Friday Trends and Indexes 11/23

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National Football League – over/under plays

NFL
Total bias: Week 12 over/under plays


Sunday, November 25

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NFL over/under picks
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Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars over 36 1/2

The Jags have been identified as a defensive team since Jack Del Rio took over the club in 2003. This year things have been out of whack. Jacksonville is allowing an average 351 yards per game. The loss of middle linebacker Mike Peterson won?t help correct this trend.

Jacksonville hasn't played under for four straight weeks but oddsmakers continue to pair low totals with the squad.

Buffalo will still be without running back Marshawn Lynch this weekend, but that should only increase the likelihood of the Bills airing it out.


Baltimore Ravens at San Diego Chargers over 38 1/2

I'm picking on another overrated defense. The one thing you could always depend on with the Ravens was a long-scoring yawner, but as Bob Dylan says, the times they are a changin'.

Baltimore's stout defenders got old quickly. The club is left with a bunch of creaky knees and bad backs.

San Diego will bounce back and find the end zone multiple times.


Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers over 41

The Fish may be forced to put Ricky Williams back in action earlier than planned because of Jesse Chatman's sore ankle. This will be rookie quarterback John Beck?s second start and the Dolphins are curious want to see what the kid can do. My guess is Beck will be passing early and often.

The Steelers are anxious to prove last week's debacle at the Meadowlands was a fluke. Ben Roethlisberger & Co. will do their best New England impression and run up the score against an undermatched Miami team.

Last week's record: 1-2

Season record: 19-14

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Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

CFL
Long Sheet

Grey Cup

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Sunday, November 25
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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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Canadian Football League – Hot Lines

CFL
Hot Lines

Grey Cup Final


Sunday, November 25

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Makin’ Canadian bacon: CFL Grey Cup preview and picks
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (-11, 49)
Sunday, Nov. 25, 5:30 p.m. ET

Winnipeg is 10-10 against the spread (ATS) this season including the playoffs, inferior to Saskatchewan's 12-8 ATS mark. But the Bombers covered the spread in the teams' head-to-head meetings this season, both as a 6-point underdog in Regina in Week 10 (a 31-26 Saskatchewan win on a last-second Kerry Joseph touchdown) and as a 2 ?-point home favorite a week later (a game the Bombers won 34-15).

Winnipeg is a heavy underdog on Sunday because of Glenn's broken arm. Former Boise State star Ryan Dinwiddie starts at quarterback and, if nothing else, he?s kept the press entertained throughout the week. He's confident-bordering-on-cocky and has an accurate arm, both attributes you like to see in a quarterback.

More importantly, however, Dinwiddie has proven game-breakers surrounding him on offense. None will be more important on Sunday afternoon than Charles Roberts, who finally gets a crack at a league championship.

I like Saskatchewan to walk away with the Cup on Sunday afternoon, I just don't like the Riders laying 11 points. Winnipeg's defense came up huge last week in the Rogers Centre, so expecting Saskatchewan to hang a double-digit margin of victory on Sunday is a bit unreasonable.

Picks: Blue Bombers +11 and over 49


First quarter line: Saskatchewan -3, 9 1/2

A touchdown and three rouges for the over? Count me in!

Seriously, Dinwiddie showed no qualms about going deep in his relief appearance last week. The commentators in the CBC booth assumed Winnipeg would revert to a conservative game plan to protect the lead. But Dinwiddie showed he isn't afraid to make plays and head coach Doug Berry showed he isn't afraid to ask his young quarterback to do the same.

Saskatchewan will try to blitz Dinwiddie into submission, which should leave plenty of one-on-one situations downfield. Whether it's Milt Stegall, Derick Armstrong or Terrence Edwards, I?m counting on one of the Bombers receivers to find the end zone early.

First-quarter picks: Blue Bombers +3 and over 9 1/2


First half line: Saskatchewan -7, 24 1/2

Once the Bombers score early, however, I'm counting on the Riders to step up and take what the entire province of Saskatchewan has been waiting for since Dave Ridgway booted the Cup-winner in 1989.

Head coach Kent Austin quarterbacked that champion Riders squad and will make sure this year?s version plays with intensity. Austin returns to the city where he was frequently criticized as an offensive coordinator, which would make a win a little sweeter. There's no criticizing the job he has done in Regina this year. He doles out equal amounts of encouragement and criticism and has the respect of his team.

Joseph is Austin's No. 1 weapon on offense and also the No. 1 reason I like the over throughout this game. He?s the league's top run-pass double-threat and has full confidence in receivers D.J. Flick and Andy Fantuz.

The Bombers' pass defense looked vulnerable at times in Toronto last week (don't put too much stock in the final score, Michael Bishop was off on a lot of passes). As long as Joseph has quick enough feet to evade the rush, and he does, then he should be able to make hay with his receivers.

First-half pick: over 24 1/2


Last week: 1-1

Year to date: 36-40

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Friday, November 23

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FLORIDA ST (4 - 2) at FLORIDA (5 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) in November games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 1-1 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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BUFFALO (2 - 2) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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SOUTHERN MISS (2 - 1) at ALABAMA (2 - 1) - 11/23/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
ALABAMA is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 1-0 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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YALE (1 - 2) at UCLA (5 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
YALE is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
YALE is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
YALE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road 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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HOWARD (2 - 2) vs. LOYOLA-MD (3 - 2) - 11/23/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a non-conference game 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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ROBERT MORRIS (2 - 1) vs. DREXEL (3 - 1) - 11/23/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

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


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VIRGINIA (4 - 0) vs. PENNSYLVANIA (1 - 3) - 11/23/2007, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 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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NAVY (2 - 3) vs. SETON HALL (3 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 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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LONGWOOD (2 - 3) vs. UNC-WILMINGTON (1 - 2) - 11/23/2007, 1:00 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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COPPIN ST (2 - 2) vs. SE MISSOURI ST (2 - 2) - 11/23/2007, 3:30 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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KENT ST (3 - 1) vs. XAVIER (2 - 1) - 11/23/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

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


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INDIANA (3 - 0) vs. ILLINOIS ST (3 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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JACKSON ST (0 - 4) vs. HARTFORD (1 - 4) - 11/23/2007, 6:30 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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S CAROLINA ST (0 - 4) vs. IONA (0 - 4) - 11/23/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 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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BYU (4 - 0) vs. LOUISVILLE (3 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 42-68 ATS (-32.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
BYU is 29-62 ATS (-39.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.

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


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OLD DOMINION (3 - 1) vs. N CAROLINA (3 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game 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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WASHINGTON (3 - 1) vs. SYRACUSE (3 - 1) - 11/23/2007, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games 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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OHIO ST (3 - 0) vs. TEXAS A&M (5 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game 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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MD-EAST SHORE (1 - 3) vs. VALPARAISO (2 - 1) - 11/23/2007, 5:30 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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BRADLEY (3 - 1) vs. IOWA (4 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 128-163 ATS (-51.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 128-163 ATS (-51.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

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


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UTAH ST (3 - 3) vs. VANDERBILT (3 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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


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NEW MEXICO ST (2 - 2) vs. TEXAS (3 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 1-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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W VIRGINIA (2 - 0) vs. TENNESSEE (4 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games in November games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

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


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MISS VALLEY ST (0 - 4) vs. AIR FORCE (4 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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


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MONTANA (3 - 1) at WASHINGTON ST (3 - 0) - 11/23/2007, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
MONTANA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Friday, November 23

(Partial write-up follows. The write-up will be updated when additional game info is available)

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Friday's College Basketball

Top Five Games

Florida State (+8) beat Florida 70-66 LY; now inexperienced but talented Gators have toughest foe yet, after hammering bunch of stiffs in their first five games. Seminoles lost couple of close games on neutral court (Cleveland State, USF) but also beat on Georgia Southern team by 25 that went 3-0 in their tournament.

George Mason shredded young K-State team last night, draw another young team in Villanova, which beat local favorite UCF 76-68. Patriots scored 87 last night despite turning ball over 20 times- they got to line 38 times. Villanova takes lot of 3's (11-30) Thursday; Mason held K-State to 2-16 from arc last night.

Texas A&M has edge in experience over young Ohio St squad that beat local favorite Syracuse Wednesday; Aggies took 40 foul shots Wednesday (22-40), held Washington to 38.5% from floor. Buckeyes ehld Syracuse to 36.2%, 5-25 from arc, winning what was basically a road game, given Orange crowd support.

Southern Illinois' defensive pressure stifled Chattanooga last night, holding Mocs to 29.7% from floor, forcing 26 turnovers; now they get bigger, more athletic Mississippi St team that beat local favorite Irvine in first round. Bulldogs were +16 on boards vs UCI, held Anteaters to 35.2% shooting from the floor.

Texas Tech had easy time with UAA Thursday, now they go way up in class, facing Gonzaga, who beat Western Kentucky in high level game last night, primarily because they got WKU in foul trouble (Zags had 28-17 edge in FTs taken). Tech lost to Sam Houston earlier this month;they haven't fared well up in Alaska in past visits (3-4 after Thursday's win).

Rest of the Card

-- Buffalo lost 82-57 at UConn (+17.5), then got whacked by 17 at Niagara Tuesday. Pitt's best win so far was 69-58 vs St Louis 12 days ago. Panthers are picked to finish 8th in the Big East.

-- Alabama lost to Belmont at home in last game, as they keep looking for PG with Steele (knees) out for year. Southern Miss lost 67-59 at Cal last week; they're picked 4th in better C-USA.

-- Yale is spunky dog, as evidenced by 72-61 cover at Stanford Tuesday (+18). UCLA is just back from big win in Kansas City vs Michigan State, winning after being down 36-25 at the half.

-- Penn State lost 74-67 yesterday to South Carolina, going 4-25 from arc but they outrebounded Carolina 50-28. Rider led NC State at half, but lost 72-63, getting outscored 23-5 from charity stripe. Star Thompson played 39 minutes yesterday.

-- South Carolina has talented new transfers in backcourt; they beat Penn State by 7 Thursday, behind explosive Downey, who ran amuck vs Lions. NC State is struggling some, losing to New Orleans in last game before yesterday's struggle vs Rider.

-- Central Florida is home team for this event; they're picked 7th in improved C-USA; Knights already beat Nevada, hung in vs Villanova last night. Kansas State is young, very talented, but immature; they almost lost it with refs last night, a bad sign.

-- Loyola Md is 3-2 so far, with pair of 4-point wins; they're the #2 pick in MAAC, improved league. Howard just beat LaSalle and Penn; they're picked fifth in usually-weak MEAC.

-- Robert Morris is picked 3rd in NEC; they took Seton Hall to OT before losing, good sign. Drexel lost by 14 at Virginia, beat Penn in OT; they're doing little rebuilding this year, picked #4 in rebuilding CAA.

-- Virginia had great win at Arizona Saturday, then came home, beat Drexel by 14 Tuesday. Penn is struggling, losing three of their first four games. Quakers are not favored to win Ivy for first time in many years.

-- Seton Hall hasn't lost yet, but they needed OT to beat both Monmouth, Robert Morris- they're young, improving. Navy is picked 7th in Patriot League; they beat Canisius in last game.

-- Washington took just 15 FTs to 40 for Texas A&M in loss on Wednesday; Huskies were 2-13 from arc, which is where they'll miss injured Appleby. Syracuse shot 36% in loss to Buckeyes, missing 20 of 25 treys, but they're young, figure to improve.

-- Ohio State has Greek big man Koufos, who is inside/outside threat; they shot 9-19 from arc, 49% for game, withstanding -10 night on boards vs Syracuse. Texas Aggies were just 22-40 on line vs Washington, but they held Huskies to 38% from floor.

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-- Cal-Irvine was -16 on boards in loss to Miss State Thursday; Chattanooga had 26 turnovers, shot under 30% in loss to the Salukis; they've had lousy second halves when they've played good teams this month.

-- South Alabama has new coach in Ronnie Arrow; Jaguars hit on just 8-21 from foul line in game they lost by five points. San Diego lost by 10 to USC, in game that closer than that- they'll be glad not to see OJ Mayo on other bench tonight.

-- Miami, OH edged South Alabama last night 64-59, lucky that Jags missed 13 of 21 foul shots. Mayo, Gibson both had 20 for USC team that figures to get lot better as season progresses; they beat gritty San Diego club by 10.

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National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

NBA
Hot Lines


Friday, November 23

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

Golden State Warriors at Washington Wizards (-1 1/2, 217 1/2)

The Wizards, winners of five straight and six straight ATS, are 3-0 against the spread (ATS) since losing scoring leader Gilbert Arenas to a knee ailment. It now looks like Arenas will be out for three months or more following knee surgery.

Fortunately, Caron Butler has been shouldering the offensive load for Washington, averaging more than 19 points per contest in his last three outings.

Washington has won three of its last four meetings with Golden State.

Pick: Wizards


Charlotte Bobcats at Orlando Magic (-9 1/2, 194 1/2)

Orlando squandered a four-point first half lead on Wednesday, en route to an embarrassing 128-110 setback to the San Antonio Spurs. It marked the team's first road loss in seven outings this season.

The Magic have won two straight at home and should respond with a strong performance against the road-weary Warriors. Orlando is an impressive 5-0 ATS in its last five outings after a setback.

Pick: Wizards


Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics (-7, 201 1/2)

Los Angeles has one of the NBA?s most explosive offenses and that has helped propel them to two wins in their last three road games.

The Lakers are scoring more than 106 points per contest on 47 percent shooting. Kobe Bryant leads the team in scoring with more than 26 points per night and he's also shooting a career-high 46 percent from the field.

The Lakers, 4-1 ATS in their last five games, are also 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings at the Garden.

Pick: Lakers


Houston Rockets at Miami Heat (+1 1/2, 179)

Miami just doesn?t have the offensive firepower to challenge a healthy Rockets club.

The Heat rank last in the league in scoring with less than 86 points per outing and they're shooting a mediocre 42 percent from the field. Miami is also hitting a meager 31 percent of their shots from the three-point line. The charity stripe hasn?t provided any relief either where they're just 67 percent.

Pick: Houston


Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons (N/A)

Pistons star point guard Chauncey Billups piled up an impressive 25 points and 15 assists in Wednesday's tilt against the New York Knicks.

Detroit has won eight of its last 10 against the Sixers and is 4-1 ATS in its last five meetings with Philadelphia. That includes covering the spread twice without Billups in the lineup.

Pick: Pistons


Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers (+7 1/2, 205)

The Mavericks have had to fight from behind to win their last two games. Dallas shouldn't have to fight back against the lowly Pacers, though.

The Mavs have won four of their last five tilts with Indiana and have covered the spread in three of the last four meetings.

Pick: Pacers


Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs (-12, 203)

The Grizzlies are 1-4 on the road and have lost nine of their last 10 against the Spurs. Memphis has also struggled on defense conceding a league-worst 107 points per game on 46 percent shooting.

The Grizzlies have also been outscored by an average of seven points per contest in their last eight losses to the Spurs.The Spurs are one day removed from their blowout win over Orlando, which isn't a bad spot for them. They are 5-1 ATS in their last six after winning their previous contest.

Pick: Spurs


Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets (-13 1/2, 203 1/2)

The Timberwolves should remain winless on the road until at least Tuesday because they don't stand a chance against the surging Nuggets.

Nuggets? stars Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson are both averaging more than 24 points. Marcus Camby is the NBA?s rebounding leader with more than 15 per game he's also chipping in with 10 points a night.

The Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven outings. They are also 7-2 ATS in their last nine home meetings with the Timberwolves.

Pick: Nuggets


New Orleans Hornets at Utah Jazz (-5 1/2, 198 1/2)

New Orleans is without center Tyson Chandler, which leaves them exposed to Utah's powerful frontcourt.

Utah forward Carlos Boozer has had his way against the Hornets in the past. Boozer scored an impressive 20 points and 10 rebounds in last season?s 96-86 win over New Orleans at the Delta Center.

The Jazz are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 home contests.

Pick: Jazz


Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns (-12, 211)

The struggling Clippers were pounded by a combined 41 points in their last two contests by the Pistons and the Warriors.

It will be even more difficult for the Clippers to crack the win column on Friday. Los Angeles will be without leading scorer Corey Maggette. The athletic forward, who is scoring more than 19 points per game, will miss the next couple of weeks with a strained hamstring.

Phoenix, winner of seven straight, have covered the spread in four of their last five home meetings with the Clippers.

Pick: Suns


Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers (N/A)

The Kings aren't athletic enough to compete with the Blazers' deep bench, especially at the Rose Garden.

Portland had five players score double-figure points versus the Nets on Wednesday. The Blazers are also amassing more than 99 points per outing at the Rose Garden, four points more than they do on the road.

Portland is 4-1 SU and ATS at home this season while Sacramento is winless on the road. The Blazers have also covered the spread in five of their last seven meetings with the Kings in Portland.

Pick: Blazers


New Jersey Nets at Seattle SuperSonics (+2, 195 1/2)

The offensively potent SuperSonics are in a good position to register their first home victory on Friday against the struggling Nets.

Seattle is averaging more than 100 points per contest and had eight players register double-digit points last Monday against Memphis. That includes 11 points from rookie Kevin Durant, who is averaging more than 19 per outing. The Sonics, coming off a five-game road swing, are averaging more than 105 points during that stretch.

The Sonics are 4-2 ATS at home and 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings with the Nets.

Pick: SuperSonics

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NBA
Betting Matchup Notes


Friday, November 23

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Friday's key NBA betting matchup notes
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Charlotte Bobcats at Orlando Magic (-9 ½, 195)

Orlando and Charlotte have split 12 meetings since the Bobcats entered the league.


Golden State Warriors at Washington Wizards (pk, 216 ½)

Golden State split two games with Washington last season, with the home team winning each contest.


Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics (-7 ½, 201)

Los Angeles won both games against Boston last season by an average of 19.5 points. Bryant averaged 40.5 points and 8.5 assists in those games.


Houston Rockets at Miami Heat (+2, 179)

The Rockets swept the Heat in their season series last season for the first time since 1994-95.


Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons (N/A)

The Sixers have lost seven of their last 10 trips to Detroit.


Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers (+7 ½, 205)

The Mavericks have beaten the Pacers four straight times.


Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs (-12, 203)

The Spurs have won eight of the last nine between the teams, and five straight over the Grizzlies at home.


Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets (-14, 203)

The Timberwolves have lost seven of 10 against the Nuggets, including three of four on the road.


New Orleans Hornets at Utah Jazz (-6, 198)

The Jazz are 5-1 against the Hornets since the beginning of the 2005 season.


Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns (-12 ½, 195 ½)

The Clippers were one of just seven teams to win at Phoenix last season, winning 103-99 on April 17, and splitting four games with the Suns overall.


Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers (N/A)

The Blazers and Kings split their four meetings last season.


New Jersey Nets at Seattle SuperSonics (+3, 195 ½)

The Sonics have won 16 of their last 18 home games against the Nets, dating to the 1989-90 season.

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Friday, November 23

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Friday's key NHL betting matchup notes

New York Islanders at Boston Bruins (-130, 5 ½)

The Islanders (11-7-0) have earned at least one point in their last 12 meetings with the Bruins (10-7-2), going 7-0-2 with three ties and a 38-26 scoring advantage.


Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers (-180, 5 ½)

The Flyers beat the Capitals 3-2 in their previous meeting this season on Nov. 2.


New Jersey Devils at Atlanta Thrashers (-135, 5 ½)

Devils goalie Martin Brodeur is 14-6-4 with three ties and a 2.19 goals-against average in 27 starts against Atlanta, but he is 2-4-4 with a 3.34 GAA in the last 10 meetings.


Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues (-130, 5)

Roberto Luongo is 5-5-0 with a 2.15 GAA versus the Blues. He was in goal for each meeting last season as Vancouver went 3-1-0 against St. Louis.


Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes (-160, 6)

The Lightning have won six straight against the division-leading Hurricanes, including four straight wins at the RBC Center.


Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres (-120, 5 ½)

Montreal lost 4-1 to Buffalo last Friday as Ryan Miller stopped 36 shots by the Canadiens and is 9-3-2 with a 2.31 GAA in 14 games against them in his career.


New York Rangers at Florida Panthers (+105, 5)

The Rangers have won 17 of their last 25 games against Florida.


Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild (-170, 5)

Since the beginning of the 2005-06 season, Minnesota is 4-3-2 against Columbus.


Phoenix Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks (-200, 5 ½)

The Coyotes are 2-1-0 against the Ducks this season and look to win their third straight at Anaheim after losing 10 in a row there.


Toronto Maple Leafs at Dallas Stars (-150, 5 ½)

This is the first time the teams have faced each other since Dallas won 2-1 on Dec. 10, 2005 in Toronto. The last meeting in Dallas was in 2003.

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Hot Lines


Ice picks: Friday's best NHL wagers

Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes (-160, 6)

When the Lightning strike, the Hurricanes are usually on the losing end. Tampa has beaten its Southeast Division rival six consecutive times, which includes four straight in Carolina as a road underdog.

The Bolts have managed at least three goals in each of those victories, while holding the Canes to two or fewer goals in five of those contests.

Pick: Lightning +140

New York Rangers at Florida Panthers (+105, 5)

It may be hard to see a show on Broadway due to the stagehand strike, but the Rangers have found a winning formula off-Broadway. The Blueshirts opened the season with six straight road losses, but have turned things around by winning five consecutive games away from Madison Square Garden.

"It means a lot because we didn't start off too well on the road," tough guy Colton Orr told the Associated Press. "So to get confidence on the road and know that we're going to play well, it means a lot."

Four of New York's five road victories have been decided by one goal.

Pick: Rangers -125


Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues (-130, 5)

Vancouver normally doesn't give goaltender Roberto Luongo much support - until recently. The Canucks have outscored their opponents 18-10 over the last four games and the over/under is 3-0-1 during that time.

Captain Markus Naslund should get a lot of credit for Vancouver's hot play, he's collected six tallies over the last four games.

Pick: Over 5

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SCOREBOARD
Friday, Nov. 23

N.Y. Rangers at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST). The Atlantic Division-leading Rangers have won five straight road games.

STARS
Thursday

- Ryan Malone, Penguins, scored twice with one assists as Pittsburgh posted a 6-5 shootout victory over Ottawa.

- Martin Erat, Predators, scored a goal and assisted on two others, including the game-winner, to lead Nashville over Detroit 3-2.

SHORT-HANDED

Chicago showed that it plays just fine down a man, defeating Calgary 2-1 Thursday night. The Blackhawks scored both of their goals short-handed, one from Jacob Dowell in his NHL debut and the other from Patrick Sharp, who recorded his fifth short-hander of the month.

IRREGULAR DEFEAT

Eastern Conference-leading Ottawa fell to Pittsburgh 6-5 in a shootout on Thursday night. The Senators, who haven't lost consecutive regulation regular-season games since Dec. 19-21, have dropped four of six (2-0-3-1) after getting off to an NHL-record 13-1-0 start.

FIRED

Washington fired coach Glen Hanlon on Thursday. Hanlon, in his fourth season at the helm, will be replaced on an interim basis by Bruce Boudreau, the coach of the Hershey Bears, Washington's American Hockey League affiliate. The Capitals, off to their slowest start in 26 years, have the NHL's worst record (6-14-1).

OBIT

Tom Johnson, who coached the Boston Bruins to their last Stanley Cup title in 1972, died Thursday. He was 79. The Hall of Fame defenseman was a player, coach and executive with the Bruins for more than three decades until he retired in 1998. Johnson also played 15 years for Montreal during the late 1940s and 1950s, winning six Stanley Cups and the 1959 Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman.

SPEAKING

''We salvaged the trip with one game. It was disappointing up to today's game with three tough losses and two really poor performances.'' - Colorado coach Joel Quenneville after the Avalanche beat Edmonton 3-2 on Thursday.

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NBA today - November 23


SCOREBOARD
Friday, Nov. 23

L.A. Clippers at Phoenix (9 p.m. EST). The Clippers look to snap the Suns seven-game winning streak.

NEXT BIG THING?

Blazers guard Brandon Roy is one of five athletes nominated for ESPN The Magazine's annual NEXT issue as the next big thing in sports. New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain, West Virginia running back Noel Devine, American sprinter Tyson Gay and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis are also candidates.

SPEAKING

''When we played them in the exhibition season, it was nice to see some of the guys I worked with and kind of wave at them, but there were no real emotions there.'' - Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, on facing his former mentor Pat Riley and Orlando's Southeast Division rival Miami.

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NCAAB
Friday's key Top 25 NCAAB betting matchup notes


No. 18 Southern Illinois vs. Mississippi State (N/A)

Mississippi State holds a 2-1 lead in the all-time series, but the teams have not met since Southern Illinois posted a 76-64 victory in the semifinals of the 1992 San Juan Shootout.

No. 21 Syracuse vs. Washington (-3 ½)

Washington looks to avoid a third straight loss to a ranked opponent. The Huskies went 5-8 against Top 25 teams last season.



Buffalo at No. 17 Pittsburgh (-22)

The 17th-ranked Panthers hold a 7-1 edge in the all-time series between these schools, but nearly suffered a shocking loss to the Bulls on the road last Dec. 9. Then-No. 2 and 9-0 Pitt trailed by seven points at the half before rallying for a 70-67 victory.



George Mason vs. No. 19 Villanova (N/A)

Villanova has won both games between the teams, most recently an 86-76 triumph Nov. 16, 1998.



No. 20 Kansas State vs. Central Florida (N/A)

Kansas State and Central Florida are meeting for the second time, with the Wildcats winning 71-59 on Jan. 6, 2003.



Florida State at No. 24 Florida (-8 ½)

Florida State beat Florida 70-66 in Tallahassee last season, one of just five teams to knock off the Gators. They've won two of three against the Gators, but have lost six straight in Gainesville since 1992.



Yale at No. 2 UCLA (-24)

UCLA won 95-65 on Dec. 26, 1963 in the only previous meeting with Yale.



No. 8 Indiana vs. Illinois State (+9)

Indiana has won all three matchups with the Redbirds, but the teams haven't met since 1988.



New Mexico State at No. 16 Texas (-9)

Texas has won two of three all-time meetings between the teams, with New Mexico State's victory coming in the first matchup in 1979 in Las Cruces.



Brigham Young vs. No. 6 Louisville (-6)

The Cougars, off to their best start since beginning 5-0 in 2002-03, are facing Louisville for the first time since a 75-60 win in the 1994 Great Alaska Shootout. The Cardinals have won the only other two meetings.



No. 7 Tennessee vs. West Virginia (+8)

West Virginia leads the all-time series 5-2 and swept a home-and-home series from Tennessee in the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons. The Volunteers' last win came Dec. 2, 2000, a 79-78 victory at West Virginia.



Montana at No. 9 Washington State (-16 ½)

Washington State leads the all-time series against Montana 78-28, including 48-6 at home. The Cougars won the last meeting, 64-50 in 2003 at Montana.



Ohio State vs. No. 15 Texas A&M (+1)

Ohio State and Texas A&M have split two previous matchups, with the Buckeyes winning in 1947 and the Aggies prevailing 11 years later.



Virginia Tech vs. No. 23 Butler (N/A)

The Bulldogs will meet Virginia Tech for the first ever time.


Old Dominion vs. No.1 North Carolina (-16)

The Tar Heels will be looking to improve to 8-0 versus Old Dominion. North Carolina won 90-64 on Nov. 22, 2003 in these teams' most recent meeting.



Texas Tech vs. No. 14 Gonzaga (N/A)

This is the second meeting between Gonzaga and Texas Tech, which eliminated the Bulldogs 71-69 in the second round of the 2005 NCAA tournament.

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Dunkel Index


West Virginia vs. Tennessee
Tennessee showed how good it can be with a 109-40 win over Middle Tennessee State on Tuesday, but has not always clicked in the early going as evidenced by the Vols' lackluster 89-75 win over Prairie View in the game before. Bruce Pearl's team should get a stiff challenge today from West Virginia in the semis of the Legends Classic. The Mountaineers, under new head coach Bob Huggins, beat that same Prairie View team by 65 (106-41) while shooting 54.7 percent from the field. The Mountaineers look like a good underdog pick (+8) according to Dunkel, which has Tennessee favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (+8). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Game 533-534: Rider vs. Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 50.545; Penn State 59.286
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 535-536: South Carolina vs. North Carolina State
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 65.510; North Carolina State 59.286
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 537-538: George Mason vs. Villanova
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 64.910; Villanova 69.010
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 4
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 539-540: Kansas State vs. Central Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 65.741; Central Florida 59.029
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 541-542: Howard vs. Loyola-MD
Dunkel Ratings: Howard 37.252; Loyola-MD 54.150
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 17
Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-10 1/2)

Game 543-544: Robert Morris vs. Drexel
Dunkel Ratings: Robert Morris 49.299; Drexel 63.422
Dunkel Line: Drexel by 14
Vegas Line: Drexel by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (-8 1/2)

Game 545-546: Virginia vs. Pennsylvania
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 69.497; Pennsylvania 46.498
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 23
Vegas Line: Virginia by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-12 1/2)

Game 547-548: Navy vs. Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: Navy 44.071; Seton Hall 59.003
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 15
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 549-550: Longwood vs. NC-Wilmington
Dunkel Ratings: Longwood 38.220; NC-Wilmington 54.868
Dunkel Line: NC-Wilmington by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 551-552: Coppin State vs. SE Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Coppin State 37.543; SE Missouri State 45.039
Dunkel Line: SE Missouri State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: SE Missouri State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (-3 1/2)

Game 553-554: Kent State vs. Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 58.216; Xavier 68.111
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 10
Vegas Line: Xavier by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-7 1/2)

Game 555-556: Indiana vs. Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 73.415; Southern Illinois 59.761
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 14
Vegas Line: Indiana by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-8 1/2)

Game 557-558: Jackson State vs. Hartford
Dunkel Ratings: Jackson State 44.641; Hartford 44.240
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Hartford by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Jackson State (+3 1/2)

Game 559-560: South Carolina State vs. Iona
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina State 42.714; Iona 44.742
Dunkel Line: Iona by 2
Vegas Line: Iona by 4
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina State (+4)

Game 561-562: BYU vs. Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 69.074; Louisville 73.097
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 4
Vegas Line: Louisville by 6
Dunkel Pick: BYU (+6)

Game 563-564: Old Dominion vs. North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 61.080; North Carolina 78.364
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 16
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-16)

Game 565-566: Mississippi State vs. Southern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 68.282; Southern Illinois 67.463
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 567-568: Chattanooga vs. UC-Irvine
Dunkel Ratings: Chattanooga 49.321; UC-Irvine 57.875
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 569-570: South Alabama vs. San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 54.145; San Diego 57.593
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 571-572: Miami (OH) vs. USC
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 60.244; USC 64.497
Dunkel Line: USC by 4
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 573-574: Eastern Washington vs. Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 48.007; Michigan 65.929
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 18
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 575-576: Western Kentucky at AK-Anchorage
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 63.201; AK-Anchorage 37.318
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 26
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 577-578: Virginia Tech vs. Butler
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 66.017; Butler 70.832
Dunkel Line: Butler by 5
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 579-580: Texas Tech vs. Gonzaga
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 63.466; Gonzaga 71.392
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 581-582: Washington vs. Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 67.776; Syracuse 65.099
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+3 1/2)

Game 583-584: Ohio State vs. Texas A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 72.965; Texas A&M 75.907
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 3
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (+1)

Game 585-586: Florida Gulf Coast vs. Austin Peay
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Gulf Coast 43.474; Austin Peay 55.605
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 12
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 587-588: MD-Eastern Shore vs. Valparaiso
Dunkel Ratings: MD-Eastern Shore 37.752; Valparaiso 53.151
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 16
Dunkel Pick: MD-Eastern Shore (+16)

Game 589-590: Bradley vs. Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 61.882; Iowa 64.025
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 2
Vegas Line: Bradley by 3
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+3)

Game 591-592: Utah State vs. Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 53.200; Vanderbilt 66.014
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 13
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-12 1/2)

Game 593-594: New Mexico State vs. Texas
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 58.226; Texas 71.384
Dunkel Line: Texas by 13
Vegas Line: Texas by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-8 1/2)

Game 595-596: West Virginia vs. Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 71.084; Tennessee 71.879
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 1
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 8
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (+8)

Game 597-598: Mississippi Valley State vs. Montana(Postponed)
Dunkel Ratings: No Line
Dunkel Line: No Line
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 599-600: Air Force vs. Washington State (Postponed)
Dunkel Ratings: No Line
Dunkel Line: No Line
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 601-602: Georgia Southern at Furman
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 48.751; Furman 51.747
Dunkel Line: Furman by 3
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Furman (+3 1/2)

Game 603-604: Idaho State at Oregon State
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 50.181; Oregon State 52.778
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Idaho State (+7 1/2)

Game 605-606: Mississippi Valley State vs. Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi Valley State 39.768; Air Force 66.762
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 27
Vegas Line: Air Force by 14
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (-14)

Game 607-608: Montana vs. Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 58.287; Washington State 70.634
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington State by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana (+16 1/2)

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Dunkel Index


Charlotte at Orlando
Orlando looks to bounce back from its first road loss of the season tonight as the Magic return home against Charlotte. While Orlando fell by 18 at San Antonio on Wednesday, Stan Van Gundy's team continued to excel on the offensive end by scoring 110 points against a tough Spurs defense. Dwight Howard had another big game with 34 points and 16 rebounds, his 11th double-double in 13 games. Charlotte comes in ranked just 25th in scoring (93.5 ppg) and has lost its last two road games (at Philadelphia and Atlanta) by an average margin of 19.5 points. Orlando looks like a solid favorite pick (-9 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Magic favored by 16. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-9 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Game 501-502: Golden State at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 115.316; Washington 121.211
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 6; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 2; 216
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+2); Under

Game 503-504: Charlotte at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 112.614; Orlando 128.749
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 16; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 9 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-9 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: LA Lakers at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 125.394; Boston 129.535
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 4; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 8 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+8 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: Philadelphia at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 113.067; Detroit 127.255
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 14; 183
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Dallas at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 125.611; Indiana 114.968
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 11; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: Houston at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 119.453; Miami 112.654
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 7; 186 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 3; 179 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-3); Over

Game 513-514: Memphis at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 112.998; San Antonio 131.774
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 19; 205
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 12; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-12); Over

Game 515-516: Minnesota at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 106.063; Denver 130.217
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 24; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 14; 204
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-14); Under

Game 517-518: LA Clippers at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 111.528; Phoenix 128.863
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 17; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 13 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-13 1/2); Under

Game 519-520: New Orleans at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 119.473; Utah 122.357
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 3; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7; 198
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+7); Under

Game 521-522: Sacramento at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 112.174; Portland 116.459
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 4; 208 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 523-524: New Jersey at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 110.477; Seattle 114.268
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 4; 202
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 3 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+3 1/2); Over

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Dunkel Index


Tampa Bay at Carolina
The Lightning have won six straight against Carolina, including both matchups this season by a combined score of 11-2. Tampa Bay looks like a good road underdog (+135) in today's contest according to Dunkel, which has the Lightning favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+135). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Game 51-52: NY Islanders at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.679; Boston 11.537
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+105); Under

Game 53-54: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.841; Philadelphia 11.323
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-201); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-201); Under

Game 55-56: Columbus at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.478; Minnesota 11.346
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-167); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+147); Over

Game 57-58: Phoenix at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.748; Anaheim 11.422
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-201); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-201); Over

Game 59-60: Tampa Bay at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 12.679; Carolina 10.906
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-155); 6
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+135); Under

Game 61-62: Montreal at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.821; Buffalo 10.826
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+100); Under

Game 63-64: NY Rangers at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.709; Florida 11.897
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+110); Over

Game 65-66: New Jersey at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.846; Atlanta 11.435
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-128); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+108); Under

Game 67-68: Toronto at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.308; Dallas 11.824
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-145); Under

Game 69-70: Vancouver at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.936; St. Louis 11.715
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+105); Over

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