Bobby Conn

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.

50* Powerhouse Play on Panthers +105

The Bruins (20-7-6, 46 points) currently hold a comfortable lead in the Atlantic. Tonight, the Panthers (15-11-5, 35 points) will try to make up some ground when they host Boston in Florida.

Despite owning such an impressive record, Boston is just 8-6-1 on the road. The Bruins have lost each of their last three away games while being unable to score more than two goals in any of them. Overall, Boston has been defeated in five straight contests.

On average, the Bruins are scoring 3.36 goals per game (4th) while allowing 2.42 goals per game (4th).

Despite ranking fourth on both ends of the ice, the Bruins have been well below their averages lately. Over their last five games, Boston has scored more than two goals just once while allowing four goals or more three times.

Before losing back-to-back games against Tampa Bay and the NY Islanders, Florida won a pair of games against Columbus and San Jose. In those victories, the Panthers outscored their opponents 9-2 in total. Both of those losses came by two goals or fewer.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 3.35 goals per game (5th) while allowing 3.26 goals per game (27th).

Six Panthers are currently sitting on 22 points or more this year. Two such players, Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov, have earned at least 36 points.

50* Powerhouse Play on Nets/Raptors over218½ -109

Although the Nets (13-11) and Raptors (16-8) both own winning records, neither is in the top two of the Atlantic division standings. They’ll go head to head tonight in Toronto. The over/under is set at 218.5 points.

Brooklyn has found a formula that’s been relatively successful recently. While winning eight of their last 11 games, the Nets have scored 110 points or more on five occasions. Brooklyn has won each of its last two road games while putting up 111 and 130 points of offense.

On average, the Nets are scoring 112.4 points while allowing 112.9 points per game.

In Kyrie Irving’s absence, Spencer Dinwiddie has been impressive on the offensive end. Thus far, Dinwiddie is averaging 20.8 points per game.

Toronto has only won a single game out of its last five, but they’re 9-3 when playing at home. The Raptors have played a particularly difficult schedule recently. After scoring 130 in a win over Utah, Toronto allowed 110 points or more in four losses to Miami, Houston, Philly, and the LA Clippers.

On average, the Raptors are scoring 110.8 points while allowing 105.5 points per game.

A strong trio powers Toronto. Pascal Siakam leads the way with 24.5 points per game, followed by 19.1 points and 18 points per game from Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet, respectively.

50* Powerhouse Play on Santa Clara -6½ -109

You’ll only find three total losses between both the Sacramento State Hornets (6-1) and the Santa Clara Broncos (9-2). These two squads will go head to head later today.

Only a low-scoring loss to #21 Colorado has kept Sacramento State from a perfect record. While scoring at least 61 points in every other game, the Hornets have held every opponent save for one to 59 points or fewer. Most recently, Sacramento State defeated CSU Fullerton 62-59.

On average, the Hornets are scoring 65 points while allowing 50.4 points per game.

Sacramento State has three players averaging double-digit points per game, but nobody on this team has been able to average more than the 13 points per contest of Joshua Patton.

Santa Clara has played a tougher schedule than their opponent tonight, and they’ve had decent success throughout. Apart from losses to Stanford and Nevada, the Broncos have won nine games while scoring at least 81 points on four occasions.

On average, the Broncos are scoring 78.5 points while allowing 65.6 points per game.

Forward Guglielmo Caruso leads this Santa Clara team with just 11.3 points per game, but he’s been remarkably efficient. On top of shooting 50% from three, Caruso is shooting 70% from the field.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Hurricanes -105

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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