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**pm530** · 01-01-2008, 05:37 AM

Six-pack for Tuesday

-- Amazing stat; from 1985-95, Florida State won 11 bowls in a row. Boston College now has eight straight bowl wins.

-- Patriots have the 49ers' pick in first round of April's draft, which turns out to be the 7th pick overall.

-- Penguins-Sabres is outdoor NHL game from Buffalo that NBC is televising Tuesday; just a little something different.

-- Frontrunning Boston fans wanted Doc Rivers fired last year; now, Celtics are really good, and the nitwits are quiet.

-- If you like to invest in pro football and are serious about winning, Sunday was a good day to keep your money in your pocket. Titans were only team that really had to win.

-- Odd that Giants were 10-5 and got no respect, but after a loss, they're getting all kinds of love. We'll see Sunday.

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(Highlights of an earlier “Six-pack” is repeated here.)

Bowl trends for you to consider in next two days

-- 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** · 01-01-2008, 05:38 AM

Tuesday's List of 13: Our NFL List 13.......

13) (tie) Browns, Vikings-- Both did a lot better, neither did enough to keep playing.

12) Redskins-- Were 5-7 a few weeks ago, now they're scary opponent, albeit the worst team in playoffs.

11) Titans-- Tennessee threw nine TD passes this year; Kerry Collins led two-game winning drives, but didn't throw a single TD pass all season. Titans defy statistical probabilities.

10) Steelers-- Can they run the ball? Not very often team is a home underdog in a playoff game.

9) Giants-- Did the NFL a favor Saturday (34 million watched it on TV) but did they help their chances of beating Bucs?

8) Seahawks-- Not really sure about them. Most of time we saw Holmgren on sidelines this year, he seemed to be in pain.

7) Buccaneers-- They got ready for playoffs last two weeks; their opponent this week played their hearts out Saturday in meaningless game. Interesting contrast.

6) Chargers-- Wasn't too many week ago Titans led 17-3 late in game vs San Diego; Bolts rallied to win, but there has to be concern there. Is Young's quad going to be healthy?

5) Packers-- If form holds, Holmgren returns to Lambeau, on way to stadium, team us will drive on Mike Holmgren Drive.

4) Cowboys-- Didn't finish regular season well, but Favre has never won in Dallas; who else in NFC can win in Dallas?

3) Jaguars-- Are favored at Heinz Field this week; they've got three straight wins against the Steelers.

2) Colts-- You get feeling Marvin Harrison's next game will be September 7, 2008.

1) Patriots-- Three pressurized games between them and title of Best Team Ever.

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**pm530** · 01-01-2008, 05:40 AM

National Football League – Long Sheet

NFL
Long Sheet

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Saturday, January 5
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WASHINGTON (9 - 7) at SEATTLE (10 - 6) - 1/5/2008, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
SEATTLE is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 1-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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JACKSONVILLE (11 - 5) at PITTSBURGH (10 - 6) - 1/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.

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

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Sunday, January 6
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NY GIANTS (10 - 6) at TAMPA BAY (9 - 7) - 1/6/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TENNESSEE (10 - 6) at SAN DIEGO (11 - 5) - 1/6/2008, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season.
SAN DIEGO is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN DIEGO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.

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

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**pm530** · 01-01-2008, 05:41 AM

College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 1

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Tips and Trends
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Cincinnati at Louisville (ESPN | 2:30 PM ET)

Cincinnati is 7-21-4 ATS in its last 32 vs. Big East.
Louisville is 17-5-1 ATS in its last 23 vs. Big East.

#20 Clemson at Alabama ( 4:30 PM ET)

Clemson is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games overall.
The OVER is 10-2 in Clemson's last 12 non-conference games.
The OVER is 10-2 in Clemson's last 12 games overall.

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**pm530** · 01-01-2008, 05:41 AM

National Hockey League – Matchup Notes

NHL

Tuesday, January 1

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NHL Matchup Notes
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Tuesday's key NHL matchup notes

Pittsburgh at Buffalo (-140, 5 ½)

The Sabres come in on a three-game skid (0-2-1), including a 2-0 loss at Pittsburgh on Saturday in the first half of this most unusual home-and-home series.

Ottawa at Washington (+160, 6)

The Capitals, the only team to boast two wins this season over the Senators, have won five of the last seven meetings after losing seven of the previous eight.

Tampa Bay at Toronto (off)

The Lightning lost at Toronto 6-1 on Dec. 10, and have been outscored 24-11 during its losing streak at the Air Canada Centre. The Leafs, who lost at Tampa Bay 2-1 on Dec. 20, have won 10 of their last 11 home games over the Lightning.

Chicago at Los Angeles (-105, 6)

Chicago lost 3-2 in overtime to the Kings on Sunday and will be looking to earn a split of their home-and home series. Los Angeles lost both home games against Chicago last season, one in overtime and the other in a shootout. The Kings had won three consecutive home matchups and five of seven against the Blackhawks prior to 2006-07.

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**Udog** · 01-01-2008, 09:11 AM

Hockey today - Tuesday, January 1

SCOREBOARD Tuesday, Jan. 1

Pittsburgh at Buffalo (1 p.m. EST). The Penguins and Sabres face off in the Winter Classic at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

STARS Monday

-Rick Nash, Blue Jackets, scored three times to lift Columbus over Edmonton, 4-2.

-Manny Legace, Blues, made 31 saves for his 20th career shutout to help St. Louis get past NHL-leading Detroit, 2-0.

-Radim Vrbata, Coyotes, scored two power-play goals and scored in the shootout to help Phoenix squeak by Colorado, 4-3.

-Dan Ellis, Predators, stopped 22 shots for his third career shutout and Nashville edged Dallas, 1-0.

-Marc-Andre Bergeron, Islanders, had two goals and an assist in New York's 4-1 victory over Carolina.

ON THE ROAD

Joe Thornton and Milan Michalek each had a pair of assists to lead San Jose over Minnesota 3-2 on Monday for its 10th consecutive road win. The Sharks, who last lost a road game on Nov. 9, are now tied with four other teams for second on the NHL's list for consecutive road wins. Detroit won 12 straight on the road in March and April of 2006. San Jose will have a chance to tie the Red Wings' record when they visit Anaheim and Phoenix in the middle of January.

NEW YEAR'S EVE LUCK

Daymond Langkow had two assists to help Calgary edge Vancouver 2-1 on Monday. Since first hosting a New Year's Eve game in 1987, the Flames have won nine times, lost five and tied three against opposing teams. It's the first time they have matched up against the Canucks on New Year's Eve.

MILESTONE

Boston ended a six-game skid (0-5-1) with a 5-2 win over Atlanta on Monday. The Bruins' first goal of the game - a power-play score by Dennis Wideman - was the team's 18,000th, making Boston the second NHL team to reach that mark. Montreal has 18,886. The win snapped the Bruins' worst stretch since they ended last season 0-6-0.

FIRSTS

St. Louis beat Detroit 2-0 on Monday to snap a four-game slide and hold the Red Wings scoreless for the first time this season. Detroit had won 14 of 16 coming in. ... Ethan Moreau scored his first goal since Oct. 21. 2006, a span of 113 games, in Edmonton's 4-2 loss to Columbus. Moreau was sitting out with a shoulder injury.

STRUGGLING

The New York Islanders upended Carolina 4-1 on Monday to hand the Hurricanes second straight loss and fourth in six games. The Islanders won in Raleigh for the first time since April 2, 2004.

SNAPPED

Rick Nash scored three times to break out of a goal-scoring slump and Columbus downed Edmonton 4-2 on Monday for its third straight home win. Nash hadn't scored a goal in eight games dating back to a two-goal performance on Dec. 5. The loss dropped the Oilers to 0-4-2 in their last six games. ... J.P. Dumont scored the only goal to help Nashville Predators ended a seven-game losing streak in Dallas with a 1-0 victory over the Stars.

SPEAKING

''Once your face gets a little numb you feel fine. The ears were cold a little bit, maybe a little frostbite on them, but that's all right.'' - Buffalo defenseman Brian Campbell, after the Sabres practiced at Ralph Wilson Stadium in advance of Tuesday's Winter Classic against Pittsburgh.

**Udog** · 01-01-2008, 10:37 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Clemson at Alabama
The 19th-ranked Tigers (No. 15 in Dunkel) open up the new year with a tough road game at Alabama. Clemson won its first 10 games before slipping against Mississippi (85-82)in the finals of the San Juan Shootout. Oliver Purnell's group recovered enough to beat up on lower-rated Samford (78-45) on Saturday, but this will be a much bigger test. The Tide have bounced back from a rough 4-3 start by winning six straight by an average margin of 19 points. Their latest effort was a 93-57 rout of George Washington. Mark Gottfried's squad look's poised to pull off the upset and take advantage of the underdog line (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Crimson Tide favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Alabama (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

Game 501-502: Cincinnati at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 54.066; Louisville 66.150
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 12
Vegas Line: Louisville by 14
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+14)

Game 503-504: Clemson at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 70.407; Alabama 71.022
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 1
Vegas Line: Clemson by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (+2 1/2)

Game 505-506: Illinois State at Wichita State
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 61.608; Wichita State 61.556
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (+2 1/2)

**Udog** · 01-01-2008, 10:41 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 1

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CINCINNATI (5 - 7) at LOUISVILLE (9 - 3) - 1/1/2008, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CLEMSON (11 - 1) at ALABAMA (10 - 3) - 1/1/2008, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
ALABAMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less 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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ILLINOIS ST (9 - 3) at WICHITA ST (7 - 5) - 1/1/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 3-1 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
WICHITA ST is 3-1 straight up against ILLINOIS ST 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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**Udog** · 01-01-2008, 10:44 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 1

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PITTSBURGH (20-16-0-2, 42 pts.) at BUFFALO (19-16-0-2, 40 pts.) - 1/1/2008, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 19-4 ATS (+13.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 27-8 ATS (+15.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 133-88 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 32-18 ATS (+57.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 6-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 6-3-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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OTTAWA (25-9-0-4, 54 pts.) at WASHINGTON (15-19-0-5, 35 pts.) - 1/1/2008, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-8.1 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-42 ATS (+74.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-5 (+5.7 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-5-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (15-21-0-3, 33 pts.) at TORONTO (15-16-0-8, 38 pts.) - 1/1/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-3 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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CHICAGO (19-15-0-3, 41 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (14-24-0-2, 30 pts.) - 1/1/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 160-208 ATS (-75.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 85-114 ATS (-47.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 6-24 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 4-18 ATS (+24.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-5-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)

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**Udog** · 01-01-2008, 10:59 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Pittsburgh at Buffalo
This game marks the first outdoor contest in the U.S. as the two teams square off in Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Sabres are trying to shake off a three-game skid (0-2-1). But one of those losses was to Pittsburgh on Saturday (2-0) behind G Ty Conklin's 26 saves. Conklin has now won four straight after being in the minors just a month ago. The Penguins are the underdog pick (+120) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Pittsburgh favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+120). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

Game 51-52: Pittsburgh at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.402; Buffalo 11.209
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+120); Over

Game 53-54: Ottawa at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.143; Washington 11.056
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-170); 6
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-170); Over

Game 55-56: Tampa Bay at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 9.763; Toronto 11.398
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 57-58: Chicago at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.723; Los Angeles 10.500
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-110); 6
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-110); Under

**Kaptain** · 01-01-2008, 12:16 PM

Wire Updates

12/31/07
03:53 PM Lineups
CFB
Florida QB Tim Tebow (broken hand) will start in Tuesday's game.

12/31/07
03:49 PM Lineups
CFB
Tennessee's leading WR Lucas Taylor and defensive starters Demonte Bolden/Rico McCoy (academics) will not play Tuesday.

12/31/07
03:47 PM Lineups
CFB
Wisconsin will be without RB PJ Hill on Tuesday, so look for Zach Brown and Lance Smith-Williams to see a lot of playing time.

12/31/07
02:53 PM News Alert
CFB
Oklahoma DT DeMarcus Granger has been suspended for undisclosed disciplinary reasons.

WEATHER
WISCONSIN
TENNESSEE
Tue 11:00 a.m. ET MOSTLY CLOUDY. NORTH WIND 12-17 66 deg

ARKANSAS
MISSOURI Tue 11:30 a.m. ET SUNNY. NORTH WIND 12-17 45 deg

MICHIGAN
FLORIDA Tue 1:00 p.m. ET PARTLY SUNNY. NORTHWEST WIND 10-20 65 deg

TEXAS TECH
VIRGINIA Tue 1:00 p.m. ET MOSTLY SUNNY. NORTHWEST WIND 10-20 59 deg

ILLINOIS
SOUTHERN CAL
Tue 5:00 p.m. ET SUNNY. NORTHEAST WIND 11-16 72 deg

HAWAII
GEORGIA
Tue 8:30 p.m. ET LOUISIANA SUPERDOME No wind 75 Indoors 75

WEST VIRGINIA
OKLAHOMA
Wed 8:00 p.m. ET PARTLY CLOUDY. EAST WIND 10-15 66 deg

KANSAS
VIRGINIA TECH
Thu 8:00 p.m. ET PARTLY CLOUDY. NORTHEAST WIND 9-14 60 deg

Updated: Tue, Jan 1, 2008 at 11:00 AM EDT

**Udog** · 01-01-2008, 12:41 PM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, January 1st

Cincinnati at Louisville, 2:30 EST ESPN
Cincinnati: 2-9 ATS off a home win
Louisville: 13-4 ATS vs. conference opponents

Clemson at Alabama, 4:30 EST FSN
Clemson: 14-5 ATS off a home win
Alabama: 6-18 ATS after playing as a home favorite

Illinois State at Wichita State, 8:00 EST
Illinois State: 14-5 ATS off a win by 10+ points
Wichita State: 0-8 ATS after playing BB games as a favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 01-01-2008, 12:45 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Tuesday, January 1st

Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 1:05 EST NBC
Pittsburgh: 14-5 SU off a home win by 2+ goals
Buffalo: 9-16 SU off a combined score of 4 or less goals

Ottawa at Washington, 4:05 EST
Ottawa: 6-0 SU away playing with revenge
Washington: 0-6 SU at home after allowing 4+ goals

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:35 EST
Tampa Bay: 7-2 SU away in January
Toronto: 1-7 SU on Tuesdays

Chicago at Los Angeles, 10:35 EST
Chicago: 16-8 Over off a loss
Los Angeles: 2-15 SU off a road win

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 01-01-2008, 12:50 PM

NHL
Hot Lines

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Ice picks: Tuesday's best NHL bets
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Ottawa at Washington (+160, 6)

Not many teams have been successful against the Ottawa Senators this year, but the Washington Capitals have been one of them.

Alexander Ovechkin scored four goals in Washington’s 8-6 win over Ottawa on Saturday. They conclude a home-and-home series against the Sens this afternoon and hope to continue their dominance over the Eastern Conference leaders.

But this is a new year and the Ottawa Senators are simply a better team than the Washington Capitals. The Senators are 13-3-2 on the road and have won three of their last four games. They are first in the league with 3.6 goals per game and third in shots per game (31.2).

Coming off two days rest the Senators are 5-1 in their last six games. The Capitals, on the other hand, are 5-21 in their last 26 games on two days rest.

Pick: Senators –170

Chicago at Los Angeles (-105, 6)

The Blackhawks won't see much of the United Center in the new year after playing the fewest road games in the league so far this season. They are 4-1 in their last five games and have played under the total in five of their last six away games.

Los Angeles has also played under the total in four of their last five contests. The Kings have only managed two wins in their last 10 home games.

The under is 22-7-5 in the last 34 meetings between these teams.

Pick: Blackhawks -105 and under 6

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