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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:18 AM

Buffalo Bulls vs. Ohio Bobcats Preview and Predictions 11-14-2018

NCAAF Predictions 13th November 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 11/13/2018

The Buffalo Bulls are clearly on their way to a berth in the Mid-American Conference title game, and this has been a tremendous turnaround in the program under head coach Lance Leipold. This is a complete team, which can move the ball through the air and on the ground, and they also play defense.

The Ohio Bobcats, however, are a pretty formidable foe; they are highly efficient on offense behind a genuine dual-threat quarterback and are well-coached by Frank Solich, who has been around the block and back in this assignment and others.

Ohio is still clinging to the hope of winning the MAC East title, but the door will be shut on that if they can't beat Buffalo in this Wednesday night game at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.

TV: ESPN2, 7 PM ET. LINE: Ohio -2

ABOUT BUFFALO: The winds at UB Stadium were extremely challenging last week as Buffalo (9-1 SU, 8-2 ATS) put itself even more firmly into the driver's seat in the MAC East with a 48-14 victory. The weather precluded the teams from doing a whole lot through the air, but the Bulls rolled up 358 yards on the ground, and Jaret Patterson led the charge in a big way with 187 yards on 18 carries. This included touchdown runs of 64 and 21 yards, and this performance, which was complemented by Emmanuel Reed's 58 yards, demonstrated Buffalo's ability to run the ball if they need to. That will put this team in good stead in the MAC title chase, as will defense. They held an overmatched Kent State squad to just 183 yards, and they took a 46-0 lead into the fourth quarter. Under more agreeable conditions, of course, the 6-7 Tyree Jackson is the trigger man that makes this offense very dangerous. He's thrown 24 touchdown passes (with eight interceptions) and his offensive line has done such a great job, allowing just five sacks. Buffalo has a +9 turnover margin and ranks 11th in the nation in passing efficiency defense. Lance Leipold has once again gotten the job done. The six-time Division III national champion (at Wisconsin-Whitewater) got the Bulls bowl-eligible last season, his third at the helm, and now they are angling for their best record ever.

ABOUT OHIO: Frank Solich's team was really rolling with consecutive wins by margins of 49-14, 52-14 and 59-14 against Bowling Green, Ball State, and Western Michigan, respectively, but then they suffered a critical 30-28 defeat at Miami of Ohio that put them behind the eight-ball. They simply got off to a horrible start, falling behind 28-7 at the intermission. And their big comeback in the second half, during which they held Miami to a safety, fell just short. The fact is, the safety constituted the difference in the game, and Miami was able to end a five-game losing streak in the "Battle of the Bricks." Nathan Rourke had 163 yards and threw two TD passes in the second half, while AJ Oullette ran for 168 yards. Rourke had the Bobcats in position for a Hail Mary at the end, but there was no miracle to be had. This puts Ohio (6-4 SU & ATS) in a position where in order to get to the MAC title game, it has to beat Buffalo and Akron in these last two games, then hope that Buffalo loses to Bowling Green. The strength of Rourke is that he can contribute equally well with his arm or his feet; even though he was limited to just 16 net yards against Miami, he has 653 yards on the ground to go with 1927 through the air, and his ratio of 19 TD passes to five interceptions is excellent. The Bobcats are 12th in the nation in scoring (39.3 ppg), and like Buffalo they have a +9 turnover margin, a by-product of the 24 takeaways they've had. But they are just inside the nation's top 100 in passing efficiency defense, so there is a reasonable chance they could be sitting ducks for the Buffalo air attack led by Jackson - weather permitting, of course.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Lance Leipold holds the distinction of getting to 100 wins faster than any other NCAA coach. That happened in 2014, as he was on his way to a 109-6 record as coach at Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater.

2. The home team has won each of the last eight games these teams have played against each other. Ohio holds the overall edge in the series by a 14-10 margin.

3. Interestingly, 22 of the 46 touchdowns Buffalo has scored this season have been tallied by freshmen.

PREDICTION: Buffalo 33, Ohio 28

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:24 AM

Miami of Ohio Redhawks vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Preview and Predictions 11-14-2018

NCAAF Predictions 13th November 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 11/13/2018

The Miami of Ohio Redhawks can't go to the Mid-American Conference title game, because they suffered a loss to East division leader Buffalo. But they now get a chance to cause some anxiety for the West division leader as they take on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Wednesday night before a national television audience.

Miami pulled a mild upset at home against Ohio, but they almost blew a 21-point lead in the process. With their veteran offensive line and a pretty balanced offense, they can be dangerous for many MAC foes.

But battle-tested NIU has made it difficult for a lot of opponents to score on them, and they are undefeated in league play.

This one takes place at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, IL, with the newly-established Mallory Cup at stake.

TV: ESPNU, 8 PM ET. LINE: Northern Illinois -6

ABOUT MIAMI OF OHIO: They looked like they could be cruising to victory, with a 28-7 lead at halftime against Ohio. But the RedHawks (4-6 SU, 6-4 ATS) almost blew that lead, barely hanging on for a 30-28 win that kept their hopes for bowl eligibility alive. Miami's offense did not put a point on the board in the second half. They gave up two TD passes to Ohio's Nathan Rourke, had a punt blocked and returned for a TD, and were only able to create a difference when Rourke was sacked for a safety, after a great "coffin corner" punt by Kyle Kramer, who wound up winning MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week. Gus Ragland went 20-32 for 199 yards and a touchdown, while Alonzo Smith had 94 yards and two TD's on the ground. Miami needs to beat Northern Illinois and Ball State to become bowl eligible for head coach Chuck Martin, who at the post-game press conference sounded off on home fans who he thought abandoned his team, saying "There’s a ton of panic because you can hear our fans stinking, our home fans yelling at us as the game’s unraveling. I mean, welcome to Miami! " He also commented on what he referred to as the "cheapness" of the MAC schools, since there was no trophy for the winner of the "Battle of the Bricks." Ragland has thrown 18 touchdown passes with just four interceptions, and the RedHawks have committed just nine turnovers overall, which puts them ninth in the nation in that category.

ABOUT NORTHERN ILLINOIS: Operating on all cylinders, NIU (7-3 SU, 6-4 ATS) routed Toledo by a 38-15 count last week. Two running backs topped the 100-yard mark (Tre Harbison 139, Marcus Jones 103), and quarterback Marcus Childers scored twice on the ground and had 131 yards passing. All-American defensive end Sutton Smith also returned a blocked punt for a touchdown. That was the highest point total for Northern Illinois this season. Smith has won MAC West Defensive Player of the Week honors twice this season, but this time he's been named Special Teams Player of the Week. Harbison, who has 804 rushing yards on 5.5 yards a carry, was MAC West Offensive Player of the Week. Defenses that can force Childers to the air will have better success; he is averaging a microscopic 4.9 yards per attempt. The Huskies are ranked only 123rd in offensive yardage per game. NIU is 82nd in the FBS ranks in the category of "Yards per Point," at 15.1, although they have been making strides, as that number has been only 13.8 over the last three games. On the stop unit they excel, leading the nation with 38 sacks and holding opponents to just 2.7 yards per rushing attempt. The situation for the Huskies is this - if they can win either of these last two games (the next one is against Western Michigan), they will clinch the MAC West title and a berth in the conference championship game.

EXTRA POINTS

1. For the first time, this game is played for the Mallory Cup, named in honor of coach Bill Mallory, who led both of these schools to MAC championships and passed away this past May.

2. Northern Illinois has won seven of the last eight meetings, losing only the 2010 MAC title game during that time.

3. NIU's Sutton Smith has filled up the stat sheet on defense, ranking seventh in the nation in sacks, fourth in forced fumbles and 15th in Tackles for Loss.

PREDICTION: Northern Illinois 28, Miami of Ohio 17

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:24 AM

Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct
RACE #6 - 3:26 PM
9.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD ALLOWANCE $75,000.00 PURSE

#2 STORM PROPHET
#5 MR. BUFF
#3 POINT TO REMEMBER
#6 SARGENT DRIVE

#2 STORM PROPHET has turned in "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of his last five "adventures," hitting the board in four of those efforts. Jockey Javier Castellano and Trainer Linda Rice send him "postward" this afternoon ... they've hit the board with 65% of their entries saddled as a team to date. #5 MR. BUFF qualifies as a TrackMaster Plus "PowerPony," drops in class (-9) and is the overall speed leader in this field today, racing at 9.0 furlongs on the dirt.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:24 AM

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

Race 7 - Optional Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $70000 Class Rating: 99

OUTER TURF FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $13,000 TWICE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $40,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES OTHER THAN CLAIMING OR STARTER

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 CATCH A CAB 12/1

# 2 FRISKY MAGICIAN 4/1

# 11 DISCRETIONARY MARQ 9/2

CATCH A CAB looks to be a respectable contender and the potential return justifies the risky nature of the long odds. Has been travelling strongly and has among the top speed in the race for today's distance. Ought to be given a shot based on the respectable speed rating garnered in the last race. Don't let this gelding slip past you. Could prove victorious at big odds. FRISKY MAGICIAN - Overall the speed figures of this racer look very good in this contest. With a respectable 105 speed fig last time out, will definitely be a factor in this competition. DISCRETIONARY MARQ - Has been close at the finish most every time recently. Sharp jock with conditioner numbers make this horse a strong pick.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:24 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Churchill Downs - Race #10 - Post: 5:36pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $18,500 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 BACK PAGE (ML=8/1)
#15 BLUE MESA (ML=8/1)
#13 LITTLE MIGHTY MAN (ML=5/1)

BACK PAGE - Rocco comes to ride after getting to know the gelding in the last race. Tomlinson brings him back again. I recommend you stay with this hot gelding. BLUE MESA - Entered a $40,000 Maiden Claiming race at Churchill Downs in the last race and raced in the slop finishing seventh. Expect better in this event. Hernandez drops him down to this class. You don't need too much more handicapping knowledge to figure that this animal should run well at this level. This gelding gets a weight break of -7 lbs from last race. Could be helpful in this event. LITTLE MIGHTY MAN - Lopez and Coontz partnered up are a horse gambler's friend.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 TAP SHOW (ML=3/1), #4 WILD WILL (ML=7/2), #12 NATIONAL PRIDE (ML=4/1),

TAP SHOW - The insufficiency of zip in the last one, a route race, is a bit alarming. WILD WILL - This gelding is always hitting the board, but just doesn't win. Tough to bet on him on the top end. NATIONAL PRIDE - I'd like to see more hospitable recent showings with morning line of 4/1.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - BACK PAGE - Comparing last speed ratings in this field, nobody beats this gelding. Tops in the field with a last speed rating of 81 on October 31st.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #7 BACK PAGE to win if we can get at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
7 with [13,15]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [7,13,15] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[7,13,15] with [7,13,15] with [7,8,12,13,15] with [7,8,12,13,15] Total Cost: $36

SUPER HI-5 WAGERS:
[7,13,15] with [7,13,15] with [7,12,13,15] with [7,8,12,13,15,16] with [7,8,12,13,15,16] Total Cost: $72

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:25 AM

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

Race 3 - Allowance - 4.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $24000 Class Rating: 69

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 14 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 14 ALLOWED 4 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 HOT HEADED GAL 2/1

# 5 WILD CAT GRACE 5/1

# 4 SOLARTE 4/1

I've got to go with HOT HEADED GAL. Keep this filly in your exotics as Flores has given backers some double digit gains. The average class fig of 57 makes this horse hard to beat. Has performed solidly lately in sprint races, posting a nifty 57 avg speed fig. WILD CAT GRACE - Earned a solid Equibase Speed Figure in the last race. Can run another good one in this race. Have to look at solely on class, with some of the top class figures of this field. SOLARTE - Look for a very strong pace improvement from this racer who enters with second time Lasix today. Bocachica will almost certainly be able to get this filly to break out quickly for this event.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:25 AM

Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park West

11/14/18, GPW, Race 8, 4.06 ET
1M [Dirt] 1.36.01 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $19,000.
Claiming Price $12,500. FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 8-9-10) / $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 24.00, $1 ROI 0.61, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 8 Star Player 6-1 Samuel J L Joseph. Jr. Saffie A. JTW
098.8331 6 Makinalegacy 9/2 Ramirez A Wasilewski Christine FEC
096.9356 5 Perfect Beam 4-1 Sanchez L A Rodriguez Angel M.
093.5237 3 Rising Storm 20-1 Ulloa O Combest Phil L
093.2276 10 Treasure Bay 7/2 Mitchell R Arnold. Jr. Richard P.
092.6200 1 Colosal 15-1 Monterrey. Jr. P D'Angelo Francisco S
092.4719 11 Bruno Nose Best 15-1 Castillo L A Lopez Angel V.
092.0755 9 Sir Jak(b-) 6-1 Maragh R R Sano Antonio
091.6245 4 Current Energy 20-1 Berrios H I Mejia Jaime
090.9992 7 Watch Your Step(b-) 8-1 Vasquez M A Spatz Ronald B.
090.3862 2 Cheertheboss(b+) 30-1 Juarez N David Carlos A.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:26 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #4 - Post: 2:08pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.3 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 65

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 GLAMOUR LADY (ML=5/2)

GLAMOUR LADY - You'll be making money right and left by turning your cash onto this jockey/conditioner combination. This horse has the pace, and no one may be able to keep up with her. Have to give this filly a good shot. Ran a nice outing last time out within the last month or so.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 SASSY ANGEL (ML=3/1), #2 FUN SUCKER (ML=7/2), #5 EVERYBODYLUVSLUCY (ML=5/1),

SASSY ANGEL - Nice race on Oct 9th at Thistledown, but the fact that there are no workouts since has to make one a little worried. This filly registered a rating in her last event which likely isn't good enough in today's event. FUN SUCKER - A pattern of decreasing speed figs 70/49/24 for this racer. EVERYBODYLUVSLUCY - Garnered a disappointing speed fig last out in a $15,000 Maiden Claiming race on Oct 21st. Doubtful to see an improved performance off of that fig.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #1 GLAMOUR LADY to win. Have to have odds of at least 1/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
1 with 8

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:26 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Remington Park
Remington Park - Race 3

Exacta / Trifecta (.50 Cent Minimum) / Superfecta (.10 Cent Minimum) Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) (.50 Cent Minimum)

Maiden Special • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 68 • Purse: $42,075 • Post: 8:04P
FOR ACCREDITED OKLAHOMA-BRED MAIDEN, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. RUNAROUND ROSEY is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * RUNAROUND ROSEY: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse h as the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. EUROSADY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. 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.
4
RUNAROUND ROSEY
8/5

5/2
3
EUROSADY
5/2

5/2

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
RUNAROUND ROSEY
4

8/5
Front-runner
66

62

66.8

53.8

50.3
3
EUROSADY
3

5/2
Front-runner
62

63

65.8

53.6

49.6
6
FLATOUTCOUNTRY
6

20/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

23.7

33.2

26.2
9
MIZZ MATTIS
9

5/1
Trailer
71

49

56.7

37.0

32.0

Unknown Running Style: ALISSALEEPARKER (20/1) [Jockey: Landeros Benny C - Trainer: Pruitt Jody], GOTTA LOTTA SILVER (8/1) [Jockey: Roman Kevin - Trainer: Dodwell Caroline], BAUDETTE (8/1) [Jockey: Tohill Ken S - Trainer: Von Hemel Don], CHICKES DONE

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 07:26 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Woodbine
Woodbine - Race 1

Rolling Double / Exacta / 0.20 Trifecta / 0.20 Superfecta 0.20 Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3)

Maiden Special • 7 Furlongs • All-Weather • Age 2 • CR: 87 • Purse: $45,000 • Post: 6:45P
FOR ONTARIO SIRED MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 119 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

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 * EINSTEIN'S BABE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks i n the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. PINK SCRIBBLES: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. CALL ME MRS. G: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. BROOKIES BEAR: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
2
EINSTEIN'S BABE
5/2

4/1
7
PINK SCRIBBLES
2/1

6/1
4
CALL ME MRS. G
6/1

7/1
6
BROOKIES BEAR
8/1

9/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
EINSTEIN'S BABE
2

5/2
Front-runner
80

73

86.0

71.4

67.9
4
CALL ME MRS. G
4

6/1
Front-runner
76

69

84.1

37.5

29.0
3
GLITTERING SNOW
3

3/1
Trailer
73

63

65.4

59.7

50.2
7
PINK SCRIBBLES
7

2/1
Trailer
80

78

63.0

67.2

60.2
1
SHE'S A TRUE FOX
1

12/1
Trailer
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
6
BROOKIES BEAR
6

8/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

68.3

75.8

71.3
5
CARA LUCIA
5

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

36.0

45.5

31.5

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 08:16 AM

Marc Lawrence Incredible Stat of the Day:

The Portland Trail Blazers are 16-1 SU and 13-4 ATS against the LA Lakers, including 8-0 SUATS away.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 09:45 AM

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic Preview and Predictions 11-14-2018

NBA Predictions 13th November 2018 by Gracenote
76ers vs. Magic Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 11/13/2018

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to have Jimmy Butler in the lineup for his team debut when they finish a three-game road trip at the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Butler was acquired in a headline-grabbing trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and could be a perfect fit for a team eyeing the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

"I mean, where do you begin," coach Brett Brown told reporters when asked what the four-time All-Star brings to the roster. "I think that defensively, and with the physicality that he plays with, and he replicates ... he mirrors the spirit of Philadelphia. He is a fierce competitor, and there is toughness that he plays with. It's who he is. He wears it on his face. It's seen in his game. It's confirmed by multiple All-Defensive teams, and it's a perfect fit for our city and our program defensively." Butler joins a team that has won seven of its last 10 after Monday's 124-112 win at Miami to improve to 1-1 on the trip. Joel Embiid bounced back from a rough shooting night in Saturday's loss to Memphis to provide 35 points and 18 rebounds for Philadelphia, which improved to 2-6 on the road. The Magic, who fell by one point to the Sixers on the road last month, won four of five before falling 117-109 at Washington on Monday.

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

ABOUT THE 76ERS (9-6): Brown has yet to indicate whose spot Butler will take when Wednesday rolls around but it stands to reason that he'll eat up many of the minutes currently reserved for second-year man Markelle Fultz, who had five points on 2-of-8 shooting Monday night. The 20-year-old has struggled with his shot since becoming a pro and had a notable double-clutch on a foul shot against the Heat, just about the time the news broke that he had parted ways with a trainer attempting to help improve his shot. JJ Redick often replaces Fultz to start second halves and the veteran is averaging 22.5 points over the last two games.

ABOUT THE MAGIC (6-8): Swingman Terrence Ross missed more than four months last year due to knee and leg issues, but he's making up for lost time while averaging 13.8 points -- including at least 21 in his last two games -- off the bench. He is 9-for-13 from 3-point range during those two contests and leads Orlando with 32 makes from beyond the arc despite being fifth in minutes played. Aaron Gordon (ankle) returned from a one-game layoff to produce 18 points and 10 rebounds at Washington.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. After making 4-of-13 3-pointers in eight October games, Fultz has yet to attempt a long-range shot in seven contests this month.

2. Magic C Nikola Vucevic has three straight double-doubles and eight -- along with one triple-double -- in his last 12 games.

3. Redick scored a season-high 31 points and made the decisive 3-pointer in the closing seconds in the 116-115 win over Orlando on Oct. 20.

PREDICTION: 76ers 112, Magic 107

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 09:45 AM

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards Preview and Predictions 11-14-2018

NBA Predictions 13th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/13/2018

The Washington Wizards finally have recorded back-to-back wins and look to keep the success going when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Washington lost nine of its first 11 games before looking much sharper in triumphs over Miami and Orlando.

The Wizards have made the playoffs in four of the last five seasons but weren't looking so stellar while losing four of their first 10 games by 19 or more points. The defense is still a work in progress as Washington allowed Orlando to go 15-for-30 from 3-point range during Monday's 117-109 win in the opener of its five-game homestand. Cleveland halted a five-game slide with a convincing 113-89 victory over Charlotte on Tuesday as center Tristan Thompson continued his strong play with 11 points and matched his career best of 21 rebounds. "He has been a workhorse," Cavaliers coach Larry Drew said during his postgame press conference. "He has been an anchor for us. He's rebounding the ball all over the place and he's being more vocal than he has in the past."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cleveland), NBCS Washington

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (2-11): Injury-depleted Cleveland got season-best scoring outputs from bench players Jordan Clarkson (24 points) and David Nwaba (18 on 7-of-9 shooting) while hammering a Charlotte team against which it lost by 32 points on Nov. 3. Thompson is averaging 15.5 points and 16 rebounds during a four-game run of double-doubles as he picks up the slack for a team that's missing forwards Kevin Love (foot), Cedi Osman (back) and Sam Dekker (ankle), swingman Kyle Korver (foot) and point guard George Hill (shoulder). "If we play the right way and compete for 48 minutes, the wins will come," Thompson told reporters. "We got over the hump and got that 'W' and we have a pretty big challenge in front of us in D.C."

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (4-9): Star point guard John Wall recorded 25 points and 10 assists on Monday for his third double-double in four games after failing to record one in the first nine contests. Coach Scott Brooks was pleased to see Wall do his damage in 33 minutes against Orlando after averaging 41.3 minutes over the previous three games. "To be quite honest, I've been playing John a little bit too much," Brooks told reporters. "Not that his body can't handle it. ... But I've got to be wise. I definitely wanted to keep his minutes at a respectable number (on Monday)."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Cavaliers have won each of their last four visits to Washington.

2. Cleveland rookie PG Collin Sexton is averaging 17 points over his last three games, going 5-for-7 from 3-point range during that stretch.

3. Washington SG Bradley Beal scored 21 points against Orlando to mark his 10th game with 20 or more points this season.

PREDICTION: Wizards 119, Cavaliers 113

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 11-14-2018, 09:45 AM

Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics Preview and Predictions 11-14-2018

NBA Predictions 13th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/13/2018

The last time the Boston Celtics were at home they were finishing off a big win over the previously undefeated Milwaukee Bucks and looking forward to maintaining momentum on a long road trip. The trip did not go as planned for the Celtics, who return to TD Garden licking their wounds ahead of a Wednesday night matchup with the Chicago Bulls.

"We needed this [bad road trip]. We're not as good as we think we are," guard Kyrie Irving told reporters after Boston went 1-4 away from home, capped by Sunday's 100-94 loss at Portland. "That's what it comes down to. I said in the beginning of the season, the excitement is done. It's real basketball now, so it's not just about the potential of the team or where we'll be at the end of the season. It's about right now and taking care of what's in front of us." Irving and Jayson Tatum combined for 48 points in the loss while their fellow starters had a total of 24 on 9-for-28 shooting as the Celtics had their worst offensive effort in a road game this season. The Bulls split a pair of games at home, first squeaking past Cleveland by a point before falling 103-98 to Dallas on Monday. Zach LaVine scored 26 points in the loss and joins Michael Jordan as the only player in franchise history to reach 20 points in each of the first 14 games of a season.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, NBCS Boston Linea: Celtics -12.5

ABOUT THE BULLS (4-10): Chicago is playing without four starters and help is not coming anytime soon, as coach Fred Hoiberg told the media that forward Lauri Markkanen (elbow) will be sidelined longer than expected and that point guard Kris Dunn (knee) has yet to begin running on the court. Jabari Parker has stepped in to provide some support for LaVine but he's averaging 13.7 points on 41.9 percent shooting as a starter after posting 15.9 on 46.3 percent in seven games off the bench. Rookie Chandler Hutchison collected nine points and a season-high nine rebounds in 18 minutes against Dallas.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (7-6): Slow starts plagued Boston on the trip and its one win -- an overtime triumph at lowly Phoenix -- required a comeback from 22 points down. "We just don't hunt great on offense until it's desperation time, and we're spending a lot of time in desperation time on this trip, and it's been a disappointing trip," coach Brad Stevens told reporters Sunday. After averaging 11 points on 34.4 percent shooting in the first three games of the trip, forward Jayson Tatum averaged 24 on 50 percent in the final two contests, including a career high-tying 27 at Portland.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. LaVine is shooting 37.6 percent from the field and 25.6 from 3-point range in November, but he's 44-of-49 from the foul line.

2. Celtics C Al Horford was 3-for-16 from 3-point distance on the trip after making 4-of-11 in the win over Milwaukee on Nov. 1.

3. Boston won three of four meetings last season and claimed each of the last six at home.

PREDICTION: Celtics 109, Bulls 98

Wednesday 11-14-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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