Wednesday 12-13-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Western Kentucky vs. Wisconsin Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/13/2017

Wisconsin has had to deal with a very difficult schedule to open the season, and now it faces injury problems as dangerous Western Kentucky pays a visit on Wednesday night. The Badgers have managed just two victories in their last nine games after winning a pair to start the season and will be without two key players in the rotation for the near future.

Freshman guard Kobe King (knee) is lost for the season and third-leading scorer D'Mitrik Trice (foot) will be out at least a month after surgery as the bench gets thinner for Wisconsin, which is allowing 45.5 percent shooting from the field. "We're not going to lose faith," Badgers freshman guard Brad Davison told reporters after scoring a season-high 20 in the 82-63 loss to Marquette on Saturday. "We're going to stick together. It's a long season. We have had bumps, but we're just going to think, 'Next game, next practice,' and our goal is just to keep improving and getting better every day." Junior forward Ethan Happ leads Wisconsin in scoring (16.3), rebounds (8.6) and assists (3.1), while Davison (10.9) is the only other double-figure scorer and coach Greg Gard said everyone will just have "to row a little harder." Western Kentucky saw its four-game winning streak come to an end with an 89-84 loss at Ohio on Sunday, but owns a big win over Purdue.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

ABOUT WESTERN KENTUCKY (6-3): Coach Rick Stansbury told reporters the Hilltoppers did not have the edge they needed and were not mentally sharp in the loss to Ohio, which held on after leading by 12 at halftime. Freshman guard Taveion Hollingsworth led five players in double figures with 19 points on Sunday and averages 12.6 - second only to senior backcourt mate Darius Thompson (13.8, team-high 4.3 assists). Junior guard Lamonte Bearden (11.9 points) scored just seven on 2-of-7 shooting in 12 minutes as he fouled out against Ohio.

ABOUT WISCONSIN (4-7): Happ is averaging 20 points over the last two games on 19-of-34 shooting and Davison has drained 21-of-48 from 3-point range in his first collegiate season. The loss of Trice and King takes 14.6 points per game out of the lineup while the next highest scorers include junior guard Khalil Iverson (7.4, 53.2 percent from the field) and sophomore guard Brevin Pritzl (6.7), who had 10 points against Marquette. Freshman forward Nate Reuvers, who did not play the first five games, is averaging seven points over the past four.

TIP-INS

1. Happ boasts 23 career double-doubles and needs one to tie Rashard Griffith for sixth in school history.

2. Western Kentucky senior F Justin Johnson leads the team in rebounding (9.6) and notched his 28th career double-double Sunday.

3. The Badgers won the only meeting with Western Kentucky, earning a 73-62 victory at the 1989 San Juan Shootout in Puerto Rico.

PREDICTION: Wisconsin 74, Western Kentucky 70

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Kennesaw State vs. Texas Tech Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats09:00 PM
by Gracenote on 12/12/2017

Keenan Evans' recent individual honor is reflective of the overall play of Texas Tech. The Red Raiders look to continue building momentum after an eight-day break for finals when struggling Kennesaw State visits on Wednesday.


Evans on Monday became the first Red Raider to garner Big 12 Player of the Week honors since Jaye Crockett on Dec. 31, 2012. The 6-3 junior amassed 23 of his 32 points during the closing 11 minutes of the second half and overtime as Texas Tech erased a 10-point deficit to hand then-No. 24 Nevada its first loss of the season on Dec. 5. "I was proud of Keenan for a lot of different reasons, but one of them was the mental toughness," Texas Tech second-year coach Chris Beard said. "I thought early in the second half, he looked kind of tired to me. He was standing around on offense. I told him how I felt about that, and he took the coaching. Then, late in the game, we just put the ball in his hands." Combined with an earlier win over then-No. 20 Northwestern, Texas Tech has tucked away a Big 12-leading two non-conference top-25 victories this season - a first for the program since 1996-97 - and its lone loss was to a ranked Seton Hall team.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Southwest Plus


ABOUT KENNESAW STATE (1-7): Kennesaw State has lost five straight games, including Thursday's 66-54 loss at Seattle despite 16 points from sophomore James Scott. The 6-5 Scott, who has scored in double figures in seven of eight games, leads the team in scoring at 16.1 points per game but is shooting just 38 percent from the field and 31 from the arc. Nick Masterson, who led the Atlantic Sun Conference last season in 3-point shooting percentage (54 percent), chips in 11.6 points on 53.6 percent (15-of-28) shooting from the arc and leads the team in assists (3.3 per game) and minutes (35.0) while 6-foot guard Tyler Hooker contributes 10.3 points and tough on-ball defense.

ABOUT TEXAS TECH (7-1): Senior guard Niem Stevenson chipped in 11 points on 5-of-8 from the floor while freshman Davide Moretti registered all nine of his points during the second half in the win over the Wolfpack. Evans leads the team in scoring (17.9 points per game), assists (3.8) and steals (2.0) and is shooting 51.6 percent from the floor despite connecting on only 29 percent of his 3-pointers (9-of-31). The Red Raiders are holding opponents to 62.1 points, 37.1 percent shooting from the floor and 29.4 percent from the arc while forcing 18.6 turnovers per contest.


TIP-INS

1. The win over previously unbeaten Nevada pushed Texas Tech's non-conference home winning streak to 34 games, which was tied for fourth-longest in the nation at the time.
2. For Evans, the 32 points against Nevada was a career high and the second-most scored by a Texas Tech player under Beard. Anthony Livingston pumped in 33 points versus Rice last season.

3. Texas Tech freshmen wings Jarrett Culver and Zhaire Smith have combined to tally 20.3 points per game on 56.2 percent shooting and 7.6 rebounds in support of Evans.


PREDICTION: Texas Tech 85, Kennesaw State 59

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Houston vs. LSU Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/13/2017

Houston aims for its eighth straight victory - and second over an SEC opponent this month - when it visits LSU on Wednesday. Houston is off to its best start since beginning the 2007-08 season with an 11-1 record.


The Cougars have won four games by double digits during their winning streak, including a 91-65 home rout of Arkansas on Dec. 2. They would love to keep the streak going by avenging last season's 84-65 loss at LSU. The Tigers have won two straight following a pair of losses and are coming off a 97-84 victory over UNC Wilmington on Sunday. Freshman Tremont Waters just missed a triple-double with 20 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds while Duop Reath scored 30 off the bench against the Seahawks.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, SEC Network


ABOUT HOUSTON (8-1): After leading the American Athletic Conference in scoring last season, guard Rob Gray (21.6 points) sits atop that list again this campaign. Gray and Devin Davis (13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds) both shoot better than 50 percent, and the former is 17-for-35 from 3-point range. Reserve guard Wes VanBeck gives the Cougars a spark off the bench, averaging 11 points.

ABOUT LSU (5-2): The Tigers are playing without one of their top scorers in Brandon Sampson (ankle), but Waters (18.3 points, 6.6 assists) and Reath (14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds) have picked up the slack. Skylar Mays (12.1 points) also averages double digits in points, and he and Waters both get to the foul line often - and take advantage. LSU's weakness has been at the defensive end, where opponents shoot a robust 46.8 percent and average 78.6 points.


TIP-INS

1. The Tigers have shot at least 50 percent from the floor in all five of their wins.

2. LSU leads the nation in 2-point field-goal percentage (63.1 percent) and is 45-for-74 inside the arc over its last two games.

3. The Cougars, who have outrebounded their first nine opponents, haven't beat 10 straight foes on the boards since doing it in 19 consecutive contests to close the 1976-77 season.


PREDICTION: Houston 79, LSU 76

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Portland State vs. Oregon Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 12/12/2017

The early-season schedule has mainly been manageable for 2017 national semifinalist Oregon, but things are ramping up the rest of the week. Up next for the Ducks are a pair of 8-2 teams ranked in the top 66 of the NCAA RPI, beginning with Wednesday night's home game against in-state rival Portland State.


Wednesday's game is the third of four contests in a nine-day span for Oregon, which is coming off a tougher-than-expected 74-68 home victory Monday over winless Texas Southern. The Tigers trailed only 32-31 at the half, and then after the Ducks extended their lead to 48-33, the visitors again closed to within a point (65-64) with 3 ½ minutes left before Oregon finally managed to pull away. The Ducks made only eight of 25 from 3-point range and had 12 turnovers with just 15 assists. "We (almost lost) a 15-point lead, so we have to be better than that - we can't give that up," sophomore point guard Payton Pritchard, Oregon's lone returning starter from last season, said in the post-game news conference. "We just have to move on to our next game now. It's a quick turnaround. ... and we have to focus on Portland State."

TV: 10 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network


ABOUT PORTLAND STATE (8-2): Unlike their major-conference opponent, the Big Sky Conference Vikings have spent most of the last five weeks on the road, and Wednesday's game will mark the end of a stretch of six in a row away from home against Division I opponents. Buoyed by its frenetic style and pressure defense, Portland State is riding a four-game win streak - which began with an 87-78 victory over the Pac-12's Stanford on Nov. 26 - and ranks seventh nationally with an average of 91.1 points per outing and second with 22.8 turnovers forced. Guards Deontae North (19.2 points) and Bryce Canda (16.4) are the leading scorers while the 6-4 Canda is the top rebounder (6.9) and freshman guard Holland Woods is averaging a team-best 5.1 assists.

ABOUT OREGON (7-3): Pritchard finished with a team-high 16 points while dishing out four assists against Texas Southern and is averaging a team-best 15.8 points and 4.4 assists on the season. Freshman forward Troy Brown missed the Ducks' Dec. 1 loss to Boise State, which snapped the Ducks' national-leading 46-game home win streak, but has posted double-doubles in the two contests he's played since and is averaging 11.6 points and a team-best 8.0 rebounds. Guard Elijah Brown (12.3 points) and forward Paul White (11.7) also have double-digit averages for Oregon, which is shooting 47.3 percent from the field as a team while scoring 85.0 points.


TIP-INS

1. Oregon leads the series 11-2 and has won five straight with the most recent victory an 81-59 decision on Nov. 30, 2014.

2. Ducks F Kenny Wooten, a 6-9 freshman, is tied for 23rd nationally with 2.6 blocked shots per game and has scored 13 points in each of the last two contests.

3. Still expected to be without injured big men C Traylin Farris and F Brendan Rumel, Portland State owns a minus-1.8 average rebound margin which compares less than favorably to Oregon's plus-7.7 average advantage on the glass.


PREDICTION: Oregon 91, Portland State 81

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NBA

Wednesday, December 13

Clippers won their last seven games with Orlando (4-2-1 vs spread); seven of last nine series games stayed under. LA is 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Orlando. Clippers are 5-4 in last nine games; they’re 3-6 vs spread as road underdogs. Five of last seven Clipper games went over total. Orlando lost three of its last four games; they’re 1-6 as home favorites. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Wizards won four of last six games with Memphis; over is 5-5 in last ten series games. Grizzlies are 1-4 vs spread in last five games intros building. Memphis lost 15 of its last 16 games; they’re 5-4 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Washington is 5-7 in its last 12 games; they’re 4-6 vs spread as home favorites- four of their last five games stayed under the total.

Paul George returns to Indiana with the Thunder, who are 4-2 in last six games. OKC 2-10 vs spread on the road. Four of their last six road games went over. Pacers won their last four games, are 5-2 vs spread as home favorites. Under is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games. Pacers won four of last six games with Oklahoma City; over is 3-1 in last four series games played here. Thunder is 3-2 vs spread in last five visits here.

Celtics are 5-3 in last eight games with Denver, but Nuggets covered three of last four; Over is 5-3 in last eight series games. Denver is 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Nuggets are 5-3 in their last eight games, are 4-5 as road underdogs; three of their last four road games stayed under. Boston won five of its last seven games; they’re 7-4-1 as home favorites. Three of last four series games stayed under total.

Portland won its last three games with Miami; home side won six of last seven series games. Over is 4-1 in last five series games played here. Blazers are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Miami. Portland lost its last five games; they’re 2-2-1 as road underdogs. Four of their last six games stayed under total. Miami is 6-4 in its last ten games; they’re 1-4-1 as home favorites. Under is 7-1-1 in their last nine games.

Bulls won three of last four games with Utah; nine of last ten series games stayed under total. Jazz is 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to the Windy City. Utah lost its last three games, by 6-11-17 points; they’re 1-2 as road favorites. Four of their last six games went over total. Chicago won its last three games; they’re 6-5 vs spread as home underdogs. Under is 9-3 in their home games this season.

Pelicans won seven of last nine games with Milwaukee; six of last eight series games went over total. Bucks are 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Bourbon Street. Milwaukee won six of its last seven games; they’re 6-6 vs spread on road, 3-1 as a favorite. Seven of their last nine games went over total. New Orleans lost six of last nine games; they’re 7-7 vs spread at home, 3-1 as an underdog. Pelicans’ last eight games went over the total.

Suns won six of last nine games with Toronto; six of last nine series games went over the total. Raptors are 1-4 vs spread in their last five visits to the desert. Toronto won six of its last seven games; they’re 3-4 as road favorites. Four of their last six games went over total. Phoenix lost eight of last ten games; they’re 4-7 as home underdogs. Three of their last four games stayed under total.

Rockets won nine of last ten games with Charlotte (under 8-2); Hornets are 1-3-1 vs spread in their last five games in this building. Charlotte lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 3-6-1 vs spread as road underdogs. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five road games. Houston won its last ten games; they’re 6-6 vs spread as home favorites. Last three Rocket games went over the total.

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NBA

Wednesday, December 13

Trend Report

OKLAHOMA CITY @ INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Oklahoma City's last 14 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Oklahoma City's last 25 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Indiana's last 14 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

LA CLIPPERS @ ORLANDO
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Orlando's last 11 games
Orlando is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games when playing LA Clippers

MEMPHIS @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Memphis's last 13 games
Memphis is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis

This source is showing "no trends to report" for all today's remaining NBA matchups

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 13

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LA CLIPPERS (10 - 15) at ORLANDO (11 - 17) - 12/13/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 2-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-0 straight up against ORLANDO 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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MEMPHIS (8 - 19) at WASHINGTON (14 - 13) - 12/13/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (12 - 14) at INDIANA (16 - 11) - 12/13/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in the first half of the season this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (15 - 12) at BOSTON (23 - 6) - 12/13/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-2 straight up against DENVER 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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PORTLAND (13 - 13) at MIAMI (13 - 13) - 12/13/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 128-175 ATS (-64.5 Units) in home games in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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UTAH (13 - 14) at CHICAGO (6 - 20) - 12/13/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 269-324 ATS (-87.4 Units) in the first half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 62-97 ATS (-44.7 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
CHICAGO is 1-13 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games after allowing 90 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (15 - 10) at NEW ORLEANS (14 - 14) - 12/13/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TORONTO (17 - 8) at PHOENIX (9 - 20) - 12/13/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-0 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 straight up against TORONTO 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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CHARLOTTE (10 - 16) at HOUSTON (21 - 4) - 12/13/2017, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 48-78 ATS (-37.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18 points since 1996.
HOUSTON is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1996.
HOUSTON is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Wednesday, December 13


NBA's Top ATS Teams:

1. Celtics 20-8-1
2. Nets 17-9
3. Pacers 17-10
4. Pistons 16-9-2
5. Sixers 16-10-1

NBA's Worst ATS Teams:

30. Thunder 8-18
29. Grizzlies 9-17-1
28. Cavs 10-17-1
27. Magic 11-16-1
26. Nuggets 11-16

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 13


Charlotte @ Houston

Game 717-718
December 13, 2017 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
114.521
Houston
128.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 14
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 12 1/2
220
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-12 1/2); Over

Toronto @ Phoenix

Game 715-716
December 13, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
121.988
Phoenix
114.791
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 7
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 11 1/2
217 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+11 1/2); Over

Milwaukee @ New Orleans

Game 713-714
December 13, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
122.406
New Orleans
120.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 2
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+2); Under

Utah @ Chicago

Game 711-712
December 13, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
122.751
Chicago
115.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 7 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 4 1/2
197
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-4 1/2); Under

Portland @ Miami

Game 709-710
December 13, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
116.339
Miami
122.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 6
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 2 1/2
201
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-2 1/2); Over

Denver @ Boston

Game 707-708
December 13, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
120.909
Boston
125.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 5
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 8
209
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+8); Under

Oklahoma City @ Indiana

Game 705-706
December 13, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
121.509
Indiana
120.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 1 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 1 1/2
211
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(+1 1/2); Over

Memphis @ Washington

Game 703-704
December 13, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
112.677
Washington
122.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 10
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 6 1/2
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-6 1/2); Under

LA Clippers @ Orlando

Game 701-702
December 13, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
115.414
Orlando
118.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 3 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando
by 1
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(-1); Over

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NBA

Wednesday, December 13

NBA Game of the Day: Thunder at Pacers

Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers (-1, 212.5)

Paul George is set to make his return when the Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. George orchestrated a trade away from Indiana in the summer to join what he thought would be a winning situation, but it's the Pacers who enter Wednesday's clash with a better record.

George and the Thunder fell for the second time in three games to drop two games below .500 with a 116-103 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, and the team is still struggling to jell consistently. "For all the talent we have, obviously this is not where we want to be," George told reporters. "But we're going to remain optimistic about the future and what we can do. Once we find a way to really do it night in and night out, it's no panic mode, but we have to start playing better." George is averaging 20.6 points on 41.8 percent shooting for Oklahoma City while the main piece coming back to the Pacers in the trade that sent him away, shooting guard Victor Oladipo, is enjoying a breakout campaign and averaging 24.5 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Oladipo put up a career-high 47 points in a 126-116 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday that gave Indiana its fourth straight win.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Oklahoma, FS Indiana

LINE HISTORY: The Thunder opened as 1-point road favorites but this line jumped the fence to Pacers -2 early Wednesday before dropping slightly to -1 on Wednesday afternoon. The total hit betting boards at 213 and has dropped slightly to 212.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Thunder - SG A. Robinson (Questionable, Ankle).

Pacers - PG C. Joseph (Questionable, Shoulder), PG D. Collison (Questionable, Knee), PG E. Sumner (Out Indefinitely, Knee), SG G. Robinson III (Mid Feb, Ankle).

POWER RANKINGS: Thunder (-5.5) - Pacers (-4.8) + home court (-3) = Pacers -2.3

CHAMPIONSHIP FUTURES:

Thunder +2,000
Pacers +15,000

ABOUT THE THUNDER (12-14 SU, 8-18 ATS, 10-16 O/U): Russell Westbrook is trying to will Oklahoma City to victories and put up 30 points and seven assists on Monday, but the team could not overcome a terrible third quarter. The Thunder were outscored 40-22 in the period after holding the Hornets to 18 points in the second, and the inconsistency is becoming commonplace. "Twenty-six games. It's an 82-game season," Westbrook told reporters. "It's up to us, honestly. We just have to figure it out and play the same way every night."

ABOUT THE PACERS (16-11 SU, 17-10 ATS, 14-13 O/U): Oladipo was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season on Monday and is averaging 31.8 points on 53.8 percent shooting in five games this month. "Y'all might be surprised, but I put in the work," Oladipo told reporters. "I work every day. I have no limit to how hard I work. I'm trying to be great. There's no in between and I can't settle for anything less." That desire for greatness led Indiana to wins in 10 of its last 13 games and a spot among the top five in the East.

TRENDS:

* Thunder are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
* Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
* Under is 9-2 in Thunder's last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
* Over is 7-1 in Pacers' last 8 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
* Over is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in Indiana.

CONSENSUS: 60 percent of the spread wagers are on the home favorite Pacers while 59 percent of the totals selections are on the Over.

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NBA

Wednesday, December 13


Nuggets are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points & 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games. Celtics are 20-8-1 ATS on the season & 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a teams above .500.
Line: Celtics -6.5


Thunder are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games overall & 0-9 ATS in their last 9 on the road. Pacers have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 at home.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 13

Villanova @ Temple

Game 719-720
December 13, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Villanova
71.819
Temple
67.398
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Villanova
by 4 1/2
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Villanova
by 8 1/2
145
Dunkel Pick:
Temple
(+8 1/2); Over

AR-Little Rock @ Bradley

Game 721-722
December 13, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
AR-Little Rock
45.662
Bradley
53.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Bradley
by 7 1/2
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Bradley
by 13
130 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
AR-Little Rock
(+13); Under

Western Kentucky @ Wisconsin

Game 723-724
December 13, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Kentucky
52.332
Wisconsin
62.907
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wisconsin
by 10 1/2
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wisconsin
by 7 1/2
138 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Wisconsin
(-7 1/2); Under

Houston @ LSU

Game 725-726
December 13, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
66.404
LSU
60.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 6
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
154
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-1 1/2); Over

NC-Wilmington @ NC-Greensboro

Game 727-728
December 13, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC-Wilmington
54.662
NC-Greensboro
58.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC-Greensboro
by 4
166
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC-Greensboro
by 10
157
Dunkel Pick:
NC-Wilmington
(+10); Over

WI-Milwaukee @ Belmont

Game 729-730
December 13, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
WI-Milwaukee
49.554
Belmont
55.602
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Belmont
by 6
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Belmont
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Belmont
N/A

Arkansas St @ NE-Omaha

Game 731-732
December 13, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas St
46.553
NE-Omaha
51.988
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NE-Omaha
by 5 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NE-Omaha
by 1 1/2
155
Dunkel Pick:
NE-Omaha
(-1 1/2); Under

Denver @ Northern Colorado

Game 733-734
December 13, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
48.764
Northern Colorado
55.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Colorado
by 7
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Colorado
by 4
140
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Colorado
(-4); Over

Portland St @ Oregon

Game 735-736
December 13, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland St
52.335
Oregon
68.983
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon
by 16 1/2
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oregon
by 13
168
Dunkel Pick:
Oregon
(-13); Under

Longwood @ Illinois

Game 737-738
December 13, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Longwood
37.841
Illinois
66.774
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois
by 29
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois
by 25 1/2
149
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(-25 1/2); Over

Grand Canyon @ Boise State

Game 739-740
December 13, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Grand Canyon
55.609
Boise State
62.946
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boise State
by 7 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boise State
by 12
134
Dunkel Pick:
Grand Canyon
(+12); Over

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 13

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VILLANOVA (10 - 0) at TEMPLE (6 - 2) - 12/13/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 257-209 ATS (+27.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (2 - 7) at BRADLEY (7 - 2) - 12/13/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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W KENTUCKY (6 - 3) at WISCONSIN (4 - 7) - 12/13/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 150-115 ATS (+23.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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HOUSTON (8 - 1) at LSU (5 - 2) - 12/13/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
LSU is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UNC-WILMINGTON (2 - 5) at UNC-GREENSBORO (6 - 3) - 12/13/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 164-129 ATS (+22.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 59-89 ATS (-38.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 52-83 ATS (-39.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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WI-MILWAUKEE (6 - 4) at BELMONT (5 - 5) - 12/13/2017, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 1-0 against the spread versus BELMONT over the last 3 seasons
BELMONT is 1-0 straight up against WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARKANSAS ST (3 - 6) at NEBRASKA-OMAHA (1 - 10) - 12/13/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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DENVER (5 - 5) at N COLORADO (7 - 3) - 12/13/2017, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PORTLAND ST (8 - 2) at OREGON (7 - 3) - 12/13/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when the total is 160 to 169.5 since 1997.
OREGON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) in a home game where the total is 160 to 169.5 since 1997.
OREGON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
PORTLAND ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when the total is 160 to 169.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
PORTLAND ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PORTLAND ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PORTLAND ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
PORTLAND ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LONGWOOD (3 - 6) at ILLINOIS (7 - 4) - 12/13/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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GRAND CANYON (7 - 2) at BOISE ST (9 - 1) - 12/13/2017, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NCAAB

Wednesday, December 13

Villanova won its last four games with crosstown rival Temple, all by 16+ points; they won last two visits here, by 16 points each. Villanova is 9-0 this season vs schedule #126; they won only true road game by 41 at St Joe’s, but like this game, that was also in Philly. Temple is 6-2 vs schedule #14; they’re 5-0 vs top 100 teams, 1-2 vs teams ranked outside top 100, with losses by 4 to LaSalle, 4 to George Washington. Big East favorites are 13-8 vs spread away from home; AAC underdogs are 9-18.

Ark-Little Rock is 2-7 vs schedule #293; they’re shooting 24.4% on arc, 5th-worst in country. Trojans are 0-4 on road, with losses by 8-25-14-15 points; they’re 0-3 on road, with losses at Memphis, Grand Canton, San Diego. Little Rock is #286 experience team that is playing tempo #241. Bradley is 6-2 vs schedule #238; they’re turning ball over 24.1% of time, 11th-worst in country. Braves are experience team #242- their defensive eFG% is #6 in country, holding teams to 25.1% on arc. Bradley is 5-0 vs teams outside top 100, winning by 15-8-2-6-11 points.

Wisconsin lost seven of last nine games, has couple of starters out hurt right now; Badgers are 4-7 vs schedule #5- they’re experience team #336 that is playing tempo #345. Wisconsin in 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, winning by 35-28-22 points. Western Kentucky is 6-3 against schedule #78; Hilltoppers are #168 experience team that is playing tempo #101. WKU split its four top 100 games, beating both Purdue/SMU, losing by 5 to Missouri State, 8 to Villanova. Big 14 home favorites are 26-19 vs spread; C-USA road underdogs are 14-9.

Home side won Houston-LSU games last couple years; Cougars lost 84-65 in Baton Rouge LY. Houston won its last seven games overall with road wins at Liberty/Saint Louis; Cougars are the #26 experience team that is forcing turnovers 21.7% of time. LSU is 5-2 vs schedule #204; they’re 1-2 vs top 100 teams, beating Michigan by hoop, losing to Notre Dame by 39, Marquette by 10. AAC favorites are 9-9 vs spread away from home; SEC underdogs are 9-14. LSU is making 63.7% of time inside arc, best in country.

NC-Wilmington is 1-5 vs schedule #65; their defensive eFG% is #339 in country. Seahawks are experience team #179 that is playing pace #10. Four of UNCW’s five losses are to top 100 teams; they split two games with teams outside the top 100, the two games were decided by total of 9 points. UNCG is 4-3 vs schedule #229; they’re 1-3 vs top 200 teams, with only win in triple OT over Liberty. Spartans are forcing turnovers 23.9% of time. SoCon home favorites are 7-3 vs spread this season; CAA road underdogs are 8-12.

Belmont won 62-56 at Milwaukee LY despite going 7-34 on arc; they shot 68% inside arc. Bruins lost four of last five games overall; they’re 5-5 vs schedule #90. Belmont is #41 experience team that is playing pace #221- they’re 2-5 vs top 200 teams, with best wins over Vandy/Middle Tennessee. Milwaukee is 5-3 vs schedule #247; they also lost to a D-II team. Panthers are on third coach in three years; they’re 3-2 on the road, including a win at Iowa State. OVC home favorites are 3-3 vs spread; Horizon road underdogs are 10-18.

Neb-Omaha is 1-10 vs schedule #48; they lost last three games by 13-7-19 points. Omaha is experience team #150 that is turning ball over 20.9% of time- their defensive eFG% is #301. Only team they’ve beaten is #181 Drake (75-73). Arkansas State is 2-6 vs schedule #290; they lost last four D-I games, but did beat a D-II team in last game. Red Wolves are #48 experience tam that is playing pace #57- they’re turning ball over 23.1% of time. Summit League home favorites are 5-9 vs spread; Sun Belt road underdogs are 15-12.

Denver beat Northern Colorado last two years, by total of seven points. Pioneers won three of last four games overall, are turning ball over 23.1% of time while playing pace #218. Denver is experience team #318 that has played schedule #318. Northern Colorado is 4-3 vs schedule #236; they also have three non-D-I wins. Bears are 3-0 vs teams ranked outside top 200, with wins by 2-13-14 points. Sun Belt home favorites are 3-8 vs spread; Summit League road underdogs are 14-18. Northern Colorado is shooting 26% on the arc (#344).

Portland State is 6-2 vs D-I teams, with losses by 18 to Duke, 2 to Butler; Vikings are #28 experience team in country that is forcing turnovers 25.5% (#9) of time. State is 4-0 in true road games, with three wins at WCC schools. Oregon is 7-3 vs schedule #306; they’re 0-3 vs top 100 teams, 7-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100, with five wins by 16+ points. Ducks’ defensive eFG% is #14 in country; they’re #295 experience team that plays pace #89. Pac-12 home favorites are 22-20 vs spread; Big Sky road underdogs are 20-16.

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NCAAB

Wednesday, December 13

Trend Report

This source is showing "no trends to report" for all 11 matchups