Sunday Trends and Indexes 12/3

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Trends and Indexes for Sunday, December 3, '06

Enjoy the Sunday games ...and good luck!

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Dunkel Index - Pro Football (Sunday, Monday)

Dunkel Index - NFL

Sunday, December 3

Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh
Not many expected the defending-champion Steelers to be sitting on a 4-7 record at this point, but that's where they are after getting embarrassed (27-0) in Baltimore last weekend. The nightmarish season for QB Ben Roethlisberger continued as he was sacked nine times, fumbled twice and threw two interceptions to give him 19 (against 12 TDs) on the season. Fortunately for the Steelers, they may have found a team that is struggling just as much in Tampa Bay. The maturation of rookie QB Bruce Gradkowski has been an up-and-down process. The ups have come at home with wins over Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Washington. The downs have been on the road where the Bucs are 0-5 and have lost by an average margin of 18.66 points in their last three games. Against a Steeler team certainly looking to take out their frustration, Tampa may be hard-pressed to keep this one under the Vegas line (+7) according to Dunkel, which has Pittsburgh favored by 15. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-7). Here are all of this week's games.

Game 137-138: Minnesota at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 123.966; Chicago 138.847
Dunkel Line: Chicago by 15; 36 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago by 9; 35
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-9); Over

Game 139-140: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 119.969; Pittsburgh 134.763
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 15; 37 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 7; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-7); Under

Game 141-142: Arizona at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 119.835; St. Louis 122.696
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 3; 42 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 6 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+6 1/2); Under

Game 143-144: Indianapolis at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Indianapolis 134.229; Tennessee 127.090
Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 7; 48
Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 7 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (+7 1/2); Over

Game 145-146: Jacksonville at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville 127.435; Miami 129.031
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1 1/2; 37 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick; 35 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami; Over

Game 147-148: San Francisco at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 123.309; New Orleans 126.518
Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 3; 47 1/2
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 7; 45
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+7); Over

Game 149-150: Atlanta at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 122.225; Washington 127.842
Dunkel Line: Washington by 5 1/2; 41 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 1; 38
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-1); Over

Game 151-152: Kansas City at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 126.521; Cleveland 124.521
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2; 36 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City by 5 1/2; 35
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+5 1/2); Over

Game 153-154: Detroit at New England
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 118.672; New England 138.368
Dunkel Line: New England by 19 1/2; 39 1/2
Vegas Line: New England by 13 1/2; 41 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New England (-13 1/2); Under

Game 155-156: San Diego at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 135.646; Buffalo 129.355
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 6 1/2; 40
Vegas Line: San Diego by 6; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-6); Under

Game 157-158: NY Jets at Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 123.533; Green Bay 120.373
Dunkel Line: NY Jets by 3; 44 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Jets; Over

Game 159-160: Dallas at NY Giants
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 130.959; NY Giants 133.143
Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 2; 44
Vegas Line: Dallas by 3 1/2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+3 1/2); Over

Game 161-162: Houston at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 119.686; Oakland 125.044
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 5 1/2; 32 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland by 3; 36
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-3); Under

Game 163-164: Seattle at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 126.360; Denver 132.079
Dunkel Line: Denver by 6; 38
Vegas Line: Denver by 4; 40
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-4); Under


MONDAY, DECEMBER 4

Game 165-166: Carolina at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 128.861; Philadelphia 123.051
Dunkel Line: Carolina by 6; 33 1/2
Vegas Line: Carolina by 3; 37 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-3); Under

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NFL
Long Sheet

Pro Football Trend Report
MINNESOTA (5 - 6) at CHICAGO (9 - 2) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




TAMPA BAY (3 - 8) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 7) - 12/3/2006, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 63-40 ATS (+19.0 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




ARIZONA (2 - 9) at ST LOUIS (5 - 6) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 3-2 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




INDIANAPOLIS (10 - 1) at TENNESSEE (4 - 7) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANAPOLIS is 4-1 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 5-0 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




JACKSONVILLE (6 - 5) at MIAMI (5 - 6) - 12/3/2006, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in December games since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




SAN FRANCISCO (5 - 6) at NEW ORLEANS (7 - 4) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in dome games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games in December games since 1992.
NEW ORLEANS is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




ATLANTA (5 - 6) at WASHINGTON (4 - 7) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 40-62 ATS (-28.2 Units) as a favorite since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




KANSAS CITY (7 - 4) at CLEVELAND (3 - 8) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games off a win against a division rival since 1992.
KANSAS CITY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




DETROIT (2 - 9) at NEW ENGLAND (8 - 3) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 37-18 ATS (+17.2 Units) in December games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




SAN DIEGO (9 - 2) at BUFFALO (5 - 6) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 34-14 ATS (+18.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




NY JETS (6 - 5) at GREEN BAY (4 - 7) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




DALLAS (7 - 4) at NY GIANTS (6 - 5) - 12/3/2006, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 17-37 ATS (-23.7 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 4-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 4-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




HOUSTON (3 - 8) at OAKLAND (2 - 9) - 12/3/2006, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.
OAKLAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in December games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 20-41 ATS (-25.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
OAKLAND is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-0 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




SEATTLE (7 - 4) at DENVER (7 - 4) - 12/3/2006, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 52-82 ATS (-38.2 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1992.
DENVER is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




CAROLINA (6 - 5) at PHILADELPHIA (5 - 6) - 12/4/2006, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 108-76 ATS (+24.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
CAROLINA is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
CAROLINA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in December games since 1992.
CAROLINA is 48-24 ATS (+21.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NFL
Short Sheet

Sunday, December 3rd

Minnesota at Chicago, 1:00 EST
Minnesota: 10-2 Under away off a win
Chicago: 10-2 ATS off an Under

(TC) Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 4:15 EST
Tampa Bay: 6-15 ATS in road games
Pittsburgh: 9-0 Over off a road game

Arizona at St. Louis, 1:00 EST
Arizona: 10-0 ATS after losing 4 of their last 5 games
St. Louis: 13-4 Over off a division win by 7 points or less

Indianapolis at Tennessee, 1:00 EST
Indianapolis: 9-2 ATS off a non-conference game
Tennessee: 1-7 ATS in December

(TC) Jacksonville at Miami, 4:05 EST
Jacksonville: 13-4 ATS off an ATS loss
Miami: 10-21 ATS vs. conference opponents

San Francisco at New Orleans, 1:00 EST
San Francisco: 9-1 ATS off a road loss
New Orleans: 1-8 ATS at home off an Under

Atlanta at Washington, 1:00 EST
Atlanta: 5-1 Under vs. conference opponents
Washington: 7-1 ATS in December

Kansas City at Cleveland, 1:00 EST
Kansas City: 11-3 ATS as a favorite
Cleveland: 11-3 Under in home games

Detroit at New England, 1:00 EST
Detroit: 12-2 ATS away off a home loss by 10+ points
New England: 9-1 Under as a favorite

San Diego at Buffalo, 1:00 EST
San Diego: 6-0 ATS away off 3+ wins
Buffalo: 8-0 Over in December

NY Jets at Green Bay, 1:00 EST
NY Jets: 8-2 Over after having 75 or less rushing yards
Green Bay: 1-6 ATS in December

(TC) Dallas at NY Giants, 4:15 EST
Dallas: 16-6 Over in road games
NY Giants: 1-7 ATS off BB ATS losses

Houston at Oakland, 4:05 EST
Houston: 10-2 ATS away off BB losses
Oakland: 4-13 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

(TC) Seattle at Denver, 8:15 EST NBC
Seattle: 0-6 ATS away vs. non-conference opponents
Denver: 9-1 Under at home off a division game


Monday, December 4th

Carolina at Philadelphia, 8:30 EST ESPN
Carolina: 6-2 ATS in December
Philadelphia: 14-5 ATS off a loss by 21+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NFL
Write-ups

Vikings (5-6) @ Bears (9-2)-Chicago split last four games after 7-0 start; in last two games, they scored two TDs on 21 drives. In first five games, Bears averaged at least 5.9 yds/pass attempt in every game; in last six games, they averaged less than five yards four times. Chicago won first meeting 19-16 in Week 3 defensive struggle (TY 325-286). Vikings snapped four-game skid with win last week, despite allowing pair of 99-yd TDs, on KR and FR; they're 2-6 without positive turnover ratio. Last week, Bears allowed their first TD drive of 80+ yds since Week 2.

Bucs (3-8) @ Steelers (4-7)-AFC teams are 25-6 vs. AFC last six weeks, but tough to lay 7 with struggling Steeler squad now missing Polamalu (knee); Pitt is 3-7 in last 10 games, with one win (45-7 vs. Chiefs in Week 6) by more than seven pts. That said, Bucs are 0-5 on road (1-4 vs. spread) losing by 11,3,14,14,28 pts. Gradkowski is from western PA, so this is special game for him, but Tampa has averaged 5.2 yds/pass in six of last seven games, not very good. Six of eight Buc losses are by 11+ points. After running ball 11 times for 21 yards LW, would expect Cowher to try and pound ball early, often.

Cardinals (2-9) @ Rams (5-6)-Rams ended five-game skid with last-minute win LW; they won first meeting 16-14 in desert (+4.5) in Week 3, despite starting eight of ten drives 80+ yards from goal- they forced four turnovers. For year, Rams are 0-4 if they don't win TO battle, but Arizona has only two takeaways in last four games (-7) and lost last week despite being first since '62 to score two 99-yard TDs in same game. Leinart threw for 395 yds, but team only ran ball six times whole game, tying all-time NFL low. Cardinals are 0-5 on road, losing by 11,22,13,17,5 points.

Colts (10-1) @ Titans (3-7)-Spunky Titans led 10-0 at half in Week 5 game at Indy, lost 14-13 late, despite running ball for 212 yards and holding Colts to season-low 5.4 yds/pass. Since then, Tennessee is 3-2, scoring 57 pts in last two games behind rookie QB Young, who engineered 24-pt fourth quarter in comeback win LW. Colts scored 29.5 pg in winning first four road games before loss at Dallas; they ran ball for 237 yds vs. Eagles, 83 yds more than any other '06 game, and second-highest total of Manning era. NFL home dogs in division games are 12-7 vs. spread this season.

Jaguars (6-5) @ Dolphins (5-6)-Miami is 4-0 since bye, holding foes to 13.3 pg (five TDs on 50 drives) and forcing 11 turnovers (they forced eight in first seven games). Jags are 1-4 on road, with losses by 7,6,20,3 pts. In their six wins, Jax allowed average of 6.7 pg, with two shutouts; in their five losses, they allowed average of 24.8 pg. Over last six games, Dolphins won 56.8% of third down plays. In last three games, Fish defense forced 17 3/outs on foes' 37 drives; in last four weeks, they outsacked opponents 17-2.

49ers (5-6) @ Saints (7-4)-Keep in mind Saints are 7-1 this season when turnover ratio is better than -3, but they lost last two home games, allowing 66 pts to pair of AFC foes (-7 TO ratio in two games). Niners won three of last four games (4-0 vs. spread) but blew late lead in St Louis LW, when they could have jumped into serious playoff contention- they're 1-4 on road (3-2 as road dog), winning only at Detroit. Over last six games, Saints won 56.2% of third down plays; they scored 31 pts in three of last four games- they scored 14 TDs on their last 46 drives. NFC West road dogs are 2-8 out of division.

Falcons (5-6) @ Redskins (4-7)-Atlanta in freefall, losing four games in row, amid rumors Mora's job in danger unless things turn around; they've lost four games in row, scoring 12.5 pg (five TDs on last 45 drives), and are 1-6 when they score less than 20 points. Skins lost five of last seven games but are 3-2 at home, with all five games decided by four or less pts, or in OT; over last five weeks, they've lost 57.7% of third down plays. Falcons need to pass better; they had 281 rushing yards LW, but in last two games combined, they've completed only 20-45 passes, for total of 134 yards.

Chiefs (7-4) @ Browns (3-8)- Cleveland just played two division rivals at home and managed zero offensive TDs on 20 drives; they also lost game where they scored TDs on both special teams and defense. One of the WRs screams at the QB on the bench, but the backup is Ken Dorsey, so the QB can't be benched, no matter how awful he is. Browns are 1-5 at home, while Chiefs won five of last six games, running ball for 423 yards in last two games. What is worse for a 3-8 team playing in front of their disgusted fans than having Larry Johnson's footprints on them all day?

Lions (2-9) @ Patriots (8-3)- Detroit lost last three games by 6,7, 17 points, scoring three TDs on 31 drives; they're 0-5 on road (0-5 as road dog) losing by 27,7,9,7,7 pts, but Bears, Miami are only teams to beat them by more than nine pts. Patriots are 3-3 at home, with wins by 2,10,4 points; this is sandwich game for them, in between Bears/surging Dolphins, but AFC teams routinely squash NFC clubs, so caution advised. Not to bust on the Lions' ineptitude, but they're -6 in turnovers (25th), -45 in incomplete passes (32nd), lost 54.6% of 3rd down plays (29th)and committed 14 more penalties than their opponents (T26th). Other than that, no problem….

Chargers (9-2) @ Bills (5-6)-Have to respect improved Bills (3-1 since bye, with loss by a point at Colts) but LT scored 14 TDs in last five games, more than any player ever in any five-game period, plus Bolts get star LB Merriman back from suspension for this. Marty played for Bills; his Chargers are 4-2 on road, scoring average of 39.8 pg in wins, 13,27 in only losses (both by a FG). Red flag for Bills is 395 rushing yards Texans, Jags put up on them last two weeks. SD scored 22 TDs on last 53 drives; they won last five games, even though they haven't led at half in any of last four.

Jets (6-5) @ Packers (4-7)- Pack allowed 69 points in losing last two games, allowing eight TDs on 26 drives, and only fifth-ever 200-yard rushing game on Monday Night Football, now play on short week vs. AFC foe (NFC 6-25 vs. AFC last six weeks) that is 3-2 on road. Jets are 5-1 if they score more than 17 pts, 0-3 if they score less than 17 and 1-1 if they score exactly 17. Green Bay beat Cardinals 31-14, won 23-17 at Minnesota three weeks ago; every other Pack foe scored 23+ this season. Last four Jet games stayed under total (33-31-10-37).

Cowboys (7-4) @ Giants (6-5)-Big Blue can right lot of wrongs with win here, which would give them series sweep of Dallas and upper hand in NFC East race; problem is, players don't seem to trust themselves or coaches-confidence has to be shaky after blowing 21-0 lead with 10:00 left vs. rookie QB in Nashville LW. Plus, Dallas has revenge on mind after 36-22 home loss in Week 7, when Giants outrushed Dallas 155-69 and had one of only two positive turnover ratios all season (+2). Cowboys won three in row, by 17,7,28 pts, scoring 13 TDs on just 27 drives- they're 36-67 (53.7%) on third down in Romo's five starts.

Texans (3-8) @ Raiders (2-9)- Oakland "reassigned" offensive coordinator this week; they've scored four TDs on last 54 drives (24 3/outs), but at some point, don't players have to get blame too? Raider defense playing better, allowing 10 TDs on last 74 drives over last seven games, but they've still lost four in row, by 16,4,4,7 points; problem is here, they're favored to win for first time all season, usually a bad spot. Houston lost four of last five games; when you draft for defense, then JP Losman goes 26-38/333 against you, then you screwed up royally by not drafting Vince Young, a Houston native.

Seahawks (7-4) @ Broncos (7-4)- Cutler makes first start at QB, as Plummer scapegoat for all Denver problems (as if he were one who changes RBs every year). Rookie QBs making their first career start are on 11-game losing streak, with Drew Henson in '04 last rookie QB to start, win game. Denver is 2-3 in last five games; they lost last two home games, allowing 69 pts. Seattle was 0-2 on road with Wallace starting; they're 2-1 on road with Hasselbeck, but wins were by combined total of five pts. NFC West road dogs are 2-8 vs. spread out of division this season, and AFC has killed the NFC.

Panthers (6-5) @ Eagles (5-6)-Philly lost five of last six games, have Garcia at QB, but with win here, they still tie for last playoff spot. Carolina scored 15 or less pts in four of last five games; they're 2-3 on road, with all five games decided by four or less points. Philly defense sagged last two weeks, allowing 446 rushing yards, 76 pts; they've given up 21+ pts in each of last three halves. In last seven games, Panther offense started 30 drives 80+ yards from end zone; they scored three FGs, no TDs and went 3/out 12 times, so offense not carrying own weight. Philly is just 3-3 at home.

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NFL
Six NFL trends for this weekend

Buffalo covered 10 of last 14 tries as home underdog.

Bears covered 10 of last 13 home games.

Arizona covered nine of last 34 road games.

Packers failed to cover last five home games vs. the AFC.

Colts are 18-8-1 vs. spread as a road favorite.

Jacksonville is 5-14 vs. spread as a road favorite.

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NFL
Six-Pack

Six more NFL trends for this weekend

-- Saints covered five of their last 16 as a favorite.
-- Tennessee is 6-12 vs spread in divisional home games.
-- Chargers are 16-4-2 vs spread in last 22 road games.
-- Raiders are 9-19-1 vs spread in last 29 home games.
-- Patriots are 11-2-2 vs spread at home vs NFC teams.
-- Bears are 9-4-2 vs spread in division games.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Pro Basketball Trend Report
DETROIT (11 - 5) at CHARLOTTE (4 - 12) - 12/3/2006, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 4-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




MINNESOTA (6 - 9) at PHILADELPHIA (5 - 10) - 12/3/2006, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




ATLANTA (6 - 8) at PORTLAND (6 - 11) - 12/3/2006, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
ATLANTA is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 41-58 ATS (-22.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




ORLANDO (13 - 4) at LA CLIPPERS (7 - 8) - 12/3/2006, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 173-220 ATS (-69.0 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
ORLANDO is 174-219 ATS (-66.9 Units) in road games since 1996.
ORLANDO is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) in road games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
ORLANDO is 51-75 ATS (-31.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
ORLANDO is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[Udog]

NCAAB
Long Sheet


BRADLEY (5 - 2) at MICHIGAN ST (6 - 2) - 12/3/2006, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
BRADLEY is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




EVANSVILLE (4 - 2) at MISSOURI (8 - 0) - 12/3/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




NOTRE DAME (5 - 1) vs. MARYLAND (8 - 0) - 12/3/2006, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




DRAKE (2 - 2) at IOWA ST (6 - 1) - 12/3/2006, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 2-0 straight up against DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




PITTSBURGH (7 - 0) at AUBURN (6 - 2) - 12/3/2006, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




NC STATE (5 - 0) at VIRGINIA (4 - 1) - 12/3/2006, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 98-129 ATS (-43.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 98-129 ATS (-43.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 62-89 ATS (-35.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 2-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 2-1 straight up against VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




TEXAS TECH (6 - 2) vs. STANFORD (5 - 1) - 12/3/2006, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




NEW MEXICO (5 - 0) at UTEP (3 - 3) - 12/3/2006, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 1-0 straight up against UTEP over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




VIRGINIA TECH (4 - 2) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (4 - 1) - 12/3/2006, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




CAL POLY-SLO (4 - 2) at SAN JOSE ST (0 - 6) - 12/3/2006, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
CAL POLY-SLO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN JOSE ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
SAN JOSE ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 2-0 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE ST is 2-0 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




UC-RIVERSIDE (3 - 4) at UCLA (5 - 0) - 12/3/2006, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




GEORGIA TECH (6 - 1) at MIAMI (4 - 3) - 12/3/2006, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 67-40 ATS (+23.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 2-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




FLORIDA (7 - 1) at FLORIDA ST (4 - 2) - 12/3/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 16-2 ATS (+13.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 14-1 ATS (+12.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 1-1 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




NEVADA (6 - 0) vs. CALIFORNIA (6 - 1) - 12/3/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 103-68 ATS (+28.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
NEVADA is 103-68 ATS (+28.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 68-39 ATS (+25.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




IONA (0 - 4) at FORDHAM (3 - 2) - 12/3/2006, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
FORDHAM is 2-0 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 1-1 straight up against IONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




BOISE ST (2 - 3) at MONTANA (2 - 4) - 12/3/2006, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
BOISE ST is 49-26 ATS (+20.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 1-0 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 1-0 straight up against MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




E WASHINGTON (4 - 3) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (4 - 3) - 12/3/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet

Pro Hockey Trend Report

NY ISLANDERS (13-9-0-3, 29 pts.) at NY RANGERS (13-9-0-4, 30 pts.) - 12/3/2006, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 98-115 ATS (+98.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 146-167 ATS (+146.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 171-205 ATS (+171.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 59-75 ATS (+59.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 49-66 ATS (-56.2 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 45-74 ATS (-61.8 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 71-107 ATS (-81.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 5-3-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)




LOS ANGELES (9-15-0-4, 22 pts.) at ANAHEIM (20-2-0-6, 46 pts.) - 12/3/2006, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 8-3 (+5.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 8-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.9 Units)

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Dunkel Index - College Basketball

Dunkel Index – NCAA Basketball

Sunday, December 3

New Mexico at UTEP
The Lobos are off to their best start (5-0) since the 1998-99 season. Included in there are blowout wins over Kansas State (78-54) and Texas Tech (106-65). New Mexico was tested in its last game against New Mexico State as the Lobos almost squandered a 13-point halftime lead before winning (79-76). What New Mexico hasn't faced yet is a test away from The Pit. That comes today as the Lobos travel to UTEP. But they look to be getting the Miners at the right time as UTEP has lost back-to-back games at home to Texas Tech (94-77) and Chicago State (86-82). With New Mexico playing at a high level right now, the Lobos look like a good pick to cover the Vegas line (-6) according to Dunkel, which has New Mexico favored by 14 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-6). Here are all of today's games.

Game 709-710: Bradley at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 66.828; Michigan State 73.495
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (+8)

Game 711-712: Evansville at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 56.719; Missouri 69.476
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 8
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-8)

Game 713-714: Notre Dame vs. Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 68.323; Maryland 75.837
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Maryland by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (+8 1/2)

Game 715-716: Drake at Iowa State
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 54.568; Iowa State 63.864
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-5 1/2)

Game 717-718: Pittsburgh at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 71.568; Auburn 62.282
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-9)

Game 719-720: NC State at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 63.247; Virginia 66.445
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 3
Vegas Line: Virginia by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+9 1/2)

Game 721-722: Texas Tech vs. Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 63.766; Stanford 60.384
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 1
Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (+1)

Game 723-724: New Mexico at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 70.373; UTEP 55.788
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 6
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-6)

Game 725-726: Virginia Tech vs. George Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 63.832; George Washington 61.751
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 2
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: George Washington (+2 1/2)

Game 727-728: Cal Poly at San Jose State
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 49.435; San Jose State 46.172
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 3
Vegas Line: Cal Poly by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (-1 1/2)

Game 729-730: UC Riverside at UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: UC Riverside 40.902; UCLA 81.145
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 40
Vegas Line: UCLA by 31 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-31 1/2)

Game 731-732: Georgia Tech at Miami (FL)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 68.468; Miami (FL) 63.862
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 5
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (+5)

Game 733-734: Florida at Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 82.294; Florida State 63.090
Dunkel Line: Florida by 19
Vegas Line: Florida by 8
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-8)

Game 735-736: Nevada vs. California
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 66.247; California 67.182
Dunkel Line: California by 1
Vegas Line: Nevada by 1
Dunkel Pick: California (+1)

Game 737-738: Iona at Fordham
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 49.867; Fordham 58.927
Dunkel Line: Fordham by 9
Vegas Line: Fordham by 11
Dunkel Pick: Iona (+11)

Game 739-740: Boise State at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 55.561; Montana 60.149
Dunkel Line: Montana by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-1 1/2)

Game 741-742: Eastern Washington at CS Northridge
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 57.475; CS Northridge 50.205
Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 7
Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (-1 1/2)

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Dunkel Index - Pro Basketball

Dunkel Index - NBA

Sunday, December 3

Orlando at LA Clippers
Heading west hasn't slowed down the Magic at all. Orlando has started its six-game road swing with three straight wins over Utah, Seattle and Portland behind Dwight Howard's double-double average (21 points, 14.66 boards) and a defense that has held those three opponents to an 82.66 scoring average. Today Orlando faces a Clippers team that has lost six of its last seven, including a 97-88 decision to the Lakers yesterday. Orlando once again looks like a solid underdog pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Magic favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 701-702: Detroit at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 121.072; Charlotte 113.598
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 7 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 4; 193
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-4); Neutral

Game 703-704: Minnesota at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 116.196; Philadelphia 114.409
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Atlanta at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 113.606; Portland 111.248
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 195 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2; 189
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+2); Over

Game 707-708: Orlando at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 118.702; LA Clippers 116.366
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+2 1/2); Over

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Dunkel Index - Hockey

Dunkel Index - NHL

Sunday, December 3

NY Islanders at NY Rangers
The Rangers have dominated the Islanders recently, going 5-2-1 against them last season and 13-3-2 since January of 2003. But the Rangers come into today's contest having lost three straight. The Islanders, meanwhile, are coming off their biggest offensive output in a month with a 5-3 win at Pittsburgh yesterday. It was also their first win since losing leading scorer Alexei Yashin (knee injury). The Islanders look like a decent underdog pick in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Isles favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 1-2: NY Islanders at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 12.607; NY Rangers 12.409
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+1 1/2); Under

Game 3-4: Los Angeles at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.753; Anaheim 13.854
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 3; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-1 1/2); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, December 3rd

Detroit at Charlotte, 6:05 EST
Detroit: 10-21 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4 ATS
Charlotte: 14-2 ATS off BB ATS losses

Minnesota at Philadelphia, 6:05 EST
Minnesota: 9-26 ATS off a division game
Philadelphia: 6-0 Over after playing 5+ games as an underdog

Atlanta at Portland, 9:05 EST
Atlanta: 26-11 Over after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Portland: 3-13 ATS at home off BB non-conference games

Orlando at LA Clippers, 9:35 EST
Orlando: 7-0 Under off BB wins
LA Clippers: 11-29 ATS after playing BB games as a favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet

Sunday, December 3rd

NY Islanders at NY Rangers, 5:05 EST
NY Islanders: 8-30 SU off a road division win
NY Rangers: 15-5 Under at home vs. division opponents

Los Angeles at Anaheim, 8:05 EST
Los Angeles: 4-15 SU playing 6+ games in 10 days
Anaheim: 16-8 SU off BB 1 goal wins

** (TC) Denotes Time Change