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San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche Preview and Predictions 2019-01-02

NHL Predictions 1st January 2019 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 01/01/2019

The Colorado Avalanche have rallied from multi-goal deficits in back-to-back contests only to fall in overtime on both occasions and see their winless skid extend to a season-high five games (0-3-2). With losses in nine of their last 11 outings (2-6-3), the tumbling Avalanche bid to stop their slide on Wednesday when they play the third contest of a four-game homestand against the San Jose Sharks.

"There comes a point where there is a breaking point, and I think for us it's time to wake up. It's time to take care of some of these wins," defenseman Erik Johnson said after Monday's 3-2 setback to Los Angeles dropped the Avalanche to 1-8 in overtime this season. Nathan MacKinnon scored for the 10th time in the third period to pull even with captain Gabriel Landeskog for the team lead in goals (24). San Jose visits the Pepsi Center for the lone time this season after falling in regulation for just the second time in 11 games (7-2-2) with an 8-5 loss to Calgary on Monday. "Every time we scored, they answered," captain Joe Pavelski said. "It was one of those weird nights where everything that was directed at the net found the way in."

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network

ABOUT THE SHARKS (21-13-7): Defenseman Erik Karlsson set up a pair of third-period goals to extend his point streak to 10 games (one goal, 15 assists) and move one point behind Tomas Hertl, who had an assist versus the Flames to give him a point in four consecutive contests. Blue-liner Brent Burns recorded his second straight two-point performance by scoring and setting up a goal, lifting his club-best totals in both assists (34) and points (40). Joonas Donskoi has also notched multi-point performances in two consecutive contests and pushed his point streak to three games after tallying twice versus Calgary.

ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (19-13-8): Colorado coach Jared Bednar refused to let one of his top stars off the hook following Monday's setback, pointing the finger at Mikko Rantanen for his ill-fated decision to make a late line change in overtime. "You can't let guys get in behind you in overtime, you just can't," Bednar said. "You can't make the change if a guy is standing there. For me, that is not structural, that is mental, mental mistakes. To be honest with you, most of our overtime losses have been the exact same way." Rantanen, who leads the team with 45 assists and 62 points, set up MacKinnon's third-period goal versus the Kings to extend his point streak to four games.

OVERTIME

1. San Jose C Logan Couture has recorded 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 27 career encounters with Colorado.

2. The Avalanche's Tyson Barrie resides one point shy of tying John-Michael Liles (275) for the most by a defenseman in franchise history.

3. The Sharks own a 7-4-0 mark against Central Division representatives.

PREDICTION: Avalanche 4, Sharks 2

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Delta Downs
Delta Downs - Race 7

DD (Races 7-8) ($1 min.) / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 min.) / Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) Pick 4 (Races 7-8-9-10) (.50 min. ) / Superfecta (.10 min.)


Claiming $4,000 • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 72 • Purse: $13,500 • Post: 8:22P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE JANUARY 2, 2018. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
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 * SIZZLE FACTOR: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. WAIT N C SPRING: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. SEATTLE FIRM: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/s urface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
9
SIZZLE FACTOR
5/2

4/1
5
WAIT N C SPRING
6/1

5/1
4
SEATTLE FIRM
12/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
9
SIZZLE FACTOR
9

5/2
Front-runner
75

69

83.8

54.8

47.8
3
SEVENEIGHTNINE
3

7/2
Front-runner
68

66

70.6

44.6

30.6
1
SKIPADEE DUE DA
1

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
70

64

64.4

53.0

47.0
8
REGAL HEIRESS
8

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
67

65

57.6

56.2

45.7
2
PURELY BLESSED
2

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
70

62

52.2

60.0

49.0
5
WAIT N C SPRING
5

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
76

68

68.0

61.4

57.9
4
SEATTLE FIRM
4

12/1
Alternator/Trailer
76

63

55.8

59.2

53.2
6
RINGNECKDOVE
6

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
69

61

57.2

35.4

21.9
7
ABAMA LIGHT
7

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

23.0

46.2

28.7

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park

01/02/19, GP, Race 9, 4.37 ET
1M [Turf] 1.31.02 STARTER ALLOWANCE. Purse $38,000.
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $50,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN OR CLAIMING
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5
Top Horse - Races 61, Win Percent 19.67, $1 ROI 1.12, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 9 Too Much Data 8-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Duarte. Jr. Jorge TEW
097.7473 7 Seven Gems 3-1 Zayas E J Klesaris Steve
096.8621 1 Day of Reckoning 20-1 Juarez N Ramirez Luis M. FL
096.7733 5 Mo Gee 6-1 Lopez P Casse Mark E. S
096.5180 6 Seattle Treasure 7/2 Landeros C Kurtinecz Lilli
095.3897 8 Ride to the Sunset 12-1 Jaramillo E Hess. Jr. Robert B. JC
094.7977 4 Year of the Kitten 6-1 Ortiz J L Maker Michael J.
094.7504 2 County Court 4-1 Gaffalione T McGaughey III Claude R
092.0719 3 Valycove 12-1 Leparoux J R Wilkes Ian R.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse - Races 92, Win Percent 27.17, $1 ROI 0.82, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 9 Too Much Data 8-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Duarte. Jr. Jorge JTEW
097.3600 7 Seven Gems 3-1 Zayas E J Klesaris Steve
096.1262 6 Seattle Treasure 7/2 Landeros C Kurtinecz Lilli
095.6467 5 Mo Gee 6-1 Lopez P Casse Mark E. S
095.4274 8 Ride to the Sunset 12-1 Jaramillo E Hess. Jr. Robert B. C
094.9101 4 Year of the Kitten 6-1 Ortiz J L Maker Michael J.
094.8018 2 County Court 4-1 Gaffalione T McGaughey III Claude R
094.7762 1 Day of Reckoning 20-1 Juarez N Ramirez Luis M. FL
093.5825 3 Valycove 12-1 Leparoux J R Wilkes Ian R.

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

Race 1 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Turf. Purse: $24000 Class Rating: 88

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 2 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 THE QUEENS JULES 9/5

# 1 SHERPA 4/1

# 5 ZIG ZILLION 5/1

THE QUEENS JULES should be supported as the bet in here. Is a definite contender - given the 88 speed figure from his most recent race. Is a very solid contender based on figs put up recently under today's conditions. I would like this gelding on the rider and conditioner numbers alone. SHERPA - Could beat this group of horses given the 90 speed fig garnered in his last outing. The average class fig alone makes this horse a solid choice. ZIG ZILLION - Looks quite good for the conditions of this race today, showing solid figs in turf sprint races recently. Expect this equine to be close at the finish versus these racers.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #8 - Post: 4:02pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 60

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 WE BE BURNIN (ML=6/1)
#10 GRANDSON SLAM (ML=10/1)


WE BE BURNIN - This gelding should be in tip-top shape, this far into his form cycle. GRANDSON SLAM - Gelding's finish positions keep getting better with each race. Maybe today's the day. I like that most recent effort on December 10th at Mahoning Valley Race Cour where he ran third. Always be wary of the longer priced animal when a trainer has an 'uncoupled' entry in a race. Just see his last speed rating, 69. That one fits well in this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #11 DRAMA STAR (ML=6/5), #2 MUSIAL (ML=5/1), #1 INTERNATIONAL MAN (ML=8/1),

DRAMA STAR - In any race of 6 furlongs, I like to support a contender that has been looking good in short distance contests recently. MUSIAL - This gelding hasn't had any positive efforts in short distance contests in the last sixty days. INTERNATIONAL MAN - Not probable for this horse to make a winning move with no success lately in a short distance race.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #5 WE BE BURNIN on the nose if you can get odds of 5/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Penn National
Penn National - Race 3

W-P-S / Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) / $0.20 Penn Pick 6 (Races 3-8)


Maiden Claiming $15,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 80 • Purse: $16,200 • Post: 6:59P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR MAIDENS, FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000, IF FOR $13,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Dominant Trailer. TRUTH SERUM is the Dominant Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * TRUTH SERUM: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
2
TRUTH SERUM
2/1

3/2




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
BOOTH ROAD SHINE
1

7/2
Stalker
62

66

43.6

59.7

53.2
4
BUBBALOVE
4

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
65

66

49.3

62.6

57.1
2
TRUTH SERUM
2

2/1
Trailer
78

81

72.6

75.4

72.9
6
CANDYCREET
6

4/1
Trailer
72

64

50.3

58.5

52.0
3
MY BRO JOE
3

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

42.7

8.5

0.0
5
DIVINER
5

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

19.7

32.2

23.7

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

Race 3 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $16200 Class Rating: 80

FOR MAIDENS, FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000, IF FOR $13,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 TRUTH SERUM 2/1

# 4 BUBBALOVE 5/2

# 6 CANDYCREET 4/1

I favor TRUTH SERUM here. Overall the speed figures of this horse look very good in this race. Mileni has one of the top winning percentages in this group of animals with entries running at this distance and surface. Has been running admirably lately and will probably be close to the lead early on. BUBBALOVE - Could best this field based on the Equibase Speed Figure - 66 - of his last contest. Is a solid contender based on numbers earned recently under today's conditions. CANDYCREET - Handler boasts sharp win numbers at this distance and surface. Martin has shown excellent profits (+3 ROI ) at this distance/surface.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Tampa Bay Downs

01/02/19, TAM, Race 2, 12.54 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.08.03 CLAIMING. Purse $12,700.
Claiming Price $6,250 (Races Where Entered For $5,000 Or Less Not Considered). FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta ($.50 minimum) / Superfecta ($.10 minimum) - Pick 3 ($.50 minimum) (Races 2-3-4) / Super High 5
Top Horse - Races 81, Win Percent 22.22, $1 ROI 0.52, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 5 Amace 15-1 Gallardo A A Arriagada Juan JTC
099.8528 7 Jiffy Josh 2-1 Allen. Jr. R D Bennett Gerald S. EL
099.1208 2 Kitchen Police 3-1 Coa K J Tsirigotis. Jr. James W
098.9149 3 Shacklefords Storm 5-1 Camacho S Douaihy Michel
098.7458 1 Go to Win 7/2 Spieth S Gonzalez Aldana
095.2375 4 King Dude of Ocala 6-1 Garcia J A Pimental John I. F
094.4715 6 Pioneer Pete 8-1 Cotto. Jr. P L Kroger Mickey S

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Turf Paradise - Race #5 - Post: 2:45pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $8,500 Class Rating: 86

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 TIGER BY HIS TAIL (ML=5/2)
#2 FIRST TO THE WIRE (ML=5/1)


TIGER BY HIS TAIL - I like that latest race on December 3rd at Turf Paradise where he ended up third. Have to give this race horse a serious look. In recent races, has posted the best Equibase speed figures on the turf at this distance. This gelding notched a good speed rating of 86 in his last event. That fig should be lofty enough to score this time around. This horse brings in a lot of cash per race. In the top spot in this affair. The thoroughbred with the top average class rating in turf events is usually a solid play. This horse fits the bill. FIRST TO THE WIRE - When you handicap turf races, it's always a good idea to look for a campaigner who has won on this turf course. I like to bet on this angle, a pony coming back off a sharp effort within the last thirty days.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 THORNY ISSUE (ML=2/1), #4 A. F. INDY (ML=9/2), #1 HUSTLE AND BUSTLE (ML=6/1),

THORNY ISSUE - I can't play this confirmed non-winner. Gets the job done from time to time. A. F. INDY - This horse hasn't been in the mix in either of his last two outings. Quite unimpressive speed figure last out at Turf Paradise at 6 furlongs. Don't feel this less than sharp equine will improve too much in today's event. HUSTLE AND BUSTLE - That was merely not a very good exhibition in the last contest. Shins may have ailments since they added wraps in the last clash. Finished fourth in his most recent performance with a substandard speed rating. When I look at today's Equibase class figure, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this bunch.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - TIGER BY HIS TAIL - I would surmise that this horse should sit in the 'garden' spot, then this gelding should be moving with a full head of steam coming for home and romp to victory.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 TIGER BY HIS TAIL is going to be the play if we are getting 3/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, January 2


Miami @ Cleveland

Game 501-502
January 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
125.181
Cleveland
110.644
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 14 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 6
205
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-6); Over

Atlanta @ Washington

Game 503-504
January 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
112.518
Washington
115.566
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 5 1/2
230
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+5 1/2); Under

Dallas @ Charlotte

Game 505-506
January 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
120.207
Charlotte
116.051
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 4
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 2 1/2
222
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+2); Over

New Orleans @ Brooklyn

Game 507-508
January 2, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
121.117
Brooklyn
113.089
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 8
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 1
230 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-1); Under

Minnesota @ Boston

Game 509-510
January 2, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
117.569
Boston
119.669
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 6
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+6); Under

Detroit @ Memphis

Game 511-512
January 2, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
117.261
Memphis
116.918
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
Even
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 6
198 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+6); Over

Orlando @ Chicago

Game 513-514
January 2, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
115.349
Chicago
108.551
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 7 1/2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 1 1/2
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+1 1/2); Over

Philadelphia @ Phoenix

Game 515-516
January 2, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
116.503
Phoenix
106.375
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 10 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 5
228 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-5); Under

Oklahoma City @ LA Lakers

Game 517-518
January 2, 2019 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
124.702
LA Lakers
117.285
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 7 1/2
231
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 5
229 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-5); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 2

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MIAMI (17 - 18) at CLEVELAND (8 - 29) - 1/2/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 228-182 ATS (+27.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MIAMI is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 59-80 ATS (-29.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-45 ATS (-25.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-23 ATS (-19.3 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ATLANTA (11 - 25) at WASHINGTON (14 - 23) - 1/2/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 416-485 ATS (-117.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 188-232 ATS (-67.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after allowing 115 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 77-106 ATS (-39.6 Units) after scoring 115 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-40 ATS (-18.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 63-89 ATS (-34.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-8 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 10-6 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (17 - 19) at CHARLOTTE (18 - 18) - 1/2/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 511-434 ATS (+33.6 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 51-81 ATS (-38.1 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 179-225 ATS (-68.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (17 - 21) at BROOKLYN (17 - 21) - 1/2/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after scoring 115 points or more this season.
BROOKLYN is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 72-43 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.

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

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MINNESOTA (17 - 20) at BOSTON (21 - 15) - 1/2/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 134-171 ATS (-54.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (16 - 19) at MEMPHIS (18 - 18) - 1/2/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 11-30 ATS (-22.0 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ORLANDO (16 - 20) at CHICAGO (10 - 27) - 1/2/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 36-53 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-2 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (24 - 14) at PHOENIX (9 - 29) - 1/2/2019, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 181-143 ATS (+23.7 Units) after allowing 115 points or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) after allowing 130 points or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 120-91 ATS (+19.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-38 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (23 - 13) at LA LAKERS (21 - 16) - 1/2/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 41-56 ATS (-20.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-3 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Wednesday, January 2

Heat won six of their last eight games; they’re 10-3 vs spread in last 13 road games. Six of their last eight games went over. Cavaliers lost their last six games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven home games. Six of their last seven home games went over. Home side won nine of last ten Miami-Cleveland games; Heat is 2-2 vs spread in last four trips to Ohio. Three of last four series games stayed under.

Hawks won five of their last seven games; they covered their last four road games. Three of their last four games went over. Washington lost nine of its last 12 games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five games as a favorite. Three of their last four games stayed under. Wizards are 5-3 in last eight games with Atlanta; four of last six games stayed under the total. Hawks covered two of last three visits to Washington.

Dallas lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last nine road games. Over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Hornets are 4-5 in their last nine games; they covered their last three home games. Four of their last five games went over. Road side won five of last six Dallas-Charlotte games; Mavericks covered for of last five visits to Tobacco Road. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Pelicans lost five of their last seven games; they’re 0-4-1 vs spread in last five road games. Under is 7-3-2 in their last dozen games. Brooklyn is 2-3 in its last five games, 0-3 vs spread in last three home games. Four of their last six home games went over. New Orleans won nine of last ten games with the Nets (7-3 vs spread); Pelicans covered their last four visits to Brooklyn. Eight of last ten series games went over.

Minnesota lost eight of its last 12 games; they covered three of last four road games. Seven of their last eight games went over. Boston is 3-5 in its last eight games; they covered six of last eight home games. Celtics’ last ten games went over total. Celtics won/covered their last five games with Minnesota; six of last eight series games went over total. Timberwolves are 0-5 vs spread in their last five visits to Boston.

Detroit lost five of its last six games; they’re 0-3-1 vs spread in last four road games. Pistons’ last three games went over total. Memphis lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 0-4 vs spread in last four home games. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Grizzlies won seven of last ten games with the Pistons; over is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Detroit is 3-2 vs spread in its last five visits to Memphis.

Magic lost five of their last seven games; they’re 0-3 vs spread in last three true road games. Four of their last five games went over the total. Chicago won three of its last four games; they are 4-2 vs spread in last six road games. under is 8-4 since their coaching change. Bulls won six of last seven games with Orlando (5-2 vs spread); last ten series games stayed under total. Magic is 1-4 vs spread in their last five visits to Chicago.

76ers won four of their last six games; they’re 1-5 vs spread if they played night before. Four of their last six games went over the total. Phoenix lost five of its last six games; they’re 0-2-1 vs spread in last three home games. Four of their last six games went over. Philly won five of last seven games with the Suns; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to the desert. Eight of last ten series games went over.

Oklahoma City won six of its last nine games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last nine road games. Under is 5-0-1 in their last six games. Lakers are 3-5 in their last eight games; they’re 6-3 vs spread in last nine home games. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Thunder won seven of last ten games with the Lakers but lost last two; OKC is 2-3 vs spread in last five series games played here. Six of last eight series games stayed under.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Wednesday, January 2

Trend Report

Miami Heat
Miami is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Miami is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Miami is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Cleveland is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Miami
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Miami
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games
Dallas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Charlotte
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Dallas is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Dallas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Dallas's last 13 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Charlotte is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing Dallas
Charlotte is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Dallas
Charlotte is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Charlotte's last 13 games when playing at home against Dallas

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Wizards
Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Washington is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 12 games
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Brooklyn
New Orleans is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone OVER in 13 of New Orleans's last 16 games when playing Brooklyn
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Brooklyn is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans
Brooklyn is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Brooklyn's last 16 games when playing New Orleans
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Brooklyn is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans

Orlando Magic
Orlando is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Orlando is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games
Orlando is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Orlando is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Orlando is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Bulls
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Orlando
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando

Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit's last 17 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Detroit is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing Memphis
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Memphis is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games
Memphis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Memphis is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing Detroit
Memphis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Boston
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 15 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Boston is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
Boston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Boston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
Philadelphia is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Phoenix
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Philadelphia is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Philadelphia is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Phoenix is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games at home
Phoenix is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Phoenix is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Phoenix is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Oklahoma City is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing LA Lakers
Oklahoma City is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Oklahoma City is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Oklahoma City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 7 games
LA Lakers is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
LA Lakers is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Lakers's last 11 games at home
LA Lakers is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Lakers is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Lakers is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
LA Lakers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Wednesday's Tip Sheet
Kevin Rogers

Game of the Night: Thunder at Lakers – 10:35 PM EST

For the first time this season, Oklahoma City and Los Angeles are hooking up. Even though LeBron James is still sidelined due to a groin strain, the Lakers (21-16 SU, 16-20-1 ATS) remain in the top eight of the Western Conference. The Lakers lost their first two games with James sidelined, but rebounded on Sunday night by rallying past the Kings, 121-114 as 1 ½-point favorites. Los Angeles outscored Sacramento, 29-18 in the fourth quarter, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope pumped in 26 points off the bench for the Lakers.

The Thunder (23-13 SU, 20-16 ATS) rebounded from a two-point setback to the Mavericks on Sunday as OKC routed Dallas on the second end of a back-to-back on Monday, 122-102 as seven-point favorites. OKC jumped out to a 17-point halftime advantage, led by Russell Westbrook’s 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists on 13-of-24 shooting. Westbrook rebounded from a 4-of-22 shooting effort in Sunday’s loss to produce his 10th triple-double of the season, while the Thunder improved to 13-4 at home.

Last season, the Lakers and Thunder split four matchups, but one win by Los Angeles came with Westbrook out of the lineup for Oklahoma City. The Lakers have dropped four consecutive games off a victory, while cashing the UNDER in nine of the past 11 games at Staples Center. The Thunder have struggled to cover numbers as a road favorite of late by compiling a 2-6 ATS mark as chalk in their last eight games away from Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Over Easy

The two teams that own the longest OVER streaks in the league meet up in Boston. The Timberwolves (17-20 SU, 19-18 ATS) have cashed the OVER in eight consecutive games, while the Celtics (21-15 SU, 18-18 ATS) are riding a six-game OVER streak. Boston won at Minnesota on December 1 as two-point underdogs, 118-109, while the contest easily drilled the OVER of 216 ½ thanks to a 66-point fourth quarter.

Minnesota has been one of the weaker road teams in the league at 5-14, but were riding a three-game away hot streak prior to Monday’s 123-114 setback at New Orleans. Granted, the Wolves were playing on a back-to-back following Sunday’s victory at Miami, but Minnesota allowed New Orleans to shoot 52% from the floor without Anthony Davis in the lineup, while the Pelicans drilled 14 three-pointers.

Boston wrapped up a three-game road trip by falling at San Antonio on Monday, 120-111 to finish 1-2 SU/ATS. The Celtics led the Spurs by six points at halftime, but San Antonio outscored Boston, 46-30 in the third quarter to drop their seventh consecutive visit to AT&T Center. Boston has won and covered six of its past seven games in the home favorite role, while posting a 5-0 SU/ATS record in its previous five matchups with Minnesota.

Highway to Hive

The Mavericks (17-19 SU, 22-14 ATS) continue their four-game road trip tonight in Charlotte as Dallas tries to repair a broken 2-16 record away from American Airlines Center. The latest setback came in Monday’s 20-point defeat at Oklahoma City, as Dallas posted an 0-8 road record in December. The loss to the Thunder also snapped a five-game ATS hot streak, which included three highway covers in that stretch.

The Hornets (18-18 SU, 19-17 ATS) have also had road issues this season (4-11), but have thrived at Spectrum Center by posting a 14-7 home ledger. Charlotte is fresh of a 125-100 blowout of Orlando on Monday, the fourth consecutive home win for the Hornets, all coming by double-digits. The Hornets have lost three of their past four home matchups with the Mavericks since 2014, as Dallas owns a perfect 4-0 ATS mark in its last four trips to North Carolina.

End of the Road

It’s been a rough trip for Detroit as the Pistons (16-19 SU, 16-18-1 ATS) are coming off three consecutive losses to the Pacers, Magic, and Bucks. The latest setback came in Tuesday’s 121-98 blowout defeat at Milwaukee as 10-point underdogs, marking the third loss to the Central division leaders this season. Since shocking Toronto at the buzzer in mid-November, the Pistons have compiled a dreadful 1-8 SU and 3-6 ATS mark in the last nine contests away from Little Caesars Arena.

The final stop on this away swing takes place in Memphis to face the struggling Grizzlies (18-18 SU, 17-19 ATS). Memphis has dropped seven of its past nine games, including Monday’s 113-101 defeat at Houston after falling behind by 23 points at halftime. The Grizzlies own a miserable 2-10 ATS record in the last 12 games, including a 1-5 ATS mark in this stretch at FedEx Forum.

Staring in a Mirror

Both the Pelicans and Nets own identical records heading into their first contest of 2019 as the two teams hook up at Barclays Center. New Orleans (17-21 SU, 16-22 ATS) picked up only its third win in the last nine games in Monday’s 123-114 triumph over Minnesota to cash as 5 ½-point favorites. The Pelicans won in spite of Anthony Davis not suiting up, but the All-Star is expected to play tonight in Brooklyn as New Orleans goes for the season sweep after defeating the Nets at home in late October.

The Nets (17-21 SU, 19-19 ATS) posted an impressive eight-game ATS hot streak in December, but Brooklyn limped towards the end of 2018 by covering once in its final five games. The latest two losses came on the highway in double-digit defeats at Charlotte and Milwaukee to suffer back-to-back setbacks for the first time since early December. The Nets have had their issues against Western Conference foes at home this season by losing seven of nine times, while dropping a double-overtime thriller to the Pelicans at Barclays Center last season.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Hoop Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Mavericks are 19-0 ATS (+10.24 ppg) when the line is within three of pick off a loss as a dog when they allowed 100+ points in each of their last two games and it is before the All-Star break.


ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Cavaliers are 0-13 ATS (-13.65 ppg) at home after they scored more than 50 points in the paint.


OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Timberwolves are 9-0 OU (+18.17 ppg) on the road with less than two days rest when they are off a loss and they lost at least three straight vs their opponent.


OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Bulls are 0-14 OU (-10.64 ppg) with rest off a loss in a road game facing an opponent making less than 16 free throws per game.