Saturday

Canes Vis 3,4 & 99
Knights Vis 3
Coyotes Vis 5
Panthers Home 1,3,99 & Home Test
Canadiens Home 3
Flyers Home 1,3 & 99
Preds Home 2 & 99
Canucks Home Test

Friday

Penguins Vis 1,3,4,5 & 99
Flyers  1,2,4,5 & 99

Season/November

Home 1 (38-19/6-4)
Home 2 (9-1/1-0)
Home 3 (33-19/6-7)
Home 99 (11-24/3-15)
Home Test (12-17/5-9)
Home Test 2 (0-0)

Vis 1 (7-6/1-3)
Vis 2 (2-5/1-3)
Vis 3 (20-24/5-9)
Vis 4 (20-12/5-5)
Vis 5 (13-22/2-10)
Vis 6 (30-27/6-7)
Vis 99 (36-24/7-6)
Vis 6 & 99 (22-19/5-4)

Duke won its opener by hoop over Kansas in NYC, then beat couple of stiffs by 34-51 points; Blue Devils have forced turnovers 28.3% of time so far (#13)- they’re #324 experience team that starts two frosh and a soph. Duke lost four starters from LY’s 32-6 that went 14-4 in ACC and lost in Elite 8. Unsure of injured PG Jones’ status. Georgia State turned ball over 19 times in its 84-80 loss at Charleston; they led by 5 with 4:59 left. Panthers lost three starters and their coach from LY’s 24-10 team that went 13-5 in Sun Belt and made NCAA’s. 

Xavier allowed only 59.3 ppg in winning its first three games, beating Missouri by 5 in OT Tuesday, after that trailed by 5 with 4:01 left. Musketeers are forcing turnovers 22.3% of time; opponents have made only 23.1% on arc against them. Xavier starts three juniors, two seniors, have four starters back from LY’s 19-16 team that went 9-9 in Big East. Missouri State allowed 55.3 ppg in its 2-1 start, all home games; they’ve turned ball over 22.1% of time. Bears start four seniors, one junior, have two starters back from LY’s 16-16 team that went 10-8 in Valley. 

Notre Dame lost its opener by 11 at North Carolina, then beat couple of stiffs, by 35-29 points; Irish have forced turnovers 22.8% of time, are shooting 58.7% inside arc- they start four seniors, are listed as experience team #55, with all five starters back from LY’s injury-riddled 14-19 team that went 3-15 in ACC. Marshall is coached by Mike D’Antoni’s brother; they like to play fast, starting four juniors, with three starters back from LY’s 23-14 team that went 11-7 n C-USA and won the postseason CIT. Marshall split its first two games, losing by 26 at home to Toledo. 

Ole Miss beat couple of stiffs by 28-13 points to open season, forcing turnovers 29.1% of time (#9); Rebels start two sophs, two juniors (experience team #270), have three starters back from LY’s 20-13 team that went 10-6 in SEC and made NCAAs. Western Michigan won its first three games including a triple OT win at Milwaukee (trailed by 5 with 0:32 left); Broncos start two frosh, two juniors (experience team #305), have three starters back from LY’s 8-24 team that went 2-16 in MAC. 

West Virginia beat Pitt last two years, by 9-10 points, in first two series meetings since ’12; Mountaineers won their opener last Friday 94-84 over Akron, going 31-40 on line (Zips were 26-31). WVa starts three sophs and a frosh (experience team #254), have four starters back from LY’s 15-21 team that went 4-14 in Big X. Pitt beat Florida State at home, then lost to Nicholls State; Panthers start three sophs, two juniors (experience team #310), basically play six guys, have four starters back from LY’s 14-17 team that went 7-11 in Southland. 

Home side won last three Eastern Kentucky-Western Kentucky games; Hilltoppers lost 78-69 in last visit here, three years ago- teams didn’t meet LY. WKU already beat couple of OVC teams by 12-22 points to start season; they’ve made 44.4% of their 3’s, 60.6% of 2’s, have #6 eFG% in country. WKU start two juniors, two seniors (experience team #96), have four starters back from LY’s 20-13 team that went 11-7 in C-USA. EKU beat Chattanooga by 11, lost by 42 at Kentucky; Colonels start three sophs and a junior (experience team #142). 

South Alabama lost tough 70-69 home game to Auburn Tuesday, rallying back from down 14 to lead in last minute; Jaguars start five seniors, are #1 experience team in country. USA has three starters back from LY’s 17-17 team that went 8-10 in Sun Belt. Chattanooga was 1-16 on arc in its 73-54 loss at South Alabama LY; Mocs won two of first three games this year, winning 74-68 at Troy Tuesday after they trailed by 14 in 2nd half. UTC starts three juniors, one senior (experience team #122)- they took 34 3’s, only 23 2’s at Troy.

Rhode Island beat LIU by 11, then lost by 18 at Maryland to open season; Rams are shooting only 35% inside arc- they start two sophs, two seniors (#6 in country in continuity), have all five starters back from LY’s 18-15 team that went 9-9 in A-14. Alabama got upset by Penn, then beat FAU by 19 in their 1-1 start; Crimson Tide starts two frosh, one soph for new coach Oats, are #306 experience team that is playing #7 pace in country so far. Alabama took 67 2-point shots, 68 3-pointers in first two games. 

Gonzaga shot 57% inside arc, whacked Texas A&M 94-71 at home LY, but Zags lost 4 starters from LY’s 33-4 team that went 17-1 in WCC and lost in Elite 8. Zags have pounded on three stiffs to start season; they’re experience team #279 and this is their first road game. Texas A&M has new coach (Buzz Williams); they allowed 60 ppg in beating couple stiffs by 14-6 points, forcing turnovers 24.3% of time (#44). Aggies start two frosh, two juniors, have three starters back from LY’s 14-18 team that went 6-12 in SEC. 

Cal-Irvine split pair of road games with WCC teams that were decided by total of 7 points; Anteaters start three seniors (#138 experience team) and they are deep (bench minutes #44). Irvine has two starters back from LY’s 31-6 team that went 15-1 in Big West and won game in NCAA’s. Boise State lost its D-I opener by 31 at Oregon Saturday, then Arizona transfer Akot’s transfer waiver was denied, so he’ll sit this year out. Broncos start four seniors, one junior, they have three starters back from LY’s 13-20 team that went 7-11 in Mountain West. 

Houston made 11-26 on arc, won 76-62 at BYU LY; Cougars beat a stiff by 28 in their opener Tuesday- they start three juniors, two sophs (experience team #285), lost four starters from LY’s 33-4 team that went 16-2 in AAC, then lost by 4 to Kentucky in Sweet 16. BYU won two of three home games to start their season, losing by 5 to San Diego State; Cougars start three seniors, one junior (experience team #19)- they’ve got two starters back from LY, with big man Childs still suspended. BYU is playing their 4th game, Houston only their 2nd. 

Minnesota shot 59.5% inside arc in its 78-69 home win over Utah LY; Utes won their first two games TY, with a 79-74 win at rebuilding Nevada. Utah plays five frosh, three sophs and a junior (experience team #349)- there bench plays #56 minutes. Minnesota scored 59 ppg in losing its last two games, 71-62 to Oklahoma on a neutral floor, then 64-56 at Butler. Gophers start three sophs, one senior; they’ve got two starters back from LY’s 22-14 team that went 9-11 in big 14 and won a game in NCAA’s.

UNLV lost its last two games in OT; they have very little depth, playing eight guys, with 8th guy getting 7:00 or so. Rebels led by 9 at Cal with 5:12 left Tuesday, led K-State by 3 with 3:28 left, but lost both games, after beating Fort Wayne by 15 in opener. UNLV is experience team #13, but that experience has been gained all over the map. UCLA coach Cronin turned down the UNLV job before going to Westwood; Bruins allowed 63 ppg in beating couple of Big West teams by 4-16 points. UCLA starts two seniors, is experience team #280 while playing pace #337. 

Pistons-Hornets
Pistons lost four of last five games; they lost last five road games (0-4-1 ATS); their last four games went over the total. Charlotte lost its last four games; they’re 2-4 SU at home, 0-1 ATS as a home favorite. Over is 6-5 in their games this season. 

Detroit lost its last six games with the Hornets (1-5 ATS); they’re 1-3 ATS in last four visits to Charlotte. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven series games. 

Spurs-Magic
San Antonio lost five of its last six games; they’re 1-3 SU on road, 0-2 ATS as road underdogs. Three of their last four games went over. Orlando is 0-3 ATS  in game following a win; they’re 4-3 SU at home, 3-2 ATS as a home favorite. Three of their last four games went over.  

Spurs won seven of last ten games with Magic; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five visits to Orlando. Sven of last nine series games went under total. 

Wizards-Timberwolves
Washington lost six of its last seven games; they’re 4-1 ATS as a road underdog. Over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Minnesota is 3-4 in its last seven games, after a 3-0 start; they’re 2-2 SU at home, 0-1-1 ATS as a home favorite. Five of their last six games went over. 

Wizards lost three of last four games with Minnesota; they’re 3-2 ATS in their last five trips to the Twin Cities. Seven of last eight series games went over total. 

Pacers-Rockets
Indiana won six of its last seven games; they’re 2-3 SU on road- underdogs covered all five of their road games. Indiana’s last three road games went over. Houston won/covered their last five games; they’re 2-3 ATS as a home favorite. Five of their last seven games went under the total. 

Pacers lost their last four games with the Rockets (0-4 ATS); they covered once in their last five visits to Houston. Six of last seven series games went under. 

76ers-Thunder
Philadelphia lost four of its last six games; they lost their last four road games, are 1-2 ATS as a road favorite. Under is 5-3-1 in their last nine games. Oklahoma City lost three of its last four games; they’re 4-3 SU at home, 3-1 ATS as a home favorite. Three of their last four games went over the total. 

Road team won five of last seven Philly-Thunder games; Sixers are 2-3 ATS in their last five trips to Oklahoma. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games. 

Jazz-Grizzlies
Utah won its last four games; they’re 2-3 SU on road, 1-3 ATS as a road favorite. Four of their five road games went under. Memphis won its last two games, scoring 116 ppg; they’re 2-4 SU at home, 1-4 ATS as a home underdog. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. 

Road team won last six Utah-Memphis games; Jazz 3-3 ATS in their last six trips to Memphis (under 5-1). 

Celtics-Warriors
Boston won its last nine games (7-2 ATS); they won/covered their last four road games. Four of their last five games went over. Golden State lost 10 of its first 12 games; they’re 1-5 SU at home, 1-4 ATS as a home underdog. Five of their six home games went over. 

Road team won seven of last nine Boston-Golden State games; Celtics covered their last five games in the Bay Area. Last seven series games went under total. 

Kings-Lakers
Sacramento won four of its last five games after an 0-5 start; they’re 2-3 SU on road, 1-1 ATS as a road underdog. Under is 3-2 in there road games. Lakers won nine of last ten games (8-2 ATS); they’re 5-1 ATS as a home favorite. Three of their last four home games stayed under total. 

Kings’ coach Walton coached the Lakers the last three years. Sacramento lost five of last seven games with the Lakers (1-6 ATS); they’re 2-4 ATS in last six series games played here. 

Cal-Davis lost its opener by 34 at Loyola, then beat a stiff by 46; this is their first game n a week. Davis starts three seniors, has a freshman PG- they’ve got three starters back from LY’s 11-20 team that was 7-9 in Big West. Idaho beat world-famous Evergreen State by 6, then lost by 7 at Cal-Riverside, when they were 3-16 on arc, 12-23 on line; Vandals start four juniors, one senior, have two starters back from LY’s 5-27 team that went 2-18 in Big Sky. Big West road teams are 4-9 ATS so far this year. 

Georgetown beat a couple stiffs by 13-11 points to start their season; Hoyas played pace #29 so far- they start two sophs, two seniors, have four starters back from LY’s 19-14 team that went 9-9 in Big East, then lost in first round of NIT. Penn State beat couple of bottom 20 teams by 38-27 points; Nittany Lions forced turnovers on 24.9% of possessions (#37)- they start three sophs, two seniors, have four starters back from LY’s 14-18 team that went 7-13 in Big 14. 

Florida beat North Florida by 15, then lost by 12 at home to Florida State, going 4-22 on arc- it was their 6th straight loss to FSU. Gators played a bottom 10 pace in country s0 far- they start three sophs and a frosh, have three starters back from LY’s 20-16 team that went 9-9 in SEC, then won a game in NCAA’s. Towson beat GW by 14, then lost to Kent State in OT, they start two sophs, two seniors, have all five starters back from LY’s 10-22 team that went 6-12  in CAA. CAA underdogs are 6-2 ATS so far this season. 

Harvard lost 67-64 at Siena LY, despite shooting 56.2% inside arc; Crimson split its first two D-I games- they lost by 5 at Northeastern, then beat Maine by 21. Harvard starts three seniors, has four starters back from LY’s 19-12 team that went 10-4 in Ivy, then beat Georgetown in the NIT. Siena beat St Bonaventure at home Tuesday; they’re 2-1 so far, with loss by 18 at Xavier, in their only road game. Saints have a new coach and two starters back from LY’s 17-16 team that went 11-7 in MAAC. 

Mississippi State won its first two games by 8-9 points; Bulldogs have a 7-man rotation, start only one senior, who played whole 40:00 in their 67-58 win over Sam Houston State in their last game. State has four starters back from LY’s 23-11 team that went 10-8 in SEC, then was upset by Liberty in NCAAs. UL-Monroe split its first two D-I games, beating Alcorn in OT, then losing by 6 at Texas A&M, after they led by 10 in 2nd half. ULM starts three seniors, two juniors; their guards both played whole 40:00 in the A&M game. 

Richmond nipped St Francis PA in OT in its opener Friday, after being down 12 with 3:04 left; they were 13-29 on arc. Spiders start five juniors, have all five starters back from LY’s 13-20 team that went 6-12 in A-14. Vanderbilt beat couple of stiffs by 18-5 points in Stackhouse’s first two games as coach; Commodores made 39.3% of their 3’s so far- they start two frosh and a soph, including Scottie Pippen’s son. Vandy has four starters back from LY’s 9-23 team that went 0-18 in SEC- the one starter who left was Garland, who plays in NBA now. 

Arizona scored 91-90 points in winning their first two games by 39-21 points; Wildcats made 41% of their 3’s so far- they start three frosh, two seniors, have two starters back from LY’s 17-15 team that went 8-10 in a weak Pac-12. Frosh PG Mannion has already been called best PG of Miller era in Tucson. San Jose State upset Hofstra on Long Island, then lost at home to Portland; Spartans start two seniors, two sophs, have two starters back from LY’s 4-27 team that went 1-17 in Mountain West. 

Michigan State split its first two games, losing to Kentucky in NYC, then beating a stiff by 53; Spartans start two sophs and a frosh, have two starters back from LY’s 32-7 team that went 16-4 in Big 14 and made Final Four. Seton Hall beat couple of stiffs by 34-17 points, shooting 59.8% inside arc- they start three seniors, two juniors, have four starters back from LY’s 20-14 team that went 9-9 in Big East. pirates forced turnovers 24.4% of time so far this year (#47) but they are stepping way up in class here. 

Arkansas State beat a stiff by 16, then lost by 28 at Ole Miss, when they turned ball over 23 times in a 69-possession game; Red Wolves start three seniors, two juniors, lost four starters from LY’s 13-19 team that went 7-11 in Sun Belt. VMI lost its first three games, by 12-3-2 points, while shooting only 43.3% inside arc. Keydets lost their last game in OT to Presbyterian; they start two juniors and a senior, have three starters back from LY’s 11-21 team that went 4-14 in SoCon. 

Weber State lost 83-66 at San Diego LY after leading by 9 at half; Toreros started four seniors in that game. Weber lost its opener 89-34 at a Utah State team that had already played a game; Wildcats start two sophs, two juniors, have three starters back from LY’s 18-15 team that went 11-9 in Big Sky. San Diego beat Fresno State in OT in its last game after losing to couple of Big West squads; Toreros start two seniors- their bench has played #326 minutes so far- they’re thin. USD has has one starter back from LY’s 21-15 team that went 7-9 in WCC and made NIT. 

Saint Mary’s got upset by Winthrop at home Monday, after beating Wisconsin in OT in their opener; Gaels are playing bottom 10 pace so far- they start two seniors, two sophs, have four starters back from LY’s 22-12 team that went 11-5 in WCC and made NCAA’s. Long Beach State lost by 4 at UCLA, by 28 at Stanford, but beat San Diego in between; 49ers have turned ball over 23.6% of time while playing #59 pace- they start two dopes, two juniors, have two starters back from LY’s 15-19 team that went 8-8 in Big West. 

Heat-Cavaliers
Miami won five of its last seven games; they’re 3-3 SU on road, 3-2-1 ATS. Five of their last seven games stayed under. Cleveland lost four of its last six games; they’re 2-2 SU/ATS at home. Cavaliers’ last three games went over total. 

Heat won its last five games with the Cavaliers; they’re 3-2 ATS in last five trips to Cleveland. Three of last four series games went over. 

Clippers-Pelicans
Clippers won four of their last six games, but lost three in row on road- they’re 1-1 ATS as a road favorite. Seven of their last eight games went under total. New Orleans lost 8 of its first 10 games; they’re 1-4 SU at home, 1-2 ATS as a home underdog. Four of their five home games went over. 

Road team won five of last six Clipper-Pelican games; LA is 3-3 ATS in its last six visits to Bourbon Street. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.  

Bulls-Bucks
Chicago split its last six games; they’re 2-4 SU on road, 0-1 ATS as a road underdog. Four of their last five road games went under. Milwaukee won five of its last six games; they’re 2-1 ATS as a home favorite. Three of their last four games went over. 

Bulls lost their last six games with Milwaukee (1-5 ATS); they covered four of last five visits to Wisconsin. Last three series games stayed under the total. 

Mavericks-Knicks
Dallas is 4-1 SU/ATS on road; visitors covered nine of their ten games. All five Maverick road games went over the total. Knicks lost six of their last seven games; they’re 1-3 SU at home, 1-1 ATS as a home underdog. All four of their home games stayed under. 

Road team won last five Dallas-New York games; Mavericks covered four of last five visits to Manhattan. Knicks (+11) won 106-102 in Dallas 6 days ago. Under is 8-2 in last ten series games.  

Hawks-Suns
Atlanta lost six of its last eight games; they’re 2-2 ATS as a road underdog. Hawks’ last three games went over the total. Phoenix won four of its last six games; they’re 5-2 ATS at home, 1-1 as a home favorite. Under is 5-4-1 in their games. 

Hawks won their last three games with Phoenix, by 1-6-8 points; they’re 2-2-1 ATS in their last five visits to the desert. Nine of last ten series games stayed under. 

Nets-Nuggets
Brooklyn lost four of its five road games; they’re 2-1 ATS as a road underdog. Three of their last four games went over. Denver won four of its last five games; they’re 1-4 ATS as a home favorite. Four of their last five games stayed under. 

Nets won seven of last ten games with the Nuggets; they covered four of last five visits to Denver. Over is 7-1 in last eight series games. 

LSU coach Wade was 51-20 as VCU’s coach from 2015-17, making NCAAs both years; his LSU team won its opener by 9 over Bowling Green, going 2734 on line— Tigers start three sophs and a frosh. LSU lost three starters from LY’s 28-7 team that went 16-2 in SEC and lost in Sweet 16. VCU allowed 57 ppg in winning its first two games, by 14-3 points; they’ve got four starters back from LY’s 25-8 team that went 16-2 in A-14 and lost in 1st round of NCAA- they start three seniors, two juniors. 

Villanova crushed Army by 43 in its opener 8 days ago; Wildcats have three starters back from LY’s 26-10 team that went 13-5 in Big East and lost to Purdue of Big 14 in 2nd round of NCAAs- they start two freshmen, have no seniors in their rotation. Ohio State allowed 56 ppg in winning its first two games, including a quality 64-56 win over Cincinnati. Buckeyes start three juniors and a senior- they’ve got three starters back from LY’s 20-15 team that went 8-12 in Big 14, then lost to Houston in 2nd round of NCAAs. 

UConn coach Hurley is familiar with St Joe’s from his six years coaching in the A-14 with Rhode Island. UConn won its opener by 22 over Sacred Heart Friday, forcing 25 turnovers; Huskies start three juniors, one senior, have two starters back from LY’s 16-17 team that went 6-12 in AAC. St Joe’s split its first two games, losing by 13 at Old Dominion after beating Bradley at home. Hawks have a new coach, start three juniors; they’ve lost four starters from LY’s 14-19 team that went 6-12 in A-14.

Penn won three of last four games with inner-city rival LaSalle, losing in OT two years ago. LaSalle beat Iona in OT in its opener, after blowing a 41-20 halftime lead; Explorers turned ball over 18 times, were just 11-20 on foul line- they start only one senior, played 10 guys 11:00+. LaSalle has three starters back from LY’s 10-21 team that went 8-10 in A-14. Penn split its first two games, upsetting Alabama, then losing by 19 at Rice; Quakers start three seniors and a freshman- they lost three starters from LY’s 19-12 team that went 7-7 in Ivy. 

Ohio U thrashed Iona 89-65 at home LY; Gaels were just 9-33 on arc. Iona was 8-40 on arc, 13-30 aside arc in its 70-64 loss at LaSalle in their opener Saturday, when Iona forced OT after trailing by 21 at half. Gaels start four seniors and a junior- they’ve got four starters back from LY’s 17-16 team that went 12-6 in MAAC, then won MAAC tourney. Ohio U won its opener by 12 at St Bonaventure 8 days ago, holding Bonnies to 36% from floor. Bobcats played 8 guys in Olean; six freshmen and two seniors.  

Miami OH beat Fort Wayne 85-79 at home LY, after trailing by 6 with 8:48 left; Redhawks made 15-35 on arc, scored 1.21 ppp. IPFW allowed 82.5 ppg in losing its two D-I games so far, by 15 at UNLV, by 1 to SE Missouri State; Mastadons beat a D-III team in between- they start two juniors, two seniors, have two starters back from LY’s 18-15 team that went 9-7 in Summit. Miami lost its opener 88-81 at home to Wright State; Redhawks start three juniors, one senior- they have four starters back from LY’s 15-17 team that went 7-11 in MAC. 

Louisville won its first two games by 13-23 points; they were up 32 at Miami in their opener. Cardinals shot 59% inside arc in their first two games; they start three seniors, two juniors, and have three starters back from LY’s 20-14 team that went 10-8 in ACC and made NCAA’s. Indiana State lost its opener 86-81 at Dayton; Sycamores start three seniors, one junior- Dayton shot 67% inside arc against them. State has four starters back from LY’s 15-16 team that went 7-11 in Valley. 

Rutgers made 14-26 on arc in its 95-66 win over Drexel LY; Scarlet Knights only led by 7 at half. Rutgers is 2-0 TY; they beat Bryant by 2, then crushed Niagara by 47; they forced turnovers on 26% of possessions so far. Knights have three starters back from LY’s 14-17 team that went 7-13 in Big 14. Drexel won its last two games after losing its opener by 8 at Temple; Dragons start a freshman, two sophs; they’ve got two starters back from LY’s 13-19 team that went 7-11 in CAA. Drexel out rebounded Abilen Christian 45-22 in its last game, an OT win. 

Western Illinois lost by 33 at Indiana, then lost by hoop at home to Stetson; Leathernecks made only 37% of their sots inside arc so far. WIU starts two sophs, two seniors- they took 33 3’s, 30 2’s in Stetson game; they have four starters back from LY’s 10-21 team that went 4-12 in Summit League. Tenn-Martin lost by 17 at home to East Tennessee, after leading by 3 at half; Skyhawks start three seniors; all five of their subs are frosh- none of them played more than 9:00 in the ETSU game. Martin lost three starters from LY’s 12-19 team that was 6-12 in OVC. 

Marquette beat a stiff by 35 in its opener 8 days ago, making 14-23 on arc; Eagles start two juniors, two seniors- they’ve got three starters back from LY’s 24-10 team that went 12-6 in Big East, but lost 6 of last 7 games and got run off floor by Murray State in NCAAs. Hauser brothers transferred out, but they added McEwen, Utah State’s best player. Purdue lost by 4 at home to Texas Saturday, after beating Green Bay by 22; Boilers start two sophs, two juniors; they’ve got two starters back from LY’s 26-10 team that went 16-4 in Big 14 and made Elite 8. 

Oklahoma State made 10-22 on arc in its 70-58 home win over Charleston LY; they trailed by 8 late in first half. OSU won its first two games this year by 5-18 points; Cowboys start three seniors, two sophs; they’ve got all five starters back from LY’s 12-20 team that went 5-13 in big X. Charleston scored 79 ppg in winning its first two games, beating Georgia State 84-80 in last game; Cougars start two juniors, two seniors- they’ve got two starters back from LY’s 24-9 team that went 12-6 in CAA. 

Northwestern lost its opener by 10 to Merrimack, which is in its first year of D-I hoops; Wildcats were only 2-16 on arc- they start a frosh and two sophs, have two starters back from LY’s 13-19 team that went 4-16 in Big 14, losing 12 of its last 13 games. Providence allowed 53.5 ppg in its 2-0 start, beating Sacred Heart, NJIT by 46-29 points, forcing turnovers on 28.6% of opponent possessions; Friars start three seniors, two sophs, have all five starters back from LY’s 18-16 team that went 7-11 in big East, then played in NIT. 

Wyoming lost 66-32 at South Carolina Saturday; long road trip for one game. Cowboys shot 23% inside arc that day- they start four sophomores, have three starters back from LY’s 8-24 squad that went 4-14 in a shaky Big West. Wyoming did beat Idaho State by 14 in its opener. Fullerton lost by 18 at BYU, 16 at Stanford to start season; Titans turned ball over 21.9% of time, made only 25% of their 3’s- they start two sophs, two seniors, have three starters back from LY’s 16-18 team that went 10-6 in Big West and lost title game in Big West tourney.

76ers-Magic
76ers beat the Cavaliers by a point Tuesday; they’re 7-3 but lost last three road games, are 1-2 ATS as a road favorite. Three of their last four games went under total. Orlando lost five of its last six games; they’re 3-3 SU at home (under 5-1), 0-1-1 as home underdogs. 

Home side won seven of last eight Philly-Orlando games; 76ers are 3-2 ATS in last five visits to the Magic Kingdom. Last three series games went under total. 

Grizzlies-Hornets
Memphis lost five of its last seven games; they’re 1-3 SU/ATS on road, with last three road games going under. Charlotte lost its last three games; they’re 2-3 SU at home, all as an underdog. Three of their last four home games stayed under. 

Hornets won/covered last five games with the Grizzlies; Memphis is 2-3 ATS in its last five trips to Charlotte. Three of last four series games went over. 

Clippers-Rockets
Clippers won four of their last five games, are 1-2 on road, 0-1 ATS as a road underdog. Six of their last seven games went under total. Houston won/covered its last four games; they’re 1-3 ATS as a home favorite. Rockets’ last three home games went under. 

Clippers are 5-3 in their last eight games with Houston; they covered three of last four visits here. Last three series games went over total. 

Wizards-Celtics
Washington lost five of its last six games; they’re 3-1 ATS as a road underdog. Under is 2-0-1 in their last three games. Boston won its last eight games (7-1 ATS); they’re 3-1 as home favorites. Three of their last four games went over total. 

Boston won/covered its last three games with the Wizards; Washington covered once in its last five visits to Boston. Over is 8-2 in last ten series games. 

Spurs-Timberwolves
San Antonio lost four of its last five games; they’re 1-2 SU on road, 0-1 ATS as a road underdog. Over is 6-4 in their games this year. Minnesota split its last eight games; they’re 2-2 SU at home, 0-1-1 ATS as a home favorite. Five of their last six games went over. 

Spurs won eight of last ten games with Minnesota, covering six of last eight; they’re 2-2 ATS in their last four trips to the Twin Cities. Last five series games went over. 

Raptors-Trailblazers
Toronto won six of last eight games; they’re 3-3 SU n road, 1-2-1 ATS as a road underdog. Four of their last five road games went under. Portland lost five of last six games; they lost in Sacramento last nite. Blazers lost three of four home games; they’re 1-3 ATS as a home favorite. Four of their last five games went over. 

Raptors won seven of last eight games with Portland; they’re 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Oregon. Over is 7-2 in last nine series games. 

Warriors-Lakers
Golden State lost nine of 11 games; they’re 3-2 ATS as a road underdog. Eight of their last nine games went over. Lakers won eight of last nine games; they’re 4-1 ATS as a home favorite. Four of their six games in Staples went under total. 

Warriors won nine of last ten games with the Lakers, but those Warriors aren’t these Warriors. Golden State is 3-2 ATS in last five series games played here. Four of last five series games stayed under the total.