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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:41 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

Six-pack from Christmas

-- If you want to laugh, check out the spread for Week 17 in NFL; some major guesswork will be going on, as far as what starters are going to play how long for whom. Normal cannot be used to describe some of these spreads.

-- Charger-Bronco game was first Christmas Eve night tilt in history of the NFL. Still not sure its a great idea; I know it would have been a bad idea, if I was still married.

-- Nice of the Bulls to fire Scott Skiles on Chritsmas Eve; it couldn't have been done two days earlier, or next week?

-- All 59 points in Giant-Buffalo game were scored going in same direction, from left-to-right on TV.

-- None of the Colts' 22 starters have played for another NFL team, pretty impressive scouting by Indianapolis.

-- Chargers outscored their opponents 81-0 in first quarter of their home games this season.

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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:41 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: Random thoughts on XMas night

13) Christmas is a dismal TV day, really bad. ESPN actually got 90 minutes out of the national Long Driving tournament Tuesday, an interesting show, but not 90 minutes worth. It is noteworthy that former NBA great Rick Barry won one of the senior age group divisions, hitting golf ball around 365 yds.

12) First place in the main division was $125,000; if there was an event that cries for steroids testing, it is this one, where a couple of yards here and there makes all the difference.

11) Would be interesting to know how these guys do playing real golf, where chipping and putting are critical.

10) If you have a phone betting account with NY OTB, and you keep $300 in your phone account, you get track payouts, something I never knew until yesterday.

9) If you bought two prime season tickets to Bronx baseball games last season, your bill was $24,300, for two tickets; this coming season, those same two season tickets are $40,500.

8) If you run a bowl game, just invite Boise State for next year they play great bowl games. Boise lost 41-38 Sunday night, after winning maybe the great bowl ending ever last year, on a two-point conversion in OT. Fun team to watch.

7) So far, through 16 weeks of NFL, there have been 123 TDs scored by defenses, special teams, an average of 7.7/week.

6) In 88 games where one team scored more defense/special teams TDs than its opponent, those teams went 65-23, for a winning percentage of 73.9%.

5) Why would the NHL take Christmas off, when there is so much TV airtime to be had? You mean to tell me NBC would air an outdoor game January 1, but not an indoor one on slow TV night like Christmas night? Hard to believe.

4) Next Christmas, you can bet the Celtics will be on TV.

3) So far in bowl games, favorites are 3-3 vs spread, and totals are also even at 3-3. Still 26 bowls to go; log on every day for analysis on every game, and selections on a few.

2) Portland Trailblazers are first NBA team to win 11 games in a row, after losing nine of their previous ten games. Weird.

1) There might be more Patriot fans in Swamp Saturday night than Giant fans, and Giants are 10-5. Not a lot of love for the Giants, who make playoffs every year, but don't bring out a lot of positive energy from their fans.

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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:44 AM

National Football League – Long Sheet

NFL
Long Sheet

Week 17

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Saturday, December 29
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NEW ENGLAND (15 - 0) at NY GIANTS (10 - 5) - 12/29/2007, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in December games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off a win against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 75-50 ATS (+20.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 52-27 ATS (+22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.

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

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Sunday, December 30
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BUFFALO (7 - 8) at PHILADELPHIA (7 - 8) - 12/30/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

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CAROLINA (6 - 9) at TAMPA BAY (9 - 6) - 12/30/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 72-45 ATS (+22.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
CAROLINA is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in December games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 3-2 straight up against TAMPA 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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CINCINNATI (6 - 9) at MIAMI (1 - 14) - 12/30/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in December games since 1992.

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

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DALLAS (13 - 2) at WASHINGTON (8 - 7) - 12/30/2007, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-2 straight up against DALLAS 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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DETROIT (7 - 8) at GREEN BAY (12 - 3) - 12/30/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
GREEN BAY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
GREEN BAY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.
GREEN BAY is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
GREEN BAY is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 4-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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JACKSONVILLE (11 - 4) at HOUSTON (7 - 8) - 12/30/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
JACKSONVILLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
JACKSONVILLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
JACKSONVILLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
JACKSONVILLE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE 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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NEW ORLEANS (7 - 8) at CHICAGO (6 - 9) - 12/30/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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PITTSBURGH (10 - 5) at BALTIMORE (4 - 11) - 12/30/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 3-2 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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SEATTLE (10 - 5) at ATLANTA (3 - 12) - 12/30/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 1-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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 FRANCISCO (5 - 10) at CLEVELAND (9 - 6) - 12/30/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.

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

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TENNESSEE (9 - 6) at INDIANAPOLIS (13 - 2) - 12/30/2007, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANAPOLIS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in dome games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (8 - 7) at DENVER (6 - 8) - 12/30/2007, 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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SAN DIEGO (9 - 5) at OAKLAND (4 - 11) - 12/30/2007, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ST LOUIS (3 - 12) at ARIZONA (7 - 8) - 12/30/2007, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-2 straight up against ST LOUIS 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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KANSAS CITY (4 - 11) at NY JETS (3 - 12) - 12/30/2007, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) against AFC East division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 straight up against NY JETS 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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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:47 AM

National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up

Wednesday, December 26

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- 76ers won six of their last nine games.
-- Hawks won four in row, seven of last nine games. Pacers won four of their last five games.
-- Bobcats won three of their last four home games.
-- Pistons won five in row, 12 of last 14 games. Nets won two in a row, after losing six of previous seven games.
-- New Orleans won three of last four games.
-- Mavericks won last five games (2-3 vs spread).
-- Celtics won 11 of last 12 games (9-3 vs spread). Sacramento is 12-6 vs spread in their last 18 games.
-- Warriors won three of last four games overall, seven of last eight at home (5-3 vs spread). Minnesota is 7-3 vs spread in its last ten road games.

Cold Teams
-- Miami lost five of last seven games (1-6 vs spread).
-- Wizards lost last three games by 11-5-8 pts, scoring 87.7 ppg.
-- Orlando lost seven of its last nine games. Knicks lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Grizzlies lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Bulls lost three of four, covered one of six; they fired Skiles Monday, so things are bad. Spurs lost four of last six games.
-- Nuggets covered one of their last seven games. Bucks lost eleven of their last fifteen games, six in row on road (2-4 vs pts)
-- Jazz lost nine of their last eleven games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Wizards won 114-111 in OT at Charlotte Nov 21 (+7).
-- Knicks lost 112-102 at home to Orlando Nov 9 (+1).
-- Nets lost 118-95 at Detroit back on Dec 2 (+8).
-- Hornets beat Memphis twice this year, both by hoop in OT: 120-118 on Nov 16 (-3), then 118-116 Dec 7 (-6.5).
-- Jazz lost 125-117 at Dallas Dec 8 (+5.5).
-- Kings lost 90-78 in Boston Dec 12 (+15).
-- Warriors won 111-98 in Minnesota a week ago (-7.5).

Totals
-- Nine of last twelve Miami games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Indiana games.
-- Last seven Washington games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Knick games went over the total.
-- Last six Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Hornet games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Chicago games went over the total; under is 7-2 in Spurs' last nine games.
-- Five of last seven Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Warrior games stayed under the total.

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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:48 AM

National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

NBA
Hot Lines

Wednesday, December 26

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Pick 'n' roll: Wednesday's best NBA bets
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Miami at Philadelphia (off)

Though Philadelphia has lost two straight home contests, that streak should end against the Heat.

Miami lost to the 76ers last March and opened this campaign with nine losses in its first 11 contests outside South Beach.

To make matters worse for Miami, veteran Alonzo Mourning will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery. Mourning was averaging 1.7 blocks.

Pick: 76ers

Washington at Charlotte (-4 1/2, 188 1/2)

Charlotte has been tough at home lately.

The Bobcats have won three of their last four in the Tar Heel State, including last week’s stunning 98-92 victory over the Jazz.

Charlotte newcomer Nazr Mohammed, acquired last week from the Pistons, had a season-high 20 points and 14 rebounds against the Jazz. Mohammed is averaging 14 points, eight rebounds and two blocks since joining his new team.

Pick: Bobcats

Indiana at Atlanta (-2, 200)

The Hawks have been flying high in the Peach State recently.

Atlanta has won four of its last five at home, including last Wednesday’s 117-111 triumph over the Heat.

Hawks star Joe Johnson scored 26 points against Miami. Johnson, averaging 22 points this season, missed last April’s 118-102 victory over the Pacers.

The Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games.

Pick: Hawks

New York at Orlando (off)

What’s the best way to snap a home losing streak? Host the Knicks.

Orlando has lost four straight at home and are 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in that stretch.

New York, meanwhile, is 1-10 straight up on the road, including last Friday’s 10-point setback to the Bobcats

The Magic trounced New York last month in the Big Apple.

Pick: Magic

Detroit at New Jersey (+6, 185 1/2)

The Pistons have been scorching, especially outside the Motor City.

Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last six road games and is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 overall. It downed the first-place Celtics last Wednesday, limiting Boston to a mere 85 points – well below that team’s season scoring average.

Pistons rookie guard Rodney Stuckey made his NBA debut Friday against the Grizzlies. Stuckey, who missed the first 25 games with a broken hand, accumulated two points and two assists in less than seven minutes.

Pick: Pistons

New Orleans at Memphis (+2 1/2, 201)

The Grizzlies have been tame lately.

Memphis has lost eight of its last 10 overall and has covered the spread just three times in that stretch.

New Orleans toppled the Grizzlies on Dec. 9 in the teams’ most recent meeting. Leading scoring Chris Paul, averaging 20 points, poured in a season-high 43 points against Memphis.

Pick: Hornets

Chicago at San Antonio (-9 1/2, 187)

The Bulls are a dismal 3-9 against the spread outside the Windy City.

Chicago leading scorer Luol Deng, averaging less than 19 points, scored eight in last Friday’s 25-point road loss to the Celtics.

It won’t get much better Wednesday when the Bulls visit the Spurs, a team that’s 7-1 ATS in the last seven home games.

Pick: Spurs

Milwaukee at Denver (off)

Milwaukee has struggled on the road but should keep it close versus the inconsistent Nuggets.

Denver is 0-5 ATS in its last five at the Pepsi Center and has failed to cover the spread in five straight overall.

Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva, who missed time last week with a sprained ankle, should be available against the Nuggets.

Pick: Bucks

Dallas at Utah (-3, 203 1/2)

There’s no place like home, especially for the Jazz.

Utah is an impressive 9-2 in Salt Lake City compared to a miserable 6-12 on the road. It is also 6-2 ATS in its last eight home tilts.

The Mavs narrowly covered the spread against the Jazz on Dec. 8 in the Big D.

Pick: Jazz

Boston at Sacramento (-7, 187 1/2)

The surging Celtics are 4-0 both SU and ATS in their last four road games so it’s hard to imagine them losing to Sacramento.

Boston trounced the lowly Kings 90-78 on Dec. 12 without starting center Kendrick Perkins. Rajon Rondo, averaging nine points, also didn’t score against Sacramento.

Pick: Celtics

Minnesota at Golden State (-12 1/2, 208)

The rebuilding Timberwolves couldn’t slow down Golden State at home. They definitely won’t be able to do so in Oakland.

Minnesota conceded 111 points on 48 percent shooting to Golden State on Dec. 19. It permitted three Warriors to score at least 20 points each, including Al Harrington’s team-high 25 points.

The Timberwolves have lost eight of their last 10 overall.

Pick: Warriors

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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:50 AM

National Basketball Association – Matchup Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes

Wednesday, December 26

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

Miami at Philadelphia

The teams haven't met this season, but Philadelphia took three of four from Miami last season, including both home games.

Washington at Charlotte (-4 1/2, 188 1/2)

Washington is 10-3 all-time against the Bobcats, including 5-2 in Charlotte.

Indiana at Atlanta (-2, 200)

This is Atlanta's first game against the Pacers since dropping three of four meetings last season after sweeping the four-game series in 2005-06.

New York at Orlando

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 20 rebounds in a 112-102 win at New York Nov. 9, but the Knicks won the most recent meeting in Orlando, 94-86 on Feb. 3.

Detroit at New Jersey (+6, 185 1/2)

The teams have met once this season and Detroit was impressive in a 118-95 home win over New Jersey on Dec. 2.

New Orleans at Memphis (+2 1/2, 201)

Memphis has lost three in a row to New Orleans - including two at home - and eight of the last nine in the series. The Hornets, though, needed overtime to win both meetings with the Grizzlies this season.

Chicago at San Antonio (-9 1/2, 187)

Chicago has dropped 14 of 17 against the Spurs, including seven of eight in San Antonio.

Milwaukee at Denver

Milwaukee also has lost eight of nine to the Nuggets since the 2002-03 season, although their one win came in Denver by a 110-89 score in February 2006.

Dallas at Utah (-3, 203 1/2)

This is the first meeting between the teams since Utah's Deron Williams and Dallas' Josh Howard engaged in a scoring duel in the Mavs' 125-117 victory on Dec. 8.

Boston at Sacramento (+7, 187 1/2)

The Celtics have lost 11 consecutive games in Sacramento since Feb. 16, 1996.

Minnesota at Golden State (-12 1/2, 208)

Golden State has won four in a row over the Timberwolves by an average of more than 18 points.

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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:52 AM

College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 26

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MOREHEAD ST (4 - 6) at LOUISVILLE (7 - 3) - 12/26/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:54 AM

College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up

Wednesday, December 26

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Wednesday's College Basketball

Game of the Day

Louisville won last two games, is 7-3, winning 85-75 (Marshall) 70-65 (New Mexico State) in last week; Cardinals are 2-6 when a favorite, failing to cover last five tries when giving points, so it is obvious they're struggling. Morehead State is 4-6, 2-4 out of OVC, worst-rated league in country; they're 1-3 as an underdog outside of the OVC. Eagles are 2-4 vs spread away from home.

Rest of card
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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:55 AM

National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up

Wednesday, December 26

Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Sabres won last six games, outscoring foes 24-15. Senators won seven of their last nine games.
-- Thrashers won last four games, last three all by 3-2 scores.
-- Hurricanes won three of their last four games.
-- Islanders won last two games, after losing seven of nine.
-- Blackhawks won last three games, scoring twelve goals.
-- Red Wings won eleven of their last thirteen games.
-- Dallas Stars won six of last seven games. Minnesota is 4-1 in its last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Columbus lost five of its last seven games.
-- Rangers lost three in row, five of last six games.
-- Lightning lost seven of their last eight games. Washington lost last three games, allowing 12 goals.
-- Maple Leafs lost three of their last four games.
-- Predators lost four of last five road games, but won last two games overall.
-- Blues lost five of their last seven games.
-- Kings lost their last seven games, outscored 28-14. San Jose lost last three games, scoring total of four goals.

Series Records
-- Senators are 11-4 in last fifteen games against Buffalo.
-- Columbus lost 5-2 at Atlanta two years ago, in last meeting.
-- Rangers won three of last four games vs Carolina.
-- Lightning is 7-3 in last ten games against Washington.
-- Islanders lost 8-1 at Toronto Nov 11, their first loss in last four games against the Leafs.
-- Predators won six of their last eight againt Chicago.
-- Home side won seven of last eight Detroit-St Louis games.
-- Dallas won six of its last seven games vs Minnesota.
-- Kings are 3-1 vs San Jose this season, allowing eight goals.

Totals
-- Four of last five Ottawa-Buffalo games stayed under total.
-- Last five Columbus games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Carolina games.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Washington games.
-- Last five Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Nashville road games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Detroit's last six games.
-- Under is 4-0 in last five Dallas at Minnesota games, 0-4 in last four Minnesota at Dallas games.
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Los Angeles games.

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**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 02:56 AM

National Hockey League - Matchup Notes

NHL

Wednesday, December 26

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Today's key NHL betting matchup notes
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Wednesday's key NHL betting matchup notes

Carolina at N.Y. Rangers

The Rangers had won three straight against the Hurricanes before Ward shut them out in the most recent meeting.

Tampa Bay at Washington

Tampa Bay has only three road victories this season, but one of those rare road wins was in Washington on Nov. 10.

Atlanta at Columbus

The Thrashers have not played in Columbus since the Blue Jackets to a 4-2 win on Nov. 7, 2003. These teams' only meeting since that one came in Atlanta on Dec. 9, 2005, and the Thrashers won 5-2 to improve to 5-2-1 in this all-time series.

Ottawa at Buffalo

These teams have split two meetings this season, with each winning at home, after the Senators ousted the Sabres in five games in last season's conference finals.

Toronto at N.Y. Islanders

Toronto is 7-1-3 in its last 11 meetings with the Islanders.

Nashville at Chicago

Patrick Sharp has four goals and an assist during a three-game point streak, a run that started last Wednesday when he scored twice in Chicago's 5-2 win over Nashville.

Detroit at St. Louis

St. Louis has won four straight on home ice against Detroit.

Minnesota at Dallas

The Minnesota Wild will try to avoid their seventh straight road loss to the Stars, while Marty Turco is 9-4-1 with a 1.78 GAA in his career against the Wild.

San Jose at Los Angeles

Los Angeles beat the Sharks 3-2 in a shootout on Nov. 28 in the teams' last meeting, but are 2-10-1 since then. The Kings lost 4-3 at Nashville on Saturday and haven't lost eight straight since dropping its final 11 games in 2003-04.

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**Udog** · 12-26-2007, 07:25 AM

NHL
Hot Lines

Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL bets

Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks (-140, 5 1/2)

The Blackhawks haven't posted four straight wins yet this season and face a Predators squad looking to tie their season high of three straight wins.

Right winger Martin Havlat had three assists in Chicago's 5-2 win over Nashville last Wednesday but suffered a pulled groin in the same game and is listed as questionable for tonight's rematch. If Chicago's going to extend their streak, they'll look to rookie standouts Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane who have a combined 21 goals and 40 assists. Patrick Sharp leads the Blackhawks in scoring with 18 goals and leads the league in short-handed goals with six. Sharp has four goals in Chicago's three-game streak.

Pick: Blackhawks -140

San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings (+140, 5 1/2)

Tonight's visit to Los Angeles may prove to be a belated Christmas gift for the Sharks who need a win to avoid posting their longest losing streak of the season.

San Jose lost three straight home games before a three-day holiday break. The Sharks have had more success on the road, however, going 12-3-2 compared to a 6-9-3 home record.

The Kings won the teams' two most recent meetings, both in San Jose, but the Sharks have a 6-4 edge in their last 10 meetings overall.

Joe Thornton has failed to find the scoreboard in three of San Jose's last four games, but he has two goals and three assists in four games against Los Angeles this year. Still, the Sharks should have enough to overpower the 12-23-2 Kings.

Pick: Sharks -150

Line move: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (-107, 6)

The line on the Ottawa Senators moved from +107 to -103 in a few hours Wednesday morning.

Pick: Sens -103

**Udog** · 12-26-2007, 07:28 AM

NBA today - December 26

SCOREBOARD
Wednesday, Dec. 26

Dallas at Utah (9 p.m. EST). The Mavericks have won five straight, while the Jazz have lost nine of 11.

STARS
Tuesday

-LeBron James, Cavaliers, had 25 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as Cleveland routed Miami 96-82.

-Andrew Bynum, Lakers, scored a career-high 28 points with 12 rebounds and a season-high four assists, and Los Angeles beat Phoenix 122-115 for its ninth win in 11 games.

STREAKING

Portland extended the longest current winning streak in the NBA to 11 with an 89-79 victory over Seattle on Tuesday night. It's the best run for the Trail Blazers since they won 12 in a row during the 2001-02 season. Portland has won 12 straight on Christmas Day.

SURGING

Kobe Bryant scored 38 points as the Lakers defeated Phoenix 122-115 Tuesday night for their ninth win in 11 games. Los Angeles moved to a season-best eight games over .500 (18-10) and within one game of the Pacific Division-leading Suns.

TURNING IT AROUND

Cleveland's 96-82 victory over Miami on Tuesday was just the Cavaliers' fourth in 14 games.

HEALTHY

Phoenix forward Grant Hill, hampered by injuries his entire career, started his 27th straight game to open the season Tuesday night in a 122-115 loss to the Lakers. It's his longest streak to open a season since he started the first 39 games for Detroit eight years ago.

REBOUNDS

Cleveland center Zydrunas Ilgauskas had eight rebounds in Tuesday's 96-82 victory over Miami, moving him into second place (4,673) on the Cavs' career rebounding list, passing John ''Hot Rod'' Williams, who had 4,669. Brad Daugherty is first with 5,227.

SPEAKING

''I feel like I could play another game right now. I put in all the hard work just for this. It's paying off. This definitely was one of my better games. Made a pretty big impact, teammates looking for me, wide open a lot of the times and they found me today. So far, perfect Christmas.'' - Lakers center Andrew Bynum after scoring a career-high 28 points and matching his career high by playing 42 minutes in Tuesday night's 122-115 victory over Phoenix.

**Udog** · 12-26-2007, 07:31 AM

Hockey today - December 26

SCOREBOARD
Wednesday, Dec. 26

Detroit at St. Louis (8:30 p.m. EST). The league-leading Red Wings visit the up-and-coming Blues, second in the Central Division.

SCORING

Tampa Bay center Vincent Lecavalier, last season's Maurice Richard Trophy award winner as the league's goal-scoring leader, leads the league at the holiday break with 53 points. Second in scoring is Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg with 50 and Calgary right wing Jarome Iginla with 49 points.

BACK TO WORK

Curtis Joseph, a 17-year NHL veteran who last played for Canada at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, will play for his home country again in the Spengler Cup. Joining the goalie will be fellow former NHL players Serge Aubin, Travis Green, Yannick Tremblay, Ramzi Abid, Mark Giordano, Ric Jackman, Marty Murray and Hnat Domenichelli.

**pm530** · 12-26-2007, 08:57 AM

National Basketball Association - Dunkel Index

NBA
Dunkel Index

Dallas at Utah
Utah continued to struggle on its recent road trip, dropping three of four, and has now lost nine of its last 11. Returning home where the Jazz are 9-2 should help, but they get a tough opener tonight against Dallas. The Mavs seem to have straightened out their earlier problems and have now won five straight with reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki scoring at least 30 points in the last three. Dallas looks like a good underdog pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Mavericks favored straight up by 3. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+3). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26

Game 501-502: Miami at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 112.037; Philadelphia 122.846
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 11; 200 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Indiana at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.498; Atlanta 120.937
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+2 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Washington at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 119.490; Charlotte 114.040
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 5 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 4 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+4 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: New York at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: New York 109.966; Orlando 119.044
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 9; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Detroit at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 128.059; New Jersey 114.300
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 13 1/2; 178
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 5 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: New Orleans at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 118.299; Memphis 113.666
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 4 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2 1/2; 201
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-2 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Chicago at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 113.994; San Antonio 127.966
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 14; 194
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 9 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-9 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Milwaukee at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 110.865; Denver 121.787
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 11; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 517-518: Dallas at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 120.106; Utah 117.248
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 3; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 3; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+3); Under

Game 519-520: Boston at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 130.033; Sacramento 118.764
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 11 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 7; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-7); Under

Game 521-522: Minnesota at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 110.057; Golden State 121.295
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 11; 209 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 12 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+12 1/2); Over

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