Friday Trends and Indexes 10/26

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Trends and Indexes
Friday, October 26

Good Luck on day #299 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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Weekend Sports Preview

Weekend Sports Preview

The World Series headlines the sports weekend ahead, but there are plenty of other options for the discerning sports bettor including NFL, college football, CFL, NHL and NASCAR.

The World Series continues this weekend, as the series moves to Colorado on Saturday for Game 3. The expected starters for Game 3 are Daisuke Matsuzaka for the Red Sox and Josh Fogg for the Rockies. Game 4, also in Colorado, follows on Sunday with the probable starters likely being Jon Lester for Boston and Aaron Cook for Colorado.

Week 8 in the NFL kicks off in London, England this weekend as the NY Giants and Miami Dolphins (+9.5) clash at Wembley Stadium. Other interesting matchups in Week 8 include Indianapolis at Carolina (+6.5), Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (+3.5), Washington at New England (-16), Houston at San Diego (-9.5) and Detroit at Chicago (-5). The rest of the Week 8 schedule includes Philadelphia at Minnesota (+1), Cleveland at St. Louis (+3), Oakland at Tennessee (-7.5), Buffalo at the Jets (-3), Jacksonville at Tampa Bay (-3.5) and New Orleans at San Francisco (+2.5).

In college football this weekend six of the Top 10 teams in the nation are in action on Saturday. All six teams will be facing another team ranked in the Top 25 starting with No. 6 West Virginia at No. 25 Rutgers (+6.5) and No. 9 USC at No. 5 Oregon (-3). Also on tap on Saturday is No. 9 Florida vs. No. 20 Georgia (+8.5), No. 1 Ohio State at No. 24 Penn State (+4) and No. 18 California at No. 7 Arizona State (-3).

It’s another busy weekend on the ice starting with five NHL contests on Friday. The Friday slate includes Montreal at Carolina, Vancouver at Washington, San Jose at Detroit, Buffalo at Florida and Colorado at Calgary.

The are 12 NHL games on Saturday, highlighted by Montreal at Pittsburgh, Ottawa at New Jersey, Buffalo at Tampa Bay, Philadelphia at Boston and Washington at St. Louis. The rest of the Saturday schedule includes San Jose at Columbus, Carolina at the Islanders, Toronto at the Rangers, Florida at Nashville, Atlanta at Chicago, Dallas at Phoenix and Edmonton at Los Angeles.

The CFL regular season is winding down this weekend with Week 18 kicking off on Friday night. BC at Hamilton (+13) gets the action started followed by Saskatchewan at Edmonton (+4). Two more games follow on Saturday, as Winnipeg visits Toronto (-6) and Montreal faces Calgary (-7.5).

The Chase for the Nextel Cup resumes at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend with the Pep Boys Auto 500. Jimmie Johnson won when NASCAR raced at Atlanta earlier this season and he’s the co-favorite with points leader Jeff Gordon this weekend at 5/1.

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Six-pack for Friday

College football trends for the coming weekend

-- Underdog covered last nine Arizona-Washington games.

-- Texas Tech is 18-9 vs spread as home favorite, 17-7 vs the spread in a game following a loss.

-- Missouri covered nine of its last twelve home games.

-- UNLV covered only three of last fourteen road games.

-- Maryland covered six of its last seven games vs Clemson.

-- Nebraska covered three of last eleven as a road dog.

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Friday's List of 13: Ohio State athletics: very big business

A few days ago, the Wall Street Journal ran an article by Jon Weinbach, about the athletic department at Ohio State; the info in the list below comes from that article.

13) Ohio State has an athletic budget of $109,382,222, biggest in country, which covers 980 athletes on 36 teams.

12) Texas has the next biggest budget ($107,600,000) but that only covers twenty teams.

11) Included in the Buckeyes’ budget is $65,000 in private jet time for basketball coach Thad Matta, for recruiting trips of longer than 200 miles.

10) Jim Tressel has 225 hours of private jet time in his budget for recruiting purposes.

9) The men’s, women’s hockey teams have a $75,000 hockey treadmill/training device. The Anaheim Ducks, who won the Stanley Cup last year, don’t have one, saying they have neither the space or resources for it.

8) The women’s hockey team’s budget is $1.2M; their income last year was $1,642.

7) Ohio State’s athletic budget has grown 46% in the last five years.

6) The football team had $57M in revenue last year, showing a profit of $36M last year, just ahead of Florida ($34M).

5) The Buckeye hoop team made a $9M profit; football and basketball were only two sports in Columbus that made money last year, but the athletic department is one of only 19 in country that showed a profit.

4) It cost $19M to renovate a football practice facility, which now has a players’ only entrance.

3) Texas Longhorns spent $152,585 last year, on Gatorade and Power Bars. Nothing else.

2) The utility bill for Ohio State’s football stadium last year: $731,309.

1) Buckeyes have 46 cheerleaders, four student mascots; their budget: $169,000.

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College Football - Dunkel Index

NCAAF
Dunkel Index


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

Game 105-106: Boise State at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 100.131; Fresno State 91.287
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 9; 58
Vegas Line: Boise State by 3; 63
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (-3); Under


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

Game 107-108: South Florida at Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 98.028; Connecticut 99.645
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 1 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: South Florida by 5 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+5 1/2); Over

Game 109-110: Indiana at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 92.690; Wisconsin 95.327
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 3; 62
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 7 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+7 1/2); Over

Game 111-112: Northwestern at Purdue
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 77.781; Purdue 99.348
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 22; 60
Vegas Line: Purdue by 12 1/2; 65
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-12 1/2); Under

Game 113-114: North Carolina at Wake Forest
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 81.489; Wake Forest 96.629
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 15; 47
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 5 1/2; 49
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-5 1/2); Under

Game 115-116: Pittsburgh at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 81.482; Louisville 96.170
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 15; 57
Vegas Line: Louisville by 10 1/2; 62
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-10 1/2); Under

Game 117-118: Ball State at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 77.133; Illinois 98.564
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 21 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Illinois by 13 1/2; 59 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-13 1/2); Under

Game 119-120: Duke at Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 76.757; Florida State 98.909
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 22; 53
Vegas Line: Florida State by 17 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-17 1/2); Over

Game 121-122: Minnesota at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 80.667; Michigan 101.753
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 21; 53
Vegas Line: Michigan by 23 1/2; 59
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+23 1/2); Under

Game 123-124: Mississippi at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 81.101; Auburn 102.761
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 21 1/2; 42
Vegas Line: Auburn by 17 1/2; 44
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-17 1/2); Under

Game 125-126: Iowa State at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 70.267; Missouri 114.253
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 44; 54
Vegas Line: Missouri by 28 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-28 1/2); Under

Game 127-128: Miami (OH) at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 83.785; Vanderbilt 92.945
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 9; 37
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt (-14); 43
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+14); Under

Game 129-130: Akron at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 75.710; Buffalo 73.788
Dunkel Line: Akron by 2; 53
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 2; 50
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+2); Over

Game 131-132: Central Michigan at Kent
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 75.665; Kent 78.202
Dunkel Line: Kent by 2 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 3; 60
Dunkel Pick: Kent (+3); Under

Game 133-134: Baylor at Kansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 74.419; Kansas State 107.381
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 33; 64
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 24 1/2; 60 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-24 1/2); Over

Game 135-136: Kansas at Texas A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 106.110; Texas A&M 93.054
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 13; 50
Vegas Line: Kansas by 2 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-2 1/2); Under

Game 137-138: Colorado at Texas Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 94.933; Texas Tech 99.382
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 4 1/2; 56
Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 13 1/2; 61 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+13 1/2); Under

Game 139-140: UNLV at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 71.664; Wyoming 91.530
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 20; 46
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 11; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (-11); Over

Game 141-142: SMU at Tulsa
Dunkel Ratings: SMU 67.075; Tulsa 87.711
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 20 1/2; 69
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 14; 74
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (-14); Under

Game 143-144: Memphis at Tulane
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 74.756; Tulane 71.552
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 3; 54
Vegas Line: Tulane by 2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+2); Under

Game 145-146: USC at Oregon
Dunkel Ratings: USC 108.233; Oregon 110.186
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 2; 53
Vegas Line: Oregon by 3; 60
Dunkel Pick: USC (+3); Under

Game 147-148: Louisiana Tech at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 70.815; Utah State 73.140
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 2; 53
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 3; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (+3); Over

Game 149-150: Arizona at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 84.743; Washington 96.984
Dunkel Line: Washington by 12; 57
Vegas Line: Washington by 3 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-3 1/2); Over

Game 151-152: Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 79.317; Eastern Michigan 71.834
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 7 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Western Michigan (-4 1/2); 57
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-4 1/2); Under

Game 153-154: UAB at East Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 67.046; East Carolina 87.715
Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 20 1/2; 60
Vegas Line: East Carolina by 14; 57
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (-14); Over

Game 155-156: Georgia vs. Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 91.892; Florida 107.564
Dunkel Line: Florida by 16; 51
Vegas Line: Florida by 8 1/2; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-8 1/2); Under

Game 157-158: Michigan State at Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 85.210; Iowa 88.998
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 3 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 3; 42
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+3); Over

Game 159-160: Clemson at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 93.953; Maryland 96.170
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 2; 50
Vegas Line: Clemson by 3 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+3 1/2); Over

Game 161-162: Virginia at NC State
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 89.267; NC State 89.731
Dunkel Line: Even; 45
Vegas Line: Virginia by 3 1/2; 42
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+3 1/2); Over

Game 163-164: Nebraska at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 87.912; Texas 102.525
Dunkel Line: Texas by 15; 55
Vegas Line: Texas by 21 1/2; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+21 1/2); Under

Game 165-166: Idaho at Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 65.209; Nevada 91.137
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 26; 69
Vegas Line: Nevada by 16 1/2; 67 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-16 1/2); Over

Game 167-168: Rice at Marshall
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 73.119; Marshall 76.497
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 3; 67
Vegas Line: Marshall by 8 1/2; 70
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+8 1/2); Under

Game 169-170: Utah at Colorado State
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 89.089; Colorado State 90.210
Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 1; 53
Vegas Line: Utah by 6 1/2; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+6 1/2); Over

Game 171-172: Ohio at Bowling Green
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 74.940; Bowling Green 76.837
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 2; 60
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 7 1/2; 63
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+7 1/2); Under

Game 173-174: Stanford at Oregon State
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 89.222; Oregon State 93.903
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 4 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 13 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (+13 1/2); Over

Game 175-176: UCLA at Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 96.036; Washington State 82.706
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 13 1/2; 56
Vegas Line: UCLA by 6; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-6); Over

Game 177-178: South Carolina at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 97.479; Tennessee 95.869
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 1 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 3; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (+3); Over

Game 179-180: Northern Illinois at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 63.218; Toledo 73.824
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 10 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Toledo by 3 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (-3 1/2); Under

Game 181-182: Mississippi State at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 82.133; Kentucky 105.806
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 23 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 13 1/2; 61 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-13 1/2); Under

Game 183-184: West Virginia at Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 108.843; Rutgers 99.894
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 9; 52
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 6; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-6); Under

Game 185-186: Ohio State at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 110.844; Penn State 102.614
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 8; 44
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 4; 39 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-4); Over

Game 187-188: Houston at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 84.202; UTEP 84.889
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 1; 76
Vegas Line: Houston by 4; 74
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (+4); Over

Game 189-190: BYU at San Diego State
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 97.529; San Diego State 80.850
Dunkel Line: BYU by 17; 47
Vegas Line: Postponed
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 191-192: California at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: California 103.778; Arizona State 104.839
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 1; 57
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 3; 60 1/2
Dunkel Pick: California (+3); Under

Game 193-194: New Mexico State at Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 63.602; Hawaii 102.841
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 39; 77
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 25 1/2; 79
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-25 1/2); Under

Game 195-196: Florida International at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 57.787; Arkansas 102.723
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 45; 52
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 39; 56
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-39); Under

Game 197-198: UL Monroe at Florida Atlantic
Dunkel Ratings: UL Monroe 67.764; Florida Atlantic 80.409
Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 13; 50
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 6 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (-6 1/2); N/A

Game 199-200: Troy at Arkansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 87.369; Arkansas State 73.823
Dunkel Line: Troy by 13 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Troy by 4; 61
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-4); Under

Game 201-202: Middle Tennessee State at North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 75.562; North Texas 66.649
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 9; 52
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 13; 57
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (+13); Under


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

Game 227-228: Central Florida at Southern Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 84.389; Southern Mississippi 81.753
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 2 1/2; 61
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 2 1/2; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (+2 1/2); Over

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College Football – Long Sheet

NCAAF
Long Sheet

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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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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]

College Football – Short Sheet

NCAAF
Short Sheet


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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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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Saturday's Games

Top 10 Games

South Florida had bubble burst at Rutgers last week, can still be Big East champs; they covered last four games that followed a loss. UConn covered six of last seven tries as home dog; they have benefitted in two games from horrible calls. Home side won both series meetings in Big East play, but it was 33 degrees out when USF lost here late in '05 season. Bulls have win at Auburn, so they can play on road. UConn's only loss: 17-16 at Virginia.

Wisconsin won its last two games vs Indiana: 41-24/52-17; they were 18-23/330 passing vs Hoosiers LY in 52-17 win (539-279 in total yardage). Indiana needs one win to become bowl eligible; they're 0-5 (2-3 vs spread) in last five such games. Badgers won 44-3 over bad Northern Illinois last week, after losing pair of Big 11 games. IU allowed 88 points in losing last two games, giving up 560 rushing yards. QB Lewis fumbled three times in second half last week, in game Indiana had legitimate chance to win.

Texas A&M covered 14 of its last 20 home games, but unbeaten Kansas (have played 117th-ranked schedule, out of 119) comes to town; they lost last three visits here by 14-pt average. Aggies are 7-1 vs Kansas, but Jayhawks have road wins at K-State and Colorado, so they're legit. Both A&M losses came on the road (34-17 at Miami, 35-7 at Tex Tech). Aggies have 1,094 yards on ground in last four games, all of which stayed under the total.

USC is underdog for first time since '03; they had been favorite of 6+ points in each of previous 53 games. Visiting team covered eight of last 10 SC-Oregon games- Trojans won last couple trips here, 44-33/45-13, but covered just one of last five road games in Pac-10. Ducks averaged 50.5 ppg in their six wins; their loss was 31-24 at Cal, when Oregon player fumbled on 1-yard line trying to stretch over goal line. Last five USC games stayed under total

Florida won 15 of last 17 vs Georgia, but last five series games were all decided by seven or less points; Dawgs scored 14 pts or less in seven of last nine series games. Meyer covered one of his last nine as roade favorite, Richt is 9-2-1 vs spread as road dog, 6-1-1 off a bye. Tebow is banged up, sat out some practice time this week; Gators are 2-2 in SEC, winning 30-24 at Ole Miss, 45-37 last week at Kentucky. Georgia scored 12,14 in its losses.

Maryland covered six of last seven vs erratic Clemson side that is ranked #118 in country in special teams. Last three Terp-Tiger games were decided by total of 8 points. Maryland lost in final 0:16 vs Virginia last week; their last two games were decided by a total of three points. Clemson's last four wins are all by 23+ pts but they have losses at Georgia Tech (13-3), vs Virginia Tech in between (41-23). Four of last five Clemson games went over.

Rumors are strong that Fulmer could get ax after season unless Vols beat South Carolina, finish strong; they've been outscored 55-7 in second half of losses at Florida, Alabama, an indication team goes in tank when they get behind in second half. Carolina was 6-1 until 17-6 home loss to Vanderbilt last week; now they're juggling QB's and are 2-24 on 3rd down in last two games. Vols covered just two of last 11 tries as home favorite. Spurrier is 7-1 vs spread in last eight tries as road underdog.

West Virginia won last 12 games vs Rutgers, winning in last two visits here, 35-30/27-14- road team covered four of five in series. WVa covered eight of last 10 as road favorite; Rutgers is 12-4 vs spread in last 16 tries as home dog. Knights handed USF its first loss last week; they scored 68 points in winning last two games, after pair of home losses (34-24/28-23) to Maryland, Cincinnati. West Virginia's six wins are by 38-25-17-41-41-25 points.

Penn State's 17-10 home win vs Ohio State in '05 was Buckeyes' last loss in Big 11 and only JoePa win in last five series games; OSU lost five of last seven visits to this site. Home side covered last nine series games-- Lions covered five of their last six tries as home dog. OSU's 24-17 win over Michigan State last week is misleading; both Spartan TD's were scored by defense, after the Buckeyes grabbed 24-0 lead in 3rd quarter. Penn State is 5-0 at home. Rain is expected for this game.

California lost last two games, giving up 61 points; they've only held one of seven foes under 24 this season. Erickson is 14-3 as home fave in Pac-10 play; his Sun Devils have outscored foes 136-29 so far in '07, but they've also fallen behind 14-0/19-0 at home- if they do that here, they ain't winning. Bears won four in row in series, taking last two visits here, 55-38/51-23. Problem for Cal is they've lost last two Saturdays; ASU had last week off.

Rest of Card

-- Purdue covered just three of last 11 tries as home favorite; in last five games overall, they're 1-3-1 vs spread. Northwestern is on 4-0 spread run, winning last three SU- they're 5-3 this year.

-- Wake Forest covered two of last 14 as home favorite; dog has covered four of last five Wake-UNC games, but Deacons are on five-game win streak, scoring 35 ppg in their last four games.

-- Louisville won its last two games vs Pitt, 42-30/48-24; Pitt beat Cincinnati last week, ending 4-game skid- they ran ball 227-260
yds last two games. Cards lost last two at home (yielding 41 pg).

-- After scoring total of 23 points in losses last two weeks, Illini can become bowl eligible by beating Ball State squad that lost at Nebraska 41-40. Five of last six Ball State games went over total.

-- Florida State switches back to Weatherford at QB; the truth is they don't have a decent QB, but they covered eight of last nine vs Duke if fave of less than 32. Duke covered 9 of 11 on road.

-- Minnesota gave up 394 rushing yards to I-AA North Dakota State last week, lost 27-21, now visit red-hot Michigan (6-0 since 0-2 start) in stadium where Gophers won 23-20 in last visit ('05).

-- Auburn covered last five games, losing only on last-second TD pass at LSU last week; they covered five of last six games that followed loss, but just one of last ten as double digit fave.

-- Missouri covered nine of last 12 home games; they're 5-0-1 vs spread when laying 20+ points. Iowa State is 1-5 vs spread in its last six road games. Tigers are averaging 40.1 ppg this season.

-- Vanderbilt is 2-0 as home favorite in '07 (4-7 in last 11); if they win this and one other game, they go bowling for first time since '82. Miami OH covered three of last four tries as road underdog.

-- Akron covered the first game after its last seven byes; they're 8-0 vs Buffalo, winning last two visits here, 38-21/13-7. Buffalo won its last two at home, beating Ohio (31-10), Toledo (43-33).

-- Central Michigan won last three MAC games, but lost 70-14 in cash grab at Clemson last week; their totals in road games so far in '07: 59-67-96-84. Kent State QB Edelman is out for season.

-- Kansas State covered 12 of last 15 home games, 12 of 16 after a loss; Prince is 5-1 as home fave with K-State. Baylor lost last three games vs K-State: 44-10/38-10.17-3; they're 1-0 vs spread in last ten conference games.

-- Texas Tech is 18-9 vs spread as home favorite, 17-7 vs spread in game after its last 24 losses; home side won their last 8 games vs Colorado. Buffaloes covered just two of last ten home games.

-- Underdog covered eight of last 11 UNLV-Wyoming contests, with road team winning three of last four SU; Cowboys are 12-7 vs spread in last 19 at home. UNLV is 3-11 vs spread on road.

-- Home side won last five SMU-Tulsa games; Mustangs are 0-2 in last two visits here, losing 35-16/20-13. SMU lost five games in row, losing two of last three in OT; they're 1-3 as underdog.

-- Memphis won last three games vs Tulane, 38-10/41-9/49-24; Green Wave is 4-13-1 vs spread in last 18 C-USA games- their last five games were all decided by five or less points, or in OT.

-- USC is dog for first time since '03; they won last two visits to Eugene, 44-33/45-13. Ducks scored 50.5 ppg in their wins; they lost 31-24 at Cal. Trojans are 3-0 on road, winning by 18-3-38.

-- Louisiana Tech won last two games vs Utah State, 27-17/48-35 State lost last 13 games, scoring 65 points in last two games, but still losing. Tech is 1-5 in last six games, with its only win 22-21.

-- Underdog covered last nine Arizona-Washington games, with visitor winning last three SU. Huskies allowed 40.6 ppg in losing last five games. Arizona lost five of its last six games.

-- Visitor covered 10 of last 13 Eastern-Western Michigan games with Broncos winning 13 of last 15 in series and last seven visits to Ypsilanti. Eastern lost last four games, allowing 34.3 ppg.

-- Underdog covered five of last six UAB-East Carolina games, with home side winning last three. ECU covered 14 of last 20 at home in C-USA- they gave up 39.4 ppg in their last five games.

-- Home side won last seven Michigan State-Iowa games (6-1 vs spread); Spartans lost last five visits here, losing last two, 44-16, 38-16. Hawkeyes covered three of last 13 conference games.

-- Virginia won last seven games, but trailed four of them in 4th quarter; host covered eight of their last ten games vs NC State, who ended year-long skid vs I-A opponents last week at ECU.

-- Nebraska lost last three games, allowing 40.7 ppg; all four of their losses are by 18+ pts- it appears they may have quit- they were outscored 48-14 in second half of their last three games.

-- Nevada covered 12 of last 13 as home favorite; they won last two games vs Idaho, 45-7/62-14. Vandals are 9-16 vs spread in last 25 road games. Average total in their last five visits here- 68.

-- Marshall is 0-7 this season, giving up 33+ points in five of its last six games; they're 6-3-1 vs spread in the last 10 home games. Rice is 1-6, with only win as 21-point dog at USM (31-29).

-- Utah won last four games after 1-3 start, scoring 32 ppg; home side won their last three games vs Colorado State, as Rams won last game here, 21-17. State ended long losing skid last week in Vegas, beating UNLV 48-23.

-- Bowling Green is 0-8 in last eight tries as home favorite; they covered 12 of last 15 vs Ohio, winning last four by an average of 43-15. Falcons are 0-3 this season when scoring less than 30 pts.

-- Visitor covered four of last five Stanford-Oregon State games, winning last three SU; State covered 10 of last 14 in series. OSU scored 31+ in four of its last five, winning last two 31-16/31-28.

-- Home side covered seven of last ten UCLA-Washington State games, with Coogs 10-3 vs spread in last 13. Wazzu lost five in a row, yielding 42.8 ppg. Dog covered four of last five UCLA tilts.

-- Northern Illinois lost 12 of last 13 vs Toledo; they're 1-7 so far in '07, scoring just 10.3 ppg in losing last four games. Toledo is just 3-5, but they've scored 35 ppg in last four vs I-A teams.

-- Tough for Kentucky to cover big number after home grinders vs LSU, Florida; they've won four of last five vs Mississippi St, winning last two here, 42-17/13-7. State is 5-2-1 as a road dog.

-- Houston lost its last three visits to Sun Bowl by 15-pt average Cougars scored 105 points in last two games, 39.3 pg in last six. Last three UTEP games were all decided on last play of game.

-- Hawai'i is 12-7 vs spread as double digit fave; they won two in row vs New Mexico State, 49-28/49-30. Aggies covered five of last six WAC games; their '07 losses are by 10-35-1-58 points.

-- Central Florida covered just six of last 21 games on carpet and lost last two vs Southern Mississippi, 52-31/19.14. USM scored 61 points in winning last two games, after 0-4 start vs spread.

-- Florida Int'l lost last 19 games; they're 1-3-1 as road dog in '07, with losses by 59-14-52-11-14 pts. Arkansas is 10-12 vs spread in last 22 non-SEC games. Hogs are 2-3 as a favorite this season.

-- UL-Monroe covered seven of its last nine Sun Belt road tilts; visitor won their last three games vs Florida Atlantic, but in '07, home team is 11-3 vs spread in Sun Belt conference games.

-- Arkansas State won last three games vs Troy, 13-9/9-3/33-26; Trojans won five in a row since losses at Florida, Arkansas (4-1 vs spread), scoring 39.4 ppg. ASU won all three '07 home games.

-- Visiting team won four of last five Middle Tennessee-North Texas games, with MTSU winning 35-0 in last visit here- they've covered last four games (3-1 SU) winning by 41-14-17 points.

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Friday, October 26

Boise State at Fresno State (ESPN2 | 9 PM ET)

Fresno State's only two losses this year have come on the road at Oregon and Texas A&M, and the Bulldogs have held opponents to just nine points total in three home games. They are coming off a 30-0 win over San Jose State last week. "We spent a lot of time in the offseason talking about Bulldog football -- not winning, losing, stats, who's on the schedule, just Bulldog football," Fresno head coach Pat Hill said. "We've only got nine kids on this team that played against Boise State in 2005. We've had to relearn what this program is about, whereas I think Boise State has a lot of carry-over from last year." EDGE: FRESNO STATE
The Broncos are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings, with the only loss coming straight-up back on November 10th, 2005. Boise State saw its 31-game conference winning streak come to an end with a 27-7 loss but rebounded to win 45-21 in last year's meeting. EDGE: BOISE STATE
Boise State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 Friday games.
Boise State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games as a road favorite.
Fresno State is 20-7 ATS in its last 27 games following a SU win.
Fresno State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games as a home underdog.
Fresno State is 1-10 ATS in its last 10 games against a winning team.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.


Saturday, October 27

#7 West Virginia at Rutgers (ABC | 12 PM ET)

The Mountaineers have won 12 straight vs. Rutgers and lead the all-time series 28-4-2. They prevented the Scarlet Knights from getting the Big East's BCS bid last year with a 41-39 victory in triple overtime. With games remaining against Louisville, Cincinnati, Connecticut and Pittsburgh, West Virginia can't afford a loss here. EDGE: WEST VIRGINIA
Rutgers is coming off a thrilling win over former #2 South Florida last Thursday, the highest ranked opponent the Scarlet Knights have ever beaten. They are led by the Big East's leading rusher Ray Rice, who is averaging 142.7 yards per game. Rice has totaled 377 yards rushing in the last two games after failing to crack the century mark in his previous three games. EDGE: RUTGERS
West Virginia is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 road games.
West Virginia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games following a SU win.
Rutgers is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games against a winning team.
Rutgers is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 home games as an underdog.
The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.


Michigan State at Iowa (ESPN2 | 12 PM ET)

The Spartans are a perfect 3-0 against the spread on the road this season and have put in their best efforts away from home. They are coming off a 24-17 loss at Ohio State and also played Wisconsin very tough in a 37-34 road loss. EDGE: MICHIGAN STATE
Iowa remains a major disappointment despite a 10-6 win over Illinois in the team's last home game. The Hawkeyes have still dropped five of six, covering just twice during that stretch. EDGE: MICHIGAN STATE
Michigan State is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 road games.
Michigan State is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games following a SU loss.
Iowa is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games as a home underdog.
Iowa is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 home games against a winner team.
The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.


Coloado at Texas Tech (ABC | 12 PM ET)

The Red Raiders are coming off a disappointing 41-10 loss at Missouri last week and will be looking for revenge since they suffered their first loss last season at Colorado, 30-6. They are 21-7-1 ATS immediately after a straight-up loss under head coach Mike Leach and 18-9 ATS in their last 27 home games. BIG EDGE: TEXAS TECH
The Buffs have dropped two in a row both straight-up and against the spread since winning at Baylor on October 6th. They are also just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a a winning record. EDGE: TEXAS TECH
Colorado is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 conference games.
Colorado is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games as an underdog.
Texas Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games as a home favorite of 10.5+.
Texas Tech is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games following an ATS loss.
The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.


#10 South Florida at #23 Connecticut (ABC | 3:30 PM ET)

South Florida is coming off its first loss of the season last Thursday night at Rutgers and could still find its way into the BCS title hunt by winning out. However, the Bulls are not concerned about that and are simply hoping to win the Big East title. "We talk about adversity all the time and this is another part of (dealing with) adversity," USF LB Brouce Mompremier said. "It will show what type of team we have. It will show the true friends we have. We're not worried about the ranking and all that." EDGE: SOUTH FLORIDA
UConn is 0-11 all-time vs. ranked opponents and will be facing a ranked team for the first time this season. EDGE: SOUTH FLORIDA
South Florida is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games following a SU loss.
South Florida is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 road games against a winning team.
Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 home games.
Connecticut is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog.
The UNDER is 13-6 in UConn’s last 19 home games.


#18 Georgia vs. #11 Florida at Jacksonville (CBS | 3:30 PM ET)

Florida QB Tim Tebow is returning to his home of Jacksonville for the first time as a starter and will be extra motivated despite nursing a shoulder injury. Tebow is coming off an outstanding performance in a 45-37 win at Kentucky last week, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another. "I've see quarterbacks who can run, but not with that kind of power and toughness," Georgia head coach Mark Richt said. "And he's throwing the ball extremely well. He's a leader, and he's just tough. And that makes that whole football team tough." EDGE: FLORIDA
The Bulldogs are coming off a bye week that enabled them to get healthy. Marcus Washington could return to action at middle linebacker after missing the previous game with a shoulder injury. "The bye week gave me a little bit of extra time to get healthy," Washington said. "Now, I'm going to come out and practice this week and tackle full go, and we'll see what happens this weekend." Still, Knowshon Moreno is expected to make his second straight start at RB due to injuries to Thomas Brown and Kregg Lumpkin, but he has been named one of four captains this week after rushing for a career-high 157 yards in a 20-17 win over Vanderbilt. EDGE: GEORGIA
Georgia has lost 15 of the last 17 meetings with Florida, including both since Urban Meyer became head coach of the Gators. EDGE: FLORIDA
Georgia is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games as an undersog.
Georgia is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games following an ATS loss.
Florida is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
Florida is 5-11 in its last 16 conference games.


Nebraska at #19 Texas (ABC | 3:30 PM ET)

The Cornhuskers have lost their last three conference games by a combined score of 122-34. They hired back former coaching legend Tom Osborne as athletic director to help provide a spark to the program, but it's unknown what kind of an impact he will have. Texas is 5-1 vs. Nebraska since Osborne retired from coaching. EDGE: TEXAS
The Longhorns have won their last two Big 12 games on the road by a combined score of 87-13 after dropping four straight conference games for the first time since 1956. Texas outrushed Nebraska 128-38 in last year's 22-20 victory and hope to get RB Jamaal Charles his first 100-yard game since September 15th. The Cornhuskers have the worst run defense in the league, surrendering 227.4 yards per game and 22 touchdowns. EDGE: TEXAS
Nebraska is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games against a winning team.
Nebraska is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 games overall.
Texas is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 home games.
Texas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games as a favorite of 10.5+.
The UNDER is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.


Clemson at Maryland (ABC | 3:30 PM ET)

The Terrapins are coming off a tough 18-17 home loss to Virginia last Saturday after winning their previous two games by a combined 12 points. If Maryland hopes to make a bowl game, this is the team's best bet to get a key quality victory since three of the last four games are on the road and the only home game remaining is against Boston College. SLIGHT EDGE: MARYLAND
Clemson's offense got a major confidence boost in a 70-14 win over Central Michigan last week. The Tigers were coming off a bye week and had scored a combined 26 points in their previous two games. Clemson QB Cullen Harper threw five touchdown passes, and the team's rushing offense totaled 341 yards and scored five times. EDGE: CLEMSON
Clemson is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games overall.
Clemson is 1-5 in its last 6 games against a winning team.
Maryland is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 home games.
Maryland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 conference games.
Clemson is 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings.


#9 Kansas at Texas A&M (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

The Jayhawks are playing with their highest ranking since 1995 and have not started 8-0 since 1909. They are one of only five remaining unbeaten teams but have lost seven straight to Texas A&M, including their last four trips to Kyle Field. SLIGHT EDGE: TEXAS A&M
The Aggies will surprisingly be facing their first ranked foe of the season and are tied atop the Big 12 North with Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. They are hoping their triple-option offense will continue to cause problems for opponents after rushing for 359 yards in a 36-14 win at Nebraska last Saturday. Texas A&M leads the Big 12 in rushing with 260.1 yards per game. EDGE: TEXAS A&M
Kansas is 6-0 ATS in its last 6 games overall.
Kansas is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games as a road underdog.
Texas A&M is 8-2-1 in its last 11 conference games.
Texas A&M is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games following a SU win.
The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.


#16 South Carolina at Tennessee (ESPN | 7:45 PM ET)

The Gamecocks have scored just two field goals in the last six quarters after a surprising 17-6 home loss to Vanderbilt last Saturday. The team's offense has been a major concern for head coach Steve Spurrier, who suffered his first career loss to the Commodores in 15 games. "This should not be a shock to our team," Spurrier said. "This should not be a shock. Hopefully, it will straighten them out." EDGE: TENNESSEE
Spurrier remains undecided about who will start at QB after Chris Smelley and Blake Mitchell combined to throw three interceptions in last week's loss. "All the quarterbacks practiced tonight - Tommy Beecher, Chris Smelley and Blake Mitchell," Spurrier said. "We'll find one to start somewhere in that group, hopefully by Saturday." EDGE: TENNESSEE
Tennessee head coach Phil Fulmer is 13-1 lifetime vs. South Carolina but only 4-8 during his career against Spurrier. Fulmer called a rare Sunday practice after his team suffered a devastating 41-17 loss to Alabama last Saturday. The Vols committed a season-high 11 penalties for 81 yards. "Both of us are in the mix for the Eastern Division championship, so you have a game that is crucial, both schools coming off tough losses," Fulmer said. "We want to get back on the right track." EDGE: SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 road games.
South Carolina is 8-0 ATS in its last 8 games against a winning team.
Tennessee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games following a SU loss.
Tennessee is 8-24 ATS in its last 52 games as a home favorite.
The road team is 9-0-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.


#1 Ohio State at #25 Penn State (ABC | 8 PM ET)

The Buckeyes have not lost a regular-season game in more than two years, with their only loss during that stretch coming against Florida in last season's BCS title game. They have won a school-record 26 straight regular-season games since suffering a 17-10 loss at Penn State back on October 8th, 2005. The Nittany Lions are just 4-9 all-time when playing against the #1 team in the country. SLIGHT EDGE: OHIO STATE
Penn State has won four of the last five home meetings with Ohio State and have won 18 of 19 at Beaver Stadium since 2005. EDGE: PENN STATE
Ohio State has allowed just four touchdowns all season, giving up an NCAA-low 7.9 points and 208.5 yards per game. EDGE: OHIO STATE
Ohio State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 road games.
Ohio State is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games against a winning team.
Penn State is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 games as a home underdog.
Penn State is 2-5 ATS in its 7 conference games.
The home team is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

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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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Canadian Football League – 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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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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Canadian Football League – Write up

CFL
Write-up

Week 18 CFL games

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BC Lions (12-3-1) @ Hamilton (2-14) -- Lions won last six games (4-2 vs spread); they're 6-1-1 on road (2-3 as road fave). Lions (-16) beat TiCats 22-18 in first meeting back in Week 4, despite a -2 turnover ratio. Hamilton lost last four games, by 2-8-17-27 points; they're 2-5 at home, 2-4 as home underdog. Five of last seven Lion games stayed under the total. Lions started 2007 5-0, then went 1-3-1 in next five games, and now won last six.

Saskatchewan (11-5) @ Edmonton (5-10-1) -- Roughriders won, covered last four games, winning by 11-2-17-27 pts; they beat Eskimos twice this season, 54-14 in Regina in Week 5 (-4), and 39-32 at home again three weeks later (-6.5). Over is 5-1 in last six Rider games. Edmonton lost last four games; they're 3-4-1 at home, 1-2 as home dog, with home losses by 2-3-7-6 points.

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Winnipeg (9-6-1) @ Toronto (9-7) -- Home side won both tilts this season; Bombers won 15-13 in Week 9 (-6.5), then lost in Rogers Centre 31-23 four weeks later (+3). Argos won five in a row; they're 6-2 at home, winning last four by 13-8-25-18 pts. Winnipeg is 3-4-1 on road, 4-2 as road dog, with losses on the road by 21-5-8-13 pts. Under is 7-3 in last 10 Winnipeg games.

Montreal (7-9) @ Calgary (7-8-1) -- Stamps lost four of last five games, Alouettes lost five of last six; Als won first meeting at home, 30-18 back in Week 7 (-6.5), outrushing Calgary 182-67. Montreal lost last four road games, by 32-19-11-18 pts; they're 2-4 vs spread as underdog in '07. Stam s are 5-2-1 at home, 5-2 as home favorite, with home wins by 28-23-11-22-13 points.

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Significant---line movement

LINE MOVES (from largest to smallest moves): FresnoSt (+6 to +3); CentMichigan (+1 to -2); NewMexico
(-3½ to -6); Northwestern (+14 to +12½); Texas (-20 to -21½). Amazingly thru Tuesday, these are the only
college line moves of more than 1 pt, with 1½ or higher our guideline. In the NFL, any move of 1 pt or more
is noted. NFL: Dolphins (+11 to +9); Raiders (+9 to +7); Eagles (Pick to -1); Redskins (+17 to +16)...

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Canadian Football League – Hot Lines

CFL
Hot Lines


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Makin’ Canadian bacon: Week 18 CFL picks
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Friday, October 26

BC Lions at Hamilton Tiger Cats (+12 ½, 49)
Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. ET

BC is the CFL’s best team and Hamilton is its worst. But laying 12 ½ points on the road? I can’t do that on principle alone.

However, there aren’t many reasons to take the Ticats this Friday either, even with all those points. The season was a lost cause long ago and head coach Charlie Taaffe has decided to clear the locker room of bad seeds by sending players home with games left on the schedule. That might help in 2008 but Hamilton’s back-to-back pastings at Saskatchewan’s hands show how Taaffe’s dismissals aren’t making for a smooth conclusion to 2007.

I seem to have some weird knack for calling Hamilton games. I’m 12-4 this season in calling Ticats results and the paydays have been all over the board – three wins taking Hamilton, three taking its opponent, four overs and two unders. This feels like an under week for a couple of reasons.

First and foremost is the fact that Hamilton can’t score worth a lick. The Lions have also been held to about 25 points per game over their last four road games, and an over play depends almost entirely on BC’s output. Then there’s the likelihood of a cool, rainy evening at Ivor Wynne on Friday. It looks like an ugly one.

Pick: Under 49


Saskatchewan Roughriders at Edmonton Eskimos (+4, 50 ½)
Friday, Oct. 26, 9:30 p.m. ET

The Riders are 4-0 SU and ATS since Week 14. They say they’re motivated by the mathematical possibility of finishing first in the West Division. But it’s hard to put much stock in either the numbers or the words.

The most recent pair of wins came against the sad-sack Tabbies while the preceding victory came against a Henry Burris-less Calgary squad. And as for the Riders’ hopes of a division title, well, a BC win in Hamilton could put an end to those dreams before kickoff at Commonwealth.

Saskatchewan clinched a home-field playoff game and the financial windfall that accompanies it. The Riders are virtually guaranteed to play Calgary in the West semifinal in a couple of weeks. So what will motivate them on a cool night in Edmonton?

Edmonton’s lost season should have drawn to a close already, but Montreal’s struggles have extended a lifeline to the Eskimos. They’ve responded with a couple of decent efforts against BC, losing both but covering the spread in each defeat. The Esks are playing better than expected despite new faces scattered through the lineup. I’m counting on a bit of a Riders letdown this week, so I’ll take the points despite Edmonton’s injury list.

Pick: Eskimos +4


Saturday, October 27

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts (-6, 47 ½)
Saturday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. ET

There are a lot of reasons to like the Argonauts and just as many to dislike the Bombers this week.

Toronto has been a payout machine, going 8-1 ATS since Week 9. The Argos covered the spread in both games against Winnipeg during that run and now boast an 8-1 ATS mark against East Division teams in 2007. The Boatmen have also won and covered in each of their last five games, allowing only 13.6 points per game and winning each by at least a touchdown.

The Argos can vault into first place in the East with a win. Toronto is already the host city for the Grey Cup but the Argos’ postseason could be even sweeter if they can make Rogers Centre the venue for the East Final as well.

Winnipeg, in the meantime, has to deal with fresh injuries galore. Rob Pikula hurt his ankle during practice this week, leaving the punting role to a newcomer and the kicking role up for grabs. Charles Roberts is questionable with a thigh bruise. DE Doug Brown is out with a broken orbital bone.

Even more troublingly, the Bombers recent passing game hasn’t met its early-season standards. Winnipeg has led the East for a long time but its reign ends on Saturday afternoon.

Pick: Argonauts -6


Montreal Alouettes at Calgary Stampeders (-7, 52)
Saturday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. ET

Anthony Calvillo took an indefinite leave of absence from the Als this week due to his wife’s serious illness. Calvillo’s situation has cast a pall over the Alouettes and understandably so. He’s pure class, one of the most respected players in the CFL, and has far bigger things to worry about than the outcome of a football game.

"A good friend and his family are suffering. It makes you not want to go run around," Calvillo’s long-time teammate Ben Cahoon told reporters. "It makes you want to know what you can do to help out.”

The game will go on, however, and Montreal will play both Jason Maas and Marcus Brady at quarterback this Saturday. It’s an important game for the Als in terms of the standings, as they haven’t clinched a playoff berth yet. But “important game” doesn’t carry much weight among the Alouettes this week. They’re 1-5 SU and 0-6 ATS over their last half-dozen games and Calvillo’s plight won’t help that improve.

Calgary has a lot to sort out before the playoffs start. The Stamps will play hard this Saturday despite knowing they’ll finish third in the West. Their 4-3 defense is still so new and Henry Burris wants a quality outing before the postseason.

Pick: Stampeders -7

Last week: 2-2

Year to date: 32-32

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National Football League - Dunkel Index

NFL
Dunkel Index

Oakland at Tennessee
The Titans had to play last week without Vince Young at QB, but found that Kerry Collins could move the offense well enough to put 38 points on the board against Houston. Young should be back this week and will look to improve in the red zone where Tennessee was just 2-for-9 and had to settle for eight Rod Bironas FGs. Those struggles pale in comparison, though, to what Oakland has been going through lately. The Raiders have managed only 98 yards rushing over the last two games after averaging 194.3 through the first four weeks. That has put the pressure on QB Daunte Culpepper to step up and the veteran has failed to deliver in back-to-back losses to San Diego and Kansas City. Coach Lane Kiffin is staying mum as to whether Culpepper or Josh McCown will start this week. But either should have a difficult time against a Titan defense that is allowing a league-low 59.7 rushing yards per game and ranks sixth in total defense (290.0 ypg). Tennessee looks like a good pick to cover (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Titans favored by 18 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-7). Here are all of this week's picks.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

Game 203-204: Cleveland at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 120.927; St. Louis 122.118
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 48
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 3; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+3); Over

Game 205-206: Detroit at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 126.756; Chicago 129.245
Dunkel Line: Chicago by 2 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Chicago by 5 1/2; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+5 1/2); Over

Game 207-208: Indianapolis at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Indianapolis 146.313; Carolina 131.340
Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 15; 41
Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 6 1/2; 44
Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (-6 1/2); Under

Game 209-210: NY Giants vs. Miami
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 134.645; Miami 119.979
Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 15; 51
Vegas Line: NY Giants by 9 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (-9 1/2); Over

Game 211-212: Oakland at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 119.341; Tennessee 137.909
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 18 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 7; 40
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-7); Over

Game 213-214: Philadelphia at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 128.158; Minnesota 131.035
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 3; 40
Vegas Line: Philadelphia by 1; 37 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1); Over

Game 215-216: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 135.149; Cincinnati 132.454
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 3; 45
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 4; 48
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+4); Under

Game 217-218: Buffalo at NY Jets
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 128.347; NY Jets 125.921
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 2 1/2; 42
Vegas Line: NY Jets by 3; 37
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+3); Over

Game 219-220: Houston at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 127.403; San Diego 135.761
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 8; 50
Vegas Line: San Diego by 10; 45
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+10); Over

Game 221-222: Jacksonville at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville 134.182; Tampa Bay 132.097
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 2; 36
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay by 3 1/2; 32
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville (+3 1/2); Over

Game 223-224: New Orleans at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 121.712; San Francisco 124.354
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 2 1/2; 37
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 3; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+3); Under

Game 225-226: Washington at New England
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 129.795; New England 151.715
Dunkel Line: New England by 22; 46
Vegas Line: New England by 16; 48
Dunkel Pick: New England (-16); Under


MONDAY, OCTOBER 29

Game 229-230: Green Bay at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Green Bay 131.769; Denver 128.577
Dunkel Line: Green Bay by 3; 46
Vegas Line: Denver by 3; 41
Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (+3); Over

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