Tuesday Trends and Indexes 11/20

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National Basketball Association – Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes


Tuesday, November 20

Tuesday's key NBA betting matchup notes


Philadelphia at Washington

The Wizards have won three straight meetings with the 76ers overall, and haven't lost at home to Philadelphia since April 9, 2005.


San Antonio at Atlanta

The Spurs have won 14 of 18 games against the Hawks during Tim Duncan's career, including both meetings last season by an average of 10.5 points.


Milwaukee at Cleveland

The Cavaliers have won seven straight overall against Milwaukee and eight in a row at home over the Bucks, who have not won in Cleveland since the pre-Le Brong James era, on Jan. 6, 2003.


L.A. Lakers at Indiana

The Lakers have lost their last three visits to Indiana, with Bryant getting held to an average of 20.0 points.


Golden State at New York

The Knicks have lost eight of the past 10 meetings with the Warriors but won the most recent one, 106-97 at Madison Square Garden on March 2 behind Stephon Marbury's 34 points.


Toronto at Dallas

Reigning league MVP Dirk Nowitzki has scored at least 29 points in four of his last five games against Toronto. He had 38 points and 11 rebounds in his last game against the Raptors - a 97-96 Mavs victory Jan. 14.


Chicago at Denver

Kurt Hinrich averaged 24.5 points and 8.0 assists against Denver in 2006-07 as the Bulls and Nuggets split their two-game season series. Both games were decided by four points or fewer.


Phoenix at Sacramento

Phoenix had won five straight meetings with Sacramento before losing the most recent one, 107-100 at Arco Arena on March 25.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, November 20

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GEORGIA ST (0 - 2) at FLORIDA ST (3 - 2) - 11/20/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 1-0 straight up against GEORGIA ST 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (1 - 1) at INDIANA (2 - 0) - 11/20/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 151-117 ATS (+22.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 151-117 ATS (+22.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record 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 (0 - 4) at INDIANA ST (1 - 2) - 11/20/2007, 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (1 - 2) at TENNESSEE (3 - 0) - 11/20/2007, 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 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game 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
TENNESSEE is 1-0 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST 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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DARTMOUTH (1 - 2) at RUTGERS (3 - 1) - 11/20/2007, 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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DREXEL (3 - 0) at VIRGINIA (3 - 0) - 11/20/2007, 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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VALPARAISO (2 - 0) at VANDERBILT (2 - 0) - 11/20/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) in home games 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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MINNESOTA (1 - 0) at IOWA ST (2 - 1) - 11/20/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) against Big 12 conference opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 16-2 ATS (+13.8 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
IOWA ST is 111-83 ATS (+19.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IOWA ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 1-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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RICHMOND (2 - 3) at RICE (0 - 2) - 11/20/2007, 8:20 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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ARKANSAS ST (0 - 2) at MEMPHIS (4 - 0) - 11/20/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 171-132 ATS (+25.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 171-132 ATS (+25.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 63-40 ATS (+19.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS ST 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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SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 1) at UC-SANTA BARBARA (3 - 1) - 11/20/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 2-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 2-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OREGON (4 - 0) at ST MARYS-CA (3 - 0) - 11/20/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
ST MARYS-CA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record 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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YALE (1 - 1) at STANFORD (4 - 1) - 11/20/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 168-132 ATS (+22.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
STANFORD is 168-132 ATS (+22.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
YALE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
YALE is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
YALE is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
YALE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
YALE is 23-6 ATS (+16.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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LOYOLA-MD (3 - 1) at SETON HALL (2 - 0) - 11/20/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
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.
LOYOLA-MD is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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IONA (0 - 3) at OLD DOMINION (2 - 1) - 11/20/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 1-13 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record 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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BUFFALO (2 - 1) at NIAGARA (1 - 0) - 11/20/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-0 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-0 straight up against NIAGARA 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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ELON (2 - 1) at GEORGIA (2 - 0) - 11/20/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.

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

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THE CITADEL (1 - 2) at PENNSYLVANIA (0 - 3) - 11/20/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-0 against the spread versus THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-0 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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TOWSON ST (1 - 1) at SAMFORD (1 - 1) - 11/20/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SAMFORD over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 1-0 straight up against SAMFORD 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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EVANSVILLE (0 - 2) at SE MISSOURI ST (1 - 2) - 11/20/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
EVANSVILLE is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 1-0 against the spread versus SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE is 1-0 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST 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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AUSTIN PEAY (1 - 1) at UTAH ST (2 - 3) - 11/20/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Tuesday, November 20

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Tuesday's College Basketball

Top Three Games

Illinois came out and led Arizona State 20-0 last night, so they had chance to rest starters, just like Duke did after their win vs Princeton (led 33-7 at one point). Duke has 10-0 record in Maui, winning all three times they entered field. Illinois is picked 7th in Big 11, wit three starters back from LY's 23-win team.

UCLA will be really good when Collison gets healthy and they have a superior PG; last night, they staggered thru 28-18 first half vs Maryland, won game 71-59. Michigan State handled the Missouri pressure well early in game, then hung on for dear life at end, beating spunky Tigers, 86-83. Senior G Neitzel gives the Spartans slight edge, especially with Collison out.

Marquette struggled little bit with Chaminade Monday, taking 74-63; they have three terrific perimeter guys, have five starters back from LY, are picked 10th in country. Oklahoma State got a rare road win yesterday, getting up by 20+ pts over LSU, then holding off late Tiger rally. OSU has nine first-year players.

Tubby Smith takes his Minnesota Gophers on road for the first time, visiting Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum. ISU has freshman PG and thin backcourt. Gophers haven't played for ten days since beating Army in opener- they have almost whole team from LY, but they were lousy last year.

Oregon coach Kent came to Eugene from St Mary's; he brings his Ducks to Moraga here, to face Gael squad that has four of its starters back from LY, but the new starter is the PG, so that is problem vs athletic Duck guards. Oregon has four starters back from 29-win squad that lost in regional final to Florida.

Rest of the Card

-- Florida State is playing for fourth time in five days after 68-67 loss to South Florida Sunday; State went 1-2 in tourney, losing two games by total of five points.

-- Indiana trailed Chattanooga at half in opener but won by 20; Hoosiers are picked 9th in country. NC-Wilmington won in OT vs Charleston, then lost 89-73 to Illinois State in last game Sun.

-- Northern Illinois is terrible, losing so far by 30-15-10-20 pts-- they were down 43-21 to Salukis at half Saturday. Indiana State has new coach; they come home after losing pair of road tilts.

-- Middle Tennessee got waxed 83-52 by Tennessee LY; Vols could be looking ahead to game vs West Va Friday. MTSU lost two of three in opening tournament, with two losses by 1,2 pts.

-- Dartmouth lost by 15 at home to James Madison Saturday; in only road game, they lost at Air Force 67-38 (+14). Rutgers got spanked by rebuilding Florida team in their last game Saturday.

-- Virginia is back home after big win at Arizona Saturday; Cavs are picked 6th in ACC, with three starters back from 21-11 team. Drexel has lot of talented, but inexperienced newcomers.

-- Valparaiso is picked 6th in first year in 10-team Horizon; they all five starters back from 16-15 club (9-5 in MCC). Vanderbilt is 2-0, beating Austin Peay 81-67, winning 77-70 at Toledo.

-- Rice lost at home to pressing Duquesne squad Saturday, has to face Princeton-style Richmond squad that was down by just point at half in Memphis, then lost next game to Norfolk State.

-- Arkansas State (+9) lost first road game 75-59 at Tulsa squad that had just lost to Hampton; ASU lost 86-60 to Memphis last year. Calipari's biggest problem this season is keeping his guys from getting bored in between big-name opponents.

-- San Francisco lost by 16 at Oklahoma, then beat Sacramento State by 30 Saturday. UCSB went to USF last year and beat the Dons 74-69 (+2). Gauchos have 4 starters back from 18-11 team.

-- Stanford was just back east, losing at Siena Saturday, after a 71-59 win at Northwestern; Cardinals has experienced team,. is hosting Yale, usually a spunky dog. Bulldogs already covered in an 89-80 loss at UMass (+13).

-- Arizona State runs Princeton offense, so this could be one of lowest-scoring games all season; ASU was last D-I team to tip off, and it showed, as Sun Devils fell behind Illinois 20-0 early.

-- Missouri plays hard for 40 minutes; they lack shooting they are going to need to be at highest level of Big 12, but effort is there. Maryland struggled to beat two stiff teams, then looked bad in last night's loss to UCLA.

-- Seton Hall has already needed OT to dispose of Monmouth, Robert Morris, not exactly great harbinger of Big East success. Loyola Md has four starters back from 18-13 club that is picked for second place in fast-paced MAAC.

-- Iona got crushed at North Carolina Sunday; Old Dominion lost by 13 at Clemson, after crushing Toledo Friday. Monarchs lost three starters from LY, still expected to contend in CAA.

-- Buffalo (-9) beat Niagara 74-62 LY; these are local schools, so rivalry is building. Bulls just beat South Florida at home, a good win for Buffalo. Eagles lost four starters from LY, but did beat Central Michigan in opener.

-- Georgia has four starters back from 19-14 team, is expected to make NCAAs this year. Elon hammered Georgia State by 21 at home Saturday, after losing 69-64 in opener at Virginia Tech.

-- Citadel has been getting crushed by USC and South Carolina, now they get closer to own level vs Penn squad that lost in OT to Drexel, then lost 89-68 at Loyola, 80-65 to Howard.

-- Samford runs Princeton stuff, Towson likes to play fast, so it is an interesting contrast; first road game for 1-1 Towson squad that beat Loyola by lost by 14 at home to Bucknell last week.

-- Evansville has new coach, is 0-2 after losing 50-49 at home to Samford, then 60-47 at home to Butler. SE Missouri lost 65-45 a year ago at Evansville; they lost 90-59 to Xavier, 90-71 at Ill. State, MVC rival of Evansville's.

-- This is already sixth game for Utah State club that lost 83-69 at Cal Poly, 70-51 at Irvine, couple of its former Big West rivals. Austin Peay is long way from home after beating Belmont, the same team that won at Alabama Monday night.

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College Basketball – Notes

NCAAB


Tuesday, November 20

Tuesday's college basketball matchup betting notes


NC-Wilmington at No. 8 Indiana (-21 1/2)

Indiana and UNC Wilmington have met twice, with the Hoosiers winning both times. The most recent matchup came in the second round of the 2002 NCAA tournament, with Indiana winning 76-67 on its way to an appearance in the national title game.


Oklahoma State vs No. 13 Marquette

The Cowboys are 4-0 against Marquette, but the teams have not played since a 57-54 Oklahoma State in the semifinals of the Rainbow Classic in Honolulu in 1998.


South Carolina State at No. 1 North Carolina

The Bulldogs, who went 4-12 on the road last season are 0-2 away from home. They are averaging just 61.7 points per game while opponents are averaging 77.3 points.


Middle Tennessee St. at No. 7 Tennessee (22 1/2)

Middle Tennessee has lost five straight to the Vols. The teams opened last season against each other, with Tennessee winning 83-52 in Knoxville.


Arkansas St. at No. 3 Memphis (-26 1/2)

Memphis leads the all-time series between the teams 29-26 and has won the last three meetings.


North Florida at No. 24 Florida

The Gators beat North Florida 86-40 in Gainesville last November in the first-ever meeting between the schools.


Illinois vs No. 10 Duke

Duke has won the last three games between the teams, including a 72-62 victory in the regional semifinals of the 2004 NCAA tournament. The Blue Devils lead the all-time series 4-2, and the Illini have not beaten them since a 75-65 victory Dec. 2, 1995.


No. 12 Michigan State vs No. 2 UCLA

UCLA and Michigan State are meeting for just the seventh time, with the Bruins holding a 4-2 edge. UCLA won the last meeting, 76-64 at Michigan State on Dec. 21, 2004.


No. 11 Oregon at St. Mary's (+5)

Oregon has won seven of eight against Saint Mary's, although the teams haven't played since December 1993, when the visiting Ducks beat Kent's Gaels 76-70.

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National Hockey League - Matchup Notes

NHL


Tuesday, November 20

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NHL – Matchup Notes
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Tuesday's key NHL betting matchup notes


Boston at Toronto

Boston (9-7-2) won the first matchup between these teams in their eight-game season series, beating the Leafs 5-2 on Thursday night at TD Banknorth Garden. The five goals were the second-most this season for the Bruins, who ended a string of five straight games with two goals or fewer.


Vancouver at Edmonton

The Canucks have won four straight in Edmonton behind Roberto Luongo, their longest run at Rexall Place since winning five in a row there from Jan. 5, 2002-Dec. 20, 2003.


Colorado at Calgary

Colorado has taken the first three matchups this season, most recently defeating the Flames 4-1 at Denver on Nov. 5.

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NBA today - Tuesday, Nov. 20


SCOREBOARD Tuesday, Nov. 20

Golden State at New York (7:30 p.m. EST). The Warriors, who started the season with six consecutive losses, try for their third straight win.

STARS Monday

-Dwight Howard, Magic, had 24 points and 15 rebounds, leading Orlando to its fifth straight victory and snapping New Orleans' five-game winning streak, 95-88.

-Raymond Felton, Bobcats, had 24 points and 10 assists and Charlotte defeated Portland 102-91.

-Stromile Swift, Grizzlies, scored a season-high 24 points in Memphis' 125-108 win over Seattle.

SWINGS

New Jersey's 102-75 loss at Utah on Monday night was its sixth straight after starting the season 4-1. The Jazz improved to 5-1 at home as the Nets lost their fourth game by 22 or more points this season.

GETTING BETTER

Gerald Wallace scored 27 points for the third consecutive game to help Charlotte improve to 6-4, the best record through 10 games in its four-year history, following Monday night's 101-92 victory over Portland. ... Orlando tied its franchise-best start at 10-2 following a 95-88 victory at New Orleans.

SHORT-HANDED

Memphis was missing center Darko Milicic, out with a bad left thumb, and rookie guard Mike Conley, who injured his right shoulder in Saturday night's loss at Dallas, in a 125-108 victory over Seattle on Monday night. The SuperSonics, without guard Luke Ridnour, who missed his fourth game with a torn left quadriceps, and center Robert Swift, who sat out his fifth straight game with a right knee contusion, have lost 10 of 12 to start the season.

SIDELINED

New Orleans point guard Chris Paul missed his second straight game Monday night, a 95-88 loss to Orlando. The Hornets also lost center Tyson Chandler to a hyperextended right knee in the second quarter. ... Lakers center Kwame Brown will be sidelined indefinitely with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Brown was averaging 4.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in seven games this season.

STATUS

Gilbert Arenas sat out practice Monday to rest his left knee, but Washington expects the guard to play against Philadelphia on Tuesday. Arenas missed a game for the first time this season Saturday because his surgically repaired knee was feeling sore. ... Nets guard Vince Carter missed his fifth straight game with a sprained right ankle, a 102-75 loss to Utah, but joined the team for a four-game Western Conference road trip.

SPEAKING

''Nobody is going to come here and rescue us. We have 15 guaranteed contracts. We can't bring in anybody to help with the situation right now. We've got to get it done.'' - Portland coach Nate McMillan after a 101-92 loss at Charlotte on Monday night, the Blazers' seventh straight on the road.

[Udog]

Hockey today - Tuesday, Nov. 20


SCOREBOARD Tuesday, Nov. 20

Boston at Toronto (7 p.m. EST). Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin (533 goals) needs one goal to pass Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich and move into sole possession of 27th place on the career list.

STARS Monday

-Mike Smith, Stars, stopped 22 shots for his fourth career shutout to send Dallas to a 3-0 victory over Los Angeles.

-Olli Jokinen, Panthers, scored twice to lead Florida past Washington 4-3.

-Todd White, Thrashers, scored a power-play goal in overtime to lift Atlanta over Tampa Bay 4-3.

-Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza, Senators. Heatley had a goal and two assists and Spezza added three assists in Ottawa's 4-2 win over Montreal.

-Paul Kariya, Blues, had a goal and an assist in St. Louis' 2-1 defeat of Nashville.

LEAGUE LEADERS

Martin Gerber stopped 36 shots for his league-leading 13th win in 15 starts and Ottawa defeated Montreal 4-2 on Monday. ... Ilya Kovalchuk scored his NHL-best 17th goal for Atlanta in a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay.

ISLANDERS MILESTONES

Rick DiPietro earned his 100th NHL victory with an 18-save effort and the New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Monday. The Islanders, whose last seven games were all decided by one goal and in regulation, now have 500 road wins in franchise history.

FIVE ALIVE!

Todd White scored a power-play goal with 2:11 left in overtime to push Atlanta past Tampa Bay 4-3 on Monday. The Thrashers improved to 5-0 in overtime this season.

OTT THAT OFTEN

Steve Ott scored a rare goal in Dallas' 3-0 victory over Los Angeles on Monday. Ott, known more as a checker and instigator, notched the 12th of his career in 214 games to put the Stars in front late in the second period.

STREAKING

Vincent Lecavalier had a goal and an assist in Tampa Bay's 4-3 loss to Atlanta on Monday to extend his multipoint streak to eight games, longest in the NHL since Jaromir Jagr had 10 straight for Pittsburgh from Feb. 18-March 9, 1996. ... St. Louis beat Nashville 2-1 and has now won four straight. The Blues have killed 19 consecutive penalties. ... Dallas beat Los Angeles 3-0 for its 10th straight home win against the Kings.

SNAPPED

The New York Islanders ended the New York Rangers' winning streak at five with a 2-1 win on Monday. The Rangers came home after a four-game road sweep and had won nine of 10, but are 0-3 against the Islanders. ... Florida beat Washington 4-3 Monday to end a four-game road losing streak.

STRUGGLING

Washington fell to Florida 4-3 on Monday and has now lost four straight. The Capitals are just 2-6 at home. ... Dallas shut down Los Angeles 3-0, leaving the Kings 0-3-1 in their past four.

ROBINSON RETIRED

Larry Robinson had his No. 19 retired by Montreal in a ceremony prior to Monday's game against Ottawa. A six-time Stanley Cup champion in 17 seasons with the Canadiens from 1972-89, the 6-foot-4 defenseman known as ''Big Bird'' won the Norris Trophy as the league's best defenseman twice, in 1976-77 and 1979-80. The Hall of Famer, currently a New Jersey assistant coach, became the 13th Montreal player to have his number retired by the team

TRADES

Dallas acquired defenseman Bryce Lampman from Tampa Bay on Monday, the first trade by the Stars since making Brett Hull a co-general manager along with Les Jackson. The Stars sent defenseman Mario Scalzo the Lightning. ... Anaheim acquired center Brian Sutherby from Washington for a second-round draft pick in 2009. The 25-year-old Sutherby has one goal in five games for the Capitals this season.

SUSPENDED

Montreal forward Tom Kostopoulos was suspended for Monday night's game against Ottawa after sparking an altercation in the final minute of a fight-filled 7-4 win over Boston on Saturday. The league also fined Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau $10,000, which is automatic if a player gets an instigator penalty in the last five minutes of a game.

SPEAKING

''I don't know what it is about overtime. But I told them I was good for one (winner) a year. This makes two. I don't know.'' - Atlanta's Todd White, who scored in a 4-3 overtime victory over Tampa Bay on Monday and has two of Atlanta's five goals in overtime this season.

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Hot Lines


Ice picks: Tuesday's best NHL wagers


Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs (-160, 6)

Toronto looks to ride the momentum to another win against a reeling Bruins team following a victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Boston has lost five of its last seven games and four straight on the road. The Bruins are coming off a heated 7-4 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in which Boston allowed 52 shots on net.

Pick: Leafs –160


Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers (+110, 5)

The Canucks are on a roll and quickly moving up the Northwest Division standings. They have won five of their last six games and are now 8-0-1 in divisional play. They owe a lot of thanks to All-Star goalie Roberto Luongo who is 5-0-1 with a sparkling 1.47 goals against average in his last six starts. That one loss did, however, come at the hands of the Oilers in a 1-0 shootout loss. Edmonton has lost six of its last eight games overall and four straight at home.

Pick: Canucks –130


Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames (-130, 5 1/2)

After starting the year as one of the more potent offenses in the league, Calgary has come back to Earth. The normally low-scoring Flames have been just that recently, failing to score more than three goals in the last eight games. In six of those eight games they scored just two goals or fewer. Colorado is having trouble finding the back of the net lately too, losing three of its last four while producing just one goal in each of the losses.

Pick: Under 5 1/2

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Austin Peay at Utah State
Utah State returns only four lettermen this season and the inexperience was showing on its recent road trip as the Aggies dropped all three games (at Weber State, Cal Poly and UC-Irvine) by an average margin of 13.33 points. They return home tonight, but face a tricky opponent in Austin Peay. The Governors return all five starters from a team that went 21-12 last season and came within a basket of making the NCAAs. They looked strong in beating Belmont by 15 (71-56) their last time out with Ohio Valley offensive player of the year Drake Reed leading the way with 18 points and 11 boards. The underdog Governors (+3) look primed to pull the upset according to Dunkel, which has Austin Peay favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+3). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Game 717-718: Georgia State at Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 44.148; Florida State 72.060
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 28
Vegas Line: Florida State by 20
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-20)

Game 719-720: NC Wilmington at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: NC Wilmington 51.027; Indiana 76.943
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 26
Vegas Line: Indiana by 21
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-21)

Game 721-722: Northern Illinois at Indiana State
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 44.281; Indiana State 60.382
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 16
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (-11 1/2)

Game 723-724: Middle Tennessee St. at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee St. 47.990; Tennessee 73.389
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 25 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 22 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-22 1/2)

Game 725-726: Dartmouth at Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 42.330; Rutgers 60.549
Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 18
Vegas Line: Rutgers by 16
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (-16)

Game 727-728: Drexel at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 63.422; Virginia 69.657
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 6
Vegas Line: Virginia by 10
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (+10)

Game 729-730: Valparaiso at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 50.454; Vanderbilt 70.014
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 14
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-14)

Game 731-732: Minnesota at Iowa State
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 58.765; Iowa State 61.316
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-1)

Game 733-734: Richmond at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 46.540; Rice 49.963
Dunkel Line: Rice by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Richmond by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+1 1/2)

Game 735-736: Arkansas State at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 47.098; Memphis 77.456
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 30 1/2
Vegas Line: Memphis by 26 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-26 1/2)

Game 737-738: San Francisco at UC-Santa Barbara
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 55.379; UC-Santa Barbara 60.113
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 5
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 8
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+8)

Game 739-740: Oregon at St. Mary's (CA)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 70.979; St. Mary's (CA) 62.355
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oregon by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (-4 1/2)

Game 741-742: Yale at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: Yale 49.741; Stanford 75.995
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 26
Vegas Line: Stanford by 18
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-18)

Game 743-744: LSU vs. Chaminade
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 65.619; Chaminade 55.589
Dunkel Line: LSU by 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 745-746: Princeton vs. Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 50.124; Arizona State 55.276
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 5
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 747-748: Oklahoma State vs. Marquette
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 68.298; Marquette 66.500
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 749-750: Illinois vs. Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 64.019; Duke 76.580
Dunkel Line: Duke by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 751-752: Maryland vs. Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 66.004; Missouri 68.147
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 753-754: Michigan State vs. UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 68.392; UCLA 75.249
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 755-756: Loyola-MD at Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 50.024; Seton Hall 62.152
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 12
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 6
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-6)

Game 757-758: Iona at Old Dominion
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 41.246; Old Dominion 68.096
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 27
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 18
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (-18)

Game 759-760: Buffalo at Niagara
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 51.188; Niagara 53.349
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 2
Vegas Line: Niagara by 6
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+6)

Game 761-762: Elon at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 45.959; Georgia 73.618
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 27 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia by 18 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-18 1/2)

Game 763-764: The Citadel at Pennsylvania
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 37.141; Pennsylvania 57.709
Dunkel Line: Pennsylvania by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: Pennsylvania by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pennsylvania (-15 1/2)

Game 765-766: Towson at Samford
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 56.174; Samford 51.751
Dunkel Line: Towson by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 767-768: Evansville at SE Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 56.965; SE Missouri State 49.948
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 7
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Evansville

Game 769-770: Austin Peay at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 56.506; Utah State 55.200
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+3)

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NCAAF
Dunkel


Middle Tennessee State at Troy
The Trojans are in control of their own destiny in the Sun Belt as they host Middle Tennessee State tonight. A win over MTS and Florida Atlantic the following week will send Troy back to the New Orleans Bowl for the second consecutive year. The Trojans have had a 10-day layoff since their last game, which will help senior QB Omar Haugabook (oblique) get healthy. Haugabook has lived up to his preseason offensive player of the year hype by accounting for 25 of the team's 36 TDs. The Trojans showed how tough they can be at home when they beat Oklahoma State by 18 (41-23) in Week 3. Against at Middle Tennessee team coming off a home loss to Louisiana-Lafayette (34-24), Troy looks like a good pick to cover (-11 1/2) the line according to Dunkel, which has the Trojans favored by 20. Dunkel Pick: Troy (-11 1/2).

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Game 101-102: Middle Tennessee State at Troy
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 70.171; Troy 89.821
Dunkel Line: Troy by 20; 54
Vegas Line: Troy by 11 1/2; 59
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-11 1/2); Under

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NBA
Dunkel


Chicago at Denver
Every year the Bulls hit the road for an extended trip when the circus comes to Chicago. And every year since the departure of Michael Jordan, the trip has gone badly. The Bulls are 6-49 on the trip since Jordan left in 1998, including dropping two of the first three on the current western swing. Tonight Chicago hits a Denver team that has won five straight by an average margin of almost 21 points per game. Not good timing for the Bulls as Denver looks like a good pick to cover (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 17. Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Game 701-702: Philadelphia at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 113.500; Washington 121.948
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 8 1/2; 184 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 703-704: Milwaukee at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 112.405; Cleveland 122.809
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 10; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 6 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-6 1/2); Over

Game 705-706: LA Lakers at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 119.520; Indiana 118.994
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1; 203 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+2); Under

Game 707-708: San Antonio at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 127.004; Atlanta 116.004
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 11; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 191
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-6); Under

Game 709-710: Golden State at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 116.602; New York 111.762
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 225
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 219
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-1); Over

Game 711-712: Toronto at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 119.085; Dallas 130.366
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 11 1/2; 199 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 8 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-8 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Chicago at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 112.241; Denver 129.346
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 17; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 6; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6); Under

Game 715-716: Phoenix at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 124.073; Sacramento 114.263
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 10; 207 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 212
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-6 1/2); Under

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Long Sheet


Tuesday, November 20


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BOSTON (9-7-0-2, 20 pts.) at TORONTO (8-8-0-5, 21 pts.) - 11/20/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 13-20 ATS (-17.5 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-10 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-7 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-7-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
12 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.9 Units)


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VANCOUVER (10-8-0-1, 21 pts.) at EDMONTON (7-12-0-1, 15 pts.) - 11/20/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 64-49 ATS (+3.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 67-57 ATS (+130.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 8-1 ATS (+6.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
VANCOUVER is 28-13 ATS (+10.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 16-9 ATS (+26.2 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 15-10 ATS (+27.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 87-64 ATS (+154.4 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 44-25 ATS (+71.4 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 13-24 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 10-9-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.6 Units)


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COLORADO (11-7-0-1, 23 pts.) at CALGARY (8-9-0-3, 19 pts.) - 11/20/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 1-7 ATS (-6.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
COLORADO is 22-7 ATS (+11.9 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 53-55 ATS (-32.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 11-8 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 11-8-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
13 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.3 Units)


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Dunkel


Vancouver at Edmonton
The Canucks have been beset with injuries to defensemen Kevin Bieksa and Sami Salo as well as the recent suspension of Mattias Ohlund. But the loss of personnel hasn't kept Vancouver from winning five of its last six with one of the hottest goaltenders in the league in Roberto Luongo (5-0-1 with a 1.47 GAA in last six starts). Tonight the Canucks will take on an Edmonton team that has lost six of its last seven at home. Vancouver looks like the pick (-125) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-125). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Game 1-2: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.537; Toronto 11.076
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-155); 6
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+135); Under

Game 3-4: Vancouver at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.339; Edmonton 9.908
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-125); Under

Game 5-6: Colorado at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.037; Calgary 10.325
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+110); Under

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Long Sheet


Tuesday, November 20


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PHILADELPHIA (3 - 6) at WASHINGTON (4 - 5) - 11/20/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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MILWAUKEE (4 - 4) at CLEVELAND (5 - 5) - 11/20/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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LA LAKERS (6 - 3) at INDIANA (4 - 6) - 11/20/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 43-22 ATS (+18.8 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
INDIANA is 164-127 ATS (+24.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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SAN ANTONIO (8 - 2) at ATLANTA (3 - 6) - 11/20/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 524-454 ATS (+24.6 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 421-360 ATS (+25.0 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 91-60 ATS (+25.0 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
ATLANTA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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GOLDEN STATE (2 - 6) at NEW YORK (2 - 7) - 11/20/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 2-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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TORONTO (5 - 5) at DALLAS (7 - 2) - 11/20/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 169-132 ATS (+23.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
TORONTO is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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CHICAGO (2 - 7) at DENVER (7 - 3) - 11/20/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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PHOENIX (8 - 2) at SACRAMENTO (4 - 6) - 11/20/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 164-207 ATS (-63.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 49-25 ATS (+21.5 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 95-63 ATS (+25.7 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 130-167 ATS (-53.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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NBA
Short Sheet


Tuesday, November 20th

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 EST
Philadelphia: 7-1 Under in November
Washington: 6-1 ATS off 3+ covers as favorite

Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7:05 EST
Milwaukee: 9-1 Over off BB wins
Cleveland: 36-18 ATS at home off ATS win

LA Lakers at Indiana, 7:05 EST
LA Lakers: 18-5 ATS after a win by 15+ points
Indiana: 5-19 ATS after a combined score of 205+ points

San Antonio at Atlanta, 7:05 EST NBATV
San Antonio: 13-4 Over as a road favorite of 6.5 to 12 points
Atlanta: 2-12 ATS off 3+ Overs

Golden State at New York, 7:35 EST
Golden State: 23-8 ATS as a road favorite of 6 points or less
New York: 16-33 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

Toronto at Dallas, 8:35 EST
Toronto: 12-26 ATS off a home loss
Dallas: 24-10 ATS playing with 2 days rest

Chicago at Denver, 9:05 EST
Chicago: 5-21 ATS Away off an Under
Denver: 11-1 ATS vs. Central Division

Phoenix at Sacramento, 10:05 EST
Phoenix: 9-23 ATS off BB covers as favorite
Sacramento: 13-3 Over after scoring 105+ points

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