Saturday Trends and Indexes 11/17

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NBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, November 17


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PORTLAND (4 - 5) at WASHINGTON (3 - 5) - 11/17/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-83 ATS (-34.3 Units) in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 64-91 ATS (-36.1 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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SEATTLE (2 - 8) at CHARLOTTE (4 - 4) - 11/17/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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UTAH (7 - 3) at INDIANA (3 - 6) - 11/17/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 163-127 ATS (+23.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-2 straight up against UTAH 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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MIAMI (1 - 8) at NEW JERSEY (4 - 5) - 11/17/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 87-60 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 7-6 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-5 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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NEW ORLEANS (8 - 2) at MINNESOTA (1 - 6) - 11/17/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 39-65 ATS (-32.5 Units) after a division game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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ATLANTA (3 - 5) at MILWAUKEE (3 - 4) - 11/17/2007, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-2 straight up against ATLANTA 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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MEMPHIS (2 - 6) at DALLAS (6 - 2) - 11/17/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 33-12 ATS (+19.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 9-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 11-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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PHOENIX (7 - 2) at HOUSTON (6 - 4) - 11/17/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-57 ATS (-31.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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


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NEW YORK (2 - 6) at DENVER (6 - 3) - 11/17/2007, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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CHICAGO (1 - 6) at LA CLIPPERS (5 - 3) - 11/17/2007, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, November 17th

Portland at Washington, 7:05 EST
Portland: 8-21 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less
Washington: 16-6 Over after BB wins

Seattle at Charlotte, 7:05 EST
Seattle: 26-11 Over playing their 4th game in 5 days
Charlotte: 49-28 ATS off ATS loss

Utah at Indiana, 7:05 EST ESPN
Utah: 12-2 Over after a loss by 6 points or less
Indiana: 2-16 ATS after allowing 110+ points

Miami at New Jersey, 7:35 EST
Miami: 14-4 Under Away vs. Atlantic Division
New Jersey: 14-27 ATS off loss by 10+ points

New Orleans at Minnesota, 8:05 EST
New Orleans: 2-11 ATS off a division win
Minnesota: 32-13 Over in home games

Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:35 EST
Atlanta: 14-1 Over off 3+ home games
Milwaukee: 0-3 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 5 days

Memphis at Dallas, 8:35 EST
Memphis: 12-26 ATS off road division loss
Dallas: 33-12 ATS vs. division opponents

Phoenix at Houston, 8:35 EST
Phoenix: 18-6 ATS as a road favorite of 6 points or less
Houston: 2-16 ATS at home off BB losses

New York at Denver, 9:05 EST
New York: 27-13 Under after a combined score of 225+ points
Denver: 10-3 ATS off BB home wins

Chicago at LA Clippers, 10:35 EST NBATV
Chicago: 31-17 ATS Away off an Over
LA Clippers: 3-13 ATS as home underdog

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Saturday, November 17th

Northwestern at DePaul, 2:00 EST
Northwestern: 12-4 Under off double-digit loss
DePaul: 12-4 Under off a road loss

Indiana State at North Texas, 3:00 EST
Indiana State: 26-13 ATS Away off a road loss
North Texas: 35-58 ATS in non-conference games

Cornell at Ohio U, 7:00 EST
Cornell: 8-1 ATS off a home game
Ohio U: 12-1 Over after scoring 80+ points

James Madison at Dartmouth, 7:00 EST
James Madison: 8-2 ATS as a road favorite
Dartmouth: 2-8 ATS as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points

Rutgers at Florida, 7:00 EST
Rutgers: 1-5 ATS off 3+ SU wins
Florida: 23-6 ATS in non-conference games

Dayton at George Mason, 7:00 EST
Dayton: 22-10 Over as road underdog
George Mason: 0-6 ATS at home off a home game

Wisconsin Green Bay at Massachusetts, 7:30 EST
Wisc Green Bay: 6-1 Under as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points
Massachusetts: 0-6 ATS at home off non-conference game

USC at South Carolina, 7:30 EST
USC: 8-1 ATS off a road win
South Carolina: 6-18 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

Butler at Evansville, 8:00 EST
Butler: 16-6 ATS off ATS win
Evansville: 4-19 ATS after a game with 9 or less assists

Northern Illinois at Southern Illinois, 8:00 EST
Northern Illinois: 6-0 Over in November
Southern Illinois: 11-3 ATS in non-conference games

Colorado at Wisconsin, 8:00 EST
Colorado: 12-2 Under in November
Wisconsin: 3-0 ATS vs. Big 12

Cal Riverside at Gonzaga, 8:00 EST
Cal Riverside: 10-3 Over after a combined score of 125 points or less
Gonzaga: 0-7 ATS at home off BB home wins

Duquesne at Rice, 9:00 EST
Duquesne: 6-0 ATS off a home win
Rice: 6-13 ATS in non-conference games

(TC) Virginia at Arizona, 10:30 EST
Virginia: 7-23 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Arizona: 18-7 Under in November

UNLV at San Diego, 9:00 EST
UNLV: 11-1 ATS Away off win by 15+ points
San Diego: 20-5 Over after playing a game as a road underdog

CS Northridge at Pepperdine, 10:00 EST
CS Northridge: 2-12 ATS off a home win
Pepperdine: 13-5 ATS in non-conference games

Utah State at Cal Irvine, 10:00 EST
Utah State: 34-19 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
Cal Irvine: 27-50 ATS as a home favorite

Oregon at Portland, 10:00 EST
Oregon: 0-6 ATS as a road favorite
Portland: 14-5 Over as a home dog

Santa Clara at Nevada, 10:00 EST
Santa Clara: 8-2 Over off a road win
Nevada: 13-4 ATS off a road win


Glen Wilkes Classic
Daytona Beach, Florida
Third Round

South Florida vs. Florida Atlantic, 12:00 EST
South Florida: n/a
Florida Atl: n/a

Georgia Southern vs. UAB, 2:15 EST
Georgia Southern: n/a
UAB: n/a

Florida State vs. Cleveland State, 6:00 EST
Florida State: n/a
Cleveland State: n/a

Rhode Island vs. Stetson, 8:15 EST
Rhode Island: n/a
Stetson: n/a


Paradise Jam
US Virgin Islands
Second Round

TBD vs. TBD, 6:00 EST
TBD:
TBD:

TBD vs. TBD, 8:30 EST
TBD:
TBD:


Top of the World Classic
Fairbanks, Alaska
Second Round

Tennessee State vs. Colorado State, 4:00 EST
Tennessee State:
Colorado State:

TBD vs. TBD, 6:30 EST
TBD:
TBD:

Oregon State at Alaska Fairbanks, 9:30 EST
Oregon State:
Alaska Fairbanks:

TBD vs. TBD, 11:59 EST
TBD:
TBD:


First Shot Exempt Tournament
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Final Round

Lipscomb vs. San Jose State, 6:00 EST
Lipscomb:
San Jose State:

Appalachian State at Middle Tennessee State, 8:20 EST
Appalachian State:
Mid Tenn State:


Basketball Travelers Invitational
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Second Round

Presbyterian vs. Loyola Marymount, 7:00 EST
Presbyterian:
Loyola Marymount:

St. Bonaventure at New Mexico, 9:15 EST
St. Bonaventure:
New Mexico:


Added Games:

Stanford at Siena, 1:00 EST
Stanford: 7-0 ATS off 3+ SU wins
Siena: 0-6 ATS off BB games with 11 or less turnovers

(TC) Morehead State at Bowling Green, 4:00 EST
Morehead State: 0-9 ATS in non-conference games
Bowling Green: 10-2 ATS in non-conference games

Delaware at Rider, 3:00 EST
Delaware: 15-5 Over after a game with 9 or less assists
Rider: 5-17 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog

Manhattan at Hofstra, 4:00 EST
Manhattan: 18-9 ATS as an underdog
Hofstra: 15-9 Over on Saturday

Idaho State at Long Beach State, 7:00 EST
Idaho State: 17-33 ATS after a combined score of 155+ points
Long Beach State: 13-3 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

Georgia State at Elon, 7:30 EST
Georgia State: 1-7 ATS off double-digit home loss
Elon: 6-0 Under as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points

Tennessee Martin at Mississippi State, 8:00 EST
Tenn Martin: 2-10 ATS after loss by 3 points or less
Mississippi State: 14-3 ATS in home games

(TC) Murray State at Western Kentucky, 1:00 EST
Murray State: 5-16 ATS off a home win
Western Kentucky: 6-1 Over after BB wins by 15+ points

Furman at St. Louis, 8:00 EST
Furman: 5-16 ATS off double-digit road loss
St. Louis: 18-4 ATS off home SU win/ATS loss

NC Greensboro at Missouri State, 9:00 EST
NC Greensboro: 7-13 ATS in non-conference games
Missouri State: 14-9 ATS on Saturdays

Denver at Northern Colorado, 9:00 EST
Denver: 0-6 ATS Away off 3+ non-conference games
Northern Colorado: 2-0 ATS in all lined games

Sacramento State at San Francisco, 10:00 EST
Sacramento State: 6-15 ATS off a home game
San Francisco: 1-7 ATS off double-digit win

**(TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


St. Louis at Nashville
The Predators continue to be one of the hottest clubs in the league, going 8-1-1 after snapping a six-game slide. The latest win came 19 seconds into the OT against Chicago (5-4) behind Martin Erat's goal that completed a comeback from a two-goal deficit in the final period. The Blues are coming off a 3-2 win at Columbus last night, but have dropped eight straight to the Predators in Nashville. At home, the Predators are the pick (-158) according to Dunkel, which has Nashville favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-158). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Game 51-52: Phoenix at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.164; Los Angeles 12.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-158); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-158); Over

Game 53-54: Chicago at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.424; Detroit 13.384
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-260); Over

Game 55-56: Ottawa at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.807; Toronto 10.892
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-150); 6
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-150); Under

Game 57-58: Florida at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.458; Carolina 12.031
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-201); 6
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-201); Under

Game 59-60: New Jersey at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.830; Philadelphia 12.266
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-185); 5
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-185); Under

Game 61-62: Boston at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.090; Montreal 12.398
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-177); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-177); Under

Game 63-64: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.062; Pittsburgh 10.916
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-105); Under

Game 65-66: St. Louis at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.581; Nashville 12.532
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-158); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-158); Under

Game 67-68: Calgary at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.281; Edmonton 11.389
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+115); Over

Game 69-70: Anaheim at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.341; San Jose 12.578
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-155); Over

[Udog]

NCAAB
Write-Up


Saturday's College Basketball

Top Five Games

George Mason has all five starters back from last year's 18-15 team that was 9-9 in CAA; Patriots beat Cleveland State 56-47 during week. Mason allowed just 59.1 ppg last year, are always good on defense. Dayton survived Atlantic Sun team in opener beating East Tennessee 76-72; they're picked 5th in Atlantic 14.

South Carolina pounded Citadel; this will be toughest so far for their new backcourt that tranferred into Columbia, from Ga Tech and Cincinnati. USC lost to Mercer in home opener, then came east, pounded Citadel this week- they have some injury issues to deal with, but have best player on floor in Mayo. Good game

Arizona is still missing coach Olson (personal reasons); U of A beat Northern Arizona 76-69 during week, after leading by 11 at half, Wildcats lost 93-90 at Virginia LY. Cavaliers have three of its starters back from 21-11 team LY, are little bigger, still strong on perimeter. O'Neill is defensive coach moreso than Olson, so figure this game won't be 93-90 this time around.

Utah lost at Washington 83-77 Wednesday, after beating High Point night before; they have good big guy in middle, figure to improve as season goes on. Cal-Irvine lost to Nevada during week, after Anteaters beat LMU in opener 74-61. You figure the Mountain West team had class edge over Big West squad, no?

Manhattan whacked NJIT, Wagner is first two games; they've got four starters back from LY, Rohrssen's first Manhattan unit that was 10-8 in MAAC. Hofstra was disappointing team a year ago, not even winning game in CAA tourney- they lost in OT a year ago to Manhattan, 79-77. Pride lost 61-47 to Holy Cross in their opener last weekend.

Rest of the Card

-- Northwestern opened its season with 71-60 loss home loss to Stanford; they have six frosh/sophs in rotation. DePaul lost to the Wildcats 49-39 LY. Demons lot 74-62 at Creighton in opener
-- North Texas upset Oklahoma State 82-73 this week; UNT has three starters back from KY's 23-11 team. Indiana State has four starters back from LY, but got waxed 76-48 at Butler last game
-- Ohio beat New Mexico State by 8 in opener; they have three starters back from 19-13 team. Cornell, sleeper pick to win Ivy in 2008, beat Lehigh 87-83 in its opener- they have three starters back from LY's 16-12 team.
-- Florida has whole new squad after winning last two national title; they've been coasting vs weak competition so far. Rutgers beat Tennessee Tech in opener, then beat couple of cupcakes, so they're optimistic after 3-0 start, but go up in class here.

-- UMass is already playing fifth game, losing at Northern Iowa but winning other three. Green Bay has four starters back from 18-15 team; they lost 91-68 at Ohio St. this week (41-34 at half).
-- Butler (-10) beat Evansville 76-65 LY; both teams have a new coach, but for different reasons. 2-0 Bulldogs head to Alaskan Shootout next. Aces (-12) lost 50-49 to Samford in their opener.
-- Northern Illinois has bad team, going 0-3 at Northern Iowa on opening weekend. Southern Illinois has three starters back from 29-7 team, is clear favorite in MVC, but this is their first game vs D-I opponent this season.
-- Wisconsin, Colorado are both playing third day in row, after dispatching stiff teams. Badgers are picked 3rd in Big 11, even though Tucker is in NBA. Buffs lost to New Mexico last week, in their opener, scoring only 47 points.

-- Cal-Riverside led 33-22 at halftime Thursday at EWU, lost by 59-51 score, not good. Gonzaga is heading to Alaska after this game- they beat Montana 77-54, Idaho 80-43 in first two games.
-- Rice got crushed 76-49 at TCU in its opener; they lost three starters from LY, are picked 11th in 12-team C-USA. Duquesne is pressing team; they won first couple games, but are on road for first time, against best team they've played, not saying a lot.
-- San Diego won at Hawai'i in its opener; Toreros don't have a senior playing, but they do have four starters back from a year ago. UNLV beat Montana State 76-64 in its opener, despite four starters missing from LY's team.
-- Pepperdine (+6.5) lost 95-92 at Cal-Northridge LY; Waves are 0-3 so far, still rebuilding, plus they had practices disrupted by wildfires in Malibu. Matadors have good depth, need JC guys to step up if they're going to make run at Big West title.

-- Oregon (-27.5) waxed Portland 76-49 LY; Ducks are 3-0 so far this season, beating Pacific, Western Michigan. Portland lost at Fresno 75-68, then 78-64 to San Diego State- they're rebuilding.
-- Nevada lost four starters from LY; they lost opener by three at UCF, then won 77-68 at Irvine in last game. Santa Clara has a new coach, very little experience- they lost 78-70 to Nevada LY.
-- Ill-Chicago got smoked by Winthrop Friday, after upset over Bradley in its opener last week. Charlotte lost to Georgia Tech in first round. 49ers lost three starters from 14-16 team last year.
-- Monmouth lost 76-33 to Notre Dame Friday; Wichita St lost a tougher game to experienced Baylor team. Shockers are 8-15 in last 23 games vs D-I teams, after starting out 9-0 last season.

-- South Florida lost to Rhode Island Friday, now faces FAU squad that three starters back from 16-15 team. Owls got waxed at URI 104-61, then lost 68-62 at BC, before beating Stetson in first round yesterday.
-- Georgia Southern lost close game to Cleveland State Friday, UAB lost to Florida State- it will take their transfers time to get in tune with other returnees. Eagles have a good senior PG.
-- Seminoles had good win vs UAB Firday, the kind of win that gets noticed in March. Cleveland State beat Georgia Southern Friday, as they rebuild under Waters. Florida State have four of last year's starters back from team that won 22 games.
-- Rhode Island has crushed Floirida Atlantic, beaten So Florida now goes for host Stetson, which is clearly worst team in their own tourney. Rams came from behind for 74-67 win yesterday.


-- Tennessee State won its first round game 78-64 over the host school, Fairbanks. Colorado State upset Oregon State in first round Thursday, despite having only guys who played D-I ball last season.
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-- Oregon State is waiting for star transfer Giles to get eligible in 8th game; they lost to Colorado State in opener. Fairbanks lost by 14 to Tennessee State in their opener. Must-win for Beavers
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-- New Mexico seems greatly improved under Alford, winning all their games so far. Bonnies beat LMU last night; they're #12 pick in A-14, but after 2-1 start, Schmidt might have them on the right track, in his first season as coach in Olean.
-- Stanford (-9.5) won 71-60 at Northwestern Thursday; they've got 10 of top 11 scorers back from LY. Siena (1-2) lost 97-89 at Syracuse; they've got quickness, but will get hurt inside by the bigger Cards. Only 4,800 tix were sold as of Thurs (cap: 8,000)
-- Bowling Green won 90-72 at Morehead State LY in a Bracket Buster game; Falcons have new coach- they went 2-1 last week in tourney at Cincinnati, beating Bearcats on their home floor. Morehead lost 83-54 at Houston in its opener.
-- Delaware lost opener at Marist, 89-78. Rider lost by point at Murray State in its opener. Broncs won 77-67 at Delaware last season- they're picked to finish third in MAAC this season.


-- Long Beach State lost top nine scorers from LY; they lost by 40 to BYU in opener, then 74-56 at Montana State during week. Idaho State lost 9-69 at BYU Wednesday; both teams are doing major rebuilding jobs.
-- Georgia State (-5) beat Elon 73-63 LY in Bracket Buster game. Panthers have new coach (Barnes), three new starters after an 11-20 season. Elon lost 69-64 at Virginia Tech in its opener.
-- Mississippi State lost 84-82 at home to Clemson during week, figures to take it out on UT-Martin squad that has whole new team from LY- Skyhawks got drilled by Memphis in their opener
-- Western Kentucky is headed to Alaskan Shootout next; this is first D-I foe for WKU team that has four starters back from a 22-11 team. Murray State nipped Rider by point in opener, is #2 pick in Ohio Valley Conference this winter.

-- Saint Louis is 3-1 under Majerus, beating Detroit 66-58 in last game; hard for Billikens to cover huge spreads, since they will not play high scoring games. Furman lost 91-46 at Clemson in last game Monday.
-- Missouri State had to suspend three players during week for off-court hijinks; today's game vs NC-Greensboro is off board. UNCG already has upset win over Georgia Tech, a nice start.
-- Denver runs Princeton offense, Northern Colorado is trying to play fast as they start in D-I. Last year, home team won both games in this series, with Pioneers losing 74-59 here, winning at home by 74-68 score.
-- San Francisco won 89-64 at Sacramento State LY (-5.5); Dons lost by 16 at Oklahoma in their opener. Hornets have good G's, have three starters back from LY, but lost 19 games last season.

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Saturday, November 17th

Phoenix at Los Angeles, 4:05 EST
Phoenix: 9-1 Over off division loss by 4+ goals
Los Angeles: 0-9 SU off division loss by 3+ goals

Chicago at Detroit, 7:05 EST
Chicago: 9-2 Over off road loss
Detroit: 23-2 SU at home off division road loss

Ottawa at Toronto, 7:05 EST CBC
Ottawa: 14-2 SU as a favorite
Toronto: 3-8 SU in home games

Florida at Carolina, 7:05 EST
Florida: 1-14 SU Away playing with double revenge
Carolina: 26-11 SU off a home loss

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
New Jersey: 11-3 SU Away after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Philadelphia: 5-24 SU playing with revenge

Boston at Montreal, 7:05 EST
Boston: 15-40 SU playing with double revenge
Montreal: 13-6 SU off a division loss

NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7:35 EST
NY Rangers: 6-1 SU Away off OT win
Pittsburgh: 10-2 Over off home division win

St. Louis at Nashville, 8:05 EST
St. Louis: 0-8 SU at Nashville
Nashville: 32-9 SU after scoring 5+ goals

Calgary at Edmonton, 10:05 EST CBC
Calgary: 5-15 SU as a road favorite of -200 or less
Edmonton: 14-7 SU off BB division games

Anaheim at San Jose, 10:35 EST
Anaheim: 9-0 Over Away off division win by 2+ goals
San Jose: 0-5 SU off road win by 2+ goals

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Write-Up


Saturday, November 17


Hot Teams
-- Red Wings are 7-1 at home this season.
-- Senators won ten of their last eleven games.
-- Flyers won six of their last seven home games.
-- Canadiens are 8-4 in their last twelve games. Bruins won last two games, allowing total of three points.
-- Rangers won eight of their last nine games.
-- Predators won eight of their last ten games. Blues won their last two games, allowing five goals.
-- Anaheim won last three games, scoring 13 goals. Sharks won their last four games, scoring 19 goals.

Cold Teams
-- Phoenix lost last three games, outscored 15-1. LA lost three of last four games, allowing 18 goals.
-- Chicago lost last two games, allowing nine goals.
-- Toronto lost six of its last eight games.
-- Florida lost four of its last five games. Carolina lost last two games, scoring total of one goal.
-- Devils lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Penguins lost six of their last eight games.
-- Calgary lost five of its last six games. Oilers lost six of their last eight games.

Series Records
-- Home side won six of last seven Phoenix-LA games.
-- Blackhawks are 3-0 vs Detroit this season: 4-3SO/4-3/3-2.
-- Senators are 15-4 in last nineteen games vs Toronto, 3-0 this season, winning 4-3OT/3-2/5-1.
-- Carolina won nine of last ten games against Florida.
-- Devils are 10-2 in last dozen games vs Philly.
-- Montreal won last five games vs Boston, allowing five goals.
-- Home side won six of last seven Ranger-Penguin games.
-- Blues are 0-8 in Nashville the last two seasons.
-- Flames won five of their last seven against the Oilers.
-- Ducks won five of their last seven games vs San Jose.

Totals
-- Four of last five LA games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Chicago games.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Ottawa games.
-- Three of last four Carolina games went over total.
-- Seven of last eight Devil games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Montreal games stayed under total.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Ranger-Penguin games.
-- Under is 14-3 in last seventeen Nashville-St Louis games.
-- Under is 10-3 in last thirteen Calgary-Edmonton games.
-- Over is 4-0-2 in last six Anaheim games.

[Udog]

NBA
Write-Up


Saturday, November 17


Hot Teams
-- Wizards won last three games, by 11-13-16 points, after their 0-5 start.
-- Bobcats covered three of their last four games. Seattle won second straight game last night, in double OT, they're now 2-8.
-- Utah won five of its last six games.
-- Hornets won four in row, eight of first ten games.
-- Bucks are 3-0 at home; home side is 7-0 in their games so far this season.
-- Mavericks won five of their last six games.
-- Suns won last four games, but are 2-4 vs spread on road.
-- Nuggets won, covered their last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Blazers are 0-5 on road; they blew 25-point lead at Philly last night and got beat by 76ers.
-- Indiana lost last six games (0-6 vs spread).
-- Miami lost eight of its first nine games. Nets lost last four in a row, by 11-2-22-25 points.
-- Minnesota lost six of its first seven games.
-- Hawks lost three of last four games, losing in double OT last night vs Seattle.
-- Memphis lost four of last five games, but covered last three.
-- Rockets lost last three games, scoring 91 ppg; McGrady is hurt, not good.
-- Knicks lost in double OT last night, lost six of their first eight.
-- Chicago lost six of its first seven games. Clippers lost three of their last four games.

Series Records
-- Blazers beat Washington twice LY, 100-98/94-73.
-- Seattle beat Bobcats twice LY, 96-89/99-85.
-- Utah beat the Pacers twice LY, 94-72/104-94/
-- Heat won three of four against Nets LY, winning 113-106 and 93-86 in its two visits to Swamp.
-- Minnesota won three of four against Hornets LY, splitting a pair here, 99-96 Hornets, 90-83 Wolves.
-- Bucks won two of three vs Atlanta LY, winning 102-96 in the only game played here.
-- Dallas won three of four vs Grizzlies LY, splitting pair here.
-- Suns won three of four against Houston last season.
-- Knicks won two of last three vs Denver, beating Nuggets by 119-112 at MSG eleven days ago.
-- Clippers won last three games vs Chicago, by 14-12-6 points. LA won 97-91 in Chicago eleven days ago.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Portland games.
-- Six of last seven Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-1 in last five Utah games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in Miami games this season.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Maverick games.
-- Five of last six Houston games stayed under the total
-- Last three New York-Denver games all went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1 in Clippers' first four home games.