Wednesday Trends and Indexes 09/12

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, September 12

Good Luck on day #255 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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College Football – Long Sheet

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Week 3

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Thursday, September 13

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W VIRGINIA (2 - 0) at MARYLAND (2 - 0) - 9/13/2007, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) against ACC opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against MARYLAND 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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TCU (1 - 1) at AIR FORCE (2 - 0) - 9/13/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 42-65 ATS (-29.5 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 2-0 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-0 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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Friday, September 14

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OKLAHOMA ST (1 - 1) at TROY (0 - 2) - 9/14/2007, 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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Saturday, September 15

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ILLINOIS (1 - 1) at SYRACUSE (0 - 2) - 9/15/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in dome games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 42-72 ATS (-37.2 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
SYRACUSE is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
SYRACUSE is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 1-0 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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TEMPLE (0 - 2) at CONNECTICUT (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 15-34 ATS (-22.4 Units) in September games since 1992.
TEMPLE is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 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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VIRGINIA (1 - 1) at N CAROLINA (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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BUFFALO (1 - 1) at PENN ST (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 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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OLE MISS (1 - 1) at VANDERBILT (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 1-1 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 1-1 straight up against OLE MISS 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (1 - 1) at AUBURN (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 12:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 2-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN is 2-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI ST 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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C MICHIGAN (1 - 1) at PURDUE (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 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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CINCINNATI (2 - 0) at MIAMI OHIO (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 1-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 1-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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OHIO U (2 - 0) at VIRGINIA TECH (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in September games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against OHIO U 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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IOWA (2 - 0) at IOWA ST (0 - 2) - 9/15/2007, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 1-1 straight up against IOWA 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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TOLEDO (0 - 2) at KANSAS (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 48-77 ATS (-36.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS 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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E MICHIGAN (0 - 2) at N ILLINOIS (0 - 2) - 9/15/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 2-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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ARMY (1 - 1) at WAKE FOREST (0 - 2) - 9/15/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 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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TENNESSEE (1 - 1) at FLORIDA (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-0 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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NOTRE DAME (0 - 2) at MICHIGAN (0 - 2) - 9/15/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 15-34 ATS (-22.4 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 1-1 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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UTAH ST (0 - 2) at OKLAHOMA (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest 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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FRESNO ST (1 - 1) at OREGON (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 2-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 2-0 straight up against FRESNO 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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PITTSBURGH (2 - 0) at MICHIGAN ST (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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OHIO ST (2 - 0) at WASHINGTON (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 95-69 ATS (+19.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
OHIO ST is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games in September games since 1992.

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


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TEXAS (2 - 0) at UCF (1 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins 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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LOUISIANA TECH (1 - 1) at CALIFORNIA (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 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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UCLA (2 - 0) at UTAH (0 - 2) - 9/15/2007, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
UTAH is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 1-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 1-0 straight up against UTAH 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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BALL ST (1 - 1) at NAVY (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 93-62 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 89-57 ATS (+26.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 93-62 ATS (+24.8 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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AKRON (1 - 1) at INDIANA (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 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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SOUTHERN MISS (1 - 1) at E CAROLINA (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
E CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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W MICHIGAN (0 - 2) at MISSOURI (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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IDAHO (1 - 1) at WASHINGTON ST (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 1-1 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 2-0 straight up against IDAHO 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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HOUSTON (0 - 1) at TULANE (0 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-0 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-0 straight up against TULANE 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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LOUISVILLE (2 - 0) at KENTUCKY (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 1-1 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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ARKANSAS (1 - 0) at ALABAMA (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 6:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
ALABAMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
ALABAMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 1-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 1-1 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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BOSTON COLLEGE (2 - 0) at GEORGIA TECH (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 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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DUKE (0 - 2) at NORTHWESTERN (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 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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TEXAS TECH (2 - 0) at RICE (0 - 2) - 9/15/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 88-63 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 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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USC (1 - 0) at NEBRASKA (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 51-26 ATS (+22.4 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 56-33 ATS (+19.7 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 56-33 ATS (+19.7 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 56-33 ATS (+19.7 Units) in home lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 1-0 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
USC is 1-0 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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UTEP (1 - 1) at NEW MEXICO ST (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
UTEP is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in road games in September games since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 2-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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WYOMING (2 - 0) at BOISE ST (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 65-38 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
BOISE ST is 46-22 ATS (+21.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
BOISE ST is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
BOISE ST is 65-38 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
BOISE ST is 36-14 ATS (+20.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 36-14 ATS (+20.6 Units) in home lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 1-0 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST 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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BYU (1 - 1) at TULSA (1 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 1-0 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 1-0 straight up against TULSA 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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HAWAII (2 - 0) at UNLV (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in road games after playing a conference game since 1992.
UNLV is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAWAII is 1-0 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 1-0 straight up against UNLV 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 (1 - 1) at COLORADO (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points 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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SAN DIEGO ST (0 - 1) at ARIZONA ST (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.

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


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NEW MEXICO (1 - 1) at ARIZONA (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
ARIZONA is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ARIZONA is 46-71 ATS (-32.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
ARIZONA is 29-54 ATS (-30.4 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
ARIZONA is 23-49 ATS (-30.9 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
ARIZONA is 29-54 ATS (-30.4 Units) in home games since 1992.
ARIZONA is 29-54 ATS (-30.4 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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SAN JOSE ST (0 - 2) at STANFORD (0 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 1-0 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE ST is 1-0 straight up against STANFORD 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 2) at MIAMI (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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LA MONROE (0 - 2) at TEXAS A&M (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA MONROE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a road underdog of 21.5 or more points since 1992.

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


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SMU (1 - 1) at ARKANSAS ST (0 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 1-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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MINNESOTA (1 - 1) at FLA ATLANTIC (1 - 1) - 9/15/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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


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MIDDLE TENN ST (0 - 2) at LSU (2 - 0) - 9/15/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference 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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College Football – Short Sheet

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Week 3

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Thursday, September 13th

West Virginia at Maryland, 7:45 ET ESPN
West Virginia: 8-2 Over off a road game
Maryland: 1-7 ATS in September

TCU at Air Force, 8:00 ET CSTV
TCU: 10-2 ATS as a favorite
Air Force: 2-14 ATS at home after scoring 3 or less first-half points


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Friday, September 14th

Added Game:

Oklahoma State at Troy, 8:00 ET ESPN2
Oklahoma State: 10-3 ATS off a win by 35+ points
Troy: 1-6 ATS off a loss by 17+ points


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Saturday, September 15th

Illinois at Syracuse, 12:00 ET
Illinois: 1-9 ATS in dome stadiums
Syracuse: 9-0 Under off a road loss

Temple at Connecticut, 12:00 ET
Temple: 1-6 ATS off a loss as a favorite
Connecticut: 5-1 ATS after allowing 6 points or less

Virginia at North Carolina, 12:00 ET
Virginia: 13-3 Under vs. conference opponents
North Carolina: 8-19 ATS at home in September

Buffalo at Penn State, 12:00 ET
Buffalo: 9-0 Under vs. non-conference opponents
Penn State: 5-1 ATS off BB ATS wins

Mississippi at Vanderbilt, 12:30 ET
Mississippi: 9-2 Under after forcing 1 or 0 turnovers
Vanderbilt: 6-16 ATS as a home favorite

Mississippi State at Auburn, 12:30 ET
Mississippi State: 6-2 ATS off BB Overs
Auburn: 6-1 Over off BB home games

Central Michigan at Purdue, 1:00 ET
Central Michigan: 9-0 ATS off an Over
Purdue: 1-7 ATS as a home favorite

Cincinnati at Miami OH, 1:00 ET
Cincinnati: 10-2 ATS after forcing 5+ turnovers
Miami OH: 8-2 Under off an Over

Ohio U at Virginia Tech, 1:30 ET
Ohio U: 3-10 ATS off BB non-conference games
Virginia Tech: 21-6 ATS off BB non-conference games

Iowa at Iowa State, 1:30 ET
Iowa: 1-8 ATS off a home win
Iowa State: 8-1 Under after forcing 1 or 0 turnovers

Toledo at Kansas, 2:00 ET
Toledo: 5-1 ATS off BB games with combined scores of 70+ points
Kansas: 8-19 ATS after committing 0 turnovers

Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois, 2:00 ET
Eastern Michigan: 14-4 Under playing on artificial turf
Northern Illinois: 12-4 ATS off BB losses

Army at Wake Forest, 3:30 ET
Army: 7-12 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Wake Forest: 8-1 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

Tennessee at Florida, 3:30 ET
Tennessee: 1-6 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers
Florida: 10-3 Under in home games

Notre Dame at Michigan, 3:30 ET
Notre Dame: 2-10 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Michigan: 14-7 Under as a favorite

Utah State at Oklahoma, 3:30 ET
Utah State: 0-6 ATS after scoring 3 or less first-half points
Oklahoma: 12-1 Over off BB non-conference games

Fresno State at Oregon, 3:30 ET
Fresno State: 0-8 ATS off a loss
Oregon: 18-6 ATS off BB non-conference games

Pittsburgh at Michigan State, 3:30 ET
Pittsburgh: 3-14 ATS away off BB home games
Michigan State: 8-2 Over off a SU win / ATS loss

Ohio State at Washington, 3:30 ET
Ohio State: 12-2 ATS away in September
Washington: 6-17 ATS after forcing 4+ turnovers

Texas at Central Florida, 3:30 ET
Texas: 14-5 ATS off BB wins
Central Florida: 10-1 Under in September

Louisiana Tech at California, 5:00 ET
Louisiana Tech: 0-7 ATS off an Over
California: 6-1 Under off a combined score of 60+ points

UCLA at Utah, 5:00 ET
UCLA: 0-7 ATS away off BB ATS wins as a favorite
Utah: 35-18 ATS as an underdog

Ball State at Navy, 5:00 ET
Ball State: 8-2 Under off a win
Navy: 10-2 ATS off BB road games

Akron at Indiana, 6:00 ET
Akron: 6-1 Under off a loss by 17+ points
Indiana: 1-8 ATS off BB games scoring 31+ points

Southern Miss at East Carolina, 6:00 ET
Southern Miss: 24-8 Under off a road game
East Carolina: 8-1 ATS in September

Western Michigan at Missouri, 7:00 ET
Western Michigan: 5-1 ATS as a road underdog of 14.5 to 21 points
Missouri: 7-3 Over vs. non-conference opponents

Idaho at Washington State, 7:00 ET
Idaho: 6-1 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers
Washington State: 1-6 ATS as a home favorite

Houston at Tulane, 7:00 ET
Houston: 6-1 Over off a non-conference game
Tulane: 2-10 ATS playing on artificial turf

Louisville at Kentucky, 7:30 ET
Louisville: 20-8 ATS after forcing 4+ turnovers
Kentucky: 8-1 Over after committing 0 turnovers

Arkansas at Alabama, 7:45 ET
Arkansas: 12-2 ATS off a combined score of 70+ points
Alabama: 2-10 ATS as a home favorite

Boston College at Georgia Tech, 8:00 ET
Boston College: 14-5 Over off a home conference win
Georgia Tech: 2-9 ATS off an ATS win

Duke at Northwestern, 8:00 ET
Duke: 1-7 ATS off an Under
Northwestern: 6-0 ATS after allowing 325+ passing yards

Texas Tech at Rice, 8:00 ET
Texas Tech: 1-8 ATS off a home win
Rice: 27-9 ATS as a home underdog

USC at Nebraska, 8:00 ET
USC: 6-0 Over as a road favorite of 7.5 to 10 points
Nebraska: 32-13 ATS off a road win

UTEP at New Mexico State, 8:00 ET
UTEP: 6-0 Under after allowing 475+ total yards
New Mexico State: 0-6 ATS after allowing 42+ points

Wyoming at Boise State, 8:00 ET
Wyoming: 1-9 ATS off BB home wins
Boise State: 32-11 ATS as a home favorite

BYU at Tulsa, 9:00 ET
BYU: 18-5 Under off BB Unders
Tulsa: 6-0 ATS off a non-conference game

Hawaii at UNLV, 9:30 ET
Hawaii: 6-0 ATS after forcing 0 turnovers
UNLV: 10-23 ATS off an Under

Florida State at Colorado, 10:00 ET
Florida State: 24-9 ATS off BB ATS losses
Colorado: 5-16 ATS at home off an Under

San Diego State at Arizona State, 10:00 ET
San Diego State: 0-6 ATS in the first half of the season
Arizona State: 16-6 ATS at home off BB wins

New Mexico at Arizona, 10:00 ET
New Mexico: 6-1 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points
Arizona: 14-33 ATS as a home favorite

San Jose State at Stanford, 10:00 ET
San Jose State: 6-0 ATS off a road game
Stanford: 0-6 ATS in home games


Added Games:

Florida International at Miami FL, 3:30 ET
Florida Int: 1-8 ATS off BB losses
Miami FL: 8-2 Under vs. non-conference opponents

Louisiana Monroe at Texas A&M, 7:00 ET
LA Monroe: 6-18 ATS as a road underdog of 21.5+ points
Texas A&M: 6-1 Over off a home win

SMU at Arkansas State, 7:00 ET
SMU: 7-1 Over off a home win
Arkansas State: 3-7 ATS off an Under

Minnesota at Florida Atlantic, 7:00 ET
Minnesota: 27-13 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers
Florida Atl: 1-8 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Middle Tennessee State at LSU, 8:00 ET
Mid Tenn State: 7-1 Under off a road loss
LSU: 6-0 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

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National Football League – Long Sheet

NFL
Long Sheet


Week 2

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Sunday, September 16

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BUFFALO (0 - 1) at PITTSBURGH (1 - 0) - 9/16/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 66-41 ATS (+20.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.

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


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CINCINNATI (1 - 0) at CLEVELAND (0 - 1) - 9/16/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 4-0 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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INDIANAPOLIS (1 - 0) at TENNESSEE (1 - 0) - 9/16/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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


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HOUSTON (1 - 0) at CAROLINA (1 - 0) - 9/16/2007, 1:00 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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SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 0) at ST LOUIS (0 - 1) - 9/16/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-0 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 straight up against ST LOUIS 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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GREEN BAY (1 - 0) at NY GIANTS (0 - 1) - 9/16/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

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


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ATLANTA (0 - 1) at JACKSONVILLE (0 - 1) - 9/16/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 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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NEW ORLEANS (0 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (0 - 1) - 9/16/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 2-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MINNESOTA (1 - 0) at DETROIT (1 - 0) - 9/16/2007, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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DALLAS (1 - 0) at MIAMI (0 - 1) - 9/16/2007, 4:05 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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SEATTLE (1 - 0) at ARIZONA (0 - 1) - 9/16/2007, 4:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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NY JETS (0 - 1) at BALTIMORE (0 - 1) - 9/16/2007, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 1-0 straight up against NY JETS 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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OAKLAND (0 - 1) at DENVER (1 - 0) - 9/16/2007, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-0 straight up against OAKLAND 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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KANSAS CITY (0 - 1) at CHICAGO (0 - 1) - 9/16/2007, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against AFC West division opponents since 1992.

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


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SAN DIEGO (1 - 0) at NEW ENGLAND (1 - 0) - 9/16/2007, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 34-15 ATS (+17.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in a home game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 1-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 1-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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Monday, September 17

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WASHINGTON (1 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (0 - 1) - 9/17/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 42-65 ATS (-29.5 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 113-78 ATS (+27.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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National Football League - Short Sheet

NFL
Short Sheet

Week 2

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Sunday, September 16th

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Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 1:00 ET
Buffalo: 7-3 ATS off a loss by 6 points or less
Pittsburgh: 14-1 Over as a home favorite

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1:00 ET
Cincinnati: 8-4 Under vs. Cleveland
Cleveland: 5-1 ATS off a loss by 14+ points

Indianapolis at Tennessee, 1:00 ET
Indianapolis: 6-1 Under in September
Tennessee: 11-3 ATS as an underdog

Houston at Carolina, 1:00 ET
Houston: 2-11 ATS off a home win
Carolina: 17-6 Under first two weeks of the season

San Francisco at St. Louis, 1:00 ET
San Francisco: 20-8 ATS vs. St. Louis
St. Louis: 5-1 Over off a loss as a home favorite

Green Bay at NY Giants, 1:00 ET
Green Bay: 1-5 ATS off a home win
NY Giants: 10-2 ATS after scoring 35+ points

Atlanta at Jacksonville, 1:00 ET
Atlanta: 8-1 Under in road games
Jacksonville: 17-6 ATS at home vs. non-conference opponents

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1:00 ET
New Orleans: 3-7 ATS off a combined score of 50+ points
Tampa Bay: 6-1 Under in September

Minnesota at Detroit, 4:05 ET
Minnesota: 16-9 ATS vs. conference opponents
Detroit: 8-1 Over off a road win by 10+ points

Dallas at Miami, 4:05 ET
Dallas: 17-7 ATS after allowing 35+ points
Miami: 4-12 ATS off a road game

Seattle at Arizona, 4:05 ET
Seattle: 12-4 Over off a home win
Arizona: 10-4 Over in dome stadiums

NY Jets at Baltimore, 4:15 ET
NY Jets: 5-1 Over off a division loss
Baltimore: 5-0 ATS vs. NY Jets

Oakland at Denver, 4:15 ET
Oakland: 4-13 ATS off a home loss by 10+ points
Denver: 6-1 Under in September

Kansas City at Chicago, 4:15 ET
Kansas City: 6-0 Under in September
Chicago: 13-3 ATS vs. AFC West opponents

San Diego at New England, 8:15 ET NBC
San Diego: 34-15 ATS playing on artificial turf
New England: 1-5 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less

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Monday, September 17th

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Washington at Philadelphia, 8:30 ET ESPN
Washington: 25-10 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points
Philadelphia: 8-2 Under as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points

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NFL / MLB – Points of Interest

NFL / MLB

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Points of Interest
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09/11/07
02:01 AM Injuries
NFL
Ravens LT Jonathan Ogden took himself out of Monday night's game after apparently re-injuring a torn ligament in his toe.

09/11/07
02:00 AM News Alert
NFL
Raiders agreed to a six-year, $61 million contract with QB JaMarcus Russell.

09/11/07
01:58 AM Injury Alert
MLB
Ravens LB Ray Lewis suffered a torn triceps in Monday night's game.

09/11/07
01:54 AM Injuries
NFL
Cardinals C Al Johnson left Monday's game with a sprained left knee.

09/11/07
01:52 AM Injuries
NFL
Ravens DB B.J. Sams suffered a sprained knee in Monday night's loss.


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Major League Soccer

MLS
Previews and Picks

This week's MLS preview and picks

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Real Salt Lake at D.C. United – (+550, draw +275, -225)
Wednesday, Sept. 12

United have the most powerful attack in the league, the staunchest defense in the East, and arguably the best all-around team in MLS at the moment. They are unbeaten in eight league games and, despite a huge improvement in Real Salt Lake’s form, are not likely to give away any points in this game.

United scored 20 goals over their eight-game unbeaten run, with Jaime Moreno continuing to lead the way. He's tallied five goals this season, but it is his ability to drop off and link the midfield with the forwards that is the key to United’s success.

The boys from the capital boast a wealth of attacking talent and have a remarkable five players on their roster with more than five goals this year. Luciano Emilio's name stands out on the list; he's scored a league-leading 18 times this season.

United’s most recent game is a good example of how difficult they are to beat. Down 2-1 to the New England Revolution, they were largely outplayed in the first half of the game. But they rallied with three second-half goals and left the stunned Revs with a loss.

Granted, Real Salt Lake are greatly improved from the side from that went two months without a win to open the season. They've added three exciting Argentinean stars, Matias Mantilla, Fabian Espindola and Javier Morales, and have managed two wins in their last three games.

But those victories came against struggling Los Angeles and Kansas City. This is a much bigger test. RSL will do their best to sit behind the ball and shut D.C. United down, but the home team has too much firepower.

Pick: United -225


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Los Angeles Galaxy at Chivas USA – (+275, draw +225, -120)
Thursday, Sept. 13

It’s highly unlikely that the Galaxy can make the playoffs this season. But maybe they can restore some pride to their organization.

They snapped a six-game unbeaten streak with a 3-1 win over Colorado on Sunday and can lift themselves off the bottom of the Eastern Conference with another victory on Thursday.

The Galaxy are paying the price for some MLS bureaucracy this season. When they announced David Beckham’s arrival, the league scheduled most of their games in the second half of the season, putting too much pressure on the squad.

Los Angeles played six MLS games and two cup matches in August. As the fixtures went by, the injury list kept growing and the results got worse. Last week, for the first time since July, they had a full seven days rest. Abel Xavier, Landon Donovan and Ty Harden all had time to nurse niggling injuries, and the turnaround was instant. When Sunday’s game rolled around, the Galaxy played with a freshness and determination that had been lacking for months.

Even without Beckham, now sidelined with a long-term knee injury, the Galaxy now have a chance at getting some momentum back in their season.

Chivas topped Los Angeles 3-0 in an ill-tempered game just two weeks ago. But with Sunday's win under their belts, and a chance to get off the bottom of the table, the Galaxy might just have the confidence to exact revenge this week.

Pick: Los Angeles +275

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Major League Soccer

MLS

Wednesday, September 12

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MLS – Additional Preview
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MLS Preview

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 (All Times Eastern)
Real Salt Lake (4-12-6) at D.C. United (14-6-4), 7:30 p.m.

Washington, D.C. - D.C. United can extend its unbeaten streak to nine games and clinch a spot in the postseason with a win against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

United has won seven times during their unbeaten run to move into first place in the Eastern Conference and has the best record in Major League Soccer.

"I give our team a lot of credit in a lot of ways, because they are resilient. They've been through a hard schedule and getting up for games," United coach Tom Soehn said. "I've pushed them pretty hard through this stretch and they responded."

Since losing its first three games of the season, D.C. is 14-3-3. In addition to clinching a playoff berth, United can extend its lead over New England to eight points with a victory.

D.C. is also seeking some revenge for one of its three losses in the last five months. Real Salt Lake won its first game of the season against D.C., 2-1, on June 23. United had a seven-game unbeaten streak, including five wins, before losing to Real earlier this season.

Although that result was the biggest upset of the season at the time, Real has become a much stronger side down the stretch. While it's doubtful Real will be able to make the playoffs for the first time in team history, it has won three of its last six to move within 11 points of the final berth.

Three of Real's victories this season are against teams that would be in the playoffs if the season ended today. In addition to snapping United's previous unbeaten streak, Real ended Houston's 11-game unbeaten streak this season.

Real had its two-game winning streak snapped Saturday against Houston because of a few breakdowns on defense, but played well to nearly erase a three-goal deficit in a 4-3 loss.

"I couldn't speak too knowledgeably about (our defense), so I tend not to, but there's got to be questions about why there are guys running completely free in the six-yard box on our goal," Real coach Jason Kreis said.

Although defense let Real down against Houston, that hasn't been a problem for the team for most of the season. RSL has posted four shutouts and is normally stingy on defense but struggles offensively.

Fabian Espindola, one of three recent Argentinean signings, has helped spark the offense. He has two goals in five games. Real had just 14 goals - one was an own goal - in its first 22 games, but has eight in its last three.

"We realize that we haven't scored enough over the first three-quarters of the season," Kreis said, "so we have been trying to figure out how we're going to get players forward and how we're going to get them forward quickly."

Scoring hasn't been a problem for D.C. this season. United leads the league with 46 goals, which is seven more than New England.

D.C. forward Luciano Emilio leads MLS with 18 goals. He is just five goals shy of the team record of 23 set by Raul Diaz Arce in 1996.

"I didn't know about the record, but if there is the possibility of breaking the record I will try - (but) that is not my main concern," Emilio said. "My focus is to play well for the team in order for the team to win."

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

Wednesday, September 12

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Tips and Trends
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Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates (12:35 PM ET)

Milwaukee starter Dave Bush is 1-3 with a 4.85 ERA in five career outings versus Pittsburgh. The Brewers picked up a dominant 12-3 victory over the Pirates on September 1, as Bush allowed just one run and four hits over eight strong innings. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES
Bush is an even 4-4 on the road with a 6.36 ERA in 14 starts this season. He lasted just a single inning against the Reds in his last road outing, allowing eight runs and nine hits. EDGE: PIRATES
Pirates left-hander Tom Gorzelanny is a perfect 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA in five career outings versus the Brewers. He picked up a no-decision two starts back against Milwaukee, giving up four earned runs and six hits over just four innings of work. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES
Gorzelanny has a losing 7-8 record and 4.19 ERA after the All-Star break in 22 career outings. The left-hander is four games over .500 and carries a 3.38 ERA before the break in his young career. SLIGHT EDGE: BREWERS


Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox (2:05 PM ET)

Cleveland’s Jake Westbrook is 8-9 with a 5.02 ERA in 24 career games versus Chicago. The right-hander lasted just five innings in a 8-0 loss to the White sox two starts back, giving up four runs and 11 hits in the process. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
Westbrook has gone 4-4 since the All-Star break over 12 starts, posting a very respectable 3.14 ERA. He’s limited opposing batters to just a .257 since the break compared to .290 during the first half. EDGE: INDIANS
White Sox right-hander Javier Vazquez is set to make his 11th career starts versus the Indians. The hard-throwing right-hander is 4-3 with a 4.10 ERA against them, giving up just three home runs in 59 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
Even though Vazquez has gone 3-2 over his last seven starts, he’s given up 25 earned runs and 52 hits in his last 44 innings of work. SLIGHT EDGE: INDIANS


Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles (7:05 PM ET)

Los Angeles starter Kelvim Escobar is a dominant 12-5 with a 4.19 ERA in 35 career appearances versus Baltimore. He’s struggled against them in 2007, allowing 12 earned runs and 19 hits in just 12 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: ANGELS
Escobar has been a solid fixture for the Angels rotation away from Angel Stadium, going 6-3 with a 3.42 ERA in 11 starts. He picked up a 4-3 victory in his last road start against the Blue Jays, tossing seven dominant innings and allowing just one run on five hits. EDGE: ANGELS
Baltimore’s Daniel Cabrera is searching for his first win since August 14, as the right-hander has allowed 15 earned runs over his last four starts. The young right-hander has also struggled with his control, issuing 11 walks over this current stretch. EDGE: ANGELS
Cabrera is an even 2-2 with a 5.02 ERA in five career starts versus the Los Angeles Angels. He faced the Angels on the road on June 1, giving up three runs and nine hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 3-2 defeat. SLIGHT EDGE: ORIOLES


Atlanta Braves at New York Mets (ESPN | 7:10 PM ET)

Atlanta’s John Smoltz is 17-14 with a 3.43 ERA in 67 career games versus New York. The veteran right-hander is 2-1 with a 3.66 ERA in five starts against the Mets in 2007, allowing 13 earned runs and 40 hits over 32 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: BRAVES
Smoltz has gone 4-2 with a 2.96 ERA in 11 starts since the All-Star break, issuing just 19 walks while striking out 73 batters over 76 innings. He’s an even 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA in two starts during the month of September. EDGE: BRAVES
Mets right-hander John Maine is an even 1-1 with a 5.11 ERA in two career starts versus the Braves. He was handed a 7-6 defeat against the Braves at home on August 9, giving up six runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: BRAVES
Maine has alternated wins and losses over his last four starts, picking up a 7-0 loss in his last. The right-hander grabbed a 7-1 victory against the Braves for his last win two starts back, going seven innings and allowing one run and three hits. SLIGHT EDGE: METS


New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays (7:10 PM ET)

New York’s Mike Mussina is an incredible 21-11 with a 3.38 ERA in 39 career starts versus Toronto. He faced them four times in 2006, going 3-0 with a 2.39 ERA in four starts. BIG EDGE: YANKEES
The Yankees have lost Mussina’s last four starts, being outscored 49-15 in the process. The right-hander has given up an incredible 21 runs and 32 hits over his last 13 1/3 innings. BIG EDGE: BLUE JAYS
Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan has posted a solid 6-2 record and 3.17 ER in 10 home starts this season. Opponents are batting just .222 against him at the Rogers Centre and have managed to hit just five home runs. EDGE: BLUE JAYS
McGowan has struggled under the lights in 2007, going 3-7 with a 5.24 ERA in 14 starts. He’s allowing batters to hi .248 against him under the lights, but just .209 under the sun. EDGE: YANKEES


Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners (10:05 PM ET)

Oakland ace Dan Haren is 6-3 with a 2.71 ERA in 10 career starts versus Seattle. He’s gone 3-1 with a 1.93 ERA in four career starts at Safeco Field, giving up just six earned runs and 21 hits over 28 innings. EDGE: ATHLETICS
The Athletics have lost Haren’s last three starts, as the right-hander has given up 17 earned runs and 33 hits over 22 2/3 innings. He’s picked up just on victory over his last seven outings. EDGE: MARINERS
Toronto’s Miguel Batista is 3-4 with a 5.97 ERA in 16 career appearances versus Oakland. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 6.62 ERA against the Athletics in 2007, giving up 13 earned runs and 21 hits over 17 2/3 innings. EDGE: ATHLETICS
Batista is 7-6 with a 4.34 ERA in 14 home starts this season. Opponents are hitting just .261 against him at Safeco Field compared to .301 on the road. SLIGHT EDGE: MARINERS


San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)

San Diego’s Justin Germano is searching for his first career victory against Los Angeles. The young right-hander is 0-3 with a 7.16 ERA against them, but gave up just a single run over six innings versus the Dodgers two starts back. EDGE: DODGERS
Germano has been solid on the road, going 4-3 with a 3.82 ERA in 11 starts. He’s limited hitters to just a .247 average away from Petco Park. SLIGHT EDGE: PADRES
Dodgers starter Derek Lowe is an even 3-3 with a 3.09 ERA in 12 career starts versus the Padres. He was roughed up for six runs and six hits against them in his last start on September 1. SLIGHT EDGE: PADRES
Lowe has tallied an even 5-5 record at Dodger Stadium this season, but carries a respectable 3.81 ERA. The Dodgers have picked up two straight home wins with Lowe on the mound, as the sinker ball thrower has allowed four runs and 12 hits over 13 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: DODGERS

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Baseball – Betting Notes

MLB


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Wednesday's MLB betting notes

Delgado a no-go

New York Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado appears to be recovering slower than expected from a strained right hip flexor. The slugger could miss another two weeks of action after the team hoped to have him back for this weekend’s series with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Delgado told reporters he first expected to be on the shelf for only a few days, but the injury worsened and is aggravated by the natural swinging motion.

"I'll be OK," Delgado told the New York Daily News. "Like right now I feel like I can't play. I know tomorrow I will not be able to play. I wish I could say it's much better and I am going to be out there tomorrow.”

Delgado has had a turbulent 2007. The former All-Star is batting .255 on the year with 22 home runs but can’t seem to keep a consistent stroke at the plate. He’s had up-and-down months since the beginning of the schedule – batting .323 in July, dropping to .253 in August, and back up to .375 in the four games he played in September before the injury.

"I want to have a positive attitude, but I don't want to trick myself either into doing something really stupid which is going out there when you're not ready," says Delgado.

Sweet Lou shuffles rotation

Chicago Cubs pitchers better check their calendars after manager Lou Piniella shook up the pitching rotation.

Piniella made a last-minute decision to push newly acquired righty Steve Trachsel into Thursday’s start against the Houston Astros on only three days rest. This move bumped staff ace Carlos Zambrano to Friday’s game versus the St. Louis Cardinals, giving the streaky right-hander five days rest between starts.

"Whether it's Houston or St. Louis, I still have to do my job," Zambrano told the Chicago Tribune. "I like the idea. It's very interesting pitching against St. Louis because they're in the pennant race. It's a good decision."

Piniella also told reporters he will start both Zambrano and lefty Ted Lilly on three days rest next week when the Cubs face the Cincinnati Reds.

Wild card or bust for Seattle

A nine-game skid all but ended the Seattle Mariners’ dreams of a division championship. The Mariners are 8 ½ games behind the Los Angeles Angels in the American League West standings and are switching focus to the wild-card race.

"We've just got such a long way to go to get the Angels," manager John McLaren told the Seattle Times. "They'd have to run into a [losing] streak like we hit. I think, realistically, the wild card is the way we're looking."

Seattle is only 5 ½ game out of the wild card spot, now occupied by the New York Yankees, with fewer than 20 games remaining on the schedule. The Mariners opened a seven-game home stand with a loss to the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. The M’s have a four-game set with Tampa Bay this weekend.

"We still think we have a chance, which we do,” McLean said. “We're on the West Coast the rest of the time, at home 14 of 21 days. We're going to do the most with it that we can."

Rocco’s return not what you think

The third member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' young and talented outfield could return to the team any day now – but he won’t necessarily see much playing time as the season winds down.

Center fielder Rocco Baldelli, out since May 19 with an injured hamstring, will meet up with the team in Boston. But Baldelli will be more of a clubhouse personality than an everyday member of the lineup, according to manager Joe Maddon.

"He's a great team guy and he's a part of what we're doing," Maddon told the Tampa Tribune. "We've got so many games left, we're on a road trip. It's a great place to be with the guys. I'd like to get him involved."

Maddon didn’t count out using Baldelli as a designated hitter but made it clear he wants his outfielder in the clubhouse and in the dugout to help the D-Rays close out the season on the right foot.

"I just would like to have him here, even if it's just taping ankles," Maddon said. "I just want him here to be part of the group."

Tampa Bay is the hottest team in the majors since winning 14 of its last 19 games heading into Tuesday’s Game 2 in Boston. The Devil Rays are batting .283 as a team in September with a collective ERA of just over 4.00 this month.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Wednesday, September 12

Hot Pitchers
-- Pirates won five of last seven Gorzelanny starts.
-- Florida won four of Kim's last five starts, scoring 37 runs.
-- Smoltz has a 2.75 RA in his last five starts.
-- Kendrick is 3-0, 3.28 in his last four starts.
-- Arroyo is 3-0, 3.31 in his last five starts.
-- Cubs won four of last five Hill starts.
-- Dodgers won four of Lowe's last five starts.
-- Arizona won seven of last nine Webb starts.

-- Angels won five of last six Escobar starts.
-- Lester is 3-0, 2.84 in his last four starts.
-- Verlander is 3-0, 0.83 in his last three starts.
-- Volquez is 2-0, 2.45 in his two starts this season.
-- McGowan is 2-0, 1.69 in his last couple starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Bush has an 8.78 RA in his last three starts.
-- Hanrahan is 2-3, 8.18 in his last five starts.
-- Bautista has 4-10, 7.11 mark in 112.2 IP in big leagues, making 20 major league starts.
-- Maine is 1-2, 6.35 in his last four starts.
-- Reyes is 0-2, 9.75 in his last three starts.
-- Patton is 0-2, 4.63 in two starts this season.
-- Padres are 4-11 in Germano's last fifteen starts.
-- Sanchez is 0-1, 4.38 in two starts this season.

-- Vazquez is 0-2, 7.50 in his last three starts. Westbrook is 1-2 in four starts vs Chicago this season, with a 6.00 RA.
-- Royals lost last nine Meche starts, scoring total of 19 runs. Silva has 7.47 RA in his last three starts.
-- Orioles lost last four Cabrera starts, outscored 52-13.
-- Jackson is 0-2, 10.80 in his last three starts.
-- Mussina is 0-3, 18.62 in his last three starts.
-- Haren is 0-3, 8.10 in his last three starts. Batista is 0-4, 8.72 in his last four starts.


Totals
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Milwaukee games.
-- Over is 7-2 in Kim's starts at Dolphin Stadium.
-- Last three Kendrick starts went over the total.
-- Under is 5-0-2 in last seven Smoltz starts.
-- Under is 8-4 in last twelve St Louis road games.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in Hill's last dozen starts.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in Lowe's last dozen starts.
-- Under is 10-2-1 in last thirteen San Francisco home games.

-- Under is 11-1 in last twelve Westbrook starts.
-- Last six Meche starts all stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-2 in Baltimore's last eight games.
-- Over is 6-1 in Jackson's last seven starts.
-- Over is 9-4 in Verlander's last thirteen starts.
-- Over is 8-1 in last nine Mussina starts.
-- Under is 4-1 in Batista's last five starts.


Hot Teams
-- Brewers won eight of their last eleven games. Pirates are 7-4 in their last eleven home games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last ten home games. Rockies won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Nationals won seven of their last ten games.
-- Mets won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Dodgers won seven of their last nine home games.
-- Arizona won six of their last seven games. Giants are 9-3 in their last twelve home games.

-- Angels won six of their last seven road games.
-- Red Sox won eight of their last eleven games. Devil Rays won thirteen of their last eightteen games.
-- Detroit won nine of its last thirteen home games. Rangers are 5-2 in their last seven road games.
-- Bronx won last six games, scoring 51 runs.
-- Twins won their last three games, allowing seven runs.
-- Indians are 17-4 in their last twenty-one games.

Cold Teams
-- Braves lost four of their last five games against the Mets.
-- Marlins lost twenty of their last twenty-six games.
-- Cardinals lost nine of last 11 road games. Reds lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Cubs lost four of their last five games. Astros lost five of their last six games.
-- Padres are 2-5 in second game of last seven road series when they won the opener.

-- Orioles lost eleven of last twelve home games.
-- Toronto lost its last three games, scoring seven runs.
-- Royals lost their last seven games.
-- White Sox lost fifteen of their last twenty games.
-- Mariners lost fifteen of their last seventeen games. Oakland lost eight of last eleven road games.

Umpires
-- Mil-Pitt-- Over is 7-3 in last ten TWelke games.
-- Wsh-Fla-- Over is 8-1 in last nine Schrieber games.
-- Col-Phil-- Underdog is 10-2 in last twelve BWelke games.
-- Atl-NY-- Underdog is 7-4 in last eleven Froemming games.
-- StL-Cin-- Favorite won five of last six Bucknor games.
-- Chi-Hst-- Underdog won nine of last ten Reilly games.
-- SD-LA-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Carlson games.
-- As-SF-- Underdog is 7-6 in last thirteen Meriwether games.

-- Cle-Chi-- Over is 14-6 in last twenty Davis games.
-- Min-KC-- Favorite won seven of last nine Knight games.
-- LA-Balt-- Home side won six of last seven Scott games.
-- TB-Bos-- Five of last seven Gibson games stayed under.
-- Tex-Det-- Under is 8-4 in last twelve Miller games.
-- NY-Tor-- Four of last five Joyce games stayed under total.
-- A's-Sea-- Visiting team is 5-2 in last seven Cuzzi games.

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Six-pack for Wednesday

-- Has an Opening Day starting QB ever been traded two days after the first game? Browns, who flipped coin to pick the starter for the first preseason game, really look like they have no idea what they're doing.

-- Cowboys have the Browns' 1st-round draft pick in April, so they hope Brady Quinn gets in there quickly, and takes his lumps, as most young QB's do.

-- How about an Nebraska-Arizona State bowl game, with former ASU QB Keller now quarterbacking the Huskers?

-- Big 11 teams have played 22 games so far, and six have been against I-AA teams!!!! This is ridiculous. They start a new TV network, and give us games vs I-AA clubs. Great.

-- Cubs lost in 11 innings at Houston, Brewers won 6-1 in Pittsburgh, and are now back in first place in NL Central.

-- Bill Parcells says you can stop defensive sign stealing by giving defensive players wristbands with numbers on them and signalling numbers, changing the numbers each week.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Random mid-week thoughts.........

13) If I was the athletic director at Duke, as soon as the Giants fire Tom Coughlin in early January (or sooner), I’d have him on speed dial. Duke football is like an expansion team, and Coughlin did great job with the expansion Jaguars; he can make Duke respectable again.

12) #1 word for Week 1 in NFL: overreaction. Winning teams are the greatest ever, losing teams suck, there is no middle ground. Well there always is a middle ground, especially in a league where parity rules. You'll see this week.

11) Packers found themselves a keeper in rookie PK Crosby, who many thought kicked well in college only because he played in altitude at Colorado, but Crosby also holds NCAA record for longest field goal without a tee, and he kicked that in the Orange Bowl, at sea level in Miami.

10) Minnesota Vikings are $19M under the $109M salary cap, most of any NFL team. Bears are closest to cap, only $677,000 under it.

9) Arkansas is 6-1 in OT football, with two of wins coming vs. Alabama, in last four years. They won last year when Bama missed an extra point in OT.

8) According to a new book coming out, one of the New York Giants’ psychologists told team not to draft Jeremy Shockey, that it wouldn’t go well, prompting an argument with then-GM Ernie Accorsi, who won out. Shockey is overrated, but certainly not a disaster.

7) The NFC is becoming like the Eastern Conference in NBA; it is very obvious that three best teams in NFL all reside in the AFC, and it isn’t close.

6) Chad Pennington is this generation’s Pat Haden; blond, smart, weak arm, good enough to lead team into the playoffs, not good enough to get team to Super Bowl. Rams got to the Super Bowl when Vince Ferragamo replaced Haden; is Kellen Clemens the Jets’ version of Ferragamo?

5) Greens at East Lake CC in Atlanta are so bumpy, pro-am for this week’s Tour Championship has been cancelled, and no one is allowed to play the course until play begins Thursday. There is chance the $10M FedEx Cup purse could be decided by players putting on sand greens.

4) So Patriots got caught stealing signals from Jet coaches, and according to member of NFL’s Competition Committee, "It isn’t the first time for them." Apparently, Packers threw the same guy off the sidelines at Lambeau before a game last November. The league has to come down on them for this; either that, or just make it legal and let everyone do it.

3) Odd stat from Viking-Falcon game Sunday: Neither team ran a play inside the other team’s 20-yard line, very unusual. Vikings’ only TD came on pass/run to Peterson. Falcons did not score a TD.

2) Steelers had an unheard-of 27-yard edge in average field position at Cleveland, starting their drives at an average of their own 47-yard line. This might be the biggest edge we see in that stat all year long.

1) It is pretty sad that a talented guy like Randy Moss goes to New England and thrives, but when he was a Raider, they couldn’t play him because he didn’t try hard enough. For a
2-14 team not to play Moss indicates a pathetic lack of effort. He’s a fair-weather guy, and you don’t win titles with guys like that.

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Baseball Today - September 12

SCOREBOARD
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets (7:10 p.m. EDT). John Smoltz faces John Maine as the Braves try to stay in NL playoff contention.

STARS
Tuesday

-- Adam Dunn, Reds, hit a grand slam and a solo homer to lead Cincinnati over St. Louis 7-2.

-- Marlon Byrd, Rangers, hit a pair of homers to help Texas defeat Detroit 13-6 in the first game of a doubleheader.

-- Matt Holliday, Rockies, hit two home runs in an 8-2 victory over Philadelphia.

-- Vladimir Guerrero, Angels, hit two homers in a 10-5 win over Baltimore.

-- Hanley Ramirez, Marlins, homered twice to lead Florida over Washington 13-8.

-- Luke Scott, Astros, tripled home the winning run in the 11th inning to lift Houston over the Chicago Cubs 5-4.

SURGING YANKS

Jason Giambi hit a grand slam, Jorge Posada added a solo homer and the New York Yankees beat Toronto 9-2 on Tuesday for their sixth straight victory. New York, which moved a season-high 20 games over .500, has won 10 of its last 13 and leads Detroit by four games in the AL wild-card race.

BACK WITH A VENGEANCE

Vladimir Guerrero returned from a four-game absence and hit two home runs, leading the Los Angeles Angels past Baltimore 10-5 on Tuesday. The star right fielder had been out because of an inflamed right triceps. It was Guerrero's 33rd career multihomer game, the fourth this season. He needs one more home run to reach 25 for a 10th consecutive year.

RED SOX RALLY

Mike Lowell had four hits and Kevin Youkilis hit a bases-loaded triple during a six-run sixth inning on Tuesday as Boston came back from a seven-run deficit to beat Tampa Bay 16-10. The Red Sox fell behind 8-1 in the fourth after Tim Wakefield was tagged by a team he has dominated throughout his career. The win was Boston's biggest comeback victory since 2000.

FUTILITY

The Los Angeles Angels defeated Baltimore 10-5 on Tuesday to hand the Orioles their 17th loss in 20 games. The Orioles have been outscored 178-89 in that span. Victor Santos made his Baltimore debut and took the loss, becoming the 25th pitcher used by the Orioles this year, breaking the club record of 24 set in 2006.

STRUGGLING

Scott Baker beat Kansas City for the third time this season, pitching Minnesota to a 6-3 victory on Tuesday that extended the Royals' losing streak to seven games. Kansas City stranded 13 runners in equaling their longest losing streak of the season.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Juan Uribe hit his 17th and 18th homers of the season but the Chicago White Sox were defeated by Cleveland 8-3 on Tuesday. ... Justin Maxwell hit a pinch-hit grand slam -- his first major league hit -- for Washington in a 13-8 loss to Florida. ... Carlos Pena hit his 39th homer -- his 13th in his last 22 games -- in Tampa Bay's 16-10 loss to Boston.

SPEAKING

"When you make 20, you have to be seriously considering playing in October." -- Yankees manager Joe Torre, on his team defeating Toronto 9-2 on Tuesday to move a season-high 20 games over .500. New York is leading the AL wild-card race by four games over Detroit.

SEASONS
Sept. 12

1932 -- Brooklyn's Johnny Frederick hit his sixth pinch home run of the season, a major league record, in the ninth inning to spark the Dodgers to a 4-3 triumph over the Chicago Cubs at Ebbets Field.

1947 -- Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit two home runs -- his seventh and eighth in four games -- for a major league record.

1962 -- Tom Cheney of the Washington Senators set a record by fanning 21 Baltimore Orioles in a 16-inning game, which he won 2-1.

1976 -- Minnie Minoso singled in three at bats as the designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox. At 53, he became the oldest player to get a hit in a regulation game.

1979 -- Carl Yastrzemski got his 3,000th hit -- a ground single off Jim Beattie -- as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2.

1984 -- Dwight Gooden broke the rookie strikeout record, fanning 16 Pittsburgh Pirates to give him 251, six more than Herb Score had in 1955. Gooden broke the record by striking out Marvell Wynne in the sixth inning.

1996 -- Seattle's Alex Rodriguez set a major league record for a shortstop with his 88th extra base hit in an 8-5 win over Kansas City.

1996 -- Bernie Williams drove in eight runs with two home runs and a single to lead the New York Yankees to a 12-3 victory over Detroit.

2002 -- Chicago outhit Cincinnati 22-17 but lost to the Reds 15-12. The last major league team to get 22 hits and lose a nine-inning game was Oakland on April 27, 1980. The Athletics lost that game 20-11 at Minnesota.

2006 -- Bobby Abreu hit a three-run homer and three-run double during a nine-run first inning and finished with a career-high seven RBIs in the New York Yankees' 12-4 rout of Tampa Bay.

2006 -- Atlanta's streak of 14 consecutive division titles ended when the New York Mets rallied to beat Florida 6-4.

Today's birthdays: Maicer Izturis 27; Luis Castillo 32.

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