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  • #16
    NBA
    Hot Lines



    Pick 'n' roll: Sunday's best NBA bets

    Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks (+5, 205)

    Kobe Bryant loves Broadway.

    Bryant accumulated 31 points and seven assists in his only tilt with the Knicks last season. He managed an uncharacteristic 21 points in Monday's marquee matchup with Cleveland, but should bounce back with a strong performance in the Big Apple. He also ranks second in the league in scoring, averaging 26 points.

    New York has lost five of its last seven at Madison Square Garden, while the Lakers are 6-2 both SU and ATS in their last eight outings.

    Pick: Lakers


    Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons (off)

    The Pistons have won eight of their last 10, including four straight at the Palace.

    Detroit outscored its last four home opponents by an average of 19 points. The club is 4-1 ATS in its last five in the Motor City.

    The Rockets will have Tracy McGrady, who returned Saturday after missing last Thursday's setback against Denver with a bruised knee. McGrady is averaging a mere 11 points in his last three contests.

    Pick: Pistons


    Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers (pick, 209)

    How important is Stephen Jackson to Golden State?

    Without their captain, the Warriors started the campaign 1-7 SU and 2-5 ATS. Since Jackson returned, they have compiled a remarkable 15-4 record, with Jackson averaging 20 points and four rebounds.

    Golden State is also 2-1 ATS in its last three road encounters.

    Pick: Warriors


    Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (-9 1/2, 192 1/2)

    The Celtics are 14-1 SU at home, tied for the league's best home record. Their lone blemish occurred last Wednesday against a Detroit team that owns the second best record in the Eastern Conference.

    Boston trounced the Bulls on Friday, 107-82, thanks to six players scoring in double figures. That included a game-high 22 points from Paul Pierce.

    Boston is also 5-1 ATS in its last six outings versus the Eastern Conference.

    Pick: Celtics


    Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings (off)

    No team looks forward to facing the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena. Not even the surging Nuggets.

    Sacramento is an impressive 9-3 ATS and 8-4 SU at home, which includes victories over the Rockets, Spurs and Bucks.

    The Kings lost but covered the spread in their last meeting with Denver on Dec. 8.

    Pick: Kings

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    • #17
      NHL
      Hot Lines



      Ice picks: Sunday's best NHL bets

      Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers (+105, 5 1/2)

      The Sens face a third straight loss tonight when they face the Rangers at the Garden. The last time the Senators dropped two in a row this season, they went on a seven-game losing streak.

      Ottawa won two of these teams' last three meetings but the Rangers won their most recent meeting. New York can even the series and be done with the Senators for the regular season with a win tonight.

      Henrik Lundqvist is 16-12 overall and 11-6 at home. He turned away 33 Avalanche shots Saturday, despite a 4-3 overtime loss. Scott Gomez has three goals and four assists in five games and has at least one point in his last eight.

      Daniel Alfredsson failed to record a point in the Sens' last outing. Ray Emery also looked shaky in his first start since Dec. 12, allowing four goals on 29 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

      Pick: Rangers +105


      Vancouver Canucks at Colorado Avalanche (-135, 5)

      The Avs may be 14-3 at home, including their four most recent contests at Pepsi Center, but they haven't been able to stop the Canucks this season. Colorado trails Vancouver by two points in the Northwest Division and a win will put the teams in a tie at the top.

      Colorado is 4-1 in its last five. Vancouver is also streaking with three straight wins, but it hasn't managed to win more than three straight this season.

      Peter Budaj has a 4.01 career-GAA in three games against the Canucks. Roberto Luongo, on the other hand, is enjoying another stellar season and is among the top five goalies in nearly every statistical category. The Canucks netminder is second in the league with a 1.99 GAA, second in save percentage (.930) and second with five shutouts. He claimed both wins against the Avs this season.

      Pick: Canucks +125

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      • #18
        Hockey today - Dec. 23


        SCOREBOARD
        Sunday, Dec. 23

        Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers (7 p.m. EST).

        The Senators look to avoid a third straight loss overall Sunday and go for their fifth straight win at Madison Square Garden when they face the New York Rangers for the final time this season.

        STARS
        Friday

        -Mike Ribeiro, Stars, scored his second goal of the game 57 seconds into overtime and Dallas beat Calgary 3-2.

        -Wojtek Wolski, Avalanche, tapped in the winning goal 1:16 into overtime to give Colorado a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers.

        -Blake Comeau, Islanders, scored his first career goal, a tiebreaker midway through the third period that helped New York defeat Pittsburgh 4-2.

        -Jochen Hecht, Sabres, snapped a late third-period tie and Buffalo edged Philadelphia 3-2.

        -Fredrik Norrena, Blue Jackets, made 33 saves and Columbus held off Los Angeles 2-1.

        -Patrik Elias and Brian Gionta, Devils, scored 35 seconds apart in the third period to lead New Jersey to a 3-1 win at Edmonton.

        ROUGH HOMECOMING

        Daniel Briere returned to Buffalo for the first time since signing an eight-year, $52 million contract with Philadelphia last summer and went pointless with a minus-2 rating in the Flyers' 3-2 loss on Friday night. Philadelphia has lost five straight, its longest losing streak of the season, and nine of its last 11 trips to Buffalo.

        LUCKY SEVEN

        Colorado has beaten the New York Rangers seven straight times after posting a 4-3 overtime victory on Friday night. The Rangers haven't beaten the Avalanche since a 5-3 win on Nov. 20, 2001, at Madison Square Garden. New York hasn't won in Denver since 1998.

        LA-LA LAND

        Los Angeles has lost six in a row after a 2-1 defeat at Columbus on Friday night. The Kings have also dropped five straight on the road and are an NHL-worst 4-11-1 away from home.

        GOAL STREAKS

        Mike Ribeiro scored twice on Friday night, including the winner 57 seconds into overtime that gave Dallas a 3-2 win at Calgary, giving him six goals in the past six games. He is two shy of his career high of 20 set with Montreal in 2003-04. ... Miroslav Satan scored for the fifth straight game to help the New York Islanders beat Pittsburgh 4-2. Three of Satan's nine goals this season are against the Penguins.

        HOME WOES

        Calgary lost its 12th home game of the season Friday night, 3-2 in overtime to Dallas, to surpass its total from 2006-07 when it led the NHL with a 30-9-2 home mark.

        EXTENSION

        The Philadelphia Flyers and John Stevens agreed to a one-year contract extension Friday that will take the second-year coach through the 2008-09 season.

        SIDELINED

        Carolina right wing Justin Williams will miss at least four months after tearing a knee ligament, general manager Jim Rutherford said Friday. The Hurricanes also placed forward Chad LaRose on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 18 because Of a concussion, and recalled forward Brandon Nolan from Albany of the AHL.

        SPEAKING

        ''We just gave that game away. We literally gave it away. It was Christmastime and we wrapped it up and gave it to them.'' - Edmonton coach Craig MacTavish after his team gave up three third-period goals for a 3-1 loss to New Jersey on Friday night.

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        • #19
          NBA
          Tips and Trends



          Sunday, December 23

          Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks (NBATV | 12 PM ET)

          New York head coach Isiah Thomas continues to be in the middle of controversy, as he got into a screaming match with swingman Quentin Richardson during Friday's loss to Charlotte. "Sometimes you try to say some things to a player or say some things to your team just to get them motivated, to get some fire in them," Thomas said. "There won't be any carry-over from it." EDGE: LAKERS
          Lakers center Andrew Bynum continues to make strides as one of the NBA's top young big men. Bynum is averaging 16.8 points on better than 70 percent shooting and 11.4 rebounds in the last 5 games. He could play another key role against struggling Knicks center Eddy Curry, who is averaging just 10.7 points and 4.4 rebounds in the last 9 games. EDGE: LAKERS
          Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
          Knicks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against the Western Conference.
          The OVER is 10-1 in the Knicks last 11 games when playing on 1 days rest.


          Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers (6 PM ET)

          Cleveland is trying to win consecutive games for the 1st time since a season-high 4-game winning streak from November 21-27. The Cavs have won 2 of their last 3, but they have also dropped 9 of 12. EDGE: WARRIORS
          The Cavs have won the last 3 meetings with the Warriors, averaging 112.7 points per game. EDGE: CAVS & OVER
          Warriors are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games as an underdog.
          Cavs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite.
          The OVER is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.


          Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons (6 PM ET)

          Detroit will look to match a season high with 5 straight wins since losing 80-77 at Houston on December 12th. The Pistons have won 4 in a row by an average of 15.3 points per game since that loss. They have played outstanding defense during their winning streak, allowing 87 points or less to each of their opponents over that stretch. EDGE: PISTONS
          Houston star Tracy McGrady had 20 points and 8 assists on Saturday in his return from a 1-game absence due to a bruised knee. The Rockets beat the Bulls by 18 points for their 1st win in 4 games since beating Detroit. EDGE: ROCKETS
          The Rockets have a big advantage inside with 7-foot-6 center Yao Ming, who is averaging 27 points and 12 rebounds in the last 3 meetings with Detroit. EDGE: ROCKETS
          Rockets are 8-17-1 ATS in their last 26 games against a team winning 60% of the time.
          Rockets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Detroit.
          Pistons are 11-1-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall.


          Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (6:30 PM ET)

          Orlando handed the Celtics their 1st loss back on November 18th, and Magic forward Rashard Lewis believes there is a good reason his team might be able to pull off another upset in the 2nd meeting. "I thought we matched up pretty good with them, but the main thing is we played good defense against them," Lewis said. EDGE: MAGIC
          The Magic have dropped 6 of their last 8 games but remain one of the NBA's best road teams at 13-4. "I think whenever we're on the road, we pull together a lot more," Orlando reserve center Adonal Foyle said. "I think we know that there's not going to be anybody pulling for us. So you have to come together and work hard." EDGE: MAGIC
          Magic are 12-30 ATS in their last 42 games following a double-digit home loss.
          Magic are 2-10 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Boston.
          Celtics are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games.

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          • #20
            NCAAB
            Tips and Trends



            Sunday, December 23

            Virginia Tech at Wake Forest (5:30 PM ET)

            Virginia Tech is 1-6 ATS in it's last 7 road games against a winning home team.
            Wake Forest is 11-24-3 ATS in it's last 37 games following a SU win.
            The UNDER is 5-2 in Wake Forest's last 7 games against the Atlantic Coast.


            Cincinnati at North Carolina State (7:30 PM ET)

            Cincinnati is 1-16 ATS in their last 17 games on Sunday night.
            North Carolina State is 7-19-1 ATS in it's last 27 home games.
            The UNDER is 8-0 on North Carolina State's last 8 home games.

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            • #21
              NBA
              Dunkel



              Orlando at Boston
              After a 16-4 start, Orlando has hit a tough stretch with six losses in its last eight games. The Magic were booed off their home court in the most recent loss -- a 113-94 pounding from a struggling Utah team on Friday night. While getting out of Orlando might help at this point, going to Boston won't. The Celtics showed no ill-effects from their loss to Detroit earlier in the week when they easily beat Chicago (107-82) on Friday to improve to 13-1 at TD Banknorth Garden. The Celtics look like the pick to cover (-9) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Boston favored by 17 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Boston (-9). Here are all of today's games.

              SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

              Game 501-502: LA Lakers at New York
              Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 123.803; New York 111.872
              Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 12; 202
              Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers (-4 1/2); 205
              Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-4 1/2); Under

              Game 503-504: Golden State at Cleveland
              Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 118.502; Cleveland 116.821
              Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 2; 210 1/2
              Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 2; 209
              Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+2); Over

              Game 505-506: Houston at Detroit
              Dunkel Ratings: Houston 115.389; Detroit 131.753
              Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 16 1/2; 179 1/2
              Vegas Line & Total: No Line
              Dunkel Pick: N/A

              Game 507-508: Orlando at Boston
              Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 115.558; Boston 133.263
              Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 17 1/2; 187
              Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 9; 192 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: Boston (-9); Under

              Game 509-510: Denver at Sacramento
              Dunkel Ratings: Denver 117.567; Sacramento 121.772
              Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 4; 212 1/2
              Vegas Line & Total: No Line
              Dunkel Pick: N/A

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              • #22
                NBA
                Long Sheet



                Sunday, December 23


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                LA LAKERS (16 - 10) at NEW YORK (8 - 18) - 12/23/2007, 12:05 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                LA LAKERS are 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                LA LAKERS are 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                NEW YORK is 3-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
                NEW YORK is 2-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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                GOLDEN STATE (15 - 12) at CLEVELAND (12 - 15) - 12/23/2007, 6:05 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                CLEVELAND is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                CLEVELAND is 3-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
                CLEVELAND is 3-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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                HOUSTON (13 - 14) at DETROIT (19 - 7) - 12/23/2007, 6:05 PM
                There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                DETROIT is 3-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
                DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against HOUSTON 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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                ORLANDO (18 - 10) at BOSTON (21 - 3) - 12/23/2007, 6:35 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                BOSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
                BOSTON is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
                BOSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
                BOSTON is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
                BOSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
                ORLANDO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games this season.
                ORLANDO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
                ORLANDO is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games this season.
                ORLANDO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
                ORLANDO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
                ORLANDO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
                BOSTON is 36-66 ATS (-36.6 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                ORLANDO is 6-3 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
                ORLANDO is 7-2 straight up against BOSTON 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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                DENVER (15 - 11) at SACRAMENTO (11 - 14) - 12/23/2007, 9:05 PM
                There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                SACRAMENTO is 6-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
                SACRAMENTO is 5-4 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
                7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                • #23
                  Kansas City: 17-6 Over off 3+ ATS losses
                  Detroit: 11-1 ATS at home off 5+ losses
                  Washington: 0-6 ATS off a road game
                  Minnesota: 5-1 Under vs. Washington
                  Atlanta: 13-4 ATS away after allowing 175- rushing yards
                  Arizona: 6-0 Over after losing 3 of their last 4 games
                  Baltimore: 1-8 ATS off an Over
                  Seattle: 17-7 ATS in home games
                  Tampa Bay: 8-2 ATS vs. conference opponents
                  San Francisco: 2-9 ATS vs. conference opponents


                  Don't make me go Cajun on your Ass!

                  Comment


                  • #24
                    12/22/07
                    07:44 PM Lineup Alert
                    CFB
                    Boise State will be without its top receiver Jeremy Childs on Sunday due to violating team rules.

                    12/22/07
                    07:41 PM Lineups
                    NFL
                    49ers QB Shawn Hill is the expected starter for Sunday.

                    12/22/07
                    07:40 PM Lineups
                    NFL
                    Bucs QB Jeff Garcia is the expected starter for Sunday.

                    12/22/07
                    07:39 PM Lineups
                    NFL
                    Dolphins QB Cleo Lemon is expected to start on Sunday.

                    12/22/07
                    07:38 PM Lineups
                    NFL
                    Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle is expected to start on Sunday.

                    12/22/07
                    07:36 PM Lineups
                    NFL
                    Bears QB Kyle Orton is expected to start on Sunday.

                    12/22/07
                    07:33 PM Lineups
                    NFL
                    Jets QB Chad Pennington is expected to start on Sunday.

                    12/22/07
                    07:31 PM Lineup Alert
                    NFL
                    The Ravens expect to be without TE Todd Heap (hamstring), Ray Lewis (finger), and Samari Rolle (shoulder) on Sunday.

                    12/22/07
                    07:31 PM Coach's Call
                    NFL
                    Colts coach Tony Dungy suggested that he might substitute some second-team players in for starters against Houston on Sunday.

                    12/22/07
                    07:28 PM Lineup Alert
                    NFL
                    Colts WR Marvin Harrison (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday

                    12/22/07
                    07:24 PM Lineup Alert
                    NFL
                    Josh McCown will start at quarterback for the Raiders on Sunday. JaMarcus Russell will come off the bench.

                    12/22/07
                    07:20 PM Lineup Alert
                    NFL
                    Panthers declared DE Julius Peppers and QB Vinny Testaverde inacitve.

                    12/22/07
                    07:18 PM Lineups
                    NFL
                    Texans QB Sage Rosenfels will start on Sunday.

                    12/22/07
                    06:52 PM News Alert
                    CFB
                    36 Florida State players (cheating/violations) won't be going to the Dec. 31 Music City Bowl.

                    12/22/07
                    06:44 PM Injury Alert
                    NFL
                    Jets placed WR Laveranues Coles on injured reserve, ending his season.

                    12/22/07
                    10:02 AM Weather
                    NFL
                    There is a 60 percent chance of rain expected at Paul Brown Stadium for Sunday's Bengals-Browns game.


                    Don't make me go Cajun on your Ass!

                    Comment


                    • #25
                      Hockey – Long Sheet

                      NHL
                      Long Sheet


                      Sunday, December 23

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                      BOSTON (18-13-0-4, 40 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (17-16-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/23/2007, 3:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      BOSTON is 32-69 ATS (+119.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
                      BOSTON is 12-6 ATS (+21.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
                      BOSTON is 37-34 ATS (+76.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                      BOSTON is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
                      BOSTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
                      PITTSBURGH is 16-21 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                      PITTSBURGH is 68-93 ATS (-57.4 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      BOSTON is 6-3 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
                      BOSTON is 6-3-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
                      6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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                      NASHVILLE (15-16-0-2, 32 pts.) at COLUMBUS (15-13-0-6, 36 pts.) - 12/23/2007, 5:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      COLUMBUS is 45-50 ATS (+132.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
                      COLUMBUS is 16-32 ATS (+63.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                      COLUMBUS is 9-21 ATS (+32.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      NASHVILLE is 15-3 (+9.7 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
                      NASHVILLE is 15-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
                      8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-1.5 Units)

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                      ATLANTA (17-17-0-1, 35 pts.) at ST LOUIS (18-12-0-2, 38 pts.) - 12/23/2007, 6:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      ATLANTA is 14-26 ATS (-18.1 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.

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

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                      OTTAWA (22-8-0-4, 48 pts.) at NY RANGERS (17-14-0-4, 38 pts.) - 12/23/2007, 7:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      NY RANGERS are 9-16 ATS (-17.1 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                      NY RANGERS are 53-80 ATS (-59.5 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
                      NY RANGERS are 85-120 ATS (-87.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      OTTAWA is 8-3 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
                      OTTAWA is 8-3-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
                      8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.4 Units)

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                      EDMONTON (16-17-0-3, 35 pts.) at CHICAGO (17-15-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/23/2007, 7:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      EDMONTON is 58-50 ATS (+122.8 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
                      CHICAGO is 10-22 ATS (+42.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
                      CHICAGO is 158-207 ATS (+406.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
                      CHICAGO is 83-113 ATS (-53.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      CHICAGO is 4-5 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
                      EDMONTON is 5-4-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
                      5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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                      VANCOUVER (20-12-0-4, 44 pts.) at COLORADO (20-13-0-2, 42 pts.) - 12/23/2007, 8:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      COLORADO is 14-3 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
                      COLORADO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
                      COLORADO is 31-22 ATS (+2.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                      COLORADO is 16-8 ATS (+24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                      VANCOUVER is 74-55 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                      VANCOUVER is 19-14 ATS (+36.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
                      VANCOUVER is 10-4 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                      VANCOUVER is 10-4 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
                      COLORADO is 98-96 ATS (-62.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      COLORADO is 9-9-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
                      9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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                      MONTREAL (17-12-0-6, 40 pts.) at DALLAS (20-12-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/23/2007, 8:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      DALLAS is 22-4 ATS (+16.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      MONTREAL is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
                      MONTREAL is 1-0-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
                      1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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                      NEW JERSEY (19-13-0-3, 41 pts.) at CALGARY (17-13-0-6, 40 pts.) - 12/23/2007, 8:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      NEW JERSEY is 4-10 ATS (-10.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
                      CALGARY is 81-62 ATS (-2.8 Units) in December games since 1996.
                      CALGARY is 62-62 ATS (-29.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                      CALGARY is 7-12 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      CALGARY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
                      CALGARY is 1-0-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
                      0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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                      • #26
                        College Basketball - Dunkel Index

                        NCAAB
                        Dunkel Index

                        Cincinnati at NC State
                        Cincinnati's improved play hasn't translated into wins, but at least the Bearcats are more competitive. Despite losing four straight, Mick Cronin's team has given Xavier (64-59) and Memphis (79-69) all they could handle in its last two games. Now they face an NC State team that narrowly survived Davidson (66-65) after losing two of three prior to that. The Bearcats should take advantage of the double-digit line (+11 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Wolfpack favored by only 6. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+11 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

                        SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

                        Game 511-512: Virginia Tech at Wake Forest
                        Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 64.675; Wake Forest 64.603
                        Dunkel Line: Even
                        Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 3
                        Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+3)

                        Game 513-514: Cincinnati at NC State
                        Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 53.976; NC State 59.625
                        Dunkel Line: NC State by 6
                        Vegas Line: NC State by 11 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+11 1/2)

                        Game 515-516: TX-Pan American vs. Texas Southern
                        Dunkel Ratings: TX-Pan American 38.931; Texas Southern 40.753
                        Dunkel Line: Texas Southern by 2
                        Vegas Line: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 517-518: Bethune-Cookman vs. Wofford
                        Dunkel Ratings: Bethune-Cookman 37.988; Wofford 50.507
                        Dunkel Line: Wofford by 12 1/2
                        Vegas Line: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 519-520: Missouri State vs. Purdue
                        Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 59.322; Purdue 63.903
                        Dunkel Line: Purdue by 4 1/2
                        Vegas Line: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 521-522: Iowa State vs. Alabama
                        Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 58.237; Alabama 60.523
                        Dunkel Line: Alabama by 2
                        Vegas Line: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 523-524: Weber State at New Mexico
                        Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 52.374; New Mexico 65.722
                        Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 13 1/2
                        Vegas Line: New Mexico by 17
                        Dunkel Pick: Weber State (+17)

                        Game 525-526: Washington State at Idaho State
                        Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 70.364; Idaho State 50.834
                        Dunkel Line: Washington State by 19 1/2
                        Vegas Line: Washington State by 21
                        Dunkel Pick: Idaho State (+21)

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                        • #27
                          National Basketball Association – Write up

                          NBA
                          Write-up



                          Sunday, December 23

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                          Today's NBA analysis

                          Hot Teams
                          -- Lakers won seven of their last nine games.
                          -- Pistons won last four games, are 10-1-2 vs spread in last 13.
                          -- Celtics won ten of their last eleven games.
                          -- Kings won three of last four games, covered 15 of last 22.

                          Cold Teams
                          -- Knicks lost seven of their last nine games.
                          -- Cavaliers, Warriors are both 4-8 vs spread in last 12 games.
                          -- Rockets covered two of their last seven games.
                          -- Magic lost six of their last eight games.
                          -- Nuggets lost three of last four games, are 0-6 vs spread in their last six contests.

                          Series Records
                          -- Knicks beat Lakers twice LY, 99-94/107-106.
                          -- Cavaliers won three in row vs Warriors, by 25-2-4 points.
                          -- Home side won last three Detroit-Houston games.
                          -- Magic won four of their last five against the Celtics.
                          -- Nuggets are 3-2 in last five games against Sacramento.

                          Totals
                          -- Five of last six Knick games went over the total.
                          -- Over is 6-2 in Cavaliers' last eight games, 1-6 in Warriors' last seven contests. .
                          -- Over is 5-1 in last six Houston road games, but Detroit's last five games stayed under the total.
                          -- Five of last six Boston games stayed under the total.
                          -- Under is 6-2 in last eight Sacramento games.

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                          • #28
                            National Hockey League – Write up

                            NHL
                            Write-up



                            Sunday, December 23

                            Today's NHL analysis

                            Hot Teams
                            -- Thrashers won last three games, outscoring foes 12-6. Blues won last two games, 3-2/4-1.
                            -- Senators won five of their last six games.
                            -- Chicago won last two games, scoring nine goals.
                            -- Avalanche won six of their last eight games. Canucks won the last three games, outscoring foes 10-3.
                            -- Dallas Stars won five of its last six games. Montreal is 9-5 in its last fourteen road games.
                            -- Flames won six of their last seven games. Devils are 7-3 in its last ten road games.

                            Cold Teams
                            -- Penguins lost four of their last six games. Bruins lost four of last five games, scoring 10 goals.
                            -- Predators lost their last four road games. Columbus is 2-4 in its last six games.
                            -- Rangers lost seven of their last nine games.
                            -- Oilers lost last two games, scored four goals in last three.

                            Series Records
                            -- Penguins won three in row vs Boston, scoring 14 goals.
                            -- Nashville won ten in row against the Blue Jackets.
                            -- Blues lost 2-0 at Atlanta in last meeting, two years ago.
                            -- Rangers lost five of their last six against the Senators.
                            -- Home side won last five Chicago-Edmonton games.
                            -- Canucks won three in row vs Colorado: 5-4/4-3/2-1.
                            -- Dallas lost 4-2 at Montreal in last meeting, two years ago.
                            -- Calgary won 4-1 at New Jersey in last meeting, 2 years ago.

                            Totals
                            -- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Bruin-Penguin games.
                            -- Last four Columbus games stayed under the total.
                            -- Over is 6-3 in last nine Atlanta games.
                            -- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Ranger games.
                            -- Last three Edmonton games stayed under the total.
                            -- Under is 7-3 in last 10 Vancouver-Colorado games.
                            -- Five of last six Montreal games stayed under the total.
                            -- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Calgary games.

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                            • #29
                              NCAAB
                              Write-Up



                              Sunday's Games

                              Game of the Day

                              Virginia Tech beat Wake Forest twice LY, 63-60 (-12) at home, then 71-52 (-7) in ACC tourney. Hokies won four of last five, are 0-2 on road, losing 66-61 at Penn State, 72-69 at Old Dominion . Wake is playing first ACC game without its deceased coach; so far this season, Deacons covered two of three as a favorite.

                              Rest of card

                              -- NC State (+5.5) lost 80-71 at Cincinnati LY; Wolfpack are 6-3, beating Davidson 66-65 Friday (Duke, UNC also beat Davidson by just 4,6 pts). Cincinnati lost last four games, by 19,10,5,10.

                              -- Missouri State, Purdue both lost yesterday, meet for second place in this tournament. Bears are 7-4, but are 3-3 in their last six games. Boilers lost two in row afrter being upset earlier this week by Wofford.

                              -- Iowa State upset Purdue yesterday; Cyclones won four in a row, also beating Iowa. Alabama also won four in row; they're 1-3 vs spread as a favorite this year. Iowa State is 3-2 vs spread as an underdog this year.

                              -- New Mexico is 10-2, winning last three games, including wins over Texas Tech and revenge win vs New Mexico State- they're 7-2 vs spread as favorite. Weber State lost last three road tilts, at Illinois (78-61), BYU (72-57), San Francisco (67-65).

                              -- Washington State struggled to beat Idaho State 66-60 last yr (-14.5); they're unbeaten but covered just one of last four as a favorite this uear. Idaho State lost its last game 89-49 at UCLA; they're 1-6 as an underdog this season.

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                              • #30
                                NHL
                                Dunkel



                                ]Vancouver at Colorado
                                The Avalanche have continued to play well even with Joe Sakic and Ryan Smyth out with injuries. But Colorado will get a real test tonight from a Vancouver team that has won three straight and has one of the best road records (11-6-2) in the league. The Canucks look like a dangerous underdog (+125) according to Dunkel, which has Vancouver favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+125). Here are all of today's games.

                                SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

                                Game 51-52: Boston at Pittsburgh
                                Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.451; Pittsburgh 10.581
                                Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 5
                                Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-175); 5 1/2
                                Dunkel Pick: Boston (+155); Under

                                Game 53-54: Nashville at Columbus
                                Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.529; Columbus 11.205
                                Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 4 1/2
                                Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-140); 5
                                Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-140); Under

                                Game 55-56: Atlanta at St. Louis
                                Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.562; St. Louis 11.089
                                Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 6
                                Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-155); 5 1/2
                                Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+135); Over

                                Game 57-58: Ottawa at NY Rangers
                                Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.537; NY Rangers 10.922
                                Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 6
                                Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-120); 5 1/2
                                Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-120); Over

                                Game 59-60: Edmonton at Chicago
                                Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.584; Chicago 11.255
                                Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 6
                                Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-150); 5 1/2
                                Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+130); Over

                                Game 61-62: Vancouver at Colorado
                                Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.264; Colorado 11.521
                                Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 4 1/2
                                Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-145); 5
                                Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+125); Under

                                Game 63-64: Montreal at Dallas
                                Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.615; Dallas 12.510
                                Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 6
                                Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-145); 5 1/2
                                Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-145); Over

                                Game 65-66: New Jersey at Calgary
                                Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.382; Calgary 11.727
                                Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 4
                                Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-125); 5
                                Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-125); Under

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