Monday Trends and Indexes 11/19

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College Basketball – Notes

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Monday, November 19

Monday's key Top 25 NCAAB betting matchup notes


No. 11 Marquette at Chaminade

Chaminade (1-0), currently a Division II school, has a 4-63 all-time record at the Maui Invitational, a tournament that usually draws a high-profile field on an annual basis.


Maryland vs No. 2 UCLA

This is the eighth meeting between UCLA and Maryland. The Bruins lead the series 5-2, including a win in the second round of the 2000 NCAA tournament.


Princeton vs No. 10 Duke

Princeton, which won 72-55 on Dec. 12, 1981, for its only win over Duke, looks to avoid an 18th straight loss to a ranked team dating to a 69-64 victory over then-No. 23 Wake Forest on Dec. 19, 1997.


Missouri vs No. 12 Michigan St.

Michigan State has not faced Missouri since snapping a four-game losing streak to the Tigers with a 79-61 win on Dec. 15, 1984. Missouri, which leads the all-time series with the Spartans 4-2, is coming off a 95-50 win over Southern on Friday.


UMKC at No. 17 Arizona

Missouri-Kansas City, which is 0-3 versus Pac-10 schools, will face its second ranked team after losing 85-62 at then-No. 4 Kansas on Nov. 11 to open the season.

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Monday, November 19

Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Charlotte covered last four home games (3-1 vs spread).
-- Hornets won five in row, nine of first eleven games. Magic gave Celtics first loss yesterday, won four in row, eight of nine.
-- Utah won last four home games, by 23-2-24-24 points.

Cold Teams
-- Portland is 0-6 on road (2-4 vs spread).
-- Grizzlies lost last three game, by 3-2-3 points; they covered their last four games. Seattle is 2-9, but they won two of their last three games, covered four of last six.
-- Nets lost their last five games, scoring 81.8 ppg.

Series Records
-- Blazers beat Charlotte twice LY, 108-100OT here, 127-90.
-- Home side won three of last four Memphis-Seattle games, but Grizzlies (even) won 105-98 at Seattle Nov 7.
-- Home side won both Magic-Hornet games last season.
-- Nets beat Utah twice LY, 116-115 here, 96-89 at home.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Portland games, 7-1 in last eight Chalotte contests. .
-- Over is 4-0 in Memphis home games.
-- Six of last seven Hornet games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Net games stayed under the total.

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National Basketball Association – Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes


Monday, November 19

Monday's key NBA betting matchup notes

Portland at Charlotte (-5 1/2, 184)

The Blazers have never lost to the Bobcats franchise. Portland is 3-0 on the road and 5-1 overall against the Bobcats since that team began play in 2004. The Blazers swept the season series in 2006-07, earning a 108-100 overtime win in Charlotte on Feb. 9 and a 127-90 home blowout March 1.


Seattle at Memphis (-6, 218)

This will be the second meeting this season between the Grizzlies and Sonics. Memphis limited Kevin Durant to 17 points on 3-for-17 shooting in a 105-98 victory at Seattle on Nov. 7.


Orlando at New Orleans (Odds not yet released)

These teams split last season's two-game series, during which Orlando struggled on offense, averaging 82.0 points and shooting 39.7 percent from the field.


New Jersey at Utah (-10, 190 1/2)

The Nets have won six of the last seven matchups with the Jazz.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Monday, November 19

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Lightning won last five games, allowing seven goals. Atlanta is 7-2 in its last nine games.
-- Rangers won five in row, nine of last ten games. Islanders are 7-3 in their last ten games.
-- Canadiens won five of their last seven home games. Ottawa won ten of its last twelve games overall.
-- St Louis won last three games, all by a goal.

Cold Teams
-- Florida lost five of last six games, scoring ten goals. Capitols lost their last seven games, scoring seven goals.
-- Dallas Stars lost three of their last four games. Kings lost four of their last five games.

Series Records
-- Panthers won six of last seven vs Washington.
-- Home side won seven of last nine Tampa-Atlanta games.
-- Islanders won four of last five visits to Madison Sq Garden.
-- Senators won five in row vs Montreal, outscoring them 21-10.
-- Kings lost last five visits to Dallas: 3-2/5-3/3-1/4-3/5-1.
-- Blues are 2-0 vs Nashville this season, after being 1-15 last two seasons.

Totals
-- Five of last six Florida games stayed under the total
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Tampa Bay games.
-- Last six Islander-Ranger games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Montreal games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Dallas Stars games went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1 in last five Nashville away games.

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National Hockey League - Matchup Notes

NHL


Monday, November 19

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Monday's key NHL matchup notes

N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers (-180, 5)

The Rangers look to avoid their third straight loss to the Islanders this season when the teams meet Monday at Madison Square Garden.


Florida at Washington (-130, 5 1/5)

This game pits the two worst teams in the Southeast Division, with Florida just four points ahead of Washington. The Panthers have dropped six of their last eight games (2-5-1), scoring two goals or fewer in six of those contests.


Tampa Bay at Atlanta (-110, 6)

The Lightning are 6-2-1 in Atlanta since losing three in a row there.


Ottawa at Montreal (+100, 5 1/2)

Ottawa is 11-6-1 against Montreal since the start of the 2005-06 season, but has lost five of its last seven at the Bell Centre.


Nashville at St. Louis (-130, 5)

St. Louis is 2-0-0 versus the Predators this year after going 1-4-3 against them last season.


Los Angeles at Dallas (-160, 5 1/2)

Dallas has won its last five home games against the Kings.

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Hockey today - Monday, Nov. 19


SCOREBOARD
Monday, Nov. 19

Tampa Bay at Atlanta (7 p.m. EST). The Thrashers are 9-4 since Don Waddell took over as coach and can reach .500 for the first time this season with a win over the Lightning.

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Boston at Toronto (7 p.m. EST). Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin needs one goal to pass Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich and move into sole possession of 27th place on the career list.

STARS Sunday

- Nicklas Lidstrom, Red Wings, had a goal and two assists and Detroit beat Columbus 5-4 in a shootout.

- Josh Harding, Wild, finished with 27 saves in Minnesota's 4-1 win over Colorado.

- Markus Naslund and Henrik Sedin, Canucks, each had a goal and an assist to lift Vancouver over Calgary 4-1.

FIRSTS

Matt Foy scored for the first time in more than two years in Minnesota's 4-1 victory over Colorado on Sunday. Foy, a healthy scratch nine times this season, hadn't scored since Oct. 12, 2005. ... Willie Mitchell and Brad Isbister both scored their first goals of the season for Vancouver in a 4-1 win over Calgary.

HOT AND COLD

Vancouver got past Calgary 4-1 on Sunday to improve to 5-0-1 in their last six games. The Canucks are 8-0-1 within the Northwest Division, with the only loss a 1-0 shootout defeat against Edmonton on Wednesday. The Flames have lost six of eight and are 4-5-3 within the division.

SNAPPED

Johan Franzen scored the winning shootout goal in the fifth round of the tiebreaker and Detroit snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over Columbus on Sunday. ... Columbus had killed 15 consecutive short-handed situations before allowing a power-play goal to Nicklas Lidstrom in the first period.

REVERSAL

Columbus entered Sunday's game with Detroit just 3-for-44 with the man advantage, dating to Oct. 27, before tallying three power play goals in the 5-4 loss.

SPECIAL-TEAMS WOES

After allowing three short-handed goals Saturday against Chicago, Detroit gave up three power-play scores to Columbus on Sunday but won 5-4.

SUSPENDED

The NHL suspended Vancouver defenseman Mattias Ohlund for four games Sunday for his stick-swinging hit on Minnesota forward Mikko Koivu. After Koivu was whistled for an elbowing penalty on Friday, Ohlund responded by swinging his stick and slashing Koivu, cracking a bone in the forward's left leg.

SIDELINED

Chicago forward Rene Bourque will miss at least a month after breaking his thumb during Saturday's 5-3 win over Detroit. Bourque had two short-handed goals and an assist during the game, but injured his thumb while blocking a shot in the third period.

SPEAKING

''The last two games, from our side, are probably the worst two games of the year. I don't have an explanation for it.'' - Colorado's Milan Hejduk, after the Avalanche were defeated 4-1 by Minnesota on Sunday. Colorado has been outscored 10-2 after going 7-1-1 in its previous nine games.

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NBA Today - Monday, Nov. 19


SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 19

Orlando at New Orleans (8 p.m. EST). The Hornets (9-2) look to win their sixth straight game.

STARS Sunday

-Dwight Howard, Magic scored 24 points to lead Orlando to a 104-102 victory over Boston.

-Beno Udrih, Kings, had 23 points and six assists to help Sacramento beat Detroit 105-95.

SNAPPED

Dwight Howard scored 24 points, Rashard Lewis added 22 and the Orlando Magic dealt the Celtics their first loss of the season, 104-102 on Sunday night.

WELCOME BACK

Stephen Jackson, back from his suspension, scored 17 points to help Golden State to a 106-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Jackson began the season by serving a seven-game suspension, the result of his guilty plea to a felony charge of criminal recklessness for firing a gun outside an Indianapolis strip club in October 2006.

MAKING MOVES

The Golden State Warriors signed center D.J. Mbenga before opening their five-game East Coast road trip, waiving second-round draft pick Stephane Lasme to make room. Mbenga has been out of the league since Dallas cut him Oct. 30. He averaged 1.3 points and 0.9 rebounds in 79 games over the Mavericks' past three seasons, but played only 21 games last season before tearing ligaments in his right knee Feb. 7.

SPEAKING

''We're not perfect. We didn't think we were going to go 82-0. But we are a team of character. We do play hard. We do play together - just not perfect.'' - Kevin Garnett after the Celtics' first loss of the season, 104-102 to Orlando on Sunday night.

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Western Michigan at Detroit
Detroit has had to play its first two games without all-Horizon League guard Brandon Cotton, who was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. But senior guard Jon Goode has stepped up in his place and hit the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to knock off Kent State in the opener. The Titans were competitive in the second game before losing on the road at St. Louis (66-58). Tonight Detroit will return home to take on a Western Michigan team that is playing its fifth straight game away from home after splitting the first four. The Titans look like a good home underdog (+2) against the road-weary Broncos according to Dunkel, which has Detroit favored straight up by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Game 509-510: Western Michigan at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 53.905; Detroit 56.316
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+2)

Game 511-512: Santa Clara at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 57.067; Utah 61.477
Dunkel Line: Utah by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah by 10
Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (+10)

Game 513-514: San Diego State at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 58.908; San Diego 61.174
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 4
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+4)

Game 515-516: Illinois-Chicago vs. Wichita State
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 57.501; Wichita State 56.741
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 1
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (+2)

Game 517-518: Monmouth vs. Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Monmouth 45.478; Charlotte 56.692
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 11
Vegas Line: Charlotte by 7
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-7)

Game 519-520: Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 72.439; Georgia Tech 62.510
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 521-522: Winthrop vs. Baylor
Dunkel Ratings: Winthrop 65.567; Baylor 65.305
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 523-524: Marquette vs. Chaminade
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 66.500; Chaminade (No Rating)
Dunkel Line: No Line
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 525-526: LSU vs. Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 65.619; Oklahoma State 66.977
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: LSU by 1 1/2

Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (+1 1/2)
Game 527-528: Princeton vs. Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 50.794; Duke 76.580
Dunkel Line: Duke by 26
Vegas Line: Duke by 22
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-22)

Game 529-530: Arizona State vs. Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 55.311; Illinois 64.019
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 9
Vegas Line: Illinois by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-2 1/2)

Game 531-532: Maryland vs. UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 66.386; UCLA 75.658
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 9
Vegas Line: UCLA by 10
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+10)

Game 533-534: Missouri vs. Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 68.190; Michigan State 68.392
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (+4)

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Ice picks: Monday's best NHL bets


Tampa Bay Lightning at Atlanta Thrashers (-110, 6)

The NHL's two hottest players go head-to-head tonight when Vincent Lecavalier and the Lightning face Ilya Kovalchuk and the Thrashers. Both snipers are among the top five in the league in scoring and both have played pivotal roles in turning their teams’ seasons around.

Tampa Bay enters the matchup on a five-game winning streak and the Bolts have scored five or more goals in four straight games. Lecavailer notched 14 points during this stretch.

In three matchups this season, these two teams averaged over eight goals combined per contest.

Pick: over 6


Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens (+100, 5 ½)

The Sens are –130 favorites in tonight’s tilt with Montreal, which is a bargain considering Ottawa hasn’t been priced lower than that in 11 games. The Senators are just 2-2 in their last four games but at 15-3 still own the league's best record. Ottawa won both games against Montreal so far this season and are 11-6-1 versus the Habs in the last 18 games meetings.

Pick: Senators –130


Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals (-130, 5 ½)

This matchup features two of the league’s worst offenses. The Panthers and Capitals both sit in the bottom five in the league in scoring and both are playing their worst hockey of the season. Florida has lost five of its last six while averaging just two goals per game during that stretch. The Capitals have dropped their last three games while being held to two goals or less in each of those contests.

Pick: under 5 ½

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Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Bobcats (-5 ½, 187)

The Blazers’ road woes continued on Saturday with a 109-90 loss to an under-strength Washington team. Portland has now lost all six of its road games this season, while being outscored by an average of 13 points per contest.

Portland’s offense ranks 26th in the league with 93.7 points per game, and is clearly missing the talents of No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden. The center underwent season-ending knee surgery in September.

“It has become obvious that Greg is needed," Blazers coach Nate McMillan told The Oregonian. "We said at the beginning of the season that we are thin at the bigs, and we are trying to make that up with our speed."

The Bobcats, meanwhile, have won two straight home games thanks to their strong defensive efforts. On Saturday, they held Kevin Durant and the SuperSonics to just 14 fourth-quarter points in a 100-84 victory.

“This team has definitely bought into defense," Bobcats coach Sam Vincent said after that game. That defense should be able to stifle the league’s worst road team on Monday.

Pick: Bobcats –5 ½


Seattle SuperSonics at Memphis Grizzlies (-6, 218)

The Sonics rode Kevin Durant to a 126-123 double overtime win over Atlanta on Friday night, with his three-pointer at the buzzer making the difference. But an obviously tired Durant managed only 16 points in Saturday’s loss to Charlotte, his second-lowest tally in any game this season.

If he is not fully recovered by Monday, the Sonics could struggle to generate offense. They’ve been struggling anyways, putting up just 99.4 points per game while shooting 43.1 percent from the field.

The good news for Seattle is that Memphis hasn’t been able to defend this season. The Grizzlies are giving up 108.9 points per game – the second-worst record in the league and the main reason why they are 2-7.

Considering the Sonics are 1-7, there’s not much between these teams. Memphis did beat Seattle 105-98 at home just over a week ago, covering a 6-point spread in the process. Based on that, the Grizzlies have the edge.

Pick: Grizzlies -6


New Jersey Nets at Utah Jazz (-10, 190 ½)

The New Jersey Nets have struggled badly in the absence of star forward Vince Carter, dropping five straight games and failing to cover in any of them. Carter is traveling with the team for the Nets’ four-game road trip, but is not expected to play on Monday.

New Jersey has been outscored by almost 13 points in each of its last five contests. The club has the worst offense in the NBA and has broken the 100-point mark just once – in its season opener.

Utah is on the opposite end of the offensive spectrum, averaging more than 107 points. The Jazz have won five of their last seven contests, with Carlos Boozer leading the team in points (25.3) and rebounds (11.5).

The Nets have won two of the last three meetings between the sides (covering the spread twice), but without Carter it’s unlikely they will break their losing streak.

Pick: Jazz -10

Orlando Magic at New Orleans Hornets (off)

The Orlando Magic boasts one of the best defenses in the league. But it is its offense that has come to the boil during the current four-game winning streak.

Center Dwight Howard is leading Orlando with 21.8 points per game, and has shot 62 percent or better from the field in his last three games. He is also the league’s leading rebounder with an average of 15 per game.

The Hornets are on the verge of their first six-game winning streak in a single season. They have already notched the best start in franchise history through 11 games. They were impressive once again in Saturday’s 100-82 win over Minnesota, with Jannero Pargo registering 15 points and seven assists.

These teams split two games against each other last season, with the road team winning on both occasions. But New Orleans has won and covered in three of its four home games this season, and can keep that streak going tonight.

Pick: Hornets

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New Jersey at Utah
New Jersey has tanked since losing Vince Carter to an ankle sprain. The Nets have lost five straight with Carter out of the lineup, including four at home. The lone road game was a 22-point setback at Boston (91-69) on November 10. Tonight the short-handed Nets travel to Utah to face a Jazz team that has won four straight at home, the last two by an average margin of 24 points. Utah looks like the pick to cover (-10) according to Dunkel, which has the Jazz favored by 14 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-10). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Game 501-502: Portland at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 116.070; Charlotte 117.804
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 5 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+5 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Seattle at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 107.764; Memphis 117.724
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 10; 214
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 5 1/2; 217 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-5 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Orlando at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 121.117; New Orleans 128.686
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 7 1/2; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 507-508: New Jersey at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 112.742; Utah 127.160
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 14 1/2; 201 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 10; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-10); Over

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FLORIDA (8-12-0-1, 17 pts.) at WASHINGTON (6-12-0-1, 13 pts.) - 11/19/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 7-28 ATS (+45.0 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-42 ATS (+80.6 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 181-209 ATS (-74.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 13-4 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 13-4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.0 Units)


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TAMPA BAY (10-8-0-1, 21 pts.) at ATLANTA (9-10-0-0, 18 pts.) - 11/19/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 19-48 ATS (+76.8 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 8-15 ATS (-14.3 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 175-229 ATS (-71.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 78-119 ATS (-46.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
ATLANTA is 6-1 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 12-7 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 12-7-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-2.3 Units)


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NY ISLANDERS (10-6-0-0, 20 pts.) at NY RANGERS (12-7-0-1, 25 pts.) - 11/19/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 8-1 ATS (+6.3 Units) in November games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 53-47 ATS (+113.4 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 11-4 ATS (+15.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 58-73 ATS (-55.5 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 63-80 ATS (-55.6 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 5-12 ATS (-11.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 52-73 ATS (-55.8 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 16-25 ATS (-21.0 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 83-118 ATS (-117.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 10-8 (+5.3 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 10-8-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)


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OTTAWA (15-3-0-0, 30 pts.) at MONTREAL (11-5-0-3, 25 pts.) - 11/19/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 8-2 ATS (+5.7 Units) after a division game this season.
OTTAWA is 15-3 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 15-3 ATS (+9.4 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 11-7-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-2.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)


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LOS ANGELES (8-10-0-1, 17 pts.) at DALLAS (8-7-0-4, 20 pts.) - 11/19/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 3-17 ATS (+22.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 19-3 ATS (+14.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 56-22 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DALLAS is 24-23 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 11-8 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 11-8-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-2.4 Units)


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NASHVILLE (10-7-0-2, 22 pts.) at ST LOUIS (10-7-0-0, 20 pts.) - 11/19/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 23-26 ATS (+60.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 16-5 ATS (+9.7 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 15-3 (+10.4 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 15-3-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
15 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+11.7 Units)


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PORTLAND (4 - 6) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 4) - 11/19/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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SEATTLE (2 - 9) at MEMPHIS (2 - 7) - 11/19/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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ORLANDO (9 - 2) at NEW ORLEANS (9 - 2) - 11/19/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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NEW JERSEY (4 - 6) at UTAH (7 - 4) - 11/19/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 3-1 straight up against UTAH 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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Dunkel


NY Islanders at NY Rangers
The Rangers have dropped the first two contests to the Islanders this year, but are playing their best hockey of the season coming into tonight's match. The Rangers have won five straight and nine of their last 10, including a sweep of their just-concluded four-game road trip. The Rangers have also done a good job of protecting the home ice, winning their last five and eight of 10 overall at MSG. The Rangers look like a good pick (-175) to break through with a win against their instate rival according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-175). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Game 51-52: Florida at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 9.817; Washington 10.103
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-125); Under

Game 53-54: Tampa Bay at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.642; Atlanta 11.428
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-120); 6
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+100); Under

Game 55-56: NY Islanders at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.696; NY Rangers 13.391
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-175); Under

Game 57-58: Ottawa at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 13.083; Montreal 12.218
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-115); Under

Game 59-60: Los Angeles at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.946; Dallas 11.701
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-160); Over

Game 61-62: Nashville at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.490; St. Louis 11.428
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+110); Over

[GrandPa]

How was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar not in the College Hall of Fame's first class? He is the great college hoop player ever.


I still say "Pistol" Pete Maravich was the greatest college player we'll ever see.

The guy was unbelievable, averaging 44 ppg. And there was no three-point shot when he did this.