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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 06:35 AM

Miami of Ohio Redhawks vs. Buffalo Bulls Preview and Predictions 10-30-2018 in NCAAF

NCAAF Previews 29th October 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 10/29/2018

As Mid-American Conference football action continues on Tuesday night, we have an appetizing matchup on tap for the ESPN2 audience, as it involves two of the league's best quarterbacks, as well as a battle for first place in the East.

The Buffalo Bulls bring a lot of offense to the table in the person of Tyree Jackson, a guy with NFL size who has put together nice numbers behind an offensive line that has protected him about as well as anyone. And the Bulls look like they may be turning the corner with the program which is led by Lance Leipold, who carved out a legend at the Division III level.

The Miami of Ohio Redhawks brought back a lot of experience this season, and that includes QB Gus Ragland, who does an excellent job of taking care of the ball. This team will have to be able to rebound from a tough overtime loss to Army, but if they are in the right frame of mind, they can give anyone in the MAC a 60-minute battle.

This game takes place at UB Stadium in Buffalo, one night after the Bills played host to the New England Patriots in suburban Orchard Park.

TV: ESPN2, 8 PM ET. LINE: Buffalo -7

ABOUT MIAMI OF OHIO: Facing an Army team that had won nine consecutive games at West Point, Miami (3-5 SU, 5-3 ATS) got behind the eight-ball but then put together a great rally, outgaining the Cadets 215-12 in the final period as Army couldn't finish with first-time starter Cam Thomas at quarterback. No, they did not keep Army below its season rushing average (giving up 347 yards on the ground), but they almost won the game in the second overtime, and get points for daring, as coach Chuck Martin elected to go for a two-point conversion and a win after a TD, rather than try to force a third OT. Gus Ragland, who was so close to being tackled that the Army victory cannon went off prematurely, hit a pass, but his receiver fell short of the end zone. Final score - 31-30. Martin wanted to go for two in the waning second of regulation after Miami scored a touchdown, but unfortunately, receiver Nate Becker got flagged for excessive celebration, killing that possibility. Despite its straight-up record (which included losses to Marshall, Cincinnati, and Minnesota to start the season), Miami can tie Buffalo in the MAC East with a victory on Tuesday, which would mean they'll lead the division on the head-to-head tie-breaker. Ragland has completed 60.6% of his passes for 1769 yards. He has been intercepted only three times in 264 attempts.

ABOUT BUFFALO: Buffalo (7-1 SU, 6-2 ATS) was not nearly as competitive against Army as Miami was, having been whipped 42-13 on its own field on September 29. But they have been spotless otherwise, and now sit atop the MAC East with a 4-0 conference record. Their overall mark includes wins over Temple and Big Ten representative Rutgers. Their last outing, ten days prior to Tuesday night, was a tale of two halves. In the first half they fell behind 17-7 to Toledo, but in the second they dominated, scoring 24 unanswered points on the way to a 31-17 victory. Tyree Jackson threw for 326 yards, hitting Anthony Johnson for two touchdown passes, and the Buffalo defense did its job, limiting the Rockets to eight first downs and 33% completions. Jackson was sacked five times, but that is more like an anomaly because he had suffered just one sack in seven games prior to that. Buffalo comes in with a +9 turnover margin, which is among the nation's ten best, and they are ninth nationwide in Passing Efficiency Defense. But this is a team that really has to improve itself when getting close to the goal line; Buffalo is dead last in the country in red zone performance, converting those trips into points only 65.8% of the time. This is in stark contrast to Miami, which has scored points on 96.7% of their journeys into the red zone (fourth best).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Ragland began his career at Miami by throwing 203 passes without an interception.

2. Miami ranks seventh in the nation in kickoff returns, but interestingly enough, next to last in punt returns.

3. In every game, a different Buffalo player wears the #41 jersey to honor Solomon Jackson, a former Bull who passed away after an off-season workout in February 2016. Tyree Jackson donned the "41" jersey on October 13 against Akron.

PREDICTION: Buffalo 28, Miami of Ohio 27

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 06:35 AM

Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Bowling Green Falcons Preview and Predictions 10-30-2018 in NCAAF

NCAAF Previews 29th October 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 10/29/2018

The Kent State Golden Flashes are coming off a one-point overtime loss to Akron, and since victories have been very hard to come by this season, that was particularly gut-wrenching. Can they get themselves on track against a program that was in bad enough shape to have recently made a coaching change?

Yes, we are talking about the Bowling Green Falcons, who jettisoned Mike Jinks in favor of Carl Pelini, who had been the coordinator of one of the worst defenses in the country. And things did not go well for Pelini, a subject of controversy in the past when he faced a former mentor in his first shot out of the box.

These two down-and-out MAC squads will meet up on Tuesday night at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio (not to be confused with Bowling Green, KY, which is where Western Kentucky is located).

TV: ESPNU, 8 PM ET. LINE: Pick'em

ABOUT KENT STATE: The Flashes took Akron into overtime last week, but came up short on a two-point conversion, which constituted the difference in the 24-23 loss. Woody Barrett gave them the lion's share of the offense, as the quarterback threw for 188 yards and ran for 81 more. For the season, Barrett has completed 60.5% of his throws, with a so-so ratio of eight TD's to eight INT's. But he might be expected to do some business on the ground against Bowling Green, and the same can certainly be said about running back Justin Rankin, who's averaged over five yards a carry. One of the weaknesses with Kent State (1-7 SU, 5-3 ATS) is in passing defense, where they have allowed 293 yards a game, and they are about as bad as it gets when it comes to allowing big plays. Their offensive line has surrendered almost eleven Tackles for Loss per game, which places them dead last among FBS teams, and makes them quite a match for Bowling Green, which doesn't penetrate at all. Believe it or not, the Golden Flashes have found their way into the nation's top ten in Red Zone Defense, as opponents have scored points on only 28 of 39 tries (71.8%). Coach Sean Lewis has moved sophomore Cepeda Phillips, who had ten total tackles as a frosh, into the middle linebacker spot, and he responded with a dozen tackles in his first collegiate start against Akron.

ABOUT BOWLING GREEN: Fed up with Mike Jinks, who hadn't made much progress since being hired off the Texas Tech staff to become the head coach, the Bowling Green athletic department turned to someone with previous head coaching experience to handle the job on an interim basis. And that someone was Carl Pelini, who became embroiled in controversy when he was coaching at Florida Atlantic, in an ugly scenario that included charges of drug use as he was ushered out the door. In his debut with BGSU (1-7 SU, 2-5-1 ATS), Pelini faced off against Ohio and Frank Solich, the first coach to give him a job as an assistant. And it wasn't pretty, as the Falcons lost 49-14 to Ohio, which had 597 yards from scrimmage and 32 first downs. As for bright spots, Scott Miller, the All-MAC receiver, had six catches for 145 yards. Statistically speaking, quarterback Jarret Doege is not having a bad season; he has thrown for 2078 yards, with 20 TD passes (and just eight INT's). Miller has averaged 16.4 yards per reception, and Andrew Clair is averaging 4.7 yards per carry. So yes, there are some working parts on that side of the ball. On defense, however, this team has been found wanting in so many areas. The Falcons have given up 515.5 yards a game, and they have been absolutely horrific against the run, yielding 333 yards a game and 6.6 per carry. This defensive line has gotten no penetration, with six sacks in eight games and ranking 128th in Tackles for Loss. So clearly Pelini was not promoted to the head job based on his accomplishments with a defense that brought back seven starters from last year's 2-10 team.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Maybe a key difference here is that at least Kent State can stop some of its opponents some of the time; according to advanced metrics, they've allowed 4.32 points per scoring opportunity, which actually puts them in the upper half of FBS schools (58th), while Bowling Green surrenders 5.72 points per opportunity, placing them next to last (129th).

2. Matt Johnson, who quarterbacked Bowling Green to MAC titles in 2013 and 2015, is now part of the Kent State coaching staff as a graduate assistant.

3. Bowling Green has won the last five meetings by double-digits, outscoring Kent State by a combined total of 134-23.

PREDICTION: Kent State 42, Bowling Green 37

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 08:15 AM

From Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play TUES: Atl Hawks + 4 1/2,

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 08:19 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 72

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE SEPTEMBER 30 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 SOARING JAN 2/1

# 5 BEACH SPLASH 5/2

# 3 GETHOT STAYHOT 5/1

SOARING JAN is the best bet in this race. Demonstrates the look of a profitable play, averaging a solid 64 Equibase speed fig which is one of the best in this field. This filly has a good win percentage in dirt sprint races. Posted a solid speed rating in the last race. Can run another good one in this affair. BEACH SPLASH - Must be given a chance based on the very good speed rating earned in the last race. Has been racing in the most competitive company of the group lately. GETHOT STAYHOT - Could best this group based on the Equibase Speed Fig - 67 - of her last contest. It's a good sign that Millersaul is using Cruz on this entrant.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 08:20 AM

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

Race 2 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 69

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 30 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 5 DIRTY DIXIE ROAD 2/1

# 3 CLASSY LADY 6/1

# 1 A FASHION AFFAIR 20/1

DIRTY DIXIE ROAD looks to be the wager in here. Has performed solidly lately in sprint races, posting a nifty 61 avg Equibase Speed Figure. Prescott has been scorching the last month, winning at a nifty 21 percent rate. Looks strong to be up on the front end at the first call. CLASSY LADY - Had one of the most respectable Equibase Speed Figures of this group of horses in her last outing. Don't overlook this filly in your wagers - very dangerous with Bracho aboard. A FASHION AFFAIR - She has decent class ratings, averaging 81, and has to be considered for this event. She has been running soundly and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the best in this group.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 08:20 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #1 - Post: 7:00pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,200 Class Rating: 71

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 MAGIC SPARKLE (ML=8/1)
#6 JIM THE BEAST (ML=3/1)

MAGIC SPARKLE - The Sep 15th clash at Suffolk Downs was at a class level of (77). Dropping down the ladder based on class considerably, so he should be in a good spot to win. JIM THE BEAST - I have to figure Hackney is making a good move here. This gelding can only benefit from the shorter trip. This gelding is in first-rate physical condition right now. Finished second in the last race and comes back soon.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 BRAIN SURGEON (ML=8/5), #1 ZEN'S SUNRISE (ML=8/1), #4 U S SOLDIER (ML=8/1),

BRAIN SURGEON - Hasn't raced or had any morning blow outs since October 7th. Not much value on this morning-line choice. Finished fifth last time. Would have to advance to be there at the wire today. This gelding notched a speed figure in his last event which probably isn't good enough in today's event. ZEN'S SUNRISE - 8/1 is too short of a price to take on most any horse that has run poorly in back to back races around the track. U S SOLDIER - Didn't end up on the board on Sep 20th at Gulfstream Park. Followed it up with another less than stellar outing. Can't play this pony in today's sprint of 5 furlongs. Hasn't even finished in the money in a sprint affair of late.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #3 MAGIC SPARKLE to win. Have to have odds of at least 2/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 08:21 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mahoning Valley Race Course
Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race 2

Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta / 10 cent Superfecta / 50 cent Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4)

Maiden Claiming $10,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 38 • Purse: $16,500 • Post: 1:12P
FOR REGISTERED OHIO BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Odds

Race Type: Lone Front-runner. MIDNIGHT STROLLYNN is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * MIDNIGHT STROLLYNN: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distanc e/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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MIDNIGHT STROLLYNN
2/1

6/5

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
5
MIDNIGHT STROLLYNN
5

2/1
Front-runner
56

47

77.3

20.5

17.5
4
LANTANA MOLL
4

7/2
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

45.5

29.4

22.9
1
BROOKLYNNS PRIDE
1

10/1
Trailer
29

26

1.8

24.0

16.5
2
MILLIE MURPHY
2

6/1
Trailer
0

0

0.9

10.4

0.0
3
MADE IN HER IMAGE
3

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
33

29

21.2

15.6

9.1
7
CIRCLE WILL RUN
7

4/1
Alternator/Non-contender
26

17

18.2

11.8

2.8
6
WITHALILSALTNLIME
6

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

11.1

13.5

4.5

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 08:21 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Portland Meadows
Portland Meadows - Race 6

$1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / $0.20 15% Pick 5 (Races 6-10)

Claiming $2,500 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 88 • Purse: $5,500 • Post: 2:20P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 1, 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * DYNAMO DIXIE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest aver age Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BOLDLY TRUE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. MEMPHIS MOBSTER: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equib ase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. SWEET SWINDLER: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse's average winning distance is within half a f urlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
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DYNAMO DIXIE
9/2

9/2
1
BOLDLY TRUE
15/1

6/1
8
MEMPHIS MOBSTER
10/1

7/1
9
SWEET SWINDLER
4/1

10/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
8
MEMPHIS MOBSTER
8

10/1
Front-runner
86

84

68.2

82.0

71.0
9
SWEET SWINDLER
9

4/1
Front-runner
87

75

67.0

75.8

65.3
1
BOLDLY TRUE
1

15/1
Alternator/Front-runner
89

89

71.3

74.0

66.5
2
DYNAMO DIXIE
2

9/2
Stalker
90

84

80.2

88.0

85.5
5
MYKX BULL
5

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
83

77

72.2

56.8

40.8
11
I B TANNER
11

20/1
Trailer
89

85

38.0

70.6

57.1
4
EMPIRE RULER
4

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
87

76

32.3

74.8

67.8
10
DOC
10

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
80

73

81.8

68.8

54.8
6
OUR POWER SURGE
6

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
79

72

51.0

65.2

44.7
3
FORMAL JOKER
3

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
89

75

44.2

65.2

51.7
12
MAGARITA MAN
12

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
72

71

38.7

48.4

29.4
7
MURMANSK
7

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
79

74

10.0

63.8

44.8

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 08:21 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Zia Park - Race #2 - Post: 1:27pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 50

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 DUBLINS WILDBERRY (ML=6/1)

DUBLINS WILDBERRY - Jock jumped on this filly's back for the first try on October 9th. Should know the animal even better this time. That last work tells me this filly is set for a top race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 FIRE AND LIGHT (ML=2/1), #4 JUST BETTY (ML=3/1), #3 TOPAZ JEWEL (ML=7/2),

FIRE AND LIGHT - This entrant ran a most unsatisfactory fig in the last race. She shouldn't improve and will probably get beat in today's race running that figure. JUST BETTY - Usually I need a sprinter to have some recent success in sprint races in order to wager on her. TOPAZ JEWEL - Never really did much at all in the last race on September 24th. Hard to wager on today.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - DUBLINS WILDBERRY - Racing pattern would suggest this animal is in good condition for today's race. Should perform well in this race.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#2 DUBLINS WILDBERRY to win at post-time odds of 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Skip

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 05:37 PM

Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Predictions 10-30-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 30th October 2018 by Gracenote
Hawks vs. Cavaliers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/30/2018

The Cleveland Cavaliers will hit the reset button after firing head coach Tyronn Lue when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. Lue was let go after the team fell to 0-6 with Saturday's 119-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers and the organization handed the reins -- for now -- to Larry Drew as it tries to snap out of a horrendous early-season spell.

"This was a very difficult decision. It is especially so, considering Coach Lue's time with us over the last four years, including four straight trips to the NBA Finals," general manager Koby Altman said in a statement. "We have respect and great admiration for Ty, not only as a coach, but a person. ... This is a different team equation, though, and one that we felt needed a different voice and approach that required this change." Among Cleveland's six straight losses to begin the season was a 133-111 loss at home to Atlanta on Oct. 21, a game in which Hawks rookie Trae Young went off for 35 points and 11 assists. The offensive firepower Atlanta displayed in that contest has faded, as the squad has averaged 88.5 points during a two-game losing streak. Young was limited to a season-low 11 points in Monday's 113-92 loss at Philadelphia.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), FS Ohio (Cleveland)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (2-4): Young is averaging 13.7 points while shooting 11-for-37 from the field in three games since his dominant performance at Cleveland. The 20-year-old did hand out eight assists with zero turnovers versus the 76ers after recording nine and 10, respectively, over the previous two contests. Taurean Prince averaged 21.8 points through the first four games but has been held to a total of 21 points on 6-of-25 from the field during the two-game losing streak.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (0-6): Kevin Love, Cleveland's leader in scoring (19 points per game) and rebounding (13.5) has missed two straight games due to a sore left foot and reports that surfaced Monday suggested the five-time All-Star may sit for more than a month. Channing Frye and Sam Dekker have been given one start apiece in place of Love, combining for just 11 points and nine rebounds in those two games. Larry Nance Jr. has been coming on of late after missing the first two games due to a sprained ankle, and the 25-year-old produced 15 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in just 23 minutes off the bench against Indiana.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Drew led the Cavaliers to an 8-1 record as interim coach last season when Lue was out due to a medical issue. He told reporters Monday he is not the team's interim coach but merely "the voice right now" and that he is not making any long-term commitment until an agreement is reached with the team.

2. Young hit 6-of-14 3-pointers in the previous visit to Cleveland, but he's 2-for-15 since then.

3. Cleveland PG Jordan Clarkson is averaging 16.2 points in 22.3 minutes off the bench.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 104, Hawks 101

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 05:37 PM

Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Preview and Predictions 10-30-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 30th October 2018 by Gracenote
Heat vs. Hornets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/30/2018

The Miami Heat opened their first homestand with a loss to the Charlotte Hornets and they hope to avoid the same fate when they begin a three-game road trip at Charlotte on Tuesday. The Hornets topped the Heat 113-112 in Miami earlier this month behind 39 points from Kemba Walker.

The Heat recovered to win their next two games but fell flat in the finale of the homestand by dropping a 123-113 loss to Sacramento on Monday. Josh Richardson, Goran Dragic and Hassan Whiteside combined to score 67 points for Miami but their teammates went a collective 14-for-46 from the floor. Charlotte has dropped three of four since its win over the Heat, including a 105-103 setback at Philadelphia on Saturday. Walker went for 37 points in the setback for his fourth game of 30 or more.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Miami), FS Southeast (Charlotte)

ABOUT THE HEAT (3-3): Whiteside recorded 24 rebounds -- one shy of his career high -- and blocked five shots in Monday's loss, giving him 40 boards and 11 blocks over the last two games. He also had six of Miami's season-high 19 turnovers, which led to 27 points for the Kings. "Those empty possessions lead to run outs," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told the media. "Any kind of momentum it seemed we would get led to a turnover."

ABOUT THE HORNETS (3-4): Forward Miles Bridges has found an increased role in the last two games and is making the most of his opportunity by averaging 14.5 points on 12-of-19 shooting. Fellow rookie Devonte Graham scored the first seven points of his career in 13 minutes off the bench against Philadelphia. "[The rookies] are working every day. They're developing every day," coach James Borrego told reporters. "They're ready for the moment. Devonte's performance tonight didn't surprise me. It was a great experience for him. I think he handled himself very well. Miles again, he's learning, he's growing. Those minutes down the stretch are only going to build him and grow him."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Walker hit 7-of-15 3-pointers in the win at Miami.

2. Richardson was held to seven points on 3-of-11 shooting in the earlier loss to the Hornets.

3. The Heat have won three straight games at Charlotte.

PREDICTION: Hornets 108, Heat 104

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 05:37 PM

Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic Preview and Predictions 10-30-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 29th October 2018 by Gracenote
Kings vs. Magic Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/29/2018

The Sacramento Kings seek their fourth consecutive victory when they visit the struggling Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Sacramento opened a four-game road excursion in stellar fashion while recording a 123-113 triumph over the Miami Heat on Monday.

The Kings are above .500 after seven games for just the second time in 12 seasons, the other time being a 5-2 start in 2014-15. Sacramento will look to control the interior against the Magic in the same way it did against the Heat, holding a 68-38 edge in points in the paint while also possessing an 18-8 margin in fast-break points. Orlando has dropped back-to-back games behind a suspect defense -- the Magic allowed 120.5 points in the two losses -- and has lost four of its last five contests. "We're getting crushed -- two games in a row, here -- by the good (but not great) players," Orlando coach Steve Clifford told reporters. "I'm not saying that it's easy, but if we're not going to be able to guard the good players, then we're not going to be able to play defense."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Sacramento), FS Florida (Orlando)

ABOUT THE KINGS (4-3): Center Willie Cauley-Stein had another big game with 26 points and 13 rebounds against the Heat and he has recorded three consecutive double-doubles. Cauley-Stein was 11-of-17 shooting to raise his percentage to 58.1 and he has scored in double digits in all seven games, including three outings of 20 or more points. Shooting guard Buddy Hield has topped the 20-point mark in each game of the winning streak and he was 4-of-6 from 3-point range versus Miami while matching his season high of 23 points.

ABOUT THE MAGIC (2-4): Orlando took a franchise-record 43 3-point shots in Saturday's 113-91 road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks but managed to make just 10. "It is part of our game plan to have a lot of us shooting 3s and space the floor," center Nikola Vucevic told reporters. "Our 3s (against the Bucks) weren't exactly good ones. You can't just shoot any shot. You've got to make sure you work for the right one." The Magic are shooting just 31.6 percent behind the arc with the struggling players including Jonathon Simmons (18.8), Evan Fournier (29.3), Terrence Ross (30.3) and Aaron Gordon (30.8).

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Kings have won the past three meetings.

2. Sacramento backup PF-C Kosta Koufos (hamstring) had six points and four rebounds in 12 minutes in his season debut.

3. Gordon had just nine points on 3-of-15 shooting against Milwaukee and missed all six 3-point attempts.

PREDICTION: Magic 112, Kings 106

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 05:37 PM

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics Preview and Predictions 10-30-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 29th October 2018 by Gracenote
Pistons vs. Celtics Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/29/2018

The Boston Celtics handed the Detroit Pistons their first loss on Saturday as Jaylen Brown broke out of an early slump and the team turned up the pressure on the defensive end. The Celtics will try to make it two in a row over the Pistons when they host Detroit in the back end of a home-and-home set on Tuesday.

Brown, who averaged 14.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting last season, averaged six points on 5-of-26 shooting in the three games prior to Saturday, when he broke out for a season-high 19 points. "I wasn't tripping, for me it's just coming out playing basketball," Brown told reporters. "It's a blessing, just coming out and being able to see something go down was good for me but for us to continue to win and come out and beat a team that's 4-0, it's even better." First-year Detroit coach Dwane Casey is trying to mold his roster into a winner and acknowledged that the Pistons aren't quite where they need to be. "They are rated the best defensive team in the league," Casey told reporters. "But that level of play is how hard you have to play from start to finish. I take responsibility for us not coming out and being as focused as we should've been. When you play against a team like Boston, they expose you. We only had - what? Sixteen assists? The ball wasn't moving and against a good defensive team, it'll expose you."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, NBCS Boston

ABOUT THE PISTONS (4-1): Detroit forward Blake Griffin averaged 33.8 points on 55.7 percent shooting over the first four games but was held to seven points on 2-of-13 shooting by Boston on Saturday. "I just missed open shots early," Griffin told reporters. "I tried to attack at times and get to the foul line and it didn't go that way." The Pistons went 7-of-37 from 3-point range in the 109-89 setback as Griffin (0-of-4), point guard Reggie Jackson (1-of-6) and shooting guards Reggie Bullock (1-of-5) and Langston Galloway (0-of-5) all struggled from beyond the arc.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (4-2): Boston reserve power forward Daniel Theis is out indefinitely after suffering a tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot. "It's not going to be season derailing or anything like that," coach Brad Stevens told reporters. "We'll see how he progresses over the next few weeks and then the next steps will be determined, but they think it'll be a pretty quick recovery, which is fortunate." Fellow reserve power forward Marcus Morris added 18 points and is 7-of-11 from 3-point range over the last two contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Pistons C Andre Drummond failed to record a double-double for the first time this season when he was held to 18 points and eight rebounds on Saturday.

2. Celtics PG Kyrie Irving was held to a season-low three points on 1-of-5 shooting Saturday.

3. Detroit earned a 118-108 win in its lone trip to Boston last season on Nov. 27 behind 26 points and 22 rebounds from Drummond.

PREDICTION: Celtics 113, Pistons 106

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-30-2018, 05:37 PM

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors Preview and Predictions 10-30-2018 in NBA

NBA Previews 30th October 2018 by Gracenote
76ers vs. Raptors Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 10/30/2018

The Toronto Raptors are no longer undefeated and they aim to get back on the winning track when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Toronto set a franchise mark with a 6-0 start but the impressive streak reached an end with Monday's 124-109 loss to the unbeaten Milwaukee Bucks.

Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard was rested on the front end of the back-to-back and is slated to be back in the lineup against the 76ers. The contest was the second Leonard has sat out as he regains his fitness after playing in only nine games with the San Antonio Spurs last season because of a quadriceps injury. Philadelphia has recorded back-to-back victories and Monday's 113-92 rout of the Atlanta Hawks may have been the team's best performance of the young season. "I think we just needed a spark and I was able to provide that for the team," point guard Ben Simmons told reporters after scoring 15 of his 21 points in the third quarter. "I told the guys to keep running with me and I'll find them."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBATV, NBCS Philadelphia Plus, TSN (Toronto)

ABOUT THE 76ERS (4-3): Backup point guard Markelle Fultz flashed some of his potential against Atlanta when he scored a career-best 16 points in 23 minutes. Fultz was a big disappointment last season after being the No. 1 overall pick and Philadelphia is letting him run the team while Simmons is resting and that is allowing him more freedom on the floor. "I'm a great basketball player," Fultz told reporters after the win over the Hawks. "I think I can do pretty much anything. I can pass the ball, I can pull up (and shoot) the 3, I can get to the rim. I just think I have an all-around game."

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (6-1): Toronto badly missed Leonard (26.6 average) in the showdown against the Bucks while scoring its fewest points of the season and putting forth a horrific showing (9-of-44) from 3-point range. Leonard's absence allowed power forward Serge Ibaka to get 21 shots and he poured in 30 points - one shy of his career high - and also collected nine rebounds. Point guard Kyle Lowry recorded 15 assists - three shy of his career high - but scored a season-low nine points and missed all nine 3-point attempts during a 3-of-14 shooting performance.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The 76ers have dropped their past 11 visits to Toronto.

2. Toronto G Fred VanVleet (toe) will likely miss his third straight game, while the status of SF OG Anunoby (personal reasons) is uncertain after he sat out Monday.

3. Philadelphia SF Wilson Chandler (hamstring) is expected to be cleared to make his season debut later this week.

PREDICTION: Raptors 108, 76ers 105

Tuesday 10-30-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

Tuesday 10-30-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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