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Friday, January 19
Good Luck on day #19 of 2007!
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Friday, January 19
Good Luck on day #19 of 2007!
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Dunkel Index - Pro Football (January 21 )
NFL
Dunkel
Sunday, January 21
New Orleans at Chicago
Everything about the Saints season has been improbable, but none more so than the fact that New Orleans has become the first team in history to make the conference championship after losing 13 or more games the previous season. Coach of the Year Sean Payton continues to get the most out of his roster, which was highlighted by the tough win on Saturday over an Eagles' team that came in with a six-game winning streak. Now the Saints must go on the road, but that shouldn't be intimidating for a team than went 6-2 away from the Dome this season. Especially with a running attack that looks to be in peak form behind Deuce McCallister (143 yards vs. Philly) and Reggie Bush. Chicago fans probably heaved a sigh of relief that the Bears managed to get by Seattle (27-24) on Sunday. But they could hardly feel confident about a defense that allowed Shawn Alexander to have a big day (108 yards) or a quarterback (Rex Grossman) that was sacked three times and coughed up a costly fumble. New Orleans looks like a good underdog pick (+3) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Saints favored straight up by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+3). Here are all of this week's games.
Game 303-304: New Orleans at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 133.955; Chicago 129.634
Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 4 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Chicago by 3; 43
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+3); Over
Game 305-306: New England at Indianapolis
Dunkel Ratings: New England 142.378; Indianapolis 135.192
Dunkel Line: New England by 7; 44 1/2
Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 3; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New England (+3); Under
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NFL – Long Sheet (January 21)
NFL
Long Sheet
Sunday, January 21st
NEW ORLEANS (11 - 6) at CHICAGO (14 - 3) - 1/21/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 0-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 1-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND (14 - 4) at INDIANAPOLIS (14 - 4) - 1/21/2007, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 70-42 ATS (+23.8 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games this season.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
NEW ENGLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) revenging a loss against opponent since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 50-26 ATS (+21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANAPOLIS is 2-1 against the spread versus NEW ENGLAND over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 2-2 straight up against NEW ENGLAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NFL – Short Sheet (January 21)
NFL
Short Sheet
Sunday, January 21st
NFC Championship Game
New Orleans at Chicago, 3:00 EST
New Orleans:
7-1 ATS in road games
8-2 ATS as an underdog
Chicago:
8-1 Over as a home favorite
7-1 Over off a home game
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AFC Championship Game
New England at Indianapolis, 6:30 EST
New England:
7-0 ATS away playing on artificial turf
8-1 ATS in road games
Indianapolis:
11-3 Under at home vs. conference opponents
17-6 Under off a win as a road underdog
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NFL - Tips and Trends (January 21)
NFL
Tips and Trends
Sunday, January 21
New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears
NFC Championship (FOX | 3 PM ET)
• New Orleans is a solid team against the run with DT Hollis Thomas back from a four-game suspension, so Chicago QB Rex Grossman will need to take some shots downfield to WR Bernard Berrian like he did against the Seahawks. Saints CB Fred Thomas got burned on Philly WR Donte Stallworth's 75-yard touchdown catch last Saturday, and Grossman connected with Berrian on a 68-yard scoring strike the next day. EDGE: BEARS
• The Saints have numerous offensive weapons, which could pose serious problems for the Chicago defense. While rookie RB Reggie Bush is the least familiar with the cold conditions, he is still the most dangerous player on the field and the one Chicago defensive coordinator Ron Rivera fears the most due to his receiving skills. EDGE: SAINTS
• Chicago's once-dominant defense has surrendered an average of 25.8 points in five games since All-Pro DT Tommie Harris was injured and lost for the season against the Vikings. BIG EDGE: SAINTS
• The betting public is certainly pounding the Saints, something Chicago head coach Lovie Smith may choose to use as motivation for his squad. The Bears will not get any respect until they beat a quality opponent like the Saints, and they will be looking to make Soldier Field an advantage. However, New Orleans head coach Sean Payton played for Chicago during the 1987 strike season and is a native of the area, so he knows all about the team's tradition and the weather there. EDGE: SAINTS
• New Orleans is 7-1 ATS last eight road games.
• New Orleans is 3-0-1 ATS last four regular-season meetings with Chicago and 8-1-1 ATS last 10 overall, including preseason.
• OVER is 9-1 in Chicago's last 10 home games.
New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts
AFC Championship (CBS | 6:30 PM ET)
• Former Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri broke the NFL postseason record with five field goals against the Ravens last Saturday, providing all of the team's scoring on a day Indy QB Peyton Manning turned in one of his worst performances. Vinatieri has 34 field goals in 19 playoff games and is much more experienced than his rookie replacement - New England's Stephen Gostkowski - who is a perfect 6-for-6 in this year's postseason, including a 50-yarder. EDGE: COLTS
• The Patriots did not fully take advantage of the NFL's worst rush defense in the regular-season meeting between the teams back on November 6th, letting Manning control the pace of the game. Instead, New England QB Tom Brady was pressed to keep up with Manning and ended up throwing a season-high four interceptions. Indy safety Bob Sanders played in that game, notching one of those picks and also registering a team-high eight tackles. Sanders has been the key for the Colts defensively in the playoffs, helping them hold opponents to just 14 points in two games. EDGE: COLTS
• Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are 12-1 SU together in the playoffs, with the lone loss taking place at Denver in last year's divisional round. BIG EDGE: PATRIOTS
• Indy is 9-0 SU at home, going 6-3 ATS.
• New England is 7-2 ATS last nine playoff games.
• Indy has covered and won the last two meetings after New England went 8-0-1 ATS in the previous nine meetings.
• New England is 5-0 SU & ATS last five games overall.
• OVER is 9-3 in New England's last 12 as a road dog.
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NFL – Recent Trends (January 21)
NFL
Recent Trends
New Orleans at Chicago
New Orleans:
NO are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
NO are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 vs. NFC.
Chicago:
Over is 9-1 in CHI last 10 home games.
Over is 10-2 in CHI last 12 games on Grass.
Over is 13-3-1 in CHI last 17 games as a favorite.
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New England at Indianapolis
New England:
NE are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games in January.
Over is 10-3 in NE last 13 games as an underdog.
Over is 9-3 in NE last 12 games as a road underdog.
Indianapolis:
Under is 11-4 in IND last 15 games on Turf.
Under is 10-4 in IND last 14 home games.
Head to Head:
Underdog is 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
NE are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
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NFL – In Depth Trends (January 21)
NFL
In Depth Trends
Sunday, January 21
Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher. Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.
New Orleans at Chicago
ATS Trends
New Orleans
Saints are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Saints are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Saints are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on Grass.
Saints are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Saints are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Saints are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
Saints are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog.
Saints are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Saints are 24-9 ATS in their last 33 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Saints are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Saints are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 vs. NFC.
Saints are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Saints are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in January.
Chicago
Bears are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Bears are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite.
Bears are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in January.
Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.
O/U Trends
New Orleans
Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Over is 22-8-2 in Saints last 32 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-2 in Saints last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 19-9 in Saints last 28 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Chicago
Over is 4-0-1 in Bears last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Bears last 6 games in January.
Over is 9-1 in Bears last 10 games as a home favorite.
Over is 9-1 in Bears last 10 home games.
Over is 8-1 in Bears last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 10-2 in Bears last 12 games on Grass.
Over is 5-1 in Bears last 6 games overall.
Over is 13-3-1 in Bears last 17 games as a favorite.
Over is 13-3-1 in Bears last 17 vs. NFC.
Over is 9-3-1 in Bears last 13 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 5-2-1 in Bears last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Head to Head
Saints are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
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New England at Indianapolis
ATS Trends
New England
Patriots are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games on Turf.
Patriots are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
Patriots are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
Patriots are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Patriots are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Conference Championships games.
Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Patriots are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games in January.
Patriots are 39-12-2 ATS in their last 53 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Patriots are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Patriots are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Patriots are 25-9-1 ATS in their last 35 road games.
Patriots are 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 games as an underdog.
Patriots are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 playoff games.
Patriots are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Patriots are 36-16-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Patriots are 48-22-3 ATS in their last 73 games overall.
Patriots are 41-19-3 ATS in their last 63 games following a ATS win.
Patriots are 36-17-2 ATS in their last 55 vs. AFC.
Indianapolis
Colts are 20-6-2 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Colts are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Colts are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Colts are 36-15-2 ATS in their last 53 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Colts are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Colts are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win.
Colts are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
O/U Trends
New England
Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Patriots last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Patriots last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 playoff games as an underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 playoff games.
Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 vs. AFC.
Over is 10-3 in Patriots last 13 games as an underdog.
Over is 9-3 in Patriots last 12 games as a road underdog.
Over is 6-2 in Patriots last 8 games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Over is 6-2 in Patriots last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Under is 5-2 in Patriots last 7 playoff road games.
Under is 5-2 in Patriots last 7 road games.
Under is 7-3 in Patriots last 10 games in January.
Indianapolis
Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 games in January.
Under is 4-0 in Colts last 4 playoff games.
Under is 6-1 in Colts last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 28-7 in Colts last 35 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 11-4 in Colts last 15 games on Turf.
Over is 5-2 in Colts last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Under is 10-4 in Colts last 14 games as a home favorite.
Under is 10-4 in Colts last 14 home games.
Head to Head
Patriots are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Indianapolis.
Patriots are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
Underdog is 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
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NCAAB
Write up
Friday, January 19
-- Ball State won four of last five games vs Central Michigan; in last two visits here, they won, 63-60/69-56, but Cardinals are 1-3 in MAC, losing only road game 74-61 at WMich. Chippewas are 2-2 in MAC, losing only MAC home game, 65-60 vs Toledo.
-- Georgetown, Seton Hall didn't play last year; Seton Hall lost twice to Hoyas in '05, 61-51/56-51. Georgetown is 2-2 in league, beating Rutgers by 14, Notre Dame by 18; they shot 56.8%+ in three of four league games. Hall is 3-0 at home in Big East tilts.
-- Home side won five of last six Fairfield-Siena games, as Stags lost two of last three visits here, 47-58/77-66/58-60. Saints' only two MAAC losses were in OT at home; they won other three home games by 12,8,22 pts. Fairfield is 2-2 as MAAC road dog.
-- St Peter's won five of last six vs Loyola, as Greyhounds lost last three trips to Jersey City, 76-74/99-83/76-61. Loyola is 5-1 in MAAC, winning 77-58 at Manhattan, 94-87 in OT at Siena- the Greyhounds won their last two games, both in OT. St Peter's is 1-6 in MAAC, losing six in row (1-5 against the spread).
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NBA
Write-up
Friday, January 19
Hot Teams
-- Toronto won six of its last eight games.
-- Miami won five of its last six games.
-- Nets won seven of their last nine games. Knicks won five of their last six home games.
-- Atlanta won last four games, by 8,6,4,17 points. Bobcats are 3-1 in their last four games.
-- Hornets won last three games, allowing only 84 ppg.
-- Minnesota won seven of its last nine games.
-- Suns won eleven in row, and 27 of their last 29 games.
-- Seattle covered five of its last five games.
Cold Teams
-- Jazz lost four of their last five games.
-- 76ers lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Orlando lost last three games, by 3,6,6 points. Wizards are 0-4 in their last four away games.
-- Celtics lost five in row, 12 of their last 14 games. Kings lost their last seven games.
-- Spurs are 4-5 in their last nine games.
-- Pistons lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Portland lost ten of its last fourteen games.
-- Cavaliers lost three of their last four games. Nuggets are 2-7 in their last nine games.
-- Milwaukee lost six of its last seven games.
Series Records
-- Jazz won last three vs Toronto, by 5,15,13 points.
-- Home side won both Miami-Philly games this season.
-- Home side won both Orlando-Washington games this year.
-- Home side won both Boston-Sacramento games last year.
-- Nets won three of four vs Knicks last season, 2-0 at MSG.
-- Charlotte is 3-2 in its last five games vs Atlanta.
-- Spurs whacked Hornets twice this season, 103-77/112-77.
-- Pistons won two of last three games vs Minnesota, losing to T-Wolves 94-90 in OT Monday night.
-- Suns beat Portland twice this season, 110-87/119-101.
-- Home side won both Denver-Cleveland games last season.
-- Home side won last three Milwaukee-Seattle games.
Back-to-Back Situations
-- Utah is 6-3 on front end of back/back.
-- Miami is 4-3 if it played the night before.
-- Orlando is 3-5 vs spread on front end of back/back.
-- Celtics are 2-7 vs spread on front end of back/back.
-- Nets are 5-3 vs spread on front end of back/back.
-- Atlanta covered one of last six on front end of back/back.
-- Hornets are 3-4-1 vs spread on front end of back/back.
-- Pistons are 7-3 vs spread on front end of back/back.
-- Cavaliers are 7-3-1 vs spread on front end of back/back.
Totals
-- Last five Utah games went over the total, but under is 5-0-1 in last six Toronto games. .
-- Last five Miami games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in Orlando's last eight games.
-- Four of last five Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Three of Knicks' last four home games went over the total.
-- Last four Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Hornet games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Detroit games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-3 in last twelve Phoenix games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Denver games.
-- Under is 7-1 in Milwaukee's last eight games.
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NHL
Write up
Friday, January 19
Hot Teams
-- Red Wings won last five games, allowing ten goals.
-- Vancouver won ten of its last eleven games.
-- Minnesota lost three of its last four games.
-- Calgary won five of its last six home games.
Cold Teams
-- Columbus lost five of its last six games.
-- Sabres lost three of their last four games.
-- Blackhawks lost their last seven games.
-- Anaheim lost eight of its last ten games.
Series Records
-- Red Wings are 3-1 vs Jackets this season: 5-0/7-4/3-4/4-1.
-- Sabres lost 4-1at Vancouver in last year's meeting.
-- Minnesota is 3-0 vs Chicago, with all three in SO/OT.
-- Home side won all three Duck-Flame games this season.
Back-to-Back Situations
-- Columbus is 4-9 if it played the night before.
-- Buffalo is 7-2 on front end of back/back.
-- Chicago is 3-7 on front end of back/back.
-- Calgary is 0-5 on front end of back/back.
Totals
-- Over is 8-2-1 in Detroit's last eleven games.
-- Under is 8-3 in Buffalo's last eleven games.
-- Five of last six Chicago games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in Anaheim's last eleven games.
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Six-Pack for Friday
-- Is it possible that the three best college coaching jobs are being done in the same league (Oregon, USC, Wash St)?
-- Wichita State is now 0-4 on road in Missouri Valley.
-- One of our favorite teams last year, Long Beach State, is up to old tricks again; they beat Fullerton 95-85 Thursday. 49ers run and press, are fun to watch; they're hot right now.
-- Idaho State is 4-0 in Big Sky, thanks to a new coach who won three junior college national titles, and a 2-3 zone that protects his seven-player rotation. ISU makes lot of 3's.
-- Idaho rallied late to upset Hawai'i, as Riley Wallace's last season in paradise is rapidly falling apart.
-- Iona's horrible season took another sad twist Thursday, as Gaels lost second consecutive OT game, this time 72-65 at Canisius. The Gaels are now 0-17.
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Friday's List of 13: Random thoughts on a a frigid Friday
Quick-hitting thoughts for a frozen Friday…….
13) An autographed Peyton Manning mini-helmet costs $350 at the mal l in Albany; a Brett Favre helmet is $250, one of Eli Manning's is $270, and Eli is in Albany every summer for training camp. Go figure.
12) Oh yeah, the reason for Eli's high price is that if you get him to sign Giant helmet at camp, he'll sign with black marker that is hard to read. The $270 helmet is signed with a silver marker that is easy to read. Simple economics.
11) A Charlie Weis signed mini-helmet is $100; I'm guessing he'd be pretty easy to get to sign for free. The prices for these autographed mini-helmets are ridiculous; a blank mini-helmet, by the way, goes for $27.99 at the mal l.
10) If I ran the Falcons, we'd keep Matt Schaub and trade #7. That's just me.
9) I can still see Michael Vick suiting up in silver and black.
8) Clemson's two-game skid is same thing that happened to Texas A&M when they lost to LSU, UCLA in same week; in long run, they'll benefit from it. Players listen to coaching lot better after they've lost couple games.
7) The last eight Final Fours have all had two teams from the same conference.
6) Roy Williams is 8-1 as head coach against Bob Knight, 4-0 vs. Jim Calhoun.
5) So far this winter, they've had more snow in Dallas than here in Albany. That wasn't a complaint.
4) Its still early in season, but if I voted today for the college hoop Coach of Year, I'd have to put Tim Floyd and Tony Bennett right near the top of list, with Oliver Purnell up there, too. Still a long way to go, though.
3) I love the ESPN FullCourt package on the dish, but why not more SEC games?
2) When ESPN first started, the Sun Belt Conference was one of first leagues to let them televise games; now that ESPN is a power in broadcasting, wouldn't it be nice if they agreed to air two of three Sun Belt games nationally, as a token of their appreciation for their early days?
1) My nominee for dumbest college hoop team of year? The Houston Cougars, after watching them blow 24-point second half lead to crosstown rival Rice Wednesday. Coogs led by 17 with under 8:00 left; they looked like an out-of-control AAU team at end of the game. Very ugly loss.
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NBA
Dunkel
Utah at Toronto
The disparity in season records may keep this line low, but there are few teams hotter right now than Toronto (19-21). The Raptors have won four of their last five, including a pair of lopsided victories over Philadelphia and Sacramento in their last two contests. Sam Mitchell's club has stepped up its defensive intensity and allowed opponents an average of only 86.2 points per game during the stretch. Utah (25-14) is nearing the end of a road trip that did see a bright spot in Detroit (100-99) on Wednesday. But prior to that the Jazz had dropped four straight and five of their last six. This is a tough stop for Utah as the Raptors look like a good pick to cover the Vegas line (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Toronto favored by 11. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
Time Posted: 6:30 a.m. EST
Game 701-702: Washington at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 118.912; Orlando 124.966
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 6; 205 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 3 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-3 1/2); Over
Game 703-704: Utah at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 115.787; Toronto 126.598
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 11; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 199
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-1 1/2); Over
Game 705-706: Miami at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 118.032; Philadelphia 116.151
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 707-708: Sacramento at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 115.045; Boston 111.724
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 3 1/2; 189 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 709-710: Charlotte at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.944; Atlanta 119.457
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 7011-712: New Jersey at New York
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 121.354; New York 119.210
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 2; 201 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-1 1/2); Over
Game 713-714: New Orleans at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 113.686; San Antonio 127.723
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 14; 181 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 15; 177
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+15); Over
Game 715-716: Detroit at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 116.437; Minnesota 124.518
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 8; 183 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Under
Game 717-718: Portland at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 112.787; Phoenix 134.315
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 21 1/2; 213 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 15; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-15); Over
Game 719-720: Milwaukee at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 115.424; Seattle 119.093
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 3 1/2; 201 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 7; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+7); Over
Game 721-722: Cleveland at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 120.137; Denver 116.930
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 3; 190 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+2); UnderComment
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NHL
Dunkel
Vancouver at Buffalo
Despite a league-leading 3.66 goals per game scoring average, the Sabres have struggled to find the net lately. Buffalo has been held to three or fewer goals in seven of their last nine games, including a recent three-game losing skid that saw the Sabres score only six total. They appeared to snap out of that funk on Wednesday when they beat Boston (6-3), but the lower-rated Bruins are not a stiff test. Buffalo should get that tonight against Vancouver, which has won 10 of its last 11 games. Goalie Roberto Luongo, who will start for the West in the All-Star Game, has won three straight starts while allowing just two goals over that span. The Canucks look like a solid underdog pick in this one according to Dunkel, which has Vancouver favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST
Game 51-52: Detroit at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 14.004; Columbus 11.327
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-1 1/2); Over
Game 53-54: Vancouver at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 13.695; Buffalo 12.287
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+1 1/2); Under
Game 55-56: Minnesota at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.791; Chicago 11.000
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-1 1/2); Over
Game 57-58: Anaheim at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.617; Calgary 13.586
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-1 1/2); UnderComment
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Loyola-MD at St. Peter's
After knocking off Marist, Manhattan and Siena in MAAC play, Loyola-Maryland suffered an unexpected out-of-conference setback (70-62) at home against Towson on Monday night. The Greyhounds ran into a hot shooter in Gary Neal, who finished with 33 points, and couldn't overcome an early 30-18 deficit. Now Loyola must go on the road and face the only team that has handed them a conference loss: St. Peter's. But that game on January 8 (66-55) has proved to be St. Peter's high-water mark for the season thus far. Since then the Peacocks have dropped nine straight, including the last four at home by an average margin of 14 points. With Loyola looking to bounce back, the Greyhounds look like a good pick to cover the Vegas line (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Loyola favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Maryland (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST
Game 723-724: Ball State at Central Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 51.471; Central Michigan 53.141
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+3 1/2)
Game 725-726: Georgetown at Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 71.590; Seton Hall 64.871
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 7
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (+7)
Game 727-728: Fairfield at Siena
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 47.240; Siena 58.937
Dunkel Line: Siena by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Siena by 10
Dunkel Pick: Siena (-10)
Game 729-730: Loyola-MD at St. Peter's
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 52.302; St. Peter's 44.712
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-4 1/2)Comment
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