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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 05:25 AM

Six-pack for Monday

Bowl trends for you to consider in next two days

-- Clemson is 2-5 vs spread in bowls under Bowden.

-- Tennessee covered five of last six as favorite away from Knoxville.

-- Arkansas covered four of last 15 bowls, two of eight on New Year's Day.

-- Lloyd Carr is 4-8 vs spread in last twelve bowls; Urban Meyer won, covered his last four bowls.

-- USC covered four of last fifteen when laying 10+ points.

-- Hawai'i has 12 senior starters, Georgia has only seven.

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 05:27 AM

Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up an NFL Sunday

13) Tennessee makes the playoffs, with Kerry Collins leading game-winning drive; he also led game-winning drive in 38-36 win at Houston.. Have to have depth to win NFL games.

12) Houston's Andre Davis had to set an NFL record when he ran back two kickoffs for TDs, in a 0:28 span of elapsed game time (end of second quarter, opening kickoff of second half).

11) I coached against Davis' Little League team when he was 12; we had a bad team- he scored just about every time he got to bat against us. Apple Home Improvements was his team.

10) I'd be curious to know whether coach Dungy or Manning decides when the QB gets taken out of the game.

9) Todd Collins doesn't start a game for a decade, then leads Redskins to the playoffs, after one of their star players dies in a murder. If it was a movie, no one would believe it.

8) Memo to nitwits who run NFL telecasts: number of plays is more important than time of possession.

7) The last five NFC South champs had losing records in the season before they won the title.

6) Jerry Rice caught 448 more passes than anyone else that played the game; thats an underrated stat.

5) Tampa Bay's Luke McCown is pretty good; he's going to make himself a lot of money when the time comes, either from the Buccaneers or someone else.

4) Domenik Hixon ran kick back for TD Saturday night for the Giants; he is same guy who collided with Kevin Everett back in in Buffalo in September, back when was playing for Denver that caused Everett to be temporarily paralyzed.

3) Gutty effort by Colorado Buffaloes, who trailed Alabama in Independence Bowl 27-0 with 12:20 left in first half, but were gritty and gutty, rallying to get within 30-24. Win was first for the Crimson Tide since late October.

2) Speaking of Colorado, Buffs' freshman QB Cody Hawkins gave his dad Dan, the Buffs' head coach, a samurai sword as a Christmas present. I never gave my dad a sword for XMas.

1) It didn't matter because the Redskins won, but Minnesota lost in OT at Denver, after Peterson fumbled on half-yd line, and Williamson dropped pass for easy TD when he was 20 or 25 yards ahead of any Bronco defender. I am believer that the young QB Jackson is going to be a very good player.

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Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday.........

13) Central Florida's Kevin Smith has carried ball 440+ times in 14 games; he is coming back to UCF next season; will he have anything left when he gets to the NFL? 440 carries in college season means he took an awful lot of wear and tear.

12) UCLA named Rick Neuheisel as head coach; when they show highlights on Rose Bowl of Illinois' last appearance in Rose Bowl ('84), they'll show Neuheisel playing QB at UCLA.

11) San Diego had unlikely win at Kentucky; freshman named Ginty, a walk-on had 18 points for Toreros; prior to Saturday, he had taken eight shots all season.

10) NFL Network should hire the great Harry Kalas to work on its NFL primetime games; Bryant Gumbel just isn't good. Kalas is a distinctive voice, a superior play-by-play guy.

9) Florida International led 16-0 at Purdue Saturday, but then Boilermakers went on 21-2 run to end half, and Purdue wound up winning game, 59-44.

8) Credit to Giants for solid effort vs Patriots Saturday, but at end of the day, did they increase or decrease their chances of winning playoff game in Tampa next week?

7) Giants are facing Jeff Garcia in playoffs next week; they've already lost to him in playoffs when he played for 49ers and Eagles. Garcia is taking this week off to get ready for playoffs.

6) Visiting team went 4-0 in Missouri Valley games Saturday.

5) Tennessee-Gonzaga was excellent game; credit to Bruce Pearl for going all over playing teams he could lose to. This will help them in March- they could be a Final Four team.

4) Not only did Pitt get hammered at Dayton Saturday, they lost PF Fields with injured foot; it didn't look good when they carried him off the court.

3) Penn State hasn't lost a non-Florida bowl game in almost thirty years, a streak that covers eleven games. Weird streak.

2) Looks like Mike Martz is going to get canned in Detroit as offensive coordinator; marriage of him working for Marinelli, who was a line coach, never made sense to begin with. Line coaches want to run ball; Martz blew his chance to win world title as head coach because he wouldn't run ball vs Patriots.

1) Bo Ryan's Wisconsin Badgers won at Texas Saturday, in a game they played without their PG, who hurt his ankle during Friday's practice. Ryan might be the best coach in country; in his career as a D-III coach, he won four national titles.

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 05:29 AM

NFL - Wild Card Game Schedule / Early line moves

Saturday, January 5, 2008
Wild Card Games / Early Line Moves

479 Washington Redskins 40 40
P: 1:30pm C: 3:30pm E: 4:30pm NBC
480 Seattle Seahawks -5 -4

481 Jacksonville Jaguars 37.5 -1
P: 5:00pm C: 7:00pm E: 8:00pm NBC
482 Pittsburgh Steelers -1 37.5

Sunday, January 6, 2008
Wild Card Games

485 New York Giants 39.5 39.5
P: 10:00am C: 12:00pm E: 1:00pm FOX
486 Tampa Bay Buccaneers -1 -3

487 Tennessee Titans
P: 1:30pm C: 3:30pm E: 4:30pm CBS
488 San Diego Chargers -7 -9

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 05:31 AM

National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up

Monday, December 31

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Magic won last three games by 14-7-9 points. Bulls won last two games; they allowed 92 ppg since the coaching stage.
-- Pistons won last eight games, covered last seven.
-- Warriors won four of their last five road games. Rockets won three of their last four games.
-- Trailblazers won, covered their last thirteen games.
-- Hornets won, covered their last five games.
-- 76ers won three of their last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Bobcats lost last four games, by 4-4-14-9 points. Pacers lost last three games, are 0-4-1 vs spread in last five.
-- Bucks lost five of last six games (5-13 vs spread in last 18).
-- Jazz lost eleven of last fourteen games.
-- Raptors lost three of last four games, covered one of six.
-- Minnesota lost four in row, 10 of last 11 games; Clippers lost last six games, by 21-3-13-9-20-6 points.
-- Seattle is 7-13 in its last twenty games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Pacers (-2.5) lost 96-87 at Charlotte Nov 9.
-- Pistons (-4) won 117-91 at Milwaukee (Dec 1).
-- Rockets (-2) lost 113-94 in Oakland Nov 29.
-- Blazers are 2-0 vs Utah this season: 97-89 +12/99-91 +4.5.

Totals
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Orlando games.
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Indiana games.
-- Under is 8-1 in last nine Detroit games.
-- Under is 9-2 in last eleven Golden State games.
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Portland games.
-- Under is 8-2 in last ten New Orleans games.
-- Under is 14-5 in last nineteen Clipper games.
-- Under is 6-1 in Philly's last seven games.

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 05:32 AM

National Basketball Association – Matchup Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes

Monday, December 31

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

Indiana at Charlotte (pk, 204 ½)

The Bobcats won the previous meeting between the teams 96-87 on Nov. 9.

Orlando at Chicago (+2 ½, 199 ½)

The Magic took two of three meetings with the Bulls last season, including the lone game in Chicago.

Milwaukee at Detroit (-11 ½, 190 ½)

Pistons should have little trouble extending this streak, having won four straight and nine of 11 against Milwaukee. The Bucks have won only once in their last eight trips to The Palace of Auburn Hills, where Detroit is 12-2 this season.

Golden State at Houston (-3, 202)

Yao Ming was held to a season-low 10 points in the Rockets' first meeting with the Warriors (18-13) on Nov. 29. Golden State's Baron Davis had 27 points, eight assists, five rebounds and five steals to lead the Warriors to a 113-94 home win in that game - their third straight victory over the Rockets.

Toronto at New Orleans (-6, 182 ½)

New Orleans has lost seven of its last nine games against Toronto, including four of five at home.

Portland at Utah (-7, 200)

Portland goes for its 14th straight win - and third against the Jazz during the streak - when the teams meet Monday night at Utah.

Minnesota at L.A. Clippers (-7, 188)

The Clippers lost two of three games against the Timberwolves last season.

Philadelphia at Seattle (off)

Philadelphia has won four of the last five meetings in the series, including both last season.

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 05:33 AM

College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, December 31

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 8) at KENTUCKY (5 - 6) - 12/31/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 90-124 ATS (-46.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 90-124 ATS (-46.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 23-47 ATS (-28.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 29-51 ATS (-27.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

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

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RICE (3 - 7) at TEXAS A&M (12 - 1) - 12/31/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 7-25 ATS (-20.5 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
RICE is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
RICE is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
RICE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
RICE is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite 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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FORDHAM (6 - 5) at GEORGETOWN (9 - 1) - 12/31/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAN DIEGO (7 - 8) at MARSHALL (6 - 4) - 12/31/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ST JOSEPHS (6 - 4) vs. DREXEL (7 - 5) - 12/31/2007, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 1-1 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 1-1 straight up against ST JOSEPHS 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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KANSAS ST (9 - 3) at XAVIER (9 - 3) - 12/31/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS 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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UTAH (8 - 3) at GONZAGA (9 - 4) - 12/31/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GONZAGA is 74-51 ATS (+17.9 Units) when playing with one or less 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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IONA (5 - 8) at VANDERBILT (12 - 0) - 12/31/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games when playing with one or less 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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ST PETERS (3 - 8) at PROVIDENCE (8 - 3) - 12/31/2007, 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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DARTMOUTH (5 - 6) at SIENA (6 - 4) - 12/31/2007, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 1-0 against the spread versus DARTMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 1-0 straight up against DARTMOUTH 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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FAIRFIELD (3 - 8) at WM & MARY (3 - 7) - 12/31/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 1-0 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 1-0 straight up against WM & MARY 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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IDAHO ST (3 - 9) at WASHINGTON (8 - 4) - 12/31/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game 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** · 12-31-2007, 05:34 AM

College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up

Monday, December 31

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Monday's College Basketball

Game of the Day

Bill Walker comes back to Cincinnati with his K-State squad on four-game win streak after shaky 5-3 start. This is the first true road game for Wildcats, who are 2-2 on neiutral court and lost at home to Oregon, 80-77. Xavier lost two of last three after 7-1 start, losing 77-55 at Arizona State, 82-75 at home vs Tennessee

Rest of card

-- Florida International led 16-0 at Purdue Saturday, still lost by 15; they'e lost seven of last eight games, are 2-4 vs spread as a dog this year. Kentucky lost at home to San Diego Saturday, a bad loss; they're 1-4 vs spread as a favorite.

-- Rice was down 15 at half Saturday, rallied to beat TCU, their first cover in six tries as underdog this year; Owls are 3-7 this year. Texas A&M won five in row; they're 10-1 SU, 4-2 against spread as a favorite.

-- Fordham is disappointing 5-5 (they start five seniors); they're 0-2 vs spread as underdog. Georgetown won nine of first ten; they're 3-3 vs spread as favorite. This is last tuneup for Hoyas before they start Big East play Saturday at Rutgers.

-- San Diego is underdog despite pulling upset at Rupp Arena, while Marshall lost to Lipscomb by 10; Toreros are 7-8, 2-6 on road; they're 5-4 against spread as a dog this season. Marshall is 4-1 at home vs D-I foes, 3-4 in last seven games overall.

-- St Joe's had good win at Siena in tough game Saturday; they are 6-3 and off for nine days after this before they open in A-14. Drexel rallied from down seven at half to beat Rider in last game its second straight win after four losses in a row.

-- You think Gonzaga assistant Giacoletti has this game circled after Utah fired him last spring? Gonzaga lost by 10 in Seattle to Tennessee Saturday; they're 5-3 vs spread as favorite. Utah is 2-2 on road, , losing 83-77 at Washington, 75-64 at Oregon.

-- Iona is improved, winning five of last seven games, but they got waxed by 31 at Louisville Saturday. Gaels are 4-2 vs spread as underdog. Vanderbilt is 12-0, but only one of their last five wins is by more than nine points (3-5 in last eight as favorite).

-- Providence is 2-3 vs spread as favorite; they go to Marquette to open Big East play Thursday. Friars just beat Sacred Heart 94-89; they don't defend well enough to lay doble digits. Saint Peter's lost last five games, but they did beat Rutgers earlier.

-- Siena has injury issues, lost tough game at home to St Joe's Saturday; they lost by 12 at James Madison team that went to Dartmouth and won 72-57. Big Green lost three of last four and has been off for nine days since 59-56 home loss to Army.

-- Fairfield lost last six games, losing in OT to Yale, to St Joe's by 8 in last two; they're 2-3 vs spread as underdog. Wm&Mary lost seven of first ten games; this is first time all season they're favored in a lined game.

-- Idaho State lost by 40 at UCLA, 30 at Washington State, 15 at Oregon State, so they're in over heads at Washington team just back from upset win at LSU. Huskies are 2-3-1 vs spread as favorite; they have rival Wazzu coming to town Saturday.

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 05:36 AM

College Basketball – Matchup Notes

NCAAB

Sunday, December 30

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Today's key NCAAB matchup notes
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Monday's key NCAAB matchup notes

Iona at No. 15 Vanderbilt (-19 ½)

Vanderbilt won 92-56 in 1980 in the only previous meeting between these teams.

Fordham at No. 8 Georgetown (-20)

The Rams lead the all-time series against Georgetown 27-22, but this is the first matchup since the Hoyas won 75-65 during the 1978-79 season.

Rice at No. 11 Texas A&M (-29 ½)

Overall, Texas A&M leads the all-time series between the teams 104-81, including 59-34 at College Station.

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 05:37 AM

National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up

Monday, December 31

Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Thrashers won five of their last seven games.
-- Minnesota won six of its last eight games. Sharks won their last three games, outscoring foes 9-4.
-- Detroit won last four games, allowing five goals.
-- Islanders won four of their last five games.
-- Dallas won four in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Vancouver won five of last six games

Cold Teams
-- Bruins lost last six games, outscored 25-12.
-- Columbus is 1-9 in game following last ten wins. Oilers lost five games in row, scoring total of nine goals.
-- Blues lost last four games, outcored 14-6.
-- Carolina is 9-13 in its last twenty-two games.
-- Avalanche lost eight of last twelve road games. Coyotes lost last three games, scoring total of five goals.
-- Predators won five of last six away games.
-- Flames lost three of their last four games.

Series Records
-- Thrashers won seven of last eight against the Bruins.
-- Oilers won three of last four visits to Columbus.
-- Sharks won three in row vs Minnesota, allowing three goals.
-- Home side won eight of last nine St Louis-Detroit games.
-- Carolina won six of last eight against the Islanders.
-- Colorado won seven of last eight against the Coyotes.
-- Predators won six of last eight against Dallas.
-- Canucks are already 4-0 vs Calgary this season.

Totals
-- Five of last six Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-1 in last eight Columbus games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight San Jose games.
-- Over is 6-1-2 in last nine Detroit games.
-- Five of last seven Carolina home games went over total.
-- Over is 7-1 in last eight Colorado-Phoenix games.
-- Five of last six Nashville games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Calgary games.

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 05:38 AM

National Hockey League - Matchup Notes

NHL

Monday, December 31

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

Atlanta at Boston (-125, 5 ½)

Boston lost seven of the last eight meetings against Atltanta. The Bruins have always had trouble containing Kovalchuk, who has six goals and two assists in his last five games against them.

Edmonton at Columbus (-160, 5)

Edmonton has won the last three meetings by a combined 12-3 score, including a 3-1 home win on Nov. 26 in the only matchup this season, to improve to 17-3-2 with three ties all-time against Columbus.

San Jose at Minnesota (-110, 5)

Nabokov has been in net for each of San Jose's last four games against the Wild - all wins - and has posted a 0.75 GAA. The Sharks have won their last three in Minnesota.

St. Louis at Detroit (off)

Detroit has at least one point in seven straight home games (5-0-2) against St. Louis.

Colorado at Phoenix (+105, 5 ½)

The Avalanche have won nine of the last 10 meetings and have not lost in regulation in 16 straight matchups with the Coyotes (17-18-1), dating to a 5-3 loss in Phoenix on March 30, 2002. Since that game, Colorado has won all five of its visits to Arizona.

N.Y. Islanders at Carolina (off)

The Hurricanes have won three straight against the Isles, outscoring them 17-6.

Nashville at Dallas (-191, 5)

Marty Turco is 9-3-0 with one tie and a 1.84 GAA in 14 career appearances against the Predators.

Vancouver at Calgary (-139, 5)

The Flames are just 4-8-4 in their last 16 games against the Canucks - a stretch which includes three different four-game winless streaks. Calgary hasn't gone five games against Vancouver without a victory since 1995. It was 0-3-0 with two ties in that drought, which spanned parts of two seasons.

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 11:51 AM

National Basketball Association - Dunkel Index

NBA
Dunkel Index

Toronto at New Orleans
The Raptors have lost four of their last five on the road and will be playing their seventh road game in 12 days today in New Orleans. The Hornets are one of the hottest teams around with a five-game winning streak SU and ATS. New Orleans is the pick (-6) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Hornets favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-6). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31

Game 701-702: Orlando at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 115.793; Chicago 113.764
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 2 1/2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+2 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Indiana at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 118.192; Charlotte 114.316
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 4; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+1); Over

Game 705-706: Milwaukee at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 110.068; Detroit 132.703
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 22 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 11 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-11 1/2); Over

Game 707-708: Golden State at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 117.953; Houston 127.016
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 9; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 3; 202
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-3); Under

Game 709-710: Portland at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 123.899; Utah 119.914
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 4; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7; 200
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+7); Under

Game 711-712: Toronto at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 116.638; New Orleans 124.819
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 8; 186
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 6; 182 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-6); Over

Game 713-714: Minnesota at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 108.608; LA Clippers 116.325
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8; 189
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 7; 188
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-7); Over

Game 715-716: Philadelphia at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 115.561; Seattle 120.630
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 5; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 11:52 AM

National Basketball Association – Long Sheet

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, December 31

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ORLANDO (21 - 11) at CHICAGO (11 - 17) - 12/31/2007, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
CHICAGO is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHICAGO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (15 - 16) at CHARLOTTE (10 - 18) - 12/31/2007, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 223-179 ATS (+26.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 4-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (11 - 18) at DETROIT (23 - 7) - 12/31/2007, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 15-1 ATS (+13.9 Units) in December games this season.
DETROIT is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-6 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 11-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (18 - 13) at HOUSTON (15 - 15) - 12/31/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 34-62 ATS (-34.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 3-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-58 ATS (-26.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game since 1996.
HOUSTON is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-4 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (18 - 12) at UTAH (16 - 16) - 12/31/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 50-36 ATS (+10.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in December games this season.
PORTLAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (16 - 15) at NEW ORLEANS (20 - 10) - 12/31/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 65-51 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 58-39 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.

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

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MINNESOTA (4 - 25) at LA CLIPPERS (9 - 19) - 12/31/2007, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 45-64 ATS (-25.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (13 - 17) at SEATTLE (9 - 21) - 12/31/2007, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 11:53 AM

College Basketball - Dunkel Index

NCAAB
Dunkel Index

Kansas State at Xavier
The Musketeers started out fast with convincing wins over Kent State, Indiana and Creighton. But a tough win over crosstown rival Cincinnati (64-59) on the 12th was followed by a pair of losses to Arizona State and Tennessee, cooling down the X-Men. Today Xavier gets another hot team in Kansas State, which has won four straight, including a victory over Cal on the 9th. In their last game against Wagner, the Wildcats topped the 100-point mark and have been averaging 90 points per game during the win streak. Kansas State is the underdog pick (+7 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Xavier favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+7 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31

Game 717-718: Florida International at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 45.940; Kentucky 60.614
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 18
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+18)

Game 719-720: Rice at Texas A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 45.603; Texas A&M 79.615
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 34
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 29 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (-29 1/2)

Game 721-722: Fordham at Georgetown
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 55.298; Georgetown 72.714
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 20
Dunkel Pick: Fordham (+20)

Game 723-724: San Diego at Marshall
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 56.927; Marshall 55.683
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1
Vegas Line: Marshall by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+2 1/2)

Game 725-726: St. Joseph's at Drexel
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 61.172; Drexel 54.067
Dunkel Line: St. Joseph's by 7
Vegas Line: St. Joseph's by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (+9 1/2)

Game 727-728: Kansas State at Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 67.380; Xavier 69.495
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+7 1/2)

Game 729-730: Utah at Gonzaga
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 62.359; Gonzaga 69.670
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 10
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+10)

Game 731-732: Iona at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 49.732; Vanderbilt 70.630
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 21
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 19 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-19 1/2)

Game 733-734: St. Peter's at Providence
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 46.616; Providence 68.881
Dunkel Line: Providence by 22
Vegas Line: Providence by 19 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Providence (-19 1/2)

Game 735-736: Dartmouth at Siena
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 42.227; Siena 61.228
Dunkel Line: Siena by 19
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 737-738: Fairfield at William & Mary
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 49.215; William & Mary 51.339
Dunkel Line: William & Mary by 2
Vegas Line: William & Mary by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+4 1/2)

Game 739-740: Idaho State at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 42.177; Washington 66.532
Dunkel Line: Washington by 24 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 23
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-23)

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**pm530** · 12-31-2007, 11:54 AM

National Hockey League - Dunkel Index

NHL
Dunkel Index

Atlanta at Boston
Boston will try to avoid its first seven-game losing streak in more than a decade when it hosts Atlanta today. But the Thrashers have won seven of the past eight meetings between the two teams and come in having won five of their last seven overall. Atlanta is the underdog pick (+110) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Thrashers favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+110). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31

Game 1-2: Atlanta at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.443; Boston 9.948
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+110); Over

Game 3-4: Edmonton at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.917; Columbus 11.295
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-160); Under

Game 5-6: San Jose at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.443; Minnesota 11.270
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+100); Under

Game 7-8: St. Louis at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.588; Detroit 13.462
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 3; 7
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 9-10: NY Islanders at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.651; Carolina 10.574
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 11-12: Colorado at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.040; Phoenix 11.447
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-105); Under

Game 13-14: Nashville at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.346; Dallas 13.059
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-185); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-185); Over

Game 15-16: Vancouver at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.049; Calgary 11.486
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+125); Under

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