Sunday 12-10-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Trends - Denver at Indiana

ATS TRENDS

Denver

Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central. Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Nuggets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Nuggets are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Indiana

Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Pacers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Sunday games. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.

OU TRENDS

Denver

Over is 7-0 in Nuggets last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 8-1 in Nuggets last 9 vs. NBA Central. Under is 7-1 in Nuggets last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Nuggets last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 7-3 in Nuggets last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Under is 9-4 in Nuggets last 13 games following a ATS win.

Indiana

Over is 4-0 in Pacers last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Under is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-1 in Pacers last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 Sunday games. Under is 5-2 in Pacers last 7 vs. Western Conference. Over is 20-8 in Pacers last 28 vs. NBA Northwest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Indiana. Nuggets are 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Indiana. Underdog is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Mavericks at Timberwolves

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Dec 9, 2017

The Dallas Mavericks looked like they were taking a step forward with a pair of strong performances in wins at home, but the road is proving to be a more difficult challenge. The Mavericks will try to avoid being swept on a three-game road trip when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

Dallas, which goes home for one game on Tuesday against the Spurs before hitting the road again for two at Golden State and San Antonio, could not find its way around Boston or Milwaukee to begin the trip. "It doesn't matter where we were playing," Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews told reporters after Friday's 109-102 loss to the Bucks. "It's disappointing to not get that win. We've just got to put 48 minutes together." The Timberwolves traded wins and losses over the last 10 games and are hoping to break that cycle and earn back-to-back victories. "The important thing is, are we making the right play? If we're making the right play, that's all we can ask," Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters. "Some nights we shoot it better. Offensively, we're fifth best in the league, but we have a lot of work to do defensively if we want to be the team we say we want to be."
TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Dallas), FS North (Minnesota)

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (7-19): Dallas was missing some explosion on offense with rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. out of the lineup on Friday, and he is not expected to play on Sunday due to a hip injury. Smith, 20, is averaging 14.4 points and four assists but watched Yogi Ferrell get into early foul trouble while starting in his spot on Friday and finish with five points in 23 minutes. Matthews tried to make up for the loss and finished with a season-high 29 points on 11-of-15 shooting, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range.
ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (15-11): Minnesota last played on Wednesday - a 113-107 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers - and the extended rest was probably a good thing for a team that has whittled its rotation down to eight players. Every starter logged at least 36 minutes in Wednesday's contest while Jimmy Butler was on the court for 43 minutes - the fourth straight game in which he played at least 40 minutes. The extended run doesn't seem to be hampering the production of Butler, who is averaging 26 points on 50.7 percent shooting, six assists and 5.3 rebounds in those four games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Dallas C Nerlens Noel will undergo thumb surgery and is expected to miss at least four weeks.

2. Timberwolves PF Taj Gibson recorded a double-double in five of the last seven games.

3. Minnesota breezed to a pair of wins over Dallas last month by a total of 37 points.

PREDICTION: Timberwolves 103, Mavericks 99

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Trends - Dallas at Minnesota

ATS TRENDS

Dallas

Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Mavericks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Mavericks are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 Sunday games. Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Northwest.

Minnesota

Timberwolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southwest. Timberwolves are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Western Conference. Timberwolves are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Timberwolves are 6-15-2 ATS in their last 23 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Timberwolves are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 Sunday games. Timberwolves are 8-22-3 ATS in their last 33 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Timberwolves are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Timberwolves are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Timberwolves are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU TRENDS

Dallas

Over is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 Sunday games. Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 8-3 in Mavericks last 11 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 vs. Western Conference. Over is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 7-3 in Mavericks last 10 vs. NBA Northwest. Under is 27-12-2 in Mavericks last 41 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Minnesota

Under is 6-0 in Timberwolves last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 10-1 in Timberwolves last 11 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 vs. NBA Southwest. Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 11-3 in Timberwolves last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 9-3 in Timberwolves last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 6-2 in Timberwolves last 8 games following a ATS win. Over is 13-5 in Timberwolves last 18 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 7-3 in Timberwolves last 10 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Under is 7-3 in Timberwolves last 10 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 31-14-1 in Timberwolves last 46 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 9-1-1 in the last 11 meetings. Favorite is 17-4 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Under is 18-6 in the last 24 meetings in Minnesota. Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: 76ers at Pelicans

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Dec 10, 2017

The New Orleans Pelicans look to end an uneven four-game homestand with a victory when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The Pelicans are 1-2 on the string at home, with losses to one of the best teams in the league (Golden State) and one of the worst (Sacramento) sandwiching a victory over Denver.

Star forward Anthony Davis returned from a groin injury to provide 18 points in the overtime loss to the Kings on Friday, a result that left a mark for a team that has designs on climbing the ladder in the Western Conference. "You can't give Knute Rockne speeches every night," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters. "You know, as an athlete, it's your job. And it's our job as coaches (to get them ready). We have to have the energy to go out and play against a team like that and make sure we are getting the job done." The 76ers have lost three in a row after a 105-98 setback at Cleveland while star center Joel Embiid was rested. Embiid is expected back for this one, but forward Robert Covington left the loss with a back injury after tumbling into the stands.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN Philadelphia Plus, FSN New Orleans

ABOUT THE 76ERS (13-12): Covington was 5-for-7 from 3-point range and recorded 19 points before his injury, and JJ Redick matched him in the scoring column in the loss to Cleveland. Coach Brett Brown did not have an immediate update after the game on Covington, who reportedly landed on a metal object behind the Cavaliers' bench. Embiid recorded 33 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five blocks in his most recent game, and the 7-footer is averaging 25.6 points on 53.8 percent shooting on the road compared to 22.2 and 45.5 at home.
ABOUT THE PELICANS (13-13): Davis was expected to play about 25 minutes Friday but was able to give his team 31, and the 24-year-old reported no issues with the groin. New Orleans will hope for Davis to provide a little more support for fellow big man DeMarcus Cousins, who scored 38 points against Sacramento and is averaging 39 in 40.5 minutes over the last two games. Point guard Rajon Rondo was rested on Friday after averaging 11.5 points on 58.8 percent shooting and 9.8 assists over the first four contests in December.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Pelicans have allowed seven straight opponents to score at least 110 points, going 2-5 in that span.

2. Sixers PG T.J. McConnell (shoulder) has missed four of the last five games.

3. Davis averaged 28.5 points and 13.5 rebounds as the teams split two meetings last season.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 114, 76ers 109

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Trends - Philadelphia at New Orleans

ATS TRENDS

Philadelphia

76ers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Sunday games. 76ers are 41-16 ATS in their last 57 vs. Western Conference. 76ers are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 vs. NBA Southwest. 76ers are 37-15 ATS in their last 52 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 20-9 ATS in their last 29 road games. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. 76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

New Orleans

Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. Pelicans are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Under is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 overall. Under is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 vs. Western Conference. Under is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 10-2 in 76ers last 12 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes on the previous day. Under is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 Sunday games. Over is 8-3 in 76ers last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 15-7 in 76ers last 22 games playing on 0 days rest.

New Orleans

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

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Hawks at Knicks

Gracenote
Dec 10, 2017

The New York Knicks' current slide began with a loss at Atlanta last month, a result they will try to avenge when they host the Hawks on Sunday. The Knicks were 10-7 before falling 116-104 to the Hawks on Nov. 24 and are now 12-13 after dropping a 104-102 decision in Chicago on Saturday.

Kristaps Porzingis scored 23 points and New York staged a furious rally in the waning moments before the lanky Latvian's 3-point attempt at the buzzer rimmed out, dropping the Knicks to 1-8 on the road. Courtney Lee added 14 points and is averaging 17.4 during an eight-game stretch that began when he poured in a season-high 26 versus Atlanta last month. Ersan Ilyasova made all nine of his shots - including five from 3-point range - in a remarkable 26-point effort to lift the Hawks past Orlando 117-110 on Saturday. Big men Dewayne Dedmon (tibia), Mike Muscala (ankle) and John Collins (shoulder) all missed the win for Atlanta.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (6-19): Atlanta entered Saturday tied for fifth in the NBA in 3-point percentage before Ilyasova's performance led the squad to a season-best 51.5 percent showing from long range. Kent Bazemore and Marco Belinelli both hit on 3-of-6 3-pointers while rookie Tyler Cavanaugh went 3-for-5. Leading scorer Dennis Schroder recorded 26 points and eight assists in the win at New York last month.

ABOUT THE KNICKS (12-13): Porzingis' miss at the buzzer capped a rough night for New York's starting five, which shot 40.3 percent overall and 2-for-14 from beyond the arc while digging an early hole. "First, it's worthless," coach Jeff Hornacek told reporters of the late rally. "The game was lost much earlier." Perhaps Hornacek once again will lean on his reserves as they combined for 45 points on 18-of-29 shooting, led by rookie Frank Ntilikina's 10 points and seven assists in 21 minutes.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Knicks C Enes Kanter, who missed the previous meeting with Atlanta, has recorded four double-doubles in his last five games.

2. Bazemore has made 8-of-8 free throws over his last three games after going six straight contests without a single attempt.

3. Atlanta has won four straight meetings.

PREDICTION: Knicks 106, Hawks 101

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Trends - Atlanta at New York

ATS TRENDS

Atlanta

Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Hawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Hawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 Sunday games. Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

New York

Knicks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Knicks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Knicks are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games. Knicks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Knicks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Knicks are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 vs. NBA Southeast. Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest. Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Atlanta

Over is 4-0-1 in Hawks last 5 Sunday games. Over is 10-1 in Hawks last 11 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 road games. Under is 4-1-1 in Hawks last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1-1 in Hawks last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 6-2-1 in Hawks last 9 games following a straight up win. Under is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Hawks last 14 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 10-4 in Hawks last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 13-6 in Hawks last 19 overall.

New York

Over is 4-0 in Knicks last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 6-0 in Knicks last 6 home games. Under is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 vs. NBA Southeast. Over is 13-5 in Knicks last 18 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 25-10 in Knicks last 35 Sunday games. Under is 10-4 in Knicks last 14 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 21-10-1 in Knicks last 32 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. Hawks are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Matchup Edge

ARI	Edge in:	CHI
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Coyotes at Blackhawks

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Dec 10, 2017

Two days after halting their season-high five-game winless streak, the Chicago Blackhawks aim for their second straight victory when they continue their three-game homestand Sunday against the Arizona Coyotes. Chicago endured an 0-3-2 stretch before rallying for a 3-2 overtime victory over Buffalo on Friday in the opener of its string at United Center.

Tommy Wingels scored a short-handed goal with 3:22 remaining in the third period to forge a tie before defenseman Gustav Forsling tallied at 4:55 of the extra session to give the Blackhawks their first win since Nov. 27. The 21-year-old Forsling added a pair of assists for his first three-point performance in the NHL. Arizona is looking to salvage the finale of its four-game road trip after falling to 0-2-1 on the trek with Saturday's 1-0 loss at Columbus. The Coyotes have scored a total of three goals over the first three games of the trip and are 0-3-2 in their last five away from home.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, WGN (Chicago)

ABOUT THE COYOTES (7-20-5): Antti Raanta put forth a strong effort in his first start since Nov. 22, turning aside 33 shots in Saturday's setback. The 28-year-old Finnish goaltender had missed six games with an upper-body injury and served as the backup in Thursday's loss in Boston. Oliver Ekman-Larsson's next goal will be the 95th of his career, which will tie him with Dave Ellett for second place on the franchise list among defensemen - 13 behind leader Teppo Numminen.

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (13-11-5): Alex DeBrincat scored his 12th goal of the season Friday, moving him into second place among NHL rookies - two behind Vancouver's Brock Boeser entering Saturday's action. The 19-year-old right wing, who was a second-round pick in the 2016 draft, is tied for fourth among rookies in points (21). Patrick Kane tops Chicago with 27 points but has been kept off the scoresheet in a season-high four consecutive contests.

OVERTIME

1. Wingels' next game will be his 400th in the NHL.

2. Arizona, which assigned G Marek Langhamer to Kometa Brno of the Czech Extraliga on Saturday, has been shut out twice and scored a total of five goals during its five-game slide on the road.

3. Chicago LW Vinnie Hinostroza made his season debut Friday after being recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League earlier in the day and registered four shots in just over 12 minutes of ice time.

PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Coyotes 1

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Trends - Arizona at Chicago

W/L TRENDS

Arizona

Coyotes are 18-37 in their last 55 games playing on 0 days rest. Coyotes are 47-98 in their last 145 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Coyotes are 17-36 in their last 53 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Coyotes are 16-36 in their last 52 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Coyotes are 15-38 in their last 53 overall. Coyotes are 15-41 in their last 56 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Coyotes are 18-61 in their last 79 road games. Coyotes are 12-41 in their last 53 vs. Western Conference. Coyotes are 17-65 in their last 82 vs. Central. Coyotes are 3-12 in their last 15 vs. a team with a losing record.

Chicago

Blackhawks are 62-18 in their last 80 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Blackhawks are 70-27 in their last 97 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Blackhawks are 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Blackhawks are 59-25 in their last 84 Sunday games. Blackhawks are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blackhawks are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a win. Blackhawks are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. Western Conference. Blackhawks are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Pacific. Blackhawks are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blackhawks are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.

OU TRENDS

Arizona

Under is 11-1-1 in Coyotes last 13 vs. Central. Under is 7-1 in Coyotes last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Coyotes last 7 road games. Under is 15-3 in Coyotes last 18 overall. Under is 5-1 in Coyotes last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 10-2 in Coyotes last 12 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 38-8-6 in Coyotes last 52 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 12-3-1 in Coyotes last 16 Sunday games. Over is 7-2-1 in Coyotes last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 40-18-9 in Coyotes last 67 vs. Western Conference.

Chicago

Under is 3-0-1 in Blackhawks last 4 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-1 in Blackhawks last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Blackhawks last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 26-10-7 in Blackhawks last 43 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 5-2 in Blackhawks last 7 games following a win. Under is 7-3 in Blackhawks last 10 overall. Over is 7-3-2 in Blackhawks last 12 Sunday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings. Under is 21-9-2 in the last 32 meetings in Chicago. Road team is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings. Coyotes are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings. Coyotes are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Matchup Edge

BUF	Edge in:	STL
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Sabres at Blues

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Dec 10, 2017

The Central Division-leading St. Louis Blues could be without one of their leading scorers Sunday as they seek their fourth straight victory when they open a four-game homestand against the Buffalo Sabres. Jaden Schwartz, who ranks second on the Blues in both goals (14) and points (35), exited Saturday's 6-1 triumph at Detroit in the first period with an apparent ankle injury and did not return.

"I can tell you the initial X-rays were negative, but he's obviously really sore right now," Blues coach Mike Yeo told reporters regarding Schwartz, who was injured while blocking a shot. "We'll get him re-examined when we get home." Brayden Schenn recorded a goal and an assist against the Red Wings and sits one ahead of Schwartz - who also tallied before leaving the contest - in both categories. Buffalo is wrapping up a four-game road trip on which it is 1-1-1 after Friday's 3-2 overtime loss in Chicago. Jack Eichel notched his team-leading 15th assist in the defeat, giving him three - along with a goal - during his three-game point streak.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG (Buffalo), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

ABOUT THE SABRES (7-17-5): Zemgus Girgensons hopes to get back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch for each of Buffalo's last two games. The 23-year-old Latvian, who was an All-Star in 2015, has recorded only three points in 24 contests this season and hasn't landed on the scoresheet since scoring his lone goal on Oct. 14 at Los Angeles. Evander Kane leads the team with 13 goals but has recorded just one in his last eight contests.

ABOUT THE BLUES (20-8-2): Jay Bouwmeester was kept off the scoresheet in his first eight games back from the fractured ankle he suffered in training camp but broke through Saturday with a goal and an assist. The tally was the first by the 34-year-old defenseman since Nov. 5, 2016, ending his 77-game drought. Despite owning one of the best records in the NHL, St. Louis ranks in the bottom 10 in both penalty-killing (79.3 percent) and the power play (17.3).

OVERTIME

1. Blues C Patrik Berglund has notched three points in his six contests this season and is one shy of 300 for his career.

2. Sabres C Ryan O'Reilly's next game will be his 600th in the NHL.

3. Buffalo, which ranks 30th in the league on the power play (12 percent), went 0-for-29 over its previous 10 games before cashing in against Chicago.

PREDICTION: Blues 5, Sabres 2

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Trends - Buffalo at St. Louis

W/L TRENDS

Buffalo

Sabres are 68-151 in their last 219 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Sabres are 9-20 in their last 29 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Sabres are 6-14 in their last 20 vs. Western Conference. Sabres are 11-27 in their last 38 Sunday games. Sabres are 31-78 in their last 109 vs. a team with a winning record. Sabres are 19-49 in their last 68 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Sabres are 14-37 in their last 51 road games. Sabres are 14-38 in their last 52 overall. Sabres are 15-48 in their last 63 vs. Central. Sabres are 2-9 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Sabres are 1-7 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

St. Louis

Blues are 40-11 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Blues are 67-19 in their last 86 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Blues are 20-6 in their last 26 games playing on 0 days rest. Blues are 13-4 in their last 17 Sunday games. Blues are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Blues are 19-7 in their last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blues are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference. Blues are 12-5 in their last 17 home games. Blues are 7-3 in their last 10 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Blues are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a win. Blues are 26-12 in their last 38 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Blues are 41-19 in their last 60 overall. Blues are 58-28 in their last 86 vs. Atlantic. Blues are 35-17 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Buffalo

Under is 6-0-1 in Sabres last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0-2 in Sabres last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 5-1-1 in Sabres last 7 overall. Over is 5-1-2 in Sabres last 8 vs. Central. Under is 3-1-1 in Sabres last 5 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Sabres last 5 road games. Over is 9-3-1 in Sabres last 13 Sunday games. Over is 9-3-1 in Sabres last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2-1 in Sabres last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

St. Louis

Over is 5-0 in Blues last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0-1 in Blues last 6 Sunday games. Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Blues last 6 vs. Atlantic. Under is 4-1 in Blues last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Blues last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 8-2-2 in Blues last 12 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation. Under is 20-6-3 in Blues last 29 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-2 in Blues last 7 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 2-0-3 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in St. Louis. Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Sabres are 3-19 in the last 22 meetings. Sabres are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Matchup Edge

EDM	Edge in:	TOR
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Oilers at Maple Leafs

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Dec 10, 2017

The Toronto Maple Leafs go after their fifth win in six games when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday in a battle of preseason Stanley Cup favorites who have gone in opposite directions. The Maple Leafs held on to knock off Pittsburgh 4-3 on Saturday and solidify second place the Atlantic Division while the Oilers continued their roller-coaster campaign with a 6-2 triumph at Montreal.

Toronto was outshot 84-54 in its last two games but managed to post a 2-1 shootout win over Calgary on Wednesday and got two goals from Tyler Bozak en route to the impressive triumph at Pittsburgh. The Maple Leafs, who can become the second team in the Eastern Conference to reach 20 wins, got the victory over the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions without a point from leading scorer Auston Matthews (13 goals, 13 assists) but received four assists from their defense corps. Inconsistent Edmonton is starting to get its offense in gear with 33 goals in the last eight games, winning five times in that span after pounding the Canadiens. The Oilers hope to keep getting secondary scoring as reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor McDavid (team-best 35 points) has managed just one goal in his last nine contests.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL Network, Sportsnet, TVA

ABOUT THE OILERS (12-15-2): Power forward Milan Lucic has raised his production level with seven points in six games after notching a goal and an assist in Saturday’s victory. Lucic is tied with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl for second on the team with 21 points, and Jujhar Khaira has collected five in his last four contests after scoring twice on Saturday. Coach Todd McLellan shook things up against Montreal by making Drake Caggiula a healthy scratch, while Ryan Strome snapped his four-game point drought with a pair of assists.

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (19-10-1): Matthews has not added a point to his total in the last two games and was held without a shot for the second time in five contests on Saturday. James van Riemsdyk scored his team-leading 14th goal against Pittsburgh and defenseman Morgan Rielly recorded an assist to become the fifth player on the team to reach 20 points on the season. Frederik Andersen made 33 saves on Saturday but is expected to be rested against Edmonton in favor of backup Curtis McElhinney (2-2-0, 3.07 goals-against average, .900 save percentage).

OVERTIME

1. The Maple Leafs have won the last three meetings, including a 6-4 triumph on Nov. 30 behind a three-point performance from C William Nylander.

2. Edmonton LW Mike Cammalleri scored his first goal with the team on Saturday, giving him five points in 10 games since being acquired from Los Angeles.

3. Toronto C Patrick Marleau is one point shy of 1,100 for his career but has been limited to just one in his last six games.

PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 5, Oilers 3

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Trends - Edmonton at Toronto

W/L TRENDS

Edmonton

Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. Oilers are 7-15 in their last 22 vs. Eastern Conference. Oilers are 4-9 in their last 13 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Oilers are 23-64 in their last 87 games playing on 0 days rest. Oilers are 32-94 in their last 126 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Oilers are 2-11 in their last 13 games following a win. Oilers are 0-6 in their last 6 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Maple Leafs are 5-2 in their last 7 home games. Maple Leafs are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference. Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a win. Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Maple Leafs are 17-35 in their last 52 games playing on 0 days rest. Maple Leafs are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Edmonton

Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 overall. Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 6-1 in Oilers last 7 road games. Over is 4-1 in Oilers last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 8-2-1 in Oilers last 11 vs. Atlantic. Under is 7-2-1 in Oilers last 10 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Oilers last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 39-19-5 in Oilers last 63 games following a win.

Toronto

Under is 4-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 Sunday games. Under is 4-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 home games. Under is 4-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 vs. Western Conference. Under is 16-5 in Maple Leafs last 21 vs. Pacific. Under is 6-2-2 in Maple Leafs last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Oilers are 10-25 in the last 35 meetings. Oilers are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings in Toronto.

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When: 9:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 10, 2017
Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California

Matchup Edge

MIN	Edge in:	SJ
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Wild at Sharks

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Dec 10, 2017

The San Jose Sharks seek their fourth consecutive win at SAP Center when they conclude a three-game homestand Sunday against the Minnesota Wild. San Jose has scored a total of 14 goals during its home winning streak and five in each of its last two games, including Saturday's shutout victory over Ottawa.

Logan Couture scored a goal and set up two others to eclipse the 400-point mark for his career (401). The 28-year-old center, who was the ninth overall pick in the 2007 draft, leads the team in goals with 15 and is six away from 200 in the NHL. Minnesota split the first two games of its California trip, dropping a 5-2 decision in Los Angeles on Tuesday before edging Anaheim 3-2 in overtime three nights later. Jason Zucker had his six-game point streak halted by the Kings but landed back on the scoresheet on Friday, registering a goal and an assist to overtake Eric Staal for the team lead in scoring with 24 points.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN North Plus (Minnesota), NBCSN California (San Jose)

ABOUT THE WILD (14-11-3): Nate Prosser notched an assist against the Ducks for his first point in three games since returning to Minnesota. The 31-year-old defenseman spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Wild before signing a two-year contract with St. Louis in August, but he appeared in just one contest for the Blues before being claimed off waivers on Nov. 30. Zucker has scored three power-play goals in 28 games this season, matching the total from his first 248 career contests.

ABOUT THE SHARKS (16-10-2): Four players are set to follow Couture's lead and reach milestones on Sunday - including goaltender Martin Jones, who is one victory shy of 100 in his career. Jannik Hansen, who remains in search of his first goal of the season, is one game away from his 600th in the NHL while Joel Ward's next point will be his 300th. Defenseman Justin Braun recorded an assist Saturday, leaving him two short of 100 in the league, while Joe Thornton is three points away from tying Doug Gilmour (1,414) for 18th place on the all-time list.

OVERTIME

1. Wild G Devan Dubnyk is 8-2-1 over his last 11 starts.

2. San Jose D Brenden Dillon returned from a one-game suspension Saturday and registered a game-high five hits.

3. Minnesota has squandered 2-1 leads in the third period in each of its last two games.

PREDICTION: Wild 3, Sharks 2

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Trends - Minnesota at San Jose

W/L TRENDS

Minnesota

Wild are 12-4 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Wild are 16-6 in their last 22 vs. Pacific. Wild are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Wild are 7-15 in their last 22 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Wild are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games. Wild are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

San Jose

Sharks are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. Western Conference. Sharks are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Sharks are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Sharks are 11-5 in their last 16 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Sharks are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Central. Sharks are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Minnesota

Under is 9-2-1 in Wild last 12 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Wild last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Wild last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-3 in Wild last 12 games following a win. Over is 3-1-1 in Wild last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 31-13-9 in Wild last 53 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

San Jose

Under is 4-0 in Sharks last 4 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation. Under is 9-1-4 in Sharks last 14 Sunday games. Under is 22-6-8 in Sharks last 36 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 9-3 in Sharks last 12 games following a win. Under is 28-10-13 in Sharks last 51 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 38-15-10 in Sharks last 63 home games. Over is 5-2-1 in Sharks last 8 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 31-13-21 in Sharks last 65 vs. Western Conference. Under is 7-3-2 in Sharks last 12 vs. Central. Under is 40-18-18 in Sharks last 76 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 35-16-7 in Sharks last 58 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings. Wild are 4-15 in the last 19 meetings in San Jose.