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01-31-18 | Grizzlies v. Pacers -7 | Top | 101-105 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Pacers The Indiana Pacers are looking to sweep a three-game homestand when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Pacers are creeping up the Eastern Conference standings with wins in nine of their last 13 games and overcame a fourth-quarter deficit in a 105-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Indiana's latest run of good fortune is coming with a big boost from All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo, who scored 25 points on 11-of-15 shooting Monday and is shooting 50 percent from the floor over the last 13 games. Oladipo scored at least 21 points in seven of the last eight games and logged at least 33 minutes in each of those eight contests. Oladipo scored 21 points in a 116-113 win at Memphis on Nov. 15. Grizzlies are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest. Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Home team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. |
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01-30-18 | Thunder -2.5 v. Wizards | Top | 96-102 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
Thunder Russell Westbrook has elevated his game to MVP-levels once again during Oklahoma City's eight-game winning streak, something the Washington Wizards know all about. The Wizards will try for the second time in less than a week to slow down the superstar guard when they host the streaking Thunder on Tuesday. Westbrook scored a season-high 46 points in a 121-112 win over Washington at home on Thursday and is averaging 33.8 points and 11.8 assists over his last five games, including 37 and 14 in an intense victory over Philadelphia on Sunday. Oklahoma City is averaging 122.5 points over its last six games and will be taking aim at a Wizards squad that dropped four of six and could be without All-Star point guard John Wall (knee) for a second straight game. Wall's absence didn't matter much in Saturday's 129-104 win at Atlanta, as Washington shot 57.6 percent from the field and 56.3 percent from 3-point range. Paul George scored 31 points and is averaging 27.8 over a five-game span, although he was held to 18 points on 6-of-19 shooting versus Washington last week. Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games. Wizards are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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01-27-18 | Nets +10.5 v. Wolves | Top | 97-111 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Nets The Minnesota Timberwolves figure to be without All-Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler for the fifth straight game when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Butler is nursing an ailing knee and Minnesota badly missed him in consecutive losses to the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors. Brooklyn was pounded 116-91 by the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in a dismal showing compared to Tuesday's 109-108 road loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Point guard D'Angelo Russell scored 14 points in 21 minutes off the bench versus Milwaukee in his fourth - and best - outing since returning from surgery on his left knee. Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Timberwolves are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. |
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01-27-18 | Hornets v. Heat -4 | Top | 91-95 | Push | 0 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
Heat One of the hottest teams in the NBA earlier this month, the Miami Heat are now in a bit of a funk, even against some of the league's lesser opponents. They will try to avoid their first three-game losing streak since October when they wrap up a quick two-game homestand against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Since winning seven in a row, Miami has slumped to 2-4 over its last six games with losses to sub.-500 squads Chicago and Brooklyn on the road and Sacramento - the last-place team in the Western Conference - at home Thursday night. I’m looking for a full effort here from the Heat. The Heat used a late rally to knock off the Hornets 106-105 in Charlotte last Saturday and they've claimed all three meetings this season. Charlotte finished a 3-2 homestand with a 121-110 win over Atlanta on Friday. The Hornets are 1-9 on the road against Eastern Conference opponents. Hornets are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. Heat are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Hornets are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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01-27-18 | Magic v. Pacers -6 | Top | 112-114 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
Pacers The Indiana Pacers attempt to defeat Orlando for the seventh straight time when they host the Magic on Saturday. Indiana has dominated the recent series by winning 17 of the past 19 meetings, including two earlier this season. The Pacers have won seven of their past 11 games despite suffering a 115-108 road loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The Magic have lost 18 of their last 21 games and coach Frank Vogel was displeased with the team's last outing - a 105-99 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Center Nikola Vucevic (broken left hand) will miss his 14th consecutive game but is moving closer to a return. Oladipo is averaging 27.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, five assists, 4.5 steals and three blocked shots in the two victories this season against the Magic, his former club. Oladipo scored 25 points in Friday's loss for his fifth 20-point outing in the past six games and he is averaging 23.5 points during the stretch. Power forward Domantas Sabonis had 17 points and 11 rebounds against the Cavaliers for his fourth double-double and sixth double-digit rebounding performance of the month. The Pacers have defeated the Magic by an average of 11.7 points during the six-game winning streak. |
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01-25-18 | Knicks v. Nuggets -5 | Top | 118-130 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Nuggets The road continues to befuddle the New York Knicks, who have dropped three of the first five on their seven-game trip and are 6-18 away from Madison Square Garden on the season. The Knicks will try to pull even on their trek when they visit the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. New York held a first-half lead against defending champion Golden State on Tuesday before fading as All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis sat and ended up suffering a 123-112 setback. The Knicks are losers of 13 of their last 17 overall and are surrendering an average of 117.1 points over their last eight games. The Nuggets will attack that suspect defense with point guard Jamal Murray, who is on a tear with back-to-back efforts of 30-plus points. The 20-year-old Kentucky product scored a career-high 38 on 14-of-19 shooting in Monday's 104-101 win over Portland that snapped a two-game slide and pushed Denver back above .500. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Knicks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings. |
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01-24-18 | Wolves +2 v. Blazers | Top | 114-123 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves propelled themselves into third place in the Western Conference with wins in seven of the last nine games, including a 126-118 triumph at the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday to kick off a three-game road trip. The Timberwolves will try to run their latest winning streak to three straight when they begin a tough back-to-back by visiting the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Timberwolves have won two in a row without leading scorer Jimmy Butler (21.4 points) by leaning on small forward Andrew Wiggins, who followed up a 29-point effort in a win over Toronto on Saturday by going off for 40 points against the Clippers. The Trail Blazers, who lost at Minnesota 120-103 on Jan. 14, will have to figure out how to guard an athletic wing like Wiggins after letting Denver's Jamal Murray go off for 38 points on 14-of-19 shooting in a 104-101 loss on Monday. Timberwolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Trail Blazers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. |
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01-24-18 | Raptors -6 v. Hawks | Top | 108-93 | Win | 100 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
Raptors The Toronto Raptors are likely looking forward to a long stretch loaded with home games, but they first must get past an improving Atlanta Hawks team on the road Wednesday night. The Raptors, who are 17-3 at home, will play 10 of 13 in Air Canada Centre beginning with Friday's matchup against Utah, and they hope to head to Toronto on a good note. Their two-game road trip began with a 115-109 loss at Minnesota on Saturday, the squad's fourth loss in seven contests following a 17-3 run. Toronto won its first two against Atlanta by an average of 23.5 points, but the Hawks are on their best run of the season with four victories in six games, the latest a 104-90 triumph over the Jazz on Monday. Atlanta is 4-10 at home against Eastern Conference opponents, compared to 6-3 against the West. Raptors are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Hawks are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. |
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01-23-18 | Cavs v. Spurs +1.5 | Top | 102-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Spurs The Cleveland Cavaliers are spiraling in the wrong direction with nine losses in 12 games and attempt to shake out of their doldrums when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were blasted 148-124 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday and the points allowed matched the worst in franchise history in a regulation game. Cleveland has lost by margins of 34, 28 and 24 over the past six games and the defensive effort against Oklahoma City was lacking with the Thunder scoring at least 33 points in every quarter. The Spurs own the best home record in the NBA at 19-3 but dropped a 94-86 decision to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday while committing 20 turnovers as a 14-game home winning streak reached an end. The Spurs won both of last season's meetings, including a 103-74 home romp. Cavaliers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games. Spurs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Cavaliers are 5-11 ATS in the last 16 meetings. |
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01-21-18 | Vikings v. Eagles +3.5 | Top | 7-38 | Win | 100 | 53 h 18 m | Show |
Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles attempt to hold serve at home despite being tagged as underdogs for the second consecutive contest on Sunday as they host the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game. The top-seeded Eagles benefited from a late defensive stand to fend off Atlanta last week while the second-seeded Vikings scored an improbable last-second touchdown to stun New Orleans. Jay Ajayi stumbled out of the blocks with a fumble on his first carry last week before finishing with 54 yards rushing and 44 receiving on three catches. The 24-year-old clearly has become Philadelphia's top option out of the backfield following an in-season trade with Miami, but the terrain could be tough against Minnesota's top-ranked overall defense. Alshon Jeffery, who saw all four of his catches result in first downs last week, had a team-best nine touchdown receptions this season and has scored seven times in nine career games versus the Vikings. Philadelphia lost its last NFC title game appearance against Arizona in the 2008 season, although it emerged victorious the last time it hosted the contest (27-10 win over Atlanta, 2004 season). The home team has won the last eight conference championship games. Vikings are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 playoff road games. Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. NFC. Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Philadelphia. |
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01-21-18 | Jaguars +8 v. Patriots | Top | 20-24 | Win | 100 | 50 h 42 m | Show |
Jags Not satisfied with a worst-to-first finish in their division, the upstart Jacksonville Jaguars look to continue their remarkable run when they visit the top-seeded New England Patriots for Sunday's AFC Championship Game. Jacksonville will have to solve the most successful coach-quarterback tandem in league history, although four-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady missed practice again Thursday with an injured right hand. The Patriots are appearing in their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game, but coach Bill Belichick dismissed the idea that the been-there-won-that factor gives his team a huge edge. The third-seeded Jaguars are brimming with confidence, with star cornerback Jalen Ramsey predicting a victory over the Patriots in the wake of last week's 45-42 win at No. 2 seed Pittsburgh. Jacksonville led the NFL with seven defensive TDs during the regular season and added another score versus Pittsburgh. Bottom line here is a expect the Jags to be able to run the ball and open up the passing game for QB Blake Bortles. The Jags will no doubt bring a strong pass rush against Brady and the Patriots offensive line and we have seen what can happen when Brady is under pressure. Also look for a big play or two from the Jags special teams play. Jaguars are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 vs. AFC. Patriots are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Conference Championships games. I’m on the Jags plus the points in what should be a very entertaining game. |
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01-20-18 | Warriors -3.5 v. Rockets | Top | 108-116 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
Warriors The two best teams in the Western Conference square off on Saturday, when the Golden State Warriors visit the Houston Rockets. The Warriors matched a franchise record with their 14th consecutive road victory on Wednesday, a stretch that includes a 124-114 victory at Houston on Jan. 4. Golden State knocked off four strong Eastern Conference teams -- Milwaukee, Toronto, Cleveland and Chicago -- over the first four games of its current trip and earned a 119-112 win over the Bulls on Wednesday despite being without Draymond Green (shoulder) and Andre Iguodala (calf). The "splash brothers" tandem of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 68 points while going 13-of-24 from 3-point range on Wednesday. Harden struggled to 10 points on 3-of-15 shooting in 26 minutes on Thursday and will have his minutes increased incrementally. Golden State won in its last seven regular-season trips to Houston. Warriors are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Southwest. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific. Warriors are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Houston. |
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01-19-18 | Knicks v. Jazz -5 | Top | 117-115 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Jazz Rookie Donovan Mitchell will try to stay hot and lead the Utah Jazz to consecutive wins for the first time in over a month when they host the New York Knicks on Friday. After going 14-for-19 in a 34-point performance in Wednesday's 120-105 win at Sacramento, Mitchell is averaging over 25 points over an eight-game stretch. Mitchell shot 50 percent or better in each of the last three contests and is adding a highlight-reel play or two seemingly every night. The Knicks have some young stars of their own but wins remain elusive for a squad that has dropped 11 of 14. Kristaps Porzingis scored 21 points and hauled in nine rebounds in a 105-99 loss at Memphis on Wednesday that dropped New York to 5-16 on the road. Hood, who had 30 points in a loss at New York earlier this season, added 25 points while shooting 9-for-16 in the win over the Kings. Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Jazz are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. |
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01-19-18 | Spurs v. Raptors -5.5 | Top | 83-86 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
Raptors The San Antonio Spurs are once again staring at life without Kawhi Leonard for the foreseeable future, but they're not having a problem winning. The Spurs will try to make it back-to-back victories since learning of Leonard's latest setback when they visit the Toronto Raptors in the finale of a three-game road trip on Friday. San Antonio improved to 25-12 without Leonard with Wednesday's 100-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets, and expects to be without the MVP candidate indefinitely due to lingering soreness in his quad. The Raptors are not dealing with the same injury concerns and avoided their first three-game losing streak of the campaign by downing the visiting Detroit Pistons 96-91 on Wednesday. Spurs are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Raptors are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. |
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01-18-18 | Wolves +5 v. Rockets | Top | 98-116 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Timberwolves Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets saw their respective winning streaks come to an end in heated affairs on the road. The two Western Conference contenders will try to keep their emotions in check and get back into the win column when they meet Thursday in Houston in the first of four encounters over the next two months. The Rockets had won three in a row before a testy loss to the Los Angeles Clippers that resulted in several Houston players attempting to get into the Clippers' locker room and police coming to the scene to calm the situation. The Timberwolves will certainly remember a 108-102 loss at lowly Orlando on Tuesday that featured a second-quarter fight and eventually ended their five-game winning streak. Jimmy Butler scored 28 points for Minnesota, which has given up at least 103 points in three straight outings after holding seven consecutive opponents under 100. Houston is 4-3 since losing the NBA's leading scorer, James Harden, to a hamstring injury but he has been upgraded to very questionable for this one. Timberwolves are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. |
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01-18-18 | 76ers v. Celtics -4 | Top | 89-80 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 41 m | Show |
Celtics The Philadelphia 76ers will try to stay hot against the only team they have lost to over the last three weeks when they visit the Boston Celtics on Thursday. The rivals met in London a week ago and the Celtics rallied for a 114-103 win, but both teams returned home and had very different results once they resumed action. The Sixers won for the fifth time in six games with an intense 117-111 victory over Toronto on Monday while the Celtics' first action since London resulted in an overtime loss to New Orleans at home Tuesday night, snapping a seven-game winning streak. Joel Embiid was held to 15 points in the loss to the Celtics before recording 34 points and 11 rebounds in the win over the Raptors, which saw Philadelphia lose most of a big lead before hanging on in an emotional affair. JJ Redick has been a big part of Philadelphia's surge with five 20-point games since Christmas, but the sharpshooter is expected to miss two weeks or more with a leg injury. The Celtics attempted a season-high 50 3-pointers, with Irving's 12 attempts leading the way and Horford's 4-for-5 effort the best of the bunch. Boston has won seven straight over Philadelphia at home. 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest and are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. Celtics are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss and are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS loss. |
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01-17-18 | Warriors v. Bulls +9 | Top | 119-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show |
Bulls The Chicago Bulls are no longer the same team that went out to Golden State and was crushed 143-94 on Nov. 24, and their confidence is growing with each win. The Bulls will try to push their latest winning streak to four in a row and get some revenge when they host the Warriors on Wednesday. That Nov. 24 drubbing was part of a 3-20 start for Chicago, which since turned things around by going 14-7 over the last 21 contests and is coming off a 119-111 win on Monday over the Miami Heat, who had a seven-game winning streak come to an end. The Bulls are managing to keep winning while adding a big piece to their rotation in guard Zach LaVine, who made his team debut on Saturday after recovering from knee surgery. The Warriors are riding their own three-game winning streak and are coming off a 118-108 win at Cleveland on Monday and could be in for a letdown in this spot. Chicago added LaVine to a team that is coming together at the offensive end, and he poured in 18 points in 20 minutes in Monday's win. Former Warrior Justin Holiday knocked down a career-high seven 3-pointers and is 12-of-18 from beyond the arc in the last three games. Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bulls are 12-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win and are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win. Warriors are 4-10-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Chicago. |
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01-16-18 | Pelicans v. Celtics -4.5 | Top | 116-113 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Celtics The red-hot Boston Celtics look to stretch their second-longest winning streak of the season to eight games when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Boston has held five teams under 100 points during the latest streak, which follows a 16-gamer early in the campaign. The Celtics, who have won five of their last six meetings with New Orleans, are well-rested after having last played Thursday in London when they rallied for a 114-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Second-year swingman Jaylen Brown tallied 21 points for his ninth 20-point outing of the campaign while raising his average to 14.2 per game. The Pelicans have won three of their past four games with power forward Anthony Davis scoring a season-high 48 points to go with 17 rebounds in Sunday's 123-118 overtime victory over the New York Knicks. Boston C Al Horford (knee, calf) is ailing but expected to play against the Pelicans. Pelicans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Celtics are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Southwest and are 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. |
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01-14-18 | Saints +5 v. Vikings | Top | 24-29 | Push | 0 | 30 h 1 m | Show |
Saints + 5 The Minnesota Vikings defeated the visiting New Orleans Saints in their season opener and have won five straight at U.S. Bank Stadium heading into the teams' NFC divisional round contest on Sunday. The Vikings are banking their home success pays dividends as they continue their pursuit of becoming the first team to host a Super Bowl when they face off against Drew Brees and the Saints. Brees penned one of his best performance of the season last weekend by throwing for 376 yards and two touchdowns as the Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers for the third time this season with a 31-26 win in the wild-card game. Like Minnesota, New Orleans also changed quite a bit after the season opener as former Vikings great Adrian Peterson was jettisoned to Arizona in favor of the two-pronged attack of Mark Ingram and rookie Alvin Kamara. The potent pair became the first running back duo in league history to gain more than 1,500 yards from scrimmage and helped New Orleans lead the NFL with 4.7 yards per carry and 23 rushing touchdowns. Saints are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games. |
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01-14-18 | Jaguars +7.5 v. Steelers | Top | 45-42 | Win | 100 | 26 h 26 m | Show |
Jags + 7.5 Ben Roethlisberger gets a chance to atone for one of the worst games of his career when he guides the Pittsburgh Steelers into Sunday's AFC divisonal round matchup against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. Roethlisberger has guided No. 2 seed Pittsburgh to 10 wins in 11 games since a wretched performance in a 30-9 home loss to Jacksonville in Week 5. Roethlisberger and Pittsburgh rebounded to win eight in a row following the loss to the third-seeded Jaguars, who set up the rematch with a 10-3 victory over Buffalo in the wild-card round. While Jalen Ramsey picked off Roethlisberger in the first meeting and clinched last week's win with an interception, fellow cornerback A.J. Bouye had a ready response -- "be careful what you ask for" -- upon hearing that the quarterback wants another crack at the Jaguars. Bortles rushed for 88 yards last week but the Jaguars likely will try to play keep-away by feeding rookie running back Leonard Fournette, who rumbled for a season-high 181 yards and a 90-yard touchdown in the first meeting against Pittsburgh. Calais Campbell leads a pass rush that amassed 55 sacks -- second in the league to Pittsburgh -- while the Jaguars permitted an NFL-low 169.9 yards per game and ranked No. 2 overall with an average of 16.8 points surrendered. Ramsey and Bouye combined for 10 of the team's 21 interceptions, also No. 2 in the league. Jacksonville led the NFL with seven defensive touchdowns. Jaguars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss and are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 vs. AFC. Steelers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall and are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Jaguars are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 meetings and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh. |
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01-13-18 | Titans +14 v. Patriots | Top | 14-35 | Loss | -120 | 34 h 46 m | Show |
Titans Amid the background of a reported rift between the owner, coach and star quarterback, the reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots host the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night. The Patriots have hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in two of the past three seasons and look to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since they accomplished it in 2003-04. While Brady has 25 playoff wins under his belt, the upstart Titans will arrive in Foxborough fresh off their first postseason win since 2003 -- stunning the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21 after trailing by 18 points at halftime. Tennessee, which lost three straight before beating Jacksonville in Week 17 to clinch a playoff slot, has not won at New England since 2003, when the franchise was still located in Houston. Quarterback Marcus Mariota threw for more interceptions (15) than scoring passes (13) this season, but he guided Tennessee to three long touchdown drives in the second half, including a TD pass to himself at Kansas City. Mariota also rushed eight times for 46 yards but the Titans' best hopes are to feed backup running back Derrick Henry, who punished the Chiefs for 156 yards and a score on 23 carries. Tight end Delanie Walker had a team-high 74 catches while Rishard Matthews and Eric Decker added 53 and 54, respectively. Brady put up his usual flashy numbers, leading the league with 4,577 yards and tossing 32 touchdowns versus eight interceptions, but he had just six scoring passes and five picks over the past five games. |
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01-13-18 | Falcons v. Eagles +3 | Top | 10-15 | Win | 100 | 30 h 58 m | Show |
Eagles Although the Philadelphia Eagles boasted the NFL's top mark throughout much of the season and tied a franchise record with 13 wins, they find themselves as the first team in league history to enter its opening playoff game as an underdog. The Eagles aim to silence the critics on Saturday when they host the sixth-seeded Atlanta Falcons in an NFC divisional round contest at Lincoln Financial Field. The potent running back tandem of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman for Atlanta combined for 1,493 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns this season, but the duo will test the mettle of Philadelphia's top-ranked rushing defense (79.2). Nick Foles answered a sterling four-touchdown performance versus the New York Giants in Week 15 by completing 23 of 49 passes for 202 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions over his last two appearances. Zach Ertz is a key part of that offense after earning his first Pro Bowl selection by finishing third among all NFL tight ends with 74 receptions for 824 yards. Ertz and wideout Nelson Agholor each had eight touchdown receptions, one shy of team leader Alshon Jeffery. Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 playoff road games. Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Divisional Playoffs games. Falcons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Philadelphia. |
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01-12-18 | Grizzlies +7.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 78-87 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
Grizzlies A loss at the defending champion Golden State Warriors doesn't look terrible, but falling to the NBA-worst Atlanta Hawks at home might be a low point for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets will try to pick themselves up and avoid a second straight loss to a team at the bottom of the standings when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Denver's losing streak began with a loss at lowly Sacramento and hit three in a row with Wednesday's 110-97 setback, and coach Michael Malone is not happy with his team's effort. The Grizzlies avoided sole possession of last place in the Western Conference by edging New Orleans 105-102 on Wednesday and will be trying to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since Oct. 26 and 28. Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Nuggets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. |
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01-12-18 | Knicks v. Wolves -9 | Top | 108-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show |
Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves have been dominant on their current homestand, while the New York Knicks have struggled all season to win away from home. The Timberwolves will try to keep their trend alive and the Knicks will attempt to end theirs when the teams meet Friday night in Minneapolis. Behind another outstanding performance by Jimmy Butler (26 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, four steals and two blocked shots), Minnesota coasted past Oklahoma City 104-88 on Wednesday, improving to 3-0 on the homestand and claiming its sixth straight overall at the Target Center. The Timberwolves are winning by an average of 20.7 points in the stay at home and will try for another rout against a Knicks team that dropped a double-overtime contest at home against Chicago on Wednesday. New York is notably 4-14 on the road but it did win its last such contest Sunday at Dallas. Minnesota held its opponent under 100 in seven consecutive games, its longest such run in 10 years. Knicks are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Timberwolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. |
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01-10-18 | Thunder v. Wolves -4.5 | Top | 88-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves haven't made the NBA playoffs since 2004 so the word "letdown" typically doesn't apply to the organization. But Minnesota will certainly have a hard act to follow up when it hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday just 48 hours after pounding the Cleveland Cavaliers into submission. The Timberwolves led by as much as 41 points while steamrolling Cleveland and finishing with a 127-99 victory to move 10 games above .500. Oklahoma City has lost back-to-back contests and four of its last six games and is coming off a lackluster 117-106 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Jimmy Butler contributed 21 points, nine assists, eight rebounds and three steals in the demolition of the Cavaliers and has been the element the team has missed in recent seasons. Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau targeted Butler and finally landed him in an offseason deal with the Chicago Bulls and the three-time All-Star is flourishing in Minnesota. Thunder are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Northwest. Timberwolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Thunder are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota. |
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01-09-18 | Magic v. Mavs -6.5 | Top | 99-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
Mavs The Dallas Mavericks aim to defeat Orlando for the 10th time in the past 12 meetings when they host the Magic on Tuesday. Both teams enter with losing streaks as Dallas has lost its past three games while Orlando has dropped four in a row and 13 of its last 14. The Magic have lost by double digits in seven of their past 14 games and only a 40-point, fourth-quarter uprising kept them from another one on Saturday when they fell 131-127 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dallas won a season-best four straight games before the current slide that reached three with Sunday's 100-96 home loss to the New York Knicks. Dallas has lost by a total of 10 points over the past three games on the heels of the four-game winning streak. The Magic have dropped their past five visits to Dallas. Magic are 2-15 ATS in their last 17 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game and are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Mavericks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Magic are 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings. |
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01-08-18 | Alabama v. Georgia +5 | Top | 26-23 | Win | 100 | 58 h 39 m | Show |
Georgia Alabama is back in the national title game for the third straight year, after absolutely stuffing the team it lost to in last year’s final. The Crimson Tide (12-1 SU, 6-7 ATS) gave Clemson no room to operate offensively in Monday night’s Sugar Bowl, posting a 24-6 victory as a 3.5-point favorite. Georgia came away victorious in a Rose Bowl game that featured a lot more offense – more than three times as much as in the Sugar Bowl. The Bulldogs (13-1 SU, 10-4 ATS) trailed Oklahoma 31-17 at the half, but rallied while turning the game into a huge offensive shootout that went to overtime tied at 45. Georgia then won 54-48 in double OT as a 2.5-point chalk. The Dawgs won the SEC championship with a 28-7 Dec. 2 rout of Auburn, which beat Alabama in the regular-season finale Nov. 25 to keep the Tide out of the SEC final. Georgia and ‘Bama did not meet in the regular season. They’ll collide next Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Crimson Tide are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 bowl games. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. In what will be a close tight game I’ll back the Bulldogs and the points. |
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01-08-18 | Cavs v. Wolves | Top | 99-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves bounced back from a pair of tough road losses at Eastern Conference opponents by trouncing the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, but a date with another tough East squad looms. The Timberwolves will try to put together back-to-back wins when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Minnesota held its fifth straight opponent under 100 points on Friday and got things settled on the other end as well while shooting 48.9 percent and totaling 26 assists in a 116-98 triumph over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Cavaliers added to an already explosive offense with the addition of point guard Isaiah Thomas, who sat out the first 36 games with a hip injury and made his first start on Saturday, scoring 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting in 21 minutes. Minnesota is in the middle of the pack in the NBA in average assists (22.5) but had seven players collect multiple assists on Saturday. Timberwolves C Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double in each of the last five games to bring his league-leading total to 33. Cavaliers PF Jae Crowder is 3-of-19 from the field, including 0-of-10 from 3-point range, over the last two games. Cavaliers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win and are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest. |
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01-08-18 | Raptors -7 v. Nets | Top | 114-113 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
Raptors The Toronto Raptors' current road trip is going much better than the last and they will try to cap a perfect three-game voyage when they visit the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. The Raptors, who had an 0-2 trip after Christmas, have won the first two legs of this excursion and four straight overall, during which they are averaging 123.8 points. Toronto has won 16 of 19 overall and one of its more lopsided victories in the hot stretch was a 120-87 rout of the Nets at home on Dec. 15, the Raptors' ninth consecutive triumph in the series. Brooklyn hopes to be more prepared defensively this time around and it is 3-2 in its last five games while allowing an average of 94.8 points. Both losses were respectable single-digit setbacks to Eastern Conference-leading Boston, including Saturday's 87-85 loss in the third of five straight at home for the Nets. Toronto utilized a 43-19 third quarter to run away from Milwaukee on Friday and center Jonas Valanciunas was the catalyst, scoring all 20 of his points in the period in what coach Dwane Casey called a "masterful" performance. DeMar DeRozan was held to 20 but he shot at least 50 percent from the floor for the season-high fourth straight time. DeRozan scored 31 points and Lowry had a triple-double in the 33-point win over Brooklyn last month. Raptors are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn. |
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01-07-18 | Panthers v. Saints -6.5 | Top | 26-31 | Loss | -112 | 30 h 2 m | Show |
Saints The New Orleans Saints hope to disprove the notion that it’s tough to beat a team three times in the same season when they host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in an NFC wild-card matchup. The rivals finished tied atop the NFC South standings, but the Saints earned their first division title since 2011 – and home-field advantage for the third meeting – by virtue of sweeping the regular-season series. Both teams enter the postseason looking to bounce back from disappointing showings in Week 17. The Saints started 0-2 before a 34-13 victory at Carolina in Week 3 kicked off an eight-game winning streak, but they went 3-3 over their final six contests and their defense was gashed in a 31-24 loss at Tampa Bay last Sunday. Carolina could have captured the division with a win at Atlanta last week, but the offense sputtered in a 22-10 loss. It was only the Panthers’ second defeat in their last nine games, but the other was a 31-21 setback at New Orleans in Week 13. Newton hasn’t thrown for 300 yards since Week 5 at Detroit and has done so only twice all season, and he tossed three interceptions last week. New Orleans owns the league’s No. 2 offense, and it’s more balanced than in years past thanks to the rushing duo of Mark Ingram and rookie Alvin Kamara. The Saints even had success running the ball against Carolina’s third-ranked run defense, gaining 148 and 149 yards in the two meetings. New Orleans’ defense turned in two of its best performances of the season against the Panthers, holding them under 300 total yards in both games. Since 1970, teams that swept the regular-season series also won the playoff rematch 13 out of 20 times. Panthers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Saints are 23-4 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Panthers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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01-07-18 | Bills v. Jaguars -8.5 | Top | 3-10 | Loss | -108 | 26 h 28 m | Show |
Jags The Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills have one thing in common entering Sunday's AFC wild-card matchup - they hardly were trendy choices to make it to the postseason. The Jaguars will make their first playoff appearance since 2007 when they host the Bills, who staged a late run to reach the postseason for the first time since 1999. Jacksonville was no fluke in going from worst to first, not only winning the AFC South title but also contending for the top overall seed until a surprising loss at San Francisco in Week 16. Buffalo's one-dimensional offense could be without star running back LeSean McCoy as it prepares to face a Jaguars defense that ranks among the league leaders in yards and points allowed, sacks and interceptions. Jacksonville's success is built on two familiar pillars - a running game led by rookie Leonard Fournette that paced the league at 141.6 yards per game and a ferocious defense that piled up 55 sacks and 21 interceptions while scoring an NFL-leading seven touchdowns. Blake Bortles completed a career-high 60.2 percent of his passes and had a career-low 13 interceptions - five in his last two games - but could get back leading receiver Marqise Lee (ankle). Fournette rushed for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns despite missing three games. Pro Bowler Calais Campbell and Yannick Ngakoue lead the pass rush with 14.5 and 12 sacks, respectively. Bills are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 playoff games. Jaguars are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. |
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01-06-18 | Bucks v. Wizards -4 | Top | 110-103 | Loss | -101 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
Wizards The Milwaukee Bucks have been playing pretty good basketball of late, as long as they are not facing the Toronto Raptors. The Bucks will try to recover from another rout at the hands of the Raptors when they visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Milwaukee is 3-2 in its last five games but it has allowed an average of 130 points in a pair of setbacks against Toronto, with Friday's 129-110 loss matching the Bucks' most lopsided home defeat of the season. The Wizards have matched their longest winning streak of the season at four after hanging on for a 102-100 victory at Memphis on Friday. The meeting with the Bucks marks the opener of a season-high, five-game homestand for Washington, which is 13-6 and has won five straight at Capital One Arena. Beal scored 23 points to lead Washington to a 99-88 win at Milwaukee in the first meeting this season. Bucks are 3-9-3 ATS in their last 15 vs. Eastern Conference and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Bucks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Washington. |
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01-06-18 | Titans v. Chiefs -8 | Top | 22-21 | Loss | -109 | 28 h 44 m | Show |
Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium has provided the Kansas City Chiefs one of the best home-field advantages in the NFL – until the postseason. The Chiefs will try to record their first home playoff victory in 24 years when they host the Tennessee Titans on Saturday in an AFC wild-card matchup. The back-to-back AFC West champion Chiefs have won four straight following a midseason lull and again look like a contender. Their defense made a dramatic turnaround over the final month of the regular season, holding each of their last four opponents under 350 total yards while forcing 12 turnovers. The Titans are in the playoffs for the first time since 2008, squeaking in by snapping a three-game skid with a 15-10 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday. Tennessee went 3-5 on the road, where it averaged just 17.5 points and 270.8 total yards. Kansas City’s offense went through a slump while losing six of seven games in the middle of the season, but everything clicked again in its last four contests. Rookie Kareem Hunt finished as the NFL’s leading rusher while Alex Smith joined Tom Brady and Drew Brees as the only quarterbacks in the league to pass for more than 4,000 yards with fewer than 10 interceptions, finishing with 4,042 yards and five picks. The Chiefs’ once-suspect secondary played well down the stretch. Titans are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Chiefs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.  |
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01-05-18 | Jazz v. Nuggets -6.5 | Top | 91-99 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
Nuggets The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets have played some extremely one-sided contests this season and both will try to be on the right side of things when they finish their four-game season series in the Mile High City on Friday. After a 10-point Utah win in the season opener for both teams on Oct. 18, the next two meetings were decided by an average of 26.5 points, with the Nuggets picking up their first victory in the series with a 107-83 triumph at home the day after Christmas. Denver followed that up with back-to-back losses before riding Gary Harris to a 134-111 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Utah has gone a month without a winning streak and fell for the 11th time in 14 games with Wednesday's 108-98 home loss to New Orleans. The Jazz now begin a stretch in which they play 12 of 16 on the road, where they are a Western Conference-worst 3-15. Denver outrebounded each of its last 13 opponents. Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest and are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Nuggets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games. are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Home team is 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Favorite is 12-2 ATS in the last 14 meetings. |
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01-05-18 | Knicks v. Heat -5 | Top | 103-107 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 41 m | Show |
Heat The Miami Heat are getting healthier while piling up victories and hope to continue that trend Friday night when they host the struggling New York Knicks, who won the first meeting this season by 29 points. The Heat have won five of seven and nine of their last 13 after outlasting Detroit 111-104 on Wednesday as guards Goran Dragic and Josh Richardson led the way again. The Knicks will have to control the backcourt duo of Richardson and Dragic, who combined for 46 points against Detroit, if they are to snap out of a tailspin that has seen them lose six of the past seven contests. New York was outscored by 17 points in the second half during a 121-103 loss at Washington on Wednesday night, dropping to 3-13 on the road in its fifth game in an eight-day span. Dragic is averaging 24.5 points and 10.5 assists in the last two games after a poor outing against Brooklyn (3-for-12 from the floor) in a loss and Richardson is scoring 20.1 per contest over his past nine appearances. Forward James Johnson returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing the previous three games with an ankle injury and contributed 16 points in 24 minutes. Knicks are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games and are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Southeast. Heat are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Knicks are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings. |
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01-05-18 | Wolves v. Celtics -3 | Top | 84-91 | Win | 100 | 7 h 41 m | Show |
Celtics The Boston Celtics seek their longest winning streak since their memorable 16-game run earlier this season when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Celtics rebounded from a 5-6 stretch with four straight wins, including a decisive 102-88 triumph over Eastern Conference rival Cleveland on Wednesday at home. The Timberwolves won seven of eight before they were done in by a late jumper in a 98-97 loss at Brooklyn on Wednesday. Jimmy Butler stayed hot with 30 points but missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer. Rozier and three other reserves - Marcus Smart, Aron Baynes and Daniel Theis - combined to shoot 19-for-31 from the floor and make 9-of-14 3-pointers in the win over the Cavaliers. The Celtics have won 11 straight meetings at home. Timberwolves are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Atlantic. Celtics are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Timberwolves are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Boston. |
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01-03-18 | Raptors v. Bulls +5.5 | Top | 124-115 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Bulls The Chicago Bulls are dealing with expectations for the first time this season and are starting to have some trouble closing out tight games. The Bulls will try to avoid a three-game losing streak for the first time since Nikola Mirotic returned when they host DeMar DeRozan and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Chicago won 10 of 12 games following Mirotic's return from facial fractures but dropped the next two at Washington and home against Portland by a total of eight points after squandering leads late in each of the setbacks. Chicago will have to find a way on Wednesday to close out against DeRozan, who set a Toronto franchise record with 52 points in an overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Mirotic's return was the spark that led to Chicago's recent run of strong play, but it wasn't the only factor. Second-year point guard Kris Dunn is averaging 15.8 points and 8.1 assists over his last 13 games and scored 22 points in Monday's 124-120 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers. Toronto took each of the first two meetings this season -- both at home -- but lost in each of its two trips to Chicago last season. Raptors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Central. Bulls are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game and are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Raptors are 3-14 ATS in the last 17 meetings and  are 0-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Chicago. |
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01-03-18 | Pistons v. Heat -3 | Top | 104-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
Heat The Detroit Pistons have stepped up their game on the defensive end and will try to stifle another opponent when they visit the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Despite playing once again without injured starting guards Reggie Jackson (ankle) and Avery Bradley (groin), the Pistons picked up a 93-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. They held the Spurs to 36.9 percent shooting while limiting an opponent to under 80 points for the first time since April 12, 2015. The Heat have won eight of 12 after a 117-111 win at Orlando on Saturday. The backcourt of Tyler Johnson and Goran Dragic combined for 56 points on 23-of-40 shooting to go along with 11 assists and eight rebounds in the win over Orlando. Johnson, who had 22 of his season-high 31 in a phenomenal third quarter, is averaging 17.6 points since entering the starting lineup seven games ago. Center Hassan Whiteside had 20 points and 12 rebounds in a loss at Detroit earlier this season and is averaging 11 points and 9.7 boards in 22.3 minutes over three games since returning from a knee injury. Pistons are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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01-02-18 | Grizzlies v. Clippers -5 | Top | 105-113 | Win | 100 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
Clippers Blake Griffin's return is providing a boost to the Los Angeles Clippers, who look to post their sixth victory in seven games when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Griffin averaged 24.5 points in his first two games since being sidelined for 14 games due to a knee injury. Griffin contributed 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists as Los Angeles recorded a 106-98 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The recent uptick in success has elevated the Clippers to ninth place in the Western Conference as the franchise aims to make a strong second-half run toward securing its seventh consecutive playoff berth. The Grizzlies have struggled most of the season but are averaging 112.6 points while winning three of their last five contests. The Clippers are 2-0 against the Grizzlies this season, including a 115-112 victory on Dec. 23 behind a career-best 38 points from G Austin Rivers. Grizzlies are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. The Clippers are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games. |
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01-01-18 | Alabama v. Clemson +3 | Top | 24-6 | Loss | -100 | 33 h 4 m | Show |
Clemson Top-seeded Clemson and fourth-seeded Alabama are facing each other in the College Football Playoff for the third consecutive season when they square off in the semifinals at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers in the national title game two seasons ago before departed Deshaun Watson led Clemson on a dramatic game-winning drive in last season's championship game. Clemson's only blemish this season was a loss to Syracuse but the Tigers recovered well to leave no doubt that they were one of the nation's top four teams. It was a bit more complicated for the Crimson Tide as they lost to Auburn and didn't reach the SEC title game before landing the final spot over Ohio State. The Crimson Tide's vaunted defense was torched by Watson (825 passing yards and seven touchdowns plus one rushing score) in the past two seasons and all eyes will be on Clemson junior quarterback Kelly Bryant who I feel will get the job done. The Tigers have been nearly as good as the Crimson Tide on defense as they rank second in scoring defense (12.8) and sixth in total defense (277.9). First-team All-American defensive end Clelin Ferrell (the sophomore had a team-high 8.5 sacks among his 17 tackles for losses) is one of the headliners along with two second-team All-Americans -- junior defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (47 tackles, 4.5 sacks) and senior linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (team-best 99 tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries). Crimson Tide are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss and are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 bowl games and are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games. Tigers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games. |
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01-01-18 | Georgia v. Oklahoma +3 | Top | 54-48 | Loss | -115 | 29 h 14 m | Show |
Oklahoma Oklahoma brings the nation’s fourth-best scoring offense into the Rose Bowl and the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1 against a Georgia team boasting the fourth-best defense in the country. Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield threw 41 touchdown passes en route to 4,340 yards through the air to help the Sooners average 44.9 points per contest, but Georgia - led by linebacker and Butkus Award winner Roquan Smith - has held opponents to 158.3 yards passing per game while giving up just 13.2 points per contest. The winner could be who handles the other team’s strength the best: Georgia has not faced a passing attack the caliber of Oklahoma’s, but the Sooners’ offense has not lined up against a defense like the Bulldogs. Both teams reached the semifinals directed by young head coaches who earned their stripes as outstanding coordinators. There was plenty of uncertainty around the Sooners when longtime coach Bob Stoops suddenly stepped down in early June, but 34-year-old offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley has thrived after being thrust into the head coaching role. At Georgia, Kirby Smart returned to his alma mater in 2016 after directing defenses on multiple national championship teams at Alabama. The Sooners dodged a bullet with running back Rodney Anderson, who gained a team-best 960 yards this season, when no charges were filed following a rape accusation. Mayfield’s top targets are tight end Mark Andrews, the Mackey Award winner who has eight touchdown receptions, and receiver Marquise Brown, who is 19 yards shy of 1,000 for the season. The Sooners defense allowed 144.2 yards on the ground and gave up 20 or fewer points three times in their last four games. Sooners are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. SEC. |
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01-01-18 | South Carolina +8 v. Michigan | Top | 26-19 | Win | 100 | 24 h 5 m | Show |
South Carolina Michigan looks for a positive end to what has been a difficult season when it faces South Carolina in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day in Tampa, Fla. The Wolverines were forced to start three different quarterbacks over the course of the campaign as Wilton Speight missed eight games with a fractured vertebrae and Brandon Peters sat out the loss to Ohio State with a concussion en route to a four-loss regular season. Peters has been given the green light to return and will start against South Carolina as Michigan hopes to avenge a 33-28 setback to the Gamecocks in the 2013 Outback Bowl. The Gamecocks overcame a slew of injuries and hope to cap off an encouraging season by winning nine games for the first time since 2013. Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst, who was named a unanimous All-American after registering 13 1/2 tackles for loss and five sacks, will play his final collegiate game before preparing for the NFL draft as will South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst after earning first team SEC honors with 41 receptions for 518 yards. ake Bentley threw for 2,555 yards and 16 touchdowns to go along with six rushing scores while Bryan Edwards had a stellar sophomore season by hauling in a team-high 59 passes for 705 yards and four TDs. A.J. Turner, who led the team with 517 rushing yards suffered an ankle injury against Clemson but is expected to play in the Outback Bowl as is freshman wide receiver Shi Smith, who has recovered from a leg injury which caused him to miss the loss to the Tigers. Wolverines are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 bowl games. |
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12-31-17 | Cardinals +9.5 v. Seahawks | Top | 26-24 | Win | 100 | 29 h 54 m | Show |
Cardinals The Seattle Seahawks are looking to stretch their playoff streak to six consecutive seasons, but defeating the visiting Arizona Cardinals on Sunday won't solely do the trick. The Seahawks also need Atlanta to lose to Carolina in order to grab the NFC's final wild-card berth. Russell Wilson has passed for 3,762 yards and 32 touchdowns but has been shaky over the last two weeks with efforts of 142 and 93 yards. Arizona will miss the playoffs for the second straight season, and coach Bruce Arians is shooting down rumors that Sunday will be his final game with the team. The Cardinals will play hard for him. The Cardinals are 3-1 in Seattle during Arians' tenure. Cardinals are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 17. Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. |
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12-31-17 | 49ers -4 v. Rams | Top | 34-13 | Win | 100 | 29 h 53 m | Show |
49ers The San Francisco 49ers were destined for a top-three draft pick before handing the reins to Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback, and now the franchise is looking up. Garoppolo will try to finish the season on a five-game winning streak when he leads the 49ers into the finale against the host Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Rams had their own turnaround while going from 4-12 last season to 11-4 and NFC West champions under first-year coach Sean McVay, and Sunday's finale will not have an impact on the team's postseason position. McVay is expected to sit most of his key players to ensure their health for the playoffs. Garoppolo and the San Francisco offense had no trouble scoring points against the top defense in the league in last week's 44-33 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Garoppolo is averaging 312.5 yards with four touchdowns in the last four games. While that most likely will not score 44 here but they’ll get their points. 49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December. Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 17. |
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12-31-17 | Raiders +7.5 v. Chargers | Top | 10-30 | Loss | -118 | 29 h 52 m | Show |
Raiders The Los Angeles Chargers need to defeat the visiting Oakland Raiders on Sunday and also receive a lot of help if they want to claim an AFC wild-card spot. The Chargers rebounded from an 0-4 start to remain alive in Week 17 as they seek their first playoff appearance since 2013. In addition to beating Oakland, the Chargers need Jacksonville to defeat Tennessee and have either Baltimore beat Cincinnati or Miami knock off Buffalo to land a berth. While Los Angeles has a lot for which to play, the Raiders are wrapping up a highly disappointing campaign and looking to end a three-game losing streak. The Chargers posted a 17-16 win over Oakland on Oct. 15 to halt a four-game slide in the all-time series. Raiders are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Chargers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games in December. Road team is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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12-31-17 | Saints -6 v. Bucs | Top | 24-31 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 52 m | Show |
Saints With a playoff berth already secured, the New Orleans Saints aim for the NFC South title when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The Saints need just a victory to claim the crown but also would finish atop the division with either a loss by Carolina or a tie by both clubs. New Orleans put itself in position to win the division by bouncing back from a loss at Atlanta in Week 14 with victories over the New York Jets and Falcons. The title would be the first since 2011 for the Saints, who went 7-9 in four of their last five seasons - including each of the last three. Tampa Bay hopes to avoid ending the campaign with a six-game losing streak, as it has not been victorious since recording a 30-20 win at Miami on Nov. 19. Brees leads the NFL with a 71.9 completion percentage and can eclipse Sam Bradford's 71.6 mark last season for the best in league history. Saints are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 vs. NFC South and are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games. Buccaneers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. NFC. |
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12-31-17 | Bears v. Vikings -11 | Top | 10-23 | Win | 100 | 26 h 36 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings used a victory over the Chicago Bears to ignite an eight-game winning streak that sent the team on its way toward the NFC North title. The Vikings have even bigger fish to fry on Sunday, as they'll bid to secure a first-round bye with a victory over the visiting Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings are bidding for their fourth season sweep of the Bears since 2000, although they could also receive a first-round bye if Carolina falls to Atlanta. Chicago has won two of three in what has been another difficult season under the watch of John Fox, who has heard rumblings about his job after posting a 14-33 mark at the helm in the Windy City. Jerick McKinnon totaled his second-best career total in scrimmage yards with 146 in the previous en Bears are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game encounter with Chicago, highlighted by a 55-yard touchdown run. Bears are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Vikings are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Home team is 22-8 ATS in their last 30 meetings. |
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12-30-17 | Cavs -3.5 v. Jazz | Top | 101-104 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
Cavs The Utah Jazz just got done getting run over by one of the NBA Finals participants from last season, and now they have to play the other. The Jazz will try to bounce back from a 126-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. The loss on Wednesday was the third straight for the Jazz, who are being outscored by an average of 21 points in that span. The Cavaliers are capable of opening the floodgates on other teams but are coming off a pair of losses in which they failed to reach 100 points. They will be fully motivated here tonight. The absence of center Rudy Gobert (knee) leaves Utah without its defensive anchor and most consistent inside scoring threat. Cavaliers PF Kevin Love is averaging 25.4 points and shooting 50 percent from 3-point range over the last five games. |
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12-30-17 | Washington v. Penn State -1.5 | Top | 28-35 | Win | 100 | 21 h 35 m | Show |
Penn State Penn State has enjoyed a wonderful history in the Fiesta Bowl and the ninth-ranked Nittany Lions will try to stay perfect in the event when they take on No. 12 Washington on Dec. 30 in Glendale, Ariz. Including a win over Miami in a national title game in 1987, Penn State is 6-0 in the Fiesta Bowl, which will be hosting the Huskies for the first time. Both squads had designs on a berth in the College Football Playoff - Washington for the second straight season - but both suffered two single-digit losses on the road, which was just enough to keep them on the outside looking in. Both teams have dynamic junior running backs who could be playing their final games, as Washington's Myles Gaskin bids for space on the highlight reel with Penn State's dynamic Saquon Barkley. Gaskin needs 18 rushing yards for his third straight 1,300-yard season and his 19 touchdowns on the ground ranks third nationally, while Barkley has claimed consecutive Big Ten MVP awards and also has three 1,000-year seasons to his credit. Barkley amassed 249 total yards and three TDs in last year's Rose Bowl loss to USC, but Gaskin was limited to 34 yards rushing on 10 carries in the CFP semifinal loss to Alabama. Trace McSorley led the Big Ten in passing (3,228 yards) and added 431 yards and 11 TDs on the ground to pace the nation's seventh-ranked scoring attack (41.6 points). Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Nittany Lions are 16-4-2 ATS in their last 22 games overall and are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win. |
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12-30-17 | Iowa State +4 v. Memphis | Top | 21-20 | Win | 100 | 17 h 15 m | Show |
Iowa State Memphis made it all the way to a second overtime in the most entertaining of all the conference championship games before falling 62-55 to UCF, the lone unbeaten team in FBS, and missing out on a chance to go to a New Year's Six bowl. The Tigers will instead stay close to home and play Iowa State in the Autozone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 30 in Memphis, Tenn. The Cyclones played giant killer this season with wins over Oklahoma and TCU but stumbled down the stretch with losses in three of their last four. Iowa State managed to hang onto its head coach with Matt Campbell, who was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year, signing a six-year extension worth a reported $3.5 million annually. Campbell's Cyclones squad is known more for its defense than its offense and will challenge the high-scoring Tigers with a unit that limited eight of its last 10 opponents to 20 or fewer points. Iowa State finished the season 29th in FBS in scoring defense while surrendering an average of 21 points. Cyclones are 10-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 road games as well as 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games. Tigers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in December and are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. |
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12-24-17 | Seahawks v. Cowboys -4.5 | Top | 21-12 | Loss | -110 | 50 h 50 m | Show |
Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott is back from a six-game suspension as the Dallas Cowboys look to remain in the playoff hunt when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The star running back was disciplined for an alleged domestic violence incident after racking up 783 rushing yards through the first eight contests of the season. Elliott returns at a time when the Cowboys could be eliminated from the NFC wild-card race - a loss to Seattle and a victory by Atlanta would end the playoff pursuit. Elliott figures to provide a boost as he is well-rested and not experiencing the bumps and bruises most NFL running backs feel in late December. Seattle has allowed 72 points while losing its last two games, and the horrific showing against the Rams placed the team in a rare must-win situation regarding both its NFC West and wild-card aspirations. Elliott's presence should help second-year quarterback Dak Prescott (2,964 yards, 21 touchdowns), who has thrown 11 interceptions this season after being picked off just four times last year. Pro Bowl defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is tied for third in the NFL with 13.5 sacks, while star linebacker Sean Lee has recorded 28 tackles and one interception over the last two games after returning from a hamstring injury. Seahawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Cowboys are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Seahawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 meetings. |
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12-24-17 | Jaguars v. 49ers +4.5 | Top | 33-44 | Win | 100 | 49 h 29 m | Show |
49ers The Jacksonville Jaguars have made a remarkable turnaround from a three-win season to earn a postseason berth for the first time in 10 years. The Jaguars now look to clinch their first division title since 1999 with a victory over the host San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Jacksonville owns a two-game lead over Tennessee in the AFC South as it has won seven of eight contests and each of its last three after trouncing Houston 45-7 last week. The Jaguars will secure the division crown with a win or tie against the 49ers, or if the Titans tie or lose to the Los Angeles Rams. What once would be considered a laugher no longer should be, as Jimmy Garoppolo has led San Francisco to three straight victories since becoming the team's starting quarterback. The 49ers lost their first nine games of the season before winning four of their last five, including a 25-23 triumph over Tennessee last Sunday. Since Garoppolo became the team's starter in Week 13, San Francisco has had just one possession on which it failed to record a first down and has put together 18 scoring drives - second in the league. Jaguars are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. 49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss or push. |
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12-24-17 | Broncos +3.5 v. Redskins | Top | 11-27 | Loss | -110 | 46 h 23 m | Show |
Broncos The Denver Broncos continue their quest to finish a disappointing season on an upswing when they visit the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Denver's campaign began strong as it won three of its first four games, but the team lost eight in a row after its bye week before posting back-to-back wins, including a 25-13 triumph at Indianapolis last week. The Broncos have been using a quarterback carousel recently due to ineffectiveness and injuries, with Brock Osweiler replacing an ailing Trevor Siemian against the Colts and going 12-for-17 for 194 yards and two touchdowns while also running for a score. Denver occupies last place in the AFC West while Washington also has had a discouraging season as it is third in the NFC East and will miss the playoffs for the eighth time in 10 years. Broncos LB Von Miller has recorded a sack in 18 of his 23 career games against NFC teams. Redskins are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. |
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12-24-17 | Falcons v. Saints -5.5 | Top | 13-23 | Win | 100 | 46 h 23 m | Show |
Saints The Atlanta Falcons control their own destiny in the race for the NFC South title after holding off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday for their fifth win in the last six games. The New Orleans Saints, who host the Falcons on Sunday, are a game up on Atlanta in the division and will clinch a playoff berth while moving one step closer to an NFC South title with a victory. The NFC South could end up sending three teams to the playoffs along with the Carolina Panthers, and the Falcons brought themselves into this position by figuring out how to win tight games in the last two weeks, including a 20-17 triumph at home over New Orleans in Week 14. The Saints followed that loss to the Falcons with a 31-19 triumph over the New York Jets last week and are trying not to assign extra importance to this week's meeting. New Orleans became the first team in 42 years to have two running backs make the Pro Bowl when Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara were announced as two of the team's six representatives. The two are on pace to become the first duo in NFL history to each go over 1,500 yards from scrimmage and are already at a combined 2,756 yards from scrimmage and 23 touchdowns. Falcons are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Saints are 22-4 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 vs. NFC. |
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12-24-17 | Browns +6.5 v. Bears | Top | 3-20 | Loss | -110 | 46 h 22 m | Show |
Browns The Cleveland Browns have just two more chances to avoid making NFL history as they search for their first win of the season at Chicago on Sunday. The Browns are already the first team in league history to start consecutive seasons at 0-14 and will need to win on Sunday or notch an unlikely upset next week at Pittsburgh to avoid becoming just the second team in the NFL (Detroit, 2008) to go 0-16. Cleveland enters the contest ranked last in the league in scoring, averaging just 14.8 points behind wildly inconsistent quarterback DeShone Kizer, who has thrown nine touchdown passes and 19 interceptions on the season. The Bears will also start a rookie under center in Mitchell Trubisky, who recorded his first 300-yard passing game last week. Despite the lofty numbers, however, Trubisky threw three interceptions in a game for the first time in his career in a 20-10 loss at Detroit. The Bears enter the contest losers of six of their last seven games. Coach John Fox appears to be on the hot seat, posting a 13-33 record since joining the team in 2015 and rumors are swirling he'll be relieved at the end of the season. Browns are 20-9-1 ATS in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Bears are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. |
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12-24-17 | Chargers -6.5 v. Jets | Top | 14-7 | Win | 100 | 46 h 21 m | Show |
Chargers The Los Angeles Chargers look to regain their momentum as well as bolster their playoff hopes when they visit the New York Jets on Sunday. The Chargers reeled off four consecutive victories before losing to Kansas City last weekend to fall one game back in both the AFC West and wild-card races. Los Angeles is in a must-win situation as it trails the Chiefs in the AFC West and three teams (Tennessee, Buffalo and Baltimore) in the wild-card race. The Jets will miss the postseason for the seventh consecutive season. New York ranks 26th in scoring defense (24.4 points per game), and that could be an issue against the Chargers, who rank seventh in total offense (368 yards) and third in passing offense (268.8). Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers (3,838 yards, 24 touchdowns) is enjoying a superb season and is 162 yards away from becoming the fourth player with at least nine 4,000-yard campaigns. Star receiver Keenan Allen (88 receptions, 1,197 yards) also is headed to the Pro Bowl thanks to his stellar performance while running back Melvin Gordon is just 69 yards shy of his first career 1,000-yard season. Defensive end Joey Bosa (11.5 sacks) and cornerback Casey Hayward (four interceptions) are Pro Bowl selections on a defensive unit that ranks third in scoring defense (18.2 points). Chargers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. |
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12-23-17 | Vikings -8 v. Packers | Top | 16-0 | Win | 100 | 30 h 50 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings already have wrapped up the NFC North title but there still is plenty at stake when they pay a visit to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. While Green Bay is out of playoff contention, the Vikings are in the hunt for a first-round bye and have an outside shot at home-field advantage throughout the postseason. While Minnesota would need Philadelphia to lose twice to have a chance to secure the No. 1 overall seed, it will clinch a first-round bye with a win over the Packers and a loss or tie by Carolina. The Vikings received a boost when Green Bay was knocked out of the playoff chase and quarterback Aaron Rodgers was placed on injured reserve, but they are not taking their bitter division rivals lightly. Case Keenum had a pedestrian performance against the Packers two months ago, but he has posted a passer rating above 100 in five of the last six games, including a 138.4 mark last week when he completed a season-high 87 percent (20 of 23, 2 TDs) of his passes. Wideout Adam Thielen, also named to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday, had nine catches in the first meeting this season and torched Green Bay for a career-high 202 yards with 12 catches and two TDs last December at Lambeau Field. The backfield tandem of Latavius Murray and Jerick McKinnon continues to supply outstanding production, with each going over 100 yards from scimmage last weekend. The Vikings lead the NFC in both points (17.3) and total yards (283.9) yards, and are yielding 85.3 yard on the ground. Vikings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC. Packers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. |
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12-23-17 | 76ers v. Raptors -9 | Top | 86-102 | Win | 100 | 5 h 24 m | Show |
Raptors The Toronto Raptors finished with a flurry on the road Thursday, scoring 60 points in the final 21 minutes to surge past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-109. The Raptors will try to carry that momentum back home when they face the same opponent as the 76ers visit on Saturday for the back end of the home-and-home set. Toronto was down 76-54 when it began its surge, during which All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan scored 21 of his career-high 45 points. Philadelphia's loss was its fourth straight and eighth in the last nine games as the team battles through a series of injuries. Star center Joel Embiid (back) missed the last three games and remains day-to-day while fellow starter JJ Redick (hamstring) sat out Thursday and is not expected to be ready for Saturday. Philadelphia was crushed 128-94 at Toronto on Oct. 21 as DeRozan scored 30 points on 8-of-12 shooting. 76ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference and are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Raptors are 26-10 ATS in their last 36 vs. NBA Atlantic. 76ers are 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings. |
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12-23-17 | Texas Tech v. South Florida -2.5 | Top | 34-38 | Win | 100 | 73 h 38 m | Show |
South Florida When Texas Tech and No. 24 South Florida meet in the Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field on Dec. 23, two of the top offensive teams in the nation figure to light up the scoreboard. Behind senior quarterback Nic Shimonek, Texas Tech ended the regular season ranked 17th in FBS in total offense (468.4 yards per game) and 26th in scoring offense, averaging 34.6 points. USF senior quarterback Quinton Flowers led the Bulls to an average of 508.6 yards per game, ninth nationally, and spearheaded the No. 16 scoring offense in the nation (38.3). Flowers has the opportunity to end his collegiate career as one of the most prolific offensive players in American Athletic Conference and school history. Already the school record holder with 11,385 career yards of offense, Flowers needs just 47 more to become the conference all-time leader. Flowers also needs just 44 yards to break Marlon Mack's school record for career rushing yards, one more touchdown pass for sole possession of first with 68, just 312 yards passing to break Matt Grothe's single-season mark of 2,911 and with four scoring strikes would break his own single-season mark of 24 set last season. Under first-year coach Charlie Strong, the Bulls can accomplish something never done in program history. With a victory in the Birmingham Bowl, USF can record consecutive seasons with 10 or more wins for the first time since the program was born in 1997. Red Raiders are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. |
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12-22-17 | Hornets v. Bucks -5 | Top | 104-109 | Push | 0 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will try to avoid a letdown after perhaps their biggest win of the season when they host the slumping Charlotte Hornets on Friday in the front end of a home-and-home set. Behind 27 points, 14 rebounds and a season high-tying eight assists from Antetokounmpo, the Bucks got past red-hot Cleveland 119-116 on Tuesday to begin a two-game homestand. Antetokounmpo ranks second in the NBA with a scoring average of 29.7 points and the only time he was held under 20 came at Charlotte on Nov. 1, when he finished with 14 points on 5-of-16 shooting. The Hornets were 5-3 after that result but soon thereafter dipped below .500 and are currently burying themselves amid a 3-11 stretch. They took an early lead against streaking Toronto on Wednesday before falling apart defensively in a 129-111 loss. Hornets are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Central and are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss. |
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12-22-17 | Wizards -5 v. Nets | Top | 84-119 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
Wizards The Washington Wizards head to Brooklyn for the second time in less than two weeks and will try to avenge an earlier loss to the Nets when the teams meet Friday night. Playing without star point guard John Wall, the Wizards dropped a 103-98 decision at Brooklyn on Dec. 12, which happens to be the last win for the Nets. Wall returned the next night when Washington began a 3-1 homestand that was capped by Tuesday's 116-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and he seems to be completely past the recent knee issues that caused him to miss nine games. Brooklyn lost four straight since the win over the Wizards while averaging 96.8 points. Three of the four defeats came at home, including the 104-99 setback against Sacramento on Wednesday. While Wall is giving indications he's just about at full speed, backup forward Mike Scott is showing no signs of slowing down a phenomenal shooting stretch. Scott's 24 points against New Orleans was a season high and he was 11-for-15 from the floor to leave the Virginia product at 53-for-72 over an eight-game stretch. Wizards are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. |
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12-22-17 | Central Michigan +3.5 v. Wyoming | Top | 14-37 | Loss | -110 | 53 h 44 m | Show |
Central Michigan Will this be Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen's swan song? The rifled-armed 6-5, 233-pound junior had what many consider a disappointing season, completing just 141-of-251 passes (56.2 percent) for 1,658 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions while also rushing for 207 yards and five scores on 84 carries. Although only an Honorable Mention All-Mountain West pick, Allen comes in at No. 6 on ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s top 20 list for 2018 NFL Draft prospects. Which team can avoid turnovers? Both clubs thrived on forcing opponents to turn over the ball, with Central Michigan leading the FBS by creating 31 turnovers while Wyoming was right behind with 30. The Cowboys also had a turnover margin of plus-16, which was second-best in the FBS, while the Chippawas finished at plus-eight. The Chips, who had a 45-27 nonconference win at Kansas of the Big 12, bounced back from a 3-4 start to earn their fourth straight bowl appearance after finishing second to eventual champ Toledo in the MAC's West Division. Sophomore running back Jonathan Ward (988 yards, nine touchdowns, 5.9 yards per carry) and senior wide receiver Corey Willis (42 catches, 625 yards, nine TDs) both were All-MAC Second Team picks while senior quarterback Shane Morris finished second in the conference in passing, completing 226-of-407 attempts for 2,908 yards with 26 TDs and 13 interceptions. Senior linebacker Joe Ostman (12 sacks, 18.5 tackles for loss) and defensive backs Amari Coleman (10 passes defended, three interceptions) and Josh Cox (six interceptions) lead a defense that ranks second in the FBS with 19 interceptions. If Allen doesn't play, it could be a long afternoon for the Cowboys, who ranked 10th in the Mountain West in scoring (22.3 points) and last in rushing (107.8 yards). Backup quarterback Nick Smith struggled, completing just 54.1 percent of his passes (40-of-74) for 471 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in setbacks against Fresno State (13-7) and lowly San Jose State (20-17). Chippewas are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Cowboys are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games. |
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12-21-17 | Temple v. Florida International +7.5 | Top | 28-3 | Loss | -130 | 33 h 39 m | Show |
Florida International Temple coach Geoff Collins will see a familiar uniform on the opposing sideline Dec. 21 in St. Petersburg, Fla. when the Owls take on Florida International in the Gasparilla Bowl. Collins was the defensive coordinator for the Golden Panthers in 2010, as FIU captured a conference title and went on to win the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. In his first season with the Owls, Collins guided the team to a 3-1 finish down the stretch to secure a fourth straight bowl berth for the team's seniors, the winningest class in school history. Neither Temple nor FIU is a particularly high-scoring team as the Owls rank 96th nationally in points while the Panthers are 75th. However, both teams closed with strong offensive performances as Temple scored a season-high 43 points in a regular season-ending win against Tulsa while FIU put up 104 points in its final two wins over Western Kentucky and Massachusetts. Frank Nutile gave the Owls a boost at quarterback over the final five weeks while counterpart Alex McGough was an improved player for the Panthers during the second half of the season. Perhaps the key for Temple will be its ability to stop FIU inside the red zone. The Panthers led the nation in scoring percentage in the red zone with 39 scores in 40 trips while the Owls' red-zone defense was far from great, holding their opponent scoreless on just 13 percent of red-zone trips. In addition to McGough, FIU has three running backs who carried the ball at least 70 times this season and have combined for more than 1,600 yards and 15 touchdowns. Owls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Golden Panthers are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. |
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12-21-17 | Bulls +10.5 v. Cavs | Top | 112-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Bulls The Cleveland Cavaliers put an 11-game home winning streak on the line against perhaps the only team hotter than them in the Eastern Conference when they host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. The Cavaliers had a five-game run snapped Tuesday in Milwaukee, where they suffered a 119-116 defeat, but the squad has claimed 18 of 20 overall and felt good about a fourth-quarter comeback that made it tight in the end. One of Cleveland's easier victories during the hot stretch was a 22-point rout in Chicago earlier this month, but the Bulls are a very different team this time around. They improved to 7-0 since forward Nikola Mirotic returned from facial fractures with Wednesday's 112-94 rout of the Orlando Magic at home. Mirotic had 15 points and 10 rebounds and is averaging 21.8 points and 8.5 rebounds in his last six games. Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win and are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Bulls are 25-12 ATS in their last 37 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Cavaliers are 5-21 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Cavaliers are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest. Bulls are 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings in Cleveland. Back the Bulls plus the points. |
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12-20-17 | Magic v. Bulls -5 | Top | 94-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
Bulls With an extremely challenging road trip on the horizon, the Chicago Bulls will try to keep their surprising winning streak alive when they take on the Orlando Magic at home Wednesday night. The Bulls, who have won six in a row following a 3-20 start, will be tested at Cleveland, Boston and Milwaukee during a six-day trip that begins Thursday. The Bulls' run coincides with the return of forward Nikola Mirotic, who had 22 points in Monday's 117-115 win over Philadelphia at home. Orlando was without three starters and its top two scorers in a 114-110 loss to Detroit its last time out. Holiday led seven Bulls in double figures in a 105-83 win at Orlando on Nov. 3 Magic are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 2 days rest. Bulls are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Magic are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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12-20-17 | Pacers -4 v. Hawks | Top | 105-95 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
Pacers There will be a lot of attention on the Indiana Pacers when they take the court Wednesday in Atlanta against the Hawks, considering the epic late-game meltdown sustained in Monday’s wild loss to Boston. After trailing by 18 in the first quarter, the Pacers battled back to take a five-point lead with 31.3 seconds remaining, only to be outscored 10-4 in a 112-111 loss against the top team in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta - owners of the worst record in the NBA - won for just the seventh time this season by beating Miami 110-104 on Monday. Hawks forward Taurean Prince led the way with 24 points and is shooting 49.5 percent from the field in December. The Pacers Oladipo scored 12 of his 38 points Monday in the final two minutes, and is 10th in the NBA in scoring at 24.9 per game. The Pacers are seventh in the NBA in scoring at 108.3 points per game. Point guard Darren Collison continues to recover from a knee ailment that sidelined him for a game Dec. 10, averaging 13.3 points in his past four games. Oladipo has scored 20 or more points in 22 of his 30 games played this season. |
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12-20-17 | Raptors -2 v. Hornets | Top | 129-111 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
Raptors The Toronto Raptors will try to follow up another dominant homestand when they begin a two-game road trip at the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Winners of nine of their last 10 overall, the Raptors swept a two-game stay in Canada with victories over Brooklyn and Sacramento by an average of 24 points. Toronto improved to 11-1 at home and held an opponent under 100 points four times in the last five games, although the defense took some time to take over in the 108-93 triumph over the Kings, who scored 63 points before halftime and 30 in the second half. The Hornets also had a fine defensive effort in a 109-91 win over the New York Knicks on Monday, snapping a three-game slide. Frank Kaminsky scored 24 points to tie a season high and both Dwight Howard and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had double-doubles. DeRozan and backcourt mate Kyle Lowry combined for 66 points in Toronto's 126-113 win over Charlotte at home last month. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Hornets are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. |
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12-19-17 | Pelicans v. Wizards -3 | Top | 106-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 29 m | Show |
Wizards The Washington Wizards aim to continue their tradition of success against New Orleans when they host the Pelicans on Tuesday. Washington has won 10 of the past 11 meetings with the Pelicans, and won last season's two meetings by an average of 13.5 points. The Wizards suffered a 106-99 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday when their offense disintegrated and they scored just 16 fourth-quarter points. I look for them to rebound here vs. this very poor Pelicans defense. New Orleans also is coming off a loss and it blew an 18-point lead en route to a 117-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Power forward Anthony Davis tweaked his left ankle while contributing 28 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots and is questionable to play against the Wizards. Defense has been an issue for New Orleans as it has allowed more than 100 points in each of the past 11 games, losing seven of the contests. The Pelicans are allowing an average of 117.6 points during the stretch - they have given up 120 or more four times - and rank 29th (of 30) in scoring defense at 111.7 per game. The Wizards held the Pelicans to an average of 92.5 points in last year's two meetings. Pelicans are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 3 or more days rest and are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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12-18-17 | Falcons -6 v. Bucs | Top | 24-21 | Loss | -112 | 74 h 29 m | Show |
12-17-17 | Rams +3 v. Seahawks | Top | 42-7 | Win | 100 | 47 h 50 m | Show |
Rams The Los Angeles Rams are vying for their first playoff berth since 2004 and can move closer to making that a reality when they visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Rams have a slim chance of clinching a postseason spot this Sunday, but a loss will forge a tie for first place in the NFC West and put the Seahawks in the driver's seat by virtue of sweeping the season series. Seattle recorded a 16-10 victory in Los Angeles earlier this season, which gives Sunday's showdown the definitive feel of a must-win game. The Seahawks are fighting through some defensive injury issues, and coach Pete Carroll is mighty concerned about Los Angeles quarterback Jared Goff, who is having a solid second NFL season. Seattle ranks eighth in scoring defense at 19.4 points per game, but middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (hamstring) and outside linebacker K.J. Wright (concussion) are in jeopardy of missing the contest. Rams are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Seahawks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. |
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12-17-17 | Ravens v. Browns +7 | Top | 27-10 | Loss | -105 | 44 h 45 m | Show |
Browns After having a three-game winning streak snapped last week at Pittsburgh, the Baltimore Ravens look to continue their playoff push when they visit the winless Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Ravens blew a late double-digit lead in a wild 39-38 loss to the Steelers last week that knocked them into a tie for the final wild-card slot in the AFC. Baltimore ranks fourth in the NFL, allowing 18.9 points a game, but were helpless to stop Ben Roethlisberger last week as the veteran Steelers quarterback threw for 506 yards. The losses continue to mount Cleveland, which is 0-13 for the second straight season. The Browns self-destructed last week in a 27-21 overtime loss to Green Bay, dropping a critical third-down pass which would have allowed them to run out the clock with the lead in regulation before DeShone Kizer threw a game-turning interception in the extra session. Apparently not even the return of wide receiver Josh Gordon can change Cleveland's fortunes. In addition to Gordon, who caught his first touchdown pass since 2013 last week, the Browns are now getting production from other receivers such as Corey Coleman, who had five catches for 62 yards and a score against the Packers. Ravens are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Road team is 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 meetings. |
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12-17-17 | Texans v. Jaguars -10.5 | Top | 7-45 | Win | 100 | 44 h 44 m | Show |
Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are in position to clinch their first playoff spot since 2007 when they host the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Jaguars have made an improbable rise from last season's 3-13 record and sit atop the AFC South by one game over Tennessee. Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone is aware of the excitement regarding the probable postseason spot, but he repeatedly refused to discuss the possible clinching. Houston is experiencing a dreadful season that began with being thumped 29-7 by the Jaguars and will be starting third-string quarterback T.J. Yates on Sunday. The Texas defense is allowing an average of 25.8 points while suffering without J.J. Watt, but fellow defensive end Jadeveon Clowney ranks second in the league with 20 tackles for losses - including nine sacks. The Jaguars ended a six-game losing streak in the all-time series when they recorded 10 sacks en route to the convincing victory on Sept. 10. Texans are 4-9 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Jaguars are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC South and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in December. |
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12-17-17 | Bengals v. Vikings -10.5 | Top | 7-34 | Win | 100 | 44 h 44 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings, who had their eight-game winning streak snapped last week, can clinch the NFC North Division title with a win against the visiting Cincinnati Bengls on Sunday. Case Keenum continues to excel at quarterback for Minnesota, going 9-3 as a starter, but he committed three turnovers in the 31-24 setback at Carolina. Minnesota is optimistic it can catch the Eagles and earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The playoff picture is not as bright for the Bengals, who were virtually eliminated from the race following its 33-7 drubbing at the hands of Chicago last week. Despite Cincinnati's recent tailspin, where it has lost four of its last six games, Andy Dalton has played well, throwing 12 touchdown passes with just one interception over his past seven contests. Keenum is just 17 yards shy of reaching 3,000 for the first time in his career and has thrown 18 touchdowns passes. Adam Thielen continues to be his top target as he is tied for third in the NFL with 1,161 yards receiving and seventh in receptions with 80. The Bengals' defense yielded 271 passing yards last week to Bears rookie Mitch Trubisky, who had previously surpassed the 200-yard barrier in just one of his previous eight starts. Bengals are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Vikings are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Vikings are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 games in December. Home team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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12-16-17 | Chargers v. Chiefs | Top | 13-30 | Loss | -109 | 27 h 8 m | Show |
Chargers The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers were on opposite ends of the spectrum when they met in Week 3. Twelve weeks later, they’re playing for first place in the AFC West in Kansas City on Saturday night. The Chiefs beat the Chargers 24-10 in Los Angeles en route to a 5-0 start during which they looked like the NFL’s best team, but six losses in seven games allowed the rest of the division back in the race. Kansas City righted the ship with a 26-15 victory over Oakland last week, while Los Angeles kept pace atop the division with a 30-13 trouncing of Washington. The Chargers have surged back into the playoff picture by winning four straight and seven of nine following an 0-4 start. Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Chiefs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Kansas City. |
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12-16-17 | Bears +5 v. Lions | Top | 10-20 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 12 m | Show |
Bears The Detroit Lions are still alive for a playoff spot in the NFC, and they'll continue to push hard for the finish. The Lions will try to keep hope alive on Saturday afternoon when they host the NFC North rival Chicago Bears, who have nothing to lose. Detroit enters the week one game behind the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks in the race for the final NFC wild-card spot and kept themselves alive by pulling off a 24-21 win at Tampa Bay last week behind a solid performance from quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is dealing with an injury to his throwing hand. The Bears played spoiler last week, essentially knocking the Cincinnati Bengals out of the playoff discussion in the AFC with a 33-7 win, and have a chance to disrupt things in the NFC with games remaining against the Lions and first-place Minnesota. Rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky enjoyed the best game of his young career when he completed 25 of 32 passes for 271 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions last week, and his continued improvement is a positive for the team moving forward. Bears are 7-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in December. Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf and are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games in December. Bears are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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12-16-17 | Oregon v. Boise State +7.5 | Top | 28-38 | Win | 100 | 26 h 28 m | Show |
Boise State The Las Vegas Bowl could come down to one man's performance as Boise State and Oregon face off in the annual Sin City spectacular on Dec. 16. Quarterback Justin Herbert will look to lead the Ducks to victory in their first Las Vegas Bowl appearance since 2006. Oregon averaged an absurd 52.1 points in the seven games Herbert played this year, and just 15 points in the five games he missed due to injury. Oregon is garnering as much attention for who won't be at the game as it is for who will be. Head coach Willie Taggart, who turned the Ducks' fortunes around after doing the same in four years at South Florida, will forego his duties after accepting the lead job at Florida State. Co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Mario Cristobal will lead the Ducks in Las Vegas. The Broncos had a more high-profile bowl appearance in mind heading down the stretch, but a 28-17 loss to Fresno State in their pre-championship meeting put the brakes on that. Boise State did well to bounce back with a 17-14 victory in the Mountain West title game, and will look for a similar result Dec. 16 after finishing in the top 40 nationally in both scoring offense (32.1) and scoring defense (22.5 allowed). Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Ducks are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win and are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. |
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12-16-17 | North Texas v. Troy -7 | Top | 30-50 | Win | 100 | 24 h 53 m | Show |
Troy Former Sun Belt Conference rivals Troy and North Texas will meet in the New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Dec. 16. Troy leads the series 8-2, including a 2005 win that snapped the Mean Green's 26-game conference win streak. Troy won a share of its sixth Sun Belt title this season while the Mean Green won four Sun Belt titles between 2001-2004. Troy senior quarterback Brandon Silvers (2,985 passing yards, 13 touchdowns) and the Trojans have scored 38.7 points during a six-game win streak - 17.4 points more than their first six games. North Texas sophomore quarterback Mason Fine broke single-season school records with 3,749 yards and 28 touchdowns on the way to first-team All-Conference USA honors. The Trojans finished the regular season leading the nation in red-zone defense, holding opponents to 23 scores (six rushing TDs, 10 passing TD and seven field goals) in 39 attempts. The Troy defense is ranked 11th in scoring defense (17.5 points) and has 101 tackles for loss - five away from setting a single-season school record. The Trojans could get a break if North Texas is without 1,000-yard rusher Jeffery Wilson, who missed the last two games with a broken bone in his foot. Trojans are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Lay the points with Troy. |
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12-15-17 | Jazz v. Celtics -5 | Top | 107-95 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 50 m | Show |
Celtics Kyrie Irving appears no worse for wear from a quadriceps injury that caused him to miss a game earlier in the week and he will try to lead the Boston Celtics to their sixth straight home win when they host the struggling Utah Jazz on Friday. Irving sat out Monday's 108-85 loss at Chicago, watching his team put forth its worst offensive effort of the season, but he hit the ground running with 33 points in Wednesday's 124-118 win over Denver. Points have been tough to come by for the Jazz, who are averaging 98.8 during a four-game losing streak and also fell at Chicago on Wednesday. Boston should have Al Horford back for this one after he was given some rest against Denver, but fellow forward Marcus Morris is expected to miss extended time with a knee issue. Center Aron Baynes received his eighth straight start Wednesday and responded with 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting in a season-high 28 minutes. Guard Jaylen Brown, who shed the protective goggles he wore the previous three games, scored 26 points and is shooting 44.8 percent from the arc at home. The Celtics have won eight straight meetings at home. Jazz are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest and are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Atlantic. Celtics are 9-2-2 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and  are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Northwest. Jazz are 0-6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Boston.  THIS IS FRANCO'S NBA GAME OF THE YEAR! |
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12-12-17 | Wizards -3.5 v. Nets | Top | 98-103 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
Wizards The Washington Wizards were frustrated after a tough loss over the weekend but they still have a chance to complete a winning five-game road trip when they visit the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. A controversial rule hindered the Wizards' game-winning effort on the final play of a 113-112 setback at the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, dropping the squad to 2-2 on the trip. Bradley Beal, who first had a game-winning shot waved off and then - after a re-do in which the inbound location was moved - watched big man Marcin Gortat miss a contested 21-footer, scored 25 points in the setback and is averaging 36.7 points in his last three games. The Nets may be a bit road-weary as well after winning at Atlanta and then splitting a pair of games in Mexico City, including Saturday's 101-89 loss to Miami. Washington has won seven straight meetings with Brooklyn, although it needed overtime to claim its last visit to the Barclays Center. Wizards are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game and are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games. Nets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Wizards are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. |
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12-12-17 | Nuggets v. Pistons -6 | Top | 103-84 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
Pistons The Detroit Pistons are sliding downhill after a strong start and look to halt a six-game losing streak when they host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Detroit opened the season by winning 14 of its first 20 games before the current skid that rates as its longest since a 10-gamer during the 2014-15 campaign. Denver is experiencing its own struggles as it blew an eight-point lead late in regulation in Sunday's 126-116 overtime loss against the Indiana Pacers. The Nuggets are 1-3 on a six-game road excursion and a meager 4-10 away from home this season. The Denver meltdown against the Pacers was disturbing and coach Michael Malone attempted to downplay it by pointing out the absences of starting frontcourt players Paul Millsap (wrist surgery) and Nikola Jokic (ankle). But after holding a 114-106 advantage with 2:54 remaining in regulation, the Nuggets were torched 20-2 the rest of the way in the 10-point setback. Jokic will likely miss his sixth consecutive game, while Millsap isn't expected back for another two months. The Pistons won both of last season's meetings and three of the past four matchups. Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. Pistons are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. Western Conference. Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Nuggets are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Detroit. |
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12-11-17 | Raptors -5 v. Clippers | Top | 91-96 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 4 m | Show |
Raptors The hard-charging Toronto Raptors look to stay perfect on their road trip and extend their winning streak to seven games when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The Raptors are averaging 117 points during their six-game run and they turned up the intensity on the defensive end with Sunday's 102-87 victory at Sacramento on Sunday, although it wasn't the most even effort in the streak. DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points in the win at Sacramento and he is averaging 25.4 while shooting 50 percent and handing out 6.8 assists in the last five games. Toronto's winning streak matches its longest since an 11-game run in 2015-16. Raptors are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Raptors are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Los Angeles. |
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12-10-17 | Seahawks v. Jaguars -2.5 | Top | 24-30 | Win | 100 | 30 h 32 m | Show |
Jags Some members of the Jacksonville Jaguars are complaining about a lack of respect, but there is plenty of opportunity to gain a measure of it when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The upstart Jaguars are battling Tennessee for first place in the AFC South and can make a loud statement by prevailing against the Seahawks, who have made five straight playoff appearances. Jacksonville leads the NFL in scoring defense (14.8 points), total defense (282.5 yards) and sacks (45), and cornerback Jalen Ramsey is barking about the lack of recognition. Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson will present a big challenge for the stingy Jaguars as he is enjoying an MVP-caliber season with 3,256 yards and 26 touchdown passes. The Seahawks trail the Los Angeles Rams by one game in the NFC West and can't afford to overlook Jacksonville with a showdown against the Rams on the docket next week. Defensive end Calais Campbell leads the sack brigade for the Jags with 12.5 (third in the NFL) while cornerback A.J. Bouye and free safety Tashaun Gipson have recorded four interceptions apiece. Seahawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Jaguars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. |
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12-10-17 | Redskins v. Chargers -6 | Top | 13-30 | Win | 100 | 29 h 12 m | Show |
Chargers The Los Angeles Chargers surprisingly are in a battle for first place in the AFC West as they prepare to host the Washington Redskins on Sunday. The Chargers got off to a woeful 0-4 start but have won six of their last eight games and now own the same record as division-leading Kansas City and Oakland. Los Angeles' turnaround has revolved around stellar play from Philip Rivers and receiver Keenan Allen, as well as an opportunistic defense that has forced a league-best 19 turnovers during the eight-game stretch. The Redskins are close to being eliminated from the NFC playoff picture, but quarterback Kirk Cousins (3,289 yards, 21 touchdowns, eight interceptions) is having just as good a season as Rivers (3,292, 21, seven). The Chargers Defensive end Joey Bosa is fifth in the NFL with 11.5 sacks while cornerback Casey Hayward and free safety Tre Boston have recorded four interceptions apiece for a unit that is fourth in scoring defense (17.7 points). Redskins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. Chargers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 14 and are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. |
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12-10-17 | Raiders +4 v. Chiefs | Top | 15-26 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 9 m | Show |
Raiders Two of the three teams deadlocked atop the AFC West go head-to-head on Sunday, when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Oakland Raiders. The Chiefs have lost four games in a row and six of seven, while the Raiders have won two straight. The Raiders, once three games behind the Chiefs, turned around their season with a wild 31-30 win over Kansas City in Week 7, scoring the winning touchdown on an untimed down on the last play. The Chiefs will be without top cornerback Marcus Peters, who was suspended by the team following an outburst in the final minutes of last week’s 38-31 road loss to the New York Jets. Kansas City’s depleted secondary cannot catch a break as Oakland receiver Amari Cooper, who torched the Chiefs for 210 yards and two touchdowns on 11 catches in the first meeting, is looking like he is coming back this week. Oakland’s offense disappeared during a four-game losing streak early in the season but came roaring back with a season-high 505 total yards in the first meeting with Kansas City. Derek Carr threw for 417 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in that meeting and has passed for 670 yards with five TDs and no picks in his last two games against division rivals. The defense has been burned by strong passing attacks but has shut down the run, allowing more than 100 yards on the ground only once in the last seven games. Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Chiefs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Raiders are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Kansas City. |
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12-10-17 | Vikings -2.5 v. Panthers | Top | 24-31 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 8 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings have the inside track for the top seed in the NFC at the three-quarter mark of the season and put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Minnesota, which holds the tiebreaker with Philadelphia for the No. 1 seed, has a chance to clinch the NFC North title. While the Vikings hold the tiebreaker over Philadelphia for home field throughout the playoffs, coach Mike Zimmer is more concerned with the immediate task at hand against an opponent also in contention for a division title. Carolina had a four-game winning streak snapped at New Orleans last week in a showdown for first place in the NFC South, but it sits one game behind the Saints and two back of Minnesota. Minnesota improved to 3-0 against NFC South competition with an impressive 14-9 road win at Atlanta last week, limiting the defending conference champion to three field goals and 275 total yards. The Vikings lead the NFC in scoring defense (17.0 points) and are the league's best third-down defense, holding Atlanta to 1-for-10 in such situations. Quarterback Case Keenum posted his fourth consecutive 100-plus passer rating and completed a season-high 83.3 percent of his passes at Atlanta, giving him five touchdowns and zero interceptions in the past three games. Vikings are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game and are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 14. Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in December. Vikings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. |
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12-10-17 | Packers -3 v. Browns | Top | 27-21 | Win | 100 | 26 h 8 m | Show |
Packers The Green Bay Packers are one week away from the potential return of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and are trying to ensure he has a playoff race to rejoin. The Packers will try to keep their dwindling postseason hopes alive when they visit the winless Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Packers enter the weekend ninth in the NFC with four games left while the Browns are just trying to avoid becoming the second NFL team to go winless in a 16-game season. Cleveland is dealing with its own issues at quarterback as rookie DeShone Kizer goes through some growing pains and ranks last in the NFL in scoring at an average of 14.7 points. Packers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in December and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Browns are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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12-09-17 | Jazz v. Bucks -2.5 | Top | 100-117 | Win | 100 | 10 h 35 m | Show |
Bucks While many of the NBA's elite teams have been built around power trios, the Milwaukee Bucks have quietly created one of their own. The Bucks will try to ride Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe to another win when they host the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Milwaukee's star threesome combined for 82 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, five steals and four blocks in Friday's 109-102 win over Dallas at home. The Bucks have won three straight at home and 10 of their last 14 overall, but one of the four losses on that stretch came in a 121-108 setback at Utah last month. That result was part of a six-game winning streak for the Jazz, who have since dropped back-to-back games against Oklahoma City and Houston. Utah is 6-9 with center Rudy Gobert in the lineup and he has been slow to get going since returning from a knee injury three games ago. Jazz SG Rodney Hood (ankle) has missed six straight games and is close to a return, although he is not expected to play Saturday. Middleton has shot at least 54.5 percent from the field in six consecutive contests. Jazz are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Bucks are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 0 days rest. Home team is 15-6 ATS in the last 21 meetings. |
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12-08-17 | Mavs v. Bucks -7 | Top | 102-109 | Push | 0 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks seek payback for their most lopsided loss in nearly two years when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The Bucks were on a four-game winning streak and the Mavericks were occupying the basement in the Western Conference entering their matchup in Dallas on Nov. 17, when the hosts pulled off a shocking 111-79 rout. Milwaukee dropped two of its next three games but recovered with a 4-1 stretch, including Wednesday's 104-100 win over Detroit to open a three-game homestand. Dallas scored 122 points two nights before being held to 90 at Boston as its shooting percentage went from 57 to 39.5. Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his 23rd birthday with 25 points and 10 rebounds against Detroit, and he seems to have hit his stride with new point guard Eric Bledsoe (22 points). Milwaukee is 9-4 since acquiring Bledsoe, whose worst performance with the Bucks came in the loss at Dallas, when he was 2-for-10 from the floor and had six points in 22 minutes. He will atone for that performance tonight. Mavericks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Bucks are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Home team is 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings. |
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12-08-17 | Warriors v. Pistons +6 | Top | 102-98 | Win | 100 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
Pistons The Golden State Warriors passed their first test without Stephen Curry in the lineup and are one win away from sweeping their longest road trip of the season. The Warriors will try to cap off a 6-0 trip when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The Pistons are not quite as strong on the road and finished off a 0-4 trip with a 104-100 loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday. Each of the last three losses on the trip came by five or fewer points, and coach Stan Van Gundy lamented the things his team failed to do in Milwaukee. The bright spot in Wednesday's loss was Drummond, who collected 27 points on 12-of-16 shooting and 20 rebounds in his fourth straight double-double. Detroit earned a 115-107 win at Golden State on Oct. 29 behind a combined 45 points from Gs Reggie Jackson and Avery Bradley. Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Pacific. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. |
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12-08-17 | Cavs -4 v. Pacers | Top | 102-106 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
Cavs LeBron James continues to find different ways to lead his team to victories, and the Cleveland Cavaliers don't seem like they're going to lose anytime soon. James will try to guide the Cavaliers to a franchise-record 14th consecutive win when they visit the Central Division rival Indiana Pacers on Friday. James is putting up big numbers throughout the streak but did his finest work from beyond the arc on Wednesday, when he buried a season-high five 3-pointers on eight attempts in a 101-95 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Pacers opened a six-game homestand with a 98-96 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday and are winners of two straight and eight of their last 11. Cleveland PF Kevin Love is enjoying a streak of four straight double-doubles. Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Road team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings. |
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12-07-17 | Lakers v. 76ers -7.5 | Top | 107-104 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
76ers The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling at the defensive end while dropping five in a row and are about to embark on a four-game Eastern Conference road trip. The Lakers will try to snap their slide and avenge an earlier loss when they kick off the trip by visiting the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Los Angeles is allowing an average of 118.6 points during its slide and dropped a 118-95 decision at home to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. The 76ers don't have any trouble seeing the progress that is being made by their organization, and a 115-101 home loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday doesn't change the team's bright outlook. No. 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball is dealing with high expectations and tightness in his calves, both of which might be hampering his play. Ball, who went through practice with the team on Tuesday and is expected to play Thursday, was limited to 22 minutes in Sunday's loss and went 0-of-4 from the field, lowering his shooting percentage on the season to 31.3, including 25 percent from 3-point range. Philadelphia's rookie point guard is having no trouble getting acclimated to the NBA and Ben Simmons fought off an illness to collect 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and six steals in Monday's setback. The Australia native is shooting 50.3 percent from the floor while averaging 18 points, 9.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 2.3 steals. Simmons came up a rebound shy of a triple-double and added five steals in a 115-109 win at Los Angeles on Nov. 15 while Ball was held to two points on 1-of-9 shooting and two assists in 21 minutes. Lakers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. 76ers are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest and are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. |
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12-06-17 | Nuggets v. Pelicans -5 | Top | 114-123 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans got a little feisty while going up against the defending champions on Monday, but it still didn't result in a win. The Pelicans will try to keep their emotions in check and hang onto a lead when they host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. New Orleans squandered a 20-point halftime lead and frustration seemed to boil over in the final minutes as a slew of technical fouls were handed out and DeMarcus Cousins was ejected. New Orleans is operating with frontcourt star Anthony Davis (groin) sidelined, and the Nuggets are in the same predicament with Nikola Jokic (ankle) considered day-to-day. Denver is 10-2 at home but just 3-8 on the road after kicking off a six-game trip with a 122-105 loss at Western Conference-worst Dallas on Monday. Nuggets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. Pelicans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. |
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12-06-17 | Bulls v. Pacers -9.5 | Top | 96-98 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
Pacers The Indiana Pacers were recently having some trouble battling the teams near the top of their respective conferences, but they have no trouble winning games against teams below them in the standings. The Pacers will try to prove that once again when they host the NBA-worst Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Indiana dropped games at Houston and Toronto before coming home on Monday and breezing past the New York Knicks 115-97 in the opener of a six-game homestand. The Bulls are losers of nine in a row and were run off the floor by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 113-91 setback on Monday. Chicago seemed to be making progress with four losses by single digits, including a pair of one-point setbacks, before allowing Cleveland to shoot 51.9 percent from the floor. Indiana breezed to a 105-87 win at Chicago on Nov. 10 behind 25 points from SG Victor Oladipo. Bulls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games and are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Pacers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Bulls are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Indiana. |
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12-04-17 | Bucks v. Celtics -4.5 | Top | 100-111 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show |
Celtics The Boston Celtics will try to clinch a winning homestand and avenge their first loss at TD Garden this season when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. After dropping the opener of their five-game stay in Boston, the Celtics averaged 112 points in consecutive wins over Philadelphia and Phoenix. Al Horford was one of six Boston players in double figures in Saturday's 116-111 triumph over the Suns and he handed out a career-high 11 assists as Boston improved to 10-2 at home. The Celtics were 0-1 at home following a 108-100 loss to the Bucks on Oct. 18, and Milwaukee returns to Boston riding an 8-3 surge. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 37 points and 13 rebounds in the earlier win at TD Garden and 28 and 10 in a home loss to the Celtics eight days later. Horford had 27 points and nine rebounds in the 96-89 win at Milwaukee on Oct. 26. Bucks are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. |
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12-04-17 | Knicks v. Pacers -10 | Top | 97-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show |
Pacers Victor Oladipo looks to follow up his best scoring night of the season and break his team out of a mini-slump when the Indiana Pacers host the injury-depleted New York Knicks on Monday. Oladipo scored 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting while adding seven rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks in Friday’s 120-115 setback at Toronto - the Pacers’ third loss in four contests. The Pacers must be better inside after giving up 70 points in the paint Friday, but Indiana won’t have to face New York’s top two scorers. Kristaps Porzingis (25.8), who recorded 40 points in a 108-101 win over the Pacers on Nov. 5, missed Sunday’s loss to Orlando with an ankle injury while Tim Hardaway Jr. (17.8) sat out with a left leg ailment and the Knicks told reporters both won’t make the trip to Indiana. New York has dropped four of its last five contests overall and four straight on the road. New York’s rookie SG Damyean Dotson made his first start Sunday in Hardaway’s spot and scored two points in 22 minutes. Knicks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Knicks are 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Indiana. |
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12-03-17 | Rams -7 v. Cardinals | Top | 32-16 | Win | 106 | 30 h 44 m | Show |
Rams While the Los Angeles Rams will have their top running back ready to go on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals may be without theirs when they host their NFC West rivals. Todd Gurley has been a major reason why Los Angeles sits one game ahead of Seattle for first place in the division as he leads the NFL with 11 touchdowns and ranks second with 1,344 scrimmage yards. The 23-year-old Gurley registered 128 total yards in last Sunday's 26-20 triumph over New Orleans, which got the Rams back on track after their four-game winning streak was halted by Minnesota the previous week. The Cardinals, who snapped a two-game slide and remained in playoff contention with last week's 27-24 upset victory over AFC South-leading Jacksonville, could be missing Adrian Peterson due to the neck injury he suffered in the win. Arizona, which is one game behind Detroit for the second NFC wild card, also may be without Kerwynn Williams as the backup running back suffered cracked ribs versus Jacksonville. The Rams are second in the league with an average of 29.9 points scored. Los Angeles posted a 33-0 triumph over Arizona in England during Week 7. Rams are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Cardinals are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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12-03-17 | Browns v. Chargers -13.5 | Top | 10-19 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 23 m | Show |
Chargers The Cleveland Browns are 1-26 over the past two seasons, but this Sunday's opponent doesn't need to be reminded who the win came against last year. The Los Angeles Chargers called San Diego home when they suffered that embarrassing defeat and will look for a different outcome in this season's matchup. The Chargers have recovered from an 0-4 start to get back into the playoff mix, and quarterback Philip Rivers has passed for 2,948 yards and 20 touchdowns against seven interceptions and is coming off a superb Thanksgiving Day performance in which he was 27-of-33 for 434 yards and three TDs in a win against Dallas. oted Eli Manning (210). Browns are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game and are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games. Chargers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. |
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12-03-17 | Bucs v. Packers -1 | Top | 20-26 | Win | 100 | 26 h 18 m | Show |
Packers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to get Jameis Winston back at quarterback after a three-game absence due to a shoulder injury. The Green Bay Packers, who host Winston and the Buccaneers on Sunday, are still waiting on the return of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers but are seeing some encouraging signs from backup Brett Hundley. Winston rejoins a Tampa Bay squad that won its first two games with backup Ryan Fitzpatrick under center before dropping a 34-20 decision at Atlanta last week in a loss that severely diminished their already slim chances of making a run at a playoff spot in the NFC. Winston is not only returning to a team on the outside of the playoff hunt but one that will also have trouble protecting him after placing two offensive linemen on injured reserve. A rough start to Hundley's tenure as the starting quarterback left fans clamoring for Rodgers' return, but the UCLA product is beginning to settle in as the starter and is coming off his best performance - 245 yards passing with three TDs and no interceptions in a 31-28 loss at Pittsburgh last week. Buccaneers are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game and are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC. Packers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in December. |
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12-03-17 | Colts v. Jaguars -9.5 | Top | 10-30 | Win | 100 | 26 h 18 m | Show |
Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are attempting to end a nine-season playoff drought, and their upcoming stretch of home games surely can help with that quest. Jacksonville is tied with Tennessee for first place in the AFC South as it opens a three-game homestand on Sunday against the struggling Indianapolis Colts. The Jaguars also host Seattle and Houston during the stretch, and not playing away from home again until Dec. 24 rates as a huge opportunity. The Colts, who have lost five of their last six games, were routed 27-0 by the Jaguars on Oct. 22 as quarterback Jacoby Brissett was sacked 10 times and hit on eight other occasions. Jacksonville leads the NFL in scoring defense (15.3 points), total defense (281.8 yards) and sacks (41), with star defensive end Calais Campbell tied for third in the league with 11.5 sacks. The Jaguars have won three of the last four meetings. Colts are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC South. Jaguars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Colts are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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12-03-17 | Patriots -8.5 v. Bills | Top | 23-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 17 m | Show |
Patriots The Buffalo Bills gave their flagging playoff hopes a huge boost with a major upset on the road against a division leader and will try to do the same against one of their oldest rivals and a bitter nemesis. Buffalo will be looking to derail one of the league's hottest clubs when it hosts the AFC East-leading New England Patriots on Sunday. The Patriots have ripped off seven consecutive victories to tie Pittsburgh for the best record in the AFC and have dominated the series with the Bills, winning 26 of the past 30 meetings. Playing away from home has not fazed the Patriots, who have won 13 straight games on the road and 12 of their last 13 visits to Buffalo. The Bills moved back over .500 with an impressive 16-10 win at Kansas City last weekend after surrendering a staggering 135 points during a ghastly three-game slide. Quarterback Tom Brady, who leads the league in passer rating (111.7) and yards (3,374) is 26-3 against Buffalo and can set the all-time record for wins against one opponent with a victory Sunday. Tight end Rob Gronkowski, who has torched the Bills during his career with 11 touchdowns in 11 games, caught a pair of scoring passes in last week's 35-17 win over Miami, while speedster Brandin Cooks has six receptions in each of the last three games while scoring in two straight. Patriots are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points and are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games. Bills are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC East. Patriots are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 meetings in Buffalo. |
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