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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 Football League – over / unders

      NFL
      Total bias: Week 10 over/under plays



      Sunday, November 11

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      NFL over/under picks
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      Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans over 35

      I know the last time the Jags and Titans played each other the final score resembled a baseball boxscore, but I think things will be different this time around.

      There's a good chance Jacksonville will have its starting QB back, which should be a big plus for the offense. David Garrard was playing flawlessly before a high ankle sprain put him on the shelf.

      Titans running back LenDale White has rushed for 100 or more yards in each of the last three weeks, and there'll be no Marcus Stroud clogging up the middle. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle begins his four-game suspension (steroids) this weekend.


      Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers under 48

      The Colts' lack of depth at receiver was exposed last week. If Marvin Harrison plays you have to assume he's still not all the way back from his knee injury. Indy is a much better team when they stick to the ground game. That should be the game plan seeing how poorly the Chargers did against the run last weekend.

      Phillip Rivers concerns me. He doesn't read or respond well to the blitz. I've got a feeling the defensive-end tandem of Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney will be in Rivers' grill most of the game.


      San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks under 39

      The 49ers couldn't gain 10 yards even if you gave their offense six cracks. Star back Frank Gore is banged up and the offensive line is in shambles. Throw in a quarterback with a bum shoulder and you've got the formula for a great under club.

      The Seahawks are now one-dimensional with the football. If anyone knows where the real Shaun Alexander is could you please page him? The guy is killing my fantasy team. My crystal ball says there should be an abundance of kicking and punting on Monday night. Hope you?re a fan of special teams.

      Last week's record: 1-2

      Season record: 15-12

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      • #18
        National Football League – Cheat Sheet

        NFL


        Sunday, November 11

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        Cheat Sheet
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        NFL poolies' cheat sheet for Week 10

        Buffalo at Miami (+3)

        Why Bills Cover: Bills are 6-0 ATS in their last six meetings and 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Miami. J.P. Losman has thrown more touchdowns (7) against Miami than any other opponent. Won five of last six meetings with Dolphins, including both last season.

        Why Dolphins cover: Averaging 4.6 points per game more than Buffalo. Miami’s sixth-best pass defense facing league’s second-worst offense.

        Total (40 ½): Over is 5-1 in Dolphins’ last six vs. AFC and 4-1 in Bills’ last five games as a road favorite.

        Cleveland at Pittsburgh (-10)

        Why Browns cover: Averaging 33.7 points in their last three games, all victories. Both Willie Parker (knee) and Ben Roethlisberger (hip) are suffering from injuries.

        Why Steelers cover: Have won eight straight matchups with Cleveland, outscoring them 231- 94. Are holding opponents to 12.2 points per game while scoring 27.8. Haven’t lost at home this season. Browns are 0-7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Favorite is 6-0-1 ATS in last seven meetings.

        Total (47 ½): Over is 4-0-1 in the last five meetings and 4-0-1 in the last five meetings in Pittsburgh.

        Denver at Kansas City (-3)

        Why Broncos cover: Travis Henry has rushed for 250 yards in two career games versus Kansas City. Chiefs will be without leading rusher Larry Johnson, which means 34-year-old Priest Holmes will get the bulk of the carries.

        Why Chiefs cover: Broncos QB Jay Cutler will play with a leg injury. Home team is 6-1 ATS in last seven meetings and has won eight straight. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings and 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight meetings in Kansas City.

        Total (37 ½): Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Kansas City and 8-3 in the last 11 meetings overall.

        Jacksonville at Tennessee (-4)

        Why Jaguars cover: Have won two of last three meetings in Tennessee. Are 3-1 ATS on the road this year compared to 1-3 at home. Titans have running back issues with LenDale White dealing with a toe injury, Chris Henry facing a suspension and Chris Brown returning from an ankle injury.

        Why Titans cover: Rushed for 282 yards in Week 1 against a Jacksonville team that will now be without run-stopper Marcus Stroud who is suspended. Jags QB Quinn Gray is only completing 49.3 percent of his pass attempts. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Jaguars are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 meetings and 2-6 ATS in their last eight meetings in Tennessee.

        Total (35): Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.

        Minnesota at Green Bay (-6)

        Why Vikings cover: Are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings and 7-0 ATS in their last seven meetings in Green Bay. Adrian Peterson is having a record-setting year and poses matchup difficulties for any team. Packers will be without run-stopping safety Nick Collins who has a sprained knee. Road team is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

        Why Packers cover: Are 3-1 at home this year while the Vikings are 1-3 on the road. Have won last three meetings. Two of Minnesota’s three QBs are banged up. Brooks Bollinger will start if Tarvaris Jackson (concussion) can’t go. Packers have NFC’s sixth-ranked defense while Vikings have 30th-ranked pass offense. Donald Driver has 546 yards receiving and four touchdowns in his last five games versus Minnesota.

        Total (40 ½): Under is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings.

        Philadelphia at Washington (-3)

        Why Eagles cover: Are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Washington with six wins in their last seven visits. Donovan McNabb has thrown for 1,283 yards and eight touchdowns (3 INTs) in five career games versus the Redskins.

        Why Redskins cover: Are 3-1 ATS at home. Favorite is 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings. Only allowing 14.8 points per game at home. Eagles are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six meetings.

        Total: (38): Under is 6-1-1 in the last eight meetings and 4-0-2 in the last six meetings in Washington.

        St. Louis at New Orleans (-11 ½)

        Why Rams cover: Are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings in New Orleans. Expected to have Steven Jackson back from injury. Marc Bulger threw for 358 yards and had two TDs in their last meeting. Road team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings and has won six of the last 10. Drew Brees threw for 139 yards and two interceptions in his only game versus St. Louis. Reggie Bush will play with a bruised knee.

        Why Saints cover: Have won four straight after starting 0-4, covering in three of those victories. Averaging 31.3 points in their last three games. Rams are 1-7 ATS this season and only averaging 12.4 points per game.

        Total (46): Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.

        Atlanta at Carolina (-4)

        Why Falcons cover: Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings, winning all four games. Immobile Panthers QB Vinny Testaverde will play with an Achilles injury. Both wins this season have come at home.

        Why Panthers cover: Have won four of last five meetings. DeShaun Foster has 574 yards rushing and five touchdowns in last five games against Atlanta. Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings and only averaging 9.8 points per game on the road.

        Total (36): Under is 10-4-1 in the last 15 meetings and 4-0 in the last four meetings in Carolina.

        Cincinnati at Baltimore (-4 ½)

        Why Bengals cover: Are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings. Carson Palmer has thrown nine TDs in his last five games against Baltimore. Will have WR Chris Henry back from suspension. In their last three meetings Cincy has held Willis McGahee to 168 yards and no touchdowns.

        Why Ravens cover: Ray Lewis called out the offense after embarrassing loss to Pittsburgh last week. Have third-best defense in NFL. Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Favorite is 13-3 ATS in last 16 meetings. Bengals are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Baltimore.

        Total (44 ½): Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings and 4-1 in the last five meetings in Baltimore.

        Chicago at Oakland (+3)

        Why Bears cover: Raiders are 0-4 in their last four home games and 6-20 ATS in their last 26 home games overall. Josh McCown replaced Daunte Culpepper at QB for Oakland last week and threw three interceptions. Raiders haven’t won since September.

        Why Raiders cover: Home team has won last three contests. Are averaging 100 yards rushing in their last three games thanks largely to Justin Fargas. Chicago has NFC’s worst run defense at 130.9 yards per game. Bears are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games overall.

        Total (38): Under is 14-5-1 in Oakland’s last 20 games.

        Dallas at N.Y. Giants (+1 ½)

        Why Cowboys cover: Averaging 405.8 yards and 33.1-points per game. Tank Johnson will play in his first game for Dallas. Held bruising running back Brandon Jacobs to 26 yards on the ground in Week 1. Plaxico Burress is dealing with an ankle injury.

        Why Giants cover: Have won six straight games. Eli Manning has thrown 12 TDs in six games against Dallas. Home team is 11-5-2 ATS in their last 18 meetings. Tony Romo has thrown six interceptions in his last five games against New York. Cowboys are 1-4-2 ATS in their last seven meetings and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight meetings in New York.

        Total (49): Over is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings in New York. Teams combined for 80-points in Week 1.

        Detroit at Arizona (-1)

        Why Lions cover: Coming off impressive 44-7 rout of Denver last week. Have won three of last four against Arizona. Holding opponents to 10 points per game in their last three while averaging 27.7. Cardinals have lost three straight, averaging 13 points in those contests.

        Why Cardinals cover: Anquan Boldin has 352 yards receiving and two touchdowns in his last three games against Detroit. Favorite is 5-0 ATS in last five meetings. Home team is 7-0 ATS in last seven meetings. Lions are 0-4 ATS in last four meetings in Arizona. Jon Kitna has been limited in practice this week due to a sore shoulder.

        Total (45): Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.

        Indianapolis at San Diego (+3 ½)

        Why Colts cover: Are 4-0 on the road. Holding LaDainian Tomlinson to 78.5 yards rushing in their last two meetings. Road team is 5-2 ATS in last seven meetings. Chargers gave up 296 yards rushing to Adrian Peterson last week, an NFL record.

        Why Chargers cover: Are 3-1 ATS and straight-up at home. Will want to rebound from embarrassing 35-17 loss to Minnesota last week. Colts are 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings. Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings. Peyton Manning has thrown five interceptions in four games against San Diego.

        Total (48 ½): Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

        San Francisco at Seattle (-10)

        Why 49ers cover: Are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 Monday Night Football games. Frank Gore is expected to return from an ankle injury and has averaged 110 rushing yards per game against the Seahawks in his career.

        Why Seahawks cover: In his last five games against the Niners, Matt Hasselbeck has thrown 11 touchdown passes while averaging 249 yards per game. Could have receiver Deion Branch back from injury. The 49ers sport the NFL’s worst offense and are only averaging 13 points per game.

        Total (39 ½): Under is 7-1 in San Francisco’s last eight versus NFC West.

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        • #19
          Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

          CFL
          Long Sheet



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          MONTREAL (8 - 10) at WINNIPEG (10 - 7 - 1) - 11/11/2007, 1:05 PM
          There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          MONTREAL is 5-4 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
          WINNIPEG is 5-4 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
          5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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          CALGARY (7 - 10 - 1) at SASKATCHEWAN (12 - 6) - 11/11/2007, 4:35 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          CALGARY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
          CALGARY is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
          SASKATCHEWAN is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          CALGARY is 5-4 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
          CALGARY is 5-4 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
          5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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          • #20
            Canadian Football League – Hot Lines

            CFL
            Hot Lines



            Sunday, November 11

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            Makin’ Canadian bacon: CFL playoff picks
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            Montreal Alouettes at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-7, 48)
            Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m. ET

            Winnipeg is as healthy as it's been in some time, regaining the services of star RB Charles Roberts and DE Tom Canada for this weekend's game. The Bombers also swept the season series against the Als, going 3-0.

            But none of the Bombers' wins over Montreal this season were by double-digits. The regular season finale (also at Canad Inns Stadium) was a 20-17 squeaker that Montreal could have forced into overtime but for a late penalty or two. Further, the Alouettes have shown that they can stay in games with Marcus Brady at quarterback. Brady will be helped by the return of running back Jarrett Payton to the Als backfield.

            I can't side with Montreal in this game, however, even with the Als getting a full touchdown. The Alouettes stunk down the stretch and head coach / GM Jim Popp isn't helping matters with his actions and words. There has been grumbling around Montreal about Popp's "me-first" attitude and it has become messier with allegations that kicker Damon Duval is considering leaving the Als if Popp stays after this season. Duval is the son-in-law of Als team president Larry Smith.

            Popp also signed former Argos return man Bashir Levingston to play his first game in two months this weekend, much to the chagrin of Montreal's current kick returners. It's the latest move of many that could mark the end of Popp's reign over the Alouettes empire. He has spoken openly about what a nice fit former Ticats GM Marcel Desjardins would be somewhere in Montreal's front office. Duval likely isn't alone in hoping Popp is replaced by Desjardins, as opposed to merely joined by him.

            On the field, the biggest disparity between the teams will be in the trenches. Winnipeg's pass rush will be boosted by Canada's return. He'll have a crack against an all-Canadian O-line that finished last in the league by allowing 68 quarterback sacks. On the other side of the ball, Montreal's defense finished seventh in an eight-team league with only 36 sacks and faces a Bombers' O-line that allowed fewer sacks than any other club. The fact that Roberts' understudy Fred Reid had a monster day against the Als last weekend underlines how Winnipeg's line excels in run-blocking as well as protecting QB Kevin Glenn.

            Winnipeg hasn't won a playoff game since 2002, but that should change Sunday. This isn't the same Alouettes powerhouse we've come to know through the years, not even close. Montreal is a sinking ship with a descent ahead of it before thoughts of another Grey Cup appearance become reasonable.

            Pick: Blue Bombers -7


            Calgary Stampeders at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-6, 56)
            Sunday, Nov. 11, 5 p.m. ET

            They've been waiting for this in Regina a long, long time. It's been 19 years since the Riders hosted a playoff game, 31 since they won a home playoff game. There are a lot of reasons to count on Saskatchewan to deliver to the province's rabid football following.

            The Riders were consistently better than the Stampeders this season, for starters. Saskatchewan should also have its backfield in place, with both Wes Cates and Corey Holmes able to suit up on Sunday. And then there's the messy situation on the Calgary sidelines; reports indicate that the Stamps have already lined up Tom Hufnagel as a replacement for current head coach Tom Higgins once the season wraps up.

            But not everything is coming up Green for Sunday. The Riders wrapped up the regular season on a horrible note against the Argonauts. While Saskatchewan had nothing to play for, head coach Kent Austin was still disgusted by his team's effort a week ago. Of particular concern was the lack of pass rush, which led to Toronto quarterback Michael Bishop's great statistical day. Calgary has Henry Burris and a posse of threatening receivers. If the Riders can cough up 41 points to the offensively-challenged Argos, it's difficult to imagine the Stampeders getting shut down.

            Considering the questions still surrounding Calgary's 'D', it's difficult to imagine either team getting shut down. The Stamps canned defensive coordinator Denny Creehan less than a month ago and readjusted their defensive alignment. The first game in the new system was a success. Subsequent efforts have raised as many new questions as they've answered previous ones. Now comes word that defensive leader Brian Clark will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game, to the bewilderment of many of his temmates.

            "What's going on around here?" one Calgary player asked with a Calgary Sun reporter within earshot after the recent front office shenanigans. Nothing good. Luckily the Stamps have a healthy Burris. The quarterback was the league's best player in the second half of the season until his shoulder injury.

            The teams met three times this season with the combined points tally reaching 57, 66 and 54 points. Sunday will be a crisp day in Regina with a stronger-than-average wind, but I still like the odds of a shootout in the West Semifinal.

            Pick: Over 56

            Last week: 1-3

            Year to date: 35-37

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            • #21
              College Basketball – Long Sheet

              NCAAB
              Long Sheet


              Friday, November 9

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              NEW MEXICO ST (25 - 9) at OHIO U (19 - 13) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              OHIO U is 149-116 ATS (+21.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
              OHIO U is 149-116 ATS (+21.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
              OHIO U is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
              OHIO U is 70-43 ATS (+22.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
              OHIO U is 70-43 ATS (+22.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
              NEW MEXICO ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
              NEW MEXICO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
              NEW MEXICO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              OHIO U is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
              NEW MEXICO ST is 1-0 straight up against OHIO U 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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              FORDHAM (18 - 12) at COLUMBIA (16 - 12) - 11/9/2007, 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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              DREXEL (23 - 9) at PENNSYLVANIA (22 - 9) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              DREXEL is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
              PENNSYLVANIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              PENNSYLVANIA is 2-0 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
              PENNSYLVANIA is 2-0 straight up against DREXEL 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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              BUTLER (29 - 7) at BALL ST (9 - 22) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              BUTLER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
              BUTLER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
              BUTLER is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
              BALL ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
              BALL ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
              BALL ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
              BALL ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
              BALL ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              BUTLER is 2-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
              BUTLER is 2-0 straight up against BALL 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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              FLA ATLANTIC (16 - 15) at RHODE ISLAND (19 - 14) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              RHODE ISLAND is 38-59 ATS (-26.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
              RHODE ISLAND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
              RHODE ISLAND is 42-69 ATS (-33.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
              RHODE ISLAND is 42-69 ATS (-33.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

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

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              CLEVELAND ST (10 - 21) at S FLORIDA (12 - 18) - 11/9/2007, 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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              BROWN (11 - 18) at E MICHIGAN (13 - 19) - 11/9/2007, 12:00 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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              TEMPLE (12 - 18) at TENNESSEE (24 - 11) - 11/9/2007, 7:30 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              TENNESSEE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
              TENNESSEE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
              TENNESSEE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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              DEPAUL (20 - 14) at CREIGHTON (22 - 11) - 11/9/2007, 8:05 PM
              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              DEPAUL is 1-0 against the spread versus CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
              DEPAUL is 1-0 straight up against CREIGHTON 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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              TROY (13 - 17) at ALABAMA (20 - 12) - 11/9/2007, 8:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              ALABAMA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) as a favorite 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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              LA-MONROE (18 - 14) at KANSAS (33 - 5) - 11/9/2007, 8:00 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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              NEW MEXICO (15 - 17) at COLORADO (7 - 20) - 11/9/2007, 9:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              COLORADO is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              NEW MEXICO is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
              NEW MEXICO is 1-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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              AUBURN (17 - 15) at TULANE (17 - 13) - 11/9/2007, 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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              LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (13 - 18) at UC-IRVINE (15 - 18) - 11/9/2007, 10:35 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
              LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
              LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
              UC-IRVINE is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              UC-IRVINE is 1-0 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
              LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 1-0 straight up against UC-IRVINE 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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              SAN DIEGO (18 - 14) at HAWAII (18 - 13) - 11/9/2007, 11:59 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
              SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
              SAN DIEGO is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in non-conference 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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              MASSACHUSETTS (24 - 9) vs. CAL POLY-SLO (19 - 11) - 11/9/2007, 4:15 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              CAL POLY-SLO is 35-16 ATS (+17.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
              CAL POLY-SLO is 35-16 ATS (+17.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
              CAL POLY-SLO is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) as an underdog 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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              N ILLINOIS (7 - 23) at N IOWA (18 - 13) - 11/9/2007, 9:15 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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              W CAROLINA (11 - 20) vs. BOWLING GREEN (13 - 18) - 11/9/2007, 6:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              BOWLING GREEN is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              W CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
              W CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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              BELMONT (23 - 10) at CINCINNATI (11 - 19) - 11/9/2007, 8:20 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              CINCINNATI is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
              CINCINNATI is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all lined 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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              VMI (14 - 19) vs. N COLORADO (4 - 24) - 11/9/2007, 7:30 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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              DARTMOUTH (9 - 18) at AIR FORCE (26 - 9) - 11/9/2007, 10:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              AIR FORCE is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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              NORTHWESTERN ST (17 - 15) vs. UC-SANTA BARBARA (18 - 11) - 11/9/2007, 8:00 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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              HARVARD (12 - 16) at STANFORD (18 - 13) - 11/9/2007, 10:20 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              STANFORD is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a home favorite of 18.5 to 24 points since 1997.

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

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              LIBERTY (14 - 17) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (22 - 11) - 11/9/2007, 8:30 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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              PORTLAND (9 - 23) at FRESNO ST (22 - 10) - 11/9/2007, 11:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              PORTLAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
              PORTLAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
              FRESNO ST is 72-102 ATS (-40.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

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

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              UNC-GREENSBORO (16 - 14) at GEORGIA TECH (20 - 12) - 11/9/2007, 6:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              UNC-GREENSBORO is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
              GEORGIA TECH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
              GEORGIA TECH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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              TENNESSEE TECH (19 - 13) at RUTGERS (10 - 19) - 11/9/2007, 7:30 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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              ELON (7 - 23) at VIRGINIA TECH (22 - 12) - 11/9/2007, 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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              SIENA (20 - 12) at JAMES MADISON (7 - 23) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              SIENA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
              SIENA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              JAMES MADISON is 1-0 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
              SIENA is 1-0 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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              FAIRFIELD (13 - 19) at WAKE FOREST (15 - 16) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              FAIRFIELD is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
              WAKE FOREST is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
              WAKE FOREST is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
              WAKE FOREST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
              WAKE FOREST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
              WAKE FOREST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in non-conference 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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              LOYOLA-MD (18 - 13) at TOWSON ST (15 - 17) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              LOYOLA-MD is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
              LOYOLA-MD is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              TOWSON ST is 1-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
              TOWSON ST is 1-1 straight up against LOYOLA-MD 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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              SACRAMENTO ST (10 - 19) at KANSAS ST (23 - 12) - 11/9/2007, 8:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              SACRAMENTO ST is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
              KANSAS ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite 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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              WOFFORD (10 - 20) at ARKANSAS (21 - 14) - 11/9/2007, 8:05 PM
              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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              MOREHEAD ST (12 - 18) at HOUSTON (18 - 15) - 11/9/2007, 9:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              MOREHEAD ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
              MOREHEAD ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
              MOREHEAD ST is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in non-conference 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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              COLORADO ST (17 - 13) at MONTANA (17 - 15) - 11/9/2007, 9:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              MONTANA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as a favorite 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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              IDAHO ST (13 - 17) at IOWA (17 - 14) - 11/9/2007, 9:05 PM
              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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              JACKSONVILLE ST (9 - 21) at GEORGIA (19 - 14) - 11/9/2007, 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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              E WASHINGTON (15 - 14) at WASHINGTON ST (26 - 8) - 11/9/2007, 9:30 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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              MONTANA ST (11 - 19) at UNLV (30 - 7) - 11/9/2007, 10:30 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              UNLV is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
              UNLV is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
              UNLV is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.

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

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              PORTLAND ST (19 - 13) at UCLA (30 - 6) - 11/9/2007, 10:30 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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              Comment


              • #22
                National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

                NBA
                Hot Lines


                Friday, November 9

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                Pick 'n' roll: Friday's best NBA bets

                Utah Jazz at Seattle SuperSonics (+6, 214)

                Rookie sensation Kevin Durant and the Sonics are winless in their first five games, including two losses in Seattle. They host the defensively inept Jazz in what should be their best chance at a victory so far this season.

                Durant leads the Sonics with 22 points per contest, while Chris Wilcox is the club's fiercest rebounder with nine boards per outing. Wilcox is also the Sonics' second leading scorer, averaging more than 16 points per game this season. Seattle is scoring nearly 100 points per contest and has lost three of its first five outings by a seven points or less this season.

                Utah has the most potent offense in the league, scoring more than 110 points and is allowing its opponents more than 106 points per contest. Carlos Boozer is averaging a double-double this season with 24 points and 13 rebounds per contest.

                Utah, though, narrowly defeated an undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers squad on Wednesday and lost to an unpredictable Los Angeles Lakers club last Sunday. The Jazz are also allowing their opponents to shoot an astonishing 48 percent this season.

                Pick: Sonics


                Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers (-1, 189)

                The Raptors opened their season with convincing back-to-back victories over the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. Since then, they have lost two straight, including a nail biter against the new-look Boston Celtics at the Air Canada Centre.

                But don't count out Toronto.

                Despite scoring fewer than 16 points and grabbing a mere six rebounds per game this season, Chris Bosh exploded for 26 points and 10 rebounds in last Wednesday's home loss to the Orlando Magic. Bosh shot 40 percent from the field and sank all 14 of his free throws. Second-year forward Andrea Bargnani is second on the team in scoring with more than 14 points and six rebounds per game this season.

                The Raptors outlasted Philadelphia in their season-opener last week and will be looking to open their two-game road swing with another victory over the rebuilding Sixers. Philadelphia manhandled the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday and could be in for a letdown against the Raptors on Friday.

                Pick: 76ers


                Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers (NA)

                It won't be the Kevin Garnett-Kobe Bryant battle we are used to seeing on Friday night when the Timberwolves meet the Lakers at the Staples Center.

                The Timberwolves are winless in their first three outings this season yet have covered the spread in two of their three losses. Former Celtic center Al Jefferson leads the Timberwolves in scoring (19 points per game) and rebounding (11.7 rebounds per game) and should matchup against inexperienced center Andrew Bynum and veteran Chris Mihm. Stout defender Greg Buckner draws the tough task of containing Bryant.

                Bryant has been everything for the Lakers this season, especially with second-option Lamar Odom not in the lineup. Kobe is leading the Lakers in scoring (30.5), assists (4.5), steals (2.5) and blocks (1.5) this season, while Derek Fisher is second with less than 15 points per contest. The Lakers have also covered the spread in three of their four contests this season, though they failed to cover the spread as a home favorite against the New Orleans Hornets last Tuesday.

                Pick: Timberwolves

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                Comment


                • #23
                  Hockey today - Friday, Nov. 9

                  SCOREBOARD
                  Friday, Nov. 9

                  St. Louis at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST). The Blues and the Blackhawks play the third of their eight games this season. The visiting team has one win each so far.

                  STARS
                  Thursday

                  -Roberto Luongo, Canucks, made 22 of his 36 saves in the third period and Vancouver held off Calgary 3-2.

                  -Steven Reinprecht, Coyotes, had two goals and an assist in a 5-2 victory over Dallas.

                  -Shane O'Brien and Johan Holmqvist Lightning. O'Brien scored twice and Holmqvist made 40 saves to lead Tampa Bay to a 5-1 win at Carolina.

                  -Dainius Zubrus, Devils, scored his first two goals in a 4-1 win over Philadelphia.

                  -Viktor Kozlov, Capitals, had a goal and two assists in the second period of Washington's 4-1 victory at Ottawa.

                  -Carey Price, Canadiens, made 28 saves and Montreal edged Boston 2-1.

                  SAYING GOODBYE

                  Former NHL MVP Eric Lindros retired Thursday, ending a career derailed by a series of concussions and other injuries. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound power forward had 372 goals, 865 points and 1,398 penalty minutes in 760 games for Philadelphia, Toronto, the New York Rangers and Dallas. The 34-year-old won the Hart Trophy as league MVP in 1995 and was part of the Canadian Olympic team that won gold in 2002.

                  SNAPPED

                  Ottawa's team-record eight-game winning streak ended with a 4-1 home loss to Washington on Thursday night. The Senators also lost for just the second time in 14 games (12-2-0). ... Phoenix snapped a six-game home losing streak with its 5-2 win over Dallas. The Coyotes hadn't won at home since a 3-2 victory opening night against St. Louis.

                  FINALLY

                  Tampa Bay won its first road game in eight tries this season, 5-1 at Carolina on Thursday night.

                  RANGER REVIVAL

                  The New York Rangers scored at least four goals in a game for just the third time in 12 contests in a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday night. Despite their offensive struggles, the Rangers have won six of their last eight games and five straight at home.

                  UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY

                  Tampa Bay defenseman Shane O'Brien recorded his second two-goal game this month in a 5-1 win at Carolina on Thursday night. O'Brien, who also did it against Atlanta on Nov. 3, only had two tallies in 80 career NHL games entering this season.

                  STRUGGLING

                  Glen Murray has one goal in 15 games for Boston after being held scoreless in Thursday night's 2-1 loss to Montreal. He had 32 goals last season and 44 and 41 in the previous two respectively.

                  FIRSTS

                  Brandon Dubinsky scored his first NHL goal in the New York Rangers' 4-2 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday night. ... New Jersey's Rod Pelley had his first career tally in a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia.

                  SIMON SAYS SIT

                  Philadelphia left winger Simon Gagne was scratched from Thursday's game against New Jersey after complaining of dizziness stemming from a collision with Pittsburgh's Gary Roberts. The hit occurred in the third period of Philadelphia's 3-1 road win Wednesday night. Gagne missed four games due to dizziness before returning Monday night against the New York Rangers.

                  WHERE'S WES?

                  Wes Walz is still missing from the Minnesota Wild, who officially granted an indefinite leave of absence for the veteran center on Thursday. The team said Walz requested the leave, but provided no further details. Wild general manager Doug Risebrough and assistant general manager Tom Lynn were unavailable for comment. Walz's agent, Jay Grossman, didn't return a phone call.

                  MVT IN TORONTO

                  The Toronto Maple Leafs are the most valuable NHL team, even though the Original Six franchise hasn't captured the Stanley Cup in 40 years, according to Forbes. The value of the Maple Leafs has gone up 23 percent a year since the initial investment by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in 1994 and has a current value of $413 million, $48 million more than the New York Rangers in second place. The Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks rank 12th among the 30 teams with a value of $197 million.

                  SPEAKING

                  ''Obviously, I would be lying if I said I feel good right now. It's tough for me to be sitting here. I feel a lot of the symptoms from the concussion and so far it's hard for me to walk 200 feet without feeling dizzy and light headed. Pretty much day-to-day stuff I would normally do is tough.'' - Boston's Patrice Bergeron on the effects of the concussion he received after being checked into the boards from behind by Philadelphia defenseman Randy Jones on Oct. 27. Bergeron spoke about the incident publicly for the first time on Thursday and also said that ''NHL players need to respect each other a bit more.''

                  Comment


                  • #24
                    NHL
                    Friday's key NHL matchup notes


                    Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (-145, 6)
                    The Sabres defeated the Leafs 5-4 on Oct. 15, when Ales Kotalik scored a power-play goal with 3.7 seconds left in overtime. Buffalo improved to 15-5-2 with one tie against Toronto since the start of the 2003-04 season.


                    Atlanta Thrashers at Florida Panthers (-150, 6)
                    Florida's Olli Jokinen had two goals and four assists last season against Atlanta - all at home. Tomas Vokoun has faced Atlanta only five times, going 1-3-1 with a 1.99 GAA and one shutout.


                    Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings (-220, 5 ½)
                    Columbus' Sergei Fedorov, who played 13 seasons in Detroit, but has been held without a point in his last seven trips to Joe Louis Arena as a visitor. Detroit is 14-2-2 all-time at home against Columbus.


                    St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks (-130, 5 ½)
                    Paul Kariya has scored a goal in both games against the Blackhawks this season. He has 27 goals and 62 points in 55 meetings with Chicago, his second-highest totals against any team.


                    Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks (+100, 5 ½)
                    Roberto Luongo has surrendered at least three goals in all his home losses, and he's given up seven goals while losing his last two home starts against the Avalanche.


                    San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks (-130, 5)
                    This is the first meeting of the season between these teams after Anaheim went 5-2-1 against the Sharks last year.

                    Comment


                    • #25
                      NBA today - Friday, Nov. 9


                      SCOREBOARD
                      Friday, Nov. 9

                      Atlanta at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST). After impressive wins over the Suns and Mavericks, the Hawks take on the unbeaten Celtics.

                      STAR

                      Thursday

                      -Richard Jefferson, Nets, scored 25 points, including the winning free throws with 24 seconds to play, and New Jersey rallied for an 87-85 victory over Washington.

                      WINLESS

                      The New Jersey Nets rallied for an 87-85 victory over the winless Wizards on Thursday night. The 0-4 start is the first for Washington since 1992-93. ... The Golden State Warriors dropped to 0-5 after a 120-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

                      SNAPPED

                      Tyrus Thomas had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls finally got their first victory after four losses, beating the Detroit Pistons 97-93 on Thursday night.

                      STRONG IN DEFEAT

                      Rasheed Wallace scored 36 points in Detroit's 97-93 loss to Chicago on Thursday night. ... Baron Davis scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter of Golden State's 120-115 loss to the Mavericks.

                      SIDELINED

                      Nuggets power forward Nene is expected to miss up to six weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Nene was injured in Denver's 119-93 loss at Boston on Wednesday night. He saw a hand specialist in Denver on Thursday. Dr. Carlton Clinkscale will operate on the thumb Friday, the team said.

                      STERN WARNING

                      NBA commissioner David Stern warned Thursday that if the SuperSonics leave Seattle he sees no way the league would ever return to the city. At a news conference following his announcement that the 2009 All-Star game would be held in Phoenix, Stern criticized the city of Seattle and the Washington legislature for its handling of the issue of funding a replacement for Key Arena.

                      SPEAKING

                      ''Regardless of my game, it ended in an 'L'. I'm old school so it didn't matter what I did, the team lost the game.'' - Rasheed Wallace after scoring 36 points in Detroit's 97-93 loss to Chicago on Thursday night.

                      Comment


                      • #26
                        NCAAB
                        Dunkel



                        Portland State at UCLA
                        The college basketball season kicks into gear tonight with preseason favorite UCLA hosting Portland State. After back-to-back Final Four appearances, the Bruins look primed for another run with returnees Darren Collison, Josh Shipp, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and Lorenzo Mata-Real joining super freshman Kevin Love. The Vikings are coming off a 19-13 season and are one of the most talented teams in the Big Sky. But the Bruins look to have too much talent and should cover the line (-23 1/2) tonight according to Dunkel, which has UCLA favored by 28 1/2. Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-23 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

                        FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
                        Time Posted: 10:00 a.m. EST
                        Game 527-528: New Mexico State at Ohio
                        Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 62.410; Ohio 61.141
                        Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 1
                        Vegas Line: Ohio by 3
                        Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (+3)

                        Game 529-530: Fordham at Columbia
                        Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 57.968; Columbia 52.387
                        Dunkel Line: Fordham by 5 1/2
                        Vegas Line: Fordham by 4 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Fordham (-4 1/2)

                        Game 531-532: Drexel at Pennsylvania
                        Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 62.872; Pennsylvania 58.025
                        Dunkel Line: Drexel by 5
                        Vegas Line: Drexel by 3
                        Dunkel Pick: Drexel (-3)

                        Game 533-534: Butler at Ball State
                        Dunkel Ratings: Butler 68.158; Ball State 56.958
                        Dunkel Line: Butler by 11
                        Vegas Line: Butler by 10 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Butler (-10 1/2)

                        Game 535-536: Florida Atlantic at Rhode Island
                        Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 45.026; Rhode Island 63.257
                        Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 18
                        Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 14
                        Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (-14)

                        Game 537-538: Cleveland State at South Florida
                        Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 48.962; South Florida 63.501
                        Dunkel Line: South Florida by 14 1/2
                        Vegas Line: South Florida by 7
                        Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-7)

                        Game 539-540: Brown at Eastern Michigan
                        Dunkel Ratings: Brown 46.190; Eastern Michigan 56.270
                        Dunkel Line: Eastern Michigan by 10
                        Vegas Line: Eastern Michigan by 5
                        Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (-5)

                        Game 541-542: Temple at Tennessee
                        Dunkel Ratings: Temple 59.180; Tennessee 72.289
                        Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 13
                        Vegas Line: Tennessee by 17 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Temple (+17 1/2)

                        Game 543-544: DePaul at Creighton
                        Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 67.724; Creighton 66.626
                        Dunkel Line: DePaul by 1
                        Vegas Line: Creighton by 3
                        Dunkel Pick: DePaul (+3)

                        Game 545-546: Troy at Alabama
                        Dunkel Ratings: Troy 46.470; Alabama 71.846
                        Dunkel Line: Alabama by 25 1/2
                        Vegas Line: Alabama by 17
                        Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-17)

                        Game 547-548: UL Monroe at Kansas
                        Dunkel Ratings: UL Monroe 45.949; Kansas 78.021
                        Dunkel Line: Kansas by 32
                        Vegas Line: Kansas by 26
                        Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-26)

                        Game 549-550: New Mexico at Colorado
                        Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 56.160; Colorado 57.641
                        Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2
                        Vegas Line: New Mexico by 2
                        Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+2)

                        Game 551-552: Auburn at Tulane
                        Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 63.427; Tulane 56.180
                        Dunkel Line: Auburn by 7
                        Vegas Line: Tulane by 3
                        Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+3)

                        Game 553-554: Loyola-Marymount at UC-Irvine
                        Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Marymount 46.757; UC-Irvine 59.846
                        Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 13
                        Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 9 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-9 1/2)

                        Game 555-556: San Diego at Hawaii
                        Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 55.032; Hawaii 64.795
                        Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 10
                        Vegas Line: Hawaii by 8
                        Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-8)

                        Game 557-558: Massachusetts vs. Cal Poly
                        Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 60.704; Cal Poly 49.943
                        Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 11
                        Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 4 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (-4 1/2)

                        Game 559-560: Northern Illinois at Northern Iowa
                        Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 45.527; Northern Iowa 69.647
                        Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 24
                        Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 14
                        Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-14)

                        Game 561-562: Western Carolina vs. Bowling Green
                        Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 47.017; Bowling Green 46.635
                        Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 1
                        Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 1 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Western Carolina (+1 1/2)

                        Game 563-564: Belmont at Cincinnati
                        Dunkel Ratings: Belmont 51.773; Cincinnati 65.019
                        Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 13
                        Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 8
                        Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-8)

                        Game 565-566: VMI vs. Northern Colorado
                        Dunkel Ratings: VMI 43.674; Northern Colorado 42.932
                        Dunkel Line: VMI by 1
                        Vegas Line: VMI by 8
                        Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (+8)

                        Game 567-568: Dartmouth at Air Force
                        Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 42.438; Air Force 71.232
                        Dunkel Line: Air Force by 29
                        Vegas Line: Air Force by 13 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Air Force (-13 1/2)

                        Game 569-570: Northwestern State vs. UC-Santa Barbara
                        Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern State 54.216; UC-Santa Barbara 53.706
                        Dunkel Line: Northwestern State by 1
                        Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 4
                        Dunkel Pick: Northwestern State (+4)

                        Game 571-572: Harvard at Stanford
                        Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 45.546; Stanford 73.597
                        Dunkel Line: Stanford by 28
                        Vegas Line: Stanford by 23
                        Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-23)

                        Game 573-574: Liberty vs. San Diego State
                        Dunkel Ratings: Liberty 40.149; San Diego State 60.054
                        Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 20
                        Vegas Line: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 575-576: Portland at Fresno State
                        Dunkel Ratings: Portland 46.994; Fresno State 64.190
                        Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 17
                        Vegas Line: Fresno State by 12 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (-12 1/2)

                        Game 577-578: East Central Oklahoma vs. San Francisco
                        Dunkel Ratings: East Central Oklahoma 38.773; San Francisco 53.007
                        Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 14
                        Vegas Line: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 579-580: Denver vs. Oklahoma
                        Dunkel Ratings: Denver 39.773; Oklahoma 69.721
                        Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 30
                        Vegas Line: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 581-582: NC Greensboro at Georgia Tech
                        Dunkel Ratings: NC Greensboro 52.318; Georgia Tech 72.587
                        Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 20
                        Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 17
                        Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-17)

                        Game 583-584: Tennessee Tech at Rutgers
                        Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 52.820; Rutgers 57.987
                        Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 5
                        Vegas Line: Rutgers by 7 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (+7 1/2)

                        Game 585-586: Elon at Virginia Tech
                        Dunkel Ratings: Elon 44.879; Virginia Tech 74.549
                        Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 30
                        Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 17 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (-17 1/2)

                        Game 587-588: Siena at James Madison
                        Dunkel Ratings: Siena 52.268; James Madison 52.043
                        Dunkel Line: Even
                        Vegas Line: Siena by 4
                        Dunkel Pick: James Madison (+4)

                        Game 589-590: Fairfield at Wake Forest
                        Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 51.566; Wake Forest 60.710
                        Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 9
                        Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 13 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+13 1/2)

                        Game 591-592: Loyola-MD at Towson
                        Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 52.413; Towson 56.245
                        Dunkel Line: Towson by 4
                        Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 2
                        Dunkel Pick: Towson (+2)

                        Game 593-594: Sacramento State at Kansas State
                        Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 44.726; Kansas State 70.128
                        Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 25 1/2
                        Vegas Line: Kansas State by 22
                        Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-22)

                        Game 595-596: Wofford at Arkansas
                        Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 45.267; Arkansas 72.685
                        Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 27 1/2
                        Vegas Line: Arkansas by 23
                        Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-23)

                        Game 597-598: Morehead State at Houston
                        Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 46.275; Houston 64.292
                        Dunkel Line: Houston by 18
                        Vegas Line: Houston by 22 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+22 1/2)

                        Game 599-600: Colorado State at Montana
                        Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 60.964; Montana 56.544
                        Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 4 1/2
                        Vegas Line: Montana by 7
                        Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+7)

                        Game 601-602: Idaho State at Iowa
                        Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 52.628; Iowa 67.820
                        Dunkel Line: Iowa by 15
                        Vegas Line: Iowa by 13
                        Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-13)

                        Game 603-604: Jacksonville State at Georgia
                        Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 43.035; Georgia 71.734
                        Dunkel Line: Georgia by 28 1/2
                        Vegas Line: Georgia by 20
                        Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-20)

                        Game 605-606: Eastern Washington at Washington State
                        Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 52.043; Washington State 72.619
                        Dunkel Line: Washington State by 20 1/2
                        Vegas Line: Washington State by 25 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (+25 1/2)

                        Game 607-608: Montana State at UNLV
                        Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 45.427; UNLV 69.578
                        Dunkel Line: UNLV by 24
                        Vegas Line: UNLV by 17
                        Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-17)

                        Game 609-610: Portland State at UCLA
                        Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 50.869; UCLA 79.249
                        Dunkel Line: UCLA by 28 1/2
                        Vegas Line: UCLA by 23 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-23 1/2)

                        Comment


                        • #27
                          NBA
                          Dunkel



                          San Antonio at New Orleans
                          The San Antonio offense has struggled over the last two games (84.5 point average) and has to compete with a New Orleans squad that put up 118 points against the Lakers on Tuesday night. Peja Stojakovic made a franchise-record 10 three-pointers in the game, while Chris Paul had a team-record 21 assists. Certainly the Spurs' defense won't allow that kind of production tonight, but the 4-1 Hornets look to be playing well enough to take advantage of the home underdog status (+3) according to Dunkel, which has New Orleans favored straight up by 5. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+3). Here are all of today's games.

                          FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
                          Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST
                          Game 501-502: Toronto at Philadelphia
                          Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 116.909; Philadelphia 123.079
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 6; 183
                          Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 188 1/2
                          Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+1); Under

                          Game 503-504: Indiana at Charlotte
                          Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 115.901; Charlotte 118.290
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 2 1/2; 198
                          Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                          Dunkel Pick: N/A

                          Game 505-506: Atlanta at Boston
                          Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 114.914; Boston 125.108
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 10; 183
                          Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 8; 194
                          Dunkel Pick: Boston (-8); Under

                          Game 507-508: Orlando at New York
                          Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 117.811; New York 119.532
                          Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 2; 210
                          Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 1; 202
                          Dunkel Pick: New York (+1); Over

                          Game 509-510: Phoenix at Miami
                          Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 121.870; Miami 115.411
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 180
                          Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                          Dunkel Pick: N/A

                          Game 511-512: LA Clippers at Detroit
                          Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 119.876; Detroit 125.105
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 5; 181
                          Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                          Dunkel Pick: N/A

                          Game 513-514: San Antonio at New Orleans
                          Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.648; New Orleans 127.725
                          Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 5; 193 1/2
                          Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 3; 188
                          Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+3); Over

                          Game 515-516: Denver at Washington
                          Dunkel Ratings: Denver 114.848; Washington 119.086
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 4; 199
                          Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                          Dunkel Pick: N/A

                          Game 517-518: Milwaukee at Houston
                          Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 109.212; Houston 126.570
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 17; 195
                          Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 9; 188 1/2
                          Dunkel Pick: Houston (-9); Over

                          Game 519-520: Memphis at Portland
                          Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 116.001; Portland 114.694
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1 1/2; 216
                          Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2; 208
                          Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+2); Over

                          Game 521-522: Utah at Seattle
                          Dunkel Ratings: Utah 120.654; Seattle 110.652
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 10; 204
                          Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 6; 214
                          Dunkel Pick: Utah (-6); Under

                          Game 523-524: Minnesota at LA Lakers
                          Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 108.593; LA Lakers 125.832
                          Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 17; 224
                          Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                          Dunkel Pick: N/A

                          Game 525-526: Cleveland at Sacramento
                          Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 118.007; Sacramento 113.689
                          Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 4 1/2; 188
                          Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 6; 194
                          Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+6); Under

                          Comment


                          • #28
                            NBA
                            Long Sheet



                            TORONTO (2 - 3) at PHILADELPHIA (2 - 2) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            TORONTO is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
                            TORONTO is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
                            TORONTO is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
                            TORONTO is 64-39 ATS (+21.1 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            PHILADELPHIA is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
                            TORONTO is 5-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
                            5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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                            INDIANA (3 - 1) at CHARLOTTE (2 - 2) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
                            There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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                            ATLANTA (2 - 2) at BOSTON (3 - 0) - 11/9/2007, 7:30 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            ATLANTA is 29-54 ATS (-30.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
                            ATLANTA is 64-91 ATS (-36.1 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
                            ATLANTA is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
                            BOSTON is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                            BOSTON is 33-66 ATS (-39.6 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.


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




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                            ORLANDO (4 - 1) at NEW YORK (2 - 1) - 11/9/2007, 7:30 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            ORLANDO is 192-237 ATS (-68.7 Units) in road games since 1996.
                            ORLANDO is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
                            ORLANDO is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            ORLANDO is 5-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
                            ORLANDO is 4-3 straight up against NEW YORK 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 - 2) at MIAMI (0 - 4) - 11/9/2007, 7:30 PM
                            There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            PHOENIX is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
                            PHOENIX is 4-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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                            LA CLIPPERS (4 - 0) at DETROIT (3 - 1) - 11/9/2007, 8:00 PM
                            There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            DETROIT is 4-0 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
                            DETROIT is 4-0 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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                            SAN ANTONIO (4 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (4 - 1) - 11/9/2007, 8:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            NEW ORLEANS is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                            NEW ORLEANS is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
                            SAN ANTONIO is 521-452 ATS (+23.8 Units) in all games since 1996.
                            SAN ANTONIO is 76-52 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
                            SAN ANTONIO is 7-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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                            DENVER (2 - 3) at WASHINGTON (0 - 4) - 11/9/2007, 8:00 PM
                            There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
                            WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against DENVER 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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                            MILWAUKEE (2 - 2) at HOUSTON (4 - 1) - 11/9/2007, 8:30 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            MILWAUKEE is 120-158 ATS (-53.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
                            HOUSTON is 82-57 ATS (+19.3 Units) against Central division opponents since 1996.
                            HOUSTON is 170-125 ATS (+32.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
                            HOUSTON is 30-56 ATS (-31.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
                            HOUSTON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
                            HOUSTON is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.


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




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                            MEMPHIS (1 - 2) at PORTLAND (1 - 3) - 11/9/2007, 10:00 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            PORTLAND is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
                            PORTLAND is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
                            PORTLAND is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            PORTLAND is 5-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
                            MEMPHIS is 4-3 straight up against PORTLAND 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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                            UTAH (3 - 2) at SEATTLE (0 - 5) - 11/9/2007, 10:30 PM
                            There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            SEATTLE is 6-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
                            SEATTLE is 5-3 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
                            6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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                            MINNESOTA (0 - 3) at LA LAKERS (2 - 2) - 11/9/2007, 10:30 PM
                            There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            MINNESOTA is 6-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
                            LA LAKERS is 4-4 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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                            CLEVELAND (2 - 3) at SACRAMENTO (1 - 3) - 11/9/2007, 10:30 PM
                            Top Trends for this game.
                            SACRAMENTO is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
                            SACRAMENTO is 91-63 ATS (+21.7 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
                            SACRAMENTO is 35-48 ATS (-17.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.


                            Head-to-Head Series History
                            CLEVELAND is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
                            CLEVELAND is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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                            Comment


                            • #29
                              NHL
                              Dunkel



                              Game 51-52: Columbus at Detroit
                              Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 12.488; Detroit 12.957
                              Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 6
                              Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-230); 5 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-230); Over

                              Game 53-54: Atlanta at Florida
                              Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.039; Florida 10.799
                              Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 7
                              Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-150); 6
                              Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+130); Over

                              Game 55-56: Toronto at Buffalo
                              Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.351; Buffalo 11.442
                              Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 5
                              Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-145); 6
                              Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-145); Under

                              Game 57-58: St. Louis at Chicago
                              Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.181; Chicago 10.765
                              Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 6
                              Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-125); 5 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+105); Over

                              Game 59-60: Colorado at Vancouver
                              Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.601; Vancouver 11.724
                              Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 5
                              Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-125); 5 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+105); Under

                              Game 61-62: San Jose at Anaheim
                              Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.801; Anaheim 10.841
                              Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 5 1/2
                              Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-130); 5
                              Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+110); Over

                              Comment


                              • #30
                                NHL
                                Long Sheet



                                COLUMBUS (8-4-0-2, 18 pts.) at DETROIT (12-2-0-1, 25 pts.) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
                                Top Trends for this game.
                                DETROIT is 52-14 ATS (+17.3 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
                                DETROIT is 22-8 ATS (+5.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
                                COLUMBUS is 21-23 ATS (+63.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


                                Head-to-Head Series History
                                DETROIT is 12-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
                                7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)




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                                ATLANTA (6-9-0-0, 12 pts.) at FLORIDA (7-9-0-0, 14 pts.) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
                                Top Trends for this game.
                                FLORIDA is 221-311 ATS (+221.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
                                FLORIDA is 189-216 ATS (+189.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
                                FLORIDA is 6-24 ATS (-22.7 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
                                FLORIDA is 180-207 ATS (+425.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.


                                Head-to-Head Series History
                                ATLANTA is 11-5 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
                                ATLANTA is 11-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
                                8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)




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                                TORONTO (6-7-0-3, 15 pts.) at BUFFALO (6-7-0-1, 13 pts.) - 11/9/2007, 7:00 PM
                                Top Trends for this game.
                                TORONTO is 14-24 ATS (-19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                                TORONTO is 7-17 ATS (-16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                                BUFFALO is 60-31 ATS (+16.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
                                BUFFALO is 167-108 ATS (+7.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
                                TORONTO is 71-62 ATS (+142.8 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
                                TORONTO is 62-53 ATS (+124.5 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.


                                Head-to-Head Series History
                                BUFFALO is 12-5 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
                                BUFFALO is 12-5-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
                                10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)




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                                COLORADO (10-5-0-0, 20 pts.) at VANCOUVER (7-8-0-0, 14 pts.) - 11/9/2007, 10:00 PM
                                Top Trends for this game.
                                VANCOUVER is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
                                VANCOUVER is 25-12 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
                                VANCOUVER is 1-6 ATS (+1.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
                                VANCOUVER is 1-6 ATS (+1.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
                                VANCOUVER is 1-6 ATS (+1.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
                                VANCOUVER is 1-6 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.


                                Head-to-Head Series History
                                COLORADO is 9-8-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
                                9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)




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