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Alabama vs. Georgia Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/03/2018



COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME STORYLINES

1. An SEC team will claim the national title for the ninth time in the past 12 seasons as conference mates Georgia and Alabama meet in Monday's College Football Playoff championship at Atlanta. The third-seeded Bulldogs are looking to win their first national title since the Herschel Walker-led squad won the 1980 crown, while the fourth-seeded Crimson Tide are striving for their fifth during Nick Saban's 11-season tenure. Alabama easily dispatched top-seeded Clemson 24-6 in the semifinals while Georgia outlasted second-seeded Oklahoma 54-48 in double overtime.

2. Georgia coach Kirby Smart is a former Alabama defensive coordinator under Saban but is adamant that doesn't give him crucial insights to the methods of the Crimson Tide. "There's not a lot of tendencies that he has that are just going to be ground-breaking to allow us a benefit," Smart said during a press conference. "The bottom line is our players got to go out and we've got to play a really good football game to stay with these guys." Saban also downplayed the situation, saying "I don't think the game is about the coaches. I think it's about the players."

3. Alabama leads the nation in rushing defense at 91.8 yards per game and will receive a big test from the Georgia senior duo of Nick Chubb (1,320 yards) and Sony Michel (1,129). The Crimson Tide limited Clemson to 64 yards on 33 attempts while the Bulldogs rolled up 317 and five rushing scores against Oklahoma. Georgia freshman quarterback Jake Fromm could be the wild-card factor if he starts the game off strong and makes Alabama respect the passing game.

TV: 8:17 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Alabama -3.5

ABOUT ALABAMA (12-1): The Crimson Tide have been hit hard with linebacker injuries all season and they lost sophomore Anfernee Jennings (knee) against Clemson and he underwent surgery. Alabama will do some further linebacker reshuffling with senior Shaun Dion Hamilton (knee) and freshman Dylan Moses (foot) done for the season but the unit still resolves around junior strong safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (nine career interceptions, four returned for touchdowns). Sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts (808 rushing yards, 2,060 passing yards) is more feared as a runner but has 17 touchdown passes against just once interception as well as a star target in junior Calvin Ridley (59 receptions, 935 yards).

ABOUT GEORGIA (13-1): Michel, who averages eight yards per carry, galloped for a 27-yard, game-winning score against Oklahoma for his 16th rushing touchdown of the season, while Chubb has 15 rushing scores and a 6.4 yard average. Fromm has passed for 2,383 yards and 23 touchdowns against only five interceptions while piloting an offense that averages 36.3 points per game. Junior inside linebacker Roquan Smith, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, leads the Bulldogs with 124 tackles and 5.5 sacks (the latter tied for team-leading honors with junior outside linebacker D'Andre Walker), while senior strong safety Dominick Sanders has a team-best four interceptions.



PREDICTION: Georgia 23, Alabama 21

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Louisiana Downs

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Optional Claiming - 400y on the Dirt. Purse: $13300 Class Rating: 90

QUARTER HORSE 400Y, FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $20,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 LDN JESSASALTYDOG 5/2

# 5 HEZ KWIK 7/2

# 3 RUNAWAY JAZZIN 8/1

LDN JESSASALTYDOG looks to be a solid contender. Formidable average Speed Figures in short races make this racer a contender. HEZ KWIK - His 80 average has this gelding with among the most competitive Equibase Speed Figures in this contest. Have to consider solely on class, with some of the most favorable class figs of this field. RUNAWAY JAZZIN - Should be given a shot for this event if only for the formidable Equibase speed fig earned in the last race. Have to bet on this money-making rider and trainer duo.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Laurel

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 3 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $19000 Class Rating: 80

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD OR FIVE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE NOVEMBER 5, 2017 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000, FOR EACH $1,000 TO $8,000 2 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 9 SHACKLE ME GOOD 3/1

# 5 MYDRINKSELECTION 6/1

# 8 CHEF KAREN 8/1

I have to consider SHACKLE ME GOOD here. She has a strong distance/surface win record - 3 for 3. Will more than likely be one of the leaders of the group going into the midpoint of the contest. Ran a strong last race. MYDRINKSELECTION - Exhibits the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 75 speed figure which is one of the best in this field. Toledo will almost certainly be able to get this filly to break out quickly in this contest. CHEF KAREN - Must be considered a key contender on earnings per start at the distance/surface alone.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mahoning Valley Race Course

Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race 1

Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta / 10 cent Superfecta / Daily Double


Maiden Claiming $7,500 • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 58 • Purse: $11,100 • Post: 12:45
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. MUM'S FOREST is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SUPER CHILL: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs. MUM'S FOREST: Today is a s print and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. DO YOU LIKE THAT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
1
SUPER CHILL
5/2

4/1
4
MUM'S FOREST
3/1

9/2
5
DO YOU LIKE THAT
4/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
MUM'S FOREST
4

3/1
Front-runner
50

49

62.2

42.8

35.3
1
SUPER CHILL
1

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
65

68

56.8

46.8

40.8
5
DO YOU LIKE THAT
5

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
59

51

53.8

45.2

38.7
8
HOWBOUTIT
8

7/2
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

48.3

48.3

40.3
2
ADA'S SUNSHINELADY
2

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
73

59

80.8

34.4

24.4
6
ANTI SILENCE
6

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

44.7

15.9

1.9
7
ANGEL GAS
7

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
50

16

30.9

15.9

3.4
3
MAD MAY
3

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Portland Meadows

Portland Meadows - Race 3

$1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5)


Claiming $2,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 85 • Purse: $5,500 • Post: 1:26P
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED AT THE CURRENT PORTLAND MEADOWS MEET AND NOT FINISHED 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD AT THE CURRENT MEET. HORSES THAT HAVE STARTED IN THIS CONDITION AT THE CURRENT MEET AND HAVE NOT WON THIS CONDITION REMAIN ELIGIBLE. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Stalker. KALAKALA is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * KALAKALA: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. SOME STORM CAT: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. SEMPER GUMBY: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BRUTALLY HANDSOME: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
8
SOME STORM CAT
10/1

6/1
7
KALAKALA
4/1

6/1
3
SEMPER GUMBY
5/2

6/1
4
BRUTALLY HANDSOME
8/1

6/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
BRUTALLY HANDSOME
4

8/1
Front-runner
81

81

76.0

60.6

52.6
3
SEMPER GUMBY
3

5/2
Alternator/Front-runner
84

74

69.0

64.6

59.1
8
SOME STORM CAT
8

10/1
Alternator/Front-runner
85

83

61.0

62.2

57.2
7
KALAKALA
7

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
85

77

65.2

59.6

51.6
9
MEGGY'S AMAZING
9

15/1
Trailer
77

77

12.3

55.6

43.6
1
SCARPITTA
1

3/1
Alternator/Non-contender
81

71

73.0

50.8

36.8
6
GAMBLING STREAK
6

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
72

72

67.7

57.8

43.3
2
HOCK
2

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
94

87

52.2

48.8

40.3
5
LOOKOUT SCOUT
5

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
80

79

43.6

46.5

32.5

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Parx Racing - Race #3 - Post: 1:19pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $24,000 Class Rating: 72

Rating: 3

#6 CATAPULT JACK (ML=9/5)
#7 GIANT ROCKS (ML=5/2)


CATAPULT JACK - Taking a trip down in class ranks; has the ability to make his presence felt. This gelding likes to be near the lead. Today's race is a shorter trip and should help his chances to win. Gelding looks like the lone speed here. He may turn the race into a procession. GIANT ROCKS - This rider/conditioner duo has been producing a very lucrative ROI, right at +56.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2X NEW ROAD (ML=7/2), #2 GRAYMOND (ML=7/2), #5 PEANUTBUTTER FEVER (ML=5/1),

NEW ROAD - Tough to bet on any racer to turn things around if there is no large gain to taking the shot. GRAYMOND - This colt hasn't had any positive outcomes in sprint races in the last two months. Earned a pedestrian speed rating in the last race in a Maiden Special race on November 27th. Not likely to see an improved performance off of that fig. PEANUTBUTTER FEVER - Morning line odds of 5/1 make this horse a pass by my standards.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #6 CATAPULT JACK on the nose if you can get odds of 2/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [6,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Turf Paradise - Race #1 - Post: 12:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,300 Class Rating: 67

Rating: 4

#3 BIG JOSIE (ML=7/2)


BIG JOSIE - You'll be generating money right and left by turning your racing money onto this rider/trainer combination.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 FRANNYS LAST DANCE (ML=5/2), #4 KOLOCHA (ML=3/1), #5 CITY TALE (ML=4/1),

FRANNYS LAST DANCE - Tough to take this vulnerable equine at the odds after the finish (fifth) in the last event. This filly recorded a speed figure in her last event which likely isn't good enough today. KOLOCHA - Hard to keep following this kind of 'bridesmaid' horse. Earned a mediocre fig last time out in a $5,000 Maiden Claiming race on December 31st. Not likely to see an improved performance off of that rating. CITY TALE - Didn't finish in the money on Dec 2nd at Turf Paradise. Followed it up with another lackluster effort. Notched a common speed fig last out in a $30,000 Maiden Optional Claiming race on Dec 26th. Improbable to see an improved performance off of that number.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#3 BIG JOSIE is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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2017 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – ALABAMA vs GEORGIA

ALABAMA -3.5 GEORGIA (44.5)

MEGALOCKS LINE – Alabama -3
Sagarin ratings – Alabama -3.5
“Vegas” Implied Projected Score: Alabama 24 Georgia 20.5

The Game
First off, congrats to ROLL TIDE and Georgia and their FANS for getting to the big game. This has the makings of an old-school classic with two great teams (combined record 25-2) that can run the ball, play great defense and feed off mistakes. Georgia won a classic Rose Bowl shootout vs Oklahoma in a game that could have gone either way. They have to feel like they are not only a REALLY good (great ?) team but also a TEAM of DESTINY. And then there is ROLL TIDE. What else can you say about these guys ? A shot at another National Championship after suffocating the potent Clemson Tigers. They appear to be on a MISSION. Georgia will not be intimidated.
Here we go !
The Match-Up
ROLL TIDE offense vs Georgia defense
You know what’s coming. The offense is not pretty YET somehow they are ranked #27 in the FBS in total offense and #10 running the football. The passing game is not sexy but they have one of the best WRs in college football (Calvin Ridley – 59, 935 4 TD) and Jalen Hurts has only thrown one (!) INT all season. ROLL TIDE is ranked #8 in passing efficiency. Hurts can also hurt you with his mobility and provides excellent balance with the 1-2 RB punch of D Harris and B Scarbrough. Those three men have bagged 27 rushing TDs so far this season. It is going to be tough sledding vs the tough GA defense (#31 FBS, #8 vs run) and do not be alarmed by the performance vs Oklahoma. The Sooners had a devastating offense and ROLL TIDE provides a much more conventional attack that they can handle. Our biggest worry for GA ? They have shown a bit of a SOFT UNDERBELLY at times (nitpicking lol) vs the run and ROLL TIDE may be able to wear them down. The X-Factor (who doesn’t love that term ?) for Alabama ? Maybe, just maybe, another WR steps up and makes a big play. Henry Ruggs III is a decent candidate (5 TDs; 2 catches last week vs Clemson)
Georgia offense vs ROLL TIDE defense
That was SO MUCH fun to watch. Nick Chubb (145) and Sony Michel (181) ripped the Oklahoma defense to pieces with big runs countering the DEVASTATION that the Sooners’ incredible offense inflicted upon them for most of the game. It’s the million dollar question (another awesome phrase). Can the Dawgs get the run game cooking against the BRICK WALL that is the Alabama defense ? ROLL TIDE is now ranked an amazing 1-1-1-1 in terms of total defense, rushing defense, pass efficiency defense and scoring defense. Ridiculous. They played like their hair was on fire last week vs Clemson but face a new challenge this week in the form of TWO future NFL RBs. Maybe more if you include their depth. QB Jake Fromm has been truly special as a true freshman (!) playing BIG TIME football in their biggest games. Fromm has an excellent 23-5 TD to INT ratio and can make all the throws. The good news for ROLL TIDE is that Fromm does not provide much (if any) threat running the football and they do not have to account for a running QB. Georgia has an emerging star at WR in Javon Wims (704, 7 TD), and overall, we think the receiving group is a bit underrated. Can Fromm get them the ball before getting drilled in the pocket ? You can argue that Clemson needed to take some additional deep shots vs ROLL TIDE but it was clear early on that the pressure inflicted by the pass rush was going to make that very difficult. Our biggest concern for ROLL TIDE ? If their offense cannot make some first downs and GA wins the time of possession it is QUITE possible that the Georgia running game gets cooking in the 2nd half. Ace in the hole (the hits keep coming with these cheesy phrases, yo) for the Bulldogs ? Field position and/or points courtesy of return man Mecole Hardman.
Motivation / Intangibles
ROLL TIDE – Both teams are motivated. Duh. You might say that they have a chip on their shoulder and that makes them even more dangerous. We underestimated the intensity they would bring vs Clemson last week. ROLL TIDE also has the experience edge playing in more big games and HC Saban has won 5 of these bad boys (4 – ROLL TIDE, 1 – LSU).
Grade – Very good to excellent.
Georgia – They have to feel pretty good about themselves. SEC Champs and winners of a HUGE GUT CHECK win over a powerful Oklahoma squad. We worry a bit about coming back in a week after a 2-OT game and flying back from out west. The good news ? HC Smart is more than capable of knowing how to handle the ROLL TIDE offense. It can’t hurt having the game in HOTLANTA.
Grade – Very good.
MEGA BOWL BITES

Only seven active head coaches have defeated Nick Saban in 16 (!) years in the SEC with LSU and ROLL TIDE……..Georgia last won it all back on January 1, 1981 with the incomparable Herschel Walker leading the charge.
Summary
It’s truly hard to go against either of these squads. We ultimately side with ROLL TIDE due to 1) insane defense 2) big time HC with experience 3) mobility at QB 4) better spot for Alabama (GA – off 2-OT, travel). Both teams do a good job taking care of the football. We give ROLL TIDE a slight edge in terms of probability of creating disruptive and big plays on defense. Georgia has a big shot in this one. Their offense just has to stay on the field and do their best to wear down the Alabama D. A tall task, but not impossible.

Enjoy the game !
Conclusion

Best play on the game ? ROLL TIDE -3.5 -110. Strong lean.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, January 8

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MILWAUKEE (21 - 17) at INDIANA (20 - 19) - 1/8/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (27 - 10) at BROOKLYN (15 - 24) - 1/8/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
BROOKLYN is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BROOKLYN is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BROOKLYN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 9-0 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (26 - 13) at MINNESOTA (25 - 16) - 1/8/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 41-59 ATS (-23.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (27 - 11) at CHICAGO (14 - 26) - 1/8/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 100-64 ATS (+29.6 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
CHICAGO is 125-173 ATS (-65.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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DETROIT (21 - 17) at NEW ORLEANS (19 - 19) - 1/8/2018, 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 3-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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SAN ANTONIO (27 - 14) at SACRAMENTO (13 - 25) - 1/8/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (10 - 29) at LA CLIPPERS (17 - 21) - 1/8/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 94-65 ATS (+22.5 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 222-272 ATS (-77.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 4-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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DENVER (21 - 18) at GOLDEN STATE (32 - 8) - 1/8/2018, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Monday, January 8

Bucks won four of last five games with Indiana; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Milwaukee won four of its last six games; they’re 5-1 vs spread in last six tries as road dogs. Over is 3-0-1 in their last four games. Indiana lost five of its last six games; they’re 2-5 in last seven tries as home favorites. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

Toronto won its last nine games with Brooklyn (7-2 vs spread); Raptors are won/covered their last four games in Barclays Center. Five of their last seven games stayed under total. Toronto won 10 of its last 12 games; they’re 7-5 as road favorites. Four of their last five games went over total. Nets covered their last five games (3-2 SU); they’re 9-4 as home underdogs this season. Under is 16-5 in their last 21 games.

Cavaliers won their last six games with Minnesota; they covered last three visits to the Twin Cities. Six of last seven series games went over. Cleveland lost four of its last six games; they’re 1-5 in last six games as road favorites. Four of their last six games stayed under total. Minnesota won seven of its last ten games; they’re 7-12 vs spread at home, 1-0 as an underdog. Wolves’ last six games stayed under the total.

Houston lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 1-5 in last six games as road favorites, and Harden is hurt. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Bulls lost four of their last five games; they’re 7-2 in last nine games as home underdogs. 11 of their last 14 games went over. Rockets are 6-4 in last ten games with the Bulls, 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Chicago. Four of last five series games stayed under.

Pelicans won nine of last ten games with Detroit (8-2 vs spread); Detroit is 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to Bourbon Street. Over is 6-3 in last nine series games. Pistons are 7-4 in their last 11 games; they’re 1-5 in last six games as road underdogs. Five of their last six games stayed under total. New Orleans lost three of its last four games; they’re 6-8 as home favorites. Five of their last seven games stayed under total.

San Antonio is 0-5 vs spread on road if they played night before. Spurs lost by point in Portland last nite; they’re 2-3 in last five games, 5-8 vs spread as road favorites. Under is 6-4 in their last ten games. Sacramento lost five of last seven games; they’re 8-5 as home underdogs. Five of their last seven games went over. Spurs won last ten games with Sacramento, are 2-3-1 vs spread in last six, 4-1-1 vs spread in last six visits here. Last four series games went over total.

Clippers won/covered their last three games with Atlanta; Hawks covered three of last four series games played here. Over is 3-1 in last four series games. Hawks lost by 19 to Lakers last nite; they lost four of last five games, are 10-8-1 as road dogs- they’re 6-3 vs spread if they played night before. Five of their last six games stayed under total. Clippers won six of their last nine games; they covered last six tries as home faves. Seven of their last eight games went over total.

Nuggets beat Golden State by 15 here in last meeting 16 days ago; they covered their last five visits to Oakland. Teams split their last six meetings. Over is 9-1 in last ten series games. Denver is 5-3 in its last eight games; they’re 5-1-1 in last seven tries as road underdogs. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Warriors won 17 of last 19 games; they’re 9-6-1 vs spread in last 16 home games. Five of their last six games went over total.

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NBA

Monday, January 8

Trend Report

MILWAUKEE @ INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 18 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Indiana is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

TORONTO @ BROOKLYN
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games at home

HOUSTON @ CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Houston

CLEVELAND @ MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Cleveland

DETROIT @ NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit's last 16 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
New Orleans is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit

SAN ANTONIO @ SACRAMENTO
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games

DENVER @ GOLDEN STATE
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 11 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Golden State's last 11 games when playing Denver
Golden State is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games

ATLANTA @ LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Clippers's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

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NBA
Dunkel

Monday, January 8

Milwaukee @ Indiana

Game 701-702
January 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
115.397
Indiana
119.470
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 4
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 1 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-1 1/2); Over

Toronto @ Brooklyn

Game 703-704
January 8, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
125.767
Brooklyn
115.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 10
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 7
217
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-7); Over

Cleveland @ Minnesota

Game 705-706
January 8, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
122.419
Minnesota
120.338
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
221 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+1 1/2); Under

Houston @ Chicago

Game 707-708
January 8, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
117.861
Chicago
115.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 5 1/2
222
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+5 1/2); Under

Detroit @ New Orleans

Game 709-710
January 8, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
116.446
New Orleans
120.398
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 4
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 7
214
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+7); Under

San Antonio @ Sacramento

Game 711-712
January 8, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
119.723
Sacramento
116.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 3
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 6
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+6); Under

Atlanta @ LA Clippers

Game 713-714
January 8, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
113.419
LA Clippers
119.897
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 6 1/2
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 4
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-4); Over

Denver @ Golden State

Game 715-716
January 8, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
117.412
Golden State
131.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 14
231
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 10
225
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-10); Over

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, January 8

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NAVY (11 - 5) at COLGATE (7 - 7) - 1/8/2018, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLGATE is 2-2 straight up against NAVY over the last 3 seasons

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BUCKNELL (8 - 8) at LAFAYETTE (4 - 10) - 1/8/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LAFAYETTE is 1-0 against the spread versus BUCKNELL over the last 3 seasons
BUCKNELL is 4-0 straight up against LAFAYETTE 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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JACKSON ST (6 - 10) at SOUTHERN U (5 - 11) - 1/8/2018, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN U is 2-1 against the spread versus JACKSON ST over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN U is 4-2 straight up against JACKSON ST 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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NCAAB

Monday, January 8

There are no lined college basketball games tonight.