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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Evangeline Downs
Evangeline Downs - Race 3

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5)


Claiming $5,000 • 550 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 69 • Purse: $5,500 • Post: 6:25P
QUARTER HORSE 550Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * MOUNTAIN DREAMS: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. IGOTAGO: Horse's win percentage at today's distance (sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. PLUM AGOUTI: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. GT SWEET N FAST: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. GONZO COMPADRE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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MOUNTAIN DREAMS
4/1

6/1
6
IGOTAGO
5/1

7/1
5
PLUM AGOUTI
8/1

7/1
4
GT SWEET N FAST
4/1

8/1
1
GONZO COMPADRE
2/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
GONZO COMPADRE
1

2/1
Average
70

59

3.7

0.0

0.0
2
FIRST DESERT STREAK
2

6/1
Average
56

57

4.8

0.0

0.0
3
MR JESS HUCKLEBERRY
3

12/1
Average
67

58

4.3

0.0

0.0
4
GT SWEET N FAST
4

4/1
Average
73

57

4.5

0.0

0.0
5
PLUM AGOUTI
5

8/1
Average
71

62

4.7

0.0

0.0
6
IGOTAGO
6

5/1
Average
71

61

4.6

0.0

0.0
8
MOUNTAIN DREAMS
8

4/1
Fast
71

63

2.6

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: CAJUN QUICK STEP (12/1) [Jockey: Trujillo Jr Mario A - Trainer: Lee Louis A].

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 3 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $13200 Class Rating: 79

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE OCTOBER 20 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 1 MAGIC ROY 5/1

# 3 ADIRONDACK DREAM 7/5

# 4 CANTAKEITANYMORE 5/1

MAGIC ROY has a very strong shot to take this race. This gelding with Rohena in the saddle makes him a key contender. Keep this gelding in your exotics as Rohena has given backers some double digit profits. Looks respectable versus this field and should be one of the front-runners. ADIRONDACK DREAM - Could best this group here, showing very good figs of late. Has very good front-end speed and ought to fare quite well versus this field. CANTAKEITANYMORE - Englehart has a strong 25 percent win rate with entries running at this distance and surface. Must be given a shot here on the basis of the figs in the speed realm alone.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #3 - Post: 1:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 60

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 ZEKE THE STREAK (ML=4/1)
#10 SIN PROBLEMA (ML=20/1)


ZEKE THE STREAK - Jock jumped on this gelding's back for the 1st time on Nov 6th. Should be acquainted with the horse even better in this race. Based on this gelding's recent efforts, he should profit from this shorter trip. Ran last out against tougher competition at Mahoning Valley Race Cour. The move down the class scale should suit him well. This gelding is at the top in earnings per start. Check out this animal in the saddling ring. SIN PROBLEMA - Taking a trip down the class scale; has the form to make his presence felt. This thoroughbred ran off the board at Mahoning Valley Race Cour last out on a muddy track. He should improve in this event on a fast track.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 LOOKS LIKE SIMON (ML=5/2), #1 WORLD IN EXCESS (ML=5/1), #1A WE WILL SHINE (ML=5/1),

LOOKS LIKE SIMON - If you keep betting these sort of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be let down most of the time. WORLD IN EXCESS - Doesn't look inspiring to me after the lack of any sort of closing talent on November 13th. WE WILL SHINE - If you keep choosing these sort of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be let down regularly. This entrant made little impact last time out of the box finishing third. No reason to expect improvement in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#8 ZEKE THE STREAK to win at post-time odds of 7/5 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [8,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing
Parx Racing - Race 9

Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta / 10 cent Superfecta


Claiming $7,500 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 70 • Purse: $19,000 • Post: 4:01P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE OCTOBER 20 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. KELLY'S SILVER is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * KELLY'S SILVER: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. GIO LUCKY: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start w as within the last ten days. BEYOND HONOR: Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. A J'S WAY: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. INSIDER: Horse's average winning dis tance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
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KELLY'S SILVER
20/1

6/1
4
GIO LUCKY
9/2

6/1
5
BEYOND HONOR
2/1

7/1
9
A J'S WAY
3/1

8/1
1
INSIDER
30/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
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Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

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KELLY'S SILVER
8

20/1
Front-runner
62

67

81.4

58.2

47.7
5
BEYOND HONOR
5

2/1
Alternator/Stalker
84

72

79.8

58.4

47.9
9
A J'S WAY
9

3/1
Alternator/Stalker
76

69

66.2

55.6

50.6
4
GIO LUCKY
4

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
76

63

57.6

67.2

63.7
10
SEA SWAP
10

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
66

58

45.2

53.0

35.0
1
INSIDER
1

30/1
Trailer
79

74

38.4

61.4

52.9
3
YOUSHOULDBEDANCING
3

20/1
Trailer
55

55

14.3

40.2

25.7
2
RAZZY'S REWARD
2

8/1
Alternator/Trailer
76

56

39.4

60.8

48.8
12
PROUDMIAMICITIZEN
12

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
65

60

59.6

51.8

34.3
6
LUCKY CLEMEN
6

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
61

69

57.6

54.2

39.7
11
UNCLE JAMES
11

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

64

54.8

52.6

34.1
7
SAMBOOK
7

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

57

17.8

43.2

23.7

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Remington Park
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $12100 Class Rating: 78

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500. OKLAHOMA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 JUSTAS LOUD 15/1

# 10 DETROIT COWBOY 9/2

# 1 MAJOR MINGO 15/1

JUSTAS LOUD looks very good to best this group of horses and could score at a price in here. Could beat this group given the 72 Equibase Speed Fig put up in his last outing. DETROIT COWBOY - Is worth looking at and may be a wager - strong speed figures (74 average) at today's distance and surface recently. Could beat this group of animals given the 78 speed figure put up in his last outing. MAJOR MINGO - Gleason has shown excellent profits (+134 ROI ) at this distance/surface.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Turf Paradise - Race #1 - Post: 12:40pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7,000 Class Rating: 80

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 TERRELL'S PEN PAL (ML=9/2)
#6 BANK WALKER (ML=8/5)


TERRELL'S PEN PAL - Looks like the lone speed of the race. Should be tough on the front-end. Hall brings him back again. I advise you stick with this hot gelding. BANK WALKER - I am keen on that most recent effort on Nov 4th at Turf Paradise where he finished second. May have to bet on this horse in this race. He has been claimed in each of his last two starts. Horse has improved at least two Equibase speed fig points in last two races. I look for that positive trend to continue today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 SUPER ECHELON (ML=9/5), #1 INDY'S OUTLAW (ML=5/1), #5 WITT EIGHT (ML=8/1),

SUPER ECHELON - I'd like to see more conducive recent efforts with oddsmaker's morning line of 9/5. INDY'S OUTLAW - Had to give me lots more in the last race. Never made much of an impact. WITT EIGHT - This vulnerable equine gave a less than rousing performance last time finishing seventh. Don't expect any improvement in today's event.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - BANK WALKER - Earnings per start is a sign of class. I often play horses like this one that are at the top in the bunch in earnings per start.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #7 TERRELL'S PEN PAL on top if we're getting at least 3/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [6,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Tuesday, November 20

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N ILLINOIS (7 - 4) at W MICHIGAN (6 - 5) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 76-46 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 76-46 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in road games in November games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

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

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BALL ST (4 - 7) at MIAMI OHIO (5 - 6) - 11/20/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 1-1 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 straight up against BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAF

Week 13

Trend Report

Tuesday, November 20

Ball State @ Miami-OH
Ball State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ball State's last 7 games when playing Miami-OH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State's last 5 games on the road

Miami-OH
Miami-OH is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami-OH's last 7 games when playing Ball State

Northern Illinois @ Western Michigan
Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Western Michigan
Northern Illinois is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Western Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 5 games
Western Michigan is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games at home

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Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Western Michigan Broncos Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NCAAF Predictions 19th November 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 11/19/2018

The Northern Illinois Huskies are in a strange position here, as they have already clinched their spot in the Mid-American Conference championship game, so the result of Tuesday night's game against the Western Michigan Broncos is relatively inconsequential as far as their post-season status is concerned.

But WMU has already qualified for a bowl, although frankly there is a little less faith in them out there since they've had to go to a true freshman at quarterback.

Is the priority for NIU to keep its starters healthy in order to compete for the MAC title? That's a legitimate question to ask as these teams prepare to do battle in the regular season finale, set for Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI.

TV: ESPNU, 7 PM ET. LINE: Northern Illinois -6

ABOUT NORTHERN ILLINOIS: Last week's effort was less than satisfying for the Huskies (7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS) as they fell 13-7 to a Miami of Ohio club that needed to win out to get bowl-eligible. You can't say the defense didn't do its job, as the stop unit held the RedHawks to 94 rushing yards on 41 attempts, and 201 yards overall. They even got something useful out of their own running game, as Tre Harbison became the first NIU player with three consecutive games of 100 or more yards since the 2013 season. But the problem that holds NIU back a little is that Marcus Childers (56.4%, 1540 yards) is not necessarily a very accomplished passer. He was only 15 of 32 for 157 yards in the game, and he threw an interception that Miami's Ja'don Rucker-Furlow returned for a touchdown, which made all the difference in this game that was played for the Mallory Cup. Northern Illinois is averaging only 19.8 points per game, and they have the same offensive third down conversion rate as WMU (35%). But interestingly, Western Michigan, statistically speaking, is better at stopping teams on third down (33%, compared to 37% for NIU). In this week's game the Huskies may actually be in more comfortable territory, as they have been a more-than-solid 19-4 in conference road games since Rod Carey took over as head coach. NIU is still 21-4 straight-up in the last 25 mid-week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) games they have played.

ABOUT WESTERN MICHIGAN: WMU lost quarterback Jon Wassink to an injury that has, in all likelihood, shelved him for the season. But the thing that has really stung the Broncos (6-5 SU, 3-8 ATS) lately is not necessarily that they have freshman Kaleb Eleby starting at the QB spot, but that they can't slow down the opposition. After losing 42-41 in overtime to Ball State, a team that was starting a backup quarterback as well, they have now surrendered 152 points in the last three games, and that has brought about the dismissal of Tim Daoust as co-defensive coordinator. Lou Esposito, who shared that job with Daoust, will take over the duties in full. Head coach Tim Lester's team had a 6-2 record going into a two-game homestand against Toledo and Ohio, but they lost both those games and then lost again last week. The Broncos are bowl-eligible, but Lester is a little worried about a repeat of last season, when his team was 6-6 but not invited anywhere. WMU is tops in the nation in average yardage on punt returns, as well as 30th in total offense (mostly behind Wassink) and 12th in time of possession. Speedy back LeVante Bellamy ranks #1 in the MAC and 14th nationwide in rushing yards, and his running mate, Jamauri Bogan, has 13 touchdowns on the ground, which is best in the conference.

EXTRA POINTS

1. While Western Michigan is ahead 24-19 in the 43 games that have been held all-time in the series, Northern Illinois has won eight of the last nine meetings. In last year's encounter, Sutton Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 58 yards for a touchdown, and Marcus Childers threw the winning touchdown pass to Mitchell Brinkman in a 35-31 NIU victory.

2. The Huskies have already won their seventh MAC West title in the last nine seasons. Over that period, the only other teams in the FBS ranks that has equaled such a feat in their own conference is Florida.

3. Northern Illinois left tackle Max Scharping, who is a candidate for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which is more or less an academic Heisman, has surrendered just one quarterback sack in three seasons on the job.

PREDICTION: Northern Illinois 26, Western Michigan 23

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Ball State Cardinals vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NCAAF Predictions 19th November 2018 By Charles Jay for Scores And Stats
by Charles Jay Scores & Stats on 11/19/2018

Ever since the Miami of Ohio Redhawks lost their sixth game, every game of the season has been the most important for them. And now, as they finish things up with their regular season schedule, they have the opportunity to qualify for a bowl game on Tuesday night, not to mention keep the flame flickering for a spot in the conference title game, as they take part in MAC-tion that will be televised over the ESPN networks.

The Ball State Cardinals have to be given some credit for working hard to the end, even though they don't have enough personnel on hand to contend for a bowl opportunity. After an overtime victory over Western Michigan, they have a chance to end their season on a winning note for coach Mike Neu.

So these two Mid-American Conference teams will slug it out at Yager Stadium in Athens, Ohio.

TV: ESPN Plus, 7 PM ET. LINE: Miami of Ohio -17

ABOUT BALL STATE: To say that Ball State (4-7 SU, 5-6 ATS) carried no momentum into its game last Tuesday against Western Michigan would be a vast understatement. They had lost consecutively to Eastern Michigan, Ohio and Toledo by a combined 92 points. And that was quite a downer for a team that had, earlier in the campaign, stayed to within 24-16 of Notre Dame, which could be headed to the college football playoff. But without Riley Neal, they weren't given much of a chance, even as WMU was slumping and had freshman Kaleb Eleby at the controls. Drew Plitt, who took over the quarterback duties after Neal's knee injury, completed 21 of his 26 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns (one of which was a jump-pass, Tim Tebow-style) and that contributed to a 42-41 victory. "It just proves what this team – when we play to the best of our abilities – is capable of doing," said strong safety Bryce Cosby, who had 17 tackles. No one should be going overboard with the defensive performance; Ball State gave up 361 yards rushing to WMU. But they stopped the run when it counted most - on a two-point conversion attempt by the Broncos in the second overtime to preserve the win. This was Senior Night in Muncie, and Mike Neu was very emotional about his team's effort. "It was a great opportunity for me to go tell every guy in that locker room afterward that I love them and that I appreciate everything they gave to this university and how they bought into being a student-athlete," he said. No team in the MAC has thrown for more yardage per game than the Cardinals have (254.2). Neal is listed as questionable for this season finale, as is running back Caleb Huntley.

ABOUT MIAMI OF OHIO: The offense was not at its best in last week's game, with just 201 yards against one of the conference's best stop units. But Miami (5-6 SU, 7-4 ATS) managed to fluster Northern Illinois as well, and in the end, it came down to a pick-six from Ja'don Rucker-Furlow that gave the RedHawks a 13-7 win and keep them alive - albeit barely so - in the MAC East race. They must win here and then hope that Ohio defeats Akron AND Bowling Green pulls off a big upset over Buffalo, and they would be headed to Detroit for the conference title game against Northern Illinois. At the very least, they'd be eligible to go to a bowl game. Miami has actually covered seven of their last eight games. And they had scored at least 30 points in seven consecutive games until meeting up with NIU. Gus Ragland has done a solid job as Miami's quarterback, completing 60.6% of his passes for 2388 yards. He has thrown only four interceptions in 355 attempts. And he's done this largely without All-MAC wideout James Gardner, who played only three games before suffering a season-ending injury. Leading receiver Jack Sorenson has 706 yards on 50 catches, and he had never caught a pass for the program until this season. The RedHawks have turned the ball over only nine times in eleven games. Their offensive line, which had brought back all five starters this season, ranks among the nation's top 40 in both sacks allowed and tackles for loss allowed.

EXTRA POINTS

1. This game is played for the "Red Bird Rivalry" trophy - the second season that the Miami-Ball State game has been accorded special "rivalry status" by the MAC. Miami came away with a 28-7 victory last year in the first game with that trophy at stake.

2. Only two teams in the country have a better percentage of scoring points in the red zone than Miami does. And in MAC play they have done that in all 29 red zone trips, with 23 touchdowns.

3. With just 2.67 yards per punt return, Miami of Ohio is last in the nation in that category.

PREDICTION: Miami of Ohio 38, Ball State 21

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Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NBA Predictions 19th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/19/2018

The Toronto Raptors will have star forward Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup when they visit the Orlando Magic on Tuesday in the third contest of a four-game road trip. Leonard was held out for rest for the fifth time this season on Saturday when the Raptors routed the Chicago Bulls 122-83 to halt a three-game slide.

Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to be in the lineup despite departing the Chicago game in the third quarter after suffering an ankle injury. Lowry, who didn't practice on Monday, leads the NBA in assists at 10.4 per game while ranking third on the Raptors in scoring (15.5) behind Leonard (24.8) and power forward Serge Ibaka (17.5). The Magic are playing well with three straight victories and seven in their past nine after recording a 131-117 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. "We're going to continue to get better as the year goes along," power forward Aaron Gordon told reporters. "What have we done? We've won some games. We've got a long way to go and we've got a lot more games to go. We've got to continue to play the way that we know how."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), FS Florida (Orlando) LINE: Raptors -6.5

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (13-4): Guard Fred VanVleet established season bests of 18 points and four 3-point baskets in the victory over the Bulls in his best performance of the season. VanVleet was just 2-of-14 shooting over the previous two contests before breaking out with a 7-of-11 effort against Chicago. "He really looked like his old self," Toronto coach Nick Nurse told reporters. "He's been a shell of himself lately, in all phases. Not getting the ball where he wants to go. Not shooting the 3 at a high level. He just looked like a different guy out there, and that's good."



ABOUT THE MAGIC (9-8): Center Nikola Vucevic narrowly missed the third triple-double of his career with 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in the win over the Knicks. Vucevic is averaging 31.3 points on 35-of-57 shooting over the last three games and has five double-doubles over the past six contests. "I've just been aggressive the last couple games, and with how we've been playing, it puts me in a lot of good positions to score and my teammates have been able to find me," Vucevic told reporters.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Raptors went 3-0 against the Magic last season and have won the past four matchups.

2. Gordon scored a season-best 31 points on 13-of-17 shooting against the Knicks on Sunday.

3. Toronto SF OG Anunoby (wrist) is questionable after sitting out against the Bulls.

PREDICTION: Magic 112, Raptors 109

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LA Clippers vs. Washington Wizards Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NBA Predictions 20th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/20/2018

The Washington Wizards are experiencing a horrific season, and underlying tension is beginning to erupt. The Wizards host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, one day after it was reported that star point guard John Wall uttered profanities at coach Scott Brooks during a recent practice.

Wall apologized to Brooks and his teammates for his actions, but reports have begun circulating that the Wizards are open to trading Wall or shooting guard Bradley Beal. Wall's four-year, $171 million contract extension begins next season while Beal is in the third year of a five-year, $127 million deal. The Clippers are on the other side of the equation as Monday's 127-119 victory in Atlanta prompted coach Doc Rivers to say "this is a really fun team to coach." Los Angeles has won five straight contests and seven of its last eight as it surprisingly is tied for the best record in the Western Conference.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), NBCS Washington LINE: Wizards -1

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (11-5): Los Angeles overcame a 15-point, second-half deficit to defeat the Hawks with backup forward Montrezl Harrell (25 points, 11 rebounds) and starting forward Tobias Harris (24 points) leading the way. Harrell has been a surprise force as he has registered three 20-point efforts in his last five games, averaging 20.8 points and 8.8 rebounds during the stretch. Shooting guard Avery Bradley (ankle) returned from a six-game absence and scored five points on 2-of-7 shooting in 20 minutes.



ABOUT THE WIZARDS (5-11): Washington has lost its last two games and dug itself into a 32-12 hole and never led during Sunday's 119-109 home loss to Portland. "We've got to just play with more enthusiasm, more effort, more energy," Brooks told reporters of the club's latest poor showing. "That's embarrassing." Wall was on the same page with Brooks when it came to the lackluster performance, saying "you can't teach effort. You can't teach heart."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Clippers have won six of their last eight meetings, including a 136-104 home rout of the Wizards on Oct. 28.

2. Washington C Dwight Howard aggravated a buttocks injury on Sunday and is questionable.

3. Los Angeles F Danilo Gallinari (illness) sat out against the Hawks and is questionable for Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Clippers 118, Wizards 113

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat Preview and Predictions 11-20-2018

NBA Predictions 19th November 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 11/19/2018

The Miami Heat are off to their second-worst 16-game start in the past dozen years and look to begin a turnaround when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Struggling Miami has dropped five of its last six games to fall to 6-10, just slightly better than the 5-11 start two seasons ago.

The Heat dropped a 113-97 decision to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday and frustration was evident when guard Josh Richardson threw his shoe into the crowd after a non-foul call to draw an ejection. "It was a series of events," Richardson told reporters afterward. "I got caught up. I wasn't really thinking about much. I was thinking about how frustrated I was. And going forward I can't let that happen." Brooklyn has lost four of its last five games and allowed 37 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 127-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nets have experienced issues on defense by giving up 120 or more points in three of the past four games.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, YES (Brooklyn), FS Sun (Miami) LINE: Heat -3

ABOUT THE NETS (7-10): Second-year center Jarrett Allen scored a career-best 24 points to go with 11 rebounds against the Clippers and has posted back-to-back double-doubles for the second time this season. Allen already has five double-doubles this season after recording just four as a rookie and coach Kenny Atkinson likes the progress he's seeing from the 20-year-old. "Fantastic," Atkinson told reporters. "He's all over the place. I should have played him more. He was really good. His offensive rebounding has been unexpected and a pleasant surprise. If he can keep that up it's really going to help us."



ABOUT THE HEAT (6-10): Point guard Goran Dragic had his swollen right knee drained on Monday and will miss at least three more games on top of the Lakers' game he sat out on Sunday. "I was relieved it was just fluids," Dragic told reporters. "They got the fluid out this morning and from here on I just need to rest a little bit and get back out there." Dragic has missed four of the past nine games due to the issues and coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters, "we knew it wasn't serious but we knew it was something that needed to be taken care of."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Heat never trailed while recording a 120-107 road win over the Nets on Nov. 14.

2. Miami F James Johnson (sports hernia surgery) made his season debut on Sunday and had eight points in 15 minutes.

3. Brooklyn G Spencer Dinwiddie had just 11 points on 3-of-16 shooting against the Clippers after scoring a season high-tying 25 points one night earlier against the Washington Wizards.

PREDICTION: Heat 104, Nets 100