Thursday Trends and Indexes 01/24

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College Basketball – Write up

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Write-up


Thursday, January 24

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Thursday's College Basketball

Games of the Night

Dayton has been off for eight days since UMass upset them at home 82-71; Flyers are 13-1 in last 14 games, but they allowed 80+ points in three of its last four games- two of last three wins were in OT. Xavier won its two A-14 home games by 15-18 pts, but they're 0-4 vs spread as favorite in conference play.

Lot of good guard play in Wazzu-Arizona game; Washington State is 4-1 in Pac-10, winning at Washington, USC, losing by 7 at UCLA; Coogs swept Arizona LY, winning by 5-6 points. Wildcats are 2-3 in last five games, 0-2 as home favorite in its Pac-10 tilts. Home favorites are 11-9 in conference play.

Rest of the Card

-- Butler (-11) won 67-48 at Loyola Jan 7; Bulldogs are 2-6 as a Horizon favorite, 1-2 at home, winning by 8-9-16 points. Loyola lost seven of its last eight games, is 0-2-1 as Horizon road dog, with losses by 8-10-10 points.

-- Providence won last three games by 26-16-12 points; they're 2-0 as Big East home favorite. Seton Hall won last two games, including upset of Louisville, but they're 0-2 on Big East road, 1-1 as road dog, losing by 10 at Marquette, 14 at Pitt.

-- Virginia Tech won in OT at Cameron in ACC opener last year 69-67 (+8.5), now Hokies host Duke without 2nd-leading scorer Allen (suspended). Duke won 70-57 at Florida State in its first ACC road game. Tech beat Maryland bypoint in only home tilt.

-- Denver is 5-1 in Sun Belt, 1-1 on road, beating New Orleans by 16, losing at MTSU by 18; they won last three games, all at home, allowing 47 ppg. Florida Atlantic won last two home tilts 93-88 vs Troy, 86-81 vs North Texas. Contrast of styles.

-- Utah State is 4-0 in WAC, but this is their first road game in 47 days; they're 1-5 on road. Louisiana Tech lost all four of its WAC games, losing 61-44 to Fresno in only home tilts. Home teams are 8-14 against spread in WAC games this season.

-- Arkansas State lost three of last four games, allowing 81.5 pg in losing last two at home; they are 0-2 as a Sun Belt home fave Florida International lost last three games by 16-12-2 pts; they are 3-1 as road dog, losing away games by 8-9-16-12 points.

-- Cleveland State is 7-0 in Horizon, winning at Detroit, Wright State in only two road games; they're 6-0-1 vs spread in league games. Green Bay lost last three games by 9-9-4 points; they're 2-1 at home in conference play.

-- Youngstown State shot 24.5% (1-13 from arc) in 61-39 home loss to Milwaukee Jan 7. State covered its last four tries as dog losing road games by 23-11 points, winning at winless Detroit. Panthers won five of last six, were dog in five of the six.

-- Valparaiso is 4-3 in Horizon, despite playing five of its first seven games on road in its first year in league. Ill-Chicago lost both its Horizon road games, 80-68 at Youngstown(-4.5), 68-51 at Cleveland (+3.5). Horizon favorites are 15-23 vs spread.

-- South Alabama is 7-0 in Sun Belt, 1-3 as home favorite, with home wins by 11-14-4-12 points. Visitor is 6-1 vs spread in their league games. UL-Lafayette lost last three games, by 11-7-3 pts after 4-0 start in league; they're 2-1 as road underdog.

-- Oregon State fired its coach Sunday, cut a player next day; it is fair to say Beavers are in chaos- they're 0-6 in Pac-10, losing home games by 20-10 points. USC is 2-3 in Pac-10, 1-1 as a fave they upset rival UCLA 72-63 in Westwood, in their last game.

-- Middle Tennessee won three of last four games; they're 3-0 as Sun Belt road dog, winning at Troy, losing other two games by 14-11. UL-Monroe is 1-6 in league, 0-3 at home, losing home games by 1-27-7 points. Sun Belt home favorites are 13-20.

-- Troy State lost three of last four games; their three Sun Belt home games were decided by total of eight points. Underdogs are 5-1 vs spread in its SBC games. Ark-Little Rock lost its last two road games, by 15-14 points.

-- Arizona State is 3-0 as Pac-10 home favorite, winning by 8-19 5 points; two of their last three games went OT, and they lost other game. Washington is 0-2 on Pac-10 road, losing by 14 at UCLA, 15 at USC. Huskies beat ASU three times last season.

-- Visitor is 5-1 vs spread in Boise State's WAC games, State is 1-2 as home favorite, winning by 15 twice, losing to N Mex St. Hawai'i won three of last four games; they're 2-0 as WAC dog on road, losing by six at Utah State, winning at San Jose.

-- Home side won both Nevada-New Mexico State tilts last yr; Aggies are 2-0 at home in WAC (1-1 as home favorite), with a 77-67 win vs Fresno, 63-54 vs La Tech. Nevada is dog in WAC for first time this seasonl they're 1-4 as dog in non-WAC tilts.

-- Northwestern is 0-5 in Big 11, 0-2 at home (they were favored in both home games), losing by 11-10 points. Michigan State is 3-1 in Big 11, 0-4 vs spread, with no wins by more than six pts- they lost 43-36 at Iowa in only previous Big 11 road game.

-- Underdog is 4-1 vs spread in San Jose's WAC games; they lost both road games, by 15 at Boise, by 1 at Hawai'i. Idaho is 1-5 in WAC, 1-2 at home, losing by 10-11 points. Road team is 14-8 vs spread in WAC games this season.

-- Pacific is 4-1 in Big West, splitting two road games; they lost by 17 at Northridge, won at Long Beach. UCSB scored 81ppg in winning last two games; they're 3-2 in league, 1-1 in its home games. LY, Gauchos swept Pacific, by 15-8 points.

-- Cal Poly lost last three games, scoring 64.3 ppg; they are 1-4 in Big West, beating Long Beach by 12. Cal-Davis is 0-2 away from home in its first year in Big West, losing 82-47/71-53 in its road games, at Fullerton, Long Beach.

-- UCLA is 2-0 on Pac-10 road, beating Stanford, Cal; Oregon is 2-0 at home in Pac-10, also beating Stanford, Cal. Home dogs in Pac-10 are 0-5 vs spread this season. Bruins scored 63-61 in its two losses; Oregon wants to outscore you, not hold you down.

-- Appalachian State won last six games, winning last three on road by 4-13-3 points; they're 3-0-2 vs spread as fave. Furman is 2-7 in SoCon, 1-4 in last five games, 2-2-1 as home dog, with home losses by 17-2-22 points.

-- Siena is 7-1 in MAAC, winning last four games, by 10-28-13- 28 points; they're 3-0 on road, scoring 80 ppg. Loyola is 4-1 in its last five games; they're 3-1 at home, losing to Fairfield by a hoop. Loyola won pair of close games vs Saints last season.

-- Rider shot 65% from floor in 85-82 win at Manhattan just five days ago (-3.5); Jaspers were 11-23 from arc in that game, have not played since, while Rider beat Iona in OT Monday, the 5th win in row for Broncs. MAAC home favorites are 12-8.

-- NC-Greensboro is 1-3 on SoCon road, losing by 1-5-23 pts; favorite is 5-2 vs spread in their league games. Charleston won last three home games, by 13-23-10 pts; they're 2-2 as favorite at home. SoCon home favorites are 18-9 vs spread.

-- Citadel (+20) lost 95-74 at Davidson Dec 13; they're 1-3-1 vs spread as home dog, losing at home by 9-13-21-23-4 pts. Home dogs are 5-10 vs spread in SoCon. Davidson is 9-0 in its league games, 4-1 as road favorite, winning by 11-2-35-22-15 points.

-- Elon lost four of last five games, scoring 58 ppg in last four; they beat Western Carolina 59-49 at home Nov 27 (-2), in game they trailed 26-18 at half. Western shot just 32% from floor that night; they're 1-6 in SoCon, 0-2 as a favorite.

-- Wofford lost five of last six games; they lost two of three on road in SoCon, losing 66-57 at Elon, 70-60 at Charleston- they are 2-2 as dog, 1-1 on road. Georgia Southern is 3-0 at home in SoCon (3-0 as home favorite), winning by 5-13-6 points.

-- Favorite is 4-1 in Marist's MAAC home games, as Foxes won last two by 19-15 points; they've won five of last six games, as they held Niagara to 27% Monday. Iona lost in OT at Rider in last game Monday.

-- Austin Peay was +13 in turnovers (4-17) in 71-55 win against Jacksonville State Jan 5 (-17.5). Governors are 2-1 on road, with wins by 3 at Tenn Tech, 5 at Martin, losing at Murray St. JSU covered three of last four as a home underdog.

-- Murray State won last four games, covering last three; they are 2-2 as home favorite, winning by 19-4-12 points. Tennessee Tech won three in row, five of last six games; they're 3-1 vs the spread as dog on road, with losses by 10-5 points.

-- UT-Martin lost last three games, allowing 81 ppg; they beat Samford 63-49 at home Jan 5 (-2.5), shooting 52%. Bulldogs are 1-3 in last four games; underdogs covered all five home games, with Samford losing three of their last four at home.

-- Morehead State won, covered last four games; they're 3-2 as road dog in OVC, losing by 4-19-6-18 points, with lone win at UT-Martin (81-79). SE Missouri lot last four games, allowing an average of 86 ppg. Both teams are 6-4 in OVC.

-- Eastern Kentucky is 3-2 as OVC road dog, losing road games by 8-11-9 points, with wins at Murray State; they're 4-1 in OVC if they score 67+ points, a figure Tennessee State allowed five times in its last six games. TSU is 1-3 as OVC home favorite.

-- Montana is 1-4 in Big Sky, losing its two home games by a combined total of three points; they were 11-25 from line in last game, a 68-67 loss. Eastern Washington is 0-2 on Big Sky road, scoring just 60 ppg in the two games.

-- Northern Colorado lost last two games, dropping its last two games in OT; they're 2-1 at home in Big Sky, beating Weber St by 3, Sacramento by 14. Montana State lost three of last four games, losing road games by 1-20 points.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

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Thursday, January 24

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Tips and Trends
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#3 Duke at Virginia Tech (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

The OVER is 6-2 in Virginia Tech's last 8 games.


Seton Hall at Providence (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Seton Hall is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 Thursday games.
Seton Hall is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Providence is 9-4-1 ATS in its last 14 Thursday games.
The OVER is 11-4 in Seton Hall's last 15 games vs. Big East.
The OVER is 37-17-1 in Seton Hall's last 55 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Providence's last 9 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 9-4 in Providence's last 13 home games.


#10 Michigan State at Northwestern (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Northwestern is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 home games.
The OVER is 7-2 in Northwestern's last 9 vs. Big Ten.
The Over is 11-4 in Northwestern's last 15 overall.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Michgan State's last 12 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 17-7-2 in Michigan State's last 26 games vs. Big Ten.


#7 UCLA at Oregon (FSN | 10:30 PM ET)

UCLA is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Oregon is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games vs. Pacific-10.
Oregon is 12-3-1 ATS in its last 16 home games.
Oregon is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 Thursday games.
The OVER is 9-4 in UCLA's last 13 games vs. Pacific-10.
The UNDER is 9-4 in UCLA's last 13 Thursday games.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Thursday, January 24

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Maple Leafs won four of their last five games. Washington is 6-2 in its last eight games.
-- Flyers won ten of their last thirteen games. Penguins are 5-0 in game after their last five losses.
-- Canadiens won five of their last seven games. Devils are 10-4 in their last fourteen games.
-- Islanders won their last four road games.
-- Lightning won last three games, allowing three goals.
-- Dallas won three of its last four games.
-- Blackhawks won four of their last five games. Columbus won five of its last seven games.
-- Phoenix won five of last seven home games. Nashville won last three games, outscoring foes 15-5.
-- Kings are 4-0 in game after their last four losses.

Cold Teams
-- Thrashers lost last four games, outscored 21-5. Rangers lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Bruins lost three of their last four home games.
-- Senators lost last three games, outscored 13-4.
-- Oilers lost four of their last five games. Panthers lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Sabres lost twelve of their last thirteen games.
-- Avalanche lost five of last seven home games. Minnesota is 1-3 in its last four games.
-- Sharks lost four of their last five games. Blues lost six games in a row, allowing thirty goals.
-- Ducks lost last two games, scoring three goals.

Series Records
-- Maple Leafs lost three of last four visits to Washington.
-- Flyers are 3-0 vs Pittsburgh this year: 3-1/5-2/8-2.
-- Home side won last five Atlanta-Ranger games.
-- Devils are 9-0 vs Montreal the last 2.5 seasons.
-- Islanders are 8-3 in last eleven games against the Bruins.
-- Senators are 5-2 in last seven visits to Tampa Bay.
-- Panthers lost 4-1 in Edmonton last year, in last meeting.
-- Stars lost 4-3 in Buffalo two years ago, in last meeting.
-- Favorite won five of last six Chicago-Columbus games.
-- Minnesota won six of last eight against Colorado
-- Coyotes won three of last four against Nashville.
-- Sharks won six of last seven against St Louis.
-- Anaheim won last four vs Kings, by combined score of 21-7.

Totals
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Toronto-Washington games.
-- Flyers' last seven games all went over the total.
-- Four of last five Ranger games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Montreal games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in last eight Boston-Islander games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Ottawa games.
-- Last four Edmonton games all went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Dallas games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1 in last seven Chicago-Columbus games.
-- Last four Colorado games all stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-1 in last six Nashville-Phoenix games.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Sam Jose games.
-- Over is 6-2 in last eight Anaheim-LA games.

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Washington at Arizona State
Arizona State looks to bounce back from a road loss at Stanford by returning home where the Sun Devils are a perfect 11-0 this season. Tonight they will host a Washington team that is just 1-5 on the road and lost its first two conference road games at UCLA and USC by double digits. ASU is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sun Devils favored by 11 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

Game 507-508: Loyola-Chicago at Butler
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 49.284; Butler 71.950
Dunkel Line: Butler by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Butler by 19
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-19)

Game 509-510: Seton Hall at Providence
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 60.811; Providence 70.134
Dunkel Line: Providence by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Providence by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Providence (-8 1/2)

Game 511-512: Duke at Virginia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 77.712; Virginia Tech 68.453
Dunkel Line: Duke by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Duke by 8
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-8)

Game 513-514: Denver at Florida Atlantic
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 48.389; Florida Atlantic 49.772
Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 4
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+4)

Game 515-516: Utah State at Louisiana Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 62.271; Louisiana Tech 48.662
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-10)

Game 517-518: Florida International at Arkansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 49.355; Arkansas State 53.348
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 4
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+4 1/2)

Game 519-520: Dayton at Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 68.941; Xavier 74.748
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 6
Vegas Line: Xavier by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (+11 1/2)

Game 521-522: Cleveland State at WI-Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 60.565; WI-Green Bay 62.570
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 2
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (+3 1/2)

Game 523-524: Youngstown State at WI-Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 49.626; WI-Milwaukee 64.010
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (-10 1/2)

Game 525-526: Illinois-Chicago at Valparaiso
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 54.015; Valparaiso 65.886
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 12
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-9 1/2)

Game 527-528: UL Lafayette at South Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: UL Lafayette 50.974; South Alabama 66.498
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-12 1/2)

Game 529-530: USC at Oregon State
Dunkel Ratings: USC 70.670; Oregon State 56.950
Dunkel Line: USC by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: USC by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: USC (-8 1/2)

Game 531-532: Middle Tennessee St. at UL Monroe
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee St. 50.572; UL Monroe 49.121
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: UL Monroe by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee St. (+4 1/2)

Game 533-534: Arkansas Little Rock at Troy
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas Little Rock 49.495; Troy 55.123
Dunkel Line: Troy by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Troy by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-2 1/2)

Game 535-536: Washington State at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 71.968; Arizona 73.246
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona by 2
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (+2)

Game 537-538: Washington at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 63.072; Arizona State 74.759
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-4 1/2)

Game 539-540: Hawaii at Boise State
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 53.307; Boise State 65.388
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 12
Vegas Line: Boise State by 11
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (-11)

Game 541-542: Nevada at New Mexico State
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 55.856; New Mexico State 67.050
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 11
Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 4
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (-4)

Game 543-544: Michigan State at Northwestern
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 68.971; Northwestern 61.351
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+10 1/2)

Game 545-546: San Jose State at Idaho
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 53.128; Idaho 52.397
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 1
Vegas Line: Idaho by 1
Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (+1)

Game 547-548: Pacific at UC-Santa Barbara
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 54.443; UC-Santa Barbara 65.394
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 11
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 7
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (-7)

Game 549-550: UC-Davis at Cal Poly
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Davis 41.175; Cal Poly 53.744
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Cal Poly by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (-10 1/2)

Game 551-552: UCLA at Oregon
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 74.678; Oregon 73.926
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 1
Vegas Line: UCLA by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (+3 1/2)

Game 553-554: Appalachian State at Furman
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 59.020; Furman 48.819
Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Appalachian State by 10
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (-10)

Game 555-556: Siena at Loyola-MD
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 59.058; Loyola-MD 56.922
Dunkel Line: Siena by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Siena by 2
Dunkel Pick: Siena (-2)

Game 557-558: Manhattan at Rider
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 46.331; Rider 63.772
Dunkel Line: Rider by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Rider by 11
Dunkel Pick: Rider (-11)

Game 559-560: NC-Greensboro at College of Charleston
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 56.208; College of Charleston 60.259
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 4
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (-3 1/2)

Game 561-562: Davidson at The Citadel
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 65.738; The Citadel 43.148
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Davidson by 24
Dunkel Pick: The Citadel (+24)

Game 563-564: Elon at Western Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 48.513; Western Carolina 49.700
Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 1
Vegas Line: Western Carolina by 3
Dunkel Pick: Elon (+3)

Game 565-566: Wofford at Georgia Southern
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 47.180; Georgia Southern 61.405
Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (-9 1/2)

Game 567-568: Marist at Iona
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 54.668; Iona 55.243
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Iona by 1
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+1)

Game 569-570: Austin Peay at Jacksonville State
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 51.444; Jacksonville State 47.532
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 4
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 8
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (+8)

Game 571-572: Tennessee Tech at Murray State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 49.206; Murray State 57.878
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Murray State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-5)

Game 573-574: Tennessee-Martin at Samford
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 46.835; Samford 50.560
Dunkel Line: Samford by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Samford by 4 1/2

Dunkel Pick: Tennessee-Martin (+4 1/2)
Game 575-576: Morehead State at SE Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 47.814; SE Missouri State 46.612
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 1
Vegas Line: SE Missouri State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+4 1/2)

Game 577-578: Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 44.085; Tennessee State 54.718
Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (-7 1/2)


Game 579-580: Eastern Washington at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 50.950; Montana 56.088
Dunkel Line: Montana by 5
Vegas Line: Montana by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (+8 1/2)

Game 581-582: Montana State at Northern Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 51.665; Northern Colorado 55.357
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-2 1/2)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Thursday, January 24


SAN ANTONIO (27 - 13) at MIAMI (8 - 33) - 1/24/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 540-468 ATS (+25.2 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 434-370 ATS (+27.0 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
MIAMI is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games this season.
MIAMI is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in January games this season.
MIAMI is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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INDIANA (19 - 24) at MILWAUKEE (16 - 26) - 1/24/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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NEW JERSEY (18 - 23) at GOLDEN STATE (25 - 18) - 1/24/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 61-90 ATS (-38.0 Units) in January games since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 4-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 3-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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NHL
Long Sheet


Thursday, January 24


TORONTO (20-22-0-8, 48 pts.) at WASHINGTON (22-22-0-5, 49 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-16 ATS (+23.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 33-64 ATS (+127.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)




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PITTSBURGH (27-17-0-4, 58 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (26-16-0-5, 57 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 5-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-5 ATS (+4.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-2 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 75-60 ATS (+147.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 10-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-21 ATS (+67.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-12 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-34 ATS (+50.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-12 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 10-9 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 10-9-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)




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ATLANTA (23-25-0-3, 49 pts.) at NY RANGERS (23-21-0-6, 52 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 8-7-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)




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MONTREAL (25-15-0-8, 58 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (28-17-0-3, 59 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 40-21 ATS (+12.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 66-59 ATS (+136.8 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 9-0 (+9.7 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 9-0-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)




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NY ISLANDERS (24-19-0-6, 54 pts.) at BOSTON (24-19-0-5, 53 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 26-21 ATS (+53.9 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-23 ATS (+52.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-2 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BOSTON is 20-35 ATS (-18.0 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 8-3 (+5.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 8-3-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)




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OTTAWA (30-15-0-4, 64 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (20-24-0-5, 45 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 75-54 ATS (-38.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 60-42 ATS (-41.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-14 ATS (+1.0 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 8-17 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 11-5 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 11-5-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)




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EDMONTON (22-24-0-5, 49 pts.) at FLORIDA (22-24-0-4, 48 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 41-52 ATS (-25.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 14-22 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 6-2 ATS (+8.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
FLORIDA is 75-93 ATS (+179.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 38-57 ATS (-33.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 71-108 ATS (+196.1 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 82-126 ATS (+208.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 3-8 ATS (-7.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 84-114 ATS (-58.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-0-0 straight up against FLORIDA 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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BUFFALO (20-21-0-6, 46 pts.) at DALLAS (28-19-0-5, 61 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 20-27 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 1-9 ATS (-8.1 Units) in January games this season.
BUFFALO is 1-9 ATS (-8.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 6-10 ATS (-8.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 4-11 ATS (-9.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 4-11 ATS (-8.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
DALLAS is 23-5 ATS (+15.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 113-62 ATS (+14.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 27-10 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-0-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)




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COLUMBUS (24-20-0-6, 54 pts.) at CHICAGO (23-22-0-4, 50 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 0-8 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
COLUMBUS is 4-11 ATS (-7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 20-17 ATS (+46.8 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 47-49 ATS (+121.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 36-29 ATS (+71.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 161-211 ATS (+438.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 39-52 ATS (-43.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 11-8 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 11-8-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)




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MINNESOTA (27-19-0-3, 57 pts.) at COLORADO (26-19-0-4, 56 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 4-13 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a division game this season.
COLORADO is 33-24 ATS (-1.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 93-72 ATS (+167.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
COLORADO is 100-96 ATS (-59.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 11-9 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 11-9-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)




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NASHVILLE (25-20-0-4, 54 pts.) at PHOENIX (25-21-0-2, 52 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 25-23 ATS (+51.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-10 ATS (+4.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 136-108 ATS (+22.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 4-0 ATS (+4.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
PHOENIX is 106-127 ATS (-70.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-5 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)




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ST LOUIS (22-18-0-7, 51 pts.) at SAN JOSE (26-15-0-7, 59 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
SAN JOSE is 53-28 ATS (+20.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 30-34 ATS (+95.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 5-11 ATS (-11.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 5-9 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 7-2 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)




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ANAHEIM (27-19-0-6, 60 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (19-29-0-2, 40 pts.) - 1/24/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 35-29 ATS (-18.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 11-24 ATS (+39.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-25 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 13-8-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
12 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.8 Units)




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National Basketball Association - Dunkel Index

NBA
Dunkel Index

New Jersey at Golden State
The Warriors try to bounce back from an ugly loss at home to lower-rated Minnesota. They have a good opportunity tonight against a New Jersey team that has lost six straight. Golden State is the pick (-9) according to Dunkel, which has the Warriors favored by 16. Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-9). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

Game 501-502: San Antonio at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 117.807; Miami 110.857
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 7; 181 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+8); Under

Game 503-504: Indiana at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 113.836; Milwaukee 117.548
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 4; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 5; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+5); Over

Game 505-506: New Jersey at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 106.965; Golden State 123.068
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 16; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 9; 215
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-9); Over

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National Basketball Association - Short Sheet

NBA
Short Sheet


Thursday, January 24th

San Antonio at Miami, 8:05 EST TNT
San Antonio: 14-4 Under off home win
Miami: 0-7 ATS off BB home games

Indiana at Milwaukee, 8:05 EST
Indiana: 1-5 ATS vs. division opponents
Milwaukee: 4-1 ATS off 3+ ATS losses

New Jersey at Golden State, 10:35 EST TNT
New Jersey: 6-15 ATS off a SU loss
Golden State: 18-6 Over after a loss by 6 points or less

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National Hockey League - Dunkel Index

NHL
Dunkel Index

Ottawa at Tampa Bay
The Senators have struggled without Dany Heatley and have dropped the first two games of their current road trip and five of their last six overall. Tonight Ottawa faces a Tampa Bay team that has won three straight, including a 2-0 win at Ottawa on the 19th. The Lightning are the underdog pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has Tampa Bay favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

Game 1-2: Toronto at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.706; Washington 12.179
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-140); Over

Game 3-4: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.122; Philadelphia 13.012
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-180); Over

Game 5-6: Atlanta at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 9.918; NY Rangers 10.823
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-220); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-220); Under

Game 7-8: Montreal at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.692; New Jersey 11.231
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+135); Under

Game 9-10: NY Islanders at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.150; Boston 11.040
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+120); Over

Game 11-12: Ottawa at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.385; Tampa Bay 12.144
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120); Under

Game 13-14: Edmonton at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.904; Florida 10.585
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+125); Over

Game 15-16: Buffalo at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.403; Dallas 12.848
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-150); Under

Game 17-18: Columbus at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.633; Chicago 12.187
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-115); Over

Game 19-20: Minnesota at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.582; Colorado 12.125
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-115); Under

Game 21-22: Nashville at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.464; Phoenix 11.476
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+100); Under

Game 23-24: St. Louis at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.461; San Jose 11.504
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-210); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-210); Over

Game 25-26: Anaheim at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.149; Los Angeles 11.075
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-145); Under

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National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

NBA
Hot Lines


Thursday, January 24

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Pick 'n' roll: Thursday’s NBA picks
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San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat (+8, 184.5)

The Heat have lost 14 straight games and will now face the Spurs on Thursday without their big man in the paint.

Shaquille O’Neal left Monday’s 97-90 loss to Cleveland with a recurrence of a hip injury, and is expected to be out for at least two weeks. Shaq has struggled with injuries all season and is averaging a career-low 14.2 points and 7.8 rebounds in 32 games.

The Heat’s record, meanwhile, has dropped to 8-32, the second worst in the league. They have failed to cover the spread in eight straight contests and have the worst ATS record in the NBA this season (14-27-0).

Pick: Spurs


Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks (-4 1/2, 208 1/2)

Bucks center Andrew Bogut is showing why he was the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. He has recorded six double-doubles in his last six games, while shooting 59.8 percent over that time.

Bogut is averaging 13.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per outing, while recording 19 double-doubles and 21 games with 10 or more rebounds. Over the last five games, the 23-year-old is putting up 21.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per contest.

Despite Bogut’s best efforts, the Bucks have dropped three straight and six of their last seven. But they are a respectable 11-6 at home this season. With Bogut on a hot streak, they could manage to at least cover against the Pacers.

Pick: Bucks


New Jersey Nets at Golden State Warriors (-9, 215)

The Nets have lost three straight games on their current six-game road swing, but a trip to Oakland to face the Warriors could help them snap that streak.

Golden State lost to the worst team in the NBA at home on Monday night, dropping a tight game against the Timberwolves. They were undone by two late free throws in a 109-108 defeat against a Minnesota team that had lost 16 consecutive road games before its trip to California.

New Jersey has an excellent record against the Warriors in recent seasons, winning in three of the last four and covering in nine of the last 10 against them. Golden State is 2-6 ATS in its last eight home games overall.

Pick: Nets

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National Hockey League – Ice Picks

NHL
Previews and Picks


Thursday, January 24

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Ice picks: Today’s best NHL bets
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Montreal at New Jersey (-146, 5)

Martin Brodeur and the Devils seek their 10th straight win against the Canadiens when the teams play their final game before the All-Star break Thursday night at the Prudential Center.

New Jersey continued its mastery of Montreal with a 4-0 home victory on Nov. 30 as Zach Parise recorded his first career hat trick in support of Brodeur's 27-save performance.

It was the Devils' ninth consecutive win over the Canadiens, who are 0-8-1 in the series since a 3-2 victory on March 20, 2004. New Jersey has outscored Montreal 33-16 in those nine wins.

Brodeur has started every game during the win streak, posting a 1.76 goals-against average and two shutouts. He has been nearly perfect in his last five starts against the Canadiens, giving up four goals in over 304 minutes for a 0.79 GAA.

In 51 games against his hometown team, the three-time Vezina Trophy winner is 34-12-0 with five ties, a 1.74 GAA and eight shutouts.

Pick: Devils -146


Ottawa at Tampa Bay (+114, 6)

The struggling Senators look to end a three-game losing streak Thursday night when they visit the resurgent Tampa Bay Lightning, a team Ottawa has failed to defeat this season.

Although they remain last in the East, the Lightning have been much better lately, winning three straight by a combined 9-3.

Goaltending has been an issue all season for the Lightning with Johan Holmqvist losing his starting job recently to Karri Ramo. Holmqvist, though, stopped 25 of 28 shots Tuesday after recording back-to-back shutouts for the first time in his career.

The Lightning are 2-0-1 this season against the Senators, including a 2-0 victory at Ottawa on Saturday during which Holmqvist made 25 saves.

Pick: Lightning +114


Edmonton at Florida (-142, 5 1/2)

The Oilers have won three straight against the Panthers since a 5-4 defeat in Florida on March 8, 2002.

The Panthers have won two of their last three games, but are just 4-8-1 over their last 13. However, they are just four points behind first-place Carolina in a lackluster Southeast Division.

Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun has eight regulation losses, one shootout defeat, one shootout win and a 3.53 goals-against average in his previous 10 games.

Pick: Oilers +132


Buffalo at Dallas (-141, 5 1/2)

This season, Buffalo has one of the East's worst records and is riding a franchise-worst eight-game losing streak on the road, where it is 8-13-4. The Sabres haven't won away from HSBC Arena since Dec. 22, when they beat Philadelphia 6-5 in a shootout.

The Stars are completing a four-game stretch at American Airlines Center, where they are 15-8-2. They had won three straight overall before a 4-2 loss to Columbus on Tuesday night.

Buffalo has surrendered 10 goals in its last two games - four on the power play - during one of its worst stretches on defense this season. The Sabres' road losing streak was extended Monday with a 6-2 loss to Phoenix.

Pick: Stars -141


Nashville at Phoenix (-121, 5 1/2)

After rewarding Ilya Bryzgalov with a contract extension, the Coyotes face one of their main competitors for a playoff spot when they host the Predators.

Phoenix gave Bryzgalov a chance, and the 27-year-old Russian has gone 16-10-2 with a 2.33 goals-against average in 28 games. He made 19 saves in the Coyotes' 6-2 win over Buffalo on Monday night, helping his team avoid a third straight loss.

Nashville, meanwhile, has begun to give Dan Ellis and Chris Mason equal time in net. Both players have started six games since Dec. 31.Ellis has been outstanding, going 11-5-1 with a 2.25 GAA and four shutouts in 21 games, while the more established Mason is 14-15-3 with three shutouts and a 2.75 GAA in 34 games.

Phoenix has won three of the last four meetings with Nashville.

Pick: Coyotes -121 and the under


Anaheim at Los Angeles (+134, 5 1/2)

Anaheim looks to avoid losing its third straight when it makes the short trek to Los Angeles on Thursday to face the Kings, whom the Ducks have beaten four straight times.

Goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere has helped key the Ducks' recent success. He made 31 saves despite picking up the loss on Thursday, and is 9-3-1 with a 1.84 goals-against average in his last 13 starts.

Giguere is 10-2-2 with a 2.58 GAA in his last 14 starts against the Kings.

The Kings' Jason LaBarbera has picked up four wins in his past nine starts, while posting a lofty 3.52 GAA in that span. He's 0-2-1 with a 3.26 GAA against the Ducks this season.

Pick: Ducks -144

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends (Updated)

NBA


Thursday, January 24

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Tips and Trends - (Updated)
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San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat (TNT | 8 PM ET)

Miami is mired in its 2nd-worst slump of all-time, dropping 14 straight games for the 1st time since the 1988-89 season. The Heat are only 1-13 ATS during their slump and have lost Shaquille O'Neal yet again with a hip ailment. "His activity, the activity, is exacerbating it," Miami head coach Pat Riley said. "That's all. That's what happens. He's trying to do everything he do. He's gotten all the treatment he can get. And now it's probably going to be an inactive period of time until the thing heals." EDGE: SPURS
San Antonio has gone 10-10 following a 17-3 start but beat a team with a winning record for the 1st time in 8 games on Wednesday, beating the Lakers 103-91. Tim Duncan figures to benefit the most from O'Neal's absence, as he is averaging 21.8 points, 14.2 rebounds and 3.2 blocks in the last 5 games. EDGE: SPURS
Spurs are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Heat are 4-22 ATS in their last 26 home games.
Heat are 14-37-1 ATS in their last 52 games overall.
Home team is 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
The UNDER is 13-2 in the last 15 meetings.
The UNDER is 9-4 in San Antonio's last 13 games vs. Southeast Division.
The UNDER is 7-1 in San Antonio's last 8 road games.
The OVER is 6-2 in Miami's last 8 home games.
Get Hoops Info Worth Betting on NBA games in the Buzzer Beater!


Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks (9 PM ET)

Indiana is surrendering an average of 111.2 points per game in dropping 6 of the team's last 9 games. The Pacers are coming off a 108-95 loss at Chicago against a depleted Bulls teams despite Danny Granger's career-high 33 points. EDGE: BUCKS & OVER
Milwaukee has been outscored by an average of 8.6 points in losing 6 of 7, although all the losses came against teams with winning records. SLIGHT EDGE: BUCKS
Pacers are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. Central Division.
Pacers are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games.
Bucks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Home team is 10-3-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
The OVER is 7-1-1 in Indiana's last 9 games vs. Central Divison.


New Jersey Nets at Golden State Warriors (TNT | 10:30 PM ET)

New Jersey has tied a season-long losing streak by dropping 6 in a row after getting blown out by Sacramento 128-94 on Wednesday. "Just a dismal performance," Nets head coach Lawrence Frank said. "It starts with containment on the ball. We couldn't do that. We also couldn't close out on their shooters - we are simply playing very poorly." They are halfway through a season-high 6-game road trip. EDGE: WARRIORS
Golden State has not lost consecutive home games since dropping 4 in a row at Oracle Arena to start the season. The Warriors are coming off a shocking home loss to Minnesota on Monday and began a stretch of playing 13 of 16 games at home with that setback. "I'm pretty disappointed with our performance tonight," Golden State head coach Don Nelson said. "There didn't seem to be much energy, much passion, or much urgency to the game. We've been playing very well but we laid an egg tonight." SLIGHT EDGE: NETS
The Nets have won 3 of the last 4 meetings SU with the Warriors along with 8 of the past 10. The Nets are 9-1 ATS during that stretch, and point guard Jason Kidd is from Oakland, so this is a homecoming game for him. EDGE: NETS
Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Warriors are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite.
The UNDER is 6-2 in New Jersey's last 8 games as an underdog.
The OVER is 8-3 in New Jersey's last 11 games vs. Pacific Division.
The OVER is 7-2 in Golden State's last 9 Thursday games.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends (Updated)

NCAAB


Thursday, January 24

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Tips and Trends – (Updated)
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#3 Duke at Virginia Tech (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Duke is going for its 6th straight win and is the only unbeaten team in the ACC after North Carolina lost on Saturday. However, the Blue Devils suffered a loss in their 1st conference game at Virginia Tech last season in overtime, 69-67. SLIGHT EDGE: DUKE
The Blue Devils ranks 2nd in the ACC in scoring at 85 points per game and 3rd in the nation in scoring margin at 20.9 points per game. EDGE: DUKE
Virginia Tech's 2nd-leading scorer Jeff Allen bumped an official in Saturday's win over Georgia Tech and was suspended 2 games. "In the heat of the moment, I let my emotions get the best of me," Allen said in a statement. "I understand my inappropriate behavior has consequences. This isolated incident is not reflective of who I am." EDGE: DUKE
The OVER is 6-2 in Virginia Tech's last 8 games.


Seton Hall at Providence (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Seton Hall is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 Thursday games.
Seton Hall is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Providence is 9-4-1 ATS in its last 14 Thursday games.
The OVER is 11-4 in Seton Hall's last 15 games vs. Big East.
The OVER is 37-17-1 in Seton Hall's last 55 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Providence's last 9 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 9-4 in Providence's last 13 home games.


#10 Michigan State at Northwestern (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Northwestern is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 home games.
The OVER is 7-2 in Northwestern's last 9 vs. Big Ten.
The Over is 11-4 in Northwestern's last 15 overall.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Michgan State's last 12 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 17-7-2 in Michigan State's last 26 games vs. Big Ten.


#7 UCLA at Oregon (FSN | 10:30 PM ET)

UCLA is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Oregon is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games vs. Pacific-10.
Oregon is 12-3-1 ATS in its last 16 home games.
Oregon is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 Thursday games.
The OVER is 9-4 in UCLA's last 13 games vs. Pacific-10.
The UNDER is 9-4 in UCLA's last 13 Thursday games.

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Short Sheet


Thursday, January 24th

Loyola Chicago at Butler, 7:00 EST
Loyola Chicago: 5-18 ATS away off a home loss
Butler: 9-1 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5+ points

Seton Hall at Providence, 7:00 EST ESPN2
Seton Hall: 1-8 ATS away off an Over
Providence: 9-2 ATS at home off an Under

Duke at Virginia Tech, 7:00 EST ESPN
Duke: 6-17 ATS away off an Over
Virginia Tech: 6-1 Over as an underdog

Denver at Florida Atlantic, 7:30 EST
Denver: 9-22 ATS in road games
Florida Atl: 9-2 ATS at home playing their second game in a week

Utah State at Louisiana Tech, 8:00 EST
Utah State: 24-8 ATS off BB games scoring 75+ points
Louisiana Tech: 3-11 ATS off an ATS win

Florida International at Arkansas State, 8:00 EST
Florida Int: 6-17 ATS off a loss as a favorite
Arkansas State: 7-1 Over off a home loss

Dayton at Xavier, 8:00 EST CSTV
Dayton: 0-8 ATS after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Xavier: 15-6 ATS in home games

Cleveland State at Wisconsin Green Bay, 8:00 EST
Cleveland State: 9-1 Under off a loss by 3 or less points
Wisc Green Bay: 6-0 ATS off a loss as a favorite

Youngstown State at Wisconsin Milwaukee, 8:00 EST
Youngstown State: 5-10 ATS revenging a home loss
Wisc Milwaukee: 27-12 ATS off an Under

Illinois Chicago at Valparaiso, 8:00 EST
IL Chicago: 0-6 ATS away in January
Valparaiso: 7-1 ATS off an ATS loss

Louisiana Lafayette at South Alabama, 8:00 EST
LA Lafayette: 7-1 ATS off an ATS win
South Alabama: 1-8 ATS at home playing their second game in eight days

USC at Oregon State, 8:30 EST
USC: 8-1 ATS after shooting 55% or better
Oregon State: 0-6 ATS at home in January

Middle Tennessee State at Louisiana Monroe, 8:30 EST
Mid Tenn State: 2-9 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games
LA Monroe: 7-1 ATS as a home favorite of 6 or less points

Arkansas Little Rock at Troy, 8:30 EST
Ark Little Rock: 1-5 ATS off a conference game
Troy: 10-3 ATS after scoring 45+ first-half points

Washington State at Arizona, 8:30 EST FSN
Washington State: 6-0 ATS away off BB home games
Arizona: 5-16 ATS at home vs. conference opponents

Washington at Arizona State, 9:00 EST
Washington: 3-11 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points
Arizona State: 10-1 Under off a road loss by 10+ points

Hawaii at Boise State, 9:00 EST
Hawaii: 7-18 ATS after playing BB games as a favorite
Boise State: 7-1 Over off BB games allowing 75+ points

Nevada at New Mexico State, 9:00 EST
Nevada: 15-4 ATS off a home loss
New Mexico State: 0-6 ATS at home off BB Unders

Michigan State at Northwestern, 9:00 EST ESPN2
Michigan State: 11-24 ATS away off a road game
Northwestern: 5-1 Over off a road game

San Jose State at Idaho, 10:00 EST
San Jose State: 3-12 ATS playing their second game in eight days
Idaho: 13-5 ATS off a road loss

Pacific at Cal Santa Barbara, 10:00 EST
Pacific: 0-6 ATS off BB wins
UCSB: 6-0 ATS off a conference road win

Cal Davis at Cal Poly Slo, 10:00 EST
Cal Davis: 1-4 ATS vs. conference opponents
Cal Poly Slo: 10-2 ATS off a loss by 15+ points

UCLA at Oregon, 10:30 EST FSN
UCLA: 13-4 ATS away off BB Overs
Oregon: 0-7 ATS at home after scoring 60 or less points


Added Games:

Appalachian State at Furman, 7:00 EST
Appalachian State: 9-1 ATS off BB Overs
Furman: 1-9 ATS off 4+ games committing 14 or less turnovers

Siena at Loyola Maryland, 7:00 EST
Siena: 15-5 ATS as a road favorite
Loyola Maryland: 0-7 ATS off a home conference win

Manhattan at Rider, 7:00 EST
Manhattan: 2-10 ATS away off a loss by 3 or less points
Rider: 6-0 ATS at home off a home game

NC Greensboro at College of Charleston, 7:00 EST
NC Greensboro: 12-25 ATS off a road game
Charleston: 6-0 ATS off an ATS loss

Davidson at The Citadel, 7:00 EST
Davidson: 18-6 ATS after scoring 80+ points
The Citadel: 8-18 ATS off 3+ losses

Elon at Western Carolina, 7:00 EST
Elon: 7-0 Under off a home game
Western Carolina: 0-6 ATS off a home loss

Wofford at Georgia Southern, 7:30 EST
Wofford: 1-6 ATS vs. conference opponents
Georgia Southern: 7-0 ATS as a favorite

Marist at Iona, 7:30 EST
Marist: 22-8 ATS away off a home win
Iona: 7-16 ATS off a road game

(TC) Austin Peay at Jacksonville State, 9:00 EST ESPNU
Austin Peay: 1-7 ATS vs. conference opponents
Jacksonville State: 6-0 ATS at home off 3+ conference games

Tennessee Tech at Murray State, 8:30 EST
Tennessee Tech: 13-4 ATS in January
Murray State: 0-7 ATS at home off 3+ ATS wins

Tennessee Martin at Samford, 8:30 EST
Tenn Martin: 5-17 ATS off BB games allowing 50%+ shooting
Samford: 8-2 Under vs. conference opponents

Morehead State at SE Missouri State, 8:30 EST
Morehead State: 6-1 ATS off BB conference games
SE Missouri State: 7-17 ATS off a road loss

Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee State, 8:30 EST
Eastern Kentucky: 18-8 ATS off BB conference games
Tennessee State: 0-7 ATS at home after playing BB games as a favorite

Eastern Washington at Montana, 9:00 EST
Eastern Washington: 8-1 Over off a home win scoring 85+ points
Montana: 1-10 ATS at home after playing as a favorite

Montana State at Northern Colorado, 9:00 EST
Montana State: 8-2 Over off a win by 15+ points
Northern Colorado: 7-1 ATS off a straight up loss

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NHL
Short Sheet


Thursday, January 24

Toronto at Washington, 7:05 EST TSN
Toronto: 5-16 SU playing on back-to-back days
Washington: 7-3 SU playing their 3rd game in 4 days

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Pittsburgh: 9-2 SU Away off a home game
Philadelphia: 11-20 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

Atlanta at NY Rangers, 7:05 EST
Atlanta: 10-2 Over off a road loss
NY Rangers: 40-19 Under after allowing 1 goal or less

Montreal at New Jersey, 7:05 EST
Montreal: 3-12 SU revenging a road loss
New Jersey: 9-0 SU vs. Montreal

NY Islanders at Boston, 7:05 EST
NY Islanders: 4-0 SU after scoring 5+ goals
Boston: 15-6 Under after having won 2 of their last 3

Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:35 EST
Ottawa: 12-4 SU Away when the money line is -100 to -150
Tampa Bay: 8-17 SU after a 3 game unbeaten streak

Edmonton at Florida, 7:35 EST
Edmonton: 4-0 SU after 4+ overs
Florida: 6-12 SU as a favorite

Buffalo at Dallas, 8:35 EST
Buffalo: 1-9 SU in January
Dallas: 23-5 SU at home if the total is 5.5

Columbus at Chicago, 8:35 EST
Columbus: 0-8 SU after a win by 2+ goals
Chicago: 19-8 Under at home off 1 goal loss

Minnesota at Colorado, 9:05 EST
Minnesota: 4-13 SU off division game
Colorado: 16-4 SU at home after allowing 2+ goals 3rd period last game

Nashville at Phoenix, 9:05 EST
Nashville: 13-4 SU Away after a win by 3+ goals
Phoenix: 4-0 SU after playing 3 consecutive home games

St. Louis at San Jose, 10:35 EST
St. Louis: 4-26 SU off 5+ losses
San Jose: 8-0 SU after having lost 4 of their last 5

Anaheim at Los Angeles, 10:35 EST
Anaheim: 8-1 Under off BB losses
Los Angeles: 1-6 SU revenging 1 goal loss

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