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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:13 PM

AAC Conference Tournament Quarterfinals betting preview and odds

It's on to the quarterfinals for the final eight teams remaining in the AAC conference tournament in Orlando. The top four seeds - Cincinnati, Wichita St., Houston, and Tulsa - will be fresh off their opening round byes and ready to take on all challengers Friday at Amway Center.

Tournament to be played at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.

Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Cincinnati Bearcats (-13.5, 127)

Banged-up SMU put together a surprisingly effective offensive performance in its American Athletic Conference Tournament win over Connecticut on Wednesday. But the Mustangs will need to be even more prolific Thursday afternoon in Orlando as they take on No. 10 Cincinnati, the tournament's top seed and owner of the country's No. 2 scoring defense.

With team scoring leader Shake Milton on the sidelines - likely for the entire AAC Tournament - with a hand injury, SMU leaned on a trio of scorers to build a big lead against the Huskies, then hold on for dear life after UConn closed to within four late. Ben Emelogu II had a team-best 23 points in the 80-73 victory, while Akoy Agau added a career-best 21 and Jahmal McMurray chipped in 19. Those three will have to be just as good - or better - Thursday.

The Bearcats come in having allowed 57.3 points per game during the regular season, second only to Virginia (52.8) and well ahead of third-place Central Florida (61.3). Cincinnati also dominated the two-game series with the Mustangs, winning both games by a combined 41 points. The Bearcats are led by AAC MVP Gary Clark, who put together the most complete season of any player in the conference - averaging 12.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocked shots while shooting 51.3 percent from the field and 44.2 percent from 3-point range.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT:

Cincinnati opened as big 13-point favorites and that number clearly was not big enough for early bettors and books were forced to move to -13.5 on Thursday evening. The total hit betting boards at 127 and has been bet up a full point to 128.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Mustangs are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
* Bearcats are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Under is 4-1-1 in Mustangs' last 6 neutral site games.
* Under is 5-0 in Bearcats' last 5 neutral site games.
* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Memphis Tigers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane (-3.5, 140.5)

Tulsa, one of the hottest teams in the American Athletic Conference, looks to keep it going in its first game in the league’s tournament Friday, facing Memphis in the quarterfinal round at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. The fourth-seeded Golden Hurricane have won eight of their last nine contests - with the one loss being at AAC champ Cincinnati - while the fifth-seeded Tigers have won two straight, including a two-point victory over South Florida in the opening round Thursday.

Junior forward Kyvon Davenport was the star in the tournament opener for the Tigers, scoring a career-high 27 points and grabbing nine rebounds as he continues to adjust to his lead role with leading scorer Jeremiah Martin sidelined for the rest of the season. Junior Kareem Brewton Jr. is a big key with Martin out, as he takes over his role at the point and has averaged 13 points along with five assists over the last four contests.

Forward Junior Etou leads the Tulsa attack, averaging 15.1 points and 7.7 rebounds, while the guard combo of Sterling Taplin (11.7 points, 4.4 assists) and Corey Henderson Jr. (10.2 points) provide scoring punch from the perimeter. Henderson can especially get hot from 3-point range, hitting five from beyond the arc during Tulsa’s opening 24-0 run in a win over Temple on Sunday. The Golden Hurricane doesn't have gaudy defensive numbers for the season, but over the past five games Tulsa has held opponents to 59.5 points in its four wins during that stretch. Coach Frank Haith's squad has also held three of those four opponents to under 38 percent shooting from the field, compared to the 41.8 percent teams have shot against the team all season.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT:

Tulsa opened as 3-point favorites and money coming in the Golden Hurricanes has bumped that line up to 3.5. The total hit the board at 140.5 and has yet to move off the opening number.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Golden Hurricane are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
* Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
* Over is 4-0 in Golden Hurricane last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.

Temple Owls vs Wichita St. Shockers (OFF)

Wichita State has had its hands full with Temple this season, and now a third matchup will decide which team advances to the American Athletic Conference tournament semifinals. The Shockers, seeded second in this Orlando-based event, are aiming to bounce back against the seventh-seeded Owls after losing their regular-season finale to league champion Cincinnati. Wichita State and Temple met twice during the regular season with the Owls pulling an 81-79 upset in the first meeting thanks to Obi Enechionyia's two late free throws in overtime. In the second meeting, the Owls led 56-42 at halftime before the Shockers outscored them by 21 points after intermission en route to an 93-86 triumph.

Temple advanced to this matchup with Wednesday's 82-77 victory against Tulane, fueled by Enechionyia's 19 points and Shizz Alston Jr.'s 17 points and eight assists. Enechionyia was 5-of-7 from 3-point range against Tulane after making 5-of-18 attempts over the previous four games. Alston added two 3-pointers on Thursday - his fourth straight game with multiple 3s - and notched his second-highest assist total of the season after failing to record any assists in the regular-season finale.

Wichita State won seven straight down the stretch before falling to Cincinnati, 62-61, and now will attempt to avoid back-to-back losses for the second time this season. Landry Shamet (14.6 points) leads four players averaging double-digit points and also has 150 assists - more than twice as many as his next-closest teammate. Shaquille Morris contributes 14.2 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Darral Willis Jr. pitches in 10.6 points and 6.0 boards - and each shoots above 50 percent from the field. Both big men can make 3-pointers, as well, and in fact the top seven scorers for Wichita State all shoot at least 35 percent from long distance.

BETTING STATS:

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Owls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
* Shockers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
* Over is 13-2-1 in Owls last 16 neutral site games.
* Over is 13-3 in Shockers last 16 overall.

Central Florida Knights vs Houston Cougars (OFF)

Houston doesn't feel much pressure as it prepares to face Central Florida in Friday's quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The No. 3-seeded Cougars have won 10 of their past 12 games and expect to be part of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010.

The sixth-seeded Knights, who lost their only meeting with Houston 69-65 at home a month ago, will depend on their defense to slow the high-scoring Cougars. UCF ranks third nationally in scoring defense (61.0 points) while holding opponents to a 39.5-percent clip from the floor. Junior guard B.J. Taylor, who missed 16 games with a foot injury, leads the Knights with 15.6 points and 3.3 assists. Senior forward A.J. Davis (12.4 points, 7.7 rebounds) has been hot lately, hitting 54.3 percent from 3-point range and averaging 18.3 points over the past eight games.

Houston features one of the league's top scorers in senior guard Rob Gray and two of the league's best 3-point shooters. Gray, a first-team all-conference selection for the second year in a row, leads the Cougars with 18.1 points and 4.7 assists and has produced four 30-point performances this season. Junior Corey Davis Jr. (13.4 points) and sophomore Armoni Brooks (10.2) - the league's sixth man of the year - lead the league with 3.1 and 2.6 3-pointers made, respectively.

BETTING STATS:

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Knights are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Cougars are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Over is 4-0 in Knights last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Over is 5-0-1 in Cougars last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:14 PM

Big East Conference Tournament Semifinals betting preview and odds

It's semifinal Friday for the Big East from Madison Square Garden. The first semifinal tips off between the top seeded Xavier Musketeers taking on the Providence Friers and the late game will see the Villanova Wildcats squaring off against the Butler Bulldogs.

Providence Friars vs Xavier Musketeers (-7.5, 151)

After battling for five- and six-point victories over St. John's in regular-season conference play, the Musketeers looked like they were headed for another closely contested affair Thursday after leading by just four points at the break. But Xavier exploded for 55 second-half points to make it a rout. Look for the Musketeers to bring a similar passion to their semifinal showdown with a Providence team that handed the tournament's top seed one of its four regular-season losses. The fifth-seeded Friars pulled out a 72-68 win over fourth-seeded Creighton to keep its hopes for a fifth consecutive March Madness berth alive.

Providence will look to channel the effort they showed in a stunning 81-72 home victory over the Musketeers on Jan. 6 as Kyron Cartwright recorded 19 points, nine assists and four steals in the upset win, and the senior point guard had five of his 13 points in extra time Thursday to help Providence upend the the Bluejays. The Friars have struggled from 3-point range all season, converting the second-fewest shots from long range in the Big East (208) while ranking eighth out of 10 teams in success rate from beyond the arc (34.2 percent).

Musketeers leading scorer Trevon Bluiett has taken it upon himself to carry his team to a possible No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, surpassing 20 points in three straight games - including a team-best 27 in the rout of the Red Storm.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT:

Xavier opened as 7.5-point chalk and that number has yet to move as of Friday morning. The total hit the board at 151 and like the spread has yet to move off the opening number.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Friars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
* Musketeers are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 neutral site games.
* Under is 8-3 in Friars last 11 overall.
* Under is 8-2-1 in Musketeers last 11 neutral site games.

Butler Bulldogs vs Villanova Wildcats (-8.5, 153.5)

In the first meeting between the teams this season on Dec. 30, Butler knocked off Villanova 101-93 - easily the most points scored against the Wildcats this season. Villanova got its revenge in the second meeting on Feb. 10, notching an 86-75 victory as Donte DiVincenzo scored a career-high 30 points and Jalen Brunson, the potential National Player of the Year, added 27.

The Bulldogs on Thursday overcame a subpar outing by top scorer Kelan Martin, who missed 13 of his 20 shot attempts and went 1-of-8 beyond the arc, not to mention 2-of-5 from the foul line - uncharacteristic for an 85.8 percent foul shooter. Kamar Baldwin registered 32 points and shot 12-of-20 - a vast improvement for a player who had shot a combined 10-of-36 over the previous three outings.

Villanova likely has locked up a No. 1 seed in next week's NCAA Tournament but can continue to solidify that position with more wins at this event. Mikal Bridges (25 points) and Brunson (21) led the way Thursday as the Wildcats shot well from the field (56.9 percent), the 3-point line (15-of-29) and the foul line (13-of-17). Four of the five starters made at least three 3-pointers, with Bridges making at least three for the sixth straight game.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT:

The Wildcats opened as 8.5-point favorites and that number has held as of Friday morning. The total hit betting boards at 153.5 and has yet to budge.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
* Wildcats are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.
* Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Over is 7-1 in Wildcats last 8 games following a ATS win.
* Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:15 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, March 9

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SMU (17 - 15) vs. CINCINNATI (27 - 4) - 3/9/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
SMU is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
SMU is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
SMU is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 119-158 ATS (-54.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-3 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 4-3 straight up against SMU over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (20 - 12) vs. TULSA (19 - 11) - 3/9/2018, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
TULSA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
TULSA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 159-112 ATS (+35.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TULSA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-2 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-2 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEMPLE (17 - 14) vs. WICHITA ST (24 - 6) - 3/9/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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UCF (19 - 12) vs. HOUSTON (24 - 6) - 3/9/2018, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against UCF over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VA COMMONWEALTH (18 - 14) vs. RHODE ISLAND (23 - 6) - 3/9/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.

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

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GEORGE MASON (16 - 16) vs. ST JOSEPHS (15 - 15) - 3/9/2018, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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RICHMOND (12 - 19) vs. ST BONAVENTURE (24 - 6) - 3/9/2018, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SAINT LOUIS (17 - 15) vs. DAVIDSON (18 - 11) - 3/9/2018, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 3-0 against the spread versus DAVIDSON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 2-1 straight up against SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS ST (15 - 17) vs. LA-LAFAYETTE (26 - 5) - 3/9/2018, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 70-44 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
TEXAS ST is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
TEXAS ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 4-2 against the spread versus TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 5-1 straight up against TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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APPALACHIAN ST (15 - 17) vs. TX-ARLINGTON (19 - 12) - 3/9/2018, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TX-ARLINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
TX-ARLINGTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TX-ARLINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
TX-ARLINGTON is 5-1 straight up against APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TROY (16 - 16) vs. GEORGIA ST (21 - 10) - 3/9/2018, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 6-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 5-2 straight up against GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA-MONROE (16 - 14) vs. GA SOUTHERN (20 - 11) - 3/9/2018, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GA SOUTHERN is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GA SOUTHERN is 3-2 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 3-2 straight up against LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ALABAMA (18 - 14) vs. AUBURN (25 - 6) - 3/9/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
AUBURN is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUBURN is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 5-1 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN is 4-2 straight up against ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGIA (18 - 14) vs. KENTUCKY (21 - 10) - 3/9/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 54-83 ATS (-37.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 86-60 ATS (+20.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
GEORGIA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 4-2 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 6-0 straight up against GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MISSISSIPPI ST (22 - 10) vs. TENNESSEE (23 - 7) - 3/9/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 3-1 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 3-1 straight up against MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARKANSAS (22 - 10) vs. FLORIDA (20 - 11) - 3/9/2018, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 5-0 straight up against ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SOUTHERN MISS (16 - 17) vs. MARSHALL (22 - 10) - 3/9/2018, 1:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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W KENTUCKY (23 - 9) vs. OLD DOMINION (25 - 6) - 3/9/2018, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 4-3 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 5-2 straight up against W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PROVIDENCE (20 - 12) vs. XAVIER (28 - 4) - 3/9/2018, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
XAVIER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
XAVIER is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
XAVIER is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 73-50 ATS (+18.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
XAVIER is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 242-187 ATS (+36.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BUTLER (20 - 12) vs. VILLANOVA (28 - 4) - 3/9/2018, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUTLER is 4-1 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 3-3 straight up against BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KENT ST (17 - 16) vs. BUFFALO (24 - 8) - 3/9/2018, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 121-91 ATS (+20.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 4-3 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 4-3 straight up against KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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E MICHIGAN (21 - 11) vs. TOLEDO (22 - 10) - 3/9/2018, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 5-2 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
E MICHIGAN is 5-2 straight up against TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEMSON (23 - 8) vs. VIRGINIA (29 - 2) - 3/9/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 76-111 ATS (-46.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CLEMSON is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
CLEMSON is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
VIRGINIA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
VIRGINIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
VIRGINIA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
VIRGINIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival this season.
VIRGINIA is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
VIRGINIA is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VIRGINIA is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in March games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 4-0 straight up against CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N CAROLINA (24 - 9) vs. DUKE (26 - 6) - 3/9/2018, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 4-2 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 4-3 straight up against N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KANSAS ST (22 - 10) vs. KANSAS (25 - 7) - 3/9/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 5-2 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 7-0 straight up against KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W VIRGINIA (23 - 9) vs. TEXAS TECH (24 - 8) - 3/9/2018, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 4-2 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 4-2 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN DIEGO ST (20 - 10) vs. NEVADA (27 - 6) - 3/9/2018, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 3-3 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 4-2 straight up against NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH ST (17 - 16) vs. NEW MEXICO (18 - 14) - 3/9/2018, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-3 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 3-3 straight up against UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCLA (21 - 10) vs. ARIZONA (25 - 7) - 3/9/2018, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 4-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-3 straight up against UCLA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OREGON (22 - 11) vs. USC (22 - 10) - 3/9/2018, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 5-1 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 4-2 straight up against USC over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CS-FULLERTON (18 - 11) vs. CAL DAVIS (22 - 9) - 3/9/2018, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-FULLERTON is 4-2 against the spread versus CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 4-3 straight up against CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UC-IRVINE (17 - 16) vs. UC-SANTA BARBARA (23 - 8) - 3/9/2018, 12:00 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 4-2 against the spread versus UC-IRVINE over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 4-2 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N COLORADO (22 - 11) vs. MONTANA (24 - 7) - 3/9/2018, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-2 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 4-1 straight up against N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SOUTHERN UTAH (13 - 18) vs. E WASHINGTON (19 - 13) - 3/9/2018, 11:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 5-1 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SOUTHERN U (15 - 17) vs. ARK-PINE BLUFF (13 - 20) - 3/9/2018, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN U is 4-2 straight up against ARK-PINE BLUFF over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS SOUTHERN (13 - 19) vs. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (16 - 18) - 3/9/2018, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS SOUTHERN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS SOUTHERN is 4-2 straight up against PRAIRIE VIEW A&M over the last 3 seasons

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N CAROLINA A&T (20 - 13) vs. HAMPTON (18 - 14) - 3/9/2018, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMPTON is 2-1 straight up against N CAROLINA A&T over the last 3 seasons

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MORGAN ST (13 - 18) vs. NC CENTRAL (17 - 15) - 3/9/2018, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC CENTRAL is 3-0 straight up against MORGAN ST over the last 3 seasons

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SAM HOUSTON ST (19 - 13) vs. SE LOUISIANA (21 - 10) - 3/9/2018, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAM HOUSTON ST is 3-0 straight up against SE LOUISIANA over the last 3 seasons

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SF AUSTIN ST (26 - 6) vs. NICHOLLS ST (21 - 10) - 3/9/2018, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SF AUSTIN ST is 3-0 straight up against NICHOLLS ST over the last 3 seasons

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GRAND CANYON (21 - 10) vs. UTAH VALLEY ST (22 - 9) - 3/9/2018, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GRAND CANYON is 5-1 straight up against UTAH VALLEY ST over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (20 - 12) vs. NEW MEXICO ST (26 - 5) - 3/9/2018, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-1 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:15 PM

Pac-12 Conference Tournament semifinals betting preview and odds

The Pac-12 conference tournament semifinals are set and while the Arizona Wildcats are the defending champs and the favorite to win it again this year, that's not stopping them from taking an "Us Against the World" mentality into their matchup with UCLA. Meanwhile USC prepares to do battle with Oregon in the other semi.

Games to be played at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

UCLA Bruins vs. Arizona Wildcats (-4.5, 156.5)

The stars will be out Friday as No. 17 Arizona and Deandre Ayton face UCLA and Aaron Holiday in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament. Holiday is averaging 28.2 points over his last five games to lead No. 4 seed UCLA, which beat top-seeded Arizona 82-74 in the only regular-season meeting in Tucson on Feb. 8.

Ayton was named Pac-12 player of the year after averaging 19.9 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks during the regular season, but the 7-1 freshman was held to 10 points on 4-of-14 shooting in Thursday’s 83-67 quarterfinal win over Colorado. With Ayton struggling offensively, junior guard and Pac-12 tourney MVP from last year, Allonzo Trier, stepped up with 22 points while shooting 10-of-10 from the foul line. All five starters scored in double figures for the Wildcats, including senior center Dusan Ristic, who averaged 11.9 points on 57 percent shooting during the regular season.

Among Ayton’s top competitors for player of the year was Holiday, a junior point guard who registered 34 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while playing 40 minutes in UCLA’s 88-77 quarterfinal win over Stanford. The Bruins are likely bound for the Big Dance with the win, but can remove any doubt with a win over Arizona. Guard Kris Wilkes, named to the All-Pac-12 All-Freshman team, scored 14 points in last month’s contest and closed the regular season by scoring 22 points in the win over USC.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND MOVES:

Arizona opened as 4.5-point favorites and that number has yet to move. The total hit betting boards at 156.5 and like the spread has yet to move off the opening number.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Bruins are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Over is 4-0 in Bruins last 4 games following a ATS win.
* Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 Friday games.
* Underdog is 14-2 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Oregon Ducks vs. USC Trojans (-3, 143.5)

USC advanced to the semifinals of Pac-12 Tournament for the first time since 2011, and the second-seeded Trojans will face sixth-seeded Oregon at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday night. The Trojans moved on with a 61-48 victory against 10th-seeded Oregon State, a couple hours before Oregon held to to beat No. 3 seed Utah 68-66.

USC was led on both ends of the floor by 6-11 junior center Chimezie Metu, who finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds. He scored 18 points in both meetings against Oregon this season, a 75-70 victory in Eugene on Jan. 18, and a 72-70 win in Los Angeles on Feb. 15. The Ducks have gotten used to playing the close games as their last eight have been decided by single digits, including three that went to overtime and a total of four settled by two points.

Another good sign from the quarterfinal win was the play of USC sophomore shooting guard Jonah Mathews, who reached double figures in scoring for the second time in the past nine games. Matthews scored 13 points against Oregon State and was 3-for-5 from 3-point range, giving USC a third option from beyond the arc to go with point guard Jordan McLaughlin and shooting guard Elijah Stewart. The Ducks have done a terrific job making up for losses at the conference tournament. They beat Washington State in the first round after the Cougars defeated Oregon in the second-to-last regular-season game March 1, then knocked off the Utes, who had won in Eugene in the conference opener on Dec. 29.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND MOVES: The Trojans opened at 3 and has yet to move off the opening number as of Friday morning. The total hit the betting board at 142.5 and has been bet up a full point to 143.5.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Ducks are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.
* Trojans are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 neutral site games.
* Under is 13-2-1 in Trojans last 16 overall.
* Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:16 PM

SEC Conference Tournament Quarterfinals betting preview and odds

The top four teams in the conference all play their first games in Day 3 of the SEC tournament. Can Collin Sexton push Alabama past Auburn? Is Kentucky ready to put it altogether after a up and down regular season? Will Tennessee make a statement against Mississippi State?

All games taking place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers (-5.5, 151.5)

Top-seeded Auburn begins its quest for its first SEC Tournament title since 1985 when it faces No. 9 seed Alabama in the quarterfinals Friday. The Tigers racked up 25 wins en route to their first SEC regular season championship in 19 years, but suffered three defeats in the last two weeks and hope to rediscover the secret to their success as they strive to improve their seeding ahead of their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2003.

"This team ranks right up there with the best I've had with trusting each other and relying on each other," Auburn coach Bruce Pearl told reporters. "It's been the most resilient, focused, self-motivated team I've ever coached."

Alabama kept its NCAA Tournament hopes alive with a thrilling 71-70 victory over Texas A&M to advance to the quarterfinals. Collin Sexton, who was named the SEC Co-Freshman of the Year earlier in the week, beat the buzzer with a soft floater to end the Crimson Tide's five-game slide and put them in prime position to punch their ticket to March Madness for the first time since 2012.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT:

Oddsmakers set the Tigers as favorites and the spread is bouncing between 5.5 and 6 points. A few books opened the total at 151.5. About 59 percent of Covers contest players are backing Auburn to cover the spread against the Crimson Tide.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

*The Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games.
*The Under is 13-5 in the Crimson Tide's last 18 games.
*Alabama is 1-5 ATS in its last six games against Auburn.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats (-5.5, 138)

Fourth-seeded Kentucky begins defense of its SEC Tournament title when it faces No. 12 seed Georgia in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Wildcats, who bounced back from a season-long four-game losing skid in early February with four victories in five games to close out the regular season, have won the previous three conference tournaments and hope to become the first team to win four straight since they achieved the feat themselves from 1992-95.

Georgia held on for a 62-60 win against No. 5 seed Missouri to make a quarterfinal appearance for the fifth straight season. The Bulldogs, who dropped a 66-61 decision to the Wildcats in their lone meeting of the season on Dec. 31, hope to knock off a ranked team for the fourth time in 2017-18 while ending their 10-game losing skid to Kentucky in the process.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT:

Oddsmakers opened with the Wildcats as 4.5-point favorites and the line quickly got bet up to UK -5.5. The total opened at 137.5 and has moved up a half point to 138. Nearly 70 percent of Covers contest players are backing Kentucky to cover against Georgia.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

*The Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
*The Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight neutral site games.
*The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
*The Under is 15-6 in the Bulldogs' last 21 games.
*The Over is 5-0 in the Wildcats' last five games.

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers (-6.5, 136.5)

Tennessee finished the regular season with four consecutive victories while enjoying a winning campaign for the first time in the three-year tenure of Rick Barnes, who was named SEC Coach of the Year. Tennessee obliterated Mississippi State 76-54 on Feb. 27, when Admiral Schofield scored 24 points as the team shot 56.3 percent from the field.

The Bulldogs advanced to the quarterfinals with an 80-77 victory over LSU on Thursday in which Lamar Peters was the hero by establishing season bests of 24 points and five 3-pointers.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT: The Volunteers opened as 6.5-point favorites and that number has yet to move. The total hit betting boards at 136.5 and like the spread has yet to move off the opening number.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

*Mississippi State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last six neutral site games.
*Mississippi State is 0-3-1 ATS in its last four games.
*The Vols are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games.
*The Under is 4-0 in the Vols' last four games.
*Mississippi State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games against Tennessee.

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Florida Gators (-4.5, 146)

Florida is en route to the NCAA Tournament, but the No. 23 Gators would like to improve their resume when they open SEC Tournament play against Arkansas in Friday's quarterfinals at St. Louis. Third-seeded Florida was sharp while winning its final three regular-season games by an average of 13 points, while the Razorbacks posted a 69-64 over South Carolina in Thursday's second round.

The Gators battled issues through a large portion of the season, but coach Mike White is feeling good about his team as March arrives. "This team is hard to forecast," White told reporters. "We've had inconsistencies. We have, sure. But I want to give my guys credit. We've gotten a lot more consistent."

The sixth-seeded Razorbacks are a hot squad with seven victories in their past nine games, but they have dropped their last eight meetings with the Gators.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT: Florida opened as 4.5-point favorites and that number has held as of Friday morning. The total hit betting boards at 146.5 and has yet to budge.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

*Arkansas is 5-1-1 ATS in its last seven neutral site games.
*Arkansas is 6-2-1 ATS in its last nine games.
*The Under is 8-2 in the Gators' last 10 games.
*The Gators are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against Arkansas.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:16 PM

ACC Conference Tournament Semifinals betting preview and odds

It's semifinal Friday in the ACC conference tournament at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The first semifinal will feature the top seeded Virginia Cavaliers taking on the Clemson Tigers and the later game will see the Miami Hurricanes going to battle with the Duke Blue Devils.

Tournament to be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Clemson Tigers vs Virginia Cavaliers (-7, 117)

Sophomore guard Kyle Guy looked just fine after an injury scare last Saturday and hopes to follow up a strong performance in No. 1 Virginia’s ACC Tournament opener as the top-seeded Cavaliers take on fourth seed Clemson in the semifinals Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Guy, who played with a brace on his injured left knee, scored a game-high 19 and drained four 3-pointers in Virginia’s 75-58 win over Louisville on Thursday.

The Cavaliers lead the nation in scoring defense and gave up the least points all season to No. 20 Clemson as Virginia held the Tigers to 31.9 percent shooting while forcing 19 turnovers in a 61-36 triumph on Jan. 23. Virginia has reached the semifinals four of the last five seasons and is 6-1 all-time at the Barclays Center.

The Tigers drained 12-of-28 from 3-point range Thursday and recorded a season high in scoring as senior guard Gabe DeVoe led the way with 25 points after going 5-for-25 from the field the previous two games. Junior guard Marcquise Reed leads the team in scoring (16.2) and has averaged 18.9 over the last seven games while junior guard Shelton Mitchell poured in 21 points in the win over Boston College to push his season mark to 11.8.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT:

Virginia opened as 7-point favorites for this semifinal matchup and that number has been bumped up to 8 at some shops. The total hit betting boards at 117 and as of Friday morning has yet to move off the opening number.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 Friday games.
* Favorite is 7-1-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
* Tigers are 1-5-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils (-4.5, 158)

Another edition of college basketball's fiercest rivalry takes center stage on Friday night as No. 4 Duke and No. 11 North Carolina go head-to-head in the ACC Tournament semifinals. The sixth-seeded Tar Heels advanced with an 82-65 quarterfinals win over No. 25 Miami, while the second-seeded Blue Devils dispatched of Notre Dame 88-70.

ACC Player of the Year Marvin Bagley III was simply unstoppable on Thursday evening, scoring 33 points (15-of-23 shooting) and grabbing 17 rebounds in what was arguably his most impressive game in a Blue Devils uniform. Bagley, the 6-foot-11 freshman forward from Phoenix, looks like the best player in the nation right now and is averaging 21.3 points and 11.5 rebounds in four games since returning from injury on Feb. 24. Senior guard Grayson Allen - who hit his first five 3-pointers against Notre Dame and finished with 23 points - is equally as hot and has scored 15 or more points in seven of his last eight contests. The Blue Devils are now 7-0 at Barclays Center, including going 4-0 in last year's ACC Tournament.

Senior forward Theo Pinson had a career-high 25 points and added 11 rebounds as North Carolina rallied from an early 14-0 deficit after the Tar Heels had missed their first 13 shots against the Hurricanes. Pinson now has back-to-back double-doubles and three in his last four games.

BETTING STATS:

BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVEMENT:

Duke opened as 4.5-point chalk and that number has yet to move as of Friday morning. The total hit the board at 158 and like the spread has yet to move off the opening number.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Blue Devils are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
* Under is 5-1 in Tar Heels last 6 neutral site games.
* Under is 7-1 in Blue Devils last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:17 PM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Friday, March 9

SMU @ Cincinnati

Game 821-822
March 9, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
SMU
60.914
Cincinnati
71.453
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 10 1/2
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 14
127 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
SMU
(+14); Under

Memphis @ Tulsa

Game 823-824
March 9, 2018 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
56.544
Tulsa
57.498
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tulsa
by 1
135
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tulsa
by 3 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(+3 1/2); Under

Temple @ Wichita State

Game 825-826
March 9, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Temple
00.000
Wichita State
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Temple

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Temple

Dunkel Pick:
Temple
( );

UCF @ Houston

Game 827-828
March 9, 2018 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UCF
00.000
Houston
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UCF

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UCF

Dunkel Pick:
UCF
( );

VA-Commonwealth @ Rhode Island

Game 829-830
March 9, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
VA-Commonwealth
53.412
Rhode Island
65.799
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rhode Island
by 12 1/2
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rhode Island
by 9
149 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Rhode Island
(-9); Under

George Mason @ St Joseph's

Game 831-832
March 9, 2018 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
George Mason
51.924
St Joseph's
59.873
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Joseph's
by 8
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Joseph's
by 5 1/2
149 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St Joseph's
(-5 1/2); Under

Richmond @ St Bonaventure

Game 833-834
March 9, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Richmond
00.000
St Bonaventure
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Richmond

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Richmond

Dunkel Pick:
Richmond
( );

St Louis @ Davidson

Game 835-836
March 9, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St Louis
00.000
Davidson
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Louis

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Louis

Dunkel Pick:
St Louis
( );

Texas State @ LA-Lafayette

Game 837-838
March 9, 2018 @ 12:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas State
46.622
LA-Lafayette
60.514
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA-Lafayette
by 14
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA-Lafayette
by 11 1/2
139 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA-Lafayette
(-11 1/2); Under

Appalachian St @ TX-Arlington

Game 839-840
March 9, 2018 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Appalachian St
47.225
TX-Arlington
54.845
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TX-Arlington
by 7 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TX-Arlington
by 4 1/2
156
Dunkel Pick:
TX-Arlington
(-4 1/2); Under

Troy @ Georgia State

Game 841-842
March 9, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Troy
53.646
Georgia State
55.128
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia State
by 1 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia State
by 4 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Troy
(+4 1/2); Over

LA-Monroe @ Georgia Southern

Game 843-844
March 9, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA-Monroe
52.617
Georgia Southern
53.709
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia Southern
by 1
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia Southern
by 4 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA-Monroe
(+4 1/2); Over

Alabama @ Auburn

Game 845-846
March 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alabama
65.812
Auburn
73.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Auburn
by 8
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Auburn
by 5 1/2
151 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Auburn
(-5 1/2); Under

Georgia @ Kentucky

Game 847-848
March 9, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia
64.316
Kentucky
72.796
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kentucky
by 8 1/2
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kentucky
by 4 1/2
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kentucky
(-4 1/2); Under

Mississippi State @ Tennessee

Game 849-850
March 9, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Mississippi State
00.000
Tennessee
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mississippi State

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mississippi State

Dunkel Pick:
Mississippi State
( );

Arkansas @ Florida

Game 851-852
March 9, 2018 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas
00.000
Florida
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas

Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas
( );

Southern Miss @ Marshall

Game 853-854
March 9, 2018 @ 1:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Southern Miss
00.000
Marshall
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Southern Miss

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Miss

Dunkel Pick:
Southern Miss
( );

Western Kentucky @ Old Dominion

Game 855-856
March 9, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Western Kentucky
00.000
Old Dominion
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Kentucky

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Kentucky

Dunkel Pick:
Western Kentucky
( );

Providence @ Xavier

Game 857-858
March 9, 2018 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Providence
67.673
Xavier
72.598
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Xavier
by 5
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Xavier
by 7 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
Providence
(+7 1/2); Over

Butler @ Villanova

Game 859-860
March 9, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Butler
00.000
Villanova
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Butler

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Butler

Dunkel Pick:
Butler
( );

Kent State @ Buffalo

Game 861-862
March 9, 2018 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kent State
50.405
Buffalo
63.290
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kent State
by 13
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
by 10 1/2
159 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(-10 1/2); Under

Eastern Michigan @ Toledo

Game 863-864
March 9, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Michigan
00.000
Toledo
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Eastern Michigan

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Eastern Michigan

Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Michigan
( );

Clemson @ Virginia

Game 865-866
March 9, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Clemson
69.564
Virginia
73.622
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia
by 4
122
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia
by 7 1/2
117
Dunkel Pick:
Clemson
(+7 1/2); Over

North Carolina @ Duke

Game 867-868
March 9, 2018 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Carolina
00.000
Duke
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Carolina

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Carolina

Dunkel Pick:
North Carolina
( );

Kansas State @ Kansas

Game 869-870
March 9, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas State
68.231
Kansas
71.368
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas
by 3
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 6
141
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas State
(+6); Over

West Virginia @ Texas Tech

Game 871-872
March 9, 2018 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
West Virginia
00.000
Texas Tech
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
West Virginia

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
West Virginia

Dunkel Pick:
West Virginia
( );

San Diego St @ Nevada

Game 873-874
March 9, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego St
00.000
Nevada
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego St

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego St

Dunkel Pick:
San Diego St
( );

Utah State @ New Mexico

Game 875-876
March 9, 2018 @ 11:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah State
00.000
New Mexico
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah State

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah State

Dunkel Pick:
Utah State
( );

UCLA @ Arizona

Game 877-878
March 9, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UCLA
00.000
Arizona
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UCLA

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UCLA

Dunkel Pick:
UCLA
( );

Oregon @ USC

Game 879-880
March 9, 2018 @ 11:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oregon
00.000
USC
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oregon

Dunkel Pick:
Oregon
( );
Game 881-882
March 9, 2018 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
CS-Fullerton
00.000
Cal Davis
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
CS-Fullerton

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
CS-Fullerton

Dunkel Pick:
CS-Fullerton
( );

UC-Irvine @ Santa Barbara

Game 883-884
March 9, 2018 @ 12:00 am

Dunkel Rating:
UC-Irvine
00.000
Santa Barbara
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UC-Irvine

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UC-Irvine

Dunkel Pick:
UC-Irvine
( );

Northern Colorado @ Montana

Game 885-886
March 9, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Colorado
00.000
Montana
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Colorado

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Colorado

Dunkel Pick:
Northern Colorado
( );

Southern Utah @ East Washington

Game 887-888
March 9, 2018 @ 11:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Southern Utah
00.000
East Washington
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Southern Utah

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Utah

Dunkel Pick:
Southern Utah
( );

Southern @ AR-Pine Bluff

Game 889-890
March 9, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Southern
39.402
AR-Pine Bluff
40.248
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
AR-Pine Bluff
by 1
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern
by 1 1/2
133 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
AR-Pine Bluff
(+1 1/2); Over

Texas Southern @ Prairie View

Game 891-892
March 9, 2018 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas Southern
43.556
Prairie View
42.498
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas Southern
by 1
165
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas Southern
by 4
160
Dunkel Pick:
Prairie View
(+4); Over

NC A&T @ Hampton

Game 893-894
March 9, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC A&T
00.000
Hampton
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC A&T

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC A&T

Dunkel Pick:
NC A&T
( );

Morgan State @ NC Central

Game 895-896
March 9, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Morgan State
00.000
NC Central
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Morgan State

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Morgan State

Dunkel Pick:
Morgan State
( );

Sam Houston St @ SE Louisiana

Game 897-898
March 9, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sam Houston St
00.000
SE Louisiana
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sam Houston St

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Sam Houston St

Dunkel Pick:
Sam Houston St
( );

Stephen F Austin @ Nicholls State

Game 899-900
March 9, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Stephen F Austin
00.000
Nicholls State
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Stephen F Austin

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Stephen F Austin

Dunkel Pick:
Stephen F Austin
( );

Grand Canyon @ Utah Valley

Game 901-902
March 9, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Grand Canyon
00.000
Utah Valley
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Grand Canyon

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Grand Canyon

Dunkel Pick:
Grand Canyon
( );

Seattle @ New Mexico St

Game 903-904
March 9, 2018 @ 11:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
00.000
New Mexico St
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle

Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
( );

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:18 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, March 9

Atlanta @ Indiana

Game 801-802
March 9, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
114.562
Indiana
119.671
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 5
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 8 1/2
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+8 1/2); Over

Chicago @ Detroit

Game 803-804
March 9, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
112.745
Detroit
117.317
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 4 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 8
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+8); Over

Houston @ Toronto

Game 805-806
March 9, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
128.452
Toronto
123.974
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 1
221
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-1); Under

New York @ Milwaukee

Game 807-808
March 9, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
109.231
Milwaukee
121.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 12 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 9 1/2
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-9 1/2); Under

Utah @ Memphis

Game 809-810
March 9, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
117.195
Memphis
111.024
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 6
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 9
198 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(+9); Under

Washington @ New Orleans

Game 811-812
March 9, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
00.000
New Orleans
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington

Dunkel Pick:
Washington
( );

LA Lakers @ Denver

Game 813-814
March 9, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
116.403
Denver
124.529
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 8
236
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 6 1/2
229 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-6 1/2); Over

Golden State @ Portland

Game 815-816
March 9, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
128.756
Portland
121.385
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 7 1/2
234
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 4
227 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-4); Over

Orlando @ Sacramento

Game 817-818
March 9, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
00.000
Sacramento
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Orlando

Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
( );

Cleveland @ LA Clippers

Game 819-820
March 9, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
119.125
LA Clippers
122.679
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 3 1/2
225
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 1
231
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-1); Under

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:18 PM

NBA

Friday, March 9

Pacers won four of last five games with Atlanta; last eight series games stayed under total. Hawks are 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to Indiana. Atlanta lost six of its last eight games; they’re 5-6 in last 11 games as road underdogs. Seven of their last eight games went under the total. Pacers won seven of their last ten games; they’re 9-2 in last 11 games as home favorites. Seven of their last eight games stayed under.

Home side won last five Chicago-Detroit games; Bulls are 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to the Motor City. Four of last six series games stayed under. Chicago lost six of its last eight games; they’re 0-7 in last seven tries as road underdogs. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Detroit lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 3-7 in last ten games as home favorites. Under is 5-2-3 in their last ten games.

Houston won its last 16 games; they covered nine of last ten road games. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Houston-Toronto split their last ten games; Rockets are 2-3 vs spread in their last five visits to Canada. Last five series games went over. Raptors won their last six games; they’re 2-0 vs spread as road underdogs this season. Four of their last five games stayed under the total.

Knicks lost six of last eight games with Milwaukee; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five visits to Wisconsin. Five of last six series games stayed under the total. New York lost nine of its last ten games; they’re 2-7 in last nine games as road underdogs. Five of their last seven games went over the total. Bucks lost six of their last seven games; they’re 0-6 in last six games as home favorites. Five of their last six games stayed under.

Grizzlies won four of last six games with Utah; six of last eight series games stayed under. Jazz is 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Memphis. Utah won its last four games; they’re 4-2 vs spread in last five games as road favorites. Seven of their last eight games stayed under. Grizzlies lost their last 15 games; they’re 2-5 in last seven games as home underdogs. Four of their last five games stayed under.

Pelicans star Davis (ankle) is doubtful for this game. Wizards won nine of last 10 games (8-2 vs spread) with New Orleans; they covered their last four visits to Bourbon Street. Washington lost three of its last four games; they covered seven of last eight games as road underdogs. Five of their last six games stayed under. New Orleans won its last ten games (9-1 vs spread); they’re 2-5 in last seven games as home favorites. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Lakers lost seven of last ten games with Denver; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to Denver. Nine of last ten series games went over. Los Angeles won won six of its last seven games; they’re 4-0 vs spread in last four games as road underdogs. Over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Denver lost four of its last six games; they’re 2-5 in last seven games as home favorites. Eight of their last ten games went over.

Curry hurt his ankle last nite, is out here; Golden State won nine of last ten games vs Portland, but Blazers are 5-3 vs spread in last eight series games, 3-2 in last five played here. Three of last four series games went over. Warriors won their last seven games; they’re 2-7 vs spread in last nine road games. Their last four games stayed under. Trailblazers won their last eight games; they’re 3-2 as home underdogs. Under is 6-1 in last seven Portland games.

Kings are 6-4 in last ten games with Orlando; four of last five series games stayed under total. Magic is 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here. Orlando lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five road games. Five of last six Magic games stayed under. Sacramento lost seven of its last nine games; they covered three of last four home games. Kings’ last three games stayed under.

Clippers lost five of last seven games with Cleveland; under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Cavaliers are 2-2 vs spread in last four series games in Staples Center. Cleveland split its last six games; they’re 7-3 as road underdogs this season. Six of their last eight games stayed under the total. Clippers won six of their last nine games; they’re 2-6 in last eight games as home favorites. Seven of their last eight games went over.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:19 PM

NBA

Friday, March 9

Trend Report

CHICAGO @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Chicago's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

ATLANTA @ INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 8 games when playing Atlanta

HOUSTON @ TORONTO
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Houston

UTAH @ MEMPHIS
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah

NEW YORK @ MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing New York

WASHINGTON @ NEW ORLEANS
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

LA LAKERS @ DENVER
LA Lakers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Lakers's last 10 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver's last 10 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 12 games

GOLDEN STATE @ PORTLAND
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Golden State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Portland
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

ORLANDO @ SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games
Orlando is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Orlando
Sacramento is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Orlando

CLEVELAND @ LA CLIPPERS
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Clippers's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Clippers's last 10 games when playing Cleveland

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:19 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 9

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ATLANTA (20 - 45) at INDIANA (37 - 28) - 3/9/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 219-165 ATS (+37.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-4 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (22 - 42) at DETROIT (29 - 36) - 3/9/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-4 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (51 - 13) at TORONTO (47 - 17) - 3/9/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 84-70 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HOUSTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 191-240 ATS (-73.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

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

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NEW YORK (24 - 41) at MILWAUKEE (34 - 31) - 3/9/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games this season.
NEW YORK is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW YORK is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 222-174 ATS (+30.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 66-82 ATS (-24.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 368-447 ATS (-123.7 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 86-116 ATS (-41.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 6-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (35 - 30) at MEMPHIS (18 - 46) - 3/9/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-4 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (37 - 28) at NEW ORLEANS (38 - 26) - 3/9/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (29 - 35) at DENVER (35 - 30) - 3/9/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 141-180 ATS (-57.0 Units) in March games since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-3 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (51 - 14) at PORTLAND (39 - 26) - 3/9/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 34-25 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 144-110 ATS (+23.0 Units) in home games after allowing 90 points or less since 1996.
PORTLAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 11-8 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 16-3 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
14 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (20 - 45) at SACRAMENTO (20 - 45) - 3/9/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CLEVELAND (38 - 26) at LA CLIPPERS (34 - 29) - 3/9/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 21-42 ATS (-25.2 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Friday nights this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 165-208 ATS (-63.8 Units) in home games in the second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 215-270 ATS (-82.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:20 PM

NHL

Friday, March 9

Trend Report

DETROIT @ COLUMBUS
Detroit is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 13 games
Columbus is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games

CALGARY @ OTTAWA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Calgary's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Calgary's last 8 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Ottawa's last 8 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 7 games at home

ANAHEIM @ DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing at home against Anaheim

MINNESOTA @ VANCOUVER
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Vancouver's last 10 games at home
Vancouver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:20 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, March 9

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DETROIT (26-30-0-11, 63 pts.) at COLUMBUS (35-28-0-5, 75 pts.) - 3/9/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-2 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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CALGARY (33-25-0-10, 76 pts.) at OTTAWA (23-32-0-11, 57 pts.) - 3/9/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 3-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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ANAHEIM (34-22-0-12, 80 pts.) at DALLAS (37-24-0-6, 80 pts.) - 3/9/2018, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 4-3 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 4-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)

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MINNESOTA (38-22-0-7, 83 pts.) at VANCOUVER (25-33-0-9, 59 pts.) - 3/9/2018, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-3 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 5-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:20 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Friday, March 9

Detroit @ Columbus

Game 1-2
March 9, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
11.973
Columbus
10.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-210
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+180); Over

Calgary @ Ottawa

Game 3-4
March 9, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
10.412
Ottawa
11.345
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-140
6
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+120); Under

Anaheim @ Dallas

Game 5-6
March 9, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
10.644
Dallas
12.102
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-135); Under

Minnesota @ Vancouver

Game 7-8
March 9, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
11.767
Vancouver
10.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-145
6
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-145); Under

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-09-2018, 12:20 PM

NHL Betting Cheat Sheet and Odds: Original Six rivals meet for rare matinee home-and-home
Monty Andrews

The Dallas Stars are struggling on offense, the Toronto Maple Leafs are really missing Auston Matthews, and the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks meet for a pair of afternoon games this weekend. We break down all of the betting angles you'll need to know for this weekend's action with our NHL Cheat Sheet.

No O in Big D

The Dallas Stars have been one of the more reliable Over plays for most of the season - but things have changed over the past 2 1/2 weeks as the Stars prepare for a Friday night encounter with the visiting Anaheim Ducks. The Stars have gone below the total in seven of their previous 10 games, including four shutouts over that span; Dallas has been on the right end of two of those shutouts, and blanked in the other two. And there's a good bet that stretch will continue Friday night, with Anaheim coming into the game as one of only three teams with 40 or more Unders on the season.

Bad Time for a Bad Stretch

The Toronto Maple Leafs are finding life without Auston Matthews a lot more difficult this time around than they did earlier in the season - and they'll likely be without their electrifying center as they entertain the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Matthews has missed the past five games with a shoulder ailment, and Toronto has gone just 1-2-2 in that span while carrying a four-game losing skid into Saturday's encounter. The Penguins head to the Ontario capital on a three-game winning streak and have prevailed nine of their last 12 games overall, including a 5-3 win over Toronto on Feb. 17.

Original Six Showdown

Two of the NHL's oldest franchises will do battle this weekend as the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks take part in a rare home-and-home matinee series. The Bruins have been one of the hottest teams in the league since the All-Star Break and have positioned themselves as a terrific bet to win the Stanley Cup, presently installed at +650 on Bet365 - behind only the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators. Things haven't been nearly as rosy for the Blackhawks, who find themselves at the bottom of the Central Division race and will likely one of the first Western Conference teams eliminated from postseason contention.

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Player Notes

* The Carolina Hurricanes have made a front-office shake-up, removing Ron Francis as general manager and reassigning him to president of hockey operations. The Hurricanes enter Thursday night four points out of the second East wild-card spot.

* The Boston Bruins will be without forward David Backes through the weekend after he was given a three-game suspension for a hit on Detroit Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen. It's the first time Backes has been suspended in his NHL career.

* The Chicago Blackhawks have rewarded Jan Rutta for a solid season, signing the 27-year-old to a one-year contract extension worth $2.25 million. Rutta entered Thursday night with six goals and 13 assists in 43 games this season.

Injury Updates

* Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury suffered Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The Jets are 13-3 SU and 11-5 O/U in games in which Scheifele has found the back of the net this season.

* The Philadelphia Flyers have welcomed forward Wayne Simmonds back to the lineup after he missed eight games with an upper-body injury. The Flyers won their first four games with Simmonds on the sidelines, then promptly lost the next four.

* Injured Calgary Flames netminder Mike Smith has joined the team on its three-game road trip but isn't sure when he'll be back in the lineup. Smith, who hasn't played since Feb. 11 against the New York Islanders, is 23-16-6 with a 2.53 goals-against average.

Stanley Cup Futures

* The Tampa Bay Lightning remain the team to beat in oddsmakers' eyes. The NHL's overall points leaders are installed as +425 favorites on Bet365 to win their second Stanley Cup title; Nashville is a close second in the odds race at +500.

* The Toronto Maple Leafs' recent struggles have dropped their odds to +1,300 - sixth-best in the league, and fourth among Eastern Conference contenders. They're one spot ahead of the Penguins (+1,400), who visit Air Canada Centre on Saturday.

* Don't count out the Minnesota Wild, whose sensational second half of the season has pushed them into live underdog status. The Wild have moved all the way up to +1,700 on Bet365, the fourth-best odds among Western Conference teams.

Betting Trends

* Host teams have been particularly dominant of late, going 31-14-4 - a 63.3-percent success rate - over the seven-day period ending Wednesday. That gives the home side a 56.4-percent win rate over the past 30 days, and 55.8 percent for the season.

* Over has been the stronger play over the most recent seven-day stretch, with 27 games exceeding the total and 21 going Under. That puts the count at 504 Overs compared to 499 Unders so far in 2017-18.

* You won't find many better Under plays at this point in the season than the Detroit Red Wings, who have gone below the total in 14 of their previous 18 games entering Thursday night. They're the first Eastern Conference team to surpass 40 Unders.

* Colorado's value to bettors has depended almost entirely on where the Avalanche have played. The Denver-based franchise has returned a league-best 1,278 units at Pepsi Center, but is at -274 units in 32 games away from Colorado.

Friday 3-9-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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