Monday Trends and Indexes 12/10

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National Basketball Association – Write up

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Write-up


Monday, December 10

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Hawks won six of their last nine games. Orlando is 16-3 vs the spread in its last nineteen games.
-- Suns won five of their last six games.
-- Sacramento is 8-3 vs spread in its last eleven games.

Cold Teams
-- Rockets lost three of their last four road games. 76ers are 1-4 vs spread in last five home games.
-- Knicks lost three of last four games; their last seven losses are all by 11+ points. Mavericks lost four of last five on road.
-- 6th road game in nine nights for Miami, who snapped 5-game skid by beating Clippers Sunday.
-- Bucks lost seven of last eight games, falling in OT Sunday at Portland.

Series Records
-- Hawks won three of four against the Magic last season.
-- Rockets won 124-74 at Philly, last time these two teams met.
-- Knicks lost to Dallas twice LY, 105-103/92-77.
-- Suns won three in row vs Miami, by 28-10-5 points.
-- Hone side won both Milwaukee-Sacramento games LY.

Totals
-- Nine of last ten Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Three of Knicks' last four games went over the total.
-- Last four Miami games all went over the total.
-- Over is 6-3 in last nine Sacramento home games.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

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Monday, December 10

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Tips and Trends
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Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic (7 PM ET)

Hawks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games against a winning home team.
Magic are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss.
The underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.


Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers (7 PM ET)

Rockets are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games.
Rockets are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia.
76ers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. the Southwest Division.


Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks (7:30 PM ET)

Mavs are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games when playing on 1 days rest.
Knicks are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 home games.
The Mavs are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.


Miami Heat at Phoenix Suns (NBATV | 9 PM ET)

Heat are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against the Pacific Division.
Suns are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a losing team.
The home team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.


Milwaukee Bucks at Sacramento Kings (10 PM ET)

.Bucks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Kings are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games.
The favorite is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

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National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

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Hot Lines


Monday, December 10

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Pick 'n' roll: Monday's best NBA bets
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Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers (+7, 182)

Philadelphia has put together back-to-back wins for the first time this season, but its streak is unlikely to continue in Houston.

The 76ers’ best chance is at covering the spread. They have made the number in three of their last four visits to the Toyota Center, and the road team is 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings between these teams overall.

The Sixers will have to rely on the in-form pair of forward Andre Iguodala and guard Willie Green. They’ve notched a combined 58 points and nine rebounds over the last two contests.

Pick: 76ers


Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic (-9 ½, 194 ½)

The Magic are not only winning consistently, they are also covering spread more often than any other team in the NBA.

Orlando can thank its sixth-ranked offense for its excellent 17-4 ATS record. The Magic are averaging 104.7 points per game, with forward Dwight Howard leading the team with 23.5 points per contest.

The Hawks have won two straight games against Orlando, covering the spread in both. But this is a much better Magic team than last season’s and Orlando should win both straight up and ATS.

Pick: Orlando


Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks (+8, 202)

A run of four wins in six games through last week gave Knicks fans some hope of a turnaround, but that hope was quickly extinguished over the weekend.

New York dropped two games against the Sixers despite the fact that point guard Stephon Marbury and center Eddy Curry returned to the starting lineup after brief absences.

Dallas’ visit is unlikely to help matters for the Knicks. The Mavericks are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings between these teams, and have covered the spread in four of their last five visits to Madison Square Garden.

Pick: Mavericks


Miami Heat at Phoenix Suns (-10 ½, 214 ½)

Take Saturday’s surprising loss to the Timberwolves out of the equation and the Suns would be one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

It’s hard to see a woeful Miami team making inroads against a Phoenix club that has won five of its last six games, while covering the spread in two of the last three. The Suns boast the second-best offense in the league (110.2 points per game), which is not surprising from a lineup that contains Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash.

It’s been a season to forget so far for Miami. The Heat have the most losses in the league (15) and have dropped five straight games – failing to cover in three of them.

Pick: Suns


Milwaukee Bucks at Sacramento Kings (-4, 196 ½)

The Kings are the only team in the NBA without a win on the road this season. Luckily for them, Monday’s game against Milwaukee is in Sacramento where they have a respectable 7-4 record.

Sacramento is 0-8 on their travels, but they have won – and covered – in two of their last three games at ARCO Arena. They have done the same in two of their last three at home against the Bucks.

If the Kings have the worst away record in the league, then Milwaukee’s is only slightly better. The Bucks have dropped eight of their 10 road games this season, failing to cover in seven of those contests.

Pick: Kings

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Monday, December 10

Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Devils had 9-game win streak snapped yesterday, 1-0 in OT.
-- Sabres won four of their last five home games.
-- Lightning won three of their last four games. Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last five games.
-- Red Wings won last six games, allowing 10 goals.
-- Canucks won five of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Washington is 1-5 in game following its last six wins.
-- Bruins are 3-7 in game following their last ten wins.
-- Anaheim lost four of its last six road games. Columbus is 3-5 in their last eight home games.
-- Nashville is just 4-5 in its last nine games.
-- Oilers lost last two games, allowing four goals in each. Stars lost four of their last six games.
-- Kings lost four of their last five games.

Series Records
-- Devils won eight of their last nine against Washington.
-- Home side won last four Boston-Buffalo games.
-- Ducks won three of their last four visits to Columbus.
-- Tampa Bay lost last five games against the Maple Leafs.
-- Predators lost five of their last six against Detroit.
-- Stars won six of last eight games against Edmonton.
-- Canucks won three of their last four against the Kings.

Totals
-- Under is 5-2-2 in last nine New Jersey games.
-- Four of last five Buffalo games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in last eight Columbus games.
-- Three of last four Lightning games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in Detroit's last eight road games.
-- Five of last six Edmonton games went over the total.
-- Four of Kings' last five games went over the total.

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Monday's key NHL betting matchup notes


Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres (-160, 5 1/2)

Boston and Buffalo played each other three times in 10 days in early November, splitting a pair of overtime games before the Bruins won the last game 2-1 in regulation on Nov. 10.



New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals (-105, 5)

The Devils (16-10-3) have won eight of their last nine meetings with the Capitals (10-17-2), including a 3-2 victory Friday night at home.



Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets (-125, 5)

The Ducks and Blue Jackets have split both meetings this season.



Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs (-140, 6)

This will be Toronto's first meeting of the season with the Lightning after sweeping the season series over them in 2006-07 for the sixth time in nine seasons.



Detroit Red Wings at Nashville Predators (+100, 5 1/2)

The Predators (14-11-2) beat the Red Wings 3-2 on Nov. 22, ending an overall five-game losing streak in the series. However, the victory was Nashville's fourth in its last six home games against Detroit (21-6-2).



Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars (-200, 5)

The Stars are 22-6-3 with one tie versus the Oilers since the start of the 1998-99 season. Edmonton has played better at Dallas recently, though, winning three of its last five there after going 0-10-0 with one tie in a stretch from 1999-2004.



Vancouver Canucks at Los Angeles Kings (+120, 5 1/2)

The Canucks went 3-0-1 against the Kings last season, winning both games at Staples Center.

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Monday's key NBA betting matchup notes


Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers (+7, 182)

The 76ers have also dropped their last five home games against the Rockets (11-10) and nine of 10 overall meetings in the inter-conference series.



Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic (-9 1/2, 194 1/2)

The Magic lost three of four to the Hawks last season, but have won 13 of the last 15 meetings in Orlando.



Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks (+8, 202)

The Mavs will look to extend New York's misery and win for the 11th time in 12 meetings with the Knicks.



Miami Heat at Phoenix Suns (-10 1/2, 214 1/2)

The Suns are 6-2 at home, and have won four straight and eight of their last nine against the Heat at US Airways Center.



Milwaukee Bucks at Sacramento Kings (-4, 196 1/2)

The Kings will be trying for their 11th win in 13 games against Milwaukee (8-11) and their fourth straight over the Bucks in Sacramento. This season, they are 7-2 overall on their home court.

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Hot Lines


Ice picks: Monday's best NHL bets

Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars (-200, 5)

Dallas is hoping to avoid a third straight loss tonight but a win over the Oilers might not be in the stars.

The road team has dominated this series winning eight of the last 10 meetings. This bodes will for the Oilers who have won four of their last five away from Rexall Center and three of their last five in Dallas.

Center Shawn Horcoff leads the Oilers with 30 points and is carrying a six-game point streak into tonight's matchup. He has five goals and nine assists in his 21 meetings with Dallas.

Pick: Edmonton +170


Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs (-140, 6)

Tonight is the first meeting of the season between the Leafs and the Lightning. Tampa Bay hasn't fared well against Toronto (6-25-2 in their last 33 meetings) but has the league's leading scorer on their side tonight.

Vincent Lecavalier has 45 points this year and has dominated the Leafs in his career. He has eight goals and nine assists in 11 games against Toronto.

The Lightning have played well lately despite a 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders on Saturday. Johan Holmqvist made 30 saves in the game and is 3-0-1 this month with a 1.93 goals against average.

Pick: Tampa Bay +120


Vancouver Canucks at Los Angeles Kings (+120, 5 1/2)

When you combine the stingy play of Roberto Luongo with the offensively challenged lineup of the Vancouver Canucks, you get a team that plays under the total on a regular basis.

The Canucks are last in the league with 25.2 shots taken per game while Luongo is in the top five in the league for shutouts (four), goals against average (2.12) and save percentage (.925).

The under is 6-1-1 in Vancouver's last eight games and 5-0 in their last five games on one day's rest. The Canucks and Kings have played under the total in 12 of their last 17 meetings.

Pick: Under 5 1/2

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Hockey today - Monday, December 10


SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 10

Anaheim at Columbus (7 p.m. EST). Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock looks to win his 450th career game.

STARS Sunday

-Milan Hejduk, Avalanche, had a hat trick in a 9-5 win over St. Louis.

-Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers, made 17 saves for his fifth shutout of the season and New York beat New Jersey 1-0 in overtime.

STREAKING

Detroit has won six straight after a 5-2 win over Carolina on Sunday.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Erik Cole scored twice in Carolina's 5-2 loss to Detroit on Sunday. ... New Jersey's Martin Brodeur stopped 28 shots in a 1-0 overtime loss to the Rangers.

SNAPPED

The Rangers ended New Jersey's nine-game winning streak, 1-0 in overtime on Sunday.

SLUMPING

Chicago has lost four straight after a 3-2 loss to Calgary on Sunday.

SPEAKING

''It's always nice to score. It doesn't happen often.'' - Detroit's Andreas Lilja on his game-winning goal in the Red Wings' 5-2 win over Carolina on Sunday.

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NBA today - Monday, December 10


SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 10

Miami at Phoenix (9 p.m. EST). The Suns had a five-game winning streak snapped on Saturday.

STARS Sunday

-Dwyane Wade, Heat, had 35 points and 10 assists to lead Miami past the Los Angeles Clippers 100-94.

-Chris Paul, Hornets, finished with 29 points and 10 assists in New Orleans' 91-88 victory over Seattle.

-Caron Butler, Wizards, scored 28 points, including 20 in the second half, to lead Washington to a 104-89 victory over New Jersey.

-Kobe Bryant, Lakers, had 28 points and eight assists in Los Angeles' 123-113 win over Golden State.

-Brandon Roy, Trail Blazers, scored 26 points, including a go-ahead layup in overtime, and added nine assists to help Portland defeat Milwaukee 117-113.

MILESTONE

Miami beat the Los Angeles Clippers 100-94 Sunday to snap a five-game skid and give coach Pat Riley his 1,200th career victory. Riley is the third NBA coach to reach 1,200 wins, and got to the mark in his 1,842nd game, faster than any other coach. He joined Golden State's Don Nelson and Lenny Wilkens as the only coaches to reach the total.

KIDDING AROUND

Jason Kidd picked up his 93rd career triple-double with 13 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in New Jersey's 104-89 loss to the Wizards on Sunday. It was the fourth time Kidd accomplished the feat against Washington.

STREAKS

Seven Lakers scored in double figures as Los Angeles beat Golden State 123-113 Sunday for its third straight victory and ninth straight over the Warriors. ... LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points to help Portland get past Milwaukee 117-113 in overtime for its third straight win. ... New Orleans edged Seattle 91-88 to win its second straight and snap the SuperSonics' two-game winning streak.

SNAPPED

Washington beat New Jersey 104-89 Sunday to end a six-game losing streak against the Nets, which was the longest active skid by one team against an opponent.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Mo Williams had a season-high 33 points in Milwaukee's 117-113 overtime loss to Portland on Sunday. The Bucks have lost three straight and seven of their last eight games. ... Corey Maggette scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds but the Los Angeles Clippers were defeated by Miami 100-94 and have lost eight of their last nine games.

SPEAKING

''Two nights ago when I got here from Golden State I was feeling a little bit low. OK? My wife's in town, and I went to the 19th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel at about 1:30 in the morning. I was out on the balcony looking down at Wilshire Boulevard, and she said: 'Honey, don't do it. It's not worth it.' ... The value of an NBA wife.'' - Miami coach Pat Riley, after the Heat snapped a five-game slide with a 100-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

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Dunkel


Miami at Phoenix
The Heat picked up their first win yesterday on their western road trip, but it took the lower-rated Clippers to accomplish it. The strength of schedule increases markedly tonight as Miami takes on a Phoenix team that is looking to rebound from a 100-93 loss at Minnesota on Saturday. Miami hasn't beaten the Suns since March of 2005 and tonight doesn't look to be any different, making Phoenix a good pick to cover (-11 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Suns favored by 18. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-11 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10

Game 701-702: Atlanta at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 114.340; Orlando 128.680
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 14 1/2; 190 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 9 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-9 1/2); Under

Game 703-704: Houston at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.887; Philadelphia 121.837
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4; 185 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 7; 182
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+7); Over

Game 705-706: Dallas at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.126; New York 116.406
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 199 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 8; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (+8); Under

Game 707-708: Miami at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 112.376; Phoenix 130.267
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 18; 220
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 11 1/2; 214 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-11 1/2); Over

Game 709-710: Milwaukee at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 109.509; Sacramento 119.789
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 10; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 4; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-4); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet


Monday, December 10


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ATLANTA (9 - 10) at ORLANDO (16 - 5) - 12/10/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 30-55 ATS (-30.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
ATLANTA is 55-84 ATS (-37.4 Units) in December games since 1996.
ATLANTA is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
ATLANTA is 65-95 ATS (-39.5 Units) after allowing 85 points or less since 1996.
ORLANDO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 55-81 ATS (-34.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

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


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HOUSTON (11 - 10) at PHILADELPHIA (7 - 13) - 12/10/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 172-128 ATS (+31.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 58-31 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-38 ATS (-22.8 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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DALLAS (13 - 8) at NEW YORK (6 - 13) - 12/10/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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


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MIAMI (5 - 15) at PHOENIX (16 - 5) - 12/10/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 90-61 ATS (+22.9 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
MIAMI is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 166-210 ATS (-65.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-0 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MILWAUKEE (8 - 11) at SACRAMENTO (7 - 12) - 12/10/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 123-164 ATS (-57.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 99-65 ATS (+27.5 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.

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


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NHL
Long Sheet


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NEW JERSEY (16-10-0-3, 35 pts.) at WASHINGTON (10-17-0-2, 22 pts.) - 12/10/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 15-6 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-41 ATS (+72.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-1 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 8-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)


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BOSTON (15-10-0-3, 33 pts.) at BUFFALO (13-13-0-1, 27 pts.) - 12/10/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 67-37 ATS (+9.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 171-111 ATS (+40.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 66-30 ATS (+20.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 65-48 ATS (-8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-6 ATS (+19.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-30 ATS (+69.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 5-9 ATS (-6.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 14-5 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 14-5-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-2.0 Units)


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ANAHEIM (14-13-0-4, 32 pts.) at COLUMBUS (13-11-0-5, 31 pts.) - 12/10/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 6-10 ATS (-9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ANAHEIM is 6-10 ATS (-9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 45-49 ATS (+113.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 76-74 ATS (+187.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 15-30 ATS (+62.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-5 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-5-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)


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TAMPA BAY (13-13-0-3, 29 pts.) at TORONTO (12-12-0-6, 30 pts.) - 12/10/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 2-11 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 175-232 ATS (-75.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 78-122 ATS (-50.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 6-11 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 17-25 ATS (+43.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-18 ATS (-14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-2 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)


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DETROIT (21-6-0-2, 44 pts.) at NASHVILLE (14-11-0-2, 30 pts.) - 12/10/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 6-13 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-7 ATS (-10.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 209-167 ATS (-74.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 27-5 ATS (+14.9 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 47-36 ATS (+89.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-7 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 11-7-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)


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EDMONTON (13-16-0-1, 27 pts.) at DALLAS (15-11-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/10/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 57-22 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DALLAS is 110-59 ATS (+15.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 44-49 ATS (-57.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-2 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)


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VANCOUVER (16-10-0-3, 35 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (11-16-0-2, 24 pts.) - 12/10/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 70-52 ATS (+5.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 9-4 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 17-10 ATS (+28.2 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 16-11 ATS (+29.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-20 ATS (+31.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-19 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 5-21 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 3-15 ATS (+20.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-4 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-4-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)


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[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Tampa Bay at Toronto
The Maple Leafs had their four-game winning streak snapped by Boston (2-1) on Saturday after blowing two power-play opportunities late in the third period. But the offense that scored 17 goals during the streak will look to get going again tonight versus a Tampa Bay team that is 2-13-0 in Toronto since 1997-98. The Leafs look like a good pick (-145) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Toronto favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-145). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10

Game 1-2: New Jersey at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 12.681; Washington 11.073
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-115); Under

Game 3-4: Boston at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.201; Buffalo 12.316
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-170); Over

Game 5-6: Anaheim at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.234; Columbus 10.917
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+105); Over

Game 7-8: Tampa Bay at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.003; Toronto 12.095
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-145); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-145); Over

Game 9-10: Detroit at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.744; Nashville 11.198
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-120); Over

Game 11-12: Edmonton at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.602; Dallas 11.082
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-191); 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+171); Under

Game 13-14: Vancouver at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.134; Los Angeles 10.484
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-125); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, December 10th

Atlanta at Orlando, 7:05 EST
Atlanta: 3-13 ATS after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Orlando: 8-1 ATS after playing as a new favorite

Houston at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Houston: 17-5 ATS away off a road loss
Philadelphia: 19-38 ATS at home in December

Dallas at New York, 7:35 EST
Dallas: 9-24 ATS with a total of 200+ points
New York: 23-11 Under at home after allowing 105+ points

Miami at Phoenix, 9:05 EST NBATV
Miami: 11-2 ATS vs. Pacific Division opponents
Phoenix: 1-11 ATS as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points

Milwaukee at Sacramento, 10:05 EST
Milwaukee: 10-28 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Sacramento: 16-5 Under off a loss by 6 or less points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Monday, December 10th

New Jersey at Washington, 7:05 EST
New Jersey: 15-6 SU away off a division game
Washington: 15-41 SU after scoring 4+ goals

Boston at Buffalo, 7:05 EST
Boston: 1-8 SU at Buffalo
Buffalo: 26-8 SU off a road win scoring 4+ goals

Anaheim at Columbus, 7:05 EST
Anaheim: 1-6 ATS off BB road games
Columbus: 5-1 SU off a home loss

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:35 EST
Tampa Bay: 1-9 SU as a road underdog of +150 or less
Toronto: 26-7 SU vs. Tampa Bay

Detroit at Nashville, 8:05 EST
Detroit: 10-1 Under away off 5+ wins
Nashville: 27-5 SU at home off a win by 2+ goals

Edmonton at Dallas, 8:35 EST
Edmonton: 1-12 SU away off BB home games
Dallas: 9-2 SU playing their second game in five days

Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10:35 EST
Vancouver: 7-1 SU away off a loss
Los Angeles: 3-11 SU off an Over

** (TC) Denotes Time Change