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The set-up: I think 7-10 LBSU is severely overmatched here. The UC Irvine Anteaters enter at 14-4 overall. LBSU averages 75 PPG and it’s allowing 76. Clearly that’s not a recipe for long-term success. Deishaun Booker has been a bright spot by averaging 15 PPG though. UC Irvine averages 70 PPG, but it allows just 64. The Anteaters are deep and talented are hitting 44 percent from the floor as a team thus far. 

The pick: Additionally note that LBSU is a poor 11-15 ATS in its last 26 after playing its previous game as the favorite, while UC Irvine is 14-8 ATS in its last 22 as a home favorite or pick. Lay the points.

*10 UCI

The set-up: Edmonton comes in off a 7-2 home win over Buffalo and I think it’ll carry that momentum over here as it looks to avenge an earlier loss to Vancouver as well. The Canucks come in off a satisfying 5-1 home win over Florida. Both teams are still in the playoff race. Both have struggled with consistency this year, but for me this play comes down to the trends. 

The pick: As note that the Oilers are 6-2 in their last eight after scoring five goals or more in their previous game, while the Canucks are a poor 4-11 in their last 15 when playing on two days rest (also note that the Oilers are already 17-11, +7.6 units this season in revenge a loss vs. an opponent). Play on the revenge-minded visitors.

*10 Oilers

The set-up: Two hungry non-conference competitors go head-to-head on Wednesday night and in my opinion, points will be plentiful. Brooklyn comes in having won five of its last seven, most recently pulling away for a 109-102 win over the Celtics. D’Angelo Russell led the way with 34 points, five boards and seven assists in the victory. Not to be outdone though, the Rockets come in red hot as well after winning 14 of their last 18, most recently destroying the Grizzlies 112-94 at home. James Harden would explode for 57 points in the victory. 

The pick: When these teams layer on November 2nd it was the Rockets that pulled away for the 119-111 win. I’m expecting a similar final combined score here as well as I look for each team to push the pace from start to finish. This number is low, play the “over.”

*10 over