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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 04:36 AM

Six-pack for Saturday

-- If West Virginia got the $4M back from Rich Rodriguez, they could pay Florida State $2.5M, then still have $1.5M left, and have the new football coach they really want.

-- Looks like Romo, Roethlisberger are going to sit Sunday as the confusion surrounding who is playing, and who is sitting in Sunday's NFL games grows.

-- Bob Davie suggested on ESPN last night that teams can benefit in bowl, if they lost their last regular season game, because it helps focus in practice. We're researching this.

-- Underdog covered ten of last twelve Sun Bowls.

-- The Liberty Bowl was a 4-hour commercial for how great a guy Texas coach Mack Brown is; I wish I had a kid that played football so he could go play for Texas.

-- When a recruit became so ill he had to quit football, his scholarship was still honored; when his stepson got nailed for 15-yard penalty for coming on the field, Brown argued for him, then laughed about it after. Seems like a great guy.

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 04:37 AM

Saturday's List of 13: Examining details of Bosox' contracts

We found a great website, blogspot that has details on all the major league contracts, so every once in while during this winter, we'll take a team and look into some of contracts of its players. We start with the World Champion Red Sox.

13) John Henry, Tom Werner bought the club for $700M six years ago; Forbes estimated the team is now worth $724M.

12) Their 2007 payroll was $143,026,214; their payroll in 2000 was just $81.3M.

11) Terry Francona, who made $500,000 when Red Sox won in 2004, now earns $1.75M. The team wouldn't negotiate with an agent; Francona negotiated his own contract.

10) Manny Ramirez makes $20M in each of next two seasons, and Red Sox have another $20M option for 2010-- they have to pay him $3M if they decline that option.

9) Starting in 2011 and running until 2026, Ramirez will get an annual deferred payment of $1.94M.

8) Ramirez gets $1M if he gets traded; he also automatically gets a no-trade contract if anyone else on Red Sox gets one.

7) Red Sox can opt out of JD Drew's contract after 2009, if he is unable to play the outfield due to an injury.

6) Check this out-- Drew makes $14M a year, and David Ortiz, Big Papi, the face of the franchise, makes only $12.5. How is this possible? Mike freakin' Lowell makes $12M, Julio Lugo is earning $9M-- how hasn't Ortiz fired his agents?

5) Some perks in Daisuke Matsuzaka's contract: Red Sox are paying for physical therapist, massage therapist, translator, eight round trip plane tickets between Boston-Japan, spring training housing allowance of $25,000, a Boston allowance of $75,000 for housing and two field box season tickets, and oh year, a Lincoln Town Car. Plus, he makes $6M a year.

4) Curt Schilling has a random weigh-in once a month during season; if he passes all six, he'll make total of $2M in bonuses

3) Coco Crisp's real first name is Covelli.

2) For every start from 11-20 Tim Wakefield makes, he earns an extra $50,000..........for every start after #20, he earns extra $75,000 per start.

1) Every time Hideki Okajima hits milestone of 45-50-55-60-65 games appeared in, he makes an extra $50,000.

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 04:38 AM

National Football League - Dunkel Index

NFL
Dunkel Index

Week 17

New England at NY Giants
While both teams are locked into their respective playoff spots, the Patriots still have plenty to play for both on the individual front for Tom Brady (single-season TD passing record) and Randy Moss (single-season TD receiving record), and the team front (perfect season). The Giants are not likely to play much of the game at full strength. But even with all their starters in the lineup, they are the only team to make the playoffs with a losing record at home (3-4). New England should have just enough to cover (-14 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Patriots favored by 15 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New England (-14 1/2). Here are all of this week's picks.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29

Game 411-412: New England at NY Giants
Dunkel Ratings: New England 148.567; NY Giants 133.003
Dunkel Line: New England by 15 1/2; 42
Vegas Line: New England by 14 1/2; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New England (-14 1/2); Under

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30

Game 419-420: Buffalo at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 124.199; Philadelphia 138.979
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 14 1/2; 43
Vegas Line: Philadelphia by 7 1/2; 38
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-7 1/2); Over

Game 421-422: Carolina at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 126.150; Tampa Bay 129.977
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 3 1/2; 40
Vegas Line: Carolina by 3; 36
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+3); Over

Game 423-424: Cincinnati at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 127.905; Miami 125.210
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2 1/2; 37
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 3; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+3); Under

Game 425-426: Dallas at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 133.166; Washington 138.431
Dunkel Line: Washington by 7 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: Washington by 9; 39 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+9); Over

Game 427-428: Detroit at Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 128.186; Green Bay 134.867
Dunkel Line: Green Bay by 6 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: Green Bay by 3; 38
Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (-3); Over

Game 429-430: Jacksonville at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville 136.049; Houston 134.172
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 2; 44
Vegas Line: Houston by 7; 41
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville (+7); Over

Game 431-432: New Orleans at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 129.938; Chicago 134.089
Dunkel Line: Chicago by 4; 43
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 2; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+2); Over

Game 433-434: Pittsburgh at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 134.931; Baltimore 128.869
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 6; 40
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 3 1/2; 35 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-3 1/2); Over

Game 435-436: Seattle at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 129.879; Atlanta 124.985
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 5; 42
Vegas Line: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 38
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+2 1/2); Over

Game 437-438: San Francisco at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 118.893; Cleveland 132.084
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 13 1/2; 37
Vegas Line: Cleveland by 10; 40
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-10); Under

Game 439-440: Tennessee at Indianapolis
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 133.692; Indianapolis 141.816
Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 8; 42
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 6; 39 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (+6); Over

Game 441-442: Minnesota at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 130.055; Denver 131.131
Dunkel Line: Denver by 1; 44
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 3; 41
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+3); Over

Game 443-444: San Diego at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 140.930; Oakland 126.355
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 14 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: San Diego by 7 1/2; 42
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-7 1/2); Over

Game 445-446: St. Louis at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 120.971; Arizona 128.141
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 7; 52
Vegas Line: Arizona by 6; 48
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-6); Over

Game 447-448: Kansas City at NY Jets
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 121.344; NY Jets 131.273
Dunkel Line: NY Jets by 10; 37
Vegas Line: NY Jets by 5 1/2; 33 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Jets (-5 1/2); Over

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 04:39 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** · 12-29-2007, 04:42 AM

National Football League - Short Sheet

NFL
Short Sheet

Saturday, December 29th

New England at NY Giants, 8:15 EST, TV – NFL, NBC, CBS
New England: 6-0 ATS away off a division game
NY Giants: 0-7 ATS at home in the second half of the season

Sunday, December 30th

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 1:00 EST
Buffalo: 5-1 Under off an Over
Philadelphia: 4-0 ATS off BB road wins

Carolina at Tampa Bay, 1:00 EST
Carolina: 1-5 ATS off a SU loss / ATS win
Tampa Bay: 14-3 ATS off a loss as a road favorite

Cincinnati at Miami, 1:00 EST
Cincinnati: 10-2 ATS off 4+ Unders
Miami: 2-10 ATS off a road loss

(TC) Dallas at Washington, 4:15 EST
Dallas: 12-4 Over in road games
Washington: 6-16 ATS as a home favorite of 7.5 to 14 points

Detroit at Green Bay, 1:00 EST
Detroit: 7-19 ATS away off a win by 6 or less points
Green Bay: 7-1 ATS after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Jacksonville at Houston, 1:00 EST
Jacksonville: 7-0 ATS off BB Overs
Houston: 0-6 ATS after winning 2 of their last 3 games

New Orleans at Chicago, 1:00 EST
New Orleans: 12-1 ATS away after allowing 175+ rushing yards
Chicago: 18-6 Over vs. conference opponents

(TC) Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 4:15 EST
Pittsburgh: 0-6 ATS after scoring 35+ points
Baltimore: 6-0 ATS at home off a non-conference game

Seattle at Atlanta, 1:00 EST
Seattle: 0-8 ATS away off a win by 14+ points
Atlanta: 9-1 Under as a home favorite

San Francisco at Cleveland, 1:00 EST
San Francisco: 0-7 ATS away after allowing 300+ passing yards
Cleveland: 7-1 ATS as a favorite

(TC) Tennessee at Indianapolis, 8:15 EST NBC
Tennessee: 6-1 Under off a straight up win
Indianapolis: 7-1 ATS off 3+ wins

Minnesota at Denver, 4:15 EST
Minnesota: 18-34 ATS off a loss as a favorite
Denver: 9-1 ATS off BB games scoring 14 or less points

San Diego at Oakland, 4:15 EST
San Diego: 23-4 ATS off 4+ ATS wins
Oakland: 2-12 ATS in December

St. Louis at Arizona, 4:15 EST
St. Louis: 4-13 ATS off a loss by 14+ points
Arizona: 15-6 Over playing on artificial turf

(TC) Kansas City at NY Jets, 4:15 EST
Kansas City: 10-24 ATS vs. AFC East opponents
NY Jets: 9-2 ATS after scoring 14 or less points

** End of Regular Season **

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 04:44 AM

National Football League – Write up

NFL
Write-up

Week 17 NFL scoreboard

Very strange week looms ahead, as most of the playoff spots are already sewn up, so motivation and who-plays-how much is the big question of the week. More than most weeks, keeping your ears to the TV for late news Saturday night/Sunday will be very helpful in your handicapping efforts.

Saturday, December 29

Patriots (15-0) @ Giants (10-5) -- New York has playoff game next week, so they're more likely to sit any nicked-up starters than the Patriots, who have next week off. NE covered just one of last five games, winning by 3-3-21-10-21 points- they're 5-2 as road faves with five wins by 21+ pts. Pats allowed two offensive TDs in last 31 drives by opponents. Giants are 3-2 vs spread as an underdog this season- their losses are by 10-22-11-24-12 pts. Does anyone think Giants would beat New England, even if they did go all out? Over is 5-2 in New England road games this season.

Sunday, December 30

Bills (7-8) @ Eagles (7-8) -- Philly showing spunk, grit as season ends; they're 5-2 in last seven games, losing 28-24 to Seattle and 16-13 to Giants (two playoff teams), but those losses were in last two home games (Eagles are 2-5 at home, 3-6 vs spread as a fave this year). Buffalo is 3-4 on road, 2-4 as road dog, with losses by 23-31-22-8 points- they've given up 174-291 rushing yards in last two games, losing last week after leading 14-0. In last four games Eagles ran for 144-141-134-184 yards, so Westbrook has to have big eyes here. Over is 6-3 in Eagles' last nine games.

Panthers (6-9) @ Tampa Bay (9-6) -- Bucs have playoff game next week, sat Garcia for lot of loss at 49ers last week, likely to do so again here. Panthers lost last three road games, by 13-14-31 pts, after winning first four on road; they're 2-2 last four games, had a tough home loss to Cowboys Saturday night. Carolina averaged just 2.7 yds/pass in first meeting, 20-7 home loss, as Tampa Bay outrushed them 189-99, and had 22-yard edge in field position. Gruden has already said he is preparing for Giants (unusual that Wild Card pairings are set early). Is under the play here?

Bengals (6-9) @ Dolphins (1-14) -- Underdogs are 5-1 vs spread the week after playing the Patriots, which Miami did last week-- Cincy is 1-6 on road, with only win 21-7, when they didn't score a TD. In last four games, Bengals scored 10-19-13-19 pts (five TDs on last 40 drives); they've played better at home in second half of season, but not on road, losing last away game to 49ers. Miami has six losses by exactly three points- they covered three of last four tries as underdog. Last five Bengal games stayed under the total, three of last four Miami games went over.

Cowboys (13-2) @ Redskins (8-7) -- Washington makes it into the playoffs with win vs arch-rival, who are locked into the top seed in NFC and could rest Romo (thumb)- Owens (ankle) is definitely out. Redskins won last three games, by 8-12-11 points; they lost 28-23 at Dallas six weeks ago (+11), despite Campbell's 34-55/361 passing game (Skins had 28 first downs). Spread is inflated due to Redskins' needing to win- keep in mind Collins is backup QB that has played well thus far (30-55/417, six TDs on 26 drives and two wins). Skins are 4-3 at home, with wins by 3-31-2-8 points.

Lions (7-8) @ Packers (12-3) -- Green Bay has home playoff game next week, unsure of how long Favre will play (backup Rodgers has injury issues, oddly enough). Pack had two punts blocked in loss last week, first defensive/special teams TDs they allowed all season. Despite snapping 6-game skid last week, Lions still have shot at first .500 season of Millen era- they lost 37-26 at home to Packers Thanksgiving Day (+3), in game where Favre was 31-41/ 381 passing. Pack sacked Kitna four times on Turkey Day. Over is 5-0-1 in last six Packer games, 5-0 in Detroit's last five.

Jaguars (10-5) @ Texans (7-8) -- Houston has a shot at first-ever .500 season, against Jaguar club that is in playoffs next week, so could be resting guys (they played well enough with backup QB Gray earlier, winning at Tampa, losing at Superdome). Jags won first meeting 37-17 in Week 6 (-7), outrushing Texans 244-61 in a game that was just 10-6 at half. Houston had just one TD in five visits to Jax red zone; they're 5-2 at home, scoring 24-36 points in the two losses- they won last three home games, by 13-14-18 pts. Last nine Jcksonville games went over the total.

Saints (7-8) @ Bears (6-9) -- New Orleans is still alive, depsite loss at home last week; their magical '06 season ended here LY, in the NFC title game, so they have revenge motive vs a Chicago team that blocked two Packer punts last week, allowing Orton to try only 14 passes (8-14/101). Two games Saints need for help are at 4:15, so they have to win, then hope- this is their second outdoor game since Halloween, first in five weeks (they're 3-1 outside this year, losing only at Tampa in Week 2). Seven of last nine Saints games went over the total.

Steelers (10-5) @ Ravens (4-11) -- Pittsburgh has a home playoff game next week, had 10 days since last game; Charlie Batch is #2 QB, if Tomlin decides to rest Big Ben, vs division rival they beat 38-7 back in Week 9 (-9.5). Ravens were just 16-31/40 passing in game they trailed 35-7 at half. Would be concerned about Pitt's running game, with Parker now gone (broken leg). Rookie Smith is 31-63/369 passing in first two NFL starts- they got whacked in Seattle last week and went 3/out on 17 of last 44 drives. Five of last six Baltimore games went over total.

Seahawks (10-5) @ Falcons (3-12) -- Jim Mora Jr was coach of the Falcons until LY; now he has to be glad as hell they fired him, as 2007 is worst season in Falcon history, and thats saying quite a bit. Mora is Seahawks' DB coach now, and is line either to take Holmgren's place when time comes, or take over at Washington if Willingham gets fired next year. Seattle has a home playoff game next week- they are in eastern time zone for third time in last five weeks- they've won six of last seven games, losing at Carolina in Week 15. Falcons lost six in row, are unbackable (is that a word?)

49ers (5-10) @ Browns (9-6) -- Game doesn't matter to Cleveland team that coughed up chance to make playoffs last week; they'll need Colts to beat Titans Sunday night, no matter what happens here, so hard to lay double digits, considering that if they make playoffs, they play next week. 49ers are 3-2 in last five games and won last two weeks (both at home), as defense allowed just 81.7 rushing yards in the last three games. Niners are 2-5 as road dog, losing away games by 21-18-4-24-17 points. Last five Cleveland games stayed under the total.

Titans (9-6) @ Indianapolis (13-2) -- Sunday night game decides #6 seed in AFC; how much Manning, Colt regulars play decides who wins game. Dungy has said Manning will play half at most. Titans won three of their last four games after a three-game skid had Tennessee at 6-5 and looking dead; they lost 22-20 at home to Indy in Week 2 (+7), holding Colts to one TD in five visits to Titan red zone. Potential s-factor would be return of Harrison at WR, which would keep Manning in game, to re-establish timing after long layoff. Four of last five Indy games went over total.

Vikings (8-7) @ Broncos (6-9) -- Minnesota will have one eye on Broncos, one eye on scoreboard for Redskin updates; they need Dallas to win to have shot at making playoffs, after home loss to Skins last week (first loss in last six games) put Vikings in tough spot. Denver lost four of last five games (win was 41-7 vs Chiefs) scoring one TD on 20 drives in last two games, both vs division rivals. Vikings won last two road games (41-17/27-7) after losing four of first five away games; they scored five defensive TDs in last four road games. Over is 6-2 in last eight Denver games.

Chargers (10-5) @ Raiders (4-11) -- San Diego has home playoff game next week; they rested Rivers last week, likely to do more of same, and Volek wasn't exactly impressive in relief last week, but Raiders are giving young Russell his first NFL start after a horror show vs Jaguars last week, in 49-11 loss, their third in row (by 31- 7-38 pts). Bolts won first meeting 28-14 in Week 6 (-10), as hosts outrushed Oakland 206-53, sacked Culpepper six times. Raiders been outscored 56-15 in second half of last three games. Five of Raiders' last six games went over total.

Rams (3-12) @ Cardinals (7-8) -- Arizona has shot at rare .500 year after blowing chances to contend for playoff spot; they won the first meeting at St Louis 34-31 in Week 5 (-3.5) when Leinart hurt his collarbone and two-time MVP (with Rams) Warner came in, won game for Big Red. Cardinals are just 2-3 in last five at home, losing twice in OT in last five weeks. Lost year ends for St Louis, which lost last three games, by 9-19-17 points; they covered last three road games, after going 0-4 vs spread in first four. Losses on road for Rams are by 21-28-19-27-9 pts (won at NO, SF).

Chiefs (4-11) @ Jets (3-12) -- Herm Edwards quit Jets two years ago, now makes first visit back with Chief team that last won on October 21 (12-10 vs Raiders, which made them 4-3 at the time). Jets lost last three games, are 1-12 vs teams other than Dolphins; they're favored for first time since Halloween, in stadium where they're 2-6 this season, beating Miami (31-28 in Week 3) and the Steelers (19-16 ot in Week 11). Chiefs just don't have QB who is at NFL level; they're 1-7 vs spread during losing streak; they are 2-5 on road, losing by 17-10-3-34-5 points.

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 04:46 AM

National Football League - Tips & Trends

NFL

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Saturday, December 29

New England Patriots at New York Giants
(NFL/CBS/NBC | 8:15 PM ET)

There are no playoff implications in this game yet it's obviously one of the biggest regular-season finales in the history of the NFL as the Patriots look to complete the 1st unbeaten 16-0 season. "We know we have an opportunity to get to 16," New England QB Tom Brady said. "That would be a great accomplishment for this team." Brady also needs just 2 touchdown passes to break Indy QB Peyton Manning's single-season record, and WR Randy Moss needs 2 TD catches to replace Jerry Rice as the single-season record holder. BIG EDGE: PATRIOTS
Of New England's last 6 wins, 4 have been decided by 10 points or less. New York also knocked off a previously unbeaten 13-0 Denver team at the Meadowlands back on December 13th, 1998. "Of course you play every game to win, and so all of our thoughts are on that," Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said. "All of our thoughts are on trying to figure out how we can be in a position to defeat a team that is 15-0 and a very, very good team." SLIGHT EDGE: GIANTS
The Giants are just 3-4 at home this season and has not won at the Meadowlands since beating San Francisco there on October 21st. They have lost their last 3 at home and are also expected to rest key starters, including RB Brandon Jacobs, who has a nagging ankle injury and rushed for a season-high 145 yards last week at Buffalo.EDGE: PATRIOTS
Giants are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 home games.
Patriots are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 Saturday games.
Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Week 17 games.
The UNDER is 8-0-1 in New England's last 9 Saturday games.

Sunday, December 30

PLAYOFF SCENARIOS

San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns (FOX | 1 PM ET)
Browns are playing for an AFC Wild Card spot - need a win and Titans loss.

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (FOX | 1 PM ET)
Packers have already clinched the #2 seed in the NFC - may rest starters.

New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears (FOX | 1 PM ET)
Saints playing for an NFC wild card spot - need a win + Vikings/Redskins losses.

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (FOX | 1 PM ET)
Bucs already clinched the #4 Seed in the NFC - may rest starters.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans (CBS | 1 PM ET)
Jags have already clinched the #5 seed in the AFC - may rest starters.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens (CBS | 4:15 PM ET)
Steelers clinched a playoff spot - playing for #3 seed in the AFC but need Chargers loss so may rest starters.

San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders (CBS | 4:15 PM ET)
Chargers have already clinched playoff spot and will earn the #3 seed in the AFC with a win.

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (FOX | 4:15 PM ET)
Cowboys have already clinched the #1 Seed in the NFC - may rest starters.
Redskins win and they clinch the NFC wild card.

Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts (NBC | 8:15 ET)
Titans win clinches an AFC Wild Card spot.

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 04:49 AM

National Football League – Line Moves

NFL
Line Movements

Sunday, December 30

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Line movements in the NFL

The final week of the NFL’s regular season often leads to pending playoff teams resting their regulars. Recently, teams have put a greater emphasis on carrying momentum into the postseason, though. The oddsmakers failed to fully take that fact into account with three games on the slate for this weekend. Here are those games:

Detroit at Green Bay

Open – Green Bay (-3.5)

Any other week in the season and this line would be approaching double digits. The only reason it’s so low is because of Green Bay’s impending trip to the playoffs. The odds-makers assumed the Packers would simply rest up for the postseason and not put much effort into this game. But that will not be case.

Green Bay played its worst game of the year last week at Chicago, taking a 35-7 pounding at the hands of Chicago. Mike McCarthy, Brett Favre and the rest of the Packers will not want to go into the postseason with consecutive poor performances. They didn’t get to run any of their normal offense in the 40 mph Chicago wind so letting up this week would mean essentially three consecutive weeks off for the Green Bay offense. The Packers don’t want to take this chance so they’ll come out firing, maybe not for the whole game but for a good portion of it.

The betting public has already jumped on this line with a majority of the action going on Green Bay. This will continue throughout the week and lead to a rise in the spread. So if you like the Packers to bounce back take the line now while it’s at its lowest. If you like Detroit wait until later in the week to place your bet.

Carolina at Tampa Bay

Open – Carolina (-3)

Tampa Bay falls into a similar situation as Green Bay. The Buccaneers are coming off an unexpected loss to the lowly 49ers last week and won’t want to head into the playoffs with consecutive losses. Momentum plays a large part in postseason success and Tampa Bay will need to build some up with a win in the final week. The Bucs may not play their starters throughout but they’ll give them some significant action.

The biggest advantage for Tampa Bay may be at quarterback position. Jeff Garcia may not see much action for the Bucs but his backup, Luke McCown, has played extremely well in spot action this year. McCown has completed 65.8 percent of his passes this year and owns a very solid 87.4 quarterback rating.

Carolina, meanwhile, is down to third-string quarterback Matt Moore. For as good as McCown has been, Moore has been equally as bad. He has completed just 55.2 percent of his passes this year and is the not-so-proud owner of an awful 59.4 quarterback rating.

The Panthers have garnered no respect from the public this year and they’re not about to start this week. The Bucs have received a majority of the action so far this week and will likely continue to up until game time. So if you like the Bucs take them now while they’re still underdogs. But if you like Carolina, wait until closer to kickoff to place your bet.

Seattle at Atlanta

Open – Atlanta (-2.5)

Drama has surrounded this Atlanta franchise since the offseason and it continues to envelop the team into the final week. From Mike Vick’s legal troubles to Bobby Petrino abruptly leaving the team, this squad is in absolute shambles. Atlanta’s issues have been well-publicized, making the public’s perception of the Falcons a non-favorable one.

The Falcons are currently favored but that might not last much longer. Seattle’s division title, coupled with Atlanta’s negative public perception, make betting on the Seahawks an attractive proposition. And that has been the exact case so far with heavy action on Seattle through Wednesday. Bettors don’t care that Seattle will rest its starters for at least a portion of the game.

Atlanta has been favored just once coming into the season’s final week. There’s a reason for that. The Falcons are not a good team and the public will realize that and decrease this spread throughout the week. If you like Seattle take the line now. If you like Atlanta delay your wager until later in the week.

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 04:59 AM

National Football League – Betting Notes

NFL
Betting Notes

Sunday, December 30

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NFL game day buzz: Week 17 betting notes
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New England at N.Y. Giants (+13 ½)

New York has previously knocked off a team pursuing perfection late in a season and it came at Giants Stadium, handing a 13-0 Denver team its first defeat on Dec. 13, 1998.

Buffalo at Philadelphia (-9)

Philadelphia closes a regular season with Donovan McNabb under center for the first time in four years when it meets the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in a matchup of teams trying to finish at .500.

Carolina at Tampa Bay (+3)

Carolina and Tampa Bay have developed a rivalry in the NFC South, and the Buccaneers will be trying to beat the Panthers twice in a season for just the second time and first since 2002. Carolina has won seven of nine against the Bucs and four straight in Tampa Bay since then.

Cincinnati at Miami (+3)

The Bengals have lost all six of their games at Miami, including one playoff matchup, since winning their first visit there in 1968. The Dolphins lead the all-time series 12-4, though they lost 16-13 at Cincinnati in 2004 in the most recent meeting.

Detroit at Green Bay (-4)

Overall, the Packers have won 12 of their last 14 games against the Lions, including a 37-26 win on Thanksgiving. Brett Favre's 700 completions and 8,155 passing yards against Detroit are his best against any team.

Jacksonville at Houston (-6 ½)

Houston has enjoyed more success versus Jacksonville than against its other division rivals, going 6-5 and only being swept once. The Texans, however, weren't too competitive in a 37-17 road loss to the Jaguars on Oct. 14.

Seattle at Atlanta (-1)

Atlanta has dropped four straight against the Seahawks since a 24-17 road win on Nov. 30, 1997.

San Francisco at Cleveland (-10)

This is the 49ers' first visit to Cleveland since 1993. The teams are meeting for the first time since the Browns won 13-12 on Sept. 21, 2003.

New Orleans at Chicago (+1)

This is the first time the Saints have visited Chicago during the regular season since 2002. Including last year's playoff victory, the Bears have won two straight over the Saints after losing the previous three in a row.

Minnesota at Denver (+3)

The Vikings have won two straight and five of the last seven meetings against the Broncos.

San Diego at Oakland (+9)

The Raiders have been outscored 77-31 in three straight home losses to the Chargers.

St. Louis at Arizona (-6)

A loss will send the Rams to their worst season since 1991. St. Louis, though, has won four of its last five in Arizona.

Kansas City at N.Y. Jets (-6 ½)

This will be the first meeting between Kansas City and New York since Sept. 11, 2005, when the Chiefs won 27-7.

Pittsburgh at Baltimore (+3)

The Ravens have won their last two home games against the Steelers, and are trying to avoid being swept by them in a season series for the first time since 2002.

Dallas at Washington (-9)

The Redskins have won the rivals' last two games at FedEx Field.

Tennessee at Indianapolis (+6 ½)

Tennessee hasn't won at Indianapolis since 2002, losing four in a row by a combined 133-47. The Titans, however, have given the Colts problems the last three times they've played them overall. They lost 22-20 in Nashville in Week 2 this season, but beat Indianapolis at home last season 20-17 on a 60-yard field goal by Rob Bironas, their only win in the last nine games of the series.

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 05:08 AM

National Football League – Mismatches

NFL

Sunday, December 30

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NFL mismatches: Where to find the edge in Sunday's games
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The following is a selection of Sunday games where mismatches in key positions could have a major affect on the outcome.

Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson vs. Denver’s rush defense

Rookie running back Adrian Peterson is the one person ultimately responsible for Minnesota’s success. The Oklahoma product leads the Vikings against one of the league’s weakest rush defenses.

Peterson ranks first in the NFL, averaging more than 100 rushing yards per game, and has more than 1,300 rushing yards this season. Peterson ran for a career-high 296 yards and three touchdowns on Nov. 4 versus San Diego. He also rushed for 224 yards last month against the Bears.

Denver’s opponents have compiled 140 rushing yards per game and have scored 14 rushing touchdowns. Denver allowed Raiders running back Justin Fargas, averaging 72 rushing yards, to accumulate 146 rushing yards against it on Dec. 2.

Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre vs. Detroit’s pass defense

Brett Favre, who has played like an MVP candidate this season, will attempt to exploit the Lions’ mediocre secondary.

Expect the veteran quarterback to suit up against the Lions. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters that they will “play to win the game” against Detroit.

Favre enters the game as the fifth-most efficient quarterback in the league. He has completed 66 percent of his passes for more than 4,000 yards and 26 touchdowns. It is also just the fifth time in Favre’s 17-year career that he has passed the 4,000-yard mark. Favre is averaging more than 270 passing yards per game.

Meanwhile, Detroit’s opponents are averaging 263 passing yards. The Lions have conceded 29 passing touchdowns and are allowing a league-high 27 points per game.

Cleveland receiver Braylon Edwards vs. San Francisco’s secondary

Edwards, tied with Dallas’ Terrell Owens for second in the NFL with 15 touchdowns, will attempt to increase his scoring total against the 49ers.

Edwards is averaging 80 receiving yards and ranks sixth in the league with 1,220 total receiving yards. His 16 yards per reception, ranks eighth. Edwards caught eight passes for 52 yards and two touchdowns last Sunday against the Bengals.

San Francisco has yielded 23 passing touchdowns and is conceding more than 220 passing yards per contest. It also allowed three Tampa Bay receivers to each accumulate more than 70 receiving yards last Sunday.

Philadelphia running back Brian Westbrook vs. Buffalo’s rush defense

Westbrook could be in for a spectacular performance Sunday when Philadelphia faces the Bills’ permeable rush defense.

Westbrook has totaled 1,220 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. He rushed for 100 yards in last Sunday’s victory in New Orleans, his second 100-yard rushing total in three contests and his sixth overall this campaign. The all-purpose running back also caught five touchdown passes.

Buffalo is conceding 128 yards per night on the ground, resulting in 10 rushing touchdowns. It allowed two New York running backs to each amass more than 140 rushing yards last Sunday.

San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie vs. Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell

Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell will make his first start Sunday. However, things could get ugly for the rookie when he meets Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie, the league leader in interceptions.

Russell passed for 83 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions in last Sunday’s setback to the Jags. He also has a shaky 24.6 passer rating.

Cromartie leads the league with 10 interceptions in 14 games. He has six interceptions in his last five games and has returned his 10 interceptions for a total of 126 yards.

Indianapolis’ turnovers recovered vs. Tennessee’s turnovers lost

The Colts shouldn’t need Peyton Manning to topple the Titans.

Indianapolis’ defense ranks third in the NFL in yards per game (274) and fourth in points allowed per game (16.4). Most impressively, it ranks second in turnovers recovered.

The Colts have forced 35 turnovers this campaign (22 interceptions and 13 fumbles). Linebacker Gary Brackett leads Indianapolis with four picks, while defensive end Robert Mathis is the team leader in sacks (7.0) and forced fumbles (4).

The Titans have struggled to protect the ball and have turned it over 32 times (22 picks and 10 fumbles). That includes twice in last week’s triumph over the Jets.

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 05:18 AM

National Football League – Underdogs

NFL
Underdogs

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NFL underdogs: picks
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NFL underdogs: Week 17 picks

New Orleans at Chicago - Bears +2

Chicago’s defense is finally coming around after injuries had the club relying on second and third stringers for much of the season. I guess it’s better late than never.

Last week the Bears used some timely defensive plays and a strong running game to shock the Green Bay Packers in a chilly game at Soldier Field. Expect much of the same this week against the Saints who could be forced to start Pierre Thomas at running back if Reggie Bush and Aaron Stecker are sidelined with injuries.

Seattle at Atlanta - Seahawks +3

This one’s a handicapping nightmare. Seattle is already postseason-bound and will probably get its starters out of the game as soon as possible. With Michael Vick’s mess and the whole Bobby Petrino issue, the Falcons have had more drama to deal with than anyone would wish upon them. Plus, they’re just awful.

Seattle’s second unit should be able to beat this Falcons team and that’s probably what it’ll come down to in the second half. I just can’t bring myself to back this Falcons fiasco. I’ll take the points.

Cincinnati at Miami - Dolphins +3

I know, I can hardly believe the Dolphins actually won a game either. Things could change in a hurry now that Bill Parcells is in town though. He doesn’t have much time to evaluate what he has to work with for next season, so for many of the Dolphins this game is basically an audition for a job next year.

The Big Tuna won’t mess around. If he doesn’t like what he sees, he’ll get rid of it and Miami coach Cam Cameron knows it.

Last week’s record: 3-0
Season record to date: 25-22-1

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 05:22 AM

National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA

Saturday, December 29

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Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers (7 PM ET)

Pistons are 14-3-1 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
Pistons are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. Central Division.
Pacers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. Central Division.
The UNDER is 16-4 in the last 20 meetings in Indiana.

Charlotte Bobcats at Orlando Magic (7 PM ET)

Bobcats are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Bobcats are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Magic are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Southeast Division.
Favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Miami Heat at Washington Wizards (NBA | 7 PM ET)

Heat are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Heat are 13-6-2 ATS in the last 21 meetings.
Road team is 17-4-2 ATS in the last 23 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Washington's last 10 games vs. Southeast Division.
The OVER is 6-2 in Miami's last 8 road games.

Boston Celtics at Utah Jazz (9 PM ET)

Celtics are 40-16-1 ATS in their last 57 road games.
Celtics are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Jazz are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 home games.
The OVER is 23-4 in Boston's last 27 vs. Northwest Division.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Utah's last 9 games overall.

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 05:28 AM

National Basketball Association – Matchup Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes

Saturday, December 29

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Saturday's key NBA matchup notes

Atlanta at Dallas (-9, 190)

Dallas is 13-3 at home, where it has won three straight and eight of nine against Atlanta.

Miami at Washington (off)

The Wizards have won just twice in the teams' last 17 meetings dating back to the beginning of the 2003-04 season, including a 1-7 mark at home over that span.

Charlotte at Orlando (-9 ½, 199)

Orlando has already defeated the Bobcats twice this season, winning by an average of 14.5 points.

Detroit at Indiana (+4 ½, 199)

The Pistons have won four of their last six visits to Indiana.

Cleveland at New Orleans (-3 ½, 186)

These teams split their two meetings last season, with the home team winning each game.

New Jersey at Milwaukee (off)

The Nets lost 115-104 at Milwaukee on Dec. 23, 2006 - the teams' most recent meeting. The Bucks snapped a five-game losing streak to New Jersey with that victory.

Toronto at Houston (-3, 182 ½)

The Raptors have won five of seven games against the Rockets since 2004-05, including their first meeting this season.

Boston at Utah (+3 ½, 192 ½)

This season's Celtics would seem to have a better chance against the Jazz than last year's club, which lost both games in the season series.

Minnesota at Seattle (off)

The Sonics have won the last four meetings against the Northwest Division rival Timberwolves, including the teams' first meeting this season Dec. 14.

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**pm530** · 12-29-2007, 06:16 AM

College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 29

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WISCONSIN (9 - 2) at TEXAS (11 - 1) - 12/29/2007, 12:00 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 7) at PURDUE (8 - 4) - 12/29/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in December games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 28-51 ATS (-28.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 24-44 ATS (-24.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 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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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (9 - 2) at N ILLINOIS (2 - 9) - 12/29/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 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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SAN DIEGO (6 - 8) at KENTUCKY (5 - 5) - 12/29/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 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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TOWSON ST (4 - 6) at AUBURN (7 - 2) - 12/29/2007, 2:00 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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TCU (8 - 3) vs. RICE (2 - 7) - 12/29/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 35-65 ATS (-36.5 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
TCU is 14-34 ATS (-23.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
RICE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
RICE is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 1-0 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 1-0 straight up against RICE 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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WASHINGTON (7 - 4) at LSU (7 - 4) - 12/29/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against LSU 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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LA-MONROE (6 - 6) at ARKANSAS (9 - 3) - 12/29/2007, 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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N IOWA (8 - 3) at BRADLEY (7 - 5) - 12/29/2007, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 3-2 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 3-2 straight up against N IOWA 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (4 - 7) at WYOMING (5 - 5) - 12/29/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
WYOMING is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 2-0 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 2-0 straight up against WYOMING 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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TENNESSEE (11 - 1) vs. GONZAGA (9 - 3) - 12/29/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 13-31 ATS (-21.1 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a neutral court favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 13-31 ATS (-21.1 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
GONZAGA is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 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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DEPAUL (3 - 7) at DETROIT (4 - 7) - 12/29/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WI-GREEN BAY (7 - 4) at MICHIGAN ST (11 - 1) - 12/29/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-0 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY 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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FRESNO ST (7 - 5) at STANFORD (10 - 1) - 12/29/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 1-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD 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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MISSOURI (9 - 4) at MISSISSIPPI ST (7 - 5) - 12/29/2007, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 1-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 1-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI 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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OKLAHOMA (9 - 3) at W VIRGINIA (10 - 1) - 12/29/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (4 - 5) at ALABAMA (9 - 3) - 12/29/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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TEMPLE (6 - 5) vs. FLORIDA (11 - 2) - 12/29/2007, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 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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LASALLE (4 - 6) at VILLANOVA (9 - 1) - 12/29/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 1-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 2-0 straight up against LASALLE 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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CLEVELAND ST (8 - 4) at KENT ST (9 - 2) - 12/29/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 2-0 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-1 straight up against CLEVELAND ST 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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IL-CHICAGO (8 - 4) at AKRON (9 - 2) - 12/29/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in December games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 70-41 ATS (+24.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 1-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 1-0 straight up against AKRON 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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BROWN (6 - 4) at NOTRE DAME (8 - 2) - 12/29/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROWN is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

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

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CAL DAVIS (5 - 6) at UCLA (11 - 1) - 12/29/2007, 7:30 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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PITTSBURGH (11 - 0) at DAYTON (10 - 1) - 12/29/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against DAYTON 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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W KENTUCKY (8 - 4) at TROY (6 - 5) - 12/29/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

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

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YALE (3 - 6) at KANSAS (12 - 0) - 12/29/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 65-43 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
YALE is 65-43 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
YALE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
YALE is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 1-0 against the spread versus YALE over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 1-0 straight up against YALE 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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OLD DOMINION (6 - 6) at UAB (8 - 5) - 12/29/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 1-1 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 1-1 straight up against OLD DOMINION 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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UC-RIVERSIDE (3 - 7) at USC (8 - 3) - 12/29/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 1-0 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
USC is 1-0 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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ILLINOIS ST (8 - 3) at CREIGHTON (9 - 1) - 12/29/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DRAKE (9 - 1) at WICHITA ST (7 - 4) - 12/29/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
DRAKE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
DRAKE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

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

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INDIANA ST (5 - 5) at EVANSVILLE (5 - 5) - 12/29/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 4-0 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE is 4-0 straight up against INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI OHIO (6 - 5) at CINCINNATI (4 - 7) - 12/29/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 2-0 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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FLA ATLANTIC (4 - 8) at LA-LAFAYETTE (4 - 7) - 12/29/2007, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 straight up against LA-LAFAYETTE 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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BYU (10 - 2) at BOISE ST (8 - 3) - 12/29/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 30-64 ATS (-40.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 2-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 1-1 straight up against BYU 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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ARIZONA (9 - 2) at MEMPHIS (10 - 0) - 12/29/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 172-135 ATS (+23.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 172-135 ATS (+23.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 128-87 ATS (+32.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ARIZONA is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ARIZONA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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TENN-MARTIN (5 - 7) at VANDERBILT (11 - 0) - 12/29/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in home games 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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MANHATTAN (7 - 4) at RUTGERS (7 - 5) - 12/29/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.

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

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W CAROLINA (4 - 7) at NC STATE (8 - 3) - 12/29/2007, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 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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IONA (5 - 7) at LOUISVILLE (8 - 3) - 12/29/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in December games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAMFORD (5 - 5) at CLEMSON (10 - 1) - 12/29/2007, 4:00 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (5 - 4) at UNC-WILMINGTON (8 - 4) - 12/29/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 155-119 ATS (+24.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 155-119 ATS (+24.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 86-55 ATS (+25.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
UNC-GREENSBORO is 1-0 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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E ILLINOIS (1 - 10) at BOWLING GREEN (4 - 6) - 12/29/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
BOWLING GREEN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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AUSTIN PEAY (6 - 6) at MIDDLE TENN ST (4 - 7) - 12/29/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Saturday games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 2-0 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 2-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST 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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UC-SANTA BARBARA (10 - 2) at E WASHINGTON (6 - 8) - 12/29/2007, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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S CAROLINA ST (4 - 8) vs. JAMES MADISON (7 - 2) - 12/29/2007, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road 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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MERCER (4 - 6) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (4 - 6) - 12/29/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 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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BELMONT (7 - 5) vs. WRIGHT ST (6 - 3) - 12/29/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 1-1 straight up against BELMONT over the last 3 seasons

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MURRAY ST (5 - 4) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (7 - 4) - 12/29/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 30-54 ATS (-29.4 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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