Thursday Trends and Indexes 02/01

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Pro Basketball – write up

NBA
Write-up


Thursday, February 1

Hot Teams
-- Suns won 16 of last 17 games, 32 of last 35.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost six of their last nine games. Miami is 2-5 in its last seven games.
-- Spurs are 4-4 in their last eight games.

Series Records
-- Home side won all four Cleveland-Miami games last season.
-- Spurs won four of last five games against Phoenix.

Back-to-Back Situations
-- Cavaliers are 6-5-1 vs spread on front end of back/back.
-- Spurs are 6-2 vs spread on road, if they played night before.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Phoenix games went over the total.

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Dunkel Index – College Basketball

NCAAB
Dunkel


Thursday, February 1

Washington State at Arizona
The Cougars got a taste of their own medicine on Saturday when upstart Oregon knocked them off in overtime (77-74). But that did little to dampen the enthusiasm in Pullman for a team that looks to be headed to its first NCAA tournament since 1994, when Kelvin Sampson was the coach. First-year coach Tony Bennett has the Cougars ranked No. 1 in the Pac-10 in defense at 58.9 points per game. And the offense behind Derrick Low (15.4 points per game) has played well enough to knock off Gonzaga, USC, Washington and Cal. Tonight Washington State will try to sweep the series with Arizona for the first time since 1982-83. The Cougars beat Lute Olsen's team in overtime (77-73) on Jan. 6. That loss started a major slide for Arizona, which has lost five of its last seven, including an embarrassing 92-64 pounding at home by North Carolina over the weekend. In addition, leading scorer Marcus Williams will be trying to come back from a sprained ankle he suffered in the UNC game. The Cougars look like a good underdog pick (+6 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which was Washington State favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Washington State (+6 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 505-506: WI-Green Bay at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: WI Green Bay 52.991; Detroit 60.630
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit by 3
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-3)

Game 507-508: Old Dominion at Drexel
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 64.098; Drexel 61.080
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 3
Vegas Line: Drexel by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (+4 1/2)

Game 509-510: Georgetown at St. John's
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 72.912; St. John's 59.787
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 13
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-7 1/2)

Game 511-512: Loyola-Chicago at Cleveland State
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 56.478; Cleveland State 48.837
Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-Chicago by 2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Chicago (-2)

Game 513-514: Troy at North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 50.070; North Texas 47.709
Dunkel Line: Troy by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: North Texas by 6
Dunkel Pick: Troy (+6)

Game 515-516: Denver at Middle Tennessee St.
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 41.508; Middle Tennessee St. 48.728
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 7
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 11
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+11)

Game 517-518: South Alabama at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 53.479; New Orleans 48.891
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (+1 1/2)

Game 519-520: Florida International at Arkansas Little Rock
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 46.207; Arkansas Little Rock 46.077
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+6 1/2)

Game 521-522: St. Louis at St. Joseph's
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 56.513; St. Joseph's 60.861
Dunkel Line: St. Joseph's by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Joseph's by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+6 1/2)

Game 523-524: Washington State at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 70.314; Arizona 69.269
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 1
Vegas Line: Arizona by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (+6 1/2)

Game 525-526: Washington at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 65.894; Arizona State 55.072
Dunkel Line: Washington by 11
Vegas Line: Washington by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4 1/2)

Game 527-528: Duke at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 73.961; Virginia 64.619
Dunkel Line: Duke by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Duke by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-1 1/2)

Game 529-530: Hawaii at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 60.395; Fresno State 56.360
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 4
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (+5)

Game 531-532: Pacific at UC-Irvine
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 51.549; UC-Irvine 60.254
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 5
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-5)

Game 533-534: San Jose State at Idaho
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 47.246; Idaho 49.732
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Even
Dunkel Pick: Idaho

Game 535-536: CS Northridge at Long Beach State
Dunkel Ratings: CS Northridge 47.366; Long Beach State 64.932
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 11
Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (-11)

Game 537-538: Oregon at UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 68.643; UCLA 74.575
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 6
Vegas Line: UCLA by 8
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (+8)

Game 539-540: Oregon State at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 55.378; USC 74.335
Dunkel Line: USC by 19
Vegas Line: USC by 15
Dunkel Pick: USC (-15)

Game 541-542: Iona at Siena
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 41.320; Siena 58.366
Dunkel Line: Siena by 17
Vegas Line: Siena by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Siena (-14 1/2)

Game 543-544: Eastern Kentucky at Morehead State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 49.861; Morehead State 44.479
Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Morehead State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+3)

Game 545-546: Tennessee State at Samford
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 47.279; Samford 47.455
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Samford by 7
Dunkel Pick: Samford (+7)

Game 547-548: Tennessee Martin at Tennessee Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Martin 40.791; Tennessee Tech 57.338
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (-13 1/2)

Game 549-550: Jacksonville St. at Eastern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville St. 43.463; Eastern Illinois 41.939
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville St. by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Illinois by 3
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville St. (+3)

Game 551-552: Austin Peay at Murray State
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 53.882; Murray State 48.416
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Murray State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+3)

Game 553-554: Portland State at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 49.406; Montana 53.315
Dunkel Line: Montana by 4
Vegas Line: Montana by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+6 1/2)

Game 555-556: Northern Arizona at Idaho State
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 52.674; Idaho State 50.239
Dunkel Line: Northern Arizona by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Idaho State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Northern Arizona (+3)

Game 557-558: Eastern Washington at Montana State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 51.488; Montana State 52.007
Dunkel Line: Montana State by 1
Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (+2 1/2)

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Dunkel Index – Pro Basketball

NBA
Dunkel


Thursday, February 1

San Antonio at Phoenix
This may very well be a preview of the Western Conference finals, but right now the two teams appear far apart. The Spurs posted a lackluster 9-7 record in January, including a 97-93 loss last night against a Utah team that was playing without Carlos Boozer. Moreover only three of those wins came against teams with winning records and one of them (Denver) was playing without its star player (Camelo Anthony). Phoenix had beaten everybody in its path until the T'wolves snapped their 17-game winning streak on Monday. Overall the Suns have now won 33 of their last 35, including nine straight at home. Phoenix looks like a good pick to cover the Vegas line (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Suns favored by 12 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-6). Here are all of today's games.

Game 501-502: Cleveland at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 116.269; Miami 118.946
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 2 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: San Antonio at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 121.437; Phoenix 134.115
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 12 1/2; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 6; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-6); Over

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Dunkel Index - Hockey

NHL
Dunkel



Thursday, February 1

Tampa Bay at Carolina
The Lightning have been surging lately thanks in large part to their play on the road. Tampa Bay has a franchise-record six-game road winning streak heading into tonight's contest and went 7-2-0 away from home in January. The Hurricanes have lost four of their last five at home, including a 4-1 defeat to Toronto on Tuesday in which they were outshot 38-29. Tampa Bay looks like a good underdog pick in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Lightning favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 1-2: New Jersey at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 12.811; Philadelphia 10.334
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 2 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-1 1/2); Under

Game 3-4: NY Islanders at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.924; Atlanta 12.173
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+1 1/2); Under

Game 5-6: Buffalo at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 12.339; Boston 10.259
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-1 1/2); Over

Game 7-8: Tampa Bay at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 12.664; Carolina 11.770
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+1 1/2); Under

Game 9-10: Washington at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.706; Florida 12.964
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over

Game 11-12: Montreal at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 12.101; Pittsburgh 13.912
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-1 1/2); Under

Game 13-14: Nashville at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 14.191; Phoenix 11.760
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-1 1/2); Over

Game 15-16: Minnesota at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 13.179; Colorado 12.746
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Over

Game 17-18: Edmonton at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 12.191; Vancouver 13.230
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+1 1/2); Under

Game 19-20: Chicago at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.054; Los Angeles 10.960
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+1 1/2); Under

Game 21-22: Dallas at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.429; San Jose 13.603
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+1 1/2); Under

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[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


CLEVELAND (26 - 19) at MIAMI (20 - 25) - 2/1/2007, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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SAN ANTONIO (32 - 15) at PHOENIX (36 - 9) - 2/1/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-44 ATS (-20.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 26-17 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 63-48 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 9-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 10-3 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Pro Basketball – Short Sheet

NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, February 1st

Cleveland at Miami, 8:05 EST TNT
Cleveland: 4-13 ATS off an ATS win
Miami: 5-1 ATS off a DD win

San Antonio at Phoenix, 10:35 EST TNT
San Antonio: 23-9 ATS Away off an Over
Phoenix: 1-6 ATS at home vs. San Antonio

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College Basketball – Short Sheet

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Thursday, February 1st

Wisconsin Green Bay at Detroit, 7:00 EST
Wisc Green Bay: 12-3 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less
Detroit: 0-8 ATS off a road win

Old Dominion at Drexel, 7:00 EST ESPNU
Old Dominion: 8-1 ATS when the total is 129.5 or less
Drexel: 5-13 ATS as a home favorite

Georgetown at St. John's, 7:00 EST ESPN
Georgetown: 8-0 ATS after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7
St. John's: 1-7 ATS when the total is 129.5 or less

Loyola Chicago at Cleveland State, 7:30 EST
Loyola Chicago: 8-0 Over Away off an Over
Cleveland State: 2-7 ATS at home vs. Loyola Chicago

Troy at North Texas, 8:00 EST
Troy: 7-0 Over off a DD loss
North Texas: 7-17 ATS as a favorite

Denver at Middle Tennessee State, 8:00 EST
Denver: 10-1 ATS Away off 3+ conference losses
Mid Tenn State: 2-10 ATS as a DD home favorite

South Alabama at New Orleans, 8:00 EST
South Alabama: 11-3 ATS Away vs. conference opponents
New Orleans: 6-0 Over off a home game

Florida International at Arkansas Little Rock, 8:30 EST
Florida Int: 7-1 Under off a home game
Ark Little Rock: 3-12 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 ATS

St. Louis at St. Joseph's, 8:30 EST ESPN2
St. Louis: 8-0 ATS off an ATS win/SU loss
St. Joseph's: 7-0 Over off an ATS win

Washington State at Arizona, 8:30 EST
Washington State: 8-1 ATS at Arizona
Arizona: 3-11 ATS in the 2nd of BB home games

Washington at Arizona State, 9:00 EST
Washington: 0-7 ATS Away off a cover as DD favorite
Arizona State: 9-1 Under at home off 4+ losses

Duke at Virginia, 9:00 EST
Duke: 2-11 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5
Virginia: 6-0 ATS as an underdog

Hawaii at Fresno State, 10:00 EST
Hawaii: 0-7 ATS off 3+ unders
Fresno State: 2-11 ATS revenging a DD loss

Pacific at Cal Irvine, 10:00 EST
Pacific: 22-9 ATS in road games
Cal Irvine: 10-23 ATS at in February

San Jose State at Idaho, 10:00 EST
San Jose State: 2-8 ATS Away off BB SU losses
Idaho: 7-1 ATS in conference play

CS Northridge at Long Beach State, 10:00 EST
CS Northridge: 3-15 ATS after playing a game as favorite
Long Beach State: 11-3 Over playing with revenge

Oregon at UCLA, 10:30 EST ESPN
Oregon: 0-6 ATS off a win by 3 points or less
UCLA: 15-4 ATS off an Over

Oregon State at USC, 10:30 EST
Oregon State: 16-4 Over after a loss by 15+ points
USC: 7-0 ATS off a road win


Added Games:

Iona at Siena, 7:00 EST
Iona: 1-12 ATS off a DD loss
Siena: 18-3 ATS off a SU loss

Eastern Kentucky at Morehead State, 8:00 EST
Eastern Kentucky: 9-1 ATS Away off a DD conference win
Morehead State: 5-12 ATS in all lined games

Tennessee State at Samford, 8:00 EST
Tennessee State: 18-7 Under Away off an ATS loss
Samford: 2-8 ATS after allowing 60 points or less

Tennessee Martin at Tennessee Tech, 8:30 EST
Tenn Martin: 1-9 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog
Tennessee Tech: 6-0 ATS after playing BB games as a favorite

Jacksonville State at Eastern Illinois, 8:30 EST
Jacksonville State: 18-8 ATS off an ATS win
Eastern Illinois: 0-6 ATS at home in conference play

Austin Peay at Murray State, 8:30 EST
Austin Peay: 5-14 ATS as an underdog
Murray State: 0-6 ATS at home off a win by 6 points or less

Portland State at Montana, 9:00 EST
Portland State: 8-19 ATS Away after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Montana: 6-0 Over after allowing 60 points or less

Northern Arizona at Idaho State, 9:00 EST
Northern Arizona: 6-0 Under Away playing only their 2nd game in a week
Idaho State: 3-12 ATS at home off a home loss

Eastern Washington at Montana State, 9:00 EST
Eastern Washington: 10-2 Over in road games
Montana State: 9-2 Over off a road game

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Thursday, February 1st

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
New Jersey: 39-19 SU playing their second game in five days
Philadelphia: 0-14 SU revenging a road loss

NY Islanders at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
NY Islanders: 12-6 SU after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Atlanta: 2-10 SU off a combined score of 8+ goals

Buffalo at Boston, 7:05 EST
Buffalo: 11-2 SU off a win by 4+ goals
Boston: 4-16 SU revenging a road loss by 2+ goals

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 7:05 EST
Tampa Bay: 6-12 SU off a road win by 1 goal
Carolina: 18-8 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games

Washington at Florida, 7:35 EST
Washington: 6-1 SU revenging a home loss by 2+ goals
Florida: 4-13 SU vs. division opponents

Montreal at Pittsburgh, 7:35 EST
Montreal: 9-1 SU playing with two days rest
Pittsburgh: 5-15 SU revenging a loss by 3+ goals

Nashville at Phoenix, 9:05 EST
Nashville: 7-20 SU away off a loss
Phoenix: 17-10 SU off a road game

Minnesota at Colorado, 9:05 EST
Minnesota: 4-13 SU as a road underdog
Colorado: 8-1 Under off BB games allowing 3+ goals

Edmonton at Vancouver, 10:05 EST
Edmonton: 1-5 SU off a home win by 3+ goals
Vancouver: 9-4 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games

Chicago at Los Angeles, 10:35 EST
Chicago: 2-10 SU in the second half of the season
Los Angeles: 21-12 SU vs. Chicago

Dallas at San Jose, 10:35 EST
Dallas: 9-3 SU away vs. division opponents
San Jose: 16-8 Under off a home game

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Hockey – Short Sheet

Six-Pack for Thursday

Six college hoop teams with at least 10 appearances since 1985, and 70% winning percentage in NCAA tourney.....

-- Duke 68-18, .791, 10 Final Fours
-- UConn, 38-12, .760, 2 Final Fours
-- North Carolina, 54-18, .750, 4 Final Fours
-- Kentucky, 51-17, .750, 4 Final Fours
-- Kansas, 50-20, .714, 6 Final Fours
-- Michigan, 26-11, .703, 3 Final Fours

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[Udog]

NBA
Additional


Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat (TNT | 8 PM ET)
The Cleveland Cavaliers might be without injured star Lebron James (toe), but it probably won't matter either way. James has never won in six trips to Miami despite averaging 28.3 points, and Cleveland has lost seven in a row there. The Cavaliers have a 5-23 all-time road record against the Heat. BIG EDGE: HEAT
The Cavaliers have posted an 8-2 record without James this season. EDGE: CAVS

The UNDER is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Miami.
The favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.




San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns (TNT | 10:30 PM ET)
The Spurs have won the last three meetings with the Suns along with five of six, including a 111-106 overtime victory back on November 8th. EDGE: SPURS
Phoenix has won 33 of 36 and is a much improved team since the last meeting with San Antonio. One of the brightest spots for the Suns has been the renaissance of Amare Stoudemire, who is averaging 18.6 points and 8.9 rebounds in just over 30 minutes per game. Stoudemire played just 15 minutes in the first meeting, which was his first start of the year. EDGE: SUNS

San Antonio is 7-1 ATS the last 8 meetings in Phoenix.
UNDER is 14-3 in San Antonio's last 17.

[Udog]

NHL
Additional


Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins (7 PM ET)
Even with Tuesday's 7-1 victory over Boston, Buffalo finished 6-7-1 in January, its worst month since December 2003. SLIGHT EDGE: BRUINS
Boston has lost four games in a row, getting outscored 19-3 during the team's longest skid of the season. BIG EDGE: SABRES
Boston's 3.68 goals-against-average is the league's worst. EDGE: OVER

The Sabres are 11-2 in the last 13 meetings.





Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Panthers (7 PM ET)
The Lightning went 9-4 in January, including a 7-2 mark on the road. Four of their road victories during the month - including each of the last three - came in shootouts. EDGE: LIGHTNING
Carolina goaltender Cam Ward has lost four of his last five starts, allowing 20 goals over that span. EDGE: LIGHTNING & OVER

Tampa Bay is 11-1 in its last 12 games playing on one day of rest.
The OVER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Carolina.

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Thursday's List of 13: Random Super Bowl week thoughts

13) Kevin Durant had 37 points, 23 rebounds at Texas Tech, as Longhorns stormed past Tech in second half for 76-64 win in Lubbock. At this rate, Durant will surely be #1 pick in NBA Draft; could that keep Greg Oden in school another year?

12) Gonzaga, Stanford played terrific game late Wednesday, as Bulldogs went to Maples, won in double OT. Great game.

11) UConn's month from hell continued, as Huskies lost for seventh time in last nine games, falling at DePaul. UConn has to string bunch of wins, just to get on the bubble.

10) Bracketscience.com is cool website that tracks trends for NCAA tournament. Lot of interesting facts, some relevant, a few that are less relevant, but still interesting.

9) Alabama coach Mark Gottfried has been in NCAA tourney in 17 of 21 seasons as college player or coach.

8) Am guessing LSU has prioritized recruiting a point guard for next year; this year's Tigers need some leadership.

7) Kentucky once won 129 straight home games, from '43-'55.

6) If I ran a TV basketball broadcast, I'd always show the two coaches shaking hands after the game.

5) Duke has been a #1,2 or 3 seed in 19 of its last 21 tourney appearances; they're 68-18 since field went to 64 teams.

Elsewhere.........................
4) How weird is the commercial for Chaser Caplets, which is supposed to get rid of hangovers? You're telling me there is a scientist somewhere experimenting on stuff like this?

3) Who does a better job than Jim Nantz? (No one.) His three duties are: PGA Tour, NFL, college basketball. He's the best.

2) Major League Baseball typically sold out to DirecTV, so if you watched the Extra Innings package on digital cable, you are now out of luck, unless you buy the dish. Penny wise, but pound foolish. Promoting the game should be a priority.

1) I was reminded today that the year Steve Young won title with 49ers, I was at house party watching game. 49ers scored on like the third play, and I just got up, took the house key off my keyring, handed the car keys to my future ex-wife, and walked home. Two miles. In January. Didn't watch one more play, thats how much I despised the 49ers. At least this week, someone new is going to win, and it won't be the 49ers.

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[Udog]

NCAAB
Additional


Georgetown at St. John's (ESPN | 7 PM ET)
Georgetown ranks No. 5 nationally in scoring defense, allowing 56.2 points per game. The Hoyas have held 15 opponents to 60 points or fewer this season, including 14 of the last 16 games. BIG EDGE: UNDER
The Red Storm have won six of the last 10 games and nine of the last 13 in the series overall. EDGE: ST. JOHNS

The UNDER is 6-0 in the Red Storm's last six home games.




#18 Washington State at #20 Arizona (8:30 PM ET)
Lute Olson has been Arizona's coach for 24 seasons. He's never been swept in a season series by Washington State. Washington State last won both matchups with Arizona in 1982-83, the year before Olson took charge in Tucson. The Wildcats are 44-4 SU against the Cougars since Olson took over. BIG EDGE: ARIZONA
Washington State first-year head coach Tony Bennett has the Cougars leading the Pac-10 in scoring defense at 58.9 points per game. EDGE: UNDER

The Cougars are 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.





#10 Duke at Virginia (ESPN | 9 PM ET)
Duke is 43-15 in this series under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. The Blue Devils have won nine straight meetings and 22 of the last 24 contests versus the Cavaliers. BIG EDGE: DUKE
The Blue Devils have won five straight games since losing back-to-back contests to open ACC play. Three of the five wins were by at least 20 points (+16.6 scoring margin). EDGE: DUKE

Virginia is 6-0 ATS in its last six games versus the ACC.
Duke is 0-4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.


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at Detroit Titans by 3.5 Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix O/U NL
Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix are 12-25-0 ATS All Games (3 -> 6.5)
Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix are 17-7-0 O/U As Dog (All Lines)
Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix are 14-5-0 O/U As Away (All Lines)
Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix are 5-0-0 O/U As Away (3 -> 6.5)
Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix are 5-14-0 ATS After 1 Home (3 -> 6.5)



at Drexel Dragons by 4.0 Old Dominion Monarchs O/U NL
Drexel Dragons are 5-16-1 O/U As Home (All Lines)
Drexel Dragons are 4-14-0 O/U As Home Favorite (All Lines)



Georgetown Hoyas by 8.0 at St Johns Red Storm O/U NL
Georgetown Hoyas are 3-11-0 O/U After 4 Wins (All Lines)
St Johns Red Storm are 13-28-1 O/U As Home (All Lines)



Loyola Chicago Ramblers by 2.5 at Cleveland State Vikings O/U NL
Loyola Chicago Ramblers are 11-3-0 O/U All Games (PK -> 2.5)
Loyola Chicago Ramblers are 5-0-0 O/U As Favorite (PK -> 2.5)
Loyola Chicago Ramblers are 7-1-0 O/U After 1 Overs (PK -> 2.5)
Loyola Chicago Ramblers are 9-1-0 ATS vs. Cleveland State (All Lines)
Cleveland State Vikings are 45-67-0 ATS All Games (All Lines)
Cleveland State Vikings are 28-51-0 ATS After 1 Losses (All Lines)
Cleveland State Vikings are 1-9-0 ATS vs. Loyola Chicago (All Lines)



at North Texas Mean Green by 6.0 Troy State Trojans O/U NL
North Texas Mean Green are 9-20-0 ATS As Favorite (All Lines)



at New Orleans Privateers by 2.0 South Alabama Jaguars O/U NL
New Orleans Privateers are 11-3-0 O/U As Favorite (All Lines)



at Arizona Wildcats by 6.0 Washington State Cougars O/U NL
Arizona Wildcats are 1-8-0 ATS vs. Washington State (All Lines)
Washington State Cougars are 8-1-0 ATS vs. Arizona (All Lines)



Washington Huskies by 5.5 at Arizona State Sun Devils O/U NL
Washington Huskies are 7-1-0 O/U After 2 Home (3 -> 6.5)
Arizona State Sun Devils are 50-73-1 ATS All Games (All Lines)
Arizona State Sun Devils are 27-44-1 ATS As Home (All Lines)



Duke Blue Devils by 1.5 at Virginia Cavaliers O/U NL
Duke Blue Devils are 10-2-1 O/U After 3 Overs (All Lines)
Virginia Cavaliers are 15-5-0 ATS All Games (PK -> 2.5)
Virginia Cavaliers are 25-9-1 O/U As Home (All Lines)
Virginia Cavaliers are 11-3-0 ATS As Home (PK -> 2.5)



at Fresno State Bulldogs by 5.5 Hawaii Rainbows O/U NL
Fresno State Bulldogs are 7-18-0 ATS As Favorite (3 -> 6.5)
Fresno State Bulldogs are 8-0-0 O/U As Home (3 -> 6.5)
Fresno State Bulldogs are 5-14-0 ATS As Home Favorite (3 -> 6.5)
Fresno State Bulldogs are 5-0-0 O/U As Home Favorite (3 -> 6.5)
Hawaii Rainbows are 20-35-2 ATS As Away (All Lines)
Hawaii Rainbows are 0-6-0 ATS After 3 Unders (All Lines)



San Jose State Spartans by 1.0 at Idaho Vandals O/U NL
Idaho Vandals are 50-30-2 ATS As Dog (All Lines)



at UCLA Bruins by 9.5 Oregon Ducks O/U NL
UCLA Bruins are 4-14-0 O/U All Games (7 -> 9.5)
UCLA Bruins are 27-13-0 ATS After 1 Overs (All Lines)
Oregon Ducks are 5-14-0 O/U After 2 Away (All Lines)



at USC Trojans by 15.0 Oregon State Beavers O/U NL
USC Trojans are 17-31-0 ATS As Home Favorite (All Lines)



at Morehead State Eagles by 2.5 Eastern Kentucky Colonels O/U NL
Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 5-14-0 ATS After 1 Overs (All Lines)



at Samford Bulldogs by 5.0 Tennessee State Tigers O/U NL
Tennessee State Tigers are 0-6-0 O/U As Dog (3 -> 6.5)
Tennessee State Tigers are 0-5-0 O/U As Away Dog (3 -> 6.5)



at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles by 15.0 Tennessee Martin Skyhawks O/U NL
Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are 0-6-0 ATS All Games (14 -> 16.5)
Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are 0-5-0 ATS As Dog (14 -> 16.5)
Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are 0-5-0 ATS As Away (14 -> 16.5)
Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are 0-5-0 ATS As Away Dog (14 -> 16.5)
Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are 0-5-0 ATS After 1 Away (14 -> 16.5)



at Eastern Illinois Panthers by 3.0 Jacksonville State Gamecocks O/U NL
Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 33-15-1 ATS As Away (All Lines)
Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 30-14-1 ATS As Away Dog (All Lines)



at Murray State Racers by 3.5 Austin Peay Governors O/U NL
Austin Peay Governors are 17-32-2 ATS As Away Dog (All Lines)



at Montana Grizzlies by 4.0 Portland State Vikings O/U NL
Montana Grizzlies are 3-13-1 ATS As Favorite (3 -> 6.5)
Montana Grizzlies are 3-11-1 ATS As Home Favorite (3 -> 6.5)
Portland State Vikings are 2-11-0 ATS After 1 ATS Wins (3 -> 6.5)



at Idaho State Bengals by 4.0 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks O/U NL
Idaho State Bengals are 8-19-0 ATS As Favorite (All Lines)
Idaho State Bengals are 11-3-0 O/U As Home (All Lines)
Idaho State Bengals are 7-17-0 ATS As Home Favorite (All Lines)



Eastern Washington Eagles by 5.0 at Montana State Bobcats O/U NL
Eastern Washington Eagles are 24-7-0 O/U As Away (All Lines)



at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs by NL Nevada Wolf Pack O/U NL
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 17-31-0 ATS As Favorite (All Lines)
Nevada Wolf Pack are 80-54-3 ATS All Games (All Lines)
Nevada Wolf Pack are 23-10-1 ATS As Dog (All Lines)
Nevada Wolf Pack are 22-10-1 ATS As Away Dog (All Lines)



at UC Irvine Anteaters by NL Pacific Tigers O/U NL
UC Irvine Anteaters are 14-31-1 O/U All Games (All Lines)
UC Irvine Anteaters are 6-16-1 O/U As Home (All Lines)