Saturday Trends and Indexes 01/05

[Udog]

NBA
Tips and Trends


Saturday, January 5


Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons (7:30 PM ET)

Celtics are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 Saturday games.
Celtics are 42-16-1 ATS in their last 59 road games.
The UNDER is 9-2 in Detroit's last 11 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Detroit's last 9 games as a favorite.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Detroit's last 8 games vs. Eastern Conference.


Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bulls (8:30 PM ET)

Kings are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Kings are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games.
Bulls are 2-11-1 ATS in their last 14 Saturday games.
Bulls are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games vs. Pacific Division.
The UNDER is 6-2-1 in Sacramento's last 9 Saturday games.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Chicago's last 8 Saturday games.


New Orleans Hornets at Phoenix Suns (9 PM ET)

Hornets are 13-3 ATS in their last 15 games vs. Pacific Division.
Hornets are 40-12-2 ATS in their last 54 Saturday games.
The UNDER is 7-2 in New Orleans' last 9 vs. Western Conference.
The UNDER is 9-2 in Phoenix's last 11 vs. Western Conference.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Phoenix's last 10 games overall.
The UNDER is 11-1 in the last 12 meetings, including 9 straight.


Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers (NBA | 10 PM ET)

The Blazers look to avenge their loss to the Jazz earlier this week, which saw their 13-game winning streak end. The Blazers have won 10 straight at home - their longest winning streak since winning 10 in a row during the 2000-01 season. EDGE: BLAZERS
The Jazz followed that win against the Blazers with a 110-107 victory over the 76ers, and they are shooting 52 percent from the field in those victories. EDGE: JAZZ
Portland has won 3 straight and 6 of 8 at home against Utah, including a 99-91 win back on December 14th. EDGE: BLAZERS
Trail Blazers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Trail Blazers are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Jazz are 11-28 ATS in their last 39 road games.
Jazz are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
Jazz are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Portland.
The OVER is 10-4 in Utah's last 14 road games.

[Kaptain]

PreGame "Wire Alerts" for Saturday 1-5

01/04/08
10:44 PM Coach's Call
NFL
Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren says WR Deion Branch (calf) will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Redskins.

01/04/08
10:42 PM Injuries
NBA
Bulls F Luol Deng (19 ppg; Achilles) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game.

01/04/08
10:38 PM Injuries
CBB
Providence G Sharaud Curry (3 ppg; foot) is not expected to play on Saturday, and G Dwain Williams (9 ppg; ankle) is questionable.

01/04/08
10:36 PM Lineups
CBB
Texas G A.J. Abrams (19 ppg; foot) is expected to play on Saturday.

01/04/08
10:33 PM Injuries
CBB
Hofstra G Antoine Agudio (27 ppg; ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game.

01/04/08
10:31 PM News Alert
CBB
Bowling Green G Ryne Hamblet (13 ppg; academics) will not play the rest of the season.

01/04/08
10:29 PM Lineups
CBB
Arizona's leading scorer G Jerryd Bayless (19 ppg; knee) is not expected to play on Saturday.

01/04/08
10:27 PM Lineups
CBB
Northern Illinois leading scorer G Ryan Paradise (11 ppg; nose) is not expected to play on Saturday.

01/04/08
10:23 PM Injuries
CBB
Rutgers G Corey Chandler (13 ppg; foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game.

01/04/08
10:21 PM Injuries
CBB
Loyola-Chicago F Leon Young (12 ppg; illness) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game.

01/04/08
06:38 PM Injuries
NBA
Jazz F Andrei Kirilenko (back) will not travel with the team for Saturday night's game at Portland.


01/04/08
05:15 PM Lineup Alert
NFL
Steelers S Troy Polamalu practiced today and is expected to play in Saturday's AFC wild-card game.

01/04/08
05:14 PM Coach's Call
NBA
Spurs G Manu Ginobili (finger) has stamped himself ready to return, but coach Gregg Popovich is silent about his return.

01/04/08
04:49 PM Lineups
NFL
Giants C Shaun O'Hara (knee) and CB Sam Madison (abdomen) are not expected to play against the Bucs.

01/04/08
04:45 PM Lineup Alert
NFL
Titans QB Vince Young (quadriceps) increased his participation in practice today and is expected to start against the Chargers.

01/04/08
02:44 PM Lineups
NFL
Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander will continue to split carries with Maurice Morris in the NFC wild-card game on Saturday.

01/04/08
11:36 AM News Alert
CFB
SMU has extended an offer between $1.7 million and $2 million to Hawaii's Junes Jones to be its next football coach.


01/04/08
11:11 AM Injuries
NFL
Chargers K Nate Kaeding (leg) should not be limited at all kicking field goals against the Titans.

01/04/08
11:10 AM Lineups
NFL
Steelers return specialist Allen Rossum (hamstring) has not practiced and looks likely to miss Saturday's game.

01/04/08
11:09 AM Injuries
NFL
Giants CB Sam Madison (ribs) will struggle to play on Sunday.

[Udog]

NCAAB
Write-Up - First Post


Saturday's Games

Games of the Day

Visitor won both Arizona-Oregon games LY, with Ducks taking 79-77 decision here (+8); they also beat Wildcats 69-50 (-1.5) in Pac-10 tourney. Oregon lost 62-54 at ASU Thursday, making a mere 2-17 from arc- they've lost last three road games. Arizona was down six at half to Beavers Thursday, rallied to win, 76-63.

California (+14) upset UCLA 76-69 in OT in Pac-10 tourney last spring, after getting swept by the Bruins (62-46 +6/85-75 +16) in regular season. Bears made 11-25 from arc in win over USC Thursday. Cal is 1-1 as a dog. UCLA won its last six games, all by 9+ points, allowing 56.5 ppg- they're 6-4 as a favorite.

With USC, Stanford both losing Thursday, this becomes fierce struggle to avoid starting Pac-10 play 0-2. Home side won both meetings LY, with Trojans then winning 83-79 (-2) in the Pac-10 tourney. USc lost last two road games; they shot 50% in loss at Cal, just 5-20 from arc. Stanford won seven of its last eight.

Western Kentucky, South Alabama are two best teams in Sun Belt; Hilltoppers (+4) lost 73-71 in OT here LY, they won other meeting,73-51 at home (-12). WKU is 2-0 in Sun Belt, winning by 4,11 points; they're 2-2 on road, losing at Southern Illinois, Northern Arizona. USA won last seven games, is 3-0 in league.

Washington State puts its unbeaten mark on line at archrival Washington, where Coogs (+2.5) won 65-61 LY. Huskies beat Wazzu 74-64 in Pac-10 tourney (+2.5) atfer losing to them 75-47 in Pullman and getting swept in regular season. State is 12-0, with wins at Boise, Baylor, Gonzaga; it is their first road game in exactly a month.

Rest of card

-- Charlotte won five of last seven games; they're 7-0 at home; tough game for Maryland team that is playing first true away game; they're 2-3 in last five games. losing to American, Ohio.

-- Boston College (+9) lost 84-66 at Kansas LY; Eagles are 5-1 in last six games; their losses are 98-89ot at Providence, 83-80 at home to UMass. Kansas is 13-0, winning road games 59-55 at USC (-3.5). 71-66 at Georgia Tech (-10).

-- Syracuse (-2) won 70-53 at South Florida LY; Orange is 6-1 in last seven games; they only have 8 scholarship players. USF is 10-1 in last eleven games after an 0-3 start; they've split their four road games so far.

-- Wisconsin swept Iowa LY, 57-46 (-5)/74-62 (-12); Hawkeyes lost 79-76 at home to Iowa in Big 11 opener, Iowa's sixth loss in last nine games. Badgers got PG back and routed Michigan; in eight games as favorite, Wisconsin is 6-2 as a favorite.

-- Home side won both Loyola-Youngstown games LY, as the Ramblers lost 80- 68 here (+9). Ramblers lost eight of their last 10 games, are just 12-52 (23%) from arc in Horizon. YSU is 1-5 in its last six games vs D-I teams.

-- Home side won both Georgia State-Northeastern games LY, with Panthers losing 84-69 here (+7); they've lost five of their last seven games. Huskies lost last four games, even though they led two of them at the half.

-- Pepperdine, Memphis run same offense, invented by Waves' coach; problem for him is, Memphis has great talent, whipping decent Siena team by 44 Thursday. Pepperdine lost five of last six games, haven't played since Dec 21.

-- Home side won both Dartmouth-Harvard games LY, with the Big Green losing 77-72 here (+7); Green lost last three in a row, losing last game by 35. Harvard lost last seven games, losing its last game in OT to Cal-Irvine.

-- Home side won both Michigan-Purdue games LY, Michigan lost 67-53 in its visit here (+3). Boilers trailed 16-0 at start of its last game, won 59-44. Wolverines lost three in row, eight of its last nine games; they're 0-6 vs spread as a dog.

-- Georgetown (-10) won 68-54 at Rutgers LY; they're 10-1 this season, 3-1 on road, winning by 9 (Ball St), 18 (Old Dominion), 10 (Alabama) points. Rutgers shot 2-16 from arc, 1-8 from line in 68-45 loss at USF in Big East opener.

-- Butler won 60-47 at Valparaiso LY, when it was non-Horizon game; Crusaders are 10-3 so far, losing at three top 20 schools (Vandy-UNC-Wisconsin)- they're 3-1 as underdog. Butler won last four games, winning on buzzer beater at SIU in last game.

-- Western Michigan (-6) beat Northern Illinois 67-62 in MAC tourney LY, after winning 68-54 here (-10), losing 70-68 in the game at DeKalb. Broncos are 0-5 vs spread as favorite this yr. Huskies covered six of last seven as an underdog.

-- Home side won both Air Force-Utah games LY, with Falcons losing 85-79 here (-6). Utes are 6-1 vs spread as favorite so far this year. Air Force is 0-2 on road, losing by 11 at Wake Forest (+11), and by 11 at Northern Illinois (-5).

-- Oklahoma won last three games, is 10-3 after double OT win vs West Virginia in last game; Sooners are 5-0-1 vs spread as a favorite. Rice lost last game by 18 at Vanderbilt, after trailing at half just 31-26; they covered last three tries as underdog.

-- Oregon State won couple tough games vs Arizona State last year, winning 67-59 here (+6); Beavers led at Arizona by six at half Thursday, lost by 13; they're 2-0 as underdog. ASU won last seven games, beating Xavier, Oregon in process.

-- Texas Tech (even) won 94-77 at UTEP LY; Red Raiders won last game 79-77 vs Lamar; they're 4-4 in last eight games after 4-1 start, and 3-1 vs spread as favorite. Miners are 2-1 as a dog this year. UTEP opens league play Wednesday vs SMU.

-- Ohio U was 3-0 vs Bowling Green LY, winning 88-63 here (-2) 67-49 at home (-11), 69-59 in MAC tourney (-7). BG lost five of last six games, scoring 60 or less pts in four of last five. Ohio is 7-2 in last nine games, winning 53-47 at Bucknell during week.

-- Kentucky (+2.5) won 61-49 at Louisville in hiuge rivalry game between two struggling teams. Cardinals lost Big East opener at home to Cincinnati; they're 1-1 on road, beating Purdue out at Indy, winning at UNLV. UK is 2-5 in its last seven games.

-- Hofstra (-7) won 98-78 at James Madison LY, but Pride is 1-8 in last nine games, losing first two CAA games, 87-83 at home to UNCW (in OT), 75-54 at ODU- they're 1-5 in games decided by six or less pts. JMU won first two CAA games by 1,3 pts.

-- Drexel beat Delaware twice LY, winning 72-62 here (-20) and 69-61 in Newark (-12); Dragons shot just 30/34.5% from floor in splitting first two CAA games. Hens are 2-0 in CAA after being 1-7 outside of conference play.

-- George Mason led by 13 at half in last game, lost by hoop at Georgia State, a bad loss; they crushed Towson 73-44 LY (-2.5) Patriots are 9-4 this year, 3-4 vs spread as favorite. Tigers lost last six road games, covered one of last four as underdog.

-- UNLV is 11-3 but doesn't leave home much; they're 2-1 away from Strip, winning at San Diego (66-55), No Arizona (83-74), and losing at UCSB (led by 10 at half). Colorado State was 0-3 vs Rebels LY, losing 76-59 here (+1), 85-72 in MWC tourney.

-- Home side won both New Mexico-Wyoming games LY, with Lobos losing 76-67 here (+3); NM won last six games, winning at Hawai'i, UTEP in last two. Cowboys lost three of four vs D-I teams, struggled with D-II Chadron State Monday (won 76-69).

-- VCU beat NC-Wilmington twice LY, 74-65 at home (-14) and 78-68 here (-9); Rams had five-game win streak ended at JMU this week; they're just 8-28 from arc in CAA. Seahawks are -36 in FTs attempted (62-26) in splitting their two CAA games.

-- St John's (+3.5) won 73-64 at Cincinnati LY; Storm lost by six at Syracuse in Big East opener; Bearcats won their first league at Louisville, 58-57 (made 8-14 from arc, 4-6 from line). St Johns lost six of its last eight games.

-- Old Dominion swept Wm Mary LY, 59-44 here (-13), 62-57 on road (-7); Monarchs are 2-0 in CAA, winning 72-64/75-54- they held foes to 9-29 from arc. Wm Mary scored just 54 ppg in first two CAA games, losses at VCU (71-57), vs Delaware (58-51).

-- Home side won both Northern Iowa-Indiana State games, as Panthers lost here 59-46 (-4); UNI won six of last eight games, winning by both MVC games by 13. ISU is 2-0 in Valley; both their foes shot under 38% from floor, scoring just 55 ppg.

-- Three Miami-Akron games LY were decided by total of five points, with home side winning both in regular season by two and Miami winning 53-52 in MAC tourney (+7). Akron lost in double OT at Dayton in last game, after leading by six at half.

-- LSU lost at Tulane during week; they're 2-4 in last six games, scoring just 60.5 ppg in last four. Texas A&M won last six in a row; they're 4-3 vs spread as favorite. This is seventh game in row at home for Aggies, who open in Big 12 next week.

-- UMass rallied from down 11 at half to beat Houston at home Wednesday, 96-89, their sixth straight win and ninth in last ten games. Vandy is still unbeaten; they are 1-3 vs spread in last four tries as the favorite.

-- Appalachian State beat Citadel twice LY, 56-52 here (-8) and 95-54 at home (-16). ASU snapped three-game skid with win at Charleston Thursday. Citadel is 0-3 in conference, losing by 9, 13,21 points; they're 2-5 vs spread as underdog.

-- Niagara swept Manhattan LY, 76-74 here (+1), 81-70 at home; Eagles are 3-0 in MAAC, winning by 12-9-7 points. Jaspers are 4-2 in last six games; they haven't played since Dec 29, while Niagara had tough win at Iona Thursday.

-- NC-Greensboro swept Georgia Southern LY, winning 65-62 here (-7), 68-47 in Statesboro (+5); Spartans have win this year at Ga Tech; they won three of last four games, with three road games in the four. Eagles lost by 25 at Davidson Thursday.

-- Furman beat Chattanooga twice LY, 59-56 here (-5), 68-61 on road (+3), but Paladins are down this year (2-10). Chattanooga survived 17-35 shooting from arc at Wofford Thursday, won by 7- they're 4-0 in SoCon, winning by 13-16-13-7 points.

-- Elon lost 67-45 at Charleston LY (+14); they're 4-1 in SoCon, despite trailing four of five games at half- only one of their five league foes has shot higher than 40%. Cougars lost last two SoCon games, giving up 78 ppg, making 16-61 from arc.

-- Davidson waxed Western Carolina twice LY, 82-59 here (-17), 79-59 on road (-1.5); Wildcats ran out to 29-8 lead Thursday vs Ga Southern; they're 3-0 in league, winning by 11-21-25 points. Catamounts are 0-3 in league, losing 59-49/86-84/64-60.

-- Home side won both Tennessee Tech-Eastern Kentucky tilts LY, with Tech losing 92-90 in two OTs here (-1.5), then again in OVC tourney, 57-54 (-2). EKU is 3-2 in OVC, 2-0 at home; three of their last four OVC foes shot 50%+ from floor.

-- Samford beat UT-Martin twice LY, 55-40 at home (-11), 71-66 here (-3). Bulldogs are 3-1 in OVC, with last three league games decided by total of five points. Martin lost last three OVC tilts, allowing average of 80 ppg.

-- Eastern Illinois snapped 11-game skid Thursday, upsetting Murray; they're 1-4 in OVC, with losses by 19-2-3-5 pts. Home side won both series games LY, with SEMo losing 77-69 here (+2.5). SEMo is 5-0 in OVC, winning both road games by one.

-- Visiting team won both Tennessee State-Murray State tilts a year ago, both close games; Racers are 2-3 in OVC, and they were favored in all five. TSU has win at Illinois; they won two of first three OVC games, are 4-2 vs spread as an underdog.

-- Austin Peay beat Jacksonville State twice LY, by 15 points both times (78-63/73-58); Governors are 4-0 in OVC, needed an OT to win at UT-Martin Thursday- their home wins are by 4,8. Gamecocks are 0-4 in OVC, losing road games by 7,9 points.

-- Montana swept Montana State LY, winning 72-63 (-1) here, with a 73-65 win at home (-12). Bobcats won three in row, six of last eight games, with wins at Wyoming, Oregon St. Montana lost last six games vs D-I foes.

-- Home side won both Northern Arizona-Portland State games LY, with 'jacks losing 83-78 here (+2). NAU are 2-0 in Big Sky, winning by 16,4 pts; they're 2-1 as underdog. Vikings are 1-1 in league, holding first two opponents under 40% from floor.

-- Eastern Washington beat Sacramento State twice LY, 80-72 here (-12), 100-85 on road (-3). but Eagles lost Stuckey to NBA, are 5-10 this year- this is first time they're favored to win game this year. Hornets lost four in row, nine of last ten games.

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, January 5th

New Jersey at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
New Jersey: 18-5 AYS after a win by 6 points or less
Atlanta: 17-2 Over revenging a loss where team scored less than 85 points

Boston at Detroit, 7:35 EST
Boston: 8-19 ATS after a win by 6 points or less
Detroit: 7-0 ATS playing on back-to-back days

New York at Houston, 8:35 EST
New York: 10-1 Under off a road loss
Houston: 5-22 ATS at home playing their 3rd game in 4 days

Sacramento at Chicago, 8:35 EST WGN
Sacramento: 5-22 ATS ATS Away off ATS win/SU loss
Chicago: 0-8 ATS at home off an Over

New Orleans at Phoenix, 9:05 EST
New Orleans: 1-11 ATS Away off DD win as underdog
Phoenix: 13-4 ATS off home SU win/ATS loss

Utah at Portland, 10:05 EST NBATV
Utah: 9-21 ATS Away off BB SU wins
Portland: 1-10 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Philadelphia at Toronto
The Flyers ran into Martin Brodeur and a stout Devils' defense last night in a 3-0 loss at New Jersey. But Philly should find Toronto more to its liking as the Leafs are just 1-3-1 since December 26 while giving up 23 goals. Philadelphia is the underdog pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Flyers favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+100). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

Game 51-52: Washington at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.457; Montreal 12.653
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-165); Over

Game 53-54: Detroit at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.370; Dallas 11.159
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-125); Over

Game 55-56: Tampa Bay at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 9.651; Ottawa 12.240
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 2 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-230); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-230); Over

Game 57-58: Philadelphia at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.190; Toronto 10.032
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-120); 6
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+100); Under

Game 59-60: New Jersey at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.734; Boston 10.500
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-105); Under

Game 61-62: Florida at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.822; Pittsburgh 12.266
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-160); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-160); Under

Game 63-64: Minnesota at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.787; Nashville 10.937
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105); Over

Game 65-66: Carolina at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.632; St. Louis 11.521
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-160); Under

Game 67-68: NY Islanders at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.509; Colorado 10.733
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+135); Over

Game 69-70: Anaheim at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.324; Phoenix 12.354
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-120); Over

Game 71-72: NY Rangers at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.440; Edmonton 10.652
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-120); Under

Game 73-74: Calgary at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 12.015; Los Angeles 11.384
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-120); Over

Game 75-76: Columbus at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.616; San Jose 11.318
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+190); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Saturday, January 5th

Washington at Montreal, 12:35 EST
Washington: 24-12 Under off Away shutout loss
Montreal: 13-4 Under off BB Overs

Detroit at Dallas, 2:05 EST
Detroit: 14-1 SU playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
Dallas: 15-6 Over off a SU loss

Tampa Bay at Ottawa, 7:05 EST CBC
Tampa Bay: 4-16 SU as an underdog
Ottawa: 17-5 SU at home vs. Tampa Bay

Philadelphia at Toronto, 7:05 EST CBC
Philadelphia: 4-17 SU after scoring 2 goals or less BB games
Toronto: 7-2 SU vs. Philadelphia

New Jersey at Boston, 7:05 EST
New Jersey: 8-2 SU vs. Boston
Boston: 0-8 SU off BB home wins

(TC) Florida at Pittsburgh, 3:05 EST
Florida: 3-23 SU on Saturdays
Pittsburgh: 15-5 SU off a home win by 2+ goals

Minnesota at Nashville, 8:05 EST
Minnesota: 5-11 SU off a home win by 3+ goals
Nashville: 43-18 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

Carolina at St. Louis, 8:35 EST
Carolina: 5-0 SU after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
St. Louis: 4-14 SU at home playing with 2 days rest

NY Islanders at Colorado, 9:05 EST
NY Islanders: n/a
Colorado: n/a

Anaheim at Phoenix, 9:05 EST
Anaheim: 22-8 SU off 3+ Unders
Phoenix: 5-17 SU at home off a home win

NY Rangers at Edmonton, 10:05 EST CBC
NY Rangers: 0-6 SU in non-conference games
Edmonton: 7-2 SU off 3+ Overs

Calgary at Los Angeles, 10:35 EST
Calgary: 8-0 SU off 1-goal win
Los Angeles: 4-16 SU off an Over

Columbus at San Jose, 10:35 EST
Columbus: 1-10 SU at San Jose
San Jose: 2-9 SU at home if the total is 5 or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet - First Post


Saturday, January 5th

Maryland at Charlotte, 12:00 EST ESPNU
Maryland: 3-12 ATS away after playing 3+ games as a road favorite
Charlotte: 6-0 ATS off a combined score of 125 or less points

Kansas at Boston College, 12:00 EST ESPN
Kansas: 1-6 ATS after allowing 60 or less points
Boston College: 10-2 ATS at home off a home win

South Florida at Syracuse, 12:00 EST
South Florida: 7-1 ATS off a straight up win
Syracuse: 1-8 ATS at home in January

Iowa at Wisconsin, 12:00 EST
Iowa: 2-9 ATS on Saturdays
Wisconsin: 7-0 ATS off BB games with 5 or less steals

Loyola Chicago at Youngstown State, 1:00 EST
Loyola Chicago: 21-9 ATS away off a conference road loss
Youngstown State: 0-6 ATS off a conference win

Georgia State at Northeastern, 1:00 EST
Georgia State: 8-0 Under after playing BB games as a home underdog
Northeastern: 6-0 ATS at home off BB ATS losses

Pepperdine at Memphis, 1:00 EST
Pepperdine: 7-1 ATS off a road game
Memphis: 17-34 ATS off 3+ wins by 10+ points

UTEP at Texas Tech, 2:00 EST ESPNU
UTEP: 6-1 ATS after allowing 80+ points
Texas Tech: 1-5 ATS off BB games shooting 50% or better

Dartmouth at Harvard, 2:00 EST
Dartmouth: 10-1 ATS off BB games scoring 60 or less points
Harvard: 0-6 ATS at home playing with 5 or 6 days rest

Michigan at Purdue, 2:00 EST ESPN
Michigan: 0-10 ATS as a road underdog
Purdue: 30-15 ATS after allowing 55 or less points

Georgetown at Rutgers, 2:00 EST
Georgetown: 15-4 ATS vs. conference opponents
Rutgers: 0-6 ATS after having 9 or less assists

Valparaiso at Butler, 2:00 EST
Valparaiso: 10-2 Over off a win by 10+ points
Butler: 9-2 ATS as a home favorite of 10+ points

Northern Illinois at Western Michigan, 2:00 EST
Northern Illinois: 4-13 ATS in January
Western Michigan: 14-5 ATS after playing as a favorite

Air Force at Utah, 2:00 EST
Air Force: 4-13 ATS vs. conference opponents
Utah: 33-17 ATS at home off a non-conference game

Oregon at Arizona, 2:00 EST FSN
Oregon: 7-1 Under after scoring 55 or less points
Arizona: 2-12 ATS after winning 8+ of their last 10 games

Rice at Oklahoma, 3:00 EST
Rice: 9-25 ATS as a road underdog of 12.5+ points
Oklahoma: 6-0 ATS as a favorite

Oregon State at Arizona State, 4:00 EST
Oregon State: 1-6 ATS off BB games forcing 11 or less turnovers
Arizona State: 9-2 Under off BB games allowing 60 or less points

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet - Second Post


Saturday, January 5


Ohio U at Bowling Green, 4:00 EST
Ohio U: 53-22 ATS off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games
Bowling Green: 1-10 ATS at home after losing 4 of their last 5 games

Louisville at Kentucky, 4:00 EST CBS
Louisville: 8-1 ATS in road games
Kentucky: 1-8 ATS at home off a home win

James Madison at Hofstra, 4:00 EST
James Madison: 1-5 ATS as a favorite
Hofstra: 8-0 ATS off a loss by 20+ points

Delaware at Drexel, 4:00 EST
Delaware: 17-6 Under after allowing 60 or less points
Drexel: 0-8 ATS at home after winning 3 of their last 4 games

Towson at George Mason, 4:30 EST
Towson: 15-6 ATS vs. conference opponents
George Mason: 0-6 ATS off 4+ games allowing 31 or less rebounds

UNLV at Colorado State, 5:00 EST
UNLV: 8-1 ATS away after playing as a home favorite
Colorado State: 3-11 ATS at home off an ATS loss

New Mexico at Wyoming, 6:00 EST CSTV
New Mexico: 6-0 ATS after scoring 80+ points
Wyoming: 3-11 ATS off BB home games

UCLA at California, 6:00 EST FSN
UCLA: 21-8 ATS off an Over
California: 1-5 ATS off BB games scoring 85+ points

Virginia Commonwealth at NC Wilmington, 6:00 EST
VA Commonwealth: 12-3 ATS away off a combined score of 125 or less points
NC Wilmington: 0-7 ATS at home on Saturdays

Cincinnati at St. John's, 6:00 EST ESPNC
Cincinnati: 6-1 Under off a win as an underdog
St. John's: 1-12 ATS off a conference road loss

St. Mary's at Texas, 6:00 EST
St. Mary's: 4-12 ATS after allowing 60 or less points
Texas: 6-0 ATS at home off a SU win / ATS loss

(TC) William & Mary and Old Dominion, 8:00 EST
William & Mary: 4-13 ATS away off a home loss scoring 60 or less points
Old Dominion: 9-2 ATS off a win by 15+ points

(TC) Northern Iowa at Indiana State, 8:00 EST
Northern Iowa: 4-12 ATS off BB conference games
Indiana State: 12-3 ATS off BB wins

Miami OH at Akron, 7:00 EST
Miami OH: 11-3 Under off a loss by 6 or less points
Akron: 10-0 ATS after scoring 80+ points

LaSalle at Florida State, 7:00 EST
LaSalle: 5-15 ATS away off 3+ ATS wins
Florida State: 6-0 ATS at home off ATS losses in 3 of their last 4 games

Florida Atlantic at Florida International, 7:30 EST
Florida Atl: 6-1 Over after scoring 60 or less points
Florida Int: 2-10 ATS at home off 6+ losses

Illinois Chicago at Cleveland State, 7:30 EST
Illinois Chicago: 5-1 ATS on Saturdays
Cleveland State: 1-8 ATS off a home win

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National Basketball Association - Dunkel Index

NBA
Dunkel Index

Boston at Detroit
As good as the Celtics have been, the Pistons have been just a little bit better lately. While Boston is looking for its ninth straight win, Detroit is pursuing its 12th -- a streak that includes an 87-85 victory in Boston three weeks ago. Since that time the Pistons have steamrolled over eight opponents, winning all but one by double digits, including last night's 101-85 thrashing in Toronto. At home tonight, the Pistons are the pick (-2) according to Dunkel, which has Detroit favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-2). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

Game 501-502: New Jersey at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 114.595; Atlanta 120.513
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5; 195 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-3 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: Boston at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 128.137; Detroit 135.208
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 7; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 182
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-2); Over

Game 505-506: New York at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: New York 107.714; Houston 125.016
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 17 1/2; 192 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 9; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-9); Over

Game 507-508: Sacramento at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 114.162; Chicago 120.025
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 7 1/2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+7 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: New Orleans at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 121.346; Phoenix 125.312
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 4; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 8; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+8); Under

Game 511-512: Utah at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 118.159; Portland 127.899
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 9 1/2; 196 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 3 1/2; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-3 1/2); Under

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College Basketball – Short Sheet (Complete)

NCAAB
Short Sheet
(Complete Schedule)


Saturday, January 5


Maryland at Charlotte, 12:00 EST ESPNU
Maryland: 3-12 ATS away after playing 3+ games as a road favorite
Charlotte: 6-0 ATS off a combined score of 125 or less points

Kansas at Boston College, 12:00 EST ESPN
Kansas: 1-6 ATS after allowing 60 or less points
Boston College: 10-2 ATS at home off a home win

South Florida at Syracuse, 12:00 EST
South Florida: 7-1 ATS off a straight up win
Syracuse: 1-8 ATS at home in January

Iowa at Wisconsin, 12:00 EST
Iowa: 2-9 ATS on Saturdays
Wisconsin: 7-0 ATS off BB games with 5 or less steals

Loyola Chicago at Youngstown State, 1:00 EST
Loyola Chicago: 21-9 ATS away off a conference road loss
Youngstown State: 0-6 ATS off a conference win

Georgia State at Northeastern, 1:00 EST
Georgia State: 8-0 Under after playing BB games as a home underdog
Northeastern: 6-0 ATS at home off BB ATS losses

Pepperdine at Memphis, 1:00 EST
Pepperdine: 7-1 ATS off a road game
Memphis: 17-34 ATS off 3+ wins by 10+ points

UTEP at Texas Tech, 2:00 EST ESPNU
UTEP: 6-1 ATS after allowing 80+ points
Texas Tech: 1-5 ATS off BB games shooting 50% or better

Dartmouth at Harvard, 2:00 EST
Dartmouth: 10-1 ATS off BB games scoring 60 or less points
Harvard: 0-6 ATS at home playing with 5 or 6 days rest

Michigan at Purdue, 2:00 EST ESPN
Michigan: 0-10 ATS as a road underdog
Purdue: 30-15 ATS after allowing 55 or less points

Georgetown at Rutgers, 2:00 EST
Georgetown: 15-4 ATS vs. conference opponents
Rutgers: 0-6 ATS after having 9 or less assists

Valparaiso at Butler, 2:00 EST
Valparaiso: 10-2 Over off a win by 10+ points
Butler: 9-2 ATS as a home favorite of 10+ points

Northern Illinois at Western Michigan, 2:00 EST
Northern Illinois: 4-13 ATS in January
Western Michigan: 14-5 ATS after playing as a favorite

Air Force at Utah, 2:00 EST
Air Force: 4-13 ATS vs. conference opponents
Utah: 33-17 ATS at home off a non-conference game

Oregon at Arizona, 2:00 EST FSN
Oregon: 7-1 Under after scoring 55 or less points
Arizona: 2-12 ATS after winning 8+ of their last 10 games

Rice at Oklahoma, 3:00 EST
Rice: 9-25 ATS as a road underdog of 12.5+ points
Oklahoma: 6-0 ATS as a favorite

Oregon State at Arizona State, 4:00 EST
Oregon State: 1-6 ATS off BB games forcing 11 or less turnovers
Arizona State: 9-2 Under off BB games allowing 60 or less points

Ohio U at Bowling Green, 4:00 EST
Ohio U: 53-22 ATS off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games
Bowling Green: 1-10 ATS at home after losing 4 of their last 5 games

Louisville at Kentucky, 4:00 EST CBS
Louisville: 8-1 ATS in road games
Kentucky: 1-8 ATS at home off a home win

James Madison at Hofstra, 4:00 EST
James Madison: 1-5 ATS as a favorite
Hofstra: 8-0 ATS off a loss by 20+ points

Delaware at Drexel, 4:00 EST
Delaware: 17-6 Under after allowing 60 or less points
Drexel: 0-8 ATS at home after winning 3 of their last 4 games

Towson at George Mason, 4:30 EST
Towson: 15-6 ATS vs. conference opponents
George Mason: 0-6 ATS off 4+ games allowing 31 or less rebounds

UNLV at Colorado State, 5:00 EST
UNLV: 8-1 ATS away after playing as a home favorite
Colorado State: 3-11 ATS at home off an ATS loss

New Mexico at Wyoming, 6:00 EST CSTV
New Mexico: 6-0 ATS after scoring 80+ points
Wyoming: 3-11 ATS off BB home games

UCLA at California, 6:00 EST FSN
UCLA: 21-8 ATS off an Over
California: 1-5 ATS off BB games scoring 85+ points

Virginia Commonwealth at NC Wilmington, 6:00 EST
VA Commonwealth: 12-3 ATS away off a combined score of 125 or less points
NC Wilmington: 0-7 ATS at home on Saturdays

Cincinnati at St. John's, 6:00 EST ESPNC
Cincinnati: 6-1 Under off a win as an underdog
St. John's: 1-12 ATS off a conference road loss

St. Mary's at Texas, 6:00 EST
St. Mary's: 4-12 ATS after allowing 60 or less points
Texas: 6-0 ATS at home off a SU win / ATS loss

(TC) William & Mary and Old Dominion, 8:00 EST
William & Mary: 4-13 ATS away off a home loss scoring 60 or less points
Old Dominion: 9-2 ATS off a win by 15+ points

(TC) Northern Iowa at Indiana State, 8:00 EST
Northern Iowa: 4-12 ATS off BB conference games
Indiana State: 12-3 ATS off BB wins

Miami OH at Akron, 7:00 EST
Miami OH: 11-3 Under off a loss by 6 or less points
Akron: 10-0 ATS after scoring 80+ points

LaSalle at Florida State, 7:00 EST
LaSalle: 5-15 ATS away off 3+ ATS wins
Florida State: 6-0 ATS at home off ATS losses in 3 of their last 4 games

Florida Atlantic at Florida International, 7:30 EST
Florida Atl: 6-1 Over after scoring 60 or less points
Florida Int: 2-10 ATS at home off 6+ losses

Illinois Chicago at Cleveland State, 7:30 EST
Illinois Chicago: 5-1 ATS on Saturdays
Cleveland State: 1-8 ATS off a home win

Detroit at Wisconsin Milwaukee, 8:00 EST
Detroit: 3-12 ATS after scoring 60 or less points
Wisc Milwaukee: 5-1 ATS off a win by 10+ points as an underdog

LSU at Texas A&M, 8:00 EST ESPNU
LSU: 1-7 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Texas A&M: 22-12 ATS as a favorite

Wright State at Wisconsin Green Bay, 8:00 EST
Wright State: 6-0 ATS off a loss as a favorite
Wisc Green Bay: 4-14 ATS playing with 1 or 0 days rest

Providence at DePaul, 8:00 EST ESPNC
Providence: 0-7 ATS off a road loss by 10+ points
DePaul: 8-1 ATS after playing as a home underdog

Minnesota at Michigan State, 8:00 EST
Minnesota: 10-27 ATS away in January
Michigan State: 8-1 ATS off BB non-conference games

Creighton at Missouri State, 8:00 EST
Creighton: 8-2 Under off a loss as a favorite
Missouri State: 7-0 ATS after allowing 80+ points

Southern Illinois at Illinois State, 8:00 EST
Southern Illinois: 12-3 ATS away off a loss by 10+ points
Illinois State: 8-2 Under off a win by 6 or less points

Georgia at Gonzaga, 8:00 EST
Georgia: 2-11 ATS as an underdog
Gonzaga: 13-3 ATS on Saturdays

USC at Stanford, 8:00 EST
USC: 12-2 ATS off a straight up loss
Stanford: 0-6 ATS at home after playing 5+ games as a favorite

(TC) Massachusetts at Vanderbilt, 4:00 EST
Massachusetts: 10-2 ATS away off 3+ non-conference games
Vanderbilt: 6-15 ATS at home off a win

New Orleans at Louisiana Lafayette, 8:00 EST
New Orleans: 0-6 ATS away with a line of +3 to -3
LA Lafayette: 20-8 ATS off BB wins by 10+ points

Denver at Middle Tennessee State, 8:00 EST
Denver: 9-20 ATS in road games
Mid Tenn State: 11-3 ATS after playing BB games as an underdog

Arkansas Little Rock at Arkansas State, 8:00 EST
Ark Little Rock: 7-20 ATS off a win as an underdog
Arkansas State: 32-17 ATS off a loss by 10+ points

Western Kentucky at South Alabama, 8:00 EST
Western Kentucky: 1-12 ATS off a conference win
South Alabama: 9-1 ATS after playing 4+ games as a favorite

Wichita State at Bradley, 8:05 EST
Wichita State: 1-5 ATS off BB home losses
Bradley: 5-1 ATS off BB conference losses

Arkansas at Baylor, 8:30 EST
Arkansas: 13-27 ATS off a home win by 20+ points
Baylor: 7-1 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

Fresno State at New Mexico State, 9:00 EST
Fresno State: 14-4 ATS off BB games with 9 or less offensive rebounds
New Mexico State: 7-21 ATS off a conference road win

Connecticut at Notre Dame, 9:00 EST ESPN
Connecticut: 0-7 ATS away off a win by 10+ points
Notre Dame: 12-4 ATS off 3+ wins

(TC) Boise State at Idaho, 6:00 EST
Boise State: 1-8 ATS off a win by 15+ points
Idaho: 18-9 ATS as an underdog

Hawaii at San Jose State, 10:00 EST
Hawaii: 0-7 ATS away off a loss by 6 or less points
San Jose State: 17-9 Under after playing 4+ games as an underdog

Washington State at Washington, 10:00 EST FSN
Washington State: 1-7 ATS off BB games with 10+ steals
Washington: 9-2 Under off 3+ Unders

Utah State at Nevada, 10:00 EST
Utah State: 23-8 ATS off BB games scoring 75+ points
Nevada: 11-1 Over after playing as an underdog

Long Beach State at Cal Poly Slo, 10:00 EST
Long Beach State: 5-1 Over off a conference loss by 10+ points
Cal Poly Slo: 10-1 ATS off 4+ ATS losses

CS Northridge at Cal Santa Barbara, 10:00 EST
CS Northridge: 0-7 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games
UCSB: 9-2 Under as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

TCU at San Diego State, 10:00 EST
TCU: 2-9 ATS after playing as a road underdog
San Diego State: 6-1 Under off 3+ non-conference games


Added Games:

Appalachian State at The Citadel, 2:00 EST
Appalachian State: 13-4 ATS after playing as an underdog
The Citadel: 2-10 ATS as a home underdog of 10+ points

Niagara at Manhattan, 2:00 EST
Niagara: 16-7 ATS vs. conference opponents
Manhattan: 1-9 ATS at home after playing as an underdog

Georgia Southern at NC Greensboro, 3:00 EST
Georgia Southern: 8-2 ATS this season
NC Greensboro: 0-8 ATS off BB road games

Tennessee Chattanooga at Furman, 4:00 EST
Tennessee Chatt: 8-0 Over away after scoring 80+ points
Furman: 2-9 ATS playing with 1 or 0 days rest

Elon at College of Charleston, 6:00 EST
Elon: 7-0 Under off a road win
Charleston: 13-5 ATS off an ATS loss

Western Carolina at Davidson, 7:00 EST
Western Carolina: 2-10 ATS off a conference loss
Davidson: 8-1 ATS off a home conference win

Tennessee Tech at Eastern Kentucky, 7:00 EST
Tennessee Tech: 11-24 ATS away playing with 1 or 0 days rest
Eastern Kentucky: 18-8 ATS off a conference game

Samford at Tennessee Martin, 7:00 EST
Samford: 9-2 Under off a win by 6 or less points
Tenn Martin: 5-1 ATS after playing as an underdog

SE Missouri State at Eastern Illinois, 8:15 EST
SE Missouri State: 12-4 ATS off a home game
Eastern Illinois: 0-9 ATS as a home underdog of 3 or less points

Tennessee State at Murray State, 8:30 EST
Tennessee State: 13-3 ATS away off a win by 6 or less points
Murray State: 0-6 ATS off BB Overs

Jacksonville State at Austin Peay, 8:30 EST
Jacksonville State: 17-5 ATS off a home game
Austin Peay: 2-8 ATS in all games this season

Montana at Montana State, 9:00 EST
Montana: 1-8 ATS after scoring 45+ first-half points
Montana State: 12-3 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points

Northern Arizona at Portland State, 10:00 EST
Northern Arizona: 29-14 ATS after playing BB games as a favorite
Portland State: 1-7 ATS after making 13+ three-pointers

Sacramento State at Eastern Washington, 10:00 EST
Sacramento State: 1-12 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points
Eastern Washington: 9-1 Under as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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College Basketball – Write up (Complete)

NCAAB
Write-up

Second post - Complete


Saturday, January 5

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Saturday's College Basketball

Games of the Day

Visitor won both Arizona-Oregon games LY, with Ducks taking 79-77 decision here (+8); they also beat Wildcats 69-50 (-1.5) in Pac-10 tourney. Oregon lost 62-54 at ASU Thursday, making a mere 2-17 from arc- they've lost last three road games. Arizona was down six at half to Beavers Thursday, rallied to win, 76-63. Arizona PG Bayless expected to miss another game (knee).

California (+14) upset UCLA 76-69 in OT in Pac-10 tourney last spring, after getting swept by the Bruins (62-46 +6/85-75 +16) in regular season. Bears made 11-25 from arc in win over USC Thursday. Cal is 1-1 as a dog. UCLA won its last six games, all by 9+ points, allowing 56.5 ppg- they're 6-4 as a favorite.

With USC, Stanford both losing Thursday, this becomes fierce struggle to avoid starting Pac-10 play 0-2. Home side won both meetings LY, with Trojans then winning 83-79 (-2) in the Pac-10 tourney. USc lost last two road games; they shot 50% in loss at Cal, just 5-20 from arc. Stanford won seven of its last eight.

Western Kentucky, South Alabama are two best teams in Sun Belt; Hilltoppers (+4) lost 73-71 in OT here LY, they won other meeting,73-51 at home (-12). WKU is 2-0 in Sun Belt, winning by 4,11 points; they're 2-2 on road, losing at Southern Illinois, Northern Arizona. USA won last seven games, is 3-0 in league.

Washington State puts its unbeaten mark on line at archrival Washington, where Coogs (+2.5) won 65-61 LY. Huskies beat Wazzu 74-64 in Pac-10 tourney (+2.5) atfer losing to them 75-47 in Pullman and getting swept in regular season. State is 12-0, with wins at Boise, Baylor, Gonzaga; it is their first road game in exactly a month.

Rest of card

-- Charlotte won five of last seven games; they're 7-0 at home; tough game for Maryland team that is playing first true away game; they're 2-3 in last five games. losing to American, Ohio.

-- Boston College (+9) lost 84-66 at Kansas LY; Eagles are 5-1 in last six games; their losses are 98-89ot at Providence, 83-80 at home to UMass. Kansas is 13-0, winning road games 59-55 at USC (-3.5). 71-66 at Georgia Tech (-10).

-- Syracuse (-2) won 70-53 at South Florida LY; Orange is 6-1 in last seven games; they only have 8 scholarship players. USF is 10-1 in last eleven games after an 0-3 start; they've split their four road games so far.

-- Wisconsin swept Iowa LY, 57-46 (-5)/74-62 (-12); Hawkeyes lost 79-76 at home to Iowa in Big 11 opener, Iowa's sixth loss in last nine games. Badgers got PG back and routed Michigan; in eight games as favorite, Wisconsin is 6-2 as a favorite.

-- Home side won both Loyola-Youngstown games LY, as the Ramblers lost 80- 68 here (+9). Ramblers lost eight of their last 10 games, are just 12-52 (23%) from arc in Horizon. YSU is 1-5 in its last six games vs D-I teams.

-- Home side won both Georgia State-Northeastern games LY, with Panthers losing 84-69 here (+7); they've lost five of their last seven games. Huskies lost last four games, even though they led two of them at the half.

-- Pepperdine, Memphis run same offense, invented by Waves' coach; problem for him is, Memphis has great talent, whipping decent Siena team by 44 Thursday. Pepperdine lost five of last six games, haven't played since Dec 21.

-- Home side won both Dartmouth-Harvard games LY, with the Big Green losing 77-72 here (+7); Green lost last three in a row, losing last game by 35. Harvard lost last seven games, losing its last game in OT to Cal-Irvine.

-- Home side won both Michigan-Purdue games LY, Michigan lost 67-53 in its visit here (+3). Boilers trailed 16-0 at start of its last game, won 59-44. Wolverines lost three in row, eight of its last nine games; they're 0-6 vs spread as a dog.

-- Georgetown (-10) won 68-54 at Rutgers LY; they're 10-1 this season, 3-1 on road, winning by 9 (Ball St), 18 (Old Dominion), 10 (Alabama) points. Rutgers shot 2-16 from arc, 1-8 from line in 68-45 loss at USF in Big East opener.

-- Butler won 60-47 at Valparaiso LY, when it was non-Horizon game; Crusaders are 10-3 so far, losing at three top 20 schools (Vandy-UNC-Wisconsin)- they're 3-1 as underdog. Butler won last four games, winning on buzzer beater at SIU in last game.

-- Western Michigan (-6) beat Northern Illinois 67-62 in MAC tourney LY, after winning 68-54 here (-10), losing 70-68 in the game at DeKalb. Broncos are 0-5 vs spread as favorite this yr. Huskies covered six of last seven as an underdog.

-- Home side won both Air Force-Utah games LY, with Falcons losing 85-79 here (-6). Utes are 6-1 vs spread as favorite so far this year. Air Force is 0-2 on road, losing by 11 at Wake Forest (+11), and by 11 at Northern Illinois (-5).

-- Oklahoma won last three games, is 10-3 after double OT win vs West Virginia in last game; Sooners are 5-0-1 vs spread as a favorite. Rice lost last game by 18 at Vanderbilt, after trailing at half just 31-26; they covered last three tries as underdog.

-- Oregon State won couple tough games vs Arizona State last year, winning 67-59 here (+6); Beavers led at Arizona by six at half Thursday, lost by 13; they're 2-0 as underdog. ASU won last seven games, beating Xavier, Oregon in process.

-- Texas Tech (even) won 94-77 at UTEP LY; Red Raiders won last game 79-77 vs Lamar; they're 4-4 in last eight games after 4-1 start, and 3-1 vs spread as favorite. Miners are 2-1 as a dog this year. UTEP opens league play Wednesday vs SMU.

-- Ohio U was 3-0 vs Bowling Green LY, winning 88-63 here (-2) 67-49 at home (-11), 69-59 in MAC tourney (-7). BG lost five of last six games, scoring 60 or less pts in four of last five. Ohio is 7-2 in last nine games, winning 53-47 at Bucknell during week.

-- Kentucky (+2.5) won 61-49 at Louisville in hiuge rivalry game between two struggling teams. Cardinals lost Big East opener at home to Cincinnati; they're 1-1 on road, beating Purdue out at Indy, winning at UNLV. UK is 2-5 in its last seven games.

-- Hofstra (-7) won 98-78 at James Madison LY, but Pride is 1-8 in last nine games, losing first two CAA games, 87-83 at home to UNCW (in OT), 75-54 at ODU- they're 1-5 in games decided by six or less pts. JMU won first two CAA games by 1,3 pts.

-- Drexel beat Delaware twice LY, winning 72-62 here (-20) and 69-61 in Newark (-12); Dragons shot just 30/34.5% from floor in splitting first two CAA games. Hens are 2-0 in CAA after being 1-7 outside of conference play.

-- George Mason led by 13 at half in last game, lost by hoop at Georgia State, a bad loss; they crushed Towson 73-44 LY (-2.5) Patriots are 9-4 this year, 3-4 vs spread as favorite. Tigers lost last six road games, covered one of last four as underdog.

-- UNLV is 11-3 but doesn't leave home much; they're 2-1 away from Strip, winning at San Diego (66-55), No Arizona (83-74), and losing at UCSB (led by 10 at half). Colorado State was 0-3 vs Rebels LY, losing 76-59 here (+1), 85-72 in MWC tourney.

-- Home side won both New Mexico-Wyoming games LY, with Lobos losing 76-67 here (+3); NM won last six games, winning at Hawai'i, UTEP in last two. Cowboys lost three of four vs D-I teams, struggled with D-II Chadron State Monday (won 76-69).

-- VCU beat NC-Wilmington twice LY, 74-65 at home (-14) and 78-68 here (-9); Rams had five-game win streak ended at JMU this week; they're just 8-28 from arc in CAA. Seahawks are -36 in FTs attempted (62-26) in splitting their two CAA games.

-- St John's (+3.5) won 73-64 at Cincinnati LY; Storm lost by six at Syracuse in Big East opener; Bearcats won their first league at Louisville, 58-57 (made 8-14 from arc, 4-6 from line). St Johns lost six of its last eight games.

-- Old Dominion swept Wm Mary LY, 59-44 here (-13), 62-57 on road (-7); Monarchs are 2-0 in CAA, winning 72-64/75-54- they held foes to 9-29 from arc. Wm Mary scored just 54 ppg in first two CAA games, losses at VCU (71-57), vs Delaware (58-51).

-- Home side won both Northern Iowa-Indiana State games, as Panthers lost here 59-46 (-4); UNI won six of last eight games, winning by both MVC games by 13. ISU is 2-0 in Valley; both their foes shot under 38% from floor, scoring just 55 ppg.

-- Three Miami-Akron games LY were decided by total of five points, with home side winning both in regular season by two and Miami winning 53-52 in MAC tourney (+7). Akron lost in double OT at Dayton in last game, after leading by six at half.

-- Florida State is just 2-4 vs spread in last six tries as favorite; they won ACC opener by hoop at Ga Tech. LaSalle lost five of last six games; they lost last four road games vs D-I opponents by 6-1-6-13 points, are 2-0 vs spread as underdog.

-- Florida Atlantic was 3-0 vs FIU LY, winning 68-55 here (+5), then 91-88 in OT at Sun Belt tourney (-6). Owls are 0-3 in Sun Belt this yr, losing by 2-19-11 pts. Florida Int'l scored 65 ppg in losing first two league games; they lost eight of their last nine.

-- Visitor won both IUC-Cleveland State games LY, with Flames winning 72-62 here (-1). Ill-Chicago lost last two games, giving up 79-80 pts. Vikings allowed 54,55 pts in winning first two in Horizon; they're 4-3 as favorite overall this season.

-- Home side won both Detroit-Milwaukee games LY, with the Titans losing 65-64 in OT. Detroit lost last seven games, is 0-3 in Horizon, with losses by 7-13-26 pts (and they shot 44% on arc in last two losses). Panthers lost six of last nine games.

-- Wright State was 3-0 vs Green Bay LY, beating them 65-54 in this gym (+5) and 67-51 in Horizon tourney (-7). Raiders are 1-2 in league- their foes shot 12-19/12-22 from arc in the two losses Green Bay won six of its last nine games.

-- Providence lost 96-67 at Marquette Thursday, now pay visit to DePaul team that upset Villanova 84-76, making 9-19 on arc, 27-33 from line in its Big East opener. Friars allowed 86.5 ppg in their two road games this season.

-- Minnesota (+16) lost 70-46 at Michigan State LY; Tubby has Gophers at improved 10-2 vs weak schedule- they're 1-2 away from home, winning at Iowa State, losing 75-61 at Florida State, 81-64 at UNLV. Spartans won last nine, are 5-2 as favorite.

-- Creighton was 3-0 vs Missouri State LY, winning 66-62 here (+5), 75-58 in MVC tourney (+1.5); Bluejays scored just 60.5 pg in losing first two MVC games. Bears are 2-3 vs spread as fave this season- they've made 21-39 from arc in Valley play.

-- Southern Illinois beat Illinois State twice LY, 68-49 here (-2), 83-72 at home (-12), but Salukis lost its seven of last ten games, while Redbirds won their last five games, holding foes to 56.5 ppg in pair of conference road wins.

-- Georgia (+2) upset Gonzaga 96-83 LY; Dawgs are 1-1 on road losing 68-49 at Wisconsin (+9), winning at Hawai'i; favorite is 4-2 vs spread in their lined games. Gonzaga covered just one of last five as a favorite, going 3-3 SU in last six.

-- St Mary's is 8-1 but 1-1 on road, losing 71-56 at Carbondale (So. Ill.) after winning 69-64 at San Diego State; Gaels did beat Oregon at home; they're 1-1 as underdog. Texas survived TCU 67-49 (-20.5); they're talented, thin and banged-up.

-- Home side won pair of close games in the ULLafayette-UNO series LY, with Privateers losing here 67-64 (+1). Cajuns are 3-0 in Sun Belt, holding foes to 60.7 ppg. UNO is 4-1 on road, with win at NC State; they were -10 on boards in both SBC tilts.

-- Denver got crushed 75-49 at Middle Tennessee LY; Pioneers allowed 54.5 ppg in winning first two Sun Belt tilts. MTSU lost seven of last nine games, scored just 56 ppg in last two Sun Belt games (9-32 from arc).

-- Arkansas State beat Little Rock twice LY, 77-51 here (-8) and 61-55 on road (+4); State shot 50%+ in all three league games, but lost two of three. Trojans scored 79.5 ppg in winning first two league games, but they shot 12-25 from arc in road win.

-- Home side won pair of one-sided games in Wichita-Bradley series, with Shockers losing 78-63 here (+1). Wichita is already 0-2 in Valley, scoring just 50 ppg in pair of home losses (7-38 on arc). Braves also lost their first two MVC games (by 13-11).

-- Baylor is 11-1 this year, losing only to Washington St; they won at South Carolina, beat Notre Dame, Winthrop on neutral floors, so they're good. Arkansas is 10-3, losing only game on road, 83-72 at Oklahoma. Big game for Baylor at-large hopes. This game is on neutral floor in Dallas.

-- Fresno State beat New Mexico State twice LY, 75-69 at home, 60-58 here (+7); Bulldogs won three of last four games, holding La Tech to 26% from floor in win Thursday. Aggies are just 6-9 but won at Idaho in WAC opener, making 24-36 from line.

-- Notre Dame won last nine games, drilling West Virginia 69-56 in Big East opener (WV shot 31.9%); Irish still haven't played a road game, host UConn squad that is 10-2; they were 34-47 on foul line at Seton Hall in 98-86 win Thursday (Hall was 9-12).

-- Boise State drilled Idaho twice LY, 86-63 at home (-18), 75-57 here (-10); Broncos won four in row, nine of last 10 games, five of which were on road. Seven of Idaho's nine losses are by 9+ points; they're 2-3 vs spread as the underdog.

-- Hawai'i swept San Jose LY, 67-55 here (-5), 72-52 home (-10); Warriors let Utah State shoot 61% Thursday, were outscored 31-16 on foul line, still only lost by 6, but it was fourth loss in last five games. Spartans won three of their last four games.

-- Home side won both Utah State-Nevada games LY, Utah St won 79-77 in WAC tourney (+7). Aggies won last five games, shooting 61% from floor in last game. Wolf Pack had won five in row before getting crushed at North Carolina 106-70 Dec 27.

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-- Long Beach was 3-0 vs Cal Poly LY, beating Mustangs 80-77 here, then 94-83 in Big West tourney, but 49ers have new team after losing top nine scorers, and lost six of last eight games. Cal Poly lost three in row, five of last six games.

-- Santa Barbara swept Northridge LY, winning 75-59 here (-9), 67-57 on road (+3) but Matadors are improved at 9-3- they won Big West opener 80-59 at Cal Poly, holding Matadors to 33.9% from floor. Gauchos are also improved (9-1 in last 10 games).

-- San Diego State beat TCU twice LY, both by five pts; State is 9-3 after beating Sam Houston in OT last week, giving them first loss. TCU hung with Texas, losing 67-59 (+20); their first cover in three tries as the underdog.

-- LSU lost at Tulane during week; they're 2-4 in last six games, scoring just 60.5 ppg in last four. Texas A&M won last six in a row; they're 4-3 vs spread as favorite. This is seventh game in row at home for Aggies, who open in Big 12 next week.

-- UMass rallied from down 11 at half to beat Houston at home Wednesday, 96-89, their sixth straight win and ninth in last ten games. Vandy is still unbeaten; they are 1-3 vs spread in last four tries as the favorite.

-- Appalachian State beat Citadel twice LY, 56-52 here (-8) and 95-54 at home (-16). ASU snapped three-game skid with win at Charleston Thursday. Citadel is 0-3 in conference, losing by 9, 13,21 points; they're 2-5 vs spread as underdog.

-- Niagara swept Manhattan LY, 76-74 here (+1), 81-70 at home; Eagles are 3-0 in MAAC, winning by 12-9-7 points. Jaspers are 4-2 in last six games; they haven't played since Dec 29, while Niagara had tough win at Iona Thursday.

-- NC-Greensboro swept Georgia Southern LY, winning 65-62 here (-7), 68-47 in Statesboro (+5); Spartans have win this year at Ga Tech; they won three of last four games, with three road games in the four. Eagles lost by 25 at Davidson Thursday.

-- Furman beat Chattanooga twice LY, 59-56 here (-5), 68-61 on road (+3), but Paladins are down this year (2-10). Chattanooga survived 17-35 shooting from arc at Wofford Thursday, won by 7- they're 4-0 in SoCon, winning by 13-16-13-7 points.

-- Elon lost 67-45 at Charleston LY (+14); they're 4-1 in SoCon, despite trailing four of five games at half- only one of their five league foes has shot higher than 40%. Cougars lost last two SoCon games, giving up 78 ppg, making 16-61 from arc.

-- Davidson waxed Western Carolina twice LY, 82-59 here (-17), 79-59 on road (-1.5); Wildcats ran out to 29-8 lead Thursday vs Ga Southern; they're 3-0 in league, winning by 11-21-25 points. Catamounts are 0-3 in league, losing 59-49/86-84/64-60.

-- Home side won both Tennessee Tech-Eastern Kentucky tilts LY, with Tech losing 92-90 in two OTs here (-1.5), then again in OVC tourney, 57-54 (-2). EKU is 3-2 in OVC, 2-0 at home; three of their last four OVC foes shot 50%+ from floor.

-- Samford beat UT-Martin twice LY, 55-40 at home (-11), 71-66 here (-3). Bulldogs are 3-1 in OVC, with last three league games decided by total of five points. Martin lost last three OVC tilts, allowing average of 80 ppg.

-- Eastern Illinois snapped 11-game skid Thursday, upsetting Murray; they're 1-4 in OVC, with losses by 19-2-3-5 pts. Home side won both series games LY, with SEMo losing 77-69 here (+2.5). SEMo is 5-0 in OVC, winning both road games by one.

-- Visiting team won both Tennessee State-Murray State tilts a year ago, both close games; Racers are 2-3 in OVC, and they were favored in all five. TSU has win at Illinois; they won two of first three OVC games, are 4-2 vs spread as an underdog.

-- Austin Peay beat Jacksonville State twice LY, by 15 points both times (78-63/73-58); Governors are 4-0 in OVC, needed an OT to win at UT-Martin Thursday- their home wins are by 4,8. Gamecocks are 0-4 in OVC, losing road games by 7,9 points.

-- Montana swept Montana State LY, winning 72-63 (-1) here, with a 73-65 win at home (-12). Bobcats won three in row, six of last eight games, with wins at Wyoming, Oregon St. Montana lost last six games vs D-I foes.

-- Home side won both Northern Arizona-Portland State games LY, with 'jacks losing 83-78 here (+2). NAU are 2-0 in Big Sky, winning by 16,4 pts; they're 2-1 as underdog. Vikings are 1-1 in league, holding first two opponents under 40% from floor.

-- Eastern Washington beat Sacramento State twice LY, 80-72 here (-12), 100-85 on road (-3). but Eagles lost Stuckey to NBA, are 5-10 this year- this is first time they're favored to win game this year. Hornets lost four in row, nine of last ten games.

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National Hockey League – Write up (early games)

NHL
Write-up

(Early Games)

Saturday, January 5

Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Canadiens won three of last four games, scoring 19 goals.
-- Red Wings won five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Washington is 5-13 in its last eighteen road games.
-- Stars lost last three games, outscored 11-4.

Series Records
-- Montreal won four of last five games against Washington.
-- Red Wings won five of last six against Dallas Stars.

Totals
-- Over is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Washington games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Detroit's last five games.

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National Football League – Mismatches

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NFL wild-card mismatches: Where to find the edge
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Looking for a betting edge in this weekend’s NFL playoff games? We’ve picked out two key mismatches in each game that could have a major affect on the outcome.

Saturday, January 5

Washington at Seattle (-3 1/2, 40)

Seahawks defensive end Patrick Kerney vs. Redskins quarterback Todd Collins

A season-ending injury to Redskins starting quarterback Jason Campbell gave veteran Todd Collins a chance to close out the season. The new starter has led Washington to four straight wins and the playoffs but he may well meet his match against Seattle – and defensive end Patrick Kerney in particular.

Kerney finished second overall with 14.5 sacks this season, and managed three sacks a game three different times. The 6-foot-5, 273-pound monster has also managed 49 tackles, five forced fumbles and an interception.

Collins has done an excellent job as Campbell’s replacement, but a postseason game against Seattle will easily be his most competitive yet. He has been sacked eight times in four games. Expect that number to increase when Kerney gets going.

Redskins running back Clinton Portis vs. Seahawks’ rush defense

Washington running back Clinton Portis closed out the season in storming fashion and that should carry over into the playoffs. Seattle, meanwhile, has struggled to defend against the run in big games this season.

Portis ran for a combined 306 yards and four touchdowns in his last three games – all of which where Washington wins. He finished sixth in the league with 1,262 yards, and had a team-leading 11 TDs.

Seattle’s rush defense ranks 12th in the league in yards per game (102.8) but has been found wanting against top opposition. It surrendered 128 yards and a touchdown to Cardinals RB Edgerrin James in a Sept. 16 loss, and 102 yards to Willie Parker in an October defeat against Pittsburgh.

On current form, Portis is capable of putting up similar totals.


Jacksonville at Pittsburgh (+1, 38 1/2)

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger vs. Jaguars pass defense

Ben Roethlisberger has picked apart opposition defenses at will in certain games this season. If he produces his best this week, he will cause serious problems for a mediocre Jags’ pass defense.

Roethlisberger had the second-best QB rating in the NFL behind Tom Brady (104.1) and was third in passing TDs (32). In his previous outing against Jacksonville this season, the fourth-year pro threw for 146 yards and three touchdowns in a Dec. 16 loss.

Jacksonville’s pass defense is giving up 213.8 yards per game to rank 15th in the league. It has allowed seven different opposing quarterbacks to throw for more than 250 yards, including a 445-yard performance by Drew Brees in a Nov. 4 loss to New Orleans.

Jaguars running back Fred Taylor vs. Steelers’ rush defense

The Steelers have one of the meanest defenses in the NFL, but Jags running back Fred Taylor has already got the better of it once this season. He will be confident of a repeat performance in Saturday’s playoff clash.

Taylor ran for 147 yards and a touchdown in Jacksonville’s 29-22 win over Pittsburgh on Dec. 16. That was part of a five-game streak of 100-yard games for Taylor. Overall this season, the fifth-year pro ran for 1,260 yards and five TDs.

The Steelers boast the league’s third-best rush defense (89.9 yards per game), but the ‘D’ did not finish the season strong. It allowed an average of 104 yards per game in its final four contests, three of them losses.


Sunday, January 6

New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-1, 39 ½)

Buccaneers’ turnovers gained vs. Giants’ turnovers lost

Tampa Bay boasts one of the league’s best defenses, allowing just 278.8 yards and 16.9 points per game. But one of the team’s greatest strengths is its ability to take the pressure off by forcing opponents to turn over the ball.

The Bucs ranked third in the league with 35 takeaways this season – 16 interceptions and 19 recovered fumbles. Safety Jermaine Philips and defensive end Greg White are largely responsible for that success. Philips finished the season with four INTs and three forced fumbles, while White had a team-high seven forced fumbles and 8.5 sacks.

Protecting the ball has not been the Giants’ greatest strength this year. They have turned over the ball on 34 occasions – 20 intercepted passes and 14 fumbles that were recovered by opponents.

Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora vs. Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia

The Giants had a league-leading 52 sacks this season, with defensive end Osi Umenyiora producing 14 of them. On Sunday, he gets the chance to add to that impressive total against veteran Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia.

Umenyiora finished third in sacks overall, but led the category for most of the year. His numbers are somewhat skewed by an amazing six-sack performance against the Eagles on Sept. 30, but he still managed at least one sack in eight of New York’s 16 games.

At 37 years old, Garcia is not as mobile as he used to be, and could be a sore man following this encounter. He has been sacked 19 times in 13 games. It’s not just Umenyiora that Garcia has to worry about – three other Giants players have more than five sacks this season.


Tennessee Titans at San Diego Chargers (-9, 41)

Titans running back LenDale White vs. Chargers’ rush defense

These teams met on Dec. 9 and LenDale White caused San Diego’s defense problems. The Chargers won 23-17, but White ran for 113 yards and a touchdown.

The second-year pro ranks 12th overall with 1,108 yards and seven TDs this season. White has broken the century mark in five of his 16 games, including two of his last four. White also has 114 receiving yards.

The Chargers, meanwhile, are allowing 107.6 yards per game on the ground. They have allowed four different running backs to break the 100-yard mark against them this season, including Adrian Peterson’s record-breaking 296-yard game on Nov. 4.

White is unlikely to come close to that total, but should be able to repeat his performance of a few weeks ago.

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers vs. Titans’ pass defense

The Chargers closed out the season with six straight wins thanks in large part to quarterback Philip Rivers. He averaged 183.3 yards per game over that time and had a combined 10 touchdown passes.

That includes the 23-17 win over Tennessee in early December in which Rivers threw for 228 yards and two TDs. The fourth-year pro has racked up 3,152 yards in 16 games this season, throwing for a total of 21 touchdowns.

The Titans’ pass defense ranks 10th in the league in yards per game (199.4), but has not finished the season well. In four of its final five games (omitting the final contest against a second-string Colts lineup), Tennessee’s pass defense allowed an average 232 passing yards per game and a combined six TDs through the air.

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Late Pregame Wire


NFL

01/05/08
12:14 PM Lineups
NFL
Steelers CB Deshea Townsend (foot), CB Bryant McFadden (ankle), and Allen Rossum (hamstring) are expected to play tonight.

01/05/08
12:12 PM Lineup Alert
NFL
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), S Troy Polamalu (knee), and WR Hines Ward (knee) are expected to start tonight.

01/05/08
12:10 PM Lineups
NFL
Jags LB Mike Peterson (hand) has been downgraded to out of tonight's game.

01/05/08
12:09 PM Injuries
NFL
Jags CB Rashean Mathis (groin) has been upgraded to probabe for tonight's game.

01/05/08
11:54 AM Weather
NFL
Jags @ Steelers: Cloudy; 40% chance of light rain; south winds at 13 mph; 40 degrees.

01/05/08
11:53 AM Weather
NFL
Redskins @ Seahawks: 90% chance of showers; west winds at 15-25 mph; 45 degrees.


NBA

01/05/08
12:59 PM Injuries
NBA
Blazers G Brandon Roy (badly bruised tailbone) has been added to the injury report as a game-time decision for tonight's game.

01/05/08
12:57 PM Injuries
NBA
Heat G Dwyane Wade is listed as day-to-day with nagging injuries, and his status for Sunday's game is unknown.

01/05/08
12:56 PM Injury Alert
NBA
Rockets F Tracy McGrady is expected to miss at least another week with a strained tendon in his knee.

01/05/08
11:45 AM Injuries
NBA
Hornets F David West (19 ppg; hip) has been added to the injury report as questionable for tonight's game.