Saturday Trends and Indexes 12/08

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National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

NBA
Hot Lines


Saturday, December 8

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Pick 'n' roll: Saturday's best NBA bets
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Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Bobcats (off)

LeBron James makes the Cavaliers tick. Without him, they are a shadow of the team that won last season’s Eastern Conference.

James missed the last four games with a sprained finger and Cleveland lost all four. Before his injury, the Cavs were shooting 45 percent from the field and averaging 102 points per game. In their last five games, they have shot 37.9 percent and averaged 78.2 points.

Cleveland refuses to put a timeline on his return, but the latest reports suggest he won't play against Charlotte. That puts the Bobcats in good shape to cover for the fourth time in five meetings with the Cavaliers.

Pick: Bobcats


Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks (off)

The Grizzlies have been struggling on the road and their problems are likely to continue in Atlanta.

Memphis is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games at Philips Arena, including a 106-105 loss on Sept. 3. The Grizzlies are 2-7 straight up on the road this season.

The Hawks enter this game off a 90-89 home win over Minnesota thanks to Joe Johnson’s three-pointer at the buzzer. If Johnson can build on his 21-point performance in that game, Atlanta will cover.

Pick: Hawks


Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks (off)

The Knicks have won and covered the spread in four of their last six games.

Though New York was without Stephon Marbury and Eddy Curry in Wednesday’s win over the Nets, both are expected to return here against the 76ers. Marbury is producing 14.7 points per game and a team-high 5.2 assists, while Curry is scoring 16.6 points per contest.

The 76ers have lost five of their last six road games, failing to cover the spread on four occasions.

Pick: Knicks


Phoenix Suns at Minnesota Timberwolves (off)

The Timberwolves have won just twice in 17 games this season, the worst straight-up record in the NBA.

They are being outscored by an average of 9.2 points per game and have broken the 100-point mark just twice in their last 11 contests.

The Suns travel to Minnesota as one of the hottest teams in the league. They boast the top-ranked offense in the NBA (110.5 points per game), and have covered the spread in four of their last five games at the Target Center.

Pick: Suns


Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks (off)

The Mavericks have jumped out to a manageable 12-8 straight up mark, but their 7-13 ATS record is cause for concern.

Dallas’ poor spread record is mainly due to an inability to extend a lead. Three of the Mavericks’ last four contests were decided by five points or less.

Utah has a respectable 10-9 record against the spread and has covered two of its last three games against Dallas.

Pick: Jazz


Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets (off)

The Kings will be without guard Kevin Martin for the trip to Denver. That could hamper their chances of snapping a two-game losing streak against the Nuggets.

Martin, who leads the team with 24.5 points per game, will miss four to five weeks after picking up a groin injury. The Kings are already without point guard Mike Bibby and forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim, so their offensive will be seriously diminished.

That’s good news for the Nuggets as they chase their fourth win in five games.

Pick: Nuggets


Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls (off)

The Celtics have won 15 of their 17 games this season, so it’s difficult to see them losing to the struggling Bulls.

However, Chicago is 7-1 ATS in its last nine meetings against the Celtics and 5-2 in the last seven outings at the United Center.

Boston has not been as dominant against the spread in recent weeks, going 2-3-1 ATS in its last six contests.

Pick: Bulls

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National Basketball Association – Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes


Saturday, December 8

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Saturday's key NBA betting matchup notes
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Bobcats (off)

The Bobcats won both of their home games against Cleveland last season.


Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks (-4 ½, 200)

Pau Gasol struggled in two games against Atlanta in 2006-07, averaging 7.0 points and 3.5 rebounds, although one of the contests was his first game of the season after missing the first 22 with a broken left foot. The Hawks won both of those meetings after losing their previous six games against the Grizzlies.


Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks (off)

The Knicks (6-12) suffered their sixth straight defeat in Philadelphia. New York has dropped two of its last three against the Sixers (6-13) in New York following a six-game winning streak there.


Phoenix Suns at Minneosta Timberwolves (+10, 213)

Phoenix won three of four meetings with Minnesota last season, as Nash averaged 13.8 assists and Marion had a double-doubles in each game.


Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls (+6, 180)

Boston (16-2) lost all three games against Chicago (6-11) last season and recorded its last win against the Bulls on Jan. 29, 2005. Since then, the Celtics haven't beaten the Bulls, but they also didn't have Garnett.


Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks (off)

The Mavs have won eight of their last 11 meetings, and seven of the last eight at home.


Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets (off)

This is the first of three meetings this season between Denver and Sacramento after the teams split four matchups last season. The Nuggets didn't have both Iverson and Anthony available for the losses, but the duo averaged 50.0 points in their two victories.

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National Basketball Association - Gameday

NBA
Gameday


Saturday, December 8

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NBA Gameday
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Saturday NBA Gameday

A heavyweight Western Conference clash highlights the Saturday NBA action, as the Utah Jazz take on the Dallas Mavericks. In the Eastern Conference on Saturday, the Boston Celtics take on the bumbling Chicago Bulls, while the Charlotte Hornets will hope to see LeBron James in his street clothes when the Cleveland Cavaliers pay a visit.

Utah at Dallas

The Jazz had their three-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday after losing to Sacramento 117-107 as a 2.5-point road favorite. Deron Williams led the Jazz with 30 points and seven assists, while Carlos Boozer chipped in with his regular double-double, 19 points and 11 rebounds. Utah could be a bit tired on Saturday night after dealing with San Antonio the night before.

Dallas will be looking to bounce back Saturday night after getting pounded by Denver 122-109 as an 8.5-point favorite on Thursday. Dirk Nowitzki tied his season-high points total with 32 to go along with 12 rebounds, but Dallas could not contain Allen Iverson who dumped 35 points and 12 assists on them. Jerry Stackhouse saw his time on the court exceed 30 minutes for the third straight game as he netted a season-high 23 points for Dallas in the loss.

This the first meeting between Utah and Dallas this season. Last year they faced off three times with Utah taking two of three both SU and ATS.

Boston at Chicago

The Celtics entered the weekend on a four-game win streak and should be easily favored when they take on the struggling Bulls in Chicago on Saturday. Boston entertained Toronto on Friday night, making Saturday’s contest their third game in four days. Against Philadelphia on Wednesday night, Kevin Garnett poured in 22 points as Boston defeated the 76ers 113-103 as a 10-point favorite. Paul Pierce had 19 points and 12 assists in the win, while Ray Allen had an off-night with 12 points on 3-of-12 shooting.

The Bulls will also be playing their third game in four nights on Saturday, as they clashed with Detroit on Friday night. Chicago may slowly be turning things around after winning three of their last four before heading into Detroit. On Wednesday night, Chicago defeated Charlotte 91-82 as a 1-point favorite behind a season-high 30 points from Luol Deng. Andres Nocioni added 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Chris Duhon continued to make a push for the starting point guard spot with 12 points and nine assists.

This is the first time the Bulls will play the new-look Celtics this season. Last year, when Boston was awful and Chicago was good, the Bulls beat the Celtics three times while going 2-1 ATS.

Cleveland at Charlotte

Even if LeBron James doesn’t return from an injured finger on Saturday, the Cavaliers may get just what they need to snap their current losing streak when they face the Bobcats. Both Cleveland and Charlotte are riding losing streaks right now. Without LeBron in the lineup the Cavaliers have lost their last four games. The Bobcats are currently on a seven-game losing streak, but they can’t blame an injury to a star player like Cleveland can.

The Cavaliers' latest loss came on Wednesday when they were hammered by Washington 105-86 as a 9.5-point underdog. Daniel Gibson, Drew Gooden and Shannon Brown each scored 13 points for Cleveland.

The Bobcats dropped their seventh straight on Wednesday in a 91-82 loss to Chicago as a 1-point underdog. Gerald Williams led Charlotte with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Raymond Felton and Jason Richardson each had 17 points.

Last season Cleveland and Charlotte hooked up four times with each team winning two games at home. However, the Bobcats won the spread battle with a 3-1 ATS record.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Saturday, December 8

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ARIZONA (5 - 2) vs. ILLINOIS (5 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MICHIGAN (3 - 5) at DUKE (8 - 0) - 12/8/2007, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 65-40 ATS (+21.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.

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


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NORTHWESTERN (3 - 4) at W MICHIGAN (4 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
NORTHWESTERN is 1-0 straight up against W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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DEPAUL (2 - 2) at KANSAS (8 - 0) - 12/8/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in December games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
DEPAUL is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS 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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IOWA (6 - 4) at IOWA ST (3 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 129-168 ATS (-55.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 129-168 ATS (-55.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 45-67 ATS (-28.7 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
IOWA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
IOWA ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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


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WAKE FOREST (5 - 2) at GEORGIA (5 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 41-65 ATS (-30.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 32-53 ATS (-26.3 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 1-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 1-0 straight up against WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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GEORGE MASON (7 - 2) at KENT ST (7 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-0 straight up against GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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DAYTON (6 - 1) at LOUISVILLE (5 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAYTON is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 1-0 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 1-0 straight up against LOUISVILLE 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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DELAWARE (2 - 4) at OHIO U (4 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 152-116 ATS (+24.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 152-116 ATS (+24.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO U is 72-43 ATS (+24.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 72-43 ATS (+24.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 62-37 ATS (+21.3 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
DELAWARE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.

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


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ST MARYS-CA (6 - 0) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (8 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus ST MARYS-CA over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-0 straight up against ST MARYS-CA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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PITTSBURGH (8 - 0) at WASHINGTON (4 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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SAN DIEGO (5 - 5) at NEW MEXICO (7 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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PURDUE (5 - 1) at MISSOURI (5 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 44-73 ATS (-36.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PURDUE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
PURDUE is 93-123 ATS (-42.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PURDUE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 1-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 1-0 straight up against MISSOURI 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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KENTUCKY (4 - 2) at INDIANA (7 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

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


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VALPARAISO (7 - 1) at DETROIT (4 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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


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WI-GREEN BAY (6 - 2) at IL-CHICAGO (4 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 68-45 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 68-45 ATS (+18.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
WI-GREEN BAY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 straight up against IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MICHIGAN ST (7 - 1) vs. BYU (7 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 30-63 ATS (-39.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 straight up against BYU over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MARQUETTE (5 - 1) at WISCONSIN (6 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 82-57 ATS (+19.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 82-57 ATS (+19.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 58-37 ATS (+17.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 75-46 ATS (+24.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 59-36 ATS (+19.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 55-30 ATS (+22.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 2-0 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 2-0 straight up against MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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CS-FULLERTON (4 - 1) at C MICHIGAN (2 - 5) - 12/8/2007, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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DREXEL (5 - 3) at TOLEDO (1 - 7) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
DREXEL is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 1-0 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 1-0 straight up against TOLEDO 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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UAB (7 - 3) at S FLORIDA (6 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 2-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 2-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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YOUNGSTOWN ST (3 - 4) at CLEVELAND ST (6 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 64-95 ATS (-40.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 3-1 against the spread versus YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 2-2 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST 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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BUTLER (8 - 0) at WRIGHT ST (2 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 4-1 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 3-2 straight up against BUTLER 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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DUQUESNE (6 - 2) at W VIRGINIA (6 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games against Big East conference opponents since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 1-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MIAMI (7 - 0) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 64-40 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 64-40 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 88-121 ATS (-45.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 88-121 ATS (-45.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 33-56 ATS (-28.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 33-56 ATS (-28.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 27-50 ATS (-28.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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BALL ST (0 - 7) at INDIANA ST (3 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in December games since 1997.
BALL ST is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.

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


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N ILLINOIS (2 - 6) at NOTRE DAME (6 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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S ILLINOIS (3 - 2) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 63-41 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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


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OLE MISS (6 - 0) at UCF (4 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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RHODE ISLAND (9 - 1) at SYRACUSE (6 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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


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NC STATE (4 - 2) at E CAROLINA (3 - 5) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 35-63 ATS (-34.3 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 1-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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RICHMOND (4 - 5) at VA COMMONWEALTH (5 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 2-0 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 2-0 straight up against RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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COLORADO ST (5 - 3) at MINNESOTA (5 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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


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UTAH (5 - 2) vs. OREGON (6 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
UTAH is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.

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


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COLORADO (5 - 3) at WYOMING (3 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 56-80 ATS (-32.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
COLORADO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 41-65 ATS (-30.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
WYOMING is 41-62 ATS (-27.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 1-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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TEXAS (8 - 0) vs. RICE (2 - 5) - 12/8/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
RICE is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 1-0 straight up against RICE over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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SETON HALL (7 - 1) at PENN ST (3 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 1-0 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 1-0 straight up against PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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WI-MILWAUKEE (3 - 5) at LOYOLA-IL (2 - 5) - 12/8/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 93-63 ATS (+23.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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CINCINNATI (4 - 3) at ILLINOIS ST (5 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-0 straight up against ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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CS-NORTHRIDGE (6 - 1) at GONZAGA (7 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

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


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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (2 - 7) at BOISE ST (6 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 56-31 ATS (+21.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 0-0 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 1-0 straight up against BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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UTEP (4 - 2) at NEW MEXICO ST (4 - 6) - 12/8/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 3-2 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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SANTA CLARA (5 - 2) at SAN JOSE ST (3 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SANTA CLARA is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
SANTA CLARA is 2-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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FRESNO ST (5 - 3) at UNLV (6 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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


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PEPPERDINE (4 - 6) at PACIFIC (6 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PEPPERDINE is 1-0 against the spread versus PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 1-0 straight up against PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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DAVIDSON (3 - 4) at UCLA (7 - 1) - 12/8/2007, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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


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N COLORADO (5 - 2) at DENVER (2 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N COLORADO is 1-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 straight up against N COLORADO 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (3 - 3) at WOFFORD (3 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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


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W KENTUCKY (6 - 2) at E KENTUCKY (4 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MARIST (6 - 3) at MASSACHUSETTS (5 - 2) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARIST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

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


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JACKSONVILLE ST (2 - 6) at TENN-MARTIN (4 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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


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RIDER (5 - 4) at CANISIUS (0 - 7) - 12/8/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 30-52 ATS (-27.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
CANISIUS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-1 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 4-0 straight up against CANISIUS 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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AUSTIN PEAY (4 - 4) at EVANSVILLE (2 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 19-40 ATS (-25.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 2-0 against the spread versus AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE is 1-1 straight up against AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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TENNESSEE ST (2 - 5) at E ILLINOIS (1 - 7) - 12/8/2007, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE ST is 3-1 against the spread versus E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE ST is 4-0 straight up against E ILLINOIS 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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MOREHEAD ST (2 - 5) at MURRAY ST (3 - 3) - 12/8/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 4-0 against the spread versus MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 4-0 straight up against MOREHEAD ST 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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TENNESSEE TECH (3 - 6) at SE MISSOURI ST (5 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE TECH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 5-0 against the spread versus SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 5-0 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST 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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WEBER ST (2 - 5) at SAN FRANCISCO (3 - 5) - 12/8/2007, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-66 ATS (-29.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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


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MONTANA ST (4 - 3) at NEVADA (2 - 4) - 12/8/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 119-83 ATS (+27.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
NEVADA is 119-83 ATS (+27.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
NEVADA is 81-50 ATS (+26.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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


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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Saturday, December 8

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Saturday's College Basketball

Top Ten Games

First Lute Olson announced he wasn't coaching this year, then came word he is getting divorced, so lot of distractions for the Wildcats, as they head east to play Illinois squad they beat by 12 in Phoenix LY, using big second half. Arizona is 4-2 after win over Texas A&M. Illini are 5-2, playing pretty good schedule.

Kent State won 68-62 at George Mason LY (+4); Patriots are 7-2 but this is their first true road game after five neutral court tilts. Kent won four in row, seven of last eight (lost 78-65 to Xavier); they beat Saint Louis by 41 at home ten days ago.

Dayton upset Louisville 68-64 LY (+5.5); Flyers won last five in a row since 67-56 loss at George Mason- they have road wins at Miami, Holy Cross by a combined total of three points. Only second game in two weeks for Cardinals, who snuck by Miami OH last week, 47-44 (-11). Flyers are 1-1 as underdog this year.

Missouri lost 79-62 at Purdue LY (+5); Boilers lost at Clemson 61-58, in only road game so far. Talented freshmen have made Purdue deeper this season. Tigers allowed 90 ppg in losing last two games, at Arkansas, at Cal- can Mizzou pressure force the younger, more talented Boilers into turnovers?

BYU lost 76-61 at Michigan State LY (+7); Cougars are 7-1, with win over Louisville and 10-point loss to North Carolina out on a neutral floor in Vegas. Spartans are 7-1, losing only to UCLA in game they led by 11 at half; they had solid 66-61 win at Bradley during week, in game they trailed 28-27 at halftime.

Wisconsin beat Marquette 70-66 LY (+3.5); Badgers are 3-0 vs spread as favorite this year, 6-1 SU overall, with only loss 82-58 at Duke. First true road game for Marquette team that lost 77-73 to Duke in Maui, their only loss- best team they've beaten so far is Oklahoma State by 30, also in Maui.

Now that Syracuse played its one out-of-state game, its back to friendly confines of Carrier Dome, but Rhode Island is a strong foe, having beaten Providence 77-60 during week, their seventh win in eight games. Rams have win at South Florida, lost 76-72 at BC. Orange are 4-1 at home, losing only to UMass 107-100.

Wright State beat Butler 60-55 in Horizon tourney last year, as Raiders were surprise winners, made NCAAs; home side won both series meetings LY, with Butler losing 77-65 at the Nutter Center, after winning by 31 at home. Bulldogs won 53-46 in the Horizon opener at Detroit Thursday. Wright lost to Valparaiso, at Marist in their last two games.

Duquesne lost by 5 to Pitt during week, while West Virginia did number on Auburn (88-59 in Birmingham); Dukes are improved, will press whole game, but will have trouble scoring, making it harder to press. The way WVa moves ball, and they way they get after it on defense, this could be bad matchup for the Dukes

Ole Miss takes its unbeaten record on road for first time; they are 6-0, with wins over South Alabama, New Mexico, Monroe, but all were at home. Central Florida has beaten Nevada (63-60) at home, lost by two in OT to Kansas State, by 8 to Villanova at Disney (also beat Penn State by 11 at Disney).

Highlights of rest of card

-- Michigan fired Duke alum Amaker to hire Beilien; Wolverines lost last four games, dropping last game by 11 at Harvard, so it is Michigan team that hasn't caught on to Beilien's teaching.

-- Western Michigan lost 77-75 in OT at Northwestern LY (+5.5) This is first home game for Broncos.

-- DePaul beat Kansas LY 64-57 (+10) so be sure Blue Demons have Jayhawks' full attention here. Kansas is 8-0, covering four of their last five games.

-- Iowa is 6-3, 1-1 on road after solid 62-55 win at Northern Iowa during week; Hawkeyes beat Iowa State 77-59 at home last yr. Cyclones lost last game by 35 at Drake; not good.

-- Georgia won 87-86 at Wake Forest LY (+1); Deacons are 1-2 on road, winning at Iowa, losing by 3 at Vandy, 4 at Charlotte.

-- San Diego State won 74-73 at St Mary's LY (+1); Aztecs won seven of first eight games, are 5-1 vs spread as favorite already this season. First road game for Gaels squad that beat Oregon and Seton Hall at home.

-- Washington (+12) lost 65-61 at Pitt LY; Huskies lost three of last four games, miss Appleby's outside shooting, Pitt survived local rival Duquesne during week, winning 73-68 (-5.5).

-- New Mexico lost last two games, after 7-0 start; they're 5-0 at home vs parade of stiffs (6-0 vs spread as favorite). San Diego is 1-1 on road, winning 73-72 at Hawai'i, losing 77-71 at Boise.

-- Kentucky (-5) beat Indiana 59-54 LY; Wildcats are 4-2, losing to Gardner-Webb, North Carolina at home-they have zero good wins. Hoosiers are 7-1, with solid win at Southern Illinois last Saturday in Carbondale.

-- Valparaiso won first Horizon game at Wright State Thursday; they're 5-1, with another road win at IPFW, 87-78 loss at Vandy. Detroit was all-out in 53-46 home loss to Butler Thursday (+10)

-- Green Bay beat Illinois-Chicago twice LY, 65-55 here (+3) and 77-57 at home (-6). Flames are 2-4 in last six games, but won the Horizon opener 90-73 Thursday. Green Bay won last four tilts.

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College Basketball – Notes

NCAAB


Saturday, December 8

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No. 24 Arizona at Illinois (off)

Arizona leads 7-6 in the all-time series with Illinois and looks to win its second straight after Budinger scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 84-72 victory over the Illini on Dec. 2, 2006 in Phoenix.


Michigan at No. 7 Duke (off)

Michigan looks to avoid a sixth consecutive defeat to the Blue Devils, who lead 17-7 in the series.


Dayton at No. 11 Louisville (off)

The Flyers won 68-64 over Louisville in Cincinnati on Nov. 24, 2006, in the teams' first meeting since 2000. Louisville, which leads the all-time series 39-26, last beat the Flyers 68-65 on Dec. 21, 1998.


DePaul at No. 3 Kansas (off)

Draelon Burns had nine points in the win over Kansas last year and is DePaul's top returning scorer.


No. 9 Pittsburgh at Washington (off)

The 9th-ranked Panthers will be leaving Pittsburgh for the first time this season.


Kentucky at No. 15 Indiana (off)

Kentucky has won 11 of its last 13 games against Indiana to take a 28-22 advantage in the series, including a 59-54 victory last season at home. The Wildcats, though, are just 2-7 all-time at Assembly Hall, where they haven't won since a 68-66 victory on Dec. 6, 1980.


No. 10 Michigan State at No. 22 Brigham Young (off)

This is the second straight year these teams will play in an NBA arena. Michigan State won 76-61 at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Dec. 9, 2006, as Drew Neitzel scored 22 points to lead the Spartans.


Davidson at No. 8 UCLA (off)

Davidson lost its only previous meeting with UCLA, 91-64 on Jan. 3, 1975.


No. 15 Marquette at No. 23 Wisconsin (off)

The Badgers lead the 90-year rivalry 62-51 and have won seven of the last nine between the teams, including a 70-66 victory at Marquette last season. The Golden Eagles have lost four straight at the Kohl Center since a 65-60 victory Nov. 14, 1997.


Utah at No. 18 Oregon (off)

Utah leads the all-time series 7-6, including a 60-58 victory in the first round of the 2003 NCAA tournament in the most recent meeting.


No. 13 Butler at Wright State (off)

The Bulldogs haven't beaten the Raiders on the road since an 81-70 win on Jan. 16, 2003, a streak which includes two losses in the conference tournament.


Texas State at No. 14 Texas A&M (off)

The Aggies host the Bobcats in the teams' first meeting since a 73-71 loss at College Station on Dec. 28, 1991. The defeat was just the third in 14 all-time meetings against Texas State.


CSU Northridge at No. 19 Gonzaga (off)

Gonzaga and CSU Northridge have split their two meetings, with the Bulldogs winning the last matchup 90-57 on Nov. 27, 1993.


No.5 Texas at Rice (off)

Texas has dominated its rivalry with Rice lately, winning nine of the last 10 in the series. In the teams' only meeting since the SWC dissolved in 1996, the then-No. 2 Longhorns beat the unranked Owls 85-58 in Houston on Dec. 5, 2005. Texas has a 130-59 advantage all-time against Rice.


Lipscomb at No. 25 Vanderbilt (off)

Last season, these teams met for the first time since 1955, and Vanderbilt came away with a 59-50 win at home behind 18 points.

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National Hockey League - Matchup Notes

NHL


Saturday, December 8

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Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs (-170, 5 ½)

The Leafs have dropped seven of their last nine overall meetings against Boston, going 1-4-0 at home while being outscored 14-4 in those defeats.


Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens (-140, 5 ½)

Though they've dropped two of three to the Canadiens this season, Carolina is 12-4-1 against Montreal since the 2004-05 lockout, including four wins in the first round of the 2006 playoffs en route to winning the Stanley Cup.


Atlanta Thrashers at Washington Capitals (-120, 5 ½)

Ovechkin has registered three multi-goal and four multi-point games in his last seven games against the Thrashers. Overall, he has nine goals - six on the power play and two game-winners - with two assists in that span.


Minnesota Wild at Columbus Blue Jackets (-140, 5)

Minnesota will head to Columbus, where it has lost eight straight since a 3-1 victory on Jan. 18, 2002. The Blue Jackets (13-10-5) have been tough at home this season, going 8-3-3.


New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning (-180, 5 ½)

Strong goaltending from Rick DiPietro has kept the Islanders in most games, but he has had limited success in his career against the Lightning, going 3-5-3 with a 2.57 GAA in 12 appearances.

He did, however, help the Islanders end an eight-game losing streak in the series by making 28 saves in a 4-0 victory at Nassau Coliseum on Nov. 1.


Anaheim Ducks at Nashville Predators (-160, 5)

The Ducks (14-12-4) will be trying to keep their resurgent offense going in Nashville, where they lost twice last season. Jean-Sebastien Giguere, who made 39 saves against Chicago last night, stopped 28 shots in the win over the Predators earlier this season.


Pittsburgh Penguins at Vancouver Canucks (-160, 5 ½)

Crosby - the NHL's reigning scoring champ and MVP - was 13 years old when the Penguins last defeated the Canucks on Nov. 3, 2000, Vancouver has since won five straight from Pittsburgh following a 16-game stretch in which the Canucks managed one win and one tie.


Phoenix Coyotes at Los Angeles Kings (-160, 5 ½)

Bryzgalov looks to lead the Coyotes look to their fourth win in as many games this season against their Pacific Division rivals on Saturday night when the teams meet at Staples Center.


Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks (-150, 5 ½)

The Sabres are 0-4-1 with four ties in their last nine games at San Jose since a 7-1 victory in their first visit there on Nov. 12, 1991.

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Southern Illinois at Charlotte
How good the Salukis are isn't a surprise anymore, which might explain the back-to-back double digit losses to major conference USC (70-45) and Indiana (64-51). The latter snapped SIU's 15-game home winning streak. Now it's the Salukis who have the bullseye on their backs as they hit the road to face an improving Charlotte team that knocked off Davidson (75-68) on Wednesday behind Leemire Goldwire's 21 second-half points. The 49ers look like a dangerous home underdog (+5) according to Dunkel, which has SIU favored by only 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+5). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Game 715-716: Arizona vs. Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 72.549; Illinois 69.108
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois by 3
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+3)

Game 717-718: Michigan at Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 57.356; Duke 82.886
Dunkel Line: Duke by 25 1/2
Vegas Line: Duke by 22
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-22)

Game 719-720: Northwestern at Western Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 56.934; Western Michigan 58.188
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+11 1/2)

Game 721-722: DePaul at Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 59.143; Kansas 80.858
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 21 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas by 19 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-19 1/2)

Game 723-724: Iowa at Iowa State
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 56.256; Iowa State 53.046
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 3
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+1)

Game 725-726: Wake Forest at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 60.013; Georgia 66.487
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia by 5
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-5)

Game 727-728: George Mason at Kent State
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 64.981; Kent State 67.811
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 3
Vegas Line: Kent State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (+4 1/2)

Game 729-730: Dayton at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 58.960; Louisville 75.518
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Louisville by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-12 1/2)

Game 731-732: Delaware at Ohio
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 44.597; Ohio 64.947
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (-14 1/2)

Game 733-734: St. Mary's (CA) vs. San Diego State
Dunkel Ratings: St. Mary's (CA) 60.523; San Diego State 60.301
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (+2 1/2)

Game 735-736: Pittsburgh at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 74.184; Washington 64.763
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-2 1/2)

Game 737-738: San Diego at New Mexico
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 54.006; New Mexico 71.613
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 10
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-10)

Game 739-740: Purdue at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 65.447; Missouri 71.501
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 6
Vegas Line: Missouri by 8
Dunkel Pick: :Purdue (+8)

Game 741-742: Kentucky at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 64.286; Indiana 74.535
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 10
Vegas Line: Indiana by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7 1/2)

Game 743-744: Valparaiso at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 57.159; Detroit 58.918
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+1 1/2)

Game 745-746: WI-Green Bay at Illinois-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 55.798; Illinois-Chicago 57.056
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (+3 1/2)

Game 747-748: Michigan State vs. BYU
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 71.337; BYU 70.940
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 1
Vegas Line: BYU by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+3 1/2)

Game 749-750: Marquette at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 72.742; Wisconsin 73.948
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 1
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 4
Dunkel Pick: Marquette (+4)

Game 751-752: CS-Fullerton at Central Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 60.213; Central Michigan 53.150
Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 7
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 3
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (+3)

Game 753-754: Drexel at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 56.429; Toledo 57.001
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 1
Vegas Line: Toledo by 3
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (+3)

Game 755-756: UAB at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 58.360; South Florida 63.575
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: South Florida by 2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-2)

Game 757-758: Youngstown State at Cleveland State
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 50.339; Cleveland State 54.780
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Youngtown State (+8)

Game 759-760: Butler at Wright State
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 72.845; Wright State 61.055
Dunkel Line: Butler by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Butler by 8
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-8)

Game 761-762: Duquesne at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 61.957; West Virginia 80.249
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-11 1/2)

Game 763-764: Miami (FL) at Florida International
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 64.067; Florida Interrnational 49.797
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 12
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-12)

Game 765-766: Ball State at Indiana State
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 51.701; Indiana State 57.965
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 6
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 9
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+9)

Game 767-768: Northern Illinois at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 44.882; Notre Dame 72.454
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 27 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 24
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-24)

Game 769-770: Southern Illinois at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 64.556; Charlotte 62.079
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 5
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+5)

Game 771-772: Mississippi at Central Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 69.036; Central Florida 63.458
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-1 1/2)

Game 773-774: Rhode Island at Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 66.472; Syracuse 67.313
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 1
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 6
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+6)

Game 775-776: NC State at East Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 60.854; East Carolina 53.559
Dunkel Line: NC State by 7
Vegas Line: NC State by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+10 1/2)

Game 777-778: Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 48.369; Virginia Commonwealth 60.788
Dunkel Line: Virginia Commonwealth by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Virginia Commonwealth by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (+15 1/2)

Game 779-780: Colorado State at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 54.367; Minnesota 65.432
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 11
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 16
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+16)

Game 781-782: Utah vs. Oregon
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 60.345; Oregon 69.047
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 9
Vegas Line: Oregon by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+12 1/2)

Game 783-784: Colorado at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 56.474; Wyoming 54.184
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+4 1/2)

Game 785-786: Texas at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 74.057; Rice 49.879
Dunkel Line: Texas by 24 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas by 23
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-23)

Game 787-788: Seton Hall at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 60.691; Penn State 60.874
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Penn State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (+1 1/2)

Game 789-790: WI-Milwaukee at Loyola-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: WI Milwaukee 51.670; Loyola-Chicago 55.335
Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-Chicago by 6
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (+6)

Game 791-792: Cincinnati at Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 51.123; Illinois State 65.247
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 14
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (-10)

Game 793-794: CS-Northridge at Gonzaga
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 53.947; Gonzaga 69.436
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 19
Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (+19)

Game 795-796: Loyola-Marymount at Boise State
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Marymount 42.339; Boise State 59.368
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 17
Vegas Line: Boise State by 20 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (+20 1/2)

Game 797-798: UTEP at New Mexico State
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 63.533; New Mexico State 63.052
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 4
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (+4)

Game 799-800: Santa Clara at San Jose State
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 59.452; San Jose State 52.367
Dunkel Line: Santa Clara by 7
Vegas Line: Santa Clara by 5
Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (-5)

Game 801-802: Fresno State at UNLV
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 52.806; UNLV 68.951
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 16
Vegas Line: UNLV by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-13 1/2)

Game 803-804: Pepperdine at Pacific
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 50.814; Pacific 60.522
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 10
Vegas Line: Pacific by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (+14 1/2)

Game 805-806: Davidson vs. UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 63.167; UCLA 75.108
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 12
Vegas Line: UCLA by 14
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (+14)

Game 807-808: Northern Colorado at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 51.436; Denver 47.113
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 1
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-1)

Game 809-810: NC Greensboro at Wofford
Dunkel Ratings: NC Greensboro 53.657; Wofford 50.368
Dunkel Line: NC Greensboro by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Wofford by 1
Dunkel Pick: NC Greensboro (+1)

Game 811-812: Western Kentucky at Eastern Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 61.609; Eastern Kentucky 48.515
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 13
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 5
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (-5)

Game 813-814: Marist vs. Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 57.113; Massachusetts 61.472
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+9 1/2)

Game 815-816: Jacksonville State at Tennessee Martin
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 39.064; Tennessee Martin 50.772
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Martin by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee Martin by 9
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Martin (-9)

Game 817-818: Rider at Canisius
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 51.298; Canisius 43.892
Dunkel Line: Rider by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Rider by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rider (-6 1/2)

Game 819-820: Austin Peay at Evansville
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 51.845; Evansville 56.053
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Evansville by 1
Dunkel Pick: Evansville (-1)

Game 821-822: Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 47.287; Eastern Illinois 42.782
Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (-3)

Game 823-824: Morehead State at Murray State
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 43.664; Murray State 52.785
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 9
Vegas Line: Murray State by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+10 1/2)

Game 825-826: Tennessee Tech at SE Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 46.044; SE Missouri State 50.123
Dunkel Line: SE Missouri State by 4
Vegas Line: SE Missouri State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (-1 1/2)

Game 827-828: Weber State at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 52.559; San Francisco 53.174
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 6
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (+6)

Game 829-830: Montana State at Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 52.000; Nevada 63.958
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 12
Vegas Line: Nevada by 15
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (+15)

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NBA today - Saturday, December 8


SCOREBOARD Saturday, Dec. 8

Sacramento at Denver (9 p.m. EST). Allen Iverson has scored 86 points in the last two games combined for the Nuggets.

STARS Friday

-Chris Paul, Hornets, scored a career-high 43 points to help New Orleans edge Memphis 118-116 in overtime.

-Manu Ginobili, Spurs, had 37 points to help San Antonio defeat Utah 104-98.

-Kevin Durant, SuperSonics, matched his career high with 35 points, leading Seattle over Milwaukee 104-98.

-Yao Ming, Rockets, had 25 points and 11 rebounds and Houston never trailed in a 96-89 victory over New Jersey.

-Danny Granger, Pacers, scored a season-high 27 points to lift Indiana over Orlando 115-109.

HOME COOKIN'

Kevin Garnett scored 23 points to help Boston improve to 10-0 at home with a 112-84 win over Toronto on Friday night. Paul Pierce had 18 points for the Celtics (16-2), who are off to the NBA's best start and their best home mark since opening the 1984-85 season 12-0. ... Seattle downed Milwaukee 104-98 to win consecutive home games for the first time since last March. The Bucks lost for the sixth time in their last seven games.

HOT AND COLD

Baron Davis finished with 25 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, and Golden State beat Miami 120-113 Friday night for its 11th win in 13 games. It was the fifth straight loss for the Heat.

NO DUNCAN, NO PROBLEM

Manu Ginobili had 37 points for the second straight game, and San Antonio beat Utah 104-98 Friday night for its fifth straight victory. The Spurs remained unbeaten at home despite playing their second straight game without Tim Duncan, who is recovering from a sprained ankle.

CAREER-BESTS

Chris Paul hit a driving layup through a crowd of defenders with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, capping New Orleans' 118-116 victory over Memphis on Friday. Paul made five 3-pointers on his way to 43 points, both career highs, to go with nine assists and four steals. The Hornets, winners of four of six, won their 12th straight overtime game dating to the 2005-06 season. It was also their third overtime victory this season, the second against the Grizzlies.

STREAKING

Amare Stoudemire scored 27 points and Raja Bell added 22, including 14 in the third quarter, to lead Phoenix past Washington 122-107 on Friday for its fifth consecutive victory. The Suns improved to 11-1 against Eastern Conference teams. ... Yao Ming had 25 points, Tracy McGrady added 24 and Houston own its fifth straight in New Jersey, beating the Nets 96-89. The Rockets have won two straight and five of seven overall following a six-game skid.

SNAPPED

Chris Kaman had 26 points and 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers snap a seven-game losing streak with a 97-87 victory over Sacramento on Friday. ... Andres Nocioni scored 22 points and Ben Wallace pulled down 13 rebounds to lead Chicago over Detroit 98-91 and stop the Pistons' winning streak at five games. The Bulls have won four of five. ... Samuel Dalembert scored 20 points to help Philadelphia snap a three-game losing streak with a 101-90 win over New York.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer had 28 points apiece for Utah in a 104-98 loss to San Antonio on Friday. Williams also had 10 assists for the Jazz, who haven't won in San Antonio since 1999. ... Michael Redd finished with a season-high 41 points, including 25 in the second half, but Milwaukee fell to Seattle 104-98. ... Dwyane Wade scored a season-high 33 points and added 10 assists in Miami's 120-113 loss to Golden State. ... Dwight Howard scored 30 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in Orlando's 115-109 loss to Indiana. ... Rudy Gay had 31 points and Mike Miller also scored 26 in Memphis' 118-116 overtime loss to New Orleans. ... Jamal Crawford chipped in 28 points but New York fell to Philadelphia 101-90.

STILL OUT

LeBron James didn't practice Friday and will miss his fifth straight game with a sprained left index finger when Cleveland plays Saturday night at Charlotte. The Cavaliers have been beaten by an average margin of nearly 19 points in their losing streak without James.

SPEAKING

''Pretty crazy, right?'' - Phoenix's Raja Bell, after the Suns registered 42 assists on 50 field goals in a 122-107 victory over Washington on Friday. Steve Nash delivered a season-high 19 assists in the win.

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NBA
Dunkel


Utah at Dallas
The Mavericks look to take advantage of a Utah team that lost a tough road game last night at San Antonio (104-98) for its second straight loss. But Dallas has had a hard time taking advantage of anything lately as the Mavs have dropped three of their last four and six of their last nine straight up. Avery Johnson's team doesn't look like a very comfortable favorite (-6) according to Dunkel, which has Dallas favored by only 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Utah (+6). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Game 701-702: Cleveland at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 110.703; Charlotte 113.474
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 3; 182 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 703-704: Memphis at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 115.469; Atlanta 121.166
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 6; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-4 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Philadelphia at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 114.332; New York 116.406
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 2; 199 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 707-708: Phoenix at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 121.887; Minnesota 115.200
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 221
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 10; 213
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+10); Over

Game 709-710: Utah at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 121.265; Dallas 124.787
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 3 1/2; 212 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 6; 210
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+6); Over

Game 711-712: Boston at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 126.217; Chicago 121.483
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 5; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 6 1/2; 181
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+6 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Sacramento at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 115.509; Denver 126.528
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 11; 218 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 12 1/2; 216 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+12 1/2); Over

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NHL
Dunkel


Buffalo at San Jose
It's been a rough start to the road trip for Buffalo, which lost the first two games to Anaheim and L.A. by the combined margin of 12-3. Hoping to bounce back, the Sabres don't catch much of a break facing a San Jose team that returns home after sweeping a three-game road trip behind the hot goaltending of Evgeni Nabokov, who shut out the Coyotes last night and allowed only four goals total on the trip. San Jose looks like a good pick (-150) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Sharks favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-150). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Game 1-2: Minnesota at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.191; Columbus 11.154
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+120); Over

Game 3-4: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.843; Toronto 12.413
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-170); Over

Game 5-6: Atlanta at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.402; Washington 10.906
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+100); Under

Game 7-8: Carolina at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.179; Montreal 10.949
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+120); Over

Game 9-10: NY Islanders at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 9.834; Tampa Bay 12.045
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-175); Under

Game 11-12: Anaheim at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.614; Nashville 10.954
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+135); Over

Game 13-14: Pittsburgh at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.180; Vancouver 12.154
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+130); Under

Game 15-16: Buffalo at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.596; San Jose 12.378
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-150); Under

Game 17-18: Phoenix at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.896; Los Angeles 10.413
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+135); Under

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NCAAF
Dunkel


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Game 141-142: Delaware at Southern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 84.224; Southern Illinois 84.705
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 3
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (+3)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, December 8


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CLEVELAND (9 - 11) at CHARLOTTE (6 - 11) - 12/8/2007, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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MEMPHIS (6 - 13) at ATLANTA (8 - 10) - 12/8/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 104-76 ATS (+20.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
ATLANTA is 54-84 ATS (-38.4 Units) in December games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 2-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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PHILADELPHIA (6 - 13) at NEW YORK (6 - 12) - 12/8/2007, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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PHOENIX (16 - 4) at MINNESOTA (2 - 15) - 12/8/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 166-209 ATS (-63.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
PHOENIX is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 39-58 ATS (-24.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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


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UTAH (13 - 7) at DALLAS (12 - 8) - 12/8/2007, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

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


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BOSTON (16 - 2) at CHICAGO (6 - 11) - 12/8/2007, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 57-33 ATS (+20.7 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
BOSTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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SACRAMENTO (7 - 11) at DENVER (12 - 8) - 12/8/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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


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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Saturday, December 8


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MINNESOTA (15-11-0-2, 32 pts.) at COLUMBUS (13-10-0-5, 31 pts.) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 9-23 ATS (+37.6 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 25-28 ATS (+64.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 90-70 ATS (+161.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 6-4 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 6-4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)


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BOSTON (14-10-0-3, 31 pts.) at TORONTO (12-11-0-6, 30 pts.) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 28-23 ATS (+2.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 4-0 ATS (+4.0 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 11-8 ATS (+24.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-30 ATS (+68.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 69-79 ATS (-65.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
TORONTO is 15-22 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-7 (+6.4 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-7-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
12 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.9 Units)


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ATLANTA (14-13-0-1, 29 pts.) at WASHINGTON (9-17-0-2, 20 pts.) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 0-7 ATS (+8.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-9 ATS (+3.0 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 12-7-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)


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CAROLINA (15-11-0-3, 33 pts.) at MONTREAL (14-10-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 13-23 ATS (-14.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 12-5 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 12-5-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)


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NY ISLANDERS (13-12-0-2, 28 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (13-13-0-2, 28 pts.) - 12/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 54-49 ATS (+117.0 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 22-12 ATS (+10.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 8-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 175-231 ATS (-155.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 78-121 ATS (-53.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-1 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 8-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)


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ANAHEIM (14-12-0-4, 32 pts.) at NASHVILLE (13-11-0-2, 28 pts.) - 12/8/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-3 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-3-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)


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PITTSBURGH (14-12-0-2, 30 pts.) at VANCOUVER (16-10-0-2, 34 pts.) - 12/8/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 70-51 ATS (+137.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 18-5 ATS (+12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 28-40 ATS (-32.3 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 1-0-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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BUFFALO (12-13-0-1, 25 pts.) at SAN JOSE (15-8-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/8/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 14-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 4-9 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 15-3 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 24-14 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 131-87 ATS (+29.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 32-20 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 14-24 ATS (-17.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 4-7 ATS (+4.0 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 75-80 ATS (-49.6 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-0-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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PHOENIX (12-15-0-0, 24 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (11-15-0-2, 24 pts.) - 12/8/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 7-25 ATS (+38.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 96-92 ATS (+202.4 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 68-63 ATS (+152.9 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 55-53 ATS (+125.7 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 66-84 ATS (+152.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 10-30 ATS (+51.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 7-26 ATS (+34.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 4-14 ATS (+20.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 4-14 ATS (+18.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 3-9 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 12-7 (+5.8 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 12-7-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
13 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.1 Units)


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