Wednesday Trends and Indexes 01/09

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Wednesday, January 9

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Tips and Trends
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#7 Duke at Temple (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Duke is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 Wednesday games.
Temple is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 home games.
The OVER is 11-4 in Temple's last 15 games against the Atlantic Coast.


#18 Pittsburgh at South Florida (ESPN2 | 7:30 PM ET)

Pittsburgh is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
South Florida is 0-6-1 ATS in its last 7 games following an ATS loss.
The UNDER is 19-7 in Pitt's last 26 games against the Big East.


Georgia Tech at Georgia (7:30 PM ET)

Georgia Tech is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 road games.
Georgia is 7-15 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
The home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.


#15 Mississippi at #9 Tennessee (8 PM ET)

Mississippi is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games following a SU win 20+ points.
Mississippi is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 meetings in Tennessee.
Tennessee is 20-6 ATS in its last 26 home games against a winning road team.
The home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.


#24 Arizona at Arizona State (9:30 PM ET)

Arizona is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games against the Pac-10.
Arizona is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Arizona State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 home games.
The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Wednesday, January 9

Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Washington won three of its last four games.
-- Ducks won seven of their last ten games.

Cold Teams
-- Avalanche lost five of its last six games.
-- Dallas lost four of last five games. Blackhawks lost last six games, scoring just eleven goals.
-- Maple Leafs lost eight of their last ten games.

Series Records
-- Washington won 5-3 at Colorado LY, in last series meeting.
-- Blackhawks won four of last five games against Dallas.
-- Ducks lost 3-2 at Toronto two years ago, in last meeting.

Totals
-- Four of last five Washington games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Dallas games.

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National Hockey League - Gameday

NHL
Gameday


Wednesday, January 9

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NHL Gameday
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Wednesday NHL Gameday

Mats Sundin and his Toronto Maple Leafs head west to take on Ryan Getzlaf and the Anaheim Ducks on a light Wednesday around the league. Here's your NHL Gameday:

Colorado Avalanche at Washington Capitals, 7:00pm ET

The Avalanche are hanging around the Western Conference playoff picture despite the loss of forwards Joe Sakic and Ryan Smyth to long-term injuries. Sakic underwent hernia surgery and could be out for three months or more, while Smyth has a broken ankle and will be out two months. Paul Stastny is leading the Avs offense in their place.

Washington is still deep down the Eastern Conference standings, but they've made a bit of headway with a 5-2-3 record in their past 10 games. The Caps are coming off a 5-4 overtime win over Montreal on Saturday afternoon, with Alexander Ovechkin providing two markers in the contest. Ovechkin has picked up 32 goals in 42 games this season.


Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30pm ET

The Stars busted out of a four-game losing streak by getting past the Wild 3-1 on Monday night. That put Dallas at 24-16-4 on the season, and they're battling with the Sharks and Ducks for top spot in the Pacific Division. Forward Mike Ribeiro signed a big five-year, $25 million deal before the game, and then went out and collected two points.

The Blackhawks haven't had much fun in 2008, with a lengthy injury list helping to put a dent in their win total. Martin Havlat is back in action, but forwards Jonathan Toews (knee), Jason Williams (groin), and Ben Eager (concussion) are all sidelined. Chicago has sunk down to the bottom of the conference and division standings in recent weeks.


Toronto Maple Leafs at Anaheim Ducks, 10:00pm ET

The Maple Leafs started 2008 with a 4-3 win over the Lightning, but since then they've been dropped 6-2 by the Penguins and 3-2 by the Flyers. Starting goaltender Vesa Toskala has been out with a groin injury, but the team hopes that he can return to the lineup at some point this week. Toronto heads to the coast at just 2-6-2 in their past 10.

The Ducks, on the other hand, are 7-2-1 over their past 10 games, and they're 13-6-4 on their own ice. Anaheim has won three of their four games so far in January, most recently getting past the Predators 5-2 on Monday night. Travis Moen, Chris Kunitz, Chris Pronger, Corey Perry, and Ryan Getzlaf all picked up goals against the Predators.

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NCAAB
Dunkel


St. Joseph's at Massachusetts
Despite a loss at Vanderbilt in their last game, the Minutemen put together a solid non-conference record of 11-3 that included road wins at Syracuse and Boston College. UMass opens up league play tonight against a St. Joseph's team that has yet to beat a higher-rated team and lost to Holy Cross at home back in December. Massachusetts is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Minutemen favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (-3). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

Game 523-524: Richmond at LaSalle
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 50.474; LaSalle 53.267
Dunkel Line: LaSalle by 3
Vegas Line: LaSalle by 6
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (+6)

Game 525-526: Rhode Island at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 67.287; Dayton 68.564
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Dayton by 3
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+3)

Game 527-528: George Mason at Delaware
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 59.927; Delaware 53.955
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 6
Vegas Line: George Mason by 5
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (-5)

Game 529-530: East Carolina at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 52.547; Memphis 80.790
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 28
Vegas Line: Memphis by 30 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+30 1/2)

Game 531-532: St. Bonaventure at Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 48.251; Xavier 78.930
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 30 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 27 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-27 1/2)

Game 533-534: Drexel at Northeastern
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 53.909; Northeastern 56.460
Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Northeastern by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (+5 1/2)

Game 535-536: Iowa at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 56.085; Ohio State 75.713
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-13 1/2)

Game 537-538: James Madison at William & Mary
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 52.405; William & Mary 52.854
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: William & Mary by 2
Dunkel Pick: James Madison (+2)

Game 539-540: Duke at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 78.499; Temple 63.814
Dunkel Line: Duke by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Duke by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-11 1/2)

Game 541-542: Old Dominion at Towson
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 57.529; Towson 51.903
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (-2 1/2)

Game 543-544: Fordham at Duquesne
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 55.304; Duquesne 67.808
Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Duquesne by 10
Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (-10)

Game 545-546: Charlotte at Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 58.200; Clemson 76.456
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 18
Vegas Line: Clemson by 15
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-15)

Game 547-548: Troy at Florida International
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 54.390; Florida International 48.402
Dunkel Line: Troy by 6
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Troy

Game 549-550: Georgia Tech at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 65.768; Georgia 64.250
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+2 1/2)

Game 551-552: St. Joseph's at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 61.485; Massachusetts 70.262
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 9
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 3
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (-3)

Game 553-554: Rutgers at Providence
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 51.707; Providence 69.333
Dunkel Line: Providence by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Providence by 14
Dunkel Pick: Providence (-14)

Game 555-556: Pittsburgh at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 70.775; South Florida 65.477
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 5
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 3
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-3)

Game 557-558: Syracuse at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 69.756; Cincinnati 59.921
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 10
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 3
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-3)

Game 559-560: Evansville at Creighton
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 51.473; Creighton 70.551
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 19
Vegas Line: Creighton by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-13 1/2)

Game 561-562: Indiana State at Drake
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 56.041; Drake 71.257
Dunkel Line: Drake by 15
Vegas Line: Drake by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Drake (-9 1/2)

Game 563-564: Mississippi State at LSU
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 66.088; LSU 63.115
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 3
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 565-566: Florida Atlantic at Middle Tennessee St.
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 42.585; Middle Tennessee St. 54.131
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 8
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee St. (-8)

Game 567-568: Marshall at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 54.113; Rice 49.196
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 5
Vegas Line: Marshall by 4
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (-4)

Game 569-570: Denver at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 49.120; New Orleans 55.595
Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+8 1/2)

Game 571-572: SMU at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: SMU 44.306; UTEP 68.009
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 24
Vegas Line: UTEP by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-14 1/2)

Game 573-574: South Carolina at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 62.315; Vanderbilt 70.562
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 8
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (+9 1/2)

Game 575-576: Mississippi at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 68.601; Tennessee 75.638
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 7
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 10
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (+10)

Game 577-578: UAB at Tulane
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 61.077; Tulane 61.128
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Tulane by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+1 1/2)

Game 579-580: Arizona at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 70.266; Arizona State 70.610
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 581-582: Northwestern at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 55.190; Minnesota 71.754
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-12 1/2)

Game 583-584: Davidson at Elon
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 61.774; Elon 52.645
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 9
Vegas Line: Davidson by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Elon (+11 1/2)

Game 585-586: Northern Colorado at San Diego State
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 45.949; San Diego State 61.554
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 16
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (+16)

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NBA
Dunkel


Houston at New York
The Knicks picked up a surprising road win last night in Chicago as they outscored the Bulls 28-12 in the fourth quarter. But they face a tougher challenge even at home tonight against a Houston team that has won three straight, including road wins at Orlando and Washington. The Rockets are the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Houston favored by 11. Dunkel Pick: Houston (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

Game 501-502: Philadelphia at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 112.022; Toronto 125.321
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 13 1/2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 8 1/2; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-9); Under

Game 503-504: Cleveland at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 116.219; Atlanta 122.234
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 6; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+9); Under

Game 505-506: Houston at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.582; New York 109.714
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 11; 192 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 4 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-5); Over

Game 507-508: Seattle at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 111.257; New Jersey 119.458
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 8; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Charlotte at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 109.663; Boston 136.121
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 26 1/2; 186 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 511-512: Miami at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 107.494; Milwaukee 114.130
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6 1/2; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 513-514: LA Lakers at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 121.618; New Orleans 128.310
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 6 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 515-516: Detroit at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 129.208; Dallas 124.095
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 5; 184 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 2 1/2; 189
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+2 1/2); Under

Game 517-518: Indiana at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 112.494; Phoenix 129.180
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 17; 216
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 10; 225
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-11); Under

Game 519-520: Golden State at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 118.605; Portland 126.959
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 8 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 521-522: Orlando at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 114.886; LA Clippers 116.214
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 3 1/2; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+3 1/2); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, January 9


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PHILADELPHIA (14 - 21) at TORONTO (17 - 17) - 1/9/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 109-87 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 126-94 ATS (+22.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (18 - 17) at ATLANTA (15 - 16) - 1/9/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 39-64 ATS (-31.4 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
ATLANTA is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (18 - 17) at NEW YORK (9 - 24) - 1/9/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-43 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 178-132 ATS (+32.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-0 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (9 - 25) at NEW JERSEY (17 - 17) - 1/9/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 35-15 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CHARLOTTE (12 - 21) at BOSTON (29 - 3) - 1/9/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
BOSTON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 66-99 ATS (-42.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (8 - 27) at MILWAUKEE (14 - 20) - 1/9/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (22 - 11) at NEW ORLEANS (23 - 11) - 1/9/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (26 - 8) at DALLAS (23 - 11) - 1/9/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games this season.
DETROIT is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 47-26 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
DETROIT is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-2 straight up against DETROIT 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 (16 - 20) at PHOENIX (24 - 10) - 1/9/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 170-133 ATS (+23.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 224-181 ATS (+24.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
PHOENIX is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 168-213 ATS (-66.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (20 - 15) at PORTLAND (21 - 13) - 1/9/2008, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (22 - 14) at LA CLIPPERS (10 - 21) - 1/9/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-1 straight up against ORLANDO 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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NHL
Dunkel


Colorado at Washington
The Avalanche are just 1-4-1 in their last six games and face a suddenly hot Washington team that has won three of its last four. The Capitals are the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has Washington favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-130). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

Game 51-52: Colorado at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.932; Washington 12.335
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-130); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-130); Over

Game 53-54: Dallas at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.312; Chicago 10.623
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-135); Over

Game 55-56: Toronto at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.019; Anaheim 12.375
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-190); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-190); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Wednesday, January 9


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COLORADO (22-17-0-3, 47 pts.) at WASHINGTON (17-20-0-5, 39 pts.) - 1/9/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 11-3 ATS (+7.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 76-123 ATS (-56.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 17-43 ATS (+85.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-0-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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DALLAS (24-16-0-4, 52 pts.) at CHICAGO (19-19-0-4, 42 pts.) - 1/9/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 12-4 ATS (+16.9 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 26-15 ATS (+42.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-15 ATS (+18.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 6-18 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-4-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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TORONTO (16-18-0-8, 40 pts.) at ANAHEIM (22-17-0-6, 50 pts.) - 1/9/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 16-26 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 21-29 ATS (-18.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 33-29 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 1-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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NHL
Hot Lines


Wednesday, January 9

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Ice Picks
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Toronto vs. Anaheim (-190, 5.5)

The Anaheim Ducks are the hottest bet in the NHL right now and it's no big secret why. Veteran defenseman Scott Niedermayer has given the team a huge boost since returning 11 games ago after sitting out the start of the season while considering retirement.

Since Niedermayer returned, the Ducks have collected 16 of a possible 22 points. He has added a spark on the power play and has solidified a blueline corps that has allowed more than two goals only once since he laced them up again.

That means the hapless Leafs are in tough with a struggling offense that has been held to two or fewer goals in eight of its last 10 games. Toronto only won two games during those 10 contests and neither one came in regulation time.

Pick: Anaheim -190


Colorado vs. Washington (-130, 6)

Normally the Avs would be favored over the sub-.500 Caps, even on the road. But Wednesday night's matchup isn't a normal situation.

The Avs head into Washington without their top scorer, captain Joe Sakic (hernia), and third-leading scorer, Ryan Smyth (leg). To make matters worse, they face the Caps one night after facing the league’s best team, the Detroit Red Wings.

Colorado lost to Detroit 1-0 as +230 underdogs and the Avs now have five losses in their last six games. The lone win came two games ago, a 2-1 effort over the New York Islanders. Jose Theodore stopped 23 shots in that game and he may have stolen the No. 1 spot in nets from Peter Budaj after a 24-save performance Tuesday night.

Pick: Under six goals


Dallas vs. Chicago (+120, 5)

The Blackhawks are in what you'd call a bit of a slump. They've lost six straight games and have allowed 25 goals throughout that span.

Only Paris Hilton has seen more rubber than the Hawks lately, who have had trouble holding opponents to fewer than 30 shots. Last night, the Habs belted 38 shots at unfortunate netminder Patrick Lalime and four of the last seven squads have fired at least 32 shots on Chicago.

There aren't many teams the Stars would want to face right now. They have had a terrible time of putting pucks in the net, thanks to a feeble power play that hasn't scored in six games. Expect that to change tonight in a game with a total set too low.

Pick: Over five goals

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, January 9th

Philadelphia at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Philadelphia: 16-4 ATS off BB ATS losses
Toronto: 13-29 ATS off a home loss

Cleveland at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
Cleveland: 20-7 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Atlanta: 2-13 ATS off 3+ Overs

Houston at New York, 7:05 EST
Houston: 4-16 ATS off 3+ SU wins
New York: 13-1 Under at home off BB Overs

Seattle at New Jersey, 7:35 EST
Seattle: 35-15 ATS Away off 3+ SU losses
New Jersey: 1-10 ATS at home off loss by 15+ points

Charlotte at Boston, 7:35 EST
Charlotte: 6-14 ATS as an underdog
Boston: 22-10 ATS in all games

Miami at Milwaukee, 8:05 EST
Miami: 9-1 Over playing their 3rd game in 4 days
Milwaukee: 23-7 Over off BB SU wins

LA Lakers at New Orleans, 8:05 EST
LA Lakers: 23-7 ATS off a win by 15+ points
New Orleans: 7-0 ATS vs. Pacific Division

Detroit at Dallas, 9:05 EST
Detroit: 13-5 ATS in road games
Dallas: 2-13 ATS off road win by 10+ points

Indiana at Phoenix, 9:05 EST
Indiana: 2-8 ATS at Phoenix
Phoenix: 2-11 ATS as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points

Golden State at Portland, 10:05 EST
Golden State: 7-1 Under vs. Portland
Portland: 7-0 ATS off division win

Orlando at LA Clippers, 10:05 EST
Orlando: 16-5 ATS in road games
LA Clippers: 2-13 as a home underdog of 6 points or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Wednesday, January 9th

Colorado at Washington, 7:05 EST
Colorado: 14-3 SU after losing 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Washington: 17-43 SU after scoring 4+ goals

Dallas at Chicago, 8:35 EST
Dallas: 12-4 SU away revenging a home loss
Chicago: 2-15 SU in January

Toronto at Anaheim, 10:05 EST
Toronto: 7-16 SU after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Anaheim: 30-13 SU at home with a total of 5.5 goals

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, January 9th

Richmond at LaSalle, 12:00 EST
Richmond: 0-7 ATS off BB games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds
LaSalle: 28-13 ATS after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7

Rhode Island at Dayton, 7:00 EST
Rhode Island: 7-1 ATS off double-digit win
Dayton: 7-0 Over off BB non-conference games

George Mason at Delaware, 7:00 EST
George Mason: 1-5 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3
Delaware: 3-0 ATS vs. conference opponents

(TC) East Carolina at Memphis, 8:00 EST
East Carolina: 8-22 ATS vs. conference opponents
Memphis: 37-17 ATS at home off win by 20+ points

St. Bonaventure at Xavier, 7:00 EST
St. Bonaventure: 22-9 Over vs. conference opponents
Xavier: 15-5 ATS as home favorite

Drexel at Northeastern, 7:00 EST
Drexel: 0-6 ATS as an underdog
Northeastern: 19-9 ATS as a favorite

Iowa at Ohio State, 7:00 EST
Iowa: 7-0 ATS Away after scoring 55 points or less
Ohio State: 24-8 Under as DD home favorite

James Madison at William & Mary, 7:00 EST
James Madison: 4-1 ATS as an underdog
William & Mary: 5-14 ATS at home vs. conference opponents

Duke at Temple, 7:00 EST (at Wachovia Arena) ESPN
Duke: 6-0 ATS off SU win/ATS loss
Temple: 14-28 ATS at home off 3+ non-conference games

Old Dominion at Towson, 7:00 EST
Old Dominion: 2-9 ATS Away off ATS loss
Towson: 16-6 ATS vs. conference opponents

Fordham at Duquesne, 7:00 EST
Fordham: 1-7 ATS in lined games
Duquesne: 21-8 Over off an Over

Charlotte at Clemson, 7:30 EST
Charlotte: 17-5 ATS Away in January
Clemson: 18-34 ATS off BB ATS wins

Troy at Florida International, 7:30 EST
Troy: 1-9 ATS Away when the line is +3 to -3
Fla International: 19-8 Over off an Under

Georgia Tech at Georgia, 7:30 EST
Georgia Tech: 0-7 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
Georgia: 4-2 ATS vs. ACC teams

St. Joe's at UMass, 7:30 EST
St. Joe's: 16-5 ATS after playing BB games as favorite
UMass: 1-8 ATS at home off non-conference game

Pittsburgh at South Florida, 7:30 EST ESPN2
Pitt: 10-2 ATS off a conference loss
South Florida: 6-16 ATS as an underdog

Syracuse at Cincinnati, 8:00 EST
Syracuse: 71-49 ATS Away off a SU win
Cincinnati: 9-23 ATS off conference game

Evansville at Creighton, 8:05 EST
Evansville: 13-5 ATS in road games
Creighton: 10-2 Over off BB road games

Indiana State at Drake, 8:05 EST
Indiana State: 13-3 ATS off BB SU wins
Drake: 2-11 ATS off conference win

Mississippi State at LSU, 8:05 EST
Mississippi State: 25-13 ATS as favorite
LSU: 1-8 ATS in lined games

Florida Atlantic at Middle Tenn State, 8:00 EST
Fla Atlantic: 1-6 ATS off road conference loss
Middle Tenn St: 13-4 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points

Marshall at Rice, 8:00 EST
Marshall: 5-15 ATS as a favorite
Rice: 13-2 ATS on Wednesdays

Denver at New Orleans, 8:00 EST
Denver: 9-21 ATS in road games
New Orleans: 18-7 Over as a favorite

(TC) SMU at UTEP, 9:05 EST
SMU: 15-5 ATS off Away ATS win/SU loss
UTEP: 1-9 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 ATS

South Carolina at Vanderbilt, 9:05 EST
South Carolina: 9-2 ATS as road underdog
Vanderbilt: 10-22 ATS as home favorite

Mississippi at Tennessee, 8:00 EST
Ole Miss: 35-61 ATS Away vs. conference opponents
Tennessee: 11-0 ATS at home off SU win

UAB at Tulane, 8:00 EST
UAB: 2-9 ATS as road underdog
Tulane: 13-5 ATS off home game

(TC) Arizona at Arizona State, 9:30 EST
Arizona: 1-7 ATS off double-digit loss
Arizona State: 3-0 ATS after a combined score of 125 points or less

Northwestern at Minnesota, 9:00 EST
Northwestern: 19-7 Under off an Under
Minnesota: 1-10 ATS after scoring 60 points or less


Added Games:

(TC) Davidson at Elon, 9:00 EST
Davidson: 11-0 ATS off ATS loss
Elon: 1-4 ATS as an underdog

North Colorado at San Diego State, 10:00 EST
North Colorado: 7-1 ATS in non-conference games
San Diego St: 6-0 Under after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

Pregame Wire Alerts


NCAAB

01/09/08
05:43 PM Lineup Alert
CBB
Arizona's leading scorer G Jerryd Bayless (19 ppg; knee) is NOT in tonight's probable starting lineup.

01/09/08
05:40 PM Lineup Alert
CBB
UAB F Walter Sharpe (14 ppg; academics) is NOT in tonight's probable starting lineup.

01/09/08
03:07 PM Injuries
CBB
Arizona G Jerryd Bayless (19 ppg; knee) is listed as a game time decision for tonight, but the team is planning to play "without him".

01/09/08
02:59 PM Injuries
CBB
UAB F Walter Sharpe (14 ppg; academics) is listed as doubtful for tonight's game.


NBA

01/09/08
04:40 PM Injury Alert
NBA
Suns F Grant Hill will undergo an emergency appendectomy tonight, which will sideline him for about two weeks.

01/09/08
02:42 PM Injuries
NBA
Warriors F Matt Barnes (illness) has been added to the injury report as questionable for tonight's game.

01/09/08
02:40 PM Injuries
NBA
Celtics F Glen Davis (knee) has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game.

01/09/08
02:25 PM Injuries
NBA
Hornets F David West (19 ppg; hip) has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game.

01/09/08
02:24 PM Lineup Alert
NBA
Celtics G Ray Allen (pinched nerve in neck) has been downgraded to not expected to play tonight.

01/09/08
11:12 AM Injuries
NBA
Sonics F Kevin Durant (sprained ankle) should be available tonight, but he's not happy with how things are going in Seattle.

01/09/08
11:11 AM Injury Alert
NBA
Heat C Shaquille O'Neal (hip) will miss the remainder of the team's five-game trip.

01/09/08
11:10 AM News Alert
NBA
Pat Riley said it might be in the franchise's best interest if he leaves the bench and focuses solely on his role as team president.

01/08/08
08:01 PM Injuries
NBA
Tracy McGrady will be checked out by Rockets medical staff Thursday to determine when he'll be able to return from his left knee injury.

01/08/08
07:24 PM Injuries
NBA
Mavs F Jerry Stackhouse (sprained right thumb) and C Erick Dampier (swollen left knee) have been cleared to play Wednesday.

01/08/08
07:13 PM Injuries
NBA
Blazers G Brandon Roy (tailbone injury) said he "should be ready to go" against the Warriors on Wednesday.

[Dennis14072]

Thanks Guys, good luck tonight!