Tuesday Trends and Indexes 01/15

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, January 15

Good Luck on day #15 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 Tuesday

Some rare tennis knowledge from the Armadillo.........

-- Good latenight action on TV (ESPN2) this week and next with Australian Open tennis. Live TV is almost always fun.

-- It is legal to gamble on tennis in Australia; over $400M was wagered online on tennis, just in 2007.

-- 9th-seed player named Murray lost Sunday night; guy is a dead ringer for Carrot Top, I kid you not. Actually, Carrot Top might have bigger biceps; the wacky comic is ripped.

-- Odd stat about Australian Open men's finals: Winner of first set is just 7-6 in last 13 finals, but winner of second set hasn't lost Aussie Open final since 1992.

-- Roger Federer lost in the finals at French Open last two years, and hasn't won at Roland Garros, but has won 12 of other 15 tournaments in Grand Slam, over last five seasons.

-- We would encourage ESPN execs, if in doubt, to show as many Maria Sharapova matches as possible.

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Tuesday's List of 13: Ranking Final Four, random stuff.......

13) Packer RB Ryan Grant started this season in training camp with the Giants; now he is a key figure in NFC title tilt, against Giant team that traded him to Green Bay. Life can be weird.

12) Grant earned $310,000 this season, furthering an idea that is getting more popular: Running back is easiest position you can find off the scrap heap.

11) All this won't help Darrin McFadden get a big contract in his rookie season, although he does appear to be real deal as a potential star runner, like Adrian Peterson was LY.

10) New rule in golf this year; top 70 and ties make cut, but if the number is above 78, those guys get paid, but can't play in weekend rounds. John Daly was victim of the new rule over in Hawai'i Friday, and he wasn't happy about it.

9) Just so you know that this rule has some teeth, over last five years, three guys won tournaments after making the cut exactly on the number, so it is possible to do.

8) Ernie Els' last win in this country was in 2004. Surprising.

7) Kyle Shanahan, Mike's son, is now Houston's offensive coordinator at age 28. Bringing in Alex Gibbs to coach the OL and teach them how to cut block will help immensely.'

6) Central Florida has center named Stanley Billings who had 17 points against Tulsa Saturday; Billings is 29, was a cook in Marines for eight years, before going to college.

5) Lebron James got nailed for speeding at 2:43am Dec 30, his birthday, going 101 mph. If I ran the Cavaliers, I'd be having a little talk with my franchise player.

And now, we rank the NFL's Final Four, with conference title games on tap this weekend...........

4) Chargers-- Gutty effort in Indy, but injuries are taking toll on a deep roster. Even their kicker is hurt.

2b) Giants-- Nine straight road wins is amazing feat, it really is

2a) Packers-- Favre won his Super Bowl against New England 11 years ago; is he headed for a rematch?

1) Patriots-- Two wins away from immortality.

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National Football League – Long Sheet

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SAN DIEGO (13 - 5) at NEW ENGLAND (17 - 0) - 1/20/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 116-87 ATS (+20.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 75-52 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 52-29 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points this season.
SAN DIEGO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 2-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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NY GIANTS (12 - 6) at GREEN BAY (14 - 3) - 1/20/2008, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
GREEN BAY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
GREEN BAY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home games this season.
GREEN BAY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home 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 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
GREEN BAY is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games this season.
NY GIANTS are 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
NY GIANTS are 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
NY GIANTS are 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games against NFC North division opponents since 1992.

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

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National Football League - Short Sheet

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Sunday, January 20
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AFC Championship Game
TV: CBS
San Diego at New England, 3:00 ET


San Diego:
21-3 ATS off 5+ ATS wins
7-1 ATS off BB wins

New England:
1-6 ATS after winning 8+ of their last 10 games
1-7 ATS off a SU home win / ATS loss

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NFC Championship Game
TV: FOX
NY Giants at Green Bay, 6:30 ET


NY Giants:
7-1 ATS away vs. conference opponents
6-0 ATS revenging a loss by 14+ points

Green Bay:
8-1 Over off BB wins
7-1 Over after scoring 30+ points

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National Football League - Tips & Trends

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Sunday, January 20

San Diego Chargers at New England Patriots (CBS | 3 PM ET)

This is a rematch of a Week 2 matchup at New England, which the Patriots won 38-14. That game was played with some major revenge by the home team, who was accused of stealing signals the week before against the Jets. Randy Moss had a big game for the Pats with 8 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns while Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson was limited to 43 yards on 18 carries. Neither player was effective last week, with Tomlinson nursing a knee injury that will likely keep him from playing at 100 percent. EDGE: PATRIOTS
San Diego Pro Bowl CB Antonio Cromartie did not play in the 1st meeting, as he did not see action until Week 3 at Green Bay. Cromartie played a key role in Sunday's win at Indy and picked off Peyton Manning 4 times in 2 meetings. He led the NFL in interceptions with 10 and will likely be assigned the task of checking Moss in the AFC Championship. SLIGHT EDGE: CHARGERS
Patriots are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after starting the season on a 9-1 ATS run.
Chargers are 8-0 SU & ATS in their last 8 games.
Chargers are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. AFC opponents.
The OVER is 11-2-2 in San Diego's last 15 road games.
The OVER is 16-6-1 in New England's last 23 game overall.
The OVER is 8-3-1 in New England's last 12 games on field turf.
The UNDER is 9-2-1 in New England's last 12 home playoff games.


New York Giants at Green Bay Packers (FOX | 6:30 PM ET)

These teams also met in Week 2 of the regular season before Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo had fully implemented his scheme. The Packers rolled to an easy 35-13 victory at New York behind 3 touchdown passes from Brett Favre. The Giants were led by Derrick Ward's 90 rushing yards and Jeremy Shockey's 5 catches for 60 yards. Both Ward and Shockey are out of the playoffs with injuries, but the team has had little trouble replacing them. SLIGHT EDGE: PACKERS
Packers RB Ryan Grant was 5th on New York's depth chart in the preseason behind Ward, Brandon Jacobs, Reuben Droughns and Ahmad Bradshaw. Grant was then acquired by Green Bay from the Giants for a 6th-round draft pick before another team could claim him on waivers. Even though he fumbled twice against the Seahawks, Grant's 201 rushing yards clearly set the tone for the rest of the team's win. He will likely be the key figure again at frigid Lambeau Field on Sunday in what could very well be a ball-control game. EDGE: PACKERS
Giants QB Eli Manning has played well in the last 3 games, throwing 8 touchdowns with just 1 interception. However, all 3 of those games were played in good weather conditions while the temperature in Sunday's game might not even reach double digits. EDGE: PACKERS
Packers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Packers are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games on grass.
Giants have won 9 straight on the road, going 8-1 ATS in those games.
Giants are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. NFC opponents.
The UNDER is 8-1 in New York's last 9 road games.
The OVER is 13-3 in Green Bay's last 16 games overall.

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National Football League – Recent Trends

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Sunday, January 20

San Diego (13-5) at New England (17-0)

San Diego:
SD are 43-20-2 ATS in their last 65 games overall.
SD are 35-17-3 ATS in their last 55 vs. AFC.

New England:
Under is 9-2-1 in NE last 12 playoff home games.
Over is 16-6-1 in NE last 23 games overall.
Over is 8-3-1 in NE last 12 games on field turf.

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N.Y. Giants (12-6) at Green Bay (14-3)

N.Y. Giants:
Under is 8-1 in NYG last 9 road games.

Green Bay:
GB are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Over is 13-3 in GB last 16 games overall.
GB are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games on grass.

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National Basketball Association – Write up

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Write-up


Tuesday, January 15

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Raptors won, covered their last three games.
-- Wizards won, covered five of their last six games.
-- Warriors won three of their last four games.
-- Cavaliers won seven of their last nine games.
-- Rockets won five of their last six games.
-- Suns won seven of last nine games, but covered one of six.

Cold Teams
-- Bulls covered one of their last five games. Magic lost five of their last six games.
-- Nuggets are 4-7 if they played the night before. Hawks lost five of their last seven games.
-- Pistons covered one of last five games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Knicks are 1-7 vs spread in game after their last eight losses.
-- Minnesota covered one of their last nine games.
-- Grizzlies lost last four games, but covered five of last seven.
-- 76ers lost their last six games (2-4 against the spread).
-- Clippers lost ten of their last eleven games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Orlando (-2.5) won 112-110 in OT at Chicago Dec 31.
-- Pistons (-4) won 101-85 at Toronto Jan 4.
-- Warriors are 2-0 vs Minnesota, winning by 4,13 points.
-- Rockets (-6.5) lost 100-88 at Philly Dec 10.
-- Suns are 3-0 vs Clippers this year, winning by 21-20-6 points.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Chicago games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Denver games went over the total.
-- Under is 14-3 in last seventeen Detroit games.
-- Five of last six Washington games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Golden State games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-2 in last eleven Cleveland games.
-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Philadelphia games.
-- Four of last five Phoenix games went over the total.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

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Tuesday, January 15

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Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks (7 PM ET)

Nuggets are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Hawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
The underdog is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.


Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic (7 PM ET)

Orlando returns home from a 1-3 road trip and has dropped 6 of 8 there as well. In fact, the Magic have lost 6 of the last 7 meetings with the Bulls at home. EDGE: BULLS
Chicago rookie Joakim Noah was benched on Sunday as part of a players-only vote after a confrontation with assistant coach Ron Adams on Friday. The Bulls got Luol Deng back from an Achilles' injury, but they still lost for the 1st time in 13 meetings with the Hawks. Noah is averaging 4.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, and it's not known how long he will be out. EDGE: MAGIC
Magic are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Bulls are 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
The OVER is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Orlando.


Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons (7:30 PM ET)

Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Central Division.
Raptors are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Detroit.
Pistons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
The UNDER is 20-7 in Toronto's last 27 games vs. Central Division.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Detroit's last 8 home games.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Detroit's last 10 games vs. Atlantic Division.
The OVER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.


Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves (8 PM ET)

Golden State begins a stretch of 4 road games in 5 nights and has dropped 2 in a row away from home. Monta Ellis is averaging just 11.5 points in those road losses but is averaging 29.5 points in 2 wins against the Timberwolves this season. SLIGHT EDGE: WARRIORS
Minnesota is just 4-13 at home and has dropped 16 of 18 overall. On the bright side, Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson is averaging 22 points and 16.5 rebounds in 2 games against the Warriors this season. SLIGHT EDGE: WARRIORS
Warriors are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. Northwest Division.
Timberwolves are 16-36 ATS in their last 52 home games.
The favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 12-5-1 in Golden State's last 18 road games.


Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM ET)

Clippers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 home games.
The favorite is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The UNDER is 11-4 in LA's last 15 home games.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Phoenix's last 8 road games.

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National Basketball Association - Gameday

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Gameday


Tuesday, January 15

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Tuesday NBA Gameday

The Detroit Pistons will be looking to snap the Toronto Raptors' three-game winning streak when the two teams meet on the court on Tuesday night. Here is your NBA Gameday:

Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic, 7:00pm ET

The Bulls are still having a hard time escaping the basement of the Central Division, never mind getting back into contention for a playoff berth. Chicago is coming off a 105-84 loss to the Hawks on Sunday, which dropped their record to 14-21 on the year. Luol Deng had a team-high 28 points for the Bulls in the loss, and Andres Nocioni scored 20.

Orlando still holds down top spot in the Southeast Division, but they've now lost five of their six games in the month of January. The Magic's sole win this month came last Wednesday, when they slipped past the Clippers. Orlando is coming off a 119-115 loss to the Jazz on Saturday night, with Dwight Howard picking up 29 points and 15 boards.


Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons, 7:30pm ET

The Raptors are going to have a hard time chasing down the Celtics in the Atlantic Division, but their three-game winning streak has at least pushed them to 20-17 on the season. Toronto is coming off a 116-109 OT win over the Blazers on Sunday, with Chris Bosh scoring a game-high 38 points. The Raptors lost 101-85 to Detroit on January 4.

Detroit looks like they'll cruise to the Central Division title this season, but they still suffered an embarrassing 89-65 loss to the Knicks on Sunday. Only two Pistons managed to score double-digit points in that game - Antonio McDyess had 15, and Chauncey Billups had 14. The Pistons had previously won four of six January contests.


Cleveland Cavaliers at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00pm ET

The Cavaliers have won five of six games this month to at least remain just single digits behind the Pistons in the division. Cleveland got back over .500 with a 113-106 double-overtime win over the Bobcats on Friday. LeBron James scored a game-high 31 points and grabbed 19 boards in that Friday contest, and Anderson Varejao had a 16-18 night.

The Grizzlies are the only team in the Southwest Division below the .500 mark on the season, and their horrible month of December has carried over into January. Memphis lost their fourth game in a row on Sunday night (to the Lakers), and they're now just 2-5 since the beginning of 2008. The Grizzlies are just 6-12 on their own court this season.


Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30pm ET

The Suns are 7-3 in their past 10 games, but the Lakers have still been closing the gap on them in the Pacific Division standings. Phoenix was knocked off 108-86 by Utah on Thursday night, but they bounced back with a 122-114 win over the Bucks on Saturday. Steve Nash had a game-high 35 points in that win, and Amare Stoudemire scored 31.

The Clippers are 1-9 in their past 10 games, they've lost four in a row, and they've yet to pick up a victory in 2008. It's not surprising, then, that they're mired in the basement of the Pacific Division. The Clippers were edged 95-94 by the Mavericks on Saturday, with Tim Thomas scoring 21 points in the loss. Corey Maggette picked up 20 points that day.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Tuesday, January 15

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NC STATE (11 - 4) at CLEMSON (13 - 3) - 1/15/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 1-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 1-1 straight up against NC STATE 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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OHIO ST (12 - 4) at MICHIGAN ST (14 - 2) - 1/15/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 50-28 ATS (+19.2 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 2-2 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 3-1 straight up against MICHIGAN ST 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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CREIGHTON (12 - 3) at N IOWA (10 - 6) - 1/15/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CINCINNATI (8 - 8) at NOTRE DAME (12 - 3) - 1/15/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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LASALLE (5 - 9) at PENNSYLVANIA (5 - 9) - 1/15/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 2-0 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-0 straight up against LASALLE 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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OKLAHOMA ST (10 - 5) at BAYLOR (13 - 2) - 1/15/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 3-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-1 straight up against BAYLOR 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 ILLINOIS (7 - 9) at EVANSVILLE (5 - 10) - 1/15/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games this season.
S ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road lined games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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INDIANA ST (9 - 6) at MISSOURI ST (9 - 8) - 1/15/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

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

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MIAMI (14 - 1) at BOSTON COLLEGE (11 - 4) - 1/15/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIAMI is 76-50 ATS (+21.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 66-40 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 66-40 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 60-34 ATS (+22.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 60-33 ATS (+23.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 30-12 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MIAMI is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MIAMI is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 4-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 5-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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NEBRASKA (11 - 3) at COLORADO (8 - 7) - 1/15/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-2 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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WAKE FOREST (11 - 4) at MARYLAND (10 - 7) - 1/15/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 42-67 ATS (-31.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 38-60 ATS (-28.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 57-89 ATS (-40.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 57-34 ATS (+19.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARYLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 1-1 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 2-0 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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KENTUCKY (7 - 7) at MISSISSIPPI ST (11 - 5) - 1/15/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 2-1 straight up against MISSISSIPPI 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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WISCONSIN (13 - 2) at PENN ST (10 - 5) - 1/15/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 4-0 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 4-0 straight up against PENN 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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NEW MEXICO (14 - 3) at TCU (9 - 6) - 1/15/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
TCU is 78-105 ATS (-37.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TCU is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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BYU (12 - 4) at UNLV (12 - 4) - 1/15/2008, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 43-69 ATS (-32.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
BYU is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
BYU is 30-66 ATS (-42.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
BYU is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
UNLV is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UNLV is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 4-1 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 3-2 straight up against BYU 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Tuesday, January 15

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Tuesday's College Basketball

Game of the Day

Kentucky is just 7-7 despite playing only two road games, at Indiana (L51-70), at Houston (L69-83); Wildcats are 1-4 vs pts as underdog. Mississippi State held first two SEC foes to just 31.2/24.6% from floor; they beat UK in OT at SEC tourney last March, after losing by four at Rupp Arena during season.

Rest of card

-- Clemson had lost two in row before winning in OT vs FSU in last game; Tigers (-6) won 87-76 in Raleigh LY, shooting 56.6% from floor. NC State was down 43-13 at half in Chapel Hill three days ago; they're 2-2 againt spread as underdog this season.

-- Ohio State beat Michigan State twice LY, 63-54/66-64; MSU lost 42-36 at Iowa Saturday- they're 2-1 in Big 11, 0-3 vs spread as favorite, with wins by 6-3. Buckeyes are 3-1 in Big 11; none of their four opponents shot higher than 39% from floor.

-- Creighton beat Northern Iowa twice LY, 62-54/66-55; Jays are 11-3, 3-2 in MVC, winning last three games by 1-18-3 pts. UNI lost last three games, by 18-5-2 points; their foes shot 31-67 on arc in their three losses, 7-25 in their two wins.

-- Home side is 3-0 vs spread in Notre Dame's Big East games, with Irish winning two games here by 13-6 points. Cincinnati is 0-6 if they allow 69+ pts, 8-2 if they don't; they're 8-1 vs spread in last nine games as an underdog.

-- Penn (-4) beat LaSalle 93-92 LY, in this innercity rivalry; Penn is 4-9, playing for first time in 10 days- they're 1-5 vs spread as an underdog. Explorers snapped seven-game skid vs D-I foes when they won at St Bonaventure Saturday.

-- Baylor, Oklahoma State traded 4-point, home court wins LY; Bears are 1-3 as favorite. OSU won last six games but is 0-2 on road, losing by 9 at North Texas, by 17 at Pitt; this is their first road game in exactly a month.

-- Evansville is 0-5 in MVC, losing home games by 14-3 points; they're 2-2 as dog. Southern Illinois is 4-9 in last 13 games, 1-3 in last four MVC games; they're 0-3 on road, scoring 53.3 ppg. MVC home dogs are 3-2 against spread this season.

-- Indiana State is 4-1 in MVC after double OT win vs Salukis Saturday; they shot 29-32% from floor in last two games, lost rebound battle in all five MVC games. Missouri State is 2-1 at home in MVC; favorites are 4-1 vs spread in their league tilts.

-- Boston College beat Wake Forest by 39 after losing at home to Robert Morris, so no clue with them. Miami was 0-3 against BC LY, losing 82-63 here, 75-68 at home, 74-71 in OT in tourney 'canes are 2-0 on road, winning at Fla Int'l, Mississippi State.

-- Nebraska had won six in row before Kansas waxed them on Saturday; Huskers are 0-2 on road, losing by 12 at Creighton, in OT at Western Kentucky. Colorado lost its last home game to Tulsa; they lost Big 12 opener by 17 at Texas A&M.

-- Maryland is 0-2 in ACC, losing both by combined total of 4 points; Terps (-4.5) won 79-72 at Wake LY, Deacons lost last game by 39 at BC; how do they react to that, especially since they had won six games in row before that?

-- Under is 3-0 vs spread in Penn State's Big 11 games, with the Lions losing only home game by 3 to Minnesota. Wisconsin is 3-0 in Big 11, winning by 16-13-10 points; they swept Penn St LY, winning 71-58 here, 75-49 at home.

-- New Mexico lost at home to San Diego State last game, after coming back from 16 down at half to win opener at Wyoming; they're struggling. TCU crushed Wyoming Saturday; LY, the home team won both series games.

-- UNLV beat BYU at home in MWC tourney finals LY, after a 16-3 deficit to start game; BYU lost at Boise, Wake Forest last two road games- they won MWC opener by 19. UNLV lost at Air Force Saturday, just their second loss in last nine games.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Tuesday, January 15

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Tips and Trends
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Ohio State at #11 Michigan State (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Ohio State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 vs. Big Ten.
Ohio State is 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Michigan State's last 10 Tuesday games.
The UNDER is 16-6-2 in Michigan State's last 24 vs. Big Ten.


Cincinnati at Notre Dame (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Cincinnati is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games.
Cincinnati is 10-22-4 ATS in its last 36 vs. Big East.


Creighton at Northern Iowa (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Creighton is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 road games.
The OVER is 11-3 in Creighton's last 14 games overall.
The UNDER is 10-2 in Northern Iowa's last 12 Tuesday games.
The UNDER is 11-5 in Northern Iowa's last 16 games vs. Missouri Valley.


Kentucky at Mississippi State (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Kentucky is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games overall.
Mississippi State is 22-9 ATS in its last 31 home games.
The OVER is 11-4-1 in Mississippi State's last 16 home games.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Tuesday, January 15

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Islanders won three of their last four home games. Canadiens are 6-2 in game after their last eight losses.
-- Senators won four of their last five games. Capitals won three of last four home games.
-- Canucks won eight of their last twelve games. Columbus won its last five home games.
-- Colorado won last two games, scoring nine goals.
-- Red Wings are 11-3 in last fourteen home games.
-- Oilers won last four games, allowing total of five goals. Kings won six of their last eight contests.
-- Coyotes won six of their last eight games. Sharks won seven of their last nine.
-- Ducks won five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Carolina lost six of its last eight games. Maple Leafs lost five in row and eleven of last thirteen games.
-- Lightning lost eight of last ten games.
-- Thrashers are 0-4 in game after their last four wins.
-- Predators lost three of last four games, losing last two in SO. Calgary lost last three games, scoring total of six goals.
-- Stars lost six of their last eight games.

Series Records
-- Canadiens are 6-3 in last nine against the Islanders.
-- Ottawa lost last three visits to Washington, allowing 16 goals
-- Canucks won six of last eight against Columbus.
-- Carolina is 2-0 vs Toronto this season: 7-1/3-2.
-- Lightning lost 4-2 at Colorado LY, in last series meeting.
-- Wings lost 7-6 in Atlanta two years ago, in last meeting
-- Flames won three in row vs Nashville, outscoring them 15-7.
-- Kings lost six of last eight against Edmonton.
-- Sharks won eight of last nine vs Phoenix (three shutouts in last four games against Coyotes).
-- Stars won six of their last seven games against Dallas.

Totals
-- Over is 7-1 in last eight Montreal games.
-- Five of last seven Washington games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Vancouver-Columbus games.
-- Under is 9-5 in last fourteen Toronto games.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Tampa Bay games.
-- Last three Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Calgary-Nashville games.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Edmonton-LA games.
-- Over is 6-1-2 in last nine Phoenix games.
-- Under is 7-0-1 in last eight Dallas-Anaheim games.

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NBA
Dunkel


Philadelphia at Houston
The Sixers hung in for three quarters, but couldn't avoid dropping their seventh straight last night in San Antonio (89-82). On the back end of a Texas two-step, they face a Houston club tonight that has won five of its last six. The Rockets are the pick (-9 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Houston favored by 17. Dunkel Pick: Houston (-9 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

Game 501-502: Chicago at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 111.608; Orlando 119.268
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 8 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 6 1/2; 199
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: Denver at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 117.307; Atlanta 121.276
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 4; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-1 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Toronto at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 118.925; Detroit 127.504
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 8 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 9 1/2; 181
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+9 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Washington at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 119.474; New York 117.601
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 184 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 2 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: New York (+2 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Golden State at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 119.779; Minnesota 108.142
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 11 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 7 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-7 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Cleveland at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 116.704; Memphis 118.527
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 2; 197
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+2); Under

Game 513-514: Philadelphia at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 111.228; Houston 128.382
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 17; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 9 1/2; 182 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-9 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Phoenix at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.879; LA Clippers 116.647
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 3; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 7; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+7); Over