Wednesday Trends and Indexes 11/07

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National Hockey League - Matchup Notes

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Wednesday, November 7

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NHL – Matchup Notes
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Wednesday's key NHL matchup notes


Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres (-160, 6)

Both teams are struggling as they are amid nine-game stretches of division play. While the Bruins (7-5-1) have lost back-to-back games to division-leading Ottawa since beating Buffalo, the Sabres (5-7-1) enter this contest looking to avoid a season-high fourth straight loss.


Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins (-130, 6)

The Flyers' awful start included five losses to Pittsburgh, which went on to sweep the season series for the first time. The Penguins scored at least three goals in every meeting, and scored at least five in five of those matchups.


Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning (-135, 6)

Florida has beaten the Lightning twice in three meetings this season to improve to 13-5-1 in the series since the start of 2005-06. The Panthers, though, are just 4-4-1 at Tampa during that stretch.


Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings (-260, 5 1/2)

The Red Wings (11-2-1) try for their eighth straight victory as they return home Wednesday to take on Nashville (7-7-0) for the first time this season.


Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks (-120, 5)

Rick Nash and Jiri Novotny each scored twice in Columbus' 7-4 victory at Chicago on Oct. 23. The Blue Jackets have won four of their last six meetings with the Blackhawks, including two of three at the United Center.


Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche (-260, 5 1/2)

The Avalanche are 5-1-1 in their last seven meetings with the Oilers, although they've dropped four of the last five matchups at the Pepsi Center.


Phoenix Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks (-220, 5)

Phoenix opened this season with a 3-2 home win over St. Louis on Oct. 4, but has dropped six in a row there since including a 5-2 loss to the Ducks on Saturday. Anaheim got a goal and two assists from Mathieu Schneider in his second game after suffering a broken during the preseason.


Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks (-150, 5)

San Jose's top-line center Joe Thornton had two assists Saturday, giving him two goals and four assists during a four-game point streak. He has a goal and eight assists in his last six games against Dallas.

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College Football TV Schedule
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Wednesday, November 7th
Ohio at Akron 6:30 ESPN2 (HD)

Thursday, November 8th
Tennessee State at Samford 5:00 ESPNU
Louisville at West Virginia 6:30 ESPN (HD)
TCU at BYU 8:00 versus

Friday, November 9th
Bowling Green at Eastern Michigan 6:30 ESPNU
Rutgers at Army 7:00 ESPN2 (HD) / ESPN 360

Saturday, November 10th
Michigan at Wisconsin 11:00 ESPN (HD)

Wake Forest at Clemson 11:00 ESPN2 (HD)

Penn State at Temple 11:00 ESPNU

Indiana at Northwestern 11:00 ESPN Classic

Michigan State at Purdue 11:00 BTN (HD)

Minnesota at Iowa 11:00 BTN (HD)
North Carolina at North Carolina State 11:00 LFS-ACC *3 / ESPN-GP *2

South Florida at Syracuse 11:00 ALT / ERTV *5 / ESPN-GP

Texas A&M at Missouri 11:30 FSN (HD)

Kansas State at Nebraska 11:30 Versus

Alabama at Mississippi State 11:30 LFS-SEC *3 / ESPN-GP *2 / Yahoo Sports

Arkansas at Tennessee 11:30 LFS-SEC *3 / ESPN-GP *2 / Yahoo Sports

Lafayette at Holy Cross 12:00 CSTV

Air Force at Notre Dame 1:30 NBC (HD)

Boise State at Utah State 2:00 KJZZ / KTVB / ESPN-GP

Colorado State at New Mexico 2:00 Mtn.

Wyoming at Utah 2:30 CSTV

Auburn at Georgia 2:30 CBS (HD)

Illinois at Ohio State 2:30 ABC (HD) *1 / ESPN (HD) *7

Arizona State at UCLA 2:30 ABC (HD) *1 / ESPN (HD) *7 or ESPN-GP *2

Florida State at Virginia Tech 2:30 ABC (HD) *1 / ESPN (HD) *7 or ESPN-GP *2

Texas Tech at Texas 2:30 ABC (HD) *1 / ESPN (HD) *7 or ESPN-GP *2

Connecticut at Cincinnati 2:30 ESPNU

Furman at Georgia Southern 2:30 SS

Kent State at Northern Illinois 3:00 CSNC

New Mexico State at San Jose State 3:00 ALT / Aggie Vision

East Carolina at Marshall 3:30 MASN / WITN

Baylor at Oklahoma 5:30 FSN (HD)

Stanford at Washington State 5:30 FSNW

TBA 6:15 ESPN2 (HD)

TBA 6:15 ESPNU

Central Florida at UAB 6:30 CSTV

Florida at South Carolina 6:45 ESPN (HD)

Boston College at Maryland 7:00 ABC (HD) *1 / ESPN-GP *2

Kansas at Oklahoma State 7:00 ABC (HD) *1 / ESPN-GP *2

USC at California 7:00 (ABC or ESPN or ESPN2) (HD)

Louisiana Tech at LSU 7:00 ESPN-GP *2 / PPV (LA)

Washington at Oregon State 9:15 FSN (HD)

San Diego State at UNLV 10:00 CSTV

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


LA Clippers at Indiana
Indiana missed the playoffs last year for the first time since 1997 and has done a good job of erasing that memory with a 3-0 start to this season. Danny Granger has been a big part of the strong start, earning Player of the Week honors in the East with a 22.7 point average to go with his 8.7 boards. But Granger and the Pacers run into another surprisingly hot team tonight in the Clippers. LA was supposed to be down because of injuries to Elton Brand and Shaun Livingston, but has come out of the box with a 3-0 start of its own, including last night's 97-91 win at Chicago behind Cuttino Mobley's 33 points. LA looks like a good underdog pick (+5 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Clips favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Game 501-502: Orlando at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 119.813; Toronto 119.751
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 4; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+4); N/A

Game 503-504: Phoenix at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.157; Atlanta 119.622
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 5; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+5); N/A

Game 505-506: LA Clippers at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 118.467; Indiana 116.536
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+5 1/2); N/A

Game 507-508: Charlotte at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 114.354; Philadelphia 116.421
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 180
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+3 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Denver at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.367; Boston 122.640
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 3 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 6 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+6 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Miami at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 113.723; San Antonio 124.648
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 11; 175
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 10 1/2; 183
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-10 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Cleveland at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 116.600; Utah 124.734
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 8; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 9; 196
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+9); Under

Game 515-516: Memphis at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 116.001; Seattle 110.801
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 5; 229
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 2 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-2 1/2); N/A

Game 517-518: New Orleans at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 123.725; Portland 114.694
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 9; 216
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-2 1/2); Over

[Udog]

Hockey today - November 7


SCOREBOARD
Wednesday, Nov. 7

Nashville at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)

Henrik Zetterberg has at least one point in all 14 of the Red Wings' games this season and has a league-leading 24 this season.

STARS
Tuesday

-Todd White, Thrashers, scored the 100th goal of his career 1:34 left in overtime to give Atlanta a 2-1 victory over Washington.

-Martin Gerber, Senators, made 30 saves in Ottawa's 5-1 win against Toronto.

STRONG START

The Ottawa Senators set a team record with their eighth straight win, 5-1 over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Ottawa is off to the best start in NHL history through 14 games with a 13-1-0 mark and a record total of 26 points.

ROAD WOES

The New York Islanders scored three goals in the final period snapping the New York Rangers' winning streak at four with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. The Rangers fell to 0-5-1 on the road.

SLUMPING

Todd White scored the 100th goal of his career with 3:26 left in overtime to give the Atlanta Thrashers a 2-1 victory over Washington on Tuesday night. The Capitals lost their 10th in 12 games after starting the season with three straight victories.

REJECTED

Steve Moore has rejected an approximately $350,000 offer to settle the player's $15 million lawsuit against Todd Bertuzzi and the former owner of the Vancouver Canucks, according to recently filed documents. The lawsuit, currently in the discovery stage, stems from an ugly incident during a March 8, 2004, game in Vancouver when Bertuzzi, then of the Canucks, attacked Moore, who was playing for the Colorado Avalanche.

SPEAKING

''I think that our mental sharpness left something to be desired over the course of three periods. We weren't as crisp as we needed to be, weren't as precise as we needed to be.'' - Rangers coach Tom Renney after a 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday night.

[Udog]

NHL
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Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL bets


Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins (-130, 6)

This is the first meeting of these teams this season and the Flyers are out to redeem their 0-for-8 record against the Penguins that lingers from last year. Their last two meetings resulted in shootouts and their last five played over a 6 1/2-goal total. Sidney Crosby used the Flyers to sharpen his skills, tallying seven goals and eight assists in those wins.

The Penguins have abandoned their high-scoring ways of last season. They've only played over 6 1/2-goals five times in 14 games and haven't managed to win more than three games in a row. They blanked the Devils 5-0 Monday and dropped their previous two, playing under the total in all three.

Thanks to a few new key additions, namely Daniel Briere who has contributed 15 points in 13 games, the Flyers got off to a considerably better start than last season. They went 6-1 in their first seven games and are 4-2 on their current eight-game road trip. This season's Flyers are averaging 3.3 goals per game.

Pick: under


Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres (-160, 6)

The Bruins squeaked out a 4-3 shootout victory when they faced off against the Sabres Nov. 1 and cashed in as home underdogs. Can they pull off two upsets in a row?

Chuck Kobasew leads the Bruins in scoring with six goals, followed by Marco Sturm with five. Aside from these wingers, Boston doesn't pack much firepower. What they do have going for them is goalie Tim Thomas who is fifth in the league with a 1.65 GAA in nine games.

The Sabres are without Tim Connolly, who shared the lead with Brian Campbell for the most points with 12. Jaroslav Spacek is questionable tonight with a shoulder injury after scoring four goals in six games this season.

Pick: Bruins +140

[Udog]

NBA today - November 7


SCOREBOARD
Wednesday, Nov. 7

Miami at San Antonio (8 p.m. EST). The winless Heat face the Spurs in a matchup of the last two NBA champions.

STARS
Tuesday

-Cuttino Mobley, Clippers, scored 33 points to lead Los Angeles to a 97-91 win over Chicago.

-Zach Randolph, Knicks, had 22 points and 17 rebounds in a 119-112 victory over Denver.

-Dwight Howard, Magic, scored 28 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Orlando's 111-103 victory over Minnesota.

-Yao Ming, Rockets, had 28 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in Houston's 89-81 win over San Antonio.

-Peja Stojakovic and Chris Paul, Hornets. Stojakovic made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers and finished with 36 points, and Paul had 19 points and a team-record 21 assists in New Orleans' 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

- LeBron James, Cavaliers, had 24 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists in Cleveland's 108-104 victory over Golden State.

DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE

Zach Randolph had 22 points and 17 rebounds, three other players scored more than 20 points, and New York erased a series of double-digit deficits to win 119-112 Tuesday night in the Denver Nuggets' first trip to Madison Square Garden since last year's brawl. Randolph is the first Knicks player to open a season with three straight double-doubles in points and rebounds since Patrick Ewing 15 years ago.

MAGIC MEN

Dwight Howard had 28 points and 16 rebounds, and Rashard Lewis scored nine of his 27 points in the fourth quarter in Orlando's 111-103 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday night.

FOR THE RECORDS

Peja Stojakovic made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers, and Chris Paul established another Hornets team mark with 21 assists Tuesday night in New Orleans' 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.Stojakovic missed just three of 13 shots from behind the arc and finished with 36 points. Paul had 19 points.

SUN-BURNED

Leandro Barbosa, Raja Bell and Shawn Marion led eight players in double figures with 16 points apiece Tuesday night in the Phoenix's 115-83 win over Charlotte. The loss dropped the Bobcats to 0-7 all-time against the Suns.

STRUGGLING BULLS

The Los Angeles Clippers beat Chicago 97-91 on Tuesday night, dropping the Bulls to 0-4 for the first time since 2004-05.

SIDELINED

Phoenix center Amare Stoudemire decided to sit out his second straight game Tuesday against Charlotte due to pain in his right knee. Stoudemire made the decision about an hour before the game the Suns's 115-83 win over Charlotte. ... Orlando point guard Jameer Nelson was scratched from Tuesday's against Minnesota after sustaining what the team called a ''slight concussion'' in practice. The third-year pro is listed as day to day. The Magic defeated Minnesota 111-103. ... Cleveland guard Larry Hughes sat out the Cavaliers' 108-104 win over Golden State on Tuesday with a bruised left knee.

INJURED

Charlotte point guard Raymond Felton suffered a left knee injury late in the third quarter of Tuesday night's 115-83 loss to Phoenix. Felton, drove into the lane and made a spin move on Suns guard Steve Nash, who fell down in front of him. Felton tripped over him and landed awkwardly on his left leg. Initial X-rays were negative, but Felton was taken to the hospital for further tests, which also were negative. Felton is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Allen Iverson scored 32 points in Denver's 119-112 loss to New York on Tuesday night. ... Al Jefferson had 25 points and 10 rebounds but Minnesota lost to Orlando 111-103. ... Wally Szczerbiak scored 32 points in Seattle's 104-98 loss to Sacramento. ... Baron Davis scored 29 points and had 10 assists in Golden State's 108-104 loss to Cleveland.

SNAPPED

Houston snapped a four-game, home-court losing streak to San Antonio with a 89-81 win over the Spurs on Tuesday night.

SPEAKING

''I told the referees the first game, I've told y'all, I'll tell everyone I'm going back to my first five years. I'm just going back to my old aggressive self. I'm only 32.'' - Cuttino Mobley, on his 33 points in the Clippers' 97-91 win over Chicago.

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Columbus at Chicago
Columbus has the hottest goalie around in Pascal Leclaire, who comes into tonight's contest with a 7-2-0 record and sparkling 1.12 GAA, including five shutouts. His latest came on Sunday as Leclaire turned aside 21 shots in a 3-0 win over St. Louis. Chicago is coming off a home loss to Nashville (5-2) on Sunday and has dropped four of the last six meetings with the Blue Jackets. Columbus looks like a good underdog pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Jackets favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-105). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Game 51-52: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.271; Pittsburgh 12.652
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-138); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-138); Under

Game 53-54: Boston at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.319; Buffalo 11.213
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-164); 6
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+144); Under

Game 55-56: Florida at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.573; Tampa Bay 10.159
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+120); Over

Game 57-58: Nashville at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.092; Detroit 13.199
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-255); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-255); Under

Game 59-60: Columbus at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 12.488; Chicago 10.881
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-105); Over

Game 61-62: Edmonton at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.378; Colorado 12.641
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 2 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-255); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-255); Under

Game 63-64: Phoenix at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.462; Anaheim 10.905
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-208); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+188); Under

Game 65-66: Dallas at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.348; San Jose 12.376
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-144); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-144); Under

[Udog]

NCAAF
Dunkel


Ohio at Akron
The Zips have shown just that lately as they've lost three straight to Temple, Buffalo and Bowling Green to drop out of the MAC title chase. Trouble at QB has been the main problem and Akron will likely split time tonight between Carlton Jackson and Chris Jacquemain, the latter of whom returns from a one-game suspension. Making matters more difficult is the fact that Ohio comes in one of the hotter MAC teams right now with two straight wins and a chance to clinch the division title. But this will be the Bobcats' third game in 12 days, the last two on the road. And Ohio has stumbled away from home, dropping earlier contests at Buffalo (31-10) and Toledo (43-40). The Zips look like a decent home underdog pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has Akron favored straight up by 3. Dunkel Pick: Akron (+3).

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Game 103-104: Ohio at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 69.207; Akron 72.296
Dunkel Line: Akron by 3; 53
Vegas Line: Ohio by 3; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+3); Over

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Morgan State at Connecticut
Connecticut is looking to bounce back from a 2006-07 campaign that saw the Huskies start out 11-0, but finish 12th in the Big East. For better or for worse, Jim Calhoun has most of the roster back, including his most-consistent player in forward Jeff Adrien and a big-time shot-blocker in center Hasheem Thabeet. Guards A.J. Price and Craig Austrie also have a year under their belts and should show improvement. Just how much will begin to unfold tonight as the Huskies host Morgan State. While the Bears (13-18) did show improvement last season under new coach Todd Bozeman, taking on UConn is a big leap. The Huskies look like a good pick to cover the line (-26) according to Dunkel, which has Connecticut favored by 37. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-26). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Game 519-520: Ohio Valley vs. Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio Valley (No Rating); Buffalo 53.383
Dunkel Line: N/A
Vegas Line: N/A
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 521-522: Morgan State at Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Morgan State 38.784; Connecticut 76.080
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 37
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 26
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-26)

Game 523-524: Alabama A&M vs. Central Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama A&M 35.096; Central Arkansas 43.464
Dunkel Line: Central Arkansas by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 525-526: Gardner-Webb at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Gardner-Webb 44.659; Kentucky 73.273
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 28 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, November 7


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ORLANDO (3 - 1) at TORONTO (2 - 2) - 11/7/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 188-237 ATS (-72.7 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
ORLANDO is 191-237 ATS (-69.7 Units) in road games since 1996.
ORLANDO is 58-83 ATS (-33.3 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
TORONTO is 94-73 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-0 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-1 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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PHOENIX (3 - 1) at ATLANTA (1 - 2) - 11/7/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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LA CLIPPERS (3 - 0) at INDIANA (3 - 0) - 11/7/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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CHARLOTTE (2 - 1) at PHILADELPHIA (1 - 2) - 11/7/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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DENVER (2 - 2) at BOSTON (2 - 0) - 11/7/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 87-123 ATS (-48.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
DENVER is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 153-192 ATS (-58.2 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
BOSTON is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-98 ATS (-42.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

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


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MIAMI (0 - 3) at SAN ANTONIO (3 - 1) - 11/7/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 521-451 ATS (+24.9 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 90-64 ATS (+19.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 111-80 ATS (+23.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 121-85 ATS (+27.5 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
MIAMI is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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


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CLEVELAND (2 - 2) at UTAH (2 - 2) - 11/7/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MEMPHIS (0 - 2) at SEATTLE (0 - 4) - 11/7/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-3 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-3 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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NEW ORLEANS (4 - 0) at PORTLAND (0 - 3) - 11/7/2007, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
PORTLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-3 straight up against PORTLAND 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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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Wednesday, November 7


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PHILADELPHIA (8-5-0-0, 16 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (7-6-0-1, 15 pts.) - 11/7/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-28 ATS (-23.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-32 ATS (+43.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-18 ATS (+23.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-29 ATS (-14.6 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 10-6 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 10-6-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.4 Units)


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BOSTON (7-5-0-1, 15 pts.) at BUFFALO (5-7-0-1, 11 pts.) - 11/7/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 59-31 ATS (+16.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 166-108 ATS (+38.4 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 130-85 ATS (+10.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 8-10 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 13-4 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 13-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)


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FLORIDA (7-8-0-0, 14 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (5-8-0-1, 11 pts.) - 11/7/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 221-310 ATS (+536.6 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 73-152 ATS (+281.4 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 6-23 ATS (+39.0 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-39 ATS (+76.2 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 79-122 ATS (-43.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 180-206 ATS (-72.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 172-229 ATS (+544.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 75-119 ATS (-53.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 13-6 (+10.3 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 13-6-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.4 Units)


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NASHVILLE (7-7-0-0, 14 pts.) at DETROIT (11-2-0-1, 23 pts.) - 11/7/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 16-39 ATS (+62.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 2-11 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 13-3 ATS (+9.1 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 203-166 ATS (-138.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-6 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-6-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)


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COLUMBUS (8-3-0-2, 18 pts.) at CHICAGO (7-7-0-0, 14 pts.) - 11/7/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 138-189 ATS (+138.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
CHICAGO is 5-17 ATS (+26.5 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 10-7 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 10-7-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)


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EDMONTON (5-10-0-0, 10 pts.) at COLORADO (9-5-0-0, 18 pts.) - 11/7/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 15-11 ATS (+30.8 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 255-216 ATS (+255.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
COLORADO is 65-71 ATS (-91.9 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 8-9 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 9-8-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.6 Units)


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PHOENIX (5-7-0-0, 10 pts.) at ANAHEIM (6-8-0-2, 14 pts.) - 11/7/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 93-86 ATS (+190.0 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 65-61 ATS (+146.4 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 52-51 ATS (+119.2 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 25-23 ATS (-4.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 5-8 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 14-4 (+6.4 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 14-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.2 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)


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DALLAS (6-6-0-2, 14 pts.) at SAN JOSE (7-6-0-1, 15 pts.) - 11/7/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 28-11 ATS (+11.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 21-11 ATS (+32.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 15-18 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 9-8 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-8-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)


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[Udog]

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, November 7


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MORGAN ST (13 - 18) at CONNECTICUT (17 - 14) - 11/7/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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ALABAMA A&M (10 - 20) vs. C ARKANSAS (10 - 20) - 11/7/2007, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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GARDNER WEBB (9 - 21) at KENTUCKY (22 - 12) - 11/7/2007, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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[Udog]

NCAAF
Wednesday Night Preview


What bettors need to know: Ohio at Akron


Ohio Bobcats at Akron Zips (+3)

Bobcats still in the chase

A four-game losing streak in the middle of Ohio’s season threatened to derail the entire year. The defending MAC East champion has since clawed its way back into contention for a bowl game with two straight wins. The Bobcats are now back at .500 in both conference play (3-3) and overall (5-5) and are playing their best football at the right time.

"After we went through that stretch there, the coaches came in and said 'Just forget about these last six games. It's a new season, a new approach,'" Ohio linebacker Lee Renfro told The Athens Messenger. "So yeah, it's been kind of like a new season. Every since we came through that as a team, guys have started stepping up and (doing) what they were asked to do."

Even with a win on Wednesday against Akron, there’s no guarantee the Bobcats will retain their title. But with three MAC teams locked at 5-5 overall, two more wins for Ohio could be enough for it claim one of the conference’s three automatic bowl spots.

Ohio’s success this season depends a lot on results from other games, but head coach Frank Solich is focusing on what his own team needs to do on the field.

"I've found out that rooting doesn't work," he told the Messenger. "What's going to happen is going to happen. The only thing you can control is what you're all about in terms of playing the game."

Ohio’s final two games of the schedule are among its most difficult – they follow this week’s trip to Akron with a home game against division-leading Miami of Ohio.

Akron offense in need of zip

Akron’s inability to get its offense going has cost it dearly this season. The Zips are 3-6 overall (2-3 in the MAC) and a loss Wednesday would end their already slim chances of challenging for the East Division title.

The Zips are last in their conference in total offense, averaging 312.4 yards per game. They are putting up just 19.3 points per contest and haven’t been able to make the big plays when they needed to.

''We have not had a lot of big-hit plays and part of that is by design,'' Akron coach J.D. Brookhart told the Akron Beacon Journal. ''We want to consistently move the ball, but you still have to take some chances and look for those opportunities, and we have not made those plays.

“Guys making six to eight plays a game makes a big difference, and we're not making them.''

One of the Zips’ biggest problems this season is red-zone conversion. They are 10th in the 13-team MAC in that area, converting on 19-of-27 opportunities – with just nine TDs.

''I think in the red zone right now, we've got just nine touchdowns,'' Brookhart added. ''And if you expand the red zone a little further, we've had a tougher time scoring.''

Luckily, the defense has picked up the slack to help Akron stay competitive. The ‘D’ is third in the MAC East in total yards per game (400.1) and first against the pass (209.9 per contest).

Record-breaking rusher

If the Bobcats manage to turn their season around and make a bowl game, they can thank senior running back Kalvin McRae for getting them there. McRae is already Ohio’s all-time leader with 4,177 yards and is sixth in the nation with 16 touchdowns this season.

“Kalvin is the kind of back that gets the yardage that’s not there,” Solich told the Athens Messenger when asked about his star player. “Some backs, if you block a play for four yards, you’ll get four yards. With Kalvin if you block a play for four yards, you’ll get 10. That’s a great way of keeping drives alive.”

McRae has the chance to break two more school records before the end of the year. With 858 career carries, he’s just 27 shy of Kareem Wilson’s 885 mark – set in 1998. With 47 career TDs, he’s only two away from tying Wilson in that category.

In his most recent game, a 23-7 win over Temple, McRae ran for 151 yards on 28 attempts with one touchdown. Fellow running back Vince Davis, who is expected to take over as the main rusher next season, added 47 yards and a touchdown.

Overall, Ohio ranks third in the MAC with 164.1 rushing yards per contest.

Head to head

The Zips have won, and covered, in three of the last four meetings between the teams. They haven’t lost to Ohio at home since 1997, covering in four of the five home games since then.

Four of the last five contests between Ohio and Akron have gone under the total.

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, November 7th

Orlando at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Orlando: 58-83 ATS Away playing on BB days
Toronto: 19-8 ATS off a road loss

Phoenix at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
Phoenix: 22-10 ATS off an Away win scoring 110+ points
Atlanta: 7-14 ATS vs. Phoenix

LA Clippers at Indiana, 7:05 EST
LA Clippers: 3-0 ATS this season
Indiana: 3-18 ATS after allowing 110+ points last game

Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Charlotte: 10-1 ATS Away off a DD home loss
Philadelphia: 2-6 ATS vs. Charlotte

Denver at Boston, 7:35 EST
Denver: 9-1 Over vs. Atlantic Division
Boston: 2-11 ATS off a win by 3 points or less

Miami at San Antonio, 8:05 EST ESPN
Miami: 16-3 Under vs. San Antonio
San Antonio: 22-7 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

(TC) Cleveland at Utah, 10:35 EST ESPN
Cleveland: 5-15 ATS playing on back-to-back days
Utah: 21-9 Over after allowing 105+ points last game

Memphis at Seattle, 10:05 EST
Memphis: 20-7 Under Away off a SU loss as home favorite
Seattle: 1-10 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 ATS

New Orleans at Portland, 10:35 EST
New Orleans: 13-4 ATS off BB road games
Portland: 4-14 ATS off an Away ATS win/SU loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Wednesday, November 7th

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST TSN
Philadelphia: 3-18 SU after scoring 1 or 0 goals
Pittsburgh: 11-3 SU off a win by 3+ goals

Boston at Buffalo, 7:05 EST
Boston: 2-19 SU away off a home division loss
Buffalo: 7-1 SU at home vs. Boston

Florida at Tampa Bay, 7:35 EST
Florida: 2-14 SU away after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Tampa Bay: 25-10 SU as a home favorite of -150 or less

Nashville at Detroit, 7:35 EST
Nashville: 2-11 SU away off 3+ road games
Detroit: 18-4 SU playing with 3+ days rest

Columbus at Chicago, 8:35 EST
Columbus: 6-1 SU away off BB games with a combined score of 4 or less goals
Chicago: 5-17 SU at home after allowing 4+ goals

Edmonton at Colorado, 9:35 EST TSN
Edmonton: 1-6 SU vs. division opponents
Colorado: 7-1 SU as a home favorite

Phoenix at Anaheim, 10:05 EST
Phoenix: 7-28 SU after allowing 2+ third-period goals
Anaheim: 8-1 SU at home vs. Phoenix

Dallas at San Jose, 10:35 EST
Dallas: 10-1 SU after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
San Jose: 0-5 SU off a road win

** (TC) Denotes Time Change