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12-28-17 | Stanford v. TCU -2.5 | 37-39 | Loss | -115 | 104 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Horned Frogs of TCU, just 5 winning seasons in a 31-year span ('66-'96), before the signing of Dennis Franchione in '98, followed by the acquisition of Gary Patterson in '00. Result: 15 bowl seasons in Patterson's 17 years at the helm ('14's 5-6, & '13's 4-8 campaigns), reaching double digit wins in 11 of those 17, finishing 3rd in the land with 14's 12-1 season, losing only to Baylor, in that epic 61-58 final, winding up with a 47-19 points per game edge. Right, they were "jobbed" out of the national title playoffs, proving it with a 42-3 win over Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl (423-129 yard edge). Oh, by the way, the arrival of a man named adainian Tomlinson, in '97, coincided with Tcu's upturn (4,132 RYs in '99 & '20). This is Tcu's 2nd Alamo Bowl in the last 3 years, with their previous trip resulting in the 2nd-largest comeback win in FBS history: turning a 31-0 halftime deficit vs Oregon, to take it, 47-41, in triple OT (+7). |
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12-28-17 | Virginia Tech v. Oklahoma State -4 | Top | 21-30 | Win | 100 | 100 h 29 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Bowl Game of the Day The Cowboys are an annual fixture among the elites, placing 9th in our "Polls" this year. The arrival of Mike Gundy in '05, has resulted in 12 straight bowl seasons, with at least 10 wins in 5 of the past 7 years, nearly meeting for the '11 national title game, before an impossible 37-31 loss to 26½ pt underdog on week #11 shattered that dream. They have been led by brilliant QB Rudolph (4,553 yards, 65%, & 35/9), who has thrown for 13,267 yards in his career, & 84/22 the past 3 years. But he isn't the only cog in this wheel, as Hill is at 1,347 RYs (14 TDs), & WRs Washington & Ateman have combined for 2,572 receiving yards, averaging 20.6 & 19.4 yards per catch. Oklahoma State ranks 3rd in scoring, 1st in passing, & 2nd in total "O". Can Tech's 5th & 10th ranked scoring & total "D" contain 'em. No way. |
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12-28-17 | Virginia v. Navy +1.5 | 7-49 | Win | 100 | 97 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Middies seemed on the verge of something special, with their 5-0 start. However, 2 of the 5 were won by just 2 & 3 points (5-7 Air Force, & 5-7 Tulane), & were followed by an unexpected 1-6 windup, again with 4 of the 6 losses coming by a TD or less, & all 6 vs bowl opponents. So, another bowl for the Middies', their 6th straight, & 14th in the past 15 years, missing only with '11's 5-7 mark. This is Niumatalolo's 10th year as Navy's HC, who stands at 4-4 SU, & 5-3 ATS in holiday events, including covering his last 4 bowls, although having to live with LY's 48-45 buzzer-beating loss to La Tech in Armed Forces Bowl, despite a 300-88 RY edge. Facing (& beating) triple-optioneering Georgia Tech has to help Virginia, but I am staying with the military here. |
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12-27-17 | Missouri v. Texas +3 | 16-33 | Win | 100 | 80 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Ranking just 97th in rushing "O" (68, 42, 9 RYs vs USC, Oklahoma State, & TCU), Texas had to counter with the nation's 6th-ranked rushing "D", with DT Ford plugging the middle. QBs Ehlinger & Buechele have combined for 3,153 yds & 16 TDs. But when speaking of QBing, the Tigers own one of the premier signal callers in the land in he prolific Lock, who leads the land with 43 TD passes, the most-ever for a Mizzou QB, as well as the most-ever for any SEC QB, snapping Kentucky's Woodson's 40 in '07. The Tigers opened the lined season on an 0-5 run, along with a 210-92 pt deficit, before fattening up on the less than formidable six some of Idaho, UConn, Florida, Tennessee, Vandy, & Arkansas (combined 23-48 SU), with a 308-128 pt edge (+120 pts ATS). Mizzou ranks 13th in tackles for loss, but 1st in tackles for losses allowed. Which will prevail? Call 'Horns in nail biter |
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12-27-17 | San Diego State v. Wyoming +3.5 | 69-82 | Win | 100 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Wyoming has hit a couple of speed bumps, but remains a “tough out” in Laramie, where Cowboys had won their first 8 SU this term before running into a hot and very underrated Northern Colorado side on Dec. 19. But lengthy Wyo lineup presents a lot of problems for SDSU side that is once again having problems beyond the arc (down to just 30% triples into Gonzaga game last Thursday) for new HC Brian Dutcher as was the case the past couple of years for Dutcher’s mentor Steve Fisher. Cowboys’ 6-7 jr. wing Justin James (16.6 ppg) really heating up, scoring 20 or more in five of last six games. |
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12-27-17 | Coyotes v. Avalanche -165 | 3-1 | Loss | -165 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Rinaldo, who already has drawn four suspensions during his career, waived his right to an in-person hearing and instead with have a phone hearing with the NHL on Wednesday. Rinaldo's actions touched off a skirmish that the Colorado players said provided a spark in the 6-2 drubbing at Arizona. After opening December with four consecutive defeats, the Avalanche have collected points in six of their last eight games (5-2-1), while sending the league-worst Coyotes to their eighth defeat in their past nine. |
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12-27-17 | Xavier -2.5 v. Marquette | 91-87 | Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Big East sources tell us 9th-ranked Xavier has made a checklist of all revenge games this year, with the Musketeers a perfect 3-0 SU & vs. the line in those highly-anticipated contests so far TY. So, won’t hesitate to lay a handful with the turbo-charged, potent-shooting X-Men (87.8 ppg,52.2% from the field; 4th) still seething from a rare sweep by Marquette a year ago. Without a dependable post game, offensively-oriented Eagles are overly-dependent on the G-tandem of Andrew Rowsey & Markus Howard for point production. Plus, MU will have major issues slowing the Musketeer’s future NBA high-round draftee 6-6 sr. G Trevon Bluiett (20.4 ppg; 38 triples converted at 44%), while much-improved soph distributor Quentin Goodin (7.6 ppg; 6 apg) breaks down the Eagle halfcourt “D” with regularity. |
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12-27-17 | Purdue v. Arizona -3 | 38-35 | Loss | -110 | 80 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For Arizona, they live via the irrepressible Tate, who took the running QB label to a new level, as he leads the nation in rushing yards per carry, at a mind-boggling 10.2 yards per rush. Arizona ranks 3rd, 6th, & 12th in rushing, scoring, & total offense, but is among the worst teams in the land in containment (88th, 122nd, 105th, 117th in run, pass, scoring & total "D"). The last team with the ball may take it, so I'll go with the better "O" |
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12-27-17 | Nets v. Pelicans OVER 221 | 113-128 | Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The recent trend to note with New Orleans is its string of eleven straight “over” results thru Dec. 21. What gives? Pels rank 27th defensively in the fourth quarter and 30th defensively over the last three weeks. Even over that 11-game stretch, they’ve allowed a reasonable 105.7 points per 100 possessions with both Jrue Holiday and Anthony Davis in the game, but they’ve been pretty dreadful defensively with one or both off the floor. Nets trending the other way lately (“under” 8-1 last nine thru Dec. 21), but Brooklyn defensive efficiency numbers have dropped off into mid-December, so another high-scoring New Orleans game could be in the offing. |
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12-27-17 | Red Wings v. Devils -164 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Less than a year removed from finishing in last place in the Metropolitan Division, the surprising New Jersey Devils have gone from worst to first entering the final week of 2017. The surging Devils will hope the Christmas break doesn't stall their momentum when they host the Detroit Red Wings tonight. New Jersey owns a one-point edge over Washington and Columbus (with two games in hand) atop the division and is riding a season-high four-game winning streak. |
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12-27-17 | Boston College v. Iowa -2.5 | 20-27 | Win | 100 | 77 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For the Hawkeyes of Iowa, this one makes it their 31st bowl appearance. Over the past 3 seasons, they've gone a combined 27-12. This year, they are hardly an offensive powerhouse, finishing 109th in the land, despite their shocking 55-24 upset of Ohio State, with 243 rushing yards & 246 passing yards. This is Ferentz's 15th bowl as HC of the Hawkeyes, with a 6-8 SU record, as well as an 8-6 ATS mark. However, QB Stanley is the real deal, at 2,338 yards & 25 touchdowns with only 6 interceptions, with Wadley at 1,021 rushing yards. Should be a brutal contest. |
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12-27-17 | Southern Miss +17 v. Florida State | 13-42 | Loss | -110 | 73 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units No, the Gods haven't been good to the Seminoles of Florida State this season, as they entered the year in the 2nd or 3rd spot in the preseason polls. But, it wasn't to be, as their season ended with a thud, when they lost their premier QB Francois (for the season) in their suicidal opener vs none other than Alabama. Certainly not the smartest of inaugurals. Thus, even with the return of 16 starters, his loss has been impossible to overcome, even though his replacement, Blackman, has thrown for nearly 2,000 yards (1,997, 57%, 15/11), with RBs Akers & Patrick a combined 1,670 yards. Check an 0-8-1 spread record, along with a 3-6 SU mark, before nailing necessary wins (2 covers), in routs of the mighty triad of Delaware, Florida (4-7), & Monroe (4-8). |
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12-26-17 | Kansas State -3 v. UCLA | 35-17 | Win | 100 | 57 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For the Wildcats, this makes it 8 straight bowl years (2-5 both SU & ATS), winding up this season on a 4-1 SU run, including a pair of 4th-quarter double digit comeback wins over bowl-bound Texas Tech & Iowa State, marking the only time in school history to win 2 games in a season, when trailing by double digits in the 4th. So 19 bowls in Snyder's 26 years as Wildcat HC. Not one of his better outfits, ranking just 95th & 96th in total "O" & "D". Head-scratching, to be sure, just as the fact that the dog is on an 18-3-1 ATS run in Kansas State tilts. But check the Bruins are going it with an interim head coach and UCLA is currently on a 17-33 ATS run, & just 13 points from a 4-23 spread slide. |
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12-26-17 | Raptors -5.5 v. Mavs | 93-98 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Toronto earned a win in 12 of its last 13 games and just swept a home-and-home set from an up-and-coming East team that was awarded a Christmas showcase with a pair of wins over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors are averaging 111.3 points and lead the East in point differential (plus-8.9) as they prepare to face a Dallas squad that owns the worst record in the West. The Mavericks are making a one-game stop at home before three straight on the road and just finished losing at a pair of East teams, including a 112-107 setback on Saturday at the only team in the NBA with a worse record -- the Atlanta Hawks. |
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12-26-17 | Northern Illinois +5.5 v. Duke | 14-36 | Loss | -110 | 53 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For the Huskies, this makes it 9 bowls in 10 years, missing only in last year's 5-7 mark, after opening at 0-4. This year's 8-4 record includes 48-17 & 63-17 outbursts vs Bowling Green & Ball State. However, it is NIU's "D" that is front-&-center, ranking 18th in total, & 10th vs the run, leading the nation in tackles for loss, & is 2nd in sacks. Duke counters with QB Jones' 2,439 yards (56%, but just 12/11), & a combined 1,403 rushing yards from Wilson & Brown. Check finals of 48-34, 52-48, 36-31, & 44-41 (OT) in Duke's recent bowl run. Should be wild. |
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12-26-17 | Utah v. West Virginia +7 | 30-14 | Loss | -113 | 50 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With Grier sidelined, redshirt sophomore Chris Chugunov started the Mountaineers’ regular-season finale against Oklahoma and went 10-of-20 for 137 yards in the 59-31 road loss, but the team made strong use of the Wildcat formation, featuring reserve tailback Kennedy McKoy who ran for a career-high 137 yards and three TDs in the contest. White is the top offensive play-maker after combining for 212 receptions, 2,988 yards and 30 receiving TDs. Defensively, senior linebacker Al-Rasheed Benton led the way with 102 total tackles, including 13 for losses, but the Mountaineers struggled for the most part, allowing 31.6 points (92nd nationally) and 452.5 yards (110th) per game. |
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12-25-17 | Raiders v. Eagles -10 | 10-19 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Last of our 3 Super Bowl rematches (SB XV: 27-10 Raiders). If you discount the Donovan McNabb era, the Eagles have won exactly two playoff games since the Raiders destroyed the birds. For Philly, Foles is doing it again, clicking on 24-of-38 for 237 yards & 4 TDs (no picks). Have to hand it to this franchise for getting him back, but that "D" has allowed 29.3 points per game the last 3 weeks. Raiders are on a 1-7-2 ATS run on the road, & have topped 17 points in only 4 of their last 12 games. Eagles soar again. |
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12-25-17 | Rockets -2.5 v. Thunder | 107-112 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Houston’s long win streak had to end sometime and the Lakers finally caught the Rockets flat last Wednesday. But James Harden & Co. had won 14 in a row SU prior (covering nine of those) and have been a lot better bargain than OKC, which has put forth the occasional big effort but still entered last Friday’s game vs. Atlanta having covered just 4 of its last 18 games. Chris Paul could miss this one for Houston with a groin strain, and while Rockets have only lost once with Paul available, they were winning a lot before he returned to active duty in mid-November, too. Curiously, Thunder have seemed to rise to occasion vs. the better teams this season, but have not been executing at the same level as Houston, which also took out OKC on playoffs last spring. |
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12-25-17 | Wizards v. Celtics -4.5 | 111-103 | Loss | -107 | 23 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The home team has won 11 straight in this series, and Boston is 9-0 SU and against the point spread the last 9 hosting the Wizards. The Celtics haven’t been covering a lot of numbers lately, but Washington had dropped 5 of 6 against he spread prior to visiting Brooklyn on Friday. Wiz G Bradley Beal is nursing a gimpy ankle, while Boston might have PF Marcus Morris back in action after he sat out 7 games (thru Dec. 21) with a sore knee. Celtics tied for league lead in defensive efficiency, and Celtic PG Kyrie Irving shifted into high gear, scoring 27.5 ppg and shooting 51.3% in first 10 games in December. |
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12-25-17 | Steelers v. Texans +9 | 34-6 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Steelers in off sickening loss to the Patriots, on a TD reversal in the closing seconds. Now they know, in all likelihood, that they'll have to travel to New England to get to the Super Bowl. Not only that, but the status of Brown's torn calf is beyond crucial. Another fine performance from Ben: 22-of-30 for 281 yards & 2 TDs, but killed by that end zone pick in the closing seconds. Texans have a 192-104 pt deficit since Watson went out, & Savage is doubtful. Pitt is 1-6 ATS as a chalk of more than 7 points this season |
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12-25-17 | 76ers v. Knicks -2.5 | 105-98 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Christmas extravaganza begins! The Knicks and Sixers kick off the 12½-hour NBA holiday feast for hoops junkies, and have to look at the home team in this one. The host won all four encounters last year, and the New York is 13-5 vs. the points at Madison Square Garden (7-1 as a favorite). Knick F Kristaps Porzingis returned to action on Thursday, and should be good to go considering the Knicks have had two days off. Philly C Joel Embiid should be available, which is a plus for the Sixers, but Philly is just 2-10 against the points in its last 12 games through Dec. 20. |
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12-24-17 | Houston v. Fresno State +2 | 27-33 | Win | 100 | 26 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Well, it didn't take the Bulldogs of Fresno State long to right their ship, after last season's 1-11 debacle (0-10 windup), by hiring Jeff Tedford, who served as OC for Washington. This is not his first rodeo, either. He was HC of California from '02-'12, taking the Bears to bowls in 7 of this first 8 years, after inheriting a team fresh off a 1-10 campaign. Such a turnaround came with being named as Pac10 Coach of the Year in both '02, & '04. He has again worked his magic, this time by turning last year's 1-11 Fresno squad, into the above 9-4 log |
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12-24-17 | Seahawks v. Cowboys -4.5 | 21-12 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units He's back. The Cowboys have turned it all around, with 3 straight wins (+42½ pts ATS), following their futility in their first 3 games without Elliott (7, 9, 6 pts), thereby keeping their postseason dreams alive & well. Remember, they covered their last HG by 24 pts. Seahawks are in off their worst loss in Pete Carroll's eight seasons. Completely dominated from the opening whistle vs the Rams. Wilson: just 14-of-30, with 7 sacks. The 'Boys are 8-1 ATS off a pair of wins vs a non-division opponent. It's Dallas. |
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12-24-17 | Jaguars -4 v. 49ers | 33-44 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Jags in off their 7th win in last 8 outings, thereby clinching a post-season spot for the first time since 2007. They were an NFL-worst 22-74 over the previous 6 years. Check Bortles with a season-high 326 yards & the best QB rating (143.6) of his career, in rout of the Texans. He is 7/0 over the last 3 years. And note the Jaguar "D" holding 8 foes to 10 points or less. Three straight wins for the Niners, but just 1 TD (6 FGs) in win over the Titans. Garoppolo a career-high 381 yards. But going gets tougher |
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12-24-17 | Lions -3 v. Bengals | 17-26 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Well, that's it for Marvin Lewis. He never won a playoff game, as this year's Cincy squad is sinking fast, with 33-7, 34-7 losses in their last 2 games. Dalton last week: 11-of-22 for 113 yards. Bengals didn't cross midfield vs Minny until the final 3 minutes of the 3rd. Lions need 'em all to have a shot at landing a Wild Card slot. No TOs for Stafford in win over the Bears He has thrown for 3,920 yards, along with 25 TDs, & only 9 picks, & the chalk is on a 7-0-2 ATS run in Detroit games. No other way here. |
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12-24-17 | Dolphins v. Chiefs -10 | 13-29 | Win | 100 | 1 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Let's see. A division sandwich for both teams (Buffalo sandwich for Dolphins). The Chiefs have shaken their previous trend in which the visitor was king, as the host is now on a 7-1 ATS run in KC games. They seem to have recaptured their early season brilliance (5-0 start), & have now taken control of the AFC West with LW's convincing rout of the red hot Chargers. Smith: another 2/0, so now at superb 25/5, while Hunt chipped in with 155 yards. Miami has a 144-54 pt deficit in its last 4 RGs. It continues. |
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12-23-17 | Appalachian State v. Toledo -7.5 | 34-0 | Loss | -105 | 146 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Just 2 setbacks for Toledo, who are led by a triad of quality performers: QB Woodside, who has 3,758 passing yards, 65%, & 28/5; RB Swanson: 1,319 yards, & 14 TDs; WR Johnson: 1,257 yards, & 13 TDs. At season's end Toledo was smoking. Recall leading Akron 38-0, in the dying seconds of the 3rd, in Rockets' 45-28 win in the MAC title game. Toledo is at 39.4 points per game in 5 of its 6 bowl games since '10. Have to see revenge playing an important factor in this. |
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12-23-17 | Army v. San Diego State -6.5 | 42-35 | Loss | -115 | 142 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Competitive is Army's middle name, with 2 of their 3 setbacks coming by just 4 & 3 points, although 5 of their wins came by only 4, 1, 5, 5, & 1 pt. In this one, their overland game will be put to the supreme test as San Diego State ranks 8th the land in containing the run, as well as 16th & 11th in scoring & total defense. They've out rushed their last 4 opponents, 1,442-182, including holding New Mexico's 250 rushing yards per game offense to 82 yards. And, when they are on the attack, they own the nation's top rusher, with Penny's 2,027 yards (19 TDs), on heels of last year's 1,018 yards, as 2nd banana to Pumphrey, who led the land in '16, with 2,133 rushing yards. Thus, military schools do not have a monopoly on the running game, especially vs the likes of this Aztec squad. And check QB Chapman at 1,848 passing yards. |
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12-23-17 | Texas Tech v. South Florida -2.5 | Top | 34-38 | Win | 100 | 139 h 41 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Bowl Game of the Week There has only bee two teams that have outplayed every one of their opponents this season, the mighty Sooners of Oklahoma, & the unnoticed Bulls of South Florida. So, moving the ball has hardly been a problem, especially since the prolific Quinton Flowers took over the leadership role in '15. He has amassed 11,201 yards the past 3 years, with USF compiling a 28-9 SU record, while gracing the Miami Beach & Birmingham Bowls, prior to this year's defense of the latter bowl. His worth is nearly impossible to overstate. Just check USF's season finale game with a perfect Central Florida, where he piled up 503 passing yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception along with 102 rushing yards, tying it on an 83-yard TD pass in the final 1:41, only to lose on a TD return of the ensuing KO. This marks the Bulls' 3rd straight bowl game, & 9th in the last 13 years. The line on this one is a bit perplexing, as the balanced attack of the Bulls seems to more than counter Tech's one-dimensional offense |
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12-22-17 | Southern Illinois v. Nevada -12.5 | 64-86 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With lots of alums in Clark County, Nevada usually gets good support for its near-annual pre-league visits to tourneys in the Las Vegas area (as is this one at the Orleans Arena). And local Wolf Pack grads and other backers have been waiting to get a look at Eric Musselman’s latest edition that has only stumbled narrowly away from Reno vs. ranked Big 12 contenders Texas Tech and TCU. SIU not in that category, and moreover the Salukis are not inclined to slow the pace, which invites disaster vs. go-go Nevada side scoring 83 ppg and hitting nearly 50% from floor (and almost 41% beyond arc). Musselman’s most-recent batch of transfers (the Martin twins from NC State, and ex-Purdue wing Kendall Stephens) all scoring in DDs alongside high-energy F Jordan Caroline (18.3 ppg & 10 rpg). |
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12-22-17 | Capitals -145 v. Coyotes | 2-3 | Loss | -145 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Washington Capitals and Arizona Coyotes are streaking in distinctly different directions, so much so that one would wonder if the clubs could stay still long enough to meet for a game at Gila River Arena. The Capitals have looked every bit like the two-time reigning Presidents' Trophy winners with victories in 11 of their last 13 contests, while the Coyotes have dropped seven in a row and 10 of their last 11 (1-8-2). The Coyotes have mustered just nine goals during their seven-game skid (0-6-1) and yielded three tallies in six minutes of a 3-2 setback to Florida on Tuesday. |
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12-22-17 | William & Mary v. TCU -20.5 | 75-86 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Big 12 sources report unbeaten TCU not likely to lose steam once into conference play. Until then, might as well continue to ride the rampant Frogs and their smothering defense, which should completely wreck a W&M side not built to compete at this level and obliterated by 35 at Ohio State on Dec. 9. Jaime Dixon’s well-coordinated offense can also stretch floor effectively with its 42% accuracy beyond arc, not to mention all five Frog starters scoring in DDs. Note how TCU shares the ball (20 assists pg!), with heady soph PG Jaylen Fisher (6.3 apg) providing much of the top-notch service |
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12-22-17 | Hornets v. Bucks -5 | 104-109 | Push | 0 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Charlotte ace G Kemba Walker’s shooting woes are becoming a worry for Hornet stand-in HC Stephen Silas. Walker is shooting just 36% overall and 27% on threes this month. Interestingly, Charlotte is just 3-7 SU and against the points since HC Steve Clifford decided to step away from the team for health reasons. Milwaukee has won 8 of 10 at home SU and covered 3 of L4 at the Bradley Center, including beating Cleveland on Wednesday, while the Hornets have covered just 3 of 13 road games. Home team won and covered first 2 in series this season and Walker was held to 6-15 shooting first trip to Milwaukee. |
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12-22-17 | Wild +100 v. Panthers | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Minnesota has fattened its stats against Florida, scoring 15 goals while winning the past three match ups, including a 7-4 win in its last visit to the Panthers. The Wild face another struggling offense in Florida, which halted a three-game skid with a 3-2 win at Arizona on Tuesday. The win capped a 2-2-1 road trip for the Panthers and marked the first time they scored more than two goals on the five-game trek. |
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12-22-17 | Flyers -117 v. Sabres | 2-4 | Loss | -117 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Philadelphia Flyers have turned the tables following a 10-game skid, with a 2-1 triumph over the Buffalo Sabres on Dec. 14 serving as part of their current 7-1-0 stretch. The Flyers look to continue their good fortune on Friday at the expense of the reeling Sabres, who have dropped three in a row and 16 of 19 (3-11-5). |
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12-22-17 | Central Michigan v. Wyoming | 14-37 | Win | 100 | 143 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Last year, the 'Boys (+10) staged a comeback in the Poinsettia Bowl, vs Byu, turning a 24-7 deficit with 7:40 left, into a 24-21 loss, thanks to a pair of late TD passes from Allen. They entered that contest with an 8-4 SU record, while on a 7-2 ATS run. Similarities galore, as they stand at an exact same 8-4 SU, while currently on a 7-2 ATS streak, losing SU, as 19-pt favorites, to 2-11 San Jose. They live via the turnover (+19: 2nd best in the land), on the arm of Allen. Site favors Wyoming, which has done itself proud the past 2 years. |
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12-22-17 | UL - Lafayette v. Clemson -11.5 | 60-89 | Win | 100 | 2 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With offense-minded ULL off six straight emotionally-engaged games vs. teams from the Bayou State, suggest “laying it” with defensively-sticky Clemson (62.9 ppg; 40.5% from the floor) gunning for its seventh consecutive victory before commencing ACC play on Dec. 30th. The tenacious Tigers limited SEC power South Carolina to 2 of 16 from downtown in their resounding 64-46 home victory on Tuesday. And doubt Ragin’ Cajuns can cool off CU’s hot-shooting 6-3 jr. wing Marcquise Reed (16 ppg; 40% from tripleville), who poured in 25 points vs. defense-hounding Gamecocks. |
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12-22-17 | UAB +8 v. Ohio | 6-41 | Loss | -115 | 139 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In '14, the school higher-ups crunched the numbers, deciding that football was just too expensive to maintain at UAB. Thankfully, they've done an about turn, while miraculously, making it to a bowl in their first year back. No, the Blazers haven't turned into world beaters, but have, unbelievably, made it to a bowl. Many experts pegged them as doormats, but they've posted 8 wins, comfortably gaining bowl eligibility in just their 9th game. Their schedule is rife with nail biters, with wins of 7, 1, 2, & 5 points, along with losses of 4 & 1 pt. Junior QB Erdely is their trigger, throwing for 2,077 yards, 62%, & 16/4, while running for 289 yards. And RB Brown: 1,292 yards & 10 TDs. Lean to the Dog in this one. |
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12-21-17 | Hurricanes v. Predators -164 | 4-1 | Loss | -164 | 5 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Nashville Predators surrendered all of one goal while winning three straight for the second time this month before seeing the defensive floodgates open in their last contest. The Predators aim to nip their brief stretch of generosity in the bud today when they conclude an abbreviated two-game home stand against the Carolina Hurricanes. Nashville saw its three-game win streak and seven-game point run come to an halt on Tuesday with a 6-4 setback to Winnipeg, marking just its third regulation loss at home this season. |
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12-21-17 | Temple v. Florida International +7.5 | 28-3 | Loss | -125 | 123 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Panthers of Florida International, this marks just their 3rd bowl in school history, while their 8-4 record matches their best ever. Butch Davis took over the reins following 5 straight losing years, on the heels of back-to-back bowls in '10 & '11. Much like the Owls, FIU topped the 17-pt mark in just 1 of its first 4 games, before turning it around, averaging 39.8 ppg in 5 of its final 6 outings, behind QB McGough: 2,791 yds, 65%, 17/8. Note that the dog has covered 8 of FIU's last 10 games. We'll try it once more. |
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12-21-17 | Bulls +10.5 v. Cavs | 112-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Finally, after losing all four vs. Bulls last season, and failing to cover first meeting of this term at the “Q” on Oct, 24, Cavs finally let Chicago have it by 22 at United Center on Dec. 4 when shooting 52% from floor. But still a bit reluctant to lay heavy points with LeBron & Co. at home, where Cleveland was just 3-12 as chalk prior to hosting Lakers last Thursday. And Chicago has made a move in the past week with four SU wins and five covers in a row thru Dec. 14. Even as Cleveland was compiling its recent 13-game SU win streak, it was not always covering numbers (Cavs in fact only 2-5 vs. spread last seven thru Dec. 13). |
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12-21-17 | Ducks v. Islanders -148 | 5-4 | Loss | -148 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New York has been among the league's best home teams this season, with Tuesday's 6-3 setback to Detroit just its third regulation loss in 15 games at Barclays Center. Anaheim's six-game road trip has quickly devolved with three consecutive losses since an impressive 3-1 victory at St. Louis to kick off the trek. |
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12-21-17 | Blue Jackets v. Penguins -157 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Penguins have managed 11 goals in their last five games and none from the power play (0-for-13) in the last four as they prepare to face the Blue Jackets, who ended a rough stretch with a 4-2 victory at Toronto on Wednesday. Columbus, which also visits Pittsburgh on Dec. 27, allowed a total of 20 goals while losing three of its previous four contests before backup Joonas Korpisalo turned aside 39 shots and defenseman Seth Jones scored for the third time in four games. The Penguins have won five of the last six meetings, including playoffs, and are 6-1-1 in their last eight against the Blue Jackets. |
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12-20-17 | Kansas State -8.5 v. Washington State | 68-65 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Wazzu’s early success at the Wooden Legacy at Fullerton during Thanksgiving week must seem like a dream to those in the Palouse, as the Cougs lost their three subsequent games, not coming close vs. UC Davis, Idaho, and a UTEP team that saw HC Tim Floyd retire a week or so before. Coug becoming a big 3-point crazy in recent slump, hoisting more than 30 triples pg while hitting barely 30% beyond arc. Ernie Kent’s bunch also having troubles on stop end, and figures to have its problems vs. Bruce Weber’s well-balanced K-State with its four DD scorers. Cats can balance the floor with front line scoring force in 6-10 PF Dean Wade, hitting 56% of his FG attempts. |
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12-20-17 | Blues +105 v. Flames | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Perhaps visiting the Flames can light a spark under Blues standout forward Vladimir Tarasenko, who has shown flashes with seven points (three goals, four assists) in his last 11 games. The 26-year-old Russian fared considerably better in his first two meetings with Calgary, notching two assists in St. Louis' 5-2 home win at Scottrade Center on Oct. 25 before scoring a pair of goals in a 7-4 loss at Scotiabank Saddledome on Nov. 13. The Blues boast the West's best road record (10-4-2) while the Flames have struggled mightily at home (8-10-0). |
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12-20-17 | Louisiana Tech v. SMU -4 | 51-10 | Loss | -110 | 99 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Mustangs of SMU, is in their first bowl under HC Morris, as their steady rise continues on schedule: 2-10, to 5-7, to 7-5. Led by QB Hicks, they are one of only two teams in the nation with a 3,000 yard passer, a 1,000 yard rusher (Jones), & two 1,000 yard receivers (Sutton & Quinn). This offense has now topped 36 points in 14 of its last 17 games. |
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12-19-17 | Jets v. Predators -149 | 6-4 | Loss | -149 | 7 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Nashville Predators enjoyed rampaging through three games in Western Canada last week, and return home for an important Central Division matchup against the Winnipeg Jets playing as well as anybody in the NHL. The Predators are 6-0-1 in December after beating Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary by a combined 13-1, and an 11-1-2 stretch in the past 14 games has vaulted Nashville into a first-place tie with St. Louis in the division and the Western Conference standings. |
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12-19-17 | Bruins -129 v. Sabres | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 7 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Buffalo will try to match its performance in a 5-4 overtime victory on Oct. 21 against the Bruins, who routed Columbus 7-2 on Monday for their 10th win in 14 games (10-3-1). David Pastrnak (12 games) and linemate Brad Marchand (nine) carry career-high point streaks into Tuesday's contest, but Boston is not expected to have David Krejci (upper body) in the lineup after he was a late scratch against the Blue Jackets. The Bruins have won five of their last six games on the road . |
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12-19-17 | Pelicans v. Wizards OVER 219 | 106-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: @ Units All of a sudden, New Orleans games have resembled indoor track meets, with Pels scoring 108 or more in last eight thru Dec. 14, and “overs” nine straight into Dec. 15 game vs. Nuggets. New Orleans had a 30-point scorer in each of its first five December games, with Rajon Rondo registering a 57/9 assist-turnover ratio, E’Twaun Moore and Dante Cunningham combining to shoot 26-for-41 from 3- point range, and their opponents shooting pretty well too. Now Anthony Davis has returned to the fold, so the points should continue to flow. Fortunately for Wiz, John Wall has been activated after recent knee injury, and if Wall is at full strength, this could turn into quite a fireworks show at Cap One Arena. |
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12-19-17 | Red Wings v. Islanders -165 | 6-3 | Loss | -165 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units A return to the Barclays Center helped the New York Islanders put an end to a tailspin that had seen them drop five of their previous six games. After rallying from a two-goal deficit to beat the Los Angeles Kings in overtime, the Islanders will resume a five-game home stand against the Detroit Red Wings tonight. New York improved to 10-2-2 at Barclays Center. |
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12-19-17 | Ducks v. Rangers -160 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New York has bounced back from a pair of losses with back-to-back victories, defeating Los Angeles at home on Friday and edging Boston in overtime on the road the following day. Anaheim kicked off its six-game road trip with a triumph in St. Louis but has lost two straight, including a 5-3 setback at New Jersey on Monday. Former Devil Adam Henrique gave the Ducks a 3-1 lead midway through the second period, but the club allowed four unanswered goals - three in the third - as its seven-game point streak (3-0-4) came to an end. Henrique, who also set up a tally on Monday, has recorded four goals and four assists in nine contests since being acquired from New Jersey on Nov. 30. |
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12-19-17 | Akron v. Florida Atlantic -22.5 | 3-50 | Win | 100 | 97 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This season, has seen Akron with a 6-2 regular season SU windup, thus making it into the MAC title game, despite ranking a lowly 118th in both rushing & total "O". Defensively? Try 97th. Not the case with the Owls, & head coach Lane Kiffin, who covered 7-of-9 down the stretch, while averaging 46.3 ppg in their last 9 outings, including that 41-17 rout of NoTexas in the Conference USA title game (12½ pt cover), with a 281-81 RY edge. Thus, FAU ranks 8th, 6th, & 13th in scoring, rushing, & total "O". They are led by the indomitable Singletary (CUSA's MVP) who has run for 1,976 yds & 29 TDs, while breaking 7 Owl single-season marks. Remember, the Zips trailed Toledo, 38-0, in the final seconds of the 3rd in their MAC title match with Toledo, before the Rockets called off the dogs. Whatever FAU wants this to be |
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12-19-17 | Hurricanes v. Maple Leafs -126 | 1-8 | Win | 100 | 1 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Toronto Maple Leafs would like to celebrate a victory in addition to history today afternoon as they bid to end a three-game losing skid versus the visiting Carolina Hurricanes. The Maple Leafs may not be in a festive mood while honoring their 100-year anniversary, however, with Auston Matthews once again likely to be a spectator at the party. |
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12-18-17 | Texas-Arlington +9.5 v. Creighton | 81-90 | Win | 100 | 28 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Fast-moving UT Arlington fully should love a frenetic-paced track meet with go-go Creighton (90.6 ppg) exerting less energy on the stop end, allowing 75.6 ppg. Hence, must give ringing endorsement to the road-proven Mavericks, a highly-profitable 29-12 as a visiting underdog since 2013-14, including 3-0 mark TY, with spread covers at BYU, Alabama & Northern Iowa. Anticipate a redemptive performance from UTA’s star 6-9 sr. F Kevin Hervey, who had an uncharacteristic six TOs in his team’s 85-78 home upset loss in early December to Florida Gulf Coast, projected to win the Atlantic Sun Conference TY. Upset possible, even in Omaha |
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12-17-17 | Cowboys -3 v. Raiders | 20-17 | Push | 0 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both of these squads are fighting for their playoff lives. Dak was splendid in the 'Boys' rout of the Giants. He was 20-of-30, for 332 yards with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions and Dallas is a game back in Wild Card chase. Ditto the Raiders, who are a game behind both the Chiefs & Chargers in the AFC West. Oakland was held scoreless until the final 9 minutes of their 26-15 loss to KC (140-yard deficit). |
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12-17-17 | Panthers v. Golden Knights -155 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The expansion Vegas Golden Knights looked as though they were beginning to fade when December began, but have answered with a six-game point streak as they prepare to host the Florida Panthers today. Vegas knocked off two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh 2-1 on Thursday for its fourth one-goal victory during an impressive 5-0-1 surge. Gallant faces his former team for the first time since he was fired after an 11-10-1 start last season. The Panthers have struggled since Gallant was let go (36-41-15). |
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12-17-17 | Wild v. Blackhawks -175 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Chicago Blackhawks look to extend their winning streak to five games before embarking on a season-high road trip as they host the Central Division-rival Minnesota Wild on Sunday. The Blackhawks have allowed just six goals during their four-game run, with goaltender Corey Crawford playing a key role, and will head out for a six-game trek that begins Thursday in Dallas. Minnesota, which is opening a four-game road trip against the Blackhawks that ends at league-best Tampa Bay on Dec. 23, has struggled away from home (7-8-1). |
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12-17-17 | Cavs +2.5 v. Wizards | 106-99 | Win | 100 | 6 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will carry their phenomenal run into a road-heavy portion of the schedule when they visit the Washington Wizards today. James recorded his third triple-double in four games and the 60th of his career in a 109-100 win over Utah on Saturday, the Cavaliers' 11th straight home victory and 17th in 18 overall contests. |
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12-17-17 | Titans +3 v. 49ers | 23-25 | Win | 100 | 6 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The 2nd of 3 straight out of conference games for both of these squads. Titans in off holding the Cards without a TD, but still losing. Now find themselves looking up at the Jags in the NFC South, with Mariota tossing more picks than TDs this year (10/14). He was 6-of-16 for 60 yards & 2 picks in the 2nd half of that one. It wasn't all bad for the Titans, as their "D" had 8 sacks vs the Cards. This is a must win for the Titans |
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12-17-17 | Rams v. Seahawks -1 | 42-7 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This one has huge implications on the NFL West. Last week, after a horrific 3 quarters, Seattle's Wilson again showed his magic in the 4th, with TD tosses of 61 & 74 yards. However, it wasn't enough to stop the up-&-coming Jags, as his 3 picks eventually did them in. Only the 3rd time in his career that has happened. Last week, the Rams put quite a beating on Wentz, in that loss to Philly, even before they knocked him out of the game. Goff: only 199 yards |
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12-17-17 | Penn State -11.5 v. George Mason | 72-54 | Win | 100 | 6 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units A-10 scouts worried that this could get ugly for GMU, whose roster limitations were laid bare last Tuesday by Sun Belt Georgia Southern, which rolled to 23-point win in Fairfax. Match-ups look even worse vs. Penn State, which owns much more size and athleticism than Patriots. Nittany Lions equipped to extend margin with their five DD scorers led by 6-5 soph G Tony Carr (20 ppg), who has emerged as one of Big Ten’s premier weapons, while stifling “D” has helped result in 7-2 “under” mark to date. Nittany Lions also almost guaranteed to be fully focused after overlooking Mason a year ago in shocking 19-point loss (!) at Happy Valley |
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12-17-17 | Vanderbilt v. Arizona State -10.5 | 64-76 | Win | 100 | 4 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Arizona State is off to its best start since 1974-75 and has climbed to its highest ranking since 1981 following a 95-85 win at then-No. 2 Kansas last Sunday. The Sun Devils have scored at least 90 points in seven of their nine games. Arizona State will be the fourth top-25 opponent this season for Vanderbilt, marking the most ranked foes the Commodores have faced in non-conference play since 1988. Vanderbilt is 0-3 in its previous matchups with ranked teams. |
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12-17-17 | Bengals v. Vikings -12 | 7-34 | Win | 100 | 3 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Bengals face their former defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer, here. Dalton is off a horrible 141 passing yards (1/1), in their embarrassing loss to the 3-win Bears, being more than doubled in first downs & total yards. Cincinnati's worst home drubbing since a 34-3 loss to Baltimore in '08. Minnesota's 8-game winning streak is history, although the Vikings did come back from an 11-point 4th quarter deficit. Minnesota defense has held 8 of its last 11 foes under 18 points. |
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12-17-17 | Ravens -6.5 v. Browns | 27-10 | Win | 100 | 3 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Sure, we all know that the Ravens are normally a defensive force (7th in the NFL), but they've sure opened up that offense over the past couple of months, with a 189-98 point edge in their last 6 games. So 38 points & 414 yards vs the Steelers' 3rd-ranked offense, in last week's 39-38 crusher. Can things get any worse for the Browns, who blew a 2-TD 2nd half lead over the Packers, losing in OT? Kizer: 3 TD passes, but a killer OT pick. Cleveland is 3-8 ATS as a home dog of more than 3½ points, & is averaging 11.6 points per game in their last 5 home games |
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12-16-17 | Chargers v. Chiefs | 13-30 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units What a game for a national TV audience. The top spot in the NFL West is on the line. Total domination for the red hot Chargers, in their rout of the 'Skins: 24-9 first downs, 174-65 rushing yards, & 488-201 total yard edges. So 4 straight wins for the Bolts, with a 151-53 point edge. Rivers: another 319 passing yards (2 TDs: now 23/7), passing Warren Moon for 9th place on the all-time NFL passing yard list. KC in off snapping 4-game slide. In their last 15 AFC West games, the Chiefs have won 14. But an L.A. call here. |
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12-16-17 | Arizona -15 v. New Mexico | 89-73 | Win | 100 | 27 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After a couple of early encouraging efforts vs. lesser opposition, New Mexico has looked very much like the rebuilding situation it was supposed to be this season for new HC Paul Weir. Now the assignments becomes more challenging for the Lobos as top scorer sr. G Sam Logwood (15 ppg) has taken a leave of absence from the team. All bad news vs. an Arizona side finally back at full strength with return of soph G Rawle Alkins, who saw 22 minutes of floor time in return game last Saturday vs. Alabama. Meanwhile, ballyhooed 7-1 frosh Deandre Ayton (21 ppg & 12 rpg) more than living up to the hype. This one looks like a complete mismatch at the Pit |
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12-16-17 | Ducks v. Capitals -135 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The two-time reigning Presidents' Trophy winners appear to have shaken off their early-season malaise and are making a move toward reclaiming their customary spot at the top of the Metropolitan Division. The surging Washington Capitals will go for their 10th victory in the last 12 games when they host the Anaheim Ducks tonight. Washington continued its hot stretch with a 5-3 win at Boston on Thursday night, improving to 6-1-0 in December and scoring at least four goals in each of the victories. |
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12-16-17 | Penguins -165 v. Coyotes | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Pittsburgh dropped its second straight 2-1 decision on Thursday as it was foiled by former Penguin Marc-Andre Fleury and expansion Vegas to open a three-game road trip. Pittsburgh will encounter another familiar face in coach Rick Tocchet, who served as Sullivan's right-hand man during the Penguins' back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. Not a lot of winning is going on in the desert, however, as the Coyotes mustered a total of five goals during their five-game losing skid (0-4-1). |
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12-16-17 | Middle Tennessee State +3.5 v. Arkansas State | 35-30 | Win | 100 | 26 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For the Middle Tennessee State Raiders, this one marks the 7th bowl game in HC Stockstill's era (6 in last 9 yrs), & 3rd straight ('15 Bahamas & 16's Hawaii: 45-31 & 52-35 losses: -9½ & -23 pt losses). They got here, thanks to a 3-1 windup (lone loss in OT), both SU & ATS, with a combined 115-75 pt edge. However, note that those four represent the return of QB Stockstill, after missing 6 games (shoulder injury), as he is the heart of this program, altho Urzua filled in capably during his absence. In those bowl losses, the past 2 years, he has thrown for 759 yds & 7 TDs (3 picks). His return has been an elixir, so we back the squad which finished on a positive note. |
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12-16-17 | Stars v. Flyers -120 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Philadelphia Flyers have put a horrid stretch behind them and seek their sixth consecutive victory when they host the Dallas Stars today. Philadelphia endured a 10-game slide (0-5-5) before beginning its winning streak, which it has extended by capturing the first two contests of its five-game home stand. The Flyers have allowed fewer than three goals in each game during their run, including Thursday's 2-1 triumph over Buffalo. |
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12-16-17 | Blue Jackets -110 v. Hurricanes | 1-2 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Columbus Blue Jackets rebounded from an embarrassing loss with a satisfying victory last time out and hope to build off that when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes today to begin a stretch during which they play five of seven on the road. The Blue Jackets were routed 7-2 by Edmonton on Tuesday before scoring the first three goals en route to a 6-4 triumph over the New York Islanders two nights later. The Blue Jackets are battling for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division as they take on the last-place Hurricanes. |
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12-16-17 | Marshall v. Colorado State -3.5 | 31-28 | Loss | -107 | 22 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For the Rams of Colorado State, this marks their 5th consecutive bowl season, which matches the longest such streak in school history (2-3 both SU & ATS from '99 thru '03). Currently, HC Bobo is the only coach in Ram history, to reach a bowl game in each of his first 3 seasons, with 3 of his first 4 resulting in 48-45, 28-23, & 61-50 finals. By the way, that 48-45 win in the '13 New Mexico Bowl represented one of the greatest comebacks in both CSt & bowl history, as the Rams overcame 22-pt deficit, scoring 11 pts in the last 33 seconds (FG at the gun). |
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12-16-17 | Oregon -7 v. Boise State | 28-38 | Loss | -102 | 21 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Hebert's return has Oregon with a 117-38 pt edge the L2 games (+51 pts ATS). So OU is at 52.4 ppg with Herbert under center. RB Freeman just continues on (1,475 yds & 16 TDs), with the 'Ducks ranking 8th in overland production. A dangerous team, to be sure. For the Broncos of Boise State, this makes it 16 straight bowl years. Although not as overwhelming as some seasons, this is nonetheless their 15th double digit win campaign in the last 19 years. Rypien is a steadying hand at QB (63.5% & 14/4), while the Broncos come in at 22nd in total "D". However, their leading rusher, Mattison, is questionable, with an ankle injury, which can't help. |
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12-16-17 | Georgia -3.5 v. Massachusetts | 62-72 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units UMass still in an adjustment phase under 1st-year HC Matt McCall (former Chattanooga HC). So, must give full support to seasoned UGa (4 starters back), which has already notched a signature road win in 73-66 upset victory at Marquette in early December. Minutemen’s over-eager 6-11, 300-pound C Rashaan Holloway (disqualified twice already) likely to find himself in early foul trouble vs. the Dawgs’ solid forecourt, featuring NBA prospect 6-8 sr. F Yante Maten (18.5 ppg, 9.4 rpg). Meanwhile, UGa’s deep-shooting 6-4 jr. PG William Jackson II (13 ppg; 32 of 70 from distance; 46%) can stretch out the UMass “D’ with his deadly 3-point marksmanship. Unbalanced UMass overly-dependent on 5-11 soph G Lawane Pipkins (19 ppg), who is the sole Minuteman averaging DD-scoring |
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12-16-17 | Notre Dame -6.5 v. Indiana | 77-80 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Nice to see these two get together again and renew an old rivalry that really bubbled in the early and mid ’70s when Bob Knight and Digger Phelps were at the height of their respective powers. Current Irish HC Mike Brey will recall his Irish blowing a game vs. Hoosiers here in Indy two years ago and should have troops primed to avoid a repeat, as ND’s “smallball” featuring hard-to-cover 6-6 F Bonzie Colson (19.5 ppg) gives IU fits. Hoosiers have other defensive concerns with Irish hitting 51% from floor, and it’s still adjustment time for new IU HC Archie Miller, whose team has already lost five times and continues to look to replace several departed key cogs such as G James Blackmon, C Thomas Bryant, and & OG Aninoby, all DD scorers. Hoosiers only 32% triples, also well down from LY’s 38%. |
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12-16-17 | Georgia State v. Western Kentucky -6.5 | 27-17 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Panthers of Georgia State entered this season with a combined 11-49 SU log over the previous 5 seasons, altho they did make it to this bowl with '15's 6-6 regular season record (3-9 LY). But 16 returning starters, including QB Connor, has them here, with a 6-5 record. However, those 6 wins came at the expense of squads with a combined log of 16-56. Panthers rank 117th in both scoring & rushing "O", so not much help for Connor |
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12-16-17 | Oilers v. Wild -109 | 3-2 | Loss | -109 | 4 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Minnesota Wild have matched their longest winning streak of the season and take aim at their fifth consecutive victory when they host Connor McDavid and the struggling Edmonton Oilers in a Saturday matinee. The Wild, who have also won five straight games at home, have captured three in a row and five of their last six against the Oilers |
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12-16-17 | Northwestern -4.5 v. DePaul | 62-60 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With NW needing every pre-conference win to bolster its Big Dance portfolio, strongly recommend veteran Wildcats, who’ve regained their grittiness following a sluggish start to the 2017 campaign. DePaul will have trouble coping with NW’s balanced attack (four players avg. in DDs), smartly directed by unflappable sr. floor leader Bryant McIntosh (14 ppg, 5.8 apg). Erratic-shooting Blue Demons have difficulty playing catch-up, canning only 6.2 triples pg at 31.2%. Plus, Chris Collins’ Cats will have plenty of crowd support in Chicago land, with loyal NW fans gladly making the short 14-mile drive from Evanston. |
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12-16-17 | Oklahoma State v. Florida State -6 | 71-70 | Loss | -100 | 20 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Since quick-reloading, nationally ranked, explosive FSU (87.1 ppg) is a perfect 7-0 vs. the spread TY, must buck depth-shy OSU, now that 1st-year HC Mike Boyton recently dismissed two contributing players, 6-5 jr. wing Davon Dillard & highly-regarded 6-3 frosh G Zack Dawson. Cowboys won’t be afforded many open looks vs. defensively sticky Seminoles, permitting only 37.5% from the field, while collecting more than six bpg (15th). Additionally, FSU’s respected HC Leonard Hamilton thrilled with the dramatic evolvement of late-blooming 6-6 sr. G Brian Angola-Rodas, who has bumped his scoring avg. from 4.6 ppg LY to 12.7 TY |
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12-16-17 | North Texas v. Troy -7 | 30-50 | Win | 100 | 19 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units There is a huge gap on "O" as leading RB W lson (1,215 yards, 6.5 ypr, 16 TDs) is highly doubtful, after sustaining an ankle injury in a 52-49 win (FG in L 0:05) over Army, despite a 534-103 RY deficit (Fine: 4 TD passes). LY, the Green (+10½) lost 38-31 in OT to Army in the Heart of Dallas bowl. Trojans enter on a 6-game winning streak, making it to this bowl for the 3rd time in 10 years, & they've taken the measure of the Green in 7 of their last 8 meetings since '05. The deciding factor here, has to be the loss of Wilson |
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12-15-17 | Sharks -134 v. Canucks | 3-4 | Loss | -134 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Vancouver Canucks hope to have an edge today as they continue their four-game home stand against the San Jose Sharks, who will be playing for the second time in two nights. Vancouver would welcome any advantage as it is in the midst of a four-game losing streak during which it has scored a total of five goals. Alexander Burmistrov scored in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to Nashville while captain Henrik Sedin reached a milestone in the opener of the homestand, recording his 800th career assist. San Jose is riding a four-game point streak (3-0-1) after beginning its three-game trek through Western Canada on Thursday with a 3-2 triumph in Calgary. |
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12-15-17 | Maple Leafs +100 v. Red Wings | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Toronto Maple Leafs hope to rebound from being shut out for the first time this campaign and avoid a season high-tying three-game losing streak when they visit the struggling Detroit Red Wings today. The Maple Leafs, who are seventh in the league in scoring (3.21 goals), suffered a 2-0 loss at Minnesota on Thursday and have scored just three goals in their last three games. The Red Wings have been earning points of late but have managed just one victory over their last 11 games (1-5-5) after coughing up a late lead and dropping a 3-2 overtime decision to Boston on Wednesday. |
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12-15-17 | Nets +12.5 v. Raptors | 87-120 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Brooklyn has been on a very positive spread run (13-4 last 17 overall; 9-2 in last 11 on the road). At the same time, Toronto has won 8 straight against Brooklyn (6-2 vs. the points), while the Raptors are coming home to Air Canada Centre after spending 10 days on the road. Meanwhile, the improving Nets are out rebounding and out shooting their opponents over the last 10 games. Brooklyn played New York last night, but Nets covered 3 of first 4 when unrested. Brooklyn HC Kenny Atkinson is getting the most out of his team, and Nets are playing much-improved defense on the road, cutting 5 ppg of last season’s allowance. |
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12-15-17 | Clippers v. Wizards UNDER 208 | 91-100 | Win | 100 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Clippers held on by a thread to beat Washington 113-112 on Dec. 9 in Los Angeles, but the lineups will be shifted in the Wizards’ favor this time around. Washington G John Wall has returned from an extended absence, while the Clippers will likely be without G Austin Rivers (concussion) and F Danilo Gallinari (glute contusion). The Clips will especially miss Gallinari, who was the top LA starter that night, scoring 25 points. On the plus side, LA welcomed back PG Milos Teodosic recently, stabilizing the position in the wake of injuries to Patrick Beverley and Rivers. Wizards can make the revenge angle work, but Scott Brooks’ crew hasn’t gotten much separation at Capital One Arena this season, logging a 3-8 mark as home chalk. “Under” might be a better option, as the Wizards went that way in 6 of their last 7 and the Clips are without Gallinari. |
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12-13-17 | Predators -125 v. Canucks | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Nashville Predators have gone nearly six weeks without suffering back-to-back losses and will try to keep that streak intact when they visit the Vancouver Canucks tonight. It's the opener of a three-game road trip through Western Canada for the surging Predators, who have earned points in 15 of their last 17 games (13-2-2). Nashville had its three-game winning streak halted with a 4-3 shootout loss to expansion Vegas on Friday night, dropping the team to 11-2-2 at Bridgestone Arena. |
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12-13-17 | Thunder v. Pacers -1.5 | 100-95 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It was one of those handful of nights in the first two months of this season that everything went right for Oklahoma City when it rolled past Indiana 114-96 at the Peake back on Oct. 25. Curiously, the one piece of the Thunder puzzle that didn’t contribute much was Paul George (check status with calf), who scored only 10 vs. his former team, though ‘Melo and Russell Westbrook each scored 28 to more than offset a big 35-point effort from Indy’s ex-Thunder wing Victor Oladipo. Since then, however, Oklahoma City has proven unreliable and took a 1-8 spread mark its last nine into Dec. 7 game vs. Brooklyn in Mexico. Meanwhile, Pacers had won and covered 8 of last 11 into last Friday vs. Cavs, as Oladipo has continued to fire away (27 ppg and 59% FG shooting last week). Will George’s return to his old stomping ground light a fuse beneath underachieving Thunder? |
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12-13-17 | Stars v. Islanders -120 | 5-2 | Loss | -120 | 5 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Islanders lost the final three on their four-game road trip but regained their mojo with a 3-1 win over the surging Washington Capitals on Monday night. That victory kicked off a stretch in which New York plays seven of eight games at Barclays Center, providing the team with a great opportunity to build on its 9-1-2 record at home. The Stars had also dropped three in a row before opening their four-game road trip through the Metropolitan Division with a 2-1 shootout win at the New York Rangers. Dallas hammered the visiting Islanders 5-0 on Nov. 10, but it has been outscored 23-13 in dropping its last four trips to New York. |
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12-13-17 | Villanova -8.5 v. Temple | 87-67 | Win | 100 | 23 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In Nova’s re-emergence into nation’s elite status, Jay Wright has not forgotten about taking care of business at home...lest any Philly area rivals believe they are making up ground on Cats. Wright has thus made sure that Nova has been at its best vs. local Big Five foes, already walloping Penn by 28 and St. Joe’s by 41 before facing LaSalle on weekend. But Wright has saved some of better recent efforts vs. area foes for Temple, which was ripped by 21 last season and has lost by DD margins the past six vs. Nova, and not closer than 15 points the last six meetings. Emergence of jr. G Phil Booth (16 ppg last four thru Dec. 8) has given Wright a reliable third scoring option beyond jr. Gs Mikal Bridges & Jalen Brunson (combining for better than 36 ppg). |
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12-12-17 | Hurricanes v. Golden Knights -155 | 3-2 | Loss | -155 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden Knights are an astounding 11-2-0 at home in their inaugural season and have won four straight contests overall, including Saturday's 5-3 triumph at Dallas in which David Perron recorded a goal and an assist to reach 400 points for his career. Carolina remains in search of a victory on its six-game road trip after dropping a 3-2 decision at Anaheim on Monday. The Hurricanes are 0-2-2 on their trek and have lost six straight away from home (0-3-3). |
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12-12-17 | Spurs v. Mavs +6 | 89-95 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With a light now at the end of the tunnel regarding Kawhi Leonard’s lingering quad injury , San Antonio might finally be back to at full strength. In the meantime, Dallas continues to offer resistance vs. Spurs, covering first two match ups this season after taking 3 of 4 vs. number a year ago. Rick Carlisle again making lemonade from the lemons on his Dallas roster, as Mavs have won SU in 4 and covered spread in 6 of last 7 thru Dec. 7. Even at advanced age, Dirk Nowitzki learning some new tricks (he’s turned into one of the best screeners in the league this season!), and like a year ago, Mavss showing signs of ripening after a rotten start. Recent S.A. covers at Memphis and Ok City only upped Spur road spread mark to 4-7 this season. |
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12-12-17 | Flames v. Wild -129 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After navigating the rugged three-game California road trip by posting a pair of dramatic victories, the Minnesota Wild will kick off a three-game home stand against the Calgary Flames tonight. The Wild have won four of five overall and capped the West Coast trek by registering overtime wins over the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks. Wild G Devan Dubnyk is 11-7-4 with a 2.26 goals-against average versus the Flames. |
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12-12-17 | Oilers v. Blue Jackets -166 | 7-2 | Loss | -166 | 7 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Although the Columbus Blue Jackets are hearing footsteps from the defending two-time Presidents' Trophy winners, they are holding down first place in the Metropolitan Division entering today's matchup against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. The Blue Jackets have won two in a row and 10 of 13 to maintain a two-point edge over Washington in the division. Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky allowed three goals in his previous 11 starts before turning aside 35 shots to earn his league-leading fourth shutout in a 1-0 win over Arizona on Saturday night. |
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12-11-17 | Hurricanes v. Ducks -110 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Carolina Hurricanes remain in search of their first victory on their six-game road trip, which continues today against the Anaheim Ducks. Carolina is 0-1-2 on its trek after dropping a 3-2 overtime decision in Los Angeles on Saturday, and 0-2-3 in its last five overall away from home. The Ducks carry a four-game point streak into the finale of their three-game home stand |
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12-11-17 | Patriots -10 v. Dolphins | 20-27 | Loss | -117 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In both '13 & '15, Pats lost here late in the year, to relinquish home field to the Broncos. Both of those seasons ended with the Patriots losing the AFC title game in Mile High. Will history repeat, as they battle Steelers for home field advantage? Nope. Eight straight wins for New England, holding all 8 opponents below 18 pts. Contrast that to Miami in off snapping 5-game losing streak (allowing 34.2 ppg in that run). Pats took Dolphins, 35-14 here last year, as well as winning 35-17 in their earlier '17 meeting. Once again. |
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12-11-17 | Stars v. Rangers -113 | 2-1 | Loss | -113 | 2 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New York Rangers attempt to continue their dominance at home today as they face off against the slumping Dallas Stars. New York has won 10 of its last 11 contests at Madison Square Garden, including a 5-2 triumph over New Jersey on Saturday. |
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12-10-17 | Ravens v. Steelers -4.5 | 38-39 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units What a great series this has been in the 21st century, having played some classic battles, both in the regular season, & in the playoffs. The Ravens live via their defense (7th), & the TO (1st at +14), as their offense ranks ahead of only Tampa in the NFL. Check a point edge of 150-59 in their last 5 games, with Flacco finally even in TD/INT ratio (11/11). The Steelers are in off their Monday battle with the Bengals, & are the match for Ravens' "D" (4th) but also coming in at 7th on "O". Forget revenge factor. |
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12-10-17 | Oilers v. Maple Leafs -147 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Toronto Maple Leafs go after their fifth win in six games when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday in a battle of preseason Stanley Cup favorites who have gone in opposite directions. The Maple Leafs held on to knock off Pittsburgh 4-3 on Saturday and solidify second place the Atlantic Division while the Oilers continued their roller-coaster campaign with a 6-2 triumph at Montreal. |
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12-10-17 | Sabres v. Blues -178 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Central Division-leading St. Louis Blues could be without one of their leading scorers Sunday as they seek their fourth straight victory when they open a four-game homestand against the Buffalo Sabres. Jaden Schwartz, who ranks second on the Blues in both goals (14) and points (35), exited Saturday's 6-1 triumph at Detroit in the first period with an apparent ankle injury and did not return. Brayden Schenn recorded a goal and an assist against the Red Wings and sits one ahead of Schwartz - who also tallied before leaving the contest - in both categories. Buffalo is wrapping up a four-game road trip on which it is 1-1-1 after Friday's 3-2 overtime loss in Chicago. |
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12-10-17 | Mavs v. Wolves -8 | 92-97 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Minnesota cruised to a pair of win-and cover efforts against Dallas earlier this season, leading by 24 points. in the 4th Q before barely holding on for the cover with a 112-99 decision laying 12½ in Minnesota. The Timberwolves overcame a 12-point halftime deficit in Dallas Nov. 17, outscoring the Mavs 68-32 in the second half to pull away. Minnesota C Karl-Anthony Towns has scored 23 ppg on 57% shooting, while F Andrew Wiggins scored 21 points per game and shot 55% against the Mavs. |
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12-10-17 | Jets -1 v. Broncos | 0-23 | Loss | -117 | 29 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It just continues to amaze. How the Broncos could come from Super Bowl winners, to their current state is nearly impossible to grasp. An absolutely astounding 0-8 SU & ATS slide with a deficit of 241-108 points. I keep rewriting it, but it just extends their worst run in 50 years. Last week, they managed 9 points vs a Dolphin team that gave up 205 points in their prior 6 games (34.2 ppg). A 3-game stranglehold on the cellar of the AFC West. The Jets are in off posting 30 first downs & a time edge of 42:49-17:11 in win over Kansas City |
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