Friday Trends and Indexes 12/21

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Friday, December 21

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GEORGE MASON (7 - 3) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 6) - 12/21/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 89-123 ATS (-46.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 89-123 ATS (-46.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 33-57 ATS (-29.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 33-57 ATS (-29.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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YOUNGSTOWN ST (3 - 6) at AKRON (8 - 2) - 12/21/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DEPAUL (2 - 5) vs. CLEMSON (8 - 0) - 12/21/2007, 3:00 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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LASALLE (5 - 4) vs. OLE MISS (8 - 0) - 12/21/2007, 5:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ST JOHNS (4 - 3) at HAWAII (3 - 5) - 12/21/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
HAWAII is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in non-conference games 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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LA-LAFAYETTE (3 - 6) vs. OHIO U (7 - 3) - 12/21/2007, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 154-118 ATS (+24.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 154-118 ATS (+24.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 80-56 ATS (+18.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

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

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USC UPSTATE (2 - 8) at UTEP (6 - 2) - 12/21/2007, 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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BUFFALO (5 - 4) vs. WYOMING (4 - 4) - 12/21/2007, 11:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 42-66 ATS (-30.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
WYOMING is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games 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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DAVIDSON (4 - 5) at NC STATE (5 - 3) - 12/21/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 65-42 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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PEPPERDINE (5 - 8) at MANHATTAN (6 - 4) - 12/21/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
PEPPERDINE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
PEPPERDINE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PEPPERDINE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
MANHATTAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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RIDER (7 - 4) at RUTGERS (7 - 4) - 12/21/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ST JOSEPHS (4 - 4) at FAIRFIELD (2 - 7) - 12/21/2007, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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N COLORADO (5 - 5) at PORTLAND (3 - 8) - 12/21/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
N COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
N COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
N COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PORTLAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Friday, December 21

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Friday's College Basketball

Game of the Day

NC State has been disappointment, losing to New Orleans at home, losing at East Carolina and getting crused at Michigan State; they're 1-4 vs spread as favorite. Davidson lost by 4 to North Carolina, 6 to Duke, 12 at UCLKA, so they've played lot of good teams, just haven't beaten any of them- they're 3-0 vs spread as an underdog.

Rest of card

-- George Mason has been off for 13 days since losing 73-55 at Kent State; they're 7-3 overall, with Kent loss their only actual road game. Fla Int'l lost six of last seven games, dropping pair of Sun Belt games, 75-67 at Little Rock, 72-63 at Middle Tenn.

-- Akron won 70-61 (-6) at Youngstown State LY; Zips won last three games, are 7-2, but just 1-3 vs spread as fave. Penguins lost last three games, at East Ky (61-50), Kent State (59-52) and Robert Morris (74-71).

-- Clemson crushed host team 90-73 yesterday, should be ready to go here, vs DePaul team that led unbeaten Ole Miss 31-27 at half Thursday, lost to Rebels 69-63 (+7), fourth straight loss for Blue Demons.

-- Ole Miss came from behind to beat DePaul 69-63 Thursday, just their second game away from Oxford. LaSalle is 3-4 so far vs D-I teams, but their schedule has been so lame that this is their first game this season out of nine with a pointspread.

-- St John's lost 71-69 to Ohio in first round of Rainbow, after it led 28-25 at half, Storm's third straight loss after 4-0 start-- now they get road game at Hawai'i squad that had awful 61-59 loss to UL-Lafayette, a game they should never lose.

-- Georgia got upset by East Tennessee last night, trailing 32-23 at half; Dawgs are 6-2, but lost their two games away from their home. Tulane fell behind 32-20 at half, lost 64-57 to St Mary's in the first round last night; Green Wave is 1-3 away from home.

-- St Mary's is 4-1 after beating Tulane 64-57 Thursday; they're facing East Tennessee State club that upset Georgia last night after losing previous game 125-75 at Syracuse. Gaels are 2-1 vs spread as a favorite this season.

-- UL-Lafayette won last two games by combined total of three points, rallying in second half to nip UL-Monroe in its Sun Belt opener, then upsetting Hawai'i in opener here. Ohio is 7-3 after nipping St John's; they also have win at Maryland this season.

-- Buffalo is 4-0 at home, 0-4 on road, losing by 25 at UConn by 17 at Niagara, 47 at Pitt, 13 at Fla Int'l. Wyoming is 4-4 after bad loss to Montana State in last game; they're 1-2 vs spread when favored this season.

-- Pepperdine started 0-4, then won four in row, now lost four of last five; 10 of their 13 games have been on road. Waves lost at Little Rock 70-65 Tuesday; they're 6-1-1 vs spread as underdog. Manhattan won three of last four games, is 0-2 as favorite.

-- Rider is 2-2 on road this season, winning last two at Canisius, Monmouth; they're 3-2 vs spread as underdog. Rutgers lost to North Carolina in last game; they're 0-4 vs spread as a favorite this season.

-- St Joe's has been off for 12 days since OT loss at Creighton in last game; they're 4-3, with last two losses in OT. Fairfield is 1-6, losing last five games by 5-4-12-4-13 points. Hawks are 2-1 as a favorite so far this season.

-- Portland lost five of its last six games but gave Washington good game last week; they're 1-1 as a favorite. No. Colorado is playing third road game in five nights after losing at Gonzaga 77-57, at Oregon State 65-56.

-- Northern Arizona trailed winless Furman at half last night; in second half, they rallied for 68-56 win, scoring 41 points in the second half. Utah Sate beat Utah Valley last night 87-65. NAU is 2-2 on road, losing 87-46 at Kansas, 76-69 at Arizona.

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College Basketball – Matchup Notes

NCAAB


Friday, December 21

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Today's key NCAAB Top 25 matchup notes
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DePaul at No. 15 Clemson

Clemson will try for a more complete effort when its meets DePaul for the first time.


Coppin State at No. 13 Marquette

Marquette has won all four games between the teams, most recently a 65-55 victory Dec. 29, 2004.


Southern Utah at No. 23 Brigham Young

BYU is 10-0 against Southern Utah - all the wins coming at home - in a series that began in 1992. Most of the games haven't been close, with the Cougars winning the last eight by an average of 25.1 points.

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National Hockey League – Matchup Notes

NHL


Friday, December 21

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NHL Matchup Notes
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Today's key NHL betting matchup notes

Friday's key NHL matchup notes

Los Angeles at Columbus (-167, 5 1/2)

Columbus has already exploited Los Angeles' poor defensive play once this season, winning 4-1 at Staples Center on Oct. 31. The Blue Jackets have also dominated the series on home ice, winning seven of the last eight meetings.


Philadelphia at Buffalo (-139, 6)

Philadelphia is 1-8-0 with one tie in its last 10 games at Buffalo. These teams meet again in Philadelphia on Saturday night.


N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh (-141, 5 1/2)

The Penguins have won two of three against the Islanders this season, with all three games ending 3-2.


N.Y. Rangers at Colorado (-135, 5 1/2)

The Avs have played the Rangers (17-14-3) just once since 2003, winning 2-1 at Madison Square Garden in December 2005. Colorado has won six straight against New York since January 2002.


New Jersey at Edmonton (+121, 5)

This will be New Jersey's first game at Edmonton since a 2-1 victory on Dec. 30, 2001. They are 4-0-0 with one tie in their last five visits, last losing there on Oct. 31, 1995.


Dallas at Calgary (-152, 5)

Dallas, which is concluding a four-game road trip, has dropped three straight in Calgary.

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NHL
Hot Lines

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Ice picks: Friday's best hockey bets
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Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres (-139, 6)

There will be at least a few Sabres backers reflecting on better days tonight at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo. The reason for the trip down memory lane is the return of Daniel Briere, a big reason why the Sabres were the best regular-season team in 2006-07.

Now Briere is providing the same strong play in Philly, where he ranks second on the team with 35 points.

The Sabres have moved on and seem to be finding life after losing the highly sought-after center. Buffalo is 11-4-0 in its last 15 games, including wins in four straight.

Philadelphia has lost four straight overall and has allowed 17 goals during its season-high skid. The Flyers are 1-8-0 with one tie in its last 10 games at Buffalo.

Pick: Sabres


New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins (-141, 5 1/2)

Sidney Crosby picked up his first Gordie Howe hat trick Thursday night when he had a goal, an assist and fought Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference. That might light a spark under Crosby just in time to play a team he has dominated since joining the league.

The Penguins captain has 34 points in 18 career games against the Islanders, scoring at least one point in each of his nine home games against them. Another trend worth mentioning is the Pens have won two of three against the Islanders so far this season, with all three games ending with the same 3-2 score.

A lack of scoring has hurt the Islanders all season. Their 71 goals are fewest in the league, they are the only team that doesn't have a player with at least 11 goals.

Pick: Under


Dallas Stars at Calgary Flames (-152, 5)

Usually a team is more than happy to return home after a long road trip. For the Calgary Flames that may not be the case.

After sweeping a six-game road trip the Flames will try and keep the hot streak going at the Pengrowth Saddledome against the Dallas Stars. Calgary has not lost a game in regulation in December, going 7-0-2. A big reason for this was a line shuffling at the start of the month. The new line of Jarome Iginla, Daymond Langkow and Kristian Huselius have combined for 22 goals and 20 assists in nine games.

The Stars, who had a four-game win streak snapped on Thursday night, have dropped three straight games in Calgary.

Pick: Flames

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Hockey today - Dec. 21


SCOREBOARD
Friday, Dec. 21

Philadelphia at Buffalo (7:30 p.m. EST).

Daniel Briere returns to Buffalo for the first time since signing an eight-year, $52 million contract with the Flyers last summer.

STARS
Thursday

-Marian Gaborik, Wild, scored five goals and added an assist to lead Minnesota to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers.

-Guilliaume Latendresse, Canadiens, scored two goals to give Montreal a 5-2 win at Washington.

-Evgeni Malkin, Penguins, scored two goals in Pittsburgh's 5-4 shootout victory over Boston.

-Daniel Sedin, Canucks, scored twice in the third period, leading Vancouver to a 3-2 win over Dallas.

WILD MAN

Marian Gaborik scored five goals, the most in the NHL since Sergei Federov scored five for Detroit on December 26, 1996, to lead Minnesota to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. No Wild player had scored more than three goals in a game in team history, and Gaborik's six points tied his career high set previously on October 26, 2002, at Phoenix.

SID THE KID

Sidney Crosby scored a goal, assisted on two by Evgeni Malkin, and dropped the gloves for the first time in the NHL to spur the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 shootout victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

The 20-year-old Penguins captain helped set up Malkin's first of the game 55 seconds in, scored his 16th of the season at 8:26, and then assisted on Malkin's 13th as Pittsburgh jumped to a 3-0 lead. Crosby fought Andrew Ference in the second period.

CLIPPED

St. Louis snapped its four-game slide and ended Detroit's 12-game point streak by beating the Red Wings 3-2. Detroit lost in regulation for the first time in 13 contests. The Red Wings had picked up at least a point in 12 straight games (10-0-2) since dropping a 3-2 decision at Nashville Nov. 22.

REDEMPTION

Guilliaume Latendresse scored two goals in his return from a benching, and Montreal beat Washington 5-2 Thursday night. Latendresse, scratched by coach Guy Carbonneau for the Canadiens' 3-2 loss to Florida on Tuesday, notched the fourth two-goal game of his NHL career - the second this month.

SNAPPED

The Atlanta Thrashers ended the Ottawa Senators' winning streak at six, with a 3-2 victory Thursday night. ... Phoenix snapped an eight-game losing streak to the San Jose Sharks with a 3-2 victory.

SPEAKING

''One time I got five goals when I was playing back home for a pro club back there, but this is just totally different. You score five goals in the NHL it's just a totally different experience. To reach it here with these guys in front of our fans is just unbelievable.'' - Marian Gaborik after the Wild's 6-3 victory over the Rangers on Thursday night. Gaborik became the first player since Sergei Federov to score five goals in a game.

[Udog]

NBA today - Dec. 21


SCOREBOARD
Friday, Dec. 21

Denver at Portland (10 p.m. EST).

The Blazers have won nine straight games.

STARS
Thursday

-Anthony Carter, Nuggets, hit a floater in the lane with 0.8 seconds left in double overtime to give Denver a 112-111 win over the Houston Rockets.

IN THE CLUTCH

Anthony Carter hit a floater in the lane with 0.8 seconds left in double overtime to give the Denver Nuggets a 112-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Carmelo Anthony had 37 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and Allen Iverson had 36 points and nine assists for Denver, which ended a two-game losing streak.

ADVANTAGE: LEBRON

LeBron James scored 33 points and shut out Kobe Bryant when the two superstars guarded each other in the final 2:23, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 94-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. James, the NBA's leading scorer, added 10 rebounds and five assists. Bryant finished with 21 points, but missed two shots with James chasing him and the Lakers went 0-for-8 from the floor in the final 4 minutes.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Dwyane Wade scored 41 points in Miami's 107-103 overtime loss to the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night.

SPEAKING

''I didn't even ask. I just told Sasha (Pavlovic) to go somewhere else.'' - LeBron James, on guarding Kobe Bryant in the final 2:33 of the Cavaliers 94-90 victory over the Lakers on Thursday night. Bryant finished with 21 points, but missed two shots with James chasing him and the Lakers went 0-for-8 from the floor in the final 4 minutes.

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NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, December 21


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NEW YORK (8 - 17) at CHARLOTTE (9 - 14) - 12/21/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (15 - 10) at PHILADELPHIA (10 - 15) - 12/21/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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UTAH (14 - 13) at ORLANDO (18 - 9) - 12/21/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-1 straight up against UTAH 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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CHICAGO (9 - 14) at BOSTON (20 - 3) - 12/21/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-1 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (13 - 12) at WASHINGTON (13 - 11) - 12/21/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 31-55 ATS (-29.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
ATLANTA is 59-86 ATS (-35.6 Units) in December games since 1996.
ATLANTA is 68-95 ATS (-36.5 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
ATLANTA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (14 - 12) at MINNESOTA (3 - 21) - 12/21/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 29-45 ATS (-20.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 125-79 ATS (+38.1 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 170-129 ATS (+28.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 147-112 ATS (+23.8 Units) after allowing 85 points or less since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MEMPHIS (8 - 17) at DETROIT (18 - 7) - 12/21/2007, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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LA CLIPPERS (9 - 15) at DALLAS (18 - 9) - 12/21/2007, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 4-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (15 - 10) at PORTLAND (14 - 12) - 12/21/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 90-127 ATS (-49.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
PORTLAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in December games this season.
PORTLAND is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 5-5 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 8-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (15 - 12) at SEATTLE (7 - 19) - 12/21/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 64-48 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, December 21


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LOS ANGELES (12-21-0-2, 26 pts.) at COLUMBUS (14-13-0-6, 34 pts.) - 12/21/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 4-16 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 4-16 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 57-45 ATS (+116.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 76-76 ATS (+198.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 1-7 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
COLUMBUS is 1-8 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 1-8 ATS (-7.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-4 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (16-13-0-3, 35 pts.) at BUFFALO (17-14-0-1, 35 pts.) - 12/21/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-76 ATS (-40.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 71-38 ATS (+11.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-33 ATS (+85.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 10-4 (+5.2 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 10-4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.6 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (15-15-0-2, 32 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (17-15-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/21/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 55-49 ATS (+118.1 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 22-34 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 4-10 ATS (+15.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-92 ATS (-43.5 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 10-9 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 10-9-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)

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NY RANGERS (17-14-0-3, 37 pts.) at COLORADO (19-13-0-2, 40 pts.) - 12/21/2007, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (18-13-0-3, 39 pts.) at EDMONTON (16-16-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/21/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 3-10 ATS (-11.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 1-0-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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DALLAS (19-12-0-4, 42 pts.) at CALGARY (17-13-0-5, 39 pts.) - 12/21/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 81-61 ATS (-1.4 Units) in December games since 1996.
DALLAS is 35-22 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 20-11 ATS (+31.5 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-4 ATS (+15.9 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 25-15 ATS (+41.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 7-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 2-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-4 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


New York at Charlotte
The Knicks haven't been able to point to many positive things this season, but Wednesday was one of them as New York shot a season-best 56.2 percent from the field in a 108-90 win over Cleveland. The Knicks have a good shot at building on that effort tonight against a Charlotte team that has won just three of its last 13 games after starting the season 6-4. New York looks like a good underdog pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Knicks favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: New York (+6). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

Game 501-502: New York at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: New York 111.137; Charlotte 110.035
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 1; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 6; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (+6); Under

Game 503-504: LA Lakers at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 121.579; Philadelphia 118.952
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2 1/2; 202 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2; 199
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-2); Over

Game 505-506: Utah at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 115.500; Orlando 120.846
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 4; 208
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-4); Under

Game 507-508: Chicago at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 117.351; Boston 132.823
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 15 1/2; 180 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 9 1/2; 181 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-9 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Atlanta at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 116.786; Washington 124.874
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 8; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 4; 192
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4); Under

Game 511-512: Indiana at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 121.151; Minnesota 111.063
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 10; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5; 203
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-5); Under

Game 513-514: Memphis at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 113.991; Detroit 130.183
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 16; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 9 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-9 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: LA Clippers at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 112.806; Dallas 120.696
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 8; 194 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 12; 192
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+12); Over

Game 517-518: Denver at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 117.567; Portland 127.913
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 10 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 3 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-3 1/2); Over

Game 519-520: Toronto at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 121.656; Seattle 114.677
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 7; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 4 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-4 1/2); Over

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NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, December 21st

New York at Charlotte, 7:05 EST
New York: 13-26 ATS off a SU win
Charlotte: 6-1 ATS vs. New York

LA Lakers at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
LA Lakers: 15-5 Under playing their 3rd road game in 5 days
Philadelphia: 15-5 ATS off a road loss by 10+ points

Utah at Orlando, 7:05 EST
Utah: 2-6 ATS at Orlando
Orlando: 14-5 ATS off ATS win

Chicago at Boston, 7:05 EST ESPN
Chicago: 0-7 ATS vs. Atlantic Division
Boston: 10-2 Under in home games

Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 EST
Atlanta: 3-15 ATS Away revenging same season loss
Washington: 16-5 Under at home off home loss

Indiana at Minnesota, 8:05 EST
Indiana: 31-18 Under Away off an Under
Minnesota: 2-10 ATS at home

Memphis at Detroit, 8:05 EST
Memphis: 27-13 Under off division win
Detroit: 10-1 ATS in December

LA Clippers at Dallas, 9:35 EST ESPN
LA Clippers: 11-3 Under off SU loss
Dallas: 1-8 ATS off BB wins

Denver at Portland, 10:05 EST
Denver: 22-7 ATS off BB Overs
Portland: 7-20 ATS as home favorite

Toronto at Seattle, 10:35 EST
Toronto: 9-0 ATS playing their 3rd road game in 5 days
Seattle: 11-2 Under after allowing 105+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, December 21st

Los Angeles at Columbus, 7:05 EST
Los Angeles: 0-7 SU after allowing 5+ goals
Columbus: 8-4 SU at home vs. Los Angeles

Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7:35 EST
Philadelphia: 1-6 SU at Buffalo
Buffalo: 30-15 Under after allowing 1 goal or less

NY Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7:35 EST
NY Islanders: 21-8 Under in all games this season
Pittsburgh: 4-10 US vs. division opponents

NY Rangers at Colorado, 9:05 EST
NY Rangers: 1-6 SU after playing a game where 7+ goals were scored
Colorado: 13-2 SU as a home favorite

New Jersey at Edmonton, 9:05 EST
New Jersey: 3-10 SU vs. Western Conference
Edmonton: 16-3 SU off BB games where 4 or fewer total goals were scored

Dallas at Calgary, 10:05 EST
Dallas: 11-4 SU Away playing with revenge
Calgary: 4-10 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Friday, December 21st

George Mason at Florida International, 7:00 EST
George Mason: 9-0 ATS Away after BB games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds
Florida Int: 24-43 ATS off 3+ SU losses

Youngstown State at Akron, 8:00 EST
Youngstown State: 5-13 ATS in road games
Akron: 9-0 ATS after scoring 80+ points


San Juan Shootout
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Second Round

DePaul vs. Clemson, 3:00 EST
DePaul: 16-6 ATS off 4+ SU losses
Clemson: 2-8 ATS off BB ATS wins

La Salle vs. Mississippi, 5:30 EST
La Salle: 1-6 ATS playing with one or less days rest
Mississippi: 15-4 ATS off SU Win/ATS loss


Outrigger Rainbow Classic
Honolulu, Hawaii
Second Round

St. John's vs. Hawaii, 4:00 EST
St. John's: 8-2 Over when the line is +3 to -3
Hawaii: 13-26 ATS after playing a game as favorite

Tulane vs. Georgia, 6:30 EST
Tulane: 16-5 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3
Georgia: 7-17 ATS off SU loss as favorite

East Tennessee State vs. St. Mary's, 10:00 EST
E Tenn State: 7-0 ATS on Friday Nights
St. Mary's: 5-1 Under on Friday Nights

LA-Lafayette vs. Ohio U, 11:59 EST
LA-Lafayette: 6-16 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Ohio: 31-16 ATS off BB ATS losses


Sun Bowl Tournament
El Paso, Texas
Opening Round

(TC) South Carolina Upstate at UTEP, 9:00 EST
SC Upstate: n/a
UTEP: 44-25 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

(TC) Buffalo vs. Wyoming, 11:20 EST
Buffalo: 5-1 Under off an Under
Wyoming: 11-3 ATS off a SU loss


Added Games:

Davidson at NC State, 7:00 EST
Davidson: 10-0 ATS off an ATS loss
NC State: 1-5 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

Pepperdine at Manhattan, 7:00 EST
Pepperdine: 12-1 ATS in December
Manhattan: 1-8 ATS at home after playing last game as underdog

Rider at Rutgers, 7:30 EST
Rider: 0-7 ATS Away after allowing 55 points or less
Rutgers: 29-10 ATS after a loss by 15+ points

St. Joseph's at Fairfield, 7:30 EST
St. Joseph's: 5-16 ATS after allowing 85+ points
Fairfield: 13-4 ATS off conference loss by 10+ points

Northern Colorado at Portland
Northern Colorado: 6-0 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
Portland: 7-17 ATS in non-conference games


Gossner Foods Holiday Classic
Logan, Utah
Final Round

Northern Arizona at Utah State, 7:30 EST
Northern Arizona: 2-9 ATS playing their 2nd road game in 3 days
Utah State: 27-13 ATS off a home win by 20+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


New Jersey at Edmonton
It wasn't an auspicious start for the Devils' Western Canada road trip when they opened up with a 5-0 loss at Vancouver on Tuesday. New Jersey will try to bounce back, but could face a difficult time against an Oilers' team that has collected a point in eight of its last 10 games (6-2-2 record). Edmonton looks like a good home underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Oilers favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+115). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

Game 51-52: Los Angeles at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.116; Columbus 11.644
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-160); Over

Game 53-54: Philadelphia at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 10.700; Buffalo 12.377
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-135); 6
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-135); Under

Game 55-56: NY Islanders at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.468; Pittsburgh 11.586
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-140); Under

Game 57-58: NY Rangers at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.930; Colorado 12.072
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-145); Over

Game 59-60: New Jersey at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.878; Edmonton 12.116
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+115); Under

Game 61-62: Dallas at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.790; Calgary 11.713
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+140); Under