Thursday Trends and Indexes 08/30

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Trends and Indexes
Thursday, August 30

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College Football - Dunkel Index

NCAAF
Dunkel Index

LSU at Mississippi State
LSU comes into the 2007 season riding a seven-game winning streak that was capped by a 41-14 thrashing of Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Gone from that team, however, is QB JaMarcus Russell, who parlayed his performance into the No. 1 pick in the NFL. But Tiger fans don't seem to be too worried as Matt Flynn steps into the void. Flynn has one start under his belt and it was a beauty in leading LSU to a 40-3 rout over Miami in the 2005 Peach Bowl. Even if that was a fluke, the Tigers have plenty of talent returning at other positions, especially on defense with eight starters back from a unit that allowed just 12.6 points per game (4th in NCAA). LSU opens up on the road at Mississippi State, where coach Sylvester Croom has used up his honeymoon after a 3-9 season left him with a 9-25 record over three years. An upset would certainly take some of the heat off, but history isn't on the Bulldogs side as they are 1-9 ATS in the last 10 matchups between the two teams and 0-7 in the last seven at home. LSU looks like a good pick (-16 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Tigers favored by 26. Dunkel Pick: LSU (-16 1/2). Here are all of this week's picks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

Game 129-130: Miami (OH) at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 72.297; Ball State 85.693
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 13; 47
Vegas Line: Ball State by 6; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (-6); Under

Game 131-132: Buffalo at Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 65.412; Rutgers 104.591
Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 39; 56
Vegas Line: Rutgers by 31; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (-31); N/A

Game 133-134: LSU at Mississippi State
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 110.296; Mississippi State 84.501
Dunkel Line: LSU by 26; 51
Vegas Line: LSU by 16 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-16 1/2); N/A

Game 135-136: Kent at Iowa State
Dunkel Ratings: Kent 76.159; Iowa State 77.459
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 1; 42
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 3 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kent (+3 1/2); Under

Game 137-138: UNLV at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 74.274; Utah State 63.904
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 10 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: UNLV by 6 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-6 1/2); Over

Game 139-140: Utah at Oregon State
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 91.810; Oregon State 94.778
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 3; 49
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 7; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+7); Under

Game 141-142: Tulsa at UL-Monroe
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 84.495; UL-Monroe 81.157
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 3; 46
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 4; 50
Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (+4); Under

OTHER MAJOR GAMES:

Central Connecticut State at Towson
Dunkel Ratings: Central Connecticut State 53.397; Towson 72.327
Dunkel Line: Towson by 19

SE Missouri State at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 43.779; Cincinnati 97.419
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 54

Tennessee Tech at Eastern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 49.342; Eastern Illinois 69.431
Dunkel Line: Eastern Illinois by 20

Savannah State at Morgan State
Dunkel Ratings: Savannah State 14.725; Morgan State 51.303
Dunkel Line: Morgan State by 36 1/2

South Dakota State at Western Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 71.518; Western Illinois 73.926
Dunkel Line: Western Illinois by 2

Murray State at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 39.290; Louisville 112.125
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 73

Drake at Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 48.977; Illinois State 79.704
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 31

Delaware at William & Mary
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 65.845; William & Mary 62.657
Dunkel Line: Delaware by 3

Southeastern Louisiana at New Mexico State
Dunkel Ratings: Southeastern Louisiana 48.538; New Mexico State 78.490

Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 30
Weber State at Boise State
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 60.252; Boise State 108.026
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 48



FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

Game 147-148: Navy at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: Navy 87.538; Temple 61.539
Dunkel Line: Navy by 26; 54
Vegas Line: Navy by 21; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Navy (-21); N/A

Game 149-150: Washington at Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 81.058; Syracuse 86.143
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 5; 41
Vegas Line: Washington by 3; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (+3); Under



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Game 151-152: Western Michigan at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 81.815; West Virginia 102.055
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 20; 63
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 24; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+24); N/A

Game 153-154: East Carolina at Virginia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 80.348; Virginia Tech 107.505
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 27; 34
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 24; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (-24); N/A

Game 155-156: Marshall at Miami (FL)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 81.639; Miami (FL) 97.073
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 15 1/2; 45
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 19; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+19); N/A

Game 157-158: UAB at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 70.782; Michigan State 91.707
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 21; 48 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 18; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-18); N/A

Game 159-160: Connecticut at Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 83.083; Duke 73.289
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 10; 55
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 4 1/2; 52
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-4 1/2); Over

Game 161-162: Virginia at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 85.871; Wyoming 87.884
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 2; 39
Vegas Line: Virginia by 4 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+4 1/2); Under

Game 163-164: Nevada at Nebraska
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 89.427; Nebraska 105.568
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 16; 45
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 21; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (+21); N/A

Game 165-166: Mississippi at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 84.711; Memphis 83.948
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 1; 46
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 3; 49
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+3); Under

Game 167-168: Iowa vs. Northern Illinois (N)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 90.332; Northern Illinois 82.447
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 8; 41
Vegas Line: Iowa by 12; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+12); Under

Game 169-170: Houston at Oregon
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 91.714; Oregon 100.114
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 8 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: Oregon by 15 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+15 1/2); Over

Game 171-172: Washington State at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 86.290; Wisconsin 106.849
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 20 1/2; 45 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 14; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-14); Under

Game 173-174: Georgia Tech at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 96.629; Notre Dame 95.629
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 1; 50 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 2 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+2 1/2); Over

Game 175-176: Missouri vs. Illinois (N)
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 97.727; Illinois 83.563
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 14; 50
Vegas Line: Missouri by 5; 56
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-5); Under

Game 177-178: UCLA at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 96.887; Stanford 85.551
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 11; 42
Vegas Line: UCLA by 17; 47
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (+17); Under

Game 179-180: Wake Forest at Boston College
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 95.570; Boston College 99.733
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 4; 38
Vegas Line: Boston College by 6 1/2; 43
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+6 1/2); Under

Game 181-182: Arizona at BYU
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 97.351; BYU 109.750
Dunkel Line: BYU by 12 1/2; 44 1/2
Vegas Line: BYU by 4 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-4 1/2); Under

Game 183-184: Army vs. Akron (N)
Dunkel Ratings: Army 66.804; Akron 75.337
Dunkel Line: Akron by 8 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Akron by 4 1/2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-4 1/2); Over

Game 185-186: Central Florida at North Carolina State
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 74.610; North Carolina State 87.965
Dunkel Line: North Carolina State by 13; 41
Vegas Line: North Carolina State by 8; 48
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina State (-8); Under

Game 187-188: Baylor at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 77.542; TCU 107.332
Dunkel Line: TCU by 30; 57
Vegas Line: TCU by 20 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: TCU (-20 1/2); N/A

Game 189-190: Oklahoma State at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 92.151; Georgia 106.188
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 14; 48
Vegas Line: Georgia by 6 1/2; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-6 1/2); Under

Game 191-192: Central Michigan at Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 85.684; Kansas 89.658
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 4; 55
Vegas Line: Kansas by 8; 52
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+8); Over

Game 193-194: Colorado State vs. Colorado (N)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 80.543; Colorado 86.894
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 6; 39
Vegas Line: Colorado by 2 1/2; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-2 1/2); Under

Game 195-196: Eastern Michigan at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 66.802; Pittsburgh 91.123
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 24 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 19 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-19 1/2); N/A

Game 197-198: Purdue at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 89.620; Toledo 80.731
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 9; 51
Vegas Line: Purdue by 7; 55
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-7); Under

Game 199-200: Kansas State at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 86.972; Auburn 103.824
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 17; 43
Vegas Line: Auburn by 13 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-13 1/2); Under

Game 201-202: Bowling Green at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 72.478; Minnesota 96.480
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 24; 55
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 14 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-14 1/2); N/A

Game 203-204: Tennessee at California
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 97.296; California 112.810
Dunkel Line: California by 15 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: California by 6; 53
Dunkel Pick: California (-6); Under

Game 205-206: New Mexico at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 83.704; UTEP 77.147
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 6 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 3; 52
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-3); Over

Game 207-208: San Jose State at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 82.314; Arizona State 103.249
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 21; 44
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 14 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-14 1/2); N/A

Game 209-210: Idaho at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 63.004; USC 115.008
Dunkel Line: USC by 52; 52
Vegas Line: USC by 45; No Total
Dunkel Pick: USC (-45); N/A

Game 211-212: Florida International at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 53.952; Penn State 102.986
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 49; 49
Vegas Line: Penn State by 38; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-38); N/A

Game 213-214: Arkansas State at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 68.481; Texas 110.117
Dunkel Line: Texas by 42; 42
Vegas Line: Texas by 39; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-39); N/A

Game 215-216: North Texas at Oklahoma
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 63.193; Oklahoma 107.136
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 44; 44
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 40; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-40); N/A

Game 217-218: UL-Lafayette at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 67.729; South Carolina 100.881
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 33; 46
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 28 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-28 1/2); N/A

Game 219-220: Troy at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 81.847; Arkansas 99.961
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 18; 46
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 24; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Troy (+24); N/A

Game 221-222: Middle Tennessee St. at Florida Atlantic
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee St. 78.861; Florida Atlantic 76.888
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 2; 43
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 2 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee St. (+2 1/2); N/A

OTHER MAJOR GAMES:

Northeastern at Northwestern
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 64.799; Northwestern 91.452
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 27

Appalachian State at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 83.372; Michigan 111.733
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 28

Youngstown State at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 77.254; Ohio State 109.981
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 32 1/2

Holy Cross at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: Holy Cross 57.488; Massachusetts 84.995
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 27 1/2

Fordham at Rhode Island
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 38.243; Rhode Island 63.476
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 25

Albany at Colgate
Dunkel Ratings: Albany 54.523; Colgate 55.017
Dunkel Line: Colgate by 1

Dayton at Robert Morris
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 33.959; Robert Morris 52.785
Dunkel Line: Robert Morris by 19

St. Peter's at St. Francis (PA)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 16.954; St. Francis (PA) 35.065
Dunkel Line: St. Francis (PA) by 18

Western Kentucky at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 65.517; Florida 117.180
Dunkel Line: Florida by 52

South Carolina State at Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina State 60.277; Air Force 88.671
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 28

Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Mississippi Valley St.
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Pine Bluff 49.416; Mississippi Valley St. 49.328
Dunkel Line: Even

Charleston Southern at The Citadel
Dunkel Ratings: Charleston Southern 48.617; The Citadel 62.881
Dunkel Line: The Citadel by 14

Southern at Florida A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Southern 45.469; Florida A&M 53.785
Dunkel Line: Florida A&M by 8

Southern Utah at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 50.043; Montana 84.965
Dunkel Line: Montana by 35

Jacksonville at Bethune-Cookman
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville 32.596; Bethune-Cookman 54.583
Dunkel Line: Bethune-Cookman by 22

Villanova at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 64.695; Maryland 95.580
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 31

Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 57.595; Kentucky 95.999
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 38

Monmouth at Maine
Dunkel Ratings: Monmouth 53.615; Maine 75.731
Dunkel Line: Maine by 22

James Madison at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 83.441; North Carolina 84.979
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 1 1/2

Bucknell at Duquesne
Dunkel Ratings: Bucknell 48.872; Duquesne 45.776
Dunkel Line: Bucknell by 3

Marist at Lafayette
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 30.264; Lafayette 62.482
Dunkel Line: Lafayette by 32

Georgetown at Stony Brook
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 39.268; Stony Brook 52.128
Dunkel Line: Stony Brook by 13

Gardner-Webb at Ohio
Dunkel Ratings: Gardner-Webb 46.369; Ohio 86.046
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 40

North Carolina A&T at Winston-Salem
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina A&T 25.812; Winston-Salem 52.557
Dunkel Line: Winston-Salem by 27

Montana State at Texas A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 68.478; Texas A&M 100.821
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 32

Presbyterian at Furman
Dunkel Ratings: Presbyterian 25.000; Furman 70.630
Dunkel Line: Furman by 45 1/2

Cal Poly at Texas State
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 72.639; Texas State 64.693
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 8

Richmond at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 64.606; Vanderbilt 88.166
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 23 1/2

Grambling at Alcorn State
Dunkel Ratings: Grambling 42.327; Alcorn State 49.621
Dunkel Line: Alcorn State by 7

Coastal Carolina at Delaware State
Dunkel Ratings: Coastal Carolina 63.019; Delaware State 59.791
Dunkel Line: Coastal Carolina by 3

Central Arkansas at Louisiana Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Central Arkansas 61.219; Louisiana Tech 70.872
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 9 1/2

Tennessee-Martin at Southern Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 59.282; Southern Mississippi 94.584
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 35

Alabama A&M at Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama A&M 51.734; Tennessee State 58.373
Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 7

Elon at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 54.221; South Florida 101.286
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 47

Western Carolina at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 47.077; Alabama 95.713
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 48 1/2

Indiana State at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 46.752; Indiana 85.767
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 39

Jacksonville State at Alabama State
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 64.443; Alabama State 51.176
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville State by 13

Nicholls State at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Nicholls State 55.476; Rice 79.826
Dunkel Line: Rice by 24

Prairie View at Texas Southern
Dunkel Ratings: Prairie View 38.147; Texas Southern 43.787
Dunkel Line: Texas Southern by 5 1/2

Portland State at McNeese State
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 75.648; McNeese State 65.347
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 10

Sacramento State at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 58.832; Fresno State 82.919
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 24

Northern Colorado at Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 44.138; Hawaii 109.646
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 65 1/2


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Game 223-224: Texas Tech at SMU
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 93.696; SMU 86.838
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 7; 64
Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 10; 59
Dunkel Pick: SMU (+10); Over

Game 225-226: Florida State at Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 94.670; Clemson 96.431
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 2; 41
Vegas Line: Florida State by 3 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (+3 1/2); Under

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Thursday, August 30

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MIAMI OHIO (2 - 10) at BALL ST (5 - 7) - 8/30/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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BUFFALO (2 - 10) at RUTGERS (11 - 2) - 8/30/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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LSU (11 - 2) at MISSISSIPPI ST (3 - 9) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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KENT ST (6 - 6) at IOWA ST (4 - 8) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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UNLV (2 - 10) at UTAH ST (1 - 11) - 8/30/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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




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UTAH (8 - 5) at OREGON ST (10 - 4) - 8/30/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
UTAH is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
UTAH is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

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




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TULSA (8 - 5) at LA MONROE (4 - 8) - 8/30/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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Friday, August 31

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NAVY (9 - 4) at TEMPLE (1 - 11) - 8/31/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 93-60 ATS (+27.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
NAVY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NAVY is 93-60 ATS (+27.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NAVY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

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




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WASHINGTON (5 - 7) at SYRACUSE (4 - 8) - 8/31/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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




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Saturday, September 1

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W MICHIGAN (8 - 5) at W VIRGINIA (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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E CAROLINA (7 - 6) at VIRGINIA TECH (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in September games since 1992.
E CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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




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MARSHALL (5 - 7) at MIAMI (7 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
MARSHALL is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in road games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in road lined games since 1992.

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




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UAB (3 - 9) at MICHIGAN ST (4 - 8) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

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




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CONNECTICUT (4 - 8) at DUKE (0 - 12) - 9/1/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.
DUKE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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




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VIRGINIA (5 - 7) at WYOMING (6 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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NEVADA (8 - 5) at NEBRASKA (9 - 5) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 50-26 ATS (+21.4 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
NEVADA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined 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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OLE MISS (4 - 8) at MEMPHIS (2 - 10) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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IOWA (6 - 7) vs. N ILLINOIS (7 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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




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HOUSTON (10 - 4) at OREGON (7 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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WASHINGTON ST (6 - 6) at WISCONSIN (12 - 1) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined 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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GEORGIA TECH (9 - 5) at NOTRE DAME (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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MISSOURI (8 - 5) vs. ILLINOIS (2 - 10) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 42-71 ATS (-36.1 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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




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UCLA (7 - 6) at STANFORD (1 - 11) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 since 1992.
STANFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 1-1 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 2-0 straight up against STANFORD 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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WAKE FOREST (11 - 3) at BOSTON COLLEGE (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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ARIZONA (6 - 6) at BYU (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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




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ARMY (3 - 9) vs. AKRON (5 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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UCF (4 - 8) at NC STATE (3 - 9) - 9/1/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

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




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BAYLOR (4 - 8) at TCU (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
TCU is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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




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OKLAHOMA ST (7 - 6) at GEORGIA (9 - 4) - 9/1/2007, 6:45 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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C MICHIGAN (10 - 4) at KANSAS (6 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 67-93 ATS (-35.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
KANSAS is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS is 67-93 ATS (-35.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.

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




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COLORADO ST (4 - 8) vs. COLORADO (2 - 10) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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E MICHIGAN (1 - 11) at PITTSBURGH (6 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

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




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PURDUE (8 - 6) at TOLEDO (5 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
TOLEDO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.
TOLEDO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games since 1992.
TOLEDO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home lined games since 1992.

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




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KANSAS ST (7 - 6) at AUBURN (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 7:45 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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BOWLING GREEN (4 - 8) at MINNESOTA (6 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.

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




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TENNESSEE (9 - 4) at CALIFORNIA (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

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




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NEW MEXICO (6 - 7) at UTEP (5 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
UTEP is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 1-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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SAN JOSE ST (9 - 4) at ARIZONA ST (7 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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IDAHO (4 - 8) at USC (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 10:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 12) at PENN ST (9 - 4) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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ARKANSAS ST (6 - 6) at TEXAS (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

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




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NORTH TEXAS (3 - 9) at OKLAHOMA (11 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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




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LA LAFAYETTE (6 - 6) at S CAROLINA (8 - 5) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite 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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TROY (8 - 5) at ARKANSAS (10 - 4) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 6) at FLA ATLANTIC (5 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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TEXAS TECH (8 - 5) at SMU (6 - 6) - 9/3/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.

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




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FLORIDA ST (7 - 6) at CLEMSON (8 - 5) - 9/3/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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




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College Football – Write up

NCAAF
Week 1
Write-up


Thursday's college football information

Ball State upset Miami at home LY, 20-17 (+5), even though they were outgained, 359-226. Cardinals covered six of last seven as a home favorite; Miami is 3-7 in last ten as aroad dog. Both sides have four starters back on offensive line.

Rutgers has tough act to follow after dream season in '06; they covered five of last seven as home favorite, are 18-8-1 vs spread in last 27 non-league games. Buffalo lost 41-0 at Boston College LY, 38-7 at Auburn; they're 5-2 as road underdog with Gill.

LSU has Virginia Tech on deck, lookahead possible vs Miss St team they've beaten seven times in row, last six by an average of 42-7, with last two games at this site by 41-6/37-7 margins. LSU is 9-2-1 vs spread in last dozen tries as road favorite. Bulldogs are 6-15 as home underdog since 2002.

Iowa State has a new coach, only one starter back on offensive line, but they have a senior QB who has 36 starts, so that helps. Cyclones are 13-7 vs spread as home fave, 12-7 vs spread out of conference. Kent is 12-8 as road dog since '04; they were 4-1 last season- they have four starters back on OL.

UNLV, Utah State are both 4-19 last two years; Rebels are a road favorite despite having lost last 15 games on foreign soil, and a 1-4 mark in last five tries as road favorite. USU covered four of last 12 as home dog. Aggies won meetings in '04, '05; teams did not play last season.

Oregon State's best WR is out (personal); they're alternating QB by quarter, but do have four starters back on OL. Utah covered nine of last 11 as road dog; they have junior QB who didn't play last year, but had 10 starts in '05. Beavers are 3-7-1 vs spread in non-league games, Utah covered just one of last five.

Tulsa covered ten of last thirteen road games, but lost its first road game in each of last twelve years; new coach, but a senior QB with 28 career starts. UL-Monroe has all five starters back on OL; they're 11-4 vs spread as underdog last two years, but at home, have covered only five of last fourteen games.


Friday's college football information

Navy is 16-5 vs spread on road since Johnson has been coach. Temple is 6-3 vs spread as home dog last two years; they lost to Navy last two years, 38-17/42-6; Middies had 420 rushing yards in last year's game. Home side covered five of last six in series; Temple is hoping for sellout, with Navy (hour away) hoping to bring 25,000-30,000 fans.

Syracuse has new QB, and 5-18 record under Robinson, but are 17-7 vs spread in last 24 home games, 22-5 vs spread outside of the Big East. Washington lost 17 of last 21 road games, has new QB (highly touted redshirt freshman); they're 6-3-1 vs spread on road under Willingham. Huskies have two OL starters back.


Saturday's college football information
Top 10 Games of Week

Ole Miss starting less-mobile, more dependable Adams at QB in place of Tennessee transfer Schaeffer; Rebels beat Memphis the last two years (10-6/28-25), but Ole Miss covered just six of last 15 on road, lost nine of last 10 SU on road. Tigers covered four of last 12 as dog; they have senior QB and four starters back on OL. Ole Miss is 2-6 vs spread as road favorite since 2001.

Wisconsin is 11-5-1 vs spread in last 17 tries as home fave; they covered six of last seven non-league games, last four openers. Washington State has senior QB with 28 starts; they are 6-4 vs spread in last ten road games, but are 3-5 as road dog last three seasons. Badgers have four starters back on OL, but also have new QB, who has started only two games in his college career.

Georgia Tech won last three road openers, all vs ranked teams; they lost 14-10 to Notre Dame LY (+6.5); they were outgained in that game, 384-259. Irish are 6-13 in last 19 tries as home favorite, 4-8 under Weis. Tech is 9-5 vs spread on road last three years; they have new QB, which will be improvement, because Ball was horrible. Irish have only nine starters back (4 offense, 5 defense)

Missouro-Illinois is annual hoop game in St Louis; now they are doing it in football too; good idea. Mizzou won last five openers is 10-6 vs spread in last 16 games away from home. Illini is 8-28 SU last three years, 4-7 vs spread in last 11 non-league games. Both sides have three seniors starting on OL; biggest variable is how much did Illini's Williams improve as a passer?

Home side won eight of last nine UCLA-Stanford games; Bruins won last visit here 30-27 (OT) in '05. First game for Harbaugh as Cardinal coach; they have senior QB who started seven games when Edwards was hurt LY. UCLA is 3-6 vs spread as a favorite on road under Dorrell; they had seven sacks in 31-0 home win vs Cardinal LY, but have junior QB with only five starts.

Wake Forest is 17-7 as road dog under Grobe, 26-12 as dog at all sites; they won three of last four games vs Boston College, with all four decided by seven or less points. Deacons are 11-6 vs the spread in last 17 ACC games. BC was 42-57/402 passing in last year's 21-14 loss to Wake. Eagles have senior QB with 18 starts, but have new coach- they're 5-2-1 in last eight as a home fave.

Great chance for explosive Oklahoma State to play on national stage at Georgia, where Dawgs are just 5-10-1 in last sixteen as a home favorite, and have SEC rival South Carolina on deck. OSU covered eight of last 11 non-league games, but they've been bad on road (just 7-19 as road dog, 2-6 with Gundy). OSU QB Reid is vet with 19 starts. Georgia has soph QB with eight starts.

Underdog covered four of last five Colorado-Colorado St games with last five all decided by seven or less pts, and four decided by five or less. Both sides are struggling; Buffs covered six of last 17 non-league games- they had only 146 total yards last yr, in 14-10 loss. Colorado's new QB is coach Hawkins' son, redshirt freshman. State has a senior QB with 17 career starts.

Kansas State covered two of last seven as road dog, and three of last 11 non-league games; they have soph QB with five starts under his belt, vs Auburn defense with seven starters back, so they'll be tough. Tigers have senior QB, but new punter, kicker, long snapper, and four new starters on OL. K-State got good by scheduling weak teams early; this game is cash grab by them.

Tennessee waxed Cal LY, 35-18, in game that was 35-3 after 3rd quarter; Vols outgained Bears 514-336, and had four TD plays of 40+ yards. Cal covered just two of last seven non-league games. Both sides have vet QB and three starters back on OL, but three of Vols' OL starters are sophs, still young. Tennessee is 8-3 vs spread in last 11 tries as dog; since '04, they're 6-4 as road dog.


Rest of the Card

Western Michigan is 8-6 vs spread as road dog last three years, 5-3 vs spread outside of MAC. West Virginia is 6-12-1 vs spread in last nineteen games as home favorite.

Emotional day for Virginia Tech team that won last three home openers by combined score of 146-0; they play LSU next; Tech covered 15 of last 23 tries as home favorite.

Miami covered just nine of last 28 as home favorite; they open last season in Orange Bowl hosting Marshall squad that lost its three games vs bigtime opponents LY, 42-10/23-7/33-7.

Michigan State covered eight of last 27 as home favorite; they won last eight home openers by 18-point average. UAB has new coach, new QB; new head coaches on both sidelines here.

UConn covered four of last 14 road games. Duke lost twenty in row SU, has covered only six of last 21 at home, but they have whole OL back and vet QB, while UConn has a new QB.

Virginia beat Wyoming 13-12 in OT LY (-9) on missed PAT; UVa lost nine of last ten road games, covered one of last seven out of ACC. Wyoming outgained Cavs 313-206 LY; they're 18-11 vs spread in their last 29 home games.

Arizona State transfer Keller makes Nebraska debut at QB; they are 15-10 vs spread in last 25 tries as home favorite. Nevada has covered just two of last 10 as road dog, but they were 5-1 vs the spread away from home last season.

Iowa failed to cover last six tries as favorite away from home; in '06, they were 1-6 as favorite, beating Northern Illinois 24-14 as a 16-pt favorite. New QB this year for Hawkeyes, who outgained Huskies 405-196 in last year's meeting.

Houston breaks in new QB, replacing Kolb, who had played in Briles' system for seven years (HS/college). Oregon won 38-24 at Houston in '05; they've covered seven of last nine as favorite at home. Lookahead alert: Ducks play Michigan next week.

Arizona beat BYU last season 16-13 on 48-yd FG with 0:06 left; 'cats are 7-3 vs spread in last ten road games, but lost last five road openers- they have 17 starters back and explosive vet QB in Tuitama, with 13 career starts. BYU has new QB.

Army actually shut Zips out 20-0 in Akron in '05, but since, the Cadets fell apart, to point that former Arenaball coach Brock is their new coach. Zips lost their QB and four starters on OL, and are 7-12 vs spread in last nineteen tries as home favorite.

Central Florida is 7-12 vs spread in last nineteen tries as dog on road; they have four starters back on OL, but new QB. NC State has new coach; they're 3-13 vs spread in last 16 as home fave, and have ACC game at Boston College up next.

Underdog Baylor led TCU 7-0 at halftime LY, but Horned Frogs were 11-13/148 passing in second half, and won 17-7. Frogs are 6-2 vs spread in last eight as home favorite, but they have date at Texas next week, so could be looking ahead.

Kansas is 7-4 vs spread in last 11 tries as home favorite, but the QB is a soph, and they lost three starters off OL. Central Mich lost their coach to Cincinnati, but they have a prolific soph QB, and new coach who was WR coach at West Virginia.

Pittsburgh is 6-3 as home favorite under Wannstedt, but they'll have freshman at QB, so hard to lay 20 with them. E. Michigan is 10-7 vs spread as road underdog under Genyk, but are 5-14 in non-league games since 2000.

Purdue is 2-0-1 vs spread in last three tries as road favorite, but is 8-13-1 overall as favorite since 2004; they have junior QB with 19 career starts. Both sides have three starters back on the OL.

Minnesota is switching from running team to spread offense, so new coach, new QB for team that covered 10 of last 13 as home favorite under Mason. Bowling Green is 10-12 last two seasons, after Brandon had great success taking over for Urban Meyer.

Home side won last two New Mexico-UTEP games, with Lobos losing last visit here, 21-13 (+2.5). Miners covered just four of 11 at home last two years. Lobos covered 16 of last 21 on the road; they have 18 starters back (8 offense, 10 defense).

Arizona State is 21-15 as home favorite since '00; they have QB with 18 career starts, as Erickson makes his debut at ASU, third Pac-10 team he's coached. San Jose had resurgence LY, playing in a bowl; their QB is senior, with 26 career starts.

USC is 45-point favorite over Idaho; Trojans' DL coach is former head coach of Vandals. USC covered 11 of last 15 in non-league games. Idaho has new QB, and third head coach in three years.

Penn State has Notre Dame coming to town next week, so they'll be under wraps here, vs Florida International squad that has a new coach, new QB, but OL with five starters back. Penn State is 6-3-1 as home favorite the last two years.

Texas is 24-16 as home favorite since '00; they've covered five of last six non-league games. Both teams lost three starters on OL and have soph QB. Longhorns won last seven openers by 52-5 average score.

Oklahoma plays Miami next week, so could be underwraps vs a North Texas team coached by former Texas QB Dodge, who was a great high school coach before taking this job. Both teams are breaking in new QBs; Sooners have five juniors starting on OL.

South Carolina QB Mitchell is out for this game (academics) and one of their CBs is suspended for legal reasons, so with Georgia on deck, Gamecocks have issues to deal with; they're 7-2 as fave under Spurrier, 4-2 at home.

Arkansas has great RBs, shaky QBs, and coach under scrutiny after last year's lousy finish. Troy State played at Florida State, Georgia Tech and Nebraska in consecutive weeks last year and covered two of the three; they're 7-5 as road dog since 2004.

Middle Tennessee beat Florida Atlantic by 35-14 score in each of last two years; MTSU is 5-3 as road dog last two years. FAU is 0-4 as home favorite in program history; they have 8 starters back on offense, 10 on defense, after rebuilding 5-7 mark in '06.

[pm530]

College Football - Early Betting Trends

NCAAF
Week 1
Early Betting Trends


MIAMI-OHIO at BALL ST

The visitor has cashed in seven of the last eight meetings in this Mid-American Conference rivalry. Ball State has 'covered' seven of its last nine as favorites. The Cardinals have lost nine of their last 11 season openers.

BUFFALO at RUTGERS

Buffalo has been shut out 10 times and has lost six of its last seven weekday games. Rutgers is 8-2 against the spread at home versus non-conference competition. The Bulls have failed in nine of their last 11 non-conference games

LSU at MISS ST .

LSU has won seven straight and 14 of its last 15 against Mississippi State . The Tigers had cashed nine straight against the Bulldogs until falling just short last year as 33 ½-point favorites, 48-17. LSU has won its last three at Starkville by 42, 35 and 30 points, respectively.

KENT ST at IOWA ST

Kent State is 2-27-1 straight up in road openers. Iowa State has won eight straight home openers by an average score of 33-12. The Cyclones are 20-2 SU against teams from the MAC and they have won four straight against the Golden Flashes by an average margin of 22 points.

UNLV at UTAH ST

UNLV has lost 15 straight and 17 of its last 18 on the road and failed to cash 10 of its last 12. Utah State has lost seven of its last eight at home and come up short in six of eight ATS.

UTAH at OREGON ST

Utah has cashed 11 of its last 12 as a road short of 3+ points. The Utes have been on the low side in 10 of 11 on the road when the number was between 49 ½ and 56. They have also fallen below the total in 14 of 18 non-conference battles.

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College Football - Tips & Trends

NCAAF

Thursday, August 30

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Tips and Trends
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Buffalo at Rutgers (7:00 PM ET)

The No. 16 Scarlet Knights are in search of their eighth consecutive home victory. Rutgers flirted with an undefeated season and a BCS berth in 2006, winning its first nine games before finishing with a team-record 11-2 mark. The Knights capped off their dazzling year with a 37-10 victory over Kansas State in the Texas and were #12 in the final AP poll. EDGE: RUTGERS
Rutgers QB Mike Teel could give head coach Greg Schiano a reason to lesson the load on RB Ray Rice. Teel is looking to build on his strong finish to 2006, as he completed 65.2 percent of passes for 692 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions in the last three games. That was an improvement after posting a 52.4 completion percentage for 1,443 yards, seven touchdowns and 13 picks in the first 10 contests. EDGE: RUTGERS
The Buffalo Bulls are 12-79 since moving to Division I-A in 1999, including 4-45 on the road. Rutgers is looking for its fifth victory in six games against the Bulls, who went 2-10 last season and 1-7 in the Mid-American Conference. EDGE: RUTGERS
QB Drew Willy will try to help Buffalo improve an offense that produced only 24 touchdowns last season. Willy, a third-year starter out of Randolph, N.J., completed 59.7 percent of his passes for 1,391 yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions in 2006. SLIGHT EDGE: BUFFALO


#2 LSU at Mississippi State (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

LSU has won seven straight from Mississippi State by a 295-81 margin, including two shutouts. The Bulldogs won just three games for the third straight season in 2006, but four of their losses were by three points each. EDGE; LSU
Tigers head coach Les Miles will have an experienced squad to draw upon with 15 returning starters and 24 seniors, including quarterback Matt Flynn. He was a backup each of the last three years to JeMarcus Russell and hasn’t started since helping LSU to a 40-3 rout of Miami in the 2005 Peach Bowl. EDGE: LSU
Anthony Dixon paced Mississippi State running backs with 668 yards and nine scored in 2006, but the Bulldogs’ best offensive threat may be returner Derek Pegues, who averaged 23.7 yards on kickoffs and 14 yards on punts last season. SLIGHT EDGE: MISS ST
Mississippi State, beginning its fourth season under coach Sylvester Croom, has lost six straight season openers since beating Florida in 2000. The Bulldogs are predicted to finish last in the SEC West. EDGE: LSU


Utah at Oregon State (10 PM ET)

Utah has won four of its last five games against Pac-10 opponents. Kyle Whittingham is 1-1 against the Pac-10 as Utah’s head coach and 9-9 against the Pac-10 counting his years as a Ute assistant. Oregon State leads the series 8-4-1, although Utah has won the last two games and three of the last four. EDGE: UTAH
The Utes are 64-48-1 all-time in season openers and 17-29 when the season opener is on the road. Utah’s most recent season-opening road win was in 2002 at Utah State and the last time the Utes began the year with a road win over a Pac-10 foe was in 1999 at Washington State. EDGE: OREGON ST
For the first time in modern history and the first time during the Mike Riley era, Oregon State heads into the opener with alternating quarterbacks. Sophomore left-hander Sean Canfield will start the game with sophomore Lyle Moevao entertng at the beginning of the second quarter. SLIGHT EDGE: UTAH
The Beavers have won 22 consecutive non-conference games at home and head coach Mike Riley is a perfect 13-0 at Reser Stadium against non-Pac-10 foes. EDGE: OREGON ST

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Pro Basketball (Women) – Long Sheet

WNBA
Long Sheet


Thursday, August 30

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PHOENIX (25 - 11) at SAN ANTONIO (22 - 15) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 8-3 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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WNBA
Preview


Thursday, August 30

Preview: Mercury at Silver Stars

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Mercury are a more confident team than when they lost to San Antonio last month.

The Mercury, 11-9 after losing at home to the Silver Stars on July 11, finished the season with 12 wins in their last 14 games.

''I don't know who that team was,'' Phoenix coach Paul Westhead said Tuesday.

The top-seeded Mercury open the Western Conference finals at San Antonio on Thursday night, and then return home for Game 2 on Saturday and Game 3, if necessary, on Sunday.

Phoenix beat San Antonio three times in the regular season, the last being an 84-79 victory on the Silver Stars' court on Aug. 2.

''We did have a little success,'' Mercury leading scorer Diana Taurasi said Tuesday. ''We beat them there twice, which is something we can look back on and hopefully duplicate a little bit. But this is going to be a different game. They are playing at the top of their game right now, I think we are, too. It's just going to be whoever goes out there and makes the most plays and executes down the stretch.''

The Silver Stars provide an interesting matchup for the Mercury, who are coming off a two-game sweep of the Seattle Storm and MVP favorite Lauren Jackson.

No. 2 seed San Antonio, which split its last 16 games before edging Sacramento in the best-of-three first round series, has Sophia Young and Becky Hammon to give the Phoenix defense a new challenge.

The Mercury had trouble with Young, who had 26 points and 12 rebounds in the Silver Stars' win in Phoenix. Hammon, acquired from New York in a draft-day trade, was fifth in the league in scoring (18.8 points per game) and tops in assists (5.0), statistically the best campaign of her nine-year career.

''If you think about her track record ever since she was in New York, her team went deep into the playoffs. She also had fantastic runs,'' Taurasi said. ''They've kind of set it up where the team is built around her and that's what kind of player she is. She is so dominant she makes everyone around her better.''

The Mercury, which set a league record by scoring 89 points a game and then had 101 and 95 against Seattle, will have to face a team that scored just 74 points a game but gave up only 73.1.

''They all season have been a very good team,'' Westhead said. ''They had to prove it at home (Monday night) going down the stretch. But it was a terrific game, well-played. A great game for the league. It just means we have a very demanding opponent that we have to be ready for. But I guess when you get to the final group of four teams, everybody is good. No surprise.''

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WNBA
Betting Trends


Thursday, August 30

ATS Trends
Phoenix
Mercury are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games.
Mercury are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Mercury are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Mercury are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Mercury are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Mercury are 20-9 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS loss.


San Antonio
Silver Stars are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Silver Stars are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Thursday games.
Silver Stars are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.
Silver Stars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Silver Stars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Silver Stars are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win.


OU Trends
Phoenix
Over is 4-0 in Mercury last 4 road games.
Over is 7-1 in Mercury last 8 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Mercury last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 5-1 in Mercury last 6 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Over is 17-4 in Mercury last 21 Thursday games.
Over is 35-17 in Mercury last 52 vs. Western Conference.


San Antonio
Over is 5-1 in Silver Stars last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 5-1 in Silver Stars last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Silver Stars last 7 overall.


Head to Head
Mercury are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in San Antonio.
Mercury are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in San Antonio.

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National Football League - Long Sheet

NFL
Pre-Season
Long Sheet


Thursday, August 30

BUFFALO (1 - 2) at DETROIT (2 - 1) - 8/30/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-1 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 1-1 straight up against BUFFALO 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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NY GIANTS (1 - 2) at NEW ENGLAND (1 - 2) - 8/30/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against AFC East division opponents since 1993.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against NFC East division opponents since 1993.

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


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NY JETS (2 - 1) at PHILADELPHIA (1 - 2) - 8/30/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY JETS are 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1993.
NY JETS are 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games against NFC East division opponents since 1993.

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


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WASHINGTON (2 - 1) at JACKSONVILLE (2 - 1) - 8/30/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1993.
WASHINGTON is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1993.

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


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CLEVELAND (2 - 1) at CHICAGO (3 - 0) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 1-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 1-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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DALLAS (2 - 1) at MINNESOTA (1 - 2) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 11-30 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1993.

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


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GREEN BAY (2 - 1) at TENNESSEE (2 - 1) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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HOUSTON (2 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (2 - 1) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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KANSAS CITY (0 - 3) at ST LOUIS (1 - 2) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.

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


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PITTSBURGH (3 - 1) at CAROLINA (1 - 2) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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MIAMI (2 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (2 - 2) - 8/30/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games in dome games since 1993.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1993.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games in August games since 1993.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games since 1993.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home lined games since 1993.
NEW ORLEANS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in a home game where the total is between 35.5 and 38 points since 1993.

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


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ARIZONA (0 - 3) at DENVER (1 - 2) - 8/30/2007, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 2) at SAN DIEGO (2 - 1) - 8/30/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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OAKLAND (2 - 1) at SEATTLE (2 - 1) - 8/30/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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National Football League - Short Sheet

NFL
Pre-Season
Short Sheet


Thursday, August 30th

Buffalo at Detroit, 7:00 EST NFL
Buffalo: 7-0 Under vs. non-conference opponents
Detroit: 0-7 ATS off BB road games

NY Giants at New England, 7:30 EST
NY Giants: 5-15 ATS vs. AFC East opponents
New England: 17-6 ATS vs. NFC East opponents

NY Jets at Philadelphia, 7:30 EST
NY Jets: 13-4 ATS away vs. NFC East opponents
Philadelphia: 3-11 ATS away after losing 2 of their last 3 games

Washington at Jacksonville, 7:30 EST
Washington: 2-12 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Jacksonville: 7-1 ATS off BB ATS wins

Cleveland at Chicago, 8:00 EST
Cleveland: 6-1 ATS as an underdog
Chicago: 2-11 ATS off a home win

Dallas at Minnesota, 8:00 EST
Dallas: 6-1 ATS playing on artificial turf
Minnesota: 8-1 Over off a loss by 10+ points

Green Bay at Tennessee, 8:00 EST
Green Bay: 7-1 Under as an underdog
Tennessee: 7-1 ATS off BB wins

Houston at Tampa Bay, 8:00 EST
Houston: 5-0 ATS off an Over
Tampa Bay: 0-7 ATS off a win by 3 points or less

Kansas City at St. Louis, 8:00 EST
Kansas City: 1-8 ATS off a loss
St. Louis: 6-1 Under vs. Kansas City

Pittsburgh at Carolina, 8:00 EST
Pittsburgh: 9-2 Under in August
Carolina: 2-7 ATS off a home loss

Miami at New Orleans, 8:00 EST
Miami: 6-1 ATS playing on artificial turf
New Orleans: 7-19 ATS in home games

Arizona at Denver, 9:00 EST
Arizona: 7-1 Over vs. Denver
Denver: 12-2 ATS off a loss as a favorite

San Francisco at San Diego, 10:00 EST NFL
San Francisco: 5-1 ATS off a loss
San Diego: 7-0 Over vs. NFC West opponents

Oakland at Seattle, 10:00 EST
Oakland: 6-13 ATS vs. NFC West opponents
Seattle: 12-4 Over off BB Overs

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NFL – Betting Notes

NFL
Pre-Season
This week’s NFL betting news and notes

Thursday, August 30

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Rookie could be Bills' backup QB

The Buffalo Bills have a welcome dilemma on their hands as they try to decide on a backup quarterback for the new season. That’s because rookie Trent Edwards made an immediate impact in preseason and looks ready to compete with Craig Nall for the second spot.

"He's been everything we thought he would be on film and more," QB coach Turk Schonert said of the third-round draft pick.

In two preseason games Edwards went a combined 21-of-27 for 150 yards with no interceptions.

Lions to decide on starting safety

The Detroit Lions were left reeling with the news that starting free safety Daniel Bullocks had suffered a season-ending ACL injury. Now they are left with the tough task of picking a replacement.

Rookie Gerald Alexander and sixth-year veteran Idrees Bashir are the two options.

"It’s troubling to see a teammate and a friend of yours to go down like that with an injury," Alexander told reporters. "But it’s given me an opportunity to go out there and seize the moment and contribute to the team."

Bashir is the taller and more solid of the two, standing at 6-2 and 198 pounds. He also spent four years as a starter at Indianapolis from 2001-04.

Giants still looking for a kicker

The New York Giants are looking for a new kicker after disappointing performances from both Lawrence Tynes and Josh Huston in preseason.

The two are 3-for-6 on field goal attempts in the preseason, and according to the local media, haven't been much better during camp.

"You just have to make kicks," said Tynes, after missing two field goal opportunities against the Jets on Saturday. "One for three is not good enough. I don't care if they are all from 50 yards, you have to make two of three."

Samuel finally agrees to Pats deal

Asante Samuel’s contract holdout is finally over after the cornerback agreed a one-year deal worth over $7 million. He is reportedly eager to return for the end of the Patriots camp after sitting out nearly a month.

"I've been a competitor since I was born. Everything I do I want to be the best at," Samuel told the media after signing on Tuesday. "I want to leave a legacy. I want Asante Samuel to be a stone in the NFL when I leave this game. I'm going to work hard and leave it out on the line and make plays like I know how to make plays."

Samuel was tied with Champ Bailey of Denver for the most interceptions last season (10), and he came up with two more during the playoffs.

Kendall to start for Redskins

Offensive lineman Pete Kendall will be thrown into the deep end for the Redskins' final preseason game against Jacksonville Friday. He was traded to Washington last week and is set to start despite only practicing once with his new team.

"We want to try and get Pete in there and let him get some playing time," head coach Joe Gibbs said. "We have a number of guys we're looking at, but I think the number one goal is to get Pete in there and get him some work."

Kendall started 15 of 17 games with the New York Jets last season.

Gaither inherits linebacker position

Second-year pro Omar Gaither is now in control of the middle linebacker position after the Philadelphia Eagles decided to release Jeremiah Trotter. Gaither started seven games last season, and will now attempt to permanently fill the shoes of a four-time Pro Bowl selection and fan favorite.

"On the field isn't a big deal," Gaither told a huddle or reporters around his locker on Wednesday. "It's all the off-field stuff. I knew it was big. I didn't really realize it. I guess it comes with the territory."

Gaither, a fifth-round draft pick last season, managed 57 tackles, a sack and an interception in his rookie year.

Green confirmed as Dolphins' No. 1

Trent Green was named as the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback after a preseason full of speculation about who would win the job. Green beat out Cleo Lemon for the role in what coach Cam Cameron insists was a close call.

"We're at a point where we need to start putting this offense together and the number one thing our offense needs is leadership," Cameron said. "Trent brings that, but I do believe Cleo's time is coming and he's got a lot of room for growth."

Green threw for 21,459 yards and 118 touchdowns in 5 ½ seasons as the Kansas City starter before Miami acquired him in June for a draft pick.

Vikings sign veteran quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings acquired veteran backup QB Kelly Holcomb from the Eagles on Monday. Holcomb is in his 12th NFL season and has made 21 career starts with three different teams.

"Whatever the coaches want me to do, I am here to do it," Holcomb told the media on Tuesday. "I am here to help play and I am here to help with the young guys."

The 34-year-old has a career completion percentage of 64.7 percent and has thrown for 5,401 yards and 37 touchdowns.

Titans boast stiff competition at running back

Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher insists he still hasn’t decided on his starting running back, with LenDale White and Chris Brown both in the running.

"We have a good problem either way we decide,'' Fisher told the press this week. "We're going to be good.''

Both players have had a solid preseason, with White running 11 times for 51 yards in Friday night’s exhibition victory at Buffalo. Brown also played in that game and carried six times for 42 yards.

Romberg named Rams' starting center

St. Louis Rams coach Scott Linehan named Brett Romberg as the team’s new starting center, after both Romberg and veteran Andy McCollum battled all preseason to secure the position.

"Andy will be the backup and will be available to play at any time," Linehan said in a press conference on Monday. "Once you decide that, you kind of go with it. Andy is very, very capable. He has done it for many years and it was a very tough decision."

Romberg signed as an undrafted free agent with Jackonsville in 2003 but failed to make an impact with them in two seasons. He then joined the Rams last year and made three starts in 10 appearances.

Cardinals replace injured Okeafor with Pace

Calvin Pace was announced as Arizona’s starting strongside linebacker on Monday, after a torn bicep muscle ruled Chike Okeafor out for the season. Pace, who is a converted defensive end, was chosen over natural linebacker Darryl Blackstock.

"I have been dying for the opportunity, to be honest with you," Pace said. "I got a taste of it my rookie year. I took it for granted. Then I sat for a little while and then last year got another taste of it. Starting is where you want to be."

Pace wasn’t the only player named a starter this week. Coach Ken Whisenhunt confirmed that the Cards will begin the season with the same lineup that started the third preseason game – meaning the cornerbacks will be Rod Hood and Eric Green, with Terrence Holt as the free safety.

Staley the new 49ers right tackle

Joe Staley, the 28th overall selection in this year’s draft, will be the San Francisco 49ers' starting right tackle this season. He takes the position from veteran Kwame Harris who started all of San Fran’s 32 games the past two seasons.

"Starting positions on our team are earned," coach Mike Nolan said. "Nobody is handed a starting role. Both Joe and Kwame had outstanding camps. It was a very close competition. Joe was more consistent. Joe earned the starting position based on his production on the football field both in practice and in the games."

Staley will make his starting debut in the 49ers final preseason game against San Diego on Thursday.

Culpepper, McCown fight for Raiders QB role

Josh McCown and Daunte Culpepper continue to split reps with the Oakland Raiders' first offensive unit this week as coach Lane Kiffin delays a decision on who will be the starting quarterback.

"It's become a two-man race," Kiffin told the press ahead of Thursday’s final preseason game against the Seahawks. "We'll let both guys play in this game. I don't have the exact reps, but we'll play it by ear. We're still going to evaluate the two of them for the starting job."

McCown has completed 19 of 35 passes for 277 yards and has a 80.3 rating, while Culpepper is 15 of 28 for 200 yards, with three touchdowns and a 112.2 rating.

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Six-pack for Thursday

-- Padres, Phillies tightened up their division races, beating the first place teams in their division for third night in a row, as pennat races heat up heading into Labor Day weekend.

-- Not to say Padres' Geoff Blum had bad night at plate, but he broke four bats during Wednesday's game. Not good.

-- Dodgers trailed 8-3 in sixth inning, rallied to nip Nationals 10-9 in 12 innings for their fourth straight win.

-- Seattle is in freefall, losing five games in row; Bronx has re-emerged as Wild Card threat, as Tigers have screwed up with pair of losses in Kansas City.

-- Orioles are now 0-8 since Dave Trembley was named as O's' permanent manager; their bullpen appears to be shot.

-- Ben Sheets came back just in time to right Brewers' ship with much-needed 6-1 win at Wrigley.

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Thursday's List of 13: Random facts as college FB starts

13) During Orioles' 8-game losing streak, their bullpen hasn't been poor, they've been putrid, allowing 58 runs in 28 IP.

12) Leona Helmsley's dog inherited $12M from the deceased hotel heiress; thats buys a lot of Alpo, people.

11) Why wasn't Jason Kidd on the 2004 Olympic team? Was he hurt? Disinterested? Busy? How could anyone believe he isn't a better leader than either Iverson or Marbury? . Jeez.

10) Eldrick Woods blew off the Westchester golf tourney last week, because he wanted to spend time with his family, which is cool, but there he was in Manhattan Tuesday, promoting a product for one of his sponsors, and ringing the ball at the Stock Exchange. How many people you think that ticked off?

9) Reds scored two or less runs in ten of Bronson Arroyo's 15 road starts; they're 3-2 on road if they give him 3+ runs.

8) In Mike Mussina's last three starts, Bronx was outscored by a 42-14 margin, which is why we'll see Ian Kennedy for his major debut vs Devil Rays on Saturday.

With college football starting tonight, the rest of today deals with all things college football................
7) When Tennessee plays at Cal Saturday, it'll be first time in decade they've crossed Mississippi River for regular season game- they played at UCLA back in '97.

6) Oregon Ducks covered six of last seven games when they spotted the underdog ten or more points.

5) Much is being made about new Minnesota coach Brewster never having been a coordinator, before being named as the Gophers' head coach. Well, he still isn't a coordinator, he's a head coach, so he has to administer and lead, letting the guys he hired as coordinators coach the players. He'll be fine.

4) Not only has LSU won fourteen of fifteen games vs its SEC rival Mississippi State, they covered spread in thirteen of the games, and are 9-2-1 in last dozen tries as a road favorite.

3) Washington is favored to win at Syracuse Friday night, the first time Huskies have been favored to win a road game since losing 27-22 as 16-point favorite at Arizona in 2003.

2) Since 2000, 25 bowl teams have lost by 14+ points, and in their season opener the next year, were either on road or the underdog-- those teams have gone 7-18 against the spread in that first game the following season. That trends effects four teams this season-- log on to the college football page, and we'll keep you up to date on trends like that one.

1) We mentioned this earlier this month, but college coaches are almost unanimous in thinking that the new kickoff rules are going to create better field position, more scoring, and a lot of excitement on kick returns. We'll see, starting tonight.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Thursday, August 30

Hot Pitchers
-- Mets won last nine Hernandez starts (2.57 RA in last two). Lohse is 1-0, 3.95 in five starts for Phillies.
-- Cardinals won last four Pineiro starts, scoring 24 runs.
-- Morris is 1-0, 2.13 in his last couple starts.
-- Arizona won eight of last nine Davis starts. Young has a 1.71 RA in his last 17 starts, but Padres lost his last three, scoring a total of only six runs.

-- Schilling is 2-0, 3.50 in his last three starts, but has 7.50 RA in three starts vs Bronx this season. Bronx is 16-4 in Wang's last 20 starts, winning his last three, scoring 23 runs.
-- Royals won four of five Nunez starts (2-1, 2.74).
-- Kazmir is 5-2, 2.31 in his last nine starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Albers is 1-5, 6.80 in his last eight starts.
-- Belisle has 6.89 RA in his last six starts.
-- Lilly is 0-2, 6.88 in his last three starts. Parra allowed 3 runs in six IP in his only big league start; he also had strong 6.1 inning relief stint against the Mets this season.

-- Bonderman is 0-6, 9.22 in his last seven starts.
-- Laffey has 4.76 RA in three starts for the Indians. Ramirez has 8.36 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Orioles lost last five Guthrie starts (0-1, 6.14).
-- Danks is 0-5, 7.03 in his last six starts. Texas lost seven of last nine Millwood starts.


Totals
-- Over is 8-1 in last nine Hernandez road starts.
-- Under is 9-3 in Astros' last twelve games.
-- Over is 13-3 in Pittsburgh's last sixteen home games.
-- Over is 9-6-1 in Brewers' last sixteen games.
-- Six of last eight games at Petco Park stayed under total.

-- Under is 7-3 in Schilling's road starts this season.
-- Under is 9-1 in Royals' last ten home games.
-- Over is 12-4 in last sixteen Ramirez starts.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Devil Rays' last nine games.
-- Under is 9-1 in last ten Texas home games.


Hot Teams
-- Phillies won their last four games, scoring 27 runs.
-- Pirates won seven of their last ten games. Reds won seven of their last nine games.
-- Cardinals won six of their last nine games.
-- Cubs won four of their last six home games.
-- Padres won eight of their last ten games.

-- Devil Rays won five of their last six games.
-- Red Sox won six of their last nine road games. Bronx is 9-3 in its last twelve home games.
-- Cleveland won last five games, scoring 32 runs.
-- Rangers are 13-6 in their last nineteen home games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost last four games, outscored 19-6.
-- Brewers lost eleven of their last fifteen games.
-- Astros lost seven of their last ten games, and cleaned house in the front office earlier this week.
-- Arizona lost three in row, seven of their last ten games.

-- Orioles lost their last eight games, outscored 90-32.
-- Twins lost last three nights, 8-3/6-5/4-3.
-- White Sox lost sixteen of their last twenty games, giving up 59 runs in last seven games.
-- Tigers are 3-8 in their last eleven games.
-- Mariners lost their last five games, scoring fourteen runs.

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