Monday Trends and Indexes 12/03

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College Basketball – Notes

NCAAB


Monday, December 3

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Monday's key NCAAB betting matchup notes
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Tennessee State at No. 15 Indiana (-24)

This will be the first meeting between the teams. Tennessee State has lost 11 straight to ranked opponents since the start of the 1996-97 season, losing by single digits on only two occasions.


Wofford at No. 20 Wisconsin (-23)

Wisconsin has never played Wofford (3-1), which has only played one other Division I opponent in 2007-08. The Terriers lost their opener 67-45 on Nov. 9 to then-No. 19 Arkansas.

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Monday, December 3

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Toronto won three of last four games, covered nine of last 12.
-- Grizzlies won three of their last four games.
-- Bulls won last two games by 12-16 points, after a 2-10 start.
-- Warriors won six in row, nine of last ten games. Orlando won five of last six games, covered 15 of last 17.

Cold Teams
-- Hawks are 2-4 as road underdog this season. 76ers lost nine of their last twelve games (2-5-1 vs spread at home).
-- Bobcats lost last five games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Blazers lost four in row, nine of last ten games.
-- Mavericks lost four of last six games (0-6 vs spread).
-- Miami lost four of last five road games; they're 3-3 as AU.

Series Records
-- Hawks lost three of four vs 76ers LY, losing both trips to this site, 88-75/109-104OT.
-- Bobcats were 0-3 vs toronto LY, losing by 17-21-13 points.
-- Visitor won four of last five Memphis-Portland games; first meeting this year saw Portland win at home, 110-98, on Nov 9.
-- Home side won both Dallas-Chicago games last season.
-- Miami beat Jazz twice LY, 88-86 at home, 119-110 in OT here.
-- Visitor won both Orlando-Golden State games last season.

Totals
-- Five of last six Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Charlotte games went over the total, but lat four Toronto games stayed under.
-- Last five Portland games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Chicago games stayed under.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Miami road games, but last four Utah games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Warrior games.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Monday, December 3

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Tips and Trends
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Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers (7 PM ET)

Philadelphia has won the last 7 home meetings with Atlanta along with 15 of the last 19. The 76ers also won 3 of the 4 meetings between the teams overall last year. BIG EDGE: 76ERS
Atlanta has played outstanding defense lately, limited opponents to an average of 87.2 points in the last 6 games. The problem is, the Hawks have scored just 86.5 per game during that stretch in going 3-3 both SU & ATS. SLIGHT EDGE: HAWKS
Hawks are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games against the Atlantic Division.
Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
76ers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Monday games.
76ers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a small home favorite.
The home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.


Charlotte Bobcats at Toronto Raptors (7 PM ET)

Toronto forward Chris Bosh remains questionable with a a groin injury and may be held out again going against a Charlotte team that has lost 5 in a row. The Raptors have split two games so far without him, and they are 8-2 all-time vs. Charlotte (7-2-1 ATS). EDGE: RAPTORS
Bobcats are 61-30-5 ATS in their last 96 games following an ATS loss.
Bobcats are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Bobcats are 1-6-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Raptors are 27-8-2 ATS in their last 37 against the Southeast division.
Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.


Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies (8 PM ET)

Memphis lost 110-89 at Portland earlier this season, but the Blazers were enjoying a 4-game winning streak at that point. Since then, they have dropped 9 of 10 - including 4 straight - on their way to becoming one of three teams in the NBA without a road win. Portland has lost all 9 of its road games by an average of 13.2 points. EDGE: GRIZZLIES
Portland guard Brandon Roy is suffering through a major sophomore slump, totaling 12 points in 2 games to start the team's road trip. The reigning Rookie of the Year is averaging 16.5 points per game overall but is coming off a season-low 4 points on 1-of-9 shooting at Dallas on Saturday. EDGE: GRIZZLIES
Blazers are 7-23 ATS in their last 30 Monday games.
Blazers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against the Northwest Division.
Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
The underdog is 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings.


Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls (NBATV | 8:30 PM ET)

Chicago is coming off back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating Atlanta and Charlotte by a combined 28 points. Veteran center Ben Wallace had his best game of the season against the Bobcats with 10 points and 19 rebounds. "We're just trying to work on getting better as a team," Wallace said. "I think that we definitely think that we can be one of the elite teams in this league, but as of late we haven't been playing like it. Tonight we came out and put together a great effort collective, as a team." EDGE: BULLS
Dallas has dropped 3 straight road games, the team's worst stretch away from home in more than 3 years. The Mavs were 31-10 on the road last season but are just 3-5 this year, also dropping 4 of 6 overall following a 9-2 start. EDGE: BULLS
Mavericks are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 games playing on 1 days rest.
Mavericks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games overall.
Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
Bulls are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.


Miami Heat at Utah Jazz (9 PM ET)

Utah didn't miss a beat without Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur in a 120-96 rout of the Lakers on Friday. Boozer and Okur average a combined 37.3 points per game, but Andrei Kirilenko and Paul Millsap filled their void by totaling 40 points and 20 rebounds. "You need to concentrate and kind of cover for each other. I think that's what we did tonight," Kirilenko said. "Still we need Booz and Memo to get back - as soon as possible." EDGE: JAZZ
Miami has won the last 7 meetings with Utah by an average of almost 13 points. The Jazz have not beaten the Heat since January 15th, 2004. However, Miami is off to its worst start since 2003-04 following a 115-89 loss at Denver on Sunday. SLIGHT EDGE: HEAT
Heat are 22-7-1 ATS in their last 30 games against the Western Conference.
Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
Heat are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Jazz are 14-3-1 ATS in their last 18 home games.
Jazz are 4-11-2 ATS in their last 17 games against the Southwest Division.


Orlando Magic at Golden State Warriors (10:30 PM ET)

Orlando improved to an NBA-best 10-2 on the road with an impressive 104-97 win against the Lakers on Sunday. The Magic were able to pull off the victory despite a sub-par game from Dwight Howard, who did not have a double double for just the third time in 19 games. EDGE: MAGIC
The Warriors remain the hottest team in the league, winning 6 straight and 9 of 10. They are 8-1 since Stephen Jackson returned from a 7-game suspension to start the season. Golden State's defense has also vastly improved with Jackson back in the lineup, as the team has held 4 of its last 5 opponents under 100 points. EDGE: WARRIORS
Magic are 18-5-2 ATS in their last 25 road games.
Magic are 8-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a small underdog.
Magic are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
Warriors are 39-19-2 ATS in their last 60 home games against a winning road team.
Warriors are 5-15 ATS in their last 20 games playing on 0 days rest.

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National Basketball Association – Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes


Monday, December 3

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Monday's key NBA betting matchup notes
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Charlotte Bobcats at Toronto Raptors (Off)

Toronto is 8-2 lifetime against the Bobcats, winning all three games last season.


Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers (-2, 178 ½)

Philadelphia won three of four meetings against the Hawks last season, including both games at the Wachovia Center. The Sixers have won seven straight at home against Atlanta, and 15 of the last 19 meetings in Philadelphia since 1997-98.


Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies (-9, 203)

Memphis lost the only previous matchup between these teams this season, 110-89 at Portland on Nov. 9. The Blazers have won three of the last four matchups in Memphis.


Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls (+3, 190)

Dallas has won 16 of the last 18 between the teams, but Chicago handed the Mavericks one of their 10 road losses in 2006-07


Miami Heat at Utah Jazz (Off)

The Jazz have not defeated Miami since a 97-85 home victory on Jan. 15, 2004. Utah has been outscored by an average of nearly 13 points in seven defeats since then.


Orlando Magic at Golden State Warriors (-2 ½, 219)

The Magic are 15-4 – matching the best start in the team's 19-year history. The Warriors have won nine of 10 and won their season-high sixth in a row on Sunday.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Monday, December 3

Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Dallas Stars won seven of their last nine games.
-- Rangers won ten of their fourteen home games.
-- Bruins won six of their last nine games.
-- Penguins won three of their last four games.
-- Oilers won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Columbus is 1-4 in game following its last five wins.
-- Carolina lost six of last nine, losing 8-1 in Buffalo Saturday.
-- Islanders lost five of their last seven games.
-- Coyotes lost last three games, outscored 12-4.
-- Colorado is 3-9 this season in game following a win.
-- Kings lost seven of their last nine games.

Series Records
-- Visitor won four of last five Dallas-Columbus games.
-- Carolina lost three in row vs Rangers, three of four at MSG.
-- Home side won five of last six Bruin-Islander games; both of this year's games ended 2-1 in favor of home side.
-- Penguins won 7-2 in Phoenix LY, in only meeting L2 years.
-- Sharks won six of last nine vs Colorado, lost last two here.
-- Oilers won five of last seven games against the Kings.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Dallas games.
-- Five of last six Carolina games went over the total.
-- Under is 13-1-1 in last fifteen Islander games.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Phoenix road games.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven San Jose games.
-- Six of last seven King games stayed under the total.

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National Hockey League – Matchup Notes

NHL


Monday, December 3

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NHL Matchup Notes
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Monday's key NHL betting matchup notes

Boston Bruins at New York Islanders (-150, 5 ½)

The Bruins try to end a 10-game winless streak at the New York Islanders.


Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers (-160, 5 ½)

New York is 6-1-0 with a tie in its last eight meetings with Carolina at Madison Square Garden, including wins in both matchups there last season.


Dallas Stars at Columbus Blue Jackets (-130, 5)

The Stars have owned their series with the Blue Jackets since Columbus entered the league in 2000, going 19-3-3. But the Blue Jackets had won four of the previous five games before Dallas' 3-2 shootout road win on Oct. 17.


Phoenix Coyotes at Pittsburgh Penguins (-180, 5 ½)

The Penguins have won their last two meetings with Phoenix, including a 7-2 win on Jan. 27 in which Crosby and Mark Recchi each had a goal and three assists.


San Jose Sharks at Colorado Avalanche (-135, 5 ½)

Joe Sakic has a point in each of his last 11 games against the Sharks, picking up seven goals and 12 assists in those contests.


Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings (-160, 5 ½)

The Kings have won two straight over the Oilers after losing 10 of the previous 15 meetings.

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NBA today - Monday, Dec. 3

SCOREBOARD
Monday, Dec. 3

Miami at Utah (9 p.m. EST). The Jazz are 7-1 at home this season.

STARS
Sunday

-Carmelo Anthony, Nuggets, scored 30 points and Denver pounded Miami 115-89.

-Jamaal Tinsley, Pacers, scored 29 points, including 10 in the final four minutes, to lead Indiana past the Los Angeles Clippers 101-95.

-Grant Hill and Amare Stoudemire, Suns. Hill had a season-high 28 points and Stoudemire added 28 and had 12 rebounds to help Phoenix hold off New York 115-104.

-Tony Parker, Spurs, had 27 points and eight assists in San Antonio's 100-79 rout of Portland.

WARRIORS ON FIRE

Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington had 20 points apiece to lead Golden State past Seattle 109-96 on Sunday in a game that was delayed in the first quarter when a small fire broke out on the large scoreboard above the court. The delay didn't cool off the Warriors, winners of six straight and nine of 10 following an 0-6 start. The SuperSonics' 41 points in the first half were the fewest allowed by Golden State this season.

MAGICAL

Orlando downed the Los Angeles Lakers 104-97 on Sunday to improve to 15-4, matching the best start in franchise history. The Magic had the same record to begin the 1994-95 season and matched that the following season. Orlando is 11 games over .500 for the first time since finishing the strike-shortened 1998-99 season 33-17, and leads the NBA with a 10-2 road mark. The victory was Orlando's first road win over the Lakers after 10 straight losses.

HILL OF A NIGHT

Grant Hill scored 28 points on 13-for-17 shooting, his highest-scoring game in nearly two years, to help Phoenix down New York 115-104. With the Suns pulling away, Hill went to the bench midway through the fourth quarter, possibly all that prevented him from his first 30-point game since he scored 34 for Orlando against Miami on Feb. 27, 2005, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

ICY HEAT

Denver downed Miami 115-89 on Sunday to drop the Heat to 4-12, their worst start since the 2003-04 season. That team also started 4-12, but finished 42-40 and reached the Eastern Conference semifinals.

CRASH THOSE BOARDS

Marcus Camby grabbed 21 rebounds in Denver's 115-89 win over Miami on Sunday. It was his fifth 20-rebound game of the season.

STREAKS

Phoenix defeated New York 115-104 on Sunday for its 10th victory in 12 games. The Suns have won two in a row at Madison Square Garden for the first time since Jan. 2, 1990, and March 5, 1991. ... Detroit trounced New Jersey 118-95 for its sixth win in seven games. The Pistons have won five straight against the Nets. ... San Antonio beat Portland 100-79 on Sunday to win its third straight and hand the Trail Blazers their fourth consecutive loss. ... Denver beat Miami 115-89 to win its fifth straight against the Heat. The Nuggets are 6-1 against Miami since Shaquille O'Neal joined the Heat in 2004.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Chris Kaman had 22 points and 22 rebounds in the Los Angeles Clippers' 101-95 loss to Indiana on Sunday. The Clippers, who have shot below 50 percent in every game this season, are 2-9 since a 104-89 win at Indiana on Nov. 7 that capped their 4-0 start. ... Jason Kidd had a season-best 16 assists in New Jersey's 118-95 loss to Detroit. ... Kobe Bryant had 28 points, including 19 in the first quarter, but the Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by Orlando 104-97.

SIDELINED

LeBron James missed his second straight game with a sprained left index finger when Cleveland lost to Boston 80-70 on Sunday. He was hurt in the second quarter on Wednesday in a loss to Detroit. ... Tim Duncan bruised his right knee and sprained his right ankle on Sunday in the second quarter of San Antonio's 100-70 win over Portland. The team Duncan would have an MRI exam on Monday.

SPEAKING

''There'll be no video on this game, hopefully. It was not a piece of art.'' - Boston coach Doc Rivers, after the Celtics defeated Cleveland 80-70 on Sunday to improve to an NBA-best 14-2.

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Hockey today - Monday, Dec. 3


SCOREBOARD
Monday, Dec. 3

Phoenix at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST). Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has dropped three straight decisions after winning the first four once he was claimed off waivers from Anaheim.

STARS
Sunday

-Mathieu Garon, Oilers, made 25 saves and Edmonton shutout Anaheim 4-0.

-Martin Brodeur, Devils, stopped 23 shots and New Jersey beat Atlanta 3-2.

STREAKING

New Jersey has won seven straight after a 3-2 shootout win over Atlanta on Sunday. The winning streak is the Devils longest since they closed out the 2005-6 season with 11 in a row. ... Minnesota won its fourth straight, 2-1 at home against Vancouver. ...

SLUMPING

Atlanta lost for the fourth time in the past five games after a 3-2 shootout defeat on Sunday.

SNAPPED

Roberto Luongo's shutout streak ended at 210 minutes, 34 seconds in Vancouver's 2-1 loss to Minnesota on Sunday.

SPEAKING

''He's a good goalie, one of the best ever. You need to be real good and real sharp to beat that guy.'' - Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk about Martin Broduer. The Devils All-Star goalie denied Kovalchuk in a shootout to preserve New Jersey's 3-2 win on Sunday.

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NHL
Hot Lines


Ice picks: Monday's best NHL bets

Boston Bruins at New York Islanders (-150, 5 1/2)

The Bruins haven't won at Nassau Coliseum since 2001 and the home team is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these teams. Boston has only won twice in its last 10 matchups with the Isles overall.

The Islanders host Boston with a 9-4-1 record at home this season.

Pick: Islanders -150


Dallas Stars at Columbus Blue Jackets (-130, 5)

The Stars were on a roll in November, winning six straight before dropping back-to-back games last week. They rebounded with a 4-1 win at Philadelphia Saturday.

Dallas won its last game against Columbus after losing the previous four and have 19 wins in 25 games all-time against the Jackets.

The Blue Jackets have only four wins in 13 games and may be without starting goaltender Pascal Leclaire. He hurt his hamstring Nov. 26 and has missed two games.

Pick: Stars +110


Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings (-160, 5 1/2)

The Oilers ride into L.A. on the strength of a home-and-home sweep of the Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton has five wins in seven games and has scored 24 goals in that stretch.

The Kings may be without goalie Jason LaBarbera who left Saturday's loss with a rib injury. He is questionable to play tonight.

Pick: Oilers +140

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Missouri State at Arkansas
Arkansas has won six of its first seven, but faces a tricky game tonight against MVC perennial contender Missouri State. The Bears are coming off a 73-69 road win at Winthrop last week that ended the Eagles 24-game home winning streak and avenged a loss last year that contributed to keeping MSU out of the NCAAs. Coach Barry Hinson has an experienced squad led by Deven Mitchell, who was the conference's sixth man of the year last season and is leading the Bears in scoring (16.0 ppg) so far. Missouri State has the talent to hang with Arkansas tonight and take advantage of a double-digit line (-10) according to Dunkel, which has Arkansas favored by just 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (+10). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

Game 513-514: Towson at Delaware
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 55.189; Delaware 48.597
Dunkel Line: Towson by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Towson by 1
Dunkel Pick: Towson (-1)

Game 515-516: UC Davis at Dartmouth
Dunkel Ratings: UC Davis 44.768; Dartmouth 44.700
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Dartmouth by 3
Dunkel Pick: UC Davis (+3)

Game 517-518: Arkansas State at Northwestern
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 48.348; Northwestern 53.251
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 5
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (+9 1/2)

Game 519-520: Missouri State at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 67.059; Arkansas 70.762
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 10
Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (+10)

Game 521-522: Tennessee State at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 47.400; Indiana 75.167
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 28
Vegas Line: Indiana by 24
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-24)

Game 523-524: Wofford at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 46.296; Wisconsin 78.020
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 32
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 23
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-23)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Monday, December 3


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ATLANTA (6 - 9) at PHILADELPHIA (5 - 11) - 12/3/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 53-82 ATS (-37.2 Units) in December games since 1996.
ATLANTA is 66-94 ATS (-37.4 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
ATLANTA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.

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


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CHARLOTTE (6 - 9) at TORONTO (9 - 8) - 12/3/2007, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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 - 12) at MEMPHIS (6 - 10) - 12/3/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 28-52 ATS (-29.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 63-34 ATS (+25.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-4 straight up against PORTLAND 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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DALLAS (11 - 6) at CHICAGO (4 - 10) - 12/3/2007, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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


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MIAMI (4 - 12) at UTAH (12 - 5) - 12/3/2007, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-0 straight up against UTAH 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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ORLANDO (15 - 4) at GOLDEN STATE (9 - 7) - 12/3/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 194-239 ATS (-68.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
ORLANDO is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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


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NHL
Long Sheet


Monday, December 3


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DALLAS (14-9-0-4, 32 pts.) at COLUMBUS (12-10-0-4, 28 pts.) - 12/3/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 27-25 ATS (-20.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 44-48 ATS (+128.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 34-27 ATS (+73.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 24-27 ATS (+59.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 4-5 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)


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CAROLINA (14-10-0-3, 31 pts.) at NY RANGERS (15-9-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/3/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 48-62 ATS (-48.6 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 52-74 ATS (-69.2 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 84-119 ATS (-112.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 4-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)


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BOSTON (13-9-0-2, 28 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (13-10-0-1, 27 pts.) - 12/3/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 29-63 ATS (+109.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-28 ATS (+64.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-18 ATS (+44.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-8 ATS (+24.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 64-100 ATS (+184.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 40-70 ATS (-38.6 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 15-32 ATS (-28.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 6-17 ATS (+24.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 8-2 (+6.8 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 8-2-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)


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PHOENIX (11-13-0-0, 22 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (11-12-0-2, 24 pts.) - 12/3/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 96-91 ATS (+201.0 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 13-10 ATS (+26.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-62 ATS (+113.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 128-190 ATS (+335.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 6-11 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0-0 straight up against PHOENIX 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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SAN JOSE (12-8-0-4, 28 pts.) at COLORADO (14-10-0-1, 29 pts.) - 12/3/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 95-82 ATS (+182.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 6-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 6-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)


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EDMONTON (12-14-0-1, 25 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (10-14-0-1, 21 pts.) - 12/3/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 37-44 ATS (-22.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 66-83 ATS (+151.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 3-12 ATS (+16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 3-12 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-4 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)


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Dunkel


Portland at Memphis
A tough back-to-back trip didn't start out well for the Blazers last night as they fell in San Antonio (100-79) while shooting just 40 percent from the field. Portland will have to stroke it better than that to keep up with the suddenly hot Grizzlies, who have won three of their last four. Memphis pounded Minnesota (109-80) on Saturday with six players in double figures. The Grizz look to have too much firepower for the Blazers in this one and should cover the line (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Memphis favored by 13. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-8 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

Game 501-502: Atlanta at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 112.765; Philadelphia 120.918
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 8; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 179
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-2); Over

Game 503-504: Charlotte at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 110.989; Toronto 123.800
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 13; 196 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: Portland at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 111.146; Memphis 124.357
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 13; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 8 1/2; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-8 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: Dallas at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.208; Chicago 118.198
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 3; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+3); Over

Game 509-510: Miami at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 113.036; Utah 129.804
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 17; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 511-512: Orlando at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 123.608; Golden State 128.042
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 4 1/2; 216
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 219
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-1); Under

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Carolina at NY Rangers
Carolina started its five-game road trip in rough fashion Saturday with an 8-1 drubbing in Buffalo in which goalie John Grahame gave up all eight goals on just 25 shots. He's likely to be replaced tonight by Cam Ward, who hasn't been much better with a 3.54 GAA in his last four starts. Ranger goalie Henrik Lundqvist owned the Hurricanes last year, winning all three of his starts with a 0.65 GAA. With the Rangers also picking up the offense (nine goals in last two games), New York is the pick (-160) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-160). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

Game 51-52: Dallas at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.063; Columbus 11.154
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+110); Over

Game 53-54: Carolina at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.051; NY Rangers 12.590
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-160); Over

Game 55-56: Boston at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.475; NY Islanders 10.126
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+125); Under

Game 57-58: Phoenix at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.733; Pittsburgh 12.445
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-180); Under

Game 59-60: San Jose at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.401; Colorado 10.727
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+115); Over

Game 61-62: Edmonton at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.266; Los Angeles 11.597
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-155); Over

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Short Sheet


Monday, December 3rd

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Atlanta: 19-3 Over off BB home games
Philadelphia: 18-36 ATS at home in December

Charlotte at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Charlotte: 1-5 ATS in road games
Toronto: 26-9 ATS vs. Southeast Division opponents

Portland at Memphis, 8:05 EST
Portland: 8-1 Under with a total of 200+ points
Memphis: 30-16 ATS off a home win

Dallas at Chicago, 8:35 EST NBATV
Dallas: 16-6 Under away off an ATS loss
Chicago: 2-8 ATS vs. Dallas

Miami at Utah, 9:05 EST
Miami: 5-1 Under as a road underdog
Utah: 5-1 ATS after playing 3+ games as a favorite

Orlando at Golden State, 10:35 EST
Orlando: 12-1 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games
Golden State: 13-2 Over as a home favoite of 3 or less points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change