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NCAAF

Week 11

Thursday’s games
Northern Illinois won its last eight games with Ball State, covering four of last five. Cardinals lost last four visits to DeKalb, losing 59-41/48-27 in last two trips here. NIU had 4-game win streak snapped by Toledo LW; Huskies are 3-1 at home, with MAC wins by 21-3 points- they lost 23-20 at home to Boston College. NIU is 0-2 vs spread as a home favorite. Ball State lost its last six games (0-5-1 vs spread)- they gave up 55+ points in four of last five games, with 28 points the closest of those five losses.

Georgia Southern is 0-8 but they’ve got a good, mobile freshman QB and are still competing; they’re 2-2 vs spread as a road underdog, covering at Auburn/Troy. Eagles lost 34-10/31-13 to Appalachian State the last two years. Favorites are 2-1 vs spread in this series. App State is 5-4, needs one more win to be bowl eligible; Mountaineers are 3-1 at home, 1-1 as a home favorite- their only home loss was 20-19 to Wake Forest. Five of last six Ga Southern games went over total; over is 3-1-1 in last five App State games.

North Carolina lost its last six games, is having a dreadful 1-8 season; they’re 0-2 as road underdogs, getting outscored 92-14 at Ga Tech/Virginia- they did win on road at Old Dominion. Pittsburgh is 4-5, needs two wins to get to a bowl; Panthers beat Duke/Virginia last two weeks, allowing 17-14 points. Pitt lost six of last seven games with UNC, losing last four in row, all by 7 or less points. Tar Heels won last three visits here, by 7-7-3 points. Five of last six UNC games stayed under the total; under is 5-0-1 in last six Panther games.

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 11

Thursday, November 9


Ball State @ Northern Illinois

Game 113-114
November 9, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ball State
57.762
Northern Illinois
82.757
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Illinois
by 25
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Illinois
by 32
52 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ball State
(+32); Under

Georgia Southern @ Appalachian St

Game 115-116
November 9, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Southern
60.974
Appalachian St
76.414
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Appalachian St
by 15 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Appalachian St
by 18 1/2
54 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Southern
(+18 1/2); Under

North Carolina @ Pittsburgh

Game 117-118
November 9, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Carolina
85.422
Pittsburgh
92.325
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 7
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 9 1/2
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
North Carolina
(+9 1/2); Under

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, November 9, 2017
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Lakers at Wizards

Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

The Washington Wizards were one of six teams in the NBA to win at least 30 games at home last season, but the tables have turned early in 2017-18. The Wizards will attempt to snap a three-game slide at Capital One Arena - and exact a measure of revenge for an earlier road loss - when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

Washington has allowed an average of 121.7 points in the three straight home losses and let lowly Dallas snap a six-game skid with its 113-99 victory in the nation's capital on Tuesday. "We are not a team that can just outscore anybody," Wizards point guard John Wall told reporters. "You have to be able to guard in this league, and we have not done that." They did to a reasonable degree in a visit to Los Angeles last month but fell apart offensively down the stretch in regulation and lost to the Lakers 102-99 in overtime. Los Angeles has a quick turnaround for this one after dropping a 107-96 decision in Boston on Thursday to open a four-game road trip.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles), NBCSN Washington

ABOUT THE LAKERS (5-6): Thursday's loss was the third in a row on the road for Los Angeles, but the squad can be encouraged by rallying from an early 21-point deficit to get within two midway through the third quarter. Brandon Ingram scored 18 points and shot at least 50 percent for the fifth time in his last six contests, while Jordan Clarkson matched him in 27 minutes off the bench. The Lakers made 5-of-24 3-pointers to drop their NBA-worst percentage from beyond the arc to 30.4.

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (5-5): Wall recorded 23 points and 14 assists while fellow guard Bradley Beal also scored 23 in Tuesday's loss, but only one other player - Otto Porter Jr. (13) - reached double figures as Washington was held under 100 points for the first time since its loss to the Lakers. The squad received a late boost from little-used center Jason Smith, who had not seen any action in the previous two games but sparked a short-lived comeback against the Mavericks with an active 10-minute burst. "He gave us great energy, that's one thing he will do," coach Scott Brooks told reporters Wednesday of Smith, who registered one basket, two rebounds and two blocked shots. "It's just, my job is to find minutes for him. I've struggled with that. He hasn't shot the ball from (3-point range) like he will eventually. … But I got to figure out how to get him some minutes."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Beal scored a game-high 28 points in the previous meeting.

2. Los Angeles rookie PG Lonzo Ball is averaging six points while shooting 10-for-45 over a four-game span, although he has recorded 26 assists and just five turnovers in that stretch.

3. The Lakers are looking to sweep the season series for the first time since 2010-11.

PREDICTION: Wizards 109, Lakers 101

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Trends - L.A. Lakers at Washington

ATS TRENDS

L.A. Lakers

Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Lakers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast. Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. Lakers are 18-39 ATS in their last 57 Thursday games. Lakers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Washington

Wizards are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a double-digit loss at home. Wizards are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Wizards are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Wizards are 10-25-1 ATS in their last 36 games playing on 1 days rest. Wizards are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Wizards are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Wizards are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games. Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU TRENDS

L.A. Lakers

Over is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 Thursday games. Under is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 9-3 in Lakers last 12 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day. Over is 5-2 in Lakers last 7 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 5-2 in Lakers last 7 road games. Over is 5-2 in Lakers last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 12-5 in Lakers last 17 games following a straight up loss. Under is 20-9 in Lakers last 29 vs. NBA Southeast. Under is 11-5 in Lakers last 16 overall.

Washington

Over is 8-1 in Wizards last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Wizards last 5 home games. Over is 7-2 in Wizards last 9 vs. NBA Pacific. Over is 10-3-1 in Wizards last 14 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 6-2 in Wizards last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 13-5 in Wizards last 18 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 11-5 in Wizards last 16 vs. Western Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Lakers are 12-4-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings in Washington. Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, November 9, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Matchup Edge

NO	Edge in:	TOR
	Points Per Game
	Field Goal %
	Free Throw %
	Defense
	Rebounding
	Turn Overs
	Bench

Preview: Pelicans at Raptors

Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

The dynamic duo of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins is proving to be too big a handful for most opponents. Davis and Cousins will try to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a fourth straight win when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

Davis and Cousins combined for 69 points and 27 rebounds in a 117-112 win at the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday and drove the Pelicans within one win of sweeping a four-game road trip. "We're not a team that quits," Cousins told reporters after New Orleans overcame a 14-point halftime deficit at Indiana. "And I love this about this team, no matter how much adversity hits, we keep fighting. I think that will take us a long way." The Raptors have a pair of All-Stars in the backcourt but are struggling with consistency on both ends while trying to open up the offense. Toronto knocked off the lowly Chicago Bulls 119-114 at home on Tuesday but squandered a 20-point halftime lead and allowed them to shoot 50 percent from the floor

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FS New Orleans, Sportsnet ONE (Toronto)

ABOUT THE PELICANS (6-5): New Orleans has a chance to outrebound every team it faces thanks to the presence of Cousins (13.6 rebounds) and Davis (12.8), and both came up with key boards down the stretch on Tuesday. "That's exactly what they were -- hustle plays," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters. "The last one (Cousins' tip-in basket) that went in was big, because it makes it a two-possession game and changes everything." Cousins is averaging 25.7 points and 15.3 rebounds on the road trip while Davis is putting up 31.3 points and 14.3 boards in the three games.

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (6-4): Toronto is allowing opponents to shoot 45.9 percent from the floor on the season -- 20th in the NBA heading into play on Wednesday -- after ranking sixth in the league in defensive field-goal percentage last season (44.9). "Little things (like) weak-side help," Raptors coach Dwane Casey told reporters while assessing the defensive issues after Tuesday's game. "They scored, what, 16 points in the first six minutes of the (third) quarter? That's totally unacceptable defensively. We get so caught up in what we're doing offensively we forget about what we're doing at the other end." DeMar DeRozan bailed out the defense with 24 points in the win and is averaging 29 over the last three contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Pelicans PG Jrue Holiday is 0-of-16 from 3-point range in the last five games.

2. Raptors C Jonas Valanciunas recorded his first double-double since the season opener with 21 points and 10 rebounds on Tuesday.

3. Toronto swept the two-game season series in each of the last two campaigns.

PREDICTION: Raptors 109, Pelicans 105

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Trends - New Orleans at Toronto

ATS TRENDS

New Orleans

Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Pelicans are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games. Pelicans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pelicans are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Raptors are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 15-7-2 ATS in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Raptors are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. Raptors are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

OU TRENDS

New Orleans

Over is 3-0-1 in Pelicans last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 5-1 in Pelicans last 6 Thursday games. Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 overall. Under is 11-3 in Pelicans last 14 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 3-1-1 in Pelicans last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 7-3 in Pelicans last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Toronto

Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 home games. Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 11-3 in Raptors last 14 Thursday games. Over is 14-5 in Raptors last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 vs. Western Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Toronto. Underdog is 19-8-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Road team is 19-6-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Pelicans are 3-11-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, November 9, 2017
Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Cavaliers at Rockets

Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

Dwyane Wade's criticism of the Cleveland Cavaliers' starting five was answered in a big way on Tuesday, at least offensively. Lebron James and his fellow Cavaliers starters will try to keep up their high level of production when they visit James Harden and the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

Wade called out the starters after the four non-James members of the five combined for 25 points on 9-of-29 shooting in a 117-115 loss to the lowly Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, and it seemed to light a fire under the team ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Milwaukee Bucks. "In my experience, what I've learned is you're going to go through different things throughout the year," Wade told reporters after the 124-119 win over Milwaukee. "This is the first one. The first 10 or 11 games we went through something. ... But now we move on from this phase, hopefully, and we move into another one. Then we will have another something and we will have to figure out as a team how to get over that. But at the end of the day, we're all getting over it together." The starters and the bench will have to score to keep pace with the Rockets, who are hitting their stride with wins in three straight. Houston scored a season high in a 137-110 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday as Harden did his best James impression with 56 points and 13 assists.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (5-6): The biggest jump among the starters from Sunday to Tuesday came from power forward Kevin Love, who exploded for a season-high 32 points and 16 rebounds after managing four points and four boards against the Hawks before leaving the loss with an illness. The former All-Star attacked the basket on Tuesday and went 14-of-16 from the free-throw line and 9-of-14 from the floor without attempting a 3-pointer. J.R. Smith took a step forward as well and scored 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting after totaling 15 points on 5-of-15 over the previous three contests.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (8-3): Harden went 19-of-25 from the floor and 7-of-8 from 3-point range en route to his career-high 56 points against the Jazz. "I was just shooting it, I don't know," Harden told reporters. "I don't really pay too much attention to it. I just try to take good shots and pretty much make the right decision. Obviously, I'm going to make mistakes, but as long as I have that mindset, I'll be good." Harden is getting plenty of support from shooting guard Eric Gordon, who is averaging 23.1 points on the season and knocked down 6-of-11 from 3-point range on Sunday.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. James will pass Michael Jordan (1,072) on the career list for games played on Thursday.

2. Rockets PG Chris Paul (knee) has not played since opening night but is "rounding second and pretty close to third" in his recovery, according to coach Mike D'Antoni.

3. The home team took each of the two meetings last season.

PREDICTION: Rockets 133, Cavaliers 129

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Trends - Cleveland at Houston

ATS TRENDS

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Cavaliers are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 road games. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Cavaliers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference. Cavaliers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Cavaliers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Cavaliers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Southwest.

Houston

Rockets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Rockets are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win. Rockets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games. Rockets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central. Rockets are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Cleveland

Over is 5-0 in Cavaliers last 5 vs. Western Conference. Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 road games. Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 27-11 in Cavaliers last 38 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 36-15-1 in Cavaliers last 52 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 39-18-1 in Cavaliers last 58 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 13-6 in Cavaliers last 19 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 34-16-1 in Cavaliers last 51 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 47-23-1 in Cavaliers last 71 overall.

Houston

Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 overall. Under is 5-0 in Rockets last 5 Thursday games. Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 vs. NBA Central. Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Rockets last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 5-2 in Rockets last 7 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-2 in Rockets last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Over is 7-3 in Rockets last 10 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Houston. Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Cavaliers are 2-10 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Houston. Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

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When: 10:00 PM ET, Thursday, November 9, 2017
Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: 76ers at Kings

Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't need star center Joel Embiid to run their winning streak to five games on Tuesday, but they won't be sad to see him return to the lineup. Embiid is expected to get the start when the 76ers continue their five-game road trip by visiting the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

Embiid was the most high-profile rookie on the Philadelphia roster last season but he wasn't the only talented first-year player, and Dario Saric picked up the slack for his fellow NBA sophomore by pouring in a season-high 25 points in Tuesday's 104-97 win at Utah. "I felt this can be my night," Saric told reporters. "You need to stay focused all game, try to keep my mind with what coach (Brett Brown) says, stick with the plays, stick with my game, too. How to score in my role." The Kings have a roster packed with young players as well but leaned on a veteran to snap a seven-game slide on Tuesday. Power forward Zach Randolph, 36, scored all 18 of his points in the second half as Sacramento earned a 94-86 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the opener of a brief two-game homestand.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia-plus, NBCS California (Sacramento)

ABOUT THE 76ERS (6-4): Philadelphia is trying to grow and improve with each game, and staring down a five-game road trip is just the next step for the young roster. With Embiid (load management) sitting out, Saric jumped into the starting lineup and rookie Ben Simmons once again filled up the stat sheet with 16 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks to mark his third straight game with at least a double-double and the second consecutive game in which he collected multiple blocks and multiple steals. "It shows a lot about our team, that we pushed, how we fought through it, and there were guys who stepped up," Simmons told reporters. "...We just want to win."

ABOUT THE KINGS (2-8): Tuesday's win over the Thunder marked Sacramento's best defensive effort of the season, holding the Thunder to 33.7 percent from the floor, but also included another strong offensive effort from shooting guard Buddy Hield. The second-year pro is thriving in three games since moving to a reserve role, averaging 17 points on 19-of-31 shooting after managing 10.3 points on 35.4 percent shooting as a starter last month. Hield is joined on the second unit by rookie guard De'Aaron Fox, who is averaging 12.4 points and 5.3 assists while working behind veteran starter George Hill.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. 76ers SF Robert Covington is 14-of-25 from 3-point range over the last three games.

2. Randolph is averaging 16.3 points on 54.7 percent shooting in the last four contests.

3. The teams split the two-game series in each of the last four seasons.

PREDICTION: 76ers 106, Kings 98

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Trends - Philadelphia at Sacramento

ATS TRENDS

Philadelphia

76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. 76ers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. 76ers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. 76ers are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up win. 76ers are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win. 76ers are 45-16-1 ATS in their last 62 vs. Western Conference. 76ers are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games. 76ers are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 vs. NBA Pacific. 76ers are 42-19 ATS in their last 61 games overall.

Sacramento

Kings are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Kings are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. Kings are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Thursday games. Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Kings are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Kings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Atlantic. Kings are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Kings are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Over is 7-1 in 76ers last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 6-1 in 76ers last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 overall. Over is 4-1-1 in 76ers last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 7-2 in 76ers last 9 road games. Under is 6-2 in 76ers last 8 Thursday games. Under is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Sacramento

Under is 11-1 in Kings last 12 games following a straight up win. Under is 6-1 in Kings last 7 Thursday games. Under is 15-3 in Kings last 18 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Kings last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 9-3 in Kings last 12 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 5-2 in Kings last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 7-3 in Kings last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

HEAD TO HEAD

76ers are 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Sacramento. Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings. 76ers are 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Underdog is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Thursday, November 9, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Thunder at Nuggets

Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

The Oklahoma City Thunder insist they are just going through some growing pains as their superstars and supporting staff learn to play alongside each other, but the losses are starting to get ugly. The Thunder will try to avoid a fourth straight setback and bounce back from a loss to the lowly Sacramento Kings when they wrap up a three-game road trip by visiting the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

Oklahoma City dropped a 94-86 decision to the Kings while shooting 33.7 percent from the floor as stars Carmelo Anthony, Paul George and Russell Westbrook combined to go 15-of-54 from the field. "We have a whole year to figure it out," George told reporters. "We can't really rush into this. It's something that step-by-step, day-by-day, at this point game-by-game we have to slowly get on the same page. It sucks to drop games like this. We look back down the road in March and April, we'll be pretty sick about it, but this isn't when we want to play our best basketball." The Nuggets are starting to come together and won five of their last seven games. Star center Nikola Jokic broke out for a career-high 41 points in a 112-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday after managing just eight points in a loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE THUNDER (4-6): Westbrook won the MVP award last season after averaging a triple-double and is putting the weight on himself to get Oklahoma City's stars on the same page. "We will be better because I will be better," Westbrook told reporters after the loss in Sacramento. "I'm not worried. I love nights like this. It does nothing but bring you closer as a unit and as brothers. I'm encouraged by the group of guys we have in that room." Westbrook is averaging 20.1 points, a league-best 10.9 assists and 9.3 rebounds but is also averaging a league-high 5.2 turnovers after giving it away seven times in Tuesday's setback.

ABOUT THE NUGGETS (6-5): Jokic, who went 16-of-25 from the floor on Tuesday, is averaging 17.9 points on 53.5 percent shooting, 11.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists. "The guy can do it all," Denver coach Michael Malone told reporters. "It was one of those nights for him, We needed it. ... He is ultra-skilled. Obviously, the way he's been shooting the ball from 3-point range this year has been magnificent. I'm going to stop saying he's a (heck) of a young player. I don't care how old he is. Nikola Jokic is one of the best players in the NBA." The 22-year-old Jokic averaged 19.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in three games against Oklahoma City last season.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nuggets G Jamal Murray scored in single digits in each of the last three games after scoring at least 20 points in each of the previous three.

2. Thunder G Raymond Felton went scoreless in 14 minutes on Tuesday after scoring a season-high 15 points on Sunday at Portland.

3. Denver snapped a nine-game losing streak in the series with a win at Oklahoma City in the regular-season finale last April.

PREDICTION: Thunder 103, Nuggets 101

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Trends - Oklahoma City at Denver

ATS TRENDS

Oklahoma City

Thunder are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Thunder are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Thunder are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest. Thunder are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.

Denver

Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

OU TRENDS

Oklahoma City

Under is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 road games. Under is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 games following a straight up loss. Under is 3-0-1 in Thunder last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 14-3 in Thunder last 17 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 13-3 in Thunder last 16 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 19-6-1 in Thunder last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 22-7 in Thunder last 29 overall. Over is 10-4 in Thunder last 14 Thursday games. Under is 10-4 in Thunder last 14 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 35-17 in Thunder last 52 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Denver

Under is 4-0 in Nuggets last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 5-0 in Nuggets last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 7-1 in Nuggets last 8 vs. Western Conference. Over is 6-1 in Nuggets last 7 Thursday games. Under is 6-1 in Nuggets last 7 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 7-2 in Nuggets last 9 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 7-2 in Nuggets last 9 home games. Under is 12-4 in Nuggets last 16 overall. Under is 9-3 in Nuggets last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 19-7 in Nuggets last 26 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 8-3 in Nuggets last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Denver. Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Thunder are 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Denver. Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings. Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, November 9

LA Lakers @ Washington

Game 701-702
November 9, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
118.601
Washington
120.947
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 11
221
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+11); Over

New Orleans @ Toronto

Game 703-704
November 9, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
119.430
Toronto
122.400
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 5
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+5); Under

Cleveland @ Houston

Game 705-706
November 9, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
115.258
Houston
127.169
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 12
232
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 5
228
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-5); Over

Philadelphia @ Sacramento

Game 707-708
November 9, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
123.430
Sacramento
109.647
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 14
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 6 1/2
205
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-6 1/2); Over

Oklahoma City @ Denver

Game 709-710
November 9, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
123.883
Denver
118.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 5 1/2
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 1
215
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-1); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, November 9

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LA LAKERS (5 - 6) at WASHINGTON (5 - 5) - 11/9/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 391-457 ATS (-111.7 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 106-152 ATS (-61.2 Units) in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 95-126 ATS (-43.6 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (6 - 5) at TORONTO (6 - 4) - 11/9/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (5 - 6) at HOUSTON (8 - 3) - 11/9/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (6 - 4) at SACRAMENTO (2 - 8) - 11/9/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-34 ATS (+19.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (4 - 6) at DENVER (6 - 5) - 11/9/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 84-59 ATS (+19.1 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-1 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Thursday, November 9

Lakers lost eight of last ten games with Washington, but beat Wizards in OT at home Oct 25. LA covered four of the last six; Lakers covered three of last four games in this building (over 3-1). Los Angeles is 3-5 in its last eight games- they lost in Boston last nite, are 2-2 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 6-3 in their last nine games. Wizards lost five of last seven games; they’re 0-5 vs spread as a home favorite. Over is 4-1 in their five home games.

Toronto won its last four games with New Orleans (3-1 vs spread); Pelicans are 2-2-1 vs spread in last five visits to Canada. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games. New Orleans won its last three games, all on road, by 5-6-5 points; under is 5-1 in their last six games. Pelicans are 2-2 as road dogs, but won five of last six on road SU. Raptors won four of last six games; they’re 2-2 vs spread as home favorites. Three of their last four games went over.

Rockets won eight of last ten games with Cleveland (7-3 vs spread); Cavaliers are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Under is 6-3 in last nine series games. Cleveland lost five of its last seven games; they’re 2-2 SU on road, 2-0 vs spread as road underdogs. Over is 3-1 in their road games. Houston won/covered its last three games; they’re 2-2 as home favorites. Last four Rocket games went over the total.

76ers are 6-4 in last ten games with Sacramento (9-1 vs spread); Sixers covered their last five visits to Sacramento. Over is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Philly won its last five games, is 7-0 vs spread in last seven games; they’re 5-1 vs spread on road (over 4-2), 1-0 as road faves. Kings lost seven of last eight games; they’re 2-1 as a home underdog. Under is 3-1 in Sacramento home games.

Thunder won nine of last ten games with Denver (7-3 vs spread); over is 7-3 in last ten series games. Oklahoma City is 4-1 vs spread in last five visits to Denver. OKC lost its last three games; they’re 2-4 vs spread as a road favorite. Under is 8-2 in their last ten games. Nuggets won five of last seven games; they’re 4-2 at home, 2-3 vs spread as a home favorite. Under is 4-2 in Denver home games.