Thursday Trends and Indexes 12/21

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NHL
Long Sheet


VANCOUVER (17-16-0-1, 35 pts.) at BOSTON (16-13-0-2, 34 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 9-3 ATS (+9.0 Units) after a division game this season.
VANCOUVER is 11-1 ATS (+9.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 1-0-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)





PITTSBURGH (15-14-0-4, 34 pts.) at ATLANTA (19-10-0-6, 44 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 110-178 ATS (+298.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)





NY RANGERS (18-13-0-4, 40 pts.) at FLORIDA (12-18-0-6, 30 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 5-2 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 5-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)





PHILADELPHIA (8-21-0-4, 20 pts.) at MONTREAL (20-8-0-5, 45 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-25 ATS (+40.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-25 ATS (+40.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 0-11 ATS (+13.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-25 ATS (+40.5 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-25 ATS (+40.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 14-5 ATS (+19.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-27 ATS (+71.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-2 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-2-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)





TAMPA BAY (15-17-0-2, 32 pts.) at OTTAWA (17-17-0-1, 35 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 151-211 ATS (-68.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 71-110 ATS (-42.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 34-39 ATS (-17.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 74-53 ATS (+0.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 74-53 ATS (-42.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 0-5 ATS (+0.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
OTTAWA is 3-6 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 5-9 ATS (-5.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OTTAWA is 5-9 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 74-53 ATS (-47.5 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 37-24 ATS (+37.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 37-24 ATS (+37.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 37-24 ATS (+37.0 Units) in home games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 36-23 ATS (+36.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 4-10 ATS (-11.2 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 9-2 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 9-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)





BUFFALO (24-7-0-2, 50 pts.) at NASHVILLE (23-9-0-2, 48 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 17-3 ATS (+12.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 43-33 ATS (+85.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 42-15 ATS (+42.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 42-15 ATS (+42.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 42-15 ATS (+42.0 Units) in home games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 33-10 ATS (+33.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 47-23 ATS (+13.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 87-46 ATS (+26.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 87-46 ATS (+26.8 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 125-77 ATS (+36.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 26-14 ATS (+41.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
BUFFALO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUFFALO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 87-46 ATS (+26.8 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 14-3 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
BUFFALO is 14-3 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
BUFFALO is 14-3 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
BUFFALO is 13-3 ATS (+8.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
BUFFALO is 14-3 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after a division game this season.

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





LOS ANGELES (12-18-0-5, 29 pts.) at ST LOUIS (8-19-0-6, 22 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 29-86 ATS (+115.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 29-86 ATS (+185.7 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 4-18 ATS (+28.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ST LOUIS is 3-13 ATS (+24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 3-13 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-86 ATS (+140.3 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-42 ATS (+16.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-42 ATS (+16.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-42 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 17-52 ATS (+112.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-0-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)





CALGARY (17-12-0-3, 37 pts.) at COLORADO (17-15-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 3-13 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 1-6 ATS (-6.4 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CALGARY is 5-12 ATS (-8.4 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 5-12 ATS (-8.4 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 5-12 ATS (-8.4 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 5-12 ATS (-8.4 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 72-56 ATS (+128.4 Units) in December games since 1996.
COLORADO is 18-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-53 ATS (-20.6 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 235-204 ATS (+235.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
COLORADO is 91-89 ATS (-89.5 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
COLORADO is 3-9 ATS (-6.2 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-3 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)





EDMONTON (17-14-0-2, 36 pts.) at PHOENIX (12-19-0-1, 25 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 23-31 ATS (-23.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 15-20 ATS (-14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 86-77 ATS (+192.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.0 Units)





DALLAS (21-13-0-0, 42 pts.) at SAN JOSE (24-10-0-0, 48 pts.) - 12/21/2006, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 36-14 ATS (+16.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 205-198 ATS (-35.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 90-77 ATS (+184.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 101-51 ATS (+31.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 180-122 ATS (+26.1 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
DALLAS is 23-12 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-2 ATS (+8.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 5-5 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 5-5-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.5 Units)

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NCAAB
Long Sheet - Additional


NORTHWESTERN (7 - 3) vs. UTAH (5 - 6) - 12/21/2006, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
UTAH is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

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





TENNESSEE TECH (5 - 5) vs. C FLORIDA (7 - 2) - 12/21/2006, 2:00 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.





APPALACHIAN ST (9 - 3) vs. VANDERBILT (8 - 3) - 12/21/2006, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 0-0 against the spread versus APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 1-0 straight up against APPALACHIAN ST 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


Thursday, December 21st

Minnesota at Green Bay, 8:00 EST NFL
Minnesota: 24-11 Over away in December
Green Bay: 0-7 ATS at home off an Under

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Dunkel

SMU at TCU
The Mustangs come in with an 8-1 record, but have played only two games in the opponent's gym, including their lone loss at Florida State (57-52) back on November 14. TCU has bounced back from back-to-back losses to Texas Tech and Oklahoma with three straight wins over Texas-San Antonio (62-46), Tulane (53-51) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (73-57). The Horned Frogs look to be playing well enough at home to keep this one below the Vegas line (+7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has SMU favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: TCU (+7 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
Time Posted: 9:30 a.m. EST

Game 705-706: Tulsa vs. Oklahoma
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 60.860; Oklahoma 67.033
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 6
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+6 1/2)

Game 707-708: Virginia Tech vs. Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 66.974; Seton Hall 63.419
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral

Game 709-710: Pittsburgh vs. Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 67.501; Oklahoma State 71.543
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 4
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-1 1/2)

Game 711-712: Illinois-Chicago at Pennsylvania
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 60.352; Pennsylvania 61.396
Dunkel Line: Pennsylvania by 1
Vegas Line: Pennsylvania by 5
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (+5)

Game 713-714: New Orleans at Mississippi State
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 50.646; Mississippi State 72.924
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (-17 1/2)

Game 715-716: SMU at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: SMU 59.208; TCU 57.016
Dunkel Line: SMU by 2
Vegas Line: SMU by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TCU (+7 1/2)

Game 717-718: Arkansas-Little Rock at UL Monroe
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Little Rock 47.764; UL Monroe 44.222
Dunkel Line: Arkansas-Little Rock by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: UL Monroe by 1
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas-Little Rock (+1)

Game 719-720: Arkansas State at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 47.730; Denver 35.889
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 12
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-5 1/2)

Game 721-722: Gonzaga vs. Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 70.259; Duke 74.127
Dunkel Line: Duke by 4
Vegas Line: Duke by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-2 1/2)

Game 723-724: San Diego State vs. Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 61.871; Washington State 63.079
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 1
Vegas Line: Washington State by 4
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (+4)

Game 725-726: Virginia at PR Mayaguez
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 56.761; PR Mayguez 36.551
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 20
Vegas Line: Virginia by 25 1/2
Dunkel Pick: PR Mayaguez (+25 1/2)

Game 727-728: Northwestern vs. Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 55.202; Utah 61.883
Dunkel Line: Utah by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-4 1/2)

Game 729-730: Tennessee Tech vs. Central Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 52.321; Central Florida 56.503
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 4
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 3
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (-3)

Game 731-732: Appalachian State vs. Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 57.192; Vanderbilt 65.332
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 8
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 6
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-6)

Game 733-734: Davidson vs. Ohio
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 60.618; Ohio 57.941
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Davidson by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+3 1/2)

Game 735-736: North Carolina A&T at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina A&T 40.067; Arizona State 59.378
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 14
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-14)

Game 737-738: Charlotte vs. Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 52.270; Houston 60.030
Dunkel Line: Houston by 8
Vegas Line: Houston by 7
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-7)

Game 739-740: Valparaiso vs. Creighton
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 51.848; Creighton 63.052
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 11
Vegas Line: Creighton by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (+12 1/2)

Game 741-742: College of Charleston at Western Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 51.931; Western Carolina 52.123
Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 1
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Carolina (+1 1/2)

Game 743-744: St. Peter's at NC Greensboro
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 48.307; NC Greensboro 55.219
Dunkel Line: NC Greensboro by 7
Vegas Line: NC Greensboro by 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (+8)

Game 745-746: Samford at Murray State
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 50.302; Murray State 55.068
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 5
Vegas Line: Murray State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-3 1/2)

Game 747-748: Idaho State at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 52.272; Illinois 74.375
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 22
Vegas Line: Illinois by 21
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-21)

Game 749-750: Idaho at Eastern Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 40.813; Eastern Washington 53.835
Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 13
Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 16
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (+16)

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NFL
Dunkel

Minnesota at Green Bay
The Vikings started off the Brad Childress era by winning four of their first six games. But a mid-season slide that included a loss to the Packers (23-17) at home all-but-sealed their fate of missing the playoffs again. The Packers have shown improvement in recent weeks and come in riding a two-game winning streak, although the victories have come against lower-rated San Francisco and Detroit. And Brett Favre & Company still have their inconsistent moments as when they lost home games to New England and the Jets by a combined score of 73-10. The Vikings certainly don't look capable of pulling off that kind of win right now, but neither do the Pack look like a solid pick to cover the Vegas line (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game even. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+3 1/2). Here are all of this week's games.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
Time Posted: 11:00 a.m. EST

Game 303-304: Minnesota at Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 124.722; Green Bay 124.929
Dunkel Line: Even; 40 1/2
Vegas Line: Green Bay by 3 1/2; 37
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+3 1/2); Over

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21

Washington at Sacramento
The Wizards are improving on the road and come into the contest having won three of their last four away from home, including a 147-141 overtime victory against the Lakers on Sunday in which Gilbert Arenas tossed in 60. Sacramento has struggled in the month of December with a 2-8 record and just a 1-4 record in usually-reliable Arco Arena. The high-octane Wizards look like a good underdog pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Washington favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 701-702: Detroit at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 118.161; Cleveland 122.194
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 4; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 3; 182 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-3); Over

Game 703-704: Washington at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 122.080; Sacramento 120.447
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 210 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 3 1/2; 212
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+3 1/2); Under

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Dunkel Index – NHL

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21

Buffalo at Nashville
Nashville stretched its winning streak to five straight with a 2-1 win over Chicago on Wednesday behind Paul Kariya's two third-period goals. The outburst gives Kariya three goals and five assists over his last five games. Buffalo has lost consecutive games -- both at home -- for the first time this season, including a 5-2 decision to Montreal on Tuesday. The Predators look like a solid underdog pick at home according to Dunkel, which has Nashville favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 1-2: Vancouver at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.912; Boston 12.975
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+1 1/2); Over

Game 3-4: Pittsburgh at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.197; Atlanta 10.885
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+1 1/2); Under

Game 5-6: NY Rangers at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.925; Florida 12.991
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+1 1/2); Over

Game 7-8: Philadelphia at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 10.529; Montreal 13.724
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 3; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-1 1/2); Over

Game 9-10: Tampa Bay at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.078; Ottawa 10.653
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+1 1/2); Over

Game 11-12: Buffalo at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 12.591; Nashville 13.438
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+1 1/2); Under

Game 13-14: Los Angeles at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.814; St. Louis 10.426
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under

Game 15-16: Calgary at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 13.035; Colorado 13.323
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+1 1/2); Under

Game 17-18: Edmonton at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 12.068; Phoenix 11.533
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+1 1/2); Over

Game 19-20: Dallas at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.118; San Jose 13.412
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over

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Dunkel Index - Pro Football

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21

Minnesota at Green Bay
The Vikings started off the Brad Childress era by winning four of their first six games. But a mid-season slide that included a loss to the Packers (23-17) at home all-but-sealed their fate of missing the playoffs again. The Packers have shown improvement in recent weeks and come in riding a two-game winning streak, although the victories have come against lower-rated San Francisco and Detroit. And Brett Favre & Company still have their inconsistent moments as when they lost home games to New England and the Jets by a combined score of 73-10. The Vikings certainly don't look capable of pulling off that kind of win right now, but neither do the Pack look like a solid pick to cover the Vegas line (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game even. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+3 1/2). Here are all of this week's games.

Game 303-304: Minnesota at Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 124.722; Green Bay 124.929
Dunkel Line: Even; 40 1/2
Vegas Line: Green Bay by 3 1/2; 37
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+3 1/2); Over


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23

Game 309-310: Kansas City at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 128.630; Oakland 124.592
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 4; 31 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City by 6 1/2; 36
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+6 1/2); Under


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24

Game 317-318: Tennessee at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 130.522; Buffalo 140.831
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 10 1/2; 38
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 4 1/2; 36 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-4 1/2); Over

Game 319-320: New Orleans at NY Giants
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 134.226; NY Giants 132.491
Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 2; 45
Vegas Line: NY Giants by 3; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+3); Under

Game 321-322: Carolina at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 121.229; Atlanta 128.572
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 7 1/2; 42 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta by 6 1/2; 41 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-6 1/2); Over

Game 323-324: Washington at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 127.282; St. Louis 125.202
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2; 42
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+2); Under

Game 325-326: Indianapolis at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Indianapolis 133.220; Houston 128.009
Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 5; 49
Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 9 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+9 1/2); Over

Game 327-328: Baltimore at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 134.881; Pittsburgh 137.022
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 2; 35 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 3 1/2; 36
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+3 1/2); Under

Game 329-330: Tampa Bay at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 119.251; Cleveland 126.661
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 7 1/2; 38
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 3; 36
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-3); Over

Game 331-332: Chicago at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 133.912; Detroit 122.705
Dunkel Line: Chicago by 11; 45
Vegas Line: Chicago by 5; 42
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-5); Over

Game 333-334: New England at Jacksonville
Dunkel Ratings: New England 135.141; Jacksonville 139.535
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 4 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: Jacksonville by 3; 37
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville (-3); Over

Game 335-336: Arizona at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 124.413; San Francisco 123.239
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 46 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 4; 45
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+4); Over

Game 337-338: Cincinnati at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 135.506; Denver 131.000
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 4 1/2; 43 1/2
Vegas Line: Denver by 3; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+3); Under

Game 339-340: San Diego at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 137.399; Seattle 128.976
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 8 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: San Diego by 4; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-4); Under


MONDAY, DECEMBER 25

Game 343-344: Philadelphia at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 126.202; Dallas 137.149
Dunkel Line: Dallas by 11; 49 1/2
Vegas Line: Dallas by 7; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7); Over

Game 345-346: NY Jets at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 131.144; Miami 129.158
Dunkel Line: NY Jets by 2; 32
Vegas Line: Miami by 2 1/2; 36 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Jets (+2 1/2); Under

[Udog]

NFL
Short Sheet


Thursday, December 21st

Minnesota at Green Bay, 8:00 EST NFL
Minnesota: 24-11 Over away in December
Green Bay: 0-7 ATS at home off an Under

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Thursday, December 21st

Tulsa vs. Oklahoma, 4:30 EST at Ford Center ESPN2
Tulsa: 8-0 ATS after scoring 75+ points 5 straight games
Oklahoma: 3-12 ATS off BB SU wins

(TC) Virginia Tech vs. Seton Hall, 6:00 EST at New York, NY ESPNU
Virginia Tech: 6-0 Under Away after playing BB games as a home favorite
Seton Hall: 12-4 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5

Pittsburgh vs. Oklahoma State, 7:00 EST at Ford Center ESPN2
Pittsburgh: 14-4 Over after having won 3 of their last 4 games
Oklahoma State: 60-36 ATS in non-conference games

Illinois Chicago at Pennsylvania, 7:00 EST
Illinois Chicago: 7-1 Over off a non-conference game
Pennsylvania: 15-30 ATS at home after playing a game as a home favorite

New Orleans at Mississippi State, 8:00 EST at Jackson, MS
New Orleans: 5-1 Over after allowing 75+ points BB Games
Mississippi State: 8-0 ATS at home after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

SMU at TCU, 8:00 EST
SMU: 10-2 ATS Away after leading in their previous game by 15+ points
TCU: 0-6 ATS after allowing 60 points or less

Arkansas Little Rock at UL Monroe, 8:00 EST
Arkansas Little Rock: 16-44 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
UL Monroe: n/a

Arkansas State at Denver U, 9:00 EST
***POSTPONED*** Gonzaga at Duke, 9:00 EST
Gonzaga: 7-0 ATS Away vs. ACC
Duke: 9-1 Over off BB Overs

San Diego State at Washington State, 10:30 EST
San Diego State: 6-0 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points
Washington State: 0-6 ATS off 3 or more SU Wins

San Juan Shootout
Final Round

Northwestern vs. Utah, 12:00 EST
Northwestern: 14-5 Under as a road underdog
Utah: 14-4 Under after a win by 15+ points

Tennessee Tech vs. Central Florida, 2:00 EST
Tennessee Tech: n/a
Central Florida: 9-1 ATS off an ATS loss

Appalachian State vs. Vanderbilt, 4:00 EST
Appalachian State: 16-6 ATS Away after scoring 75+ points BB Games
Vanderbilt: 11-25 ATS Away off BB SU wins

ASU Sleep America Classic
Opening Round

Davidson vs. Ohio, 6:30 EST
Davidson: 28-12 ATS after playing a game as favorite
Ohio: 11-1 ATS as a neutral court underdog of 6 points or less

North Carolina A&T vs. Arizona State, 12:15 AM EST
North Carolina A&T: n/a
Arizona State: 6-2 ATS in tournament games

Rainbow Classic
Second Round

Charlotte vs Houston, 10:00 EST
Charlotte: 4-13 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog
Houston: 0-6 ATS Away in December

Valparaiso at Creighton, 12:15 AM EST
Valparaiso: 9-2 ATS off a non-conference games
Creighton: 0-6 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

Added Games

College Of Charleston at Western Carolina, 7:00 EST
College Of Charleston: 12-2 ATS Away in December
Western Carolina: 1-9 ATS after allowing 25 points or less in the first half last game

St Peter's at NC Greensboro, 7:00 EST
St Peter's: 1-10 ATS after a combined score of 155+ points
NC Greensboro: 4-13 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog

Samford at Murray State, 8:00 EST
Samford: 11-3 Under as a road underdog
Murray State: 0-6 ATS after a win by 6 points or less

Idaho State at Illinois, 8:00 EST
Idaho State: 3-17 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Illinois: 60-37 ATS as a home favorite or pick

Idaho at Eastern Washington, 10:00 EST
Idaho: 28-14 ATS Away after scoring 60 points or less
Eastern Washington: 8-0 Over this season

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, December 21st

Detroit at Cleveland, 8:05 EST
Detroit: 12-24 ATS off BB Unders
Cleveland: 17-3 ATS at home vs. division opponents

Washington at Sacramento, 10:35 EST
Washington: 8-1 Over in December
Sacramento: 6-0 Over off BB games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet

Thursday, December 21st

Vancouver at Boston, 7:05 EST
Vancouver: 11-1 SU vs. non-conference opponents
Boston: 7-1 Over in December

Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
Pittsburgh: 6-23 SU off BB games allowing 4+ goals
Atlanta: 12-2 SU at home off a road win

NY Rangers at Florida, 7:35 EST
NY Rangers: 10-2 Over after allowing 4+ goals
Florida: 0-8 SU off BB games scoring 3+ goals

Philadelphia at Montreal, 7:35 EST
Philadelphia: 0-11 SU after scoring 1 or 0 goals
Montreal: 14-5 SU playing with revenge

Tampa Bay at Ottawa, 7:35 EST
Tampa Bay: 0-7 SU revenging a road loss by 2+ goals
Ottawa: 17-4 SU at home vs. Tampa Bay

Buffalo at Nashville, 8:05 EST
Buffalo: 8-0 SU away after allowing 4+ goals
Nashville: 0-4 SU at home off a road win by 1 goal

Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8:05 EST
Los Angeles: 9-2 Under off BB losses
St. Louis: 6-22 SU at home off a road game

Calgary at Colorado, 9:05 EST
Calgary: 10-1 Under away after scoring 5+ goals
Colorado: 3-9 SU off a division game

Edmonton at Phoenix, 9:05 EST
Edmonton: 8-0 SU off a division loss by 1 goal
Phoenix: 3-13 SU at home after losing 3 of their last 4 games

Dallas at San Jose, 10:35 EST
Dallas: 11-2 SU vs. division opponents
San Jose: 9-1 Under off a home win

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

Six-Pack for Thursday


Six trends for Week 16 of NFL

Browns covered two of last 13 December home games.
Falcons are 12-4-1 as home favorite in division games.
Arizona covered nine of last 32 road games.
Tennessee covered nine of last twelve as underdog.
Buccaneers covered eight of last 28 road games.
Rams covered four of last fifteen as home favorite.

[Udog]

Thursday's List of 13:


Random thoughts with holiday near

13) Just watched Knicks, Bobcats slug it out for three hours, kind of like watching two punchdrunk boxers going at it for 15 rounds, flailing away with wild haymakers. Fairly ugly.

12) My dad is from Queens, loves watching the Knicks, but is not totally on board with idea that Knicks have to lose a lot so Isiah Thomas gets fired. The Knicks need Thomas gone.

11) Anyway, when was last time the top two scorers in NBA were on the same team? Denver has both of them now.

10) Allen Iverson was pocketing $156,218 a game, even when he wasn't playing. What a country.

9) And then there's the evil Larry Brown, whose name is now popping up in Philly again. This guy just won't go away. No way would I hire the guy, but if I did, he'd be on a month-to-month contract, certainly never a multi-year deal.

8) Bronx Bombers spent $46M on this Japanese lefty named Igawa; $9.2M a year, counting that posting fee.

7) Hey, here's an idea; how about teams that want to sign a major league free agent pay a posting fee to team that he was with the year before. Say the Mets would have to pay the A's for the right to negotiate with Barry Zito; why is that bad?

6) Major league baseball salaries went up 9% last season, up to a ludicrous $2,699,292. Imagine what it'l be next year, with the goofy contracts getting signed this winter.......

5) Bronx had an average team salary of $6.95M, down from its average of $7.39M in 2005. At last, some fiscal restraint.

4) Toronto was the only team in bottom 12 of payrolls with a winning record.......Giants were only team in top 10 of salaries that had a losing record.

3) Redskins are 2-5 on road this season, but both wins came in domes; they play in St Louis this week.

2) Bengals are just second team this season to play on road the week after playing a Monday night game on road; Giants had to do it, when they lost at Jacksonville, Tennessee.

1) Wouldn't it have been cool had Arthur Blank shown up at the Falcons' game last week with a U of Washington shirt on? It would have diffused the whole Huskiegate situation.