Monday Trends and Indexes 12/18

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NCAAB
Write-up

UAB hammered Old Dominion LY, 85-57, but Blazers are 2-3 on road under Davis, losing 53-44 at VCU in first leg of this trip Saturday. C-USA road dogs are 8-13 vs spread. ODU is 8-2 this season, 2-3 vs spread as a favorite.

Oklahoma State beat Tennessee 89-73 LY (-3); this game is in Nashville, not Knoxville, but Vols are 7-0 in state of Tennessee, 4-3 vs spread as favorite. OSU is 11-0, winning its three neutral court games by total of eight points.

Missouri State is 9-1 after winning MVC opener Saturday vs Indiana State; Bears won only road game, 78-62 at UNCW. Saint Louis is 8-2, scoring 33,56 points in its two losses, one of which was vs Southern Illinois of MVC.

Davidson is off to 2-0 start in SoCon, winning 66-63 at UNCG, its only road win in three tries. Wildcats lost last two visits to Chattanooga, but they waxed Mocs 80-55 in conference finals last March. UTC is playing third game in five days, beating ORU at home by 4, losing by hoop at Charleston.

Citadel lost eight of last nine games, but covered first SoCon opener, losing 56-52 at home (+8.5). Home side won last three Citadel-Western Carolina games, with Citadel losing last two in this gym by 26,29 points. So Con home favorites 2-5 vs spread.

Home side won last three Evansville-Austin Peay games, with Aces losing last two visits here, by 3,8 points. Peay is 3-5; OVC home dogs are 3-2 vs spread. Aces won seven of their last eight games, losing two of three on road, at Lipscomb, Missouri.

Eastern Kentucky won its last four games vs Eastern Illinois, taking last two visits to EIU, 71-46/71-67; Colonels are 6-3, 1-1 in OVC, splitting pair at home. EIU covered first three OVC games (1-2 SU), losing 53-50 at Murray, 59-56 at Tennessee State.

UT-Martin beat Morehead twice LY, 80-67/71-66, part of why Morehead has new coach. Skyhawks split first two OVC games, decided by total of three points. Morehead split pair of OVC home games, winning by 4, losing by 3. OVC home favorites are 5-8 vs spread this season.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

UAB (6 - 4) at OLD DOMINION (7 - 3) - 12/18/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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




OKLAHOMA ST (11 - 0) vs. TENNESSEE (8 - 2) - 12/18/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 59-36 ATS (+19.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a neutral court favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.


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




MISSOURI ST (9 - 1) at SAINT LOUIS (8 - 2) - 12/18/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 148-115 ATS (+21.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 148-115 ATS (+21.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.


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




DAVIDSON (8 - 3) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (5 - 5) - 12/18/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 68-38 ATS (+26.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.


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




THE CITADEL (2 - 8) at W CAROLINA (4 - 4) - 12/18/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 33-54 ATS (-26.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.


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




EVANSVILLE (7 - 3) at AUSTIN PEAY (3 - 5) - 12/18/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.


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




E KENTUCKY (6 - 3) at E ILLINOIS (4 - 6) - 12/18/2006, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




MOREHEAD ST (4 - 4) at TENN-MARTIN (3 - 8) - 12/18/2006, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.


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

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NBA
Long Sheet

GOLDEN STATE (12 - 13) at NEW JERSEY (9 - 14) - 12/18/2006, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 3-1 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




UTAH (18 - 6) at NEW YORK (9 - 17) - 12/18/2006, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 4-0 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




NEW ORLEANS (10 - 12) at MIAMI (10 - 13) - 12/18/2006, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 32-58 ATS (-31.8 Units) after a division game since 1996.
MIAMI is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




SEATTLE (10 - 15) at MEMPHIS (5 - 19) - 12/18/2006, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-3 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




WASHINGTON (12 - 11) at DENVER (13 - 9) - 12/18/2006, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




DALLAS (17 - 7) at SACRAMENTO (10 - 12) - 12/18/2006, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NHL
Long Sheet

DETROIT (19-8-0-4, 42 pts.) at COLUMBUS (11-17-0-3, 25 pts.) - 12/18/2006, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 113-102 ATS (+113.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 42-30 ATS (+80.7 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 31-19 ATS (+56.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DETROIT is 42-18 ATS (+15.4 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 42-18 ATS (+15.4 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 42-18 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-2 ATS (+15.3 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-5 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-1 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-1-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)




CALGARY (16-11-0-3, 35 pts.) at ANAHEIM (25-4-0-6, 56 pts.) - 12/18/2006, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 4-11 ATS (-8.7 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 4-11 ATS (-8.7 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 4-11 ATS (-8.7 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 4-11 ATS (-8.7 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 3-12 ATS (-10.9 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 7-19 ATS (+29.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 71-55 ATS (+126.3 Units) in December games since 1996.
CALGARY is 88-80 ATS (+182.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-6 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-6-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)

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NBA
Dunkel

Seattle at Memphis

Pau Gasol's return has not been able to snap the Grizzlies out of their six-game losing streak. Gasol is clearly trying to play himself back into shape as he has logged just 17 minutes in each of his first two games, while scoring a total of 15 points. Memphis lost both those games to Atlanta (at home) and Miami (on the road). Tonight the Grizzlies will face a Seattle team that has lost the first four games of their five-game road trip. But the Sonics did give Detroit a handful yesterday (98-94) with Rashard Lewis (25 points) and Chris Wilcox (21 points) playing well. The Vegas line favoring Memphis (-5) looks too high according to Dunkel, which has Seattle favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+5). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18
Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: Golden State at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 118.981; New Jersey 115.311
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 3 1/2; 220 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 6; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+6); Over

Game 503-504: Utah at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 123.398; New York 112.615
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 11; 205 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: New Orleans at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 113.157; Miami 121.032
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 8; 175 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 179 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: Seattle at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 115.920; Memphis 114.465
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 1 1/2; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 5; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+5); Over

Game 509-510: Washington at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 124.028; Denver 123.021
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 221
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 511-512: Dallas at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 123.701; Sacramento122.673
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 185 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NCAAB
Dunkel

UAB at Old Dominion
Old Dominion has split its last four games with the wins over lower-rated James Madison and South Carolina St. being overshadowed by the double-digit losses to higher-rated Marist (84-71) and Virginia Tech (72-55). Tonight the Monarchs face a UAB team that has wins over Cincinnati at DePaul to its credit. The Blazers look like a good pick getting the Vegas line (+5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has UAB favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: UAB (+5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 513-514: UAB at Old Dominion
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 62.736; Old Dominion 60.837
Dunkel Line: UAB by 2
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+5 1/2)

Game 515-516: Oklahoma State vs. Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 69.444; Tennessee 71.534
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (+3 1/2)

Game 517-518: Missouri State at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 71.494; St. Louis 64.114
Dunkel Line: Missouri State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (-3)

Game 519-520: Davidson at Chattanooga
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 58.837; Chattanooga 55.428
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Davidson by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral

Game 521-522: The Citadel at Western Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 40.775; Western Carolina 50.830
Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 10
Vegas Line: Western Carolina by 13
Dunkel Pick: The Citadel (+13)

Game 523-524: Evansville at Austin Peay
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 59.722; Austin Peay 53.073
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Evansville by 5
Dunkel Pick: Evansville (-5)

Game 525-526: Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 50.530; Eastern Illinois 50.697
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Eastern Illinois by 3
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+3)

Game 527-528: Morehead State at Tennessee Martin
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 46.242; Tennessee Martin 43.490
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 3
Vegas Line: Tennessee Martin by 3
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+3)

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NHL
Dunkel

Detroit at Columbus
The Blue Jackets have cooled off a bit since having their five-game winning streak snapped. Columbus followed up a 5-4 shootout loss to Phoenix on Thursday with a 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks yesterday. But the Blue Jackets were in each game down to the end showing that they have not completely reverted back to the form that allowed them to win only five of their first 21 games. Tonight Columbus will face a Detroit team riding a four-game road winning streak. A though challenge, but the Jackets still look worth the pick as a home underdog according to Dunkel, which has Columbus favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18
Time Posted: 9:30 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: Detroit at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.679; Columbus 12.023
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+1 1/2); Under

Game 53-54: Calgary at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 13.050; Anaheim 14.063
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+1 1/2); Over

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NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, December 18th

Golden State at New Jersey, 7:35 EST
Golden State: 23-12 ATS after losing 2 of their last 3 games
New Jersey: 7-18 ATS off a combined score of 175 or less points

Utah at New York, 7:35 EST
Utah: 14-5 Over away playing without rest off a road game
New York: 1-7 ATS as a home underdog

New Orleans at Miami, 7:35 EST
New Orleans: 7-1 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Miami: 19-9 Under at home revenging a road loss

Seattle at Memphis, 8:05 EST
Seattle: 27-10 ATS away off 3+ losses
Memphis: 1-8 ATS in December

Washington at Denver, 9:05 EST
Washington: 9-2 Over off a win
Denver: 10-2 ATS off BB games allowing 100+ points

Dallas at Sacramento, 10:05 EST NBATV
Dallas: 7-0 Under after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Sacramento: 20-8 ATS at home playing with same-season revenge

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Monday, December 18th

UAB at Old Dominion, 7:00 EST
UAB: 12-2 ATS after scoring 55 points or less
Old Dominion: 13-30 ATS off a win by 15+ points

Oklahoma State at Tennessee, 7:00 EST ESPN2
Oklahoma State: 12-2 Under away off 3+ non-conference games
Tennessee: 11-2 ATS off 3+ wins by 10+ points

Missouri State at St. Louis, 8:00 EST
Missouri State: 10-2 Under away off a conference win
St. Louis: 8-0 ATS off BB Unders


Added Games:

Davidson at Tennessee Chattanooga, 7:00 EST
Davidson: 28-12 ATS playing their second game in seven days
Tennessee Chatt: 8-19 ATS off an ATS win

The Citadel at Western Carolina, 7:00 EST
Citadel: 2-10 ATS off a loss by 6 points or less
Western Carolina: 7-0 ATS after playing 3+ games as a road underdog

Evansville at Austin Peay, 8:00 EST
Evansville: 8-1 ATS as a favorite
Austin Peay: 2-9 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Eastern Kentucky at Eastern Illinois, 8:30 EST
Eastern Kentucky: 21-7 Under in road games
Eastern Illinois: 2-9 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

Morehead State at Tennessee Martin, 8:30 EST
Morehead State: 8-1 Under away off an ATS loss
Tennessee Martin: 5-14 ATS off a non-conference game

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet

Monday, December 18th

Detroit at Columbus, 7:05 EST VER
Detroit: 12-2 SU away off a road win
Columbus: 4-23 SU vs. Detroit

Calgary at Anaheim, 10:05 EST
Calgary: 2-9 SU away off a road win
Anaheim: 10-1 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Six-Pack for Monday


Observations on Saturday's Denver-Knicks' fracas

Nuggets had three starters on court with 1:15 left in game they led by 20, and had just done 180 dunk, so Knicks had it in mind that Denver was showing them up.

Nugget coach Karl is good friends with evil Larry Brown, whose name never seems to go away. Thomas had harsh words for Karl in Orlando this summer, so tensions between the two are high anyway.

The Knicks are routinely terrible at home, but word was that Coach Thomas wasn't pleased, and had warned that Carmelo Anthony had better not venture into the lane for the rest of the game. Did Isiah suggest the flagrant foul?

There is no rule against not pulling your starters, but why would you risk injury during such a long season?

Brawl will hurt Denver, a playoff contender, way more in the long run, since Knicks are going nowhere anyway, so any suspensions will just hasten Isiah's imminent firing.

What will league do with Anthony, one of league's best players? His suspension will be the most visible.

[Udog]

Monday's List of 13:

Wrapping up a sports Sunday

13) JD Drew will undergo another shoulder exam Monday, as the original test on his shoulder showed something Boston's doctors are concerned about. His contract isn't final yet, so now that Boras client Matsuzaka is signed, maybe another Boras client is going to take a financial hit.

12) Oh by the way, if you like omens, Mr Matsuzaka signed up with the Red Sox on Bill Buckner's 57th birthday.

11) Titans had five first downs and three defensive TDs in an upset win over Jacksonville, Tennessee's fifth win in a row.

10) Why would an NFL defensive lineman named Tank need a bodyguard? I'm just wondering here.......

9) Don't look now, but Steelers won their last three games by a combined margin of 84-13, and are back to .500 at 7-7.

8) Houston Texans passed on both Young and Bush; their feature back right now is Ron Dayne. Patriots started seven drives in Houston territory Sunday. Someone has an awful lot of explaining to do.

7) Buccaneers scored 31 in Chicago and lost? Tim Rattay is the best QB Tampa has, but he still hasn't started this season which makes you wonder what Jon Gruden is thinking.

6) Chargers were winning 14-3 last night, and Philip Rivers is tossing his helmet around like he's on five-game skid. In my mind, a QB has to be the coolest guy on the team, not a guy who has to counseled by his backups on the sidelines.

5) That Andy Reid is some coach. Who would have possibly thought that Jeff Garcia could be their savior?

4) Only consistent NFL teams are Lions and Raiders, waging a spirited battle for the #1 pick in the draft. Oakland made a subpar Ram defense look like the '85 Bears Sunday.

3) You know I watch too much TV when I know that ESPN poker announcer Lon McEachern went to college at UCSB

2) Nothing says Christmas like cheerleaders in Santa outfits.

1) Almost an epic collapse by Wizards Sunday, who blew big lead in fourth quarter, then held off Lakers in OT, as Gilbert Arenas went for a franchise-high 60 points. Who designed the Washington road uniforms? Gold jerseys, black shorts?

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NFL - WEEK 16

Through games of Sunday, December 17th:

Monday night losers are now 4-11 (4-11 ATS) in their next game, and Monday night winners are 10-4 (7-7 ATS).