Wednesday Trends and Indexes 12/12

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National Hockey League – Matchup Notes

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Wednesday, December 12

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Today’s key NHL Matchup Notes
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Boston Bruins at Atlanta Thrashers

This is the first meeting of the season between these clubs and Atlanta has won the last six.


Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets

Colorado has dominated the series since the Blue Jackets entered the league in 2000, going 22-2-1 with one tie. The Avalanche have outscored Columbus 101-40 in those 26 games.


New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres

Goaltender Ryan Miller has struggled lately against the Islanders, going 1-3-0 with a 4.57 GAA in his last four starts.


New York Rangers at Washington Capitals

Henrik Lundqvist is 7-2-0 with a 2.26 GAA in nine career games against the Capitals, including a 31-save performance on Nov. 1.


Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes

The Senators lost 5-3 to Carolina on Oct. 11, Ottawa's only defeat in its first 14 games of the season.


Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks

Since Feb. 18, 1997, Nikolai Khabibulin is 15-5-0 with a 1.81 GAA and six shutouts against Los Angeles.


Vancouver Canucks at Anaheim Ducks

Vancouver has won four of its last six visits to the Honda Center.

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National Hockey League - Gameday

NHL
Gameday


Wednesday, December 12

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NHL Gameday
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Wednesday NHL Gameday

The high-flying Ilya Kovalchuk and his Atlanta Thrashers will play host to Marc Savard and the Boston Bruins in Wednesday night action. Here is your NHL Gameday . . .

Boston Bruins at Atlanta Thrashers, 7:00pm ET

The Bruins lost three of their first four games in December, but they're now on a two-game winning streak thanks to the goaltending of Alex Auld. The newly-acquired netminder, playing in place of injured Tim Thomas, allowed just one goal on 26 shots in a victory over Toronto on Saturday, and one goal on 45 shots versus Buffalo on Monday.

The Thrashers had a modest two-game winning streak (versus the Islanders and the Rangers) snapped on Saturday in a 6-3 loss to the Capitals. Kari Lehtonen allowed six goals on 27 shots versus Washington in his third game back from injury. Atlanta is square at 14-14-1 on the season, although they've allowed 96 goals in their 29 games.


New York Rangers at Washington Capitals, 7:00pm ET

New York began December with an impressive 5-2 win over the Senators, but they then proceeded to drop three straight decisions to the Hurricanes, Leafs, and Thrashers. However, the Rangers did snap that skid on Sunday with a 1-0 win over the rival Devils. Brendan Shanahan had the OT winner that day, and Henrik Lundqvist made 17 saves.

Washington is still mired in last place in the Southeast Division (at 11-17-2), but they are coming off consecutive wins over the Thrashers and Devils. Mike Green potted two goals for the Capitals in their 6-3 win over Atlanta on Saturday, while Jeff Schultz, Nicklas Backstrom, and Quintin Laing scored in their 3-2 win over the Devils on Monday.


Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30pm ET

Los Angeles lost three in a row at the beginning of this month, but they have managed to win two of three contests since then. The Kings destroyed the Sabres 8-2 last Thursday night, fell 4-2 to rival Phoenix on Saturday, and doubled up Vancouver 4-2 on Monday. Dustin Brown and Derek Armstrong each had two points against the Canucks.

The Blackhawks have fallen on hard times in December - four games, four losses (to the Blues, Canucks, Ducks, and Flames). Against Calgary on Sunday Hawks netminder Nikolai Khabibulin gave up three goals on 29 shots, while Robert Lang had a goal and an assist. Chicago has dropped into the basement of the Central Division at just 14-13-2.


Vancouver Canucks at Anaheim Ducks, 10:00pm ET

Vancouver followed up last week's two-game winning streak with two straight losses on Saturday (in OT to the Penguins) and Monday (to the Kings). Taylor Pyatt and Alexander Edler had the goals for the Canucks in their loss to Los Angeles, while Curtis Sanford gave up four goals on 31 shots. The Canucks are 16-11-3 so far on the season.

The Ducks are waiting for Scott Niedermayer to return to the ice, but in the meantime they've won three of their past four games. Anaheim is coming off a 4-3 road OT win over the Blue Jackets on Monday. Chris Pronger has the game-winning goal in that extended contest, Ryan Getzlaf had two assists, and J-S Giguere saved 32 of 35 shots.

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NHL


Wednesday, December 12


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Wednesday's key NBA betting matchup notes
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Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors (+5, 198)

The Raptors try to end an eight-game losing streak to the Mavericks when they meet Wednesday at the Air Canada Centre.



Minnesota Timberwolves at Philadelphia 76ers (-8 1/2, 185 1/2)

The Wolves won both meetings with the 76ers last season, including a 95-84 victory at Philadelphia on Dec. 3, 2006.



L.A. Clippers at Charlotte Hornets (-6, 186 1/2)

Charlotte (7-12) is 0-6 against the Clippers since joining the NBA as an expansion team in 2004, including 0-3 at home.



Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers (-2 1/2, 196 1/2)

The Bulls (7-12) have won four of their last five overall meetings against the Pacers (10-11), including a 3-1 edge in last season's series.



Sacramento Kings at Boston Celtics (-15, 189 1/2)

The Kings have won 12 of 14 against the Celtics, including five of seven in Boston



Seattle SuperSonics at New York Knicks (-5, 197 1/2)

The Knicks had a three-game win streak against the Sonics snapped with a 100-99 home loss on March 6. Seattle has won two of its last three visits to New York after losing six straight there.



Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks (+4, 202)

Orlando is winning by an average of 20.0 points during its three-game winning streak over the Bucks, and has won five of the last six meetings.



Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets (tba)

The Pistons and Rockets split two games last season, with each team winning at home. Detroit has dropped 11 of its last 14 visits to Houston.



New Orleans Hornets at Denver Nuggets (tba)

New Orleans' win over Denver in November was just its fourth in the last 12 meetings between the teams.



Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers (+5, 212 1/2)

The Warriors have recent history on their side, as they have won eight of their last nine games against the Trail Blazers.



Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns (tba)

Steve Nash had 18 assists in a 126-98 win over Utah on April 14 to help Phoenix avoid being swept in the teams' four meetings last season. The Suns have lost their last two at home to the Jazz.

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SCOREBOARD Wednesday, Dec. 12

Sacramento at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST). The Kings are 0-8 on the road this season and the Celtics are 10-0 at home.

STARS Tuesday

-Larry Hughes, Cavaliers, scored 36 points and Cleveland beat Indiana 118-105.

-Chauncey Billups, Pistons, had 28 points and 14 assists to lead Detroit past Memphis 113-103.

-Martell Webster, Trail Blazers, scored 25 points to help Portland get its second win on the road this season, a 97-89 triumph over Utah.

.500

Washington (11-10) beat Minnesota 102-88 Tuesday night to move above .500 for only the second time all season. ... Atlanta (10-11) fell to Toronto 100-88 and was denied in its attempt to move over .500 after 20 or more games for the first time since 1998-99, its last playoff season.

NEW JERSEY BLUES

Chris Kaman and Tim Thomas both scored 18 points and Kaman grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Clippers past the Nets 91-82 on Tuesday night for their first win in New Jersey since Jan. 15, 1998. The Nets have lost eight of their last nine games at home. New Jersey shot 32 percent (26-for-81), including an abysmal 5-for-25 in the fourth quarter in the loss.

SUPER SUB

Larry Hughes came off the bench and scored a season-high 36 points in just 26 minutes, and Cleveland snapped a six-game losing streak with a 118-105 victory over Indiana on Tuesday night. It was his second game back after missing 11 with a bruised leg. Hughes finished 13-of-17 from the field. The last time a Cleveland reserve scored 36 points or more was Phil Hubbard (37) in 1984.

STREAKS

Antawn Jamison had 22 points and 13 rebounds for his seventh consecutive double-double in Washington's 102-88 win victory over Minnesota on Tuesday night. That matches the longest streak of his career - something he hadn't done since Dec. 27, 2000, to Jan. 8, 2001. ... Detroit beat Memphis 113-103 to win its seventh in the last eight games and hand the Grizzlies their fifth straight loss.

SNAPPED

LeBron James scored 17 minutes in 22 minutes after a five-game absence to help Cleveland beat Indiana 118-105 Tuesday night and snap a six-game losing streak. The Cavaliers set season highs in points and field-goal percentage (55) in the win. ... Golden State beat San Antonio 96-84 to snap the Spurs' five-game winning streak. San Antonio hadn't lost since its last trip to Northern California - a 112-99 defeat at Sacramento on Nov. 26.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Craig Smith scored a career-high 36 points in Minnesota's 102-88 loss to Washington on Tuesday night. ... Carlos Boozer scored 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds but Utah lost to Portland 97-89.

SPEAKING

''We scored close to 100 points. We scored close to 50 in the half, and we weren't even in the game. If you don't defend in this league, you can't be in the game.'' - Seattle coach P.J. Carlesimo after the Sonics' 123-96 loss to Chicago on Tuesday night. The Bulls' 123 points were their most in regulation since a 128-102 win over Philadelphia on April 7, 1997.

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NHL
Hot Lines


Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL wagers

Vancouver Canucks at Anaheim Ducks (-160, 5)

Even with Canucks’ star goaltender Roberto Luongo listed as questionable, oddsmakers have set a 5-point total on tonight’s game against Anaheim. Vancouver is a completely different team when Luongo isn’t between the pipes and it usually means more goals by opposing teams. The Ducks have won three of their last four games and have averaged over four goals per game in the victories.

Pick: over five


Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes (+105, 6)

The Sens look like they have finally snapped out of an ugly drought that resulted in seven straight losses. Ottawa broke out of the slump by reeling off back-to-back victories against the Panthers and Stars last week. The Senators should be well rested when they face the Canes tonight after coming off a five-day break between games. Although Carolina has won the only meeting between these two teams his season, Ottawa has won five of the last seven head-to-head matchups.

Pick: Senators -125


Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks (-170, 6)

Despite dropping four in a row and six of their last seven games, the Hawks are still significant favorites against the Kings tonight. Los Angeles has won two of its last three and has its offense firing on all cylinders lately, scoring 14 goals during the three-game stretch. Chicago on the other hand has 13 goals during their current four-game losing streak.

Pick: Kings +150

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SCOREBOARD Wednesday, Dec. 12

N.Y. Rangers at Washington (7 p.m. EST). The Capitals are 5-3-1 since Bruce Boudreau took over as interim coach on Nov. 22.

STARS Tuesday

-Joffrey Lupul and R.J. Umberger, Flyers. Lupul had a hat trick and six points and Umberger also scored three goals to lift Philadelphia to an 8-2 win over Pittsburgh.

-Shawn Horcoff, Oilers, had a goal and an assist and scored the only goal in three rounds of a shootout to help Edmonton beat St. Louis 5-4.

-Steve Bernier and Evgeni Nabokov, Sharks. Bernier scored two goals and Nabokov made 36 saves in San Jose's 4-1 win over Minnesota.

FLYING HIGH

Philadelphia's Joffrey Lupul had a hat trick and three assists in an 8-2 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night to record the first six-point game for a Flyer since Eric Lindros on March 1, 1997, against Toronto. R.J. Umberger also scored three times and the Flyers had two players with a hat trick in the same game for the first time since Tim Kerr and Dave Poulin against the Islanders on Dec. 18, 1986.

SNAPPED

Philadelphia ended a five-game home losing streak with an 8-2 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. The loss ended Pittsburgh's four-game win streak. ... St. Louis' six-game home winning streak ended with a 5-4 shootout loss to Edmonton.

RETURN

Calgary's 2-1 shootout win over Florida on Tuesday night marked the return of Mike Keenan to South Florida. Keenan coached the Panthers for two-plus seasons from 2001-02 until being fired in December of 2003. He served as Florida's general manager in 2005-06.

SLUMPING

Montreal lost 3-2 to Tampa Bay in a shootout Tuesday night and has lost six straight at home. The Canadiens have lost six of eight overall (2-4-2).

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Doug Weight had two goals and an assist in St. Louis' 5-4 loss to Edmonton.

SPEAKING

''Are we talking about the same team that got five guys suspended this year? Is that the same team?'' - Pittsburgh coach Michael Therrien after the Penguins and Flyers combined for 156 penalty minutes in Philadelphia's 8-2 win Tuesday night.

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NBA
Dunkel


Minnesota at Philadelphia
The Timberwolves continued to have trouble finding success on the road last night as they fell in Washington (102-88). Now they have to turn around and play a Philadelphia team that has won three straight, including a 12-point victory over the Rockets their last time out. The Sixers look like the pick (-8) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Philadelphia favored by 17 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-8). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Game 701-702: Minnesota at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 107.720; Philadelphia 125.343
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 17 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 8; 185
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-8); Over

Game 703-704: Dallas at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.787; Toronto 117.417
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 4 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Chicago at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 119.601; Indiana 120.300
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 1; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 3 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+3 1/2); Over

Game 707-708: LA Clippers at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 108.524; Charlotte 116.003
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 7 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 5 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-5 1/2); Over

Game 709-710: Sacramento at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 115.461; Boston 132.364
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 17; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 15; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-15); Over

Game 711-712: Seattle at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 109.651; New York 118.406
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 9; 202
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 4 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (-4 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Detroit at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 122.075; Houston 125.812
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 4; 199
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 715-716: Orlando at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 124.680; Milwaukee 113.509
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 11; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 3 1/2; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-3 1/2); Over

Game 717-718: New Orleans at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 115.518; Denver 122.276
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 7; 196
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 719-720: Golden State at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 124.380; Portland 117.747
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 6 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4 1/2; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-4 1/2); Under

Game 721-722: Utah at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 117.290; Phoenix 130.267
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 13; 230
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 5 1/2; 225
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-5 1/2); Over

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Dunkel


Ohio at Maryland
It hasn't been the kind of start for the Terps that Gary Williams hoped for. Maryland already has four losses on the season (6-4) and is coming off a tough 81-78 defeat at home against Boston College. The sight of a MAC team by comparison might look pretty good, but Ohio is no pushover. Led by senior forward Leon Williams (17.0 ppg, 9.3 rpg), the Bobcats have won five of their first seven with the only two losses coming by a total of four points against Temple and Holy Cross. Maryland should have some trouble covering the line (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Terps favored by only 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+8 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Game 723-724: Princeton at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 46.584; Penn State 61.860
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Penn State by 13
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-13)

Game 725-726: Ohio at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 60.914; Maryland 65.433
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Maryland by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+8 1/2)

Game 727-728: Wisconsin at WI-Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 76.412; WI-Milwaukee 53.389
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 23
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-13 1/2)

Game 729-730: Cincinnati at Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 51.036; Xavier 79.570
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 28 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 19
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-19)

Game 731-732: Vanderbilt at DePaul
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 67.793; DePaul 67.513
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 3
Dunkel Pick: DePaul (+3)

Game 733-734: Massachusetts at Boston College
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 64.649; Boston College 66.524
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 2
Vegas Line: Boston College by 4
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (+4)

Game 735-736: New Orleans at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 55.001; Colorado 57.643
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado by 5
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+5)

Game 737-738: San Diego at Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 57.816; Nevada 61.762
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 4
Vegas Line: Nevada by 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+8)

Game 739-740: Pacific at Santa Clara
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 53.579; Santa Clara 63.745
Dunkel Line: Santa Clara by 10
Vegas Line: Santa Clara by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (-4 1/2)

Game 741-742: Cal Poly at Portland State
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 47.539; Portland State 58.698
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 11
Vegas Line: Portland State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (-7 1/2)

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NY Rangers at Washington
A coaching shakeup has helped the Caps snap out of their season-long funk as Washington is 5-3-1 since Bruce Boudreau took over for Glen Hanlon. The Caps are a perfect 3-0 on their current homestand, including a 3-2 win over division-leading New Jersey on Monday. New York, meanwhile, has dropped three of its last four and has totaled only five goals during the stretch. Washington looks like a good home underdog pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Caps favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+100). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Game 1-2: Colorado at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.808; Columbus 10.844
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+100); Over

Game 3-4: NY Rangers at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.899; Washington 11.804
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+100); Over

Game 5-6: Boston at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.969; Atlanta 10.929
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+115); Over

Game 7-8: NY Islanders at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.077; Buffalo 11.258
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-165); Over

Game 9-10: Ottawa at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.820; Carolina 11.741
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-125); 6
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+105); Over

Game 11-12: Los Angeles at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.072; Chicago 11.002
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+140); Over

Game 13-14: Vancouver at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.051; Anaheim 11.306
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+140); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, December 12


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MINNESOTA (3 - 16) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 13) - 12/12/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 40-59 ATS (-24.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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DALLAS (14 - 8) at TORONTO (12 - 10) - 12/12/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 62-45 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 179-129 ATS (+37.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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CHICAGO (7 - 12) at INDIANA (10 - 11) - 12/12/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 36-53 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-3 straight up against INDIANA 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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LA CLIPPERS (8 - 12) at CHARLOTTE (7 - 12) - 12/12/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 43-58 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-55 ATS (-26.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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SACRAMENTO (8 - 12) at BOSTON (17 - 2) - 12/12/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 131-167 ATS (-52.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
BOSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 straight up against BOSTON 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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SEATTLE (5 - 17) at NEW YORK (6 - 14) - 12/12/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-1 straight up against SEATTLE 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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DETROIT (15 - 6) at HOUSTON (11 - 11) - 12/12/2007, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-1 straight up against HOUSTON 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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ORLANDO (16 - 6) at MILWAUKEE (8 - 12) - 12/12/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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NEW ORLEANS (14 - 7) at DENVER (13 - 8) - 12/12/2007, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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GOLDEN STATE (12 - 9) at PORTLAND (9 - 12) - 12/12/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 113-147 ATS (-48.7 Units) after a division game since 1996.
PORTLAND is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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


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UTAH (13 - 9) at PHOENIX (16 - 6) - 12/12/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
UTAH is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 68-45 ATS (+18.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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


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NBA
Write-Up


Wednesday, December 12


Hot Teams
-- 76ers won three games in row, by 11-28-12 points.
-- Raptors won six of their last nine games.
-- Bulls won five of their last seven games. Pacers are 5-0 vs the spread in games that followed their last five losses.
-- Celtics won their last six games (5-1 vs spread).
-- Pistons won, covered seven of their last eight games.
-- Nuggets, Hornets both won four of their last five games.
-- Warriors won 12 of their last 15 games. Portland won four in a row, beating Jazz in Utah last night.

Cold Teams
-- Minnesota lost six of its last seven games; they're 5-4 vs the spread on the road.
-- Mavericks lost four of their last six road games.
-- Clippers are 4-12 in last 16 games (3-13 vs spread). Bobcats lost eight of last nine games (1-8 against the spread).
-- Kings are 0-8 SU on road, but did cover last two and are 3-2 SU in last five gamed overall.
-- Seattle lost by 27 last night, lost last two games, but is 4-2 vs spread in their last six (4-7 vs spread on road). Knicks lost five of last seven games; their last eight losses are by 10+ points.
-- Rockets lost four of their last six games.
-- Bucks lost four in row, eight of last nine games (2-7 vs pts). Orlando lost last two games, after covering previous seven.
-- Suns lost last two games, after winning previous five.

Series Records
-- Minnesota beat 76ers twice LY, 95-84 here, 104-102 in OT.
-- Dallas won three in row vs Raptors: 97-96/117-98/105-99.
-- Bulls won three of four vs Indiana LY, winning by 9-15-2 pts.
-- Clippers beat Charlotte twice LY, 100-93/102-93.
-- Kings beat Boston twice LY, 96-91/104-101
-- Visiting team won both Seattle-New York games LY.
-- Home side won both Detroit-Houston games last year.
-- Orlando won three of four vs Bucks LY, winning by 25-18-23.
-- Hornets are 3-2 in last five games vs Denver, beating them by 93-88 in Denver, in first meeting this season (+5.5).
-- Warriors won two of three against Portland last season.
-- Jazz won three of four against Phoenix last season.

Totals
-- Under is 4-1 in Minnesota's last five games.
-- Over is 3-1 in last four Toronto games.
-- Over is 9-4 in Indiana's last thirteen games.
-- Under is 10-2 in Clippers' last dozen games.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in Celtics' last eight home games.
-- Under is 6-2 in last eight seattle games.
-- Over is 6-1 in Detroit's last seven games.
-- Over is 4-1 in last five Milwaukee home games.
-- Under is 8-3 in Hornets' last eleven games.
-- Three of last four Portland games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1 in last seven Phoenix games, 8-1 in last nine Jazz contests.

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NCAAB
Write-Up


Wednesday's Games

Game of the Night

Cincinnati-Xavier is huge crosstown rivalry that lost luster with Huggins leaving town; Bearcats upset Xavier 67-57 at home LY (+4); they went 4-18 after winning that game, are 4-4 this year, losing last two games, at UAB, Illinois State. Xavier won five in a row, beating Creighton 79-66 in last game; they're 3-0 so far this season when favored.

Rest of card

-- Penn State is 2-4 in last six games, but had good OT win in its last game, vs Seton Hall (trailed by 10 at half); Lions are 1-2-1 as a favorite. Princeton lot last six games since winning opener vs Central Conn; only one of last four losses is by 11+ points.

-- Ohio U is 5-2 this season, with both losses by hoop (at Holy Cross, Temple); Bobcats won last three games, but go way up in class here, vs Maryland team that just lost ACC opener to BC Sunday night. Ohio coach O'Shea is former BC assistant.

-- Wisc-Milwaukee (+24) lost 68-49 to Wisconsin LY; Panthers loat last five games, dropping pair of conference tilts last week, while Badgers were losing to rival Marquette. Wisconsin is 2-1 vs spread as a favorite this season.

-- Vanderbilt is 9-0; they beat Toledo 77-70 in only true road tilt this season (-5); Vandy has wins over Wake, Ga Tech, South Alabama, Bradley and also gave Valparaiso its only loss so far this season. DePaul is 2-3, losing to Creighton (74-62), Kansas (84-66) and North Carolina A&T (96-93).

-- Boston College beat UMass 83-74 LY (+2.5). Eagles are off a win in ACC opener at Maryland; they're 7-1, losing only in OT to Providence, when they were down 15 at half. UMass is 6-2 but they've allowed 75+ points in six of last seven games.

-- Colorado lost at Wyoming over weekend; Buffs are 5-4 under Bzdelik, 1-0 vs spread as favorite. New Orleans is senior-laden club with rookie ocach; they've won at NC State, are 5-1, with a 75-60 home loss to Nicholls State team that is pretty good.

-- Nevada snapped three-game skid with win Saturday; they're 2-2 vs spread as favorite, but just 3-4 SU. San Diego is 1-2 on road, winning by point at Hawai'i, losing 77-71 at Boise, 57-47 at New Mexico. Toreros are 5-6 overall.

-- Santa Clara trounced Pacific 67-49 in Stockton LY (+3.5), but Tigers are improved this year, off to 6-3 start, despite loss last game as 13-pt favorite to Pepperdine Saturday. Broncos played last seven games on road, winning four of last five.

-- Portland State is 3-3 vs D-I teams, losing to UCLA, Wazzu, but covering both; this is their first home game vs D-I team so far this year. Cal Poly is 4-4, but already has three losses by 26 or more points, losing last game 85-51 at Northern Arizona.

[Udog]

NHL
Write-Up


Wednesday, December 12


Hot Teams
-- Washington won three of its last four games.
-- Atlanta is 8-0 in game following loss since changing coaches. Bruins won three of their last four road games.
-- Carolina is 11-3 this season in game following a loss. Ottawa won last two games, scoring nine goals, after losing previous seven contests.
-- Anaheim won three of its last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Avalanche lost six of their last eight road games. Columbus is 2-5 in its last seven games.
-- Rangers lost three of their last four games.
-- Sabres lost three of their last four games. Islanders lost five of their last six games.
-- Chicago lost last four games, scoring a total of eight goals. Kings are 0-6 in game following their last six wins.
-- Canucks are 2-3 in last five games; they scored two goals or less in five of their last six games.

Series Records
-- Columbus lost eight of last ten against the Avalanche.
-- Rangers won four in row vs Washington, outscoring them by a 14-4 margin.
-- Thrashers won their last six games against Boston.
-- Islanders are 2-0 vs Buffalo this season, 6-4/3-2.
-- Senators are 5-2 in last seven vs Hurricanes, 3-1 in last four visits to Raleigh.
-- Kings lost three of last four games against Chicago.
-- Ducks are 5-2 in last seven games vs Vancouver.

Totals
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Colorado-Columbus games.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers' last seven road games.
-- Last three Atlanta games all went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1 in Buffalo's last five home games, but under in the Islanders' last 19 games is 16-2-1.
-- Over is 7-3 in Carolina's last ten games, 9-1 in Ottawa's last 10
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Chicago's last nine home games.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Duck-Canuck contests.

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NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, December 12th

Minnesota at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Minnesota: 11-24 ATS off a road loss
Philadelphia: 17-5 Over off BB ATS wins

Dallas at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Dallas: 2-11 ATS off double-digit road win
Toronto: 37-16 ATS off a road game

Chicago at Indiana, 7:05 EST
Chicago: 33-18 ATS Away off an Over
Indiana: 5-16 ATS after a combined score of 215+ points

LA Clippers at Charlotte, 7:05 EST
LA Clippers: 5-16 ATS off BB non-conference games
Charlotte: 24-9 ATS off BB ATS losses

Sacramento at Boston, 7:35 EST
Sacramento: 8-2 Under at Boston
Boston: 7-0 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 5 days

Seattle at New York, 7:05 EST
Seattle: 10-1 Under after allowing 105+ points
New York: 7-0 Under at home off a SU loss

Detroit at Houston, 8:05 EST
Detroit: 6-1 ATS in December
Houston: 5-15 ATS as a home underdog

Orlando at Milwaukee, 8:05 EST
Orlando: 12-1 ATS in road games
Milwaukee: 6-1 Over revenging double-digit loss

New Orleans at Denver, 9:05 EST
New Orleans: 0-5 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4
Denver: 7-1 Under off a home win

Golden State at Portland, 10:05 EST
Golden State: 27-9 ATS as a road favorite of 6 points or less
Portland: 1-6 ATS vs. Golden State

Utah at Phoenix, 10:35 EST
Utah: 11-1 Over Away off a division game
Phoenix: 15-5 ATS off BB ATS losses

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Wednesday, December 12th

Colorado at Columbus, 7:05 EST
Colorado: 28-7 SU playing with 2+ days rest
Columbus: 1-6 SU at home off an Over

NY Rangers at Washington, 7:05 EST
NY Rangers: 7-1 SU away off an overtime win
Washington: 9-34 SU off BB home games

Boston at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
Boston: 8-1 SU off a division road win
Atlanta: 1-7 SU at home off a loss by 3+ goals

NY Islanders at Buffalo, 7:05 EST
NY Islanders: 17-9 SU off 3+ road games
Buffalo: 0-4 SU off a home loss by 2+ goals

Ottawa at Carolina, 7:35 EST
Ottawa: 38-13 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Carolina: 3-9 SU off a non-conference game

Los Angeles at Chicago, 8:35 EST
Los Angeles: 2-11 SU as a road underdog of +150 or less
Chicago: 6-2 SU after allowing 2+ third-period goals

Vancouver at Anaheim, 10:05 EST
Vancouver: 7-2 SU away off a loss
Anaheim: 1-6 SU at home off a road win scoring 4+ goals

** (TC) Denotes Time Change