Monday Trends and Indexes 11/05

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College Basketball – Short Sheet

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Monday, November 5th

2K Sports College Hoops Classic
Memphis, Tennessee
Opening Round

Maine vs. Richmond, 4:00 EST
Maine: 2-2 ATS last ten years
Richmond: 2-8 ATS as a favorite

Tennessee Martin at Memphis, 7:00 EST ESPNU
Tenn Martin: 5-12 ATS in November
Memphis: 18-4 ATS at home in tournament games

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National Football League - Dunkel Index (with write-up)

NFL
Dunkel Index

Baltimore at Pittsburgh
Baltimore beat up on Pittsburgh last year, winning both games by the combined score of 58-7, but the Steelers look well-positioned for some payback tonight. Pittsburgh is unbeaten at home this year, outscoring its first three opponents 84-19. A big reason behind the turnaround is QB Ben Roethlisberger, who has already thrown for 15 TD passes, just three off his career high. At this point last season Roethlisberger had just seven TD passes and 14 INTs. The Ravens have struggled on the road, going 1-3 SU and 0-4 ATS thus far. They should get back starting QB Steve McNair, but he will likely have a difficult time jump-starting the sluggish Raven offense against an aggressive Pittsburgh D. The Steelers are 11-2 ATS at Heinz Field on Monday Night Football and should build on that record tonight by covering the line (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Pittsburgh favored by 15. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-7 1/2).

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Game 431-432: Baltimore at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 126.093; Pittsburgh 141.036
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 15; 32
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 7 1/2; 37
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-7 1/2); Under

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