Wednesday Trends and Indexes 01/09

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, January 9

Good Luck on day #9 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

Some thoughts to consider with the New Year upon us.....

-- Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

-- How is it that we put men on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

-- Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane?

-- How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?

-- What disease did cured ham have?

-- If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

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Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but..........

13) Temps were in low 60’s here in America’s second favorite city Tuesday; on January 8, what a bonanza that is (it was 56 and raining in San Diego Sunday)…….tempered by fact that there are still 72 days left in winter. We take what we can get.

12) Playing devil’s advocate here for a second, is there even a chance that this McNamee guy was so desperate to impress Roger Clemens as a trainer, that he injected him with steroids without Clemens knowing it? I watch too many movies…......

11) Hawai’i’s athletic director is getting blamed for letting June Jones get away to SMU, and thus might lose his $250K a year job. He is now getting re-examined for way he dumped hoop coach Riley Wallace last spring, after Wallace coached Hawai’i for 20 years.

10) Speaking of Jones, am I only person alarmed that SMU recruited 10 boosters to cough up $1M each to pay Jones’ salary ($2M a year for five years)?

In effect, Jones isn’t working for SMU now, he’s working for those 20 guys, so he better keep at least 11 of them happy.

9) Wagner hoop coach Mike Deane has a chair with a seat belt attached to it that he sits in during games, to protest the new decorum rules for coaches. The chair even goes on the road to most Seahawk games. He still managed to get a technical against Columbia.

8) USC hoop phenom OJ Mayo took 19 shots at Stanford Saturday, but had no assists. Draw your own conclusions.

7) Teams with surprisingly good RPI’s: St Mary’s 3-Dayton 7-Rhode Island 18-Drake 21.

6) This is what the print media has become on slow news days: Jessica Simpson’s picture was on front page of New York Times Tuesday with caption: "Giants’ Secret Weapon." Yikes.

5) Suns scored 46 points in first quarter vs. Denver Monday, then tacked on another 32 in second; it is amazing that some of the Suns don’t seem happy. What team would they rather be on? Being Steve Nash’s teammate makes every Phoenix regular a wealthier man, because their numbers are higher.

4) I’m surprised they don’t televise Winter League baseball; I’d watch it, pathetic as that might be.

3) Jason Kidd had his third straight double-double Tuesday; he is first guy since Grant Hill in April '97 to do that.

2) Since Rich Rodriguez quit West Virginia to be Michigan's football coach, his family in West Virginia has gotten threats of all kinds, including a death threat. Probably doesn't make him regret his decision any.

1) Redskins sure go through a lot of head coaches; always got sense Joe Gibbs was happier being around race cars, but that football was what made him famous. He can work with his sons in NASCAR. Whoever replaces him will be seventh head coach in last seventeen years for the Skins.

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National Football League - Dunkel Index

NFL
Dunkel Index

Seattle at Green Bay
The Seahawks took full advantage of their home field on Saturday, overcoming a fourth quarter deficit to beat Washington (35-14) behind an enthusiastic Qwest Field crowd. But Seattle won't get that kind of reception at Lambeau Field this Saturday and Mike Holmgren's team struggled to a 2-4 record in their last six road games this season. Green Bay, meanwhile, was 7-1 at home, winning its last four by an average margin of 25 points per game. The Packers are the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Green Bay favored by 12. Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (-7 1/2). Here are all of this week's picks.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

Game 101-102: Seattle at Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 130.187; Green Bay 142.001
Dunkel Line: Green Bay by 12; 45
Vegas Line: Green Bay by 7 1/2; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (-7 1/2); Over

Game 103-104: Jacksonville at New England
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville 136.585; New England 152.542
Dunkel Line: New England by 16; 52
Vegas Line: New England by 13 1/2; 49
Dunkel Pick: New England (-13 1/2); Over


SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

Game 107-108: San Diego at Indianapolis
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 136.087; Indianapolis 146.518
Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 10 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 8 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (-8 1/2); Under

Game 109-110: NY Giants at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 130.646; Dallas 141.138
Dunkel Line: Dallas by 10 1/2; 43
Vegas Line: Dallas by 7 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7 1/2); Under

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National Football League – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


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Saturday, January 12
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SEATTLE (11 - 6) at GREEN BAY (13 - 3) - 1/12/2008, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
GREEN BAY is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
GREEN BAY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.
GREEN BAY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
GREEN BAY is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 1-0 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 1-1 straight up against SEATTLE 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 (12 - 5) at NEW ENGLAND (16 - 0) - 1/12/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 116-86 ATS (+21.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 75-51 ATS (+18.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 52-28 ATS (+21.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 2-0 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 2-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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Sunday, January 13
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SAN DIEGO (12 - 5) at INDIANAPOLIS (13 - 3) - 1/13/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in dome games since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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NY GIANTS (11 - 6) at DALLAS (13 - 3) - 1/13/2008, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games this season.
NY GIANTS are 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
NY GIANTS are 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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National Football League - Short Sheet

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Short Sheet


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Saturday, January 12th
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NFC Divisional Round
TV: FOX
Seattle at Green Bay, 4:30 ET

Seattle:
1-9 ATS away off a home win by 10+ points
2-11 ATS off a home win by 21+ points

Green Bay:
6-0 ATS off a home win
8-1 ATS after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

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AFC Divisional Round
TV: CBS
Jacksonville at New England, 8:00 ET

Jacksonville:
12-4 ATS off a road game
6-0 ATS off BB road games

New England:
1-5 ATS after winning 8+ of their last 10 games
10-1 Over off a win by 6 or less points

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Sunday, January 13th
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AFC Divisional Round
TV: CBS
San Diego at Indianapolis, 1:00 ET

San Diego:
11-2 ATS vs. AFC South opponents
21-7 ATS in dome stadiums

Indianapolis:
4-15 ATS at home off a loss by 6 or less points
10-23 ATS revenging a loss by 7 or less points

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NFC Divisional Round
TV: FOX
NY Giants at Dallas, 4:30 ET

NY Giants:
19-6 Under playing with double-revenge
10-1 Under away with a total of 45.5+ points

Dallas:
7-0 ATS off a road loss
20-8 ATS at home off BB ATS losses

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National Football League – Recent Trends

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NFL Recent Trends
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Saturday, January 12

Seattle (11-6) at Green Bay (13-3)

Seattle:
SEA are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
SEA are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. NFC.
Over is 6-2 in SEA last 8 games as a road underdog.

Green Bay:
GB are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
GB are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games on grass.
GB are 13-4-2 ATS in their last 19 vs. NFC.

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Jacksonville (12-5) at New England (16-0)

Jacksonville:
Over is 8-0 in JAC last 8 games as a road underdog.
Over is 10-1 in JAC last 11 road games.
Over is 7-1 in JAC last 8 Sat. games.

New England:
Under is 8-1-1 in NE last 10 Sat. games.
Under is 9-2 in NE last 11 playoff home games.
Over is 16-6 in NE last 22 games overall.

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Sunday, January 13

San Diego (12-5) at Indianapolis (13-3)

San Diego:
SD are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. AFC.
Over is 10-2-2 in SD last 14 road games.
Under is 6-2-2 in SD last 10 vs. AFC.

Indianapolis:
IND are 10-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
IND are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on turf.
IND are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.

Head to Head:
SD are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

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N.Y. Giants (11-6) at Dallas (13-3)

N.Y. Giants:
Under is 7-1 in NYG last 8 road games.
NYG are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC.

Dallas:
DAL are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games on grass.
Over is 14-6-2 in DAL last 22 games on grass.
Over is 7-3-3 in DAL last 13 vs. NFC East.

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National Football League – In Depth Trends

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Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher.
Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.

Saturday, January 12

Trends - Seattle at Green Bay

ATS Trends

Seattle
Seahawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in January.
Seahawks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Seahawks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. NFC.
Seahawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.
Seahawks are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 road games.
Seahawks are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Seahawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Seahawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Seahawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Seahawks are 7-20-3 ATS in their last 30 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
Seahawks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.

Green Bay
Packers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Packers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Packers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Packers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
Packers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Packers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
Packers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Packers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Packers are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
Packers are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games on grass.
Packers are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a S.U. win.
Packers are 13-4-2 ATS in their last 19 vs. NFC.
Packers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Packers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.
Packers are 3-7-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Packers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as a favorite.
Packers are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Packers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 playoff games.


O/U Trends

Seattle
Under is 5-1 in Seahawks last 6 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 vs. NFC.
Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Over is 6-2 in Seahawks last 8 games as a road underdog.
Over is 23-8 in Seahawks last 31 games on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Seahawks last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 10-4 in Seahawks last 14 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Seahawks last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-2 in Seahawks last 7 games following a ATS win.
Over is 19-8 in Seahawks last 27 games as an underdog.
Over is 7-3 in Seahawks last 10 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Green Bay
Over is 5-0 in Packers last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 6-0 in Packers last 6 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Over is 5-0 in Packers last 5 games on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Packers last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
Over is 6-0 in Packers last 6 games as a favorite.
Over is 7-0 in Packers last 7 games overall.
Over is 6-0 in Packers last 6 vs. NFC.
Over is 10-1 in Packers last 11 games following a ATS win.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Packers last 5 playoff home games.
Over is 5-2 in Packers last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Packers last 7 playoff games as a favorite.
Over is 5-2 in Packers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Packers last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.


Head to Head
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Trends - Jacksonville at New England

ATS Trends

Jacksonville
Jaguars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Jaguars are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Jaguars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Jaguars are 8-2-2 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Jaguars are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Jaguars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Jaguars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Jaguars are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. AFC.
Jaguars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
Jaguars are 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 games as an underdog.
Jaguars are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS loss.
Jaguars are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 playoff games.
Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 playoff games as an underdog.
Jaguars are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 playoff road games.

New England
Patriots are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 playoff home games.
Patriots are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
Patriots are 13-5-2 ATS in their last 20 games in January.
Patriots are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 vs. AFC.
Patriots are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Patriots are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on field turf.
Patriots are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 playoff games as a favorite.
Patriots are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Patriots are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite.
Patriots are 44-19-2 ATS in their last 65 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Patriots are 41-19-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Patriots are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Patriots are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Patriots are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
Patriots are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Patriots are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.
Patriots are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Patriots are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.


O/U Trends

Jacksonville
Over is 6-0-1 in Jaguars last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 8-0 in Jaguars last 8 games as a road underdog.
Over is 6-0 in Jaguars last 6 games as an underdog.
Over is 6-0 in Jaguars last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-0 in Jaguars last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 10-1-1 in Jaguars last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 10-1 in Jaguars last 11 road games.
Over is 7-1 in Jaguars last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Jaguars last 8 Saturday games.
Over is 6-1 in Jaguars last 7 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 13-3-1 in Jaguars last 17 vs. AFC.
Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 playoff games.
Over is 8-2-1 in Jaguars last 11 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 17-5-1 in Jaguars last 23 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 playoff road games.
Over is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games in January.

New England
Under is 7-0 in Patriots last 7 Divisional Playoff games.
Under is 8-1-1 in Patriots last 10 Saturday games.
Over is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Patriots last 11 playoff home games.
Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-3 in Patriots last 13 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.
Over is 9-3 in Patriots last 12 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Patriots last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-7 in Patriots last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 8-3 in Patriots last 11 games as a home favorite.
Over is 8-3 in Patriots last 11 games on field turf.
Over is 8-3 in Patriots last 11 home games.
Under is 8-3 in Patriots last 11 playoff games as a favorite.
Over is 8-3 in Patriots last 11 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 16-6 in Patriots last 22 games overall.
Over is 13-5 in Patriots last 18 games as a favorite.
Over is 15-6 in Patriots last 21 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 5-2 in Patriots last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 12-5 in Patriots last 17 playoff games.


Head to Head
Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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Sunday, January 13

Trends - San Diego at Indianapolis

ATS Trends

San Diego
Chargers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Chargers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Chargers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Chargers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. AFC.
Chargers are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Chargers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Chargers are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog.
Chargers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Chargers are 10-3-2 ATS in their last 15 games as a road underdog.
Chargers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Chargers are 42-20-2 ATS in their last 64 games overall.

Indianapolis
Colts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff games.
Colts are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Colts are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 playoff games as a favorite.
Colts are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff home games.
Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Colts are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite.
Colts are 10-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Colts are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on turf.
Colts are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Colts are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Colts are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
Colts are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.


O/U Trends

San Diego
Under is 5-0 in Chargers last 5 games in January.
Over is 4-0 in Chargers last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 10-2-2 in Chargers last 14 road games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Chargers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-2-2 in Chargers last 10 vs. AFC.
Over is 13-5 in Chargers last 18 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Chargers last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Chargers last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4-2 in Chargers last 15 games following a ATS win.

Indianapolis
Over is 4-0 in Colts last 4 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 Divisional Playoff games.
Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 games in January.
Over is 5-1 in Colts last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 playoff games.
Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games as a home favorite.
Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games as a favorite.
Under is 5-2 in Colts last 7 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Colts last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Colts last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.


Head to Head
Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Indianapolis.
Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

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Trends - N.Y. Giants at Dallas

ATS Trends

N.Y. Giants
Giants are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Giants are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as an underdog.
Giants are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in January.
Giants are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.
Giants are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC.
Giants are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 playoff games.
Giants are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.

Dallas
Cowboys are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Cowboys are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games on grass.
Cowboys are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
Cowboys are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC East.
Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 playoff games.
Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in January.
Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.


O/U Trends

N.Y. Giants
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. NFC.
Under is 7-1 in Giants last 8 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Giants last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games as a road underdog.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. NFC East.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 playoff games.
Under is 43-19-2 in Giants last 64 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Dallas
Under is 5-0 in Cowboys last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-0 in Cowboys last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
Over is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-4-1 in Cowboys last 20 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Over is 9-3-1 in Cowboys last 13 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 12-4 in Cowboys last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 7-3-3 in Cowboys last 13 vs. NFC East.
Over is 14-6-2 in Cowboys last 22 games on grass.
Under is 13-6 in Cowboys last 19 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 17-8-1 in Cowboys last 26 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.


Head to Head
Favorite is 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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National Football League – Bettor’s Need to Know

NFL


Saturday, January 12

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What bettors need to know: Seahawks at Packers
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Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers (-8, 41)
Saturday Jan. 12 4:30 p.m. ET

Lambeau weather report (updated daily):

Early-week reports call for 20-degree temperatures at game time with a 20 percent chance of snow flurries. The forecast had yet to account for any winds for Saturday’s game.

"There was always the belief that the weather you get, that we will get probably, can affect the passing game more than the running game," Seattle head coach Mike Holmgren told reporters. "Yeah, we understand all this passing business, but when it comes down to December and January, you've got to be able to bang it around a little bit.

"I understand that. And there is some truth to that."

Bring on Branch

Seattle wide receiver Deion Branch is expected to start Saturday after missing last week’s game with a calf injury. Branch also had problems with a mid-foot sprain earlier in the year and missed six regular season games.

If he does start Saturday, it will be just the third time all year that he and D.J. Hackett are fit at the same time.

"To have all four (Branch, Burleson, Hackett and Engram) active at one time would be pretty special," Mike Holmgren told reporters. "When we put that out there, we have the ability to be pretty potent in the passing game. We haven't had that all season. I'm hoping."

Even still, Seattle’s wideouts put up some nice numbers. Bobby Engram caught 94 passes and Nate Burleson had nine receiving touchdowns, while D.J. Hackett and Branch combined for over 1,000 receiving yards and seven majors between them in limited action.

Life on the road

The Seahawks were 3-5 against the spread away from their storied home-field advantage at Qwest Field this season, though at least former Packer quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and ex-Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren know what they’re getting into at Lambeau Field.

Running for cover

If the weather becomes a factor on Saturday, both of these pass-happy teams may be forced to lean on the running game.

For Green Bay, that might be less of a concern than it would be for Seattle. Ryan Grant ran for 956 yards on 5.1 yards per carry in the regular season. He added eight touchdowns even though he didn’t begin carrying the rushing load until Week 7.

Holmgren was forced to abandon his running game near mid-season as Shaun Alexander struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness. Alexander missed three games and ended up with 716 yards on 3.5 yards a carry, while No. 2 back Maurice Morris gained 628 yards on 4.5 yards a carry.

Hasselbeck ready to go

Fred Smoot hit Hasselbeck hard enough to break the quarterback’s thigh pad last week, but that won’t keep Seattle’s signal caller out against the Packers. Hasselbeck will take treatment for a bruised thigh this week and shouldn’t miss any significant practice time.

He has already had problems with a strained oblique and quadriceps, bruised ribs, and a sore wrist this season.

Total toppers

The Green Bay Packers scored more than 27 points a game and played over the posted total in a dozen games during the regular season.

Seattle started the season by playing under in four of its first five games but has topped the total in four of its last six as the offense put more emphasis on the passing game.

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NFL – Reports

NFL


For Sunday’s game (January 13)

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Reports: Chargers' Gates questionable for Sunday
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(01-07-08) San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates is questionable for this week's game against the Indianapolis Colts after spraining a left toe Sunday's 17-6 wild-card victory over Tennessee.

Gates was taken off the field on a cart in the second quarter of the game after catching a low pass from quarterback Philip Rivers and then taking a hard hit as he tried to get up after the reception.

Gates called the injury a "dislocation" after the game.

"I took a hit," Gates told reporters. "At first, it didn't seem like a big deal. As I got up, it was weird. I tried to put pressure on it. We're searching for answers right now."

If Gates can't play, the Chargers will be without their leading receiver after the tight end piled up 984 yards and nine touchdowns this season.

Oddsmakers have the Chargers listed as nine-point underdogs for Sunday's game.

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NFL – Reports

NFL


For Saturday’s game (January 12)

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Reports: Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck says he'll play against Packers despite bruised thigh
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(01-08-08) KIRKLAND, Wash. - Mike Holmgren walked into the Seahawks' training room and saw Matt Hasselbeck. Barely.

The coach joked his quarterback was so obscured by treatment machines Monday, all he could manage was an arm wave and a shout of assurance that he was fine for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game at Green Bay despite his latest ailment: a bruised thigh.

''I don't even like to go in the training room anymore,'' Holmgren said, smiling. ''He's in this thing that you would swear ... I didn't even know it was him. His arm came out and (he said), 'I'm going to be OK. Don't worry.'''

Hasselbeck's latest pain is in his right thigh, though it is not expected to keep him from practicing Tuesday. He took a hard hit from the helmet of Washington's Fred Smoot during an open-field tackle in the third quarter of Saturday's 35-14 win over the Redskins in the wild card game.

Hasselbeck said the hit was so sharp it broke his thigh pad. Third-string quarterback Charlie Frye gave Hasselbeck his on the sideline so Hasselbeck could go back out for the next series. He did, then shook off two interceptions to throw for the go-ahead score in the final quarter. Hasselbeck, who set team records for yards (3,966), completions (352) and attempts (562), finished 20-for-32 for 229 yards.

Seattle's most indispensable player has also had bruised ribs, a strained oblique muscle, a strained quadriceps, and a sore wrist.

And now the sore thigh.

''He actually broke my thigh pad. Some guys don't wear thigh pads. I'm glad we wear thigh pads,'' Hasselbeck said after the game. ''It hurt for a little while, but I'm fine.''

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Wednesday, January 9

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams

Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Cavaliers won last four games, by 4-4-3-16 points.
-- Rockets won last three games, covered eight of last ten.
-- Nets won five of their last six games.
-- Celtics won their last nine games (6-3 vs spread).
-- Bucks won three of their last four games.
-- Lakers won three in row, seven of last eight games. Hornets won three in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Mavericks won last four games, by 13-22-5-23 points. Pistons had 11-game win streak snapped by Celtics Saturday.
-- Suns won five of their last six games.
-- Warriors won five of last seven road games. Portland won 16 of its last 17 games overall.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost last three games, by 31-13-4 points. Raptors lost six of their last eight games.
-- Hawks lost last four games, by 13-4-22-6 points.
-- Knicks snapped seven-game skid last night in Chicago.
-- Sonics lost six of last seven games (2-5 vs spread).
-- Bobcats lost seven of their last nine games; they're 2-7 vs the spread in last nine road games.
-- Miami lost its last eight games (1-7 vs spread).
-- Pacers lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Clippers lost eight of their last nine games (7-4 vs spread in last 11 games). Magic is 5-11 since Dec 7; they last three in row, by total of seven points.

Previous meetings this season
-- Raptors beat Philly twice in November, 106-97/105-103.
-- Hawks (+5) lost 98-94 at Cleveland last Wednesday.
-- Knicks (+9.5) lost 103-91 at Houston Friday night.
-- Nets (-3) won 98-93 at Seattle Nov 23.
-- Celtics (-7.5) won 96-95 at Charlotte Nov 24.
-- Bucks (+2.5) won 103-98 at Miami last Wednesday.
-- Hornets (+3.5) won 118-104 at Staples back on Nov 6.
-- Suns (-6) won 121-117 at Indana back on Dec 4.
-- Warriors (-4.5) lost 105-95 at Portland back on Dec 12.

Totals
-- Under is 8-4 in last twelve Philadelphia games.
-- Under is 8-1 in last nine Cleveland games.
-- Under is 4-1 in last five Houston road games, but last four Knick games went over total.
-- Over is 9-3 in Nets' last dozen home games, but the last five Seattle games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Five of Lakers' last six games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-2 in last thirteen Detroit games.
-- Over is 8-2 in last ten Indiana home games.
-- Last four Golden State games went over the total.
-- Seven of Clippers' last eight games stayed under the total.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Wednesday, January 9

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Tips and Trends
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks (7 PM ET)

Cavs are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games against a losing team.
Cavs are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Atlanta.
Hawks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games.
The favorite is 14-4 ATS in the last 18 meetings.
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Charlotte Bobcats at Boston Celtics (7:30 PM ET)

Bobcats are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games.
Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against the Eastern Conference.
The underdog is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.


Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Hornets (8 PM ET)

Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on 0 days rest.
Hornets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
The OVER is 12-1 in the last 13 meetings.


Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

The Dallas Mavericks are gunning for their season high-tying fifth straight win. Dirk Nowitzki said he is "being more aggressive" and is averaging 26 points per game over his last 10 games. Nowitzki averaged 29 ppg while shooting 57 percent against the Piston last year. EDGE: MAVS
The Detroit Pistons had their 11-game win streak snapped with a 92-85 home loss to Boston on Saturday. The team psyche doesn't seem to be down, as Chauncey Billups said that game "meant more to them." EDGE: PISTONS
Pistons are 9-1 in their last 10 road games.
Mavs are 16-3 at home this season.
Pistons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing 100+ points previously.
Mavs are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games following an ATS loss.
The OVER is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.


Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers (10 PM ET)

The Golden State Warriors are fresh off an overtime victory against the Spurs, which Baron Davis referred to as a "much needed win." The Warriors have won five of their last seven road contests. EDGE: WARRIORS
The Portland Trail Blazers have won of 16 of their last 17 games overall and 11 in a row at home. Their leading scorer Brandon Roy is uncertain to play in this contest due to a bruised tailbone. If Roy doesn't play, look for Jarrett Jack to start after scoring 10 points and playing a season high 38 minutes on Saturday. SLIGHT EDGE: WARRIORS
Golden State has owned Portland, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings.
Warriors are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win.
Blazers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on 3+ days rest.
The UNDER is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, January 9

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RICHMOND (7 - 6) at LASALLE (4 - 8) - 1/9/2008, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 2-0 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 2-0 straight up against RICHMOND 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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RHODE ISLAND (14 - 1) at DAYTON (12 - 1) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-0 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 2-0 straight up against DAYTON 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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GEORGE MASON (10 - 4) at DELAWARE (6 - 7) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DELAWARE is 2-2 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 4-0 straight up against DELAWARE 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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E CAROLINA (6 - 7) at MEMPHIS (13 - 0) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 175-135 ATS (+26.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 175-135 ATS (+26.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 101-73 ATS (+20.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 65-42 ATS (+18.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 8) at XAVIER (12 - 3) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 2-0 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 2-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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DREXEL (8 - 7) at NORTHEASTERN (5 - 8) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHEASTERN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 4-0 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 4-1 straight up against NORTHEASTERN 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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IOWA (7 - 8) at OHIO ST (11 - 3) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 131-170 ATS (-56.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 131-170 ATS (-56.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 2-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 2-1 straight up against OHIO ST 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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JAMES MADISON (9 - 4) at WM & MARY (5 - 8) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 63-95 ATS (-41.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 2-2 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
WM & MARY 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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DUKE (11 - 1) vs. TEMPLE (6 - 6) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 52-29 ATS (+20.1 Units) in January games since 1997.
DUKE is 119-86 ATS (+24.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
TEMPLE is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 1-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 2-0 straight up against TEMPLE 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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OLD DOMINION (7 - 8) at TOWSON ST (5 - 8) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 1-1 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 3-0 straight up against TOWSON ST 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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FORDHAM (6 - 6) at DUQUESNE (10 - 3) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FORDHAM is 3-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 4-0 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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CHARLOTTE (8 - 5) at CLEMSON (12 - 2) - 1/9/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.

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

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TROY (8 - 6) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (4 - 9) - 1/9/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 91-125 ATS (-46.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 91-125 ATS (-46.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 34-58 ATS (-29.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 34-58 ATS (-29.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

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

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GEORGIA TECH (7 - 6) at GEORGIA (8 - 4) - 1/9/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 1-1 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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RUTGERS (8 - 7) at PROVIDENCE (9 - 5) - 1/9/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PROVIDENCE is 2-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 2-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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ST JOSEPHS (7 - 4) at MASSACHUSETTS (11 - 3) - 1/9/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
ST JOSEPHS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PITTSBURGH (12 - 2) at S FLORIDA (10 - 5) - 1/9/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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SYRACUSE (12 - 3) at CINCINNATI (6 - 8) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 3-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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 - 8) at CREIGHTON (10 - 3) - 1/9/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 2-2 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON 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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INDIANA ST (8 - 5) at DRAKE (12 - 1) - 1/9/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
DRAKE is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MISSISSIPPI ST (9 - 5) at LSU (7 - 7) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
LSU is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
LSU is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
LSU is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 3-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-2 straight up against MISSISSIPPI 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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FLA ATLANTIC (4 - 11) at MIDDLE TENN ST (5 - 9) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 3-0 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 3-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC 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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MARSHALL (8 - 4) at RICE (3 - 10) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 1-1 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
RICE is 1-1 straight up against MARSHALL 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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DENVER (6 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (11 - 4) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against DENVER 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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SMU (6 - 7) at UTEP (9 - 4) - 1/9/2008, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 3-1 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 4-0 straight up against SMU 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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S CAROLINA (8 - 6) at VANDERBILT (15 - 0) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 31-11 ATS (+18.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-2 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 3-1 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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OLE MISS (13 - 0) at TENNESSEE (12 - 1) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 35-61 ATS (-32.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
OLE MISS is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in January games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-1 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-1 straight up against OLE MISS 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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UAB (10 - 5) at TULANE (10 - 4) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
TULANE is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 2-1 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 2-1 straight up against TULANE 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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ARIZONA (10 - 4) at ARIZONA ST (12 - 2) - 1/9/2008, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 4-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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NORTHWESTERN (5 - 6) at MINNESOTA (10 - 3) - 1/9/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NORTHWESTERN is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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DAVIDSON (6 - 6) at ELON (6 - 8) - 1/9/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 3-0 against the spread versus ELON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 4-0 straight up against ELON 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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N COLORADO (7 - 8) at SAN DIEGO ST (11 - 3) - 1/9/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
N COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Wednesday, January 9

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Wednesday's College Basketball

Game of the Night

Ole Miss is 13-0, still getting double digits vs Tennessee team that is 2-4 vs spread as favorite this season. Vols won their last seven games, but only one of last five wins is by more than 10 points. Rebels beat Clemson on a neutral court, but this is just their second road game (won 76-67 at Central Florida).

Arizona is 6-0 vs Arizona State the last three years, winning its three visits to Tempe, 93-74/70-68/61-58, but Sun Devils are lot better than they have been, winning first two Pac-10 games by 62-54/72-53 scores. Arizona PG Bayless is supposed to return for this game. Wildcats lost two of their last three games.

Rest of card

-- Richmond (+7) won 86-79 at LaSalle LY; Explorers lost six in row vs D-I teams. Spiders are 1-2 on road, losing 65-45 at VCU, winning in OT at East Carolina- they've won last three games, overall. LaSalle is favored for first time in lined game.

-- Dayton (even) lost 75-74 at Rhode Island LY; Flyers won last eleven games; they're 2-2 as favorite, but also beat Pitt here. URI is 11-1 with seven wins in row; they're 3-1 on road, with a win at Syracuse, and only 76-72 at Boston College.

-- George Mason beat Delaware twice LY, 89-59 at home (-13), 66-56 here (-10); Patriots won three of last four games, are 1-2 on road, 3-5 vs spread as favorite. Hens are 3-0 in CAA, giving up 59 ppg, after a 1-7 pre-conference schedule.

-- Memphis (-18) won 61-44 at East Carolina LY; Tigers begin a C-USA schedule that cound wind up with them unbeaten as March approaches. Tigers covered six of last eight. ECU lost at South Florida 81-67 (+15), in their only road game so far.

-- Xavier (-12) won 92-66 at St Bonaventure LY; Xavier won its last four games; they're 6-3 vs spread as favorite. Bonnies are 2-2 as underdog, losing 89-54 to New Mexico, probably best team they've played so far.

-- Drexel was 3-0 vs Northeastern LY, winning 68-59 here (-6), then 64-50 (-9) in CAA tourney. Dragons are 1-3 on road, with losses by 13 (Toledo), 14 (Virginia), 47 (Geo Mason) pts. NE is 1-2 in CAA, with three games decided by total of 11 points.

-- Iowa (+14) lost 82-63 at Ohio State LY; Hawkeyes lost four of last five games, are 0-2 in Big 11, losing by 3,13 points (2-0 vs spread). Buckeyes won last six games, taking first two in Big 11 by 16-11 points, holding both opponents under 40%.

-- Wm & Mary beat James Madison twice LY, 65-62 here (-10), 71-56 on road (+6.5). JMU has improved; they're 2-1 in CAA, with the three games decided by total of 10 pts. Wm & Mary is 1-2 in CAA, scoring just 59.3 ppg.

-- Temple (+14) lost 73-55 at Duke LY; Owls lost 86-69 their last game, vs Florida (+8.5); they're 4-2 vs spread as an underdog. Duke's lone real big man, Zoubek, is out tonight; they had a 16 day layoff before beating Cornell 81-67 Sunday.

-- Old Dominion beat Towson twice LY, 79-65 at home (-15); in CAA tourney, ODU won 58-55 (-10). Monarchs are 2-1 in CAA with wins by 8,21 pts. Towson lost five of last seven games, is 4-3 vs spread as an underdog.

-- Fordham swept Duquesne LY, 71-59 here (-5), 86-83 at home (-7), but Dukes are better this year (10-3) winning last four in a row, with all four wins by 16+ pts. Fordham is 5-6, with losses by more than 10 pts vs Syracuse, Missouri, Georgetown.

-- Clemson had tough OT loss at home to North Carolina just three days ago, have to bounce back quickly vs Charlotte club that won SU last three times they were underdog, including a win vs Davidson. Tigers are 6-1-1 vs spread as underdog.

-- Visitor won both Troy-Florida Int'l games LY, with Trojans a 56-51 winner here LY (+1). FIU snapped six-game skid with win in last game- they made 11-19 from arc in 69-58 win. Trojans are 1-2 in Sun Belt, beating North Texa sin OT for first win.

-- Georgia (+4.5) lost 78-69 at Georgia Tech LY; Dawgs are 2-3 in last five games after loss to Gonzaga Saturday, and lost last two years to Tech, 78-69 LY (+4.5), 87-49 in '06. Tech has way too hard a schedule, considering they don't have a true PG.

-- UMass (-1) won 71-67 at St Joe's LY; Minutemen won six of last seven games, losing only at unbeaten Vandy; they won vs Houston after being down 11 at half. St Joe's is 7-3, with two of its three losses coming in overtime.

-- Rutgers (+13) lost 78-63 at Providence LY; Knights lost four of last five games, scoring just 45.5 ppg in dropping first two in Big East by 23,12 pts- they can't shoot (5-17 from line, 6-28 on arc in Big East). Friars allowed 83 ppg in 0-2 Big East start.

-- South Florida (+17) lost 69-48 at Pitt LY; Panthers are hurting with PG Fields out (foot)- they lost two of the last three games. USF is 1-3 vs spread as dog, made just 13-41 from arc (31.7%) from arc in splitting first two Big East games.

-- Cincinnati (+15) lost 77-76 at Syracuse LY; Bearcats lost six of last eight games, scoring 56-58-58 in last three. Opponents have 47-17 edge in FTs tried in first two league games. Orange are down to 8 scholarship guys, but scored 82.5 ppg in taking first two league games, both at home.

-- Creighton swept Evansville LY, winning 79-74 here (-13) and 75-62 on road (+1); Bluejays are 1-2 in MVC, winning by one at Missouri State Saturday after leading 29-15 at half. Aces lost first three Valley games, by 14-13-3 points.

-- Home side won both Indiana State-Drake games LY, with the Sycamores losing 74-68 here (+7). Drake, Indiana State are both 3-0 in Valley, with Bulldogs winning by 8-10-3 pts, Sycamores by 14-8-18, allowing just 55.3 ppg.

-- Mississippi State swept LSU LY, 56-50 here (+3), 85-78 (-3) at home; Bulldogs won last four games, scoring 86 ppg; they are 4-2 vs LSU last three years. Tigers lost at Tulane last week, is 2-5 in last seven games, with a home loss to Washington.

-- Middle Tennessee swept Florida Atlantic LY, 79-59 here (-4) 72-68 on road (+4). MTSU is 2-0 as Sun Belt home fave; they beat FIU 72-63 (-5), Denver 68-50 (-4). Owls are 0-4 in Sun Belt, with losses on road by 2-19-11 points (1-2 as road dog).

-- Rice (+2.5) lost 69-64 at Marshall LY; Owls don't have home court this year (getting refurbished) so they've been on road a lot, and getting whacked- they scored 49.3 ppg last three tilts. Marshall won three of last four games, beating Winthrop.

-- New Orleans swept Denver LY, 89-66 (-11) here, 76-66 on the road (-6.5), but Privateers lost three of last four games; they've been -10 or worse on boards in all three SBC games. Denver is 0-5 on road, losing by 18-4-21-4-18 points.

-- UTEP swept SMU LY, 85-56 here (-6), 72-67 on road (-1.5); in three road games, SMU is 1-2, losing by 11 at Colorado, 25 at Dayton, winning at UTSA. Miners lost last two games, to New Mexico, Texas Tech; they're 2-2 as a favorite.

-- Vanderbilt swept South Carolina LY, 78-68 here (-11), 99-90 (even) in OT on road; Vandy has to guard against peek ahead to Kentucky game Saturday- they've scored 76+ points every game this year. Gamecocks lost last game to NC-Asheville.

-- Visitor won both UAB-Tulane games LY, with Blazers taking 67-60 win (-2.5) here. UAB won seven of last nine games after a 1-3 start. Tulane won six of last seven games, with St Mary's only team to beat them, and they were in Top 25.

-- Visitor won both Northwestern-Minnesota games LY, with Wildcats winning 55-40 here (+5); Gophers lost last two games after 10-1 start; they're 3-1 against spread as favorite. NW'ern is 0-2 in Big 11, losing first two games by 11 points each.

-- Davidson pounded Elon twice LY, 88-58 here (-8), and 86-61 at home (-17); Wildcats are 4-0 in SoCon, with wins by 11-21- 25-13 points (3-1 vs spread). Elon is 4-2 in SoCon, with pair of losses by 13 points; favorite is 5-1 vs spread in those games.

-- Northern Colorado lost six of last eight games, they're 6-3-1 vs spread as underdog. San Diego State is 5-2 vs spread as a favorite this year; in last game, they led TCU 32-13 at half, held on to win 64-57.

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