Thursday Trends and Indexes 10/04

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Trends and Indexes
Thursday, October 4

Good Luck on day #277 of 2007!

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

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Six-pack for Thursday

-- Rockies are now 15-1 in their last sixteen games. Want to win a bet? Ask any Bronx fan to name the Rockies' rotation

-- Someone needs to tell the Angels to clean their batting helmets. I mean it. Whats the point?

-- Since 1995, Kenny Lofton has played in playoffs every year except '00,'05. He has played in 84 postseason games. Mickey Mantle played in 65 (I know, they didn't have extra tiers of playoff series back then, but you get my point).

-- Gus Frerotte is starting at QB for Rams this week; every article about the Rams contains one of these three words: catastrophe, disaster or decimated. Not good.

-- The broadcast of the Carolina-Montreal NHL game was in French. Weird listening to game on TV, not understanding a word. Kind of like listening to Dick Vitale in the winter.

-- Food for thought: Mike Lowell is a free agent after year, which means Red Sox might be in market for a 3rd baseman. Wonder if they can afford a $30M a year guy at hot corner?

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Thursday's List of 13: Random thoughts, as playoffs start

I root for a small market baseball team, so playoffs aren’t my favorite thing, kind of like the way homeless people in France probably resent the Cannes Film Festival. Anyway, here are 13 thoughts tinged with bitterness, as baseball playoffs begin

13) Good news: My favorite ballplayer is in playoffs; Shane Victorino of the Phillies. He runs like hell, has decent power, always plays well when I put him in my fantasy team’s lineup, and he’s a good fielder. His bobblehead wears a grass skirt, by the way (he is Hawai’ian), but I like him anyway.

12) Bad news: Bronx and Boston both made the playoffs. If they play each other in the ALCS, I may rent a timeshare in Saskatchewan for ten days. Seriously, I despise them both equally, for their snobbishness, greed, kind of like the way you’d resent the guy who stole your girlfriend, because he drives a Lexus and you drive a Corolla. Like I said, this article is tinged with bitterness.

11) Good news: Bobby Crosby and Rocco Baldelli both have six months before they miss another game due to injury. Both will become free agents in few years, go play for a big market team and become All-Stars. Maybe "tinged with bitterness" was understating things.

10) Bad news: No Mets for my dad, who stubbornly refused to admit they had pitching issues, until the collapse in late September, when he became very quiet and sad. It isn't good seeing someone you love so dispirited. Seriously.

9) Good news: Ernie Johnson in WTBS studio for updates. Is there more likeable TV guy in America than Ernie, whose dad pitched in the big leagues, then worked Braves’ games for WTBS? No Chris Berman also qualifies as good news.

8) Bad news: Watching Diamondbacks without Darin Sutton/ Mark Grace, who turned weeknight Arizona games on dish into WWE telecasts. They are funny but respect the game at the same time. These young Snakes brought out their best work. They will be missed this month.

7) Good news: The Indians have the best 1-2 starting pitching combo in Sabathia/Carmona. Pitching, defense are supposed to win in playoffs, right? Is Bob Uecker doing Indian games on the radio this month? Oh, that was a movie? Damn……

6) Bad news: People will praise Joe Torre as a manager. Prior to getting the keys to the richest house in the neighborhood, he had managed 12 big league seasons, and won zero (0-3) playoff games, getting the ’82 Braves (with Biff Pocoroba) in the playoffs, then getting swept.

The day Torre gets inducted into Hall of Fame before Dick Williams, is a day I will puke. Something to look forward to.

5) Good news: Mike Scioscia is the best manager in playoffs, and he might get a shot at knocking out both Evil Empires. I am an A’s fan rooting for the Halos, that’s how much I don't want a Bronx-Beantown series.

4) Bad news: Despite being Wild Card team, Bronx is favored to win the World Series. Their fans, who are so arrogant they generally know little about other teams (ask one to name four Colorado Rockies), will be on every barstool, street corner. If you try to talk them about baseball, they'll stare at you in a condescending way, as if to say, "How dare you....."

3) Good news: I signed up for the NHL Center Ice package, so if the Bronx-Beantown series happens, I can sit and watch the Calgary Flames play, instead of a five-hour baseball game.

2) Bad news: Cubs are using their sixth different catcher this season, but at least they didn't face old friend Barrett, whose Padres got eliminated in extra innings late Monday night. If he had faced Zambrano in Game 1, would there have been a fracas had an inside pitch been thrown?

1) Good news: The World Series will end ten minutes before college basketball starts, and we love college hoops most of all. College basketball practice starts October 15.

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College Football - Dunkel Index

NCAAF
Dunkel Index

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

Game 305-306: Kentucky at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 102.548; South Carolina 101.526
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 1; 55
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 3 1/2; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (+3 1/2); Under

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

Game 307-308: Utah at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 83.965; Louisville 93.261
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 9 1/2; 49
Vegas Line: Louisville by 15; 62
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+15); Under

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

Game 309-310: Northern Illinois at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 65.993; Temple 67.017
Dunkel Line: Temple by 1; 55
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 4; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Temple (+4); Over

Game 311-312: West Virginia at Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 103.289; Syracuse 85.934
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 17 1/2; 45
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 26 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (+26 1/2); Under

Game 313-314: Cincinnati at Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 105.022; Rutgers 96.375
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 8 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Rutgers by 3 1/2; 53
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+3 1/2); Over

Game 315-316: Wisconsin at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 96.084; Illinois 93.225
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 3; 47
Vegas Line: Illinois by 3; 51
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (+3); Under

Game 317-318: Minnesota at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 79.391; Indiana 95.690
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 16; 58
Vegas Line: Indiana by 12 1/2; 68 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-12 1/2); Under

Game 319-320: Northwestern at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 77.766; Michigan State 96.124
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 18 1/2; 49
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 14; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-14); Under

Game 321-322: Miami (FL) at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 94.659; North Carolina 82.670
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 12; 44
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 6 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-6 1/2); Over

Game 323-324: Wake Forest at Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 90.304; Duke 81.074
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 9; 42
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 7; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-7); Under

Game 325-326: Central Michigan at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 78.988; Ball State 87.071
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 8; 61
Vegas Line: Ball State by 13; 67 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+13); Under

Game 327-328: Vanderbilt at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 87.579; Auburn 93.526
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 6; 45
Vegas Line: Auburn by 8 1/2; 43
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+8 1/2); Over

Game 329-330: Bowling Green at Boston College
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 83.039; Boston College 100.615
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 17 1/2; 50
Vegas Line: Boston College by 20; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+20); Under

Game 331-332: Ohio at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 74.940; Buffalo 75.576
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 1; 60
Vegas Line: Ohio by 5 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+5 1/2); Over

Game 333-334: Tulane at Army
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 68.481; Army 72.573
Dunkel Line: Army by 4; 51
Vegas Line: Army by 7; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+7); Over

Game 335-336: Eastern Michigan at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 68.834; Michigan 102.784
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 34; 40
Vegas Line: Michigan by 31 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-31 1/2); Under

Game 337-338: TCU at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: TCU 93.327; Wyoming 88.931
Dunkel Line: TCU by 4 1/2; 45
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 3; 41
Dunkel Pick: TCU (+3); Over

Game 339-340; Oklahoma State at Texas A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 94.352; Texas A&M 94.119
Dunkel Line: Even; 55
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 6 1/2; 62
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (+6 1/2); Under

Game 341-342: UAB at Mississippi State
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 72.159; Mississippi State 84.997
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 13; 49
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 19; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+19); Under

Game 343-344: Miami (OH) at Kent State
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 74.880; Kent State 79.532
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 5; 51
Vegas Line: Kent State by 9 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+9 1/2); Over

Game 345-346: Kansas at Kansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 101.528; Kansas State 101.022
Dunkel Line: Even; 62
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 3; 56
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (+3); Over

Game 347-348: Louisiana Tech at Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 75.590; Mississippi 83.265
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 8; 55
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 13; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+13); Over

Game 349-350: Colorado at Baylor
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 97.327; Baylor 81.271
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 16; 49
Vegas Line: Colorado by 8 1/2; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-8 1/2); Over

Game 351-352: Virginia Tech at Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 96.854; Clemson 96.953
Dunkel Line: Even; 43
Vegas Line: Clemson by 5 1/2; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+5 1/2); Over

Game 353-354: Oklahoma vs. Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 113.942; Texas 92.285
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 21 1/2; 60
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 10; 57
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-10); Over

Game 355-356: Nebraska at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 97.979; Missouri 97.605
Dunkel Line: Even; 58
Vegas Line: Missouri by 7; 67
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+7); Under

Game 357-358: Iowa at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 91.385; Penn State 98.469
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 7; 44
Vegas Line: Penn State by 9; 38
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+9); Over

Game 359-360: NC State at Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 78.186; Florida State 98.909
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 21; 36
Vegas Line: Florida State by 17 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-17 1/2); Under

Game 361-362: Georgia at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 99.250; Tennessee 97.400
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 2; 60
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (+2 1/2); Over

Game 363-364: Fresno State at Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 82.423; Nevada 91.137
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 9; 46
Vegas Line: Nevada by 2 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-2 1/2); Under

Game 365-366: Houston at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 84.483; Alabama 99.030
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 14 1/2; 50
Vegas Line: Alabama by 11; 55
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-11); Under

Game 367-368: Idaho at San Jose State
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 70.199; San Jose State 73.329
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 3; 56
Vegas Line: San Jose State by 7; 51
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (+7); Over

Game 369-370: San Diego State at Colorado State
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 71.896; Colorado State 87.218
Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 15 1/2; 61
Vegas Line: Colorado State by 13; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (-13); Over

Game 371-372: Arizona at Oregon State
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 90.113; Oregon State 88.267
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2; 63
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 5 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+5 1/2); Over

Game 373-374: Stanford at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 79.365; USC 111.233
Dunkel Line: USC by 32; 56
Vegas Line: USC by 38 1/2; 61
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (+38 1/2); Under

Game 375-376: Akron at Western Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 76.544; Western Michigan 80.481
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 4; 57
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 10; 58
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+10); Under

Game 377-378: Georgia Tech at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 94.414; Maryland 98.155
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 4; 44
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 2 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+2 1/2); Over

Game 379-380: Iowa State at Texas Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 77.143; Texas Tech 100.070
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 23; 64
Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 25; 68
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (+25); Under

Game 381-382: Central Florida at East Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 87.467; East Carolina 88.730
Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 1; 59
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 3 1/2; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+3 1/2); Over

Game 383-384: Florida at LSU
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 100.581; LSU 118.823
Dunkel Line: LSU by 18; 47
Vegas Line: LSU by 8; 52
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-8); Under

Game 385-386: Ohio State at Purdue
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 109.627; Purdue 99.348
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 10; 50
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 6; 54
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-6); Under

Game 387-388: Notre Dame at UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 82.353; UCLA 97.804
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 15 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: UCLA by 21; 50
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (+21); Under

Game 389-390: UNLV at Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 84.574; Air Force 86.210
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 1 1/2; 39
Vegas Line: Air Force by 6; 43
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (+6); Under

Game 391-392: Tulsa at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 87.498; UTEP 86.352
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 1; 77
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 3 1/2; 70
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (+3 1/2); Over

Game 393-394: Arizona State at Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 105.696; Washington State 82.552
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 23; 56
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 8 1/2; 61 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-8 1/2); Under

Game 395-396: Utah State at Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 59.490; Hawaii 102.841
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 43 1/2; 69
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 38; 71
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-38); Under

Game 397-398: South Florida at Florida Atlantic
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 100.182; Florida Atlantic 76.801
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 23 1/2; 50
Vegas Line: South Florida by 15 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-15 1/2); Over

Game 399-400: Arkansas State at UL Monroe
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 77.430; UL Monroe 70.853
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 6 1/2; 64
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 2 1/2; 59 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-2 1/2); Over

Game 401-402: North Texas at UL Lafayette
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 56.419; UL Lafayette 74.709
Dunkel Line: UL Lafayette by 18; 62
Vegas Line: UL Lafayette by 7; 55
Dunkel Pick: UL Lafayette (-7); Over

Game 403-404: Troy at Florida International
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 87.910; Florida International 56.142
Dunkel Line: Troy by 31 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Troy by 18 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-18 1/2); Under

Game 405-406: Virginia at Middle Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 91.608; Middle Tennessee State 73.916
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 18; 50
Vegas Line: Virginia by 10; 46
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-10); Over

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

Game 433-434: New Mexico State at Boise State
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 67.835; Boise State 103.436
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 35 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Boise State by 22 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (-22 1/2); Under

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College Football – Long Sheet

NCAAF
Long Sheet

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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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[pm530]

College Football – Short Sheet

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Thursday, October 4th

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

Friday, October 5th

Utah at Louisville, 8:00 ET ESPN
Utah: 4-14 ATS in the first half of the season
Louisville: 10-4 ATS as a home favorite

Saturday, October 6th

(TC) Northern Illinois at Temple, 1:00 ET
Northern Illinois: 0-7 ATS off a road game
Temple: 7-0 ATS off BB games with 40+ pass attempts

West Virginia at Syracuse, 12:00 ET
West Virginia: 5-14 ATS off a loss as a favorite
Syracuse: 10-2 Under off a road game

(TC) Cincinnati at Rutgers, 8:00 ET ESPN2
Cincinnati: 6-0 ATS off BB non-conference games
Rutgers: 6-1 Under in October

Wisconsin at Illinois, 12:00 ET ESPN
Wisconsin: 9-1 ATS away off BB ATS losses
Illinois: 15-30 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

Minnesota at Indiana, 12:00 ET
Minnesota: 5-15 ATS as a road underdog of 7.5 to 14 points
Indiana: 7-0 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games

Northwestern at Michigan State, 12:00 ET
Northwestern: 13-4 ATS away after committing 4+ turnovers
Michigan State: 2-10 ATS off a conference loss

Miami FL at North Carolina, 12:00 ET ESPN2
Miami FL: 13-3 ATS as a road favorite of 7.5 to 14 points
North Carolina: 9-2 Under off 4+ losses

(TC) Wake Forest at Duke, 1:00 ET
Wake Forest: 7-1 ATS in October
Duke: 2-10 ATS in home games

Central Michigan at Ball State, 12:00 ET
Central Michigan: 7-0 Under off a win by 21+ points
Ball State: 8-1 ATS off an Over

Vanderbilt at Auburn, 12:30 ET
Vanderbilt: 7-0 ATS as a road underdog
Auburn: 0-7 ATS as a home favorite of 7.5 to 10 points

(TC) Bowling Green at Boston College, 12:00 ET ESPNU
Bowling Green: 18-7 ATS off a home win by 17+ points
Boston College: 1-6 ATS off 3+ wins

Ohio U at Buffalo, 1:00 ET
Ohio U: 7-3 ATS off an Over
Buffalo: 6-1 Under off a road conference loss

(TC) Tulane at Army, 7:00 ET ESPNU
Tulane: 3-11 ATS playing on artificial turf
Army: 5-1 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less

(TC) Eastern Michigan at Michigan, 12:00 ET
Eastern Michigan: 5-20 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Michigan: 6-1 Over vs. MAC opponents

TCU at Wyoming, 2:00 ET
TCU: 16-6 ATS off a win
Wyoming: 6-19 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games

(TC) Oklahoma State at Texas A&M, 7:30 ET FSN
Oklahoma State: 8-19 ATS away after committing 3+ turnovers
Texas A&M: 6-0 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games

UAB at Mississippi State, 2:30 ET
UAB: 9-1 ATS away after allowing 37+ points
Mississippi State: 0-6 ATS after committing 1 or 0 turnovers

Miami OH at Kent State, 3:00 ET
Miami OH: 5-1 Over after allowing 14 or less points
Kent State: 1-5 ATS after allowing 100 or less rushing yards

(TC) Kansas at Kansas State, 12:00 ET FSN
Kansas: 1-6 ATS at Kansas State
Kansas State: 37-19 ATS at home off a conference game

(TC) Louisiana Tech at Mississippi, 2:00 ET
Louisiana Tech: 2-12 ATS away off BB road games
Mississippi: 6-0 ATS off 4+ losses

(TC) Colorado at Baylor, 7:00 ET
Colorado: 1-8 ATS away vs. conference opponents
Baylor: 8-2 Under as a home underdog

(TC) Virginia Tech at Clemson, 6:00 ET ESPN
Virginia Tech: 12-26 ATS off a home conference win
Clemson: 14-3 ATS at home off a combined score of 29 or less points

Oklahoma at Texas, 3:30 ET ABC
Oklahoma: 10-2 Under off a conference loss
Texas: 12-3 ATS off 3+ Overs

(TC) Nebraska at Missouri, 9:15 ET ESPN
Nebraska: 1-8 ATS off a home game
Missouri: 21-6 Over after forcing 1 or 0 turnovers

Iowa at Penn State, 3:30 ET ABC
Iowa: 2-12 ATS off a home game
Penn State: 24-14 ATS off BB ATS losses

NC State at Florida State, 3:30 ET ABC
NC State: 9-2 Under after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Florida State: 15-4 ATS at home off BB games allowing 14 points or less

Georgia at Tennessee, 3:30 ET CBS
Georgia: 15-4 Under after scoring 42+ points
Tennessee: 2-10 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less

Fresno State at Nevada, 4:00 ET
Fresno State: 1-8 ATS vs. conference opponents
Nevada: 7-0 ATS off a home game

(TC) Houston at Alabama, 3:00 ET
Houston: 8-2 ATS off a loss as a home favorite
Alabama: 2-12 ATS as a home favorite

Idaho at San Jose State, 4:00 ET
Idaho: 6-1 Under off a conference loss by 21+ points
San Jose State: 14-4 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points

San Diego State at Colorado State, 5:30 ET
San Diego State: 5-1 ATS after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Colorado State: 0-7 ATS off BB losses

(TC) Arizona at Oregon State, 4:00 ET
Arizona: 20-36 ATS off an Over
Oregon State: 23-10 ATS off BB conference losses

Stanford at USC, 7:00 ET VER
Stanford: 10-2 Under off BB losses
USC: 1-7 ATS in October

Akron at Western Michigan, 7:00 ET
Akron: 6-1 ATS as a road underdog of 7.5 to 10 points
Western Michigan: 9-3 Over as a favorite

(TC) Georgia Tech at Maryland , 12:00 ET
Georgia Tech: 2-10 ATS off an ATS win
Maryland: 9-2 ATS off a win by 10+ points as an underdog

Iowa State at Texas Tech, 7:00 ET
Iowa State: 14-34 ATS away playing on artificial turf
Texas Tech: 38-19 ATS as a home favorite

Central Florida at East Carolina, 7:30 ET CSTV
Central Florida: 6-16 ATS off ATS wins in 2 of their last 3 games
East Carolina: 13-4 ATS off a conference game

(TC) Florida at LSU, 8:25 ET CBS
Florida: 1-8 ATS in road games
LSU: 8-1 ATS off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games

Ohio State at Purdue, 8:00 ET ABC
Ohio State: 9-1 ATS off an Under
Purdue: 1-8 ATS in October

Notre Dame at UCLA, 8:00 ET ABC
Notre Dame: 3-12 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
UCLA: 12-3 ATS in home games

UNLV at Air Force, 9:00 ET
UNLV: 3-11 ATS in road games
Air Force: 16-6 Under in October

Tulsa at UTEP, 9:05 ET
Tulsa: 11-3 ATS in road games
UTEP: 0-7 ATS after having 300+ rushing yards

(TC) Arizona State at Washington State, 4:00 ET FSN
Arizona State: 2-10 ATS away off a road win
Washington State: 10-3 Over as an underdog

Utah State at Hawaii, 11:59 ET
Utah State: 1-8 ATS off a road loss
Hawaii: 14-4 ATS as a favorite


Added Games:

South Florida at Florida Atlantic, 3:30 ET ESPNU
South Florida: 14-2 Under as a favorite
Florida Atl: 2-9 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Arkansas State at Louisiana Monroe, 7:00 ET
Arkansas State: 6-18 ATS off a home win
LA Monroe: 9-2 Over off a conference game

North Texas at Louisiana Lafayette, 7:00 ET
North Texas: 5-1 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
LA Lafayette: 2-10 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less

Troy at Florida International, 7:00 ET
Troy: 5-1 Over off BB wins
Florida Int: 0-8 ATS off 4+ losses

Virginia at Middle Tennessee State, 7:00 ET
Virginia: 4-14 ATS away off BB ATS wins
Mid Tenn State: 5-1 ATS in October

Sunday, October 7th

New Mexico State at Boise State, 8:00 ET ESPN
New Mexico State: 5-15 ATS as an underdog
Boise State: 18-5 ATS at home after scoring 37+ points

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College Football – Write up

NCAAF
Write-up


Thursday, October 4

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Thursday's game
Spurrier is 14-0 vs Kentucky in his coaching career, but this UK squad is best Wildcat team he's faced; four of last five in series were decided by TD or less, with Kentuxky losing last couple of visits to this site, 27-21/44-16. Led by senior QB Woodson, UK is only SEC East team without loss this season (5-0, with wins vs Louisville, @ Arkansas)- they have 14 takeaways (+7) in five games, scoring 40+ points in all five. Wildcats outscored their opponents by 128-42 margin in second half of games.

Gamecocks have QB issues, but Smelley was improvement over Mitchell last week (19-37/279 passing). Carolina is -4 in their last three games turnover-wise; they need to take better care of ball vs Kentucky squad that picked off 2+ passes in four of its five games so far this season. This is a terrific Thursday nite game.

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College Football - Tips & Trends

NCAAF


Thursday, October 4

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#8 Kentucky at #11 South Carolina (ESPN | 7:30 PM)

South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier is a perfect 14-0 all-time vs. Kentucky with the Gamecocks and Florida. The Wildcats have lost the last seven meetings, going 2-5 ATS. BIG EDGE: SOUTH CAROLINA
Kentucky senior QB Andre Woodson has been arguably the top QB in the country so far this season, completing 67 percent of his passes with 16 touchdown passes and only one interception. However, Woodson has never beaten the Gamecocks and will be extra motivated in his last chance against them. EDGE: KENTUCKY
South Carolina is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Kentucky's last 8 games as an underdog.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Kentucky's last 10 SEC games.

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College Football – Preview

NCAAF

Thursday, October 4

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Thursday Night Football Preview

What bettors need to know: Kentucky at South Carolina


Kentucky Wildcats at South Carolina Fighting Gamecocks (-3 ½)

Gamecocks’ offense gets Smelley

Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier made a drastic change to his offense in last Saturday’s game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, starting freshmen quarterback Chris Smelley in place of fifth-year senior Blake Mitchell.

Spurrier wanted to ignite the Gamecocks’ “Cock-n-Fire” aerial attack. Smelley responded with 279 yards and two touchdown passes against the Bulldogs’ 48th-ranked pass defense en route to a 38-21 victory.

"We hit some balls downfield a little bit more than in the past," Smelley told reporters. "So that looked pretty good."

The Gamecocks’ offense ranks 80th in passing yards (224), 65th in points scored (27.2) and 90th in total yards (363.6) this season. This season, Smelley is 44-72 with four touchdowns and three interceptions in four games as a backup and one as a starter.

Something’s got to give

The Kentucky Wildcats lead the SEC in scoring this season and are second in passing yards. Meanwhile the South Carolina Gamecocks lead the nation in pass defense and are second in the conference in yards allowed. So which team has the advantage?

The Wildcats’ impressive offensive numbers (268.6 passing yards per game) could be a result of mediocre competition rather than their firepower. Kentucky’s only had to face teams like Eastern Kentucky, Kent State and Florida Atlantic this season.

South Carolina safety Chris Hampton still thinks the Gamecocks have to respect Kentucky’s high-octane offense.

"Really, this is a game that the secondary will have to step up," Hampton told reporters. "This will be a game probably on our shoulders. They have a great quarterback, up for the Heisman. Some good receivers. We'll have to play our best."

The Gamecocks’ defense falls into the same category as the Wildcats’ offense. Spurrier said that the only quality passing attack the Gamecocks’ have faced this season was the number-one ranked Louisiana State Tigers.

Conversely, Gamecocks’ receiver Kenny McKinley believes South Carolina’s defensive numbers are accurate.

"Aren't they ranked No. 1 right now? Yeah, they deserve to be," McKinley added. "I go against them. I'm like, 'Man, no other team can be this strong.' "

Wildcats need to push forward

The Kentucky Wildcats will need a better performance defending on third down than they had in their last game.

The Wildcats allowed the Florida Atlantic Owls to go 5-for-11 on third-down conversions in Saturday’s 45-17 drubbing of the Owls. Kentucky is ranked 95th in the nation on opponent's third-down conversions, allowing 43.8 percent.

"We've got to get off the field and get our offense the ball," Wildcats defensive coordinator Steve Brown told the Lexington Herald-Leader.

The Wildcats allow over 380 offensive yards per game with over 200 yards coming via the run. Surprisingly, the Cats are allowing just 22 points per game in 2007.

Head to head

South Carolina has not lost in its last seven meetings with Kentucky, dating back to 1999. Gamecocks coach Spurrier has never lost to the Wildcats.

"Yeah, we used to have a lot better teams than Kentucky. Now we're very close," Spurrier told reporters. "It's two evenly matched teams."

The Gamecocks are 4-1 straight up this season and 3-1 against the spread. On the other side, the Wildcats are 5-0 straight up and 4-0 against the spread.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Thursday, October 4

2007 first-round playoff series

3:00 start means bad hitting background, as Utley fanned four times in Game 1, the first three on nine total pitches, but think about this- -in Game 2 of a playoff series, we have two starting pitchers, one (Morales) who made his big league debut August 18, the other (Kendrick) whose first start was June 13. Colorado won 15 of last 16 games, they're on serious roll. Inexperience in this situation is bad news for pitchers. Rockies won Morales' last five starts (2-0, 1.23 in his last four)- he shut Phillies out on September 11, for five innings, in 8-2 win. Rockies were 2-0 this season vs Kendrick, beating him 12-0 September 12.

Bronx was 6-0 vs Cleveland this season; they're favored to win World Series, despite being Wild Card team. Bronx is 7-2 in the last nine Wang starts; he didn't face Tribe this season. Indians won last six Sabathia starts (5-0, 2.45), with eight of his last nine outings staying under total. Sabathia lost 4-1 to Bronx July 29, giving up three runs in 7.2 IP. Wang has 2.77 RA in his last two starts; they won nine of his last twelve road starts.

Arizona won Game 1 last night, as Drew homered, Webb shut Cubbies down for six innings. Pair of lefties here; Davis is 0-1, 7.86 in his last four starts; his last six starts all went over total. Davis beat Cubs and Lilly 3-1 on this field 40 nights ago. Cubs won five of last seven Lilly starts. After bats were silenced by staff aces Wednesday, would expect lot more offense here.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB


Thursday, October 4

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Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies (TBS | 3 PM ET)

The Rockies have won the last five times they have sent rookie lefty Franklin Morales to the mound. Morales has allowed just three runs in his last 22 innings of work, walking six and striking out 19. One of those outings was an 8-2 victory at Philadelphia back on September 11th, as he pitched five scoreless innings and only gave up three hits. BIG EDGE: ROCKIES
Philly rookie Kyle Kendrick has been outstanding at home this season, going 7-1 with a 3.76 ERA. Kendrick struggled against the Rockies on September 12th in a 12-0 loss, giving up four runs and seven hits in just three innings. SLIGHT EDGE: PHILLIES
The Rockies did not appear fatigued in Game 1 after Monday's late 9-8 win in 13 innings over Arizona. In fact, they seemed to pick up where they left off by getting out to an early 3-0 lead en route to their 15th win in 16 games. EDGE: ROCKIES
The first four hitters in the Phillies lineup struggled mightily in Game 1, going 0-for-15 with nine strikeouts. The shadows on the field seemed to play a key role in their struggles, so expect more of the same in Game 2. EDGE: UNDER


New York Yankees at Cleveland Indians (TBS | 6:30 PM ET)

Cleveland ace C.C. Sabathia is just 1-7 lifetime against the Yankees with a 7.13 ERA, but they have not faced each other since 2004. This works in Sabathia's favor, as New York will face a much better pitcher this time around. He was 5-0 in his last six starts to end the regular season with a 2.45 ERA. SLIGHT EDGE: INDIANS
New York's Chien-Ming Wang was an impressive 9-3 on the road this season, but his ERA away from home was more than a run higher than his overall ERA at 4.91. The Yankees have scored 26 runs in his winning three of his last four road starts. SLIGHT EDGE: YANKEES
New York won all six meetings between the teams during the regular season.
The Indians are 15-3 in their last 18 home games.


Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks (TBS | 10 PM ET)

Chicago's Ted Lilly is winless vs. Arizona at 0-2 in two starts despite a solid 3.38 ERA. Lilly was 6-3 on the road in 15 starts with a 3.76 ERA and suffered a tough 3-1 loss at Arizona back on August 25th. SLIGHT EDGE: DIAMONDBACKS
Arizona lefty Doug Davis has been successful against the Cubs during his time with the Diamondbacks and Brewers, going 7-5 with a 3.39 ERA. Davis has also been very good at home with an 8-3 mark and 4.75 ERA. Arizona has scored 24 runs in his last four home starts, including a win against Lilly on August 25th. EDGE: DIAMONDBACKS
The Cubs are just 7-24 in their last 31 visits to Arizona.
The UNDER is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Chicago's last 8 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Arizona's last 9 games overall.

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MLB ADDITIONAL


Thursday, October 4

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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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Yankees at Indians: Game 1

The New York Yankees' campaign to win the World Series for the first time since 2000 begins tonight while the Cleveland Indians will be out to end a much longer drought, having not taken home the World Series trophy since 1948.

In Game 1 of the best-of-five series the Indians send Cy Young candidate C.C. Sabathia to the hill while the Yankees go with their ace, Chien-Ming Wang. Sabathia was 19-7 with a 3.21 ERA during the regular season, which are easily the best numbers he’s posted in his already-impressive career. Wang also sported a 19-7 record, with a 3.70 ERA. The ground-ball pitcher may not be flashy but he’s been the most reliable starter for New York this year and is a big reason they made it back to the postseason.

Sabathia and Wang will both be making their first start against their respective opponents on Wednesday, having not faced their respective playoff opponents during the regular season. Which is not to say New York and Cleveland didn't square off this season; in fact, the Yankees swept the Indians by winning all six matchups. New York not only won those games, they hammered the Indians, outscoring them by a combined 49-18 total in the six games.

During the regular season the biggest thorn in the Indians’ side was Yankees’ slugger Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod went 8-of-24 for a .333 average against Cleveland. Of those eight hits, six of them were home runs and he also had 13 RBI in the six games. A-Rod's biggest dinger was a three-run walk-off blast he hit off Indians’ closer Joe Borowski back on April 19. In that game the Indians took a 6-2 lead into the ninth inning, but watched in dismay as Borowski gave up six runs in an 8-6 Yankees' victory. Rodriguez’s three-run homer was the final nail in the coffin in that game.

As everyone knows though, A-Rod's regular season and his playoff performances have been two completely different things in the past. If Rodriguez struggles at the plate early in this series you will quickly hear incessant references to his .071 batting average and four big strikeouts in last year’s ALDS against Detroit. Shutting down A-Rod and getting Borowski though the ninth inning unscathed should be the Indians' main goals, if they hope to win this series.

Here’s a look at the rest of the expected pitching matchups through the rest of this series. Games 4 and 5 are if necessary, of course, and the starters for those games could quickly change if one team takes control of the series early on and forces one of the big guns to pitch again on short rest.

Game 2 – Friday Oct. 5
Andy Pettitte (15-9, 4.05) vs. Fausto Carmona (19-8, 3.06)

Game 3 – Sunday Oct. 7
Jake Westbrook (6-9, 4.32) vs. Roger Clemens (6-6, 4.18)

Game 4 – Monday Oct. 8
Paul Byrd (15-8, 4.59) vs. Mike Mussina (11-10, 5.15)

Game 5 – Wednesday Oct. 10
Chien-Ming Wang (19-7, 3.70) vs. C.C. Sabathia (19-7, 3.21)


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Baseball Today - October 4

SCOREBOARD
Thursday, Oct. 4
N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland (6:37 p.m. EDT). A matchup of 19-game winners Chien-Ming Wang of New York and lefty C.C. Sabathia of the Indians.


COMEBACK PLAYERS

Washington first baseman Dmitri Young was chosen as the NL comeback player of the year Tuesday after setting aside professional, medical, legal and substance-abuse problems to become an All-Star. Young won the award after finishing with a career-high .320 average with 13 home runs and 74 RBIs. In the AL, Carlos Pena put together the best performance in Tampa Bay history because he batted a career-best .282 with a club-record 46 home runs and 121 RBIs after joining the Devil Rays in spring training as a non-roster invitee.


MOVING ON

Andruw Jones is done with the Braves, general manager John Schuerholz said Tuesday, because the team can't afford to keep the perennial Gold Glove center fielder who has spent his entire career in Atlanta. Jones, 30, slumped to .222 - his worst average since becoming a full-time starter in 1997 - with 26 homers and 94 RBIs in the final season of his $75 million contract.


STAYING PUT

Detroit extended manager Jim Leyland's contract by one year, keeping him in the dugout through the 2009 season. A year after reaching the World Series in Leyland's first season, the Tigers finished 88-74, eight games behind Cleveland in the AL Central.


LEFT OUT

Adam Eaton, signed to a $24.5 million, three-year free agent deal, was left off Philadelphia's postseason roster against Colorado. Eaton was 10-10 with a 6.29 ERA in 30 starts, going 1-4 with a 7.36 ERA in his last 10 outings. ... Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield (17-12) was left off Boston's playoff roster against the Angels because of his ailing back. ... Los Angeles scratched outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. because of a left knee injury that hadn't improved enough at the team's workout Tuesday, and right-hander Bartolo Colon, who felt pain in his right elbow during the workout. Matthews hit .252 with 18 home runs, 72 RBIs and 18 steals, while Colon was 6-8 with a 6.34 ERA.


POWER DIP

Home runs in the majors dropped to their lowest level in more than a decade. An average of 2.04 homers per game were hit this season, the Elias Sports Bureau said Tuesday, a drop of 8.1 percent from last year's 2.22 average and the lowest figure in the majors since 2.02 in 1995. Scoring was down 1.3 percent, from 9.72 runs per game in 2006 to 9.59 this year.


FANS

Major League Baseball drew a record average of 32,785 fans to games this season, breaking the previous mark of 31,423 set in 1994 - before a 7 1/2-month players' strike caused a steep drop. The majors set a total attendance record for the fourth straight season, drawing 79.5 million, an increase of 4.5 percent from last year.


SPEAKING

"It's been tough sleeping the last couple of nights. The way the season ended, obviously, is unacceptable. We had opportunities to get this thing done and as the manager of this ballclub I take full responsibility for that. I've always been associated with winning and it hurts deep down inside, it really hurts to be associated with this type of collapse. That's not why we play the game and there's no way in the world that I thought we'd be in this position right now talking about this.'' - Mets manager Willie Randolph, after New York became the first major league team that failed to finish first after owning a lead of seven games or more with 17 remaining.


SEASONS
Oct. 4

1906 - The Chicago Cubs won their 116th game of 152 played for a winning percentage (.763) since unmatched. The Cubs were 60-15 on the road for an .800 winning percentage.

1925 - Fans saw the unusual spectacle of two managers, both famous hitters, pitch against each other in the season finale. Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers threw one perfect inning and George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns worked two scoreless in Detroit's 11-6 victory.

1948 - The Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 in a one-game AL playoff. The pitching of Gene Bearden and the hitting of Lou Boudreau led to the championship victory.

1955 - The Brooklyn Dodgers won their first World Series with Johnny Podres blanking the Yankees 2-0.

1964 - The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the NL pennant with an 11-5 triumph over the New York Mets to end the closest pennant race in NL history.

1969 - The major leagues staged their first divisional championships as the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 in 12 innings in the opening games.

1987 - The Detroit Tigers took advantage of one of the great collapses in baseball history to win the AL East title, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 behind the six-hit pitching of Frank Tanana. The Blue Jays lost their last seven games of the season, including three straight in the season-ending series in Detroit.

1999 - The New York Mets, behind the strong pitching of Al Leiter, clinched the last remaining postseason berth by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 in a one-game playoff for the NL wild card.

2001 - Texas' Alex Rodriguez hit his 52nd homer in a 16-1 loss at Seattle to become the fourth player with 50 home runs and 200 hits in the same season, joining Babe Ruth (1921), Hack Wilson (1930) and Jimmie Foxx (1932).

2005 - Reggie Sanders hit a grand slam and set an NL division series record with six RBIs to help St. Louis beat San Diego 8-5 in the first game of their division series.

Today's birthdays: Jered Weaver 25, Tony Gwynn Jr. 25; Kyle Lohse 29.

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Hockey Today - October 4


SCOREBOARD Thursday, Oct. 4

Florida at N.Y. Rangers (7 p.m. EST). Free-agent acquisitions Chris Drury and Scott Gomez make their debuts for the Rangers.

STARS

-Paul Stastny, Avalanche, had his first career hat trick in Colorado's 4-3 win over Dallas.

-Dany Heatley, Senators, scored his second goal of the game 2:57 into overtime and Ottawa defeated Toronto 4-3.

-Saku Koivu, Canadiens, scored his second power-play goal 1:05 into overtime to give Montreal a 3-2 win at Carolina.

-Jiri Hudler and Dominik Hasek, Red Wings. Hudler scored and Hasek made three saves in a shootout, lifting Detroit to a 3-2 victory over Anaheim.

EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA

Three of the four NHL games on Wednesday night went beyond regulation time. Montreal and Ottawa won in overtime, while Detroit bested defending champion Anaheim in a shootout. In the other contest, Colorado withstood a late rally from Dallas for a 4-3 victory.

LOCKED UP

Dany Heatley agreed to terms on a six-year, $45-million extension with the Senators on Wednesday - 2 1/2 hours before Ottawa's season opener at Toronto. The new deal, which is front-loaded, will pay an average of $7.5 million, tops on the Senators.

LONG ROAD AHEAD

New Jersey begins its season-opening nine-game road trip in Tampa Bay on Thursday night. The trip was necessary because the new Prudential Center in Newark is getting its final touches. Only two other NHL teams started a season with nine consecutive road games, Quebec in 1980-81 and Carolina in 1999-2000. Both were also waiting for arena renovation or construction to be completed.

REGAINING RESPECT

Philadelphia will try to begin improving on its worst season in franchise history when it opens its season in Calgary on Thursday night. The Flyers were the worst team in the league last season, missed the playoffs for the first time since 1994, set team records for most losses (48) and fewest points (56), and an NHL mark for greatest one-year point drop of 45.

CARRYOVER

Montreal, owners of the best power-play unit in the NHL last season at 22.8 percent, scored all three of its goals with the man-advantage on Wednesday night, including the overtime winner in a 3-2 win at Carolina.

SNAPPED

Dallas had its 10-game unbeaten streak in season openers end with Wednesday night's 4-3 loss to Colorado. It was the active streak in the league. The Avalanche, meanwhile, moved to 16-5-7 in franchise history in season openers, the best winning percentage in the NHL.

ANOTHER SLOW START

Carolina lost its fifth straight season opener with a 3-2 overtime defeat to Montreal on Wednesday night.

SPEAKING

''I think it's the local economy right now. I think it's hurting us as well as everyone else.'' - Detroit defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom attempting to explain why there wasn't a sellout for the Red Wings' season opener against defending champion Anaheim on Wednesday night.

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Today's key NHL matchup notes


Thursday, October 4


Florida at N.Y. Rangers (-177)

New York has won their last two season openers, while Florida has won three straight openers. The Rangers and Panthers split four meetings last season, including two at MSG. The Rangers, though, have won five of the last six meetings there.

Toronto at Ottawa (-183)

The Senators now look to extend their mastery over their provincial rivals and complete a sweep of the home-and-home series. Ottawa is 13-2-2 versus Toronto since the lockout ended.

New Jersey at Tampa Bay (-127)

Devils goalie Martin Brodeur is 23-13-2 with five ties, five shutouts and a 2.03 goals-against average against Tampa Bay in the regular season. The Lightning went 3-1-0 against the Devils during the 2006-07 regular season, winning once in a shootout.

Colorado at Nashville (-112)

Chris Mason is the new No. 1 goaltender in Nashville. He had 24 wins in 38 starts, including five shutouts and a 2.38 goals-against average last season. The Preds are 2-3-0 all-time in season openers at the old Gaylord Entertainment Center. Colorado, meanwhile, is 8-3-4 in road openers for a .667 winning percentage.

Chicago at Minnesota (-199)

Minnesota went 4-0-0 against Chicago last season and will try for its eighth consecutive victory over the Blackhawks. Wild backstop Niklas Backstrom went 23-8-6 with an NHL-best 1.97 goals-against average last season as a rookie.

San Jose at Edmonton (+124)

The Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks split four games last season.

St. Louis at Phoenix (+102)

St. Louis scored the fifth-fewest goals in the league with 208 and had the second-worst power-play percentage at 12.1 percent. The Coyotes are looking to improve on defense, as they allowed the third-most goals last season with 282.

Philadelphia at Calgary (-159)

These teams have met only once in the last four years with the Flyers winning 1-0 in a shootout on Dec. 6, 2005. Philadelphia hasn't won in Calgary since Oct. 12, 2002.