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  • Saturday Trends and Indexes 12/22

    Trends and Indexes
    Saturday, December 21

    Good Luck on day #356 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:
    For trends & indexes for all the NCAA Bowl Games, please look for separate thread: “2007-2008 BOWL SEASON TREND FACTORS AND INDEXES”

  • #2
    National Football League - Dunkel Index

    NFL
    Dunkel Index

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22

    Game 307-308: Dallas at Carolina
    Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 137.733; Carolina 127.714
    Dunkel Line: Dallas by 10; 40
    Vegas Line: Dallas by 10 1/2; 43
    Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+10 1/2); Under


    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

    Game 315-316: Cleveland at Cincinnati
    Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 130.636; Cincinnati 126.323
    Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 4 1/2; 41
    Vegas Line: Cleveland by 2 1/2; 44
    Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-2 1/2); Under

    Game 317-318: Green Bay at Chicago
    Dunkel Ratings: Green Bay 140.417; Chicago 127.007
    Dunkel Line: Green Bay by 13 1/2; 42
    Vegas Line: Green Bay by 8 1/2; 36
    Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (-8 1/2); Over

    Game 319-320: Houston at Indianapolis
    Dunkel Ratings: Houston 129.171; Indianapolis 145.701
    Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 16 1/2; 44
    Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 7; 46
    Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (-7); Under

    Game 321-322: Kansas City at Detroit
    Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 125.423; Detroit 129.493
    Dunkel Line: Detroit by 4; 47
    Vegas Line: Detroit by 4 1/2; 42 1/2
    Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+4 1/2); Over

    Game 323-324: Miami at New England
    Dunkel Ratings: Miami 122.129; New England 150.718
    Dunkel Line: New England by 28 1/2; 48
    Vegas Line: New England by 22; 45
    Dunkel Pick: New England (-22); Over

    Game 325-326: NY Giants at Buffalo
    Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 130.184; Buffalo 129.056
    Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 1; 38
    Vegas Line: NY Giants by 3; 34 1/2
    Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+3); Over

    Game 327-328: Oakland at Jacksonville
    Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 123.348; Jacksonville 144.198
    Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 21; 42
    Vegas Line: Jacksonville by 13; 39
    Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville (-13); Over

    Game 329-330: Philadelphia at New Orleans
    Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 129.468; New Orleans 135.177
    Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 6; 50
    Vegas Line: New Orleans by 3; 46
    Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-3); Over

    Game 331-332: Washington at Minnesota
    Dunkel Ratings: Washington 126.446; Minnesota 138.901
    Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 12 1/2; 35
    Vegas Line: Minnesota by 6 1/2; 41
    Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-6 1/2); Under

    Game 333-334: Atlanta at Arizona
    Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.358; Arizona 130.064
    Dunkel Line: Arizona by 14 1/2; 51
    Vegas Line: Arizona by 10; 43 1/2
    Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-10); Over

    Game 335-336: Baltimore at Seattle
    Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 123.095; Seattle 134.837
    Dunkel Line: Seattle by 12; 44
    Vegas Line: Seattle by 10; 39 1/2
    Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-10); Over

    Game 337-338: NY Jets at Tennessee
    Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 125.290; Tennessee 130.879
    Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 5 1/2; 41
    Vegas Line: Tennessee by 9; 37
    Dunkel Pick: NY Jets (+9); Over

    Game 339-340: Tampa Bay at San Francisco
    Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 133.494; San Francisco 121.220
    Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 12; 39
    Vegas Line: Tampa Bay by 6; 36 1/2
    Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-6); Over


    MONDAY, DECEMBER 24

    Game 343-344: Denver at San Diego
    Dunkel Ratings: Denver 128.041; San Diego 138.363
    Dunkel Line: San Diego by 10; 48
    Vegas Line: San Diego by 8 1/2; 47
    Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-8 1/2); Over

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    • #3
      National Football League – Long Sheet

      NFL
      Long Sheet

      Week 16

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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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      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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      • #4
        National Football League - Short Sheet

        NFL
        Short Sheet



        Week 16

        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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        • #5
          National Football League – Write up

          NFL
          Write-up



          Week 16 NFL schedule

          Saturday, December 22

          Cowboys (12-2) @ Panthers (6-8) — In last three weeks, Cowboys gave up 124-152-134 rushing yards (5.4 yds/carry) which has to be a concern, but Romo’s thumb key concern here; he was 13-36/ 187 vs Eagles, had trouble gripping ball. Dallas now tied with the Packers for best mark in NFC, but to keep home field edge thru playoffs, they need to win out- they’re 6-0 on road (3-2 as road favorite), with wins by 17-24-1-21-1-11 points. Carolina won last two home games after losing first five; their home losses are by 13-13-24-7-25 pts. Seven of Panthers’ eight losses are by 13+ pts. Cowboys are 3-0 on grass fields this year, scoring 37-34-38, but in last five halves overall, they’ve been outscored 47-44.

          Sunday, December 23

          Browns (9-5) @ Bengals (5-9) — Cincy allowed 48.1 yds/drive to 49ers last week, when Niners’ previous best in any game had been 26.7, so Bengals don’t always play hard- would guess they will in rivalry game, but Browns won first meeting 51-45 in Week 2 (+6.5), outrushing Cincy 226-137, averaging 9.9 yds/pass (TY was 554-531, Browns). Cleveland is finding ways to win; they’re 7-2 in last nine games, and just 3-4 on road, with wins by 7 points (Rams), 3 (Ravens), 6 (Jets) points. Bengals are 4-3 at home, with wins last two ; they’re 2-9 if they allow 20+ points—Browns had scored 21+ in eight straight games before 8-0 win last week in blizzard. Bengals scored one offensive TD in each of last three games.

          Packers (12-2) @ Bears (5-9) — This is NFL’s oldest rivalry, and Bears won first meeting 27-20 (Pack led 17-7 at half-- Bears were +4 in turnovers, had 13-yard edge in field position), but Pack now in position to get home field thru NFC playoffs, if Dallas slips up, so win here is big. Green Bay is 8-1 since first Bear game; its last three road wins all by 11+ points. Chicago was +3 in turnovers Monday night, still lost 20-13 at Minnesota; they were 1-14 on 3rd down, were outgained 372-209, and averaged just 4.5 ypp in dome. Bears lost four of last five home games; they’re 3-4 vs the spread as underdog. Pack is 6-1-1 as favorite. Over is 4-0-1 in Green Bay’s last five games.

          Texans (7-7) @ Colts (12-2) — Colts locked into #2 seed for AFC playoffs, don’t have history of driving hard in such situations in past. Houston needs an upset in last two weeks for first .500 season; they lost first meeting vs Indy 30-24 in Week 3 (+5), as Manning was 20-29/267 passing, Colts were +2 in turnovers. Texans had few extra days to prepare after Thursday win last week; they’re 1-5 in last six road games, with losses by 10-20-25-10-8 points (lone ’07 road wins at Carolina, Oakland), 2-4 as road dog. Colts won last five games, but only two of those wins (vs Falcons, Ravens) were by more than seven points- they’re 2-4 vs spread in last six tries as favorite. Over is 4-2-1 in Houston road games.

          Chiefs (4-10) @ Lions (6-8) — KC lost last seven games (1-6 vs spread), getting outscored 119-35 in second half (47-3 in second half of last three games); they’re actually 4-2 vs spread on road, with losses by 17-10-3-34 pts. Detroit lost last six games (1-5 vs spread) after 2-6 start; they’ve run ball less than ten times in two of last three games, would guess they try to establish Jones early here, as Chiefs allowed 153-191-215-148 rushing yards in last four games. Lions are 2-0-1 vs spread as favorite this year; this is first time since Week 9 (their last win) that they’re favored. Chiefs have been -2 or worse in turnovers in four of last six games (-12 total in last six). Lions are 6-0 vs spread when they win turnover battle.

          Dolphins (1-13) @ Patriots (14-0) — Heat is off Miami after they got first win last week; they’re 0-7 on road, 2-3-2 vs spread as road dog this season, with losses by 3-3-3-10-10-3-21 points. Fish lost first game vs Patriots 49-28 in Week 7 (was 42-7 at half), as NE averaged 12.4 yards/pass attempt, scored six TDs on 10 drives, although they did put Brady back in game after backup Cassel threw INT for Miami TD. Last home game for Patriot team pursuing perfection; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four games, winning by 3-3-21-10 pts; they’re 5-2 vs spread as home favorite. Miami has been outrushed 550-174 in last three games; they won field position battle last week for first time in last nine games.

          Giants (9-5) @ Bills (7-7) — Emotional day, as injured Everett (neck) expected to be on field, which will pump home crowd up; last home game for gritty Buffalo squad that is 4-3 in Orchard Park, losing to Denver (15-14), Dallas (25-24), Patriots- they’re 7-5 vs spread as underdog, 5-1 at home. Visitor won last six Giant games, as Big Blue won last six road games, last four by six or less points. In their last two games, Giants have two offensive TDs, 11 3/outs on 26 drives; they’re 16-46 (34.8%) on third down in last three games. Hard to endorse Giant receivers in potential bad weather game- Manning’s 34 IPs last week were most by any NFL QB in last forty years—about ten of them were drops.

          Raiders (4-10) @ Jaguars (10-4) — If you stripped team names off performance charts, Jax would be #3 in NFL, behind Patriots, Colts; they’ve won five of last six games (6-0 vs spread), winning last three home games by 7-22-31 points; this is probably their last home game of season for road-grating offense that ran ball for 168-178-225 yards in last three games (two of three foes were Colts, Steelers). Raiders hung with Indy at home last week, losing in last 5:00; they’re 4-3 as road dog this season, with away losses by 3-14-4-7-31 pts (won at Miami, KC). Jax is 4-2 as home favorite this season; they’ve clinched playoff spot, aren’t going to get week off, so no great motivation here. Last six Jaguar games went over total.

          Eagles (6-8) @ Saints (7-7) — Have feeling Philly is satisfied after upsetting hated rival Dallas last week, while Saints in the middle of playoff race. Eagles had lost three in row by total of 10 pts before Cowboy game; they’re 4-1 in last five road games (5-0 vs spread), losing only 31-28 at unbeaten Patriots. NO won three of last four games, scoring 29.8 pg; they’ve averaged 8.0/9.9 ypp in last two games, and averaged 46+ yards/drive in each of last three weeks. Philly allowed average of 20.7/26.5/20.0 ypd in last three games, giving up just one TD on last 24 drives in last two games, so good matchup between Johnson’s blitzes and veteran QB Brees. Six of last eight Saint games went over the total.

          Redskins (7-7) @ Vikings (8-6) — Sunday night game is huge, as Redskin win would put Saints in driver’s seat for #6 seed, with Skins poised to pounce should Saints falter. Vike QB Jackson hurt calf late in Monday’s game; status unknown; there is very large dropoff to #2 QB Bollinger. Washington is 3-4 on road, with two of three wins in Swamp; they’re 3-2-1 as road dog, with away losses by 3-45-5-6 points, but they were all with Campbell at QB. Collins was awful in gusty winds last week (8-25/156); interesting to see how he fares in dome, vs Viking defense that held last five foes to average of 52.8 rushing yards/game. Sign Vikings might be really good; in last five weeks, they’ve won two games with a -3 turnover ratio.

          Falcons (3-11) @ Cardinals (6-8) — Arizona is 1-3 vs spread as favorite this year; in weak NFC, no excuse for this team to miss playoffs- they just weren’t a clutch team, converting just 17 of last 58 (29.3%) on 3rd down in last five games- they’ve committed 8+ penalties for 64+ yards in nine of last 10 games, which helped keep them from postseason. Last week at Superdome, Saints averaged 9.9 yards/pass, had just nine third down plays out of 60 they ran, so defense was awful, but Atlanta is in tank with their coaches scrambling to find employment for next year. Last week, they got outgained 285-133, completed 4-15 passes with just five first downs; they’re 0-5 vs spread in losing last five games, by 24-18-12-20-34 points.

          Ravens (4-10) @ Seahawks (9-5) — Baltimore had ball on Miami’s half-yard line with 0:12 left last week, down 16-13, 4th down- they had 163 rushing yards in game, and Miami alum McGahee running ball, but they kick tying FG, lose in OT to winless Dolphins. You think these players believe in those coaches? Neuheisel has interviewed for UCLA job, so distractions aplenty, with banged-up Boller at QB, bad news vs Seahawk club that annoyed Holmgren in loss at Carolina last week, running ball just 14 times for 44 yards in 13-10 loss that was 0-0 at half. Last home game for Seattle team that will have home playoff game in two weeks; think they go hard here, maybe rest some guys at Atlanta next week.

          Jets (3-11) @ Titans (8-6) — Big question here is did Jets leave anything in tank after their grudge match last week in Foxboro; Clemens got KO’d early, Pennington came in and relieved; had Jets not come up empty on three of four trips to red zone (kicked one FG in four trips) they could have handed Pats first loss. Not sure which QB goes here— Pennington probably gives Jets better chance to cover. Tennessee is 2-4 in last six games, with wins by 8,9 points; they’re 4-4 vs spread as favorite this season, Jets are 3-2 as road dog, with losses away from Swamp by 7-3-7-31-10 points. Titans want to run ball; in last three games, they gained 153-131-148 yards on the ground. Four of Jets’ last five games stayed under total.

          Buccaneers (9-5) @ 49ers (4-10) — Garcia returns to old home, finds 6-year veteran Hill making just second NFL start for 49ers, who upset Bengals last week’s in Hill’s starting debut. Maryland alum was 21-28/181 last week, as Niners converted 9-15 third downs, didn’t turn ball over. Bucs are 3-4 on road, with wins at Carolina (20-7), Atlanta (31-7), Saints (27-23)- they’re 5-2-1 vs spread as favorite this season, 1-1 on road. Last road game for Tampa club that is locked into home playoff game in two weeks. 49ers are 2-5 at home, 2-4 as home dog, with losses at Candlestick by 20-2-21-4-20 points. They’re 4-0 this season when scoring 17+ points; Bucs allowed 23+ in four of last five road games.

          Monday, December 24

          Broncos (6-8) @ Chargers (9-5) — San Diego is rolling, (4-0 SU, vs spread last four games) with wins at home by 37-18-2-25-14 points in last five home games. Cutler is from Santa Claus, IN, hard to buck him on Christmas Eve, but Denver lost three of last four games, giving up 31+ points in all three losses; they’re 1-5 in last six road games, with losses by 18-37-3-14-18 pts. In last three games, Norv’s offense ran ball for 191-148-274 yards; they crushed Broncos 41-3 in first meeting, running ball for 214 yards. Shanahan cut the punter this week, so he must be in great mood. Six of last seven Denver games went over the total. Denver is 2-4 vs spread as underdog this season- this is their fourth road game in last five weeks.

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            Saturday, December 22

            Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers (NFL | 8:15 PM ET)

            The Cowboys saw their 7-game winning streak come to an end with a 10-6 home loss to Philadelphia, worrying some fans who have seen their team go 16-29 in December & January since the team's last playoff victory nearly 12 years ago. However, the players themselves remain confident, especially those who haven't been on the team through those rough times. "I wasn't even a history major in college, so I don't worry about that history stuff," Dallas WR Terrell Owens said. "There's no doubt in this locker room - there's no reason for a lack of confidence, not at this stage of the game, anyway." SLIGHT EDGE: PANTHERS
            Much has been made in the media about Dallas QB Tony Romo's poor performance with girlfriend Jessica Simpson in the stands last week, as he completed just 13-of-36 passes for 214 yards with 3 interceptions. Owens even jokingly said Simpson will not be allowed at games anymore, the second time in as many weeks he was involved in some kind of controversy after getting into a verbal war with former Dallas WR Keyshawn Johnson over former head coach Bill Parcells. These types of distractions are exactly why insiders are not completely sold on the Cowboys being the best team in the NFC. EDGE: PANTHERS
            Carolina QB Matt Moore may have some extra motivation playing against the Cowboys, who cut him in the preseason. Moore became the 4th different starting QB for the Panthers when 44-year-old Vinny Testaverde - another former Cowboy - was forced out with a bad back. Both players are very familiar with Dallas, which can only help them in this situation. EDGE: PANTHERS
            Cowboys are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 road games.
            Cowboys are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games on grass.
            Panthers are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games on grass.
            Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
            The UNDER is 8-2 Carolina's last 10 games as an underdog.
            The OVER is 7-2-1 in Dallas' last 10 games in December.
            The OVER is 7-2 in Carolina's last 9 games in December.


            Sunday, December 23

            New York Giants at Buffalo Bills (FOX | 1 PM ET)

            This is a big game for the Giants as they can clinch a playoff berth with a win at Buffalo while the Bills were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss at Cleveland last week. EDGE: GIANTS
            Team insiders are reporting that Pro Bowl TE Jeremy Shockey is lost for the season with a broken left leg. Both LB Mathias Kiwanuka and RB Derrick Ward are on injured reserve with identical injuries. EDGE: BILLS
            Team insiders are reporting that Buffalo safety George Wilson will miss the rest of the regular season with two broken ribs. EDGE: GIANTS
            Despite coming close to playoff run this season, Buffalo still comes into this contest as one of the worst “on paper” teams in the league as the defense and offense are each ranked 30th in the NFL. The Bills have 7 wins over their last 11 games, and their only losses were too the undefeated Patriots, Jaguars, Cowboys (losing 25-24) and Cleveland (8-0 last week) - all likely playoff teams. SLIGHT EDGE: GIANTS
            The Giants are 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS on the road this season.
            Buffalo is 13-8 ATS as an underdog under head coach Dick Jauron.
            Buffalo is on a 7-4 SU & 8-3 ATS run over its last 11 games.


            Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (FOX | 1 PM ET)

            Unfortunately for Chicago, the Cowboys lost last weekend, which means the Packers have something to play for here since they are now tied for the top spot in the NFC. EDGE: PACKERS
            Since Ryan Grant took the starting RB job for the Packers, he leads the league in rushing yards. He is averaging 5.3 yards per carry, the 2nd-best average among backs currently starting for their teams. Since Week 8, he has 772 rushing yards, second in the NFL behind LaDainian Tomlinson's 784. Grant should have another big day against the league's 28th ranked defense and one that gives up a whopping 123 rushing yards per game. EDGE: PACKERS
            Green Bay comes into this contest a winner of 8 of its past 9 road contests, losing only at Dallas when several key injured defensive starters were out, including Charles Woodson and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. Both Woodson and Gbaja-Biamila are healthy for this contest. EDGE: PACKERS
            Some Green Bay insiders are concerned about the mounting injuries on the Green Bay defensive side of the ball. Nose tackle Ryan Pickett is still recovering from a groin injury and it's unclear whether he'll be ready in time for the rematch with the Bears. Picket’s injury is significant because he is one of the two in this defense designated to stop the run, and with Chicago’s anemic QB play, stopping the run will be important this Sunday. SLIGHT EDGE: BEARS
            Despite a horrible offensive performance this past Monday, Chicago team insiders are reporting that No. 3 quarterback Kyle Orton will return under center this Sunday against the Packers. EDGE: PACKERS
            Chicago’s offensive line problems continue to get worse, as the Bears have allowed 41 sacks this season, the third-highest amount in the league. EDGE: PACKERS
            The Packers are 16-2 SU & 15-3-1 ATS in their last 18 games overall, outscoring their opponents by a 28-17 average.
            The Packers are 6-1 SU & ATS on the road this season.


            Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals (CBS | 1 PM ET)

            This is an important game for Cleveland, as the Browns have yet to clinch a playoff spot. As it stand now, they remain a game behind for the sixth AFC playoff seed with two games left to play. However, they can still win the AFC North if they finish a game ahead of Pittsburgh since both teams are tied atop the division. EDGE: BENGALS
            Cleveland has been on a roll as of late, but the Browns still do not resemble a successful NFL team defensively. Despite the fact that they come into this contest with the NFL’s 10th-ranked offense, their defense nevertheless has the distinction of being worst in the NFL, allowing 378 yards per game, including last week’s blizzard game against Buffalo in which they shut down the Bills. Some team insiders really believe that they will get a good gauge of this defense against a good offensive team like Cincinnati. Indeed, their rushing defense allows 129 yards per game (28th), and the pass defense allows 249 yards per game (30th in the league). EDGE: BENGALS
            Some Cincinnati insiders believe that this is a Bengals team already thinking about their off-season plans, as they looked absolutely horrible in last Saturday's 20-13 loss at San Francisco. The 49ers were using a 3rd-string quarterback and came into that contest with one of the worst defenses in the league. EDGE: BROWNS
            Some league insiders expect a lot of points in this contest, as the Browns have one of the worst pass defenses in the league and they now have to play a Bengals passing offense that averages 255 yards passing per game. EDGE: OVER
            The Browns are on an impressive 7-2 SU & 8-1 ATS run.


            Kansas City Chiefs at Detroit Lions (CBS | 1 PM ET)

            League insiders are becoming concerned with the recent QB play of Jon Kitna, who threw for 5 interceptions last weekend against San Diego. Kitna’s problem is that he is constantly under pressure behind a terrible offensive line that has allowed 51 sacks this season. The poor offensive line also makes Detroit very one-dimensional, as the team's running game has totaled 68 yards or less in the last 7 games. EDGE: CHIEFS
            Kansas City team insiders are very concerned about the Chiefs defense that has been shredded over their last 7 games, giving up 33, 27, 13, 17, 24 41 and 26 points. Considering their offense is ranked 30th in the league, they need their defense to play well in order to have any shot at winning this contest. EDGE: LIONS
            The Lions are on a miserable 0-6 SU & 1-5 ATS run over their last 6 games.
            The Chiefs come into this contest on a poor 0-7 SU & 1-6 ATS run over their last 7 games.


            Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (CBS | 1 PM ET)

            Some team insiders believe motivation could be a problem this week for the Colts, as they have already clinched the AFC's No. 2 playoff seed and a first-round bye, so this is basically a meaningless game. This is also a revenge game for the Texans, as Indianapolis won 30-24 at Houston in Week 3. EDGE: TEXANS
            The play of the Indianapolis defense continues to impress league insiders as they held Oakland to just 253 total yards despite the fact that 5 of the 8 guys in the Colts defensive line rotation were rookies. Overall, the Colts defense ranks No. 2 in total defense, allowing just 264 yards per game. EDGE: COLTS
            Indianapolis team insiders are reporting that Colts WR Marvin Harrison (knee) is likely out until the playoffs while head coach Tony Dungy has also hinted at resting other key players for the playoffs. EDGE: TEXANS
            Team insiders remain impressed with the play of backup QB Sage Rosenfels, who is filling in for Matt Schaub (out with a dislocated left shoulder). In the 3 games he has started this season, Rosenfels is 3-0 SU & ATS and has run an offense that has put up 20, 28 and 31 points during that stretch. EDGE: TEXANS
            Houston has not been a very good road team this season, the Texans come into this contest at just 2-5 SU & ATS on the road, allowing 27 points per game. EDGE: COLTS


            Oakland Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars (CBS | 1 PM ET)

            This is a very tough situational setting for the Raiders, who have to travel cross country to play an early start time 10 a.m. Pacific time. Seattle was in a similar travel spot last week and lost outright at Carolina. EDGE: JAGUARS
            One league insider believes that the Oakland defense could be in for a very long day considering that the Raiders come into this contest with the second-worst rushing defense in the league, allowing 143 rushing yards per game. Jacksonville owns the 2nd-ranked rushing offense in the NFL, averaging 149 yards per game. EDGE: JAGUARS
            Jacksonville is 12-4 SU & 11-5 ATS in its last 16 home games.
            The OVER is 8-0 in Jacksonville's last 8 games.


            Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints (FOX | 4:05 PM ET)

            New Orleans comes into this contest with the No. 3 passing offense in the league and could get star RB Reggie Bush back this week. EDGE: SAINTS
            Despite coming into this contest with only 6 wins this season, “on paper” Philadelphia is one of the most well-rounded teams in the league, as the Eagles offense ranks No. 8 in the NFL while the defense is No. 9. SLIGHT EDGE: EAGLES


            Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals (FOX | 4:05 PM ET)

            Atlanta is one of the most undisciplined teams in the league, committing 12 turnovers over their last 5 games, which is the main reason why their offense averages only 13 points per game this season. EDGE: CARDINALS
            Atlanta comes into this contest on a miserable 0-5 SU & AT, losing by an average of 21 points over that span. EDGE: CARDINALS
            Team insiders are concerned with the recent play of the Arizona defense, which has been shredded as of late, giving up 21, 27, 37, 21, 42 and 31 points over their last 6 games. Even the 49ers, who rank last in the NFL in several offensive categories, gained 374 yards in a 37-31 win 3 weeks ago. EDGE: FALCONS
            Atlanta team insiders believe that the Falcons could be in a lot of trouble the rest of this season as they have to try to finish out their season with new head coach Emmitt Thomas, who some of our insiders believe is not ready for this kind of responsibility. EDGE: CARDINALS


            Tampa Bay Buccaneers at San Francisco 49ers (FOX | 4:05 PM ET)

            Tampa Bay comes into this contest after securing the NFC South title Sunday by beating the Falcons, so motivation could be a concern this week. However, former San Francisco QB Jeff Garcia will be returning to the City by the Bay and doesn't expect to be resting despite clinching the division. Garcia started 74 games for the 49ers between 1999-2003. "We want to win - to do that you got to play your best players," Tampa head coach Jon Gruden said. SLIGHT EDGE: BUCS
            San Francisco team insiders are reporting that 3rd-string QB Shaun Hill will again be under center for the 49ers. Hill earned his 1st win last week against Cincinnati, throwing for 197 yards and one touchdown while running for another. "I'm very pleased to see the way he's played," San Francisco head coach Mike Nolan said about Hill. "He will make us a better football team one way or the other, whatever his role." SLIGHT EDGE: BUCS
            League insiders are not expecting a lot of points this weekend, as the 49ers come into this contest with one of the worst offenses in the league, and they must now try to score points against a Tampa defense that ranks #3 in the league, allowing opponents to score only 15 points per game. EDGE: BUCS
            Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU & ATS in its last 6 games.


            Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots (CBS | 4:15 PM ET)

            Team insiders are not giving Miami a shot this week, as the Dolphins are off their first win of the season, a game in which they gave an all-out effort, so they could be in for an emotional and physical letdown against a team they have no real chance in defeating. BIG EDGE: PATRIOTS
            The Patriots come into this contest with the NFL's top offense, as they are averaging 37.4 points per game. That could present all kinds of problems against a Miami run defense that is last in the NFL. allowing 156 yards rushing per game. EDGE: PATRIOTS
            Despite winning only one game, Miami has shown a lot of heart this season, as 6 of the team's 13 losses have been by 3 points or less. SLIGHT EDGE: DOLPHINS
            New England is beating opponents by a 35-12 average at home this season.
            The Patriots are on an 18-1 SU & 14-5 ATS run going back to last season.


            Baltimore Ravens at Seattle Seahawks (CBS | 4:15 PM ET)

            With only two games remaining in the season, the Seahawks can finish as either the No. 3 or 4 seed in the NFC playoffs, so a motivated effort is expected this week. EDGE: SEAHAWKS
            This is a tough travel spot for the Ravens, as they have to fly cross country after an demoralizing game they were expected to win against the previously winless Dolphins. It’s hard to imagine that things could get any worse for the Ravens, who have lost 8 straight. EDGE: SEAHAWKS
            The Seahawks offense had been on a roll before last week's disappointing loss at Carolina, scoring 33, 30, 24, 30, 24, 28 and 42 points in the previous 7 games. EDGE: SEAHAWKS
            Some Seattle insiders are concerned about the well-being of Seattle RB Shaun Alexander, who appears to still be hurting. In his last 3 games, Alexander has managed just 65, 38 and 17 yards rushing. EDGE: RAVENS
            Despite the loss, one Baltimore insider was quick to defend the Ravens this week, as the injury bug has hit them hard. During last week's loss to Miami, the Ravens were playing without both of their first-string cornerbacks (Samari Rolle and Chris McAlister), and then they suffered a huge blow when they lost Pro Bowl LB Ray Lewis (dislocated finger) in the third quarter. On the offensive side of the ball, The Ravens lost quarterback Kyle Boller to a concussion early in the game and were forced to play backup Troy Smith, who will start this week. EDGE: SEAHAWKS
            Seattle is 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS at home this season and 16-3 SU & 12-6-1 ATS in its last 19 home games.


            New York Jets at Tennessee Titans (CBS | 4:15 PM ET)

            This is a must-win game for the Titans, who still have hopes of making the playoffs. They need to win this game and a victory at Indianapolis next week in the regular-season finale along with help from other teams to get into the postseason. EDGE: TITANS
            There is a key matchup advantage for Tennessee's running game here going against New York's 30th-ranked run defense. The Jets are surrendering 141.1 yards per game and now must try to stop Titans RB LenDale White, who has rushed for 206 yards combined over the last 2 games. EDGE: TITANS
            The last 6 teams to play the unbeaten Patriots have failed to cover in their next game, and the Jets could be next in line. EDGE: TITANS
            Tennessee Pro Bowl DT Albert Haynesworth is hoping to play after being held out of last week's game with a nagging hamstring injury. "Albert just had a difficult time getting loose, I think because of the weather conditions," Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said. "He didn't have any setbacks. We've kind of been optimistic about the potential for him to practice." BIG EDGE: TITANS IF HE PLAYS
            The Jets have surrendered 44 sacks this season and may be forced to start Chad Pennington at QB if Kellen Clemens can't go. Clemens suffered a rib injury last week at New England due to poor pass protection, and Pennington hasn't started a game since October 28th against Buffalo. EDGE: TITANS
            Titans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 December games.
            The OVER is 11-4 in Tennessee's last 15 games as a favorite.
            The OVER is 14-6-1 in Tennessee's last 21 home games.


            Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings (NBC | 8:15 ET)

            This is a monumental game for both teams, as both teams come into this contest with postseason aspirations. The Vikings are currently a full game ahead of the 7-7 Redskins and 7-7 Saints in the race for a wild-card spot. SLIGHT EDGE: VIKINGS
            Washington team insiders have been impressed with the quarterback play of backup Todd Collins, who has been filling in for the injured Jason Campbell (knee). Collins has the benefit of knowing this offense very well, as he’s been with Washington’s offensive coordinator for 8-9 years. The result of that experience has netted him an impressive 2-0 SU mark over his last 2 games. EDGE: REDSKINS
            Team insiders are reporting that Washington suffered yet another devastating injury last week when they lost the services of LB Rocky McIntosh, who tore two major knee ligaments and is out for the year. EDGE: VIKINGS
            Minnesota comes into this contest with the NFL’s No. 1 overall rushing offense, averaging 172 rushing yards per game. The Vikings also have the distinction of having the top-ranked run-stopping unit. EDGE: VIKINGS
            Minnesota has been on a roll lately with an impressive 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS run over its last 7 games.


            Monday, December 24

            Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers (ESPN | 8:30 PM ET)

            San Diego likely needs to win the final 2 games of the regular season in order to secure the #3 seed in the AFC playoff race. That would mean a trip to Indianapolis rather than New England in the divisional round if the Chargers win their first playoff game. They have won 5 in a row, which has some insiders wondering whether or not the team is peaking too soon. "Sometimes you just have to let the course of a season play out," San Diego RB LaDainian Tomlinson said. "At some point it has to happen. That's just how it is. For us not to be doing it, it's happening now. It's just coming at a later time, you know what I mean? And for us, it's great, because if we can be hot going into the playoffs, Whoa, Nellie! Whoa, Nellie!" EDGE: CHARGERS
            Tomlinson is averaging 129 yards during San Diego's 4-game winning streak, scoring 6 touchdowns over that stretch. He also has an outstanding shot at winning his second straight NFL rushing title after Pittsburgh's Willie Parker broke his leg on Thursday night. EDGE: CHARGERS
            The Broncos were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss at Houston and wins by Cleveland and San Diego last week. However, they will be trying to avoid their first losing season since 1999 and need to win their last 2 games to finish 8-8. "Your career is based on how you perform and if you don't perform, it'll show on tape and guys will know what type of heart you have," Denver All-Pro CB Champ Bailey said. "We're aware of how (the Chargers) beat us and I know they're going to think that they could do it again. So, we've got to go out and play our game. We're capable of playing well. We've just got to do it." EDGE: BRONCOS
            Chargers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. AFC opponents.
            Chargers are 16-5-3 ATS in their last 24 vs. AFC West opponents.
            Broncos are 2-9 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
            The OVER is 9-1 in Denver's 10 games vs. AFC opponents.
            The OVER is 7-1 in Denver's last 8 games in December.

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              Dallas at Carolina

              The Cowboys had their seven-game winning streak snapped last week after a 10-6 loss to Philadelphia as a 10-point favorite. Tony Romo had his worst game of the season while completing 13-of-36 passes for 214 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. Romo suffered a thumb injury on his throwing hand in the loss, but is expected to start on Saturday. Against Philadelphia, Marion Barber was held to 32 rushing yards on seven carries. Tight end Jason Witten led Dallas with eight receptions for 113 yards, while Terrell Owens was limited to two catches for 37 yards. Dallas will likely be without safety Roy Williams this week, as he has been suspended for one game for a horse-collar tackle he made on Donovan McNabb last week.

              The Panthers upset Seattle 13-10 as a 7.5-point underdog last week. Matt Moore made his first career start at quarterback for Carolina and completed 19-of-27 passes for 208 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. DeAngelo Williams scored the Panthers’ lone touchdown while rushing for 61 yards on 15 carries, and Steve Smith caught eight passes for 72 yards. Vinny Testaverde returned to practice this week, but Moore will once again get the start on Saturday. A few injury concerns to keep an eye on this week are defensive end Julius Peppers and Steve Smith. Peppers missed practice earlier in the week with a sprained knee, while Smith was held out of practice with an illness.

              Dallas and Carolina clashed last season when the Cowboys defeated the Panthers 35-14 as a 5-point road underdog. Dallas is a 10.5-point favorite in Saturday’s game.

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                National Football League – Cheat Sheet

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                Dallas at Carolina (+10 ½)

                Why Cowboys cover: Still trying to lock up home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Have thrown for 35 TDs this season while Carolina has allowed 19 TDs through the air. Won seven of the last eight meetings between these teams.

                Why Panthers cover: Still in the playoff hunt. Rookie QB Matt Moore made his first career start and led Carolina to a win over Seattle last week as 7-point underdogs. Tony Romo is dealing with a thumb injury that affects his grip on the ball. Roy Williams might be suspended. Road team is 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight meetings. Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine meetings.

                Total (43): Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings, 4-1 in the last five in Carolina.


                Cleveland at Cincinnati (+3)

                Why Browns Cover: Need to win to keep pace with Pittsburgh in the AFC North. Won last meeting 51-45 as 7-point underdogs. Cincinnati has only 20 sacks this season. Favorite is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings.

                Why Bengals cover: Have won five of last six meetings. Carson Palmer has thrown for 1,401 yards and 14 TDs in his last five games against Cleveland. Browns have allowed the most offensive yards against them in the NFL and the second most passing touchdowns.

                Total (43 ½): Teams totaled 96 points in last meeting.


                Green Bay at Chicago (+9)

                Why Packers cover: Still trying to clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Kyle Orton was shaky in his first game as the new Bears QB last week. Are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 meetings and 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings in Chicago. Road team is 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.

                Why Bears cover: Won four of the last five meetings including a 27-20 victory in Week 5 at Lambeau Field as 3-point underdogs. Have intercepted Brett Favre 11 times in their last five meetings.

                Total (39): Over is 4-0 in Packers’ last four road games and 5-0 in their last five games overall.


                Houston at Indianapolis (-7)

                Why Texans cover: Are 3-0 ATS with Sage Rosenfels as the starting quarterback. Colts could end up resting starters for part of the game.

                Why Colts cover: Won nine of last 10 meetings. Are holding opponents to 4.47 yards per offensive play, best in the league. Peyton Manning has thrown 12 touchdowns and only one interception in his last five games against Houston. Home team is 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings.

                Total (44 ½): Over is 5-0 in the last five meetings and 4-0 in the last four meetings in Indianapolis.


                Kansas City at Detroit (-4 ½)

                Why Chiefs cover: Won last four meetings. Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last six games. Jon Kitna has thrown 11 interceptions during Detroit’s current six-game losing streak. There is a chance Larry Johnson could play this week. Detroit has allowed the most first downs in the NFL.

                Why Lions cover: Home team has won three of last four meetings. Chiefs are 0-4 ATS in their last four games. Kansas City ranks near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories. Are averaging 22 points per game to the Chiefs’ 14.

                Total (43): Over is 5-1 in Chiefs’ last six vs. a team with a losing record, and 4-0 in Lions’ last four games overall.


                N.Y. Giants at Buffalo (+3)

                Why Giants cover: Are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games. Can clinch a playoff birth with win or tie. Bills have one of the worst offenses in the league.

                Why Bills cover: Are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games. Won five of last seven meetings. Averaging 131.5 yards rushing in their last four games. New York is only averaging 16 points per game in their last five.

                Total (32 ½): Under is 6-0 in Giants’ last six road games and 4-1 in Giants’ last five games overall.


                Oakland at Jacksonville (-13)

                Why Raiders cover: Have covered in three of last four games. Have only allowed 11 passing touchdowns this season.

                Why Jaguars cover: Won last two meetings. Are 6-0 ATS in their last six games. Can clinch a playoff birth with win or tie. Fred Taylor has rushed for 572 yards and three TDs in his last five games. Raiders lost offensive leader Justin Fargas for the season with a sprained MCL.

                Total: (38 ½): Over is 7-0-1 in Jaguars’ last eight games and 4-1 in Raiders’ last five games.


                Philadelphia at New Orleans (-3)

                Why Eagles cover: Won seven of last nine meetings. Are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings with the Saints. Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings. Have picked off Drew Brees four times in their last two meetings.

                Why Saints cover: Still fighting to make the playoffs. Brees has been on fire with 1,082 yards passing and 10 touchdowns in his last four games. Reggie Bush could return from a knee injury. Aaron Stecker has totaled 248 yards and two TDs in two games while filling in for Bush.

                Total (47): Over is 4-0 in Saints’ last four home games.


                Atlanta at Arizona (-10 ½)

                Why Falcons cover: Won four straight meetings. Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. NFC. Arizona has allowed 35 touchdowns this season.

                Why Cardinals cover: Falcons are 0-5 ATS in their last five games and have been outscored 161-53 during that time. Atlanta could be without starting DE John Abraham who suffered knee injury on Sunday.

                Total (43 ½): Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.


                Tampa Bay at San Francisco (+6)

                Why Buccaneers cover: Are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Jeff Garcia gets to face the team that released him in 2004. Earnest Graham has scored a TD in six straight games.

                Why 49ers cover: Shaun Hill has a 98.6 quarterback rating since taking over as the starter. Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings and has won eight of the last 10. Niners have won last five meetings in San Francisco.

                Total (37): Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings.


                Baltimore at Seattle (-10)

                Why Ravens cover: Have won last three meetings. Willis McGahee ran for 116 yards and four TDs in his only career game against Seattle.

                Why Seahawks cover: Are 5-1 ATS in their last six games. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 333 yards and five TDs in their last meeting. Ravens QB Kyle Boller is day-to-day with a concussion. Ray Lewis will play with a dislocated finger. Ravens are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games.

                Total (38): Over is 5-0 in Ravens’ last five games.


                N.Y. Jets at Tennessee (-9)

                Why Jets cover: Won last three meetings. Have covered in four of last six games. Chad Pennington could return as the starting quarterback if Kellen Clemens can’t go. Vince Young has thrown 10 interceptions in his last seven games.

                Why Titans cover: Have AFC’s fourth-best rush defense. Need to win to stay in the playoff race. League’s fourth-best rush offense gets to face the NFL’s 30th-ranked rush defense.

                Total (37): Over is 4-1-1 in Titans’ last six games.


                Miami at New England (-21 ½)

                Why Dolphins cover: Coming off first win of the season. New England has failed to cover in three games this season with spreads bigger than 19 points. Pats have only covered twice in last six games after covering 11 straight times going back to last season. With nothing left to gain, Patriots could rest their regulars in the second half.

                Why Patriots cover: Are still looking to become second team to go undefeated in a season. Tom Brady and Randy Moss are still looking to set NFL records. Home team is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 meetings. Dolphins are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings and 1-6 ATS in their last seven meetings in New England.

                Total (45): Over is 8-2 in Patriots’ last 10 home games and 4-1 in Dolphins’ last five vs. AFC East.


                Washington at Minnesota (-6 ½)

                Why Redskins cover: After losing four straight, have won two consecutive games covering both times. Need to win to stay in the playoff race. Holding opponents to 15.5 points in their last four games.

                Why Vikings cover: Won three of last four meetings. Are 4-1 ATS in their last five games. Can clinch a playoff berth with a win and a Saints loss or tie. Washington is dealing with multiple injuries in many key areas. Holding opponents to 67.6 rushing yards per game.

                Total (41): Over is 5-1 in Vikings’ last six home games.


                Denver at San Diego (-9)

                Why Broncos cover: With both Javon Walker and Brandon Stokley hurting, Brandon Marshall has stepped up his play and has 21 catches, 222 yards receiving and two TDs in his last two games. Jay Cutler has five TDs and zero interceptions in his last two games.

                Why Chargers cover: Are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games and 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall. LaDainian Tomlinson has scored 10 touchdowns in his last five games against Denver. Broncos are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games. Have picked off opposing quarterbacks 27 times this season.

                Total (47): Over is 5-1 in Broncos’ last six road games.

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                • #9
                  National Football League – over/under plays

                  NFL
                  Total bias: Week 16 over/under plays



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                  NFL over/under picks
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                  Total bias: Week 16 over/under plays

                  Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals – under 44

                  Arizona struggles with defending the pass but things are so discombobulated in Atlanta right now the Cards secondary will look like a group of seasoned pros.

                  The Falcons’ offense is so bad the Cards could score 40 and the game would probably still play under. Bobby Petrino’s quick exit messed with whatever direction the Dirty Birds had on offense.

                  Chris Redman proved he’s better suited selling insurance than he is quarterbacking in the NFL. He completed just 26 percent of his passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week.

                  Arizona will jump out to an earlier lead and then milk the clock in the second half. Look for coach Ken Whisenhunt to call Edgerrin James’ number early and often.


                  Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – under 45

                  The Dolphins grabbed their first victory and netted themselves the Big Tuna all in one week. None of this will help the Fish find the painted grass Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium.

                  New England has shown it is susceptible against the run but Miami is particularly shorthanded in its backfield. Something tells me Samkon Gado isn’t in the same class of running backs as Willie Parker, Brian Westbrook and Willis McGahee.

                  The Pats played under for the second week in a row and I see the trend continuing. Tom Brady isn’t overly concerned about eclipsing Peyton Manning’s single-season record of 49 TD passes. New England wins big but the Fish won’t score enough to push the total over 45 points.


                  Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings – under 40 ½

                  Todd Collins’ familiarity with Al Saunders’ playbook has helped during Washington’s recent two-game win streak. The wily veteran is an effective game manager but his talents are limited. The Redskins’ offense is at its best when Clinton Portis has the ball in his hands.

                  The problem is Minnesota’s defensive tackle duo of Kevin and Pat Williams (both Pro Bowlers) makes it extremely difficult for opponents to gain any yards on the ground. The Redskins will struggle to score if they have to rely on Collins’ arm rather than Portis’ feet.

                  I expect a pitchers’ duel in this one: low scoring and over in a hurry.


                  Last week’s record: 2-1
                  Season record: 25-20

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                  • #10
                    National Basketball Association – Long Sheet

                    NBA
                    Long Sheet


                    Saturday, December 22

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                    WASHINGTON (13 - 11) at INDIANA (14 - 12) - 12/22/2007, 7:05 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    INDIANA is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.
                    INDIANA is 223-175 ATS (+30.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
                    INDIANA is 29-45 ATS (-20.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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                    GOLDEN STATE (15 - 11) at NEW JERSEY (11 - 15) - 12/22/2007, 7:35 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    NEW JERSEY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games this season.
                    NEW JERSEY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.

                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    NEW JERSEY is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
                    NEW JERSEY is 2-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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                    UTAH (14 - 13) at MIAMI (7 - 19) - 12/22/2007, 7:35 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    UTAH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                    MIAMI is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    MIAMI is 5-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
                    MIAMI is 4-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
                    4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                    MINNESOTA (3 - 21) at NEW ORLEANS (16 - 10) - 12/22/2007, 8:05 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    MINNESOTA is 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                    NEW ORLEANS is 61-44 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                    NEW ORLEANS is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
                    NEW ORLEANS is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
                    NEW ORLEANS is 25-48 ATS (-27.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.

                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
                    NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
                    5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                    PHILADELPHIA (10 - 15) at MEMPHIS (8 - 17) - 12/22/2007, 8:05 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    PHILADELPHIA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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                    HOUSTON (12 - 14) at CHICAGO (9 - 14) - 12/22/2007, 8:35 PM
                    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    CHICAGO is 2-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
                    HOUSTON is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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                    LA CLIPPERS (9 - 15) at SAN ANTONIO (18 - 7) - 12/22/2007, 8:35 PM
                    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    SAN ANTONIO is 5-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
                    SAN ANTONIO is 6-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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                    CHARLOTTE (9 - 14) at MILWAUKEE (10 - 15) - 12/22/2007, 8:35 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games this season.
                    CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games this season.
                    CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
                    CHARLOTTE is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
                    MILWAUKEE is 69-98 ATS (-38.8 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
                    MILWAUKEE is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    CHARLOTTE is 6-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
                    MILWAUKEE is 5-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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                    TORONTO (15 - 12) at PHOENIX (18 - 8) - 12/22/2007, 9:05 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    PHOENIX is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                    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 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
                    PHOENIX is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 2 seasons.

                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
                    PHOENIX is 5-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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                    • #11
                      National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

                      NBA


                      Saturday, December 22

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                      Tips and Trends
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                      Utah Jazz at Miami Heat (7:30 PM ET)

                      Jazz are 3-10 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on no rest.
                      Jazz are 0-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
                      Heat are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 home games against a losing road team.


                      Golden State Warriors at New Jersey Nets (7:30 PM ET)

                      Warriors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against a losing team.
                      Warriors are 1-8 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
                      Nets are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 home games.


                      Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls (8:30 PM ET)

                      Rockets are 9-23 ATS in their last 32 Saturday games.
                      Rockets are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
                      Bulls are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 home games against a losing road team.


                      Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns (9 PM ET)

                      Raptors are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games against a team winning above 60%.
                      Suns are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on 2 days rest.
                      The UNDER is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.

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                      • #12
                        National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

                        NBA
                        Hot Lines


                        Saturday, December 22

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                        Pick 'n' roll: Saturday's best NBA bets
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                        Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers (-6, 206 1/2)

                        The Pacers have been impressive at home lately, going 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last four at Conseco Fieldhouse.

                        Indiana routed Philadelphia at home Wednesday, 102-85. Marquis Daniels, who accumulated 26 points off the bench, was one of five Pacers to score in double figures.

                        The Pacers toppled Washington on Oct. 31, covering the spread as a 1 ½-point home underdog. They are 4-1 ATS in their last five versus the Eastern Conference.

                        Pick: Pacers


                        Golden State Warriors at New Jersey Nets (+2 1/2, 209)

                        The Nets don’t have the offensive firepower to compete with the Warriors.

                        Golden State has won eight of its last 12 road games and has scored more than 110 points in each of its last two road encounters.

                        New Jersey, 3-11-1 ATS at home, could be without its sixth man Saturday. Bostjan Nachbar, listed as questionable, has missed the Nets’ last three contests with a sprained ankle. Nachbar is averaging 10 points and three rebounds.

                        Pick: Warriors


                        Utah Jazz at Miami Heat (-1, 202)

                        Miami is a remarkable 6-0 ATS in its last six tilts with the Jazz, including a Dec. 3 setback in Salt Lake City.

                        Utah has lost eight of its last nine, including back-to-back road defeats to the lowly Hawks and Bobcats.

                        Jazz starting center Mehmet Okur (shoulder), forward Matt Harpring (stomach) and guard Gordon Giricek (personal) could all miss Saturday’s meeting.

                        Pick: Heat


                        Philadelphia 76ers at Memphis Grizzlies (-4 1/2, 200 1/2)

                        The Grizzlies are 3-1 straight up (SU) in their last four home games versus the 76ers dating back to 2004.

                        Second-year forward Rudy Gay, averaging 19 points, has scored more than 30 points twice in Memphis’ last four outings. Gay also accumulated 23 points and nine rebounds in Wednesday’s 88-85 victory over the Spurs.

                        Philadelphia is a shaky 3-7 ATS in its last 10 versus the Western Conference.

                        Pick: Grizzlies


                        Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Hornets (-11, 184)

                        The Timberwolves, 1-11 SU on the road, will have trouble slowing down the Hornets.

                        Minnesota is conceding more than 100 points per game on 45 percent shooting. That should prove costly against New Orleans, averaging more than 110 points in its last three road victories.

                        The T-Wolves will be without veteran Antoine Walker, who missed the last two games with a sprained ankle. Walker, listed as doubtful, is averaging 10 points off the bench.

                        Minnesota has also lost seven in a row outside Minneapolis.

                        Pick: Hornets


                        Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls (off)

                        Houston has covered the spread in four of its last five trips to Chicago going back to 2003. It has also won three straight over the Bulls.

                        Chicago starting center Ben Wallace is doubtful because of sore foot. Wallace is the Bulls’ stingiest defender, registering more than one block per night.

                        The road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five matches between the Rockets and Bulls.

                        Pick: Rockets


                        Charlotte Bobcats at Milwaukee Bucks (- 6 1/2, 188)

                        The Bucks might not be as good as their 8-3 SU home record would indicate.

                        Milwaukee has lost seven of its last 10 and is 4-6 ATS during that stretch. The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in two of their last three at the Bradley Center, including this week’s loss to the Kings.

                        Charlotte defeated the Bucks on Nov. 2 in North Carolina to raise its record to 7-2 ATS in the last nine home games versus the Bucks.

                        Pick: Bobcats


                        Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs (off)

                        The Spurs could be without starting point guard for a fifth straight game.

                        Tony Parker, who sprained his right ankle in a Dec. 11 setback to Golden State, is doubtful. Parker is leading the Spurs in scoring with more than 20 PPG and is also averaging seven assists and three rebounds.

                        The Spurs are 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS in Parker’s absence. The Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last five road outings.

                        Pick: Clippers


                        Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns (off)

                        Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last six trips to Phoenix dating back to 2003. Chris Bosh, averaging a team-high 19 points and nine rebounds, missed the Raptors’ Dec. 5 setback against the Suns.

                        Still, the Raptors managed to score 136 points and had five players with double-digits. That included Jose Calderon’s 14 points and 10 assists.

                        Phoenix is winless ATS in its last four home games. The road team is also 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings between the Raptors and Suns.

                        Pick: Raptors

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                        • #13
                          National Basketball Association – Matchup Notes

                          NBA
                          Betting Matchup Notes



                          Saturday, December 22

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

                          Washington at Indiana (-6, 206 1/2)

                          Washington has won four of five overall against the Pacers, including both meetings in Indianapolis last year.


                          Golden State at New Jersey (+2 1/2, 209)

                          Golden State has dropped nine games in a row at New Jersey, since winning 117-108 on Feb. 28, 1997. It has won only two of the last nine matchups overall.


                          Utah at Miami (-1, 202)

                          The Jazz have not won at Miami since an 83-73 victory on March 10, 2003.


                          Philadelphia at Memphis (-4 1/2, 200 1/2)


                          Minnesota at New Orleans (-11, 184)

                          New Orleans beat Minnesota 100-82 in Minneapolis on Nov. 17 in the first meeting between the teams despite Paul being sidelined with a sprained ankle.


                          Houston at Chicago (off)

                          The Rockets swept both games from Chicago last season, and have won 12 of the last 16 meetings.


                          Charlotte at Milwaukee (-6 1/2, 188)

                          Milwaukee is 5-1 at home versus Charlotte. The Bobcats won 113-92 on April 14 in their most recent trip to the Bradley Center.


                          L.A. Clippers at San Antonio (off)

                          The Spurs have won 13 of their last 14 against Los Angeles and are 33-4 against them since drafting Duncan prior to the 1997-98 season,


                          Toronto at Phoenix (-10, 208 1/2)

                          Toronto, which is 1-2 on its season-high seven-game road trip, hasn't won in Phoenix since a 101-94 victory on Feb. 10, 2004. The Suns have won seven of 10 at home this season.

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                          • #14
                            College Basketball - Dunkel Index

                            NCAAB
                            Dunkel Index

                            Georgetown at Memphis
                            This game has a Final Four look in December. Both teams come in undefeated and ranked in the top five after going deep in the NCAAs last year. The Tigers will certainly have the advantage of playing on their home court. But the Hoyas have shown early they can handle the pressures of the road with double-digit wins at Old Dominion and Alabama. Of course Memphis is a significant step up from those two teams, but John Thompson's unit should keep this one close and stay within the line (+5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Memphis favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (+5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

                            SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22

                            Game 719-720: Georgetown at Memphis
                            Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 71.619; Memphis 74.785
                            Dunkel Line: Memphis by 3
                            Vegas Line: Memphis by 5 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (+5 1/2)

                            Game 721-722: UC-Santa Barbara at North Carolina
                            Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 60.535; North Carolina 82.020
                            Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 21 1/2
                            Vegas Line: North Carolina by 22 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (+22 1/2)

                            Game 723-724: James Madison at Seton Hall
                            Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 52.204; Seton Hall 64.060
                            Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 12
                            Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 7 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-7 1/2)

                            Game 725-726: Eastern Michigan at Temple
                            Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 48.909; Temple 63.667
                            Dunkel Line: Temple by 15
                            Vegas Line: Temple by 13
                            Dunkel Pick: Temple (-13)

                            Game 727-728: Central Michigan at Cleveland State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 55.049; Cleveland State 53.869
                            Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 1 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 3
                            Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+3)

                            Game 729-730: Miami (OH) at Kansas
                            Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 60.287; Kansas 81.925
                            Dunkel Line: Kansas by 21 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Kansas by 19
                            Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-19)

                            Game 731-732: Bowling Green at Indiana State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 50.610; Indiana State 56.079
                            Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 5 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Indiana State by 8 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+8 1/2)

                            Game 733-734: Illinois State at Ball State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 61.177; Ball State 51.306
                            Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 10
                            Vegas Line: Illinois State by 8
                            Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (-8)

                            Game 735-736: Tennessee at Xavier
                            Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 69.403; Xavier 77.164
                            Dunkel Line: Xavier by 8
                            Vegas Line: Xavier by 4 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-4 1/2)

                            Game 737-738: UCLA at Michigan
                            Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 75.617; Michigan 60.638
                            Dunkel Line: UCLA by 15
                            Vegas Line: UCLA by 14
                            Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-14)

                            Game 739-740: Hofstra at Rhode Island
                            Dunkel Ratings: Hofstra 52.600; Rhode Island 67.085
                            Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 14 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 16
                            Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (+16)

                            Game 741-742: UC-Irvine at Texas A&M
                            Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 53.721; Texas A&M 79.311
                            Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 25 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 21
                            Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (-21)

                            Game 743-744: Nevada at Northern Iowa
                            Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 61.079; Northern Iowa 62.561
                            Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 2 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 4
                            Dunkel Pick: Nevada (+4)

                            Game 745-746: New Mexico State at Louisville
                            Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 60.958; Louisville 71.720
                            Dunkel Line: Louisville by 11
                            Vegas Line: Louisville by 14
                            Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (+14)

                            Game 747-748: Arkansas-Little Rock at Creighton
                            Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Little Rock 52.421; Creighton 73.618
                            Dunkel Line: Creighton by 21
                            Vegas Line: Creighton by 14
                            Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-14)

                            Game 749-750: Western Kentucky at Southern Illinois
                            Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 61.757; Southern Illinois 61.479
                            Dunkel Line: Even
                            Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 5
                            Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (+5)

                            Game 751-752: Princeton at Marshall
                            Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 46.691; Marshall 59.273
                            Dunkel Line: Marshall by 12 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Marshall by 13
                            Dunkel Pick: Princeton (+13)

                            Game 753-754: Oregon State at LSU
                            Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 51.287; LSU 63.820
                            Dunkel Line: LSU by 12 1/2
                            Vegas Line: LSU by 15
                            Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+15)

                            Game 755-756: San Diego State at Arizona
                            Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 60.420; Arizona 76.327
                            Dunkel Line: Arizona by 16
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 757-758: Northern Illinois at WI-Green Bay
                            Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 45.591; WI-Green Bay 55.094
                            Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 9 1/2
                            Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 13
                            Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+13)

                            Game 759-760: Florida at Ohio State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Florida 67.719; Ohio State 72.164
                            Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 4 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Ohio State by 6
                            Dunkel Pick: Florida (+6)

                            Game 761-762: Idaho at Arizona State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 42.109; Arizona State 64.239
                            Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 22
                            Vegas Line: Arizona State by 24 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Idaho (+24 1/2)

                            Game 763-764: Northeastern at Boston College
                            Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 52.891; Boston College 68.412
                            Dunkel Line: Boston College by 15 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Boston College by 13
                            Dunkel Pick: Boston College (-13)

                            Game 765-766: Florida State at Providence
                            Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 68.027; Providence 68.611
                            Dunkel Line: Even
                            Vegas Line: Providence by 3
                            Dunkel Pick: Florida State (+3)

                            Game 767-768: San Francisco at Notre Dame
                            Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 50.864; Notre Dame 71.010
                            Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 20
                            Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 22
                            Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+22)

                            Game 769-770: Stanford vs. Texas Tech
                            Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 70.382; Texas Tech 65.265
                            Dunkel Line: Stanford by 5
                            Vegas Line: Stanford by 4 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-4 1/2)

                            Game 771-772: Utah at California
                            Dunkel Ratings: Utah 60.238; California 71.143
                            Dunkel Line: California by 11
                            Vegas Line: California by 6
                            Dunkel Pick: California (-6)

                            Game 773-774: CS-Northridge at Washington
                            Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 52.674; Washington 65.605
                            Dunkel Line: Washington by 13
                            Vegas Line: Washington by 14
                            Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (+14)

                            Game 775-776: Wright State at CS-Fullerton
                            Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 59.393; CS-Fullerton 64.425
                            Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 5
                            Vegas Line: CS-Fullerton by 7
                            Dunkel Pick: Wright State (+7)

                            Game 777-778: North Texas at Denver
                            Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 57.032; Denver 49.427
                            Dunkel Line: North Texas by 7 1/2
                            Vegas Line: North Texas by 8
                            Dunkel Pick: Denver (+8)

                            Game 779-780: Texas vs. Michigan State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Texas 73.094; Michigan State 71.983
                            Dunkel Line: Texas by 1
                            Vegas Line: Michigan State by 3 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Texas (+3 1/2)

                            Game 781-782: Cornell at Syracuse
                            Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 50.384; Syracuse 71.725
                            Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 21 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Syracuse by 16
                            Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-16)

                            Game 783-784: Columbia at Villanova
                            Dunkel Ratings: Columbia 46.899; Villanova 71.893
                            Dunkel Line: Villanova by 25
                            Vegas Line: Villanova by 22
                            Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-22)

                            Game 785-786: NC Wilmington at East Carolina
                            Dunkel Ratings: NC Wilmington 54.569; East Carolina 52.768
                            Dunkel Line: NC Wilmington by 2
                            Vegas Line: East Carolina by 1
                            Dunkel Pick: NC Wilmington (+1)

                            Game 787-788: Santa Clara at Minnesota
                            Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 56.777; Minnesota 67.563
                            Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 11
                            Vegas Line: Minnesota by 12
                            Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (+12)

                            Game 789-790: Middle Tennessee St. at South Alabama
                            Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee St. 45.015; South Alabama 64.838
                            Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 20
                            Vegas Line: South Alabama by 15
                            Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-15)

                            Game 791-792: VA Commonwealth at Bradley
                            Dunkel Ratings: VA Commonwealth 61.801; Bradley 63.892
                            Dunkel Line: Bradley by 2
                            Vegas Line: Bradley by 5
                            Dunkel Pick: VA Commonwealth (+5)

                            Game 793-794: UAB at Wichita State
                            Dunkel Ratings: UAB 60.579; Wichita State 60.442
                            Dunkel Line: Even
                            Vegas Line: Wichita State by 2
                            Dunkel Pick: UAB (+2)

                            Game 795-796: Cal Poly at USC
                            Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 48.361; USC 74.600
                            Dunkel Line: USC by 26 1/2
                            Vegas Line: USC by 22
                            Dunkel Pick: USC (-22)

                            Game 797-798: Arkansas State at New Orleans
                            Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 46.978; New Orleans 53.914
                            Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 7
                            Vegas Line: New Orleans by 10
                            Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (+10)

                            Game 799-800: Valparaiso at Wisconsin
                            Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 59.518; Wisconsin 76.949
                            Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 17 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 13
                            Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-13)

                            Game 801-802: Missouri vs. Illinois
                            Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 68.944; Illinois 65.177
                            Dunkel Line: Missouri by 4
                            Vegas Line: Missouri by 3
                            Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-3)

                            Game 803-804: Colorado at Colorado State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 55.432; Colorado State 55.698
                            Dunkel Line: Even
                            Vegas Line: Colorado State by 2 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+2 1/2)

                            Game 805-806: Pacific at Fresno State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 56.092; Fresno State 53.070
                            Dunkel Line: Pacific by 3
                            Vegas Line: Fresno State by 1
                            Dunkel Pick: Pacific (+1)

                            Game 807-808: LaSalle vs. DePaul
                            Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 48.255; DePaul 58.676
                            Dunkel Line: DePaul by 10 1/2
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 809-810: Mississippi vs. Clemson
                            Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 68.357; Clemson 71.994
                            Dunkel Line: Clemson by 3 1/2
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 811-812: Texas Southern vs. Wofford
                            Dunkel Ratings: Texas Southern 40.367; Wofford 48.334
                            Dunkel Line: Wofford by 8
                            Vegas Line: Wofford by 13
                            Dunkel Pick: Texas Southern (+13)

                            Game 813-814: Bethune-Cookman vs. TX-Pan American
                            Dunkel Ratings: Bethune-Cookman 37.305; TX-Pan American 40.292
                            Dunkel Line: TX-Pan American by 3
                            Vegas Line: TX-Pan American by 8
                            Dunkel Pick: Bethune-Cookman (+8)

                            Game 815-816: Missouri State vs. Alabama
                            Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 62.048; Alabama 61.174
                            Dunkel Line: Missouri State by 1
                            Vegas Line: Alabama by 1
                            Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (+1)

                            Game 817-818: Iowa State vs. Purdue
                            Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 54.891; Purdue 64.849
                            Dunkel Line: Purdue by 10
                            Vegas Line: Purdue by 8
                            Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-8)

                            Game 819-820: Georgia at Hawaii
                            Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 60.903; Hawaii 56.466
                            Dunkel Line: Georgia by 4 1/2
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 821-822: St. John's vs. Tulane
                            Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 56.638; Tulane 56.136
                            Dunkel Line: Even
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 823-824: East Tennessee St. vs. UL Lafayette
                            Dunkel Ratings: East Tennessee St. 53.139; UL Lafayette 48.715
                            Dunkel Line: East Tennessee St. by 4 1/2
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 825-826: Ohio vs. St. Mary's (CA)
                            Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 61.469; St. Mary's (CA) 63.838
                            Dunkel Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 2 1/2
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 827-828: SC Upstate vs. Buffalo
                            Dunkel Ratings: SC Upstate 37.206; Buffalo 50.210
                            Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 13
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 829-830: Wyoming at UTEP
                            Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 52.406; UTEP 64.493
                            Dunkel Line: UTEP by 12
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 831-832: NC Greensboro at Fordham
                            Dunkel Ratings: NC Greensboro 53.678; Fordham 57.052
                            Dunkel Line: Fordham by 3 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Fordham by 6 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: NC Greensboro (+6 1/2)

                            Game 833-834: Marist at Niagara
                            Dunkel Ratings: Marist 56.573; Niagara 54.471
                            Dunkel Line: Marist by 2
                            Vegas Line: Niagara by 3 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Marist (+3 1/2)

                            Game 835-836: Tennessee Tech at Kentucky
                            Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 47.247; Kentucky 66.341
                            Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 19
                            Vegas Line: Kentucky by 13
                            Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-13)

                            Game 837-838: Western Michigan at Iona
                            Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 54.710; Iona 52.501
                            Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 2
                            Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 4
                            Dunkel Pick: Iona (+4)

                            Game 839-840: Elon at Virginia
                            Dunkel Ratings: Elon 51.026; Virginia 71.121
                            Dunkel Line: Virginia by 20
                            Vegas Line: Virginia by 21 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Elon (+21 1/2)

                            Game 841-842: College of Charleston at South Carolina
                            Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 52.598; South Carolina 68.397
                            Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 16
                            Vegas Line: South Carolina by 9 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-9 1/2)

                            Game 843-844: Appalachian State vs. Arkansas
                            Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 53.654; Arkansas 68.963
                            Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 15 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Arkansas by 16 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (+16 1/2)

                            Game 845-846: West Virginia at Canisius
                            Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 76.796; Canisius 45.107
                            Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 31 12
                            Vegas Line: West Virginia by 27 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-27 1/2)

                            Game 847-848: SE Missouri State at Tulsa
                            Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 47.370; Tulsa 56.936
                            Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 9 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Tulsa by 11 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (+11 1/2)

                            Game 849-850: Tennessee-Martin at UNLV
                            Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 45.719; UNLV 69.201
                            Dunkel Line: UNLV by 23 1/2
                            Vegas Line: UNLV by 19
                            Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-19)

                            Game 851-852: Loyola-MD at Dayton
                            Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 50.700; Dayton 61.887
                            Dunkel Line: Dayton by 11
                            Vegas Line: Dayton by 14
                            Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (+14)

                            Game 853-854: Eastern Kentucky at Austin Peay
                            Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 46.715; Austin Peay 51.718
                            Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 5
                            Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 9 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+9 1/2)

                            Game 855-856: Tennessee State at Vanderbilt
                            Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 46.930; Vanderbilt 71.598
                            Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 24 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 20 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-20 1/2)

                            Game 857-858: Portland State at Eastern Washington
                            Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 54.275; Eastern Washington 51.866
                            Dunkel Line: Portland State by 2 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Portland State by 4 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (+4 1/2)

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                            • #15
                              College Basketball – Long Sheet

                              NCAAB
                              Long Sheet


                              Saturday, December 22

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                              GEORGETOWN (8 - 0) at MEMPHIS (9 - 0) - 12/22/2007, 12:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              MEMPHIS is 171-135 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
                              MEMPHIS is 171-135 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
                              MEMPHIS is 127-87 ATS (+31.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                              GEORGETOWN is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              GEORGETOWN is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              GEORGETOWN is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
                              GEORGETOWN is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                              GEORGETOWN is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
                              GEORGETOWN is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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                              UC-SANTA BARBARA (10 - 1) at N CAROLINA (10 - 0) - 12/22/2007, 1:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              N CAROLINA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
                              N CAROLINA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
                              N CAROLINA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
                              N CAROLINA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
                              N CAROLINA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                              N CAROLINA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                              N CAROLINA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
                              N CAROLINA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                              N CAROLINA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
                              N CAROLINA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
                              N CAROLINA is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
                              N CAROLINA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              N CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
                              N CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA 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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                              JAMES MADISON (7 - 1) at SETON HALL (7 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 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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                              E MICHIGAN (4 - 4) at TEMPLE (5 - 5) - 12/22/2007, 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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                              C MICHIGAN (4 - 6) at CLEVELAND ST (7 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 7:00 PM
                              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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                              MIAMI OHIO (6 - 4) at KANSAS (11 - 0) - 12/22/2007, 1:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              MIAMI OHIO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
                              MIAMI OHIO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
                              MIAMI OHIO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                              MIAMI OHIO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
                              KANSAS is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) 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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                              BOWLING GREEN (4 - 5) at INDIANA ST (4 - 5) - 12/22/2007, 2:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              INDIANA ST is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home 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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                              ILLINOIS ST (7 - 3) at BALL ST (0 - 10) - 12/22/2007, 2:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              BALL ST is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              BALL ST is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              BALL ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
                              BALL ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              BALL ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                              BALL ST is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
                              BALL ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                              BALL ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
                              BALL ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              ILLINOIS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
                              ILLINOIS ST is 1-0 straight up against BALL 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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                              TENNESSEE (10 - 1) at XAVIER (8 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 2:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              XAVIER is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
                              XAVIER is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
                              XAVIER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home 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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                              UCLA (10 - 1) at MICHIGAN (4 - 7) - 12/22/2007, 2:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
                              MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
                              MICHIGAN is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
                              MICHIGAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
                              MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                              MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
                              MICHIGAN is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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                              HOFSTRA (2 - 5) at RHODE ISLAND (10 - 1) - 12/22/2007, 2:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              RHODE ISLAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
                              RHODE ISLAND is 45-69 ATS (-30.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
                              RHODE ISLAND is 45-69 ATS (-30.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
                              RHODE ISLAND is 12-31 ATS (-22.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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




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                              UC-IRVINE (4 - 6) at TEXAS A&M (10 - 1) - 12/22/2007, 2:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              UC-IRVINE is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
                              TEXAS A&M is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                              UC-IRVINE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.


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




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                              NEVADA (6 - 4) at N IOWA (8 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 2:05 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              NEVADA is 121-85 ATS (+27.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
                              NEVADA is 121-85 ATS (+27.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
                              NEVADA is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
                              NEVADA is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
                              NEVADA is 82-51 ATS (+25.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              NEVADA is 1-0 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
                              NEVADA is 1-0 straight up against N IOWA 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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                              NEW MEXICO ST (5 - 8) at LOUISVILLE (6 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              NEW MEXICO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
                              NEW MEXICO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
                              NEW MEXICO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                              NEW MEXICO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
                              NEW MEXICO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                              LOUISVILLE is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
                              LOUISVILLE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a non-conference game 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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                              ARK-LITTLE ROCK (9 - 1) at CREIGHTON (8 - 1) - 12/22/2007, 3:05 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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                              W KENTUCKY (8 - 3) at S ILLINOIS (4 - 5) - 12/22/2007, 3:05 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              W KENTUCKY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              S ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
                              S ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against W KENTUCKY 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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                              PRINCETON (2 - 8) at MARSHALL (5 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 3:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              PRINCETON is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              PRINCETON is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              PRINCETON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
                              MARSHALL is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              PRINCETON is 1-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
                              PRINCETON is 1-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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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                              OREGON ST (6 - 4) at LSU (6 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 3:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              OREGON ST is 68-98 ATS (-39.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                              LSU is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              LSU is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              LSU is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              OREGON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
                              LSU is 1-0 straight up against OREGON 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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                              SAN DIEGO ST (9 - 2) at ARIZONA (8 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 3:00 PM
                              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
                              ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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                              N ILLINOIS (2 - 8) at WI-GREEN BAY (6 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 3:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              WI-GREEN BAY is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                              N ILLINOIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.


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




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                              FLORIDA (11 - 1) at OHIO ST (7 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 4:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              FLORIDA is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                              FLORIDA is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                              FLORIDA is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                              FLORIDA is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
                              FLORIDA is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              FLORIDA is 2-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
                              FLORIDA is 2-0 straight up against OHIO ST 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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                              IDAHO (3 - 7) at ARIZONA ST (8 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 4:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              IDAHO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
                              ARIZONA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December 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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                              NORTHEASTERN (4 - 5) at BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 4:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              BOSTON COLLEGE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                              BOSTON COLLEGE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              NORTHEASTERN is 1-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
                              BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-0 straight up against NORTHEASTERN 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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                              FLORIDA ST (10 - 3) at PROVIDENCE (7 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 4:00 PM
                              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              FLORIDA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
                              FLORIDA ST is 1-0 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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                              SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 7) at NOTRE DAME (7 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 4:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              SAN FRANCISCO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                              SAN FRANCISCO is 43-68 ATS (-31.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
                              SAN FRANCISCO is 43-69 ATS (-32.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
                              SAN FRANCISCO is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


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




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                              STANFORD (9 - 1) vs. TEXAS TECH (6 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 4:30 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              STANFORD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                              TEXAS TECH is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              STANFORD is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
                              STANFORD is 1-0 straight up against TEXAS TECH 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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                              UTAH (6 - 3) at CALIFORNIA (7 - 1) - 12/22/2007, 6:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              CALIFORNIA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                              CALIFORNIA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                              CALIFORNIA is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
                              UTAH is 67-45 ATS (+17.5 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.


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




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                              CS-NORTHRIDGE (7 - 2) at WASHINGTON (6 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 6:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              CS-NORTHRIDGE is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                              CS-NORTHRIDGE is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all lined 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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                              WRIGHT ST (5 - 3) at CS-FULLERTON (6 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 6:05 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              WRIGHT ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
                              CS-FULLERTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              WRIGHT ST is 1-0 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
                              WRIGHT ST is 1-0 straight up against CS-FULLERTON 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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                              N TEXAS (8 - 2) at DENVER (3 - 6) - 12/22/2007, 8:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              N TEXAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


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




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                              TEXAS (11 - 0) vs. MICHIGAN ST (10 - 1) - 12/22/2007, 6:30 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              MICHIGAN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
                              MICHIGAN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
                              MICHIGAN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                              MICHIGAN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                              MICHIGAN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
                              MICHIGAN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
                              MICHIGAN ST is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
                              MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 straight up against TEXAS 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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                              CORNELL (4 - 3) at SYRACUSE (8 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              CORNELL is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
                              CORNELL is 28-9 ATS (+18.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
                              CORNELL is 63-35 ATS (+24.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
                              CORNELL is 63-35 ATS (+24.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
                              CORNELL is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              CORNELL is 1-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
                              SYRACUSE is 1-0 straight up against CORNELL 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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                              COLUMBIA (4 - 6) at VILLANOVA (8 - 1) - 12/22/2007, 7:00 PM
                              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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                              SANTA CLARA (7 - 4) at MINNESOTA (7 - 1) - 12/22/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              MINNESOTA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game 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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                              MIDDLE TENN ST (4 - 6) at S ALABAMA (8 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 8:05 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              S ALABAMA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
                              S ALABAMA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.


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




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                              VA COMMONWEALTH (7 - 3) at BRADLEY (7 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 8:05 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              BRADLEY is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                              BRADLEY is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                              BRADLEY is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
                              BRADLEY is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
                              BRADLEY is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                              BRADLEY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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                              UAB (8 - 4) at WICHITA ST (6 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 8:05 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              UAB is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog 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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                              CAL POLY-SLO (5 - 5) at USC (7 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 8:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              USC is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              USC is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              USC is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
                              USC is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                              USC is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
                              USC is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
                              CAL POLY-SLO is 38-18 ATS (+18.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                              CAL POLY-SLO is 38-18 ATS (+18.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                              CAL POLY-SLO is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
                              CAL POLY-SLO is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
                              CAL POLY-SLO is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record 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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                              ARKANSAS ST (5 - 5) at NEW ORLEANS (9 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 8:00 PM
                              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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                              VALPARAISO (10 - 1) at WISCONSIN (8 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 8:30 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              WISCONSIN is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
                              WISCONSIN is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
                              WISCONSIN is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                              VALPARAISO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.


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




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                              MISSOURI (8 - 3) vs. ILLINOIS (6 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 8:30 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              MISSOURI is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
                              ILLINOIS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
                              ILLINOIS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
                              ILLINOIS is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                              ILLINOIS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
                              ILLINOIS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                              ILLINOIS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
                              ILLINOIS is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
                              ILLINOIS is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
                              ILLINOIS is 2-0 straight up against MISSOURI 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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                              COLORADO (5 - 5) at COLORADO ST (5 - 6) - 12/22/2007, 9:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              COLORADO is 56-81 ATS (-33.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.


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




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                              PACIFIC (8 - 3) at FRESNO ST (6 - 5) - 12/22/2007, 10:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              PACIFIC is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              PACIFIC is 1-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
                              PACIFIC is 1-0 straight up against FRESNO 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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                              LASALLE (4 - 4) vs. DEPAUL (2 - 6) - 12/22/2007, 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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                              OLE MISS (9 - 0) vs. CLEMSON (9 - 0) - 12/22/2007, 5:30 PM
                              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              CLEMSON is 1-0 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
                              CLEMSON is 1-0 straight up against OLE MISS 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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                              TEXAS SOUTHERN (1 - 9) vs. WOFFORD (5 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 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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                              BETHUNE-COOKMAN (4 - 6) vs. TX-PAN AM (6 - 8) - 12/22/2007, 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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                              MISSOURI ST (7 - 3) vs. ALABAMA (7 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 10:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              ALABAMA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
                              ALABAMA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in December games since 1997.
                              ALABAMA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
                              ALABAMA is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                              ALABAMA is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 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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                              IOWA ST (6 - 4) vs. PURDUE (7 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 11:59 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              PURDUE is 94-124 ATS (-42.4 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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                              UNC-GREENSBORO (4 - 4) at FORDHAM (5 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 1:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              UNC-GREENSBORO is 34-55 ATS (-26.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
                              UNC-GREENSBORO is 34-55 ATS (-26.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
                              UNC-GREENSBORO is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
                              FORDHAM is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              FORDHAM is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all 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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                              MARIST (6 - 4) at NIAGARA (5 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              NIAGARA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                              NIAGARA is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              NIAGARA is 2-2 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
                              NIAGARA is 2-2 straight up against MARIST 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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                              TENNESSEE TECH (4 - 7) at KENTUCKY (4 - 5) - 12/22/2007, 1:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              KENTUCKY is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game 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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                              W MICHIGAN (5 - 6) at IONA (4 - 7) - 12/22/2007, 2:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              IONA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              IONA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              IONA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                              IONA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
                              IONA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road 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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                              ELON (5 - 6) at VIRGINIA (8 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 2:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              VIRGINIA is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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




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                              COLL OF CHARLESTON (4 - 5) at S CAROLINA (5 - 5) - 12/22/2007, 3:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
                              COLL OF CHARLESTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              S CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
                              S CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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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                              APPALACHIAN ST (4 - 5) vs. ARKANSAS (9 - 2) - 12/22/2007, 3:05 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              ARKANSAS is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.


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




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                              W VIRGINIA (9 - 1) at CANISIUS (1 - 9) - 12/22/2007, 4:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              W VIRGINIA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              W VIRGINIA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              W VIRGINIA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                              W VIRGINIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                              W VIRGINIA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                              W VIRGINIA is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
                              W VIRGINIA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
                              CANISIUS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              CANISIUS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              CANISIUS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
                              CANISIUS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.


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




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                              SE MISSOURI ST (8 - 4) at TULSA (5 - 4) - 12/22/2007, 5:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              SE MISSOURI ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
                              SE MISSOURI ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
                              TULSA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.


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




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                              TENN-MARTIN (5 - 6) at UNLV (7 - 3) - 12/22/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              TENN-MARTIN is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                              UNLV is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                              UNLV is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              UNLV is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                              UNLV is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
                              UNLV is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
                              UNLV is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


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




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                              LOYOLA-MD (5 - 5) at DAYTON (9 - 1) - 12/22/2007, 7:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              DAYTON is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
                              LOYOLA-MD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
                              LOYOLA-MD is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
                              LOYOLA-MD is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                              LOYOLA-MD is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                              LOYOLA-MD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
                              LOYOLA-MD is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
                              LOYOLA-MD is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


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




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                              E KENTUCKY (6 - 5) at AUSTIN PEAY (5 - 6) - 12/22/2007, 8:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              AUSTIN PEAY is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
                              AUSTIN PEAY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
                              E KENTUCKY is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                              E KENTUCKY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
                              AUSTIN PEAY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
                              AUSTIN PEAY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              AUSTIN PEAY is 3-2 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
                              AUSTIN PEAY is 3-2 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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                              TENNESSEE ST (3 - 6) at VANDERBILT (10 - 0) - 12/22/2007, 9:00 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              VANDERBILT is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
                              VANDERBILT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game 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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                              PORTLAND ST (7 - 5) at E WASHINGTON (5 - 8) - 12/22/2007, 10:05 PM
                              Top Trends for this game.
                              E WASHINGTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


                              Head-to-Head Series History
                              E WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
                              E WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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