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

The Jazz (23-12) will take their 10-9 away record with them as they head into New Orleans for a contest against the Pelicans (12-24).

Utah has continued to prove that it’s one of the best defensive teams in the NBA by winning five in a row and 10 of their last 11 contests. Over that stretch, the Jazz allowed more than 107 points only twice. In their last three games, Utah never allowed more than 98 points.

On average, the Jazz are scoring 107.9 points while allowing 105.3 points per game.

Utah is a defensive team, but they can boast a pair of scorers averaging at least 20 points per game. Donovan Mitchell leads the way with his 25.1 points per game.

New Orleans has won five of their last six games, but they allowed 112 points or more in each of their last three. At home, the Pelicans have won only two of their last nine games. New Orleans fell to Utah by a score of 128-120 when they played earlier this year.

On average, the Pelicans are scoring 112.4 points while allowing 116.6 points per game.

Brandon Ingram leads New Orleans with 24.9 points per game and is the only player on the roster averaging at least 20 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Appalachian State -8½ -105

Both the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns (6-9) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (9-6) will be playing their third game in five days when they go head to head this evening.

Lafayette was able to pick up a win over Troy on Saturday, but that victory followed a run of six straight defeats. During that stretch of losses, the Ragin Cajuns fell by at least eight points on four occasions. Lafayette has failed to reach 60 points in two of their last six contests.

On average, the Ragin Cajuns are scoring 73 points while allowing 74.6 points per game.

Forward Jalen Johnson leads Lafayette with 14.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, but he’s shooting just 28.8% from three. Guard Cedric Russell is adding another 14.1 points per contest.

By defeating Georgia Southern two days ago, Appalachian State has now won five of their last seven contests. On that run, the Mountaineers were able to score 81 points or more on three occasions. Appalachian State has won six of their nine victories by nine points or more.

On average, the Mountaineers are scoring 69.1 points while allowing 63.8 points per game.

Guard Justin Forrest is a proven scorer for this App State team. This year, Forrest is averaging 18.2 points per game in 30.9 minutes on the floor.

50* Powerhouse Play on USC +5 -109

Both the USC Trojans (12-2) and the Washington Huskies (10-4) have been moderately successful this season. Tonight, they’ll go head to head.

Since losing two of three in late November, USC has gone on a run of six straight victories. During that stretch, the Trojans have scored at least 70 points in all but one contest while holding opponents below 69 points in all but two contests. Most recently, USC won at Washington State by a score of 65-56.

On average, the Trojans are scoring 74.9 points while allowing 67.5 points per game.

While shooting 64.6% from the field, forward Onyeka Okongwu is the pivotal player for USC by averaging 18.4 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Two other Trojans are putting up at least 11.8 points a game.

Washington got off to a great start with a win over #18 Baylor, but they enter tonight’s game on the heels of back-to-back losses. After a four-point loss to Houston, the Huskies lost a 66-64 contest against UCLA. Washington has scored 72 points or fewer in each of their last three games.

On average, the Huskies are scoring 73.7 points while allowing 64.7 points per game.

After Washington’s top four scorers, nobody on the roster is averaging more than 5.6 points per game. Isaiah Stewart leads the way with 19.6 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Wolves PK -105

The Timber Wolves (13-21) have had a disappointing season to this point. Tonight, they’ll be aiming to continue the climb towards .500 when they go into Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers (10-25).

Despite a number of injuries, Minnesota has managed to come out victorious in three of their last five contests. Defense has been the strength of this team recently, as they’ve held two opponents below 95 points over that stretch. Most recently, Minnesota beat Golden State by a score of 99-84.

On average, the Wolves are scoring 111.6 points while allowing 114.6 points per game.

Minnesota is having to deal with injuries to the likes of Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, but they can couple another strong defensive effort with the offense of Jeff Teague, Robert Covington, and Jake Layman, all of whom are averaging double-digit points per game.

After a short stretch of victories, Cleveland has now lost three in a row. During that run of defeats, the Cavaliers weren’t able to top 106 points. Most recently, Cleveland were beaten soundly by an Oklahoma City team that put up 121 points.

On average, the Cavaliers are scoring 104.4 points while allowing 113.4 points per game.

Colling Sexton leads Cleveland with 18.5 points per game, and Kevin Love is adding another 16.4 points a game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Siena +5½ -109

The Siena Saints (6-5) and Rider Broncs (7-4) can both boast winning records at this point in the season. This afternoon, they’ll go head to head.

After a 2-5 start to the year, Siena has now won four games in a row to get above .500. During that run, the Saints were able to score 73 points or more in every game. Siena has fallen five times, but two of those defeats came by a four-point margin or less.

On average, the Saints are scoring 73.9 points while allowing 73.1 points per game.

Siena has four players averaging 12.5 points or more, led by Jalen Pickett’s 16.4 points a game. Donald Carey, who’s averaging 14.4 points per contest, has led the Saints in scoring in each of their last two games.

Rider was able to reach seven wins by ripping off five victories in a row, but they’ve since lost a pair of contests. After falling to Temple by 12, the Broncs were dismantled by Wisconsin by a score of 65-37. In their most recent contest, Rider’s leading scoring had only seven points.

On average, the Broncs are scoring 73.9 points while allowing 72 points per game.

Center Tyere Marshall leads this Rider team by averaging 14.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Pacific +9½ -109

Both the St. Mary’s Gaels (14-2) and the Pacific Tigers (13-4) own impressive records. Tonight, these two teams will face off against one another.

St. Mary’s is riding a five-game winning streak, but they’ve only managed to score 69 points or fewer in two of those victories. The Gaels have won by nine points or fewer on four occasions this season. Most recently, St. Mary’s defeated San Francisco by a score of 69-58.

On average, the Gaels are scoring 76.7 points while allowing 62.1 points per game.

Guard Jordan Ford leads St. Mary’s with 20.7 points per game, but he’s one of only three players on the roster averaging more than 6.6 points per game.

Pacific enters tonight’s game as winners of seven of their last eight games. Of the Tigers’ four losses this season, two have come by six points or fewer. At home, Pacific is currently riding a five-game winning streak. Most recently, the Tigers defeated Pepperdine by a score of 59-56.

On average, the Tigers are scoring 69.2 points while allowing 60.1 points per game.

While shooting 50.6% from the field, guard Jahlil Tripp leads Pacific with 13.1 points per contest. Justin Moore is adding another 10.5 points per game while hitting 48.5% of his shots from three.

50* Powerhouse Play on Warriors +3½ -110

The Pistons (12-23) have just four wins on the road, and the Warriors (9-27) have just six wins at home. Tonight, these two teams will face off in Golden State.

Detroit is on a run of eight losses out of their last nine contests, including a current four-game losing streak on the road. The Pistons have failed to reach 100 points in three of their last eight games. Most recently, Detroit was defeated by the Clippers by a score of 126-112.

On average, the Pistons are scoring 108.4 points while allowing 111.4 points per game.

Four Pistons are putting up at least 15 points per game, but one of those players, Blake Griffin, is out of tonight’s game. Andre Drummond leads the way with 17.6 points and 15.8 rebounds per game.

Golden State will be at home, where they’ve earned six of their nine wins this season. Before their current run of three losses, one of which came in overtime, the Warriors won four games in a row. Golden State has won four of its last five home games.

On average, the Warriors are scoring 105.3 points while allowing 113 points per game.

With Steph Curry and D’Angelo Russell both out, the Warriors will count on the likes of Alec Burks, who’s averaging 15.6 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Pacers -6 -110

The Hawks (7-28) are just 3-12 on their home floor. Tonight, they’ll be hosting the Pacers (22-13) in Atlanta.

The last time Indiana went up against Atlanta, the Pacers were victorious by a score of 110-100. The Pacers have lost three of their last four, but they’ve won seven of their last 11 overall. To end 2019, Indiana earned an impressive 115-97 victory over Philadelphia.

On average, the Pacers are scoring 109.3 points while allowing 105.9 points per game.

With Victor Oladipo yet to return, it’s T.J. Warren who currently leads this Indiana team in scoring with 17.9 points per game. Warren is one of three Pacers putting up more than 17 points per contest.

Atlanta has proven that it’s one of the NBA’s worst teams by losing 11 of their last 12 contests. Over that stretch, the Hawks lost by more than five points on seven occasions. In their most recent home game, Atlanta fell to Milwaukee by a score of 112-86.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 107.1 points while allowing 117.3 points per game.

Trae Young has been able to average 28.5 points and 8.3 assists per game to this point in the season, but no other Atlanta player is averaging more than 18.1 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Jazz -3½ -110

The Jazz (22-12) have an even record away from home. They’ll be aiming to get above .500 on the road when they pay a visit to the Magic (16-19) this evening in Orlando.

Utah is an impressive team that finds themselves on an impressive run of four straight victories and nine wins out of their last 10 games. On the road, the Jazz have won five of their last six contests with every victory coming by four points or more. Most recently, Utah beat Chicago by a score of 102-98.

On average, the Jazz are scoring 107.9 points while allowing 105.6 points per game.

Donovan Mitchell leads the team with 24.9 points per game, and Rudy Gobert is averaging 14.9 points and 14.2 rebounds per game. Bojan Bogdanovic is scoring 20.7 points a game.

Orlando enters tonight’s game as winners of two in a row, but they’ve lost eight of their last 13 contests. Each of those losses on that run have come by seven points or more. Orlando will be playing its second game in as many days.

On average, the Magic are scoring 103.5 points while allowing 104.1 points per game.

Orlando is led by the 19.3 points per game of Evan Fournier. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.3 points and 10.7 rebounds per contest.

50* Powerhouse Play on NC-Greensboro +1½ -110

The UNC Greensboro Spartans (12-3) have gotten off to a great start. They’ll aim to keep up their strong run as they head on the road to take on the Wofford Terriers (8-6).

Greensboro has followed up a five-game winning streak with their current four-game winning streak, separated by a single three-point loss. This season, the Spartans have held 12 opponents to 63 points or fewer. Most recently, Greensboro defeated Mercer by a score of 72-63.

On average, the Spartans are scoring 72.4 points while allowing 55.3 points per game.

The strength of this UNC Greensboro team is their defense, but they have an established scorer in the form of Isaiah Miller. In addition to his 4.7 rebounds, Miller is averaging 17.3 points per game.

Wofford enters today’s game as losers of two of their last three games. While one of those losses was against #4 Duke, the other came against East Tennessee State. In the latter contest, Wofford could only manage to score 48 points in the loss.

On average, the Terriers are scoring 72.8 points while allowing 67.2 points per game.

Only two Wofford players are averaging more than nine points per contest. Leading the way is Storm Murphy, who’s scoring 14.1 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Washington State +2 -115

Both the UCLA Bruins (8-6) and the Washington State Cougars (9-5) own winning records. Tonight, they’ll go head to head in Washington.

UCLA has hit their roughest stretch of the season with three straight losses before earning a narrow victory over Washington. When playing away from home, the Bruins have lost four of their six contests. On their three-game skid, UCLA topped 64 points only once.

On average, the Bruins are scoring 72.1 points while allowing 67.6 points per game.

Only two UCLA players are averaging double-digit points, and their leading scorer is putting up only 11.5 points per game. None of the Bruins’ top seven scorers are shooting better than 33.3% from three.

Before falling to USC in their most recent contest, Washington State went on a run of six straight victories. During that winning streak, the Cougars reached 87 points on two occasions. Washington State has also held five of their last nine opponents below 60 points.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 72 points while allowing 64.5 points per game.

Washington State has two players averaging at least 13.4 points per game. Leading the way is CJ Elleby, who’s putting up 19.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Northern Arizona -2½ -109

If the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-5) will stay above .500, they’ll need a win later today as they host the Weber State Wildcats (5-8).

Weber State enters today’s game as losers of two of their last three and three of their last five games. Most recently, the Wildcats could only muster 69 points in a one-point victory over Idaho. Weber State has failed to reach 70 points in eight games so far this season.

On average, the Wildcats are scoring 72.1 points while allowing 69.5 points per game.

Jerrick Harding is averaging 21.2 points per game, but he’s one of only two Weber State players putting up more than 8.8 points per game. Guard Cody John is scoring 12.1 points per contest.

Norther Arizona suffered a pair of two-point defeats throughout their current three-game losing streak, but they now get to return home today. When playing on their own floor, the Lumberjacks are 3-1 while putting up at least 93 points in two of those contests.

On average, the Lumberjacks are scoring 73.9 points while allowing 67.9 points per game.

Guard Cameron Shelton leads this Northern Arizona team by scoring 14 points per game. Guard Luke Avdalovic is adding another 11.2 points while shooting 51.6% from the field.

50* Powerhouse Play on Florida -6½ -110

The Alabama Crimson Tide (7-5) have a chance to draw themselves level with a conference rival as they head on the road for a showdown with the Florida Gators (8-4).

Alabama has won three games in a row, but they haven’t been very good away from home this year. When not playing on their home floor, the Crimson Tide are 3-4 on the season. Alabama’s worst loss came against Iowa State, when they were blown out by a score of 104-89.

On average, the Crimson Tide are scoring 82.8 points while allowing 77.7 points per game.

Guard Kira Lewis Jr. is leading the Crimson Tide with 16.6 points per game, but he’s shooting just 33.9% from beyond the arc. Only three total Alabama players are putting up more than 9.1 points per game.

After a dominant 102-63 victory over Long Beach State, Florida has now won six of their last eight games. That run of victories included an impressive five-point win over #18 Xavier. The Gators have scored at least 70 points in seven games this season.

On average, the Gators are scoring 70.8 points while allowing 62.6 points per game.

Florida is led by the duo of Kerry Blackshear Jr. and Keyontae Johnson, who are scoring 14.2 points and 13.3 points per game, respectively.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Mississippi State +1½ -110

The #8 Auburn Tigers (12-0) have yet to falter this season. Today, they’ll aim to keep their perfect record against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-3).

Of Auburn’s 12 straight victories, five have come away from home. Three of those wins came by a margin of 10 points or more, and another came by six points over St. Louis. Most recently, Auburn beat Lipscomb by a score of 86-59.

On average, the Tigers are scoring 82.2 points while allowing 65.6 points per game.

Auburn has five players averaging at least 9.5 points per game, and four players averaging at least 10.6 points per game. Center Austin Wiley is putting up 10.8 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest.

After starting the year with a five-game winning streak, Mississippi State has now lost three of their last seven contests. In their most recent defeat, the Bulldogs could only manage 52 points against New Mexico State. Mississippi State fell to #17 Villanova by seven in their only game against a ranked opponent so far this year.

On average, the Bulldogs are scoring 73.7 points while allowing 63.8 points per game.

Forward Reggie Perry leads this Mississippi State team by averaging 15.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Tyson Carter is also putting up 15.4 points per contest.

50* Powerhouse Play on Furman -1½ -109

One of the day’s premier college basketball matchups pits the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (13-2) against the Furman Paladins (12-3).

East Tennessee State has only dropped two contests so far this season, but both came on the road. The Buccaneers’ most recent loss came by 10 points at North Dakota State. Most recently, East Tennessee State could only manage 49 points in a one-point victory over Wofford.

On average, the Buccaneers are scoring 79.3 points while allowing 62.1 points per game.

Although four East Tennessee State players are averaging double-digit points, Tray Boyd leads the way with only 13.9 points per game.

Furman has won five games in a row since an impressive performance in an overtime loss against #14 Auburn. The Paladins have scored at least 80 points in four of those five victories. Most recently, Furman defeated VMI by a score of 89-73.

On average, the Paladins are scoring 79.3 points while allowing 64.6 points per game.

Three different Furman players are putting up 14 points per game or more. Guard Jordan Lyons leads the way with 17.6 points per game. Clay Mounce is averaging 14 points and 6.9 rebounds per contest.

50* Powerhouse Play on South Alabama -1½ -110

The South Alabama Jaguars (8-6) are in the trio of Sun Belt teams sitting on eight wins. They can move up in the rankings with a win today over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (5-7).

South Alabama has earned back-to-back victorious by holding their opponents to 57 points or fewer. The Jaguars have scored at least 71 points on 10 occasions this year. Most recently, South Alabama defeated Louisiana Lafayette by a score of 60-57.

On average, the Jaguars are scoring 75 points while allowing 70.4 points per game.

Three different South Alabama players are averaging at least 13.5 points per game, led by the 15.1 points per game of Josh Ajayi. Ajayi is also adding 7.4 rebounds per contest.

Louisiana Monroe is coming off a win over Troy, but that victory followed a run of five straight defeats. The Warhawks have now failed to score more than 67 points in seven of their 12 games. Monroe wasn’t able to reach more than 61 points in four of their last six games.

On average, the Warhawks are scoring 64 points while allowing 63.9 points per game.

Only two Louisiana-Monroe players are averaging more than 8.5 points per game. Despite shooting just 39.9% from the field, Michael Ertel leads the way with 15.3 points a game.

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

An impressive Heat team (25-9) will aim to keep a winning record away from home as they go into Orlando to take on the Magic (15-19) this evening.

Miami enters tonight’s game as winners of six of their last seven contests. That run of victories started with a strong four-point win in Philadelphia. Only two of those six wins have come by a margin fewer than three points. Most recently, Miami defeated Toronto by a score of 84-76.

On average, the Heat are scoring 111.6 points while allowing 107.2 points per game.

This Miami team is led by Jimmy Butler, who’s averaging 20.3 points per game, and then a trio of players putting up 15 points per game. Center Bam Adebayo is averaging 15.6 points and 10.7 rebounds per game.

Orlando is coming into this contest as losers of two of their last three games. Before getting the best of Washington in their most recent contest, the Magic fell by 11 points to Milwaukee and fell by eight points to Atlanta at home. Orlando hasn’t topped 100 points in three of their last four games.

On average, the Magic are scoring 103.4 points while allowing 104.6 points per game.

Only two Orlando players are averaging more than 13.2 points per game. Evan Fournier currently leads the way with his 19.4 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Siena -5 -109

Both the Monmouth Hawks (6-5) and the Siena Saints (5-5) have been hovering around .500 records. Tonight, these two teams will go head to head.

Monmouth has won four games in a row, but three of those four came on their own home floor. The Hawks have now played eight games away from home and have won only three of those games, one of which came by a single point against Princeton. In the vast majority of their games on the road, Monmouth has been blown out.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 65.5 points while allowing 70.6 points per game.

Although Deion Hammond leads Monmouth with his 15.7 points per game, he’s one of just two players on this roster averaging more than 7.5 points per game.

Siena has won three games in a row, all of which have come at home, and a fourth home victory on this streak would earn the Saints a winning record. While Siena is 0-5 on the road, they’re 5-0 when playing on their home floor. Most recently, Siena beat Holy Cross by a score of 74-62.

On average, the Saints are scoring 73.8 points while allowing 73.2 points per game.

The top four scorers on Siena are all averaging between 12.7 and 16.8 points per game. Manny Camper is currently on the lower end of that spectrum, but is also reeling in 11.6 rebounds per contest.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Kings -4 -109

The Kings (12-22) trail the Grizzlies (13-21) by only a single game. With a win tonight in Sacramento, the Kings would bring themselves level with Memphis.

Memphis comes into tonight’s game having lost two of their last four games and four of their last seven games. On the road, the Grizzlies are 1-3 in their last four contests. In their most recent away game, Memphis fell to Denver by a score of 119-110.

On average, the Grizzlies are scoring 111.1 points while allowing 116.2 points per game.

Memphis doesn’t have a player on the roster scoring more than 17.6 points per game. Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are putting up 17.4 and 17.6 points per game, respectively.

Sacramento is currently sliding on an eight-game losing streak in which they’ve played half their games at home. On the bright side, four of those losses came by a margin of five points or fewer. Six of Sacramento’s 12 wins have come at home.

On average, the Kings are scoring 104.9 points while allowing 108.3 points per game.

Buddy Hield remains the leading scorer for this Sacramento team with 20.2 points per game. Both De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes are adding another 17.1 and 15.1 points per game, respectively.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Oregon PK -110

The #4 Oregon Ducks (11-2) will face stiff competition this evening when they go on the road to take on the Colorado Buffaloes (11-2).

Including an overtime victory against #5 Michigan, Oregon hasn’t lost since suffering back-to-back defeats against #8 Gonzaga and #6 North Carolina. The Ducks are riding a five-game winning streak in which they’ve scored 81 points or more four times. Most recently, Oregon defeated Alabama State by a score of 98-59.

On average, the Ducks are scoring 80.3 points while allowing 66 points per game.

While shooting better than 50% from the field, guard Payton Pritchard is scoring a team-high 18.5 points per game. Three other Ducks are averaging 10.3 points per game or better.

Colorado is riding a four-game winning streak after losing back-to-back games against #2 Kansas and Northern Iowa. The Buffaloes also needed overtime to take down #13 Dayton. Colorado has allowed 71 points or more on four occasions.

On average, the Buffaloes are scoring 71.8 points while allowing 60.5 points per game.

Despite their success, Colorado doesn’t have a single player scoring more than McKinley Wright’s 12.8 points per game. Only three total Buffaloes are averaging double-digit points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Jazz -3½ -109

A strong Jazz team (21-12) will aim to get their away record up to .500 with a win over the Bulls (13-21) tonight in Chicago.

Utah has won three games in a row and eight of their last nine contests. The Jazz have scored 120 points or more in two of their last three games, including an impressive 120-107 road win over the Clippers. Most recently, Utah defeated Detroit by a score of 104-81.

On average, the Jazz are scoring 108 points while allowing 105.8 points per game.

Both Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bodanovic are averaging more than 20 points per game. Center Rudy Gobert is adding another 14.8 points and 14.2 rebounds per game.

Chicago enters tonight’s contest as losers of two of their last three games. On that recent stretch, the Bulls failed to score more than 102 points on two occasions. Most recently, Chicago fell to Milwaukee by a score of 123-102.

On average, the Bulls are scoring 105.9 points while allowing 107 points per game.

Several Bulls players are dealing with injuries at the moment, including Zach LaVine, who leads the team with 23.4 points per game. No other Chicago player is averaging more than 15.1 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on North Texas +4½ -109

The North Texas Mean Green (6-7) are seeking a win that would earn them a .500 record. Tonight, the Mean Green will pay a visit to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-5).

North Texas has been better over the second half of the games they’ve played. Of their last six games, the Mean Green have won four. Counting the entire season, North Texas has scored 76 points or more in seven games. North Texas is coming off two performances of 86 points or more.

On average, the Mean Green are scoring 68.8 points while allowing 61.4 points per game.

Each of North Texas’ top three scorers are shooting 42.7% or better from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Mean Green is Umoja Gibson, who’s averaging 14.5 points per game.

Western Kentucky got off to a brilliant 6-1 start, but has since lost four of their last five games. The Hilltoppers’ lone victory over that period came in overtime against Arkansas. Most recently, Western Kentucky lost to Belmont at home by a score of 79-62.

On average, the Hilltoppers are scoring 78.8 points while allowing 73.1 points per game.

Neither of Western Kentucky’s top two scorers are shooting better than 24% from three. Charles Bassey leads the team with 15.3 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Appalachian State -1½ -109

Both the Georgia State Panthers (9-4) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-5) own winning records. Tonight, they’ll go head to head against one another.

Before taking care of business against Middle Georgia State, the Panthers fell to SMU by a score of 85-76. Although Georgia State has been a good team this season, they’re just 2-4 on the road. The Panthers have allowed 84 points or more in three of those away games.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 80.2 points while allowing 70.8 points per game.

Four players on this Georgia State team are averaging more than 12 points a game, but there’s then a sharp drop off to the next-best scorer, who’s putting up 6.2 points per game.

Appalachian State is coming off a loss to NC State, but they previously won four games in a row. Over that stretch, the Mountaineers scored 81 points or more in three contests. At home, Appalachian State owns a record of 4-0.

On average, the Mountaineers are scoring 69.5 points while allowing 62.8 points per game.

Justin Forrest leads Appalachian State with 18.3 points per game, and Isaac Johnson is averaging 11.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Duquesne -3 -109

A pair of two-loss teams are set to go head to head this evening when the Duquesne Dukes (10-2) host the St. Louis Billikens (11-2).

St. Louis has racked up more wins than their opponent today, but they’ve also lost both games against ranked opponents this year. The Billikens lost to #12 Auburn by five after getting blown out by #12 Seton Hall earlier in the year. Most recently, St. Louis defeated Bethune-Cookman by 10.

On average, the Billikens are scoring 73.1 points while allowing 64 points per game.

While shooting 48.2% from the field, guard Jordan Goodwin leads this St. Louis team with 15.2 points and 11.4 rebounds per game.

Duquesne enters today’s contest as losers of two in a row; their first two losses of the season. Prior to those defeats, the Dukes won 10 games in a row while holding six opponents below 60 points. Meanwhile, Duquesne has scored 71 points or more seven times this year.

On average, the Dukes are scoring 73.3 points while allowing 61.8 points per game.

Four different Dukes are scoring double-digit points per game. Leading the way is Marcus Weathers, who’s shooting 58.3% from the field while putting up 13.5 points a game.

50* Powerhouse Play on NC-Wilmington +3½ -109

The James Madison Dukes (7-6) will need a victory if they’ll keep their winning record. Today, the Dukes will face off against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (5-10).

James Madison is coming off a pair of losses to Hofstra and Northeastern. In those two games, the Dukes allowed 82 points or more. Despite owning a record above .500, James Madison has now allowed 82 points or more in six of their 13 games played on the season.

On average, the Dukes are scoring 76.1 points while allowing 76.5 points per game.

Both of James Madison’s top two scorers – Matt Lewis and Darius Banks – are shooting just 38% from the field while scoring 18 and 13 points per game, respectively.

UNC Wilmington has lost seven games in a row after starting the season with a record of 5-3. However, the Seahawks are 4-3 on their home floor and one of those defeats came against #9 North Carolina. Most recently, Wilmington fell to Drexel by five points.

On average, the Seahawks are scoring 72.1 points while allowing 72.9 points per game.

Guard Jaylen Sims leads Wilmington with 13.9 points per game, and forward Marten Linssen is adding another 10.7 points a game while shooting 65.6% from the field.

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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Spurs -9 -110

A Warriors team (9-25) full of hobbled players will head into San Antonio for a clash with the Spurs ( 13-18) on New Year’s Day.

Golden State recently went on their best run of the season by winning four in a row, but that ended with a 20-point loss to Dallas three days ago. The last time tonight’s opponents met, the Spurs earned a 127-110 victory over the Warriors in San Antonio.

On average, the Warriors are scoring 105.7 points while allowing  113.3 points per game.

Guard D’Angelo Russell is set to miss tonight’s game with a shoulder injury. He’ll be sorely missed by a Warriors team that will no longer be able to count on his team-high 23.2 points per game.

San Antonio will be at home, where they own a winning record and have been victorious in six of their last eight games. The Spurs also enter this contest as winners of three of their last five games. Most recently, San Antonio defeated Detroit by a score of 136-109.

On average, the Spurs are scoring 113.3 points while allowing 115 points per game.

DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge continue to lead this Spurs team with 21.1 and 19.5 points per game, respectively.

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 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Southern Utah +2 -110

Both the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (7-4) and the Portland State Vikings (7-6) are sitting on seven wins. One of these teams will earn their eighth win during tonight’s game between the two.

Southern Utah has proven themselves as a solid team with away wins over the likes of Nebraska and Long Beach State. The Thunderbirds enter this contest as winners of three games in a row. Most recently, Southern Utah went on the road to beat Long Beach State by a score of 84-63.

On average, the Thunderbirds are scoring 77 points while allowing 63.6 points per game.

Three Southern Utah players are averaging at least 11.3 points per game. Leading the way is Cameron Oluyitan by scoring 12.8 points per game.

Portland State has earned a winning record by winning four of their last five games while beating the likes of CSU Northridge and Portland Bible. Before that stretch, the Vikings lost five out of the previous seven games. Most recently, Portland State defeated Northern Colorado by four.

On average, the Vikings are scoring 79.2 points while allowing 73.4 points per game.

Only two Portland State players are averaging more than just 9.5 points per game. Holland Woods leads the way with 17.3 points per 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on DePaul +1½ -109

The DePaul Blue Demons (12-1) have only fallen once this season. They’ll now try to keep their impressive record intact as they play host to the Seton Hall Pirates (8-4).

Seton Hall enters this contest on the back of a big win over #7 Maryland followed by a victory over Prairie View A&M. However, the Pirates lost the two previous games in a row, both of which were on the road. Seton Hall has scored 52 points or fewer in two of their last three games.

On average, the Pirates are scoring 74.8 points while allowing 64.3 points per game.

After Myles Powell, who’s scoring 21.2 points a game, no Seton Hall player is topping 11.5 points per game. Only three total Seton Hall players are averaging more than 7.8 points per game.

DePaul’s lone loss of the season came by five points to Buffalo. Since then, the Blue Demons have won three games in a row. DePaul has scored 83 points or more on five occasions this season. Most recently, the Blue Demons defeated Northwestern by five points.

On average, the Blue Demons are scoring 77.2 points while allowing 65.5 points per game.

Charlie Monroe leads DePaul with 16.5 points per game, and Paul Reed is adding another 15.5 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Wolves +2½ -110

In order to stay above .500, the Nets (16-15) need to take down the Timberwolves (11-20) this evening in Minnesota.

Brooklyn is just 7-9 on the road, and are once against set to play without star guard Kyrie Irving. Coming into tonight’s game, the Nets have lost two in a row and three of their last four. Two of those defeats came on the road, including a 108-98 loss in Houston in their most recent contest.

On average, the Nets are scoring 110.5 points while allowing 111 points per game.

With Irving out, Brooklyn won’t have the 28.5 points and 7.2 assists the guard has been averaging this season. Instead, they’ll rely on Spencer Dinwiddie and his 22.5 points per game.

Before a six-point defeat at the hands of Cleveland in their most recent contest, Minnesota was able to take down Sacramento in a double-overtime game. To open the season, the Timberwolves overcame the Nets in overtime by a score of 127-126.

On average, the Timberwolves are scoring 111.9 points while allowing 115.9 points per game.

Minnesota is set to be without Karl-Anthony Towns and his 26.5 points per game. Tonight, they’ll rely on Andrew Wiggins and his 24.8 points a 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Pelicans +5 -110

Both the Rockets (22-10) and Pelicans (10-23) will be playing their second game in as many days when they go head to head in New Orleans this evening.

Houston has won five of their last six games, but they dropped a contest against Golden State in their most recent away contest. The Rockets have struggled against lesser competition recently. In addition to that loss to the Warriors, Houston has fallen to Detroit, Sacramento, and San Antonio in their last four defeats.

On average, the Rockets are scoring 119.3 points while allowing 113.9 points per game.

After James Harden (38.3 ppg) and Russell Westbrook (24.1 ppg), no Houston player is averaging more than Clint Capela’s 13.9 points per game.

A New Orleans team that’s struggled all year long has hit a run of good form lately. The Pelicans have now won three in a row and four out of their last five. New Orleans has won by eight points or more against Minnesota, Portland, Denver, and Indiana.

On average, the Pelicans are scoring 111.8 points while allowing 116.6 points per game.

The duo of Brandon Ingram and Jrue Holiday continue to lead New Orleans. While Ingram is averaging 25.2 points and seven rebounds per game, Holiday is adding 19.7 points 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Kansas State -7 -109

A pair of teams with winning records will face off this evening when the Kansas State Wildcats (6-5) host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-4).

Tulsa enter today’s contest as losers of two in a row and three of their last four. The Golden Hurricane have only won one game away from home this year, which came against Vanderbilt. Most recently, Tulsa fell to Colorado State by seven points in a triple-overtime game.

On average, the Golden Hurricane are scoring 74.2 points while allowing 68.2 points per game.

Despite shooting 27.3% from three, guard Brandon Rachal leads Tulsa with 14.9 points per game. Only Rachal and Jeriah Horne are averaging double-digit points per game.

Kansas State has lost both of their last two games, but they’ll be back at home where they hold a record of 5-1. In their last home game, the Wildcats overwhelmed Alabama State by a score of 86-41. Kansas State have held nine opponents below 67 points.

On average, the Wildcats are scoring 66.5 points while allowing 59.6 points per game.

Forward Xavier Sneed leads Kansas State by averaging 14.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Guard Cartier Diarra is adding another 11.6 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Hawks +10 -110

The Hawks (6-26) will be searching for just their third road win of the season when they go into Chicago for a contest against the Bulls (12-20) this evening.

Atlanta has lost nine games in a row, but six of those losses either came in overtime or by 10 points or fewer. In their most recent away game, the Hawks lost a 121-118 contest against the Cavaliers. Neither of Atlanta’s last two road games have been losses by more than 10 points.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 108.1 points while allowing 118.4 points per game.

Atlanta is set to be without Trae Young for tonight’s game. In Young’s absence, the Hawks will count on the likes of John Collins (17.3 ppg) and De’Andre Hunter (12.7 ppg) for offense.

Of their last 10 games, Chicago has dropped six contests. Two of the Bulls’ four wins over that period have come by just three points or fewer. In fact, Chicago has only won four games by more than 10 points all season long.

On average, the Bulls are scoring 105.7 points while allowing 107.3 points per game.

After Zach LaVine (23.6 ppg) and Lauri Markkanen (14.7 ppg), no Chicago player is scoring more than the 11.7 points per game of Wendell Carter Jr.

50* Powerhouse Play on CS-Northridge +9 -110

The Boise State Broncos (8-5) are heavy favorites in a contest against the CSU Northridge Matadors (3-10).

After kicking off the season with a seven-game losing streak, Northridge has started reeling in some wins. The Matadors have now won three of their last six games while scoring 71 points or more in each victory. Most recently, Northridge defeated San Francisco State by a score of 85-50.

On average, the Matadors are scoring 70.9 points while allowing 80.2 points per game.

Although he’s only played in Northridge’s most recent game, Lamine Diane put up 30 points and 12 rebounds. Terrell Gomez, who’s played in every game, is averaging 22.2 points per game.

Boise State has rebounded from a loss to Georgia Tech with victories over Portland and UTEP. On top of the Broncos’ five losses, three of their wins have come by six points or fewer. Boise State needed overtime to take down both BYU and Pacific.

On average, the Broncos are scoring 78.5 points while allowing 69.8 points per game.

Derrick Alston has led Boise State in scoring in each of the last two games. For the season, Alston is averaging 21.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on East Carolina -9½ -110

A pair of teams with losing records will go head to head later this afternoon when the East Carolina Pirates (5-7) host the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-9).

Eastern Kentucky has been dreadful on the road this year. On top of being winless in seven games away from home, the Colonels have allowed 89 points or more in four of them. Eastern Kentucky is currently riding a seven-game losing streak that’s included six defeats by 12 points or more.

On average, the Colonels are scoring 73.3 points while allowing 76.5 points per game.

Only two Eastern Kentucky players are scoring more than 9.8 points per game. Leading the way is Jomaru Brown, who’s averaging 16 points per game.

East Carolina is currently riding a three-game winning streak in which they’ve blown out two opponents by 12 points or more. In fact, all but one of the Pirates’ wins have come by a dozen points. Most recently, East Carolina defeated Charlotte by a score of 60-56.

On average, the Pirates are scoring 71 points while allowing 71.5 points per game.

While shooting 57.9% from the field, Jayden Gardner leads East Carolina with 20.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per 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 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Mavs -5½ -110

A Mavericks team (19-10) aiming to get back into the mix atop the Western Conference will be hosting the Spurs (12-17) tonight in Dallas.

San Antonio has won three and lost three over their last six contests. Over that stretch, the Spurs have struggled on the defensive end. San Antonio allowed 115 points or more in four of those six games, and allowed 134 points against the Clippers before defeating Memphis.

On average, the Spurs are scoring 113 points while allowing 115.7 points per game.

After DeMar DeRozan (20.9 ppg) and LaMarcus Aldridge (19.4 ppg), no Spurs player is scoring more than 11.7 points per game.

Dallas has just come off one of the more difficult stretches of games that any team will play this year. Over that run, the Mavericks fell to Miami, Boston, and Toronto, but defeated Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Dallas scored 117 points or more in three of those five contests.

On average, the Mavericks are scoring 117.2 points while allowing 108.9 points per game.

Without Luka Doncic on the floor, Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr. have picked up the slack. Porzingis is averaging 17.6 points per game, and Hardaway has led the team in scoring in two of the past five games.

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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Pelicans +9½ -109

An impressive Nuggets team (21-8) is set to host a Christmas Day contest against the Pelicans (8-23) in Denver.

New Orleans is just 4-12 on the road, but they’ve earned two of those victories in their last three games. Interrupted by a four-point loss in Golden State, the Pelicans took down Minnesota and then Portland. Most recently, New Orleans defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 102-94.

On average, the Pelicans are scoring 111.5 points while allowing 117.7 points per game.

Brandon Ingram is leading New Orleans by averaging 25 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Jure Holiday has led the team in scoring in each of the last two games with 25 and 21 points.

Denver has followed up a three-game losing streak with seven wins in a row. However, five of the seven victories came by nine points or fewer. Most recently, the Nuggets were only able to squeak by the Suns by a score of 113-111.

On average, the Nuggets are scoring 107.8 points while allowing 102.1 points per game.

The Nuggets have to win games with defense because they don’t have a single player averaging more than the 17.8 points per game of Jamal Murray.

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 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Kings +6 -110

The Rockets (20-9) are aiming to chase down the Western Conference leaders. Tonight, they’ll go into Sacramento to take on the Kings (12-17).

Houston has won three games in a row, but only one of those victories came by more than five points. When the Rockets last played the Kings, Sacramento earned a one-point win. Houston has allowed 117 points or more in each of their last two games.

On average, the Rockets are scoring 120.4 points while allowing 114.8 points per game.

After James Harden (38.8 ppg) and Russell Westbrook (23.8 ppg), no other player on the Rockets is scoring more than 14 points per game this season.

Sacramento has lost four of its last five games, but two of those defeats came by four points or fewer. Most recently, the Kings dropped a contest against Memphis by a score of 119-115. In their last two home games, Sacramento beat Oklahoma City and then fell to the Knicks by two.

On average, the Kings are scoring 105.1 points while allowing 107.9 points per game.

Guard Buddy Hield leads the Kings with 20.6 points per game. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 17.8 points per game, and is finally active again.

50* Powerhouse Play on Hawks +1½ -109

The Hawks (6-24) and Cavaliers (8-21) have only 14 combined wins between them. Tonight, these two teams will face off in Cleveland.

Atlanta is currently slipping on a seven-game losing streak, but three of those defeats either came by five points or in overtime. Offensively, the Hawks have scored 118 points or more in four out of their last nine contests. Most recently, Atlanta fell to Brooklyn by a score of 122-112.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 108.5 points while allowing 118.5 points per game.

Point guard Trae Young has been an offensive juggernaut for Atlanta. Thus far, Young is averaging 29 points and 8.4 assists per game. Young has scored 30 points or more in each of the last four games.

Cleveland has won each of their last two games, but they were blown out twice in a row just before this short winning streak. Out of their last 13 games, the Cavaliers have only three wins and needed overtime in one of those victories. Cleveland has allowed 123 points or more on nine occasions this year.

On average, the Cavaliers are scoring 103.9 points while allowing 113.4 points per game.

Cleveland doesn’t have the luxury of a big-time scorer. Leading the team is Collin Sexton, who’s averaging 17.6 points per game.

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.

50* Powerhouse Play on TCU -2 -105

One of the best games of the day will feature the TCU Horned Frogs (8-2) playing host to the Xavier Musketeers (10-2).

Before taking down Western Carolina in their most recent contest, Xavier took their second defeat of the season when they faced off against Wake Forest. The Musketeers have now failed to reach 80 points in each of their last three games.

On average, the Musketeers are scoring 74 points while allowing 64.1 points per game.

Naji Marshall leads Xavier with 16.9 points per game, but he’s shooting just 25.9% from three-point range. Paul Scruggs is adding another 15.2 points per game.

TCU has dropped two games all season, and neither has been by more than two points. The Horned Frogs have now won four of their last five and are looking to build momentum. Most recently, TCU defeated Lamar by a score of 79-50. TCU is 7-1 at home.

On average, the Horned Frogs are scoring 73.7 points while allowing 60.7 points per game.

While shooting 46.5% from the field, Desmond Bane is averaging 16.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists to lead this TCU squad. Two other players are adding at least 11.5 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Loyola Marymount -6 -109

Neither the CS Fullerton Titans (3-9) or the Loyola Marymount Lions (5-7) own a winning record. Today, they’ll face off against one another.

Fullerton enters tonight’s contest as losers of six in a row. The Titans have been held to 69 points in six of those losses, and couldn’t reach more than 59 points in four of them. Most recently, Fullerton was defeated by San Francisco by a score of 91-69.

On average, the Titans are scoring 61.1 points while allowing 67.8 points per game.

Austen Awosika leads the Titans in scoring, but he’s shooting only 12.5% from three. Only three total Titans are scoring more than 7.9 points a game.

Loyola Marymount lost their two most recent contests, but one was by only two points. The Lions also won the two previous games while putting up 79 points or more. Marymount has scored as many as 105 points in a game this year.

On average, the Lions are scoring 70.2 points while allowing 69 points per game.

Eli Scott continues to lead Marymount. While shooting 56.6% from the field, Scott is scoring 16.6 points per game. Ivan Alipiev is adding another 11.5 points per game.

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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Spurs +6 -109

With one eye on the Western Conference-leading Lakers, the Clippers (21-9) are set to face off against the Spurs (11-16) tonight in San Antonio.

Los Angeles was recently building some momentum with a four-game winning streak, but that came to a grinding halt with a three-point loss in Chicago. The Clippers have now lost two of their past three games and are just 7-7 on the road. Most recently, the Clippers fell to Houston by five.

On average, the Clippers are scoring 115.2 points while allowing 108.2 points per game.

The Clippers are led by the duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Both players are currently hitting 45.2% of their shots from the field.

San Antonio has only lost two of their past six games, and each was tightly contested. The loss to Cleveland went to overtime and the loss to Houston was by a two-point margin. At home, the Spurs have won five of their last six, including a 107-97 win over the Clippers.

On average, the Spurs are scoring 112 points while allowing 115 points per game.

DeMar DeRozan has been a consistent performer for San Antonio this year. On the season, DeRozan is averaging 20.6 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Oregon State -5½ -109

While the Oregon State Beavers (9-1) only have a single blemish on the record, the Texas A&M Aggies (4-5) are seeking to earn an even record. They’ll play one another tonight in Texas.

Oklahoma State’s lone defeat of the season came by eight points against Oklahoma in November. Since then, the Beavers have won seven games in a row while beating four of their opponents by 20 points or more. Most recently, Oregon State beat UTSA by 10.

On average, the Beavers are scoring 80.9 points while allowing 65.4 points per game.

While shooting 50% from beyond the arc and 55.3% from the field, forward Tres Tinkle leads this Oregon State team with 20.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per contest.

Before taking down Texas A&M-CC by three, the Aggies lost four games in a row. On that losing streak, Texas A&M failed to top 62 points. The Aggies have scored 51 points or fewer on four occasions this year.

On average, the Aggies are scoring 57 points while allowing 62.8 points per game.

Texas A&M often struggles to score points. The Aggies don’t have anyone scoring more than 11.1 points per game, and only two players averaging more than 7.9 points per game.

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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Utah +6½ -110

One of the best games of the day features the Utah Utes (9-2) hosting the undefeated #20 San Diego State Aztecs (11-0).

Apart from a two-point win over San Jose State, San Diego State has won every game this year by five points or more. Not counting their recent contest against San Diego Christian, the Aztecs have reached 80 points only four times this season.

On average, the Aztecs are scoring 76.7 points while allowing 56.6 points per game.

Malachi Flynn leads the San Diego State offense with his 15.5 points per game, but no other Aztec is putting up more than 11.5 points per game.

After suffering their second loss of the season in a 65-61 contest against Tulane, Utah has ripped off five straight victories. Most recently, the Utes earned a huge upset win over #6 Kentucky. That marks the third consecutive game in which Utah has held their opponent to 67 points or fewer.

On average, the Utes are scoring 81.7 points while allowing 68.4 points per game.

Forward Timmy Allen has been huge for Utah. While shooting 54.2% from the field, Allen is averaging 21 points and 7.5 assists per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on SE Missouri State +9 -110

Neither the SE Missouri State Redhawks (3-8) or the Southern Illinois Salukis (5-7) own a winning record. These two squads will face off later today.

After a loss to #5 Ohio State, SE Missouri State is now on a four-game skid. This difficult run was preceded by a 66-51 victory over Denver.  Of their eight losses, half have been by nine points or fewer. The Redhawks earned a one-point win over Purdue Fort Wayne early in the season.

On average, the Redhawks are scoring 65.3 points while allowing 73.1 points per game.

The core of the Redhawks scoring comes from four players averaging between 8.3 and 9.7 points per game. Forward Sage Tolbert is a big part of that group. Thus far, Tolbert is averaging 9.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Before taking down Hampton in their most recent contest, Southern Illinois went on a stretch that produced a 2-7 record. On that stretch, the Salukis were blown out by the likes of Missouri, San Francisco, and Murray State. Southern Illinois has failed to reach 70 points in eight games.

On average, the Salukis are scoring 64.3 points while allowing 62.1 points per game.

Guard Aaron Cook leads this Southern Illinois team with 15 points per game, but he’s shooting just 27.3% from three.

50* Powerhouse Play on SIU-Edwardsville +7½ -115

You’ll only find three combined wins between the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (2-9) and the Detroit Mercy Titans (1-10). They’ll be facing off this afternoon.

After starting the year with a record of 2-2, Edwardsville has now lost seven games in a row. However, two of those losses came by seven points or fewer. Edwardsville has topped 73 points in three of their nine losses. Most recently, the Cougars were defeated by Winthrop by a score of 93-73.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 62.1 points while allowing 74.8 points per game.

Guard Zeke Moore has been good for Edwardsville. While shooting 50.5% from the field, Moore leads the team with 12.6 points per game.

Detroit Mercy is currently riding a seven-game losing streak of their own. The Titans were defeated by eight points or more in six of those seven losses. Most recently, Detroit Mercy fell to Northeastern by a score of 74-61.

On average, the Titans are scoring 65.5 points while allowing 82.2 points per game.

After Antoine Davis, who’s scoring 24.3 points per game, no other Detroit player is putting up more than 8.8 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Green Bay +6½ -110

In early afternoon game in the world of college basketball features the Green Bay Phoenix (4-8) heading on the road to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (7-5).

Green Bay is coming off their first win in December after putting up 126 points against Concordia Illinois. That marks the Phoenix’ second game with more than 100 points. In fact, Green Bay has scored at least 85 points in each of their four wins, and they’ve topped 80 points on six occasions in total.

On average, the Phoenix are scoring 82.4 points while allowing 80.9 points per game.

Green Bay is a high-scoring team, which is why they have five players averaging at least 11 points per game. Guard Amari Davis leads the way with 16.4 points per game.

Northern Illinois was able to take down Chicago State in their most recent contest, but that followed a run of three straight losses. The Huskies didn’t put up more than 57 points in any of those defeats. Of their seven wins, two came by five points or fewer.

On average, the Huskies are scoring 67.3 points while allowing 61.7 points per game.

Eugene German is putting up 20.3 points per game, but no other Husky is scoring more than 8.4 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Texas +1 -110

The Providence Friars (6-6) will no longer own an even record after today’s contest against the Texas Longhorns (9-1).

Through 10 games, Texas has only fallen to Georgetown. After starting the year with a four-game winning streak that included a win over #23 Purdue, the Longhorns are now riding a five-game winning streak. Most recently, Texas beat Central Michigan by 10.

On average, the Longhorns are scoring 69.1 points while allowing 60.2 points per game.

Jase Febres is coming off a 23-point performance, and he’s only the third-leading scorer for Texas. Matt Coleman III leads the way with 13 point a game while hitting 51.3% of his three-point attempts.

After a strong start to the season, Providence is now a .500 team because they’ve dropped five of their last seven. Most recently, the Friars were blown out by Florida by a score of 83-51. Providence has now allowed 75 points or more in four straight contests.

On average, the Friars are scoring 72.9 points while allowing 67.1 points per game.

Despite shooting just 22.5% from three, Alpha Diallo is Providence’s top scorer by averaging 14.1 points per game.

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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Furman -8½ -109

The Mercer Bears (5-6) have a chance to get to .500, but they’ll have to get by the Furman Paladins (10-3) in order to do so today.

Furman kicked off December with a pair of losses. However, one of those defeats came in overtime against #14 Auburn, and the Paladins followed it up with three wins in a row. Most recently, Furman took down Winthrop by a score of 80-73.

On average, the Paladins are scoring 79.7 points while allowing 64.2 points per game.

Four Furman players are scoring at least 10 points per game, and two of those are putting up more than 15 points per game. Jordan Lyons leads the way with 15.3 points per contest, and Noah Gurley is adding another 15.2 points per contest.

Before getting the best of UNC Wilmington in their most recent contest, Mercer dropped four games in a row. Over that run of defeats, the Bears never topped 67 points while allowing 73 points or more on three occasions.

On average, the Bears are scoring 72.5 points while allowing 75.5 points per game.

For Mercer, only three players are scoring double-digit points per game, and only five players are putting up for than 5.6 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Texas-Arlington +3½ -110

While the UT-Arlington Mavericks (4-7) are just one spot from the bottom of the Sun Belt, the Georgia State Panthers (6-3) are one place from the top. Tonight, these two teams will go head to head.

Arlington enters this evening’s contest as losers of three straight, but that run could have been preceded by a three-game winning streak if not for a one-point loss to Furman. Against #8 Gonzaga, the Mavericks fell by only six points, and that was after taking on #14 Oregon.

On average, the Mavericks are scoring 69 points while allowing 67.4 points per game.

The Mavericks are led by guards David Azore and Brian Warren. While Azore is putting up 12.6 points per game, Warren is scoring 12.5 points per game.

Since looking particularly vulnerable with a three-game losing streak early in the season, Georgia State has now won five games in a row. However, two of those five wins came by just three points in overtime against Charlotte and Dartmouth.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 79.9 points while allowing 70.8 points per game.

Guard Cory Allen leads this Panthers squad with 17.1 points per game. Three of Georgia State’s top four scorers are shooting 45.5% or worse from the field.

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.

50* Powerhouse Play on UL - Lafayette +2 -110

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-3) have only dropped three games this year. Tonight, they play host to the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns (5-5).

Lafayette has allowed 77 points in each of their last two games, both of which were losses. Prior to that short losing streak, the Ragin Cajuns put up 98 points in a win over SE Louisiana. That win marked the fourth time that Lafayette has scored 81 points or more this year.

On average, the Ragin Cajuns are scoring 74.9 points while allowing 76.4 points per game.

Of the three Lafayette players scoring at least 12.8 points per game, forward Jalen Johnson leads the way with 16.3 points while shooting 47.8% from the field.

Arkansas State hasn’t lost much this season, but they’ve dropped two of their last four contests. Separated by a pair of wins, the Red Wolves fell to Stephen F. Austin and then Missouri State while allowing 75 points or more in each game.

On average, the Red Wolves are scoring 67.5 points while allowing 67.6 points per game.

Three Arkansas State players are averaging double-digit points per game, but Canberk Kus leads with way with only 12.9 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Alabama -9 -109

The Alabama Crimson Tide (4-5) will get back to .500 with a win. Tonight, they’ll be taking on the Samford Bulldogs (6-6), who own an even record.

Alabama is coming off a two-point loss to Penn State after winning a pair of games over Southern Miss and Stephen F. Austin. The Crimson Tide could easily own a much better record considering two of their four losses have come by two points or fewer.

On average, the Crimson Tide are scoring 78.4 points while allowing 77.2 points per game.

Three Alabama players are currently scoring 11.2 points per game or more this year. Leading the way is Kira Lewis Jr., who’s averaging 17.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game.

Samford has lost three of their past five games with their only two wins over that stretch coming against AUB Montgomery and Houston Baptist. Most recently, the Bulldogs fell to Hawaii by a score of 94-73. Samford has allowed 86 points or more on five occasions.

On average, the Bulldogs are scoring 77.8 points while allowing 73.4 points per game.

Brandon Austin has been Samford’s best shooter so far this season. While averaging 13.8 points per game, Austin has hit 45.6% of his threes.

50* Powerhouse Play on Hornets +3½ -110

The Hornets (13-17) own a losing record, yet they have more than twice as many wins as the Cavaliers (6-21), whom they play tonight in Cleveland.

Charlotte will be playing their second game in as many days after earning a win against Sacramento last night. That victory was the Hornets’ fourth out of their last five games. Charlotte scored 110 points or more in three of those four wins.

On average, the Hornets are scoring 104.7 points while allowing 110.8 points per game.

Devonte Graham leads the Hornets with 19.4 points per game. However, Charlotte is starting to get scoring from other players. Over the last two games, Cody Zeller has led the team with 19 points and Malik Monk led the team with 23 points.

Cleveland has only managed one win over their last 11 games, and they needed overtime to claim victory over San Antonio. The Cavs are coming off a pair of losses to Milwaukee and Toronto in which they allowed 125 points or more.

On average, the Cavaliers are scoring 103.7 points while allowing 114.2 points per game.

No Cleveland player is scoring more than the 17.7 points per game of Collin Sexton. Kevin Love is second on the team with 15.9 points a game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Old Dominion +5½ -109

Through 10 games, the Richmond Spiders (9-1) have fallen only once. Tonight, they’ll go on the road to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs (3-8).

Richmond has put together a four-game winning streak after losing to #18 Auburn by a score of 79-65. Most recently, the Spiders defeated Charleston by seven points. Richmond has allowed 92 points or more on two occasions this season.

On average, the Spiders are scoring 79.4 points while allowing 67.5 points per game.

Guard Blake Francis leads this Richmond team with 18.2 points per game. Against Charleston, Francis put up 20 points to lead the Spiders.

Old Dominion is trying to find the form that earned them three straight wins in the early stretch of the season. Since then, the Monarchs have lost seven in a row. Over that streak, Old Dominion lost by seven points or fewer in three contests, including a two-point loss to James Madison.

On average, the Monarchs are scoring 61.2 points while allowing 65.8 points per game.

Without A.J. Oliver able to play much of the season, guard Xavier Green has led this Old Dominion team with 14.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

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 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on UMKC +8 -105

The Toledo Rockets (8-2) are currently on a roll. If they’ll keep their streak alive, they’ll have to overcome the UMKC Kangaroos (5-7) this evening.

After suffering an overtime loss at the hands of Notre Dame, Toledo has ripped off five wins in a row. Three of those five wins have come by 10 points or fewer, including a two-point victory over Oakland. Most recently, Toledo defeated Detroit Mercy by a score of 80-72.

On average, the Rockets are scoring 82.4 points while allowing 65 points per game.

Although Marreon Jackson is shooting just 34.7% from three and 40.3% from the field, he leads this Toledo team with 17.8 points per game.

UMKC is on a three-game skid after going up against #2 Kansas in their most recent contest. Prior to this losing streak, the Kangaroos won four out of five games. Kansas City scored 74 points or more in three of those four victories.

On average, the Kangaroos are scoring 69.2 points while allowing 68.1 points per game.

Forward Javan White leads this UMKC team with 12 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Guard Marvin Nesbitt Jr. is shooting 43.5% from three while adding 9.3 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Loyola Marymount PK -110

The Loyola Marymount Lions (5-5) have a chance to earn a winning record tonight when they go on the road to take on the UC Davis Aggies (4-8).

Loyola Marymount has won three of their last four games, with only a 76-64 loss to #20 Colorado getting in the way of an otherwise perfect stretch. The Lions scored 79 points or more in two of those three wins. Marymount has now scored at least 78 points in four games.

On average, the Lions are scoring 71.1 points while allowing 68.5 points per game.

Guard Eli Scott has led Marymount in scoring in each of their last three games by scoring as many as 31 points. Scott leads the team in offensive production by averaging 15.9 points per game while hitting 58.2% of his shots from the field.

UC Davis won two in a row over Northern Arizona and Northern Illinois before falling to San Diego in their most recent contest. Before that trio of games, the Aggies had lost six straight. On that losing streak, UC Davis allowed 72 points or more in all but one contest.

On average, the Aggies are scoring 69.2 points while allowing 70.1 points per game.

Guard Joe Mooney leads this UC Davis team with 15.9 points, but only two other Aggies are scoring more than eight points per game.

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 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 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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Hawks +12 -110

As the Lakers (23-3) continue to lead their conference, they’ll go on the road for a contest against the Hawks (6-20) in Atlanta today.

Since losing to the Mavericks by four, the Lakers have won six in a row. However, Los Angeles allowed 110 points or more in three of those six wins. Meanwhile, Los Angeles has been limited to 105 points or fewer in three of their last seven games.

On average, the Lakers are scoring 113.7 points while allowing 104.2 points per game.

While Anthony Davis and LeBron James are scoring 27.4 points and 25.9 points per game, respectively, no other Laker is scoring more than 11.1 points per contest.

Atlanta has lost three in a row, but they were victorious in two out of three games just prior to this losing streak. The Heat also needed overtime to take down the Hawks five days ago. Most recently, Atlanta fell to the Pacers by a score of 110-100.

On average, the Hawks are scoring 108.5 points while allowing 118.4 points per game.

Trae Young has kept up an impressive scoring pace for Atlanta. This season, Young is averaging 27.7 points and 8.6 assists per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Troy State +8 -110

While the Chattanooga Mocs (6-5) aim to stay above .500, the Troy State Trojans (4-6) want to climb back to an even record. These two teams will go head to head later today.

Troy has done the vast majority of their winning since the end of November. The Trojans have won three games in a row by getting the better of Shorter, North Alabama, and Jacksonville State. Troy allowed 63 points or fewer in every game over their current winning streak.

On average, the Trojans are scoring 70.2 points while allowing 68.6 points per game.

Darian Adams is one of three Troy players who are averaging at least 10 points per game. Adams leads the way with 12.8 points per contest.

Chattanooga may have a winning record, but they haven’t been good lately. The Mocs have lost two of their last three with only a cupcake game against Tennessee Wesleyan in between. Chattanooga was beat by 10 points by Western Carolina, then by five points against Virginia Tech.

On average, the Mocs are scoring 69.2 points while allowing 67.3 points per game.

Guard Matt Ryan leads Chattanooga with 13.8 points per game, but he’s shooting just 30.2% from beyond the arc and 38.6% from the field.

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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Wisc-Milwaukee -2 -109

While the Eastern Illinois Panthers (5-4) are aiming to stay above .500, the Milwaukee Panthers (5-5) are seeking a winning record of their own. Milwaukee will be at home for a contest between these two teams.

Eastern Illinois is coming off a 93-80 win over Green Bay, but they dropped two of three games prior to that victory. The Panthers first lost to Bethune-Cookman by three before falling to Purdue Fort Wayne by five. Eastern Illinois hasn’t played in a full week.

On average, the Eastern Illinois Panthers are scoring 78.7 points while allowing 63.9 points per game.

Guard George Dixon leads Eastern Illinois with 14.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Mack Smith is adding another 12.6 points a game.

Milwaukee has lost three in a row, but two of the losses came by just three-point margins and the final loss came against #2 Kansas. Over their last four games, Milwaukee has managed to hold their opponent to 63 points or fewer on three occasions.

On average, the Milwaukee Panthers are scoring 74 points while allowing 70.1 points per game.

Milwaukee has three players scoring 11.7 points or more per game, two of which are putting up at least 14.6 points a game. Guard Darius Roy leads the way with 15.1 points per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Utah State +1 -109

Through 11 games, the Utah State Aggies (10-1) have only suffered a single loss. Tonight, they’ll be away from home to take on the BYU Cougars (8-4).

Since falling to St. Mary’s, Utah State recovered with three straight wins over San Jose State, Fresno State, and St. Katherine. The Aggies have scored 80 points or more in seven of their 11 games played. Defensively, Utah State hasn’t allowed six opponents to reach 60 points.

On average, the Aggies are scoring 81.2 points while allowing 60.3 points per game.

Five different Utah State players are averaging more than 10 points per game. Sam Merrill leads the team with 17.7 points per contest.

BYU has won each of their last two games, which came against UNLV and Nevada, but they failed to get the best of Utah and lost by seven in overtime. The Cougars have allowed at least 71 points in each of their four losses this year.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 77.5 points while allowing 67.3 points per game.

Yoeli Childs leads this BYU squad with 18.7 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. Childs has shot 57.1% from three and 52.5% from the field so far this year.

50* Powerhouse Play on Green Bay -2 -109

Although the Evansville Purple Aces (7-3) own the better record, it’s the Green Bay Phoenix (3-7) who are favored in a matchup between the two later today.

Evansville became a household name with a massive upset over #1 Kentucky early this year, but they suffered through a three-game losing streak soon after that milestone victory. The Purple Aces scored as few as 59 points and gave up as many as 85 points in defeats to SMU, East Carolina, and George Washington.

On average, the Purple Aces are scoring 80.6 points while allowing 78.1 points per game.

Evansville needs to get big nights out of their four main scorers every game in order to win. After the four guys scoring at least 11.7 points per game, the Purple Aces don’t have another player putting up more than seven points a game.

Green Bay hasn’t faced many easy opponents, yet they’ve earned a 2-1 record at home. The Phoenix are at their best when the pace is quick and they can get shots up in volume. In their three wins, Green Bay scored 85, 98, and 115 points.

On average, the Phoenix are scoring 80.1 points while allowing 83.5 points per game.

A pair of Green Bay players are putting up 15 points or more. While Amari Davis is scoring 16.1 points per game, JayQuan McCloud is scoring 15.2 points per game.