Sunday Trends and Indexes 02/18

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday, February 18


Good Luck on day #49 of 2007!


NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.


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Six-Pack for Sunday

-- Congrats to the Allegheny Gators, who won their fourth game in row Saturday, clinching home court for first round of their playoffs, which start Tuesday. Gators beat the #6 ranked D-III team in America Saturday, 62-57.

-- The NFL Combine starts Wednesday, and Chargers stll don't have a coach. GM Smith says he and the new coach will discuss personnel matters; why didn't he discuss them with the last coach, the 6th winningest coach ever?

-- Speaking of which, rumors are swirling about argument between Cam Cameron and Marty during the Patriot game, about whether to go for it on fourth down or not. If what was printed was true, things got fairly ugly.

-- When Tiki Barber rips Tom Coughlin every five minutes, wonder how Giant lineman Snee feels about that, since the head coach is also his father-in-law?

-- They are playing college baseball already down south; the season doesn't end until June sometime. Those players can't be very good students; they play lot of games.

-- Two feet of snow collapsed the roof at a local golf dome, which gets used for lot of indoor soccer tournaments. It is very lucky that no one was injured.

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Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a college hoop Saturday

13) After just watching college hoop for 14 hours, 25 minutes, here are my obsevations, typed through bloodshot eyes that got two breaks today, one to answer the door when the pizza guy came, and other one for a shower...............

12) Last game of the day was the worst loss, as Ohio U blew 47-29 halftime lead, losing at New Mexico State, as NBA star Reggie Theus works his way towards a high profile D-I job in the not-too-distant future. His teams play hard, and he is one terrific recruiter.

11) Appalachian State was impressive in winning at Wichita, but the Shockers are now 8-11 in their last nineteen games, after a 9-0 start. Disappointing season for Wichita, which is paying Coach Turgeon something like $750,000 a year now.

10) Georgetown is really good; they were dreadful for 16:00 at Villanova, then got hot at end of half, and pulled out tight win in Philly, their ninth win in a row. Kid even hit a 55-footer at end of half to cut Villanova's lead to 28-27.

9) Vanderbilt played great in upsetting Florida; the one thing I kept thinking watching the Gators lose? "This is probably the best thing to happen to them. They needed a loss." And I still believe that; a loss can be a wakeup call to a good team.

8) 9:30 into their game at Alabama Saturday, Kentucky had a total of two points; they rallied in second half, but have now lost three games in row, and are offensively challenged.

7) Hofstra's Big 3 of Stokes-Agudio-Rivera scored 54 points in 65-64 win over Holy Cross, which is why Hofstra is going to struggle to win CAA tourney; absolutely no depth.

6) Washington has now lost 32 straight road games vs teams in top 10; their last such win was in 1974.

5) Vance Wallberg came to Pepperdine after going 133-11 at a junior college in Fresno; this season, his Waves are playing a style they are totally unsuited for, and are 7-20. Luckily for Wallberg, he has reinforcements on the way, so 7-20 will not be happening in Malibu again for a long time.

4) Eye-catching score of the day: Michigan State 44, Iowa 17, at the half. Offensively-challenged Spartans hit 10 of 22 treys, ripped the Hawkeyes by 32. Exactly how did Steve Alford get a contract extension from Iowa? What has he done there?

3) Someone explain to me why Santa Clara is forcing its coach to retire? Looks like Dick Davey is still heckuva coach, as his Broncos are leading the WCC standings. It will be interesting to see what genius they replace Davey with.

2) Boston College coach Al Skinner's playing career ended in training camp of Detroit Pistons in the late 70's, when he got cut by a coach named Dick Vitale. Yes, him.......

1) How in the name of Pete is Vitale nominated for Basketball Hall of Fame, but not Jerry Tarkanian?
If you tell me Tark cheated, 1) Prove it, and 2) Eddie Sutton is nominated, which erases that argument altogether. No Tark in the Hall of Fame is plain stupid, or as my chemistry teacher in high school used to say, "That is nonsensical."

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NCAAB
Tips and trends


Sunday, February 18

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#2 Ohio State at Minnesota (CBS | 1 PM ET)

• The recent win over Penn State was the ninth-consecutive victory in Big Ten play for the Buckeyes. The league win streak is the longest since a 10-game streak in 1971. EDGE: OHIO STATE
  
  
• Ohio State leads the Big Ten in scoring (75.5 ppg), field goal shooting percentage (.480), 3-pointers made (8.15 pg) and defensive rebounds (24.88). EDGE: OHIO STATE
  
  
• Minnesota has won two of the last three meetings with the Buckeyes. The Golden Gophers hold a 34-27 edge in the series in Minneapolis. EDGE: MINNESOTA

Georgia Tech at Duke (CBS | 1 PM ET)

• Duke has won 20 of the last 22 games in the series, but the Yellow Jackets snapped a 10-game losing streak on its home floor in the teams' last meeting, a 74-63 win on January 10th. EDGE: DUKE
  
  
• Georgia Tech's best stretch of the series occured between 1982 and 1989, with 10 wins in 17 meetings. Tech has never won more than two in a row. BIG EDGE: DUKE
  
  
• The favorite is 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
  
  
• The UNDER is 5-0 in the last five meetings.

#25 Virginia Tech at NC State (ESPN FULL COURT | 4 PM ET)

• The Hokies are 10-31 all-time against the Wolfpack. Virginia Tech is also 2-17 against NC State in Raleigh and 0-1 in the RBC Center. BIG EDGE: NC STATE
  
  
• Virginia Tech is one of three teams to win at both North Carolina and Duke in the last 25 years. EDGE: VIRGINIA TECH
  
  
• Following its win over #1 North Carolina, Virginia Tech broke into the national polls on Jan. 15. That marked the first time since the final poll of the 1995-96 season that the Hokies have been nationally ranked. The Hokies are 4-3 as a ranked team this season. SLIGHT EDGE: VIRGINIA TECH

Maryland at Clemson (4 PM ET)

• Maryland leads the all-time series 85-46. The Terrapins have won eight of the last 12 meetings between the two schools, including a 92-87 victory in College Park on January 13. EDGE: MARYLAND
  
  
• The Terrapins have displayed a balanced offensive attack this season. Maryland boasts the second-highest scoring average in the league (79.8 ppg) and has four players averaging double figures. EDGE: MARYLAND & OVER
  
  
• The OVER is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
  
  
• The Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings.

#22 USC at Arizona State (8 PM ET)

• Arizona State is on track to become the first team ever team to go winless in Pac-10 conference play since the league expanded in 1978-79. EDGE: USC
  
  
• The Sun Devils have lost five of its last six against USC and three in a row at home in the series. EDGE: USC
  
  
• Pac-10 insiders expect a letdown performance from the Trojans tonight after beating Arizona in Tucson for the first time since January 1985. EDGE: ARIZONA STATE
  
  
• The Trojans are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games.
  
  
• The underdog is 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings.

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NBA
Tips and trends


Sunday, February 18

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NBA All-Star Game - East vs. West (8 PM ET)

• The East has won each of the last two All-Star Games after three straight wins by the West. EDGE: EAST
  
  
• Insiders believe the West will be missing two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash in this game, as guard play is critical in All-Star Games. The East has several good ball handlers, including NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade, Gilbert Arenas, LeBron James, Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton. EDGE: EAST
  
  
• The West does have a definitive advantage inside with some of the best big men in the game, including Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett and Amare Stoudemire. EDGE: WEST
  
  
• In the East's last two wins, the total went UNDER while the West's streak of three straight wins all went OVER. EDGE: EAST & UNDER or WEST & OVER

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NHL
Tips and trends


Sunday, February 18

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San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars (3:30 PM ET)

• The San Jose Sharks have been shut out in consecutive games for the first time since January 1999, extending their scoreless streak to 148 minutes, 30 seconds. EDGE: STARS & UNDER
  
  
• San Jose, which converts 23.1 percent of its power-play opportunities, is just 2-for-27 (7.4 percent) against Dallas this season. EDGE: STARS
  
  
• The underdog is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
  
  
• The UNDER is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Dallas.

Washington Capitols at Pittsburgh Penguins (3:30 PM ET)

• Pittsburgh has won five straight games and recorded at least a point for the 15th straight game. The run is the second-longest in franchise history. BIG EDGE: PENGUINS
  
  
• The Penguins have scored three goals or more 14 times during the 15-game run. EDGE: OVER
  
  
• Pittsburgh has won both meetings with the Capitols this season and six of the last seven. The Penguins have been dominant at home in the series, going 23-5-0 with one tie in the last 29 matchups. BIG EDGE: PENGUINS
  
  
• The OVER is 7-1 in the last eight meetings.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 18

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DUQUESNE (10 - 13) at FORDHAM (13 - 11) - 2/18/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
DUQUESNE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
DUQUESNE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
DUQUESNE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games this season.
DUQUESNE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road lined games this season.

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




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GEORGIA TECH (17 - 8) at DUKE (19 - 7) - 2/18/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 3-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 4-1 straight up against GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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VIRGINIA TECH (18 - 7) at NC STATE (13 - 11) - 2/18/2007, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 3-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 3-1 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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OHIO ST (23 - 3) at MINNESOTA (9 - 17) - 2/18/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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




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NOTRE DAME (19 - 6) at CINCINNATI (10 - 15) - 2/18/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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




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MASSACHUSETTS (18 - 7) at DAYTON (16 - 8) - 2/18/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAYTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.

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




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NORTHWESTERN (12 - 13) at ILLINOIS (18 - 9) - 2/18/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in February games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
ILLINOIS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS is 4-2 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 6-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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S ALABAMA (20 - 7) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (10 - 15) - 2/18/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 46-70 ATS (-31.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 31-54 ATS (-28.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 31-54 ATS (-28.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

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




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MARYLAND (19 - 7) at CLEMSON (19 - 6) - 2/18/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CLEMSON is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
MARYLAND is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.

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




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USC (19 - 7) at ARIZONA ST (6 - 19) - 2/18/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
USC is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 3-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
USC is 4-1 straight up against ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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Hockey – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 18

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SAN JOSE (36-21-0-1, 73 pts.) at DALLAS (34-21-0-2, 70 pts.) - 2/18/2007, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 10-18 ATS (-15.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 16-6 ATS (+6.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DALLAS is 105-54 ATS (+15.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 119-67 ATS (+12.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 20-12 ATS (+4.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN JOSE is 10-2 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DALLAS is 48-51 ATS (-34.9 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-6 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-6-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)




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CHICAGO (22-27-0-9, 53 pts.) at NY RANGERS (28-25-0-5, 61 pts.) - 2/18/2007, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 145-194 ATS (-75.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 11-16 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 11-16 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 11-16 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 11-14 ATS (+11.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
NY RANGERS are 84-118 ATS (-71.7 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 22-33 ATS (+55.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 7-12 ATS (+20.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 1-0-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)




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WASHINGTON (23-26-0-9, 55 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (31-18-0-8, 70 pts.) - 2/18/2007, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-26 ATS (+80.4 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-26 ATS (+4.8 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-26 ATS (+31.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-6 ATS (+15.5 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-10 ATS (+31.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-7 ATS (+9.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-1 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 118-180 ATS (-71.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-1 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 5-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)




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MONTREAL (29-25-0-6, 64 pts.) at COLUMBUS (23-30-0-5, 51 pts.) - 2/18/2007, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 1-8 ATS (-8.0 Units) in February games this season.
MONTREAL is 7-15 ATS (-10.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 1-6 ATS (-7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 37-33 ATS (+37.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 37-33 ATS (+37.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 37-33 ATS (+37.0 Units) in home games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 31-30 ATS (+75.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 7-2 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 8-18 ATS (+31.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


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




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MINNESOTA (32-22-0-5, 69 pts.) at ST LOUIS (24-26-0-9, 57 pts.) - 2/18/2007, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 12-9 ATS (+24.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-4 ATS (+14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-3 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-1 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)




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LOS ANGELES (19-31-0-10, 48 pts.) at ANAHEIM (35-16-0-8, 78 pts.) - 2/18/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 7-11 ATS (-7.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 5-8 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 9-4 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 9-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)




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COLORADO (28-26-0-4, 60 pts.) at VANCOUVER (33-21-0-4, 70 pts.) - 2/18/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 6-12 ATS (-8.4 Units) after a division game this season.
COLORADO is 22-35 ATS (-15.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 33-25 ATS (+64.4 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 33-25 ATS (+6.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 33-25 ATS (+33.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
COLORADO is 11-4 ATS (+7.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
VANCOUVER is 99-115 ATS (-84.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 53-72 ATS (-63.2 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 6-9 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-5 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 7-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)




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Dunkel Index – College Basketball

NCAAB
Dunkel


Sunday, February 18

Maryland at Clemson
Clemson was the last Division I team to remain unbeaten. But when the Tigers suffered their first loss of the season at Maryland back on Jan. 13, it started a slide that has seen Clemson drop six of their last eight, including a bad 67-65 loss to lower-rated Wake Forest on Wednesday. Today the Tigers face that same Maryland team that has had some bumps of its own. Gary Williams' troops lost at home to Virginia on Feb. 6 to drop their record to just 3-6 in the ACC. But a win against Duke (72-60) has served as a spark and the Terps kept the momentum in a 15-point win at NC State (85-70) on Wednesday. Maryland looks like a good underdog pick (+4) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Terps favored straight up by 3. Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+4). Here are all of today's games.

Game 903-904: Duquesne at Fordham
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 51.090; Fordham 57.026
Dunkel Line: Fordham by 6
Vegas Line: Fordham by 8
Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (+8)

Game 905-906: Georgia Tech at Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 69.465; Duke 72.377
Dunkel Line: Duke by 3
Vegas Line: Duke by 7
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+7)

Game 907-908: Virginia Tech at NC State
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 71.604; NC State 62.171
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 6
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (-6)

Game 909-910: Ohio State at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 75.674; Minnesota 57.399
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 11
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-11)

Game 911-912: Notre Dame at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 67.933; Cincinnati 56.951
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 11
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 6
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-6)

Game 913-914: Massachusetts at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 60.842; Dayton 56.968
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 4
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts

Game 915-916: Northwestern at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 57.162; Illinois 67.283
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 10
Vegas Line: Illinois by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+13 1/2)

Game 917-918: South Alabama at Florida International
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 58.576; Florida International 43.208
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 7
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-7)

Game 919-920: Maryland at Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 70.225; Clemson 67.043
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 3
Vegas Line: Clemson by 4
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+4)

Game 921-922: USC at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: USC 70.256; Arizona State 57.414
Dunkel Line: USC by 13
Vegas Line: USC by 5
Dunkel Pick: USC (-5)

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[pm530]

Dunkel Index - Hockey

NHL
Dunkel



Sunday, February 18

Minnesota at St. Louis
Minnesota is coming off a 4-1 win at Nashville on Saturday that moved the Wild to within a point of division-leaders Vancouver and Calgary in the Northwest. The win has capped off an impressive run that has seen Minnesota win six of its last eight games since beating the Blues on Jan. 30. Pavol Demitra and Marian Gaborik led the charge in that game and the two have continued to play solid hockey. The Blues also beat Nashville (1-0) their last time out, but are having trouble scoring especially at home where St. Louis has scored just one goal in three of its last four games. Minnesota looks like a good underdog pick in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Wild favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 51-52: San Jose at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.674; Dallas 13.158
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over

Game 53-54: Chicago at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 12.496; NY Rangers 12.858
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+1 1/2); Under

Game 55-56: Washington at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.405; Pittsburgh 14.214
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 3; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-1 1/2); Under

Game 57-58: Montreal at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.816; Columbus 12.100
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over

Game 59-60: Minnesota at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 13.438; St. Louis 12.436
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1 1/2); Under

Game 61-62: Los Angeles at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.076; Anaheim 12.584
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+1 1/2); Under

Game 63-64: Colorado at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.791; Vancouver 13.175
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over

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[Dennis14072]

Thanks Guys!

[Udog]

You're sure welcome, Dennis. I hope it helps you onto something good! Good luck!

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Sunday, February 18th

Duquesne at Fordham, 12:00 EST CSTV
Duquesne: 10-22 ATS revenging a home loss by 10+ points
Fordham: 6-0 ATS after playing as a home underdog

Georgia Tech at Duke, 1:00 EST CBS
Georgia Tech: 9-2 ATS in February
Duke: 0-9 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points

(TC) Virginia Tech at NC State, 4:00 EST
Virginia Tech: 8-1 ATS off a win by 3 points or less
NC State: 0-7 ATS at home off a loss by 15+ points

Ohio State at Minnesota, 1:00 EST CBS
Ohio State: 10-22 ATS away off 4+ wins
Minnesota: 24-10 ATS at home off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games

Notre Dame at Cincinnati, 2:00 EST ESPNU
Notre Dame: 19-6 ATS in road games
Cincinnati: 7-19 ATS off a conference game

Massachusetts at Dayton, 2:00 EST
Massachusetts: 0-6 ATS away off a conference win by 10+ points
Dayton: 16-6 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less

Northwestern at Illinois, 3:00 EST
Northwestern: 21-8 Under away vs. conference opponents
Illinois: 42-22 ATS in February

South Alabama at Florida International, 3:30 EST
South Alabama: 6-0 ATS away in February
Florida Int: 6-15 ATS off an Over

Maryland at Clemson, 4:00 EST
Maryland: 7-17 ATS away off a win
Clemson: 24-11 ATS at home in February

USC at Arizona State, 8:00 EST FSN
USC: 8-0 ATS off a road win
Arizona State: 1-8 ATS at home off an Over

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Mizzou Will]

According to the NCAA BB Dunkel ratings today, no home team will cover the spread. Do Dunkel's indexes include any home court allowance?

[Udog]

NCAAB
Write-up


-- Fordham won 71-59 at Duquesne Jan 14 (-5.5), shooting 69.0% from floor, making 8-10 treys, but Rams lost last four games, by 1,12,4,15 points, scoring 54 ppg. Dukes covered four of last five on road; they lost last two, by 24,3, after winning previous five.

-- Georgia Tech beat Duke 74-63 at home Jan 10 (-3), outscoring Devils 23-7 from foul line, making 7-12 from arc, but they turned ball voer 28 times, too. GT is 1-5 on road (2-2 as road dog) with losses by 8,1,16,15,10. Duke is 2-3 as home favorite, having lost four of its last five, including last two at Cameron.

-- Minnesota is 3-9 in Big 11, losing last four games, by 10,13,13, 2 points; they're 1-3 vs spread as home dog, with losses at home by 12,15,13,13. Ohio State is 11-1 in Big 11, 3-2 as road favorite, winning away games: 62-44/59-50/78-60/63-54/64-62- they led by 20 at half in last game, won by two points.

-- UMass won four of last five games; they're 3-3 on A-14 road. Dayton hasn't played in eight days; they've won three of its last four games, and is 5-0 at home in conference, winning by 3,2,18, 15,12 points. UMass beat Flyers 66-47 at home last year (-4).

-- Notre Dame is 1-5 on Big East road, winning at Syracuse, but also losing by 18,15,3,1,6 points; they're 1-4 vs spread in game following a win. Cincinnati lost last seven games (1-5-1 vs the spread), losing last three home games, by 16,16,8 points; in the only Big East game they won, they trailed WVa 43-31 at half.


-- Northwestern is 2-10 in Big 11, but covered three in row as a road dog; their road losses are by 26,21,32,17,8 pts, winning at Minnesota- NU lost 58-43 at home to Illini 11 days ago. Illinois is 2-3 as home favorite, with home wins by 4,8,7,10 pts- they've been off for eight days, which should help heal their injuries.

-- Florida International lost 69-52 at South Alabama Jan 4 (+11), shooting 35.6% from floor; FIU won three of last four home tilts; they're 2-2 as home dog, with ome losses by 2,14,12,5 pts. South Alabama won 13 games in row; underdogs covered five of their last six road games. USA has road wins by 13,11,4,6,18,23 pts.

-- Clemson lost six of last eight games after 17-0 start, with four losses by five or less points, three by 1 or 2 pts; Maryland gave them their first loss, 92-87 on Jan 13, shooting 62.7% from floor, outscoring Tigers 25-5 from foul line. Clemson his 8-17 from arc but only 5-13 from line. Must game for Clemson.

-- NC State upset Virginia Tech 70-59 in Blacksburg Jan 31 (+14) shooting 53.1% from floor, holding Hokies to 35%, but State lost last three games, by 9,15,15 pts, as lack of depth is catching up to them. Tech is 4-2 on ACC road; they beat Tar Heels last game sweeping series from UNC.

-- Arizona State is 0-14 in Pac-10, but covered three of last four games; they covered three of last four as home dog, with losses at home by 11,4,5,8,5,1,6 pts- they lost 58-49 at USC Jan 20 (+13) outscored 22-4 from foul line. Trojans won four of last five, are 4-2 on Pac-10 road, winning by 2,45,3,5 points.