Friday Trends and Indexes 11/30

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National Football League - Tips & Trends

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Tips and Trends
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Sunday, December 2


San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers (FOX | 1 PM ET)

The Panthers will be hoping to avoid an eighth consecutive home loss. They have been outscored 200-70 in losing their last seven home games, also dropping five straight overall (averaging just 10 points per game during that stretch). EDGE: 49ERS
Carolina may be forced to start rookie Matt Moore at QB if 44-year-old veteran Vinny Testaverde can't go again with a sore back. The David Carr experiment appears over, as he threw for 95 yards and two interceptions in last week's loss. EDGE: 49ERS
San Francisco is coming off a huge overtime win at Arizona last week, something the 49ers hope can carry over to this week. "You could have swore we just won the Super Bowl the way we were celebrating," San Francisco's Tully Banta-Cain said. Insiders do expect a bit of a letdown this week after the team snapped an eight-game losing streak. EDGE: PANTHERS
49ers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games against a losing home team.
49ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against the NFC.
49ers are 1-9 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Panthers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Panthers are 0-7 ATS in games playing on grass this season.


Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts (CBS | 1 PM ET)

This is a tough situational setting for Jacksonville as the Colts have had an extra four days of rest and preparation due to the fact that they played on Thanksgiving. EDGE: COLTS
Team insiders are reporting that Jacksonville players and coaches are eager to erase the memory of their 29-7 loss at the hands of the Colts earlier in the season. The 29-7 score was the largest margin of victory suffered by the Jaguars in this rivalry since 2000. However, it should be noted that Jacksonville starting QB David Garrard went out early in that meeting with an ankle injury. EDGE: JAGUARS
Some league insiders believe that this is one of the most important games of the weekend, as both teams are jockeying for first place in the AFC South, where the Colts lead by one game. The Colts are 4-1 SU & ATS at home this season and an impressive 14-1 SU & 11-4 ATS their last 15 at home. EDGE: COLTS
One Indianapolis team insider is reporting that wide receiver Marvin Harrison (check status) will be back for this contest, which is terrible news for Jacksonville, as the team's pass defense ranks 28th in the league, allowing 246 yards passing per game. EDGE: COLTS
This is the final game that Jacksonville DT tackle Marcus Stroud will be out, as he is finishing up a four-game suspension. Middle linebacker is also out with a broken hand, and their absence has shown recently as Jacksonville?s overall defense has dropped to 23rd in the league. EDGE: COLTS
Jaguars are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 games as an underdog.
Jaguars are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss of more than 14 points.
Colts are 20-8 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
Colts are 12-3 ATS when playing against a winning team over the last 2 seasons.
The UNDER is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Indianapolis.


San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs (CBS | 1 PM ET)

KC is surprisingly just 2-4 SU & 1-4-1 ATS at home this season, averaging 16 points per game. Despite the two wins, the Chiefs have yet to win a game statistically this season. EDGE: CHARGERS
The Chargers are looking to avenge a 30-16 home loss to Kansas City in Week 4. They allowed 24 unanswered points in the second half, but San Diego has won five of seven games since then while the Chiefs have dropped five of seven. EDGE: CHARGERS
The Chiefs are still very inexperienced in the offensive backfield, with RB Kolby Smith getting his second start and QB Brodie Croyle possibly making his third. However, Croyle has been bothered by a sore back and may be replaced by veteran Damon Huard if he can't go. (Check status on the Pregame Wire!) EDGE: CHARGERS
KC is 19-1 SU in its last 20 December games at Arrowhead Stadium. EDGE: CHIEFS
Chargers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games following a win of more than 14 points.
Chargers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Chiefs are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against the AFC West.
Chiefs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
The underdog is 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings.


New York Jets at Miami Dolphins (CBS | 1 PM ET)

This is a brutal situational setting for the lowly Dolphins as New York has had four days of extra preparation after playing on Thanksgiving while Miami comes into this contest off a short week following a trip to Pittsburgh for Monday Night Football. EDGE: JETS
League insiders believe it will not be too long before Miami gets into the win column this season as the team's defensive unit has been playing lights out over their last four game. Indeed, this defense has given up 17, 13, 13 and 3 points the last four games and will be facing a Jets team that has been getting outscored by an average of 25-17. EDGE: DOLPHINS
Team insiders remain impressed about how hard this injury-ridden Miami team has played all season, as six of the team's defeats have been by three points. Despite suffering a 31-28 loss at New York earlier this season, the Dolphins nevertheless should have won that game, as they out-gained New York by a whopping 424-256 margin. EDGE: DOLPHINS
Jets are 0-5 SU & 1-4 ATS on the road, giving up a whopping 28 points per game this season.
Jets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a small underdog.
Jets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Jets are 18-4-2 ATS in the last 24 meetings.
Dolphins are 2-12 ATS against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Dolphins are 0-6 ATS in home games following 2+ losses over the last 3 seasons.


Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (FOX | 1 PM ET)

This NFC North battle pits Two teams going in opposite directions despite the fact that Detroit is ahead of Minnesota in the standings. Coming into this contest, the Vikings are playing well, riding an impressive 3-1 SU & ATS run while the Lions have dropped three in a row both SU & ATS. EDGE: VIKINGS
Team insiders reported seeing a very motivated Minnesota team in practice this week, as the Vikings are eager to avenge their 20-17 loss at the hands of Detroit in Week 2 this season. EDGE: VIKINGS
Some league insiders are not surprised with the recent troubles of the Lions, as they have one of the worst offensive lines in the league. Detroit?s Jon Kitna has been sacked 44 times and the running game has games of 56, 39, 68, 25 and minus-18 yards rushing over their last five games. EDGE: VIKINGS
Detroit comes into this contest with one of the worst defenses in the league (ranked 29th), and the team's pass defense is second worst, giving up a whopping 269 yards per game. EDGE: VIKINGS
Team insiders are reporting that Minnesota rookie sensation Adrian Peterson (1,081 yards, 6.4 yards per carry) will start this weekend despite missing the last two games with a sprained knee. Peterson will split carries with Chester Taylor, who has rushed for 241 yards and four touchdowns in his absence. The Vikings comes into this contest with the NFL?s No. 1 rushing offense, one that is averaging 173 yards per game this season. EDGE: VIKINGS
Lions are 3-10 SU & 4-9 ATS in their last 13 away games.
Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Lions are 0-6 ATS playing a losing team in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Lions are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Vikings are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games against the NFL North.
Vikings are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing previously.


Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles (FOX | 1 PM ET)

The Eagles will likely be without starting QB Donovan McNabb yet again after he failed to practice on Thursday. Philly head coach Andy Reid has said he needs McNabb back at 100 percent before he gets the ok to play, so insiders expect backup A.J. Feeley to get the nod following an impressive performance at New England on Sunday nigh in which he threw for a career-high 345 yards. EDGE: EAGLES
Philadelphia RB Brian Westbrook is averaging 161 yards from scrimmage in his last five home games and leads the NFL with 145.9 per game. Westbrook is coming off just 92 last week against New England and should be primed to bounce back in front of the home fans. EDGE: EAGLES
Seattle has won three in a row despite having 2006 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander on the field. The Seahawks have resorted to a pass-happy offense with Alexander out, and backup Maurice Morris has performed well with 84.3 yards per game in his absence. EDGE: SEAHAWKS
Seahawks are 4-0 ATS against a losing team.
Seahawks are 0-7 ATS in road games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
Eagles are 22-10 ATS against the NFC West since 1992.
Eagles are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite.
The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.


Atlanta Falcons at St. Louis Rams (FOX | 1 PM ET)

St. Louis team insiders are reporting that starting QB Marc Bulger will not play due to a concussion suffered last week against Seattle. The Rams will again go with backup Gus Frerotte, who literally fumbled away the team's chances at a win in the final seconds. EDGE: FALCONS
The injury bug has taken its toll on the Falcons as they started two third-string offensive linemen (left tackle Quinn Ojinnaka and right guard D'Anthony Batiste) against the Colts on Thanksgiving. EDGE: RAMS
Team insiders reportedly saw a very demoralized Atlanta clubhouse after last Thursday?s 31-13 loss against the Colts. The week before, the Falcons also lost 31-7 loss to the Buccaneers in a game that saw them turn the ball over four times with Byron Leftwich under center. Team insiders are expecting QB Joey Harrington to start again as Leftwich is still sidelined by a tailbone injury. EDGE: RAMS
Atlanta comes into this contest with the league's second-worst offensive unit, as the Falcons are averaging just 11 points per game at home this season. EDGE: RAMS
Team insiders are becoming increasingly disgusted by the Rams' offensive play calling. Despite leading Seattle 19-7 at halftime, the Rams allowed the Seahawks to rally for a 24-19 win. EDGE: FALCONS
Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Falcons are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games on turf.
Rams are 0-5 SU & 1-3-1 ATS at home this season.
Rams are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games as a home favorite.
Rams are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 December games.
The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.


Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (CBS | 1 PM ET)

Team insiders are reporting that Tennessee players and coaches are happy to be returning from a brutal two-game road trip that saw the Titans go 0-2 with losses at Denver and Cincinnati. EDGE: TITANS
Some team insiders were a bit disappointed in this Texans offense that only managed 314 yards against one of the worst defenses in the league in Cleveland. The main reason for the disappointment was that Houston finally welcomed back a healthy Andre Johnson, who should make this a top offensive unit (although they are currently a respectable 10th in the league). SLIGHT EDGE: TITANS
Team insiders are also concerned with the injuries to DT Albert Haynesworth and DE Travis LaBoy. Before their absence, Tennessee was one of the best teams in the NFL at stopping the run. The Titans have given up 167 rushing yards to Denver and 148 to Cincinnati in the last two games, although Haynesworth is likely to return this week. EDGE: TITANS
Team insiders are reporting that mobile Tennessee QB Vince Young will not be 100% after suffering a bruised thigh and a sprained ankle. The loss of Young as an effective rusher cripples this offense that relies heavily on running the football. EDGE: TEXANS
Tennessee is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games.
Texans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Texans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against the AFC.
Titans are 9-22 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
Titans are 0-4 ATS against a losing team.
The underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.


Buffalo Bills at Washington Redskins (CBS | 1 PM ET)

Team insiders are reporting rookie QB Trent Edwards will get the start against a very emotional Redskins team that will be playing their first game without safety Sean Taylor, who died early Tuesday morning after being shot at his home Monday. BIG EDGE: REDSKINS
The Bills come into this contest second to last in total offense (averaging just 15 points per game and only 10 on the road this season) and total defense in the NFL. Indeed, Buffalo?s run defense has been a huge problem over the last three games, as the Bills are giving up 143, 127 and 124 rushing yards, which could be a real problem against this run-oriented Washington offensive unit. EDGE: REDSKINS
Three weeks ago Buffalo was finishing off its fourth straight win. Now the Bills come into this contest off two demoralizing losses over the past two weeks, getting crushed 56-10 against New England before suffering a 36-14 blowout at Jacksonville. EDGE: REDSKINS
Washington comes into this game on a three-game losing streak. However, one team insider is encouraged at the play of this Washington team. Despite the final result, Washington outgained Tampa 412-192 last wekek, but the team's six turnovers were the difference. SLIGHT EDGE: REDSKINS
Bills are 21-8-1 ATS against a losing team.
Bills are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in December.
Redskins are 5-14 ATS when playing on 6 days or less rest over the last 2 seasons.
Redskins are 0-7 ATS when playing a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
The UNDER is 22-8 in the Bills last 30 games following an ATS loss.


Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals (CBS | 4:05 ET)

Browns are 9-2 ATS in all games this season.
Browns are 8-1 ATS when playing on 6 or less days rest this season.
Cardinals are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
Cardinals are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
The OVER is 7-0 in the Cardinals last 7 games in December.

Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders (CBS | 4:05 ET)

Broncos are 8-19 ATS overall over the last 2 seasons.
Broncos are 1-8 ATS against division opponents over the last 2 seaosn.
Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win.
Raiders are 0-10 ATS in December games over the last 3 seasons.
The UNDER is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (FOX | 4:15 PM ET)

Bucs are 5-0 ATS against a losing team.
Bucs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog.
Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a small favorite.
Saints are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games a home favorite.
The underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.


New York Giants at Chicago Bears (FOX | 4:15 PM ET)

Giants are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games following an ATS loss.
Giants are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games following a double-digit home loss.
Bears are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
Bears are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win.
The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.


Cincinnati Bengals at Pittburgh Steelers (NBC | 8:15 PM ET)

Bengals are 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 road games.
Bengals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win.
Steelers are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games as a favorite of 3.5-10 points.
Steelers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games in December.
The road team is 10-1-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Friday, November 30

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Cavaliers won four of last five games, but Lebron James got hurt Wednesday (finger), is ?? for this game. Raptors are 3-1 in last four games; they covered their last five.
-- Hawks won three of their last four games.
-- Spurs won six of last seven games, covered five of last six.
-- Celtics won four of their last five games. Miami is 3-2 in last five games, after a 1-8 start.
-- Jazz won four of their last five games.
-- Orlando won four in row, nine of last ten games.
-- Pacers won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Wizards lost three of their last four games. 76ers lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Hornets lost four of their last five games.
-- Knicks lost 104-59 in Boston last night, their ninth loss in last eleven games. Bucks lost last two games, by 15,16 points.
-- Minnesota lost six of last seven games, covered three of four.
-- Dallas lost three of last four games, covered one of last seven Blazers lost seven of last eight games (0-8 vs spread).
-- Lakers won last two games, allowing 99 points in each.
-- Suns lost last two games, after winning previous eight.
-- Sonics lost their last six games (1-5 vs spread).
-- Nuggets lost last three games, by 28-2-28 points. Clippers are 1-8 vs spread in last nine, losing last three by 19-9-17 points.

Series Records
-- Wizards won last four games vs Philly by 15,7,3,15 points.
-- Cavaliers won four of last five vs Toronto, beating Raptors 111-108 in Cleveland six nights ago.
-- Hornets beat Atlanta twice LY, 107-100/96-77.
-- Knicks won three of four against Milwaukee LY.
-- Spurs won two of three vs Minnesota LY, splitting pair here.
-- Home side lost three of last four Miami-Boston games, with three of the four games decided by three points or less.
-- Dallas lost 91-82 at Portland Nov 10, first loss in last four vs the Trailblazers.
-- Lakers won three of last four vs Jazz, splitting last two here.
-- Suns won last three vs Orlando: 107-101/103-89/106-96.
-- Seattle beat Pacers twice LY, by combined total of 3 points.
-- Home side won three of last four Clipper-Denver games.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Wizard games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Atlanta games all stayed under the total, as did ten of last twelve New Orleans games.
-- Over is 7-3 in Milwaukee's last ten games, but 1-5 in last six New York contests.
-- Last three Minnesota home games stayed under total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Miami games.
-- Four of last five Dallas home games went over the total.
-- Last three Utah games all went over the total.
-- Four of last five Orlando road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Indiana games went over the total.
-- Last five Clipper games stayed under the total.

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National Basketball Association – Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes


Friday, November 30

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Friday's key NBA betting matchup notes
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors (off)

The Cavaliers have won eight of nine games against the Raptors, including four in a row.


Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers (-1 ½, 197 ½)

The Wizards are outscoring the 76ers by average of 10.0 points in winning the last four meetings, their longest win streak in this series since a five-game run from Nov. 15, 1995-March 4, 1997.


Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks (+2, 194)

The Knicks won both of their games at home against the Bucks in 2006-07, en route to winning the season series 3-1.


New Orleans Hornets at Atlanta Hawks (N/A)

The Hornets have won three of four against the Hawks, including both meetings last season.


Boston Celtics at Miami Heat (+2 ½, 188 ½)

The teams met at TD Banknorth Garden on November 16 when the the Celtics edged the Heat 92-91.


San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves (+9 ½, 193)

The Spurs, who are 4-3 on the road, have won six of the last seven meetings with the Timberwolves (2-11), including two of three last season. The lone loss came at the Target Center, 103-101 in overtime on Jan. 3.


Portland Trailblazers at Dallas Mavericks (-12 ½, 197 ½)

Dallas has won eight straight at home against Portland since a 100-93 loss on Jan. 26, 2003. Overall, the Mavericks had won 13 in a row against the Blazers, before falling 91-82 on Nov. 10.


Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns (-5, 212 ½)

Phoenix (11-4) beat the Magic (14-3) for the fourth straight time Nov. 10 in Orlando.

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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
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Friday, November 30

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Friday's College Basketball

Game of the Night

Baylor is 5-0 already, with an experienced yet young (only one senior who plays) squad that has beaten Notre Dame, Wichita State and Winthrop already this season. Washington State will be Bears' biggest test so far; Coogs are 6-0, winning only away game at Boise State (they trailed at half, though). Wazzu's next game is vs Gonzaga- they better not look past this Baylor game.


Rest of the Card

-- Tennessee won 77-67 at UL-Lafayette LY (-11). Cajuns lost in OT to UAB in last game, after leading 37-32 at half- it was their third loss in row. ULL lost road games at La Tech (64-56) and Oral Roberts (62-53).

-- Wisc-Milwaukee, Marquette are in same town, so it is bigger game for underdog UWM, which lost three of last four games, but did win only road game, in OT at Ball State. Marquette lost in finals at Maui; this is their only game in 17-day span before they play Wisconsin Dec 8.

-- Oregon State gets Kansas transfer Giles eligible in their 8th game; they've got two more without him. Iowa State lost rivalry game to Northern Iowa during week, 61-48, they scored 50.7 pg during current three-game losing streak.

-- Check total on Duquesne-Northridge game; could be worth a look as an over play, as both teams want to go up, down court. Dukes are already 5-0, with wins at Rice, Oakland. Matadors are 4-0, winning last game at Cleveland State, 78-68.

-- Rice is 0-4 this season, scoring 53.8 ppg; since their court at home is being refurbished, being on road might not be so bad, especially against Eastern Illinois team (0-4, scoring 55.8 ppg).

-- Iowa lost last two games to Bradley, Wake Forest, after a 4-0 start against stiffs. UL-Monroe was good LY, is struggling this year, losing by 24 at Ole Miss, by 29 at Kansas, 3 at SF Austin.

-- Delaware hired Iona coach Willard two years ago, then hire was kiboshed by someone in Admin who didn't like his arrest for DUI, even though he had come clean about it. Despite fact that both teams are winless here, how badly you think Willard wants to win this game?

-- Montana is picked to win Big Sky; they're 4-2, losing only to Gonzaga, Washington State. Fullerton was 3-0 before their loss at Arizona Wednesday (91-65, 53-30 at half); quick turnaround for Titans, playing second game in three days.

-- Pepperdine had great win at Northern Arizona Wednesday, tying game at end of regulation, then winning in OT; they had disjointed preseason because of wildfires, now won three in a row after 0-4 start. Another quick turnaround game.

-- Montana State beat Long Beach, Boise State in its two home games this season; they're 0-3 on road, so big edge in Bozeman for Bobcats. Alcorn State is long way from home; Braves are #8 pick in usually-weak SWAC.

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College Basketball – Notes

NCAAB


Friday, November 30

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Friday's key NCAAB betting matchup notes
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Louisiana-Lafayette at No. 12 Tennessee (off)

Louisiana-Lafayette, whose only win over Tennessee came in 1985, has lost eight straight against ranked opponents since a 79-76 victory over then-No. 12 Mississippi State on Nov. 23, 2002.


Wisconsin-Milwaukee at No. 14 Marquette (off)

Wisconsin-Milwaukee has never beaten 14th-ranked Marquette in 34 games. The all-time series started in 1917, and since then Marquette has built the second-longest winning streak in Division I against a single opponent.


No. 6 Washington State at Baylor (off)

Washington State won 65-64 over Baylor on Dec. 30, 1972 in the only other meeting between the schools.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Friday, November 30

Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Devils won last five games, allowing nine goals.
-- Dallas Stars won six of their last seven games. Penguins won last two games, scoring eleven goals.
-- Minnesota won last two games, 4-3/3-1. Blues won three in a row, seven of last eight games.
-- Blackhawks won their last three home games. Coyotes won four of their last five games.
-- Ducks won six of their last nine games. Oilers won three of their last four home games.

Cold Teams
-- Capitols lost eleven of last thirteen games. Carolina lost five of its last seven games.
-- Montreal is 1-6 in game following its last seven wins.
-- Avalanche lost four of last five away games.
-- Sharks lost last three games, scoring four goals.

Series Records
-- Home side won six of last seven Carolina-Washington tilts.
-- Devils are 8-0 vs Montreal last two years, winning last four here by 5-3/5-4/2-1OT/5-2 scores.
-- Penguins won 4-3 in SO at Dallas LY, in only meeting since the lockout.
-- Minnesota won seven of last ten against the Blues.
-- Coyotes won five of last six games against Chicago.
-- Home side won six of last seven Anaheim-Edmonton games, which is Pronger against his former team.
-- Colorado lost three of its last four visits to San Jose.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Washington games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-3 in last thirteen New Jersey games.
-- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Pittsburgh games.
-- Under is 5-1 in last six St Louis games.
-- Three of last four Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Anaheim games.
-- Over is 7-2 in last nine Colorado-San Jose games.

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National Hockey League - Matchup Notes

NHL


Friday, November 30

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Friday's key NHL betting matchup notes
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Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils (-140, 5)

New Jersey has won its last eight meetings with Montreal dating to a 3-2 road loss on March 20, 2004. Since that defeat, the Devils have outscored the Canadiens 29-16.


Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes (-190, 6)

The Hurricanes lost to the Capitals 5-2 on Saturday bringing their season series record to 1-2 in three games against the Caps.


Dallas Stars at Pittsburgh Penguins (-170, 5 ½)

The Stars and Penguins have played just once since 2004, a 4-3 shootout win for the Penguins last season in Dallas. This is their only meeting this season.


St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild (-150, 5)

The Blues defeated the Wild just over four weeks ago but have not won two straight over Minnesota since March 2003.


Phoenix Coyotes at Chicago Blackhawks (-170, 5 1/2)

Phoenix went 3-1-0 versus Chicago last season, but fell 7-5 to the Blackhawks at home on March 10 in the teams' most recent meeting.


Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton (+100, 5)

Anaheim (12-10-4) has just one win in 14 games in Edmonton since the start of the 1999-2000 season, going 1-10-3 over that span. The lone victory came was a 3-2 shootout win on Nov. 28, 2006.


Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks (-145, 5 ½)

San Jose lost 6-2 in Colorado on Oct. 7 in the only meeting between these teams this season.

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NBA
Hot Lines


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

Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors (off)

LeBron James should suit up Friday after spraining his left index finger in Wednesday?s blowout loss to the Pistons.

Cleveland has won four straight against Toronto, including a Nov. 24 win in which King James torched the Dinos for 37 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. James has also tallied more than 26 points in each of his last four outings against the Raptors.

The Cavs have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games in Toronto.

Pick: Cavaliers


Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers (pick, 197 1/2)

The Wizards are 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last six road games.

Washington nearly missed covering the spread against San Antonio on Wednesday and should be looking to bounce back tonight versus the lowly 76ers.

The Wizards have covered the number in three of their last four meetings with the Sixers. Philadelphia has lost four of its last five at the Wachovia Center.

Pick: Wizards


Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks (+2, 194)

New York has won two straight in the Big Apple and should chalk up another after Friday?s tilt with the Bucks.

The Knicks have won four of their last six meetings with the Bucks, including two games last season at Madison Square Garden. New York has also covered the spread in its last two home contests.

Milwaukee has lost five of its six road games and is just 2-4 ATS outside Wisconsin.

Pick: Knicks


New Orleans Hornets at Atlanta Hawks (off)

New Orleans is a different team when playing on the road. It actually plays much better.

The Hornets are a stellar 7-2 on the road and have covered the spread in each of those wins. They are also 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road contests.

New Orleans has lost four of its last five, but just one of those setbacks came outside the Big Easy. The Hornets have also covered the spread in two of their last three meetings in Atlanta.

Pick: Hornets


Boston Celtics at Miami Heat (+2 1/2, 188 1/2)

Miami turned up the heat on the Celtics in their first meeting, before falling to Boston by a single point at the TD Banknorth Garden.

The loss to the Celtics also marked Dwyane Wade?s first start since returning from surgery. Wade registered 23 points but also missed five free throws and a potential game-winning basket in the final seconds.

The Heat have won three of their five games since that Nov. 16 contest in Boston. They have also covered the spread in two of their last three in South Beach.

Pick: Heat


San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves (+9 1/2, 193)

The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five at the Target Center, including last Saturday's loss to the inconsistent Hawks. Minnesota is also 1-6 ATS in its first seven home games.

Minnesota scored fewer than 90 points in each of its last four home setbacks.

The Timberwolves have also lost three of its last four meetings with the Spurs in Minneapolis.

Pick: Spurs


Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks (-12 1/2, 197 1/2)

Face it, the Blazers stink outside the Rose Garden.

Portland is winless on the road and has covered the spread just twice in seven games outside Oregon. The Blazers have also been outscored by an average of 12 points in their seven road losses.

They have also lost five straight meetings in Dallas.

Pick: Mavericks


Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns (-5, 212 1/2)

The Magic have been nearly unstoppable outside Florida, building a 9-1 ATS mark. Their only blemish was a 128-110 defeat at San Antonio.

Orlando has won back-to-back road games since losing to the Spurs, outscoring its two opponents by a combined 27 points. The Magic have also covered the spread in two of their last three meetings in Phoenix.

The road team is also 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings between the Suns and Magic.

Pick: Magic


Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets (-9 1/2, 205 1/2)

Los Angeles has lost its last three road games by a combined 60 points and has failed to cover the spread in each of those three losses. The Clippers have also lost five of their last six overall and have covered the spread just once during their slide.

To make matters worse, starting point guard Sam Cassell could miss Friday's tilt with a strained calf. Cassell suffered the injury in Monday's 88-71 setback to the Rockets.

Pick: Nuggets


Indiana Pacers at Seattle SuperSonics (+2 1/2, 213 1/2)

Seattle is winless at home but that could change after its tango with Indiana.

The Sonics have played well against Eastern Conference clubs, registering their only wins against the Heat and Hawks. They also narrowly lost to the Nets in Seattle earlier this month.

The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between Indiana and Seattle.

Pick: Sonics


Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz (-8 1/2, 212 1/2)

The Lakers should register their fourth consecutive ATS win on Friday.

Utah could be without starting center Mehmet Okur, who left Wednesday's contest against Philadelphia with back spasms. Okur is averaging more than 11 points and five rebounds and, most importantly, alleviated some of the pressure now on leading scorer Carlos Boozer.

Boozer is also questionable with an ankle injury suffered on Wednesday.

Pick: Lakers

[pm530]

College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Friday, November 30

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LA-LAFAYETTE (1 - 3) at TENNESSEE (6 - 1) - 11/30/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 2-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-0 straight up against LA-LAFAYETTE 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (3 - 3) at MARQUETTE (4 - 1) - 11/30/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 73-50 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 73-50 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road 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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WASHINGTON ST (6 - 0) at BAYLOR (5 - 0) - 11/30/2007, 9:00 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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IOWA ST (2 - 3) at OREGON ST (3 - 2) - 11/30/2007, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 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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DUQUESNE (5 - 0) vs. CS-NORTHRIDGE (4 - 0) - 11/30/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 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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E ILLINOIS (1 - 4) vs. RICE (0 - 4) - 11/30/2007, 6:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
RICE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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


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LA-MONROE (2 - 4) at IOWA (4 - 3) - 11/30/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 128-166 ATS (-54.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 128-166 ATS (-54.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 70-97 ATS (-36.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IOWA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in non-conference games 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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DELAWARE (0 - 3) at IONA (0 - 6) - 11/30/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 1-0 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 1-0 straight up against DELAWARE 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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CS-FULLERTON (3 - 1) at MONTANA (5 - 2) - 11/30/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in November games since 1997.
CS-FULLERTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite 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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TX-PAN AM (4 - 2) vs. PEPPERDINE (3 - 4) - 11/30/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 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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ALCORN ST (0 - 4) at MONTANA ST (2 - 3) - 11/30/2007, 9:30 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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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Orlando at Phoenix
A western road trip doesn't seem to be a problem for Orlando right now as the Magic have opened up with lopsided wins over Seattle (110-94) and Portland (85-74). That schedule gets quite a bit tougher, though, against Phoenix tonight. The Suns have beaten the Magic four straight times, including a 106-96 win in Orlando on November 10. A silver lining in that game was the play of Dwight Howard, who had 33 points and 18 rebounds. Howard had another monster game against the Sonics (39 points, 16 rebounds) on Wednesday. And the Suns proved no match against another hot big man when Yao had 31 points and 13 rebounds in the Rockets' win at Phoenix that same night. After back-to-back losses, Phoenix looks like a vulnerable favorite (-5) according to Dunkel, which has Orlando favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+5). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Game 701-702: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 118.315; Philadelphia 117.629
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Cleveland at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 116.406; Toronto 225.981
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 9 1/2; 195 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 705-706: New Orleans at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 113.813; Atlanta 117.715
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 4; 191 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 707-708: Milwaukee at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.198; New York 111.155
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 5; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 193
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee; Under

Game 709-710: San Antonio at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 124.846; Minnesota 111.946
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 13; 191 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 9 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-9 1/2); Under

Game 711-712: Boston at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 122.523; Miami 121.493
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 2 1/2; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+2 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Portland at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 112.408; Dallas 127.499
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 15; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 12 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-12 1/2); Over

Game 715-716: LA Lakers at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 119.472; Utah 128.670
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 9 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 8; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-8); Under

Game 717-718: Orlando at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 124.134; Phoenix 123.296
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 1; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 5; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+5); Under

Game 719-720: Indiana at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 117.861; Seattle 113.235
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 4 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 2 1/2; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-2 1/2); Under

Game 721-722: LA Clippers at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 113.167; Denver 118.594
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 5 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 9 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+9 1/2); Under

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, November 30th

Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Washington: 10-1 ATS Away if the total is between 190 and 199.5
Philadelphia: 8-1 Under off a SU loss

Cleveland at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Cleveland: 10-0 Under after playing 3+ games as an underdog
Toronto: 6-1 Under off a SU win

New Orleans at Atlanta, 7:35 EST
New Orleans: 5-1 Under off ATS loss
Atlanta: 8-1 Under off an Under

Milwaukee at New York, 7:35 EST
Milwaukee: 29-15 Over 1st half of season L2 years
New York: 13-27 ATS playing on back-to-back days

San Antonio at Minnesota, 8:05 EST
San Antonio: 22-8 ATS vs. Northwest Division
Minnesota: 6-16 ATS as a home underdog

Boston at Miami, 8:05 EST ESPN
Boston: 21-5 ATS Away off a home game
Miami: 8-0 Under at home vs. Atlantic Division

Portland at Dallas, 8:35 EST
Portland: 2-12 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less
Dallas: 8-0 Over at home if the total is between 195 and 199.5

(TC) LA Lakers at Utah, 10:35 EST ESPN
LA Lakers: 8-2 ATS off home win by 20+ points
Utah: 30-18 Over playing with revenge

Orlando at Phoenix, 9:05 EST
Orlando: 14-3 ATS this season
Phoenix: 24-11 Under at home off a SU loss

Indiana at Seattle, 10:35 EST
Indiana: 4-13 ATS off BB ATS wins
Seattle: 8-1 Under after allowing 105+ points

LA Clippers at Denver, 10:35 EST
LA Clippers: 9-20 ATS off a double-digit loss
Denver: 23-9 ATS revenging a same season loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, November 30


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WASHINGTON (7 - 8) at PHILADELPHIA (4 - 10) - 11/30/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 106-143 ATS (-51.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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CLEVELAND (9 - 7) at TORONTO (8 - 7) - 11/30/2007, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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NEW ORLEANS (10 - 6) at ATLANTA (6 - 8) - 11/30/2007, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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MILWAUKEE (7 - 6) at NEW YORK (4 - 10) - 11/30/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.

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


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SAN ANTONIO (13 - 3) at MINNESOTA (2 - 11) - 11/30/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 66-51 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 61-47 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 176-139 ATS (+23.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 38-55 ATS (-22.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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BOSTON (12 - 2) at MIAMI (4 - 10) - 11/30/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
BOSTON is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 30-53 ATS (-28.3 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.

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


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PORTLAND (5 - 10) at DALLAS (10 - 5) - 11/30/2007, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 7-1 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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LA LAKERS (9 - 6) at UTAH (11 - 5) - 11/30/2007, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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ORLANDO (14 - 3) at PHOENIX (11 - 4) - 11/30/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 192-239 ATS (-70.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
ORLANDO is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in road games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
ORLANDO is 43-71 ATS (-35.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
PHOENIX is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in November games this season.
ORLANDO is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-1 straight up against ORLANDO 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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INDIANA (8 - 8) at SEATTLE (2 - 14) - 11/30/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 124-77 ATS (+39.3 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 168-128 ATS (+27.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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LA CLIPPERS (6 - 7) at DENVER (9 - 7) - 11/30/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 88-126 ATS (-50.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 7-6 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-4 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
11 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


St. Louis at Minnesota
The Blues have won seven of their last eight and can match a franchise record for victories in November with a win tonight. The Wild have lost two of their last three at Xcel Center and fell to St. Louis at home when the two met on November 1. The Blues look like a good underdog pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has St. Louis favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+135). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Game 1-2: Washington at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.891; Carolina 10.159
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-185); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+165); Under

Game 3-4: Montreal at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.217; New Jersey 13.204
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-135); Over

Game 5-6: Dallas at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.332; Pittsburgh 11.302
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+140); Under

Game 7-8: St. Louis at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.143; Minnesota 10.782
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+135); Under

Game 9-10: Phoenix at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.134; Chicago 12.408
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-165); Under

Game 11-12: Anaheim at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.355; Edmonton 11.759
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-118); 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+102); Under

Game 13-14: Colorado at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.443; San Jose 12.217
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-135); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, November 30


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WASHINGTON (8-15-0-2, 18 pts.) at CAROLINA (13-9-0-3, 29 pts.) - 11/30/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-11 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 11-8-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)


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MONTREAL (13-8-0-3, 29 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (12-10-0-2, 26 pts.) - 11/30/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 22-15 ATS (+39.5 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 4-8 ATS (-9.6 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-0 (+8.7 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 8-0-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)


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DALLAS (13-8-0-4, 30 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (10-11-0-2, 22 pts.) - 11/30/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 109-58 ATS (+30.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 14-19 ATS (-9.6 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 32-58 ATS (+94.1 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)


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ST LOUIS (14-8-0-0, 28 pts.) at MINNESOTA (13-9-0-2, 28 pts.) - 11/30/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 37-18 ATS (+55.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 48-56 ATS (+139.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 57-43 ATS (+102.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 25-27 ATS (+79.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-3 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-3-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)


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PHOENIX (11-11-0-0, 22 pts.) at CHICAGO (13-9-0-2, 28 pts.) - 11/30/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 10-3 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-16 ATS (+42.6 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-4 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 39-23 ATS (+66.5 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
PHOENIX is 91-82 ATS (+185.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 8-20 ATS (+38.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 26-44 ATS (-27.8 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-3 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-3-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)


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ANAHEIM (12-10-0-4, 28 pts.) at EDMONTON (10-14-0-1, 21 pts.) - 11/30/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 1-8 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 29-26 ATS (-19.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 15-22 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 35-44 ATS (+84.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 10-4 (+7.7 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 10-4-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)


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COLORADO (13-9-0-1, 27 pts.) at SAN JOSE (11-8-0-4, 26 pts.) - 11/30/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 2-8 ATS (-7.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
SAN JOSE is 94-82 ATS (+191.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 3-7 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 74-80 ATS (-42.4 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 5-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)


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Ice picks: Friday's best NHL bets

Phoenix Coyotes at Chicago Blackhawks (-170, 5 1/2)

Chicago's solid offense got an extra boost with the return of Martin Havlat Wednesday. Havlat scored two goals in his first game in almost two months.

The Blackhawks have won their last four home games and played over the total in three of those wins. Their over/under record is 7-4 in their last 11 overall.

Patrick Sharp leads Chicago in scoring with 12 goals in 22 games. Rookies Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have combined for 16 goals.

Pick: over


Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers (+100, 5)

The Ducks have one win in 14 road games against Edmonton dating back to 2000 and they meet the Oilers at Rexall Place for the first time this season.

After starting the season with six straight road losses, Anaheim has won four of six on the road in November. Ryan Getzlaf has a goal and seven assists and Corey Perry has six goals in that span.

They could face a struggling Dwayne Roloson (5-10-1, 3.10 GAA) tonight.

Pick: Ducks -120