Tuesday Trends and Indexes 12/04

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NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, December 4


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NASHVILLE (13-9-0-2, 28 pts.) at TORONTO (10-11-0-6, 26 pts.) - 12/4/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 16-40 ATS (+64.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 63-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 20-8 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 5-10 ATS (-8.5 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 0-6 ATS (-6.2 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
TORONTO is 5-11 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 68-79 ATS (-67.2 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-0-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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OTTAWA (16-7-0-2, 34 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (11-13-0-2, 24 pts.) - 12/4/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 10-3 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 10-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)


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DETROIT (18-6-0-2, 38 pts.) at MONTREAL (13-9-0-4, 30 pts.) - 12/4/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 55-63 ATS (-41.6 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 1-0-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)


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ST LOUIS (15-8-0-1, 31 pts.) at CALGARY (10-13-0-4, 24 pts.) - 12/4/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 49-57 ATS (+142.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 10-17 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 10-17 ATS (-18.9 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-2 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)


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NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, December 4


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NEW JERSEY (8 - 9) at CLEVELAND (9 - 9) - 12/4/2007, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-5 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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DETROIT (11 - 5) at ATLANTA (7 - 9) - 12/4/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 54-82 ATS (-36.2 Units) in December games since 1996.
ATLANTA is 103-135 ATS (-45.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
ATLANTA is 25-46 ATS (-25.6 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
ATLANTA is 65-94 ATS (-38.4 Units) after allowing 85 points or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-2 straight up against ATLANTA 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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PHOENIX (13 - 4) at INDIANA (9 - 9) - 12/4/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 43-23 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
INDIANA is 169-129 ATS (+27.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-0 straight up against INDIANA 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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LA LAKERS (9 - 8) at MINNESOTA (2 - 13) - 12/4/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-57 ATS (-24.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 5-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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UTAH (13 - 5) at SACRAMENTO (6 - 10) - 12/4/2007, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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MILWAUKEE (7 - 8) at LA CLIPPERS (6 - 9) - 12/4/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 122-161 ATS (-55.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-55 ATS (-19.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 4-0 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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NBA
NBA's biggest impact players on the spread


Basketball is one of the rare sports in which one player can make the difference between winning and losing , between covering and paying. Bettors found that out the hard way when New Jersey Nets guard Vince Carter missed five games with a sprained ankle.

The Nets lost every game without the All-Star in the lineup and failed to cover in four of those contests, pushing with the number in the other. Once Carter returned, New Jersey immediately won straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) three straight times. Carter averaged over 15 points during the streak.

He isn't the only game-breaker out there. Every team has their go-to guys but only a few hold a special place with linesmakers. Here are some of the NBA's most valuable players to the pointspread.

Night and day

Two players hold the most weight with books.

Phoenix Suns point guard and two-time MVP Steve Nash is worth as much as eight points on a line, according to Mike Seba of the Las Vegas Lines Consultants. The Suns are a completely different team when Nash is at the wheel. Since joining Phoenix in 2004-2005, the team is 5-11 ATS when he is out of action.

Kobe Bryant is the other player carrying big value with oddsmakers. The Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard can take over a game at will and is worth between six and eight points to a spread. While the NBA might snub the Mamba of an MVP, books won't argue against Kobe's importance. The Lakers have gone 9-13 ATS when he isn't in the lineup.

Different address, same value

You'd think that Kevin Garnett would lose some of his clout with books since joining fellow All-Stars Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in Boston. But according to some oddsmakers, K.G. is more valuable than ever.

Garnett's ability to assimilate with his new team helped the Celtics get out of the gate so strongly, says handicapper and lines consultant David Malinsky. "It is a classic case of a great player finally getting a chance to win some games and making the most of it."

Garnett is worth around five points to Celtics spreads. He's averaging almost 21 points and 13 rebounds per game in his first year in Beantown. Some oddsmakers believe that the Celtics could survive injuries to Allen or Pierce, but would be doomed if Garnett were to go down.

The King and them

Other notable difference-makers include Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan. All three of these players are worth three to five points on a spread, depending on the matchup.

"Wade has more value than Shaq in Miami," says Korner. "They play a completely different game when he's healthy."

The Heat began this season without Wade, who was still recovering from offseason knee and shoulder surgeries. In that span, books hung dog tags on Miami as large as 11 1/2 points.

Jeff Stoneback, sportsbook manager for the Mirage Hotel and Casino, believes Tim Duncan has lost a bit of his sway on the line simply because the Spurs have such a great supporting cast around him.

Two times the impact

The league's dynamic duos can persuade bookmakers to move lines dramatically. One-two punches like Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming for the Houston Rockets, or Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony for the Denver Nuggets, stand out as the top tandems.

"The Rockets play two different styles when each one is out," Korner says of T-Mac and Yao, who according to the lines consultant are worth about three points each. "Halfcourt when McGrady is out and run-and-gun when Yao isn't healthy."

Both missed an April 6 meeting with the Portland Trailblazers last season. It was a game in which Houston was an 8 1/2-point favorite, but lost 85-78 after McGrady and Ming were held out as game-time decisions.

The Nuggets' A.I. and Melo hold a bit more value because Denver doesn't have many scoring threats outside these two. According to Seba, Iverson can still cause a spread to move as much as five points. When the fearless guard was in Philadelphia, he was one of the NBA's elite eight-point impact players.

Who's got next?

There are a couple players on the verge of greatness, which also means they are close to making waves with Vegas types.

The Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy and the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard are earning as much as a three-point swing to their teams' spreads.

"I think Roy is going to be that kind of player in Portland," says Malinsky. "There has been a major difference in the way that they have played with him in, and out, so far in his career. He is not just a solid individual talent, but also a good glue guy for the rest of the team."

Howard is making a push for regular season MVP honors, leading Orlando to the league's best start at 13-3 SU and ATS. The big man is averaging more than 22 points and 14 boards a game.

Lost that loving feeling

Some players' value to the line declines over time. The two most notable are the O'Neals ? Jermaine and Shaquille.

Shaq is getting older by the game and no longer can carry an entire team on his wide back. He's averaging just under 17 point and eight rebounds and has dropped from a six- or five-point impact to a two-point swing on a spread.

Jermaine O'Neal, no relation to the former MVP, isn't getting it done in Indiana this season. But when the slender center missed three games with a bum knee, the Pacers went 2-1 against the number improving on their dismal 5-9 ATS record.

One surprise on this list is reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki, who was crowned as one of the players with a declining impact on the spread. The sharp-shooting German is averaging 21.4 points this season. While his level of production is consistent, it's the Dallas Mavericks' strategy that is hurting his worth to bettors.

"It's not so much because he is falling off in any way, but because the Mavericks are trying to get more out of other players," says Malinsky. "Avery Johnson knows that it will be critical come playoff time for others to step their games up and that is becoming a priority during the regular season already."

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NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, December 4th

New Jersey at Cleveland, 7:05 EST NBATV
New Jersey: 1-7 ATS off road loss by 20+ points
Cleveland: 12-0 Under after playing 3 straight games as underdog

Detroit at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
Detroit: 9-0 Under Away after scoring 110+ points
Atlanta: 10-0 Under after playing a game as an underdog

Phoenix at Indiana, 7:05 EST
Phoenix: 14-3 ATS Away in December
Indiana: 12-3 Over playing 6 or more games in 10 days

LA Lakers at Minnesota, 8:05 EST
LA Lakers: 23-10 ATS in December
Minnesota: 0-7 ATS as home underdog

Utah at Sacramento, 10:05 EST
Utah: 6-1 Over off BB Overs
Sacramento: 8-1 ATS at home

Milwaukee at LA Clippers, 10:35 EST
Milwaukee: 43-19 ATS off 4+ SU losses
LA Clippers: 1-8 ATS off ATS loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Tuesday, December 4th

Nashville at Toronto, 7:35 EST
Nashville: 8-1 SU Away off road win by 1 goal
Toronto: 0-6 SU on Tuesday nights

Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:35 EST
Ottawa: 0-4 SU off back-to-back losses
Tampa Bay: 8-2 Over off a SU win

Detroit at Montreal, 7:35 EST VER
Detroit: 1-6 Away off an Under
Montreal: 27-15 SU off a home loss

St. Louis at Calgary, 9:05 EST
St. Louis: 0-4 SU at Calgary
Calgary: 14-2 SU at home revenging a loss by 3+ goals

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Write-Up


Tuesday, December 4


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Hot Teams
-- Nets won three of their last four home games.
-- Pistons won last three games, by 35,26,23 points. Hawks are 4-2 in their last six games.
-- Suns won ten of their last twelve games. Pacers won five of their last seven games.
-- Kings covered eight of their last nine home games. Jazz won six of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost last three games, scoring 75.3 ppg.
-- Minnesota is 0-5 vs spread in last five home games. Lakers lost last three road games, giving up 112.3 ppg.
-- Bucks lost last four games, by 15-15-3-26 points. Clippers lost last five games, covered one of last eleven.

Series Records
-- Nets lost to Cleveland in playoffs last spring, in six games, as home team lost last three series games. Nets lost four of five at Cleveland last season.
-- Home side won last four Detroit-Atlanta games.
-- Suns beat Indiana twice LY, 115-90/103-92; games were three days apart.
-- Lakers won four of last five vs Minnesota, splitting pair here; Wolves lost 107-93 at Staples Nov 9.
-- Kings won two of three vs Utah LY, with wins by 1,4 points.
-- Clippers beat Milwaukee twice LY, 104-103/115-96.

Totals
-- Last four New Jersey games went over the total.
-- Last seven Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Phoenix games.
-- Over is 3-1 in last four Laker home games.
-- Over is 5-2 in Kings' last seven home games.
-- Under is 6-1 in Clippers' last seven games.

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NHL
Write-Up


Tuesday, December 4


Hot Teams
-- Predators are 9-4 in their last thirteen games. Leafs won their last two games, after losing seven of previous eight.
-- Detroit won its last three games, but lost four of five on road.
-- Blues lost eight of their last ten games.

Cold Teams
-- Lightning lost six of their last seven games. Senators lost last six games, giving up 28 goals.
-- Canadiens lost four of their last five games.
-- Flames lost their last four games, scoring seven goals.
-- Senators lost last six games, allowing 27 goals. Lightning are 1-6 in their last seven games.

Series Records
-- Toronto lost 4-2 at Nashville LY, in only meeting since the lockout.
-- Ottawa won ten of last thirteen against the Lightning.
-- Canadiens lost 2-0 at Detroit LY, in only meeting in last 2 yrs.
-- Blues lost last four visits to Calgary: 3-2OT/2-1/3-0/5-4SO.

Totals
-- Last three Nashville games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Tampa Bay games, 6-1 in Senators' last seven games. .
-- Over is 3-1 in last four Montreal home games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Calgary games; under is 6-1-1 in last eight St Louis games

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, December 4

Illinois State at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 EST
Illinois State: 7-0 ATS on Tuesday Nights
Eastern Michigan: 19-39 ATS as home underdog

St. Louis at Boston College, 7:00 EST
St. Louis: 19-5 ATS off home SU win/ATS loss
Boston College: 12-4 Over off SU loss

Kansas State at Notre Dame, 7:00 EST ESPN
Kansas State: 1-12 ATS Away on Tuesday nights
Notre Dame: 25-11 ATS Away off an Under

Providence at Rhode Island, 7:00 EST
Providence: 14-2 Under after scoring 85+ points
Rhode Island: 13-32 ATS at home off home game

North Carolina at Pennsylvania, 7:00 EST ESPN2
North Carolina: 20-5 ATS off ATS win
Pennsylvania: 0-8 ATS as an underdog

Indiana State at Miami OH, 7:30 EST
Indiana State: 6-0 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Miami OH: 2-10 ATS at home off an Under

Air Force at Northern Illinois, 8:00 EST
Air Force: 38-17 ATS off back-to-back losses
Northern Illinois: 10-4 Over off home win

Toledo at Houston, 8:00 EST
Toledo: 2-10 ATS Away after scoring 55 points or less
Houston: 24-12 ATS playing only their 2nd game in a week

New Mexico at New Mexico State, 9:00 EST
New Mexico: 6-0 ATS off ATS win
New Mexico State: 16-33 ATS at home off non-conference game

Michigan State at Bradley, 9:00 EST ESPNU
Michigan State: 1-5 ATS as a road favorite of 6 points or less
Bradley: 9-0 ATS at home off ATS win

USC at Memphis, 9:20 EST ESPN
USC: 11-2 ATS off a SU loss
Memphis: 15-33 ATS off 3 straight wins by 10+ points

Cal Riverside at San Diego State, 10:00 EST
Cal Riverside: 0-4 ATS off non-conference game
San Diego State: 5-1 ATS off non-conference game


Added Games:

Tennessee at Tennessee Chattanooga, 7:00 EST ESPNU
Tennessee: 2-9 ATS Away off a home win
Tennessee Chatt: 7-0 Over after scoring 85+ points

NC Greensboro at Virginia Tech, 7:00 EST
NC Greensboro: 0-6 ATS Away off 3 non-conference games
Virginia Tech: 13-4 Under as a home favorite

Yale at Fairfield, 7:00 EST
Yale: 9-2 ATS off a home game
Fairfield: 2-10 ATS at home off road game

St. Peter's at Seton Hall, 7:30 EST
St. Peter's: 8-18 ATS off a home game
Seton Hall: 6-0 ATS at home vs. non-conference opponent

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Hot Lines


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

Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks (+6 1/2, 186 1/2)

The Pistons have been unstoppable since a 103-93 loss on Nov. 25 to the Jazz.

Detroit has won three straight by an average margin of 24 points. That includes Saturday's 117-91 win in Milwaukee. The Pistons have also tallied more than 100 points in each of their last three contests and are 7-0 straight up (SU) and 5-2 against the spread (ATS) when topping the 100-point plateau.

Pick: Pistons -6 1/2


New Jersey Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers (-3 1/2, 189)

LeBron James could be in the Cavaliers' lineup tonight.

James practiced Monday for the first time since spraining his finger in last week's 35-point setback to the Pistons. James leads the league in scoring with more than 30 points and is his team's leader in assists (8.1) and steals (1.9).

King James also led the Cavs to a home win over the conference-leading Celtics last Tuesday.

Pick: Cavaliers


Phoenix Suns at Indiana Pacers (+6, 220)

The Suns burned Indiana in their most recent meetings.

Phoenix has covered the spread in its last two contests in Indianapolis, going back to last season. It is also 4-0 SU and ATS in its last four meetings with the Pacers, winning by an average of 16 points.

Suns star Steve Nash has also averaged more than 23 points and 10 assists in his last four tilts with the Pacers.

Pick: Suns -6


Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves (+8, 204 1/2)

The Timberwolves are a meager 2-6 ATS at the Target Center.

Minnesota has lost five straight at home, failing to cover the spread since a Nov. 14 victory over the Kings. The Timberwolves have also tallied fewer than 90 points in each of their last five contests in Minneapolis, which is four points fewer than their season average.

The Wolves are 2-15 ATS in their last 17 games as a home underdog.

Pick: Lakers -8


Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings (+4, 207)

Home is where the heart is. It rings especially true for the Kings.

Sacramento is a remarkable 8-1 ATS at Arco Arena compared to a lackluster 1-6 record against the number on the road. It is also 4-1 ATS in its last five home contests against the Jazz.

The Kings defeated the defending champion Spurs at Arco last Monday, covering the spread as a 6 1/2-point underdog.

Pick: Kings


Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Clippers (-2, 193 1/2)

Milwaukee is mired in a four-game losing streak.

The Bucks lost their last two road outings by a combined 19 points. They were also beaten by an average of 15 points in their last four contests.

Milwaukee is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 meetings with the Clippers. It is also just 1-6 outside Wisconsin.

Pick: Clippers -2

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NCAAB
Write-Up


Tuesday, December 4

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Tuesday's Games

Top Four Games

Notre Dame is 5-2, losing to Baylor, Ga Tech; they have beaten five stiffs. Kansas State won two of three at Disney, lost in OT at home to Oregon in last game- best team they've beaten so far is Central Florida. Homecoming for Irish PG McAlarney, who is from Staten Island. K-State allowed 80,87 in losses; they're 5-0 when they allow less than 80 points.

Providence waxed Rhode Island 95-66 LY; they beat BC in OT Saturday, after blowing 15-point halftime lead- they also beat Arkansas by 16, lost to Miami 64-58. URI is 6-1, losing 76-72 at BC; UAB is probably best team they've beaten. Extra prep time for Rams, who didn't play Saturday, while Friars played BC.

First true road game for Michigan State squad that is 6-1, going 1-1 on neutral floor (beat Missouri by 3, lost to UCLA by 5 after leading by 11 at half); they crushed Bradley 82-53 LY, now visit Peoria to face Braves squad that won six of last seven games, losing 95-86 to Vanderbilt on neutral floor- they beat Iowa by 11 points at home 11 days ago.

Memphis is 6-0, 2-0 on neutral court (63-53 vs Oklahoma, 81-70 vs UConn); they play young, athletic USC squad that already has been on east coast once (won by 10 at South Carolina) and is 6-2, losing by four to Kansas at home just Sunday. Trojans beat Oklahoma by 11, Salukis by 25- lot of athletes on floor in this game, should be fun to watch.

Rest of the Card

-- First true road game for Illinois State (4-2), who lost to Kent State, Indiana, but beat UIC 73-47 in last game. E. Michigan lost last two games, to Detroit, Notre Dame; they're 1-2 at home.

-- Saint Louis is 0-2 on road, losing 81-40 at Kent State, 60-56 at Missouri State. Boston College lost in OT to Providence in last game, after being down 15 at half, their first loss in six games. Eagles beat URI 76-72 in their last home game.

-- Penn lost 102-64 in Chapel Hill LY, and they were good; they are 1-6 this year, losing last three games by 15-12-26 pts. North Carolina beat Kentucky 86-77 Saturday; only two of their six wins are by more than 17 points.

-- Miami, OH is 3-3, with all six games decided by seven or less points; they won 70-58 at Indiana State LY (+2). Sycamores led at Purdue, lost by 11; their other losses are by 28 (Butler) 78-69 (North Texas).

-- Patton lost 84-46 to Air Force LY when he was at Colorado; his new team, Northern Illinois is 1-6; they beat Lamar by hoop for first win Saturday. First true road game for Air Force, which is 5-3- Radford is best team they've beaten.

-- Houston is 6-1, winning last four games by 15-42-7-15 points; they're 4-2 vs spread as favorite. Toledo lost last six games, by 7-31-6-26-4-18 points- they're 2-4 vs spread in last six as a dog.

-- Home side won both New Mexico State-New Mexico games, with Lobos winning 79-76 at home, losing 103-72 in Las Cruces, but Aggies are sturggling at 3-6, losing at home to North Texas in their last game.

-- Cal-Riverside is 1-5 vs D-I teams; they lost 75-38 Saturday in their last game, at Minnesota- they also lost 84-48 at Gonzaga. San Diego State is 6-1 this season, 5-0 vs spread as a favorite.

-- Chattanooga led at half at Indiana (lost 99-79); they're 2-2 as an underdog this year, with losses by 63-41 (So. Illinois) 84-67 (South Alabama). First true road game for Tennessee, who split pair of neutral court games- they have four wins by 17+ points.

-- NC-Greensboro upset Georgia Tech last month; LY, they are 3-2 after losing to Kent- GT was their only road game. LY, they lost 74-51 at home to Hokies (+7). Va Tech lost 66-61 at Penn St not a good sign.

-- Yale lost last five games, losing to Holy Cross, Wagner their last two games. Fairfield was gritty in 13-point loss to Hoyas in last game Saturday; they're 1-4, with only win 84-75 vs Sacred Heart- they lost to St Francis NY, not good.

-- Seton Hall went out west over weekend, lost 85-70 in Moraga to St Mary's, their first loss in seven games; they beat St Peter's 80-60 LY (-11). Pirates beat Loyola of MAAC, 84-70, needed OT to beat both Monmouth, Robert Morris.