Monday Trends and Indexes 01/21

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NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, January 21st

San Antonio at Charlotte, 1:05 EST
San Antonio: 11-2 Under away after playing as an underdog
Charlotte: 5-18 ATS vs. Southwest Division opponents

Dallas at Washington, 1:05 EST
Dallas: 21-8 Under away off a home game
Washington: 2-14 ATS off a home win scoring 110+ points

Boston at New York, 1:05 EST NBATV
Boston: 20-4 ATS off BB home games
New York: 5-17 ATS off a win by 6 or less points

Portland at Atlanta, 2:05 EST
Portland: 8-2 ATS with a line of +3 to -3
Atlanta: 7-1 Under after scoring 85 or less points

Indiana at Philadelphia, 2:05 EST
Indiana: 9-1 Over off a loss as a home favorite
Philadelphia: 8-18 ATS off a win as an underdog

Seattle at Houston, 2:35 EST
Seattle: 6-15 ATS off a road game
Houston: 23-9 ATS off 4+ home games

Milwaukee at New Orleans, 3:35 EST
Milwaukee: 4-14 ATS after losing 2 of their last 3 games
New Orleans: 17-6 ATS in January

Utah at LA Clippers, 3:35 EST
Utah: 2-10 ATS away off a win
LA Clippers: 10-2 Under off an Over

Minnesota at Golden State, 4:05 EST
Minnesota: 1-9 ATS off a division road loss
Golden State: 11-2 ATS at home playing their third game in four days

Chicago at Memphis, 5:35 EST TNT
Chicago: 2-11 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Memphis: 19-6 ATS after losing 12+ of their last 15 games

Detroit at Orlando, 7:05 EST
Detroit: 3-13 ATS away after scoring 85 or less points
Orlando: 11-3 ATS after winning 2 of their last 3 games

Cleveland at Miami, 8:05 EST TNT
Cleveland: 15-5 Under at Miami
Miami: 0-7 ATS off 6+ losses

Denver at LA Lakers, 10:35 EST TNT
Denver: 24-8 ATS off BB Overs
LA Lakers: 10-21 ATS off BB ATS losses

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Monday, January 21st

Syracuse at Georgetown, 7:00 EST ESPN
Syracuse: 7-0 Under as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points
Georgetown: 17-7 ATS vs. conference opponents

Texas at Oklahoma State, 9:00 EST ESPN
Texas: 7-0 ATS Away if the total is 140 to 149.5
Oklahoma State: 4-16 ATS off conference game

Loyola Marymount at St. Mary's, 10:00 EST
Loyola Marymount: 4-14 ATS as road underdog
St. Mary's: 19-10 Under as home favorite

San Diego at Portland, 10:00 EST
San Diego: 10-0 ATS Away after having lost 2 of their last 3
Portland: 0-7 ATS after playing as a favorite

Pepperdine at Santa Clara, 11:00 EST ESPNU
Pepperdine: 6-0 ATS off an Under
Santa Clara: 3-11 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5

San Francisco at Gonzaga, 11:59 EST ESPN
San Francisco: 11-2 ATS Away off a conference win by 3 points or less
Gonzaga: 0-9 ATS at home off home SU win/ATS loss


Added Games:

Canisus at Siena, 6:30 EST
Canisus: 4-12 ATS off an Under
Siena: 30-16 ATS vs. conference opponents

St. Peter's at Fairfield, 7:00 EST
St. Peters: 11-3 Under Away off 3 conference games
Fairfield: 0-7 ATS at home off BB road games

Iona at Rider, 7:00 EST
Iona: 12-24 ATS as an underdog
Rider: 6-0 ATS at home after playing a game as favorite

Davidson at Western Carolina, 7:00 EST
Davidson: 6-0 ATS Away playing with one or less days rest
Western Carolina: 5-20 ATS revenging same season loss

Niagara at Marist, 7:30 EST
Niagara: 7-0 Over off road loss
Marist: 6-0 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Monday, January 21st

Carolina at NY Islanders, 2:05 EST
Carolina: 2-8 SU off a home win
NY Islanders: 22-12 SU after allowing 5+ goals

Buffalo at Phoenix, 4:05 EST
Buffalo: 1-8 SU in January
Phoenix: 16-7 Over off 3+ home games

St. Louis at Nashville, 6:05 EST
St. Louis: 6-30 SU off 4+ losses
Nashville: 13-1 SU at home off a division win by 3+ goals

Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:35 EST VER
Washington: 2-14 SU off 4+ games scoring 3+ goals
Pittsburgh: 15-6 SU in January

Minnesota at Vancouver, 10:05 EST
Minnesota: 11-5 SU after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Vancouver: 2-9 SU playing with same-season revenge

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Write-Up


Monday, January 21


Hot Teams
-- Bobcats are 7-2-1 vs spread in last ten games.
-- Mavericks won eight of their last nine games. Wizards are 6-2 in their last eight games.
-- Celtics won their last two games by 10-27 points. Knicks won four of their last five games.
-- Portland is 5-1 vs spread in game after their last six losses.
-- Rockets won six of their last eight games.
-- Hornets won, covered 12 of last 14 games.
-- Clippers won three of their last four games. Utah won six of their last eight games.
-- Warriors won five of their last six games.
-- Cavaliers won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Lakers won seven of last eight games, are 0-4 vs spread in the last four contests.

Cold Teams
-- Spurs are 7-8 in last 15 games (1-6 vs spread in last seven).
-- Hawks lost seven of their last ten games.
-- 76ers lost eight of last ten games, covered three of last four. Pacers lost 10 of last 13 games, covered four of last five.
-- Seattle lost last ten games (2-7-1 vs spread).
-- Bucks lost four of last five games, but covered four of last five as an underdog.
-- Minnesota is 1-13 in last fourteen games (3-9 vs spread in last twelve games).
-- Bulls are 3-6 in last nine games (0-4 vs spread in last four games after a win). Memphis lost six of their last seven games.
-- Orlando lost six of its last eight games. Pistons lost three of last four games, covered two of six.
-- Miami lost last 13 games (seven losses vs losing teams).
-- Denver is 3-6 vs spread in last nine games as an underdog.

Previous meetings this season
-- Wizards (+12) won 110-98 at Dallas Nov 26.
-- Knicks lost 104-59 at Boston Nov 29. Yes, 104-59.
-- Clippers (+10) lost 106-88 at Utah Friday night.
-- Warriors are 3-0 vs Minnesota this year, winning by 13-4-7.
-- Detroit (+3.5) won 116-92 at Orlando Nov 2.
-- Miami (+4.5) lost 96-82 at Cleveland Christmas Day.
-- Lakers beat Denver twice this season, 127-99/111-107.

Totals
-- Under is 14-4 in last eighteen San Antonio games.
-- Last three Dallas games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in Boston's last eight games.
-- Five of last seven Portland games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Indiana games went over the total.
-- Last four Seattle games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in last seven New Orleans games.
-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Clipper games.
-- Last three Warrior games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Chicago games.
-- Under is 16-4 in last twenty Detroit games.
-- Under is 10-3 in last thirteen Cleveland games.
-- Six of last eight Denver games went over the total.

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NHL
Write-up


Monday, January 21

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Penguins won ten of their last twelve games. Washington is 5-1 in last six games, winning last three, scoring 14 goals.

Cold Teams
-- Hurricanes lost four of their last five games. Islanders lost their last three home games.
-- Sabres lost eleven of their last twelve games. Coyotes are 1-3 in their last four games.
-- Nashville is 3-8 in game after its last eleven wins. Blues lost last four games, allowing 21 goals.
-- Minnesota is 1-7 in last eight games they scored less than four goals. Canucks lost three in row, five of last six games.

Series Records
-- Carolina won six of its last nine against the Islanders.
-- Coyotes won 2-1 in OT at Buffalo two years ago, last time these teams met.
-- Blues are 3-1 vs Nashville this year, after being 1-15 against them the last two seasons; they lost to Predators 5-2 Saturday.
-- Penguins won six in row, nine of last ten vs Capitals.
-- Wild lost six of last nine visits to Vancouver.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Carolina games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Phoenix games.
-- Under is 4-1 in last five Nashville games.
-- Last seven Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-2 in last eight Minnesota-Vancouver games.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends (Updated)

NBA


Monday, January 21

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Boston Celtics at New York Knicks (NBA | 1 PM ET)

Boston crushed New York 104-59 in the last meeting back on November 29th. A 3-pointer from near midcourt by Nate Robinson saved the Knicks from posting their lowest point total in franchise history. The Celtics have won 11 of the last 14 meetings, including 4 straight at Madison Square Garden. EDGE CELTICS
The Celtics hope to get point guard Rajon Rondo back after he has missed the last 2 games and 3 of the past 4 with a bruised back and sore hamstring. Eddie House has started in place of Rondo and is averaging 12.5 points and 4.5 assists. EDGE: CELTICS
Celtics are 44-17-1 ATS in their last 62 road games.
Knicks are 23-48 ATS in their last 71 games following an ATS win.
The road team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.


Seattle SuperSonics at Houston Rockets (2 PM ET)

Tracy McGrady came off the bench for the Rockets on Saturday and scored 9 points in an 83-81 win. McGrady had missed the previous 11 games with a knee injury. EDGE: ROCKETS
Seattle has lost 10 straight games and will be looking to avoid the longest single-season losing streak in franchise history. "Nobody wants to accept losing," Sonics guard Earl Watson said. "But it's real. And it's not easy." EDGE: ROCKETS
Sonics are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on 1 days rest.
Rockets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite.
The home team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.


Chicago Bulls at Memphis Grizzlies (TNT | 5:30 PM ET)

Chicago will try to avoid a serious letdown here after beating the Pistons for the 3rd time this season on Saturday at home. The Bulls have lost the previous 2 times after beating Detroit by a combined 41 points. EDGE: GRIZZLIES
The Bulls could be without second-leading scorer Luol Deng due to a nagging Achilles' injury and Chris Duhon with a knee sprain. EDGE: GRIZZLIES
Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a 10+ point win.
Grizzlies are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games against the Central Division.


Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic (8 PM ET)

Detroit will be looking to avoid a season-high 3-game losing streak after losing to Sacramento and Chicago. The Pistons handed the Magic their most lopsided loss of the season back on November 2nd, winning 116-92 at Orlando. EDGE: PISTONS
Orlando is just 3-6 this month after closing out 2007 on a 4-game winning streak. EDGE: PISTONS
Pistons are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games when playing on 1 days rest.
Magic are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games an underdog.
The OVER is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.


Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat (TNT | 8 PM ET)

Miami has dropped 13 straight games, going 1-12 ATS during that stretch. The skid is the worst during the entire coaching career of Pat Riley. "Maybe we should hang some more pictures of that trophy somewhere, so we can remember what it felt like to be in that moment," Riley said. "We have to change the energy, somehow." Miami has also lost 5 straight home games and is just 4-14 at AmericaAirlines Arena this season. BIG EDGE: CAVS
Cleveland star LeBron James has lost all 8 trips to Miami during his young career despite averaging 27 points, 7.5 assists and 4.9 rebounds in those games. In fact, the Heat have won the last 9 meetings with the Cavs. EDGE: HEAT
Cavs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games against the Eastern Conference.
Heat are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games against the Central Division.
The UNDER is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings in Miami.


Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers (TNT | 10:30 PM ET)

LA's Kwame Brown will be replacing Andrew Bynum in the starting lineup for the next couple months and has not enjoyed that role so far. Brown was booed loudly in his 1st home game since replacing Bynum, missing a dunk and committing 4 of his 7 turnovers in the 3rd quarter of a loss to Phoenix on Thursday. "I thought it was terrible," Lakers star Kobe Bryant said of the fans' behavior. "If they want to do that, they can stay home. He's going to be our guy here for two months. He's going to do fine, he's going to play well the next game." EDGE: NUGGETS
Denver is allowing an average of 111.3 points in its last 6 games. That included 60 second-half points to Minnesota in a 111-108 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday. EDGE: LAKERS & OVER
Nuggets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against the Pacific Division.
Lakers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games when opponent scored 100+ points previously.
The home team is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Monday, January 21

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Monday's College Basketball

Game of the Day

Syracuse is down to eight scholarship players, lost three of its last four games, with losses by 8-20-10 points; they're 1-2 as an underdog this season. Georgetown is 4-1 in Big East, 1-1 as a home favorite; Hoyas lost 72-58 in Carrier Dome LY. Orange is just 17 for last 62 beyond the arc (27.4%).

Rest of the Card

-- Texas beat Oklahoma State twice LY, by 29 at home, by 5 in Big 12 tourney, after losing here in triple OT in first meeting. Texas nipped Colorado by hoop Saturday, after being down 9 at half and losing Big 12 opener. OSU lost its last two games.

-- LMU scored 15 second half points in 58-35 loss Saturday at Santa Clara; they've lost eight of last nine games. St Mary's is 2-0 in WCC (1-1 as home fave), winning by 31-5 pts, forcing 41 turnovers. Gaels swept LMU LY, winning by 15-16 points.

-- San Diego lost last three road games, at Nevada, Marshall, Gonzaga; they swept Portland LY, winning by 4,6 pts. Portland lost last two games, scoring just 63.5 ppg- they lost at home to San Francisco team Saturday that had lost last seven games.

-- Pepperdine's coach quit, then they lost 79-74 at St Mary's, a good showing, but their 7th straight loss vs D-I teams. Santa Clara is 1-4 in last five games, scoring just 52 ppg. Both teams have new coaches since they met last season.

-- Gonzaga is 3-0 in WCC (2-1 vs spread) winning by 23-35-10 points; they shot 65-59-56% from floor in those games. LY, the Zags needed OT to win at San Francisco, after beating Dons in this gym by 16. Eddie Sutton won't get win #800 here.

-- Siena forced 23 turnovers in 72-44 win at Canisius eight days ago in Buffalo (-13); Saints are 1-2-1 as MAAC home favorite, winning home tilts by 5-23-13. Canisius got first MAAC win in home upset of rival Niagara Friday; they're 0-2 as a road dog.

-- St Peter's is 0-4 on MAAC road, 1-3 as road dog, losing by 3-23-15-19 points; they shot less than 40% in last five league tilts Fairfield is 0-2 at home in MAAC, scoring just 62 ppg; they've lost last three overall.

-- Rider (-2.5) won 72-64 at Iona ten days ago; Broncs won last four games, with three wins by 14+ points- they shot 65% from floor in last game at Manhattan. Gaels are improved (3-4 so far in MAAC), winning last two games, allowing 51 ppg.

-- Davidson is 8-0 in SoCon, 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 21-25-13-27 points; they forced 23 turnovers in 86-73 win (-20) Jan 5 over Western Carolina. Catamounts are 1-2 as road dog in SoCon, losing away games by 10-4-13-30 points.

-- Marist is 3-0 at home in MAAC, scoring 79.7 ppg, winning by 10-15-7 points; they're 5-2 overall in league, losing 76-67 at Niagara Dec 22, in game they led by six at half. Niagara lost at Canisius Friday; they're 2-1 on road, winning by 7-10 points.

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National Basketball Association – Hot Lines (Updated)

NBA
Hot Lines


Monday, January 21

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Pick 'n' roll: Monday’s NBA picks (Updated)
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Indiana Pacers at Philadelphia 76ers (-3, 203)

The Indiana Pacers will be without Jermaine O'Neal for at least two weeks as he gets treatment for a bruised left knee. That news couldn't have come at a worse time.

Even though the Pacers have been solid against the number, they've dropped five of their last seven straight up and have allowed about 112 points per game over the last five. Sacramento's Mikki Moore took advantage of O'Neal's absence in the paint, hammering home six dunks on his way to a 22-point evening.

The 76ers kicked off a short homestead with an impressive 99-95 win over the Toronto Raptors as 2-point underdogs. Philadelphia ran wild in the third quarter, outscoring the Raptors 34-16.

Willie Green finished with 23 points, while both Andre Iguodala and Andre Miller added 20.

Pick: 76ers -3


Chicago Bulls at Memphis Grizzlies (-1.5, 206)

The Chicago Bulls made headlines last week by suspending Joakim Noah. The outspoken rookie was suspended one game for an altercation with assistant coach Ron Adams and an additional game when the players unanimously voted that the one-game ban wasn't enough.

"I think any time you face adversity you find out the true character of the people you're associated with. I'm very pleased with the way our guys handled that controversy," interim coach Jim Boylan told reporters.

Chicago has won two of its last three, including a 97-81 win over Detroit as a 6.5-point underdog, but it has been a tough year for the 16-23 Bulls.

"All I know is at the end of games, we have to get stops," Ben Gordon told the Chicago Sun-Times. "That's what we did a couple years ago when we were a really good team. ... We haven't been able to do that consistently. That's the main reason we've been losing some close games.

"If we can play that way against the Pistons ... we should be able to do it against other teams."

Pick: Bulls +1.5


Denver Nuggets at L.A. Lakers (-4.5, 223.5)

The Denver Nuggets beat the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday night. Barely.

The Nuggets needed a late surge from Allen Iverson and a little help from the officials down the stretch to close out a 111-108 decision as a big 11.5-point favorite. Denver is dealing with injury issues again with Nene, Chucky Atkins, and Kenyon Martin ailing, though Martin may be able to go against the Lakers.

"Over the years the players have gotten more of an attitude of making sure they're healthy and they're not going to play with a weaker body because there's so much money involved," Denver coach George Karl told the Longmont Daily Times-Call. "They realize if you lose a year in your career or you lost two years in your career, you're losing a big hunk of change."

Nuggets bettors know all about throwing money away. Denver has dropped three of its last four against the number and is 19-20 against the spread this season.

Pick: Lakers -4.5

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends (Updated)

NCAAB


Monday, January 21

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Syracuse at #6 Georgetown (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Syracuse is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games following an ATS loss.
Syracuse is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 Monday games.
Georgetown is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games following an ATS loss.
Georgetown is 15-5-2 ATS in its last 22 games vs. the Big East.
Georgetown is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 Monday games.
The UNDER is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Georgetown.
The UNDER is 10-4 in Syracuse's last 14 games as an underdog.
The UNDER is 9-4 in Syracuse's last 13 road games.
The UNDER is 40-14 in Georgetown's last 55 home games.


#19 Texas at Oklahoma State (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Texas is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games following a SU win.
Texas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 road games.
Texas is 19-7 ATS in its last 26 Monday games.
Oklahoma State is 8-20-1 ATS in its last 29 games overall.
Oklahoma State is 6-15-1 ATS in its last 22 games vs. Big 12.
The UNDER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 13-5 in Oklahoma State's last 18 Monday games.


San Francisco at Gonzaga (ESPN | 11:59 AM ET)

Gonzaga is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games vs. WCC.
Gonzaga is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
Gonzaga is 4-10-1 ATS in last 15 Monday games.
San Francisco is 5-11 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Favorite is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
The OVER is 7-2-1 in San Francisco's last 10 games vs. WCC.

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National Football League - Tips & Trends

NFL


Sunday, February 3

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New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
Super Bowl XLII (FOX | 6:30 PM ET)

New York is trying to become the 2nd team in NFL history to win all of its playoff games on the road and then hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy, following the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL. The Giants have won 10 straight away from home, going 9-1 ATS, with the lone loss coming in a 13-10 victory against Miami in London back on October 28th. EDGE: GIANTS
The Patriots are going for the 1st 19-0 season in NFL history and are already the 1st team to start 18-0. However, after covering their 1st 8 games of the regular season, they are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10, including 0-2 in the playoffs with a nearly identical spread as this one. The UNDER is also 4-1-1 in their last 6 games. EDGE: GIANTS
These teams met in the regular-season finale, which the Giants used as a springboard to the Super Bowl. Some questioned whether or not they would be mentally and physically drained after playing the Patriots hard when they had nothing on the line, but instead they gained a ton of confidence. Quarterback Eli Manning even admitted after winning the NFC Championship that playing competitively against New England in a playoff-type atmosphere is one of the main reasons they earned a rematch in the Super Bowl. EDGE: GIANTS
Manning continues his growth and maturity for the Giants with 8 touchdown passes and just 1 interception in his last 4 games. Ironically, that pick came against the Patriots, who were burned by 4 TD passes as well, 2 of which went to Plaxico Burress. While Manning's development has been crucial, New England QB Tom Brady is clearly in a league of his own as he goes for his 4th Super Bowl title in 4 attempts. Brady has been named Super Bowl MVP twice and is coming off the best regular season of any QB in league history with an NFL-record 50 touchdown passes. EDGE: PATRIOTS
New England is definitely seeing the benefit of a healthy Laurence Maroney, who remains as fresh as any running back the NFL has ever seen in the playoffs. Maroney was very limited for a majority of the regular season, sitting out 3 full games and carrying the ball 15 times or less in 9 other games. Maroney had scored just 2 touchdowns in the 1st 13 games of the regular season, but he has scored at least once in each of the last 5 - scoring 6 total during that stretch - including 2 in the regular-season finale against the Giants. He has rushed for 122 yards in each of the team's 2 playoff games so far on a combined 47 carries. BIG EDGE: PATRIOTS
Patriots are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning record.
Patriots are 40-19-3 ATS in ther last 62 games on grass.
The UNDER is 13-5-1 in New England's last 19 playoff games.

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