Tuesday 10-31-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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MLB

Tuesday, October 31

Houston @ Los Angeles
Astros are 2-5 on road in playoffs, outscored by opponents 42-21. Under is 7-5-1 in their last 13 games. Dodgers are 9-4 in the playoffs, 5-2 at home. Since 1903, the Game 5 winner when series was tied 2-2 is 28-14 in that World Series.

Verlander is 8-0, 1.45 in one starts for the Astros; he also won a game in relief. Four of his last five starts went over the total. Houston is 4-0 in his road starts. He is 1-0, 2.57 in two starts against the Dodgers this season and is 11-5 with a 3.28 RA in 21 career playoff games (20 starts).

Hill is 3-2, 2.14 in his last eight starts, 0-0, 2.77 in three playoff starts this month (13 IP total in 3 games). Three of his last four starts went over. Dodgers are 10-7 in his home starts; he is 1-2, 3.72 in seven career playoff starts, 0-0, 2.25 in one starts against the Astros this season.

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World Series Game 6 betting preview and odds: Astros at Dodgers

Justin Verlander received a no-decision in Game 2 and has never won a World Series game, going 0-3 with a 6.43 in four career starts with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros.

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers (-115, 7.5)

Astros lead series 3-2

Justin Verlander was acquired to bolster Houston's starting pitching for a postseason run and the veteran right-hander has a chance to pitch the Astros to their first World Series title when he faces the host Los Angeles Dodgers in Tuesday's Game 6. Verlander received a no-decision in Game 2 and has never won a World Series game, going 0-3 with a 6.43 in four career starts with the Detroit Tigers and Houston.

The 34-year-old Verlander has more than does his job since joining the Astros - he is 9-0 with a 1.53 ERA in 10 total appearances (nine starts) - but fully understands one more big outing is needed. "These games are what it's all about," Verlander told reporters Monday. "These are the moments that you want to be a part of as a baseball player. It's everything you could ask for." Houston is in position to clinch after Sunday's 13-12, 10-inning victory, the second wild game of a World Series featuring a record 22 homers. "Obviously, we want to be the last team standing on the field, win the last game of the season, that's the goal," Los Angeles third baseman Justin Turner said at a press conference. "But you have literally the two best teams in baseball are going at it. It's the clash of the titans right now, and I don't think there's a single moment of this season that will be unforgettable."

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

LINE HISTORY: The moneyline for this critical Game 6 opened with the Dodgers as faily large home favorites at -125. Since opening last night the betting public has been on Verlander and the Astros, forcing books to drop the Dodgers down to the current number of -115. The total hit the betting boards at 7.5 and has yet to move.

WEATHER REPORT:

It should be another near perfect evening in Los Angeles.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Justin Verlander (4-0, 2.05 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Rich Hill (0-0, 2.77)

Verlander gave up just two hits in his Game 2 outing at Dodger Stadium but both were homers (to Joc Pederson and Corey Seager) as he gave up three runs in six innings. Not having a World Series win might be the lone thing missing from a stellar career resume that includes 11 career postseason victories. "As soon as the postseason starts, you're living or dying on every single pitch, and your whole team is living or dying on every single pitch," Verlander said. "It changes everything."

Hill was the recipient of a quick hook from manager Dave Roberts despite giving up one run and three hits and striking out seven in four innings in Game 2. Roberts hinted that Hill will have a longer leash in Game 6 and the 37-year-old proclaims himself ready for the task. "It's something that all of us have been preparing our entire careers for," Hill told reporters. "Going out there in Game 6 and having the ability to be in that position, and go out there and leave everything on the field, is just an amazing thought."

UMPIRE REPORT: Dan Iassogna

Dan Iassogna gets the home plate assignment Tuesday night for Game 6. During the 2017 season, home teams are an astronomical 21-7 (including one playoff game) which equates to a home winning percentage of 75 percent. In games in which the home team is -101 to -120 they went a perfect 6-0 with Iassogna calling balls and strikes.

TRENDS:

* Astros are 9-0 in Verlander's nine starts since joining the team.
* Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 playoff home games.
* Dodgers are 5-1 in Hill's last 6 starts.
* Over is 6-1 in Astro's last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
* Astros are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Los Angeles.

CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the red-hot Verlander in Game 6, with 51 percent of wagers on the Astros. With another hot pitcher on the mound, bettors like the Under here with 51 percent of the totals wagers picking below the posted number.

WALK OFF NOTES:

* Dodgers' 1B Cody Bellinger is on a 4-for-7 roll with one homer, one triple and two doubles after opening the World Series with 13 hitless at-bats. Astros' OF George Springer reached base five times (three walks, one single, one homer) in Game 5 and has gone deep three times in the series.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Where: Dix Stadium, Kent, Ohio

QUICK HITS

Overall Team Offense

• The Kent State Golden Flashes are ranked 129 on offense, averaging 249.6 yards per game. The Golden Flashes are averaging 148.6 yards rushing and 101.0 yards passing so far this season.
• The Bowling Green Falcons are ranked 90 on offense, averaging 373.6 yards per game. The Falcons are averaging 150.2 yards rushing and 223.4 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Kent State Golden Flashes are 2-1 at home this season, 1-3 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Golden Flashes are averaging 22.7 scoring, and holding teams to 24.0 points scored on defense.
• The Bowling Green Falcons are 1-3 while on the road this season, 1-3 against conference opponents and 0-4 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Falcons are averaging 16.8 scoring, and holding teams to 34.2 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Bowling Green at Kent State

ATS TRENDS

Bowling Green

Falcons are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Tuesday games. Falcons are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Falcons are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games overall. Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Falcons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Falcons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Falcons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Falcons are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Falcons are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Falcons are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Falcons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Kent State

Golden Flashes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Golden Flashes are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Golden Flashes are 18-43-1 ATS in their last 62 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. Golden Flashes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Golden Flashes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Bowling Green

Under is 6-0 in Falcons last 6 Tuesday games. Over is 5-0 in Falcons last 5 games in October. Under is 5-0 in Falcons last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 11-2 in Falcons last 13 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Falcons last 6 road games. Under is 19-7 in Falcons last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 8-3-1 in Falcons last 12 games overall. Under is 8-3-1 in Falcons last 12 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 23-9-1 in Falcons last 33 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-2-1 in Falcons last 8 games following a straight up loss. Under is 7-3-1 in Falcons last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 11-5 in Falcons last 16 conference games.

Kent State

Under is 4-0 in Golden Flashes last 4 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-1 in Golden Flashes last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Golden Flashes last 6 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-1 in Golden Flashes last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Golden Flashes last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3 in Golden Flashes last 10 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 23-10-1 in Golden Flashes last 34 conference games. Under is 9-4 in Golden Flashes last 13 games in October. Under is 11-5 in Golden Flashes last 16 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Underdog is 15-6 ATS in their last 21 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Where: Peden Stadium, Athens, Ohio

QUICK HITS

Overall Team Offense

• The Ohio Bobcats are ranked 49 on offense, averaging 426.1 yards per game. The Bobcats are averaging 245.8 yards rushing and 180.4 yards passing so far this season.
• The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks are ranked 80 on offense, averaging 386.0 yards per game. The Redhawks are averaging 152.5 yards rushing and 233.5 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Ohio Bobcats are 3-1 at home this season, 3-1 against conference opponents and 3-1 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Bobcats are averaging 43.0 scoring, and holding teams to 14.8 points scored on defense.
• The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks are 1-3 while on the road this season, 2-2 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Redhawks are averaging 22.0 scoring, and holding teams to 28.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Miami (Ohio) at Ohio

ATS TRENDS

Miami (Ohio)

Redhawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Redhawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Redhawks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 conference games. Redhawks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games. Redhawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Redhawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf. Redhawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games.

Ohio

Bobcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Bobcats are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games on fieldturf. Bobcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Bobcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Bobcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Bobcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Bobcats are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bobcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Bobcats are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. Bobcats are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Bobcats are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 Tuesday games. Bobcats are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Bobcats are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Bobcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week. Bobcats are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

OU TRENDS

Miami (Ohio)

Under is 4-0 in Redhawks last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Redhawks last 5 conference games. Over is 8-3 in Redhawks last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Redhawks last 7 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Redhawks last 7 Tuesday games. Under is 5-2 in Redhawks last 7 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-2 in Redhawks last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 37-16 in Redhawks last 53 games in October.

Ohio

Over is 6-0 in Bobcats last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Bobcats last 7 games following a bye week. Under is 6-1 in Bobcats last 7 Tuesday games. Over is 4-1 in Bobcats last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Bobcats last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Over is 7-2 in Bobcats last 9 games overall. Under is 16-5 in Bobcats last 21 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Bobcats last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Bobcats last 9 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Bobcats last 8 games on fieldturf. Under is 3-1-1 in Bobcats last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 21-7-1 in Bobcats last 29 conference games. Under is 8-3 in Bobcats last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 25-10-1 in Bobcats last 36 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-2-1 in Bobcats last 8 games in October. Under is 7-3 in Bobcats last 10 home games. Under is 40-18-1 in Bobcats last 59 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings. Redhawks are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Tuesday, October 31

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BOWLING GREEN (1 - 7) at KENT ST (2 - 6) - 10/31/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
BOWLING GREEN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1992.
BOWLING GREEN is 31-12 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
BOWLING GREEN is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

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

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MIAMI OHIO (3 - 5) at OHIO U (6 - 2) - 10/31/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NCAAF

Week 10

Trend Report

Tuesday, October 31

BOWLING GREEN @ KENT STATE
Bowling Green is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Bowling Green is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kent State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kent State's last 6 games
Kent State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games

MIAMI-OH @ OHIO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami-OH's last 8 games when playing Ohio
Miami-OH is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami-OH
Ohio is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Miami-OH

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Kings at Pacers

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Oct 30, 2017

Victor Oladipo has began his tenure with Indiana as a potent scoring machine and looks to continue the production when the Pacers host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. The former college star at nearby Indiana University was the main piece acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Paul George trade and is averaging 25.5 points through his first six games.

Oladipo scored more than 20 points in five of the six games and he capped Sunday's 23-point effort with a game-winning 3-pointer to give Indiana a 97-94 win over the San Antonio Spurs. "Everything happens for a reason," Oladipo told reporters of returning to the state as a pro player. "I feel I belong here. I'm supposed to be here for a reason." The 25-year-old Oladipo seeks his fifth straight 20-point outing when the Pacers tussle with a Sacramento squad that has dropped four straight games. The Kings are beginning a three-game trip that includes visits to Boston and Detroit after being walloped 110-83 at home by the Washington Wizards on Sunday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Sacramento), FSN Indiana

ABOUT THE KINGS (1-5): Sacramento was largely uncompetitive against the Wizards and dug itself a 63-32 halftime deficit in the embarrassing home defeat. "We missed a lot of shots," second-year forward Skal Labissiere told reporters afterward. "We shot some good shots, missed a lot, and games like that happen every once in a while. We're just going to have to move on from it." Point guard De'Aaron Fox made his first career start and it didn't go well as he had just two points on 1-of-8 shooting while the fifth overall pick is averaging 12.7 points and five assists.

ABOUT THE PACERS (3-3): Second-year forward Domantas Sabonis also was acquired in the George deal and he is making an impact by averaging 13 points and 10.2 rebounds. The 21-year-old was superb against the Spurs by scoring a career-high 22 points on 9-of-9 shooting and matched his career best of 12 rebounds for his fourth consecutive contest in double digits on the boards and he is emerging as a symbol for what the post-George Pacers stand by. "We're just trying to do it by committee," point guard Darren Collison told reporters. "We understand we have no All-Stars on this team. We have very good players on this team and if we have to do it by committee to win games, let's do it. There are teams that do it that way, and don't rely on one guy."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Pacers won last season's two meetings by an average of five points after losing the previous four matchups.

2. Sacramento PG George Hill (9.8 points) and PF Zach Randolph (9.3 points, seven rebounds) will be back in the lineup after being rested Sunday.

3. Indiana C Myles Turner (concussion, neck) will miss his sixth consecutive game.

PREDICTION: Pacers 109, Kings 97

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Trends - Sacramento at Indiana

ATS TRENDS

Sacramento

Kings are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games. Kings are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest. Kings are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Kings are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Kings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Indiana

Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Pacers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Pacers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.

OU TRENDS

Sacramento

Over is 5-0 in Kings last 5 vs. NBA Central. Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 Tuesday games. Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 10-4 in Kings last 14 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 12-5 in Kings last 17 road games. Under is 7-3 in Kings last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Indiana

Over is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 Tuesday games. Under is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 home games. Under is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 9-4 in Pacers last 13 vs. NBA Pacific.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Kings are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Kings are 6-2-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Indiana. Road team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Underdog is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Suns at Nets

Gracenote
Oct 30, 2017

The Phoenix Suns missed a chance to reach .500 and now look to avoid heading into a downward spiral when they visit the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Phoenix lost to Portland in the opener of a five-game trip and visits to Washington, New York and San Antonio are on the horizon following the matchup with the Nets.

The Suns are adjusting to interim coach Jay Triano and won two straight games after his promotion before falling 114-107 to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. "I thought we played the right way," Triano told reporters. "I didn't think we finished our shots down the stretch, but we put ourselves in a position, on the road, to win a game. I give our guys a lot of credit." Brooklyn has suffered two straight defeats after Sunday's 124-111 home loss to the Denver Nuggets. Beating the Suns also ranks as high priority for the Nets as a five-game road trip follows Tuesday's contest.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona-Plus (Phoenix), YES (Brooklyn)

ABOUT THE SUNS (2-4): Phoenix began the season in turmoil with three straight losses before the firing of coach Earl Watson and the banishment of guard Eric Bledsoe after he expressed he didn't want to remain with the club. The competitiveness has increased and the attitude has approved with the upfront Triano at the helm, and the club is also waiting on standout shooting guard Devin Booker to hit a sustained groove. Booker, who turned 21 on Monday, had his best scoring game (34 points) of the season against Portland for the 21st 30-point outing of his young career.

ABOUT THE NETS (3-4): Backup point guard Spencer Dinwiddie is displaying signs of being a solid contributor by scoring a career-high 22 points in two of the past three games. The 24-year-old Dinwiddie has picked up extra minutes lately with starter D'Angelo Russell dealing with a knee injury and he is averaging 11 points and 5.6 assists after having averages of 7.3 and 3.1, respectively, last season. Russell averaged just 21 minutes over the past two games and was 3-of-12 shooting while scoring 12 points against the Nuggets.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Nets won last season's two meetings by an average of 23 points and have taken the last four overall matchups.

2. Brooklyn F Quincy Acy (groin) will miss his second straight game while F DaMarre Carroll (ankle) is expected to play after a one-game absence.

3. Phoenix G Mike James is 3-of-18 shooting over the past two games.

PREDICTION: Nets 127, Suns 120

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Trends - Phoenix at Brooklyn

ATS TRENDS

Phoenix

Suns are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Atlantic. Suns are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 Tuesday games. Suns are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games. Suns are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Suns are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Suns are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games playing on 2 days rest. Suns are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Brooklyn

Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Nets are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up loss. Nets are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 41-17-2 ATS in their last 60 vs. NBA Pacific. Nets are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games playing on 1 days rest. Nets are 18-8-1 ATS in their last 27 Tuesday games. Nets are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Nets are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Nets are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 vs. Western Conference. Nets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home.

OU TRENDS

Phoenix

Under is 5-1 in Suns last 6 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 20-6 in Suns last 26 games following a ATS win. Over is 8-3 in Suns last 11 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 18-7-1 in Suns last 26 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 5-2 in Suns last 7 road games. Over is 10-4 in Suns last 14 Tuesday games. Under is 5-2 in Suns last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 37-16 in Suns last 53 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Suns last 13 overall.

Brooklyn

Under is 5-0 in Nets last 5 vs. NBA Pacific. Over is 5-1 in Nets last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 3-1-1 in Nets last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 6-2 in Nets last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 9-3-2 in Nets last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Nets last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 10-4-2 in Nets last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 17-8 in Nets last 25 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 35-17-1 in Nets last 53 vs. Western Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Brooklyn. Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Suns are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Brooklyn. Suns are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Thunder at Bucks

Gracenote
Oct 30, 2017

Nobody is off to a better start than Giannis Antetokounmpo and the 22-year-old "Greek Freak" looks to continue his excellence when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo leads the NBA with a 34.7 scoring average and has four double-doubles while shooting 63.1 percent from the field.

Antetokounmpo contributed 33 points and 11 rebounds in Sunday's 117-106 road win over the Atlanta Hawks to post his fifth 30-point outing of the season while early season MVP chatter revolves around his name. "To be honest it's really hard not to pay attention turning on the TV and seeing your face everywhere," Antetokounmpo told reporters after Sunday's win. "But I'm a low-profile guy and I want to stay like that because it's a long season. I've got to help my team win." Oklahoma City boasts the reigning MVP on its roster in Russell Westbrook and he became the first player in NBA history to post a triple-double against 29 different opponents when he had 12 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists in the Thunder's 101-69 rout of the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. "It's really his mentality that I have great respect for and an admiration that I love," Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan told reporters. "He's an old-school, just bring it - he just has certain values in the way the game is supposed to be played from a competitive standpoint."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBATV, FSN Oklahoma, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (3-3): Adding forwards Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to the mix has kept Oklahoma City in the chemistry developing mode but the new stars definitely have been amazed by Westbrook's level of competitiveness. "It's special. Man, that's a special player," George said after the victory over Chicago. "He's solidifying himself early as a Hall of Famer. It was crazy to see playing against him, and it's even crazier to see him doing it night in and night out being on his team. It's crazy. There's not a player that's been in this league that's been at his (effort) level." Westbrook is averaging 20.8 points, 12.2 assists and 9.8 rebounds while Anthony is averaging a team-best 23.8 points and George is at 19.5.

ABOUT THE BUCKS (4-2): Valuable backup center Greg Monroe will be sidelined at least two more weeks due to a left calf strain that he aggravated in Thursday's contest against the Boston Celtics. Monroe initially injured the calf in training camp and he was unavailable against the Hawks on Sunday, leading to Monday's decision to shut him down to give the injury a chance to heal. John Henson is in line for a primary role while Monroe is sidelined and he recorded season highs of 12 points and nine rebounds against Atlanta.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The teams split two meetings last season with the Bucks prevailing 98-94 in the meeting in Milwaukee.

2. Milwaukee SG Khris Middleton posted season bests of 27 points and nine assists in the win over Atlanta.

3. Oklahoma City averages a league-best 11.5 steals per game with George accumulating a team-best 16.

PREDICTION: Thunder 114, Bucks 113

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Trends - Oklahoma City at Milwaukee

ATS TRENDS

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games. Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central. Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest. Thunder are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference. Thunder are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 75 points in their previous game. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Milwaukee

Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games. Bucks are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Bucks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Bucks are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest. Bucks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Northwest. Bucks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Bucks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.

OU TRENDS

Oklahoma City

Under is 3-0-1 in Thunder last 4 Tuesday games. Under is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 6-1 in Thunder last 7 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 games after allowing less than 75 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Thunder last 10 vs. NBA Central. Under is 7-2 in Thunder last 9 road games. Under is 6-2 in Thunder last 8 overall. Under is 15-5-1 in Thunder last 21 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 10-4 in Thunder last 14 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 games following a ATS win. Under is 7-3 in Thunder last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 40-18-1 in Thunder last 59 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 11-5 in Thunder last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Milwaukee

Under is 6-1 in Bucks last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 7-2-1 in Bucks last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 6-2 in Bucks last 8 Tuesday games. Under is 6-2 in Bucks last 8 home games. Under is 20-7-1 in Bucks last 28 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Bucks last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 8-3 in Bucks last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 13-5-1 in Bucks last 19 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-2 in Bucks last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Bucks last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Milwaukee. Favorite is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. Thunder are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee. Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

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Preview: Pistons at Lakers

Gracenote
Oct 30, 2017

The Detroit Pistons look to finish off a three-game California excursion with their fourth consecutive overall win when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Pistons posted a pair of eight-point victories over the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors and are enjoying a strong start to the campaign.

Sunday's 115-107 victory over the Warriors on the second night of a back-to-back was an impressive accomplishment for Detroit, which knocked down 12 3-pointers and connected on all 17 free-throw attempts. "It means a lot," forward Tobias Harris told reporters afterward. "Two games versus two very good teams. The morale in the locker room is great right now. We're embracing each other. We're enjoying it. We're having fun and that's the biggest thing." The Lakers aren't finding much enjoyment after back-to-back defeats, including setting a season low for points in Saturday's 96-81 road loss against the Utah Jazz. Los Angeles rookie point guard Lonzo Ball is experiencing more downs than ups while shooting 31.1 percent from the field and scoring in single digits in five of six games.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, NBATV, FSN Detroit, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE PISTONS (5-2): Coach Stan Van Gundy always keeps the pressure ratcheted up on his players and that remained the case while the club was celebrating its victory over the defending NBA champions. "It's great and I'm not downplaying it. These two wins are great but it truly is two of 82," Van Gundy told reporters, also referencing the win over the Clippers. "We're seven games into an 82-game season, 75 to go. These guys should be very, very happy (Sunday night). And then (Monday) you've got to start getting yourself ready to play again." Shooting guard Avery Bradley was certainly ready against the Warriors as he established season highs of 23 points and five 3-pointers during an effort that raised his average to 15.4.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (2-4): Ball is averaging 10 points, 7.7 assists and 7.5 rebounds but is an abysmal 10-of-41 shooting over the past four games. The No. 2 overall pick of the 2017 draft had more turnovers (five) than assists (four) while scoring nine points on 3-of-10 shooting against Utah as he and his teammates struggle to find their offensive flow. "We are still trying to find our identity," Ball told reporters after the Utah loss. "We are trying to run and some of the possessions are getting caught in the half court and we are just standing. So it comes with practice. We have to figure it out in practice and transition to the game."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Pistons have won the past three meetings after losing 12 of the previous 13.

2. Los Angeles C Brook Lopez has failed to reach double digits in three of the past four games.

3. Detroit C Andre Drummond has at least 12 rebounds in all seven games and is averaging 12.9 points and 14.4 boards.

PREDICTION: Pistons 103, Lakers 99