Friday 12-20-19 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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NBA
Dunkel

Friday, December 20


Sacramento @ Indiana

Game 539-540
December 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento
116.323
Indiana
122.884
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 6 1/2
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 4 1/2
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-4 1/2); Under

Memphis @ Cleveland

Game 541-542
December 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
117.471
Cleveland
108.497
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 9
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 1 1/2
224
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-1 1/2); Under

Detroit @ Boston

Game 545-546
December 20, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
113.224
Boston
125.947
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 12 1/2
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 7 1/2
215
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-7 1/2); Over

Washington @ Toronto

Game 543-544
December 20, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
114.832
Toronto
123.714
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 9
236
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 6 1/2
230
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-6 1/2); Over

New York @ Miami

Game 547-548
December 20, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
111.203
Miami
122.561
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 11 1/2
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 9 1/2
215
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-9 1/2); Over

Dallas @ Philadelphia

Game 551-552
December 20, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
125.617
Philadelphia
120.107
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 5 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 8 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+8 1/2); Under

Phoenix @ Oklahoma City

Game 549-550
December 20, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
113.083
Oklahoma City
119.600
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 6 1/2
229
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 4
220
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-4); Over

Minnesota @ Denver

Game 553-554
December 20, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
112.825
Denver
119.889
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 7
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 11
216
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+11); Under

Orlando @ Portland

Game 555-556
December 20, 2019 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
116.361
Portland
114.748
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 1 1/2
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 4
216
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+4); Under

New Orleans @ Golden State

Game 557-558
December 20, 2019 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
109.044
Golden State
110.413
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 1 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 1 1/2
225
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(+1 1/2); Under

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Hoop Trends - Friday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Kings are 10-0 ATS (5.65 ppg) facing an opponent averaging at least 24 assists per game.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Knicks are 0-12 ATS (-12.04 ppg) with more than one day of rest.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Raptors are 11-0 OU (12.00 ppg) after their opponent shot worse than 25% from beyond the arc with at least 20 attempts.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Knicks are 0-13 OU (-8.69 ppg) as a dog with rest off a home win in which they shot over 50% from the field.

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Sensational parlay play for this Sunday showdown, and the NHL best bets you need to make this weekend

Combining two prevailing trends could prove profitable this Sunday as the Calgary Flames visit the Dallas Stars. We look at the NHL bets you need to make this weekend.

The NHL season is heading toward the holiday break, with a three-day hiatus starting next Tuesday. Some teams will take that as a reason to go all out on the ice this weekend, while other clubs could get caught looking to some time off.

We breakdown the NHL odds and give you our best bets and pick predictions for this weekend’s hockey betting action.

NOT SO FAST

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers boast some of the biggest offensive star power in the NHL. So when they face off, you should expect fireworks, yes? No, as it turns out, these teams have been a sensational Under play in recent meetings as they prepare to square off Friday night at Rogers Place. Pittsburgh and Edmonton have combined for five or fewer goals in 10 of their previous 14 meetings, including a 2-1 Edmonton victory at PPG Paints Arena in their previous meeting November 2. And both teams come into their second and final tilt of the season with more Unders than Overs for the season.


GOING LOW

Speaking of low-scoring affairs, even casual hockey bettors know that the Anaheim Ducks and New York Islanders attract plenty of Under attention, so imagine the betting action when these teams square off Saturday afternoon at Nassau Coliseum. The Islanders enter the weekend with the fewest Overs in the entire Eastern Conference despite routinely seeing totals at 5.5 or 6. The Ducks, meanwhile, average 5.51 total goals scored through their first 35 games this season. And these teams have played plenty of Unders in recent history, combining for five or fewer goals in nine of their past 11 meetings.


ONE-SIDED RIVALRY

The Detroit Red Wings haven't been all that competitive this season and that lack of punch has been especially apparent in games against Toronto, as these Original Six rivals renew hostilities Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto has looked dominant in each of the first two meetings between the teams this season, outscoring the Red Wings by a combined 11-2 count. And while the Maple Leafs have had their share of defensive and goaltending struggles this season, they own a respectable 2.94 GAA at home this season. We recommend the Under on Detroit's goal total in this one.


DOUBLE PLAY?

Combining two prevailing trends could prove profitable this Sunday as the Calgary Flames visit the Dallas Stars. The road team has been surprisingly bankable in the recent history between these teams, winning 13 of the previous 19 meetings dating back to the midway point of the 2013-14 season (though Dallas' 12-5-2 home record this season might sway bettors the other way.) And the Under has been a profitable option, as well, with the clubs scoring more than five goals in just three of their last 13 head-to-head tilts. Put it together, and the road team/Under double has cashed in five of their last 10 meetings.


GOALIE PROFILE: TRISTAN JARRY, PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

It's safe to say that the Penguins are in good hands in goal despite Matt Murray's struggles. Tristan Jarry has quickly emerged as this season's out-of-nowhere goaltending sensation, and he's only getting hotter as the season moves along. Jarry has racked up three shutouts over his past six starts and has been positively sensational so far in December, sporting a 1.31 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage. Not surprisingly, the Penguins have not only gone 5-1-0 in his six starts for the month, they're also 1-5 O/U while outscoring their opponents 16-9 over that span.


INJURY UPDATE: F JASON ZUCKER, MINNESOTA WILD

One of the Wild's top forwards is considered week-to-week. Jason Zucker suffered a lower-body injury that kept him out of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the host Vegas Golden Knights, and he was sent home from the team's current road trip. The absence of Zucker, who ranks second on the team with 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) in 34 games, is a big one for a Minnesota team that had been rolling offensively in December, averaging 3.33 goals per game. The Wild are also dealing with the injury absences of veteran center Mikko Koivu (lower body) and star defenseman Jared Spurgeon (hand).


HAT TRICK TRENDS

• There's a clear three-team hierarchy when it comes to the most profitable clubs in the league to date. The New York Islanders enter Thursday night with a +9.47 units won tally, good for a minuscule lead over the runner-up Colorado Avalanche (+9.32). The Washington Capitals (+8.82) are the only other team to have won more than eight units so far.

• Bettors should keep an eye out for Erik Furlatt refereeing assignments, especially those who love a good old-fashioned barn-burner. Furlatt has earned 8.25 units to the Over despite working just 13 games so far. Those contests have gone 11-2 to the Over while averaging a league-high 7.36 goals per game. No other official has seen an average of more than seven goals.

• Looking for an overall totals advantage? You're not getting one – at least, not over the past seven days. Oddsmakers have hit it right down the middle over the previous week, with 24 games going Over the total and 24 finishing below the number. The Under remains the slightly superior option for the season at 51.5 percent.

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49DALLAS -50 FLORIDA
FLORIDA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in home games after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game in the last 3 seasons.

51TORONTO -52 NY RANGERS
TORONTO is 17-5 ATS (11.5 Units) in road games after allowing 2 goals or more in the third period last game over the last 2 seasons.

53WASHINGTON -54 NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY is 0-8 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games against good offensive teams - >=29 shots on goal, convert >=17% pp in the current season.

55PITTSBURGH -56 EDMONTON
EDMONTON is 24-34 ATS (-13.4 Units) in home games when playing their 3rd game in 5 days in the last 3 seasons.

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NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, December 20

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DALLAS (19-12-0-4, 42 pts.) at FLORIDA (16-12-0-5, 37 pts.) - 12/20/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 188-213 ATS (-60.7 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 94-130 ATS (-66.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 110-118 ATS (-47.0 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 80-117 ATS (+202.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-1-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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TORONTO (17-14-0-4, 38 pts.) at NY RANGERS (16-13-0-4, 36 pts.) - 12/20/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 66-58 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-25 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 31-28 ATS (-19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 103-127 ATS (-43.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 1-8 ATS (-7.6 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 37-45 ATS (-29.3 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 85-94 ATS (-54.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 43-60 ATS (-43.4 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 125-157 ATS (-117.6 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 2-4 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-2-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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WASHINGTON (24-6-0-5, 53 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (11-17-0-5, 27 pts.) - 12/20/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 24-11 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-4 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-11 ATS (+8.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-11 ATS (+34.6 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-10 ATS (+12.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-22 ATS (-25.6 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 4-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more this season.
NEW JERSEY is 11-22 ATS (+41.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 95-94 ATS (-56.1 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-2 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-2-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (20-10-0-4, 44 pts.) at EDMONTON (19-14-0-4, 42 pts.) - 12/20/2019, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 37-39 ATS (-23.9 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-4 ATS (+7.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
EDMONTON is 24-32 ATS (-9.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 64-82 ATS (-40.3 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 17-24 ATS (-23.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 4-1-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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NHL

Friday, December 20

Trend Report

Florida Panthers
Florida is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games
Florida is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games when playing Dallas
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Florida's last 11 games when playing at home against Dallas
Dallas Stars
Dallas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Dallas is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing Florida
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 11 games when playing on the road against Florida

New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games
New Jersey is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
New Jersey is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games when playing Washington
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
New Jersey is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Washington Capitals
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Washington is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing New Jersey
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey

New York Rangers
NY Rangers is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
NY Rangers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Rangers's last 12 games
NY Rangers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
NY Rangers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Rangers's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers

Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 7 games
Edmonton is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Edmonton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Edmonton is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Edmonton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Edmonton
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton

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NHL
Dunkel

Friday, December 20


Dallas @ Florida

Game 49-50
December 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
11.426
Florida
10.396
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+115); Under

Washington @ New Jersey

Game 53-54
December 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
10.713
New Jersey
11.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-190
6
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+165); Over

Toronto @ NY Rangers

Game 51-52
December 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
12.222
NY Rangers
9.782
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-160
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-160); Under

Pittsburgh @ Edmonton

Game 55-56
December 20, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
10.053
Edmonton
11.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
6
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(+110); Over

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Mike Wynn

Free Pick: Orlando +3½ Over Portland

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, December 20, 2019


12/20 07:05 PM PT / 10:05 PM ET

NBA (555) ORLANDO MAGIC VS (556) PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

Take: (556) PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

Reason: Your free play for Friday, December 20, 2019 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the Orlando Magic and Portland Trailblazers. Your free play from Jim Feist is on 556) Trailblazers -4

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR FRIDAY: FURMAN (CBB) -8½ over Mercer

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Totals4U Friday's Free Selection: Memphis Grizzlies/Cleveland Cavaliers under 224

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Roz Wins

Roz's FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 Free Pick
NBA
12/20 04:35 PM Take : (546) BOSTON CELTICS

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Atlantic Sports

Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Cal-Irvine - 4

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#1 Sports Friday's Free Selection: South Dakota Coyotes - 1

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Platinum Plays

Your Free Pick: the Boston Celtics -7 over Detroit