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  • Can'tPickAWinner
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    • Nov 2012
    • 369829

    #1

    Friday 10-26-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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  • Can'tPickAWinner
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    • Nov 2012
    • 369829

    #2
    Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
    RACE #4 - BELMONT PARK - 3:04 PM EASTERN POST
    6.0 FURLONGS INNER TURF THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $40,000.00 OPTIONAL CLAIMING $70,000.00 PURSE

    #7 PSYCHIC ENERGY
    #2 DISCRETIONAL MARQ
    #1 BLUE BELT
    #3 ETHAN HUNT

    #7 PSYCHIC ENERGY takes a class drop (-3), and has turned in "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of his five outings, hitting the board in four, including "POWER RUN WINS" in his 3rd and 5th races back. #2 DISCRETIONARY MARQ drops in class (-3), is the pace profile leader, and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in each of his last three outings, including "POWER RUN WINS" in both his last start, as well as in his 3rd race back. Jockey Irad Ortiz and Trainer Chris Clement send him "postward" ... they've hit the board with 57% of their entries saddled as a team to date.
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    • Can'tPickAWinner
      Super Moderator
      • Nov 2012
      • 369829

      #3
      Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

      Bar

      Stronach 5 - Race #5 - Post: 5:53pm - Maiden Special - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $26,000 Class Rating: 88

      Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

      #4 LUCK IS MY NAME (ML=8/1)
      #9 EARNEST (ML=3/1)
      #5 MAYOR COBB (ML=9/2)


      LUCK IS MY NAME - You always have to be on the patrol for revenue generating jockey/trainer combinations; we have one right here. Atop this horse on September 9th and Orozco is right back in the irons in today's contest. This colt is the longer price of the 'split' entry from the barn of Moger. EARNEST - Several positive 'sensations' attached to this horse and his brain trust. MAYOR COBB - Cedillo and Wong perform well when they combine forces. Hard to beat a win percent of 30. Last time out on September 23rd was a good tune-up for today. Got pretty good betting action in that one, but finished third. Has to do better right here in this race.

      Vulnerable Contenders: #3 YAK (ML=5/2), #10 HAWK'S RISING (ML=5/1),

      YAK - This colt hasn't been showing me anything in the last couple of races. HAWK'S RISING - The fifth place finish position in the last race was not that great.

      Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - LUCK IS MY NAME - This colt had a finish of third with low odds in his first career start. Be sure to give him serious consideration in your speculating.





      STRAIGHT WAGERS:
      #4 LUCK IS MY NAME is the play if we get odds of 7/2 or better
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      • Can'tPickAWinner
        Super Moderator
        • Nov 2012
        • 369829

        #4
        F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Evangeline Downs
        Evangeline Downs - Race 6

        Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) Pick 4 (Races 6-7-8-9)


        Allowance • 330 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 79 • Purse: $9,500 • Post: 7:40P
        QUARTER HORSE 330Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS.
        Contenders

        Race Analysis
        P#
        Horse
        Morn
        Line

        Accept
        Odds


        Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * NEXXUS: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. SIXES FLASH: Horse has the highes t average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. MIGHT AND RIGHT: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. BUZZINGA: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation.
        8
        NEXXUS
        5/2

        5/1
        7
        SIXES FLASH
        6/1

        5/1
        5
        MIGHT AND RIGHT
        9/2

        7/1
        6
        BUZZINGA
        15/1

        8/1




        P#

        Horse (In Running Style Order)

        Post

        Morn
        Line

        Running Style

        Good
        Class

        Good
        Speed

        Early Figure

        Finish Figure

        Platinum
        Figure
        1
        MONEES FAST CASH
        1

        8/1
        Average
        77

        70

        5.1

        0.0

        0.0
        2
        JAMAKO
        2

        12/1
        Average
        73

        69

        4.5

        0.0

        0.0
        4
        ATIMELY TOUCH
        4

        3/1
        Average
        77

        70

        5.0

        0.0

        0.0
        5
        MIGHT AND RIGHT
        5

        9/2
        Fast
        85

        75

        2.9

        0.0

        0.0
        6
        BUZZINGA
        6

        15/1
        Average
        85

        76

        0.0

        0.0

        0.0
        7
        SIXES FLASH
        7

        6/1
        Average
        93

        81

        6.0

        0.0

        0.0
        8
        NEXXUS
        8

        5/2
        Average
        91

        84

        4.3

        0.0

        0.0








        Unknown Running Style: THE TRANSLATOR (4/1) [Jockey: Martinez Damian I - Trainer: Garcia Jose A].
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        • Can'tPickAWinner
          Super Moderator
          • Nov 2012
          • 369829

          #5
          Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park West

          10/26/18, GPW, Race 7, 4.30 ET
          5F [Turf] 00.54.04 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $25,000.
          Claiming Price $20,000. FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD
          $1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 7-8-9) / $1 Super Hi 5
          Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
          Top Horse Win Percent 25.00, $1 ROI 1.01, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Turf
          Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
          100.0000 12 Field Officer 10-1 Lopez C C Iwinski Allen SEW
          098.6466 2 Come On Venezuela 2-1 Jaramillo E Delgado Alexis C
          097.6960 14 Smoky Smoke 6-1 Camacho S Bennett Gerald S.
          096.5684 11 That Scoundrel(b+) 4-1 Zayas E J Nicks Ralph E. FL
          096.3698 1 Hollywood Overdogs 12-1 Lopez P Braddy J. David J
          096.0240 9 Vijay 5-1 Camacho S Sano Antonio
          095.7618 4 Miamero 20-1 Boraco D Delgado Gustavo T
          095.7131 10 Revolving Star 10-1 Maragh R R Yates Michael
          095.4345 5 Watch Your Step 15-1 Vasquez M A Spatz Ronald B.
          095.0154 8 Bellamy Street 4-1 Castillo L A Budhoo Steve
          093.6139 13 Rising Storm 30-1 Ulloa O Combest Phil
          093.5049 6 Black Tie Shanghai 10-1 Reyes L Simpson Willoughby
          092.1872 7 Roll On Dude 6-1 Sanchez L A Assimakopoulos John
          091.3709 3 Silver Cotton 20-1 Mena R Rodriguez Angel M.
          If Race Is Off Turf
          Top Horse Win Percent 28.57, $1 ROI 0.75, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
          Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
          100.0000 12 Field Officer 10-1 Lopez C C Iwinski Allen EW
          096.7949 9 Vijay 5-1 Camacho S Sano Antonio
          096.5297 11 That Scoundrel(b+) 4-1 Zayas E J Nicks Ralph E. SFL
          096.3423 2 Come On Venezuela 2-1 Jaramillo E Delgado Alexis C
          096.1805 14 Smoky Smoke 6-1 Camacho S Bennett Gerald S.
          094.7217 10 Revolving Star 10-1 Maragh R R Yates Michael
          094.0974 1 Hollywood Overdogs 12-1 Lopez P Braddy J. David J
          093.7161 8 Bellamy Street 4-1 Castillo L A Budhoo Steve
          092.4038 4 Miamero 20-1 Boraco D Delgado Gustavo T
          092.2096 13 Rising Storm 30-1 Ulloa O Combest Phil
          092.0949 5 Watch Your Step 15-1 Vasquez M A Spatz Ronald B.
          091.5238 7 Roll On Dude 6-1 Sanchez L A Assimakopoulos John
          091.3385 6 Black Tie Shanghai 10-1 Reyes L Simpson Willoughby
          087.7831 3 Silver Cotton 20-1 Mena R Rodriguez Angel M.
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          • Can'tPickAWinner
            Super Moderator
            • Nov 2012
            • 369829

            #6
            Handicapped by The Walker Group at Hawthorne
            Always check program numbers.
            Odds shown are morning line odds.

            Race 5 - SO - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 93

            FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $6,250 OR LESS IN 2017 - 2018 OR CLAIMING PRICE $12,500. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 26 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500


            RECOMMENDED CHOICES
            The Walker Group Picks

            # 9 CAST IRON 6/1

            # 4 FRIDAYNITESTAR 5/1

            # 1 ED'S ROCKET 6/1

            CAST IRON could be the bet in here. This gelding has a good win percentage in dirt sprint races. FRIDAYNITESTAR - He has a good opportunity in this event as trainer, Robertson, has very solid win clip with horses going this distance. Should definitely be carefully examined for this race if only for the very good speed rating put up in the last outing. ED'S ROCKET - Bridgmohan will probably be able to get this gelding to break out early for this event. With a competitive 93 speed figure last time out, will definitely be a factor in this race.
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            • Can'tPickAWinner
              Super Moderator
              • Nov 2012
              • 369829

              #7
              Handicapped by The Walker Group at Indiana Downs
              Always check program numbers.
              Odds shown are morning line odds.

              Race 3 - Claiming - 8.3f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 79

              FOR REGISTERED INDIANA BREDS THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE APRIL 17, 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE SEPTEMBER 26 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


              RECOMMENDED CHOICES
              The Walker Group Picks

              # 2 EXPRESS LANE 5/1

              # 1 ONEMOREQUICKONE 5/1

              # 9 WING AND WHEEL 5/2

              EXPRESS LANE is my choice. Will likely be one of the leaders of the group going into the halfway point of the race. Could best this group of horses in this race based on the Equibase Speed Figure - 76 - of his last effort. Has been racing in the most competitive company of the group of horses lately. ONEMOREQUICKONE - Has been running solidly lately and will almost certainly be close to the front end early on. Should definitely be given a shot in here if only for the quite good speed figure recorded in the last contest. WING AND WHEEL - Have to examine solely on class, with some of the strongest class figures of this group. Has garnered reliable Equibase speed figs in dirt route races in the past.
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              • Can'tPickAWinner
                Super Moderator
                • Nov 2012
                • 369829

                #8
                Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

                Bar

                Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #3 - Post: 1:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $12,600 Class Rating: 59

                Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

                #8 SHAKIN UP THE LUTE (ML=6/1)
                #3 HEREFORD HEAD (ML=15/1)


                SHAKIN UP THE LUTE - This trainer has an ROI of +63 with horses 1st time out. This gelding has higher odds on the morning line than the other entrant from the stable of Radosevich. Better watch out for this angle. I always like to see a horse getting Lasix for the first time. Radosevich adds it on this one today. HEREFORD HEAD - This rider and conditioner have a favorable return on investment when they are put together. This colt has been posting some excellent workout times.

                Vulnerable Contenders: #5 AWESOMERADICALDUDE (ML=2/1), #10 ASTRO ORBITER (ML=3/1), #4 FORREALFORREAL (ML=5/1),

                AWESOMERADICALDUDE - Recent decreasing speed figs of 54/49/41 give a sign that this animal may be going off form. The speed figure last time around the track doesn't fit very well in this event when I look at the class rating of today's event. Mark this horse as a vulnerable competitor. ASTRO ORBITER - Hasn't finished in the money in any short distance races recently. Unlikely to see him doing it this time around either. I'd like to see more preferred recent outings with morning line of 3/1. FORREALFORREAL - This gelding finished outside the top 3 on September 22nd and wasn't even close last time around the track either. Should have at least finished in the money in the last couple of months in a sprint event to be worth it at short odds in a sprint.



                STRAIGHT WAGERS:
                Have to go with #8 SHAKIN UP THE LUTE on the win end if we get at least 9/5 odds

                EXACTA WAGERS:
                Box [3,8]

                TRIFECTA WAGERS:
                8 with 3 with [4,6,10] Total Cost: $3

                SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
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                • Can'tPickAWinner
                  Super Moderator
                  • Nov 2012
                  • 369829

                  #9
                  F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Santa Anita Park
                  Santa Anita Park - Race 8

                  $1 Exacta /$0.50 Trifecta / $1 Superfecta (.10 Min.) $1 Rolling Super High 5


                  Optional Claiming $62,500 • 1 1/4 Miles • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 114 • Purse: $53,000 • Post: 4:44P
                  (RAIL AT 20 FEET). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $10,000 TWICE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $62,500. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER AT A MILE OR OVER ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $62,500.
                  Contenders

                  Race Analysis
                  P#
                  Horse
                  Morn
                  Line

                  Accept
                  Odds


                  Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * OSCAR DOMINGUEZ (IRE): Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. WELL DEVELOPED: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. ANY QUESTIONS : Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. MARCKIE'S WATER: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. ACCOUNTABILITY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
                  6
                  OSCAR DOMINGUEZ (IRE)
                  5/2

                  6/1
                  7
                  WELL DEVELOPED
                  2/1

                  7/1
                  1
                  ANY QUESTIONS
                  10/1

                  7/1
                  3
                  MARCKIE'S WATER
                  6/1

                  7/1
                  2
                  ACCOUNTABILITY
                  10/1

                  8/1




                  P#

                  Horse (In Running Style Order)

                  Post

                  Morn
                  Line

                  Running Style

                  Good
                  Class

                  Good
                  Speed

                  Early Figure

                  Finish Figure

                  Platinum
                  Figure
                  3
                  MARCKIE'S WATER
                  3

                  6/1
                  Stalker
                  107

                  108

                  108.2

                  105.0

                  98.5
                  7
                  WELL DEVELOPED
                  7

                  2/1
                  Stalker
                  113

                  111

                  107.4

                  111.2

                  105.7
                  2
                  ACCOUNTABILITY
                  2

                  10/1
                  Alternator/Stalker
                  114

                  108

                  93.6

                  108.6

                  102.6
                  6
                  OSCAR DOMINGUEZ (IRE)
                  6

                  5/2
                  Trailer
                  112

                  106

                  95.6

                  107.8

                  102.3
                  5
                  MAESTRO DEARTE
                  5

                  5/2
                  Trailer
                  110

                  107

                  85.7

                  102.0

                  93.0
                  1
                  ANY QUESTIONS
                  1

                  10/1
                  Alternator/Trailer
                  114

                  112

                  93.2

                  108.6

                  101.6
                  4
                  WHOOP WHOOP (NZ)
                  4

                  12/1
                  Alternator/Non-contender
                  93

                  93

                  65.4

                  94.8

                  81.3
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                  • Can'tPickAWinner
                    Super Moderator
                    • Nov 2012
                    • 369829

                    #10
                    NBA
                    Dunkel

                    Friday, October 26



                    Chicago @ Charlotte

                    Game 501-502
                    October 26, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Chicago
                    103.925
                    Charlotte
                    123.159
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Charlotte
                    by 19
                    221
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Charlotte
                    by 9
                    227
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Charlotte
                    (-9); Under

                    Dallas @ Toronto


                    Game 503-504
                    October 26, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Dallas
                    108.239
                    Toronto
                    122.641
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Toronto
                    by 14 1/2
                    222
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Toronto
                    by 10 1/2
                    229
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Toronto
                    (-10 1/2); Under

                    Golden State @ New York


                    Game 505-506
                    October 26, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Golden State
                    127.108
                    New York
                    118.940
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Golden State
                    by 8
                    215
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Golden State
                    by 12
                    229
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    New York
                    (+12); Under

                    Brooklyn @ New Orleans


                    Game 507-508
                    October 26, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Brooklyn
                    117.408
                    New Orleans
                    123.820
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    New Orleans
                    by 6 1/2
                    234
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    New Orleans
                    by 9 1/2
                    237
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Brooklyn
                    (+9 1/2); Under

                    LA Clippers @ Houston


                    Game 509-510
                    October 26, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    LA Clippers
                    112.500
                    Houston
                    122.976
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Houston
                    by 10 1/2
                    212
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Houston
                    by 3
                    218 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Houston
                    (-3); Under

                    Milwaukee @ Minnesota


                    Game 511-512
                    October 26, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Milwaukee
                    121.889
                    Minnesota
                    116.855
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Milwaukee
                    by 5
                    223
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Milwaukee
                    by 1 1/2
                    234
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Milwaukee
                    (-1 1/2); Under

                    Washington @ Sacramento


                    Game 513-514
                    October 26, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

                    Dunkel Rating:
                    Washington
                    120.741
                    Sacramento
                    111.513
                    Dunkel Team:
                    Dunkel Line:
                    Dunkel Total:
                    Washington
                    by 9
                    216
                    Vegas Team:
                    Vegas Line:
                    Vegas Total:
                    Washington
                    by 4 1/2
                    237 1/2
                    Dunkel Pick:
                    Washington
                    (-4 1/2); Under
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                    • Can'tPickAWinner
                      Super Moderator
                      • Nov 2012
                      • 369829

                      #11
                      NBA
                      Long Sheet

                      Friday, October 26


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                      CHICAGO (1 - 3) at CHARLOTTE (2 - 3) - 10/26/2018, 7:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      CHICAGO is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
                      CHARLOTTE is 71-91 ATS (-29.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      CHICAGO is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
                      CHICAGO is 6-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
                      6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                      DALLAS (2 - 2) at TORONTO (5 - 0) - 10/26/2018, 7:35 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      TORONTO is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
                      DALLAS is 412-337 ATS (+41.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
                      DALLAS is 503-426 ATS (+34.4 Units) in road games since 1996.
                      DALLAS is 186-141 ATS (+30.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
                      DALLAS is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      TORONTO is 2-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
                      TORONTO is 3-1 straight up against DALLAS 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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                      GOLDEN STATE (4 - 1) at NEW YORK (1 - 4) - 10/26/2018, 7:35 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      NEW YORK is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                      GOLDEN STATE is 111-81 ATS (+21.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      NEW YORK is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
                      GOLDEN STATE is 4-0 straight up against NEW YORK 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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                      BROOKLYN (2 - 2) at NEW ORLEANS (3 - 0) - 10/26/2018, 8:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      NEW ORLEANS is 55-38 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                      NEW ORLEANS is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                      BROOKLYN is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                      BROOKLYN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
                      BROOKLYN is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after allowing 90 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
                      BROOKLYN is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
                      NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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                      LA CLIPPERS (2 - 2) at HOUSTON (1 - 3) - 10/26/2018, 8:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      LA CLIPPERS are 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
                      HOUSTON is 109-144 ATS (-49.4 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      LA CLIPPERS is 5-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
                      HOUSTON is 4-4 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
                      5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

                      --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                      MILWAUKEE (4 - 0) at MINNESOTA (2 - 3) - 10/26/2018, 8:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      MILWAUKEE is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
                      MILWAUKEE is 268-323 ATS (-87.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
                      MILWAUKEE is 135-173 ATS (-55.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
                      MILWAUKEE is 54-100 ATS (-56.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.
                      MILWAUKEE is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
                      MILWAUKEE is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      MINNESOTA is 2-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
                      MINNESOTA is 2-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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                      WASHINGTON (1 - 3) at SACRAMENTO (2 - 3) - 10/26/2018, 10:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      WASHINGTON is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                      WASHINGTON is 153-202 ATS (-69.2 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
                      WASHINGTON is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                      WASHINGTON is 23-44 ATS (-25.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
                      SACRAMENTO is 54-78 ATS (-31.8 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
                      SACRAMENTO is 60-87 ATS (-35.7 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      WASHINGTON is 3-0 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
                      WASHINGTON is 4-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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                      • Can'tPickAWinner
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                        • Nov 2012
                        • 369829

                        #12
                        NBA

                        Friday, October 26


                        Home side won seven of last nine Bull-Hornet games; Charlotte lost by a hoop in Chicago two nites ago. Bulls lost three of first four games (over 2-2); they’re 0-2 as road underdogs, losing by 19-6 points on road. Charlotte lost its two home games by total of three points; over is 3-2 in their games. Bulls are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits here. Over is 6-1 in last seven series games.

                        Dallas split its first four games, losing road games (favored in both) by 21-7 points (over 2-2); they scored 115+ in their wins, 100-104 in losses. Toronto is off to a 5-0 start (over 3-1-1); they’re 3-1 as home favorites. Raptors won five of last six games with Dallas; under is 5-2 in last seven games. Mavericks covered three of last four visits to Canada.

                        Warriors are off to a 4-1 start, splitting two road games that were decided by total of 3 points (0-2 as AF). Under is 3-2 in their games. New York lost its last four games but covered three of them; under is 3-1 in their last four games. Golden State won its last eight games with the Knicks, but NY covered three of last four. Under is 6-3 in last nine series games. Warriors are 3-2 vs spread in their last five visits to Manhattan.

                        New Orleans won/covered its first three games, scoring scoring 132 ppg (over 3-0); winning their home games by 20-7 points. Brooklyn split its first four games (under 3-1); they’re 2-1 as road underdogs, losing road games by 3-20, with win in Cleveland. Pelicans won eight of last nine games with Brooklyn (7-2 vs spread, over 7-2). Nets are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to Bourbon Street.

                        Rockets star Harden (hamstring is probably out; Chris Paul returns). Clippers split their first four games (under 3-1), losing by 7 in New Orleans in their only road game. Houston lost three of its first four games (over 3-1), losing both home games, by 19-11 points. Clippers won four of last six games with Houston (5-1 vs spread); they covered three of last four visits here. Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.

                        Milwaukee is off to a 4-0 start (over 4-0), winning only road game by point in Charlotte. Minnesota is off to a 2-3 start (over 4-1); they won both their home games. Home side won last five Milwaukee-Minnesota games; Bucks lost by 17-19 points in their last two visits to Minnesota. Under is 7-2 in last nine series games.

                        Washington lost three of its first four games (over 4-0); they split two road games, with totals of 249-266. Sacramento is off to a 2-3 start (over 4-1), splitting pair of home games (2-0 as HU). Wizards won their last four games with Sacramento; they’re 1-3-1 vs spread in their last five visits here. Under is 5-2 in last seven series games.
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                        • Can'tPickAWinner
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                          • Nov 2012
                          • 369829

                          #13
                          NBA

                          Friday, October 26


                          Trend Report

                          Chicago Bulls
                          Chicago is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
                          Chicago is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
                          Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                          Chicago is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                          Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
                          Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Charlotte
                          Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
                          Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
                          Charlotte Hornets
                          Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
                          Charlotte is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games
                          Charlotte is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
                          Charlotte is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 7 games when playing Chicago
                          Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
                          Charlotte is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago


                          Dallas Mavericks
                          Dallas is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games
                          Dallas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
                          Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                          Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing Toronto
                          Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
                          The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Dallas's last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto
                          Toronto Raptors
                          Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
                          Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
                          Toronto is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
                          Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Dallas
                          Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
                          The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing at home against Dallas


                          Golden State Warriors
                          Golden State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Golden State's last 19 games
                          Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games on the road
                          Golden State is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games when playing New York
                          Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing New York
                          Golden State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New York
                          Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing on the road against New York
                          New York Knicks
                          New York is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
                          New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games
                          New York is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games at home
                          New York is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games at home
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games at home
                          New York is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Golden State
                          New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Golden State
                          New York is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Golden State
                          New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State


                          Milwaukee Bucks
                          Milwaukee is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games
                          Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
                          Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                          Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                          The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 10 games on the road
                          Milwaukee is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
                          Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing Minnesota
                          Milwaukee is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
                          Minnesota Timberwolves
                          Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
                          Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games
                          Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
                          Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
                          Minnesota is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
                          Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
                          Minnesota is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
                          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


                          Los Angeles Clippers
                          LA Clippers is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
                          LA Clippers is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 6 games
                          LA Clippers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
                          LA Clippers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games on the road
                          LA Clippers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
                          LA Clippers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 7 games when playing Houston
                          LA Clippers is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston
                          Houston Rockets
                          Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
                          Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games
                          Houston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
                          Houston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
                          Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
                          The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 22 games at home
                          Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
                          Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
                          Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
                          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Clippers


                          Brooklyn Nets
                          Brooklyn is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
                          Brooklyn is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
                          Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
                          Brooklyn is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
                          The total has gone OVER in 12 of Brooklyn's last 15 games when playing New Orleans
                          Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
                          New Orleans Pelicans
                          New Orleans is 15-2 ATS in its last 17 games
                          New Orleans is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games
                          New Orleans is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
                          New Orleans is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
                          New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Brooklyn
                          New Orleans is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Brooklyn
                          The total has gone OVER in 12 of New Orleans's last 15 games when playing Brooklyn
                          New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
                          The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn


                          Washington Wizards
                          Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
                          Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
                          Washington is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
                          Washington is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
                          Washington is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
                          Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Sacramento
                          Washington is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
                          Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
                          The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
                          Sacramento Kings
                          Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
                          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games
                          The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Sacramento's last 16 games
                          Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
                          Sacramento is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
                          The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Sacramento's last 14 games at home
                          Sacramento is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
                          Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
                          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing Washington
                          Sacramento is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Washington
                          Sacramento is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
                          The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento's last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
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                          • Can'tPickAWinner
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                            • Nov 2012
                            • 369829

                            #14
                            Friday's Essentials
                            Tony Mejia

                            Game of the Night - L.A. Clippers at Houston (-3/218.5), Prime Ticket, 8:05 ET

                            The Rockets will get Chris Paul back in the lineup after losing both games without him in the mix after being suspended for his part in Saturday night’s fight with Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo. His return coincides with the first of at least two games without backcourt mate James Harden, who will miss this game with a hamstring strain that is expected to sideline him into next week.

                            Mike D’Antoni will now look to help his team avoid a third straight home loss against a Clippers team they’ve already lost to, having dropped Sunday’s game at Staples 115-112. Paul sat the game out after being suspended that afternoon, so Harden took over at the point and finished with 31 points and 14 assists, scoring nine straight down the stretch to key the Rockets’ ultimately futile comeback effort.

                            Eric Gordon started next to Harden and will presumably get the call next to Paul tonight, but the dilemma facing D’Antoni is whether to start Carmelo Anthony, disrupting the much-debated original plan to bring him in off the bench. James Ennis III is also dealing with a hamstring injury that has him out of the starting five, so there’s a vacancy up front next to P.J. Tucker and Clint Capela that must be filled by Anthony, Michael Carter-Williams or Gerald Green.

                            No matter what D’Antoni decides, what’s at stake is potentially falling to 1-4 on the young season. It’s obviously very early, but considering how little room for error there is in the Western Conference, piling up losses at any point in the season carries major risk. The Rockets owned the NBA’s top home record last season (34-7) and never lost three games at the Toyota Center in the same month. That hasn’t happened since Feb. 2017. Houston hasn’t dropped three straight home games since Nov. 2015.

                            The Clippers are looking to bounce back from Tuesday night’s loss in New Orleans on the first leg of this two-game trip that is part of a tough stretch where they play five of six away from Staples, almost exclusively against playoff teams. It’s a tough early test for a roster that lacks star power but is loaded with depth and guards who cite defense as their calling card. Paul will have to deal with the player he replaced, Patrick Beverley, in addition to Avery Bradley and 6-foot-7 long-limbed rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose work on Harden made a huge impact in Sunday’s win.

                            L.A. ended up favored in that game due to Paul’s absence and has actually won four of six in this series, which has turned personal given the former Clippers’ point guard noisy exit where he essentially forced himself out. Doc Rivers won’t need to twist Beverley’s arm too hard to get the team’s bulldog to set a physical tone against his former team. He missed out on every meeting last year after knee microfracture surgery, so this will be his first contest in Houston, where he played from ’13-’17. He’s always revved up, so it will be fascinating to see if his energy level can rise up further as he takes the floor against Paul, who you can count on trying to use his aggressiveness against him. Beverley will have to be wary of the new freedom of movement initiative to ensure he doesn’t land in early foul trouble.

                            Luc Richard Mbah a Moute has been playing a significant role for Rivers as the first forward off the bench behind Tobias Harris and Danilo Gallinari, L.A.’s top two scorers. He’ll likely get plenty of work against the small forward who is replacing him in D’Antoni’s rotation. Although Carter-Williams started in Wednesday’s loss to Utah, Anthony played a season-high 39 minutes and was more impressive than he’s looked since the early in his OKC stint, scoring 22 points. Even if D’Antoni’s decision is to bring him off the bench again, count on Melo playing starters’ minutes with some heavy usage in tandem with Paul.

                            L.A. has scored an average of 120.3 points in its four most recent wins against the Rockets and was held to a clip of just 94.0 in last season’s two losses, shooting 11-for-41 from 3-point range in those games. This will be the lone meeting in Houston this season as these teams don’t get together again until meeting inside Staples Center on April 3.

                            The card

                            Chicago at Charlotte (-10/226), 7:05 p.m. ET:
                            The Bulls knew they would be young this season but still harbored hopes that Zach LaVine’s return to the lineup and the drafting of Wendell Carter would generate quality depth, especially once Lauri Markkanen got healthy. In the Eastern Conference, that might be enough to land in the top eight, but Chicago’s hopes are being sabotaged by misfortune before this group ever really got started.

                            Point guard Kris Dunn was away from the team for the birth of his son, then returned and sprained an MCL. As if that was contagious, forward Bobby Portis suffered the same injury and will similarly miss 4-to-6 weeks. On the bright side, Carter and newcomer Jabari Parker will get more touches and probably get more comfortable, but Fred Hoiberg will now be fighting an uphill battle in terms of quality depth. Cameron Payne will continue to start at the point, but newly signed Shaquille Harrison should get a look sooner than later.

                            Charlotte threw away an opportunity to at least go to OT in Wednesday’s 112-110 loss at United Center when LaVine managed to knock the inbounds pass off intended recipient Kemba Walker. The short turnaround ensures the Hornets will want revenge for a tough loss, but LaVine scored 32 points and got wherever he wanted, so new Charlotte head coach James Borrego will have to come up with a better plan to stop him. Borrego’s desire to play fast has resulted in his team averaging 112.2 points per game over the first five. Chicago is averaging 111.3 but surrendering 117.5.

                            Dallas at Toronto (-11.5/225.5), 7:35 p.m. ET:
                            The Mavericks learned a painful lesson on Wednesday night, blowing a 26-point lead on national television in playing victim in Atlanta’s home opener. Wes Matthews threw up some awful shots down the stretch and rookie Luka Doncic also got a look at what can happen if he’s not more assertive since Dallas is already his team since he’s its best player. Harrison Barnes will make his regular-season debut after overcoming a hamstring injury and gives Rick Carlisle another option to play through. Dennis Smith, Jr. has taken well to Doncic’s arrival taking some of the ball-handling responsibilities off his workload, but he too made some careless decisions in the collapse against the Hawks. J.J. Barea has a hamstring issue to be concerned about that may keep him sidelined here.

                            Dallas gets its only look at old nemesis Kawhi Leonard in his new habitat, making its lone stop in Toronto. Leonard has played so well in helping the Raptors match a franchise-best start that no one can question whether he’s 100 percent. The former Finals MVP scored 35 points on 15-for-23 shooting in Wednesday’s win over the Timberwolves and is averaging 28.0 points per game. Kyle Lowry has been sharp next to his new tag-team partner, while the bench mob looks as fierce as ever. Fred VanVleet (toe) will play and run the second unit, but Delon Wright (groin) is back to being out of the mix after a brief return.

                            Golden State (-12/226.5) at New York, 7:35 p.m. ET, NBATV:
                            Stephen Curry scored 51 points in three quarters on Wednesday against Washington and loves putting on a show at Madison Square Garden, where he once scored 54 points and knocked down 11 3-pointers like he did the other night. That big game came in 2013 in his only loss as a pro in the building and he hasn’t shot better than 50 percent since, so we’ll see how he fares in this one. Kevin Durant is another one to watch since there’s a billboard out there begging him to come to New York via free agency next season. Expect fans to continue recruiting efforts tonight, which the current Knicks may not appreciate.

                            Since crushing the Hawks in the season opener, New York has dropped four straight and lost promising rookie Kevin Knox for weeks due to an ankle sprain, so there’s not a lot to get excited about outside of this Warriors’ visit. Tim Hardaway, Jr. has started fast and hungry young kids like Dameyan Dotson and Allonzo Trier are looking to run with the opportunity David Fizdale is giving them due to injuries to Knox, Courtney Lee (neck) and Emmanuel Mudiay (ankle). Mudiay and Lance Thomas (knee) are listed as questionable.

                            Brooklyn at New Orleans (-9.5/235), 8:05 p.m. ET:
                            The Pelicans bring their robust scoring average of 132 points per game into tonight’s date with the Nets, but must be wary of not looking ahead to Saturday night’s game against Utah. It might be tempting for Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday and a few others to try and pace themselves to ensure they’ve got enough in the tank for the season’s first back-to-back, especially since it’s one of two New Orleans will have this week as they play at Golden State and Portland next Wednesday and Thursday.

                            Brooklyn is talented enough to take advantage if overlooked, having gotten Rondae Hollis-Jefferson back in the mix to place another solid defender into the rotation. Guards D’Angelo Russell, Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert have all had some nice moments to help fuel a 2-2 start. The last three meetings between the Nets and Pelicans have produced an average of 254.7 points, including a 138-128 double-overtime result in Brooklyn in the most recent meeting in February. Anthony Davis scored 44 points but should get more resistance here since Nets center Jarrett Allen has made great strides and veteran Ed Davis came on board.

                            Milwaukee (-1.5/233.5) at Minnesota, 8:05 p.m. ET:
                            Andrew Wiggins is a game-time decision with a quad injury that forced him out of only the second game up in Toronto, ruining the Canadian’s annual homecoming game. The Timberwolves managed to cover despite another no-show from the slumping Karl-Anthony Towns, but it’s no surprise to see the Bucks favored at Target Center given the form both teams have displayed to date. It’s obvious that Towns has been greatly affected by his drama with Jimmy Butler, whose status for this one is another variable worth watching. The Rockets are said to be ramping up its pursuit of the standout wing, a Houston native. It seems inevitable that he’s moved, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing a prominent role through his first four games, averaging 24.8 points per game. His duties here will be to try and help against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, the highest-scoring combination in the Eastern Conference (52.8 ppg).

                            Only Golden State’s Curry and Durant (62.0 ppg) and New Orleans’ Davis and Nikola Mirotic (58.3) average more points per game than the Bucks’ wings, who have led the team to a perfect start through four games. After a 113-112 win in the opener in Charlotte where Milwaukee nearly blew a huge lead, three double-digit victories have followed against the Pacers, Knicks and 76ers. All those games were at home in the new downtown arena, where the Bucks will return tomorrow to host the Magic before an excellent early matchup against the Raptors on Monday. Mike Budenholzer’s team has taken to his offense and desired up-tempo style beautifully but must prove that they can do it consistently on the road. The Bucks have lost their last two games in Minneapolis, last winning in 2016.

                            Washington (-5/235.5) at Sacramento, 10:05 p.m. ET, NBATV:
                            The Kings are looking for their first winning streak of the season after rallying to take down Memphis for their first home win on Wednesday. After surrendering 129.5 points over their first four games, Sacramento clamped down and took to Memphis’ slower pace well. De’Aaron Fox’s on-ball defense is a weapon, but we’ll see if he can disrupt the stronger, more physical John Wall here. Bradley Beal left the loss to Golden State due to a chest injury that affected his breathing, but he’s expected to play in this one after scoring 23 points in just 19 minutes trying to keep up with Curry’s shooting show.

                            This is a huge game for the Wizards, who opened this five-game road trip with an upset in Portland before losing in Oakland and can secure a second victory before stops in L.A. (Clippers) and Memphis to help take some of the pressure off. Washington continues to work short-handed with Dwight Howard sidelined by a back injury and now may not have backup center Ian Mahinmi, whose back is also acting up. Scott Brooks may have no choice but to play small against a Kings team that employs a lot of length. The Wizards have really struggled giving up second-chance opportunities thus far but have won four straight in the series, winning the 2016-17 meetings in OT before sweeping last season’s contests by a combined margin of 45 points.
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                            • Can'tPickAWinner
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                              • 369829

                              #15
                              Hoop Trends - Friday
                              Vince Akins

                              ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

                              -- The Wizards are 13-0 ATS with less than two days rest off a road loss in in which they allowed 50-plus points in the paint. and it is before the All-Star break.

                              ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

                              -- The Bucks are 0-12 ATS on the road off a double-digit win as a favorite when they are facing a team that is averaging more than 24 assists per game.

                              OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

                              -- The Knicks are 10-0 OU with less than two days rest when they are off a loss and they lost at least four straight vs current opponent and it is before the All-Star break.

                              OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

                              -- The Rockets are 0-11 OU with rest after a game in which there were 8-plus lead changes.
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