Monday Trends and Indexes 10/01

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Baseball - Lines

MLB Playoffs - Early Lines

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Monday Starters and Lines
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10 /01 /07
# Money Line Runline Total
951 PADRES, Pitcher: J PEAVY-R -155 -1½+105 o9-115
952 ROCKIES, Pitcher: J FOGG-R +145 +1½-125 u9-105


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NLDS Game One Starters and Lines
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL - Oct 03
NATIONAL LEAGUE
10 /03 /07
# Money Line Runline Total
963 CUB GM1, Pitcher: C ZAMBRANO-R +125 +1½-195 o7½-105
964 ARI GM1, Pitcher: B WEBB-R -135 -1½+165 u7½-115


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ALDS Game One Starters and Lines
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AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS SERIES
BEST OF 5 GAMES
10 /03 /07
# Money Line Runline Total
965 LAA GM1, Pitcher: J LACKEY-R +140 +1½-165 o8½-120
966 BOS GM1, Pitcher: J BECKETT-R -150 -1½+145 u8½EV



MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL - Oct 04
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS SERIES
BEST OF 5 GAMES
10 /04 /07
# Money Line Runline Total
971 NYY GM1, Pitcher: C WANG-R -112 -1½+140 o8½-120
972 CLE GM1, Pitcher: C SABATHIA-L +102 +1½-160 u8½EV


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Baseball - AL Divisional Series Preview

MLB
ALDS Previews

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ALDS preview & pick: Angels vs. Red Sox
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Each coast's best team meet Wednesday when the Los Angeles Angels roll into Fenway Park to face the Boston Red Sox for the first game of their best-of-five American League Division Series.

Boston won six of the 10 meetings with Los Angeles in the regular season but dropped two of three when they traveled to California. The Angels managed to split a four-game set in Beantown back in mid-August after getting swept on their first trip east in April.

The first pitch is scheduled for noon ET, with Angels ace John Lackey faces Red Sox’s Cy Young hopeful Josh Beckett in Game 1. Here's a preview on how this series will play out.

BOSTON RED SOX

Why they’ll win: The veteran savvy Red Sox have plenty of big-game experience in both the lineup and the rotation. Boston has remained one of the most balanced teams all season, ranking in the top 10 of most hitting and pitching categories.

Boston Red Sox
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ BOS Josh Beckett
Game 2@ BOS Curt Schilling
Game 3@ LAA D. Matsuzaka
Game 4@ LAA Josh Beckett
Game 5@ BOS Curt Schilling

The fourth-ranked offense in the major leagues features the bats of David Ortiz, Mike Lowell, Kevin Youkilis and now Manny Ramirez, who recently returned from a nagging abdominal injury. Add to these names home-field advantage for the postseason, keeping the BoSox in hitter-friendly Fenway Park for three of the five possible games.

Boston’s playoff rotation features three World Series-winning pitchers in Curt Schilling, Tim Wakefield and Beckett alongside rookie phenom Daisuke Matsuzaka. Backing up the starters is the best and deepest bullpen in baseball. Relievers Jon Lester, Hideki Okajima, Eric Gagne and closer Jonathan Papelbon highlight a group that posted a collective 3.14 ERA this season.

Why they’ll lose: Boston is a big hits, big runs, big innings team. While it can explode for multiple scores it doesn’t have a lot of pop in the order. Outside Ortiz and Ramirez, and occasional power from Lowell and catcher Jason Varitek, the Red Sox don’t have any true deep-ball threats.

They do have Fenway on their side, but if Los Angeles can limit the damage done by the middle of the orde, they should be able to deal with the top and bottom of Boston’s lineup. The BoSox ranked 17th in the majors with 165 total home runs while the Angels limited their opponents to just 150 dingers this season.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

Why they’ll win: The Angels can make something out of nothing and score runs at any spot in the order. They have dangerous speed on the bases and finished second in the AL with 139 swipes as of Sunday, thanks to track stars Chone Figgins and Reggie Willits.

Los Angeles Angels
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ BOS John Lackey
Game 2@ BOS Kelvim Escobar
Game 3@ LAA Jered Weaver
Game 4@ LAA John Lackey
Game 5@ BOS Kelvim Escobar

Knocking in these baserunners are solid bats like Orlando Cabrera, Garrett Anderson and Gary Matthews Jr., who helped L.A. tie for an AL-best .301 batting average with runners on base. Injuries slowed slugger Vladimir Guerrero to just 27 home runs but the right fielder managed to tally 125 RBIs.

The Angels playoff rotation catches a break because Boston decided on the ALDS series schedule which gave the teams a day off on Thursday between Games 1 and 2. This allows the Game 1 starters to pitch twice during this five-game set. Nineteen-game winner Lackey will double up with Kelvim Escobar and Jered Weaver joining him, and possibly lefty Joe Saunders, in the postseason rotation.

Why they’ll lose: Los Angeles is in a similar situation as Boston. While it ranks amongst the American League’s best offensive teams it lacks power in the middle of the order. Injuries to Matthews and Maicer Izturis as well as a case of pink eye for Anderson could force manager Mike Scioscia to carry more reserve position players rather than beefing up his bullpen.

The lack of relievers could also hurt the Angels' reserve arms, who haven’t pitched well down the home stretch. Middle reliever Scot Shields closed the season with a 7.58 ERA during the last two months of the schedule. Lights-out closer Francisco Rodriguez showed signs of wear earlier this month but has returned to his familiar form in the past week. Los Angeles will depend heavily on its bullpen if the starters struggle against the BoSox like they did in the regular season, posting a 6.04 ERA versus Boston over their 10 meetings.

Prediction: Boston Red Sox in four games


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ALDS preview & pick: Yankees vs. Indians
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In some ways the Yankees and Indians took similar paths to the postseason. Both clubs went to work in the second half, putting up a combined 93-55 record since the All-Star break as of Sunday. But while Cleveland got the job done with pitching, New York bashed its way into October with its bats.

These are the same bats that punished the Tribe during the teams’ six meetings. The Yankees swept the season series, taking all three games in Yankee Stadium in April and getting it done again in Ohio in August.

This American League Division Series opens Thursday in Cleveland with Indians ace C.C. Sabathia taking the mound against New York right-hander Chien-Ming Wang. The first pitch is scheduled for noon ET from Jacobs Field. Here's a preview of how the series will play out.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Why they’ll win: The Yankees have a core of postseason veterans, but it all comes down to Alex Rodriguez, who has a career .280 postseason batting average and just six home runs in 35 playoff appearances. A-Rod put up monster numbers this season but has never been able to translate his regular season success into October.

New York Yankees
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ CLE Chien-Ming Wang
Game 2@ CLE Andy Pettitte
Game 3@ NYY Roger Clemens
Game 4@ NYY Mike Mussina
Game 5@ CLE Chien-Ming Wang

New York’s offense pulled it from the depths of the American League and made it the best second-half team in baseball. The Yankees averaged almost seven runs per game after the break with Rodriguez, Jorge Posada and Robinson Cano providing the push at the plate. The Bronx Bombers beat up Cleveland this year, batting .348 and pounding out 14 home runs in six wins over the Tribe.

The playoff rotation is a bit of a mystery heading into this week. Nineteen-game winner Chien-Ming Wang gets the nod for Thursday’s Game 1 while veteran lefty Andy Pettitte will make his 35th postseason start in Game 2. Fellow veteran Roger Clemens is the club's choice for Game 3 in New York but his various ailments are big question marks.

Because Boston selected the longer series schedule, the Yankees will have to go with another aging arm, Mike Mussina for a possible Game 4. If the series goes the full five games either Wang or Pettitte could see double duty against the Indians. New York’s pitching staff had a collective 2.67 ERA facing Cleveland this summer, holding the team to a .228 batting average.

Why they’ll lose: New York’s experience is also its greatest weakness. Veterans Johnny Damon, Jason Giambi and Posada have seen their share of postseason wars but are also susceptible to injuries.

The same goes for the aging Clemens, Pettitte, Mussina and closer Mariano Rivera. If these pitchers continue to slide it could put extra pressure on the younger members of the Yankees bullpen to carry the team in the late innings.

CLEVELAND INDIANS

Why they’ll win: Cleveland’s 43-29 second half included an amazing run in mid-August through September that pushed it ahead of the rest of the American League Central. The Tribe got it done on both sides of the ball during this streak but it was their rotation that made the biggest difference.

Cleveland Indians
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ CLE C.C. Sabathia
Game 2@ CLE Fausto Carmona
Game 3@ NYY Jake Westbrook
Game 4@ NYY Paul Byrd
Game 5@ CLE C.C. Sabathia

Cleveland had a 3.58 ERA after the break with rotation staples Sabathia and Fausto Carmona leading the way with ERAs under 3.00 in the second half. Third starter Jake Westbrook has a solid 3.44 ERA during this period but doesn’t have the wins to show for it.

The Indians lineup suffered a bit of a slump in the second half of the season, scoring less than five runs per game in September. Designated hitter Travis Hafner is the most intimidating bat in the order along with Victor Martinez and Grady Sizemore helping the cause this month.

Why they’ll lose: The Indians struggled against the Yankees this season and don’t have the offense to match the power the Bronx Bombers put in the box. Hurlers Carmona, Westbrook, Paul Byrd and closer Joe Borowski were roughed up by New York in those six losses, a stretch where Cleveland was outscored 47-17 and posted a team 8.19 ERA.

The short series (five games over seven days) will force the Indians to go with Byrd for a possible Game 4 in New York and won’t allow them to give both Carmona and Sabathia a second start. Sabathia, who hasn’t face the Yankees this year, will more than likely get the nod if the series goes the distance, despite his 1-7 career record and an ERA over 7.00 in eight lifetime starts against New York.

Prediction: New York Yankees in five games


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Baseball Today - October 1

SCOREBOARD
Monday, Oct. 1
San Diego at Colorado (7:37 p.m. EDT). The Rockies face the Padres in a one-game tiebreaker for the NL wild-card spot.


STARS
Sunday

-Ryan Howard, Phillies, hit his 47th homer in Philadelphia's 6-1 win over Washington that clinched their first playoff spot since 1993.

-Joey Votto, Reds, drove in a career-high five runs with a three-run homer and a double, helping Cincinnati beat the Cubs 8-4.

-Skip Schumaker, Cardinals, went 5-for-5 and drove in two runs in St. Louis' 6-5 victory over Pittsburgh.

-Kurt Suzuki, Athletics, hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning to lift Oakland over the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.

-Travis Hafner, Indians, drove in two runs to reach 100 RBIs for the fourth straight year and Cleveland defeat Kansas City 4-2.

-Carlos Pena, Devil Rays, hit his 46th homer to power Tampa Bay over Toronto 8-5.


COMPLETE COLLAPSE

After blowing a big September lead in the NL East, the New York Mets missed the playoffs Sunday when Tom Glavine was tagged for seven runs during the first inning of a season-ending 8-1 loss to Florida. No major league team had owned a lead of seven games or more with 17 to play and failed to finish in first place. New York, which had that margin on Sept. 12, matched the largest lead blown in September. The 1938 Pittsburgh Pirates (Sept. 1) and 1934 New York Giants (Sept. 6) also led by seven games in the final month only to tailspin. New York's loss coupled with Philadelphia's 6-1 win over Washington gave the division title to the Phillies.


HOT ROCKS

The Colorado Rockies late-season surge set up one wild finish. The Rockies will face San Diego in a one-game tiebreaker for the NL wild-card spot, forcing the playoff with a 4-3 win Sunday over the NL West champion Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the Rockies' 13th win in 14 games. San Diego and Colorado will play Monday at Coors Field for the final playoff spot in the majors.


FAREWELL FOR BIGGIO

Craig Biggio got one more hit, one more run and a few more standing ovations before calling it a career on Sunday. The retiring Biggio doubled in his first at-bat and scored in the first inning of his final game as Houston beat Atlanta 3-0 before a record crowd at Minute Maid Park. Biggio played his entire 20-season career in Houston, becoming the 27th player to reach 3,000 hits, and will leave as the franchise's all-time leader in games, at-bats, hits, doubles and total bases.


ONE FOR THE ROAD

Alex Rodriguez raised his major league-leading RBI total to 156, going 2-for-2 with a run-scoring single in the Yankees' 10-4 win over Baltimore on Sunday. Rodriguez, heading toward a third AL MVP award, finished with a .314 batting average and 54 home runs, tying Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle for the fourth-highest season total in franchise history. He was lifted in the fourth inning, along with Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon, in preparation for the playoffs.


SWING KING

Magglio Ordonez won his first AL batting title, getting three more hits Sunday and leading Detroit over the White Sox 13-3. Ordonez, who drove in two to finish with 139 RBIs, raised his average three points to .363 and easily beat out Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki. He is the first Tiger to win the batting crown since Norm Cash batted .361 in 1961.


LEADERS IN LOSSES

Tampa Bay beat Toronto 8-5 Sunday, finishing with a 66-96 record to lead the majors in losses for the second straight year and take last place in the AL East for the ninth time in 10 seasons. The Devil Rays won just three of their last 12 games. ... Kansas City lost 4-2 to Cleveland, going 9-19 in September and finishing last in the AL Central for the fourth straight year. At 69-93, the Royals did avoid 100 losses for the first time since 2003.


FOR THE RECORD

Alfonso Soriano set a Cubs record with his 14th homer in September in an 8-4 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. Soriano's seventh leadoff homer in September was also the most by any major league player in any month. He finished 3-for-3 with three RBIs.


PITCHER PARTY

St. Louis tied a major league record held by two other clubs by using 10 pitchers in a nine-inning game, a 6-5 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday. The combined 18 pitchers was also a record, breaking the mark of 16 set on multiple occasions. The Cardinals were the second NL team in a month to use 10 pitchers - Colorado also did so Sept. 7 against San Diego. Baltimore used that many against the Yankees on Sept. 12, 2004.


SPEAKING

"With everything that's going on this year, the people that have doubted us and counted us out, now we're here. We're going to celebrate right now and get ready for Wednesday. There's only one more celebration to try and go for now and that's the whole thing.'' - Phillies slugger Ryan Howard, after the Mets' loss to Florida coupled with Philadelphia's victory over Washington gave the Phillies their first NL East title since 1993.


SEASONS
Oct. 1

1903 - The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Red Sox, 7-3, in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hit the first series home run. Deacon Phillippe was the winning pitcher and Cy Young the loser.

1932 - Babe Ruth, as legend has it, called his home run against Chicago's Charlie Root in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the World Series, won by the New York Yankees 7-5 at Wrigley Field. Ruth and Lou Gehrig each hit two homers for the Yankees.

1946 - For the first time in major league history, a playoff series to determine a league's championship was played between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Cardinals took the first game 4-2 as Howie Pollet held the Dodgers to two hits, a homer and an RBI single by Howie Schultz.

1950 - The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the NL pennant on Dick Sisler's three-run homer against Don Newcombe in a 4-1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers on the season's last day.

1961 - Roger Maris hit his 61st home run against Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. The homer eclipsed Babe Ruth's 34-year-old single-season home run record. The Yankees won, 1-0.

1978 - The Cleveland Indians beat the New York Yankees 9-2 on the last day of the season to force a one-game playoff between the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox won their eighth straight game with a 5-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

1988 - Tony Gwynn went 2-for-3 to raise his NL-leading batting average to .313, but hurt his hand in a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros. Gwynn is the first NL batting champion to win the title with an average below .320. Larry Doyle's .320 average was the lowest.

2000 - Detroit's Shane Halter became the fourth major leaguer to play all nine positions in a game, and capped his adventure by scoring the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Tigers over Minnesota 12-11.

2004 - Ichiro Suzuki set the major league record for hits in a season, breaking George Sisler's 84-year-old mark with a pair of early singles as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-3. Sisler set the hits record of 257 in 1920 with the St. Louis Browns over a 154-game schedule. Suzuki broke it in the Mariners' 160th game of the year.

2006 - Joe Mauer finished 2-for-4 to become the first catcher to win an AL batting title as Minnesota beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1. Mauer finished at .347, four points ahead of New York shortstop Derek Jeter.

Today's birthdays: Matt Cain 23; John Thomson 34; Mark McGwire 44.

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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel


San Diego at Colorado
A one-game playoff for the NL Wild Card pits the hottest pitcher in baseball against the hottest team. Jake Peavy has been sizzling down the stretch with a 10-1 record and 2.20 ERA in his last 13 starts. He hasn't had any problem on the road, either, going 10-1 with a 2.16 ERA in 14 outings. But as good as Peavy is, Colorado comes in with a lot of confidence after going 20-8 in the month of September, including 13-1 in its last 14 games. And starter Josh Fogg has had Peavy-like numbers (3-0, 2.94 ERA) over his last six starts. The Padres had a chance to wrap up the playoff spot over the weekend, but let a Saturday lead slip away and were blown out yesterday in Milwaukee (11-6). Meanwhile the Rockies kept on winning to at least secure the home field (50-31 record at Coors) for today's showdown. That advantage makes the Rockies a decent underdog pick (+147) according to Dunkel, which has Colorado favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+147). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1

Game 951-952: San Diego at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Peavy) 16.405; Colorado (Fogg) 16.606
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: San Diego (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+147); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Monday, October 1


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SAN DIEGO (89 - 73) at COLORADO (89 - 73) - 7:35 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. JOSH FOGG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 37-39 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 89-73 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 35-26 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 50-31 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 19-9 (+9.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 42-30 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 89-70 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 63-51 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 69-50 (+27.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 47-41 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 55-35 (+31.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 34-17 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
FOGG is 12-4 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
FOGG is 7-1 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 40-29 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 88-76 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-26 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 86-75 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 67-51 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-8 (+4.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PEAVY is 4-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.330.
His team's record is 6-6 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.8 units)

JOSH FOGG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FOGG is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.48 and a WHIP of 1.609.
His team's record is 5-4 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)


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Baseball - Short Sheet

MLB
Short Sheet


Monday, October 1st

National League

San Diego at Colorado, 7:35 ET
Jake Peavy (R) vs. Josh Fogg (R)
Peavy: 11-3 TSR in road games
Fogg: 1-9 TSR pitching on Mondays

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Points of Interest

10/01/07
03:57 AM Lineups
NFL
Monday: Bengals RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring) is out.

10/01/07
03:56 AM Injuries
NFL
Monday: Pats G Stephen Neal (shoulder) and RB Laurence Maroney (groin) are questionable.

10/01/07
03:56 AM Injuries
NFL
Monday: Pats WR Kelley Washington (hamstring) and WR Donte Stallworth (knee) are questionable.

10/01/07
03:54 AM Injuries
MLB
Monday: Padres CF Mike Cameron (.242; thumb) is doubtful; Rockies CF Willy Taveras (.320; quadricep) is questionable.

10/01/07
03:39 AM Lineups
MLB
The Rockies will start Josh Fogg in Monday's playoff game against the Padres at Coors Field.

10/01/07
03:36 AM Injury Alert
NFL
49ers Alex Smith injured his shoulder in Sunday's game.

Sunday.
10/01/07
03:31 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Colts Marvin Harrison suffered a bruised knee Sunday.

10/01/07
03:27 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Colts Joseph Addai suffered a bruised shoulder Sunday.

10/01/07
03:21 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Bucs RB Cadillac Williams will miss the remainder of the season with a torn patellar tendon.

10/01/07
03:20 AM Info Alert
NFL
Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall has reportedly requested a trade.

10/01/07
03:19 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Ravens TE Todd Heap injured his hamstring on Sunday.

10/01/07
03:18 AM Injuries
NFL
Pats RB Laurence Maroney (groin) is shaping up to be a game-time decision on Monday night.

10/01/07
03:17 AM News Alert
NFL
The Redskins have reportedly signed WR Keenan McCardell.

10/01/07
03:16 AM News Alert
NFL
Michael Strahan notched his first sack of the season to become the Giants all-time sack leader.

09/30/07
01:07 PM News Alert
MLB
Florida C Miguel Olivo has been suspended for five games and fined for his role in a weekend brawl.

[Udog]

NCAAF
Long Sheet


Week 6


Tuesday, October 2


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MARSHALL (0 - 4) at MEMPHIS (1 - 3) - 10/2/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 1-1 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 1-1 straight up against MARSHALL 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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Wednesday, October 3


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RICE (0 - 4) at SOUTHERN MISS (2 - 2) - 10/3/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) 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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Thursday, October 4


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KENTUCKY (5 - 0) at S CAROLINA (4 - 1) - 10/4/2007, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA 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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Friday, October 5


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UTAH (2 - 3) at LOUISVILLE (3 - 2) - 10/5/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
UTAH is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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


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Saturday, October 6


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N ILLINOIS (1 - 4) at TEMPLE (0 - 5) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 1-0 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against TEMPLE 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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W VIRGINIA (4 - 1) at SYRACUSE (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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CINCINNATI (5 - 0) at RUTGERS (3 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 1-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
RUTGERS is 1-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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WISCONSIN (5 - 0) at ILLINOIS (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in home games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 44-72 ATS (-35.2 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS is 2-0 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 2-0 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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MINNESOTA (1 - 4) at INDIANA (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-0 straight up against INDIANA 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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NORTHWESTERN (2 - 3) at MICHIGAN ST (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 2-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 1-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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 (4 - 1) at N CAROLINA (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-0 straight up against N CAROLINA 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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WAKE FOREST (2 - 2) at DUKE (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 1-1 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 2-0 straight up against DUKE 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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C MICHIGAN (2 - 3) at BALL ST (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 2-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against BALL 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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VANDERBILT (3 - 1) at AUBURN (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a home favorite of 7.5 to 10 points since 1992.

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


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BOWLING GREEN (3 - 1) at BOSTON COLLEGE (5 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 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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OHIO U (2 - 3) at BUFFALO (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 2-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 2-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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TULANE (1 - 3) at ARMY (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
TULANE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
TULANE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 1-0 against the spread versus ARMY over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 1-0 straight up against ARMY 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 (2 - 3) at MICHIGAN (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
E MICHIGAN is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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TCU (3 - 2) at WYOMING (3 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 2-0 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-0 straight up against WYOMING 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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OKLAHOMA ST (3 - 2) at TEXAS A&M (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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UAB (1 - 3) at MISSISSIPPI ST (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 straight up against UAB 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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MIAMI OHIO (2 - 3) at KENT ST (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-1 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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KANSAS (4 - 0) at KANSAS ST (3 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 38-59 ATS (-26.9 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
KANSAS is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in road games since 1992.
KANSAS is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
KANSAS is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 75-52 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against KANSAS 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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LOUISIANA TECH (1 - 3) at OLE MISS (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 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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COLORADO (3 - 2) at BAYLOR (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in October games since 1992.
BAYLOR is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
BAYLOR is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BAYLOR is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BAYLOR is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
BAYLOR is 1-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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VIRGINIA TECH (4 - 1) at CLEMSON (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against CLEMSON 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 (4 - 1) vs. TEXAS (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 2-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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NEBRASKA (4 - 1) at MISSOURI (4 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 1-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 1-1 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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IOWA (2 - 3) at PENN ST (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 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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NC STATE (1 - 4) at FLORIDA ST (3 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 2-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 2-0 straight up against FLORIDA 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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GEORGIA (4 - 1) at TENNESSEE (2 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games since 1992.
GEORGIA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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FRESNO ST (2 - 2) at NEVADA (2 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in October games since 1992.
FRESNO ST is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
NEVADA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.
NEVADA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 2-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 1-1 straight up against FRESNO 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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HOUSTON (2 - 2) at ALABAMA (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
ALABAMA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games 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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IDAHO (1 - 4) at SAN JOSE ST (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
SAN JOSE ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
SAN JOSE ST is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 1-1 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE ST is 2-0 straight up against IDAHO 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 DIEGO ST (1 - 3) at COLORADO ST (0 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in October games since 1992.
COLORADO ST is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
COLORADO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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ARIZONA (2 - 3) at OREGON ST (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 47-73 ATS (-33.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 1-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 1-1 straight up against ARIZONA 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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STANFORD (1 - 3) at USC (4 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 1-1 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against STANFORD 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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AKRON (2 - 3) at W MICHIGAN (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN 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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GEORGIA TECH (3 - 2) at MARYLAND (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against MARYLAND 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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IOWA ST (1 - 4) at TEXAS TECH (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 14-34 ATS (-23.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 50-27 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 50-27 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 89-64 ATS (+18.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 68-45 ATS (+18.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in October games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 1-0 straight up against IOWA 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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UCF (3 - 1) at E CAROLINA (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
E CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against UCF 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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FLORIDA (4 - 1) at LSU (5 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 1-1 straight up against FLORIDA 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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OHIO ST (5 - 0) at PURDUE (5 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 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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NOTRE DAME (0 - 5) at UCLA (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.
UCLA is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
NOTRE DAME is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 1-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 straight up against UCLA 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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UNLV (2 - 3) at AIR FORCE (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 1-1 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 1-1 straight up against UNLV 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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TULSA (3 - 1) at UTEP (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UTEP is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 1-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-1 straight up against TULSA 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 ST (5 - 0) at WASHINGTON ST (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA ST is 2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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UTAH ST (0 - 5) at HAWAII (5 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAWAII is 2-0 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 2-0 straight up against UTAH 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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S FLORIDA (4 - 0) at FLA ATLANTIC (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field 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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ARKANSAS ST (2 - 2) at LA MONROE (0 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA MONROE is 2-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
LA MONROE is 1-1 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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NORTH TEXAS (0 - 4) at LA LAFAYETTE (0 - 5) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTH TEXAS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAFAYETTE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTH TEXAS is 2-0 against the spread versus LA LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
LA LAFAYETTE is 1-1 straight up against NORTH TEXAS 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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TROY (3 - 2) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 5) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 1-0 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 2-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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VIRGINIA (4 - 1) at MIDDLE TENN ST (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games in October 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 MEXICO ST (3 - 2) at BOISE ST (3 - 1) - 10/7/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BOISE ST is 66-39 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 66-39 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
BOISE ST is 37-15 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 37-15 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 42-21 ATS (+18.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BOISE ST is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
BOISE ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
BOISE ST is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
BOISE ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 1-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST 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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[Udog]

NCAAF
Short Sheet


Week 6


Tuesday, October 2nd

Marshall at Memphis, 8:00 EST ESPN2
Marshall: 1-8 ATS as a road underdog
Memphis: 23-10 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change


Wednesday, October 3rd

Rice at Southern Miss, 8:00 EST ESPN2
Rice: 10-0 Over off a non-conference game
Southern Miss: 19-5 ATS after a loss by 17+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change


Thursday, October 4th

Kentucky at South Carolina, 7:45 EST ESPN
Kentucky: 5-1 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points
South Carolina: 13-4 Over as a home favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAF
Tuesday Preview


What bettors need to know: Marshall at Memphis


Marshall Thundering Herd at Memphis Tigers (-2 ½)

Memphis player killed on Sunday

Taylor Bradford, a Memphis defensive lineman, was shot Sunday night as he got into his car outside of his dormitory. The 21-year-old was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, and his fellow students and teammates are said to be devastated at the loss.

"Our entire football team is deeply saddened by the loss of Taylor," said head coach Tommy West on the team’s website. "He was well respected and a popular member of our team. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

Bradford transferred to Memphis after playing two seasons at Samford University in Alabama. He played at Antioch High School, where he was named all-region and was the team’s defensive line MVP. He never made an appearance for the Tigers.

Members of the Memphis University athletic department met for several hours this morning to decide if Tuesday’s game should be postponed, but eventually concluded it would be best to go ahead with the nationally televised matchup.

A moment of silence will be held in Bradford’s honor ahead of the 7 p.m. kickoff.


Injuries hampering Marshall

An injury crisis of epic proportions has severely hampered Marshall’s season and is a big reason for its 0-4 start. At times this season the Thundering Herd have been without ten key starters, with the defense the worst affected area.

"We do look a little bit like a M.A.S.H. unit," coach Mark Snyder told the Memphis Commercial-Appeal ahead of Tuesday night's meeting with the University of Memphis. "The injury bug really stung us."

The problems began in August when junior defensive end and reigning C-USA Defensive Player of the Year Albert McClellan tore ligaments in his left knee – ruling him out for the season.

The problem got a whole lot worse once the season started.

Defensive tackle Montel Glasco is out for the season with knee problems, one of five defensive starters who have missed time this year. Defensive end John Jacobs, linebacker Josh Johnson, defensive tackle Shane Moore and safety Aaron Johnson complete that list.

Not surprisingly, Marshall ranks next to last in the nation in rushing defense and 115th in scoring defense. The Herd are allowing 263 yards on the ground and 41.8 points per game.


Tigers reeling from second-half collapse

Memphis will be looking for a vast improvement in the second half on Tuesday after they gave up 29 points in the final two quarters against Arkansas State last week. Memphis took a 31-6 halftime lead in that game before allowing ASU to rally to a 35-31 victory.

"It hurts right now," Memphis coach Tommy West told the Charleston Gazette after the game. "It ought to hurt. This is two games now (a 23-21 loss to Mississippi being the other) we have given away."

The Tigers managed just 98 total yards and three first downs in the second half against ASU, and the loss took them to 1-3 for the season.

Thursday’s game was a makeup of a contest postponed by persistent lightning earlier this month, meaning the Tigers will play their third game in just 11 days when they face Marshall.


Pre-snap penalties hurt Herd

A considerable number of Marshall’s offensive problems this season stem from constantlt taking false-start penalties. The Herd have given up 12 such flags in just four games – six coming in the 40-14 loss to the University of Cincinnati alone.

"We've talked about pre-snap fouls," Marshall coach Mark Snyder told the Charleston Daily Mail. "We talked about them again right before we took the field at Cincinnati. I went to Larry (offensive coordinator Larry Kueck), I went to Mike Cummings (offensive line coach) and I went to that offensive line.

"I was warned that down in that end zone, just like Central Florida, just like Tennessee, just like Miami, when you get down in that bowl end, teams have a tendency to false start. We had them down there and, then, came down to the other end and had some there," added Snyder.

The Marshall offense now ranks 67th in the nation with an average 380 yards and 18.8 points per game this season.