Friday Trends and Indexes 12/07

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National Basketball Association – Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes


Friday, December 7

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Friday's key NBA betting matchup notes
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New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers (off)

The Knicks will be trying to end a five-game losing streak in Philadelphia since a 113-107 overtime win on Dec. 17, 2004. Overall, New York has dropped six of seven against the 76ers (5-13).


Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards (+6 ½, 224 ½)

The Wizards have averaged 113.6 points in their last five games against the Suns and are 3-2 against them in that stretch. Washington won an overtime thriller 144-139 in Phoenix last season, but lost at home 127-105 in the teams' other meeting.


Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic (-8, 211 ½)

This is the first meeting between the clubs this season and it will take place in Orlando, where Indiana lost both of its games last season. Those are the Magic's only two victories in the last seven meetings overall.


Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons (-8 ½, 184)

Chicago (5-11) has won four of its last five regular-season games against the Pistons after winning just four of the previous 32.


Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics (off)

The Raptors have lost eight of their last nine visits to Boston.


Houston Rockets at New Jersey Nets (off)

Jason Kidd will try to help New Jersey end a four-game home losing streak to Houston (10-9), dating back to a 110-86 win on March 31, 2003.


Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Hornets (-6, 200)

New Orleans forward David West hopes to rebound against Memphis, which he torched for a career-high 40 points in a 120-118 overtime road victory on Nov. 16.

That was New Orleans' seventh win in the last eight matchups between the teams.


Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs (off)

The Spurs have won 16 straight regular-season home games against the Jazz - 19 straight including the playoffs. Utah has not won at San Antonio since Feb. 28, 1999.


Los Angeles Clippers at Sacramento Kings (-4 ½, 194)

Los Angeles and Sacramento each won a game at home and on the road in last season's series between the teams. The Clippers had lost 14 straight against the Kings before a 102-93 win last Dec. 29.


Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors (-9 ½, 208 ½)


Milwaukee Bucks at Seattle SuperSonics (-1, 197 ½)

The Sonics are concluding a five-game homestand against Milwaukee (8-9), which has lost five of six and hasn't won in Seattle since a 101-99 victory on Jan. 29, 2000. The Bucks have lost 15 of their last 16 road games versus the Sonics.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Friday, December 7

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OREGON ST (3 - 3) at CAL DAVIS (4 - 4) - 12/7/2007, 10:00 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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ST PETERS (3 - 4) at MANHATTAN (4 - 3) - 12/7/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 3-2 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 4-1 straight up against ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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SIENA (3 - 3) at FAIRFIELD (2 - 6) - 12/7/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-1 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 2-2 straight up against SIENA 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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LOYOLA-MD (4 - 5) at IONA (1 - 6) - 12/7/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 3-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 2-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MD 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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PORTLAND (2 - 6) at MONTANA (5 - 3) - 12/7/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
PORTLAND is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
PORTLAND is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MONTANA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 1-0 straight up against MONTANA 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Friday, December 7

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Friday's College Basketball

-- Oregon State is 3-3, losing last game in OT at home to Iowa State, as they await Giles becoming eligible in two more games. Cal-Davis lost by 16 at Brown, by 3 at Dartmouth earlier in the week, as they ventured east.

-- Manhattan beat St Peter's twice LY, 58-51 here (-8.5), 71-66 in Jersey City (-1.5); Jaspers are 2-3 in last five games, but did win last game, at Boston U- they're 1-2 at home, losing to Eastern Michigan 61-57, Fordham 66-57.

-- Siena is 0-3 on road, losing at James Madison, Cornell, and of course Syracuse; visitor won both their games vs Fairfield LY, with Saints winning 69-64 here (+1). Stags lost four of first five games, losing to St Francis, only losing to Georgetown by 13.

-- Loyola MD beat Iona twice LY, 71-61 here (-2.5), then 75-66 at Loyola (-12); Greyhounds are 0-3 on road, losing at Mt St Mary in last game, as well as Towson, Drexel. Iona beat Delaware for irs first win in six games last time out.

-- Montana lost 61-58 at Portland LY (-5); Griz are 4-3, losing at home to Fullerton in last game (100-91)- they're favored to win Big Sky. Portland is 2-6 after getting squashed by BYU in last game- this is their first true road game of season.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Friday, December 7

Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Devils won their last eight games, outscoring foes 29-12.
-- Red Wings won last four games, allowing eight goals. Wild won four of their last five games.
-- Stars won four of their last five games.
-- Oilers won five of their last seven games.
-- Sharks won their last three games, all by 3-2 score.

Cold Teams
-- Washington lost 12 of last 15 games (3-3 since they fired the coach).
-- Thrashers lost four of their last six games. Rangers lost two in a row by total score of 10-2; they won six of seven on road.
-- Islanders lost last three games, outscored by total of 11-4. Panthers lost their last three games, allowing 11 goals.
-- Ducks lost three of their last four road games. Chicago lost its last two games, scoring total of three goals.
-- Senators lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Blues lost three of last four road games, scoring seven goals.
-- Flyers are 1-8 in game after their last nine losses. Colorado is 1-3 in its last four games overall.
-- Coyotes lost four of last five games, but won three in a row at home, outscoring foes 13-3.

Series Records
-- Devils won seven of their last eight vs Washington.
-- Rangers won four of last five against the Thrashers.
-- Islanders won five of their last seven against Florida.
-- Red Wings won five of their last six vs Minnesota.
-- Ducks won seven of last eight against the Blackhawks.
-- Dallas won 2-0 at Ottawa two years ago, in last meeting.
-- Edmonton lost six of its last seven games against the Blues.
-- Avalanche won 4-3 in OT at Philly two years ago, last time these two teams met.
-- Sharks won last seven games vs Phoenix, outscoring them in three games this season, 15-1.

Totals
-- Under is 13-5-1 in last nineteen New Jersey games.
-- Over is 3-1 in Rangers' last four games.
-- Under is 14-2-1 in last seventeen Islander games.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Detroit games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Anaheim games.
-- Eight of last nine Ottawa games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Edmonton games went over the total, but the under is 7-1-1 in last nine St Louis games.
-- Last three Flyer games all stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Phoenix games stayed under the total.

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National Hockey League - Matchup Notes

NHL


Friday, December 7

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Friday's key NHL betting matchup notes
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Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils (-210, 5)

This is the first meeting of the season between these clubs. The Devils went 3-1-0 against the Capitals last season, and have won 12 of the past 15 meetings.


New York Rangers at Atlanta Thrashers (-105, 5 ½)

Atlanta won its fourth straight regular-season game against New York (15-11-2) on October 18. Kari Lehtonen is is 4-1-0 with a 2.61 goals-against average in six career regular-season starts against the Rangers.


New York Islanders at Florida Panthers (-135, 5 ½)

Ollie Jokinen, a former Islander, had two goals and four assists in his last game against New York - an 8-5 home victory for Florida on March 17.

That was the only Panthers win in four meetings last season against the Islanders, although two of New York's victories came in shootouts.


Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings (-220, 5)

Detroit has been successful in recent years against Minnesota, going 3-0-1 in 2006-07 to give it a point in six straight games (5-0-1) in this series.


Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks (-125, 5)

Visiting Chicago (14-11-2) should be a good way for the Ducks to keep getting back on track. They have won five in a row there and are 9-0-1 in this series since a 3-1 loss at the United Center on Nov. 2, 2003. Anaheim is 13-1-1 with a tie in the last 16 meetings overall.


Ottawa Senators at Dallas Stars (+110, 5 ½)

The Senators are meeting the Stars (15-10-4) for the first time since a 2-0 loss in Ottawa on Dec. 15, 2005. They have also lost their last two trips to Dallas by 5-3 scores, with the most recent coming on Jan. 28, 2004.


Philadelphia Flyers at Colorado Avalanche (-115, 6)

The Avalanche have won three straight against the Flyers - all in overtime. This will be Philadelphia's first visit to Colorado since Dec. 27, 2003.


St. Louis Blues at Edmonton Oilers (-120, 5)

The Blues went 3-1-0 versus the Oilers last season and have won three of their last four trips to Edmonton.


San Jose Sharks at Phoenix Coyotes (+120, 5 ½)

The Sharks have won seven consecutive meetings while outscoring the Coyotes 33-7.

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Siena at Fairfield
The Saints brought back memories of their 1989 NCAA upset when they knocked off Stanford in November. But while that win fueled a rush of students onto Siena's home court, the Saints have not faired as well on the road, dropping all three contests so far, including an 83-77 setback at Cornell on their last road trip. Tonight Siena opens the Metro Atlantic schedule at Fairfield, which is desperately looking for a win after four straight losses. But Ed Cooley's team rebounded from a tough non-conference schedule last year to go 10-8 in conference play. After road games against Wake Forest, Cincinnati and Georgetown, the Stags should be happy to be home and look like a decent underdog pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has Fairfield favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Game 523-524: Oregon State at UC Davis
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 48.778; UC Davis 49.692
Dunkel Line: UC Davis by 1
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 3
Dunkel Pick: UC Davis (+3)

Game 525-526: St. Peter's at Manhattan
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 47.535; Manhattan 55.005
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (-5 1/2)

Game 527-528: Siena at Fairfield
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 52.557; Fairfield 53.598
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 1
Vegas Line: Siena by 2
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+2)

Game 529-530: Loyola-MD at Iona
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 54.281; Iona 45.871
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-3 1/2)

Game 531-532: Portland at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 49.231; Montana 64.322
Dunkel Line: Montana by 15
Vegas Line: Montana by 11
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-11)

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NBA today - Friday, Dec. 7


SCOREBOARD Friday, Dec. 7

Utah at San Antonio (9:30 p.m. EST). Carlos Boozer and the Northwest-leading Jazz visit the Spurs, who are undefeated (11-0) at home.

STARS Thursday

- Allen Iverson, Nuggets, scored 35 points and had 12 assists as Denver downed Dallas 122-109.

- Brandon Roy, Trail Blazers, scored 25 points as Portland posted a 112-106 win against Miami.

- Josh Smith, Hawks, had 28 points and seven blocked shots to lead Atlanta over Minnesota 90-89.

HOT SHOT

Denver guard Allen Iverson is on a roll. One day after scoring 51 points in a defeat, Iverson scored 35 points and had 12 assists to lead Denver past Dallas 122-109 on Thursday night. Iverson made 12 of 19 field goals and was 11-for-13 from the line. This was the first 30-10 game of the season for Iverson, who has reached 30 points six times and had four games with at least 10 assists.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki tied his season high with 32 points and had 12 rebounds in the Mavericks' 122-109 loss to Denver Thursday night. It was only the sixth double-double in 20 games this season for Nowitzki. ... Dwyane Wade turned in a near triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for Miami, but shot 9-for-26 from the field as the Heat fell to Portland 112-106.

MOST VALUABLE

Despite their struggles on and off the court, New York remained the NBA's most valuable franchise for a third straight year, according to a list compiled by Forbes. The Knicks were valued at $604 million, up 3 percent from the previous year. New York also had a league-high $196 million in revenues for the 2006-07 season while topping the list with negative $42.2 million in operating income after going 33-49 and missing the playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers remained second following a 2 percent decrease in value, down to $560 from $568 million and Chicago ($500 million) was third after a league-best $59.3 million in operating income.

SPEAKING

''Everything has been taken out of context. I was sick yesterday and I couldn't play. Everyone has come up with their own theory of me being upset. I would never abuse the game of basketball,'' - Guard Jason Kidd on why the eight-time All Star missed New Jersey's game against the New York Knicks Wednesday night. The Nets captain insisted a migraine caused him to miss the game, brushing aside reports he was staging a personal one-day strike to induce a trade or force a new contract.

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SCOREBOARD Friday, Dec. 7

Washington at New Jersey (7 p.m. EST). The Devils try for their first nine-game winning streak since an 11-game run that ended the 2005-06 season.

STARS Thursday

-Nik Antropov, Maple Leafs, scored a career-high three goals to lead Toronto to a 6-2 win over the New York Rangers.

-Daniel Sedin, Canucks, scored two third-period goals to help Vancouver defeat Nashville 5-2.

-Dustin Brown and Tom Preissing, Kings. Brown had two goals and an assist and Preissing scored twice on the power play in Los Angeles' 8-2 rout of Buffalo.

-Chris Higgins, Canadiens, had a goal and two assists and Montreal beat Boston 4-2.

-Kris Letang, Penguins, scored the decisive goal in the shootout that gave Pittsburgh a 3-2 win at Calgary.

ON THE RISE

Toronto extended its winning streak to a season-high four games after posting a 6-2 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. The Maple Leafs, who hadn't won more than two in a row before this spurt, won both meetings at Madison Square Garden this season.

LUCKEY SEVEN

Montreal defeated Boston for the seventh straight time, 4-2 on Thursday night. The Canadiens, who also snapped a three-game losing streak, have outscored the Bruins 28-11 during the run.

HOME WOES

The New York Rangers have lost four of their past five at home after a 6-2 defeat to Toronto on Thursday night. The Rangers were outscored 9-2 in consecutive home losses this week to Carolina and the Maple Leafs to fall to 9-6 at Madison Square Garden this season.

STREAKING SAVARD

Marc Savard extended his career-high scoring streak to 12 games with an assist in Boston's 4-2 loss to Montreal on Thursday night. He has two goals and 19 points during that stretch.

STORM BREWING

Tampa Bay has won three in a row following a six-game losing streak after holding off Carolina 2-1 on Thursday night. The Lightning moved within five points of the Hurricanes for the Southeast Division lead.

OFFENSIVE OUTBURST

Los Angeles, which hadn't scored more than three goals in any of the previous 11 games, defeated Buffalo 8-2 Thursday night for its biggest offensive output since an 8-6 victory over Atlanta on Jan. 19, 2006 - the night Luc Robitaille became its career goal leader.

GOALIE HELP

Phoenix traded goaltender Alex Auld to Boston on Thursday in exchange for a minor league player and a fifth-round pick in the 2009 draft. The move came the day after Boston starter Tim Thomas was injured and had to leave a game against New Jersey after falling awkwardly while trying to snare a deflected shot. ... Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick, pressed into service because of injuries to Jason LaBarbera and Jean-Sebastien Aubin, made 15 saves in his NHL debut, an 8-2 win over Buffalo.

DEMOTED

Mark Recchi, a career 510-goal scorer who was waived by Pittsburgh earlier this week, was assigned Thursday to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. It is uncertain whether Recchi must report to the Penguins' top farm club. Recchi has not played in the minors since 1990. Recchi, with Pittsburgh for the third time in his career, has two goals and six assists in 19 games but only one goal in 18 games.

LEFT HOME

Minnesota center Mikko Koivu stayed behind as the Wild left for a five-game road trip to continue rehabilitating a broken bone in his left leg. Koivu was injured on Nov. 17 when Vancouver defenseman Mattias Ohlund hit him in the leg with a two-handed swing of his stick that earned Ohlund a suspension.

SPEAKING

''We know how desperate of a situation we're in. We have to get points and we have to get them whenever we can.'' - Calgary winger Craig Conroy after Thursday night's 3-2 shootout loss to Pittsburgh. The Flames have lost five of six, but have gained four points over the past three games.

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NBA
Dunkel


LA Clippers at Sacramento
The Clippers have reverted back to their losing ways as they have dropped seven in a row, nine of their last 10 and 11 of their last 13 to occupy the cellar in the Pacific Division. Inconsistent offense has been the problem as the Clips have shot under 40 percent in six games this season and are coming off back-to-back 78-point and 88-point efforts against Milwaukee and Seattle. Tonight LA has to travel to Sacramento to play a Kings team that put up 117 points in a win over Utah on Tuesday and has also added victories over Houston and San Antonio in the last two weeks. The Kings look like the pick (-5) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Sacramento favored by 14 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-5). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Game 501-502: New York at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.406; Philadelphia 118.541
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 6; 184 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Phoenix at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 122.286; Washington 124.018
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 234
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 224
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+6 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Indiana at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 116.703; Orlando 128.680
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 12; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 8; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-8); Under

Game 507-508: Chicago at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 113.737; Detroit 128.973
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 15; 179
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 8 1/2; 182 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-8 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Toronto at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 120.129; Boston 130.217
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 10; 177
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 511-512: Houston at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.157; New Jersey 116.853
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 3 1/2; 189 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 513-514: Memphis at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 115.836; New Orleans 118.902
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3; 195 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 6 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+6 1/2); Under

Game 515-516: Utah at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 121.559; San Antonio 128.624
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 7; 215
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 517-518: LA Clippers at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 108.524; Sacramento 123.143
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 14 1/2; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 5; 194
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-5); Over

Game 519-520: Miami at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 112.376; Golden State 130.862
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 18 1/2; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 8 1/2; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-8 1/2); Over

Game 521-522: Milwaukee at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 110.002; Seattle 115.253
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 5; 182 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle; Under

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Dunkel


Ottawa at Dallas
The Senators finally halted their seven-game slide with a 5-4 comeback win at Florida on Wednesday. But the road trip gets tougher tonight at Dallas where the Stars are looking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss against San Jose. Prior to that setback, Dallas had won four straight at home by the combined margin of 14-3. The Stars look like a good home underdog pick (+110) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Dallas favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+110). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Game 51-52: Washington at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.864; New Jersey 13.342
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 2 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-218); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-218); Over

Game 53-54: NY Rangers at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.552; Atlanta 11.775
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-105); Over

Game 55-56: NY Islanders at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.063; Florida 11.739
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-130); Under

Game 57-58: Minnesota at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.052; Detroit 12.599
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-218); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-218); Over

Game 59-60: Anaheim at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.899; Chicago 12.496
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-114); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-114); Over

Game 61-62: Ottawa at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.648; Dallas 11.823
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+110); Over

Game 63-64: St. Louis at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.972; Edmonton 11.528
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+100); Under

Game 65-66: Philadelphia at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.241; Colorado 10.965
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-115); 6
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-105); Over

Game 67-68: San Jose at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.673; Phoenix 10.755
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-135); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, December 7


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NEW YORK (6 - 11) at PHILADELPHIA (5 - 13) - 12/7/2007, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK 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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PHOENIX (15 - 4) at WASHINGTON (9 - 9) - 12/7/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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INDIANA (9 - 10) at ORLANDO (16 - 4) - 12/7/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ORLANDO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
ORLANDO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
INDIANA is 124-78 ATS (+38.2 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

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


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CHICAGO (5 - 11) at DETROIT (13 - 5) - 12/7/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-7 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-6 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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TORONTO (10 - 9) at BOSTON (15 - 2) - 12/7/2007, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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HOUSTON (10 - 9) at NEW JERSEY (9 - 10) - 12/7/2007, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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MEMPHIS (6 - 12) at NEW ORLEANS (12 - 7) - 12/7/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 58-40 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 7-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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UTAH (13 - 6) at SAN ANTONIO (16 - 3) - 12/7/2007, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 9-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-3 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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LA CLIPPERS (6 - 11) at SACRAMENTO (7 - 10) - 12/7/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-57 ATS (-21.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 6-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 6-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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MIAMI (4 - 14) at GOLDEN STATE (10 - 8) - 12/7/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 89-61 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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MILWAUKEE (8 - 9) at SEATTLE (4 - 15) - 12/7/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 123-162 ATS (-55.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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


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NHL
Long Sheet


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WASHINGTON (9-16-0-2, 20 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (15-10-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/7/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 38-20 ATS (+10.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 7-1 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 7-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)


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NY RANGERS (15-11-0-2, 32 pts.) at ATLANTA (13-13-0-1, 27 pts.) - 12/7/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-6-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)


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NY ISLANDERS (13-11-0-2, 28 pts.) at FLORIDA (12-15-0-1, 25 pts.) - 12/7/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 72-89 ATS (+172.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 81-123 ATS (+224.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 5-3 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 5-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)


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MINNESOTA (15-10-0-2, 32 pts.) at DETROIT (19-6-0-2, 40 pts.) - 12/7/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 9-22 ATS (+36.1 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-43 ATS (+105.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 90-69 ATS (+160.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
DETROIT is 207-167 ATS (-136.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)


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ANAHEIM (13-12-0-4, 30 pts.) at CHICAGO (14-11-0-2, 30 pts.) - 12/7/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 1-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 64-54 ATS (+129.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 43-23 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 156-204 ATS (+416.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 81-110 ATS (-51.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-1 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-1-0 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=+1.6 Units)


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OTTAWA (17-7-0-3, 37 pts.) at DALLAS (15-10-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/7/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 5-11 ATS (-15.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 21-3 ATS (+16.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 35-22 ATS (+4.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)


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ST LOUIS (15-9-0-1, 31 pts.) at EDMONTON (13-15-0-1, 27 pts.) - 12/7/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 49-58 ATS (+143.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 15-11 ATS (+33.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-2 (+8.1 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 6-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)


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PHILADELPHIA (15-9-0-2, 32 pts.) at COLORADO (14-12-0-1, 29 pts.) - 12/7/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-60 ATS (-29.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-26 ATS (-22.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-22 ATS (+0.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-45 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-31 ATS (+83.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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 (14-8-0-4, 32 pts.) at PHOENIX (12-14-0-0, 24 pts.) - 12/7/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 131-104 ATS (+21.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 91-84 ATS (+211.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 14-3 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 8-11 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 11-8-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)


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NHL
Hot Lines


Ice picks: Friday's best NHL bets

St. Louis Blues at Edmonton Oilers (-120, 5)

Manny Legace will likely miss his third straight start after suffering a pre-game injury last week. Bettors are wondering if the Blues will be able to keep the gates closed with the reliable netminder on the bench.

Back-up Hannu Toivonen has been solid this season. He is 4-3 with a 2.00 GAA and .927 save percentage but faces a hot team in Edmonton tonight.

The Oilers have let loose for 15 goals in their last four games. Shawn Horcoff leads the team with 28 points and has three goals and five assists in his last five games.

The over is 4-1-1 in Edmonton’s last six games and 5-2-1 in the last eight meetings between the Oilers and the Blues.

Pick: Over 5


Ottawa Senators at Dallas Stars (+110, 5 1/2)

The Senators are heading into unfamiliar territory.

The Senators travel to Dallas for the first time in nearly four years and are looking to string together some wins after dropping seven of their last eight games. It appears Ray Emery will get his third straight start over Martin Gerber, but it might not matter as both have been stinking it up lately.

The Stars, on the other hand, are 8-3 in their last 11 overall. After a shaky start, Marty Turco has been strong in the net with a 4-2-0 record and a 1.86 GAA in his last six games.

Turco has never lost to the Senators.

Pick: Dallas +110


Philadelphia Flyers at Colorado Avalanche (-115, 6)

Something’s got to give when these two talented, but inconsistent teams meet tonight in Denver.

The Flyers have a league-high nine road victories but have alternated wins and losses over their last eight.

The Avalanche are 10-3 at the Pepsi Center and are happy to be back home after blowing a third period lead in Columbus. Look for Quenneville’s squad to be more focused after their late-game meltdown resulted in a 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

Colorado should be in position to notch a home win tonight. The Flyers' leading scorer, Daniel Briere, is in a mini-slump. He was held pointless in consecutive games (for the first time this season) and has only managed two goals in 16 career meetings with Colorado.

Pick: Colorado -115

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