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Trends - Ottawa at Anaheim

W/L TRENDS

Ottawa

Senators are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Senators are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Senators are 1-8 in their last 9 overall. Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Pacific. Senators are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.

Anaheim

Ducks are 5-1 in their last 6 games following OT on the previous day. Ducks are 9-3 in their last 12 Wednesday games. Ducks are 5-2 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Ducks are 50-24 in their last 74 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Ducks are 4-10 in their last 14 games playing on 0 days rest. Ducks are 1-4 in their last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Ducks are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.

OU TRENDS

Ottawa

Under is 5-1 in Senators last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2 in Senators last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 7-3 in Senators last 10 road games. Over is 37-18-2 in Senators last 57 vs. Pacific.

Anaheim

Under is 4-0 in Ducks last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 6-0-2 in Ducks last 8 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Over is 6-1 in Ducks last 7 games following OT on the previous day. Under is 4-1 in Ducks last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation. Under is 4-1 in Ducks last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Ducks last 6 Wednesday games. Under is 4-1-1 in Ducks last 6 home games. Under is 4-1 in Ducks last 5 vs. Atlantic. Over is 3-1-1 in Ducks last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 12-4-2 in Ducks last 18 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Anaheim. Senators are 5-14 in the last 19 meetings. Senators are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Anaheim.

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NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 6

Calgary @ Toronto

Game 1-2
December 6, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
11.997
Toronto
11.013
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-150
6
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(+130); Over

Chicago @ Washington

Game 3-4
December 6, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
12.122
Washington
11.203
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+120); Under

Philadelphia @ Edmonton

Game 5-6
December 6, 2017 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
10.223
Edmonton
12.310
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
N/A

Ottawa @ Anaheim

Game 7-8
December 6, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
10.404
Anaheim
11.899
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
N/A

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NHL

Wednesday, December 6

Maple Leafs won three of last four games with Calgary; home side won seven of last eight series games. Flames lost their last four visits here. Last four series games stayed under the total. Calgary lost five of its last seven games; they’re 7-4 in last 11 road games. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Toronto is 3-4 in its last seven games, losing last two home games. Under is 7-3-1 in Leafs’ last 11 games.

Washington won six of last seven games with Chicago; under is 4-1-2 in those games. Blackhawks lost their last five games in this building. Chicago lost its last four games, three by one goal; they lost three of last four road games. Six of their last eight games stayed under. Washington won five of its last six games; they’re 9-2 in last 11 home games. Three of their last four games went over.

Edmonton won four of last six games with Philly; over is 6-3 in last nine series games. Flyers lost four of last five games in Edmonton. Flyers snapped a 10-game losing skid in Calgary Monday; they lost four of their last five games on road. Six of their last eight games went over total. Edmonton won three of its last four games; they’re 3-5 in last eight home games. Six of their last eight games went over the total.

Ducks won three of last four games with Ottawa; under is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Senators lost four of their last five visits here. Ottawa lost eight of its last nine games overall, four of last five on road. Three of their last four games stayed under the total. Anaheim lost in a SO in Las Vegas last night; they’ve lost seven of last eight games, losing last two games in the Pond. Under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

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NHL

Wednesday, December 6

Trend Report

CALGARY @ TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Calgary is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary

CHICAGO @ WASHINGTON
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago

PHILADELPHIA @ EDMONTON
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

OTTAWA @ ANAHEIM
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Ottawa's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 9 games
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Anaheim is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing Ottawa

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NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 6

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CALGARY (14-12-0-1, 29 pts.) at TORONTO (17-10-0-1, 35 pts.) - 12/6/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 65-58 ATS (+134.4 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
CALGARY is 17-13 ATS (+34.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 13-8 ATS (+23.8 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 37-29 ATS (+68.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-42 ATS (-30.1 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
TORONTO is 86-101 ATS (-77.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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CHICAGO (12-10-0-5, 29 pts.) at WASHINGTON (16-11-0-1, 33 pts.) - 12/6/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 2-9 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 2-9 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 140-77 ATS (+54.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-6 ATS (+13.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 183-217 ATS (-74.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (9-11-0-7, 25 pts.) at EDMONTON (11-14-0-2, 24 pts.) - 12/6/2017, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-2-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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OTTAWA (9-10-0-6, 24 pts.) at ANAHEIM (11-11-0-6, 28 pts.) - 12/6/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 3-1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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NHL

Wednesday, December 6


Top NHL OVER Teams:

1. Islanders 18-8-1
2. Golden Knights 17-8-2
3. Rangers 17-9-1
4. Avalanche 16-9-1
5. Wild 15-10-2

Top NHL UNDER Teams:

1. Sharks 19-6-1
t2. Ducks 16-11-1
t2. Kings 16-11-2
4. Blue Jackets 16-12
5. Sabres 14-11-3

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NHL GAME OF THE DAY: BLACKHAWKS AT CAPITALS BETTING PREVIEW AND ODDS

Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals (A: +115, H: -135, T: 5.5)

Two perennial powers heading in opposite directions will collide on Wednesday night when the Washington Capitals host the Chicago Blackhawks. The Capitals are starting to hit their stride with five wins in their last six games, but the Blackhawks are battling to avoid the Central Division basement after dropping four in a row.

Captain Alex Ovechkin became the first player in the league to score 20 goals and in the process moved into 20th place on the all-time list with his 578th tally. "He's one of the best goal-scorers in the game and he knows where to put the puck," goaltender Philipp Grubauer said of Ovechkin, one of 11 players with 20 goals in each of his first 13 seasons. "He's dangerous and you can't leave him alone that many times." Washington's only loss in the past six games came at the hands of the Los Angeles Kings, who sent Chicago to its fourth consecutive defeat (0-2-2) with a 3-1 road victory on Sunday. The Blackhawks have struggled against the Capitals, losing six of their last seven overall and the past six visits to Washington, including a 6-0 drubbing in their last trip in January.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN

LINE HISTORY: The Capitals opened as -145 home favorites and some surprising Blackhawks action has forced books to drop the moneyline down to -135 on the home side. The total hit betting boards at 5.5 and has not moved off that opening number. Check out the complete line history here.

GOALIE SHOWDOWN:

Anton Forsberg (CHI) vs. Braden Holtby (WAS)

INJURY REPORT:

Blackhawks - G Corey Crawford (Mid Dec, Lower Body), RW Marian Hossa (Out For Season, Illness), D Michal Rozsival (Out Indefinitely, Concussion).

Capitals - C Chandler Stephenson (Probable, Upper Body), RW T.J. Oshie (Doubtful, Head), LW Andre Burakovsky (Mid Dec, Thumb).

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (12-10-5, 12-14 O/U): Backup netminder Anton Forsberg has one win in nine appearances but he deserved a better fate in back-to-back losses to Dallas and Los Angeles over the weekend while subbing for the injured Corey Crawford. Forsberg turned aside 54 of 57 shots in the two defeats but Chicago mustered a combined three goals in support of him. "He’s doing everything we need him to do in there," captain Jonathan Toews said. "We just need to support him, create some offense and find some ways to get some wins for him.”

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (16-11-1, 15-13 O/U): Forward T.J. Oshie, who is third on the team in scoring, is expected to sit out Wednesday's contest, listed as "very doubtful" by coach Barry Trotz when his head hit the boards in what appeared to be an inadvertent hit by San Jose's Joe Thornton. Andre Burakovsky practiced for a second straight day but Trotz said his return from surgery on his broken thumb will likely be put off another game or two. However, forward Chandler Stephenson (upper body) is expected back in the lineup following a one-game absence.

TRENDS:

* Blackhawks are 3-14 in their last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
* Capitals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
* Under is 5-0 in Blackhawks last 5 road games.
* Over is 17-4-5 in Capitals last 26 vs. Central.
* Blackhawks are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings in Washington.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Kings at Cavaliers

Gracenote
Dec 5, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers are winners of 12 in a row and are showing no sign that they will slow down anytime soon. The Cavaliers will try to make it 13 straight when they host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

Cleveland is settling on a rotation that works with Tristan Thompson (calf) and Iman Shumpert (knee) out, plus every team would look better with LeBron James on the roster and enjoying one of the most productive seasons of his career. James collected 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists in a 113-91 drubbing at Chicago on Monday while going 9-of-15 from the field to raise his shooting percentage to .584, which would mark the highest percentage of his illustrious career if he manages to sustain his current pace. The Kings are 29th in the NBA in scoring average at 95.7 points and are losers of eight of their last 12, but at least they managed to go over 100 points in back-to-back games. Sacramento squeezed out a 107-106 win at NBA-worst Chicago on Friday but fell 109-104 at Milwaukee the next night to drop to 1-1 on its four-game road trip.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Sacramento), FS Ohio (Cleveland)

ABOUT THE KINGS (7-16): Sacramento is trying to build around its younger players but continues to get its most consistent production from veteran power forward Zach Randolph. The 36-year-old is averaging 23.5 points on 22-of-34 shooting and 10 rebounds through the first two games of the trip and logged 34 minutes Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back despite beginning the game on the bench. Fellow veteran George Hill, 31, is having a more difficult time carving out a niche for himself on the young team and logged a season-low 18 minutes on Saturday while scoring in single digits for the third straight game.
ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (17-7): One player embracing a new role with Cleveland is All-Star Dwyane Wade, who agreed to come off the bench and lead the second unit after joining forces with his good friend James. Wade tied for the team lead in scoring with 24 points in 26 minutes on Monday and is averaging 19 points on 59.2 percent shooting over the last four contests. "I mean, he's run a franchise before," James told reporters of Wade. "He's ran units before. There's not one situation that he hasn't been in, so it's a luxury for our team to be able to have him to come off our bench and be able to lead that group. The way he's playing right now, he's just in a great groove. And you guys know me, I'm extremely happy to have him."

BUZZER BEATERS
1. Kings C Willie Cauley-Stein left Saturday's game with a back strain and is day-to-day.

2. Cavaliers PF Kevin Love recorded a double-double in each of the last three games and eight of 12 during the winning streak.

3. Sacramento earned a 116-112 win in its trip to Cleveland last season as since-departed veterans DeMarcus Cousins and Darren Collison combined for 51 points.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 122, Kings 98

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Trends - Sacramento at Cleveland

ATS TRENDS

Sacramento

Kings are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Kings are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 road games. Kings are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Kings are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Kings are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Kings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Kings are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Kings are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Kings are 2-8-2 ATS in their last 12 vs. Eastern Conference. Kings are 1-4-3 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Central.

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. Western Conference. Cavaliers are 6-19-2 ATS in their last 27 home games. Cavaliers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Cavaliers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Pacific. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Cavaliers are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Cavaliers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Sacramento

Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 overall. Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 vs. NBA Central. Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 5-1 in Kings last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Kings last 5 Wednesday games. Over is 18-6 in Kings last 24 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 5-2 in Kings last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 17-7 in Kings last 24 games following a ATS win.

Cleveland

Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 5-0-1 in Cavaliers last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Cavaliers last 5 vs. NBA Pacific. Over is 8-1 in Cavaliers last 9 vs. Western Conference. Over is 5-1-1 in Cavaliers last 7 Wednesday games. Over is 16-5-2 in Cavaliers last 23 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 20-7 in Cavaliers last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 19-7-2 in Cavaliers last 28 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 18-7-1 in Cavaliers last 26 home games. Under is 5-2-1 in Cavaliers last 8 overall. Under is 5-2-1 in Cavaliers last 8 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-2-1 in Cavaliers last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 37-16-2 in Cavaliers last 55 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 34-16-1 in Cavaliers last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Kings are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Cleveland. Kings are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Bulls at Pacers

Gracenote
Dec 5, 2017

The Indiana Pacers were recently having some trouble battling the teams near the top of their respective conferences, but they have no trouble winning games against teams below them in the standings. The Pacers will try to prove that once again when they host the NBA-worst Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.

Indiana dropped games at Houston and Toronto before coming home on Monday and breezing past the New York Knicks 115-97 in the opener of a six-game homestand. "It was about us tonight, coming out and trying to take care of business, playing a better game than we certainly played in New York (a 108-101 loss on Nov. 5), but a better game than our last two opponents," Pacers coach Nate McMillan told reporters after the win. "I thought tonight we had high energy on the defensive end of the floor. We were scrapping, we were challenging every pass." The Bulls are losers of nine in a row and were run off the floor by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 113-91 setback on Monday. Chicago seemed to be making progress with four losses by single digits, including a pair of one-point setbacks, before allowing Cleveland to shoot 51.9 percent from the floor.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, FS Indiana

ABOUT THE BULLS (3-19): Promising rookie forward Lauri Markkanen is already the go-to scorer for the young team but is struggling with his shot of late and went 5-of-13 from the floor on Monday to drop to 39.3 percent on the season. The Arizona product did not hit at least half of his shots in any of the last eight games and is 15-of-53 from 3-point range in that span. The Bulls are getting solid play from second-year point guard Kris Dunn, who led the team with 15 points on Monday and scored in double figures in 13 of the last 18 contests.
ABOUT THE PACERS (13-11): Veteran forward Thaddeus Young scored 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting on Monday and went 2-of-2 from 3-point range. The effort marked his third game this season with 20 or more points and seventh time that he connected on multiple 3-pointers. "That's what a lot of teams are going towards, putting up a lot of 3s and trying to get in transition and get a lot of layups," Young told the team's website. "Hopefully we can continue to do that throughout the course of the season. (Monday) was a good win for us and we have to look towards playing Chicago."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Bulls SF Denzel Valentine is 4-of-17 from 3-point range over the last four games.

2. Pacers C Domantas Sabonis recorded a double-double on Monday with 12 points and 12 rebounds - his first since Nov. 17.

3. Indiana breezed to a 105-87 win at Chicago on Nov. 10 behind 25 points from SG Victor Oladipo.

PREDICTION: Pacers 109, Bulls 94

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Trends - Chicago at Indiana

ATS TRENDS

Chicago

Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference. Bulls are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 Wednesday games. Bulls are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss. Bulls are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bulls are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Bulls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Indiana

Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Pacers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Pacers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 vs. Eastern Conference. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Central.

OU TRENDS

Chicago

Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 9-2 in Bulls last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 12-3 in Bulls last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 Wednesday games. Under is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 23-10 in Bulls last 33 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 36-16 in Bulls last 52 games playing on 1 days rest.

Indiana

Over is 4-0 in Pacers last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Pacers last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 games following a straight up win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Indiana. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings. Bulls are 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Bulls are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Indiana.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Hawks at Magic

Gracenote
Dec 5, 2017

The Orlando Magic have struggled enough lately, losing 11 of their past 13 games entering Wednesday’s home contest with the Atlanta Hawks, so committing turnovers and losing their composure only makes winning more difficult. Such was the case Monday, when Orlando registered 20 turnovers and Marreese Speights’ flagrant foul helped send the Magic to a 104-94 loss at Charlotte.

“So that was definitely the turning point,” Orlando coach Frank Vogel told the media afterward in describing Speights' foul. “But, if we don’t turn the ball over as much as we did, we don’t have to worry about that.” The Hawks also are finding wins hard to come by, following up Saturday’s impressive victory at Brooklyn with a 110-90 Monday drubbing at home by the Nets. The Hawks have won just five games on the season and are missing two frontcourt starters to injuries, and did not help their cause Monday by missing 17 of their first 18 second-half shots. “It just looked like we were a little bit short on some good looks,” Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters after the game. “Then we had some shots that just went in and out.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), FSN Florida (Orlando)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (5-18): Atlanta shot just 36.6 percent from the field in Monday’s loss as Dennis Schroder scored a team-high 19 points, and he is averaging 23.3 points in his past three games. Center Dewayne Dedmon and forward John Collins both are out with injuries, and starting center Miles Plumlee scored one point in 22 minutes against the Nets. The Hawks are fourth in the NBA in steals per game (9.1) and forced a season-high 24 turnovers Monday.

ABOUT THE MAGIC (10-15): Orlando plays seven of its next 12 at home after playing its 10th road game in the past 14 contests Monday. Evan Fournier led the Magic with 18 points Monday, and is averaging 17.6 points in his past five games on 37.5 percent shooting from 3-point range. Aaron Gordon is just 7-for-26 from the field in his past two games after scoring 40 and 29 points in his previous two contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Hawks are 25th in the NBA in scoring defense at 108.6 points per game allowed, while the Magic are 28th at 111 entering Tuesday.

2. Orlando had just 14 free throws and Charlotte was awarded 40 in Monday's contest.

3. The Magic are 5-5 at home, and 5-10 in road games.

PREDICTION: Magic 104, Hawks 98

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Trends - Atlanta at Orlando

ATS TRENDS

Atlanta

Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Hawks are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 games following a double-digit loss at home. Hawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast.

Orlando

Magic are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Magic are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS loss. Magic are 10-22-1 ATS in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Magic are 8-19-1 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Magic are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Magic are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Magic are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Magic are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast. Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Magic are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Hawks last 4 road games. Over is 4-0 in Hawks last 4 Wednesday games. Over is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 9-4 in Hawks last 13 games following a straight up loss. Under is 36-17-1 in Hawks last 54 vs. NBA Southeast.

Orlando

Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-1 in Magic last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Magic last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 6-2 in Magic last 8 overall. Over is 6-2 in Magic last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Magic last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-2-1 in Magic last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Orlando. Under is 39-15 in the last 54 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Mavericks at Celtics

Gracenote
Dec 5, 2017

The Boston Celtics utilized a dominant stretch on the defensive end during their hot start, but the offensive attack is beginning to catch up for the NBA's top team. The Celtics will try to continue to pile up the points and win their fourth straight when they finish a five-game homestand against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

Kyrie Irving scored 32 points and Al Horford finished with 20, nine rebounds and eight assists as Boston shot over 50 percent from the floor for the fifth straight time in a 111-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. "I think it's just the work I've been putting in. It's starting to pay off for me," Horford told reporters. "I feel like we're starting to find our rhythm as a group, and I'm finding my rhythm, too." Boston's 16-game winning streak earlier in the season included a 110-102 overtime victory at Dallas, which was in the early stages of turning around a dismal start. Since opening 2-14, the Mavericks are 5-3 and they have their second two-game winning streak in that span after Monday's 122-105 victory over Denver.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas), NBCSN Boston

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (7-17): Harrison Barnes scored 22 points and was part of a Dallas unit that shot a season-high 57 percent and turned the ball over a season-low seven times in Monday's win. "Our identity just happens to be very gritty on defense and have each other's backs, and then ball security on offense," rookie Dennis Smith Jr. told the media after a 20-point effort. "If we do both of those things, we're gonna win a lot of games." Reserve guard Yogi Ferrell, who was 5-for-23 from the floor over the previous three games, provided a spark off the bench with 16 points on 7-of-9.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (21-4): Irving and Horford are the veteran stars carrying this unit, but the ease with which rookie Jayson Tatum has taken on a key supporting role continues to impress. "I think his mannerisms are just one that you can't see if he's rattled or not," Bucks coach Jason Kidd said after Tatum opened the game with four 3-pointers in as many attempts in the first quarter. "His composure is at a very high level to only be 19." Tatum finished 4-of-5 from beyond the arc and entered Tuesday leading the NBA at 51.3 percent from long range, including 9-of-13 over a four-game stretch.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Irving had a season-high 47 points - including 10 in OT - in the first meeting.

2. Barnes averages 7.6 rebounds on the season but has at least eight in six straight games, including 10 in back-to-back outings.

3. Horford is shooting 65.3 percent at home this season, compared to 48.4 percent on the road.

PREDICTION: Celtics 113, Mavericks 104

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Trends - Dallas at Boston

ATS TRENDS

Dallas

Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 Wednesday games. Mavericks are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win. Mavericks are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games playing on 1 days rest. Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Mavericks are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic.

Boston

Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Celtics are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southwest. Celtics are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Celtics are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Celtics are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Celtics are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 home games. Celtics are 23-6-1 ATS in their last 30 games following a straight up win. Celtics are 21-6-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Celtics are 20-6-1 ATS in their last 27 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 22-7-1 ATS in their last 30 games playing on 1 days rest. Celtics are 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Celtics are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Celtics are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Celtics are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS win.

OU TRENDS

Dallas

Over is 7-1-1 in Mavericks last 9 Wednesday games. Over is 5-1-1 in Mavericks last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic. Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Mavericks last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 26-12-2 in Mavericks last 40 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 34-16-1 in Mavericks last 51 games following a straight up win.

Boston

Over is 7-0 in Celtics last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 7-0 in Celtics last 7 games following a straight up win. Over is 6-0 in Celtics last 6 games following a ATS win. Over is 8-1 in Celtics last 9 overall. Over is 6-1-1 in Celtics last 8 Wednesday games. Over is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-1 in Celtics last 8 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Celtics last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 24-9-1 in Celtics last 34 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Mavericks are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Boston. Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings. Road team is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings.