588
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TX-San Antonio
by 13
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TX-San Antonio
by 16 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
UTEP
(+16 1/2); Under

LA-Monroe @ Idaho

Game 165-166
October 28, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Monroe
65.774
Idaho
70.293
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Idaho
by 4 1/2
58
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Idaho
by 2 1/2
62 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Idaho
(-2 1/2); Under

Air Force @ Colorado State

Game 167-168
October 28, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Air Force
79.420
Colorado State
93.543
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado State
by 14
61
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado State
by 10 1/2
68
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado State
(-10 1/2); Under

UAB @ Southern Miss

Game 169-170
October 28, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UAB
67.175
Southern Miss
84.286
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Southern Miss
by 17
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Miss
by 13 1/2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Miss
(-13 1/2); Under

California @ Colorado

Game 171-172
October 28, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
California
87.245
Colorado
93.131
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 6
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
by 3
53
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-3); Under

USC @ Arizona State

Game 173-174
October 28, 2017 @ 10:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
USC
98.917
Arizona State
100.316
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona State
by 1 1/2
67
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 3 1/2
58
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona State
(+3 1/2); Over

Louisiana Tech @ Rice

Game 175-176
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisiana Tech
71.051
Rice
67.548
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisiana Tech
by 3 1/2
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisiana Tech
by 13
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Rice
(+13); Over

Utah @ Oregon

Game 177-178
October 28, 2017 @ 5:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
92.932
Oregon
87.034
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 6
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 3
50
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-3); Under

NC State @ Notre Dame

Game 179-180
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC State
100.116
Notre Dame
113.573
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Notre Dame
by 13 1/2
58
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Notre Dame
by 7
60
Dunkel Pick:
Notre Dame
(-7); Under

UCLA @ Washington

Game 181-182
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UCLA
96.259
Washington
106.275
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 10
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 17
60
Dunkel Pick:
UCLA
(+17); Under

Georgia Southern @ Troy

Game 183-184
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Southern
60.627
Troy
82.711
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Troy
by 22
38
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Troy
by 26
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Southern
(+26); Under

Michigan State @ Northwestern

Game 185-186
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Michigan State
103.604
Northwestern
93.739
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan State
by 10
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 2
40 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan State
(-2); Over

Old Dominion @ North Texas

Game 189-190
October 28, 2017 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Old Dominion
65.299
North Texas
79.106
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Texas
by 14
77
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Texas
by 10 1/2
61
Dunkel Pick:
North Texas
(-10 1/2); Over

Texas @ Baylor

Game 191-192
October 28, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
93.800
Baylor
90.767
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
by 8 1/2
57
Dunkel Pick:
Baylor
(+8 1/2); Under

TCU @ Iowa State

Game 193-194
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
TCU
107.684
Iowa State
106.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TCU
by 1
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TCU
by 7
50
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa State
(+7); Under

Georgia @ Florida

Game 195-196
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia
107.216
Florida
95.605
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia
by 11 1/2
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia
by 14
43 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+14); Over

Florida Atlantic @ Western Kentucky

Game 197-198
October 28, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida Atlantic
86.037
Western Kentucky
82.657
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida Atlantic
by 3 1/2
78
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida Atlantic
by 7
68
Dunkel Pick:
Western Kentucky
(+7); Over

Washington St @ Arizona

Game 199-200
October 28, 2017 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington St
101.792
Arizona
95.311
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington St
by 6 1/2
40
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington St
by 3
64 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington St
(-3); Under

Texas Tech @ Oklahoma

Game 201-202
October 28, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas Tech
88.360
Oklahoma
110.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 22
69
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma
by 19 1/2
73
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma
(-19 1/2); Under

Arkansas @ Mississippi

Game 203-204
October 28, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas
78.651
Mississippi
88.177
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mississippi
by 9 1/2
70
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mississippi
by 3 1/2
64 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Mississippi
(-3 1/2); Over

Penn State @ Ohio State

Game 205-206
October 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Penn State
113.852
Ohio State
124.395
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 10 1/2
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 6
54 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(-6); Over

Mississippi St @ Texas A&M

Game 207-208
October 28, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Mississippi St
98.336
Texas A&M
98.589
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas A&M
Even
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mississippi St
by 1 1/2
56 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas A&M
(+1 1/2); Under

Boise State @ Utah State

Game 209-210
October 28, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boise State
90.312
Utah State
85.106
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boise State
by 5
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boise State
by 8
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah State
(+8); Under

UNLV @ Fresno State

Game 211-212
October 28, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UNLV
73.350
Fresno State
90.559
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Fresno State
by 17
40
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Fresno State
by 21
57 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
UNLV
(+21); Under

San Diego St @ Hawaii

Game 213-214
October 28, 2017 @ 11:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego St
77.726
Hawaii
72.012
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego St
by 5 1/2
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego St
by 9 1/2
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Hawaii
(+9 1/2); Under

Houston @ South Florida

Game 215-216
October 28, 2017 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
84.897
South Florida
99.112
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Florida
by 14
60
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Florida
by 10 1/2
57 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
South Florida
(-10 1/2); Over

Austin Peay @ Central Florida

Game 217-218
October 28, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Austin Peay
58.473
Central Florida
106.007
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Central Florida
by 47 1/2
63
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Central Florida
by 43 1/2
58
Dunkel Pick:
Central Florida
(-43 1/2); Over

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NCAAF

Saturday, October 28

NCAAF Game of the Day: Penn State at Ohio State

Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio State Buckeyes (-6.5, 56.5)

A crucial moment in Penn State's rise toward the top of the college football landscape was its dramatic upset of Ohio State last season, and the host Buckeyes hope for some payback when the Big Ten powerhouses tangle Saturday in Columbus. A fourth-quarter rally capped by a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown lifted the Nittany Lions to a stunning victory in last year's meeting, which sparked a closing push that led to Penn State's Big Ten title.

The second-ranked Lions enter this matchup coming off an impressive 42-13 win over then-No. 15 Michigan and once again can carve out a path to the conference championship if they can take care of No. 6 Ohio State.

"I don't think there's any doubt when you find a way as an organization to beat the No. 2 team in the country, I don't care where you're at in your program's development, that win has a big impact from a lot of different perspectives," Penn State coach James Franklin told reporters of last year's triumph and the impact it had moving forward.

The Buckeyes have been steamrolling opponents since their early loss to Oklahoma, winning five in a row by an average of 42 points, and they are coming off a bye week that should have them primed and ready for the challenge. Ohio State has produced at least 500 yards of offense in each of those five straight wins, the longest stretch in program history, and it enters the week tied for the FBS lead in scoring (47.3).

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, FOX.

LINE HISTORY: The line opened at some locations at OSU -7 and been bet down a half a point to 6.5 at most sportsbooks. There are a few shops dealing Penn State +6. The total opened offshore at 56, got bet down to 54.5 but is now back up to 56.

INJURY REPORT:

Penn State - OL Andrew Nelson (Questionable, undisclosed)

Ohio State - CB Shaun Wade (Questionable, undisclosed)

ABOUT PENN STATE (7-0 SU, 5-1-1 ATS, 2-5 O/U): The usual suspects did their thing against the Wolverines as quarterback Trace McSorley threw for 282 yards and a touchdown while scoring three times on the ground, and running back Saquon Barkley had two rushing TDs to go along with a juggling reception for a third score. Ohio State's top-rated offense will be tested by the nation's No. 1 scoring defense (9.6), led by senior linebacker Jason Cabinda, who had 12 tackles, a half-sack and a forced fumble last week. Senior wideout DaeSean Hamilton has 17 catches for 272 yards and three TDs over the last three games and needs nine yards to move into third place on the school's all-time list.

ABOUT OHIO STATE (6-1 SU, 4-3 ATS, 5-2 O/U): Senior J.T. Barrett ranks second to McSorley in the Big Ten in passing yards with 1,838 and he has 18 TD passes with no interceptions during the five-game run. "With a quarterback who has played as long as he has, he's had several of them [to prove himself]," coach Urban Meyer said of Barrett, who has had very few but notable bad games in big situations. "I wouldn’t say this is the one, but this is obviously a very important one." J.K. Dobbins leads the way on the ground with 775 yards and five TDs for the Big Ten's top team in yards per carry (six).

TRENDS:

*Penn State is 11-1-1 ATS in its last 13 conference games.
*Ohio State is 1-4 ATS in their last five home games.
*The over is 4-0 in the Buckeyes' last four games overall.
*The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four matchups between these two sides.

CONSENSUS: The road dogs from Nittany Lions are picking up 71 percent of the action on the spread and Over is getting 54 percent of the totals selections.

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GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (112-61) at Houston Astros (110-66)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 28 - 8:00 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Playoff Series:

World Series; Houston leads 2-1Preview: Dodgers at Astros

Gracenote
Oct 28, 2017

The Houston Astros are two wins away from winning the first World Series title in franchise history and they look to take another step when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Saturday's Game 4. Houston has won the past two games to take a 2-1 lead in the series and emerged victorious in Friday's game 5-3 when it received 3 2/3 innings of hitless relief from Brad Peacock.

Yuli Gurriel's homer to open a four-run Astros' second inning was the lone blast on Friday after the teams combined for a record eight homers in Wednesday's epic Game 2. Houston is 7-0 at home in the postseason and thriving in front of a raucous atmosphere so the pressure is squarely on the Dodgers to win at least one game and get the series back to Los Angeles. "Obviously this crowd is into it, very educated, very enthusiastic," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters after Game 3. "They've got some confidence over there, that team. ... But honestly, I don't think we see it as pressure, just go out and play a good clean game." National League Championship Series co-MVPs Justin Turner (2-for-13, one homer) and Chris Taylor (1-for-9, one homer) are struggling for Los Angeles, while Astros star Jose Altuve (3-for-15, one homer) is also having a quiet series.

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Alex Wood (0-1, 5.79 ERA) vs. Charlie Morton (1-1, 6.23)

Wood is making just his second start of the postseason as he gave up three runs (all on solo homers) and four hits while striking out seven over 4 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS. The 26-year-old is pitching for just the second time in 31 days and he is aware Roberts has been quick to pull starting pitchers this postseason. "We don't have the longest leash," Wood told reporters at his Friday press conference, "so if anything, it kind of holds us to a higher standard, like you need to go out and shut it down and put up zeroes, and not give up any runs and then you can stay in longer."

Morton hasn't pitched more than five innings in any of his three postseason starts while striking out 14 in 13 innings. The Astros took a flyer on the 33-year-old after he pitched in just four games for Philadelphia last season and the investment paid off as Morton won a career-high 14 games and now gets to make his first World Series start. "It's an honor," Morton said at his Friday press conference. "Most people don't get a chance to play in the postseason, let alone in a Championship Series or the World Series. I'm going to try to enjoy it, but at the same time I've got a job to do."

WALK-OFFS

1. The Astros have outscored opponents 36-10 at home in the postseason.

2. Houston RF Josh Reddick is 4-for-11 with a walk and three runs scored in the World Series after going 1-for-25 in the American League Championship Series.

3. Los Angeles 1B Cody Bellinger fanned in all four at-bats on Friday and is hitless in 11 at-bats (seven strikeouts) in the series.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Dodgers 3

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Trends - LA Dodgers at Houston

W/L TRENDS

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Dodgers are 10-3 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 10-3 in their last 13 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 21-7 in their last 28 interleague games. Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 playoff games. Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague road games. Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series. Dodgers are 77-36 in their last 113 overall. Dodgers are 77-36 in their last 113 games on grass. Dodgers are 36-17 in their last 53 Saturday games. Dodgers are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. American League West. Dodgers are 6-18 in their last 24 games following a loss. Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Dodgers are 18-5 in Woods last 23 starts. Dodgers are 18-5 in Woods last 23 starts on grass. Dodgers are 6-2 in Woods last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 8-3 in Woods last 11 road starts.

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 playoff games. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games. Astros are 23-7 in their last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Astros are 16-5 in their last 21 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 16-5 in their last 21 playoff home games. Astros are 25-8 in their last 33 vs. National League West. Astros are 21-7 in their last 28 home games. Astros are 23-8 in their last 31 overall. Astros are 22-8 in their last 30 games following a win. Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. Astros are 44-19 in their last 63 interleague games. Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 games on grass. Astros are 15-32 in their last 47 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 World Series games. Astros are 4-0 in Mortons last 4 home starts. Astros are 6-1 in Mortons last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts. Astros are 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts on grass. Astros are 4-1 in Mortons last 5 interleague starts.

OU TRENDS

LA Dodgers

Under is 5-0-2 in Dodgers last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 during game 4 of a series. Under is 6-1-2 in Dodgers last 9 road games. Under is 5-1-1 in Dodgers last 7 playoff road games. Over is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 Saturday games. Over is 9-3-2 in Dodgers last 14 games following a loss. Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 interleague games. Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2-2 in Dodgers last 9 on grass. Under is 5-2-2 in Dodgers last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2-2 in Dodgers last 9 overall. Under is 5-2-2 in Dodgers last 9 playoff games. Over is 10-4-2 in Dodgers last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 13-6-3 in Dodgers last 22 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Woods last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Woods last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Woods last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1 in Woods last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Woods last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Woods last 7 starts on grass. Over is 5-2 in Woods last 7 starts overall.

Houston

Over is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 games following a win. Over is 8-2 in Astros last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 during game 4 of a series. Over is 7-2-1 in Astros last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 playoff home games. Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 home games. Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 interleague home games. Under is 21-8-2 in Astros last 31 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-3-1 in Astros last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts on grass. Under is 5-1 in Mortons last 6 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 home starts.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Houston. Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings. Dodgers are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings. Dodgers are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Houston.

UMPIRE TRENDS - LAZARO DIAZ

Home team is 5-0 in Diazs last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Houston. Over is 6-1 in Diazs last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Houston. Over is 4-1-1 in Diazs last 6 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 interleague games with Diaz behind home plate. Over is 4-1 in Diazs last 5 interleague games behind home plate vs. Houston. Over is 4-1 in Diazs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Road team is 4-1 in Diazs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Under is 6-2-1 in Diazs last 9 games behind home plate. Over is 12-4-1 in Diazs last 17 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Over is 19-7 in Diazs last 26 interleague games behind home plate. Road team is 7-3 in Diazs last 10 games behind home plate. Home team is 14-6 in Diazs last 20 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Diaz behind home plate. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games with Diaz behind home plate.

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, October 28

LA Dodgers @ Houston

Game 907-908
October 28, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 16.817
Houston
(Morton) 18.402
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-125); Under

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MLB

Saturday, October 28

Los Angeles @ Houston
Astros are 7-0 at home in playoffs, outscoring opponents 36-10. Dodgers are 8-3 in the playoffs, 3-2 on the road. Since 1903, the Game 3 winner is 72-40 in that World Series.

Wood is 2-3, 4.28 in his last six starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven outings. Dodgers lost three of his last four road starts. Wood didn’t pitch against Houston this year; he is 0-1, 5.25 in five career playoff games (one start).

Morton pitched five great innings in Game 7 of the last series; he is 4-1, 3.73 in his last six starts. Under is 5-1 in his last six starts. Morton didn’t pitch against the Dodgers this season; he is 1-2, 5.30 in four career playoff starts.

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MLB

Saturday, October 28

Trend Report

LA DODGERS @ HOUSTON
LA Dodgers is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, October 28

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LA DODGERS (112 - 61) at HOUSTON (110 - 66) - 8:05 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

ALEX WOOD vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WOOD is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MORTON is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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Dodgers at Astros 10/28/17 - World Series Game 4 - MLB Picks & Predictions

by Eddie

Latest Odds : HOU -125 Total 8

The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to even the 2017 World Series at two games apiece when they battle the Houston Astros from Minute Maid Park on Saturday night. Last night, SP Yu Darvish recorded just five outs and gave up four earned runs during a 5-3 loss. Los Angeles managed just four hits and committed two errors in defeat.

Twenty-six year old southpaw Alex Wood (16-3 2.72 ERA) will get the nod for the Dodgers on Saturday night. In his lone appearance this postseason, Wood allowed three solo home runs and struck out seven batters during a 3-2 loss at Chicago.


With a win on Saturday, the Houston Astros would move one game away from becoming World Series Champions. In Game Three, Yuli Gurriel homered and Brian McCann had three hits to spark the Houston offense. SP Lance McCullers Jr. gave up three runs over five plus frames and was credited with the victory for the Astros.

The Astros will tab thirty-three year old righty Charlie Morton (14-7 3.62 ERA) to start in Game Four. Morton has appeared three times this postseason and has allowed nine runs over 13 innings of work.
Recent Betting Trends:
Dodgers are 8-3 in Woods last 11 road starts.
Astros are 4-0 in Mortons last 4 home starts.
Over is 5-2 in Woods last 7 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 home starts.
Dodgers are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Houston.
Free Betting Pick: OVER 8 Runs
Los Angeles 1B Adrian Gonzalez (back) is not traveling with the team this postseason. Through 162 games, Los Angeles ranked 22nd in batting average and 12th in runs scored. For the season, Houston ranked 1st in batting average and 1st in runs scored. Take the over on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 6-5.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 28, 2017
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

Matchup Edge

CLE	Edge in:	NO
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Preview: Cavaliers at Pelicans

Gracenote
Oct 27, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers added several new faces in the offseason and are having a little trouble getting on the same page early in 2017-18. The Cavaliers will try to bounce back from a loss to the Brooklyn Nets when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.

Cleveland returned J.R. Smith and Tristan Thompson to the starting lineup on Wednesday to spark the defense, but the Nets still ended up knocking down 17 3-pointers while beating the Cavaliers 112-107. "These guys are NBA players," Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue told reporters. "If we don't contest shots and get out to the 3-point line, they're going to continue to make them. We come into the game, we told them they're second in the league in attempts and they're getting them up. We're running around here worrying about getting the Brooklyn (draft) pick (in 2018); they might want our pick." The Cavaliers can count on a defensive test from Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins, who dominated his former team on Thursday with 41 points and 23 rebounds in a 114-106 win at Sacramento. Cousins buried 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and New Orleans knocked down 13 3-pointers despite missing star forward Anthony Davis (knee, quad).

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cleveland), FS New Orleans

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (3-2): LeBron James served as the point guard on Wednesday with Derrick Rose (ankle) and Dwyane Wade (knee) out of the lineup and ended up with 29 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds. The superstar forward handled the point in each of the last two games - handing out 13 assists in each - but the team doesn't plan to have him there permanently. "It's a lot of pressure to put on LeBron to have to handle the ball for 40 minutes," Lue told reporters. "That's why I talk about playing the point guard position, it can wear you down. Unfortunately, that's all we have right now until D-Rose gets back."

ABOUT THE PELICANS (2-3): Davis remains day-to-day, but Cousins is showing he is ready to pick up the slack after dealing with the boos from Sacramento fans and thriving while shooting 14-of-25 from the field in 44 minutes. “It was a special night," Cousins told reporters. "The fans were beautiful. They were into the game. They let it be well-known that they hated every shot I made. Now I know how other players feel (when they visit Sacramento). I used to be on the other side of the fence. I can remember games where the crowd was the reason we won. It’s well-known that the Kings have incredible fans." Cousins recorded a double-double in each of the first five games and is averaging 33 points and 14.2 rebounds.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Cavaliers PF Kevin Love recorded a double-double in four of the first five games and is averaging 11.2 rebounds.

2. Pelicans PG Jameer Nelson is averaging 11 points and 4.3 assists in three games off the bench since signing with the team.

3. The teams split two meetings last season, with New Orleans pulling out a 124-122 victory at home on Jan. 23.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 111, Pelicans 102

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Trends - Cleveland at New Orleans

ATS TRENDS

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Cavaliers are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 road games. Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 7-19-2 ATS in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Cavaliers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. Western Conference. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Cavaliers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Cavaliers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southwest. Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games.

New Orleans

Pelicans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Pelicans are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 Saturday games. Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pelicans are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Cleveland

Over is 5-0 in Cavaliers last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 vs. Western Conference. Over is 8-1 in Cavaliers last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 11-2 in Cavaliers last 13 Saturday games. Over is 25-8 in Cavaliers last 33 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Cavaliers last 8 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 20-8 in Cavaliers last 28 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 36-17 in Cavaliers last 53 games following a ATS loss. Over is 21-10 in Cavaliers last 31 overall.

New Orleans

Over is 5-1 in Pelicans last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 home games. Under is 10-4 in Pelicans last 14 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in New Orleans. Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 28, 2017
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida

Matchup Edge

BOS	Edge in:	MIA
	Points Per Game
	Field Goal %
	Free Throw %
	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: Celtics at Heat

Gracenote
Oct 27, 2017

The first few days of the regular season were painful - literally and figuratively - for the Boston Celtics, but their turnaround has been impressive. The Celtics look to make it four wins in a row when they cap a quick two-game road trip at the Miami Heat on Saturday.

The loss of Gordon Hayward in the season opener was followed by an eight-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the opener at home for Boston, but it returned the favor with a 96-89 win over the Bucks on Thursday in Milwaukee. Al Horford had his best offensive game of the season with 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting and Kyrie Irving followed suit with a season-high 24 points for the Celtics, who held opponents to an average of 90 points during the winning streak. The Heat are 2-1 thus far on a six-game homestand after dropping a 117-100 decision to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Miami center Hassan Whiteside (knee) missed three straight games and remains day-to-day.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCS Boston, FS Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE CELTICS (3-2): Aside from Horford and Irving, the rest of the Celtics combined to shoot a woeful 12-for-46 from the floor, but the two stars can credit reserve Marcus Smart for helping to find a way to raise their production. "Al's a unique player that we have who can dominate from the inside and the outside," Smart told reporters. "So as a guard it's our job to get him the ball. If he hits his first two shots you've gotta go back to him, so you've gotta find ways for him to get the ball. When Kyrie has the ball, he draws so much attention that on the back side, when you set screens, they're not even paying attention. ... So he found his sweet spot to the corner and Kyrie found him." Horford made 4-of-5 3-pointers - two during a third-quarter run when Smart set a key screen to free Horford for one and then fed him for another - and is 9-for-16 from beyond the arc over the last three games.

ABOUT THE HEAT (2-2): Rookie forward Bam Adebayo made his first career start in Wednesday's loss and finished with four points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes, and was part of a crew that allowed the Spurs to shoot 55.3 percent. "We just need to get just a little bit more acquainted with each other," forward James Johnson (21 points) told reporters of his team, which was a top-5 defensive unit a season ago but has struggled on that end in the early going. "Maybe a little bit more talking, a little bit more eye to communication. The Spurs are a great team and they taught us a lot about ourselves." Tyler Johnson led the way on the offensive end with 23 points after he was held to single digits in each of the first three contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Smart returned from a two-game layoff due to an ankle injury and was 2-for-10 against Milwaukee, leaving him with a 28.2 percent mark from the floor for the season.

2. Heat C Kelly Olynyk, who played his first four seasons in Boston before signing with Miami this offseason, is 6-of-11 from 3-point range.

3. The Celtics have won seven consecutive meetings and four in a row in Miami.

PREDICTION: Celtics 104, Heat 99

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Trends - Boston at Miami

ATS TRENDS

Boston

Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Celtics are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games. Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Southeast. Celtics are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 Saturday games. Celtics are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win.

Miami

Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Heat are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games. Heat are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. NBA Atlantic. Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Heat are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Heat are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Heat are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Heat are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Heat are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Heat are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Boston

Over is 6-0 in Celtics last 6 Saturday games. Under is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 9-2 in Celtics last 11 vs. NBA Southeast. Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 8-2-1 in Celtics last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 7-2 in Celtics last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 18-6-2 in Celtics last 26 road games.

Miami

Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 5-1 in Heat last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in Heat last 6 home games. Under is 5-1 in Heat last 6 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 5-1 in Heat last 6 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-1 in Heat last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Heat last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 4-1 in Heat last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 4-1 in Heat last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Heat last 14 Saturday games. Over is 10-4 in Heat last 14 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 7-3 in Heat last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Celtics are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Miami. Over is 17-6 in the last 23 meetings in Miami. Celtics are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Underdog is 13-4 ATS in the last 17 meetings. Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 28, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Matchup Edge

OKC	Edge in:	CHI
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Preview: Thunder at Bulls

Gracenote
Oct 28, 2017

The Oklahoma City Thunder integrated two star attractions into their lineup and the team's power-charged trio is still learning how to play together entering Saturday's road game against the Chicago Bulls. Oklahoma City will be trying to get back to .500 as reigning MVP Russell Westbrook, and forwards Carmelo Anthony and Paul George further their knowledge of where on the floor each other likes to operate.

Westbrook scored 27 points while Anthony and George had 23 apiece Friday but the Thunder fell 119-116 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. "Yeah, you know, we're just trying to figure it out," Westbrook said afterward. "We're trying to find ways to obviously be efficient, but at the same time making sure guys are in a spot to catch the ball and be effective." Chicago lost its first three games of the season before using a 62-40 rebounding advantage to fuel Thursday's 91-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Bulls were hoping to have point guard Kris Dunn (dislocated left index finger) make his team debut against the Thunder but some soreness lingers and he is considered questionable at best.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Oklahoma, WGN (Chicago)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (2-3): Westbrook is averaging 22.6 points and has two triple-doubles but isn't dominating games in the manner he did last season when he was a one-man show. The final Oklahoma City possession Friday was a sign of the difference as Anthony took the tying 3-point shot that missed and left the Thunder dealing with another defeat. "We had to push the ball at that point in time and I think Russell was just surveying the field and trying to find a way maybe to get Carmelo trailing a little bit there," Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan explained afterward. "I'll see the film, but I do think that Russell is going to try in those situations to get the best shot, and if he can get Carmelo a shot, I think he's going to try to generate a shot for him."

ABOUT THE BULLS (1-3): First-round draft pick Lauri Markkanen is living up to his billing as an impact rookie by averaging 15.8 points and 10 rebounds through his first four NBA games. The 7-footer, who was the seventh overall pick, has scored 13 or more points in each game, has twice collected 12 rebounds and has made 12-of-30 3-point attempts, including a key late one in Thursday's win over the Hawks. "I am not afraid of big moments," Markkanen said afterward. "Even though my shot was not falling early on, I still believe every shot I shoot is going in."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Bulls have won four of the past six meetings.

2. Representatives of F Nikola Mirotic (fractured facial bones, concussion) informed Chicago management that their client doesn't wish to be a teammate of F Bobby Portis (who punched Mirotic in a recent practice) in the future and will waive his no-trade clause if necessary.

3. Oklahoma City C Steven Adams scored a season-best 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting Friday and is averaging 15 points and shooting 69.6 percent from the field.

PREDICTION: Thunder 106, Bulls 100

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Trends - Oklahoma City at Chicago

ATS TRENDS

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Central. Thunder are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference. Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Thunder are 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 Saturday games. Thunder are 23-11 ATS in their last 34 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Thunder are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.

Chicago

Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Bulls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Northwest. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Oklahoma City

Under is 6-0-1 in Thunder last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 12-3 in Thunder last 15 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Thunder last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Thunder last 9 vs. NBA Central. Under is 10-3 in Thunder last 13 games following a ATS loss. Under is 6-2 in Thunder last 8 road games. Under is 10-4 in Thunder last 14 overall. Over is 7-3 in Thunder last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 7-3 in Thunder last 10 Saturday games.

Chicago

Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 vs. Western Conference. Over is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 Saturday games. Under is 20-6 in Bulls last 26 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 20-7 in Bulls last 27 home games. Under is 8-3 in Bulls last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 14-6 in Bulls last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 13-6 in Bulls last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago. Favorite is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Under is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings. Thunder are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Chicago.