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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, January 23

Good Luck on day #23 of 2008!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Six-pack for Wednesday

With apologies to George Carlin, six reasons why the NFL is better than major league baseball.........

-- Rocco Baldelli missed 4.5 months with pulled hamstring; Philip Rivers played the AFC title game with a torn ACL.

-- NFL Network. Hard to believe baseball still doesn't have a station, with games daily from March 1 thru October.

-- Baseball players' contracts are mostly all guaranteed, but football players' are mostly non-guaranteed. Hard to believe.

-- Players on any NFL team can become great stars; a guy like Matt Holliday on the Rockies might have to go to a new team before he is considered a huge baseball star.

-- Football coaches don't wear uniforms.

-- Two words: Salary cap.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Mid-week facts and figures.......

13) Cleveland State's RPI this year is 52; over last five years, their RPI has been 266-307-271-245-262, which is why Coach Gary Waters might be the national coach of the year.

12) Proof that Kentucky is playing very hard: 29.8% of points they give up come at foul line, highest percentage of anyone in country. Will be interesting to see if they fade late in year.

11) As an A's fan, it sucked when Dan Haren got traded, but four of the six guys Oakland got in return are listed in A's top seven young prospects, so that helps long-term prospects.

10) Was surprised to see that basketball team at Navy (8-10) is playing 6th-fastest paced games in country.

9) New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is America's Doormat; at 0-20, with an average loss of 22.8 points. Their phones must ring off the hook, with invitations to play.

8) According to kenpom.com, St Mary's is ranked 7th in the country. Think thats a little high for the Gaels, second-best team in the WCC.

7) Defensive efficientcy is a key stat; if you rank high in this stat, chances are you're a good team. Mississippi State leads country, followed by VCU, Maryland, Georgetown.

6) Instant replay in tennis works really well.

5) Minnesota is forcing turnovers on 27.8% of possessions, highest in country. Part of that is weak non-league schedule they played, part of it is they're playing better defense.

4) Utah is best defensive rebounding team in country, with Stanford and Albany (Armadillo's alma mater) next............... Michigan State, Washington, North Carolina are best teams on the offensive boards.

3) We knew Texas has excellent guards, but they turn the ball over just 14% of time, lowest percentage in country. Taking a decent amount of quick shots also helps that figure.

2) Why on God's green earth would White Sox give Octavio Dotel $11M for two years? What has he done to earn it?

1) Drake's magical season continued Tuesday with 68-60 OT win at Creighton; they were down six at half, but rallied to get to 8-0 in a surprising Missouri Valley season.

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National Football League – Long Sheet

NFL
Long Sheet

Super Bowl XLII

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NY GIANTS (13 - 6) vs. NEW ENGLAND (18 - 0) - 2/3/2008, 6:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
NY GIANTS are 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NY GIANTS are 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
NY GIANTS are 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) revenging a loss against opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW ENGLAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND 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, February 3
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Super Bowl XLII
TV: FOX
NY Giants vs. New England, 6:20 ET

NY Giants:
9-2 ATS in road games
8-2 ATS as an underdog

New England:
2-8 ATS off 8+ wins
1-8 ATS off a SU home win / ATS loss

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National Football League - Tips & Trends

NFL


Sunday, February 3

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New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
Super Bowl XLII (FOX | 6:30 PM ET)

New York is trying to become the 2nd team in NFL history to win all of its playoff games on the road and then hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy, following the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL. The Giants have won 10 straight away from home, going 9-1 ATS, with the lone loss coming in a 13-10 victory against Miami in London back on October 28th. EDGE: GIANTS
The Patriots are going for the 1st 19-0 season in NFL history and are already the 1st team to start 18-0. However, after covering their 1st 8 games of the regular season, they are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10, including 0-2 in the playoffs with a nearly identical spread as this one. The UNDER is also 4-1-1 in their last 6 games. EDGE: GIANTS
These teams met in the regular-season finale, which the Giants used as a springboard to the Super Bowl. Some questioned whether or not they would be mentally and physically drained after playing the Patriots hard when they had nothing on the line, but instead they gained a ton of confidence. Quarterback Eli Manning even admitted after winning the NFC Championship that playing competitively against New England in a playoff-type atmosphere is one of the main reasons they earned a rematch in the Super Bowl. EDGE: GIANTS
Manning continues his growth and maturity for the Giants with 8 touchdown passes and just 1 interception in his last 4 games. Ironically, that pick came against the Patriots, who were burned by 4 TD passes as well, 2 of which went to Plaxico Burress. While Manning's development has been crucial, New England QB Tom Brady is clearly in a league of his own as he goes for his 4th Super Bowl title in 4 attempts. Brady has been named Super Bowl MVP twice and is coming off the best regular season of any QB in league history with an NFL-record 50 touchdown passes. EDGE: PATRIOTS
New England is definitely seeing the benefit of a healthy Laurence Maroney, who remains as fresh as any running back the NFL has ever seen in the playoffs. Maroney was very limited for a majority of the regular season, sitting out 3 full games and carrying the ball 15 times or less in 9 other games. Maroney had scored just 2 touchdowns in the 1st 13 games of the regular season, but he has scored at least once in each of the last 5 - scoring 6 total during that stretch - including 2 in the regular-season finale against the Giants. He has rushed for 122 yards in each of the team's 2 playoff games so far on a combined 47 carries. BIG EDGE: PATRIOTS
Patriots are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning record.
Patriots are 40-19-3 ATS in ther last 62 games on grass.
The UNDER is 13-5-1 in New England's last 19 playoff games.

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National Football League – Recent Trends

NFL


Sunday, February 3

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N.Y. Giants (13-6) vs New England (18-0)

New England:
Under is 13-5-1 in NE last 19 playoff games.
NE are 13-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
NE are 40-19-3 ATS in their last 62 games on grass.

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National Football League – In Depth Trends

NFL


Sunday, February 3

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Trends – New York Giants vs. New England Patriots

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

ATS Trends

N.Y. Giants
Giants are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.
Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff games.
Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Giants are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.

New England
Patriots are 36-16-1 ATS in their last 53 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Patriots are 13-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Patriots are 40-19-3 ATS in their last 62 games on grass.
Patriots are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Patriots are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Patriots are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.


O/U Trends

N.Y. Giants
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 playoff games.
Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 games on grass.
Under is 44-19-2 in Giants last 65 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

New England
Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Patriots last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 4-1-1 in Patriots last 6 games overall.
Under is 13-5-1 in Patriots last 19 playoff games.
Over is 9-4-1 in Patriots last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.


Head to Head
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National Football League – Five Stats

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Five Super Bowl stats you should know

With all the hype about this year’s Super Bowl it’s going to be relatively easy to find the obvious betting statistics, like against the spread and over/under records between the Pats and the Giants.

To give bettors a greater edge in their Super Bowl betting, we’ve gone back through 20 years worth of statistics to bring you a few nuggets of information that could help you make some money.

1. Big favorites have mixed results

The Patriots are hefty 12-point favorites to beat the Giants, which is not surprising for a team that is 18-0. But how have big favorites fared against the spread in past Super Bowls?

Favorites of seven points or more have gone 7-6-1 against the spread in the Super Bowl since the 1986 season, while faves of 10 points or more have gone 4-3-1. Ironically, the biggest spread over that time came in the 2002 clash between St. Louis and New England. The Rams were 14-point favorites, but ended up losing 20-17 to the Pats.

In their next two Super Bowl appearances, the Patriots were seven-point favorites. But they failed to cover on both occasions, beating the Panthers by three in 2004 and the Eagles by three in 2005. In fact, the Pats have been to five Super Bowls in 21 years, but have covered just once.

2. NFC wins battle of the East

Recent history is on the Giants’ side if you look back at Super Bowl matchups between teams from the AFC East and the NFC East.

In the five contests between teams from those divisions in the past 20 years, the NFC East teams are 4-1 straight and 5-0 against the spread, with three of those games going over the total. The Giants were involved in one of those battles, beating the Buffalo Bills 20-19 in 1991.

But the only AFC East team to hand an NFC East franchise a Super Bowl loss over that time was the New England Patriots. They beat the Eagles 24-21 in 2005.

3. Giants home record sets a record

The Giants set an unwanted record this season, becoming the only team in history to make football’s showpiece game, despite having a losing home record.

New York went 3-5 at home this season, losing to Green Bay, Dallas, Minnesota, Washington and New England at Giants Stadium. They lost to the Packers and Dallas by a combined 33 points in those home losses, but it’s worth noting that they defeated both teams on the road in the playoffs.

The home loss to New England will also be a source of encouragement for the Giants. They were only the third team this season to take a lead into the final quarter against the Patriots (28-23), but ended up losing 38-35 because of Tom Brady’s pinpoint passing under pressure.

4. Don’t overlook the total

There have only been five Super Bowls in the last 20 years with a total of 50 or more, with two of them going over the total and the other three going under. The Patriots were involved in one of those games – their 2004 win over Carolina went over the 53-point total.

Of more relevance are the total trends in recent matchups between the Pats and the Giants. Three straight meetings between these teams have gone over, but the totals only ranged from 35 to 46 ½ over that period.

In fact, the 53 ½-point spread between the New England and New York is the highest in well over 10 years and is likely the reaction of oddsmakers to the offensive shootout these teams produced in their last meeting.

5. Successful road teams in the Super Bowl

The New York Giants have won 10 straight road games (a single season record), including three straight in this season’s playoffs. Only five wild-card teams since 1970 have reached the Super Bowl.

The two most recent were the 1986 New England Patriots and the 2006 Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots went on to lose the ‘86 final to the Chicago Bears – a 46-10 blowout loss. But the Steelers continued their momentum, defeating Seattle 21-10 as four-point favorites.

Although the Super Bowl is technically at a neutral venue in Arizona, the Giants have been designated as the visiting team.

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National Football League – Line Report

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Patriots heavy favorites against Giants at Vegas sports books

LAS VEGAS - New England Patriots fans who want to bet on their team in the Super Bowl will face a significant point spread against the underdog Giants as quarterback Tom Brady aims for a 19-0 record and fourth championship ring.

The Patriots are favored by 13 to 14 points against the New York Giants (13-6) at Las Vegas sports books, a higher-than-normal spread to entice underdog bettors on the biggest booked game of the season.

''The Patriots are still considered by far the best team in the league,'' said Jay Kornegay, sports book director at the Las Vegas Hilton. ''We obviously make that line to get equal action on both sides. To do that, because of the perception of the Patriots, we have to increase their number more than usual.''

Bets were flowing in on the Patriots early in the season as they destroyed opponents and the spread, but the team has won by a margin that was larger than the spread only once in its last eight games, said Chuck Esposito, Caesars Palace's assistant vice president of race and sports book operations.

''A game of this magnitude, historically you'll see some money on the favorite,'' said Esposito, who put the Patriots as 14-point favorites. ''I think that's one of the reasons that the number might be a little bit high.''

The spread is the point difference oddsmakers set to even out lopsided matchups. A bettor who put $110 on the Patriots would need the team to beat the Giants by at least 14 or 15 points to get back $210, which includes his original bet.

Oddsmakers set the total score of the two teams at around 55. Bettors can wager that the final total will be more or less than that amount.

Kornegay predicted a record handle at Nevada sports books, topping the $94.5 million record set in 2006 when Pittsburgh beat Seattle 21-10.

The Patriots are trying to become the second team in NFL history to go undefeated. They already beat the Giants this season, winning 38-35 in the regular-season finale.

''The Giants played right with them for the majority of the game,'' Esposito said. ''And there will be another Manning (New York quarterback Eli Manning) in the Big Game.''

MGM Mirage Inc. sports book director Robert Walker expected the handle in Nevada sports books to hit $100 million.

''I think with the New York team and the Patriots being the most popular team in football, it has the makings of being a special game,'' he said.

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National Football League – Reports

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REPORTS


for Sunday’s game (February 3)

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NFL Rumors
Walking wounded: Brady spotted in cast
Monday, Jan 21, 2008 11:44 pm EST

AP
Fans of the New England Patriots had to be swallowing hard Monday when pictures of quarterback Tom Brady sporting a walking cast on his right foot surfaced.

A video taken of Brady in New York Sunday, which is available on TMZ, shows the NFL's MVP returning to girlfriend Gisele Bundchen's apartment. He's walking gingerly on the sidewalk after emerging from a black SUV parked on the street.

During his weekly appearance on WEEI's "Dennis and Callahan" show, Brady didn't dismiss the notion he had suffered some type of leg injury during Sunday's AFC Championship win. "Ah, you know, there's always bumps and bruises. I'll be ready for the Super Bowl," Brady said, when asked point-blank if he had a leg injury.

Source: Boston Herald

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National Basketball Association – Write up

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Write-up


Wednesday, January 23

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Bobcats covered five of their last six home games. Dallas won eight of last ten games, but are 0-4 vs spread in last four.
-- Cavaliers won four in row, eight of last nine games. Wizards won seven of their last nine games.
-- Raptors won five of their last seven games. Celtics won three in row, by 10-27-16 points.
-- Portland is 20-4 in its last 24 games. Hornets won five in row, thirteen of last fifteen games.
-- Suns won four in row, seven of nine; this is their fifth game in last seven nights.
-- Pacers covered five of their last six games.
-- Lakers won eight of their last nine games, five in row on road.
-- Nuggets won their last five home games.
-- Rockets covered their last five road games.
-- Kings won, covered four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Pistons lost four of their last five games. 76ers lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Grizzlies lost six of their last eight games. Magic lost six of its last nine games.
-- Minnesota is 1-4 vs spread in game following a win.
-- Bulls covered just three of their last ten games.
-- Spurs covered just two of their last seven games.
-- Hawks lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Sonics lost their last eleven games (2-8-1 vs spread).
-- Clippers lost twelve of their last fifteen games.

Previous meetings this season
-- 76ers (+9.5) lost 83-78 at Detroit Nov 23.
-- Cavaliers (+9.5) lost 105-96 at Washington Dec 5.
-- Celtics are 3-0 vs Toronto this season, winning by 3-28-13.
-- Grizzlies (+12) won 123-119 at Orlando Dec 15.
-- Home side won all three Hornet-Blazer games this season.
-- Home side won both Phoenix-Minnesota games this season.
-- Bulls (+2) lost 117-102 at Indiana Dec 12.
-- Home side won both Spur-Laker games this season.
-- Nuggets (+2) lost 104-93 in Atlanta eight nights ago.
-- Sonics (+12) lost 96-89 in Houston two days ago.
-- Clippers (+5.5) won 97-87 at Arco Arena Dec 7.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Philly games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Dallas games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Toronto games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-5 in last seventeen Memphis games.
-- Over is 6-3 in last eight New Orleans games.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Phoenix road games.
-- Over is 6-2 in last eight Chicago home games.
-- Under is 8-2 in last ten San Antonio games.
-- Over is 6-3 in last nine Denver games.
-- Four of last five Seattle games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Clipper home games went over the total.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

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Wednesday, January 23

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Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers (7 PM ET)

The Wizards enter this game having won 5 of 6, and they are holding opponents to just 90 points per gamethis month after not holding an opponent under 85 all of last season. "Our concentration level is up on defense," Wiz coach Eddie Jordan said. EDGE: WIZARDS
The Cavaliers have won 4 straight and 8 of 9 this month, with LeBron James leading the way, averaging 32 points on 50 percent shooting in 2008. James is averaging 26 points in 14 games against the Wizards. EDGE: CAVS
Washington has won 5 of the last 7 regular-season meetings with Cleveland but got swept in the playoffs by the Cavs in the 1st round last year. SLIGHT EDGE: WIZARDS
Washington is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 games when playing on 1 day of rest.
Cavs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against the Eastern Conference.
The UNDER is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Cleveland.


Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers (7 PM ET)

Pistons are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games against the Atlantic Division.
76ers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on 1 days rest.
The road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.


Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics (7:30 PM ET)

Raptors are 3-7 ATS their last 10 road games.
Celtics are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on 1 days rest.
The favorite 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.


Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Hornets (8 PM ET)

Blazers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing 100+ points.
Hornets are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games following a win of 10+ points.
The home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.


Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls (8:30 PM ET)

With Jermaine O'Neal hurting, Kareem Rush has taken over the scoring. Rush is averaging 16 points on 47 percent shooting while starting the last 6 games. He had 22 points in the first meeting, a 117-102 home victory over these Bulls back on December 12th. EDGE: PACERS
The Pacers lead the Eastern Conference in scoring with 104 points per game, and the Bulls have lost all 17 games when their opponents score 100. BIG EDGE: PACERS
The Bulls are coming off a disappointing performance in a 104-90 loss at Memphis, and have lost four out of their last six games while shooting just 37 percent from the field. "All five of our starters are simply not being consistent effort wise," Bulls interim coach Jim Boylan said. EDGE: PACERS
Bulls G Ben Gordon scored 25 points in that Memphis loss, and has been playing well of late. He is averaging 28 points off the bench in the last four games. Gordon is averaging 26 points in the last 4 meetings against Indiana with the Bulls winning 3 of 4. EDGE: BULLS
Pacers are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games against the Central Division.
Bulls are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing 100+ points.
The favorite is 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings.


Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs (9 PM ET)

Lakers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games against the Western Conference.
Spurs are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a win.
The UNDER is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in San Antonio.

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National Basketball Association - Gameday

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Gameday


Wednesday, January 23

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Wednesday NBA Gameday

Kobe Bryant and his Lakers will be looking to continue their climb up the Western standings when they take on the Spurs on Wednesday. Here is your NBA Gameday.

Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00pm ET

Suddenly the Wizards are looking good again, with seven victories in their 10 January contests. That stretch has them just behind the Magic in the Southeast Division standings, and looking like a contender for a Top-4 spot in the East. Washington is coming off a 102-84 win over the Mavs, with Caron Butler scoring 25 points on the day.

The Cavaliers are on the rise again as well, with eight wins in their past 10 games to close the gap on the Pistons in the Central Division. Cleveland won their fourth game in a row by topping the Heat 97-90 on Monday night. LeBron James picked up a team-high 28 points in that contest, while Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics, 7:30pm ET

The Raptors will be looking to get back on the winning track on Wednesday after dropping a 99-95 decision to the Sixers on Saturday. Chris Bosh was good for 25 points in that defeat, while Andrea Bargnani was held to just three points and zero rebounds in his 12 minutes. Toronto had previously picked up wins in five of their past six contests.

Boston lost three times in a four-game stretch two weeks ago to suddenly look beatable, but they've rebounded since then with consecutive victories over the Blazers, Sixers, and Knicks. The Celtics handled New York 109-93 on the road on Monday night, with Kendrick Perkins scoring a team-high 24 points. Kevin Garnett had 13 boards in the win.

Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Hornets, 8:00pm ET

The Blazers are still riding high in the Northwest Division standings, but they've come back to Earth with losses in three of their past six games. Portland, though, is coming off a 111-109 road win over the Hawks on Monday night, with Travis Outlaw leading the way with 23 points in that game. Brandon Roy contributed 18 points to that road victory.

The Hornets have been one of the hottest teams in the league in January, playing nine games and winning eight of them. New Orleans' only loss this month came on the 9th against the Lakers, when they fell 109-80. The Hornets are coming off a 106-92 win vs. the Bucks on Monday, with Tyson Chandler scoring 20 points and grabbing 15 boards.

Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs, 9:00pm ET

The Lakers have also won eight of their first nine January contests, losing just to the rival Suns by a score of 106-98 last Thursday. Los Angeles is heading into a tough stretch against the likes of the Spurs, Mavs, Cavs, and Pistons, but they are coming off a 116-99 win over the Nuggets on Monday. Bryant picked up 17 points and 11 assists.

The Spurs are slipping down the Western Conference standings, having now lost four of their past seven games. San Antonio had lost back-to-back contests against the Cavs and Rockets before picking up a 95-86 win over the Bobcats on Monday night. Tim Duncan had 19 points and 10 boards in that game, and Tony Parker scored 16 points.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Wednesday, January 23

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MASSACHUSETTS (13 - 4) at ST JOSEPHS (10 - 5) - 1/23/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-1 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-1 straight up against ST JOSEPHS 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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MIAMI OHIO (7 - 10) at BOWLING GREEN (8 - 9) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO 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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VILLANOVA (13 - 3) at RUTGERS (8 - 11) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 2-1 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 3-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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OHIO U (11 - 7) at BUFFALO (6 - 11) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 157-121 ATS (+23.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 157-121 ATS (+23.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO U is 112-78 ATS (+26.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
BUFFALO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-2 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO 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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UTEP (11 - 5) at UCF (10 - 7) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 11) at DUQUESNE (11 - 5) - 1/23/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 68-94 ATS (-35.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 38-61 ATS (-29.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUQUESNE is 2-2 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
DUQUESNE is 2-2 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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VIRGINIA (11 - 5) at FLORIDA ST (12 - 7) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 39-70 ATS (-38.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 39-70 ATS (-38.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 32-60 ATS (-34.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 29-56 ATS (-32.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 3-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 2-1 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (13 - 4) at HOFSTRA (4 - 13) - 1/23/2008, 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 VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 2-2 straight up against VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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EVANSVILLE (5 - 12) at INDIANA ST (9 - 8) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 4-1 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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DELAWARE (8 - 9) at JAMES MADISON (10 - 7) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 3-1 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
JAMES MADISON is 3-1 straight up against DELAWARE 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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IOWA ST (12 - 6) at KANSAS (18 - 0) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 117-87 ATS (+21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IOWA ST is 74-47 ATS (+22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
IOWA ST is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 3-1 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 4-0 straight up against IOWA 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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AKRON (15 - 3) at KENT ST (15 - 4) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
AKRON is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 4-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-1 straight up against KENT 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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CHARLOTTE (11 - 6) at LASALLE (7 - 9) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.

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

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GEORGE WASHINGTON (5 - 8) at RHODE ISLAND (15 - 4) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 46-70 ATS (-31.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 46-70 ATS (-31.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 27-50 ATS (-28.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 13-31 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 3-0 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 3-0 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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GEORGIA TECH (8 - 9) at NC STATE (12 - 5) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 2-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 2-1 straight up against NC STATE 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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NORTHEASTERN (7 - 10) at UNC-WILMINGTON (11 - 8) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 113-84 ATS (+20.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 109-80 ATS (+21.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PURDUE (13 - 5) at PENN ST (10 - 7) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
PURDUE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 96-126 ATS (-42.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PURDUE is 26-49 ATS (-27.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PURDUE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 3-1 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 2-2 straight up against PURDUE 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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PENNSYLVANIA (5 - 11) at TEMPLE (8 - 8) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
PENNSYLVANIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 2-0 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 1-1 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA 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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GEORGIA ST (4 - 13) at TOWSON ST (6 - 11) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
TOWSON ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus TOWSON ST over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 3-2 straight up against GEORGIA 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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LOUISVILLE (14 - 5) at S FLORIDA (10 - 10) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
S FLORIDA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 2-1 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 3-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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PITTSBURGH (15 - 3) at ST JOHNS (7 - 10) - 1/23/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 1-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 1-1 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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CONNECTICUT (12 - 6) at CINCINNATI (9 - 9) - 1/23/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 28-42 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 28-42 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 1-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT 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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WM & MARY (9 - 8) at DREXEL (9 - 10) - 1/23/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 66-96 ATS (-39.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
DREXEL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 3-1 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 3-1 straight up against WM & MARY 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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MARSHALL (10 - 6) at W VIRGINIA (15 - 4) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 38-61 ATS (-29.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ILLINOIS ST (14 - 4) at BRADLEY (9 - 10) - 1/23/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 4-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 4-0 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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SAN DIEGO ST (14 - 4) at BYU (13 - 5) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 97-59 ATS (+32.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 79-47 ATS (+27.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 79-47 ATS (+27.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 58-33 ATS (+21.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 2-2 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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OLD DOMINION (9 - 10) at GEORGE MASON (14 - 5) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 4-1 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 3-2 straight up against GEORGE MASON 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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S ILLINOIS (9 - 9) at MISSOURI ST (10 - 9) - 1/23/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 4-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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HOUSTON (13 - 3) at RICE (3 - 14) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
RICE is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
HOUSTON is 29-11 ATS (+16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 4-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 straight up against RICE 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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W KENTUCKY (14 - 5) at NEW ORLEANS (15 - 5) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-1 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 3-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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E CAROLINA (7 - 9) at UAB (12 - 6) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 43-66 ATS (-29.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 43-66 ATS (-29.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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BAYLOR (15 - 2) at TEXAS A&M (15 - 3) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 3-1 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 4-0 straight up against BAYLOR 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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MISSOURI (11 - 7) at TEXAS TECH (10 - 7) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 1-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 1-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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SMU (6 - 10) at TULANE (12 - 6) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 29-57 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TULANE is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
TULANE is 26-47 ATS (-25.7 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 2-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 1-1 straight up against SMU 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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MEMPHIS (17 - 0) at TULSA (9 - 6) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 178-136 ATS (+28.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 178-136 ATS (+28.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 104-74 ATS (+22.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 102-74 ATS (+20.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 75-46 ATS (+24.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 67-42 ATS (+20.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 132-87 ATS (+36.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 78-44 ATS (+29.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 2-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-0 straight up against TULSA 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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FLORIDA (16 - 3) at S CAROLINA (9 - 8) - 1/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 4-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-2 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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N IOWA (11 - 7) at WICHITA ST (8 - 10) - 1/23/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 3-1 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 3-1 straight up against WICHITA 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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KANSAS ST (12 - 4) at COLORADO (9 - 8) - 1/23/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 84-113 ATS (-40.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 4-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 3-1 straight up against COLORADO 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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IOWA (9 - 10) at INDIANA (17 - 1) - 1/23/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 133-172 ATS (-56.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 133-172 ATS (-56.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 5-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA 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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N CAROLINA (18 - 1) at MIAMI (14 - 3) - 1/23/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIAMI is 76-52 ATS (+18.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
N CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
N CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
N CAROLINA is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
N CAROLINA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
MIAMI is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 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
N CAROLINA is 2-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 2-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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UC-RIVERSIDE (4 - 12) at CS-FULLERTON (11 - 7) - 1/23/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CS-FULLERTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-FULLERTON is 3-2 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 3-2 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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WYOMING (6 - 10) at UNLV (13 - 4) - 1/23/2008, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
WYOMING is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
UNLV is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
UNLV is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 2-2 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 3-1 straight up against WYOMING 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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SACRAMENTO ST (3 - 14) at WEBER ST (10 - 8) - 1/23/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WEBER ST is 2-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
WEBER ST is 2-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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