100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Wizards +6½ -110

Both the Magic (14-19) and Wizards (10-22) have been poor so far this season. Tonight, these two teams will face off in the nation’s capital.

Of Orlando’s 14 victories, only four have come away from home. Meanwhile, 12 of their 19 losses have come on someone else’s floor. The Magic enter today’s contest as losers of two in a row and five of their last seven. Most recently, Orlando fell to Atlanta by eight.

On average, the Magic are scoring 102.9 points while allowing 104.8 points per game.

Orlando is set to be without Michael Carter-Williams and possibly Aaron Gordon. Evan Fournier leads the Magic with 19.5 points per game.

Washington enters today’s contest on the back of a big 123-105 win over a good Miami team. That makes it two wins out of the last four games for the Wizards. Washington is getting 6.5 points, and they’ve lost to Orlando by four and seven points this season.

On average, the Wizards are scoring 116.6 points while allowing 121 points per game.

Washington will gain a huge boost if Bradley Beal is back on the floor. On the season, Beal is averaging a team-high 27.8 points per game. However, Beal wasn’t able to play against Miami and the Wizards won comfortably.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Wofford +9½ -110

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (12-2) currently sit first in the Southern Conference. However, they face some stiff competition today in the form of the Wofford Terriers (8-5).

Wofford has won six of their last seven games, with their lone loss of that stretch coming against #4 Duke. On that run of wins, the Terriers were able to take down #17 North Carolina by four. Most recently, Wofford took care of business against Kennesaw State by the score of 83-70.

On average, the Terriers are scoring 74.7 points while allowing 68.6 points per game.

While shooting 53.3% from three and 54.8% from the field, guard Storm Murphy leads this Wofford team with 14.8 points per game. Nathan Hoover is adding another 13.6 points per game.

East Tennessee State has won four games in a row since their 10-point loss to North Dakota State. Since the Buccaneers are 9.5-point favorites here, it’s worth pointing out that three of their victories have come by nine points or fewer this season.

On average, the Buccaneers are scoring 81.4 points while allowing 63.1 points per game.

Tray Boyd leads East Tennessee State with 14.6 points per game, but Jeromy Rodrigues may be their most important player by averaging 11.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Canadiens +150

A New Year’s Eve contest will pit the Canadiens (18-15-6, 42 points) up against the Hurricanes (23-14-2, 48 points) in Carolina.

Montreal has been good enough on the road to earn a record of 10-7-3 away from home. Tonight, they’ll be playing the final contest of a seven-game road trip that they’ve gone 3-3-0 over thus far. Montreal has been able to score 15 goals over their last three games.

On average, the Canadiens are scoring 3.28 goals per game (10th) while allowing 3.26 goals per game (25th).

Left winger Tomas Tatar has been the leading force for Montreal on the offensive end. In addition to his 19 assists, Tatar owns the team lead for goals (16) and points (35).

Carolina was able to end a three-game losing streak with a 6-4 win over Washington three days ago. Over their last four games, the Hurricanes have allowed a total of 21 goals. Carolina also hasn’t been able to score more than three goals in three of their last five games.

On average, the Hurricanes are scoring 3.36 goals per game (9th) while allowing 2.85 goals per game (T-9th).

While Sebastian Aho leads Carolina with 22 total goals, Andrei Svechnikov has been the biggest offensive producer with 17 goals and 21 assists for 38 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Providence PK -110

Despite their difference in record, the Georgetown Hoyas (10-3) and Providence Friars (7-6) are side by side in the Big East. Tonight, they’ll go head to head.

After suffering back-to-back losses against #1 Duke and UNC Greensboro, Georgetown has rattled off six wins in a row. Over that stretch, four different opponents were able to score 71 points or more on the Hoyas. Georgetown was held below 67 points in two of their three losses.

On average, the Hoyas are scoring 81.8 points while allowing 71.9 points per game.

Three Georgetown players are scoring at least 13.4 points per game, but no other Hoya is managing to average more than 8.5 points per game.

Providence is coming off a big win over Texas in which they were able to put up 70 points while holding the Longhorns to just 48 points. With that victory, the Friars have now won three of their last five games. Over that stretch, Providence was able to score 80 points or more twice.

On average, the Friars are scoring 72.7 points while allowing 65.6 points per game.

Guard Alpha Diallo leads Providence with 14.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, followed by the 12.3 points per game of guard David Duke.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Georgia State/Wyoming over47½ -110

A pair of teams with identical records will face off in the Arizona Bowl as the Georgia State Panthers (7-5) take on the Wyoming Cowboys (7-5). The over/under is set at 47.5 points.

Wyoming finished the year with three losses out of four, but they were a strong team throughout the majority of the season. The Cowboys scored 21 points or more on nine occasions, including a 53-point explosion in a win over UNLV.

On average, the Cowboys are scoring 24 points per game on 336 yards of offense while allowing 18 points per game on 364 yards.

Wyoming has themselves a 1,000-yard rusher in running back Xazavian Valladay. On the season, Valladay has rushed for 1,061 yards and five TDs.

Georgia State followed a similar pattern as tonight’s opponent by dropping three of their last four games. However, the Panthers featured a much better offense than Wyoming. Georgia State was able to score 27 points or more 10 times, and scored 34 points or more five times.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 32 points per game on 446 yards of offense while allowing 36 points per game on 449 yards.

Whilst averaging six yards per carry, Georgia State running back Tra Barnett racked up 1,389 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Celtics -6½ -109

When Kemba Walker returns to Charlotte this evening, he’ll be aiming to lead his Celtics (22-8) over the Hornets (13-22).

Boston is coming off a loss to Toronto, but that was on the second night of a back-to-back. Before that defeat, the Celtics had won five games in a row. Over that stretch, Walker and the rest of this Boston team took down Charlotte by a score of 119-93.

On average, the Celtics are scoring 111.5 points while allowing 104 points per game.

Boston is dealing with a couple of injuries, but they’ll still be sending out Walker, who’s averaging 22.5 points per game. Jayson Tatum is adding another 21.2 points per game.

Charlotte will be at home, where they have only seven wins so far this season. The Hornets enter tonight’s contest as losers of five straight, including three defeats by seven points or more. Most recently, Charlotte was blown out by Memphis by a score of 117-104.

On average, the Hornets are scoring 104.1 points while allowing 110.8 points per game.

No Hornet is putting up more than Devonte Graham’s 19.1 points per game, and only two players on this roster are averaging more than 12.4 points a game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Jazz -9 -110

A strong Jazz team (20-12) will aim to improve their home record of 12-3 as they host the Pistons (12-21) in Utah this evening.

Detroit is just 4-11 on the road and has a host of players dealing with injuries, including Blake Griffin. The Pistons have returned to their losing ways having dropped six of their last seven contests. Detroit has also been blown out in each of their last two road games.

On average, the Pistons are scoring 109.1 points while allowing 111.2 points per game.

Detroit has plenty of players averaging between 15 and 18 points per game, but they don’t have anyone scoring more than Andre Drummond’s 18 points and 16 rebounds per game.

After slipping back to the middle of the pack, Utah has proven it’s a real threat in the Western Conference by winning seven of their last eight games. In their most recent contest, the Jazz earned an impressive 120-107 win over the Clippers.

On average, the Jazz are scoring 108.2 points while allowing 106.6 points per game.

Donovan Mitchell has found his scoring form. On the season, Mitchell is averaging 25.3 points per game. Bojan Bogdanovic is adding another 20.8 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Vanderbilt +1½ -110

Both the Davidson Wildcats (6-5) and the Vanderbilt Commodores (7-4) own winning records. Tonight, these two teams will go head to head.

Davidson enters today’s contest on a run of three straight wins, but one of those victories came by seven points over Northeastern and another came by just three points over Loyola Chicago. Before that winning streak, Davidson lost three out of four while failing to score more than 70 points.

On average, the Wildcats are scoring 70.2 points while allowing 65 points per game.

Despite shooting just 25.6% from three, guard Kellan Grady leads Davidson with 16.1 points per game. No other player on the team is scoring more than 11.6 points per game.

Vanderbilt is coming off a 15-point win over UNC Wilmington and will be at home once again, where they can boast a record of 7-2. The Commodores have scored 83 points or more on six occasions. Vanderbilt has scored at least 88 points in each of their last two victories.

On average, the Commodores are scoring 79.4 points while allowing 71 points per game.

On top of Aaron Nesmith’s 23.5 points per game, Saban Lee is putting up 17 points per game for Vanderbilt.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Coyotes -120

The Coyotes (21-15-4, 46 points) currently sit second in a tightly-contested Pacific division. Tonight, they’ll play host to the Stars (21-14-4, 46 points) in Arizona.

Dallas was able to overcome Colorado in a shootout last night, but they’ve still lost three of their last five contests. The Stars allowed seven goals in a recent loss to Florida, and then allowed five goals the following game in a defeat to Calgary.

On average, the Stars are scoring 2.59 goals per game (27th) while allowing 2.49 goals per game (2nd).

Both Dallas goaltenders have been good. Ben Bishop owns a save percentage of .926 and is allowing 2.34 goals per game, and Anton Khudobin owns a .928 save percentage and is allowing 2.31 goals per game.

Arizona will be eager to recover after a pair of losses to Nashville and Vegas. Before those defeats, the Coyotes beat up on the Red Wings by a score of 5-2. Arizona has allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last seven contests.

On average, the Coyotes are scoring 2.70 goals per game (23rd) while allowing 2.53 goals per game (3rd).

Both Darcy Kuemper and Antii Raanta own save percentages of .915 or better, and Kuemper leads the team by allowing only 2.17 goals per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Raptors -2½ -109

If the Thunder (16-15) will stay above .500, they’ll have to go into Toronto and pick up a win over the Raptors (22-10).

Oklahoma City enters tonight’s game as winners of five of their last six, but they haven’t been great on the road lately. Of their last three games away from home, the Thunder have lost two and won one in overtime. Oklahoma City failed to score more than 102 points in all three of those away games.

On average, the Thunder are scoring 108.6 points while allowing 107.8 points per game.

Although the Thunder have three players averaging 18 points or more, nobody on the team is putting up more than the 19.4 points per game of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Toronto is returning home after a big win in Boston yesterday. The Raptors have now won six of their last eight games while holding four opponents to 107 points or fewer. At home, Toronto can boast a record of 13-4.

On average, the Raptors are scoring 111.8 points while allowing 106.5 points per game.

With Pascal Siakam banged up, Toronto will count on Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet. On the season, Lowry is averaging 20.8 points per game and VanVleet is adding another 18.1 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Middle Tennessee +6½ -109

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-8) will be aiming to start the climb towards a .500 record when they take on the Rhode Island Rams (7-3) this afternoon.

Rhode Island enters today’s contest as winners of two straight, but they most recently needed overtime to beat Western Kentucky. Away from home, the Rams have lost all but one contest, which came on a neutral floor. In their most recent away game, Rhode Island fell to West Virginia by five.

On average, the Rams are scoring 75.2 points while allowing 71.8 points per game.

Guard Fatts Russell leads Rhode Island with 20.8 points per game, but he’s shooting just 38.5% from beyond the arc. That’s the highest three-point shooting percentage on the Rhode Island roster.

Middle Tennessee has lost three in a row, but their most recent defeat came by just one point to St. Bonaventure. The Blue Raiders have scored 72 points or more in six of their 12 games played this season. Six Middle Tennessee opponents have scored 75 points or fewer.

On average, the Blue Raiders are scoring 74.3 points while allowing 75.6 points per game.

While shooting 46.3% from three, guard C.J. Jones has led this Middle Tennessee team with 17.6 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Saints/Panthers under45½ -110

As the Saints (12-3) are aiming for a bye week in the postseason, the Panthers (5-10) want to end the season on a high note. The over/under is set at 45.5 points.

Coming into the final week of the regular season, New Orleans has won five of their last six. In half of those contests, the Saints held their opponent to 18 points or fewer. Throughout the course of the season, New Orleans hasn’t allowed more than 18 points on six occasions.

On average, the Saints are scoring 28 points per game on 385 yards of offense while allowing 22 points per game on 354 yards.

New Orleans needs another pass catcher to step up and help Michael Thomas. Right now, tight end Jared Cook is the second-leading receiver with 661 yards and eight touchdowns.

Offense has been a major issue for a Carolina team that hasn’t won any of their last seven contests. On the season, the Panthers have scored 21 points or fewer eight times. Most recently, Carolina could only manage six points as they were blown out by Indianapolis.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 22 points per game on 374 yards of offense while allowing 29 points per game on 394 yards.

After a promising start, Carolina quarterback Kyle Allen has completed just 62.1% of his passes for 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Kings +155

As the Canucks (19-15-4, 42 points) try to break into the top half of the Pacific, the Kings (16-20-4, 36 points) are aiming to gain some ground, as well. Tonight, these two teams will face off in Vancouver.

Los Angeles just ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime win against San Jose. Prior to that stretch, the Kings won four games out of five while allowing only a single goal in back-to-back games. Los Angeles has won three of its last five away games.

On average, the Kings are scoring 2.55 goals per game (T-28th) while allowing 3.13 goals per game (19th).

Center Anze Kopitar leads this Kings squad with 14 goals and 19 assists for 33 points. Goaltender Jonathan Quick is allowing 3.05 goals per game on an .893 save percentage.

Vancouver is riding a three-game winning streak that was preceded by a three-game losing streak. Over that stretch, the Canucks have allowed four goals or more on three occasions. Most recently, Vancouver beat Edmonton by a score of 4-2.

On average, the Canucks are scoring 3.18 goals per game (12th) while allowing 3.00 goals per game (15th).

Only Elias Pettersson has scored more than 14 goals for Vancouver this year, and only three Vancouver players have scored more than 10 goals.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Knicks/Wizards under230½ -109

Only a single win separates the Knicks (8-24) from the Wizards (9-21). Tonight, these two teams will go head to head in Washington D.C. The over/under is set at 230.5 points.

New York is coming off a Boxing Day win over Brooklyn in which they scored only 94 points and held the Nets to only 82 points. The Knicks have now scored 105 points or fewer in four of their last seven contests. New York has been held below 100 points 10 times this season.

On average, the Knicks are scoring 103.2 points while allowing 111.8 points per game.

Both Marcus Morris and Julius Randle are averaging 18.5 points per game. Apart from that duo, no other New York player is putting up more than 13.7 points per game.

Washington has lost four of their last five and eight of their last 10 games. Throughout that stretch, the Wizards have failed to score more than 111 points on six occasions. Most recently, Washington could only manage 102 points in a blowout loss to Detroit.

On average, the Wizards are scoring 117 points while allowing 122 points per game.

Bradley Beal, who’s averaging 27.8 points per game and is the only Wizard putting up more than 15.4 points per game, is questionable for today’s game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Kentucky -1 -109

One of the greatest rivalries in college basketball is set to resume as the #19 Kentucky Wildcats (8-3) play host to the #3 Louisville Cardinals (11-1).

Louisville was away from home when they suffered their lone loss of the season, which came by 13 points to Texas Tech. Since then, the Cardinals have responded with a pair of wins over Eastern Kentucky and Miami of Ohio. Louisville’s next two opponents are ranked.

On average, the Cardinals are scoring 76.7 points while allowing 58.4 points per game.

Forward Jordan Nwora has led Louisville in scoring in every game this year. While shooting 41.4% from three, Nwora is averaging 21.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

Kentucky enters tonight’s contest on a short losing streak after falling to Utah by three and to #5 Ohio State by six points. However, the Wildcats were riding a six-game winning streak prior to those defeats, and they have a win over #1 Michigan State under their belt.

On average, the Wildcats are scoring 74.5 points while allowing 61.2 points per game.

Four Kentucky players are averaging at least 11.1 points per game. Leading the way is Ashton Hagans, who’s scoring 13.9 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Iowa State/Notre Dame under54½ -110

The first meeting between the #15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-2) and the Iowa State Cyclones (7-5) will take place in this year’s Camping World Bowl. The over/under is set at 54.5 points.

Notre Dame completed their regular season with a run of five straight wins. Over that stretch, the Fighting Irish never allowed more than 24 points to any opponent. Over the course of the season, Notre Dame held nine different opponents to 20 points or fewer.

On average, the Fighting Irish are scoring 37 points per game on 429 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 324 yards.

A strong Notre Dame running game through the first half of the season faded in the latter half. Over the last six games, only one Notre Dame running back finished a game with more than 66 yards on the ground.

Iowa State finished their season with two wins out of three, including a 23-21 win over #19 Texas. The Cyclones lost a total of five games and managed only 21 points or fewer in three of them. Defensively, Iowa State held seven opponents to 24 points or fewer.

On average, the Cyclones are scoring 34 points per game on 458 yards of offense while allowing 25 points per game on 362 yards.

Iowa State’s running game was led by Breece Hall, who rushed for 842 yards and nine TDs. No other Iowa State player rushed for more than 265 yards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Avalanche -175

The Avalanche (23-11-3, 49 points) are one spot from the top of the Central, and the Wild (18-15-5, 41 points) are one point from the bottom. Tonight, these two teams will face off in Colorado.

Despite defeating Arizona by a score of 8-5 in their most recent away game, Minnesota is just 8-13-2 on the road this year. The Wild have also been giving up plenty of goals while losing three of their last five. Minnesota has now allowed five goals or more in three of their last five contests.

On average, the Wild are scoring 3.08 goals per game (15th) while allowing 3.29 goals per game (28th).

Center Eric Staal is the leading force for Minnesota on the offensive end. Staal’s 14 goals and 17 assists combine for a team-high 31 points.

Colorado is now 10-5-2 at home. Most recently, the Avalanche defeated the Golden Knights in Vegas by a score of 7-3. Of their last 14 games, Colorado lost only four times, one of which came in overtime. The Avalanche own the NHL’s leading offense.

On average, the Avalanche are scoring 3.62 goals per game (1st) while allowing 2.78 goals per game (9th).

Center Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado with 21 goals, 34 assists, and 55 points, all of which are tops on the team.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on 76ers -2½ -109

The 76ers (23-10) will have a chance to get their 7-8 away record back to an even .500 this evening when they go into Orlando to take on the Magic (13-17).

After suffering their second three-game losing streak of the season, Philadelphia has now won three games in a row. The 76ers scored at least 121 points in each of those victories, including an impressive 121-109 win over Milwaukee. Philly also allowed no more than 109 points over that stretch of wins.

On average, the 76ers are scoring 110.1 points while allowing 105 points per game.

Center Joel Embiid leads this Philly team with 23.3 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. Tobias Harris is adding another 19.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game.

Although Orlando is 9-6 at home, they’ve lost two of their last three on their own floor. Before a victory over Chicago in their most recent contest, the Magic dropped three in a row while failing to score more than 104 points. Orlando has allowed 118 points or more in three of their last six games.

On average, the Magic are scoring 103.5 points while allowing 104.9 points per game.

No Orlando player is scoring more than Evan Fournier’s 19.2 points per game, and only two players are scoring more than 13.3 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Oklahoma State +6½ -109

We’ll see the Big-12 and SEC go head to head during the Texas Bowl as the Texas A&M Aggies (7-5) take on the #25 Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-4).

Before losing to #7 Oklahoma in their final game of the season, Oklahoma State won four games in a row. During that stretch, the Cowboys upset #23 Iowa State by a score of 34-27. Oklahoma State also earned a victory over #24 Kansas State and suffered a narrow defeat to #12 Texas.

On average, the Cowboys are scoring 33 points per game on 463 yards of offense while allowing 27 points per game on 418 yards.

Running back Chuba Hubbard has rushed for at least 100 yards in each of the last 10 games, and at least 200 yards on three occasions. For the season, Hubbard has rushed for 1,936 yards and 21 touchdowns.

After winning four straight, Texas A&M faced a difficult ending schedule that resulted in back-to-back losses to #4 Georgia and #2 LSU. In those two defeats, the Aggies scored a combined 20 points. Texas A&M lost each of the five games they played against ranked opponents this season.

On average, the Aggies are scoring 30 points per game on 398 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 340 yards.

Against ranked opponents, Texas A&M never had a 100-yard rusher. In three of those five ranked games, the leading Texas A&M rusher had 34 yards or fewer.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Pittsburgh -11 -110

This year’s Quick Lane Bowl will set the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-5) up against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6).

Despite dropping their final two games of the season, Pitt played a solid schedule that featured good wins over #15 UCF and North Carolina. The Panthers also had an impressive seven-point loss to #13 Penn State.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 20 points per game on 374 yards of offense while allowing 22 points per game on 302 yards.

Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett finished the season with 323 yards or more in two out of his last three games. On the year, Pickett threw for 2,737 yards with 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Eastern Michigan finished the year with three losses out of their last five. A pair of losses to Toledo and Buffalo were followed by a defeat to Kent State in the final game of the regular season. The Eagles gave up 34 points or more in each of those three losses.

On average, the Eagles are scoring 29 points per game on 402 yards of offense while allowing 30 points per game on 428 yards.

Eastern Michigan were left wanting by their running game. Shaq Vann was the team’s leading rusher, but he only racked up 667 yards on the ground.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Nets -7 -109

While the Knicks (7-24) have only won three games away from home, the Nets (16-13) are 9-5 at home and are ready to make noise in the Eastern Conference. Tonight, these two teams will go head to head in Brooklyn.

New York is in danger of building another bad losing streak as they enter tonight’s contest as losers of three straight. Including a win over the Hawks, the Knicks have now allowed 120 points or more in four games in a row. New York has lost to Brooklyn twice this season.

On average, the Knicks are scoring 103.5 points while allowing 112.7 points per game.

Marcus Morris leads the Knicks with 18.4 points per game, but he’s currently day-to-day with an Achilles injury. Julius Randle is next on the squad with 17.9 points per game.

Brooklyn has won three of their last four, including an impressive 109-89 victory over Philadelphia. The Nets have held two of their last four opponents to 101 points or fewer. Most recently, Brooklyn took down Atlanta by a score of 122-112.

On average, the Nets are scoring 111.9 points while allowing 111.7 points per game.

In Kyrie Irving’s absence, Spencer Dinwiddie has often been the main man in Brooklyn. On the season, Dinwiddie is averaging 22.7 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Houston +1 -109

The Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic continues with a contest between the Houston Cougars (9-3) and the #21 Washington Huskies (10-2).

Houston has now won three games in a row and seven games out of their last eight. Of the Cougars’ two losses, one came by a single point to BYU and another came against #11 Oregon. Most recently, Houston defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 70-59.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 77.3 points while allowing 65 points per game.

Four different Houston players are scoring at least 10.3 points per game. Leading the way is Quentin Grimes, who’s averaging 15.3 points per contest.

Washington has won three games in a row, but that run of wins came after an 83-76 loss to #9 Gonzaga. Including a pair of losses, the Huskies have allowed 75 points or more three times this season. Washington has scored 67 points or fewer three times.

On average, the Huskies are showing 74.8 points while allowing 63.8 points per game.

Forward Isaiah Stewart leads Washington with 18.8 points per game. Only four players are scoring more than 5.9 points per game for the Huskies.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Clippers +2 -109

A pair of cross-town rivals with the goal of winning the Western Conference will go head to head on Christmas Day when the Lakers (24-6) take on the Clippers (22-10).

The Clippers opened the year with a 112-102 win over the Lakers, and they didn’t even have the services of Paul George. The Clippers are coming off a six-point loss to Oklahoma City, but they entered that game as winners of six of their last eight.

On average, the Clippers are scoring 115.7 points while allowing 108.6 points per game.

The Clippers employ the deadly duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. While Leonard is averaging 25.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, George is adding another 24.2 points per game.

After winning seven games in a row, the Lakers have now lost three straight. In each of those three defeats, the Lakers failed to score more than 104 points. Most recently, the Lakers fell to the Nuggets by a score of 128-104.

On average, the Lakers are scoring 112.3 points while allowing 104.9 points per game.

Although Anthony Davis put up 32 points in L.A.’s loss to Denver, no other Laker was able to score more than 16 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on BYU/Hawaii over64½ -110

This year’s Hawaii Bowl will feature two five-loss teams as the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (9-5) take on the BYU Cougars (7-5). The over/under is set at 64.5 points.

After closing the regular season on a four-game winning streak, Hawaii fell to #19 Boise State in the Mountain West Championship Game. In four of the six games leading up to the Boise State game, the Rainbow Warriors scored at least 38 points.

On average, the Rainbow Warriors are scoring 34 points per game on 469 yards of offense while allowing 32 points per game on 426 yards.

Quarterback Cole McDonald led the Hawaii offense by completing 64% of his passes for 3,642 yards with 29 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.

BYU turned into a sort of offensive juggernaut in the second half of the season. Before their loss to San Diego State in their most recent game, BYU scored 31 points or more in four straight games and 42 points or more in three of the four previous games.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 28 points per game on 438 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 385 yards.

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson completed 62.7% of his passes for 2,108 yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Ball State -1 -109

The Hawaiian Airlines Diamondhead Classic will feature a matchup between the Ball State Cardinals (6-5) and the UTEP Miners (8-3).

Ball State is coming off a loss to #22 Washington, but that was preceded by a pair of blowout wins over IUPUI and Georgia Tech. The IUPUI victory was one of two wins in which the Cardinals scored 100 points or more this year. Ball State has held opponents below 60 points six times.

On average, the Cardinals are scoring 73.3 points while allowing 61.6 points per game.

Each of Ball State’s top three scorers are shooting at least 50% from the field and averaging at least 11.4 points per game. Tahjai Teague leads the way with 14.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

After a trio of wins, UTEP has now lost back-to-back games against Houston and Hawaii. The Miners have struggled to put up points this year, as they’ve only scored more than 67 points four times this season. Most recently, UTEP fell to Hawaii by a score of 67-63.

On average, the Miners are scoring 69.1 points while allowing 61.7 points per game.

Although Bryson Williams is scoring 10.8 points per game for the Miners, only one other player is averaging double-digit points and only three total Miners are scoring more than 6.6 points a game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Pelicans +6½ -109

The Trail Blazers (14-16) are only a couple wins away from an even record. Tonight, they’ll be hosting the Pelicans (7-23) in Portland.

New Orleans returned to their losing ways after stopping a 13-game winning streak with a 107-99 win over Minnesota. However, eight of the Pelicans’ last 12 games have come by seven points or fewer. Most recently, New Orleans lost a game in Golden State by a score of 106-102.

On average, the Pelicans are scoring 111.9 points while allowing 118.5 points per game.

Brandon Ingram has been great for New Orleans this year. Thus far, Ingram is averaging 25.3 points and seven rebounds per game.

Portland has won four games in a row, but two of those victories came by seven points or fewer. The Trail Blazers have allowed 110 points or more in three of their last five games. Meanwhile, Portland scored 113 points or fewer in three of their last five games.

On average, the Trail Blazers are scoring 112.8 points while allowing 113.4 points per game.

After Damian Lillard (26.9 ppg) and CJ McCollum (22.4 ppg), no Portland player is averaging more than 16 points per game. Hassan Whiteside leads the team with 13.4 rebounds per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Predators -145

While the Coyotes (21-13-4, 46 points) lead a tight race in the Pacific, the Predators (17-12-6, 40 points) are in danger of falling too far behind in the Central. Tonight, these teams will face off in Nashville.

Although Arizona enters this evening’s contest on the back of a 5-2 win over Detroit, they haven’t strung two wins together since their first two games of December. Before playing the Red Wings, the Coyotes fell to Minnesota by a score of 8-5. This will be Arizona’s second game in as many days.

On average, the Coyotes are scoring 2.76 goals per game (23rd) while allowing 2.47 goals per game (1st).

Although Darcy Kuemper has been one of the best goaltenders in the league this year, he was a part of that 8-5 thrashing at the hands of Minnesota just days ago.

The Predator are 9-6-4 at home, and they enter tonight’s game as winners of three of their last four. The Preds scored four goals or more in each of those three wins, and defeated the Islanders by a score of 8-3 in the middle of that run. Most recently, Nashville defeated Boston 4-3 in overtime.

On average, the Predators are scoring 3.49 goals per game (4th) while allowing 3.20 goals per game (T-24th).

Nashville is an offensive team, and Roman Josi leads the way with 13 goals and 20 assists for a team-high 33 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Siena -5½ -110

The Canisius Golden Griffins (5-5) will no longer be a .500 team after today’s contest against the Siena Saints (3-5).

Canisius jumped out to a solid record with four straight wins within their first six games, but they’ve since lost three of their last four. Surrounding a win over Holy Cross were losses to Hofstra, Florida Atlantic, and Buffalo. Of their five road games, Canisius has only beaten UIC.

On average, the Golden Griffins are scoring 70.8 points while allowing 70.6 points per game.

Guard Malik Johnson leads Canisius in scoring with 14.4 points per game, but he’s shooting just 28.9% from beyond the arc and just 39.5% from the field.

After a run of four straight losses, Siena recovered with an 81-71 win over Bucknell in their most recent contest. In the four-game losing streak, two defeats came by four points or fewer and another came in a triple-overtime game. Siena is a perfect 3-0 at home.

On average, the Saints are scoring 73.9 points while allowing 74.8 points per game.

Siena has four scorers averaging 13.9 points or more to rely on. Leading the group is Elijah Burns, who’s averaging 16 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Marshall/Central Florida under62 -110

This year’s Gasparilla Bowl will pit the UCF Knights (9-3) against the Marshall Thundering Herd (8-4). The over/under is set at 62 points.

UCF finished the year with two straight victories, and they won five of their last six contests. While offensive firepower if this team’s forte, they were solid on defense. The Knights held opponents to 21 points or fewer on five occasions this season.

On average, the Knights are scoring 43 points per game on 536 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 344 yards.

Gabriel Davis was UCF’s biggest weapon this year. Davis caught 72 balls for 1,241 yards and 12 touchdowns. No other receiver topped 776 yards.

Marshall closed the season with six wins out of their last seven games. Defense was a big part of that strong finish, as the Thundering Herd held five different opponents to 24 points or fewer over that stretch. Most recently, Marshall defeated Florida International by three in overtime.

On average, the Thundering Herd are scoring 26 points per game on 396 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 362 yards.

Marshall quarterback Isaiah Green threw for 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions on the year, and he didn’t top 100 yards in either of his last two games.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Coyotes -205

One of the best teams in the NHL is set to take on one of the worst as the Coyotes (20-13-4, 44 points) go into Detroit to face the Red Wings (9-25-3, 21 points).

Arizona fell in their most recent game despite scoring five goals, but they won five of their previous eight building up to that contest. The Coyotes scored three goals or more in each of those wins, and four goals or more in three of them. Four of those five opponents were held to two goals or fewer.

On average, the Coyotes are scoring 2.70 goals per game (23rd) while allowing 2.49 goals per game (T-2nd).

Goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been a big reason for Arizona’s success this season. With a .929 save percentage, Kuemper is allowing 2.17 goals per game.

Detroit has only won five games at home, and is currently riding a three-game losing streak. Most recently, the Red Wings fell to Toronto by a score of 4-1. Detroit has allowed four goals or more in each of their last three games while failing to score more than three goals in any of those contests.

On average, the Red Wings are scoring 2.16 goals per game (31st) while allowing 3.89 goals per game (31st).

Only two Detroit players have scored more than eight goals this season.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Charlotte -1½ -109

The East Carolina Pirates (4-7) are sitting at the bottom of the American Athletic Conference. Today, they’ll host the Charlotte 49ers (6-4).

Charlotte enters this contest riding a three-game winning streak. The 49ers largely dominated their opponents over that stretch by holding teams to 57 points or fewer. Charlotte has held five different opponents to 58 points or fewer this season.

On average, the 49ers are scoring 71.2 points while allowing 63.5 points per game.

Jordan Shepherd leads Charlotte with 16.2 points per game, and two other players are adding another 10.3 points per game or more.

Before a pair of wins over Campbell and Maryland-Eastern Shore, East Carolina dropped four games in a row. The Pirates allowed 74 points or more in each of those losses, and allowed 85 points or more in two of them. East Carolina is just 3-2 at home.

On average, the Pirates are scoring 72 points while allowing 72.9 points per game.

After Jayden Gardner, who’s averaging 20.1 points per game, no other Pirate is scoring at least 11 points per contest.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Mavs/Raptors under217½ -109

The Mavericks (19-9) have been great away from home. Tonight, they’ll have a chance to extend their road winning streak by taking on the Raptors (20-8) in Toronto. The over/under is set at 217.5 points.

With a dominant win over Philadelphia in their most recent game, Dallas improved their winning streak away from home to six. The Mavericks have held opponents to 100 points or fewer in four of their last seven victories. Dallas has scored 106 points or fewer in five of their nine losses.

On average, the Mavericks are scoring 117.6 points while allowing 108.8 points per game.

Luka Doncic is a legitimate MVP candidate, but he’s the only Dallas player averaging more than 17.6 points per game, and one of just two players putting up more than 13.5 points a game.

Toronto has won four in a row and five of their last six games. The Raptors held three opponents to 102 points or fewer over that stretch of wins. Toronto has scored 112 points or fewer in seven of their last nine games.

On average, the Raptors are scoring 112 points while allowing 105.9 points per game.

Pascal Siakam leads Toronto with 25.1 points a game, but no other Raptor is averaging at least 20 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bengals/Dolphins under46½ -110

It appears that the Bengals (1-13) are going to win the race with the Dolphins (3-11) for the top overall draft pick. We’ll see these two teams go head to head on the field Sunday afternoon. The over/under is set at 46.5 points.

Cincinnati has been the worst team in football, and it’s largely because the offense has been terrible. In fact, the Bengals have failed to score more than 23 points all season long. Cincinnati has also scored 17 points or fewer 10 times this year.

On average, the Bengals are scoring 15 points per game on 334 yards of offense while allowing 26 points per game on 402 yards.

Andy Dalton recently returned at quarterback for the Bengals. On the season, Dalton has thrown for more interceptions (13) than touchdowns (11).

Since upsetting Philadelphia, Miami has fallen to both New York teams while failing to score more than 21 points. Those losses marked the 10thand 11th times the Dolphins have scored 21 points or fewer. Miami has also scored fewer than 17 points seven times this year.

On average, the Dolphins are scoring 17 points per game on 311 yards of offense while allowing 31 points per game on 407 yards.

The most damning statistic for the Dolphins is the fact that quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick leads the team in rushing with just 219 yards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Rams/49ers under45 -110

The last game on the NFL’s Saturday slate pits the Rams (8-6) against the 49ers (11-3) in San Francisco. The over/under is set at 45 points.

Los Angeles is coming off a bad loss to Dallas that all but ended their playoff hopes. However, the Rams won three of the four previous games with strong defense. While taking down Chicago, Arizona, and Seattle, Los Angeles allowed 12 points or fewer.

On average, the Rams are scoring 24 points per game on 381 yards of offense while allowing 22 points per game on 355 yards.

The running game has suffered for Los Angeles lately. In two of their past four games, running back Todd Gurley ran for no more than 22 yards.

San Francisco suffered a surprising defeat to Atlanta in their most recent contest. However, that was just the second time the 49ers have allowed more than 27 points. In fact, San Fran has held opponents to 17 points or fewer on seven occasions.

On average, the 49ers are scoring 30 points per game on 396 yards of offense while allowing 18 points per game on 294 yards.

Defense is the strength of this San Francisco team. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has thrown for more than 253 yards just once over the last four games.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Canadiens -115

We’ll get an even matchup between two good teams tonight in Edmonton when the Oilers (19-15-4, 42 points) host the Canadiens (17-12-6, 40 points).

Montreal is one of the hottest teams in hockey right now. In addition to winning six of their last eight contests, the Canadiens have won each of their last four games on the road. On that streak of road victories, Montreal allowed only a single goal on three occasions.

On average, the Canadiens are scoring 3.14 goals per game (T-12th) while allowing 3.14 goals per game (T-19th).

Carey Price has been the main goaltender for Montreal. With his .907 save percentage, Price is allowing 2.84 goals per game.

Edmonton began the year as one of the hottest teams in the NHL, but they’ve not been able to string together victories lately. In fact, the Oilers have now lost six of their last seven games. Most recently, Edmonton fell to Pittsburgh by a score of 5-2.

On average, the Oilers are scoring 2.87 goals per game (20th) while allowing 3.05 goals per game (16th).

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl both have 58 points or more, but no other Edmonton skater has more than 25 points on the season.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Evansville PK -109

A pair of teams sitting on winning records will face off this evening when the Evansville Purple Aces (8-4) host the Murray State Racers (6-4).

Murray State has won two games in a row, but those victories followed back-to-back losses to Drake and Missouri State. While the latter of those defeats came by just two points, the first of those losses was by a 10-point margin. If Murray State’s one-point win over Weber State had gone differently, they would have suffered a four-game losing streak.

On average, the Racers are scoring 73.9 points while allowing 61.2 points per game.

Only two Racers are averaging double-digit points. Tevin Brown leads the way with 14.6 points per game while shooting 41% from the field.

Evansville is coming off a loss to Jacksonville State, but they won five in a row leading up to that game. On their winning streak, the Purple Aces scored 90 points or more three times. Evansville also has a big win over #1 Kentucky under their belt.

On average, the Purple Aces are scoring 78.1 points while allowing 77.3 points per game.

Forward DeAndre Williams has been a beast for Evansville. While shooting 47.6% from three and 72.4% from the field, Williams is scoring 16.3 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Jazz/Hornets under210 -105

The Jazz (17-11) will look to build on an impressive season when they go into Charlotte to take on the Hornets (13-18) in a late afternoon contest. The over/under is set at 210 points.

Utah enters today’s game as winners of four straight, two of which came on the road. The Jazz have now allowed 106 points or fewer in three straight contests. Most recently, Utah went into Atlanta and defeated the Hawks by a score of 111-106.

On average, the Jazz are scoring 107.2 points while allowing 106.3 points per game.

After Donovan Mitchell (25.4 ppg) and Bojan Bogdanovic (21 ppg), the Jazz don’t have anyone scoring more than 14.8 points per game.

Despite winning two of their last four games, Charlotte has only scored 98 points or fewer in three of them. The Hornets were also held to 85 points or fewer in two of those contests. Charlotte has held opponents to 102 points or fewer in three of their last four games.

On average, the Hornets are scoring 104.5 points while allowing 110.5 points per game.

No Charlotte player is scoring more than 19.1 points per game, and only two are scoring more than 12.3 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on SMU/Florida Atlantic under69½ -110

The SMU Mustangs (10-2) and Florida Atlantic Owls (10-3) only have three total losses between them. Saturday, they’ll face off in the Boca Raton Bowl. The over/under is set at 69.5 points.

After starting the season 8-0, SMU lost two of their last four games. In their final defeat of the season, the Mustangs scored only 28 points. Defensively, SMU held four opponents to 21 points or fewer.

On average, the Mustangs are scoring 43 points per game on 495 yards of offense while allowing 32 points per game on 438 yards.

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele wasn’t able to top 251 yards in either of the final two games of the regular season. That was a sharp regression for a QB who threw for 3,626 yards for the year.

After starting the season with losses to #5 Ohio State and #18 UCF, FAU became a good defensive team. The Owls held nine opponents to 26 points or fewer, and held sex opponents to 17 points or fewer. To end the season, FAU took down UAB by a score of 49-6.

On average, the Owls are scoring 35 points per game on 443 yards of offense while allowing 22 points per game on 370 yards.

Chris Robinson led the FAU offense by throwing for 3,396 yards, 26 touchdowns, and six interceptions. The QB threw for more than 300 yards on five occasions.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Oilers +115

The Oilers (19-14-4, 42 points) have slipped to third in the Pacific, but they have a chance to go level with the two division leaders if they can overpower the Penguins (20-10-4, 44 points) tonight in Edmonton.

Pittsburgh has won three in a row, but one of those victories came in a 1-0 overtime contest and another came via shootout. Prior to this winning streak, the Penguins fell to Montreal by a score of 4-1. The last time Pittsburgh played Edmonton, they fell in overtime.

On average, the Penguins are scoring 3.29 goals per game (7th) while allowing 2.65 goals per game (7th).

Evgeni Malkin leads the Penguins with 20 assists, but it’s center Jake Guentzel who’s score the most goals. Alongside his 19 assists, Guentzel has scored 17 goals for a team-high 36 points.

Edmonton has hit a rough patch of the season, including a 2-1 loss to St. Louis in their most recent contest. However, the Oilers won by the same score in Dallas just before that defeat. Edmonton can also fall back on that overtime victory against Pittsburgh earlier this year.

On average, the Oilers are scoring 2.89 goals per game (19th) while allowing 3.00 goals per game (15th).

Connor McDavid has been outstanding for Edmonton this season. With 20 goals and 39 assists, McDavid leads the Oilers with 59 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Celtics -8 -109

The Celtics (18-7) are aiming to begin a new winning streak. To do so tonight, they’ll need to get by the Pistons (11-17) in Boston.

Detroit has lost two in a row and three of their last four games. A 115-107 win over the Rockets was preceded by a 122-111 loss to the Mavericks and then followed by defeats to the Wizards and Raptors. Each of those three losses came by 11 points or more.

On average, the Pistons are scoring 108.9 points while allowing 109.7 points per game.

Blake Griffin is currently listed as doubtful for this contest. On the season, Griffin is averaging 16.3 points per game. Andre Drummond currently leads the team with just 17.8 points per game.

Boston just followed up their second instance of back-to-back losses with a nice win over Dallas. With that victory, the Celtics have now won five of their last seven. Four of those five wins came by at least nine points, one of which was against a good Miami team.

On average, the Celtics are scoring 110.8 points while allowing 104 points per game.

Kemba Walker has led Boston in scoring in each of the past four games, including a 44-point performance. On the season, Walker is averaging 23.5 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Georgia -4 -105

We’ll be treated to a matchup of two strong teams later today when the SMU Mustangs (8-1) go on the road to take on the Georgia Bulldogs (6-3).

SMU has only suffered a single loss this season, but that came in their most recent contest when they fell to Georgetown by a score of 91-74. The rest of the SMU scheduled has been relatively pedestrian, and includes a two-point win over Evansville.

On average, the Mustangs are scoring 74.8 points and allowing 63.1 points per game.

Four SMU players are scoring more than 10 points per game. However, after those four, no Mustang is scoring more than 7.7 points per game.

Georgia has faced a relatively difficult schedule that’s caught up with them recently. The Bulldogs have lost three of their last five, one of which came in a 93-85 defeat to #3 Michigan State. Georgia has scored at least 80 points in seven of their nine games played.

On average, the Bulldogs are scoring 83.1 points while allowing 76.7 points per game.

Georgia is a high-scoring team, and much of that offensive production comes from guard Anthony Edwards. On the season, Edwards is scoring 19.8 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Buffalo/Charlotte under52½ -110

When the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl gets underway, we’ll get to witness the Buffalo Bulls (7-5) go head to head with the Charlotte 49ers (7-5). The over/under is set at 52.5 points.

Buffalo ended the year on a high by winning a pair of games against Toledo and Bowling Green. In the latter contest, the Bulls allowed just seven total points. That would mark the seventh time this season that Buffalo would give up no more than 22 points in a game.

On average, the Bulls are scoring 31.5 points per game on 397 yards of offense while allowing 22.3 points per game on 293 yards.

Kyle Vantrease took over at quarterback less than halfway through the season and led the Bulls to a bowl game, but this team hasn’t often relied on his arm to power the offense. In his seven games this year, Vantrease has topped 200 passing yards just once.

Charlotte earned themselves a bowl game by going on a five-game winning streak to close the season. On that run of games, the 49ers held their opponents to 22 points or fewer on four occasions. And despite winning five straight, Charlotte failed to score more than 28 points twice.

On average, the 49ers are scoring 31.6 points per game on 423 yards of offense while allowing 32.5 points per game on 389 yards.

Charlotte won their fair share of games, and they did so without having a running back go for more than Benny LeMay’s 1,027 yards and nine touchdowns. No other running back on the roster rushed for more than 377 yards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Golden Knights -130

The Golden Knights (19-13-5, 43 points) could jump to the top of the Pacific division with a good result tonight when they go into Vancouver to take on the Canucks (16-15-4, 36 points).

Vegas has won four of its last five contests and is currently riding a three-game winning streak. The Golden Knights just played the Canucks four days ago. In that matchup, Vegas had their way with the visitors and won by a score of 6-3.

On average, the Golden Knights are scoring 2.95 goals per game (18th) while allowing 2.84 goals per game (12th).

Vegas currently has two players with more than 30 points on the season. Max Pacioretty leads the way with 35 points, and Mark Stone has added another 32 points.

Vancouver is on a run almost perfectly opposite to Vegas. The Canucks have lost four of their last five and find themselves on a three-game slide. In addition to falling to Vegas in that 6-3 contest just days ago, Vancouver has scored only three total goals in the other two defeats on this losing streak.

On average, the Canucks are scoring 3.09 goals per game (13th) while allowing 3.06 goals per game (T-17th).

Goaltender Jacob Markstrom leads Vancouver in net with a .915 save percentage while allowing 2.70 goals per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Nets/Spurs over219 -109

While the Nets (15-12) are 7-7 on the road, the Spurs (10-16) are 7-7 at home. Tonight, these two clubs will face off in San Antonio. The over/under is set at 219 points.

Before beating New Orleans in overtime in their most recent game, Brooklyn earned one of their most impressive wins of the season with a 109-89 victory over Philadelphia. The Nets have scored 108 points or more in five of their last seven games.

On average, the Nets are scoring 111.7 points while allowing 111.5 points per game.

Spencer Dinwiddie has been a consistent scorer lately by putting up at least 24 points in each of his last five games. With Kyrie Irving out, Dinwiddie leads Brooklyn with 21.4 points per game.

In a down year, San Antonio has managed to win four of their last seven games. The Spurs have scored 107 points or more in five of those contests, and 121 points or more in two of those games. On the flip side, San Antonio has allowed 117 points or more in four games during that stretch.

On average, the Spurs are scoring 111.7 points while allowing 115.4 points per game.

DeMar DeRozan is the leading scorer in San Antonio. In addition to his 5.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, DeRozan is averaging 20.9 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on William & Mary -1½ -110

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (2-9) are at the bottom of the Atlantic 10 Conference and in desperate need of a win. However, they face an uphill battle tonight as they host the William & Mary Tribe (8-3).

William & Mary suffered three losses in four games when they played a rough stretch of games against Oklahoma, Stanford, and Buffalo. However, the Tribe recovered well with a run of three straight wins. William & Mary have scored 77 points or more in six of their 11 games.

On average, the Tribe are scoring 74 points while allowing 66.5 points per game.

Forward Nathan Knight has been a big reason for the Tribe’s success. While shooting 56.2% from the field, Knight is averaging 19.9 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

In addition to only have two victories all season, St. Joe’s is currently on an eight-game losing streak. Most recently, the Hawks allowed 108 points in a loss to Temple. St. Joe’s has allowed 70 points or more in every game this year.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 70.5 points while allowing 82.8 points per game.

Guard Ryan Daly leads St. Joe’s with 20.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, but no other player on the team is averaging double-digit points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Warriors +9½ -109

The latest tip on today’s NBA schedule will feature the Warriors (5-23) going on the road to take on the Trail Blazers (11-16) in Portland.

Golden State has lost four games in a row, but only one came by a margin greater than eight points. The Warriors have played the Blazers once already this season. In that contest, Golden State was victorious by a score of 127-118.

On average, the Warriors are scoring 104.3 points while allowing 113.7 points per game.

D’Angelo Russell is now back in the lineup for Golden State after missing some time. Russell has led the Warriors this season with his 21.5 points per game.

The Blazers have struggled on offense lately. While losing three of their last five games, Portland failed to reach 100 points on two occasions. After dropping a contest against Denver, the Blazers were able to take down Phoenix by only a single point in their most recent contest.

On average, the Blazers are scoring 112.2 points while allowing 114.1 points.

Beyond the 26.3 points per game of Damian Lillard and the 21.7 points per game of CJ McCollum, no Portland player is scoring more than 16.8 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Devils -120

Both the Ducks (14-16-4, 32 points) and Devils (10-17-5, 25 points) are sitting in the last place of their respective divisions. Tonight, these teams will go head to head in New Jersey.

Anaheim has won two of their last four games, but they did so by edging out Minnesota and the New York Rangers in shootouts. Of their last seven away games, the Ducks have won only a single contest. Most recently, Anaheim fell to Philadelphia by a score of 4-1.

On average, the Ducks are scoring 2.53 goals per game (29th) while allowing 2.94 goals per game (T-13th).

John Gibson has won 10 games for the Ducks from between the pipes. While allowing 2.80 goals per game, Gibson has earned a .910 save percentage.

New Jersey will be looking to build some momentum on the back of their 2-1 victory over Arizona in their most recent contest. The Devils have allowed three goals or fewer in four of their last five games.

On average, the Devils are scoring 2.38 goals per game (30th) while allowing 3.47 goals per game (30th).

Left winger Taylor Hall leads the Devils with six goals and 19 assists for 25 points. Kyle Palmieri is the team’s leading goals scorer with 12 total goals.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Ball State +5½ -109

While the Ball State Cardinals (5-4) are looking to stay over .500, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are aiming to earn a winning record when these two teams face off tonight.

After a pair of losses to Western Illinois and Loyola Chicago, Ball State recovered nicely with a 102-54 victory over the IUPUI Jaguars. That win marked the second time the Cardinals have topped 100, including a 31-point win over Howard.

On average, the Cardinals are scoring 75.2 points while allowing 60.7 points per game.

Four different Ball State players are putting up double-digit points per game. The team is led by Ishmael El-Amin, who’s scoring 15.4 points per game while shooting 50% from three and 52.8% from the field.

After following up a three-point win over Bethune-Cookman with a victory over Nebraska, Georgia Tech has lost two in a row. Before falling to #8 Kentucky, the Yellow Jackets were beaten badly in a 97-63 contest against Syracuse.

On average, the Yellow Jackets are scoring 67.8 points while allowing 68.9 points per game.

Guard Michael Devoe leads this Georgia Tech team with 19.4 points per game. However, the next leading scorer is Moses Wright, who’s averaging just 12.3 points per contest.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Canucks -125

Both the Canadiens (15-12-6, 36 points) and Canucks (15-14-4, 36 points) are caught in the middle of their respective divisions. Tonight, they’ll go head to head in Vancouver.

After winning three straight, Montreal fell to lowly Detroit by a score of 2-1 their last time on the ice. The Canadiens have struggled to score goals lately, which is exemplified by the fact that they’ve failed to score more than two goals in three of their last five contests.

On average, the Canadiens are scoring 3.12 goals per game (T-12th) while allowing 3.21 goals per game (T-25th).

Led by the 14 goals of Brendan Gallagher, Montreal has four players with 10 goals or more. Apart from those four, no Canadiens skater has more than seven goals.

Vancouver has lost two games in a row, but they won their last home game by a score of 1-0 over Carolina. At home, the Canucks own a record of 8-4-3.

On average, the Canucks are scoring 3.15 goals per game (11th) while allowing 3.06 goals per game (18th).

Led by the 35 points of Elias Pettersson, the Canucks have three players with at least 31 points. Vancouver can also boast three skaters with at least 12 goals on the season.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Eastern Washington -6 -110

The Omaha Mavericks (6-7) will have a chance to earn an even record this evening when they go on the road to take on the Eastern Washington Eagles (6-3).

Before earning a 10-point victory over Rio Grande Valley in their most recent contest, Omaha suffered through a four-game losing streak that ended with a 50-point loss at the hands of #15 Arizona. The Mavericks have allowed 73 points or more in each of their last five games.

On average, the Mavericks are scoring 71.3 points while allowing 73.5 points per game.

Of the four players scoring double-digit points per game for Omaha, guard JT Gibson is leading the way with his 14.2 points per game.

Eastern Washington has won four of their last five games with only a 10-point loss to #22 Washington getting in the way of an impressive winning streak. In those four wins, the Eagles scored at least 87 points in every game. Most recently, Eastern Washington scored 146 points against Multnomah.

On average, the Eagles are scoring 90 points while allowing 73.6 points per game.

Three different Eastern Washington players are scoring 15.3 points per game or more. Guard Jacob Davison is the team’s leading scorer with 18.8 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Kings/Hornets over207½ -110

The Kings (12-14) are dangerously close to getting to .500 for the season. They’ll get one step closer if they can take down the Hornets (12-17) tonight in Charlotte. The over/under is set at 207.5 points.

Sacramento has launched themselves towards a winning record with four wins out of their last five games. While taking down Dallas and Houston in that stretch of games, the Kings scored 110 points or more. Both of those victories came on the road.

On average, the Kings are scoring 104.8 points while allowing 106.9 points per game.

Guard Buddy Hield, who’s leading the team with 21.9 points per game, has led the Kings in scoring in three of their last four contests.

Although the Hornets haven’t been very good, they managed to win three in a row before falling to Indiana by a score of 107-85 in their most recent contest. Charlotte scored 113 points or more in two of those three victories.

On average, the Hornets are scoring 104.5 points while allowing 111.1 points per game.

Devonte Graham leads this Charlotte team with 19.6 points per game. Terry Rozier is currently pitching in with another 16.6 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Colts/Saints over46½ -110

Monday Night Football features a top contender in the NFC, as the Saints (10-3) get set to host the Colts (6-7) in New Orleans this evening. The over/under is set at 46.5 points.

Indianapolis looked like a favorite to win the AFC South, but then they lost five out of their last six games. Two of those losses came with Brain Hoyer at quarterback, but the Colts have lost three in a row with Jacoby Brissett back under center.

On average, the Colts are scoring 23 points per game on 354 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 360 yards.

On top of allowing 31 points or more in each of their last two games, Indianapolis is also coming off a 35-point performance of their own.

Even coming off a loss to San Francisco, New Orleans looks like a strong team with a high-powered offense. Including a three-game winning streak, the Saints have scored 34, 34, 26, and 46 points over their last four games.

On average, the Saints are scoring 27 points per game on 381 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 360 yards.

Drew Brees is coming off a 349-yard performance against the 49ers, and he’s topped 300 yards twice over his last three games.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Mavs +11½ -110

The Mavericks (17-8) will be without their MVP candidate this evening when they go into Milwaukee to take on the Bucks (24-3).

When Dallas went up against Miami on Saturday, they lost more than just the game. After landing on Kendrick Nunn’s foot, Mavericks star Luka Doncic sprained his ankle and will be sidelined for today’s contest. However, Dallas has been a strong team all year long, especially when they’re on the road, where they boast a 9-2 record.

On average, the Mavericks are scoring 118.1 points while allowing 109 points per game.

In Doncic’ absence, Dallas will lean on the fact that Tim Hardaway Jr. has led the team in scoring in two of their last three games. On the season, Hardaway has averaged 13.3 points per game, but he recently put up 28 and 29 points.

Milwaukee will go in search of their 19th-straight victory today at home. The Bucks will have their MVP on the floor, but they’ve also been vulnerable on defense lately. Milwaukee has allowed 108 points or more in three straight games.

On average, the Bucks are scoring 121.2 points while allowing 107.6 points per game.

This Milwaukee team is all about Giannis Antetokounmpo, who leads the team with 31 points and 12.8 rebounds per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Rangers +125

Both the Predators (14-12-5, 33 points) and Rangers (16-12-4, 36 points) are struggling within their respective divisions. Tonight, they’ll face off against one another in New York.

December has been an up-and-down month for Nashville thus far. After an overtime loss to the Lightning, the Predators won a pair of games and then lost a pair of games. Defense has been the issue for Nashville lately, as they’ve allowed four goals in three of their last four games.

On average, the Predators are scoring 3.26 points per game (7th) while allowing 3.19 goals per game (24th).

Although Pekka Rinne has won a team-leading 10 games in net for Nashville, he’s allowed 2.99 goals per game with an .893 save percentage.

New York has alternated wins and losses since their three-game winning streak in late November. They’ve been pretty good very recently, as they won two of three before falling to Anaheim in a shootout. In those two recent wins, the Rangers scored five and then six goals.

On average, the Rangers are scoring 3.22 goals per game (8th) while allowing 3.09 goals per game (T-18th).

The Rangers count on their offense to win games, which is why they’re so happy to have Artemi Panarin. Thus far, Panarin has racked up 19 goals and 23 assists for 42 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Cal-Irvine +1½ -105

Both the Kent State Golden Flashes (8-1) and UC Irvine Anteaters (6-5) own winning records, but the latter needs a win this evening in order to stay above .500.

Kent State hasn’t faced the most difficult schedule in the country, but they’ve taken care of business in every game apart from a 71-52 loss to #10 Ohio State. The Golden Flashes also beat Wright State by a single point and needed overtime to take down Towson.

On average, the Golden Flashes are scoring 79.9 points while allowing 64 points per game.

Although Antonio Williams leads Kent State with 14 points per game, he’s shooting just 28.6% from the three-point line.

UC Irvine has also dropped their contest against a ranked opponent by taking a defeat at the hands of #23 Colorado. However, the Anteaters are now finding their form. While winning three of their last four, UC Irvine has scored 92 points or more on two occasions.

On average, the Anteaters are scoring 77.3 points while allowing 66.4 points per game.

Forward Collin Welp leads UC Irvine in scoring. While averaging 14.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, Welp is shooting 51.8% from the field and 45.7% from three.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Kings/Warriors over211 -109

A pair of teams residing in the bottom half of the Pacific division will go head to head when the Kings (11-14) pay the Warriors (5-22) a visit in Golden State. The over/under is set at 211 points.

Although Sacramento fell to the Knicks in their most recent contest, they won three in row prior to that defeat. In those three games, the Kings scored 110 or more on two occasions. Sacramento also allowed 106 points or more in two of those three games.

On average, the Kings are scoring 105 points while allowing 108 points per game.

Although De’Aaron Fox is doubtful for this contest, Sacramento will have the services of Buddy Hield on the court. This season, Hield is averaging 22 points per game.

Golden State has suffered through several losing streaks so far this season, including their current three-game skid. Throughout that run of games, the Warriors have allowed 110 points or more in every contest. Golden State has also scored 106 points or more twice.

On average, the Warriors are scoring 105.3 points while allowing 114.2 points per game.

Golden State has been led by the 22.4 points per game of D’Angelo Russell. Russell recently put up 32 points in a game against the Knicks.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Golden Knights -180

The Golden Knights (17-13-5, 39 points) and Canucks (16-13-4, 36 points) sit in fourth and fifth within the Pacific division, respectively. Tonight, they’ll face off in Vegas.

The Canucks have lost two of their past three games while struggling to get the puck in the net. Only a 1-0 overtime win against Carolina separated a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Toronto and a 4-2 defeat at the hands of San Jose. Vancouver has allowed four goals or more in three of their last four contests.

On average, the Canucks are scoring 3.15 goals per game (11th) while allowing 2.97 goals per game (T-14th).

Centers Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller lead this Vancouver team with 13 goals, each. Brock Boeser is the only other Canuck with more than nine goals.

After an overtime victory in Dallas, Vegas has won two of their last three games. Before taking a 4-2 loss in St. Louis, the Golden Knights scored five in a win over Chicago. Vegas has the advantage of rest with Vancouver playing their second game in as many days.

On average, the Golden Knights are scoring 2.86 goals per game (20th) while allowing 2.86 goals per game (12th).

Marc-Andre Fleury has been very good in net for Vegas this season. To rack up 12 wins, Fleury has allowed 2.54 goals per game and owns a .919 save percentage.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Minnesota +9 -105

The undefeated #3 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0) will be on the road to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-5) later today.

Ohio State has won every game they’ve played this year by a comfortable margin. That includes a game against #10 Villanova, which the Buckeyes won by a score of 76-51, and a game against #7 North Carolina, which the Buckeyes won by a score of 74-49.

On average, the Buckeyes are scoring 80.9 points while allowing 54.7 points per game.

Although Ohio State has been dominant this season, they only have two players averaging double-digit points. Kaleb Wesson is scoring 14.1 points per game, and Duane Washington Jr. is adding another 11.4 points per game.

Minnesota dropped their fifth game of the season with a 72-52 defeat at the hands of Iowa in their most recent contest. However, that loss was preceded by a run of three wins out of four games. While taking down Central Michigan, North Dakota, and Clemson, Minnesota scored 78 points or more in each contest.

On average, the Golden Gophers are scoring 70.1 points while allowing 64 points per game.

Led by the 18 points per game of Daniel Oturu, four different Gophers are averaging double-digit points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Jaguars/Raiders over46 -110

With a win today the Raiders (6-7) will get back to a .500 record. To do so, they’ll need to overcome the Jaguars (4-9) in Oakland. The over/under is set at 46 points.

In addition to being 2-4 away from home, Jacksonville has lost five games in a row. With Gardner Minshew starting, the Jags have scored 26 points or more on five occasions. Defensively, Jacksonville has allowed 26 points or more in each of their last five games, and 42 points or more in two of their last three.

On average, the Jaguars are scoring 18 points per game on 368 yards of offense while allowing 26 points per game on 393 yards.

This season, Minshew has thrown for 2,594 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Oakland recently hit a rough stretch of performances. While losing three in a row, the Raiders allowed 34 points or more to the Jets, Chiefs, and Titans. Most recently, Oakland scored 21 points but gave up twice as many to Nashville.

On average, the Raiders are scoring 20 points per game on 363 yards of offense while allowing 28 points per game on 392 yards.

While completing more than 70% of his passes, Derek Carr has thrown for 3,105 yards with 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Mavs -7 -110

We’ll get to watch two of the NBA’s better teams go head to head tonight in Dallas when the Mavericks (17-7) host the Heat (18-7).

Through 25 games, the Heat have lost only seven times. But Miami will be on the road this evening, which is where six of those seven losses occurred. The Heat will be playing the back end of a back-to-back after falling to the Lakers last night.

On average, the Heat are scoring 111.9 points while allowing 106.4 points per game.

Jimmy Butler is leading the Heat in scoring with 20.7 points per game. Goran Dragic has added 15.9 points per game, but he’s currently out of the lineup.

Dallas will be on an extra day of rest compared to this evening’s opponent. They last played Detroit, whom the Mavericks beat by a score of 122-111. Dallas has won six of their last seven and 11 of their last 13 games. Dallas has scored 121 or more in three of their last four contests.

On average, the Mavericks are scoring 118.1 points while allowing 108.4 points per game.

Luke Doncic is in the thick of the MVP race, and it’s because he’s averaging 30.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game, all of which lead the Mavericks.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on CS Bakersfield -5 -109

Neither the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-7) or the Idaho Vandals (3-6) have enjoyed much success this season. One of these teams will suffer yet another loss after they take the court this evening.

Bakersfield dropped their two most recent contests, which came by four to Santa Barbara and then a blowout against Ole Miss. Before that, however, the Roadrunners won a pair of games over Hampton and San Diego Christian while scoring 70 and 87 points.

On average, the Roadrunners are scoring 73.5 points while allowing 70.5 points per game.

Guard Taze Moore is Bakersfield’s most dangerous scoring threat. By shooting 40% from beyond the arc and 52.9% from the field, Moore is averaging 12.5 points per game.

After a comfortable win over Walla Walla, Idaho enters tonight’s contest as losers of three straight. The Vandals were blown out by 17 or more against North Dakota State and Seattle before falling to Washington State by a score of 78-65 in their most recent contest.

On average, the Vandals are scoring 68 points while allowing 69.6 points or more.

After Trevon Allen (16.9 points), no Idaho player is scoring more than 10.7 points a game, and only two other players are scoring more than 7.6 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Hurricanes -105

The Hurricanes (19-11-2, 40 points) and Flames (18-12-4, 40 points) are dead even on points. One of these two teams will rise above the other after tonight’s contest in Calgary.

Carolina is coming off a one-goal loss to Vancouver, but they won each of their three games prior to that defeat. After starting off that three-game winning streak with a shootout victory, the Hurricanes scored six goals in two straight wins over Minnesota and Edmonton.

On average, the Hurricanes are scoring 3.16 goals per game (12th) while allowing 2.69 goals per game (T-8th).

Right winger Andrei Svechnikov leads Carolina with 34 points after racking up 13 goals and 21 assists. Sebastian Aho is the team’s leading goal scorer with 18 goals.

Calgary has now won seven games in a row after picking up a 4-2 victory over Toronto. During this winning streak, the Flames have allowed three goals or more on three occasions. The last time Calgary played Carolina, they took a 2-1 loss.

On average, the Flames are scoring 2.71 goals per game (21st) while allowing 2.94 goals per game (T-14th).

Center Sean Monahan leads this Calgary team in both assists (18) and total points (28). Elias Lindholm is the top goal scorer on the team with 14.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Kings -8 -109

The NBA’s latest tip of the night will feature the Kings (11-13) hosting the lowly Knicks (5-20) in Sacramento.

Although New York is coming off a win, that victory came by just two points in overtime against the 5-21 Warriors. And while that game was played in Golden State, it was only the Knicks’ second away win of the year. Prior to that victory, New York dropped 10 games in a row.

On average, the Knicks are scoring 101 points while allowing 111.6 points per game.

At the top of New York’s scoring list is Marcus Morris Jr. with just 19 points per game. After Morris and Julius Randle (17 ppg), the Knicks don’t have another scorer putting up more than 14.3 points a game.

Sacramento owns a losing record overall, but a 6-4 record at home. The Kings have also made a huge leap forward lately by winning three straight. The first two wins on that streak came on the road in back-to-back nights when Sacramento upset the Mavericks and Rockets.

On average, the Kings are scoring 105.2 points while allowing 108.3 points.

Guard Buddy Hield leads the way for Sacramento with his 21.5 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Stars -155

Both the Golden Knights (16-13-5, 37 points) and Stars (18-11-3, 39 points) currently hold the fourth position in their respective divisions. Tonight, they’ll go head to head in Dallas.

Vegas transitioned from November to December with a four-game winning streak, but their form has slipped since then. Over their last four games, the Golden Knights have won only a single contest. Over that stretch, Vegas allowed four goals or more on two occasions.

On average, the Golden Knights are scoring 2.85 goals per game (20th) while allowing 2.88 goals per game (12th).

Marc-Andre Fleury leads Vegas in net with 12 wins while allowing 2.54 goals per game with a .919 save percentage, but he just allowed four goals in a loss to St. Louis.

While the Golden Knights are set for their second game in as many nights, Dallas hasn’t played since Tuesday. The Stars have played each of their last three games at home, and they’ve been victorious in every one. Including an overtime win against Winnipeg, Dallas has allowed three total goals over their last three games.

On average, the Stars are scoring 2.59 goals per game (26th) while allowing 2.31 goals per game (1st).

The strength of this Dallas team is clearly the defensive side of the game. A huge deal of credit for the Stars’ top ranking in that regard must go to goaltender Ben Bishop, who’s allowing just 2.03 goals per game with a .934 save percentage.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Colorado -5 -110

Friday evening will feature another in-state rivalry game as the Colorado State Rams (7-5) play host to the #24 Colorado Buffaloes (7-2).

Immediately after earning their ranked status, Colorado dropped contests against #2 Kansas and then Northern Iowa. However, the latter defeat came by just three points. Prior to those losses, the Buffaloes won seven games in a row.

On average, the Buffaloes are scoring 68.6 points while allowing 60.6 points per game.

Although Colorado has experienced a number of different top scorers from game to game, guard Tyler Bey has been the best player on the team. While hitting 41.7% of his threes, Bey has averaged 13 points and 11 rebounds per game.

Colorado State is coming off a four-point win over South Dakota State, but they dropped two contests in a row just prior to that victory. In losses to San Diego State and Boise State, the Rams allowed 75 and 79 points.

On average, the Rams are scoring 71.3 points while allowing 70.9 points per game.

The most consistent player on this Colorado State team has been center Nico Carvacho. While shooting 52.7% from the field, Carvacho is averaging 13.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Spurs -10½ -109

It’s been a down year for the Spurs (9-14), but the Cavaliers (5-19) have been significantly worse this year. Tonight, these teams will go head to head in San Antonio.

Cleveland will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back after falling to the Rockets yesterday. That defeat marks the eighth in a row for the Cavaliers. In each of their last five road games, Cleveland has been blown out by 18 points or more.

On average, the Cavaliers are scoring 102.6 points while allowing 113.2 points per game.

Cleveland hasn’t had a single player put up more than 24 points in a game since November 23rd when Jordan Clarkson managed 28 points.

San Antonio is putting together a solid stretch of performances recently. Including a pair of overtime games, the Spurs have now won three of their last four. Over that stretch, San Antonio has impressive victories over the Clippers and Rockets.

On average, the Spurs are scoring 111.7 points while allowing 115.4 points per game.

The All-Star duo of LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan lead the way for San Antonio. While Aldridge is putting up 18.9 points per game, DeRozan is scoring 21.4 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Oilers +115

Alongside Arizona, the Oilers (18-11-4, 40 points) have a grip on the top spot in the Pacific. Tonight, Edmonton will play host to the visiting Wild (14-12-5, 33 points).

Edmonton is aiming to regain their winning form after suffering an overtime loss to Buffalo and another defeat at the hands of Carolina. However, the Oilers won two of their three games previous to that pair of losses. With Koskinen in net, Edmonton has gone 2-2 in their last four.

On average, the Oilers are scoring 2.97 goals per game (15th) while allowing 2.97 goals per game (T-14th).

Connor McDavid continues to tear through the NHL. McDavid has 19 goals and 36 assists for 55 points, all of which lead Edmonton.

Minnesota went on a run of five straight wins, but most recently dropped a pair of games against Carolina and Anaheim. In those defeats, the Wild were outscored 9-4. Over their last three games, Minnesota has allowed 13 total goals.

On average, the Wild are scoring 2.94 goals per game (T-16th) while allowing 3.23 goals per game (26th).

For Minnesota, Zach Parise leads the team with only 12 goals, Ryan Suter leads the way with only 14 assists, and Jason Zucker is tops on the squad with only 21 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Iowa State -3½ -110

One of the fiercest rivalries in college sports will experience another chapter this evening as the Iowa State Cyclones (6-3) host the Iowa Hawkeyes (7-3) on the hardwood.

Iowa concluded a four-game winning streak with an impressive victory over #12 Texas Tech, but they haven’t been great since then. Over their past four games, the Hawkeyes have lost twice. After a 10-point loss to San Diego State, Iowa allowed 103 in a loss to #4 Michigan.

On average, the Hawkeyes are scoring 79.6 points while allowing 70.7 points per game.

Iowa relies on center Luka Garza for the majority of the offense. While shooting 55% from the field, Garza is averaging 22.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.

Iowa State has won three of their last four, and was able to avenge one of their three losses in the process. Just 10 days after losing an 84-76 games to #13 Seton Hall, the Cyclones won the rematch by a score of 76-66. Iowa State has scored 70 points or more in every game this season.

On average, the Cyclones are scoring 82 points while allowing 70.4 points per game.

Iowa State spreads the scoring more so than their opponents, but they count on the 16.2 points per game of Tyrese Haliburton and the 15.3 points per game of Rasir Bolton.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Flyers +140

The Avalanche (19-8-3, 41 points) are second in the Central, and the Flyers (17-8-5, 39 points) are third in the Metropolitan. Tonight, these two teams will face off in Colorado.

A well-rested Philadelphia team that hasn’t played since Saturday has won six of their last seven games. The Flyers have also won each of their last three away games while scoring a total of 12 goals. Most recently, Philly defeated Ottawa by a score of 4-3.

On average, the Flyers are scoring 3.10 goals per game (14th) while allowing 2.67 goals per game (7th).

Both Philadelphia goaltenders have been good. While Carter Hart is allowing 2.39 goals a game with a .909 save percentage, Brian Elliott is allowing 2.66 goals per game with a .915 save percentage.

Colorado had won six games in a row before they ran into Calgary Monday night. In that contest, the Flames needed overtime to take down the Avalanche, but managed to do so by a score of 5-4. Tonight, Colorado will be playing their fifth game in eight days.

On average, the Avalanche are scoring 3.70 goals per game (1st) while allowing 2.80 goals per game (10th).

Center Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado in all major offensive stats with 19 goals and 28 assists for 47 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Missouri State -8 -109

With a win at home this evening, the Missouri State Bears (5-5) would earn themselves a winning record. To do so, they’ll have to get by the visiting Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-2).

Thus far, Arkansas State has had decent success against a relatively weak schedule. However, each of the Red Wolves’ last three wins have come by five points or fewer. Against Ole Miss and Stephen F. Austin, Arkansas State was outplayed by significant margins.

On average, the Red Wolves are scoring 69.1 points while allowing 66.8 points per game.

Only two Arkansas State players are scoring double-digit points per game. The team’s third scorer, Marquis Eaton, is putting up 9.9 points a game while shooting just 32.1% from the field.

Missouri State will be at home for tonight’s contest, where they boast a record of 4-1. Most recently, the Bears won back-to-back home games over Murray State and Mississippi Valley State. And four of Missouri State’s five losses have come by four points or fewer.

On average, the Bears are scoring 68.4 points while allowing 65.1 points per game.

Missouri State has three players scoring 11.1 points per game or more. Leading the way is Keandre Cook, who’s averaging 17 points per contest while shooting 43.4% from three.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Lakers -6½ -110

The Magic (11-12) can get back to .500 with a win tonight, but to do so they’ll have to get by the Lakers (21-3), whom they host in Orlando.

Los Angeles has lost only three times all season, and only one of those defeats has been on the road. Since falling by four to Dallas, the Lakers have won four straight. Los Angeles scored 121 points or more in three of those contests, and held their opponent to 96 points in two of them.

On average, the Lakers are scoring 114.5 points while allowing 104.6 points per game.

Both Anthony Davis and LeBron James are having big years on the offensive end. While Davis is averaging 27.7 points and nine rebounds, James is averaging 25.9 points and 10.8 assists per game.

The good news for Orlando is that they own a record of 8-4 at home. The bad news for this Magic squad is that they’re coming off a 110-101 loss to Milwaukee and now face a star-studded Lakers team. Offensively, Orlando has scored 101 points or fewer in four of their last six games.

On average, the Magic are scoring 103 points while allowing 103 points per game.

Evan Fournier leads the Magic with 20 points per game, but only he and Nikola Vucevic are scoring more than 13.7 points per contest for Orlando.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Knicks/Blazers over219 -110

In search of just their second road victory of the season, the Knicks (4-19) will head into Portland for a showdown with the Trail Blazers (9-15). The over/under is set at 219 points.

New York has lost nine in a row, and it’s largely because they’ve struggled to stop anyone on the defensive end. On top of allowing 109 points or more in six of those nine contests, the Knicks gave up 126 or more on three occasions. In their most recent road game, New York allowed 132 points to Milwaukee.

On average, the Knicks are scoring 100.6 points while allowing 111 points per game.

Offensively, Marcus Morris is carrying much of the load. On the season, Morris is averaging 18.6 points per game. Julius Randle is contributing another 16.7 points per game.

Portland has lost three of its last four, but has won four of its last seven. In two of those three losses, the Blazers allowed 117 points or more. In three of those four wins, Portland scored at least 117 points and put up 136 against Oklahoma City.

On average, the Blazers are scoring 112.7 points while allowing 115.4 points per game.

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum continue to lead the Blazers in scoring. While Lillard is averaging 26.7 points per contest, McCollum is adding another 22 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Nevada +8½ -110

Both the Nevada Wolf Pack (7-3) and the BYU Cougars (7-4) have earned seven wins so far this season. One of the two will make it eight wins tonight when these teams go head to head.

After starting the season with three losses in their first five games, Nevada has gone undefeated over their last five contests. The Wolf Pack have scored at least 74 points in each of those wins, and racked up 98 points or more on two occasions thus far.

On average, the Wolf Pack are scoring 79.6 points while allowing 71.9 points per game.

Nevada has the luxury of having two big-time scorers on the roster. While hitting 48.1% of his shots from beyond the arc, Jazz Johnson is scoring 18.3 points per game. Jalen Harris is adding another 17.8 points per contest.

BYU won their most recent contest by taking down UNLV, but they’ve lost two of their last five games. After being beaten 71-56 by #4 Kansas, the Cougars dropped an overtime game against Utah by seven.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 77.7 points while allowing 69.6 points per game.

BYU forward Yoeli Childs leads the team in scoring with 21 points per game, but he’s only played two games so far this year. Jake Toolson is scoring 15.3 points per contest.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Canadiens +145

The Canadiens (13-11-6, 32 points) and Penguins (17-9-4, 38 points) both currently occupy the fourth position in their respective divisions. Tonight, these two teams will face off in Pittsburgh.

Montreal has recovered from their worst stretch of the season with two wins out of their last three. The Canadiens earned a 4-2 victory over the Islanders and a 2-1 victory over the Rangers with only a one-goal loss to the Avalanche in between.

On average, the Canadiens are scoring 3.17 goals per game (T-11th) while allowing 3.37 goals per game (28th).

Montreal is more adept on the offensive end of the ice. Led by the 13 goals of Brendan Gallagher, the Canadiens have four players with nine goals or more so far this season.

Pittsburgh has won three in a row, but dropped both games previous to that run by scores of 5-2. The Penguins have managed only two goals in three of their last five games.

On average, the Penguins are scoring 3.40 goals per game (6th) while allowing 2.70 goals per game (T-7th).

When it comes to scoring goals, Jake Guentzel is Pittsburgh’s main man. Apart from his 16 goals, no other Penguin has scored more than nine goals this year.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Giants/Eagles under45½ -109

The Eagles (5-7) may having a losing record, but they have a chance to keep pace with the division leaders if they can get a win at home tonight over the Giants (2-10). The over/under is set at 45.5 points.

New York pulled themselves even at 2-2 early in the year, and they haven’t won since. While losing eight straight, the Giants have only scored more than 18 points on three occasions. New York has only scored two touchdowns or fewer five times this year.

On average, the Giants are scoring 19 points per game on 339 yards of offense while allowing 28 points per game on 387 yards.

With rookie quarterback Daniel Jones out, New York will turn to Eli Manning down the stretch. Before getting benched, Manning threw for 556 yards, two touchdowns, and two picks on 89 attempts.

Philadelphia was supposed to rebound from back-to-back losses against New England and Seattle with a win over Miami. Instead, the Eagles have now lost three in a row. Philly has also failed to score more than 10 points in two of their last three contests.

On average, the Eagles are scoring 23 points per game on 357 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 349 yards.

Before a three-touchdown performance against Miami, quarterback Carson Wentz threw for only a single touchdown in five straight games.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Kings/Rockets over228 -109

The Rockets (15-7) sit just 0.5 games back of Dallas in the Southwest. If Houston can defend their home court against the visiting Kings (9-13), they’ll have a chance to move into the lead. The over/under is set at 228 points.

After three straight losses to Chicago, Portland, and San Antonio, Sacramento defeated Luka Doncic and the Mavericks yesterday. In addition to scoring 110 or more in two of their last three games, the Kings have allowed 113 points or more in two of their last three.

On average, the Kings are scoring 105.1 points while allowing 108.5 points per game.

In 34 minutes per game, guard Buddy Hield leads the Kings with 21.2 points per contest. Sacramento may also have a new scoring threat in Nemanja Bjelica, who dropped 30 against Dallas yesterday.

In addition to owning a 9-2 record at home, Houston has won four of its last five contests. Including a 135-133 loss to San Antonio, James Harden has scored 50 points or more in two of his last three games. As a team, the Rockets have put up 133 and 158 points in two of their last four games.

On average, the Rockets are scoring 120.5 points while allowing 114.9 points per game.

Harden continues to lead the Rockets with his MVP-pace of 38.5 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bruins -190

Today’s Atlantic division clash will have the division-leading Bruins (20-4-6, 46 points) heading on the road to take on the Senators (12-17-1, 25 points) in Ottawa.

After a run of eight straight wins, Boston dropped an overtime game to Chicago and a 4-1 contest to Colorado. They’ll now look to recover against one of the worst teams in the Atlantic. While scoring at least three goals in seven of their last 10 games, Boston has allowed two goals or fewer in seven of those games as well.

On average, the Bruins are scoring 3.50 goals per game (5th) while allowing 2.30 goals per game (2nd).

Offensively, Boston is led by the 18 goals, 26 assists, and 44 points of left winger Brad Marchand. Defensively, the Bruins are happy with both goaltenders, who own .929 or better save percentages while allowing 2.22 goals per game or fewer.

Ottawa is a bad team that’s getting worse. A recent 5-2 win over Edmonton was the Senators’ only victory out of their last seven games. Ottawa has given up four goals or more in three of those seven losses, and were hammered in a 7-2 loss to Minnesota.

On average, the Senators are scoring 2.63 goals per game (T-23rd) while allowing 3.13 goals per game (21st).

Although Anders Nilsson leads the team with seven wins, he’s allowing 3.10 goals per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Iowa State -1 -105

For the second straight game, the #16 Seton Hall Pirates (6-2) will take on the Iowa State Cyclones (5-3).

Seton Hall last played on November 29th, when they defeated the Cyclones 84-76. While that game was on the Pirates’ home floor, this time the contest will take place in Iowa. Seton Hall has dropped games against #3 Michigan State and #11 Oregon so far this year.

On average, the Pirates are scoring 82 points while allowing 65.5 points per game.

Although Seton Hall has a proven scorer in Myles Powell, who’s averaging 23.4 points per game, they only have two players putting up double-digit points per game.

While Seton Hall has yet to play since their previous meeting, Iowa State followed up the defeat to the Pirates with a win over UMKC. The Cyclones have now won two of their last three, including a 104-89 victory over Alabama.

On average, the Cyclones are scoring 82.8 points while allowing 71 points per game.

Iowa State is stocked up on scorers, as six different Cyclones are scoring at least 9.6 points per game. With 16.1 points per game on 52.1% shooting from the field, guard Tyrese Haliburton leads the way.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Hornets -2 -110

A pair of teams with losing records will go head to head in a late afternoon tip when the Hornets (9-15) host the Hawks (5-17) in Charlotte.

Atlanta has been poor pretty much everywhere, but especially on the road where they own a record of 2-9. In fact, the Hawks have lost seven away games in a row. If not for Monday’s win against the Warriors, Atlanta would be on an 11-game losing streak.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 108 points while allowing 117.8 points per game.

Atlanta has been dreadful on the defensive end of the floor. In eight of their last 12 games, the Hawks have allowed 122 points or more. And they’ve allowed 150 or more in two of them.

Charlotte will be at home, where they’ve earned five of their nine wins. The Hornets have hit a decent stretch of performances by winning three out of their last six. Charlotte recently held Golden State to 91 in a comfortable win.

On average, the Hornets are scoring 105.4 points while allowing 112.8 points per game.

With 33 and 29-point performances, Devonte Graham has led Charlotte in scoring in each of their last two games. On the season, Graham is averaging 19.1 points and 7.8 assists per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Ducks +150

While the Jets (17-10-2, 36 points) are just one point behind Dallas for third in the Central, the Ducks (12-13-4, 28 points) are ahead of only LA in the Pacific. These two will face off today in Winnipeg.

Before Friday’s 3-2 loss to Washington, Anaheim was able to net four goals in a win over Los Angeles. The Ducks have now scored three goals in three of their last five games. Defensively, Anaheim hasn’t given up more than three goals in three straight.

On average, the Ducks are scoring 2.66 goals per game (23rd) while allowing 2.97 goals per game (T-14th).

John Gibson has been the better goaltender for the Ducks. While racking up eight wins, Gibson has allowed 2.86 goals per game with a .910 save percentage.

Winnipeg was able to come out victorious the last time they faced the Ducks, but they’ve currently lost two of their last three games. After dropping a 2-1 contest to the Kings, the Ducks failed to defeat the Stars in a game that went to overtime.

On average, the Jets are scoring 2.83 goals per game (19th) while allowing 2.72 goals per game (T-8th).

Nikolaj Ehlers is the top goal scorer on Winnipeg with 13 so far this season. Ehlers has also assisted on 10 goals for 23 points on the year.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Lions/Vikings under43½ -109

The Vikings (8-4) will have a chance to better their Wild Card chances on Sunday when they host the Lions (3-8-1) in Minnesota. The over/under is set at 43.5 points.

What appeared to be a promising start to the season has taken a bad turn for Detroit, and their current five-game losing streak has ended any playoff hopes. Over those five losses, the Lions have scored more than 20 points only twice. Detroit has scored 16 points or fewer in each of their last two away games.

On average, the Lions are scoring 23 points per game on 394 yards of offense while allowing 26 points per game on 411 yards.

With both Matthew Stafford and Jeff Driskel out with injuries, the Detroit offense will be run by third-stringer David Blough. Last week, Blough threw for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

Minnesota fell to Seattle by seven a week ago, but the Vikings won both previous games against Dallas and Denver. Minnesota is 5-0 at home, and much of that success has to be attributed to the team’s defense. While at home, Minnesota has held three opponents to 14 points or fewer.

On average, the Vikings are scoring 27 points per game on 389 yards of offense while allowing 20 points per game on 368 yards.

After a big performance against the Cowboys, running back Dalvin Cook has run for just 29 yards or fewer in each of his last two games.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Siena -6½ -109

Through eight games, the Cal Poly Mustangs (1-7) have only one win. The Siena Saints (2-4) haven’t been much better. Tonight, these two teams will go head to head.

Siena has lost three in a row, but Yale needed three overtimes to earn their victory and the Saints fell to Harvard by only three points. Prior to those losses, Siena took on St. Bonaventure and won by a score of 78-65. Siena has held their opponents to 65 points or fewer in two of their last four games.

On average, the Saints are scoring 74 points and allowing 76.2 points per game.

Four Siena Saints are scoring 14 points per game or more. Three of those four players are averaging at least 16 points per game. Elijah Burns leads the way with 16.3 points per contest while hitting 44.4% of his shots from beyond the arc and 58.6% of his shots from the field.

In addition to losing all but one game this year, Cal Poly is currently on a five-game losing streak. The Mustangs allowed 79 points or more in each one of those defeats. Cal Poly has allowed 74 points or more in every loss they’ve suffered this season.

On average, the Mustangs are scoring 67.1 points while allowing 76.3 points per game.

Cal Poly doesn’t have a single player averaging more than Junior Ballard’s 12.4 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Suns/Rockets under241½ -109

If the Suns (10-11) can manage to upset the Rockets (14-7) in Houston, they’ll earn themselves a .500 record. The over/under is set at 241.5 points.

Phoenix has recently won two of its last three games. Although their most recent contest was settled in overtime, the Suns defeated the Pelicans by a score of 139-132 for 271 total points. However, Phoenix hasn’t scored more than 114 points in three of their last four contests.

On average, the Suns are scoring 115.6 points while allowing 114.1 points per game.

Guard Devin Booker leads the Suns in scoring with 25 points per game, and he’s coming off one of his best performances of the season. Against New Orleans, Booker dropped 44 points to help his team to victory.

Scoring points is almost never a probably for Houston, especially at home where they’re 8-2 on the year. Only a two-point loss to San Antonio is keeping the Rockets from winning four straight. Houston has failed to score more than 119 points in two of their last four games.

On average, the Rockets are scoring 120.8 points while allowing 115.2 points per game.

James Harden just doesn’t stop scoring. Thus far, his 38.7 points per game lead the NBA. However, Harden was held to just 23 points against Toronto two days ago.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Avalanche +135

Both the Avalanche (18-8-2, 38 points) and Bruins (20-3-6, 46 points) are in the upper tier of NHL teams. Tonight, they’ll go head to head in Boston.

Colorado has earned its second-place positioning in the Central by producing an away record of 10-5-1. Three of those road wins have come during the five-game winning streak the Avalanche are currently on. Colorado has scored at least three goals in each of its past five games.

On average, the Avalanche are scoring 3.68 goals per game (1st) while allowing 2.79 goals per game (11th).

Center Nathan MacKinnon has racked up a team-high 44 points on 18 goals and 26 assists, all of which lead this Colorado team.

While Colorado’s winning streak is ongoing, Boston’s winning streak was just ended by Chicago in a 4-3 contest. Before that defeat, the Bruins had won eight in a row. Each of Boston’s last four losses have come in overtime or by shootout.

On average, the Bruins are scoring 3.59 goals per game (4th) while allowing 2.24 goals per game (1st).

Left winger Brandon Marchand is tops on this Boston squad with 44 points by way of 18 goals and 26 assists.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on UL-Lafayette/Appalachian State over57 -110

The Sun Belt Conference champion will be crowned Saturday afternoon when the UL-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns (10-2) take on the #21 Appalachian State Mountaineers (11-1). The over/under is set at 57 points.

Lafayette earned a trip to the conference championship game with a run of six straight wins to close the regular season. In each of their 10 wins, the Ragin Cajuns scored at least 31 points. Lafayette also put up 45 points or more in four of their 10 victories.

On average, the Ragin Cajuns are scoring 39 points per game on 500 yards of offense while allowing 18 points per game on 369 yards.

The most dangerous part of the Ragin Cajuns offense is their stable of running backs. Elijah Mitchell has rushed for 1,007 yards and 14 touchdowns, Raymond Calais has rushed for 818 yards and six touchdowns, and Trey Ragas has rushed for 777 yards and 11 touchdowns.

If not for a three-point loss to Georgia Southern, Appalachian State would be undefeated. Since their lone loss of the season, the Mountaineers have won four in a row. Appalachian State has scored 42 points or more in half their games this year.

On average, the Mountaineers are scoring 39 points per game on 437 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 321 yards.

In contrast to Lafayette, the Mountaineers rely on Darrynton Evans for the majority of their run game. On the year, Evans has rushed for 1,250 yards and 16 touchdowns.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Oregon/Utah under47 -110

With playoff implications on the line Friday evening, the #5 Utah Utes (11-1) will take on the #13 Oregon Ducks (10-2) in the Pac-12 Championship Game. The over/under is set at 47 points.

With a win against Oregon, the Utes would give themselves a great chance of earning one of four playoff spots. Thus far, Utah has lost only to USC back in September. Since then, they’ve won eight in a row, and have held nine of their 12 opponents to 15 points or fewer.

On average, the Utes are scoring 36 points per game on 453 yards of offense while allowing 11 points per game on 241 yards.

The Utah offense is led by quarterback Tyler Huntley, who’s thrown for 2,773 yards, 16 touchdowns, and two interceptions. However, Huntley has failed to top 214 yards in seven games this year.

Oregon saw their playoff hopes dissipate with a 31-28 loss to Arizona State just a couple of weeks ago. However, the Ducks have only lost one other game this year. While winning 10 games on the season, Oregon has held seven opponents to 10 points or fewer.

On average, the Ducks are scoring 36 points per game on 452 yards of offense while allowing 16 points per game on 331 yards.

Justin Herbert has thrown for 3,140 yards, 31 touchdowns, and five interceptions this year. But while Herbert has pro potential, he only managed 174 yards through the air last week against Oregon State.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Magic -3 -110

Despite a poor road record of 2-7, a win over the Cavaliers (5-15) in Cleveland this evening would earn the Magic (10-11) a .500 record for the season.

Orlando seems to be getting it together after a 2-6 start to the year. Coming into tonight’s contest, the Magic are winners of their last three and four of their last five. Each of those four wins have come by four points or more, and Orlando has scored at least 116 points in three of them.

On average, the Magic are scoring 103.5 points per game while allowing 103.4 points per game.

Evan Fournier has come on very strong as a scoring threat lately, as he’s led the Magic in scoring in four of their last five games. On the season, Fournier is scoring 19.8 points per game.

Cleveland has only managed victories in a quarter of their games so far this year, and their current run of four straight losses hasn’t helped in that endeavor. While the first of those losses came by just two, each of the remaining three defeats came by a margin of nine points or more.

On average, the Cavaliers are scoring 104.2 points while allowing 112.8 points per game.

Cleveland continues to struggle for offense. Collin Sexton leads the team with his 18.1 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Rangers +100

Both the Canadiens (12-11-6, 30 points) and Rangers (14-10-3, 31 points) are looking to go on a run and push closer to the top of their respective divisions. Tonight, they’ll face off in New York.

The Canadiens began the season well enough, but have since hit one of the worst stretches of play for any team in the NHL. Over their last 10 games, Montreal has won only a single contest. The Canadiens have allowed three goals in eight of those 10 games, and have allowed five goals or more in four of them.

On average, the Canadiens are scoring 3.21 goals per game (10th) while allowing 3.45 goals per game (28th).

Carey Price has won the most games (11) for Montreal from between the pipes, but he’s allowing 3.13 goals per game and owns a save percentage of just .899.

Just like the Canadiens, the Rangers will be playing their second game in as many nights. Unlike Montreal, New York earned a victory yesterday in a 3-2 game against Columbus. New York has now won five of their last seven games while holding their opposition to two goals or fewer in all but one of those victories.

On average, the Rangers are scoring 3.22 goals per game (9th) while allowing 3.26 goals per game (23rd).

Left winger Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers on offense with 13 goals and 21 assists for 34 points, all of which lead New York.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Providence +2 -109

The Providence Friars (5-4) need a win this evening on the road over the Rhode Island Rams (5-3) if they’ll keep hold of their winning record.

Providence finally stopped the bleeding of a three-game losing streak in their most recent contest by taking down Pepperdine in an 80-77 contest. The Friars have now scored 75 points or more in five of their nine games played. Defensively, Providence has allowed 66 points or fewer in six games this season.

On average, the Friars are scoring 75.7 points while allowing 63.2 points per game.

Apart from hitting threes (21.2%), Alpha Diallo does it all for this Providence team. Thus far, Diallo is averaging 13.2 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, both of which lead the squad. David Duke is adding another 12.9 points a game.

Rhode Island owns the better record of tonight’s two opponents, but they’ve dropped two of their past three games. After falling to LSU by 13, the Rams beat Manhattan and then lost to West Virginia by five. Rhode Island has allowed 86 points or more in two of their last three games.

On average, the Rams are scoring 73.9 points while allowing 71.9 points per game.

Rhode Island is led by the 21.1 points per game of Fatts Russell.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Northern Illinois +15 -110

The St. Mary’s Gaels (8-1) have only suffered a single loss on the season. The visiting Northern Illinois Huskies (6-2) will attempt to hand the Gaels their second defeat.

After starting off the season with back-to-back losses against Northern Iowa and Iowa State, Northern Illinois has won six in a row. On that streak, the Huskies have scored at least 81 points on three occasions. Northern Illinois has also held three opponents to 50 points or fewer.

On average, the Huskies are scoring 72 points while allowing 61.8 points per game.

Northern Illinois only has three players scoring nine points a game or more, but they have one very talented scorer in Eugene German. On the season, German is averaging 21.4 points a game while shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc.

St. Mary’s kicked off the season with a two-point overtime win against Wisconsin before falling to Winthrop. Since then, the Gaels have won seven in a row. However, five of their seven wins have come by 11 points or fewer, and St. Mary’s is giving Northern Illinois 15 points tonight.

On average, the Gaels are scoring 76.9 points while allowing 61.6 points per game.

After St. Mary’s top three scorers, no player is averaging more than 7.8 points per game. Jordan Ford leads the way with 21.1 points per contest.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Cowboys/Bears over42½ -110

Through 12 games of the NFL season, both the Cowboys (6-6) and Bears (6-6) are sitting on even records. Tonight, they’ll go head to head in Chicago. The over/under is set at 42.5 points.

If being 6-6 wasn’t average enough, the Cowboys are also 3-3 on the road this year, and have won three of their last six games. Before mediocre offensive performances against New England and Buffalo, Dallas put up 35 points or more in three of the four previous games.

On average, the Cowboys are scoring 26 points per game on 443 yards of offense while allowing 20 points per game on 341 yards.

Quarterback Dak Prescott has thrown for at least 355 yards in three of his last four games, one of which came against a strong Bills defense.

Chicago hasn’t been one of the better offensive teams in the league, but they’ve won three of their past four games by scoring at least 19 points in each. Most recently, the Bears won a 24-20 game over Detroit on Thanksgiving.

On average, the Bears are scoring 18 points per game on 298 yards of offense while allowing 17 points per game on 337 yards.

Mitchell Trubisky is coming off his best game of the season after throwing for 338 yards with three TDs and one pick against the Lions.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Pelicans -3 -109

The Suns (9-11) have let their strong start to the season slip away. Tonight, they’ll be on the road to take on the Pelicans (6-15) in New Orleans.

Since winning five of their first seven games, Phoenix has fallen back down to earth. More recently, the Suns have lost four of their last five and seven of their last nine. Phoenix has allowed 120 points or more in five of those seven losses.

On average, the Suns are scoring 114.4 points while allowing 113.3 points per game.

In their past five games, Phoenix’ leading scorer hasn’t been able to put up more than 27 points. Devin Booker continues to lead the Suns with 24.1 points per game.

The Pelicans have won only six games this season, but four of them have come at home. New Orleans has lost six games in a row, but they’ve recently faced a particularly difficult schedule, and have lost four of those games by eight points or fewer.

On average, the Pelicans are scoring 113.7 points while allowing 118.8 points per game.

Brandon Ingram and Jrue Holiday remain consistent scorers for new Orleans. Ingram is scoring 25.4 points and Holiday is adding 19.3 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Wild +177

The Lightning (13-9-3, 29 points) have ramped up their scoring, but remain near the bottom in the Atlantic. Tonight, they’ll host the Wild (13-11-4, 30 points) in Tampa Bay.

Minnesota may be struggling in the Central division, but they’re taking a huge leap in the right direction with four straight wins. While scoring at least three goals in each of those four games, the Wild have held every opponent to two goals.

On average, the Wild are scoring 2.93 goals per game (T-17th) while allowing 3.14 goals per game (21st).

Zach Parise and Jason Zucker lead this Minnesota team on offense with 12 and 10 goals, respectively. Eric Staal has added another eight goals on his way to a tie for the team lead with 19 points.

Prior to Tuesday’s 3-2 win over Nashville, Tampa Bay lost three in a row to Carolina, Washington, and St. Louis. The Lightning could manage no more than three goals in any of those games while allowing four goals in two of the three.

On average, the Lightning are scoring 3.60 goals per game (4th) while allowing 3.24 goals per game (23rd).

Andrei Vasilevskiy has won 10 games from between the pipes, but he’s allowing 2.90 goals per game and owns a .908 save percentage.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Penguins -120

While the defending champion Blues (18-5-6, 42 points) look eager to defend their title, the Penguins (14-9-4, 32 points) have been solid at home. We’ll see who can win a matchup between the two in Pittsburgh this evening.

St. Louis has won each of its last four games, but they dropped back-to-back contests against Nashville just before kicking off that streak. Uncharacteristically, the Blues struggled to score with only two goals in each of those losses. St. Louis will now play its fifth away game out of their last six.

On average, the Blues are scoring 3.10 goals per game (14th) while allowing 2.48 goals per game (5th).

Goaltender Jordan Bennington leads St. Louis with 13 wins while allowing 2.26 goals per game, and he’s tied with Jake Allen with a save percentage of .926.

The Penguins most recently dropped two 5-2 games against Columbus and St. Louis, but previously picked up a trio of wins while scoring 15 combined goals. Pittsburgh Also held their opponents to two goals or fewer in two of those three wins. At home, Pittsburgh is 10-3-2.

On average, the Penguins are scoring 3.41 goals per game (6th) while allowing 2.89 goals per game (13th).

Led by the 27 points of center Jake Guentzel, Pittsburgh has five players with at least 17 points on the season, including Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Heat/Celtics under213 -109

The Celtics (14-5) have yet to lose at home, and they’ll be putting that record on the line tonight as they host the Heat (15-5) in Boston. The over/under is set at 213 points.

Miami has been very good lately, dropping only two contests out of their last 11. The Heat can attribute much of that success to solid defense. Over their last 12 games, Miami has allowed 100 points or fewer on five occasions, and 106 points or fewer seven times.

On average, the Heat are scoring 111.9 points while allowing 105.4 points per game.

While Jimmy Butler is scoring 19 points per game, Miami doesn’t have any other player putting up at least 16 points per contest.

Boston has earned a flawless home record of 7-0 largely through defense. While at home, the Celtics have allowed more than 106 points just twice this season. In their last nine games, Boston has allowed more than 104 points three times.

On average, the Celtics are scoring 110.7 points while allowing 104.5 points per game.

Boston relies on five players to do the vast majority of the scoring. After those five, no Celtics player is scoring more than 7.8 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Florida Atlantic -3½ -109

After tonight’s contest between the Canisius Golden Griffins (4-3) and the Florida Atlantic Owls (4-4), only one team will be above .500.

After dropping their two opening games of the season, Canisius earned their way to a positive record with a four-game winning streak. However, the Golden Griffins are just 1-2 on the road. Most recently, Canisius lost to Hofstra by a score of 64-57.

On average, the Golden Griffins are scoring 70.9 points while allowing 70 points per game.

Malik Johnson leads the team with 14.4 points per game, and Majesty Brandon is adding another 11.3 points per game. After those two players, nobody else on Canisius is averaging double-digit points per game.

Florida Atlantic has only lost one of their five home games, and that came on the second night of a back-to-back. Before being defeated by St. Bonaventure, the Owls won three of their last four, and the lone loss came by two in overtime.

On average, the Owls are scoring 73.4 points while allowing 74.3 points per game.

All four of FAU’s top scorers are proficient from three-point range. Guard Cornelius Taylor leads the way with 12.9 points per game while hitting 41.9% of his shots from beyond the arc, and all three other scorers are shooting 41.7% or better from three.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Senators +150

The visiting Senators (11-15-1, 23 points) will have an extra day of rest compared to tonight’s opponent as they go into Vancouver to take on the Canucks (13-11-4, 30 points).

Ottawa has dropped four in a row, but they’ve held their opponent to two goals or fewer in two of those contests. Prior to this four-game losing streak, the Senators went on a three-game winning streak in which they scored four goals on two occasions.

On average, the Senators are scoring 2.56 goals per game (27th) while allowing 3.07 goals per game (20th).

Leading the Ottawa offense is center Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who’s scored 14 goals and added six assists for a team-high 20 points.

Vancouver has earned only five wins out of their 11 home games thus far. Most recently, the Canucks have dropped three of their last four contests. Vancouver has scored two goals or fewer twice in three of their last five, and recently gave up eight goals in a game against Pittsburgh.

On average, the Canucks are scoring 3.18 goals per game (12th) while allowing 2.96 goals per game (T-15th).

While Elias Pettersson doesn’t lead the team in either goals (11) or assists (20), he’s tops on the team with 31 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Mavs/Pelicans under233½ -109

After ending the Lakers’ winning streak, the Mavericks (13-6) will head into New Orleans for a showdown with the Pelicans (6-14) this evening. The over/under is set at 233.5 points.

Dallas has won each of its past three road games, and the competition hasn’t been easy. While holding opponents to 123 points or fewer, the Mavs beat the Rockets, Suns, and Lakers. However, Dallas has only managed 106 points or fewer in each of their last four losses.

On average, the Mavericks are scoring 117.8 points per game while allowing 109.8 points per game.

Luka Doncic is this team’s main scoring threat, but he’s only reached a high of 27 points in two of his last three games. On the season, Doncic is averaging 30.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 9.6 assists per game.

The Pelicans haven’t hit a five-game losing streak, and it’s due in large part to the fact that they’ve struggled to score points. New Orleans has failed to score more than 110 points in any of their last four games, and they’re coming off two 104-point performances.

On average, the Pelicans are scoring 114.5 points while allowing 118.9 points per game.

Only Brandon Ingram (25.5 ppg) and Jrue Holiday (19.4 ppg) are scoring more than 15.2 points per game for New Orleans.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Oakland -1 -109

A pair of teams with identical records will be facing off later today when the Western Michigan Broncos (4-4) host the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-4).

Although Oakland has dropped four games so far this year, two of those defeats have come by three points or fewer. Before losses to Northern Illinois and Toledo, the Golden Grizzlies won three of four while losing only to #7 Maryland. Oakland has held their opponent to 66 points or fewer six times this season.

On average, the Golden Grizzlies are scoring 63.3 points while allowing 63.1 points per game.

While five different players are scoring at least 8.5 points per game for Oakland, forward Xavier Hill-Mais leads the way by averaging 13.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while hitting 52.4% of his shots from the field. All three of Oakland’s top scorers are shooting 50% or better from the field.

After a fast 3-0 start to the season, Western Michigan has dropped four of its last five games. During that run, the Broncos’ only win came against Alma. In three of those four losses, Western Michigan allowed 70 points or more.

On average, the Broncos are scoring 69.5 points while allowing 77 points per game.

Western Michigan relies heavily on Michael Flowers for their offense. Flowers is averaging 19.3 points per game while hitting 41.2% of his three-point attempts.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Ducks -135

The two teams sitting in the basement of the Pacific will face off this evening as the Ducks (11-12-4, 26 points) host the Kings (11-14-2, 24 points) in Anaheim.

Of their 12 games played away from home, the Kings have won only two. Los Angeles has won two of their last three, but they’ve lost three of their last five. In those five contests, the Kings have allowed three goals or more in three games.

On average, the Kings are scoring 2.59 goals per game (26th) while allowing 3.30 goals per game (27th).

Anze Kopitar leads Los Angeles with just 10 goals on the season. After Kopitar, only one other player on the Kings has more than six goals on the year. Neither L.A. goaltender has a better save percentage than .898.

The Ducks haven’t been a great hockey team, but they’ve earned a record of 7-5-2 at home. Before dropping games to Winnipeg and Arizona, Anaheim defeated New York in a 3-0 contest. The Ducks have scored at least three goals in two of their last three games.

On average, the Ducks are scoring 2.63 goals per game (25th) while allowing 3.00 goals per game (tied for 16th).

Offensively, Ryan Getzlaf leads the way with nine goals and 11 assists for 20 points. Defensively, goaltender John Gibson is allowing 2.86 goals per game with a .910 save percentage.