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  • #1

    Tuesday Trends and Indexes 12/18

    Trends and Indexes
    Tuesday, December 18

    Good Luck on day #352 of 2007!

    NOTE:
    As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
    Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

    FOOTBALL:
    We are providing football trends & indexes that are available through the Bowl games.
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  • #2
    Six-pack for Tuesday

    -- I'm still confused as to why the Manning family wanted Eli to play in New York, as opposed to San Diego; Giants' Stadium isn't the best place to put up big passing numbers, especially late in the season.

    -- They forced the Chargers to trade Eli to Giants, so I have zero sympathy for whatever grief he is taking now. Peyton does more commercials than anyone, and he plays out in Indianapolis. Just seems like Eli would be more comfortable in a smaller market, just like Ole Miss is as a college town.

    -- In the NBA, Nate McMillan is doing super job with the Trailblazers; they've won their last eight games.

    -- Rory Sabbatini bolted from Eldrick Woods' tournament before last round Sunday, but still collects the $170,000 last place prize money. Poor form by Sabbatini, who claimed to have shin splints. Fred Couples' comment: "He's messing with the wrong guy........", meaning Mr. Woods.

    -- Sabbatini earned $4.5M this season, is ranked #11 in the world, so he is self-sufficient, but still, seems like a Woods bridge would be the dangerous one to burn.

    -- This is modern TV: ever-annoying Tony Kornheiser on halftime of MNF, blaming Jessica Simpson for Cowboys' loss to Philly Sunday. I may take up drinking soon.

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    • #3
      Tuesday's List of 13: Our NFL List of 13.............

      Remember, if you're under .500, you can't be on this list

      13) Giants-- What if they finish 9-7 and lose their first game in playoffs; would Coughlin be brought back for 2008?

      12) Seahawks-- They've done lot of travelling this year; they should be hoping to avoid Vikings in first round of playoffs.

      11) Titans-- If Haynesworth was healthier, they'd be higher in this group; nice bounce back yesterday, after hideous loss to Chargers the week before.

      10) Steelers-- Something is amiss; maybe it is crummy turf at Heinz Field, but this is not a power running team right now.

      9) Saints-- Offensive juggernaut, even without their top two RBs. Would be tough out in first round of NFC playoffs.

      8) Buccaneers-- Playing terrific defense, strong at home, but a second round trip to Lambeau could be in their future.

      7) Browns-- What a terrific season they're having; hard to put them above Steelers on this list, but undeniable they're better team, at this time and place.

      6) Vikings-- Tremendous job coaching young QB Jackson; early in the season, he looked lost. Not now. Problem now is, how bad was calf injury he suffered late in Monday's game?

      5) Cowboys-- Romo's thumb will be most scrutinized joint in this country since Bill Clinton claimed not to inhale.

      4) Packers-- After Week 12 of 2006 season, Packers were 4-8, giving hope to every one of this year's also-rans.

      3) Jaguars-- Strong defense, good running game, protect the ball well on offense, can win in cold weather. Dangerous club.

      2) Colts-- Defending champs likely to play Chargers in their first playoff game. They lost in rain at San Diego earlier in '07.

      1) Patriots-- They've only got Miami on their mind right now, thats their sole focus, trying to get to 15-0, they're not giving any thought to finishing 16-0. Yeah, right. 19-0 is more like it.

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      • #4
        National Football League – Long Sheet

        NFL
        Long Sheet

        Week 16

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        Thursday, December 20
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        PITTSBURGH (9 - 5) at ST LOUIS (3 - 11) - 12/20/2007, 8:15 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        PITTSBURGH is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
        ST LOUIS is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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        Saturday, December 22
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        DALLAS (12 - 2) at CAROLINA (6 - 8) - 12/22/2007, 8:15 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        DALLAS is 2-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
        DALLAS is 2-0 straight up against CAROLINA 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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        Sunday, December 23
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        CLEVELAND (9 - 5) at CINCINNATI (5 - 9) - 12/23/2007, 1:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        CLEVELAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
        CLEVELAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
        CLEVELAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
        CLEVELAND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
        CLEVELAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
        CINCINNATI is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        CINCINNATI is 3-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
        CINCINNATI is 4-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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        GREEN BAY (12 - 2) at CHICAGO (5 - 8) - 12/23/2007, 1:00 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        CHICAGO is 3-1 against the spread versus GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
        CHICAGO is 4-1 straight up against GREEN BAY 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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        HOUSTON (7 - 7) at INDIANAPOLIS (12 - 2) - 12/23/2007, 1:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        INDIANAPOLIS is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

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

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        KANSAS CITY (4 - 10) at DETROIT (6 - 8) - 12/23/2007, 1:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        DETROIT is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
        DETROIT is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
        DETROIT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest 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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        MIAMI (1 - 13) at NEW ENGLAND (14 - 0) - 12/23/2007, 4:15 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        MIAMI is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
        MIAMI is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
        MIAMI is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) in December games since 1992.
        NEW ENGLAND is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
        NEW ENGLAND is 116-85 ATS (+22.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
        NEW ENGLAND is 67-45 ATS (+17.5 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.
        NEW ENGLAND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
        NEW ENGLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
        NEW ENGLAND is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in December games since 1992.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        NEW ENGLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
        NEW ENGLAND is 3-2 straight up against MIAMI 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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        NY GIANTS (9 - 5) at BUFFALO (7 - 7) - 12/23/2007, 1:00 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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        OAKLAND (4 - 10) at JACKSONVILLE (10 - 4) - 12/23/2007, 1:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        OAKLAND is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
        OAKLAND is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
        OAKLAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season over the last 3 seasons.
        OAKLAND is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
        JACKSONVILLE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
        JACKSONVILLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.

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

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        PHILADELPHIA (6 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (7 - 7) - 12/23/2007, 1:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        PHILADELPHIA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
        PHILADELPHIA is 117-84 ATS (+24.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
        PHILADELPHIA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
        NEW ORLEANS is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
        NEW ORLEANS is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home games in dome games since 1992.
        NEW ORLEANS is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
        NEW ORLEANS is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games in December games since 1992.
        NEW ORLEANS is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
        NEW ORLEANS is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
        NEW ORLEANS is 50-76 ATS (-33.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
        NEW ORLEANS is 50-76 ATS (-33.6 Units) in home lined games since 1992.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        NEW ORLEANS is 1-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
        NEW ORLEANS is 2-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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        WASHINGTON (7 - 7) at MINNESOTA (7 - 6) - 12/23/2007, 8:15 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
        MINNESOTA 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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        ATLANTA (3 - 11) at ARIZONA (6 - 8) - 12/23/2007, 4:05 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        ARIZONA is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        ATLANTA is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
        ATLANTA is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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        BALTIMORE (4 - 10) at SEATTLE (9 - 5) - 12/23/2007, 4:15 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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        NY JETS (3 - 11) at TENNESSEE (8 - 6) - 12/23/2007, 4:15 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        NY JETS is 1-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
        NY JETS is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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        TAMPA BAY (9 - 5) at SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 10) - 12/23/2007, 4:05 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        TAMPA BAY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.
        TAMPA BAY is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
        SAN FRANCISCO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.
        SAN FRANCISCO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
        SAN FRANCISCO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
        SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY 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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        Monday, December 24
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        DENVER (6 - 8) at SAN DIEGO (9 - 5) - 12/24/2007, 8:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        DENVER is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
        DENVER is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
        DENVER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points this season.
        DENVER is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
        DENVER is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
        SAN DIEGO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a home favorite of 7.5 to 10 points over the last 2 seasons.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        SAN DIEGO is 3-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
        SAN DIEGO is 3-2 straight up against DENVER 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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        • #5
          National Football League - Short Sheet

          NFL
          Short Sheet


          Week 16

          Thursday, December 20th

          Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 EST NFL
          Pittsburgh: 18-8 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points
          St. Louis: 2-10 ATS at home in the second half of the season


          Saturday, December 22nd

          Dallas at Carolina, 8:15 EST NFL
          Dallas: 8-1 ATS away off a division game
          Carolina: 1-5 ATS vs. NFC East opponents


          Sunday, December 23rd

          Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1:00 EST
          Cleveland: 7-0 ATS as a favorite
          Cincinnati: 0-7 ATS off an Under

          Green Bay at Chicago, 1:00 EST
          Green Bay: 6-0 ATS after allowing 14 or less points
          Chicago: 1-5 ATS in home games

          Houston at Indianapolis, 1:00 EST
          Houston: 1-9 ATS away off a home game
          Indianapolis: 15-6 ATS off 4+ wins

          Kansas City at Detroit, 1:00 EST
          Kansas City: 17-6 Over off 3+ ATS losses
          Detroit: 11-1 ATS at home off 5+ losses

          (TC) Miami at New England, 4:05 EST
          Miami: 1-9 ATS vs. division opponents
          New England: 15-6 ATS playing on artificial turf

          NY Giants at Buffalo, 1:00 EST
          NY Giants: 6-1 Under off a home loss by 10+ points
          Buffalo: 6-0 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

          Oakland at Jacksonville, 1:00 EST
          Oakland: 2-11 ATS in December
          Jacksonville: 6-0 ATS off BB Overs

          Philadelphia at New Orleans, 1:00 EST
          Philadelphia: 9-2 ATS as an underdog
          New Orleans: 8-19 ATS at home after winning 3 of their last 4 games

          (TC) Washington at Minnesota, 8:15 EST NBC
          Washington: 0-6 ATS off a road game
          Minnesota: 5-1 Under vs. Washington

          Atlanta at Arizona, 4:05 EST
          Atlanta: 13-4 ATS away after allowing 175- rushing yards
          Arizona: 6-0 Over after losing 3 of their last 4 games

          Baltimore at Seattle, 4:15 EST
          Baltimore: 1-8 ATS off an Over
          Seattle: 17-7 ATS in home games

          NY Jets at Tennessee, 4:15 EST
          NY Jets: 3-12 ATS off a SU road loss / ATS win
          Tennessee: 5-1 Under off a straight up win

          (TC) Tampa Bay at San Francisco, 4:05 EST
          Tampa Bay: 8-2 ATS vs. conference opponents
          San Francisco: 2-9 ATS vs. conference opponents

          ** (TC) Denotes Time Change


          Monday, December 24th

          Denver at San Diego, 8:30 EST ESPN
          Denver: 2-9 ATS vs. division opponents
          San Diego: 17-6 ATS off a win by 21+ points

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          • #6
            College Football - Dunkel Index

            NCAAF
            Dunkel Index


            THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20

            Game 303-304: Navy vs. Utah
            Dunkel Ratings: Navy 82.940; Utah 92.340
            Dunkel Line: Utah by 9 1/2; 56 1/2
            Vegas Line: Utah by 8; 66
            Dunkel Pick: Utah (-8); Under


            FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

            Game 305-306: Florida Atlantic vs. Memphis
            Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 74.549; Memphis 75.987
            Dunkel Line: Memphis by 1 1/2; 72
            Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 3; 67
            Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+3); Over


            SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22

            Game 309-310: Southern Mississippi at Cincinnati
            Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 82.077; Cincinnati 97.871
            Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 16; 53 1/2
            Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 11; 56
            Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-11); Under

            Game 311-312: Nevada vs. New Mexico
            Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 86.090; New Mexico 86.684
            Dunkel Line: Even; 58
            Vegas Line: New Mexico by 3 1/2; 63
            Dunkel Pick: Nevada (+3 1/2); Under

            Game 313-314: UCLA vs. BYU
            Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 95.600; BYU 98.610
            Dunkel Line: BYU by 3; 50
            Vegas Line: BYU by 7; 47
            Dunkel Pick: UCLA (+7); Over


            SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

            Game 341-342: East Carolina vs. Boise State
            Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 84.667; Boise State 99.423
            Dunkel Line: Boise State by 15; 64
            Vegas Line: Boise State by 10 1/2; 72
            Dunkel Pick: Boise State (-10 1/2); Under


            WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26

            Game 401-402: Central Michigan vs. Purdue
            Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 81.392; Purdue 85.522
            Dunkel Line: Purdue by 4; 75
            Vegas Line: Purdue by 9; 72
            Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+9); Over


            THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

            Game 403-404: Texas vs. Arizona State
            Dunkel Ratings: Texas 96.683; Arizona State 99.483
            Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 3; 68
            Vegas Line: Texas by 2 1/2; 62 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (+2 1/2); Over


            FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28

            Game 405-406: Michigan State vs. Boston College
            Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 99.341; Boston College 97.258
            Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 2; 60
            Vegas Line: Boston College by 3 1/2; 56 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+3 1/2); Over

            Game 407-408: TCU vs. Houston
            Dunkel Ratings: TCU 95.433; Houston 83.788
            Dunkel Line: TCU by 11 1/2; 66
            Vegas Line: TCU by 3 1/2; 60
            Dunkel Pick: TCU (-3 1/2); Over

            Game 409-410: Maryland vs. Oregon State
            Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 97.194; Oregon State 98.854
            Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 1 1/2; 46
            Vegas Line: Oregon State by 4 1/2; 49
            Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+4 1/2); Under


            SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29

            Game 413-414: Connecticut vs. Wake Forest
            Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 95.073; Wake Forest 93.060
            Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 2; 51
            Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 3 1/2; 48 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+3 1/2); Over

            Game 415-416: Central Florida vs. Mississippi State
            Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 87.201; Mississippi State 90.690
            Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 3 1/2; 56
            Vegas Line: Central Florida by 3; 60
            Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (+3); Under

            Game 417-418: Penn State vs. Texas A&M
            Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 97.908; Texas A&M 96.335
            Dunkel Line: Penn State by 1 1/2; 49
            Vegas Line: Penn State by 6; 51 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (+6); Under


            SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30

            Game 449-450: Colorado vs. Alabama
            Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 93.541; Alabama 93.507
            Dunkel Line: Even; 56
            Vegas Line: Alabama by 4; 51
            Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+4); Over


            MONDAY, DECEMBER 31

            Game 451-452: Air Force vs. California
            Dunkel Ratings: Air Force 95.982; California 95.318
            Dunkel Line: Even; 52
            Vegas Line: California by 4; 54
            Dunkel Pick: Air Force (+4); Under

            Game 453-454: Oregon vs. South Florida
            Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 95.990; South Florida 97.318
            Dunkel Line: South Florida by 1 1/2; 56
            Vegas Line: South Florida by 7; 52
            Dunkel Pick: Oregon (+7); Over

            Game 455-456: Fresno State vs. Georgia Tech
            Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 88.248; Georgia Tech 90.721
            Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 2 1/2; 50
            Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 4 1/2; 54 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (+4 1/2); Under

            Game 457-458: Florida State vs. Kentucky
            Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 94.005; Kentucky 96.901
            Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 3; 52
            Vegas Line: Pick; 56
            Dunkel Pick: Kentucky; Under

            Game 459-460: Indiana vs. Oklahoma State
            Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 85.280; Oklahoma State 97.061
            Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 12; 60
            Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 4; 69
            Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-4); Under

            Game 461-462: Auburn vs. Clemson
            Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 95.786; Clemson 99.817
            Dunkel Line: Clemson by 4; 52 1/2
            Vegas Line: Clemson by 1 1/2; 48
            Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-1 1/2); Over


            TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

            Game 463-464: Wisconsin vs. Tennessee
            Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 98.299; Tennessee 97.478
            Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 1; 62
            Vegas Line: Tennessee by 4; 59 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (+4); Over

            Game 465-466: Arkansas vs. Missouri
            Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 101.992; Missouri 104.454
            Dunkel Line: Missouri by 2 1/2; 72
            Vegas Line: Missouri by 3 1/2; 69 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (+3 1/2); Over

            Game 467-468: Michigan vs. Florida
            Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 95.120; Florida 107.493
            Dunkel Line: Florida by 12 1/2; 67
            Vegas Line: Florida by 9 1/2; 60
            Dunkel Pick: Florida (-9 1/2); Over

            Game 469-470: Texas Tech vs. Virginia
            Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 97.229; Virginia 94.831
            Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 2 1/2; 57
            Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 5 1/2; 60
            Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+5 1/2); Under

            Game 471-472: Illinois vs. USC
            Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 95.302; USC 105.428
            Dunkel Line: USC by 10; 46
            Vegas Line: USC by 13 1/2; 50
            Dunkel Pick: Illinois (+13 1/2); Under

            Game 473-474: Hawaii vs. Georgia
            Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 99.289; Georgia 103.503
            Dunkel Line: Georgia by 4; 64
            Vegas Line: Georgia by 9; 69
            Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (+9); Under


            WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2

            Game 475-476: West Virginia at Oklahoma
            Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 107.094; Oklahoma 109.453
            Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 2 1/2; 59
            Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 7; 63 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (+7); Under


            THURSDAY, JANUARY 3

            Game 477-478: Kansas vs. Virginia Tech
            Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 108.046; Virginia Tech 108.374
            Dunkel Line: Even; 57
            Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 3 1/2; 54
            Dunkel Pick: Kansas (+3 1/2); Over


            SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

            Game 483-484: Ball State vs. Rutgers
            Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 83.401; Rutgers 91.494
            Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 8; 55
            Vegas Line: Rutgers by 10; 60
            Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+10); Under


            SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

            Game 489-490: Bowling Green vs. Tulsa
            Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 83.544; Tulsa 84.741
            Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 1; 69
            Vegas Line: Tulsa by 5; 76
            Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+5); Under


            MONDAY, JANUARY 7

            Game 491-492: Ohio State vs. LSU
            Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 109.014; LSU 112.040
            Dunkel Line: LSU by 3; 54
            Vegas Line: LSU by 6; 51 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (+6); Over

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            • #7
              College Football – Short Sheet

              NCAAF
              Short Sheet


              Thursday, December 20th

              SDC Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl
              San Diego, California
              TV: ESPN
              Navy vs. Utah, 9:00 ET

              Navy:
              6-1 Over off a conference game
              9-2 Over after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

              Utah:
              10-2 ATS off 3+ conference games
              23-9 ATS playing with rest


              Friday, December 21st

              R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
              New Orleans, Louisiana
              TV: ESPN2
              Florida Atlantic vs. Memphis, 8:00 ET

              Florida Atlantic:
              6-1 Over off an Over
              6-0 Over in the second half of the season

              Memphis:
              3-12 ATS off BB conference wins
              2-14 ATS after scoring 42+ points


              Saturday, December 22nd

              PapaJohns.com Bowl
              Birmingham, Alabama
              TV: ESPN2
              Southern Miss vs. Cincinnati, 1:00 ET

              Southern Miss:
              0-6 ATS as an underdog
              6-16 ATS off a SU win / ATS loss

              Cincinnati:
              12-2 ATS off an ATS win
              5-1 ATS off a win by 21+ points

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              New Mexico Bowl
              Albuquerque, New Mexico
              TV: ESPN
              Nevada vs. New Mexico, 4:30 ET

              Nevada:
              7-0 Under away after scoring 42+ points
              9-1 Under away off 3+ conference games

              New Mexico:
              0-9 ATS after allowing 6 or less points
              1-8 ATS after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

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              Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl
              Las Vegas, Nevada
              TV: ESPN
              UCLA vs. BYU, 8:00 ET

              UCLA:
              9-1 ATS as an underdog
              8-1 ATS off a conference loss

              BYU:
              10-2 Under playing on a neutral field
              29-14 Under as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points


              Sunday, December 23rd

              Sheriton Hawaii Bowl
              Honolulu, Hawaii
              TV: ESPN
              East Carolina vs. Boise State, 8:00 ET

              East Carolina:
              14-4 Under after winning 3 of their last 4 games
              12-5 Under off BB conference games

              Boise State:
              41-12 ATS off BB conference games
              18-3 ATS with a total of 63+ points


              Wednesday, December 26th

              Motor City Bowl
              Detroit, Michigan
              TV: ESPN
              Central Michigan vs. Purdue, 7:30 ET

              Central Michigan:
              14-5 ATS playing on artificial turf
              10-2 ATS after winning 2 of their last 3 games

              Purdue:
              9-0 Under off BB losses
              16-6 Under off a conference game


              Thursday, December 27th

              Pacific Life Holiday Bowl
              San Diego, California
              TV: ESPN
              Texas vs. Arizona State, 8:00 ET

              Texas:
              13-3 ATS off 3+ Overs
              10-2 ATS after allowing 525+ total yards

              Arizona State:
              11-2 Under away off a home game
              12-4 Under away off a conference game


              Friday, December 28th

              Champs Sports Bowl
              Orlando, Florida
              TV: ESPN
              Michigan State vs. Boston College, 5:00 ET


              Michigan State:
              6-16 ATS off a conference game
              6-16 ATS off BB games with combined scores of 60+ points

              Boston College:
              12-4 Under playing on grass fields
              21-9 Under away off an ATS loss

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              Texas Bowl
              Houston, Texas
              TV: NFL
              TCU vs. Houston, 8:00 ET

              TCU:
              10-1 ATS off BB conference wins
              16-5 ATS after having 275+ rushing yards

              Houston:
              6-0 Under off an ATS loss
              6-0 Under away off a combined score of 60+ points

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              Emerald Bowl
              San Francisco, California
              TV: ESPN
              Maryland vs. Oregon State, 8:30 ET

              Maryland:
              17-3 Under after scoring 37+ points
              14-4 Under after committing 0 turnovers

              Oregon State:
              10-2 ATS off a conference win by 7 or less points
              12-3 ATS off BB conference games


              Saturday, December 29th

              Meineke Car Care Bowl
              Charlotte, North Carolina
              TV: ESPN
              Connecticut vs. Wake Forest, 1:00 ET

              Connecticut:
              8-1 ATS off a road loss
              21-8 ATS away vs. non-conference opponents

              Wake Forest:
              16-6 Under vs. non-conference opponents
              8-2 Under off BB games forcing 3+ turnovers

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              AutoZone Liberty Bowl
              Memphis, Tennessee
              TV: ESPN
              Central Florida vs. Mississippi State, 4:30 ET

              Central Florida:
              6-1 Under off a conference win
              7-0 Under after allowing 325+ passing yards

              Mississippi State:
              16-30 ATS off an Under
              1-5 ATS off a home win

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              Valero Alamo Bowl
              San Antonio, Texas
              TV: ESPN
              Penn State vs. Texas A&M, 8:00 ET

              Penn State:
              16-5 Under away vs. non-conference opponents
              22-9 Under off a combined score of 60+ points

              Texas A&M:
              1-12 ATS after gaining 525+ total yards
              4-14 ATS away playing with rest


              Sunday, December 30th

              PetroSun Indepedence Bowl
              Shreveport, Louisiana
              TV: ESPN
              Colorado vs. Alabama, 8:00 ET

              Colorado:
              10-1 Over after scoring 50+ points
              6-0 Over after allowing 325+ passing yards

              Alabama:
              3-11 ATS as a favorite
              0-6 ATS off BB losses


              Monday, December 31st

              Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
              Fort Worth, Texas
              TV: ESPN
              Air Force at California, 12:30 ET

              Air Force:
              7-1 ATS off a straight up win
              13-3 ATS away playing with 2+ weeks rest

              California:
              0-7 ATS off BB conference games
              2-10 ATS off a straight up loss

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              Brut Sun Bowl
              El Paso, Texas
              TV: CBS
              Oregon vs. South Florida, 2:00 ET

              Oregon:
              16-6 ATS off a home loss
              9-2 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

              South Florida:
              9-2 Under after winning 2 of their last 3 games
              5-1 Under off BB conference wins

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              Roady's Humanitarian Bowl
              El Paso, Texas
              TV: ESPN2
              Fresno State vs. Georgia Tech, 2:00 ET

              Fresno State:
              20-8 Over playing on artificial turf
              22-10 Over off an Under

              Georgia Tech:
              1-9 ATS off BB Overs
              1-5 ATS off a home game

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              Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl
              Nashville, Tennessee
              TV: ESPN
              Florida State vs. Kentucky, 4:00 ET

              Florida State:
              6-1 ATS after allowing 37+ points
              5-1 ATS off 3+ games forcing 1 or 0 turnovers

              Kentucky:
              11-3 Under playing with 2+ weeks rest
              12-2 Under off BB conference losses

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              Insight Bowl
              Tempe, Arizona
              TV: NFL
              Indiana vs. Oklahoma State, 5:30 ET

              Indiana:
              4-15 ATS off 5+ games committing 2+ turnovers
              1-5 ATS off a home win by 3 or less points

              Oklahoma State:
              13-3 Over off an ATS loss
              5-1 Over off BB road games

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              Chick-fil-A Bowl
              Atlanta, Georgia
              TV: ESPN
              (TC) Auburn vs. Clemson, 7:30 ET


              Auburn:
              6-1 ATS as an underdog
              5-1 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

              Clemson:
              9-2 Under in bowl games
              16-6 Under after winning 4 of their last 5 games


              Tuesday, January 1st

              Outback Bowl
              Tampa, Florida
              TV: ESPN
              Wisconsin vs. Tennessee, 11:00am ET


              Wisconsin:
              10-2 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
              39-22 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

              Tennessee:
              5-1 Under off BB games with 40+ pass attempts
              8-3 Under off 3+ conference games

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              AT&T Cotton Bowl
              Dallas, Texas
              TV: FOX
              Arkansas vs. Missouri, 11:30am ET

              Arkansas:
              7-1 ATS off BB games allowing 31+ points
              15-4 ATS off a combined score of 70+ points

              Missouri:
              24-7 Over after committing 1 or 0 turnovers
              7-3 Over off a loss by 21+ points

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              Capital One Bowl
              Orlando, Florida
              TV: ABC
              Michigan vs. Florida, 1:00 ET

              Michigan:
              0-5 ATS after having 100 or less rushing yards
              3-7 ATS off a straight up loss

              Florida:
              9-2 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
              6-1 ATS off an ATS win as a favorite of 10+ points

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              Gator Bowl
              Jacksonville, Florida
              TV: CBS
              Texas Tech vs. Virginia, 1:00 ET

              Texas Tech:
              0-8 ATS away off a conference win
              0-7 ATS away off an ATS win

              Virginia:
              10-2 Under off a straight up loss
              8-1 Under after having 100 or less rushing yards

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              Rose Bowl presented by Citi
              Pasadena, California
              TV: ABC
              Illinois vs. USC, 4:30 ET

              Illinois:
              7-1 ATS off a straight up win
              10-2 ATS away after scoring 37+ points

              USC:
              9-2 Under as a favorite
              7-1 Under off a conference game

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              Sugar Bowl
              New Orleans, Louisiana
              TV: FOX
              Hawaii vs. Georgia, 8:30 ET

              Hawaii:
              7-1 Under off 7+ wins
              6-1 Under playing on artificial turf

              Georgia:
              17-5 ATS away vs. non-conference opponents
              21-9 ATS away off an Under


              Wednesday, January 2nd

              Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
              Glendale, Arizona
              TV: FOX
              West Virginia vs. Oklahoma, 8:00 ET


              West Virginia:
              8-1 ATS away off an ATS loss
              6-0 ATS off BB games having 125 or less passing yards

              Oklahoma:
              8-1 Under away off 3+ conference games
              14-4 Under as a neutral field favorite


              Thursday, January 3rd

              FedEx Orand Bowl
              Miami, Florida
              TV: FOX
              Kansas vs. Virginia Tech, 8:00 ET

              Kansas:
              3-12 ATS after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
              25-48 ATS off a conference loss

              Virginia Tech:
              7-1 ATS off a conference game
              15-5 ATS in the second half of the season


              Saturday, January 5th

              International Bowl
              Toronto, Canada
              TV: ESPN2
              Ball State vs. Rutgers, 12:00 ET


              Ball State:
              9-1 ATS off an ATS loss
              6-1 ATS off a win by 6 or less points

              Rutgers:
              10-4 Over off BB conference games
              4-1 Over playing with 2+ days rest


              Sunday, January 6th

              GMAC Bowl
              Mobile, Alabama
              TV: ESPN
              Bowling Green vs. Tulsa, 8:00 ET

              Bowling Green:
              19-8 ATS off a home win by 17+ points
              16-6 ATS after allowing 3 or less first-half points

              Tulsa:
              0-6 ATS after allowing 37+ points
              0-8 ATS after having 475+ total yards


              Monday, January 7th

              BCS Championship Game
              New Orleans, Louisiana
              TV: FOX
              Ohio State vs. LSU, 8:00 ET

              Ohio State:
              12-1 ATS off an Under
              10-2 ATS off a road game

              LSU:
              1-5 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
              1-5 ATS off an ATS loss

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              • #8
                College Football – Write up

                NCAAF
                Write-up

                2007-2008 Bowl Analysis

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                Thursday, December 20

                #1-- Poinsettia Bowl, 12/20, San Diego
                Navy won its last four games, scoring 43.3 ppg, but since lost coach Johnson, who went to Ga Tech; this is fifth straight bowl for defensively-challenged Middie squad that lost to Delaware, a I-AA team, and gave up 62 at North Texas in 74-62 win. They threw total of of 26 passes in their last four games- in their four losses, they gave up 41-34-44-59 points. This game is only 19 days after they won their biggest game, against Army. Middies won Poinsettia bowl two years ago, beating Colorado St 51-30.

                Utah won its last five bowls, winning last four years by scores of 17-0/35-7/38-10/25-13; they won seven of last eight games; in finale, rivalry game at BYU, they blew 10-6 lead in last minute to snap win streak. Utes were held to 7-12-0-10 points in its losses; Navy is incapable of holding them down like that. Utah, in their last four games, outscored foes 74-6 in first half- they won pair of games on this field in last few years, beating San Diego State by 51-28/38-7 scores in regular season meetings.

                Not big on giving points in bowls, but with Johnson leaving, it is difficult to support unbalanced Middies here. Utah has one of best bowl records in country-- would lean to them in this game.


                Friday, December 21

                #2-- New Orleans Bowl, 12/21
                Florida Atlantic is in its first-ever bowl, under former Louisville/ Miami coach Schnellenberger; he was 4-0 in bowls as coach at those schools, beating Alabama (34-7), Michigan State (18-7) at Louisville, after beating Virginia Tech (20-10), Nebraska (31-30) with the 'canes. The man can coach.

                FAU is 6-0 this season when they allow less than 33 points and 3-2-1 vs spread as favorite; they scored 93 points in winning its last two games, after 59-20 loss at Florida left them at 5-5. Their last seven games went over the total. They had 18 starters back from LY, are fairly experienced group.

                Memphis is playing 4th bowl in last five years, missing out last year; favorite covered their last three bowls, with Tigers taking two of three. They won this game four years ago, 27-17 against Sun Belt champ North Texas. Tigers won three in row, five of its last six games after 2-4 start- they lost first two games of season by combined total of six points; they're 4-2-1 vs spread as dog this season.

                New Orleans Bowl has seen C-USA team win four of six vs Sun Belt foe, with Troy State winning LY vs Rice, only second win for SBC. Of last six Memphis wins, they won five by three or less points, so they know how to make plays in these big spots. This should be a good game, but damned if I know which side is right. Game is in dome, so take a shot at the over?


                Saturday, December 22

                #3- PapaJohn's Bowl, Birmingham, 12/22
                Southern Mississippi fired coach Bower despite 14 winning yrs in a row, and nine bowls in last ten years. USM won three bowls in row, 31-10 (-6), 31-19 (-15), 28-7 (-6), but hard to back them in choatic situation, where new coach has already been hired, but not soon enough that he can out his offense into place. Eagles are 1-4 this season against bowl teams, beating East Carolina- despite a mediocre 7-5 season, they were only underdog twice, losing 39-19 at Tennessee (+12), 38-16 at Boise (+10).

                Cincinnati is 4-1 vs bowl teams this season, losing only to West Virginia, beating UConn, South Florida, Oregon State, Rutgers. UC is 5-2 vs spread as a favorite, but they also allowed 23+ pts in six of their last seven games, so not a great defensive team. Bearcat coach Kelly is trying to get Michigan job; last year, he won two bowl games, winning with Bearcats, Central Michigan.

                These teams used to be rivals in C-USA, before basketball put Cincinnati in Big East; last time they met was three years ago, but neither of these coaches was there then. Visiting side won last two series games. USM has something of regional edge, as game is in Alabama, but Cincinnati has all other intangibles on its side. Would be difficult to back Southern Miss in this game.


                #4-- New Mexico Bowl, Albuquerque, 12/22
                Nevada split one-point bowl decisions the last two years; going back to their last five bowls, games were decided by total of just nine points. Wolf Pack had only five starters back on offense in '07; emergence of mobile freshman QB Kaepernick, Wolf Pack ran ball for 211+ yards in six of last eight games, winning five of last seven after tough 69-67 OT loss on blue carpet at Boise St. Nevada covered three of four as dog this year, after being 4-11 in last three seasons. Five of last seven Nevada tilts were won by three or less points, so they've been in tough spots, going
                2-4 on road (winning 31-28 at Utah St, 40-38 at N. Mexico State)

                New Mexico had 18 starters back this year; this is fifth bowl in last six years for Lobos, but they lost previous four (20-12/34-19 55-14/27-13) despite being favored in two of them. They lost this game to San Jose State LY (-3). Lobos covered three of last ten as home favorite. Lobos were 1-2 vs bowl teams this year, losing to BYU (31-24), Utah (28-10), beating Air Force (34-31). In their last four games, New Mexico lost eight fumbles, were -6 in TOs, after being +6 in first eight games. They were held to 10 or less points in three of their four losses.

                This is home game for Lobos, who last won bowl game back in 1961 (Aviation Bowl vs Western Michigan). Both teams start a very young QB, so the extra practices were valuable for getting ready for '08 season. Not sure why there even is a bowl game in New Mexico, other than to give ESPN another 4-hour block of programming. I have absolutely no opinion on this game.

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                • #9
                  College Football – Tips & Trends

                  NCAAF
                  Tips and Trends


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                  Tips and Trends
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                  (Note: Effective 12/18/07 additional info has been posted. If more data becomes available we will post it on subsequent updates)

                  THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TH

                  San Diego Co. Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl - San Diego, CA
                  Utah vs. Navy                   (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

                  Utah has won 6 straight bowl games, the second-longest postseason winning streak in the nation. The Utes have covered their last 5 postseason appearances. Navy owns the top-ranked rushing offense in the country and faces the top scoring defense in the Mountain West. However, Air Force rolled 334 yards on the ground against the Utes in a 20-12 win back on September 8th. The Midshipmen don't expect much of a change with assistant coach Ken Niumatalolo taking over for departed head coach Paul Johnson. "I don't care whose offense we call it," Niumatalolo said. "We're going to use it because it works. I've been involved with this offense for 20 years. I've called the plays for this offense before. I learned a lot from Paul about the various wrinkles and how to make adjustments."
                  Navy is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games vs. Mountain West opponents.
                  The OVER is 8-2 in Navy’s last 10 neutral site games.
                  The OVER is 9-3 in Navy’s last 12 non-conference games.


                  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST

                  R&L Carriers Bowl - New Orleans, LA
                  Florida Atlantic vs. Memphis                   (ESPN2 | 8 PM ET)

                  The Memphis Tigers won five of their last six games after the tragic shooting death of DL Taylor Bradford to finish 7-5. This is their fourth bowl game in five seasons. Memphis QB Martin Hankins returned in mid-October from a hip injury, and since then the team's offense has become one of Conference USA’s most potent. The Tigers averaged 34 points and 504 yards of total offense in the second half of the season. The concern for the Memphis Tigers is their defense. Memphis held only one opponent under 21 points this season and conceded 50-plus points to three C-USA opponents.
                  The Florida Atlantic Owls have also turned it around in the second half of the season. Florida Atlantic averaged 36 points per game in the second half, including a 38-point performance against Troy in the final game of the season. The Owls are led by QB Rusty Smith, who posted the best passing numbers in the Sun Belt. Linebacker Cergile Sincere spearheads the defense, which led the Sun Belt in turnover margin. Florida Atlantic has been hot on offense, but like Memphis has had trouble slowing its opponents down on defense. The Owls have been getting torched to the tone of 34 ppg and 417 yards per game by their opponents on the season. Memphis is 15-7 ATS in its last 14 games overall.
                  Florida Atlantic is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 non-conference games.
                  The OVER is 7-0 in Florida Atlantic’s last 7 games overall.


                  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22ND

                  PapaJohns.com Bowl - Birmingham, AL
                  #22 Cincinnati vs. Southern Miss                   (ESPN2 | 1 PM ET)

                  Tale of two coaches here as Cincinnati’s Brian Kelly is on the hot list for every major job in the country after turning the Bearcats into a Top 25 team while Southern Miss’ Jeff Bower resigned and will be coaching his last game for the Golden Eagles.
                  Cincinnati has covered only 1 of its last 5 bowl games.
                  Cincinnati is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games.


                  New Mexico Bowl - Albuquerque, NM
                  New Mexico vs. Nevada                   (ESPN | 4:30 PM ET)

                  This is essentially a home game for the Lobos, who were 5-1 SU in Albuquerque this year but only 2-3 ATS. In fact, New Mexico is just 6-13 ATS in its last 19 home games.
                  Nevada freshman QB Colin Kaepernick was 4-3 as a starter this season, but 3 of those losses were decided by a combined 7 points. The Wolfpack covered 2 of those 3 losses but dropped 5 of 6 ATS overall to end the season.
                  Nevada is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games on grass.


                  Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl - Las Vegas, NV
                  BYU vs. UCLA                   (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

                  Second meeting between the teams after UCLA won 27-17 in Week 2. BYU has won 9 straight since then while the Bruins finished the season at 6-6 and fired head coach Karl Dorrell.
                  Mountain West teams have covered the last 6 Las Vegas Bowls, going 5-1 SU in those games. That suggests a big letdown for Pac-10 teams who were aiming for better bowls.
                  BYU is 8-16-1 ATS in its last 25 bowl games.
                  UCLA is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games vs. Mountain West opponents.
                  The UNDER is 9-2 in UCLA’s last 11 games vs. Mountain West opponents.


                  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23RD

                  Sheraton Hawaii Bowl - Honolulu, HI
                  East Carolina vs. #24 Boise State                   (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

                  East Carolina played only 2 ranked teams all season, losing to Virginia Tech and West Virginia by a combined score of 65-14.
                  The Broncos return to Hawaii for the second time in a month after losing to the Warriors 39-27 back on November 23rd.
                  We all know about Boise State’s offense, but the team's defense has improved to allow just 20 points per game this year. Boise did get lit up against Colt Brennan and the Hawaii Warriors, allowing 495 passing yards. However, that was the case for most of Hawaii's opponents this season. East Carolina runs a balanced attack on offense but does rely on the run with 171 rushing yards per game. The Broncos pride themselves with being a balanced attacking defense, and they are only allowing 3 yards per rush on the season.
                  The UNDER is 8-2 in Boise State’s last 10 non-conference games.
                  The OVER is 5-1 in the last 6 Hawaii Bowls.


                  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26TH

                  Motor City Bowl - Detroit, MI
                  Purdue vs. Central Michigan                   (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

                  Insiders believe this is a classic power conference vs. mid-major “mismatch” where the public will likely assume the bigger, more physical Boilermakers will push the Chippewas around. However, Purdue dropped 3 straight to close out the regular season following a 5-0 start and finished a disappointing 3-5 in Big Ten play. Central Michigan won 4 of 5 before winning the MAC title game.
                  Central Michigan is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games vs. Big Ten opponents.
                  Purdue is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games vs. MAC opponents.
                  The OVER is 7-1-1 in Central Michigan’s last 9 non-conference games.
                  The OVER is 7-1 in Central Michigan’s last 8 games overall.
                  The OVER is 7-3-1 in Purdue’s last 11 non-conference games.


                  THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27TH

                  Pacific Life Holiday Bowl - San Diego, CA
                  #19 Texas vs. #11 Arizona State                   (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

                  The Texas Longhorns were hoping for bigger and better things at the start of the season than the Holiday Bowl. Texas started the year 4-0 and then lost their National Championship hopes when dropping back-to-back games in the Big 12. Texas coach Mack Brown said: “We didn’t play to our standards. Our guys need a really good opponent to get up for.” His players have one now in Arizona State, but most of the senior players are not happy with the team's finish, including DT Frank Okam who said: “This (the Holiday Bowl) is not where we want to be.”
                  Arizona State finished the year 10-2 under first year coach Dennis Erickson, and those 10 victories are the most by the team since 1996. Being ranked No. 11 in the BCS and not getting to go to a BCS Bowl game is considered a bad break by most team insiders, but according to Coach Erickson: “They voted and I don’t agree, but it’s over and done.”
                  Arizona State QB Rudy Carpenter looks to be poised to have a big game against this Texas defense. Carpenter has thrown for 7 touchdowns and just 1 interception over his last five games, and Texas allowed 276 passing yards per game on the season – one of the worst marks in the country.
                  The OVER is 8-2 in Texas’ last 10 games as a favorite.
                  The OVER is 10-3 in Texas’ last 13 non-conference games.
                  The UNDER is 12-2 in Arizona State’s last 15 games overall.


                  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28TH

                  Champs Sports Bowl - Orlando, FL
                  #14 Boston College vs. Michigan State                   (ESPN | 5 PM ET)

                  Boston College is looking to extend the nation’s longest active winning steak in bowl games to 8. BC opened the season 8-0 and was ranked No. 2 in the BCS poll at one point, but the Eagles dropped to the Champs Sports bowl thanks to a loss to Virginia Tech in the ACC title game. BC seniors have all said this year was a disappointment, including linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunba:r “We wanted the Orange Bowl, and that loss to Virginia Tech set this program and all of us back.”
                  Michigan State’s defense will have its hands full against Boston College. The Spartans have been lit up for an average of 394 total yards over their final 3 games of the season while also allowing 30 points per game. BC QB Matt Ryan is the ACC Player of the Year and racked up a total of 328 passing yards per game. Ryan and the Eagles offense are averaging 29 ppg on the season, totaling over 400 total yards per game in their final 3 games of the season.
                  Michigan State is 7-19 ATS in its last 26 games on grass.
                  Boston College has covered 6 of its last 7 bowl games.
                  Boston College is 15-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                  The OVER is 7-2 in Boston College’s last 9 games as a favorite.


                  Texas Bowl - Houston, TX
                  TCU vs. Houston                   (NFL | 8 PM ET)

                  Houston will play its 4th bowl in 5 seasons, but the Cougars will do so without coach Art Briles, who resigned to go to Baylor. Though Briles is gone, RB Anthony Alridge and redshirt freshman QB Case Keenum will still be on the field. Thes dangerous duo has led this potent offense, which is ranked 4th nationally and averaging 36 points and 513 yards per game.
                  Even though TCU is playing in its 3rd straight bowl game and ninth in 10 seasons, the Horned Frogs had higher expectations for 2007 after finishing 11-2 in 2006 and starting this season ranked 22nd. TCU's offense has improved in the final month of the season, averaging 33 points in going 4-2 after scoring 21 per game during a 3-3 start.
                  TCU is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 vs. Conference USA.
                  The UNDER is 8-2 in TCU’s last 10 games as a favorite.


                  Emerald Bowl - San Francisco, CA
                  Maryland vs. Oregon State                   (ESPN | 8:30 PM ET)

                  Maryland has won its last 3 bowl games. The Terps have outscored opponents by a 95-17 margin during the winning streak, which includes a 24-7 victory over Purdue in the Champs Sports Bowl last December 29th.
                  Maryland is one of only four teams in the country with two running backs to each compile at least 750 rushing yards this season. Keon Lattimore totaled 789 with 13 touchdowns and Lance Ball had 763 with 12 TDs to help the Terps rank third in the ACC with 147 rushing yards per game. However, Oregon State allows just 75 rushing yards per game to rank second in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
                  Oregon State boasts one of the most potent running games in the country as well, averaging 167 rushing yards per game. Star RB Yvenson Bernard expects to be ready to play in this game, meaning the Beavers ground game will be at full strength for the first time in weeks.


                  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29TH

                  Meineke Car Care Bowl - Charlotte, NC
                  Wake Forest vs. #25 Connecticut                   (ESPN | 1 PM ET)

                  UConn is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games on grass.
                  UConn is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 overall.
                  The UNDER is 11-4 in UConn’s last 15 non-conference games.
                  The OVER is 7-2 in Wake Forest’s last 9 games.


                  AutoZona Liberty Bowl - Memphis, TN
                  Central Florida vs. Mississippi State                   (ESPN | 4:30 PM ET)

                  The UNDER is 8-3 in Mississippi State’s last 11 vs. Conference USA.


                  Alamo Bowl - San Antonio, TX
                  Penn State vs. Texas A&M                   (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

                  The Big Ten is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 bowl appearances vs. Big 12 opponents.
                  Texas A&M is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 bowl games.
                  Penn State has failed to total more than 49 points with its last 6 bowl opponents.


                  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30TH

                  Petro Sun Independence Bowl - Shreveport, LA
                  Colorado vs. Alabama                   (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

                  Colorado's last 6 bowl appearances have all produced 54 points or more.


                  MONDAY, DECEMBER 31ST

                  Bell Helicoptor Armed Forces Bowl - Fort Worth, TX
                  Air Force vs. California                   (ESPN | 12:30 PM ET)

                  While Air Force has won six of its last seven games, the game they lost, 34-31 to New Mexico, was the only team of the bunch to finish the season with a winning record. Going back even farther, the last win Air Force had over a winning team was on September 13th, when they beat Texas Christian, 20-17.
                  Although the Bears have lost five of their last six games, it gives the team a chance to finish on an up note, and begin laying the foundation for next season. The game also marks a homecoming for the two Golden Bears from the Dallas area, Justin Forsett and Brock Mansion.
                  Motivation could again be a huge factor, as Cal lost $10 in slipping from Rose Bowl to Holiday Bowl and got blown out 45-31 by Texas Tech as an 11-point favorite back in 2004. )
                  Cal is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games on grass.
                  The OVER is 13-6 in Air Force’s last 19 games as an underdog.


                  Sun Bowl - El Paso, TX
                  South Florida vs. Oregon                   (CBS | 2 PM ET)

                  Oregon is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on turf.
                  South Florida is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games overall.
                  The OVER is 7-3 in Oregon’s last 10 non-conference games.


                  Humanitarian Bowl - Boise, ID
                  Georgia Tech vs. Fresno State                   (ESPN2 | 2 PM ET)

                  Fresno State is 7-19 ATS in its last 26 games overall.
                  The OVER is 10-4 in Fresno’s last 14 games as an underdog.
                  The OVER is 6-2 in Fresno’s last 8 games on turf.


                  Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl - Nashville, TN
                  Kentucky vs. Florida State                   (ESPN | 4 PM ET)

                  Florida State has an undetermined number of players that are not expected to play in the Music City Bowl due to academic misconduct.


                  Chick-fil-A Bowl - Atlanta, GA
                  #23 Auburn vs. #15 Clemson                   (ESPN | 7:30 PM ET)

                  Auburn is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
                  Clemson is 3-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                  The UNDER is 15-5 in Auburn’s last 20 games as an underdog.
                  The UNDER is 11-5 in Clemson’s last 16 non-conference games.


                  Insight Bowl - Tempe, AZ
                  Indiana vs. Oklahoma State                   (NFL | TBA)

                  Indiana is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on grass.
                  The OVER is 16-7 in Indiana’s last 23 games as an underdog.
                  The OVER is 7-2 in Oklahoma State’s last 9 games as a favorite.


                  TUESDAY, JANUARY 1ST

                  Outback Bowl - Tampa Bay, FL
                  #18 Wisconsin vs. #16 Tennessee                   (ESPN | 11 AM ET)

                  Wisconsin is 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                  Wisconsin is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games overall.


                  AT&T Cotton Bowl - Dallas, TX
                  #6 Missouri vs. Arkansas                   (FOX | 11:30 AM ET)

                  Missouri is 8-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                  Missouri is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games overall.
                  The OVER is 8-2 in Arkansas’ last 10 non-conference games.
                  The OVER is 10-4 in Missouri’s last 14 games overall.


                  Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, FL
                  #20 Virginia vs. Texas Tech                   (CBS | 1 PM ET)

                  The UNDER is 11-5-1 in Virginia’s last 17 games overall.


                  Capital One Bowl - Orlando, FL
                  Michigan vs. #12 Florida                   (ABC | 1 PM ET)

                  The OVER is 8-1 in Michigan’s last 9 Bowl games.
                  The UNDER is 9-4 in Florida’s last 13 non-conference games.


                  Rose Bowl - Pasadena, CA
                  #7 USC vs. #13 Illinois                   (ABC | 4:30 PM ET)

                  Insiders believe no team will benefit more from the extra time off than the Trojans, who were also beat up at the end of last season before beating Michigan 32-18 in the Rose Bowl. Injuries ultimately hurt USC’s shot at the national championship, as both of the team’s losses happened with backup QB Mark Sanchez under center. Many considered the Trojans the most dangerous team in the country at the end of the season with the early losses costing them a BCS spot.
                  Illinois is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games on grass.
                  Illinois is 10-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                  The UNDER is 10-1 in Illinois’ last 11 games on grass.
                  The UNDER is 16-5 in USC’s last 21 games overall.


                  Allstate Sugar Bowl - New Orleans, LA
                  #10 Hawaii vs. #5 Georgia                   (FOX | 8:30 PM ET)

                  Oddsmakers opened Hawaii at +8 in this game after Boise State’s stunning win over Oklahoma last year in the Fiesta Bowl, but the public quickly bet this number up to 11 points in favor of Georgia. Many still believe Hawaii’s schedule that produced an unbeaten season was too soft and lacked a legitimate power conference opponent like the Bulldogs.
                  Georgia likely won’t be overconfident in this game after underestimating West Virginia in the 2006 Sugar Bowl. The Bulldogs were blown out by the Mountaineers in the first half before a furious rally came up short. They realize this is a statement game for them, which could lead to a preseason #1 ranking next year with an impressive victory.
                  Two very different offenses will take the field in New Orleans, as Georgia would love to control the clock with a power running game while Hawaii looks to light up the scoreboard with a pass-happy attack led by Heisman Trophy contender Colt Brennan. Some insiders think the Bulldogs will get a major test defensively since the closest thing to Hawaii’s offense in the SEC is Kentucky.
                  Hawaii is 17-6 ATS in its last 23 games on turf.
                  Hawaii is 7-18 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                  The OVER is 23-9-1 in Hawaii’s last 33 games on turf.


                  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND

                  Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Glendale, AZ
                  #4 Oklahoma vs. #9 West Virginia                   (FOX | 8 PM ET)

                  Oklahoma played in this game a year ago and saw an underrated Boise State team pull off a shocking upset. The Sooners have had to listen to how they “let themselves get beat” by the Broncos every day since then and just got done beating a Missouri team that said “they beat themselves” in the first meeting. Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops takes revenge very seriously, so you can bet he will have his team fired up for an explosive West Virginia team with a similar run-oriented attack as Boise.
                  West Virginia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on grass.
                  West Virginia is 3-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                  The OVER is 7-1 in Oklahoma’s last 8 non-conference games.
                  The UNDER is 6-1 in Oklahoma’s last 8 Bowl games.
                  The UNDER is 7-3 in West Virginia’s last 10 games overall.


                  THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD

                  FedEx Orange Bowl - Miami, FL
                  #3 Virginia Tech vs. #8 Kansas                   (FOX | 8 PM ET)

                  Kansas is 19-7 ATS in its last 26 games overall.
                  The OVER is 6-2 in Kansas’ last 8 games as an underdog.
                  The OVER is 14-6 in Kansas’ last 20 non-conference games.


                  SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH

                  International Bowl - Toronto, ON
                  Rutgers vs. Ball State                   (ESPN2 | 12 PM ET)

                  Ball State is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games overall.
                  Rutgers is 7-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.


                  SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH

                  GMAC Bowl - Mobile, AL
                  Tulsa vs. Bowling Green                   (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

                  Tulsa is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games overall.
                  The UNDER is 9-4 in Bowling Green’s last 13 games on grass.
                  The OVER is 9-4 in Bowling Green’s last 13 non-conference games.


                  MONDAY, JANUARY 7TH

                  BCS National Championship - New Orleans, LA
                  #1 Ohio State vs. #2 Louisiana State (FOX | 8 PM ET)

                  Last year, the extended time off (51 days) between games really cooled off the previously unbeaten Buckeyes, and insiders feel that same problem will recur against the SEC’s best team. The Tigers have the most NFL talent on their roster and will be able to make good use of the break to heal their wounds, just like USC did in last year’s Rose Bowl. That’s bad news for the Buckeyes and could very well lead to another ugly title game.
                  Ohio State is 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                  Ohio State is 23-8 ATS in its last 31 games overall.
                  LSU is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games on turf.
                  LSU is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games overall.
                  Underdog is 6-3 SU in BCS title games, winning 4 of last 5.

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                  • #10
                    National Basketball Association – Write up

                    NBA
                    Write-up


                    Tuesday, December 18

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                    Today's NBA analysis

                    Hot Teams
                    -- Kings covered four of their last five road games.
                    -- Bulls won six of their last nine games. Lakers won five of their last six games.
                    -- Raptors won four of their last five games.

                    Cold Teams
                    -- Nets lost five of their last six games.
                    -- Clippers lost ten of their last thirteen games.

                    Series Records
                    -- Home side won both Sacramento:New Jersey games LY.
                    -- Bulls (+6) lost 106-78 to Lakers at Staples Nov 18.
                    -- Raptors beat Clippers twice LY, 98-96 here, 122-110 at home.

                    Totals
                    -- Five of last six Sacramento games stayed under total.
                    -- Six of last eight Chicago games went over the total.
                    -- Under is 11-4 in last fifteen Clipper games.

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                    • #11
                      National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

                      NBA


                      Tuesday, December 18

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                      Tips and Trends
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                      Sacramento Kings at New Jersey Nets (7:30 PM ET)

                      Nets are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.
                      Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
                      The OVER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.


                      Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls (NBATV | 8:30 PM ET)

                      Lakers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games.
                      Bulls are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 vs. NBA Pacific.
                      Bulls are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
                      The underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
                      The UNDER is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings.
                      The UNDER is 35-17-1 in LA's last 53 vs. NBA Central.
                      The OVER is 9-3 in Chicago's last 12 vs. Western Conference.


                      Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM ET)

                      Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games.
                      Clippers are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games overall.
                      The UNDER is 8-3 in LA's last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
                      The UNDER is 6-2 in LA's last 8 home games.
                      The UNDER is 6-2 in Toronto's last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.

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                      • #12
                        National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

                        NBA
                        Hot Lines


                        Tuesday, December 18

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                        Pick 'n' roll: Tuesday's best NBA bets
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                        Sacramento Kings at New Jersey Nets (-4 ½, 188 ½)

                        Despite the best efforts of Richard Jefferson and Vince Carter, the New Jersey Nets are in freefall.

                        Jefferson and Carter are averaging 24.4 and 21 points respectively, but they are the only two players pulling their weight offensively. Jason Kidd comes next on the team’s scoring list, but he is producing just 11.5 points per contest.

                        Not surprisingly, New Jersey has the worst offense in the league (90.6 points per game) as well as the second-worst ATS record (8-15-1).

                        Sacramento, meanwhile, has shown some signs of improvement on the road. The Kings managed their first away win of the season against the Sixers on Friday night, and have covered in four of their last five road contests. The Kings face a Nets team that has dropped five of its last six games, covering the spread just once over that period.

                        Pick: Kings


                        L.A. Lakers at Chicago Bulls (-2 ½, 202)

                        The Lakers have quietly put together a run of five wins in six games thanks mainly to star guard Kobe Bryant.

                        Bryant is averaging 27.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game this season. In Sunday’s win over the Clippers, Bryant overcame a niggling groin injury to put up 32 points and eight rebounds in just 36 minutes of work.

                        The Lakers won that game by a comfortable 21-point margin to cover the spread for the fifth time in six contests.

                        Next up is a trip to Chicago to face a Bulls team they have dominated in recent seasons. The Lakers have won three of their last four against the Bulls, covering the spread in four straight contests.

                        Pick: Lakers


                        Toronto Raptors at L.A. Clippers (+4 ½, 187)

                        The Raptors had a four-game winning streak snapped in a 90-77 loss to the Celtics on Sunday, but Chris Bosh continued his impressive form. The forward should help Toronto return to winning ways against the struggling Clippers.

                        Bosh missed five games at the turn of the month because of a groin injury, and the Raptors lost three of them. They went on a four-game winning streak on his return, evidence of his value to the team.

                        The 23-year-old is averaging 19.4 points per game since retuning to the lineup, helping Toronto cover four of its last five. Overall, he is averaging 18.9 points and 8.8 rebounds this season.

                        With their star forward in such good form, it’s hard to see the Raptors losing in L.A. They are looking for their third straight win over the Clippers and have covered the spread in five straight games against them.

                        Pick: Raptors

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                        • #13
                          National Basketball Association - Gameday

                          NBA
                          Gameday


                          Tuesday, December 18

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                          NBA Gameday
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                          Tuesday NBA Gameday

                          Jason Kidd will lead his struggling New Jersey Nets into action at home against the Sacramento Kings on a light Wednesday night around the NBA. Here's your NBA Gameday:

                          Sacramento Kings at New Jersey Nets, 7:30pm ET

                          The Kings have lost four of their past six contests to fall into the cellar of the Pacific Division. As well, the road has not been kind to Sacramento this year - they've won just once in 11 attempts away from home. The Kings lost 92-79 on the road to the Wizards on Saturday night, with Brad Miller scoring a team-high 21 points in that defeat. Beno Udrih picked up 12 points and 10 assists on that night, and Mikki Moore had 10 boards.

                          New Jersey has been just as bad lately - Kidd and company have been tagged with a loss in six of their past eight contests. That run has dropped the Nets to just 10-14 on the season, and they're well behind the Celtics in the Atlantic Division standings. New Jersey is coming off a 94-86 road loss to the Knicks on Saturday night. Vince Carter poured in a team-high 24 points in that losing cause, while Kidd was good for 18 points.

                          Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls, 8:30pm ET

                          Los Angeles has been one of the best teams in the league in December, as they've won five of their seven contests this month. That stretch of results has improved the Lakers' record to 14-9 on the season, and they're at least within shouting distance of the Suns for top spot in the Pacific Division. Kobe Bryant poured in 32 points as the Lakers beat the Clippers 113-92 on Sunday night. Luke Walton added 15 points for L.A. in the win.

                          The Bulls are still well back in both the Central Division and the Eastern Conference standings, but they've at least managed to pick up some victories in the month of December. Chicago is a respectable 5-3 this month, and they've won four of their past six games. The Bulls got past the Knicks 101-96 on Friday night, thanks to a game-high 29 points from Luol Deng. Kirk Hinrich had 15 points, 14 assists, and 12 boards that day.

                          Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30pm ET

                          The Raptors had their four-game winning streak snapped by the first-place Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Toronto had knocked off the Rockets, Hawks, Mavericks, and Pacers in consecutive outings before running into the juggernaut Boston squad. Chris Bosh led Toronto's attack against the Celtics with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Jamario Moon had 13 points. T.J. Ford sat out that day with his neck and back injuries.

                          Los Angeles is tied with the Kings for last place in the Pacific Division after losing to the Lakers on Sunday night. The Clippers have won just three of their nine outings in the month of December to sit with a 9-14 record on the season. Corey Maggette scored a team-high 27 points for the Clippers in their loss to the Lakers on Sunday night, and he also added seven rebounds. Chris Kaman had 18 points and 16 boards in that defeat.

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                          • #14
                            National Basketball Association – Matchup Notes

                            NBA
                            Betting Matchup Notes


                            Tuesday, December 18

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                            Today's key NBA betting matchup notes
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                            Tuesday's key NBA matchup notes

                            Sacramento at New Jersey (-4 ½, 188 ½)

                            The Nets (10-14) have won three of their last four home games against the Kings, but have dropped seven of their last nine at the Izod Center after starting 3-1 there.


                            L.A. Lakers at Chicago (-2 ½, 202)

                            Kobe Bryant was the only Lakers starter to reach double digits in scoring in a 106-78 win over Chicago in the teams' last meeting, on Nov. 18. He finished with 18 points.


                            Toronto at L.A. Clippers (+4 ½, 187)

                            Toronto swept its two games against Los Angeles last season. This is the Raptors' first meeting against the Clippers this year.

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                            • #15
                              College Basketball – Long Sheet

                              NCAAB
                              Long Sheet


                              Tuesday, December 18

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                              OHIO ST (6 - 3) at CLEVELAND ST (7 - 3) - 12/18/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              CLEVELAND ST is 60-86 ATS (-34.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              CLEVELAND ST is 1-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
                              OHIO ST is 1-0 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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                              S ILLINOIS (4 - 4) at W MICHIGAN (4 - 6) - 12/18/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              W MICHIGAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=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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                              ST BONAVENTURE (5 - 6) at WRIGHT ST (4 - 3) - 12/18/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              WRIGHT ST is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                              WRIGHT ST is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                              WRIGHT ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
                              WRIGHT ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              WRIGHT ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              WRIGHT ST is 0-0 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
                              WRIGHT ST is 1-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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                              KANSAS (10 - 0) at GEORGIA TECH (4 - 4) - 12/18/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              GEORGIA TECH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
                              GEORGIA TECH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined 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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                              FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 5) at MIDDLE TENN ST (3 - 6) - 12/18/2007, 8:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              FLA INTERNATIONAL is 89-122 ATS (-45.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
                              FLA INTERNATIONAL is 89-122 ATS (-45.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              MIDDLE TENN ST is 3-1 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
                              MIDDLE TENN ST is 3-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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                              MARSHALL (5 - 2) at LOUISVILLE (5 - 3) - 12/18/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              MARSHALL is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
                              LOUISVILLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
                              LOUISVILLE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                              LOUISVILLE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games 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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                              CHARLOTTE (6 - 3) at TULSA (4 - 4) - 12/18/2007, 8:00 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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                              PEPPERDINE (5 - 7) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (8 - 1) - 12/18/2007, 8:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              PEPPERDINE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
                              PEPPERDINE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                              PEPPERDINE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              PEPPERDINE is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                              PEPPERDINE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                              PEPPERDINE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in non-conference 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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                              KENTUCKY (4 - 4) at HOUSTON (9 - 1) - 12/18/2007, 9:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              KENTUCKY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
                              HOUSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              HOUSTON is 1-0 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
                              KENTUCKY is 1-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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                              SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 6) at LONG BEACH ST (2 - 6) - 12/18/2007, 10:05 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              SAN FRANCISCO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                              SAN FRANCISCO is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
                              SAN FRANCISCO is 43-68 ATS (-31.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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                              ALCORN ST (1 - 7) vs. LOUISIANA TECH (1 - 7) - 12/18/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              LOUISIANA TECH is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
                              LOUISIANA TECH is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
                              LOUISIANA TECH is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less 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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                              NEW ORLEANS (7 - 1) at SOUTHERN MISS (5 - 3) - 12/18/2007, 9:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              SOUTHERN MISS is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              SOUTHERN MISS is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              SOUTHERN MISS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                              SOUTHERN MISS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
                              SOUTHERN MISS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              SOUTHERN MISS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                              SOUTHERN MISS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
                              SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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                              COLL OF CHARLESTON (4 - 4) at FLORIDA ST (9 - 3) - 12/18/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.

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

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                              ELON (5 - 4) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (5 - 4) - 12/18/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              UT-CHATTANOOGA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              ELON is 3-1 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
                              UT-CHATTANOOGA is 2-2 straight up against ELON 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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                              SE MISSOURI ST (6 - 4) at SAMFORD (4 - 4) - 12/18/2007, 8:30 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              SE MISSOURI ST is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              SE MISSOURI ST is 3-1 against the spread versus SAMFORD over the last 3 seasons
                              SAMFORD is 2-2 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST 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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                              MURRAY ST (4 - 3) at JACKSONVILLE ST (2 - 7) - 12/18/2007, 8:30 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              JACKSONVILLE ST is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              JACKSONVILLE ST is 3-1 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
                              MURRAY ST is 5-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE ST 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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                              MONTANA ST (5 - 4) at ARIZONA ST (7 - 2) - 12/18/2007, 9:00 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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                              PORTLAND ST (7 - 4) at WASHINGTON (5 - 4) - 12/18/2007, 10:30 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              WASHINGTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
                              WASHINGTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
                              WASHINGTON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                              WASHINGTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.

                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
                              WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against PORTLAND 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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