Wednesday Trends and Indexes 01/02

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, January 2

Good Luck on day #2 of 2008!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Six-pack for Wednesday

Brian Billick lost his job with the Ravens Monday, hmmmm

-- The current owner of Ravens wasn't the owner when the Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV; that didn't help him.

-- Billick was said to be a QB guru, but 14 QB's started for Baltimore in the Billick era. Not what they had in mind.

-- One QB who Billick cut was Derek Anderson, who had a great year for the rival Browns this season.

-- Ravens traded up to draft Kyle Boller, who doesn't seem like he was worth trading up for.

-- In nine years, Baltimore's offense never ranked higher in the NFL than 14th; his defense was out of top ten once.

-- Billick was 80-64 in nine years with Ravens, winning the Super Bowl once in his four playoff appearances. This is a very good record; he'll get another chance, I'd think.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Wrapping up two days of bowls

13) Big day for Lloyd Carr and Michigan, who went out in big way, upsetting Florida, gaining 524 yards against the Gators.

12) Texas Tech once again rallied from big deficit to win bowl game, beating Virginia at 31-28 at gun, after trailing 21-7 at the half. Harrell threw 69 passes with no interceptions. Tech has a unique system that has to be tough to prepare for.

11) Arkansas once again was terrible in its bowl, losing 38-7 to Missouri team that ran ball down Hogs' throats, gaining a whopping 323 rushing yards against Arkansas team that had yet another soap opera of a season.

10) Wisconsin's Tyler Donovan was like a pinata against the Volunteers Tuesday, getting tended to by trainers three times in first half alone, but what a tough kid he is, getting back up and leading his Badgers, who lost 21-17 to Tennessee.

9) Colorado, Indiana got smoked early in their bowls because they didn't belong; at least Buffaloes rallied to make game out of it. Hoosiers looked like a high school team in first half.

8) Auburn-Clemson game was fierce struggle; Clemson is 2-6 vs spread now in bowls under Tommy Bowden, who always seems to be under some kind of fire down there, where there are very high expectations.

7) Someone has to explain to me why the replay system in the college game is so much faster than the NFL version. NFL is so time-conscious, you'd think they'd want the faster system.

6) Oregon found their QB of the future in young Roper.

5) Rick Neuheisel made an appearance at Rose Bowl, which is UCLA's home field, of course. Will be interesting to see how quickly Bruins improve in Pac-10; Neuheisel can coach.

4) Florida State's "scandal" revolved around open book test on the Intermet, where people were given answers to quicken the whole process, I guess. How dumb do you have to be if you need to cheat on an open book test? Anyway, Seminoles played their hearts out in 35-28 loss to Kentucky.

3) Mountain West teams are 4-1 in bowl games this season.

2) Purdue won a bowl game where they had more points than rushing yards (51-41); you don't see that every day.

1) Interim'lame duck coaches didn't do too well this season in bowls; interim/lame ducks were 1-7 SU, 4-4 vs spread, going into the West Virginia game Wednesday.

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National Football League – Long Sheet

NFL
Long Sheet


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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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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Wednesday, January 2

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Nets won four of their last five games. Magic won their last four games, scoring 111.8 ppg.
-- Pistons won last nine games, covered last eight. Wizards are 4-1-1 vs spread in their last six games as an underdog.
-- Hawks won five of their last six games. Cavaliers won three of their last four home games.
-- Celtics won their last six games (5-1 vs spread).
-- Portland won, covered 13 of its last 14 games.
-- Mavericks won eight of their last eleven games. Warriors are 6-2 in their last eight games.
-- 76ers won four of their last five games.
-- Hornets won, covered five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Bobcats lost four of their last five games. Bulls are 2-4 in last six games, 2-2 since firing Scott Skiles.
-- Pacers lost last four games, by 12-13-6-4 points. Grizzlies lost five in row, twelve of last fourteen games.
-- Rockets are 4-7 vs spread in their last eleven games.
-- Miami lost four in row, covered one of last ten games. Bucks also lost four in row, covered two of last nine.
-- Kings lost last four games, last three by 12+ points. Knicks lost last four games, covered four of last twelve.
-- Minnesota lost last five games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Jazz lost eleven of their last fifteen games.
-- Clippers lost six of their last seven games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Magic (-4) won 95-70 in New Jersey Nov 16.
-- Bulls beat Charlotte twice this year, 111-95 (-6)/91-82 (-1).
-- Pacers (+4.5) won 121-111 at Memphis back on Nov 3.
-- Knicks (+3) lost 123-118 in double OT at Sacramento Nov 16.
-- T'wolves (+9.5) lost 109-98 at Portland Friday night.
-- Mavericks won 120-115 in Oakland Nov 8 (-7.5).
-- Jazz (-7.5) won 106-95 at Philly back on Nov 28; these teams just traded shooting guards (Giricek/Korver) over weekend. .
-- Hornets won 98-89 at Clippers back on Nov 24 (-2).

Totals
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Orlando games.
-- Nine of Pistons' last ten games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Charlotte games.
-- Under is 14-5 in last nineteen Atlanta games.
-- Over is 9-5 in Indiana's last fourteen games.
-- Five of last six Celtic games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Knicks' games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-2 in last ten Minnesota games.
-- Nine of last ten Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight 76er games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Clipper games stayed under the total.

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National Basketball Association – Matchup Notes

NBA
Betting Matchup Notes


Wednesday, January 2

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

Detroit at Washington (+5, 192)

Antawn Jamison averaged 21.7 points and 8.0 boards in three full games against the Pistons last season, but played only five minutes in his last game against them, leaving with a knee injury midway through the first quarter of Washington's 104-99 victory on Jan. 30.

That win earned the Wizards a split of these teams' four-game seasons series in 2006-07.


Chicago at Charlotte (-1, 191 ½)

The Bulls now will try for their fourth straight win over Charlotte (11-18) and third this season. The Bulls won 91-82 in Charlotte on Dec. 5 in the last meeting behind a season-high 30 points from Luol Deng.


New Jersey at Orlando (-6, 199 ½)

Orlando, the league-leader with 15 road victories, is just 7-6 at Amway Arena, but has won its last two contests there by an average of 11.5 points.


Atlanta at Cleveland (-5 ½, 184 ½)

Cleveland has won 12 of its last 14 over Atlanta, but the Hawks are in the midst of an impressive turnaround.


Memphis at Indiana (-7, 210)

Including a 121-111 victory in Memphis on Nov. 3, Indiana has won six of its last seven meetings with the Grizzlies to take a 20-4 advantage in the all-time series.


Houston at Boston (-10, 180)

Houston has won four of its last five at Boston, including a 111-80 win last March, but the Rockets are just 8-10 on the road.


Sacramento at New York (-3)

The injury-riddled Kings look to sweep their season series with the Knicks. Sacramento beat New York 123-118 in double-overtime on Nov. 16.


Milwaukee at Miami (off)

The Heat have won 10 of their last 12 games over the Bucks - including two of three last season - and won those two games by a combined 49 points.


Portland at Minnesota (+5 ½, 191 ½)

The Blazers' winning streak, which included a 109-98 victory over Minnesota (4-26) on Friday night, has put them in contention in the Western Conference after starting 5-12.


Golden State at Dallas (-5 ½, 213)

The Warriors head to Dallas for the first time since they stunned the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. Dallas won 120-115 at Golden State on Nov. 8. That defeat ended Golden State's five-game regular season win streak over Dallas.


Philadelphia at Utah (-9, 196)

The Jazz have also won four of five overall against the 76ers, including a 106-95 win at Philadelphia on Nov. 28. Jazz point guard Deron Williams had 15 points and 15 assists in that game, and has averaged 15.0 assists in his last three against the Sixers.


New Orleans at L.A. Clippers (+4 ½, 184)

The Hornets got 24 points from their bench versus the Clippers, but their reserves combined for just six points on 3-of-19 shooting on Dec. 24. The Hornets won the game 98-89 in New Orleans.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, January 2

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GEORGE MASON (9 - 3) at GEORGIA ST (3 - 8) - 1/2/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a road favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.

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

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TCU (8 - 4) at TEXAS (11 - 2) - 1/2/2008, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 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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HOUSTON (11 - 1) at MASSACHUSETTS (10 - 2) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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VA COMMONWEALTH (8 - 3) at JAMES MADISON (8 - 3) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 2-2 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-0 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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DELAWARE (4 - 7) at WM & MARY (4 - 7) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DELAWARE is 2-0 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
DELAWARE is 2-0 straight up against WM & MARY 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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HOFSTRA (2 - 8) at OLD DOMINION (6 - 7) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 3-2 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-2 straight up against OLD DOMINION 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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ST JOHNS (6 - 5) at SYRACUSE (10 - 3) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 34-57 ATS (-28.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 2-1 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 2-1 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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RUTGERS (8 - 5) at S FLORIDA (9 - 4) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WISCONSIN (10 - 2) at MICHIGAN (4 - 8) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MICHIGAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.
MICHIGAN is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 1-1 straight up against WISCONSIN 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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AKRON (10 - 2) at DAYTON (11 - 1) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAYTON is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
AKRON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
DAYTON is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

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

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CREIGHTON (9 - 2) at INDIANA ST (6 - 5) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA ST 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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NORTHEASTERN (4 - 7) at TOWSON ST (4 - 7) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
NORTHEASTERN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHEASTERN is 3-1 against the spread versus TOWSON ST over the last 3 seasons
NORTHEASTERN is 3-1 straight up against TOWSON 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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DUQUESNE (9 - 3) at BOWLING GREEN (5 - 6) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 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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PORTLAND (5 - 8) at YALE (3 - 7) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
YALE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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S ALABAMA (10 - 3) at FLA ATLANTIC (4 - 9) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-1 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-1 straight up against S ALABAMA 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (4 - 8) at W KENTUCKY (9 - 4) - 1/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 3-1 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 3-1 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (8 - 5) at DREXEL (7 - 6) - 1/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 155-120 ATS (+23.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 155-120 ATS (+23.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 111-80 ATS (+23.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 2-2 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 2-2 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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PENNSYLVANIA (4 - 8) at MIAMI (12 - 1) - 1/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIAMI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MIAMI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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LSU (7 - 5) at TULANE (9 - 4) - 1/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TULANE is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 2-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-0 straight up against TULANE 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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KENT ST (10 - 2) at N CAROLINA (13 - 0) - 1/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
N CAROLINA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
N CAROLINA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
N CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
N CAROLINA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
N CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
N CAROLINA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
N CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
KENT ST is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record 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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BRADLEY (7 - 6) at MISSOURI ST (7 - 6) - 1/2/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 3-1 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 3-1 straight up against BRADLEY 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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EVANSVILLE (5 - 6) at N IOWA (9 - 3) - 1/2/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
EVANSVILLE is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 2-2 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 4-0 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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S ILLINOIS (6 - 6) at DRAKE (10 - 1) - 1/2/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
S ILLINOIS is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
DRAKE is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (9 - 3) at NEW ORLEANS (11 - 2) - 1/2/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK 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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SAN JOSE ST (6 - 5) at BOISE ST (9 - 3) - 1/2/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE 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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NEW MEXICO (12 - 2) at UTEP (9 - 2) - 1/2/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 2-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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INDIANA (11 - 1) at IOWA (7 - 6) - 1/2/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
IOWA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
IOWA is 57-83 ATS (-34.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IOWA is 57-83 ATS (-34.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
IOWA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PENN ST (8 - 4) at NORTHWESTERN (5 - 4) - 1/2/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 5-0 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 4-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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LA-MONROE (6 - 7) at DENVER (5 - 7) - 1/2/2008, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 2-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
LA-MONROE is 2-1 straight up against DENVER 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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NEW MEXICO ST (6 - 9) at IDAHO (3 - 8) - 1/2/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 50-75 ATS (-32.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IDAHO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
IDAHO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 4-0 straight up against IDAHO 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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UC-RIVERSIDE (3 - 8) at PACIFIC (8 - 4) - 1/2/2008, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 3-1 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 3-1 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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E KENTUCKY (6 - 6) at SE MISSOURI ST (9 - 5) - 1/2/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-2 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-2 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Wednesday, January 2

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Wednesday's College Basketball

Games of the Day

Home side won both Indiana-Iowa games LY, with Hawkeyes winning 81-75 here (-2) after losing 71-64 at Indiana (+11); with Alford gone, game will lose lot of tension it had previously. Iowa lost F Cole for season Saturday; they've lost six of last 9 games. Hoosiers won only road game 64-51 at So. Illinois (+2).

Dayton has to guard against letdown after drilling Pitt Saturday night; they played great, don't open A-14 play until next week, in big game vs Rhode Island. Flyers are 2-1 vs spread as a fave this season. Akron is 11-3, with five straight wins, but the best wins are Temple, Ill-Chicago, teamsmuch worse than Dayton.


Rest of card

-- Georgia State (+16) lost 60-54 at George Mason LY; Panthers lost five of last six games, are 1-4 vs spread as dog. Mason has won three of last four games; they're 3-3 vs spread as favorite, winning first CAA game 85-38 vs Drexel (-7).

-- Texas lost last two games after losing to Wisconsin squad playing without its starting PG Saturday, 67-6; Longhorns are 2-2 vs spread as favorite. TCU lost at Rice Saturday, after being up 15 at the half.

-- Houston is playing its first true road game; they've won last seven games, including wins vs Kentucky, Toledo. UMass has won five in row; they play unbeaten Vanderbilt Saturday. They lost twice this season, 75-68 at Northern Iowa, 89-77 at IUPUI.

-- VCU beat James Madison twice LY, 93-72 (-20), 77-61 (-10.5); JMU won six of its last seven games, losing in OT at Seton Hall of Big East. Rams were 5-0 in December, winning first CAA tilt 71-57 vs Wm & Mary (-12.5).

-- Wm & Mary (-3) lost 77-62 at Delaware LY; they're 4-7 so far, losing by 14 to VCU in CAA opener. Hens are 2-7 but won the CAA opener 70-63 vs Towson, holding Tigers to 39% from the floor. Delaware is 1-3-1 vs spread as an underdog.

-- Home side won both Hofstra-ODU games LY, with Monarchs winning 96-82 (-8), losing 70-58 (+3). Hofstra lost seven of last eight games; they're 2-2-1 vs spread as underdog. ODU lost its last three games, scoring just 55 ppg.

-- St John's (+4) beat Syracuse 64-60 at home LY, lost 76-74 (+9) at Carrier Dome. Orange are down to eight scholarship players, are 4-3-1 as favorites. Red Storm lost five of last seven games; they're 2-1 vs spread as an underdog.

-- Rutgers (+6) lost 62-40 at South Florida LY; Knights are 1-3 in road games, losing 88-63 at Florida (+16), 65-58 at St Peter's (-5) and 63-51 at Nebraska (+12). USF won nine of its last ten games after an 0-3 start; they covered five of last six as a favorite.

-- Michigan (+12) lost 71-58 at Wisconsin LY; Wolverines lost seven of last eight games, are 0-5 vs spread as a dog. Badgers won at Texas Saturday with their PG injured; not sure he plays here. Wisconsin is 4-2 vs spread as a favorite.

-- Home side won both Creighton-Indiana State games LY, then Bluejays (-10) drilled ISU 59-38 in MVC tourney. Jays had won four in row before losing MVC opener at home Saturday. ISU is 0-5 if they allow 71+ points, 6-0 otherwise.

-- Home side won both Northeastern-Towson State games LY, with Huskies losing 74-61 here- they lost four of last five games overall, are 4-2 vs spread as dog. Towson lost five of its last six games; they split their last two home games, both OT games.

-- Yale just lost by 33 at Kansas; they're 2-7 in last nine games, beating Fairfield, Vermont. Portland is 1-2 on road, losing 67-63 at Washington (+16), 84-75 at E. Washington (-2.5)- they beat Montana 58-57.

-- Home side won both South Alabama-Florida Atlantic games LY, with Jaguars losing 79-69 here; USA won last six games, is 0-2 on road, losing by 3 at Ole Miss, in two OTs at Vanderbilt (both are un beaten). FAU lost first two SBC games by 2,19 pts.

-- Western Kentucky swept Middle Tennessee LY, winning at MTSU 73-64 (-7), here 65-53 (-9). Raiders lost five of last seven games; they're 1-2-1 as underdog. WKU is 3-2 as favorite; they are 2-0 at home vs D-I teams, winning by 24,7ot points.

-- Drexel beat NC-Wilmington twice LY, 69-55 (-15), 66-50 (-6); Dragons lost five of last seven games, losing CAA opener by 47 at George Mason. UNCW lost at home to Greensboro over weekend, but they did win their last two road games.

-- LSU (-17) won 74-67 at Tulane LY; Tigers lost at home over weekend to Washington- they're 4-5 in last nine games, 0-5 vs spread as favorite. Tulane won five of last six games, losing to St Mary's 64-57 (+8; St Mary's is in top 25).

-- Missouri State beat Bradley twice LY, 86-78 in Peoria (-2) and 85-70 here (-8); Bears lost last three games, allowing 77.3 ppg, but they're 5-0 at home. Braves lost last three games by 19-15- 13 points; they trailed 24-9 at halftime in last game Saturday.

-- Northern Iowa beat Evansville twice LY, 79-71 on road (+1.5), 64-61 here (-1). Aces shot 34% in home loss Saturday; they are 1-3 on road, losing by 10-21-8 pts. UNI won five of last seven games; they held Bradley to nine points in first half Saturday.
-- Southern Illinois was 3-0 vs Drake LY, winning 72-62 at home (-13), 59-54 (-3.5) on road, 71-59 (-9) in MVC tourney. Salukis are 3-6 in last nine games and were favored in eight of the nine. Drake won nine of their first ten games.

-- Visitor won both Little Rock-New Orleans games LY, and in Sun Belt tourney, UNO won 77-70 (-3)- they're 6-2 vs D-I foes, winning SBC opener 84-78 vs Arkansas State. Trojans lost last two road games, 80-61 at Creighton (+14), 59-55 at N. Ill. (-2.5).

-- Boise State beat San Jose twice LY, 83-64 here (-11), 65-64 at San Jose (-5). Broncos upset BYU at home Saturday, are 8-1 in last nine games, but 1-3 vs spread as favorite. San Jose won in OT Saturday, after being down 42-27 at halftime.

-- UTEP lost 87-63 at New Mexico LY, now get Lobos on their home court. Miners won seven of last eight games, are 2-1 vs spread as favorite. New Mexico won five games in row; they're just back from Hawai'i, where they won 79-69 Thursday.

-- Home side won both Penn State-Northwestern games LY, as Lions lost here 53-51 (+4) after winning 83-57 (-4) at home. PSU won last six games after 3-4 start; they lost only road game by 12 at St Joe's. Wildcats won last four, have been off 12 days.

-- Home side won both ULMonroe-Denver games LY; Monroe won in Sun Belt tourney, 83-67 (-12). ULM is 3-7 vs D-I teams; they blew 30-21 halftime lead in Sun Belt opener, lost by point to UL-Lafayette. Denver is 2-5 in its last seven games.

-- New Mexico St. swept Idaho last year, 84-66 (-20), 61-56 (-13) Aggies aren't as good this year (5-9, 0-5 on road vs ambitious schedule); they're 0-2 as favorite. Vandals lost eight of last 10 games; they've been off for ten days.

-- Bowling Green lost four of last five games; they're 3-1 vs the spread as underdog. Duquesne is 9-3, 2-2 on road, losing to all good teams- Drake, Pitt, West Virginia. Dukes are 2-2 as faves; they won last three games, scoring 89.7 ppg.

-- Penn is 3-9 this season, getting whacked by Fla Gulf Coast in first game of Florida trip; they're 1-4 vs spread as dog. Miami is 12-1 after losing at home to Winthrop in last game; they're 2-0 vs spread in only two lined games as favorite.

-- North Carolina has been pounding teams, winning five of its last six games by 22+ points; they've covered nine games in a row as favorite. Kent State won last seven games; their losses are 78-65 vs Xavier (+8), 61-60 at Detroit (-6).

-- Pacific beat Riverside twice LY, 86-66 (-14) at home, 62-49 on road (-6). Tigers are 1-4 vs spread as favorite; they split their last four games, after 6-2 start. Riverside was tied at half of last game vs USC; they're 3-2 vs spread as the underdog.

-- Visitor won both Eastern Kentucky-SE Missouri games LY, with Colonels winning 66-61 here (even). EKU is 3-1 in OVC as dog covered three of those four games. SE Missouri is 4-0 in OVC, winning home games 102-95 (-2.5), 84-74 (-1.5).

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[pm530]

College Basketball – Matchup Notes

NCAAB


Wednesday, January 2

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Today's key NCAAB matchup notes
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Wednesday's key NCAAB matchup notes

Texas Christian at No. 14 Texas (-20 ½)

The Longhorns are meeting TCU (8-3) for the first time since 1995-96 - the final season of the Southwest Conference. Texas has won the last nine home meetings with TCU and seven of the last eight overall.


Akron at No. 23 Dayton (-7)

Dayton has won eight straight against Akron - all at home - including a 77-66 victory on Dec. 23, 2004 in the last meeting.


Lafayette at No. 13 Pittsburgh

Pitt hopes to regroup as it faces Lafayette (8-4) for the first time since beating the Leopards 67-66 at home on Dec. 22, 1997. The Panthers lead 15-6 in the all-time series.


No. 24 Wisconsin at Michigan

The Wisconsin Badgers have won five of their last seven against the Wolverines - including a 71-58 home victory in their lone meeting last season - but are just 1-2 on the road in that stretch.


Fairleigh Dickinson at No. 22 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has won all three meetings with Fairleigh Dickinson, including a 115-66 win on Nov. 30, 1996 in the last matchup.


Kent State at No. 1 North Carolina

The Tar Heels, who are playing their fifth straight at the Dean Smith Center, have won 20 straight non-conference home games. They have won both of their previous matchups against Kent State (10-2), but have not faced the Golden Flashes since 1978.


Alabama A&M at No. 18 Mississippi

Dwayne Curtis, a senior who averages a team-leading 15.6 points, matched a career-high with 25 points and posted 13 rebounds in the Rebels' 81-57 win over Alabama A&M on Dec. 22, 2006 in the teams' most recent meeting.


No. 12 Indiana at Iowa

This will be the Iowa Hawkeyes' first game against a ranked opponent this season after losing all four of their games against Top 25 teams in 2006-07.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up



Wednesday, January 2

Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- New Jersey won three of its last four games.
-- Dallas Stars won eight of their last ten games. Red Wings are 4-1 in their last five games.
-- Flames won eight of their last eleven games. Rangers won the last three games, outscoring foes 14-6.
-- Blue Jackets won three of their last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Panthers lost three of their last four games.
-- Thrashers lost three of their last four games. Hurricanes lost seven of last eleven games.
-- Oilers lost last six games, scoring just 11 goals. Blues are 1-4 in their last five games.
-- Avalanche lost last three games, outscored 11-6. Coyotes are 1-3 in their last four games.
-- Anaheim lost three of its last four home games.

Series Records
-- Panthers lost last four trips to New Jersey: 4-3/3-0/2-0/4-2.
-- Thrashers won four of last five against Carolina.
-- Red Wings won four of last five against Dallas Stars.
-- Blues won seven of last nine against Edmonton.
-- Colorado are 7-2 in last nine games vs Phoenix; they lost in a shootout to Coyotes Monday 4-3.
-- Flames lost 4-2 at New York two years ago, in last meeting.
-- Ducks won four of last five against Columbus.

Totals
-- Three of last four Devil games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-1 in last six Atlanta-Carolina games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Detroit games.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Edmonton games.
-- Last eight Colorado-Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Ranger games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Anaheim games.

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[pm530]

National Hockey League - Matchup Notes

NHL


Wednesday, January 2

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

Florida at New Jersey (-173, 5)

These teams have split two meetings this season - both in Florida in October. The Devils have outscored the Panthers 16-6 during a five-game home win streak in the series.


Atlanta at Carolina (-162, 6)

The Hurricanes have dropped four straight against the Thrashers at home but have won two of three overall on their own ice.


Dallas at Detroit (off)

Detroit, which has not gone consecutive games without a point since a three-game losing streak from Nov. 11-17, went 3-0-1 against the Stars (23-13-4) last season. Dallas, though, won 4-3 in a shootout in Detroit in the most recent meeting last March.


Edmonton at St. Louis (-165, 5)

The Blues are 1-0-1 this season against the Oilers, losing 5-4 in a shootout at home on Dec. 11. St. Louis is 7-1-1 in the past nine overall meetings.


Phoenix at Colorado (-183, 5 ½)

The Avalanche haven't lost in regulation in 17 straight matchups with the Coyotes, dating to a 5-3 loss in Phoenix on March 30, 2002.


N.Y. Rangers at Calgary (-125, 5)

New York has won six of the last nine meetings with the Flames. The Rangers won 2-1 on Nov. 14, 2002 in their last trip to Calgary.


Columbus at Anaheim (-191, 5)

The Ducks have won two of three over the Blue Jackets this season, including a 2-1 shootout victory at the Honda Center on Nov. 1.

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[Udog]

NBA
Tips and Trends


Wednesday, January 2

Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics (7:30 PM ET)

Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit home loss.
Celtics are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games when opponent allowed 100+ points previously.
The UNDER is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
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Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks (8:30 PM ET)

Warriors are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Dallas. (Bet Golden State +5.5 at BetUS - the best line available at last check!)
Warriors are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a SU win.
Mavericks are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games following an ATS win.
The OVER is 18-8 in the last 26 meetings.


Philadelphia 76ers at Utah Jazz (NBATV | 8:30 PM ET)

76ers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games
Jazz are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring 100+ points previously.
The OVER is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

[Udog]

NCAAB
Tips and Trends


Wednesday, January 2

Rutgers at South Florida (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Rutgers is 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
South Florida is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games against the Big East.
The UNDER is 20-9 in South Florida’s last 29 home games against a losing road team.


Kent State at #1 North Carolina (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

North Carolina's 6 home wins this season have been decided by over 32 points per game. The Tar Heels have covered their last 10 lined games overall. BIG EDGE: NORTH CAROLINA
Kent State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games against a team winning more than 60%.
North Carolina is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games against the Mid-American Conference.
The OVER is 8-3 in North Carolina’s last 11 home games.


Penn State at Northwestern (ESPN2 | 9 PM ET)

Penn State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games following a SU win.
Penn State is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Northwestern is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 home games.

[Udog]

NBA today - Wednesday, January 2


SCOREBOARD Wednesday, Jan. 2
Detroit at Washington (7 p.m. EST). The Pistons have won nine straight.

SUSPENDED

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom was suspended for one game without pay Tuesday for committing a flagrant foul in the fourth quarter of his team's 110-91 loss to Boston on Sunday night. Odom threw himself into Ray Allen and knocked the Boston guard to the floor with 2:56 remaining and the outcome already decided.

ROAD WEARY

Phoenix has played 19 of its first 31 games on the road, including Sunday's 117-102 victory at Sacramento, but will begin a stretch of five of six at US Airways Center Thursday night against Seattle. The Suns lead the Pacific Division with a 22-9 record, including a 9-3 mark at home.

SPEAKING

''I've never had any bad history with Lamar. After the play happened, a couple of his teammates came back on the floor and just wanted to make sure I was all right. ... It was just uncalled for.'' - Boston's Ray Allen on the one-game suspension given to Lakers forward Lamar Odom on Tuesday. Odom was assessed a flagrant foul, penalty two, after throwing himself into Allen late in Sunday night's game.

[Udog]

Hockey today - Wednesday, January 2


SCOREBOARD Wednesday, Jan. 2


N.Y. Rangers at Calgary (9 p.m. EST). The Rangers, who closed out 2007 with three straight wins, begin a three-game swing through Western Canada.

STARS Tuesday

-Sidney Crosby, Penguins, had an assist and scored the deciding goal in the shootout to give Pittsburgh a 2-1 win over Buffalo in the Winter Classic.

-Ladislav Nagy and Alexander Frolov, Kings. Nagy had his third career hat trick and two assists and Frolov had two goals and three assists as Los Angeles pounded Chicago 9-2.

-Mike Green, Capitals, had two goals and an assist to help Washington defeat Ottawa 6-3.

-Jason Blake, Maple Leafs, scored a goal and chipped in two assists and Toronto got past Tampa Bay 4-3 in a shootout.

HOT IN THE COLD

Ty Conklin finished with 36 saves, including seven in overtime, as Pittsburgh edged Buffalo 2-1 in a shootout on Tuesday in the Winter Classic at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Conklin has yet to lose in five starts since being called up on Dec. 6 after Penguins starter Marc-Andre Fleury was injured. Conklin also upped his record to 1-1 in NHL outdoor games.

PLAYING LIKE ROYALTY

Los Angeles scored a season-high five power-play goals in a 9-2 rout of Chicago on Tuesday. The victory was the Kings' third straight following an eight-game losing streak and they hadn't scored more than three times in any of their previous 10 contests. The offensive explosion was the team's biggest since Nov. 16, 1995, when they beat the New York Islanders 9-2.

LUCKY NEW YEAR

Toronto downed Tampa Bay 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday to improve to 16-4-2 when playing a home game on New Year's Day.

CAPITALS PUNISH SENS

Eastern Conference-leading Ottawa was beaten by Washington 6-3 on Tuesday and fell to 0-3 against the Capitals (16-19-5) this season. In the three losses, the Senators have given up 18 goals.

SNAPPED

Jason Spezza's 10-game point-scoring streak ended in Ottawa's 6-3 loss to Washington on Tuesday. ... Jason Blake hadn't recorded a point in eight games before registering a goal and two assists in Toronto's 4-3 shootout win over Tampa Bay. It was his second three-point game with the Maple Leafs.

SPEAKING

''I'd love to do it again. I thought it was awesome. It was good for the game. It may not be the best hockey game because of the situation, because of the weather, because of the snow, but the atmosphere was incredible. The hell with the cynics.'' - Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff, on the success of Tuesday's Winter Classic. 71,217 people watched the Sabres fall to Pittsburgh 2-1 at Ralph Wilson Stadium.