Thursday Trends and Indexes 01/17

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Thursday, January 17

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Cavaliers won six of their last seven games.
-- Jazz won three in row, five of last six games.
-- Lakers won last five games, covered five in row as a dog.

Cold Teams
-- Spurs covered one of their last five games.
-- Nuggets lost three of their last four games.
-- Suns are 1-6 vs spread in last seven games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Lakers beat Phoenix twice this year, 119-98/122-115.

Totals
-- Under is 9-3 in last dozen Cleveland games.
-- Over is 9-5 in last fourteen Denver games.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Phoenix road games.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Thursday, January 17

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Tips and Trends
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Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs (TNT | 8 PM ET)

This is the 1st meeting between the teams since the 2007 NBA Finals, won by the Spurs in 4 games. San Antonio went 3-1 ATS in the series after failing to cover the previous 3 games. The UNDER is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. EDGE: SPURS & UNDER
Cavs star LeBron James averaged just 22 points in last year's NBA Finals, shooting only 35.6 percent from the field. James also turned the ball over 23 times in the series, including 6 in the series clinching Game 4. He is averaging 40.3 points in his last 3 road games. EDGE: SPURS
The Spurs are an NBA-best 19-3 at home, limiting opponents to just 89.4 points per game. EDGE: SPURS & UNDER
Spurs are 21-10-1 ATS in their last 32 home games.
Home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-3-1 in Cleveland's last 12 games overall.
The UNDER is 11-5 in San Antonio's last 16 games overall.


Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets (9 PM ET)

Utah is coming off a perfect 4-0 homestand, limiting opponents to less than 90 points 3 times while outscoring them by nearly 15 points. "Our D creates our offense," Jazz forward Carlos Boozer said. "If we play D like that, we're mostly successful and we usually win games." However, the team is just 6-14 on the road, winning just once in its last 11 games away from home. SLIGHT EDGE: NUGGETS
Denver has not lost 3 in a row all season and hopes to have Kenyon Martin back in the lineup. Martin missed Tuesday's loss at Atlanta due to a staph infection in his butt, and his replacement Eduardo Najera has gone 0-for-5 from the field in the last 2 games. EDGE: NUGGETS IF MARTIN PLAYS
Allen Iverson is averaging 33.6 points and 7.5 assists in his last 8 games against Utah. EDGE: NUGGETS
Jazz are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games.
Jazz are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. Northwest Division.
Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Thursday games.
Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Northwest Division.
Favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The OVER is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Utah's last 9 games vs. Western Conference.


Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers (TNT | 10:30 PM ET)

Lakers are 13-6 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
Lakers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games.
Suns are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games.
Road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Phoenix's last 9 road games.
The OVER is 17-7 in LA's last 24 Thursday games.

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National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

NBA
Hot Lines


Thursday, January 17

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Pick 'n' roll: Thursday's best NBA bets
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Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs (-8, 183.5)

The home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings between these teams and that trend seems set to continue Thursday. The visiting Cavaliers have played two straight overtime games and face a Spurs team coming off a three-day break.

This is a rematch of last season’s NBA finals, during which the Spurs swept Cleveland with four straight wins. They also covered the spread in three of those four victories, while outscoring the Cavs by an average of six points.

Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker averaged a combined 37.2 points in each of those playoff games, and that pair should ensure that the Spurs cover the spread for a fifth straight time against Cleveland.

Pick: Spurs


Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets (-3.5, 220.5)

An injury crisis is starting to take its toll on the Nuggets. They have lost three of their last four games and were without four starting players in Wednesday’s 104-93 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

The biggest name on the injury list is Nene. The powerful Brazilian forward is out of action for an undetermined amount of time with a medical issue and will be a huge loss for Denver. The Nuggets could also be without Kenyon Martin, Steven Hunter, Eduardo Najero and Marcus Camby Thursday.

That’s not going to help them improve their dismal record against the Jazz. The Nuggets have lost and failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven meetings with Utah.

Pick: Jazz


Phoenix Suns at L.A. Lakers (1.5, 225.5)

The surging Lakers have won seven straight games and 11 of their last 12, but may struggle to continue that pace after suffering a major injury blow. Center Andrew Bynum was a huge factor in the Lakers’ strong start, but he will now miss at least eight weeks with a knee injury.

The 20-year-old is averaging 13.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game and had one of his best outings of the season against Phoenix. He scored 28 points and had 12 rebounds against the Suns in the L.A.’s 122-115 win on Christmas Day.

Facing a Lakers team without Bynum gives the Suns a good chance to cover the spread in this contest. The road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings between these teams.

Pick: Suns

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National Basketball Association - Gameday

NBA
Gameday


Thursday, January 17

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NBA Gameday
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Thursday NBA Gameday

Thursday night’s NBA schedule is a light one with only three games on tap, but all three contests are top-notch matchups including Cleveland and San Antonio, Utah versus Denver, and Phoenix at the Lakers.

Cleveland at San Antonio

The Cavaliers are coming off a 132-124 overtime win against Memphis in which they were 1.5-point favorites. LeBron James exploded for 51 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the win, with 25 of his points coming in the fourth quarter. Daniel Gibson added 18 points for the Cavs, while Zydrunas Ilgauskas chipped in with 14 points and eight rebounds.

The Spurs last took to the court on Monday night when they knocked off Philadelphia 89-82 as an 11-point favorite. Manu Ginobili led San Antonio with 20 points off the bench, while Tim Duncan posted his usual double-double with 18 points and 16 rebounds.

This will be the first time the Cavaliers and Spurs will meet up since San Antonio swept Cleveland in four games in last year’s NBA Finals. The Spurs went 3-1 ATS in the series.


Utah at Denver

The Jazz appear to be finally getting back on track after winning their last four games. Utah defeated Milwaukee 98-87 as a 10.5-point favorite on Monday night thanks to some tight defense in the fourth quarter. Most of Utah’s scoring came from their big two with Deron Williams leading the way with 33 points and 10 assists, while Carlos Boozer poured in 21 points to go along with 10 rebounds.

The Nuggets lost to Atlanta 104-93 as a 3-point underdog last time out. In the loss Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and J.R. Smith combined to score 84 of the Nuggets’ 93 points. Anthony led Denver with 36 points and 11 rebounds, while Iverson had 27 points. Smith netted 21 points, while only two other players (Marcus Camby with four points and Linas Kleiza with five) scored in the game.

This is the first matchup of the season between Utah and Denver after the two clubs clashed four times last year. Utah took three of four from Denver last year, while posting a 3-1 ATS record.


Phoenix at L.A. Lakers

The Suns were upset by the Clippers in a 97-90 loss on Tuesday night in which they were an 8-point favorite. Amare Stoudemire led the Suns, who shot only 40 percent in the loss, with 29 points and eight rebounds. Steve Nash and Shawn Marion recorded their regular double-doubles with Nash posting 14 points and 13 assists, while Marion had 14 points and 17 rebounds. The Suns received very little offensive support from their bench in the loss, as the starting five was responsible for 79 of the Suns’ 90 points.

The Lakers shrugged off the recent injury to center Andrew Bynum to win their seventh in a row on Monday after taking down Seattle 123-121 in overtime as a 5-point favorite. Kobe Bryant carried the Lakers with 48 points in the win. Ronny Turiaf added 14 points, while Derek Fisher and Jordan Farmar each delivered 12 points. Kwame Brown cracked the starting lineup for the first time since November in place of the injured Bynum, and had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Lakers have owned the Suns in two previous meetings this season. Los Angeles upset Phoenix 122-115 as a 2.5-point underdog on Christmas Day and rolled over the Suns 119-98 as a 9-point road underdog back in early November.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Thursday, January 17

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PROVIDENCE (11 - 5) at CONNECTICUT (11 - 4) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 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
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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BUFFALO (6 - 8) at BOWLING GREEN (6 - 8) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GEORGE MASON (11 - 5) at HOFSTRA (3 - 11) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 3-1 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-1 straight up against GEORGE MASON 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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MARQUETTE (13 - 2) at LOUISVILLE (12 - 4) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 76-47 ATS (+24.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 63-41 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 63-41 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 35-15 ATS (+18.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 2-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-1 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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ST JOHNS (7 - 8) at W VIRGINIA (12 - 4) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 64-43 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 64-43 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 against the spread versus ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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VANDERBILT (16 - 1) at TENNESSEE (14 - 1) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 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
TENNESSEE is 3-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 3-1 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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KENT ST (13 - 3) at MIAMI OHIO (6 - 8) - 1/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 4-0 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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BUTLER (16 - 1) at CLEVELAND ST (12 - 5) - 1/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 68-96 ATS (-37.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 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
BUTLER is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 4-0 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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VALPARAISO (12 - 5) at YOUNGSTOWN ST (7 - 9) - 1/17/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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S FLORIDA (10 - 7) at SETON HALL (10 - 6) - 1/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 2-1 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 3-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WRIGHT ST (9 - 6) at IL-CHICAGO (9 - 7) - 1/17/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 71-45 ATS (+21.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 71-45 ATS (+21.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 3-2 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against WRIGHT ST 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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DETROIT (4 - 12) at LOYOLA-IL (5 - 11) - 1/17/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 3-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-IL is 4-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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NEW ORLEANS (12 - 5) at N TEXAS (12 - 4) - 1/17/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus N TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-0 straight up against N TEXAS 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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RHODE ISLAND (15 - 2) at SAINT LOUIS (9 - 7) - 1/17/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 105-76 ATS (+21.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 104-70 ATS (+27.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 2-2 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 3-1 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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LA-MONROE (6 - 11) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (11 - 5) - 1/17/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 2-0 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
LA-MONROE is 2-0 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK 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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OHIO U (10 - 5) at AKRON (12 - 3) - 1/17/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 155-121 ATS (+21.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 155-121 ATS (+21.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 110-78 ATS (+24.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 3-1 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 2-2 straight up against OHIO U 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 (14 - 1) at MINNESOTA (12 - 3) - 1/17/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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OREGON (12 - 4) at WASHINGTON (9 - 7) - 1/17/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-2 straight up against OREGON 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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BOISE ST (12 - 4) at UTAH ST (12 - 5) - 1/17/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 3-1 straight up against BOISE ST 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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ARKANSAS ST (8 - 8) at DENVER (7 - 9) - 1/17/2008, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 2-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 2-1 straight up against DENVER 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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IDAHO (4 - 11) at NEVADA (9 - 6) - 1/17/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 123-87 ATS (+27.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
NEVADA is 123-87 ATS (+27.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
NEVADA is 72-42 ATS (+25.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
IDAHO is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
IDAHO is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
NEVADA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 3-2 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 6-0 straight up against IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CS-FULLERTON (10 - 5) at PACIFIC (11 - 5) - 1/17/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
PACIFIC is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PACIFIC is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PACIFIC is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 3-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 3-2 straight up against PACIFIC 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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OREGON ST (6 - 10) at WASHINGTON ST (14 - 1) - 1/17/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 70-102 ATS (-42.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OREGON ST is 37-58 ATS (-26.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
WASHINGTON ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 4-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 2-2 straight up against OREGON 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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UC-IRVINE (7 - 9) at CAL DAVIS (7 - 9) - 1/17/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 3-1 straight up against CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons

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FRESNO ST (9 - 8) at SAN JOSE ST (8 - 8) - 1/17/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 76-104 ATS (-38.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 70-98 ATS (-37.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 2-2 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 3-1 straight up against SAN JOSE 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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ARIZONA ST (13 - 2) at CALIFORNIA (11 - 4) - 1/17/2008, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 2-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 2-2 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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ARIZONA (11 - 5) at STANFORD (13 - 3) - 1/17/2008, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in January games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 5-0 straight up against STANFORD 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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UT-CHATTANOOGA (12 - 5) at APPALACHIAN ST (9 - 6) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-2 against the spread versus APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-2 straight up against APPALACHIAN ST 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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WOFFORD (8 - 7) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (8 - 8) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 2-2 against the spread versus WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 4-0 straight up against WOFFORD 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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GA SOUTHERN (11 - 5) at ELON (7 - 9) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GA SOUTHERN is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ELON is 2-1 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 2-1 straight up against ELON 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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MANHATTAN (8 - 8) at SIENA (10 - 6) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
MANHATTAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MANHATTAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-2 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 3-2 straight up against MANHATTAN 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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MARIST (11 - 6) at LOYOLA-MD (7 - 10) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 4-0 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 2-2 straight up against MARIST 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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JACKSONVILLE ST (4 - 12) at E KENTUCKY (7 - 9) - 1/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE ST is 3-2 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
E KENTUCKY is 3-2 straight up against JACKSONVILLE ST 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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SAMFORD (7 - 9) at MOREHEAD ST (6 - 9) - 1/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MOREHEAD ST is 2-2 against the spread versus SAMFORD over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 3-1 straight up against MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SE MISSOURI ST (11 - 7) at TENNESSEE ST (6 - 10) - 1/17/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SE MISSOURI ST is 5-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
SE MISSOURI ST is 3-2 straight up against TENNESSEE ST 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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E ILLINOIS (2 - 15) at TENNESSEE TECH (7 - 11) - 1/17/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-2 against the spread versus E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 4-1 straight up against E ILLINOIS 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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TENN-MARTIN (8 - 10) at AUSTIN PEAY (11 - 7) - 1/17/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
AUSTIN PEAY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 2-1 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-1 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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IDAHO ST (5 - 11) at MONTANA (7 - 9) - 1/17/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
IDAHO ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
IDAHO ST is 42-64 ATS (-28.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in January games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 36-64 ATS (-34.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
MONTANA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 3-2 straight up against IDAHO ST 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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WEBER ST (7 - 8) at MONTANA ST (9 - 7) - 1/17/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 44-23 ATS (+18.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
WEBER ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 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
MONTANA ST is 2-2 against the spread versus WEBER ST over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA ST is 2-2 straight up against WEBER 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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N COLORADO (8 - 8) at E WASHINGTON (7 - 12) - 1/17/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
N COLORADO is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
N COLORADO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 2-0 straight up against N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons

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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Thursday, January 17

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Thursday's College Basketball

Games of the Day

Louisville won three in row, seven of last eight games; they've allowed 59.3 ppg in last three games. Visitor won both games LY between Marquette, Louisville. Eagles won nine of last ten games, losing only at West Virginia (79-64). Home favorites are 17-6 vs spread in Big East games this season.

Tennessee hammered Vanderbilt 84-57 here LY, after they lost 82-81 in first meeting at Nashville. Vandy lost in double OT at Rupp Arena Saturday, after 16-0 start; they were down 32-22 at half in that game. Vols scored 82.5 ppg in winning first couple SEC games- they've won eleven games in row overall.

Cleveland State is 5-0 in Horizon, allowing just 53.3 in its three home wins; they're 10-5 overall, 4-1 vs spread as a dog. Butler won last four league games, all by 8+ points; they're 2-1 on the Horizon road, winning at Detroit (53-46), Loyola (67-48) losing by point at Wright State. Horizon home dogs are 4-3 this year.

Stanford lost twice to Arizona LY, 85-80 in OT here (+2), 89-75 in Tucson (+15). Cardinal is 2-2 in Pac-10, allowing 46 points in both wins, 76-71 in losses, with favorite is 3-0-1 vs the spread in those games. Arizona won last game at Houston after pair of Pac-10 losses; Bayless (knee) came back in Houston game.

Rest of card

-- Providence (+8) upset UConn 84-72 LY; home favorites are 4-0 vs spread in Friars' Big East games, with PC losing on road by 29-5 pts. Huskies are 2-0 as Big East favorite, winning only home game 81-65 vs St John's (-12).

-- Home side won both Buffalo-Bowling green games last year, with Bulls losing here 74-73, despite making 12-24 treys. Bulls lost first two MAC games by 5-8 points, going 9-42 from arc. Falcons won MAC home opener 6=52-49 vs Ohio (+5).

-- George Mason is 3-2 in CAA, losing both road games, after leading by 13,9 at half; Patriots beat Hofstra 64-61 in tourney LY, after Pride won at Mason during season. Hofstra is 1-4 in CAA; they went 0-11 from arc in their last game.

-- Home favorites are 4-0 vs spread in West Virginia's Big East games; Mountaineers won home games 81-61/79-64(Syracuse/ Marquette). St John's is 1-3 in league, losing road games 76-70 at Syracuse (+12), 81-65 at UConn (+12).

-- Home side won both Kent-Miami games LY; Flashes are 2-0 in MAC, winning by 5-14 pts, allowing 56 ppg; foes were 8-39 from arc. Miami is 0-2 in MAC, losing by 15-9 pts, scoring just 58.5 ppg- they forced only 18 turnovers in two games.

-- Valparaiso is 3-2 in Horizon, covering all three road games; they won at Wright State (71-66), Detroit (81-68), lost 73-65 at Butler. Youngstown covered four of last five games; they are 2-1 at home in Horizon, losing by 22 to Milwaukee.

-- Seton Hall is 0-3 in Big East, allowing 81 ppg, but they faced UConn-Marquette-Pitt, three heavyweights, and led two at the half. South Florida lost last three league games; they're 0-2 on Big East road, losing 89-77 at Syracuse, 86-70 at Providence.

-- Home team is 5-0 in Ill-Chicago's Horizon games, with Flames 3-0 at home, winning by 18-9-10(2ot) points. Wright State lost three of last four games; they're 0-2 on Horizon road, losing at Milwaukee (75-64), Green Bay (52-49).

-- Detroit is 0-6 in Horizon games, losing its road games, 78-52 at Green Bay (+8), 55-53 at Milwaukee (+5). Their coach is on a medical leave. Loyola is 1-5, losing last four games, all by 8+ points; they lost last game by 10 in double OT at Ill-Chicago.

-- New Orleans beat North Texas twice LY, by combined total of six points; Privateers lost three of last four games, dropped only Sun Belt road game 67-57 at ULLafayette (+3). UNT won last three games, by 21-11-7 points.

-- Saint Louis scored total of 77 points in 0-2 start in A-14, and one game went OT; they're 7-40 from arc in two games. Rhode Island allowed 85 ppg in splitting first two games, trailing both at halftime. A-14 home dogs are 0-2 against spread.

-- Ark-Little Rock is 2-0 at home in Sun Belt, winning 75-67 vs Fla Int'l (-13), 74-63 vs UL-Lafayette (-4); they're 3-0 in league when they score more than 62 pts. UL-Monroe is 0-5 in league, losing road games 66-50 at Denver (+2.5), 78-57 at North Texas.

-- Home side won both Ohio-Akron games LY, with Bobcats a 79-48 loser here; Ohio lost its first MAC road game 52-49 (-5) at Bowling Green. Akron won first two league games by 15-8 pts, taking twice as many foul shots as opponents (48-24).

-- Indiana is 3-0 in Big 11, with wins at Iowa, Michigan; this is a tough road game vs Tubby Smith's Gophers, who are 2-1 in its Big 11 games, losing 65-59 at Michigan State (+11); they're 12-3 but their best win is either Penn State or Santa Clara.

-- 166-178 were totals in Oregon-Washington games LY; home team won both games. Huskies are 0-3 in Pac-10, but they lost to Wazzu and at both LA schools. Oregon won last three in a row, scoring 78 ppg, including a win at Arizona.

-- Home side won both Boise-Utah State games LY; Aggies are in midst of 8-game homestand, won first two WAC games by 6 and 12 points, taking 61 FTs to 27 for opponents. Boise is 3-1 in WAC, losing only by three points to New Mexico State.

-- Denver is 4-1 in Sun Belt, winning home tilts by 4-16-14 (3-0 vs spread). Arkansas State lost by 20 at Northwestern back on Dec 3; Wildcats run same Princeton offense that Denver does. ASU is 3-3 in Sun Belt, losing two of three on the road.

-- Idaho is 1-3 in WAC, losing by 10-11-16 points; favorite has covered all four games. Vandals were 0-3 vs Nevada last year, losing by 26-16-32 points. Wolf Pack had good win at Hawai'i Saturday, after losing previous game at San Jose State.

-- Fullerton was 3-0 vs Pacific LY, beating them in double OT in Big West tourney, after winning 82-77 here in regular season. Titans are 3-1 in Big West, winning by 30 at Riverside in only road game. Pacific is 2-1, winning only home game by 23.

-- Oregon State is 0-4 in Pac-10, losing road games by 13,19 at Arizona schools; Beavers lost by 15-4 points vs Washington State LY. Cougars lost its first game Saturday at UCLA; this is their Pac-10 home opener.

-- Cal-Irvine swept Cal-Davis LY, 68-48/73-59; Anteaters are 2-1 in Big West, losing only road game by 10 at Fullerton. Davis is 1-2 in league, losing last two games by 35-18 points, after win in home opener vs Riverside. Big West favorites are 10-4.

-- Favorite is 3-0 vs spread in Fresno's WAC games; Bulldogs are 2-1, winning by 17-16 pts. LY, home team won both series games by three points. San Jose lost by a point in Hawai'i on Monday night; their third loss in four WAC games.

-- Arizona State won, covered first three Pac-10 games, taking games by 8-19-5 points; visitor won both their games vsCal last year, with two games decided by total of five points. Bears are 2-2 in Pac-10, with both wins by ten points.

-- Appalachian State won last four games, with three of those four on road; they're 2-0-1 vs spread as favorite. ASU won by 14-16 points in sweeping Chattanooga LY. Mocs are 7-0 so far in SoCon, but five of those seven games were at home.

-- Charleston is 2-3 in last five games; they swept Wofford LY, by 2,13 points. Cougars are 2-1 as home favorite. Wofford lost last four games, by 9-7-3-35 points; they won at Purdue back in December, but scored just 49.5 ppg in last two games.

-- Elon is 5-3 in SoCon, 3-1 at home; they split last two games, both decided by a hoop. Georgia Southern is 4-2, 1-2 on road, winning by 21 at Citadel, losing at Davidson, NC-Greensboro. LY, visiting team won pair of close games in series.

-- Manhattan is playing fourth straight road game; they're 1-4 in last five MAAC games, are 0-6 vs spread in league, losing road games by 18 at Loyola, 10 at Marist, 17 at Niagara. Siena is 5-1 in MAAC, 1-2 as home fave, with four wins by 10+ pts.

-- Home side won both Loyola-Marist games LY; Greyhounds are 2-1 at home in MAAC, losing by a hoop to Fairfield. Marist is won last four games, is 2-1 on MAAC road, losing 76-67 at Niagara, winning at Canisius, Rider.

-- Eastern Kentucky lost four of last five games; they're 1-2 as home favorite this season. LY, home side won both games in series. Jacksonville State won last two games after an 0-2 start; they're 0-3 on OVC road, losing by 7-9-16 points.

-- Morehead State is 3-0 at home on OVC, winning by 5-5-9 pts they're 3-0 in OVC when scoring more than 63 points. Samford lost three of last four games, but they won two of their three road games in OVC. Home side won both series games LY.

-- SE Missouri was 30-44 from line in 102-95 home win against Tennessee State Dec 6 (-2.5); State was 9-34 from arc. TSU lost three of last four games; they're 0-4 in OVC when allowing 75+ points. SE Missouri lost last two games after a 6-0 start.

-- Eastern Illinois is 1-8 in OVC, losing last four games by 11-16 6-11 points; they lost 72-53 at home to Tennessee Tech Dec 6, in game they trailed 42-21 at half. Panthers are 3-0 as road dog in OVC, despite losing all three games, by 3-5-16 points.

-- Austin Peay had just five turnovers in 90-85 OT win Jan 3 at UT-Martin; Governors are 7-1 in OVC, 0-5 as home favorite, as visitor covered seven of their eight OVC tilts. Martin won three of last four games; they're 1-2 as OVC underdog.

-- Visiting team won both Montana-Idaho State games LY; in rubber match, Montana won 70-63 (-5) in Big Sky tournament. Bengals won two of first three league games. Griz is 1-2 in Big Sky, all on road. Big Sky home favorites are 10-1 vs spread.

-- Montana State allowed 78 ppg in losing last two games; they won only Big Sky home game by 16 over Montana. LY, home side won both Bobcat-Weber State games. Wildcats are 2-1 in Big Sky, losing only road game 55-52 at Northern Colorado.

-- Eastern Washington lost three of last four games, but they're 2-1 at home in Big Sky- favorite covered their last four games. Northern Colorado is 2-2 in Big Sky, losing 86-70 in only away game, at Northern Arizona (+8.5).

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Thursday, January 17

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Tips and Trends
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#14 Vanderbilt at #7 Tennessee (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Vanderbilt is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 Thursday games.
Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
The OVER is 18-8 in Vanderbilt's last 26 games overall.


#13 Marquette at Louisville (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Marquette is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 road games.
Louisville is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 Thursday games.
Louisville is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 home games.
Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 7-2 in Marquette's last 9 games vs. Big East.
The OVER is 9-3 in Marquette's last 12 road games.
The OVER is 6-2 in Louisville's last 8 Thursday games.

#10 Indiana at Minnesota (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Indiana is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 Thursday games.
Indiana is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 Big Ten games.
Underdog is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
The OVER is 11-5-2 in Indiana's last 18 vs. Big Ten.
The OVER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.


Arizona at Stanford (FSN | 11 PM ET)

Arizona is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 Thursday games.
Underdog is 15-2 ATS in the last 17 meetings.
The UNDER is 10-3 in Arizona's last 13 road games.
The UNDER is 11-1 in Stanford's last 12 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Stanford's last 8 home games.
The OVER is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up



Thursday, January 17

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Atlanta won last two games, outscoring foes 8-3. Canadiens won three of their last four games.
-- Bruins are 4-2 in their last six games.
-- Oilers won four of their last five games. Washington won five of its last seven games.
-- Nashville won six of its last eight home games. Anaheim won last four games, outscoring foes 18-7.
-- Coyotes won seven of their last nine games. Blue Jackets won their last three games, scoring 11 goals.
-- Sharks won their last three home games.

Cold Teams
-- Maple Leafs lost eleven of last fourteen games.
-- Carolina lost seven of its last nine games. Senators lost their last two games, outscored 7-3.
-- Red Wings lost last three games, allowing 14 goals. Canucks lost three of their last four games.
-- Stars lost three in row, seven of last nine games.

Series Records
-- Thrashers won last three vs Montreal, winning both games this year, 3-2 in SO.
-- Boston won five in a row against the Maple Leafs.
-- Washington lost 4-0 at Edmonton LY, in last meeting.
-- Senators won four of last five against Carolina.
-- Detroit beat Vancouver twice this year, both by 3-2 score.
-- Home side won last eight Anaheim-Nashville games.
-- Columbus is 5-3 in last eight games against Phoenix.
-- Visiting team is 5-0 in San Jose-Dallas games this season.

Totals
-- Under is 8-1-1 in last 10 Montreal-Atlanta games.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Boston games.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Washington games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Carolina-Ottawa games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Detroit games.
-- Last three Nashville games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Columbus-Phoenix games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Dallas-San Jose games.

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Providence at Connecticut
The Friars have lost three straight on the road and face a UConn team looking to bounce back after a close loss at Georgetown on Saturday. The Huskies are the pick (-9) according to Dunkel, which has Connecticut favored by 12. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-9). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

Game 507-508: Providence at Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 62.765; Connecticut 74.881
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 12
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 9
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-9)

Game 509-510: Buffalo at Bowling Green
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 49.779; Bowling Green 52.859
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 3
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+4 1/2)

Game 511-512: George Mason at Hofstra
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 58.128; Hofstra 54.103
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 4
Vegas Line: George Mason by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (+5 1/2)

Game 513-514: Marquette at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 75.110; Louisville 72.836
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 2
Vegas Line: Louisville by 3
Dunkel Pick: Marquette (+3)

Game 515-516: St. John's at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 57.877; West Virginia 78.212
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 16
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-16)

Game 517-518: Vanderbilt at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 65.772; Tennessee 75.035
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+10 1/2)

Game 519-520: Kent State at Miami (OH)
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 62.799; Miami (OH) 62.370
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (+3 1/2)

Game 521-522: Butler at Cleveland State
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 68.821; Cleveland State 61.059
Dunkel Line: Butler by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Butler by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-5 1/2)

Game 523-524: Valparaiso at Youngstown State
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 59.720; Youngstown State 53.626
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 6
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+7 1/2)

Game 525-526: South Florida at Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 61.692; Seton Hall 62.995
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 5
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (+5)

Game 527-528: Wright State at Illinois-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 57.427; Illinois-Chicago 60.383
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 3
Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (+3 1/2)

Game 529-530: Detroit at Loyola-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 47.759; Loyola-Chicago 51.905
Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 4
Vegas Line: Loyola-Chicago by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+6 1/2)

Game 531-532: New Orleans at North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 49.723; North Texas 62.406
Dunkel Line: North Texas by 13
Vegas Line: North Texas by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (-7 1/2)

Game 533-534: Rhode Island at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 67.115; St. Louis 59.569
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 5
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (-5)

Game 535-536: UL Monroe at Arkansas Little Rock
Dunkel Ratings: UL Monroe 44.101; Arkansas Little Rock 56.545
Dunkel Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 537-538: Ohio at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 59.761; Akron 69.628
Dunkel Line: Akron by 10
Vegas Line: Akron by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-8 1/2)

Game 539-540: Indiana at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 72.328; Minnesota 68.838
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Indiana by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-1 1/2)

Game 541-542: Oregon at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 66.921; Washington 65.218
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington by 1
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (+1)

Game 543-544: Boise State at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 58.768; Utah State 67.853
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 9
Vegas Line: Utah State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-4 1/2)

Game 545-546: Arkansas State at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 48.618; Denver 52.599
Dunkel Line: Denver by 4
Vegas Line: Denver by 3
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3)

Game 547-548: Idaho at Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 46.739; Nevada 65.700
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 19
Vegas Line: Nevada by 17
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-17)

Game 549-550: CS Fullerton at Pacific
Dunkel Ratings: CS Fullerton 60.770; Pacific 58.029
Dunkel Line: CS Fullerton by 3
Vegas Line: Pacific by 3
Dunkel Pick: CS Fullerton (+3)

Game 551-552: Oregon State at Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 51.218; Washington State 77.403
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 26
Vegas Line: Washington State by 21
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (-21)

Game 553-554: UC-Irvine at UC-Davis
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 54.344; UC-Davis 44.672
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-6 1/2)

Game 555-556: Fresno State at San Jose State
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 57.165; San Jose State 54.467
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 3
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (-1 1/2)

Game 557-558: Arizona State at California
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 67.404; California 71.810
Dunkel Line: California by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: California by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (+6 1/2)

Game 559-560: Arizona at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 67.905; Stanford 75.948
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 8
Vegas Line: Stanford by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-5 1/2)

Game 561-562: Chattanooga at Appalachian State
Dunkel Ratings: Chattanooga 58.653; Appalachian State 60.665
Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 2
Vegas Line: Appalachian State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chattanooga (+5 1/2)

Game 563-564: Wofford at College of Charleston
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 49.887; College of Charleston 60.951
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 11
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 10
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (-10)

Game 565-566: Georgia Southern at Elon
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 54.382; Elon 52.443
Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 2
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (-1 1/2)

Game 567-568: Manhattan at Siena
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 47.386; Siena 63.728
Dunkel Line: Siena by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Siena by 13
Dunkel Pick: Siena (-13)

Game 569-570: Marist at Loyola-MD
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 55.080; Loyola-MD 53.652
Dunkel Line: Marist by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Marist by 1
Dunkel Pick: Marist (-1)

Game 571-572: Jacksonville State at Eastern Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 40.332; Eastern Kentucky 47.362
Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 7
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 8
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (+8)

Game 573-574: Samford at Morehead State
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 45.616; Morehead State 47.908
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Morehead State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Samford (+4)

Game 575-576: SE Missouri State at Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 44.285; Tennessee State 55.242
Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 11
Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (-7 1/2)

Game 577-578: Eastern Illinois at Tennessee Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 40.948; Tennessee Tech 53.049
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 12
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 14
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (+14)

Game 579-580: Tennessee-Martin at Austin Peay
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 47.820; Austin Peay 55.778
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 8
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 9
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee-Martin (+9)

Game 581-582: Idaho State at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 44.205; Montana 58.743
Dunkel Line: Montana by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-12 1/2)

Game 583-584: Weber State at Montana State
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 52.180; Montana State 55.912
Dunkel Line: Montana State by 4
Vegas Line: Montana State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (+7 1/2)

Game 585-586: Northern Colorado at Eastern Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 46.312; Eastern Washington 55.787
Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (-3 1/2)

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Ice Picks: Thursday's best NHL wagers
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Toronto at Boston (-139, 5 1/2)

Toronto has been outscored 27-10 in its last six road games and only won three times in its last 14 games overall.

The Leafs have lost four straight and eight of 10 to the Bruins. They have been outscored 11-5 in three meetings this season, and the most lopsided of those defeats came in their only trip to Boston - 5-2 on Nov. 15.

Pick: Bruins -139


Edmonton at Washington (-136, 5 1/2)

Washington is without Michael Nylander, whose 37 points were second only to Alexander Ovechkin, who has 34 goals and 21 assists.

The Capitals are playing the fourth game of a five-game stretch at home, where it is 8-4-1 since losing seven of its first nine.

Edmonton had been playing strong defense, allowing a total of five goals during a four-game winning streak before losing 3-1 to Los Angeles at home on Tuesday night.

Pick: Under


Anaheim at Nashville (+107, 5)

Anaheim is 10-2-2 since Scott Niedermayer returned after contemplating retirement.

While Niedermayer has received most of the credit, several other players have also made key contributions lately for the defending champions.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere is 8-1-1 with two shutouts and a 1.69 goals-against average in his last 10 starts. All-Star center Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist Tuesday, and has five goals and 10 assists during a career-best 11-game point streak.

Right wing Todd Bertuzzi appears to have regained his scoring touch, tallying three goals and five assists during a four-game point streak.

The Ducks are 2-1-0 this season against the Predators, losing 4-2 at Nashville on Dec. 8. Anaheim is 7-2-1 in the past 10 meetings.

Pick: Ducks -117


Columbus at Phoenix (-126, 5)

The Blue Jackets look to avoid a season high-tying third straight road loss as they kick off a five-game trip on Thursday night with a matchup against the Phoenix Coyotes, who seek their fifth consecutive home win.

Columbus has lost three in a row on the road twice this season, and its six victories away from home are the fewest in the Western Conference.

Ilya Bryzgalov made 21 saves Tuesday for Phoenix en route to winning his third straight home start. Since joining Phoenix in November off waivers from Anaheim, Bryzgalov is 6-3-1 with a 1.87 goals-against average at home.

Pick: Coyotes -126

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Cleveland at San Antonio
The Spurs are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games and face a Cleveland team tonight that has won six of its last seven straight up. The Cavs are the underdog pick (+8) according to Dunkel, which has San Antonio favored by only 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+8). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

Game 501-502: Cleveland at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 118.430; San Antonio 119.700
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1 1/2; 178
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 183 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+8); Under

Game 503-504: Utah at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.944; Denver 120.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 2 1/2; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 3 1/2; 220 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+3 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Phoenix at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 118.100; LA Lakers 126.167
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 8; 220
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 226 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+1 1/2); Under

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Vancouver at Detroit
The Canucks have a 3-2 record in Detroit over the last three seasons and run into a Red Wings team tonight that has dropped three straight, including a 5-1 decision to lower-rated Atlanta at home on Tuesday. Vancouver is the underdog pick (+165) according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+165). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

Game 51-52: Montreal at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.776; Atlanta 10.821
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+100); Under

Game 53-54: Toronto at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 9.682; Boston 11.667
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-145); Under

Game 55-56: Edmonton at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.782; Washington 11.649
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+120); Over

Game 57-58: Carolina at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.332; Ottawa 12.101
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-220); 6
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-220); Under

Game 59-60: Vancouver at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.662; Detroit 10.764
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+165); Under

Game 61-62: Anaheim at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.335; Nashville 11.813
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-125); Under

Game 63-64: Columbus at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.265; Phoenix 12.278
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-135); Over

Game 65-66: Dallas at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.982; San Jose 12.262
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-170); Under

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CLEVELAND (20 - 18) at SAN ANTONIO (25 - 11) - 1/17/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 538-466 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 432-369 ATS (+26.1 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 278-229 ATS (+26.1 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 94-63 ATS (+24.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 179-141 ATS (+23.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

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

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UTAH (22 - 17) at DENVER (22 - 15) - 1/17/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in road games this season.
UTAH is 21-42 ATS (-25.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-2 straight up against DENVER 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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PHOENIX (26 - 12) at LA LAKERS (26 - 11) - 1/17/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
PHOENIX is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 12-10 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 14-8 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MONTREAL (23-14-0-8, 54 pts.) at ATLANTA (23-22-0-2, 48 pts.) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 2-12 ATS (-12.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-5 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-5-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.0 Units)

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TORONTO (17-21-0-8, 42 pts.) at BOSTON (22-18-0-4, 48 pts.) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 17-29 ATS (+46.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 19-34 ATS (-17.7 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 96-96 ATS (-44.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-7 (+7.8 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 12-7-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
13 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.9 Units)

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EDMONTON (21-22-0-4, 46 pts.) at WASHINGTON (19-21-0-5, 43 pts.) - 1/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 40-49 ATS (-24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 33-25 ATS (+62.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 58-52 ATS (+125.6 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 1-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 77-123 ATS (-47.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 1-10 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-14 ATS (+23.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-0-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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CAROLINA (22-22-0-4, 48 pts.) at OTTAWA (29-12-0-4, 62 pts.) - 1/17/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 62-68 ATS (-31.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 21-27 ATS (-20.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
OTTAWA is 85-62 ATS (-15.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
OTTAWA is 5-10 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 5-8 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 59-40 ATS (-15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 4-6 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 6-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)

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VANCOUVER (25-17-0-4, 54 pts.) at DETROIT (33-10-0-4, 70 pts.) - 1/17/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 79-60 ATS (+4.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 19-11 ATS (+30.9 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 17-12 ATS (+30.5 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 38-34 ATS (+74.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 11-7 ATS (+21.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 63-70 ATS (-109.0 Units) in January games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-5 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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ANAHEIM (25-17-0-6, 56 pts.) at NASHVILLE (22-19-0-4, 48 pts.) - 1/17/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 34-29 ATS (-19.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 28-6 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-4 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-4-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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COLUMBUS (22-18-0-6, 50 pts.) at PHOENIX (24-20-0-1, 49 pts.) - 1/17/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 35-76 ATS (+135.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
PHOENIX is 24-21 ATS (+46.1 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 14-8 ATS (+5.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 136-107 ATS (+23.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 18-15 ATS (+42.2 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 45-47 ATS (+116.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 29-32 ATS (+84.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 23-23 ATS (+66.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 105-125 ATS (-68.4 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-4 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.7 Units)

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DALLAS (25-18-0-5, 55 pts.) at SAN JOSE (25-13-0-7, 57 pts.) - 1/17/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 112-62 ATS (+28.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 39-29 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 4-9 ATS (-9.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 2-9 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
SAN JOSE is 3-9 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
SAN JOSE is 4-9 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 11-10 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 11-10-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Thursday, January 17th

Cleveland at San Antonio, 8:05 EST TNT
Cleveland: 15-34 ATS away off BB games scoring 100+ points
San Antonio: 8-1 ATS at home off BB wins

Utah at Denver, 9:05 EST
Utah: 6-14 ATS in road games
Denver: 31-19 ATS off BB games allowing 100+ points

Phoenix at LA Lakers, 10:35 EST TNT
Phoenix: 14-2 ATS away revenging a road loss
LA Lakers: 1-9 ATS off 4+ wins

** (TC) Denotes Time Change