Wednesday Trends and Indexes 11/21

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, November 21

Good Luck on day #325 of 2007!

NOTE:
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Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Six-pack for Wednesday

-- UCLA never led until last 0:40 of game, but rallied to beat Michigan State 68-63 on neutral floor in Kansas City.

-- Freshman named Mills scored 37 points, as St Mary's got big upset win, knocking Oregon off 99-87 in Moraga.

-- Canisius lost by 11 to Navy last night; they lost previous game by 50+ points. Could be a long year for the Griffs.

-- Duke, Marquette both won impressively Tuesday, setting up excellent final in Maui Classic Wednesday night.

-- Tubby Smith's Minnesota Gophers won their first game on foreign soil. winning 68-58 at Iowa State. Good win.

-- Saturday here in Albany, they drew 6,700+ for Siena's win over Stanford in the afternoon, then another 4,200+ for the UAlbany-Columbia game. Two pretty good home teams.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Our NFL List of 13..........

If you don’t have at least a .500 record, you can’t get ranked.

13) Cardinals-- Two-time MVP Warner has Cardinals at .500, which hasn't happened much to Big Red recently.

12) Seahawks-- Hasselbeck is banged up, Alexander hasn't been playing, but Seattle still leads NFC West.

11) Titans-- When Haynesworth comes back from his injury, Titans move way up this list. But until then.......

10) Buccaneers-- Playing superior defense, and Garcia is not turning ball over much. Especially tough at home.

9) Chargers-- Can beat anyone, including Patriots, but could lose to anyone, including Dolphins.

8) Giants-- 7-3 is a very good record. They don't always look pretty, but they're more of team now than in recent years.

7) Steelers-- Very shaky on road, which will keep them away from home in mid/late-January.

6) Browns-- By far, most fun team in NFL to watch; their last three games were all decided by three points. Over is 9-1 in their games so far this season.

5) Packers-- Were squeaking out wins early on, but now are pounding teams, and Favre is playing brilliantly. Playing now to get home field and bye in first round.

4) Jaguars-- Underrated because they play in a small market, but this team defends well, runs ball and Garrard's return lifts them. Will be very tough out in first round of AFC playoffs.

3) Cowboys-- Very explosive, especially in second half; they got waxed by Patriots, but were miles ahead of all their other opponents in second halves this season. Have to think that, at some point, Owens will get frsutrated and blow this up.

2) Colts-- Health of their players will determine if they have a realistic shot at Patriots in January. If they're healthy, they'll have as good a shot as anyone.

1) Patriots-- Very dominant team right now.

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College Football - Dunkel Index

NCAAF
Dunkel Index

USC at Arizona State
Oregon's loss last week to Arizona has opened a lot of doors for both these teams. On the line is a shot at the Pac-10 title and for Arizona State at least, an outside shot at the BCS championship. ASU coach Dennis Erickson has led an impressive turnaround in a program that was just 7-6 (4-5 in conference play) last year and hasn't been to a Rose Bowl since 1997. The Sun Devils are coming off a much-needed bye week that has given QB Rudy Carpenter's thumb some time to heal. When healthy, Carpenter has put up big numbers, completing 63 percent of his passes for 2,528 yards and 20 TDs against only eight INTs. His injury has also forced ASU to look to its running game and Keegan Herring responded with 116 yards, including a 71-yard TD run, against UCLA two weeks ago. The comeback win over the Bruins on the road showed Arizona State hadn't thrown in the towel after losing an emotional game to Oregon. Now the emotion should be on their side in front of a home crowd on Thanksgiving against the reigning Pac-10 champs. ASU looks like a good underdog pick (+3) according to Dunkel ,which has the Sun Devils favored straight up by 4. Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (+3). Here are all of Thursday and Friday's games.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Game 109-110: USC at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: USC 102.829; Arizona State 106.896
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 4; 44
Vegas Line: USC by 3; 49
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (+3); Under


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Game 111-112: Central Michigan at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 74.674; Akron 76.638
Dunkel Line: Akron by 2; 67
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 3; 63 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+3); Over

Game 113-114: Nebraska at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 95.121; Colorado 92.727
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 2 1/2; 67
Vegas Line: Colorado by 6; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+6); Over

Game 115-116: Mississippi at Mississippi State
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 79.526; Mississippi State 96.025
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 16 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 6 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (-6 1/2); Over

Game 117-118: Wyoming at Colorado State
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 76.200; Colorado State 84.386
Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 8; 52
Vegas Line: Colorado State by 3; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (-3); Over

Game 119-120: Toledo at Bowling Green
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 73.866; Bowling Green 77.394
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 3 1/2; 69
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 6 1/2; 73
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+6 1/2); Under

Game 121-122: Arkansas at LSU
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 97.833; LSU 114.227
Dunkel Line: LSU by 16 1/2; 68
Vegas Line: LSU by 12; 59
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-12); Over

Game 123-124: Texas at Texas A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 96.679; Texas A&M 96.607
Dunkel Line: Even; 55
Vegas Line: Texas by 6; 60
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (+6); Under

Game 125-126: Boise State at Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 105.370; Hawaii 96.582
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 9; 67
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 5 1/2; 75
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (+5 1/2); Under

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College Football – Long Sheet

NCAAF
Long Sheet


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Thursday, November 22
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USC (8 - 2) at ARIZONA ST (9 - 1) - 11/22/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Friday, November 23
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C MICHIGAN (6 - 5) at AKRON (4 - 7) - 11/23/2007, 11:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 2-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against AKRON 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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NEBRASKA (5 - 6) at COLORADO (5 - 6) - 11/23/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 2-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 2-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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OLE MISS (3 - 8) at MISSISSIPPI ST (6 - 5) - 11/23/2007, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-1 straight up against OLE MISS 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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WYOMING (5 - 6) at COLORADO ST (2 - 9) - 11/23/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
WYOMING is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
WYOMING is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WYOMING is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
WYOMING is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after playing a conference game this season.
WYOMING is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
WYOMING is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 1-1 straight up against WYOMING 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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TOLEDO (5 - 6) at BOWLING GREEN (7 - 4) - 11/23/2007, 2:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 2-0 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 2-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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ARKANSAS (7 - 4) at LSU (10 - 1) - 11/23/2007, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in home games in November games since 1992.
LSU is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in home games in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 1-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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TEXAS (9 - 2) at TEXAS A&M (6 - 5) - 11/23/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 74-51 ATS (+17.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
TEXAS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in November games since 1992.
TEXAS is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 1-1 straight up against TEXAS 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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BOISE ST (10 - 1) at HAWAII (10 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 71-41 ATS (+25.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 71-41 ATS (+25.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 47-23 ATS (+21.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BOISE ST is 49-25 ATS (+21.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
BOISE ST is 49-18 ATS (+29.2 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BOISE ST is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
BOISE ST is 26-7 ATS (+18.3 Units) in November games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 44-17 ATS (+25.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
BOISE ST is 47-25 ATS (+19.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
BOISE ST is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
BOISE ST is 26-7 ATS (+18.3 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAWAII is 2-0 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 2-0 straight up against HAWAII 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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Saturday, November 24
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S FLORIDA (8 - 3) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 6) - 11/24/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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CONNECTICUT (9 - 2) at W VIRGINIA (9 - 1) - 11/24/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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UTEP (4 - 7) at UCF (8 - 3) - 11/24/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
UTEP is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 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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MISSOURI (10 - 1) vs. KANSAS (11 - 0) - 11/24/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
KANSAS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
KANSAS is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
KANSAS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after playing a conference game this season.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
KANSAS is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins this season.
MISSOURI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
MISSOURI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSOURI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
KANSAS is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in November games since 1992.
KANSAS is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 1-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 1-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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DUKE (1 - 10) at N CAROLINA (3 - 8) - 11/24/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 2-0 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against DUKE 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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WAKE FOREST (7 - 4) at VANDERBILT (5 - 6) - 11/24/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 1-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 1-0 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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MARYLAND (5 - 6) at NC STATE (5 - 6) - 11/24/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 1-1 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 1-1 straight up against MARYLAND 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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CINCINNATI (8 - 3) at SYRACUSE (2 - 9) - 11/24/2007, 7:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 2-0 straight up against SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEMSON (8 - 3) at S CAROLINA (6 - 5) - 11/24/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against CLEMSON 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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BUFFALO (4 - 7) at KENT ST (3 - 8) - 11/24/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
KENT ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-0 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-0 straight up against KENT ST 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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TULANE (4 - 7) at E CAROLINA (6 - 5) - 11/24/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
TULANE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TENNESSEE (8 - 3) at KENTUCKY (7 - 4) - 11/24/2007, 1:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 1-1 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-0 straight up against KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI OHIO (6 - 5) at OHIO U (5 - 6) - 11/24/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 1-1 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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UTAH (8 - 3) at BYU (8 - 2) - 11/24/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
UTAH is 38-18 ATS (+18.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
UTAH is 83-59 ATS (+18.1 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
UTAH is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 2-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 1-1 straight up against UTAH 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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SMU (1 - 10) at MEMPHIS (6 - 5) - 11/24/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
MEMPHIS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
MEMPHIS is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.


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

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TULSA (8 - 3) at RICE (3 - 8) - 11/24/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 38-17 ATS (+19.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
RICE is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 1-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
RICE is 1-1 straight up against TULSA 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 (8 - 2) at UCLA (5 - 5) - 11/24/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
UCLA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 32-12 ATS (+18.8 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
OREGON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
OREGON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
OREGON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 0-0 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 1-0 straight up against UCLA 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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ALABAMA (6 - 5) at AUBURN (7 - 4) - 11/24/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 2-0 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN is 2-0 straight up against ALABAMA 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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GEORGIA (9 - 2) at GEORGIA TECH (7 - 4) - 11/24/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against ACC opponents since 1992.
GEORGIA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.
GEORGIA is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 2-0 straight up against GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH ST (1 - 10) at IDAHO (1 - 10) - 11/24/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
IDAHO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 2-0 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO is 2-0 straight up against UTAH ST 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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FLORIDA ST (7 - 4) at FLORIDA (8 - 3) - 11/24/2007, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-0 straight up against FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA ST (6 - 5) at OKLAHOMA (9 - 2) - 11/24/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 2-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 2-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST 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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NEVADA (5 - 5) at SAN JOSE ST (4 - 7) - 11/24/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 2-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 2-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BALL ST (6 - 5) at N ILLINOIS (2 - 9) - 11/24/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 straight up against BALL ST 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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UAB (2 - 9) at MARSHALL (2 - 9) - 11/24/2007, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 2-0 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 2-0 straight up against UAB 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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KANSAS ST (5 - 6) at FRESNO ST (6 - 4) - 11/24/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
FRESNO ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival 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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UNLV (2 - 9) at NEW MEXICO (7 - 4) - 11/24/2007, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 1-1 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 2-0 straight up against UNLV 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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WASHINGTON ST (4 - 7) at WASHINGTON (4 - 7) - 11/24/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 47-72 ATS (-32.2 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-1 straight up against WASHINGTON ST 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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TEMPLE (4 - 7) at W MICHIGAN (4 - 7) - 11/24/2007, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against TEMPLE 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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MIAMI (5 - 6) at BOSTON COLLEGE (9 - 2) - 11/24/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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VIRGINIA TECH (9 - 2) at VIRGINIA (9 - 2) - 11/24/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 30-9 ATS (+20.1 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a road favorite over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-0 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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NOTRE DAME (2 - 9) at STANFORD (3 - 7) - 11/24/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 2-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 2-0 straight up against STANFORD 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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TCU (6 - 5) at SAN DIEGO ST (4 - 6) - 11/24/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-0 straight up against SAN DIEGO ST 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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ARKANSAS ST (5 - 6) at SOUTHERN MISS (6 - 5) - 11/24/2007, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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LA MONROE (5 - 6) at LA LAFAYETTE (3 - 8) - 11/24/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAFAYETTE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAFAYETTE is 1-1 against the spread versus LA MONROE over the last 3 seasons
LA LAFAYETTE is 1-1 straight up against LA MONROE 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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FLA ATLANTIC (5 - 5) vs. FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 10) - 11/24/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 1-1 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 1-1 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC 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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College Football – Short Sheet

NCAAF
Short Sheet


Thursday, November 22nd

USC at Arizona State, 8:00 EST ESPN
USC: 0-6 ATS away off BB wins
Arizona State: 16-5 ATS at home off a road win


Friday, November 23rd

Central Michigan at Akron, 11:00am EST ESPNU
Central Michigan: 7-0 ATS off a loss
Akron: 2-10 ATS off a conference game

Nebraska at Colorado, 12:00 EST ABC
Nebraska: 16-4 ATS off ATS losses in 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Colorado: 0-8 ATS off a road game

Mississippi at Mississippi State, 12:30 EST
Mississippi: 9-2 Under off a SU loss / ATS win
Mississippi State: 1-8 ATS at home off a loss

Wyoming at Colorado State, 2:00 EST
Wyoming: 1-12 ATS off a conference loss
Colorado State: 30-16 ATS off BB ATS wins

Toledo at Bowling Green, 2:30 EST ESPNU
Toledo: 6-1 Over vs. conference opponents
Bowling Green: 1-6 ATS off BB games scoring 31+ points

Arkansas at LSU, 2:30 EST CBS
Arkansas: 14-4 ATS off a combined score of 70+ points
LSU: 7-21 ATS at home in November

Texas at Texas A&M, 3:30 EST ABC
Texas: 6-0 ATS after allowing 375+ passing yards
Texas A&M: 0-6 ATS after losing 4 of their last 5 games

Boise State at Hawaii, 9:00 EST ESPN2
Boise State: 8-1 ATS off 3+ conference wins
Hawaii: 31-15 Over vs. conference opponents


Saturday, November 24th

South Florida at Pittsburgh, 12:00 EST
South Florida: 0-6 ATS off BB conference wins
Pittsburgh: 9-2 Under off a SU loss / ATS win

Connecticut at West Virginia, 12:00 EST
Connecticut: 14-3 ATS off an Under
West Virginia: 5-1 Under off BB wins

UTEP at Central Florida, 12:00 EST
UTEP: 1-9 ATS in November
Central Florida: 6-1 Under off BB games with a combined score of 60+ points

Missouri at Kansas, 12:00 EST
Missouri: 7-1 Over off a win
Kansas: 10-0 ATS this season

Duke at North Carolina, 12:00 EST
Duke: 1-8 ATS off 3+ ATS losses
North Carolina: 10-3 Under off an Over

Wake Forest at Vanderbilt, 12:00 EST
Wake Forest: 6-1 ATS off BB Overs
Vanderbilt: 7-0 Under off a conference game

Maryland at NC State, 12:00 EST
Maryland: 10-3 ATS off ATS losses in 4 of their last 5 games
NC State: 1-8 ATS off 3+ conference games

Cincinnati at Syracuse, 12:00 EST
Cincinnati: 8-1 ATS off an Under
Syracuse: 2-8 ATS as an underdog

Clemson at South Carolina, 12:00 EST
Clemson: 6-1 Under off ATS wins in 4 of their last 5 games
South Carolina: 6-16 ATS at home off BB ATS losses

Buffalo at Kent State, 1:00 EST
Buffalo: 12-4 ATS off an Under
Kent State: 0-7 ATS off 4+ losses

Tulane at East Carolina, 1:00 EST
Tulane: 6-16 ATS off an Over
East Carolina: 10-2 ATS off an Under

Tennessee at Kentucky, 1:00 EST
Tennessee: 7-1 ATS off BB home games
Kentucky: 6-1 Under off BB road games

Miami OH at Ohio U, 2:00 EST
Miami OH: 5-1 ATS off an Under
Ohio U: 3-12 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

Utah at BYU, 2:00 EST
Utah: 7-0 ATS off 3+ conference games
BYU: 11-2 Over off a conference win by 10+ points

SMU at Memphis, 2:00 EST
SMU: 7-1 Under off a conference home loss
Memphis: 1-6 ATS off a home win

Tulsa at Rice, 3:00 EST
Tulsa: 1-8 ATS after scoring 37+ points
Rice: 28-10 ATS as a home underdog

Oregon at UCLA, 3:30 EST
Oregon: 11-3 Over as a road favorite of 7 points or less
UCLA: 16-4 ATS as a home underdog

Alabama at Auburn, 3:30 EST
Alabama: 4-14 ATS off an Under
Auburn: 6-1 ATS off a road loss by 21+ points

Georgia at Georgia Tech, 3:30 EST
Georgia: 17-6 ATS vs. ACC opponents
Georgia Tech: 1-8 ATS off BB Overs

Utah State at Idaho, 3:30 EST
Utah State: 5-1 ATS in road games
Idaho: 0-7 ATS at home off a road loss

Florida State at Florida, 3:30 EST
Florida State: 4-16 ATS away off 3+ conference games
Florida: 6-0 ATS at home off a home game

Oklahoma State at Oklahoma, 3:30 EST
Oklahoma State: 4-12 ATS as a road underdog of 7.5 to 14 points
Oklahoma: 6-1 ATS off a loss as a road favorite

Nevada at San Jose State, 4:00 EST
Nevada: 11-2 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games
San Jose State: 20-3 Under vs. conference opponents

Ball State at Northern Illinois, 4:00 EST
Ball State: 10-2 ATS in road games
Northern Illinois: 2-9 ATS off a road game

UAB at Marshall, 4:30 EST
UAB: 6-14 ATS off a conference game
Marshall: 6-1 Under vs. conference opponents

Kansas State at Fresno State, 5:00 EST
Kansas State: 30-16 ATS off a conference loss
Fresno State: 0-6 ATS off a road loss

UNLV at New Mexico, 5:30 EST
UNLV: 3-11 ATS as a road underdog
New Mexico: 5-1 Under off a conference game

Washington State at Washington, 6:30 EST
Washington State: 12-1 ATS after forcing 0 turnovers
Washington: 1-8 ATS at home off 3+ conference games

Temple at Western Michigan, 7:00 EST
Temple: 8-2 Under as an underdog
Western Michigan: 8-0 ATS off a win as an underdog

Miami FL at Boston College, 7:30 EST
Miami FL: 0-7 ATS off an Over
Boston College: 6-1 ATS as a home favorite of 14.5 to 21 points

Virginia Tech at Virginia, 7:30 EST
Virginia Tech: 11-2 ATS in road games
Virginia: 8-19 ATS after scoring 24+ first-half points

Notre Dame at Stanford, 8:00 EST
Notre Dame: 27-11 Over after allowing 14 points or less
Stanford: 2-9 ATS in home games

TCU at San Diego State, 9:00 EST
TCU: 9-1 ATS off 3+ conference games
San Diego State: 5-15 ATS off ATS wins in 3 of their last 4 games


Added Games:

Arkansas State at Southern Miss, 3:00 EST
Arkansas State: 7-20 ATS off a home win
Southern Miss: 26-11 Under off a road game

Louisiana Monroe at Louisiana Lafayette, 7:00 EST
LA Monroe: 12-3 Over off an ATS win
LA Lafayette: 2-9 ATS off BB ATS wins

Florida Atlantic at Florida International, 7:00 EST
Florida Atl: 2-8 ATS in November
Florida Int: 5-1 ATS off a combined score of 60+ points

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College Football - Tips & Trends

NCAAF
Tips and Trends


Thursday, November 22nd

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Tips and Trends / Pregame Buzz
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#11 USC at #6 Arizona State (ESPN | 8 PM ET)
USC is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games against a winning team.
USC is 7-0 ATS in its last 7 games as a road favorite of 3.5-10 points.
Arizona State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games following an ATS loss.
Arizona State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog.
The OVER is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Arizona State.

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NCAAF
Preview


Thursday, November 22nd

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What bettors need to know: Southern California at Arizona State
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Southern California Trojans at Arizona State Sun Devils (+3 1/2)

ASU smelling roses

Arizona State hasn't been to a Rose Bowl since 1997, but with two games to go they are in pole position to get there. The Sun Devils face defending Pac-10 champions USC on Thursday knowing that a win will guarantee them at least a share of the conference title and a bowl berth.

"I told them that I hoped that I could take them to places like this, where they would have this opportunity, and it's here," first-year head coach Dennis Erickson told The Associated Press. "It's going to be fun for them, and it's fun for me to watch them react to where they're at right now.

"Now, playing USC, I don't know how much fun that's going to be."

A win would not only put ASU in the Rose Bowl, but also keep it in the running for the national championship game. The Sun Devils are currently sixth in the BCS standings; a victory over USC could see them move up the list.

Arizona State's players are excited at the prospect.

"Fortunately for us, we're going to get a chance to be the national game on TV that day and play in front of pretty much the world, really, or the United States, actually," quarterback Rudy Carpenter said.

A loss wouldn't eliminate the Sun Devils from the Pac-10 title race, but they would need both USC and Oregon to lose again to keep them in contention.

Trojans' recovery

An ugly five-game stretch in the middle of USC's season threatened to put it out of contention, but the Trojans have since bounced back to win two straight. The program now has a shot at a record sixth-consecutive Pac-10 title.

USC's problems started with a loss to 40-point underdog Stanford and continued with narrow wins over Washington and Arizona , teams the Trojans were expected to dominate. Then, a 24-17 loss to conference rivals Oregon seemed to signal the end of their season.

Injuries played a big part in both losses. As soon as the Trojans started to get fit, their performances improved. They got starting quarterback John David Booty back from a broken finger to play in the last two games (both wins), and four of their five starting offensive linemen also returned.

"We look better," USC coach Pete Carroll told The Oregonian. "We look more confident. We look stronger. We're playing faster. It's clear. We can see it. Where that might have happened in the middle of the year, that we kind of get going, it's happened a little later."

While that turnaround has come too late for USC to have full control over its destiny, it has come in time to leave it a chance at the title. The Trojans need to win their final two games over Arizona State and UCLA, and hope that Oregon drops one of its last two contests.

"I think we have had a lot of missed opportunities, a lot of turnovers and we haven't capitalized in certain positions," cornerback Terrell Thomas said. "But we're still the same football team. We're trying to finish out, so the world will know we're still USC. I think we will be the best team when it's all said and done."

Hard hitter

USC tailback Chauncey Washington had the best outing of his career in the Trojans' last game, a 24-17 victory over California. He led his team with a career-high 220 yards and a touchdown, doubling his previous high of 119 yards set last year.

USC coach Pete Carroll says he will continue to give Washington the ball.

"We've been wanting Chauncey to be the energy of the offense," he told AP. "The last couple weeks, he's been feeling it. You could just tell he was on fire, and there's no way we should take the ball out of his hands."

Washington, who leads the team with 748 rushing yards and nine TDs, loves to wear down defenses with his physical play.

"I go out there and punish people," he told the Daily Trojan, USC's student paper. "I make people feel my pain without getting in trouble."

Washington says that hitting people with the force he does outside the stadium would probably get him arrested.

Last season, Washington was the difference in USC's 28-21 win over Arizona State. He gained 64 yards on 10 carries in the fourth quarter and provided the game-winning touchdown in an extremely close game. Carroll expects more of the same this week.

"He's in great shape for this late in the season," the coach said in the L.A. Times. "He's physically fit and really fast. It's not too much to expect him to play a big role in this game and do the same kinds of things."

Head to head

The Trojans have won the last seven meetings against the Sun Devils by a combined score of 274-141, covering the spread in five of those games. But USC has struggled against ranked Arizona State teams, posting a 2-4 record against ASU squads inside the Top 25.

The over is 4-1 in the last five games between these teams in Arizona.

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National Football League - Dunkel Index

NFL
Dunkel Index

Green Bay at Detroit
The Lions have had chances to put themselves in a better position for the NFC wild card race, but have failed to capitalize in the last two weeks. Detroit suffered an ugly loss at Arizona in which the offense committed five turnovers (four by QB Jon Kitna) and had minus-18 yards rushing. They followed that up with an equally anemic effort at home last weekend against the Giants in which Kitna threw three more INTs. Now Detroit faces a Green Bay team that ranks fifth in the league in points allowed (15.9) and has ridden the arm of Brett Favre to the fourth-ranked offense (370.3 ypg). The Packers look like the pick to cover (-3) according to Dunkel, which has Green Bay favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (-3). Here are all of this week's picks.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Game 103-104: Green Bay at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Green Bay 137.240; Detroit 130.805
Dunkel Line: Green Bay by 6 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: Green Bay by 3; 48
Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (-3); Under

Game 105-106: NY Jets at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 123.304; Dallas 140.518
Dunkel Line: Dallas by 17; 44
Vegas Line: Dallas by 14; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-14); Under

Game 107-108: Indianapolis at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Indianapolis 145.751; Atlanta 125.516
Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 20; 37
Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 11; 42
Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (-11); Under


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Game 199-200: Denver at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 131.773; Chicago 130.697
Dunkel Line: Denver by 1; 37
Vegas Line: Chicago by 2 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+2 1/2); Under

Game 201-202: Tennessee at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 127.902; Cincinnati 131.705
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 4; 45
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+2); Under

Game 203-204: Buffalo at Jacksonville
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 130.096; Jacksonville 136.677
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 6 1/2; 42
Vegas Line: Jacksonville by 7 1/2; 36
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+6 1/2); Over

Game 205-206: Oakland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 125.388; Kansas City 128.466
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 3; 37
Vegas Line: Kansas City by 6; 34 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+6); Over

Game 207-208: Houston at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 129.663; Cleveland 127.999
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 3 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+3 1/2); Over

Game 209-210: Seattle at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 130.938; St. Louis 123.062
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 8; 40
Vegas Line: Seattle by 3; 45
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-3); Under

Game 211-212: Minnesota at NY Giants
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 127.649; NY Giants 136.204
Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 8 1/2; 43
Vegas Line: NY Giants by 7; 41
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (-7); Over

Game 213-214: New Orleans at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 126.406; Carolina 128.508
Dunkel Line: Carolina by 2; 38
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 3; 41 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+3); Under

Game 215-216: Washington at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 125.835; Tampa Bay 136.493
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 10 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay by 3; 38
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-3); Over

Game 217-218: San Francisco at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 115.797; Arizona 132.837
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 17; 41
Vegas Line: Arizona by 10; 38
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-10); Over

Game 219-220: Baltimore at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 122.195; San Diego 138.216
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 16; 45
Vegas Line: San Diego by 9; 38 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-9); Over

Game 221-222: Philadelphia at New England
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 128.278; New England 158.994
Dunkel Line: New England by 30 1/2; 56
Vegas Line: New England by 22; 50
Dunkel Pick: New England (-22); Over


MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Game 223-224: Miami at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 122.486; Pittsburgh 139.708
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 17; 37
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 16; 41
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-16); Under

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National Football League – Long Sheet

NFL
Long Sheet


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GREEN BAY (9 - 1) at DETROIT (6 - 4) - 11/22/2007, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
GREEN BAY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
GREEN BAY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-2 against the spread versus GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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NY JETS (2 - 8) at DALLAS (9 - 1) - 11/22/2007, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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INDIANAPOLIS (8 - 2) at ATLANTA (3 - 7) - 11/22/2007, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANAPOLIS is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
ATLANTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season 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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Sunday, November 25
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DENVER (4 - 5) at CHICAGO (4 - 6) - 11/25/2007, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TENNESSEE (6 - 3) at CINCINNATI (3 - 7) - 11/25/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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BUFFALO (5 - 5) at JACKSONVILLE (7 - 3) - 11/25/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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OAKLAND (2 - 8) at KANSAS CITY (4 - 6) - 11/25/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.
OAKLAND is 21-47 ATS (-30.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
OAKLAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-1 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 5-0 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (5 - 5) at CLEVELAND (6 - 4) - 11/25/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (6 - 4) at ST LOUIS (2 - 8) - 11/25/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 5-0 straight up against ST LOUIS 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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MINNESOTA (4 - 6) at NY GIANTS (7 - 3) - 11/25/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) in November games since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-0 straight up against NY GIANTS 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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NEW ORLEANS (4 - 6) at CAROLINA (4 - 6) - 11/25/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 49-27 ATS (+19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
CAROLINA is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1992.
CAROLINA is 70-43 ATS (+22.7 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1992.
CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
CAROLINA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 4-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (5 - 5) at TAMPA BAY (6 - 4) - 11/25/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 8) at ARIZONA (5 - 5) - 11/25/2007, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.
ARIZONA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-1 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 4-1 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO 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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BALTIMORE (4 - 6) at SAN DIEGO (5 - 5) - 11/25/2007, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
BALTIMORE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
BALTIMORE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 1-0 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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PHILADELPHIA (5 - 5) at NEW ENGLAND (10 - 0) - 11/25/2007, 8:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MIAMI (0 - 10) at PITTSBURGH (7 - 3) - 11/26/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing on Monday night since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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National Football League - Short Sheet

NFL
Short Sheet


Thursday, November 22nd

Green Bay at Detroit, 12:30 EST FOX
Green Bay: 10-2 ATS in road games
Detroit: 7-13 ATS off a home game

NY Jets at Dallas, 4:15 EST CBS
NY Jets: 1-6 ATS off BB ATS wins
Dallas: 10-1 Over at home off 4+ wins

Indianapolis at Atlanta, 8:15 EST NFL
Indianapolis: 6-0 ATS off BB ATS losses
Atlanta: 11-25 ATS at home off a home game


Sunday, November 25th

Denver at Chicago, 1:00 EST
Denver: 4-14 ATS vs. NFC North opponents
Chicago: 14-4 ATS vs. AFC West opponents

Tennessee at Cincinnati, 1:00 EST
Tennessee: 4-1 ATS playing on artificial turf
Cincinnati: 2-10 ATS after losing 2 of their last 3 games

Buffalo at Jacksonville, 1:00 EST
Buffalo: 5-1 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Jacksonville: 15-4 Over off ATS wins in 2 of their last 3 games

Oakland at Kansas City, 1:00 EST
Oakland: 8-25 ATS off 3+ ATS losses
Kansas City: 22-10 Under vs. conference opponents

Houston at Cleveland, 1:00 EST
Houston: 1-8 ATS away off a home game
Cleveland: 11-0 ATS after allowing 30+ points

Seattle at St. Louis, 1:00 EST
Seattle: 15-5 Over off a home win
St. Louis: 18-5 ATS after allowing 14 points or less

Minnesota at NY Giants, 1:00 EST
Minnesota: 14-3 Under off a straight up win
NY Giants: 21-40 ATS in November

New Orleans at Carolina, 1:00 EST
New Orleans: 11-3 Over as a road favorite of 3 points or less
Carolina: 0-6 ATS off a road loss

Washington at Tampa Bay, 1:00 EST
Washington: 5-1 ATS off a division loss
Tampa Bay: 1-8 ATS off BB wins

San Francisco at Arizona, 4:05 EST
San Francisco: 1-7 ATS vs. conference opponents
Arizona: 9-1 Over off BB games scoring 25+ points

Baltimore at San Diego, 4:15 EST
Baltimore: 0-7 ATS vs. conference opponents
San Diego: 5-0 ATS as a home favorite of 7.5 to 10 points

Philadelphia at New England, 8:15 EST NBC
Philadelphia: 3-7 ATS off a home win
New England: 8-1 ATS off a straight up win


Monday, November 26th

Miami at Pittsburgh, 8:30 EST ESPN
Miami: 0-9 ATS off a road loss
Pittsburgh: 10-2 ATS at home on Monday nights

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National Football League - Tips & Trends

NFL


Thursday, November 22

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Tips and Trends
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Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (FOX | 12:30 PM ET)
League insiders remain impressed with a very stout Green Bay defense that is only giving up 15 points per game but will be tested against the Lions offense that ranks 14th in the league. SLIGHT EDGE: PACKERS
League insiders believe that Green Bay’s fundamental matchup advantage on offense will be too much for Detroit to overcome. Detroit comes into this contest with one of the worst passing defenses in the league (ranked 30th in the NFL, allowing 258 yards per game), which will be a big problem against the NFL's second-ranked passing attack. EDGE: PACKERS
One team insider is classifying this contest as a must win for the Lions if they hope to make the playoffs. Detroit comes into this contest at 6-4 and cannot afford to lose because Arizona is right behind at 5-5, as the Lions have lost to both of their nearest Wild Card competitors. EDGE: LIONS
Green Bay has failed to cover in 11 of the past 12 times it has been favored against the Lions in Detroit.
Green Bay has been outscoring their opponents by a 27-15 average on the road this season where they are 4-0 SU & ATS.
Lions are 4-1 SU & 3-1-1 ATS at home this season
Packers are 13-1 SU & 11-2-1 ATS their last 14 games


New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys (CBS | 4:15 PM ET)
One league insider believes that this game could get very ugly as the Jets defense ranks 28th in the league, and they must try to find any way to stop the NFL's second-ranked offense. Although New York was able to stack the line to stop the run last weekend (allowing Pittsburgh 112 yards on just 3.4 yards per carry), Dallas has a very balanced attack, so the Jets won’t have the luxury of keying in on any particular run or pass. EDGE: COWBOYS
This is a very tough situational setting for Jets rookie quarterback Kellen Clemens to be making his road debut. BIG EDGE: COWBOYS
The Jets are 0-4 SU & 1-3 ATS on the road this season, giving up 27 points per game.
The OVER is 8-2 in the last 10 home games for Dallas.


Indianapolis Colts at Atlanta Falcons (NFL | 8:15 PM ET)
Some team insiders believe that the Colt’ might be in some trouble this season. The injury bug has hit Indianapolis hard this season as the team played without five starters last weekend: WR Marvin Harrison (knee), LT Tony Ugoh (neck), DT Raheem Brock (neck) and LBs Freddy Keiaho (ear) and Tyjuan Hagler (neck). The Colts also lost All-Pro DE Dwight Freeney (ankle) for the season the week before at San Diego. EDGE: FALCONS
Atlanta's search for a respectable quarterback will be the story again this weekend. The Falcons are off an embarrassing 31-7 home loss to Tampa Bay, and QB Byron Leftwich was nothing short of terrible, completing just 15 of 28 passes for 106 yards with two interceptions and two fumbles. Again Joey Harrington came off the bench to finish and will get the call as the starter this week. EDGE: COLTS
Similar to the Colts, the Falcons are also nursing many injuries, as DT Trey Lewis appeared to sustain a season-ending knee injury, and OT Todd Weiner aggravated his left knee, which already needed surgery this season. TE Dwayne Blakley (neck, head) and DT Rod Coleman (arm, hand) also went down. EDGE: COLTS
The UNDER is 5-0 in Indy's last 5 games.

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National Football League – Turkey Day Notes

NFL
Notes


Thursday, November 22

NFL mismatches: Where to find the edge in Thursday’s games

If you are trying to find an edge for your Thanksgiving bets, look no further. The following is a selection of Thursday’s NFL games where mismatches in key areas could have a major impact on the outcome.

Packers QB Brett Favre vs. Lions’ pass defense

Brett Favre has sliced through every team he has faced this season and is second only to Tom Brady in passing yards (2,975) this season. The veteran QB seems certain to have another bumper day when he faces a Lions pass defense that ranks among the worst in the league.

Favre has rolled back the clock, throwing for more than 300 yards in six different games this season. In his most recent outing, the 38-year-old racked up 218 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 31-17 win over Carolina – Green Bay’s fifth straight victory.

The Lions’ biggest struggle this season has been defending the pass. They are giving up more than 257 yards per game in the air and their secondary shows no signs of improvement. Detroit has dropped its last two games, yielding 544 passing yards and five passing TDs in the process.

Green Bay is an 3 ½-point road favorite on Thursday.


Cowboys running back Marion Barber vs. Jets’ rush defense

Marion Barber leads the Cowboys with 610 rushing yards and six TDs this season. A Jets rush defense that is allowing more than 148 yards per game is unlikely to be able to deal with Barber’s strength and speed.

Barber’s best attribute is his versatility. As well as leading the team in rushing, he has clocked up 189 receiving yards and a receiving TD. He’s also returned three kicks for 58 yards and is averaging 4.84 yards per carry.

The Jets have the NFL’s 28th-ranked rush defense, a big reason they have lost nine of their 11 games this season. Their defense against the run has been severely weakened by season-ending injuries to starting linebackers Jonathan Vilma and Cody Spencer.

Despite a strong showing in its upset win over the Steelers on Sunday, New York has allowed six different running backs to rush for more than 100 yards this season.

Dallas is a 13 ½-point home favorite in his contest.


Colts receiver Reggie Wayne vs. Falcons’ pass defense

Reggie Wayne has been on fire in recent weeks, catching 35 passes for 576 yards and two touchdowns in the past five games. The All-Pro receiver is the main target of quarterback Peyton Manning and should continue to produce against the struggling Falcons this week.

Wayne is the third-ranked receiver in the league, with 945 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. He has hit the century mark in passing yards in four games this season and is averaging more than 15 yards per reception.

The Falcons secondary did a decent job against the pass early in the season, but has since struggled. In the past five games Atlanta has allowed an average of 197 passing yards per game.

Indianapolis is an 11 ½-point favorite on the road.

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Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

CFL
Long Sheet

Grey Cup

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WINNIPEG (12 - 7 - 1) vs. SASKATCHEWAN (14 - 6) - 11/25/2007, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off a division game this season.
SASKATCHEWAN is 72-44 ATS (+23.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

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

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National Basketball Association - Dunkel Index

NBA
Dunkel Index

New York at Detroit
The Knicks look bad both on the court and off right now. Stephon Marbury was back in the starting lineup last night, but that didn't add much value at all as New York was pounded at home by Golden State (108-82). The Knicks may actually welcome getting out of New York after listening to the boos rain down on them during the game. But Detroit will probably welcome them even more as the Pistons look to get back on track after dropping three of their last four on a five-game western road trip. This looks like a good opportunity for Detroit to get healthy and cover the line (-11) according to Dunkel, which has the Pistons favored by 18. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-11). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Game 501-502: Washington at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 119.283; Charlotte 116.647
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2 1/2; 185 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 5; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+5); Under

Game 503-504: Golden State at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 119.516; Boston 127.735
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 8; 218 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 10; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+10); Over

Game 505-506: Dallas at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 124.811; Houston 120.774
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 4; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 507-508: Atlanta at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 112.169; Miami 116.923
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 5; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 8; 190
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+8); Under

Game 509-510: Indiana at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 111.511; New Orleans 127.586
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 16; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 511-512: Toronto at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 118.529; Memphis 122.039
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 3 1/2; 218
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 2; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-2); Over

Game 513-514: Cleveland at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 115.906; Minnesota 113.322
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 2 1/2; 200 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 4 1/2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+4 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: LA Lakers at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 124.794; Milwaukee 119.786
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+1); Over

Game 517-518: New York at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: New York 108.451; Detroit 126.244
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 18; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 11; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-11); Over

Game 519-520: Orlando at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 123.949; San Antonio 128.320
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 4 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+5); Under

Game 521-522: Sacramento at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.863; Phoenix 126.806
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 17; 210 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 13; 218 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-13); Under

Game 523-524: New Jersey at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 110.677; Portland 121.987
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 11 1/2; 175
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 525-526: Denver at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 125.351; LA Clippers 115.328
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 10; 218
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 3 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3 1/2); Over

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