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  • #16
    National Football League – Trends

    NFL


    Sunday, November 11

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    NFL Week 10 trends
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    The cheeseheads in Wisconsin will pack Lambeau Field this weekend when the
    red-hot Green Bay Packers (7-1 SU, 6-2 ATS) return home to host the
    upset-minded Minnesota Vikings (3-5, 3-3-2).

    The Packers return home sitting atop the NFL Central Division and tied with
    Dallas for the best record in the conference. However, they can hardly
    afford to take the Vikings lightly despite a 23-16 road win in the initial
    series encounter.

    The underdog in this traditional rivalry had cashed in 16 of the previous 17
    meetings until the Packers prevailed as 1-point favorites at the Metrodome.

    Green Bay has been a poor investment as home favorites (5-12-1 ATS) and as
    division home chalk (3-9 ATS). The Packers have cashed six straight coming
    off a non-conference game.

    Minnesota has 'covered' nine of its last dozen against Green Bay. The
    Vikings have been tripped up in 11 of 13 ATS off an upset win as home dogs.

    The 'over' has cashed at a 12-4-1 clip in the last 16 shootouts on the
    frozen tundra of Wisconsin. Minnesota has eclipsed the 'total' in 20 of
    its
    last 28 in November. The Vikings have been on the low side in eight straight
    off a double-digit win.

    Trends and angles for the remainder of the NFL's Week 10 menu appear below.

    JAGUARS (5-3 SU, 4-4 ATS) at TITANS (6-2 SU, 5-3 ATS)

    Tennessee upset Jacksonville in the season opener as 6 1/2-point road dogs,
    13-10. The Titans have won 13 of the past 18 series scrapes (12-6 ATS). The
    home team has won and cashed in 11 of the past 16 confrontations and the SU
    winner is 23-2 ATS. The Jaguars are 14-4 after losing by 14 points or more
    and they have cashed at a 9-2-1 clip as division road dogs. They have also
    'covered' six straight off a double-digit SU loss.

    BRONCOS (3-5, 1-7) at CHIEFS (4-4, 5-3)

    Kansas City has feasted on Denver at Arrowhead Stadium, winning 12 of 16 SU.
    The home team in this AFC West rivalry has cashed at a 10-2-1 pace. However,
    the Chiefs have failed in seven of 11 as favorites against the Broncos.
    Denver is 9-4 with division revenge. The Broncos are also 10-4 as division
    dogs of more than one point. Kansas City is 20-7-2 ATS at home after
    allowing 30 points or more. Eight of the last 11 series encounters have been
    on the high side.

    BILLS (4-4, 6-2) at DOLPHINS (0-8, 2-4-2)

    Buffalo has cashed four straight versus Miami, but it has lost eight of the
    last dozen series showdowns SU on the road. The Bills have 'covered' five
    straight this season and they are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 trips to the
    post. Buffalo is just 2-9-1 as division road favorites. The Dolphins are
    2-11 ATS versus division rivals. They have cashed eight of 11 as home dogs
    off back-to-back SU losses. The Bills have eclipsed the total in 17 of 26 as
    road favorites and in 13 of 16 following a double-digit victory.

    BROWNS (5-3, 6-2) at STEELERS (5-2 SU&ATS prior to Monday)

    Cleveland will be looking for payback after bowing to Pittsburgh in its home
    opener as 4 1/2-point dogs, 34-7. The Steelers have won and cashed seven
    straight versus the Browns overall and they are 12-2 SU and 10-4 ATS at home
    in this AFC Central rivalry. The Browns are 11-6-1 as road dogs of seven
    points or more and 18-6-1 ATS after scoring 23 points or more. Cleveland has
    zipped 'over' at a 15-4-2 pace as division road dogs and Pittsburgh had
    followed suit at a 12-1-1 clip as division home favorites prior to Monday's
    match with Baltimore.

    RAMS (0-8 SU&ATS) at SAINTS (4-4, 3-5)

    St. Louis has come up short in nine of its last 10 as double-digit dogs
    while New Orleans has floundered in eight of 10 as double-digit favorites.
    The Rams are 0-7 as road dogs of 10 1/2 to 14 points and they have failed to
    get the green at a 9-28-2 rate versus a non-division opponent. The red-hot
    Saints have won four straight after starting the year 0-4. However, they are
    1-12 ATS after scoring 28 points or more in back-to-back games when facing
    an opponent that's below .500.

    FALCONS (2-6, 5-3) at PANTHERS (4-4 SU&ATS)

    Carolina drew first blood this season, winning as 3 1/2-point favorites in
    Week 3 at Atlanta, 27-20. The Falcons are 11-6-3 ATS in the last 20 series
    clashes. The Panthers are 19-6 ATS after scoring 14 points or less in two
    straight games and they are 21-11 ATS after losing by double-digits. Atlanta
    has dipped 'under' in 17 of 23 on the road, including 11 of its last 12
    and
    seven straight on road grass. Carolina has knuckled 'under' in 14 straight
    as home favorites against division foes. The NFC South foes have been on the
    low side in 10 of the past 12 meetings at Bank of America Stadium and in 17
    of 22 confrontations overall.

    EAGLES (3-5 SU&ATS) at SKINS (5-3, 3-3-2)

    The underdog has barked in four of the past five series clashes between
    Philadelphia and Washington. The Eagles are 18-11 ATS versus division foes
    on the highway. They have also 'covered' at a 15-8-1 clip against the
    Redskins. Washington is 9-19 as division home favorites and 4-9 as series
    chalk. Philadelphia has strayed 'under' in 14 of its last 20 as division
    dogs on the road and in 13 of 17 on the highway after yielding 28 points or
    more. These NFC East rivals have slipped below the 'total' in 11 of 14
    meetings at D.C.

    BENGALS (2-6, 2-5-1) at RAVENS (4-3, 1-6 prior to Monday)

    Baltimore has won and cashed eight of its last 11 versus Cincinnati in Charm
    City. The favorite has clicked in nine of the last 11 showdowns and the SU
    winner is 20-2 ATS. The Bengals had 'covered' six straight on the road
    versus division foes until coming up short at Cleveland in their road opener
    this year. Cincinnati has zipped 'over' in 10 of 11 as division road dogs
    and the Ravens have followed suit in 11 of 16 as division home favorites.

    BEARS (3-5, 2-6) at OAKLAND (2-6, 3-5)

    Chicago has 'covered' 13 of 19 when facing teams from the AFC West, though
    it came up short in its first two chances this season. The Bears are 21-9
    ATS on the road in Weeks 10-13 and 23-8 away from home in November. However,
    they are only 4-11-1 ATS on the road versus teams from the AFC. Oakland is
    6-18 as home dogs of seven points or less and it has failed to get the green
    in 15 of 20 as home overall. The Raiders have cashed 10 of 15 as
    short-enders when facing a team from the NFC. Chicago has topped the 'total'
    in 15 of 20 as favorites and in six straight after allowing 17 points or
    less in two straight games. Oakland has bounced 'under' in 13 of 17 as home
    dogs and in 14 of 16 at home after the first month of the season.

    COWBOYS (7-1, 5-2-1) at GIANTS (6-2, 5-3)

    The New York Giants are 11-5-1 ATS at home versus Dallas. The Giants have
    cashed 22 of 32 at home after allowing 10 points or less. Dallas is 6-15-1
    off a double-digit division win. The Cowboys have cashed 11 of 14 the week
    after facing Philadelphia.

    LIONS (5-3, 5-2-1) at CARDS (3-5, 5-2-1)

    Detroit is 5-16 ATS after two or more straight wins. Arizona is 23-8 ATS at
    home after three or more straight losses. The Lions are 2-10 ATS on the
    highway off a SU victory. The Cards are 11-6 ATS after losing by seven
    points or less.

    COLTS (7-1, 5-1-2 ATS) at CHARGERS (4-4 SU&ATS)

    Indianapolis is 8-3 as road favorites off a SU loss and 14-6-2 as road chalk
    of 3 1/2 points or less. The Colts have also cashed at an 18-5-1 clip versus
    non-division foes on the highway. San Diego is 14-5-2 ATS after losing SU as
    favorites. However, the Chargers are 0-6 ATS off a non-conference game and
    1-6 ATS at home in November off a double-digit spread loss. Indianapolis has
    blown 'over' in 15 of 18 on the road when facing a team from the AFC West.
    San Diego has been on the high side in six of eight at home following a
    double-digit loss.

    49ERS (2-6, 2-5-1) at SEAHAWKS

    Seattle trounced San Francisco as 1-point road favorites in the initial
    confrontation this year, 23-3. The 49ers are 20-8 ATS on Monday Night
    Football and 36-17 ATS when playing their second straight game on the road.
    The 'under' is 5-2-1 in the last eight series clashes. The Seahawks have
    knuckled 'under' at a 16-4-1 clip as division favorites at home.

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    • #17
      National Basketball Association - Dunkel Index

      NBA
      Dunkel Index

      Washington at New Jersey
      The Wizards were swept from the first round of the playoffs last year while injured stars Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler watched from the bench. Both Arenas and Butler are healthy now, but Washington continues to play as if they are not. The Wiz have lost three straight to open the season, their worst start in 15 years. All three losses have come by at least nine points and the average margin has been 13.6. Tonight they travel to New Jersey to take on a Nets team that is 3-1 and bolstered by the return of a healthy Richard Jefferson, who is averaging 25.8 points per game. The Nets swept all four games against the Wiz last year and look like a good pick to cover the line (-6 1/2) tonight according to Dunkel, which has NJ favored by 13. Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

      THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

      Game 701-702: Washington at New Jersey
      Dunkel Ratings: Washington 111.822; New Jersey 124.516
      Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 13; 178 1/2
      Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 6 1/2; 191
      Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-6 1/2); Under

      Game 703-704: Detroit at Chicago
      Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 125.789; Chicago 117.228
      Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 8 1/2; 181
      Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 182 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+1); Under

      Game 705-706: Dallas at Golden State
      Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 125.329; Golden State 114.658
      Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 11; 213
      Vegas Line & Total: No Line
      Dunkel Pick: N/A

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      • #18
        National Basketball Association – Write up

        NBA
        Write-up



        Thursday, November 8

        Today's NBA analysis

        Hot Teams
        -- Nets won three of first four games (2-1 as home favorite).
        -- Pistons won first three games, by 11-24-1, allowing 87.7 ppg.
        -- Mavericks won three of their first four games.


        Cold Teams
        -- Wizards lost first three games, by 9-20-12 points.
        -- Bulls lost first four games, scoring 82.7 ppg in last three.
        -- Warriors lost first four games, allowing 119.5 ppg.

        Series Records
        -- Nets were 4-0 vs Wizards LY, winning here, 113-101/120-114.
        -- Pistons lost both visits to Chicago LY, 106-89/83-81.
        -- Mavericks were 2-7 vs Golden State LY, losing all five visits to Oakland, getting upset in six games in playoffs.

        Totals
        -- Average total in Net-Wizard games LY was 208.5.
        -- Three of four Piston-Bull games LY went over total.
        -- Average total in Mavs' game in Oakland LY was 201.8.

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        • #19
          National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

          NBA
          Hot Lines


          Thursday, November 8

          Pick 'n' roll: Thursday's best NBA bet

          Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls (+1 1/2, 183)

          The sluggish Bulls are still looking to sneak into the win column, while the Pistons remain undefeated after three outings this season with two wins coming outside the Palace of Auburn Hills.

          Don't expect much to change Thursday.

          The Pistons continue to win games with their stingy defense. They are limiting opponents to fewer than 88 points per game and averaging more than 99 points on offense. Fifth-year forward Tayshaun Prince leads Detroit with more than 19 points per contest and is averaging six rebounds in his first three outings. Richard Hamilton made his season debut last Sunday, scoring an impressive 21 points in a 92-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

          Chicago opened the season with a respectable overtime loss to the New Jersey Nets. It has since lost three straight to the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers. The Bulls are struggling to make baskets, scoring fewer than 90 points per outing and shooting less that 37 percent.

          The Pistons are 14-3 against the spread in their last 17 contests against the Bulls at the United Center in Chicago.

          Pick: Pistons +1 1/2

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          • #20
            College Basketball – Long Sheet

            NCAAB
            Long Sheet

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            Thursday, November 8
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            SAN FRANCISCO (13 - 18) at OKLAHOMA (16 - 15) - 11/8/2007, 9:00 PM
            Top Trends for this game.
            SAN FRANCISCO is 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
            SAN FRANCISCO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
            OKLAHOMA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all tournament games 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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            • #21
              College Basketball – Write up

              NCAAB
              Write-up



              Thursday, November 8

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              Thursday's Games

              UConn was uncharacteristic 17-14, 6-10 LY; they opened this year with shaky 69-65 win vs Morgan State, who shot 11-22 on the arc, but still, team picked 6th in MEAC isn't supposed to be in close game at UConn in second half. Huskies had 24-4 edge at foul line, huge in 69-65 game. Buffalo survived turnover-fest in beating D-II Ohio Valley; Bulls played their subs more than the starters last night. Bulls had 26 turnovers, made 30-39 at the charity stripe. Huge step up in class for them here, but it hasn't been much of a week for favorites, huh?

              San Francisco has three starters back from team that was 13-18, 8-6 in WCC; Dons are picked 7th in eight-team WCC. Oklahoma was 16-15,6-10 in Capel's first year in Norman, first time Sooners missed postseason since 1981. They brought in star freshman in Griffin, but need solid play from returning PGs, and they are going to have to play harder than they did LY. Of all the teams supposed to get to NYC next week, Sooners drew the toughest opponent, but Dons still aren't that formidable.

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              • #22
                Hockey – Long Sheet

                NHL
                Long Sheet


                Thursday, November 8

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                TAMPA BAY (5-8-0-1, 11 pts.) at CAROLINA (9-3-0-3, 21 pts.) - 11/8/2007, 7:00 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                TAMPA BAY is 0-7 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 0-7 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 0-7 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 17-48 ATS (+74.4 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
                TAMPA BAY is 0-7 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
                CAROLINA is 50-56 ATS (-53.5 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
                CAROLINA is 13-20 ATS (-13.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                TAMPA BAY is 10-6 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
                TAMPA BAY is 10-6-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
                8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)


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                PHILADELPHIA (8-5-0-0, 16 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (5-7-0-2, 12 pts.) - 11/8/2007, 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 10-32 ATS (-33.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                NEW JERSEY is 12-5 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
                NEW JERSEY is 12-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
                10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)


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                PITTSBURGH (7-6-0-1, 15 pts.) at NY RANGERS (7-7-0-1, 15 pts.) - 11/8/2007, 7:00 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                NY RANGERS are 125-131 ATS (+125.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
                NY RANGERS are 173-183 ATS (+173.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
                NY RANGERS are 198-221 ATS (+198.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
                NY RANGERS are 57-73 ATS (-56.5 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
                NY RANGERS are 62-80 ATS (-56.5 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
                NY RANGERS are 23-31 ATS (-18.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                PITTSBURGH is 9-8 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
                PITTSBURGH is 9-8-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
                11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.4 Units)


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                WASHINGTON (5-9-0-1, 11 pts.) at OTTAWA (13-1-0-0, 26 pts.) - 11/8/2007, 7:00 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                OTTAWA is 13-1 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all games this season.
                OTTAWA is 13-1 ATS (+11.2 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
                OTTAWA is 13-1 ATS (+13.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
                OTTAWA is 13-1 ATS (+10.8 Units) first half of the season this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                WASHINGTON is 3-5 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
                OTTAWA is 5-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
                4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)


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                MONTREAL (8-3-0-3, 19 pts.) at BOSTON (7-5-0-1, 15 pts.) - 11/8/2007, 7:00 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                MONTREAL is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) after a division game this season.
                BOSTON is 25-61 ATS (+114.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                MONTREAL is 13-4 (+8.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
                MONTREAL is 13-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
                9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)


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                DALLAS (6-6-0-2, 14 pts.) at PHOENIX (5-7-0-0, 10 pts.) - 11/8/2007, 9:00 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.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                DALLAS is 13-5 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
                DALLAS is 13-5-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
                8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.0 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)


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                VANCOUVER (6-8-0-0, 12 pts.) at CALGARY (6-6-0-3, 15 pts.) - 11/8/2007, 9:00 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                VANCOUVER is 82-89 ATS (-39.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
                CALGARY is 15-1 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
                VANCOUVER is 31-23 ATS (+56.7 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
                VANCOUVER is 31-23 ATS (+56.7 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
                VANCOUVER is 31-23 ATS (+56.7 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
                VANCOUVER is 24-12 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
                VANCOUVER is 86-64 ATS (+153.3 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
                CALGARY is 51-52 ATS (-33.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                CALGARY is 51-52 ATS (-22.8 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
                CALGARY is 51-52 ATS (+51.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                VANCOUVER is 9-8 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
                VANCOUVER is 9-8-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
                7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)


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                • #23
                  National Hockey League – Write up

                  NHL
                  Write-up



                  Thursday, November 8

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                  Today's NHL analysis

                  Hot Teams
                  -- Carolina won five of its last seven games.
                  -- Rangers won four of their last five games.
                  -- Ottawa won last eight games, is 13-1 this season.
                  -- Canadiens won six of their last eight games.
                  -- Dallas won last two games, allowing one goal. Coyotes won three of their last four games.

                  Cold Teams
                  -- Lightning ended their seven-game losing skid last night.
                  -- Flyers are 0-3 in game after their last three wins; in their last six games, they scored 12 goals. Devils are 2-6 in last 8 games.
                  -- Penguins lost five of their last seven games.
                  -- Washington lost three in row, eight of last ten games.
                  -- Bruins lost four of their last five games; they scored fourteen goals in their last eight games.
                  -- Calgary lost its last three games, all by 4-1 scores. Canucks lost six of their last nine games.


                  Series Records
                  -- Lightning won last four vs Carolina, scoring 17 goals.
                  -- Philly lost last eight visits to New Jersey, outscored 26-9.
                  -- Penguins won four of last five against the Rangers.
                  -- Caps lost three of last four visits to Ottawa, scoring 6 goals.
                  -- Montreal won last four games vs Bruins, outscoring B's 15-4.
                  -- Stars won nine of last 11 vs Phoenix, but lost last one 5-0.
                  -- Canucks won five of their last seven vs Calgary.

                  Totals
                  -- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Lightning games.
                  -- Under is 8-3 in Flyers' last eleven games.
                  -- Last eight Ranger games stayed under the total.
                  -- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Senator games.
                  -- Under is 5-1 in Bruins' last six games.
                  -- Over is 6-1 in last seven Dallas-Phoenix games.
                  -- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Vancouver games.

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                  • #24
                    NCAAB
                    Dunkel



                    San Francisco vs. Oklahoma
                    The Sooners faltered down the stretch last year under new coach Jeff Capel, finishing with a 16-15 record and out of the postseason for the first time in 26 years. Oklahoma's weakness was on the offensive end of the court and they come into this season needing to replace two key pieces in Michael Neal and Nate Carter. The Sooners will look to center Longar Longar to continue his improvement after finishing second on the team in scoring and first in rebounding. USF is rebuilding around Texas Tech transfer Dior Lowhorn after losing three of their top scorers. In a close call, the Dons look like the underdog pick (+16) according to Dunkel, which has Oklahoma favored by 15. Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+16). Here are all of today's games.

                    THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

                    Game 707-708: Ohio Valley vs. Morgan State
                    Dunkel Ratings: Ohio Valley 43.617; Morgan State 46.066
                    Dunkel Line: Morgan State by 2 1/2
                    Vegas Line: No Line
                    Dunkel Pick: N/A

                    Game 709-710: Buffalo at Connecticut
                    Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 53.383; Connecticut 66.779
                    Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 13 1/2
                    Vegas Line: No Line
                    Dunkel Pick: N/A

                    Game 711-712: East Central Oklahoma vs. Denver
                    Dunkel Ratings: East Central Oklahoma (No Rating); Denver 40.590
                    Dunkel Line: No Line
                    Vegas Line: N/A
                    Dunkel Pick: N/A

                    Game 713-714: San Francisco vs. Oklahoma
                    Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 53.379; Oklahoma 68.168
                    Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 15
                    Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 16
                    Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+16)

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                    • #25
                      awesome stuff...question though, and it may sound stupid, who and or what is dunkel?

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                      • #26
                        theasterisk,
                        I'm posting from the job and will have to answer your question later. Sorry, buddy!

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                        • #27
                          Hockey today - November 8

                          SCOREBOARD
                          Thursday, November 8

                          Washington at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)

                          The Senators are off to the best start in NHL history through 14 games with a 13-1-0 mark and a record total of 26 points.

                          STARS
                          Wednesday

                          -Peter Mueller, Coyotes, recorded his first career hat trick as Phoenix edged Anaheim 6-5 in overtime on Shane Doan's goal.

                          -Mike Modano, Stars, scored twice to become the U.S.-born points leader, helping Dallas to a 3-1 victory over San Jose.

                          -Clarke MacArthur, Sabres, called up from Rochester of the AHL the previous night, scored 3:16 into overtime, giving Buffalo a 2-1 victory over Boston.

                          -Ian Laperriere, Avalanche, had two goals and an assist as Colorado won in a shootout, 4-3 over Edmonton.

                          RECORDS

                          Dallas center Mike Modano broke Phil Housley's NHL record for career points by an American-born player with two quick goals in the opening minutes of the Stars' 3-1 victory against San Jose on Wednesday night. Modano has 1,233 points and 511 goals in 1,253 regular-season games - 242 games fewer than Housley - good for 35th and 34th on the NHL's career list.

                          SNAPPED

                          Philadelphia's 3-1 victory Wednesday night was its first in Pittsburgh in five games since Jan. 21, 2006. The Flyers went 0-8 against the Penguins last season. ... Tampa Bay snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Florida.

                          SOARING

                          Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg scored shootout goals to give Detroit a 3-2 victory over Nashville on Wednesday night, the Red Wings' eighth straight win. Detroit leads the Western Conference with 12 wins and 25 points. Goalie Chris Osgood made 28 saves to improve to 8-0.

                          STOPS

                          Ryan Miller stopped 25 shots as Buffalo ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 overtime victory over Boston on Wednesday night.

                          STREAKS

                          Chicago ended Columbus' six-game unbeaten streak (5-0-1) with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night.

                          SWINGS

                          Colorado's 4-3 shootout victory Wednesday night was its sixth win in seven games and Edmonton's fourth straight loss.

                          HEAD START

                          Philadelphia is 7-0 when scoring the first goal, including Wednesday night's 3-1 victory over Pittsburgh.

                          SPEAKING

                          ''With so many new faces, we didn't think it would be the same. There weren't a a lot of guys who were here last year, but we wanted to put that behind us. It's a new season and a fresh start.'' - Philadelphia defenseman Jason Smith after beating Pittsburgh for the first time since the 2005-06 season, 3-1 Wednesday night.

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                          • #28
                            NHL
                            Thursday's key NHL matchup notes



                            Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils (-135, 5 1/2)

                            The Flyers look to win in New Jersey for the first time in almost four years Thursday night when they conclude an eight-game road trip with a visit to the new Prudential Center.


                            Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers (-170, 5 1/2)

                            The Rangers have won five of their last seven home games against the Penguins (7-7-1), but have dropped four of the last five overall. Evgeni Malkin scored the lone goal in Pittsburgh's 1-0 home win on Oct. 23 in the only previous meeting between the teams this season, and Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 36 shots.


                            Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes (-200, 6)

                            Carolina is 0-2-1 at home against Tampa Bay after winning four straight over them there. The Hurricanes also have dropped four in a row overall to the Lightning, who are 0-7-0 on the road this season.


                            Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators (-280, 6)

                            Ottawa is one of the highest-scoring teams in the NHL behind Alfredsson and Dany Heatley. The Senators have scored 50 goals through 14 games. Washington is among the league's lowest-scoring teams with 34 goals and owns the worst record in the East. The Caps have scored just three goals during their current four-game losing streak.


                            Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins (-105, 5 1/2)

                            After winning five of its first seven games, Boston (7-5-2) has gone just 2-3-2. They have lost four straight against the the Canadiens.


                            Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames (-160, 5 1/2)

                            Daniel Sedin has six goals and 13 points in his last nine games against the Flames (6-6-3). He has been particularly good in his last seven trips to Calgary, with five goals and 12 points while netting two game-winners in Vancouver's five victories during that span.


                            Dallas Stars at Phoenix Coyotes (+110, 5 1/2)

                            The Stars won 5-3 at Phoenix on Oct. 27, but the Coyotes defeated Dallas on the road 5-0 on Friday. Mikael Tellqvist stopped 35 shots in that contest after allowing 11 goals in his previous two starts against the Stars.

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                            • #29
                              NHL
                              Hot Lines



                              Ice picks: Thursday's best NHL bets

                              Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins (+100, 5 1/2)

                              The Canadiens have dropped just two games in their last eight, including an Oct. 30 shootout loss to Atlanta. They've beaten the Bruins in the teams' last four meetings and in seven of their last 10, making the Habs a road favorite when the Northeast Division rivals face off tonight.

                              The Bruins have lost their last three games and are 7-5-1 overall. Boston's over/under record is 3-11.

                              The Habs are averaging 3.2 goals per game and allowing 2.4, but Montreal goaltender Cristobal Huet has a 1.91 GAA in nine starts against the Bruins.

                              Pick: under


                              Dallas Stars at Phoenix Coyotes (+110, 5 1/2)

                              Dallas and Phoenix are coming off big upset wins. The Stars beat San Jose 3-1 as +130 underdogs and the Coyotes notched a 6-5 overtime win over the Ducks as +180 underdogs on the road. Both teams will try to carry their momentum into tonight's matchup at Phoenix's Jobing.com Arena.

                              Phoenix could have a difficult time. The team is 2-14 in its last 16 games after a win. The Coyotes have had better luck on the road this year than at home, winning five of six road games as underdogs. But Wayne Gretzky's team has dropped six games at home since a 3-2 win over St. Louis in its home opener.

                              A night after becoming the highest scoring American-born player, Mike Modano will lead the Stars into their third straight road game. It will be a chance for Dallas to record three straight wins for the first time this season.

                              Pick: Stars -130

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                              • #30
                                NBA today - Nov. 8


                                SCOREBOARD
                                Thursday, Nov. 8

                                Detroit at Chicago (8 p.m. EST).

                                The unbeaten Pistons face the winless Bulls in a Central Division matchup.

                                STARS
                                Wednesday

                                -Deron Williams, Jazz, made a layup with 1.3 seconds remaining to give Utah a 103-101 victory over Cleveland.

                                -Sam Cassell, Clippers, scored 35 points with eight assists in a 104-89 win over Indiana.

                                -Kevin Garnett, Celtics, had 23 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists in a 119-93 win over Denver.

                                NOT ENOUGH

                                Deron Williams made a layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, and the Utah Jazz overcame LeBron James' triple-double and tying 3-pointer in a 103-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 12 rebounds and Paul Millsap scored a career-high 24 points for the Jazz, who needed Williams to save them by driving the length of the court after James tied the score at 101 with 6 seconds left. James finished with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists - his 11th career triple-double.

                                THINGS FALL APART

                                The Philadelphia 76ers jumped on Charlotte early and never let up in a 94-63 win Wednesday night. Charlotte's 2-0 start was the first time the fourth-year team had ever been two games above .500 at any point. However, the Bobcats were blown out by 32 points against the Suns on Tuesday night and then narrowly avoided a record-low point total, needing one last jumper against the Sixers to surpass the 62 scored against Houston on Dec. 8, 2006.

                                SOARING

                                Josh Smith scored 22 points, rookie Al Horford led a dominant performance on the boards and the Atlanta Hawks beat another 60-win team from last season, holding off Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns 105-96 Wednesday night. The Hawks, who haven't made the playoffs since 1999, got back to .500 in a brutal opening stretch of games and added to their opening-night win over Dallas.

                                STRONG IN DEFEAT

                                LeBron James finished with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists - his 11th career triple-double - in Cleveland's 103-101 loss to Utah on Wednesday night. ... David West had 34 points and 18 rebounds in New Orleans' 93-90 loss to Portland. ... Steve Nash had 34 points and 11 assists in the Suns' 105-96 loss to the Hawks.

                                SPEAKING

                                ''He's older than dirt, but he gets it done. He can still shoot the basketball.'' - Clippers center Chris Kaman on teammate Sam Cassell. The 37-year-old Cassell scored 35 points to lead Los Angeles to a 104-89 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

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