Friday Trends and Indexes 01/04

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NHL
Dunkel


Carolina at Atlanta
The Thrashers look for the home-and-home sweep over the Hurricanes after winning in overtime (5-4) on Wednesday. The loss was part of a bad stretch for Carolina, which has gone 9-14-1 while allowing a league-high average of 3.71 goals per game. Atlanta is the pick (-130) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Thrashers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-130). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

Game 1-2: Philadelphia at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.147; New Jersey 11.500
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-155); Under

Game 3-4: Ottawa at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.281; Buffalo 11.394
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-110); 6
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-110); Over

Game 5-6: Carolina at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.324; Atlanta 11.527
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-130); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-130); Over

Game 7-8: Chicago at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 10.657; Anaheim 11.900
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-240); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-240); Under

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NHL
Hot Lines


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Ottawa at Buffalo (+100, 6)

After losing back-to-back games to the Washington Capitals, the Senators should be happy to see the Sabres tonight. Ottawa is 7-2 in its last nine meetings with Buffalo including two victories in three matchups with the Sabres already this season.

Buffalo is on a four-game winless streak after a shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in outdoor game on Saturday.

Pick: Senators –110


Philadelphia at New Jersey (-146, 5)

The Flyers and Devils have combined for five or more goals in each of their three meetings this season. New Jersey has won all three games while scoring at least four goals in every game.

The two teams have combined for five or more goals in seven of their last 10 matchups. During that span, oddsmakers set a five-goal total four times, with the over cashing three times and one game ending in a push.

Pick: Over 5


Carolina at Atlanta (-123, 6)

The Thrashers are gunning for a home-and-home series sweep of the Hurricanes tonight. Atlanta edged the Canes 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday, cashing in as +137 underdogs.

The Thrashers have won six of their last eight games against Carolina including two straight wins over their division rival.

Atlanta sniper Ilya Kovalchuk has been red-hot lately, recording 10 points in his last four games.

Pick: Thrashers -123

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Hockey today - Friday, Jan. 4


SCOREBOARD Friday, Jan. 4

Ottawa at Buffalo (7:30 p.m. EST). The Sabres move back indoors to face the Eastern Conference-leading Senators.

STARS Thursday

-Evgeni Malkin, Penguins, had his first career three-goal game to lead Pittsburgh past Toronto, 6-2.

-Jarome Iginla, Flames, scored his second goal 3:26 into overtime and Calgary beat San Jose 3-2.

-Michael Peca, Blue Jackets, scored twice in his return to the lineup, including the go-ahead goal with 5:05 left that helped Columbus beat Los Angeles 4-3.

-Michael Ryder, Canadiens, had two goals and an assist in Montreal's 6-3 win over Tampa Bay.

-Alexander Radulov, Predators, scored two goals and Nashville topped Edmonton 5-2.

-Marian Gaborik, Wild, scored twice to lead Minnesota to a 6-3 victory over Dallas.

-Jassen Cullimore, Panthers, scored 1:37 into overtime to give Florida a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders.

LUCKY 13

Vancouver pushed its home unbeaten streak to 13 games after posting a 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. The Canucks have allowed just 11 goals at home since Nov. 9.

QUICK STRIKES

Minnesota scored on three of its first four shots and four of eight en route to a 6-3 win over Dallas on Thursday night. ... Pittsburgh scored three goals in 48 seconds early in the third period to put away Toronto 6-2.

GREAT GOALIES

Roberto Luongo recorded his sixth shutout of the season after stopping all 28 shots he faced in Thursday night's 3-0 win over the New York Rangers. ... Boston's Tim Thomas made 31 saves for his first shutout of the season, 2-0 over Washington. ... Pittsburgh's Ty Conklin is 6-0 as a starter since being called up from the minors following Marc-Andre Fleury's ankle injury after making 33 saves in a 6-2 rout of Toronto.

SIX PACKS

Nashville has beaten Edmonton six straight times following its 6-3 victory on Thursday night. ... Tampa Bay matched a season high with its third six-game winless streak of the season (0-5-1) after a 6-3 loss at Montreal. The Lightning also went 0-5-1 from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5, and again from Nov. 19-29.

MAKING THEM COUNT

Florida defenseman Jassen Cullimore scored his first goal of the season Thursday night, the overtime winner in a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. It was his 22nd career goal in 668 games, and his seventh game-winner.

PAD-GATE

New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro returned after missing three games with a sprained left knee, but may have played with illegal pads during Thursday night's game against Florida. DiPietro came out for warmups and played the first period in clean, white leg pads. However, for the second and third periods, he switched back to his old orange, blue and white pads without an explanation. A goalie's equipment must be inspected and approved by the NHL before it can be used in a game. Using illegal or uninspected equipment results in an automatic two-game suspension for the player, a $25,000 fine for his team, and $1,000 for the team's equipment manager.

AVALANCHE OF INJURIES

Colorado forward Ryan Smyth has a broken right ankle and will miss up to eight weeks, the latest blow to a team that already lost captain Joe Sakic to injury. Smyth was hurt during Colorado's 4-3 overtime loss at Phoenix on Monday. Defenseman Kurt Sauer (neck) and center Tyler Arnason (wrist) are also on injured reserve.

GOOD NEWS

Teppo Numminen's surgically repaired heart is pumping fine, the Buffalo defenseman's latest medical checkup showed. He's not yet been cleared for contact, but has been working out with the team since Dec. 13.

SPEAKING

''Most terrible game of the season for us. We don't move. We don't shoot the puck. We were sleeping tonight - everybody.'' - Washington's Alexander Ovechkin after a 2-0 loss at Boston on Thursday night.

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NBA today - Friday, Jan. 4


SCOREBOARD Friday, Jan. 4

Detroit at Toronto (7 p.m. EST). The Pistons have won 10 straight.

STARS Thursday

-Jarrett Jack, Trail Blazers, drove for a go-ahead basket and converted a three-point play with 19 seconds left in the second overtime to lead Portland to a 115-109 victory over Chicago.

-Amare Stoudemire, Suns, had 34 points and 11 rebounds in a 104-96 win over Seattle.

BLAZIN'

Jarrett Jack drove for a go-ahead basket and converted a three-point play with 19 seconds left in the second overtime Thursday night and the Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the Chicago Bulls 115-109 for their 15th win in 16 games. Brandon Roy had 25 points and Travis Outlaw 21 for Portland, now 2-0 since its 13-game winning streak was ended on Monday by Utah.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Ben Gordon scored 32 points to lead the Bulls and Joe Smith added a season-high 31 in a 115-109 double-overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

SPEAKING

''The ball sprung loose and I was just ready to get it. I knew I was going to attack him after that. It was me and him. My problem is being able to finish in the lane and luckily I was able to get it down.'' - Jarrett Jack, who drove for a go-ahead basket and converted a three-point play with 19 seconds left in the second overtime as the Trail Blazers outlasted the Chicago Bulls 115-109 on Thursday night for their 15th win in 16 games.

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NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, January 4th

Houston at Orlando, 7:05 EST
Houston: 20-7 ATS Away off BB losses
Orlando: 4-23 ATS off a home loss by 3 points or less

Detroit at Toronto, 7:05 EST ESPN
Detroit: 10-0 ATS off BB covers as favorite
Toronto: 12-4 Under off ATS win

Atlanta at Indiana, 7:05 EST
Atlanta: 8-0 Under off ATS win
Indiana: 1-8 ATS off BB ATS losses

Sacramento at Cleveland, 7:05 EST
Sacramento: 38-24 Over playing with revenge
Cleveland: 2-8 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points

Charlotte at New Jersey, 7:05 EST
Charlotte: 0-7 ATS Away off a SU loss
New Jersey: 4-13 ATS in home games

Denver at Minnesota, 8:05 EST
Denver: 10-2 Under a home win
Minnesota: 2-10 ATS as home underdog

New York at San Antonio, 8:35 EST
New York: 26-13 Under Away after allowing 105+ points
San Antonio: 13-4 Under at home in January

Washington at Milwaukee, 8:35 EST
Washington: 7-0 ATS Away the total is between 190 and 199.5
Milwaukee: 3-11 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3

Miami at Dallas, 9:35 EST ESPN
Miami: 27-14 ATS in non-conference games
Dallas: 18-8 Over off an Over

New Orleans at Golden State, 10:35 EST
New Orleans: 17-33 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points
Golden State: 19-9 ATS at home off ATS loss

Philadelphia at LA Lakers, 10:35 EST
Philadelphia: 13-4 Under off a SU loss
LA Lakers: 19-7 ATS off 3+ Overs

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Friday, January 4th

SMU at Colorado, 10:00 EST
SMU: 5-1 Under vs. Big 12 opponents
Colorado: 2-10 ATS at home off a road game

Cal Irvine at CS Fullerton, 10:00 EST
Cal Irvine: 10-22 ATS after playing as a favorite
CS Fullerton: 8-2 ATS off a road loss

Cal Riverside at Cal Davis, 10:00 EST
Cal Riverside: 6-1 Under off BB Overs
Cal Davis: 0-3 ATS off an ATS win


Added Game:

Fairfield at Loyola Maryland, 7:00 EST ESPNU
Fairfield: 19-8 Over in January
Loyola Maryland: 14-4 ATS off a non-conference game

Canisius at St. Peter's, 7:00 EST
Canisius: 16-2 ATS after losing 8+ of their last 10 games
St. Peter's: 2-10 ATS at home off 5+ losses

Marist at Rider, 7:00 EST
Marist: 8-1 ATS off ATS losses in 3 of their last 4 games
Rider: 3-14 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, January 4th

Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7:05 EST
Philadelphia: 2-20 SU revenging BB losses by 2+ goals
New Jersey: 16-4 SU on Friday nights

Ottawa at Buffalo, 7:35 EST
Ottawa: 11-2 SU as a road favorite of -150 or less
Buffalo: 9-17 SU off a combined score of 4 or less goals

Carolina at Atlanta, 7:35 EST
Carolina: 7-1 SU away off a loss
Atlanta: 10-18 SU off BB Overs

Chicago at Anaheim, 10:05 EST
Chicago: 2-12 SU in January
Anaheim: 8-1 SU vs. Chicago

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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