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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:34 AM

Six-pack for Thursday

-- Virginia won seven games in row, is 7-1, but they trailed in fourth quarter in four of the seven losses.

-- Not only did North Dakota State win at Minnesota last week, they brought 30,000+ fans to the Metrodome. Would adding NDSU as 12th team in Big 11 be a good idea?

-- Tyrone Willingham was 21-15 at Notre Dame, and he got fired. Charlie Weis is 20-13 at Notre Dame, and is in second year of a 10-year, $30M contract.

-- Good news for Irish fans—they have this Saturday off. Speaking of which, any time NBC is making your schedule (Irish rarely play on Breeders’ Cup [televised by NBC] day), it might not be the best coaching job in America.

-- In 2006, over 25% of residents in both Cincinnati and Cleveland were living below the poverty line. Not good.

-- Rams have four offensive TD’s on their last 71 drives.

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:34 AM

Thursday's List of 13: A quiz to weed out bandwagon fans

When I was a kid, my Little League coach took his family to Red Sox’ spring training every February; it was their annual vacation. He was a real fan. Since 2004, oodles of bandwagon Red Sox fans have popped up. They wear pink hats and are loud- they act like the '04 title trumps every title won by every other team. Real fans understand, and don't act like that.

What follows is a quiz that will help weed out the bandwagon jumpers. If you are an avid Sox fan, this quiz is an insult to your intelligence. If you’re a bandwagon guy, you’ll struggle.

13) What Boston sub was supposed to be a defensive sub for Bill Buckner in ninth inning of Game 6 in ’86 World Series?

12) Who threw the pitch that Bucky Dent hit out of the park in the infamous ’78 playoff game?

11) What former Alabama QB was also slugging 3rd baseman who often batted ninth in powerful Boston lineups in the late 70’s/early 80’s?

10) Which current major league manager played first base for both Red Sox and Milwaukee?

9) What power-hitting outfielder was cut by his team during ’67 season, only to be picked up by Red Sox, who he helped spark to American League title? (Hint: he is still an active broadcaster, but not in Boston)

8) What former Red Sox manager later led another American League team to back/back world titles?

7) What former Red Sox pitcher won the Cy Young award, then two months later ruined his career when he broke his leg skiing? (Hint: He later pitched for the Phillies)

6) What former Red Sox outfielder went to USC, originally on a football scholarship?

5) What former Red Sox pitcher was known as the Spaceman? What number did he wear?

4) What position did current NESN announcer Jerry Remy play during his major league career?

3) What Red Sox outfielder hit a dramatic 9th-inning homer in Game 6 that turned the ’86 ALCS in Boston’s favor?

2) Who was manager of the Red Sox before Terry Francona?

1) What college did Roger Clemens attend?

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:41 AM

College Football – Long Sheet

NCAAF
Long Sheet

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Thursday, October 25
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BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 0) at VIRGINIA TECH (6 - 1) - 10/25/2007, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-1 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-1 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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AIR FORCE (6 - 2) at NEW MEXICO (5 - 2) - 10/25/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 45-67 ATS (-28.7 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 2-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 2-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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 26
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BOISE ST (6 - 1) at FRESNO ST (5 - 2) - 10/26/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 67-41 ATS (+21.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 67-41 ATS (+21.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
BOISE ST is 43-23 ATS (+17.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BOISE ST is 46-25 ATS (+18.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
BOISE ST is 45-18 ATS (+25.2 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BOISE ST is 40-17 ATS (+21.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
BOISE ST is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
BOISE ST is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
FRESNO ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FRESNO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 1-1 straight up against BOISE 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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Saturday, October 27
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S FLORIDA (6 - 1) at CONNECTICUT (6 - 1) - 10/27/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
S FLORIDA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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INDIANA (5 - 3) at WISCONSIN (6 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 1-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN 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 (5 - 3) at PURDUE (6 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 1-1 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 1-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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N CAROLINA (2 - 5) at WAKE FOREST (5 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-0 straight up against N CAROLINA 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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PITTSBURGH (3 - 4) at LOUISVILLE (4 - 4) - 10/27/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BALL ST (5 - 3) at ILLINOIS (5 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 45-73 ATS (-35.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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DUKE (1 - 6) at FLORIDA ST (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 2-0 straight up against DUKE 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 - 7) at MICHIGAN (6 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 1-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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OLE MISS (2 - 6) at AUBURN (5 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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IOWA ST (1 - 7) at MISSOURI (6 - 1) - 10/27/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
MISSOURI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSOURI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
MISSOURI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 1-1 straight up against IOWA 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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MIAMI OHIO (4 - 4) at VANDERBILT (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home 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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AKRON (3 - 4) at BUFFALO (3 - 5) - 10/27/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a bye week since 1992.

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

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C MICHIGAN (4 - 4) at KENT ST (3 - 5) - 10/27/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) 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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BAYLOR (3 - 5) at KANSAS ST (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
BAYLOR is 48-71 ATS (-30.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BAYLOR is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
BAYLOR is 26-47 ATS (-25.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 77-53 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
BAYLOR is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS ST 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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KANSAS (7 - 0) at TEXAS A&M (6 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 52-77 ATS (-32.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS is 42-74 ATS (-39.4 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS 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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COLORADO (4 - 4) at TEXAS TECH (6 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 4-13 ATS (- 10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in October games since 1992.
COLORADO is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 52-27 ATS (+22.3 Units) in home games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 52-27 ATS (+22.3 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 71-46 ATS (+20.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 70-45 ATS (+20.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 43-22 ATS (+18.8 Units) in October games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 46-25 ATS (+18.5 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

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

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UNLV (2 - 6) at WYOMING (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 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 road games in October games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 1-1 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 2-0 straight up against UNLV 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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SMU (1 - 6) at TULSA (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 2-0 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 1-1 straight up against SMU 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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MEMPHIS (3 - 4) at TULANE (2 - 5) - 10/27/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 48-73 ATS (-32.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
TULANE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents 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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USC (6 - 1) at OREGON (6 - 1) - 10/27/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 31-12 ATS (+17.8 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 2-0 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against OREGON 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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LOUISIANA TECH (2 - 5) at UTAH ST (0 - 7) - 10/27/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 2-0 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 2-0 straight up against UTAH 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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ARIZONA (2 - 6) at WASHINGTON (2 - 5) - 10/27/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 45-70 ATS (-32.0 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-0 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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W MICHIGAN (3 - 5) at E MICHIGAN (2 - 6) - 10/27/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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UAB (2 - 5) at E CAROLINA (4 - 4) - 10/27/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
E CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against UAB 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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GEORGIA (5 - 2) vs. FLORIDA (5 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-0 straight up against GEORGIA 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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MICHIGAN ST (5 - 3) at IOWA (3 - 5) - 10/27/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 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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CLEMSON (5 - 2) at MARYLAND (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 1-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 1-1 straight up against CLEMSON 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 (7 - 1) at NC STATE (2 - 5) - 10/27/2007, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.
NC STATE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 1-0 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 1-0 straight up against NC STATE 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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NEBRASKA (4 - 4) at TEXAS (6 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEBRASKA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
NEBRASKA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
TEXAS is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
TEXAS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
TEXAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.

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

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IDAHO (1 - 7) at NEVADA (3 - 4) - 10/27/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 2-0 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 2-0 straight up against IDAHO 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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RICE (1 - 6) at MARSHALL (0 - 7) - 10/27/2007, 4:30 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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UTAH (5 - 3) at COLORADO ST (1 - 6) - 10/27/2007, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in October games since 1992.
COLORADO ST is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

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

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OHIO U (3 - 5) at BOWLING GREEN (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1992.
BOWLING GREEN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-0 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
BOWLING GREEN is 2-0 straight up against OHIO U 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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STANFORD (3 - 4) at OREGON ST (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
OREGON ST is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.

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

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UCLA (5 - 2) at WASHINGTON ST (2 - 5) - 10/27/2007, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 2-0 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 1-1 straight up against UCLA 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 CAROLINA (6 - 2) at TENNESSEE (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 6:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-1 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-1 straight up against S 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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N ILLINOIS (1 - 7) at TOLEDO (3 - 5) - 10/27/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
TOLEDO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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MISSISSIPPI ST (4 - 4) at KENTUCKY (6 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 12:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI 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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W VIRGINIA (6 - 1) at RUTGERS (5 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OHIO ST (8 - 0) at PENN ST (6 - 2) - 10/27/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 1-1 straight up against OHIO 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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HOUSTON (4 - 3) at UTEP (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 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
HOUSTON is 2-0 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-1 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BYU (5 - 2) at SAN DIEGO ST (2 - 5) - 10/27/2007, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-1 straight up against BYU 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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CALIFORNIA (5 - 2) at ARIZONA ST (7 - 0) - 10/27/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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NEW MEXICO ST (4 - 4) at HAWAII (7 - 0) - 10/27/2007, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAWAII is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 2-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 7) at ARKANSAS (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses 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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LA MONROE (2 - 5) at FLA ATLANTIC (4 - 3) - 10/27/2007, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-1 against the spread versus LA MONROE over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-1 straight up against LA MONROE 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 (5 - 2) at ARKANSAS ST (3 - 4) - 10/27/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 2-0 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 2-0 straight up against TROY 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (3 - 5) at NORTH TEXAS (1 - 6) - 10/27/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in October games over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTH TEXAS is 1-1 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
NORTH TEXAS is 1-1 straight up against MIDDLE TENN 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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UCF (4 - 3) at SOUTHERN MISS (4 - 3) - 10/28/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-1 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 2-0 straight up against UCF 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** · 10-25-2007, 05:43 AM

College Football – Short Sheet

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Short Sheet

Thursday, October 25th

Boston College at Virginia Tech, 7:45 ET ESPN
Boston College: 10-3 Under in road games
Virginia Tech: 15-5 ATS vs. conference opponents

Air Force at New Mexico, 9:00 ET VER
Air Force: 21-40 ATS off BB conference games
New Mexico: 27-12 ATS off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games

Friday, October 26th

Boise State at Fresno State, 8:00 ET ESPN2
Boise State: 20-6 ATS off 3+ conference wins
Fresno State: 6-1 Under off 3+ wins

Saturday, October 27th

South Florida at Connecticut, 12:00 ET
South Florida: 9-2 Under after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Connecticut: 7-0 ATS at home off a conference game

Indiana at Wisconsin, 12:00 ET
Indiana: 4-12 ATS off a loss by 6 points or less
Wisconsin: 12-1 ATS off BB Unders

Northwestern at Purdue, 12:00 ET
Northwestern: 3-10 ATS off a straight up win
Purdue: 7-1 Under after losing 2 of their last 3 games

North Carolina at Wake Forest, 12:00 ET
North Carolina: 5-1 Over off 3+ ATS wins
Wake Forest: 7-19 ATS as a home favorite

Pittsburgh at Louisville, 12:00 ET
Pittsburgh: 4-14 ATS away off BB home games
Louisville: 6-1 ATS off a loss

Ball State at Illinois, 12:00 ET
Ball State: 9-1 ATS in road games
Illinois: 14-29 ATS off an Under

Duke at Florida State, 12:00 ET
Duke: 1-6 ATS off BB home games
Florida State: 25-10 ATS off BB ATS losses

Minnesota at Michigan, 12:00 ET
Minnesota: 7-1 Over off BB road games
Michigan: 9-2 ATS vs. conference opponents

Mississippi at Auburn, 12:30 ET
Mississippi: 1-5 ATS off a conference home loss
Auburn: 15-6 ATS vs. conference opponents

Iowa State at Missouri, 12:30 ET
Iowa State: 2-10 ATS after having 100 or less rushing yards
Missouri: 8-1 ATS in home games

Miami OH at Vanderbilt, 12:30 ET
Miami OH: 5-1 Under after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Vanderbilt: 8-20 ATS at home in October

Akron at Buffalo, 1:00 ET
Akron: 8-0 ATS off a bye week
Buffalo: 8-3 Over off a non-conference game

Central Michigan at Kent State, 1:00 ET
Central Michigan: 11-2 ATS as a favorite
Kent State: 2-10 ATS off a home game

Baylor at Kansas State, 2:00 ET
Baylor: 1-8 ATS off BB conference games
Kansas State: 16-6 ATS at home off a road loss

Kansas at Texas A&M, 2:00 ET
Kansas: 6-0 ATS after allowing 14 points or less
Texas A&M: 1-6 ATS off a win by 21+ points

Colorado at Texas Tech, 2:00 ET
Colorado: 1-8 ATS as a road underdog
Texas Tech: 21-6 ATS off a conference loss by 10+ points

UNLV at Wyoming, 2:00 ET
UNLV: 1-8 ATS away vs. conference opponents
Wyoming: 7-1 Over off BB losses

SMU at Tulsa, 3:00 ET
SMU: 6-0 ATS as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points
Tulsa: 2-17 ATS off BB games with a combined score of 60+ points

Memphis at Tulane, 3:00 ET
Memphis: 10-3 Under as a favorite
Tulane: 4-13 ATS vs. conference opponents

USC at Oregon, 3:00 ET
USC: 2-9 ATS in October
Oregon: 31-12 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

Louisiana Tech at Utah State, 3:00 ET
Louisiana Tech: 2-10 ATS off an Over
Utah State: 5-1 ATS off 5+ losses

Arizona at Washington, 3:00 ET
Arizona: 7-0 ATS away off 3+ conference games
Washington: 0-7 ATS at home off 3+ conference games

Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 3:30 ET
Western Michigan: 0-8 ATS as a road favorite of 3.5 to 7 points
Eastern Michigan: 8-2 Under in home games

UAB at East Carolina, 3:30 ET
UAB: 7-1 Under off BB Unders
East Carolina: 17-7 ATS off BB games allowing 31+ points

Georgia vs. Florida, 3:30 ET at Jacksonville, FL
Georgia: 1-5 ATS after committing 0 turnovers
Florida: 6-1 ATS as a neutral site favorite of 7.5 to 14 points

Michigan State at Iowa, 3:30 ET
Michigan State: 0-6 ATS off a conference road loss
Iowa: 7-1 Under off a road loss

Clemson at Maryland, 3:30 ET
Clemson: 1-5 ATS after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Maryland: 12-4 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less

Virginia at NC State, 3:30 ET
Virginia: 1-9 ATS away off a win as an underdog
NC State: 9-2 Under off a road game

Nebraska at Texas, 3:30 ET
Nebraska: 1-10 ATS off a home game
Texas: 8-0 ATS off BB road wins

Idaho at Nevada, 4:00 ET
Idaho: 2-10 ATS off a loss
Nevada: 9-1 ATS as a home favorite

Rice at Marshall, 4:30 ET
Rice: 15-2 Over playing on artificial turf
Marshall: 2-8 ATS off BB losses

Utah at Colorado State, 5:30 ET
Utah: 1-9 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
Colorado State: 24-9 ATS after forcing 4+ turnovers

Ohio U at Bowling Green, 6:00 ET
Ohio U: 0-6 ATS away off a loss
Bowling Green: 9-3 Under in October

Stanford at Oregon State, 6:30 ET
Stanford: 16-6 Under vs. conference opponents
Oregon State: 13-2 ATS at home off BB wins

UCLA at Washington State, 6:30 ET
UCLA: 10-2 ATS vs. conference opponents
Washington State: 1-5 ATS off a conference road loss

South Carolina at Tennessee, 6:45 ET
South Carolina: 10-2 ATS in road games
Tennessee: 2-10 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less

Northern Illinois at Toledo, 7:00 ET
Northern Illinois: 1-8 ATS off a road game
Toledo: 22-7 ATS after scoring 42+ points

Mississippi State at Kentucky, 7:00 ET
Mississippi State: 14-29 ATS off an Under
Kentucky: 5-1 ATS off BB games scoring 31+ points

West Virginia at Rutgers, 7:45 ET
West Virginia: 8-2 Over off an Under
Rutgers: 6-0 ATS as an underdog

Ohio State at Penn State, 8:00 ET
Ohio State: 11-1 ATS off an Under
Penn State: 8-2 Under after winning 3 of their last 4 games

Houston at UTEP, 9:00 ET
Houston: 9-2 ATS off a conference game
UTEP: 8-21 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points

BYU at San Diego State, 9:30 ET
BYU: 10-1 Over off a win by 21+ points
San Diego State: 8-2 ATS off a conference loss

California at Arizona State, 10:00 ET
California: 7-18 ATS off a loss as a favorite
Arizona State: 7-0 ATS at home off a bye week

New Mexico State at Hawaii, 11:59 ET
New Mexico State: 2-10 ATS off a home game
Hawaii: 10-1 Over in October

Added Games:

Florida International at Arkansas, 2:00 ET
Florida Int: 1-9 ATS off 4+ losses
Arkansas: 6-1 Over after scoring 37+ points

Louisiana Monroe at Florida Atlantic, 4:00 ET
LA Monroe: 8-1 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
Florida Atl: 3-8 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

Troy at Arkansas State, 7:00 ET
Troy: 5-1 ATS after allowing 40 or less rushing yards
Arkansas State: 5-1 Under as a home underdog

Middle Tennessee State at North Texas, 7:00 ET
Mid Tenn State: 6-0 ATS in October
North Texas: 4-16 ATS off an Under

Sunday, October 28th

Central Florida at Southern Miss, 8:00 ET ESPN
Central Florida: 0-4 ATS after scoring 37+ points
Southern Miss: 24-11 Under off a road game

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:45 AM

College Football – Write up

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Thursday, October 25
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Thursday's Games

The #2 team in BCS has lost three weeks in row, a trend Boston College tries to break in Blacksburg; Eagles, with Ryan, a senior QB, are 2-0 on road, winning at Georgia Tech (24-10) and Notre Dame (27-14). BC split last four vs Virginia Tech; they're 8-1 vs spread as dog, 6-2-1 vs Hokies- they beat Tech 22-3 at home in 2006. Hokies won 13 of last 15 Thursday games (8-1 vs spread in last nine at home). Tech's QB Thomas is banged up; if he can't go, Glennon, the more mobile, older QB will start. VT won five in row since getting spanked at LSU. Interesting game.

New Mexico lost four of last five games vs Air Force, despite a good job vs Flyboys' ground attack; they lost three in row vs Falcons, 28-23/42-24/24-7. Both teams won games five days ago, with Air Force winning last three games, Lobos winning four of last five, losing only to BYU. Flyboys are 2-2 on road, winning at Utah (20-12), Colorado State (45-21); losing at BYU (31-6) and Navy (31-20). Air Force has seven INTs in last two games, has a +10 turnover ratio. Under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Home side covered eight of last ten series games.

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Friday, October 26
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Friday's Game

Boise State star RB Johnson is out (kidney); Boise won four of last five series games, but lost last visit here, 27-7. Favorite has covered five of last six series games. Both sides are hot; Fresno won four in row, scoring 38.7 ppg in last three games, despite losing five fumbles in those games. Broncos won last five in a row; they won 45-31 at Louisiana Tech, their first road tilt since their winning streak got snapped at Washington Sept 8. Third game in 13 days for Boise squad that had 69-67 OT win (it took four OTs to decide winner) just 12 days ago at home.

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:46 AM

College Football - Tips & Trends

NCAAF

Thursday, October 25

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#2 Boston College at #8 Virginia Tech (ESPN | 7:30 PM)

Both teams will have had 12 days to prepare for this game after enjoying bye weeks. Virginia Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games following a bye week under head coach Frank Beamer, who is debating whether to start true freshman Tyrod Taylor (sprained ankle) or junior Sean Glennon. "I'm cautiously optimistic about his chances of playing Thursday," Virginia Tech athletic trainer Mike Goforth said. "I think he's doing great." SLIGHT EDGE: VIRGINIA TECH
The Eagles have their highest ranking since 1942 and are ledby Heisman Trophy candidate Matt Ryan at QB. Ryan is 21-4 as a starter at BC and threw for two touchdowns and one interception in last year's 22-3 home win against Virginia Tech. This key position could also turn out to be a major disadvantage for the Hokies if Glennon plays since he was intercepted twice in that game by a defense with an NCAA-best 18 picks this season. "I've been taking practices seriously and preparing myself as if I'm going to play," Glennon said. BIG EDGE: BOSTON COLLEGE
BC and Virginia Tech could meet again in the ACC title game on December 1st, which is the main goal of the Eagles, according to LB Mark Herzlich. "We can be ranked 25th or we can be ranked first," Herzlich said. "As long as we get that ACC championship, that's all we care about." EDGE: BOSTON COLLEGE
Boston College is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games as a road underdog.
Boston College is 11-5 ATS in its last 13 games following a SU win.
Boston College is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 road games.
Virginia Tech is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 Thursday games.
Virginia Tech is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games overall.
The underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Air Force at New Mexico (8 PM)

Air Force senior RB/WR Chad Hall hasn’t practiced all week with flu-like symptoms. Hall leads the team in just about every offensive category, and according to coach Troy Calhoun is still “white as the snow and is at best questionable” for Thursday’s game. EDGE: NEW MEXICO
The Falcons get most of their offense on the ground, averaging 260 yards per game. However, New Mexico’s run defense ranks 14th in the nation, giving up only an average of 94.7 yards on the ground per game. EDGE: NEW MEXICO
Air Force is rolling right now, winners of three straight and scoring an average of 32 points per game during that streak. The Falcons will take on a Mew Mexico team which is giving up an average of 33 points per game at home when there’s a betting line. EDGE: AIR FORCE
Air Force is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 conference games.
Air Force is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games against a winning team.
New Mexico is 3-10 ATS in its last 14 games as a favorite.
New Mexico is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games following an ATS loss.
Air Force is 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings at New Mexico.

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:47 AM

College Football – Top 25

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College Football Top 25
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The Ohio State Buckeyes held on to the top spot in the college football Top 25 this week, but the rest of the Top 5 went through a big shakeup.

Out of the Top 5 this week is former No. 2 South Florida, while Oregon enters the Top 5 in their place. The rest of the Top 5 saw Boston College up to No. 2, LSU up to No. 3 and Oklahoma holding steady at No. 4.

The biggest losers of the week were a pair of “south” teams, as South Florida and South Carolina both dropped nine positions after big losses. Also taking large drops were California down eight spots and Kentucky, which fell six places.

The biggest gainers of the week were Arizona State, Florida and Michigan. All three schools moved up five positions.

There were four new schools in this week’s Top 25, as Virginia, Alabama, Penn State and Rutgers all found their way in. Exiting to make way for the new blood were Tennessee, Texas Tech, Cincinnati and Kansas State.

1. Ohio State – 8-0 (1) – The Buckeyes retained top spot in the rankings after defeating Michigan State 24-17 last week. Ohio State travels to No. 24 Penn State this week in what could be a tough Big Ten matchup.

2. Boston College – 7-0 (3) – The Eagles moved up one spot despite not even taking the field last week. Boston College gets their biggest test of the season so far when they face No. 8 Virginia Tech on the road this week.

3. LSU – 7-1 (5) – The Tigers climbed back into the Top 3 after holding off Auburn 30-24 last week. LSU heads to No. 22 Alabama this week with first place in the SEC West on the line.

4. Oklahoma – 7-1 (4) – The Sooners held onto No. 4 after knocking off Iowa State 17-7 last week. Oklahoma is off this week before taking on 6-2 Texas A&M on November 3.

5. Oregon – 6-1 (7) – The Ducks entered the Top 5 after ripping Washington 55-34 last week. Oregon gets their biggest game of the season this week when they travel to No. 9 USC.

6. West Virginia – 6-1 (7) – The Mountaineers climbed over Mississippi State 38-13 last week. West Virginia has a road game at No. 25 Rutgers this week.

7. Arizona State – 7-0 (12) – The Red Devils moved into the Top 10 even though they were off last week. Arizona State can prove they’re for real this week if they can defeat No. 18 California.

8. Virginia Tech – 6-1 (11) – The Hokies also found their way into the Top 10 despite getting last week off. Virginia Tech has a tough home game against No. 2 Boston College this week.

9. Florida – 5-2 (14) – The Gators put an end to their short losing streak with a 45-37 win over Kentucky last week. Florida’s ride through the SEC continues this week with a game at Georgia.

9. USC – 6-1 (13) – The Trojans blanked Notre Dame 38-0 last week to vault back into the Top 10. USC has a tough road game this week at No. 5 Oregon.

11. South Florida – 6-1 (2) – The Bulls tumbled down the rankings after losing to Rutgers 30-27. South Florida will try to rebound this week versus 6-1 Connecticut.

12. Kansas – 7-0 (15) – The Jayhawks defeated Colorado 19-14 last week to stay undefeated. Kansas travels to 6-2 Texas A&M this week.

13. Missouri – 6-1 (15) – The Tigers blasted Texas Tech 41-10 last week. Missouri has an easy game at home versus 1-7 Iowa State this week.

14. Kentucky – 6-2 (8) – The Wildcats fell out of the Top 10 after losing to Florida 45-37 last week. Kentucky gets Mississippi at home this week.

15. South Carolina – 6-2 (6) – The Gamecocks suffered a shocking 17-6 loss to Vanderbilt last week that shot them down the rankings. South Carolina needs a win this week against 4-3 Tennessee.

16. Hawaii – 7-0 (17) – The Warriors were off last week after beating San Jose State 42-25 back on Oct. 12. Hawaii returns to the field this week versus 4-4 New Mexico State.

17. Texas – 6-2 (19) – The Longhorns ran over Baylor 31-10 last week. Texas takes on 4-4 Nebraska at home this week.

18. California – 5-2 (10) – The Bears' swoon continued last week as they were upset by UCLA 30-21. California has a must-win game against No. 7 Arizona State this week.

19. Michigan – 6-2 (24) – The Wolverines kept moving up the rankings after defeating Illinois 27-17 last week. Michigan should easily knock off 1-7 Minnesota this week.

20. Georgia – 5-2 (21) – The Bulldogs were off last week after edging Vanderbilt 20-17 back on Oct. 13. Georgia has a tough matchup with No. 9 Florida this week.

21. Virginia – 7-1 (-) – The Cavaliers scraped past Maryland 18-17 last week. Virginia heads to 2-5 N.C. State this weekend.

22. Alabama – 6-2 (-) – The Crimson Tide got into the rankings after crushing Tennessee 41-17 last week. Alabama gets a break this week to prepare for No. 3 LSU on Nov. 3.

23. Auburn – 5-3 (18) – The Tigers slipped five spots in the rankings after losing to LSU 30-24 last week. Auburn needs a win versus Mississippi this week to stay in the Top 25.

24. Penn State – 6-2 (-) – The Nittany Lions rejoined the Top 25 after defeating Indiana 36-31 last week. Penn State takes on No. 1 Ohio State in an important Big Ten matchup this week.

25. Rutgers – 5-2 (-) – The Scarlet Knights entered the rankings basement after knocking off former No. 2 South Florida 30-27 last week. Rutgers gets another Top 25 opponent in No. 6 West Virginia this week.

Dropped out:
Tennessee (20)
Texas Tech (22)
Cincinnati (23)
Kansas State (25)

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:49 AM

Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

CFL
Long Sheet

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (12 - 3 - 1) at HAMILTON (2 - 14) - 10/26/2007, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) when playing on a Friday since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
HAMILTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HAMILTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HAMILTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-0 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SASKATCHEWAN (11 - 5) at EDMONTON (5 - 10 - 1) - 10/26/2007, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 9 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-3 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-3 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, October 27
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WINNIPEG (9 - 6 - 1) at TORONTO (9 - 7) - 10/27/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
TORONTO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
TORONTO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in games played on turf this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-3 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MONTREAL (7 - 9) at CALGARY (7 - 8 - 1) - 10/27/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:52 AM

National Football League – Long Sheet

NFL
Long Sheet

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Sunday, October 28
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CLEVELAND (3 - 3) at ST LOUIS (0 - 7) - 10/28/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DETROIT (4 - 2) at CHICAGO (3 - 4) - 10/28/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

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

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INDIANAPOLIS (6 - 0) at CAROLINA (4 - 2) - 10/28/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NY GIANTS (5 - 2) vs. MIAMI (0 - 7) - 10/28/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in October games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 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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OAKLAND (2 - 4) at TENNESSEE (4 - 2) - 10/28/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) off a win against a division rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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PHILADELPHIA (2 - 4) at MINNESOTA (2 - 4) - 10/28/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 114-81 ATS (+24.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) against NFC North division opponents since 1992.

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

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PITTSBURGH (4 - 2) at CINCINNATI (2 - 4) - 10/28/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) in October games since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
CINCINNATI is 45-67 ATS (-28.7 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BUFFALO (2 - 4) at NY JETS (1 - 6) - 10/28/2007, 4:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 3-2 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 3-2 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (3 - 4) at SAN DIEGO (3 - 3) - 10/28/2007, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.

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

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JACKSONVILLE (4 - 2) at TAMPA BAY (4 - 3) - 10/28/2007, 4:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (2 - 4) at SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 4) - 10/28/2007, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO 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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WASHINGTON (4 - 2) at NEW ENGLAND (7 - 0) - 10/28/2007, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ENGLAND is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 72-49 ATS (+18.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in October games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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Monday, October 29
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GREEN BAY (5 - 1) at DENVER (3 - 3) - 10/29/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
DENVER is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:53 AM

National Football League - Short Sheet

NFL
Short Sheet

Sunday, October 28th

Week 8 Byes: Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Kansas City, Seattle

Cleveland at St. Louis, 1:00 ET
Cleveland: 6-0 ATS after allowing 30+ points
St. Louis: 2-8 ATS off a road loss by 14+ points

Detroit at Chicago, 1:00 ET
Detroit: 1-8 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
Chicago: 11-2 Over as a home favorite

Indianapolis at Carolina, 1:00 ET
Indianapolis: 5-1 ATS vs. NFC South opponents
Carolina: 6-1 Over off BB road wins

NY Giants vs. Miami, 1:00 ET in London, England
NY Giants: 7-0 ATS in October
Miami: 1-11 ATS in the first half of the season

Oakland at Tennessee, 1:00 ET
Oakland: 7-17 ATS off an ATS loss
Tennessee: 30-16 ATS off a division win

Philadelphia at Minnesota, 1:00 ET
Philadelphia: 25-12 ATS vs. NFC North opponents
Minnesota: 23-9 Under off BB road games

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1:00 ET
Pittsburgh: 7-2 Under playing on artificial turf
Cincinnati: 1-7 ATS after losing 2 of their last 3 games

Buffalo at NY Jets, 4:05 ET
Buffalo: 20-7 Over off 3+ ATS wins
NY Jets: 1-5 ATS off 3+ losses

Houston at San Diego, 4:05 ET
Houston: 1-6 ATS off a loss as a favorite
San Diego: 7-1 ATS vs. AFC South opponents

Jacksonville at Tampa Bay, 4:05 ET
Jacksonville: 4-1 Under vs. NFC South opponents
Tampa Bay: 1-7 ATS after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

New Orleans at San Francisco, 4:15 ET
New Orleans: 2-9 ATS as a favorite
San Francisco: 7-3 Over in October

Washington at New England, 4:15 ET
Washington: 8-1 Under away off a home game
New England: 7-0 ATS as a favorite

Monday, October 29th

Green Bay at Denver, 8:30 ET ESPN
Green Bay: 51-30 Over after having 75 or less rushing yards
Denver: 4-12 ATS vs. NFC North opponents

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:55 AM

National Football League – Write up

NFL
Write-up

Week 8 NFL scoreboard

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Browns (3-3) @ Rams (0-7) —St Louis is having the worst-case scenario season, with five losses by 14+ points, no home field edge, a horrible offensive line; one of their guards got arrested on his day off for hitting his wife. Great. Trap game for Browns,
0-2 on road (26-24 at Oakland, 34-17 at Foxboro) but with win here, slip into playoff contention. If you exclude Rams’ 34-31 home loss to Arizona, they’ve scored one TD on their last 58 drives- one writer called their OL worst in modern NFL history. Browns had last week off—this is their first game of year on artificial turf. Six of last seven Ram games stayed under total, but five of six Cleveland games went over.

Lions (4-2) @ Bears (3-4) —Detroit lost five of last six visits to Soldier Field, dropping last two, 34-7/38-6; their 37-27 home win vs Chicago four weeks ago (Lions scored 34 points in wild fourth quarter - Bears led 7-3 at half), was their first in last five series games. Griese led Chicago on 97-yard drive for their upset win in Philly, keeping their season alive, but Bears allowed 34 points in losing each of last two home games. In first meeting, Bears had 14 penalties for 102 yards, averaged just 2.8 yards per pass. Detroit has allowed 21-56-34 points in its three road games; they are 1-2 with less than three takeaways, with their two losses by 56-21/34-3 scores- they allowed 11.9/8.6 yards/pass attempt in those games.

Colts (6-0) @ Panthers (4-2) —Indy traveling again off physical Monday night division game, have Patriots on deck, but Carolina stuck between Carr/Testaverde under center, and Panthers are 0-2 at home (34-21 vs Texans, 20-7 vs Bucs) as home side is 0-6 in their ’07 games. Colts have four wins by 18+ points; they’re road wins are 22-20 (Titans), 30-24 (Texans), 29-7 (Jags). Carolina is coming off its bye; they’ve won three of last four games, have five INTs in last two games, after having zero in first four. Colts scored 29+ points in five of six games- only Texans held them to 22. Colts scored double figures in 11 of 12 halves this season, with second half at Tennessee (six) only time they didn’t. Last three Panther tilts stayed under.

Giants (5-2) vs Dolphins (0-7) (@ London) —Red-hot Giants cross pond to face a woeful Dolphin outfit whose best offensive player (RB Brown) is out for year (knee). Winless Fish have backup QB Lemon under center, trying to score enough points to offset porous defense that allowed 90 points in last two games, 31+ in five of last six. Giants won, covered last five games, with last four wins by 11+ points; they’ve given up just three TD’s on foes’ last 46 drives. Miami allowed 11 TD’s on opponents’ last 20 drives, with Browns lighting them up for 41 points. Not sure if distractions of travel will neutralize huge edge Giants have in almost every area of this game. 90,000 expected for night game at Wembley Stadium.

Raiders (2-4) @ Titans (4-2) — Young expected back under center for Titans, who blew 32-7 lead in Houston last week, only to rally for winning FG at gun behind backup QB (and former Raider) Collins, as PK Bironas set NFL record with eight FGs. Home side won four of last five series games, with Raiders 1-3 in this state; average total in last five series games, 64.2. Oakland scored just 24 points (two TD’s on 22 drives) in losing both games since its bye; they’re 2-1 as road dog, winning at Miami, losing at Denver (23-20OT), San Diego (28-14). Tennessee split its two home games, losing to Colts (22-20), beating Falcons (20-13)- their wins this year are by 7-17-3-2 points. Under is 4-1-1 in Titan games.

Eagles (2-4) @ Vikings (2-4) — If you take away 56-21 win vs the Lions, Philly has scored three TD’s on 50 drives this year (they had eight TD’s on 13 drives vs Lions). Eagle defense allowed the game-winning 97-yard TD drive in last 2:00 to Griese’s Bears last week, so now their season hangs in peril, with Cowboys, Skins on deck in next two weeks. Minnesota coach Childress was once OC for Eagles, so he knows McNabb well; problem is, his own QB isn’t NFL-ready (6-19 passing last week); Vikings are 0-4 if they score less than 24 points—Philly’s last three opponents scored 16-9-19 points. Five of six Philly games stayed under total this season. This is Eagles’ first visit here in a decade.

Steelers (4-2) @ Bengals (2-4) —Home side lost last six series games, with Steelers 11-4 in last 15, 8-1 in last nine here, winning last six in Queen City, by 27-7-5-14-14-6OT points). Bengals snapped four-game skid last week, rallying from 20-10 halftime deficit; they’re 0-3 when they score less than 27 points. Steelers lost last two road games; all four of their wins this season are by 21+ points. Last week, Denver (7.5) was first team to average more than 5.5 yds/pass attempt vs Steelers in ’07. Bengal defense has given up 33.4 pg in last five games; they’re 0-4 with negative turnover ratio, 2-0 with positive one. In last three games, Steelers scored 7-7-7 in first half; in first three games, they had 17-12-14 points at the half.

Bills (2-4) @ Jets (1-6) —Buffalo (+3.5) won first meeting 17-14 four weeks ago, in game that was 0-0 at half, a game that sent Jets spinning on current four-game skid; this series split in seven of last eight years- Bills lost four of last five visits here, and are 0-2 on road in ’07, losing 26-3 at Pittsburgh (+9.5), 38-7 at Foxboro (+16), much tougher foes than they face here. Jets are 1-3 in the Swamp; their only win was 31-28 win vs 0-7 Miami (led 31-13 late in game)- they trailed at half only once during current skid, twice leading by 10. Only once in seven games have Jets outscored its opponent in second half (outscored 94-41 in second half of last five games). Jet run defense allowed 188-151-177 yards in last three weeks.

Texans (3-4) @ Chargers (3-3) —Unsure of site of this game, due to wildfires in San Diego area; would guess it will be Arizona, like last time fires forced Bolts out of town. Ton of distractions for Charger staff, players and coaches, as real life intrudes. Houston rallied from 32-7 deficit to take lead in last minute last week, but couldn’t prevent Titans from driving field for eighth FG of day, the game-winner. Texans lost field position battle by whopping 24-yard average last week; Titans started seven drives in Texan territory, kicking five FGs on those drives. Not sure if Rosenfels or Schaub will QB Texans; both seem capable. Houston is now -9 in turnovers their last five games. Way too many variables to pick this game.

Jaguars (4-2) @ Buccaneers (4-3) —Garrard is out (ankle), Quinn Gray is QB, and backup needs to be signed, as WR Jones (played QB at Arkansas) was #3 QB Monday. Jags are also traveling on short week, albeit fairly short trip to Tampa, where Bucs are 3-0 this season, winning by 31-14/24-3/13-10 scores. Tampa allowed just three TD’s on 30 drives at home this year. Jags are 2-0 on road, winning at Denver, Kansas City, two tough places to play, but that was with Garrard under center. Home side won all three series games, with Bucs winning 17-16 in only game here, back in ’95). Four of last five Tampa games stayed under the total.

Saints (2-4) @ 49ers (2-4) —Niners are go-against team as long as Dilfer is QB; they’ve lost last four games, scoring 10.3 pg (four TD’s on 46 drives), they’re -6 in turnovers last 3 weeks. Saints scored 25 pg in winning last two weeks, after 0-4 start; they’re 1-2 on road, losing only grass game 31-14 at Tampa. 49ers lost last two home games (23-3 vs Seattle, 9-7 vs. Ravens) scoring one TD on last 25 home drives. Saints scored 33 pg in winning last three series games, but all three were in Big Easy; they lost nine of last 11 visits to this site, but that was back when teams were division rivals, and Niners were much stronger team. Saints’ pass defense improved in last two games.

Redskins (4-2) @ Patriots (7-0) —Pats won, covered first seven games, scoring 34+ points in all seven; they’ve won home games 38-14/38-7/34-17 but Colts are on deck, while Skins are capable foe getting ridiculously high spread. Skins’ only losses are 24-17 at home to Giants (they led 17-3 at half), 17-14 at Lambeau (led
14-7 at half)—they’ve held every foe but Giants under 20 points. Arizona is only team that has averaged more than 5.4 yards per pass attempt against them. Patriots are a machine right now, with 32 TD’s on 68 drives, with 13 FGs tried and only 15 3/outs. Over is 6-1 in their games; under is 4-2 in Washington’s games. Very difficult to go against Brady, approaching best-ever tier of QB’s.

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Packers (5-1) @ Broncos (3-3) —Second straight night home game for Denver, but Rockies could be playing Game 5 of World Series two miles away at same time, which should distract locals. Broncos have allowed 23-38-41-28 points in last four games and three of those were at home- they’ve allowed 13 TD’s on foes’ last 28 drives. Pack’s only loss was 27-20 home night game vs Bears, game they led 17-7 at half. AFC teams are only up 14-12 vs NFC after seven weeks, closer than recent years. Team that won battle for field position has won every Packer game. Last five Denver games went over total, as did four of last five Green Bay tilts. Broncos have three wins, by 1-3-3 points.

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:56 AM

National Football League – Notes

NFL
Notes

Sunday, October 28

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Fire and brimstone: Oddsmakers hold line
while Chargers players evacuate homes
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The San Diego Chargers host the Houston Texans in four days but – as of late Wednesday – no one yet knows where or when the game will be played.

Wildfires in southern California have chased the Chargers from their homes and out of the state. The team is practicing in Arizona and waiting to hear where it will play come Sunday.

The Chargers and Texans aren’t the only ones playing wait-and-see. Las Vegas oddsmakers have yet to release a line for the matchup and won’t until the location is known.

“I don’t have the game up and to be honest, I don’t know what to do with it,” admits John Avello, director of race and sports operations for Wynn Las Vegas. “I need to know where they’re going to play.”

Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters the game could be played in Los Angeles, Arizona or even Texas. San Diego’s home-field advantage is diminished but not dissolved depending on the selected area.

“San Diego’s home field is normally worth 3 or 3 ½ points,” says Mike Seba, senior oddsmaker for Las Vegas Sports Consultants. “If they play in Los Angeles or Arizona, I wouldn’t treat it as a neutral site. Charger fans still get first dibs on the tickets and it’s not that far away. It’d probably be worth 1 or 1 ½-points to the line.”

Seba’s job would be easier if the location was the only question mark. Many observers wonder aloud how the Chargers can be focused on the Texans with the chaos and implications of the wildfires.

“I could see the fires coming,” defending league MVP LaDainian Tomlinson told reporters on Tuesday. “You wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning. You get the phone call, ‘You need to evacuate.’ I see the sky was orange, so I’m like, ‘It’s serious.’”

Tomlinson has perspective on the situation. Fires in San Diego – almost four years ago to the day – forced the Chargers to play in Tempe with only 24 hours notice. The Miami Dolphins whipped the Chargers 26-10 on that Monday night.

While Seba says his group will take emotional factors into consideration in situations like this one, Avello is more skeptical.

“It’s hard for us to ever speculate on players’ emotions,” he says. “How are we supposed to know?”

Seba agrees there’s no science in predicting what players are thinking, but he argues Chargers players could easily be distracted since their opposition isn’t the fiercest of competition.

“It’d be different if San Diego was preparing for the Colts (the club’s Week 10 opponent),” Seba says.

Houston has lost four of its last five and failed to cover the number in four straight. Making matters worse, starting quarterback Matt Schaub is listed as questionable. Backup Sage Rosenfels is set to go if Schaub’s sore hip prevents him from playing.

Both Avello and Seba think the Chargers would be a 10 ½-point favorite under normal conditions (game at San Diego and Schaub starting). The number could grow as high as –13 if Schaub doesn’t play or as low as –9 if Rosenfels starts.

For oddsmakers, who will start under center for Houston is just as concerning as where the match will actually be played. Avello says he won’t put out a line until he has a good idea who will start.

“There’s no one coming in here to my sportsbook wondering where this game is. By Friday or Saturday when the guests start coming in, I’ll be under some pressure to get it out.”

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 05:59 AM

National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up

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Thursday, October 25
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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Blues won five of their last six games.
-- Bruins won four of their last five games. Chicago is 4-2 in last six games, scoring 15 goals in last three games.
-- Philadelphia won five of its last six games.
-- Penguins won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Atlanta won two of last three games, after an 0-6 start.
-- Minnesota won six of its first eight games.
-- Dallas won last two games, allowing three goals, but they're 1-3 on road this season. Kings won three of last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Devils are playing ninth road game in row (their new arena isn't ready yet); they're 3-5 in first eight games. Rangers lost last four games, haven't scored even strength goal in 181:00.
-- Columbus is 0-3 this season in game after a win.
-- Lightning is 4-0 at home, 0-3 on road.
-- Maple Leafs lost four of their last five games.
-- Nashville lost last six games, outscored 29-9; they got shut out in last two games.
-- Edmonton is 1-6 in last seven games; they're 1-35 on power play this season.
-- Ducks lost last two games, scoring three goals; they're 3-1 at home, just 1-6 away from home. Coyotes lost five of their last six games.

Series Records
-- Devils are 11-3 in last 14 games vs Rangers, winning four in a row-- 1-0/3-2SO/2-1/3-2.
-- Blues won three of last four visits to Columbus.
-- Bruins won 5-3 in Chicago LY, in only series meeting since the lockout.
-- Lightning won seven of last eight games vs the Flyers.
-- Penguins won four of their last five games vs Toronto.
-- Nashville lost 4-3 in SO at Atlanta two years ago, in only series meeting since the lockout.
-- Minnesota won its last six games against the Oilers- they outscored Edmonton 19-2 in those six games.
-- Coyotes are 0-8 in Anaheim the last two seasons.
-- Dallas is 9-0 vs LA since start of last year, winning last four at Staples-- 4-1/4-1/4-3OT/4-2.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Ranger games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Columjbus games this season.
-- Last three Chicago games went over the total.
-- Last four Lightning games went over the total, but four of last five Flyer games stayed under.
-- Last four Pittsburgh-Toronto games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-0 in Atlanta games since the coaching change.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Minnesota games this season.
-- Under is 8-3 in Anaheim games this season.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Los Angeles games.

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**pm530** · 10-25-2007, 06:00 AM

Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up

Thursday, October 25

World Series

Red Sox are on fire, winning last four games by combined score of 41-8; not sure Jimenez can stop them, but with no Beckett on hill, Rockies should score runs too- they got six runs in five IP that Schilling worked in 12-2 win June 12. Colorado is still 21-2 in their last 23 games, but they're in deeper water here, vs best team in baseball. Jimenez has 1.56 RA in his last three starts; Colorado won his last five. Red Sox lost five of last seven starts by Schilling- this is game Rockies need to win.

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