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  • Saturday Trends and Indexes 01/26

    Trends and Indexes
    Saturday, January 26

    Good Luck on day #26 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 Saturday

    -- Has Al Davis lost his marbles? Rumor has it he wants to replace coach Lane Kiffin; if so, Oakland would have its fourth coach in four years next season. Raiders improved in 2007, especially on offense, which is Kiffin's side of the ball.

    -- Kiffin won't resign (he is owed $4M over next two years) but Dennis Green's name her emerged as a replacement, if a change is eventually made.

    -- Redskins hired Jim Zorn as their new OC, before they got a head coach, so if you're keeping score, Skins have a pair of OC's, a DC (who has interviewed four times for HC job) but no head coach. They have no idea what they're doing.

    -- Kevin Streelman is 2nd at Buick Open, will play Saturday with Eldrick Woods; he was last guy to get in field, getting six minutes notice to make his tee time Thursday.

    -- Phoenix Suns are going to play outdoor preseason game next fall, at a tennis resort with 16,000 seats.

    -- If I didn't know better, I'd swear Isiah Thomas had taken over running both the Raiders and Redskins.

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      Saturday's List of 13: Proposition wagers for Super Bowl

      13) Over/under by quarter for Super Bowl: 10.5/17/10.5/14.

      12) Over/under by team: Patriots 33, Giants 21.

      11) You can lay $280 to win $100 if you think there will be a score in last 2:00 of first half. you get +$240 if you don't think there will be score in last 2:00 of the half.

      10) Over/under on completions, passing yards by Tom Brady: 25.5 completions, 295.5 passing yards.

      9) Over/under on completions, passing yards for Eli Manning 21.5 completions, 226.5 passing yards.

      8) Over/unders on rushes, yards for Lawrence Maroney:
      19.5 carries, 81.5 yards

      7) Over/unders on rushes, yards for Brandon Jacobs:
      14.5 carries, 57.5 yards.

      6) Over/unders on catches/yards for Randy Moss and Wes Welker: Moss: 5.5/93.5.......Welker 7.5/75.5

      5) Over/under on catches/yards for Plaxico Burress:4.5, 70.5

      4) You can lay $170 to win $100 if you think Giants will ever lead in the Super Bowl.

      3) Head-head wagers: Moss is -21.5 yard favorite vs Burress, in terms of receiving yards.

      2) Maroney is 23.5 yard favorite over Jacobs in rushing yards

      1) The ultimate longshot bet: You get 5,000-1 if you wager on no touchdowns being scored in the Super Bowl.

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        National Football League – Trends, stats, info.

        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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        NFL
        Short Sheet


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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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        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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        NFL
        Recent Trends

        Sunday, February 3

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        NFL Recent Trends
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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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        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
        No trends available.

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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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        NFL
        What bettors need to know…….

        Sunday, February 3

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        What bettors need to know: Giants vs. Patriots
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        What bettors need to know: Super Bowl XLII

        New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
        Sunday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. ET (-12, 53 ½)


        Line moves

        Some Vegas sportsbooks opened with New England favored by as many as 13 ½ points. Since then, heavy action on New York has moved the line to Patriots -12 at most Vegas and offshore books. The game’s total has held steady between 53 ½ and 54 points.

        Brady’s boot

        On Monday, Tom Brady was photographed heading from an SUV to his girlfriend Gisele Bundchen's apartment in New York on what looked like a walking cast on his right foot.

        "Ah, you know, there's always bumps and bruises. I'll be ready for the Super Bowl," Brady said Monday during his weekly radio appearance on WEEI. "I'm not worried about that. I'm not missing this one. I'd have to be on a stretcher to miss this one. There will be treatment this week. In games like this, you get a little nicked up. It's nothing serious."

        Stay tuned for updates.

        Raising Arizona

        The Super Bowl will be played at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The stadium, which opened Aug. 1, 2006, features a retractable grass field and roof and should accommodate more than 73,000 fans.

        Slaying the Giants

        New York gave up 80 combined points in its first two games of the season, both of which, not surprisingly, ended up as straight up and ATS losses. Since then, the Giants have held 14 of their last 17 opponents to 24 points or fewer with only Dallas, Minnesota and New England topping that total. The Giants lost all three of those games, covering only against New England in Week 17’s 38-35 loss.

        The kicking game

        New York’s Lawrence Tynes was 23-of-27 in his field goal attempts in the regular season, with all four of his misses coming on kicks from less than 40 yards out. Tynes missed two huge field goal attempts during the NFC championship game, but he hit the one that counted in overtime from 47 yards. His longest kick of the year was a 48-yarder.

        Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski hit 21 of his 24 regular season field goal attempts, with two misses from outside 40 yards. He has only attempted two field goals in the playoffs, hitting one of them. His longest kick of the year was a 45-yarder.

        Super stats

        The Giants are 5-0 in their last five against the spread and against teams with a winning record.

        The Patriots are 0-5 in their last five against the spread.

        The favored team has gone 9-3 straight up and 4-6-2 against the spread in the last dozen Super Bowls.

        Teams that score more than 27 points in the Super Bowl are 23-1 and 22-2-1 against the spread. New England has averaged 35.6 points per game, while New York averages 23.2.

        Recent meetings

        The two teams have split the last four meetings between them dating back to 2005, but the Giants covered the number in three of those games. The over cashed in three times as well.

        Notable injuries:

        New England:
        Tom Brady QB - (ankle) probable.
        Mike Wright DE - (foot) IR
        Rosevelt Colvin LB - (foot) IR
        Sammy Morris RB - (chest) IR
        David Thomas TE - (foot) IR

        New York:
        Rich Seubert OG - (knee) questionable
        Craig Dahl S - (knee) IR
        Jeremy Shockey TE - (leg) IR
        Derrick Ward RB – (fibula) IR
        Mathias Kiwanuka LB – (leg) IR
        Robert Douglas FB – (knee) IR
        Adrian Awasom DL – (back) IR
        Jim Finn FB – (shoulder) IR
        Will Demps SS – (elbow) IR

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        Line Report


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        Patriots heavy favorites against Giants at Vegas sports books

        LAS VEGAS (AP) -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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        Reports


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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.

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        UPDATE

        Brady's injury minor
        Boot is seen as just a precaution


        Boston Globe / January 23, 2008

        The sight of star quarterback Tom Brady wearing a protective boot over his right foot Monday had New York tabloids buzzing and Patriots followers fearing the worst, but the injury is not serious.

        Brady has a high right ankle sprain, according to an NFL source, which explains why he was wearing the device during a visit to New York. The sprain, which is minor, will not jeopardize Brady's chances of playing in Super Bowl XLII Feb. 3, the source said.

        Both the Patriots and Giants are not required to submit an injury report until a week from today. The Patriots do not return to practice until tomorrow.

        Two medical experts, neither of whom is treating Brady, indicated that he likely was wearing the boot as a preventative measure.

        "Since two weeks remain [to the game], the medical/training staff may have determined that using this short leg walker would provide some relief of pressure, and provide support and rest, even if it was a minor injury," said Dr. Michael A. Robinson, a sports podiatrist and foot surgeon based in Brookline. "The short leg walker would help promote more rapid recovery."

        Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, further described the benefit of the boot.

        "It is a way to rest that body part and prevent the normal movement that goes on with everyday walking," said DiNubile, who serves as an orthopedic consultant to the Philadelphia 76ers. "That allows things to settle down because it's protecting that area and preventing the motions.

        "Not knowing the specifics, it looks to me that they just wanted to put it to rest for a day or two."

        Brady's foot became a hot topic when he was photographed in New York City Monday afternoon. Gossip website TMZ.com also posted a 1-minute-18-second video clip of Brady and his girlfriend, Gisele Bundchen, which showed Brady favoring his right foot.

        Later in the night, Brady was photographed again in New York City, but without the boot.

        Brady's father was a guest on 1510 ESPN radio in New York yesterday, and said that if the injury were serious, Brady would have spoken to him about it. Tom Brady Sr. also said that there is no question Brady will play.

        "If he had to go out there with two crutches and a cast on each leg, he is playing," Brady Sr. said. "He won't voluntarily walk off the field. Anybody that thinks a little tweak is going to stop [him] is just wasting ink."

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        TOM'S PLAYING PATRIOT GAMES

        January 25, 2008-- FOXBOROUGH - Who said the Patriots don't have a game until Super Bowl XXLII against the Giants on Feb. 3 in Arizona?
        They played a game yesterday - a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game of hide-and-seek with their superstar quarterback Tom Brady.

        Should there be there considerable concern about the health of Brady and his famously photographed ailing right ankle?

        The footsie-playing Patriots would love the Giants to think so.

        On the Patriots players' first day back to work after three days off, Brady was nowhere to be found - at least during the periods when reporters had access to the locker room and practice field, which was perfectly choreographed.

        Giants Notes: Guarded Optimism

        A Couple of Friendly Enemies


        Brady was more visible on the streets of Manhattan squiring his supermodel girlfriend Gisele Bundchen around early this week than he was at the team's practice facility yesterday at Gillette Stadium.

        He was a no-show in the locker room during the period it was opened to reporters, and Patriots' officials said he would not be available for interviews.

        And then, about an hour later, he was a no-show on the practice field during the short window during which the media is permitted to attend.

        A ruse?

        Absolutely.

        A mind game from Bill Belichick?

        Bet on it.

        Plax: Pats Don't Have Best Wide Receivers

        Don't Bet Against Them


        The Giants, however, are unlikely to fall for this banana-in-the-tailpipe trick.

        In fact, listening to some of Brady's teammates yesterday, you got the distinct impression that there isn't a significant amount of concern about Brady's health.

        Several players, in fact, were amused by the attention L'Affaire Brady has attracted, and none seemed concerned that their record-shattering MVP leader would be affected in the least come Super Bowl XLII.

        "I mean, it was a walking boot, wasn't it?" Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour said, referring to the photos published in The Post this week of Brady wearing a protective boot on his right foot to protect what is believed to be a mild high ankle sprain. "The New York media wanted to make more out of it than it was. New York, New York, what can you say?

        "Every channel I turned to, there it was," Seymour added. "The funny part - the good part - was the flowers (Brady was carrying to Bundchen's West Village apartment). I was (focused) on the flowers, not on the boot. I went and got my wife flowers after seeing that.

        "Obviously, Tom can speak for himself (though he chose not to yesterday), but I don't foresee him not being in this game."

        Nor do any of Brady's other teammates.

        "He's fine. Tommy's the least of my worries. I'm going to put on a boot and see if you guys follow me around," Patriots fullback Heath Evans said.

        "He's going to play, man, don't even worry about it," Patriots veteran running back Kevin Faulk said. "If the game would have been today (yesterday) he was going to play. If the game would have been on Monday or Tuesday or whenever the report (from New York) was, he was going to play. Tom is going to be all right and that's it. Simple as that. No more Tom questions, please."

        Tough Mann Contest

        Strahan, Captain Clutch an Inspiration


        Unfortunately for the Patriots players, who were besieged with the Brady questions yesterday, the team's handling of it - purposely creating a shroud of mystery - has perpetuated the mini-hysteria.

        Belichick, for example, appeared almost giddy (for him) when he began fielding questions about his quarterback.

        "I don't have any comment on it," he said initially.

        When asked if Brady would practice, Belichick said, "We'll go out there . . . I don't know."

        A moment later, he smirked, "The injury report will be out next Wednesday and we're excited to get that to you. (It'll be) filled out completely and I can't wait to get that to you, because I know you're anxious for it."

        Of course, on cue from Belichick, Patriots officials declined to say whether Brady participated in any part of the practice session.

        The Patriots will conduct another practice today and players who choose to make themselves available will be speak to reporters again.

        All eyes, of course, will be in search of Brady. Let the games continue.

        Source: New York Post

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        • #5
          National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

          NBA


          Saturday, January 26

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          Tips and Trends
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          Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat (3:30 PM ET)

          Miami is riding its 2nd-longest losing streak of all-time, dropping 15 in a row after a 90-89 setback at home on Thursday to San Antonio. The Heat are just 2 losses short of the franchise record. They are 2-13 ATS during that stretch. EDGE: PACERS
          Indiana has dropped 12 of 16 and could again be without starting point guard Jamaal Tinsley due to a sore knee. The Pacers are already playing without forward Jermaine O'Neal with a knee injury. Travis Diener filled in for Tinsley in a 104-92 loss at Milwaukee on Thursday, totaling 15 points and 9 assists with just 1 turnover in a career-high 40 minutes. "Travis does a good job when he's in there whether he's playing 10 minutes or 40 minutes," Indiana forward Mike Dunleavy said. "He knows how to play and pushes the ball to get guys involved. He's capable of taking over the reins when we need him to." EDGE: PACERS
          Pacers are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games against a losing team.
          Pacers are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Miami.
          Heat are 1-11-1 ATS in their last 13 games against the Central Division.
          The road team is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.


          Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets (7 PM ET)

          76ers are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 Saturday games.
          Bobcats are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against the Eastern Conference.
          The home team is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 meetings.


          Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies (NBATV | 8 PM ET)

          Clippers are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games against a team winning below 40%.
          Grizzlies are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games.
          The road team is 11-5-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings.


          New Orleans Hornets at San Antonio Spurs (8:30 PM ET)

          Hornets are 21-5-1 ATS in their last 27 road games.
          Spurs is 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 games when playing on 1 days rest.
          The road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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          • #6
            College Basketball - Tips & Trends

            NCAAB


            Saturday, January 26

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            Tips and Trends
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            Gonzaga at #1 Memphis (ESPN | 12 PM ET)

            Memphis passed North Carolina to be ranked the No. 1 team in the Country, and the only other time Gonzaga has faced a No. 1 was against Cincinnati in a 75-68 loss on Dec. 4, 1999. Memphis will be the third Top 10 team the Zags have played this season. They previously lost to No. 6 Washington State 51-47 and to No. 3 Tennessee 82-72. EDGE: MEMPHIS
            Memphis is led by Chris Douglas-Roberts (16 ppg), Derrick Rose (14 ppg), Robert Dozier (11 ppg) and Joey Dorsey (8 points, 10 rebounds per game). Gonzaga’s defense is allowing 65 ppg over its last five games alone. EDGE: MEMPHIS
            Gonzaga is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games against a team winning above 60%.
            Memphis is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games following a SU win.
            The UNDER is 18-4 in Memphis’s last 22 home games against a winning road team.


            Connecticut at #8 Indiana (CBS | 1 PM ET)

            UConn is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 non-conference games.
            Indiana is 5-2-1 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
            The UNDER is 6-2 in Indiana’s last 8 games following an ATS win.


            #16 Texas A&M at Oklahoma State (ESPN | 2 PM ET)

            Texas A&M is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games against the Big 12.
            Oklahoma State is 7-17-1 ATS in its last 25 games against a team winning above 60%.
            The road team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.


            Southeast Missouri State at Murray State (ESPN2 | 3 PM ET)

            Southeast Missouri State is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 road games.
            Murray State is 3-0 ATS in its last 4 games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
            The underdog is 11-0-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.


            #11 Wisconsin at Purdue (ESPN | 4 PM ET)

            Wisconsin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against the Big Ten.
            Purdue is 20-9 ATS in its last 29 Saturday games.
            The home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.


            Utah State at New Mexico State (ESPN2 | 6 PM ET)

            Utah State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 road games.
            New Mexico State s 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games overall.
            New Mexico State is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.


            #9 Georgetown at West Virginia (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

            Georgetown is 19-7 ATS in its last 26 games following an ATS loss.
            West Virginia is 20-8 ATS in its last 28 home games.
            The UNDER is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.


            USC at Oregon (FSN | 9 PM ET)

            USC is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 road games.
            Oregon is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games against the Pac-10.
            The road team is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.


            Creighton at Southern Illinois (ESPN2 | 9 PM ET)

            Creighton is 36-17 ATS in its last 53 games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
            Southern Illinois is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 Saturday games.
            The road team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

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            • #7
              College Basketball – Gameday

              NCAAB
              Gameday



              Saturday, January 26

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              NCAAB Gameday
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              College Basketball Gameday

              A Top 25 battle between No. 6 Washington State and No. 24 Arizona State highlights this weekend’s college basketball action. Also worth a look on Saturday is No. 9 Georgetown at West Virginia and Gonzaga at No. 1 Memphis.


              Washington State (6) at Arizona State (24)

              Both the Cougars and Sun Devils are coming off Thursday night losses heading into their Saturday showdown.

              Washington State lost to Arizona 76-64 as a 2-point road underdog on Thursday. Kyle Weaver and Aron Baynes each netted 15 points for the Cougars, while leading scorer Derrick Low was held to only five points on 2-of-9 shooting.

              Arizona State was upset by Washington 72-62 as a 5.5-point home favorite on Thursday. James Harden scored 17 points to lead the Sun Devils, despite playing on a strained right groin. Jamelle McMillan was the only other Sun Devils’ player to score in double digits with 11 points, while Jeff Pendergraph added nine points.

              The Cougars and Sun Devils met up twice last season in two games that ended very differently. In their first matchup Washington State bombed Arizona State 75-55 as a 12.5-point home favorite. In the rematch the Cougars barely edged the Sun Devils 48-47 as a 6.5-point road favorite.


              Georgetown (9) at West Virginia

              The Hoyas nearly began the week with an upset loss after edging Syracuse 64-62 in overtime as a 12-point favorite on Monday night. Jonathan Wallace and Roy Hibbert each poured in 15 points for the Hoyas, with the seven-foot Hibbert also pulling down nine rebounds. Jessie Sapp turned in a solid all-around performance for Georgetown with 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

              The Mountaineers also survived a near upset last time out in their 66-64 win over Marshall as a 15.5-point favorite on Wednesday. Da’Sean Butler delivered the game-winning shot and led West Virginia with 18 points and six rebounds in the win. Alex Ruoff chipped in with 11 point and 11 rebounds, while Darris Nichols deposited 10 points.

              The Hoyas and Mountaineers met up once last season when Georgetown smothered West Virginia 71-52 as a 9-point favorite.


              Gonzaga at Memphis (1)

              The Bulldogs head out on a long east coast road trip to try and become the first team this season to hand the Tigers a loss.

              Gonzaga sits in their usual spot atop the West Coast Conference after starting the season 15-4 (4-0 in conference play). The Bulldogs defeated San Francisco 72-64 as a 20-point favorite on Monday night to extend their winning streak to six games. Steven Gray led Gonzaga with 16 points and also played stellar defense with five steals. Matt Bouldin and Auston Daye each added 10 points for the Bulldogs in the win.

              The No. 1 Tigers cruised to 18-0 on Wednesday night after downing Tulsa 56-41 as a 13-point favorite. Chris Douglas-Roberts scored a game-high 20 points for Memphis, while Derrick Rose and Shawn Taggart each had 14 points. Joey Dorsey had a killer night on the glass with 19 rebounds.

              Last season the Tigers travelled west to take on the Bulldogs and handed Gonzaga a 78-77 loss as a 4-point underdog.

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              • #8
                NCAAB
                Dunkel



                Iowa State at Kansas State
                The Cyclones are coming off a 24-point loss at Kansas and run into another buzz saw in Kansas State, which has beaten Colorado and Texas A&M in its last two games by 16 and 21 points, respectively. The Wildcats are the pick (-12 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Kansas State favored by 19. Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-12 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

                SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

                Game 509-510: Gonzaga at Memphis
                Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 67.373; Memphis 85.013
                Dunkel Line: Memphis by 17 1/2
                Vegas Line: Memphis by 12 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-12 1/2)

                Game 511-512: Notre Dame at Villanova
                Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 72.083; Villanova 68.941
                Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 3
                Vegas Line: Villanova by 2
                Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (+2)

                Game 513-514: South Carolina at Kentucky
                Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 61.572; Kentucky 67.971
                Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 6 1/2
                Vegas Line: Kentucky by 8
                Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (+8)

                Game 515-516: Hofstra at Northeastern
                Dunkel Ratings: Hofstra 51.097; Northeastern 58.033
                Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 7
                Vegas Line: Northeastern by 5
                Dunkel Pick: Northeastern (-5)

                Game 517-518: Connecticut at Indiana
                Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 65.857; Indiana 76.718
                Dunkel Line: Indiana by 11
                Vegas Line: Indiana by 7 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7 1/2)

                Game 519-520: NC State at Florida State
                Dunkel Ratings: NC State 57.825; Florida State 68.877
                Dunkel Line: Florida State by 11
                Vegas Line: Florida State by 8
                Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-8)

                Game 521-522: Nebraska at Kansas
                Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 63.843; Kansas 88.960
                Dunkel Line: Kansas by 25
                Vegas Line: Kansas by 22 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-22 1/2)

                Game 523-524: Illinois-Chicago at Butler
                Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 54.886; Butler 71.583
                Dunkel Line: Butler by 16 1/2
                Vegas Line: Butler by 14
                Dunkel Pick: Butler (-14)

                Game 525-526: TCU at Utah
                Dunkel Ratings: TCU 57.146; Utah 66.932
                Dunkel Line: Utah by 9 1/2
                Vegas Line: Utah by 10
                Dunkel Pick: TCU (+10)

                Game 527-528: St. Louis at LaSalle
                Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 57.188; LaSalle 57.146
                Dunkel Line: Even
                Vegas Line: LaSalle by 3
                Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+3)

                Game 529-530: Ball State at Ohio
                Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 48.554; Ohio 67.785
                Dunkel Line: Ohio by 19
                Vegas Line: Ohio by 14 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Ohio (-14 1/2)

                Game 531-532: Texas A&M at Oklahoma State
                Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 66.596; Oklahoma State 69.522
                Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 3
                Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 1 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (+1 1/2)

                Game 533-534: Youngstown State at WI-Green Bay
                Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 49.270; WI-Green Bay 64.427
                Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 15
                Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 10
                Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-10)

                Game 535-536: Auburn at Alabama
                Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 60.231; Alabama 64.948
                Dunkel Line: Alabama by 4 1/2
                Vegas Line: Alabama by 7 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+7 1/2)

                Game 537-538: Washington at Arizona
                Dunkel Ratings: Washington 67.364; Arizona 71.312
                Dunkel Line: Arizona by 4
                Vegas Line: Arizona by 9
                Dunkel Pick: Washington (+9)

                Game 539-540: Yale at Brown
                Dunkel Ratings: Yale 52.008; Brown 55.874
                Dunkel Line: Brown by 4
                Vegas Line: Brown by 5 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Yale (+5 1/2)

                Game 541-542: St. John's at Louisville
                Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 57.126; Louisville 78.015
                Dunkel Line: Louisville by 21
                Vegas Line: Louisville by 16
                Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-16)

                Game 543-544: Virginia Tech at Boston College
                Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 63.542; Boston College 67.131
                Dunkel Line: Boston College by 3 1/2
                Vegas Line: Boston College by 5 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+5 1/2)

                Game 545-546: Missouri at Colorado
                Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 69.246; Colorado 61.584
                Dunkel Line: Missouri by 8
                Vegas Line: Missouri by 7
                Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-7)

                Game 547-548: Georgia State at Delaware
                Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 46.250; Delaware 60.533
                Dunkel Line: Delaware by 14
                Vegas Line: Delaware by 7
                Dunkel Pick: Delaware (-7)

                Game 549-550: Wright State at Detroit
                Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 57.488; Detroit 52.872
                Dunkel Line: Wright State by 4 1/2
                Vegas Line: Wright State by 3 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-3 1/2)

                Game 551-552: Eastern Michigan at Miami (OH)
                Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 53.921; Miami (OH) 60.767
                Dunkel Line: Miami (OH) by 7
                Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 9
                Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (+9)

                Game 553-554: Wisconsin at Purdue
                Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 73.458; Purdue 70.262
                Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 3
                Vegas Line: Pick
                Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin

                Game 555-556: Colorado State at Wyoming
                Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 52.482; Wyoming 53.337
                Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 1
                Vegas Line: Wyoming by 6
                Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+6)

                Game 557-558: UNLV at San Diego State
                Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 66.391; San Diego State 65.744
                Dunkel Line: UNLV by 1
                Vegas Line: San Diego State by 3
                Dunkel Pick: UNLV (+3)

                Game 559-560: Oklahoma at Baylor
                Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 68.293; Baylor 71.805
                Dunkel Line: Baylor by 3 1/2
                Vegas Line: Baylor by 5 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (+5 1/2)

                Game 561-562: Mississippi at Mississippi State
                Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 69.427; Mississippi State 73.212
                Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 4
                Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 6
                Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (+6)

                Game 563-564: Rice at Southern Mississippi
                Dunkel Ratings: Rice 45.843; Southern Mississippi 60.242
                Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 14 1/2
                Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 16 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Rice (+16 1/2)

                Game 565-566: New Mexico at BYU
                Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 63.976; BYU 64.683
                Dunkel Line: BYU by 1
                Vegas Line: BYU by 5 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (+5 1/2)

                Game 567-568: Northern Iowa at Drake
                Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 58.889; Drake 73.576
                Dunkel Line: Drake by 14 1/2
                Vegas Line: Drake by 8
                Dunkel Pick: Drake (-8)

                Game 569-570: Penn State at Iowa
                Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 60.242; Iowa 62.672
                Dunkel Line: Iowa by 2 1/2
                Vegas Line: Iowa by 6 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Penn State (+6 1/2)

                Game 571-572: Iowa State at Kansas State
                Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 60.458; Kansas State 79.467
                Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 19
                Vegas Line: Kansas State by 12 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-12 1/2)

                Game 573-574: Utah State at New Mexico State
                Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 63.349; New Mexico State 60.610
                Dunkel Line: Utah State by 2 1/2
                Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 5
                Dunkel Pick: Utah State (+5)

                Game 575-576: Rutgers at Pittsburgh
                Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 54.771; Pittsburgh 73.578
                Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 19
                Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 18 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-18 1/2)

                Game 577-578: Drexel at VA Commonwealth
                Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 46.766; VA Commonwealth 70.116
                Dunkel Line: VA Commonwealth by 23 1/2
                Vegas Line: VA Commonwealth by 15 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: VA Commonwealth (-15 1/2)

                Game 579-580: Akron at Central Michigan
                Dunkel Ratings: Akron 65.820; Central Michigan 53.591
                Dunkel Line: Akron by 12
                Vegas Line: Akron by 6
                Dunkel Pick: Akron (-6)

                Game 581-582: Washington State at Arizona State
                Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 69.953; Arizona State 71.177
                Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 1
                Vegas Line: Washington State by 3 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (+3 1/2)

                Game 583-584: Stanford at California
                Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 70.960; California 72.413
                Dunkel Line: California by 1 1/2
                Vegas Line: Stanford by 1
                Dunkel Pick: California (+1)

                Game 585-586: Long Beach State at CS-Northridge
                Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 45.453; CS-Northridge 63.794
                Dunkel Line: CS-Northridge by 18 1/2
                Vegas Line: CS-Northridge by 12 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (-12 1/2)

                Game 587-588: Cornell at Columbia
                Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 52.445; Columbia 51.664
                Dunkel Line: Cornell by 1
                Vegas Line: Pick
                Dunkel Pick: Cornell

                Game 589-590: George Washington at Duquesne
                Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 52.910; Duquesne 68.709
                Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 16
                Vegas Line: Duquesne by 10
                Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (-10)

                Game 591-592: Tulane at East Carolina
                Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 56.219; East Carolina 57.005
                Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 1
                Vegas Line: Tulane by 1 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+1 1/2)

                Game 593-594: Dayton at Richmond
                Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 66.300; Richmond 58.955
                Dunkel Line: Dayton by 7 1/2
                Vegas Line: Dayton by 4 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Dayton (-4 1/2)

                Game 595-596: Fordham at Charlotte
                Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 55.459; Charlotte 70.097
                Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 14 1/2
                Vegas Line: Charlotte by 8
                Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-8)

                Game 697-598: George Mason at NC Wilmington
                Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 63.291; NC Wilmington 53.359
                Dunkel Line: George Mason by 10
                Vegas Line: George Mason by 7
                Dunkel Pick: George Mason (-7)

                Game 599-600: Georgetown at West Virginia
                Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 72.565; West Virginia 76.288
                Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 3 1/2
                Vegas Line: West Virginia by 2 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-2 1/2)

                Game 601-602: Old Dominion at William & Mary
                Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 53.501; William & Mary 57.024
                Dunkel Line: William & Mary by 3 1/2
                Vegas Line: Pick
                Dunkel Pick: William & Mary

                Game 603-604: St. Joseph's at Temple
                Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 66.321; Temple 62.946
                Dunkel Line: St. Joseph's by 3 1/2
                Vegas Line: Pick
                Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's

                Game 605-606: Georgia at Tennessee
                Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 62.238; Tennessee 78.592
                Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 16 1/2
                Vegas Line: Tennessee by 14
                Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-14)

                Game 607-608: Buffalo at Toledo
                Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 50.378; Toledo 52.004
                Dunkel Line: Toledo by 1 1/2
                Vegas Line: Toledo by 6 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+6 1/2)

                Game 609-610: James Madison at Towson
                Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 50.798; Towson 51.665
                Dunkel Line: Towson by 1
                Vegas Line: Towson by 2 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: James Madison (+2 1/2)

                Game 611-612: Rhode Island at St. Bonaventure
                Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 65.421; St. Bonaventure 51.740
                Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 14
                Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 11
                Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (-11)

                Game 613-614: Missouri State at Evansville
                Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 62.402; Evansville 53.240
                Dunkel Line: Missouri State by 9
                Vegas Line: Missouri State by 5 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (-5 1/2)

                Game 615-616: Marshall at Houston
                Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 56.760; Houston 68.280
                Dunkel Line: Houston by 11 1/2
                Vegas Line: Houston by 11
                Dunkel Pick: Houston (-11)

                Game 617-618: Nevada at Louisiana Tech
                Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 58.294; Louisiana Tech 49.709
                Dunkel Line: Nevada by 8 1/2
                Vegas Line: Nevada by 11
                Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+11)

                Game 619-620: DePaul at Marquette
                Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 59.915; Marquette 78.293
                Dunkel Line: Marquette by 18 1/2
                Vegas Line: Marquette by 13
                Dunkel Pick: Marquette (-13)

                Game 621-622: Minnesota at Ohio State
                Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 65.428; Ohio State 75.179
                Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 10
                Vegas Line: Ohio State by 7 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-7 1/2)

                Game 623-624: Bradley at Wichita State
                Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 58.159; Wichita State 59.551
                Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 1 1/2
                Vegas Line: Wichita State by 3
                Dunkel Pick: Bradley (+3)

                Game 625-626: Cleveland State at WI-Milwaukee
                Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 59.294; WI-Milwaukee 61.848
                Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 2 1/2
                Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 3 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (+3 1/2)

                Game 627-628: Loyola-Chicago at Valparaiso
                Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 47.950; Valparaiso 65.866
                Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 18
                Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 12 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-12 1/2)

                Game 629-630: Texas Tech at Texas
                Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 67.020; Texas 72.046
                Dunkel Line: Texas by 5
                Vegas Line: Texas by 11
                Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (+11)

                Game 631-632: Central Florida at SMU
                Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 64.637; SMU 48.420
                Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 16
                Vegas Line: Central Florida by 7 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (-7 1/2)

                Game 633-634: Tulsa at UTEP
                Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 59.501; UTEP 61.941
                Dunkel Line: UTEP by 2 1/2
                Vegas Line: UTEP by 5 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+5 1/2)

                Game 635-636: Arkansas at LSU
                Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 61.430; LSU 59.125
                Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 2
                Vegas Line: Arkansas by 5
                Dunkel Pick: LSU (+5)

                Game 637-638: USC at Oregon
                Dunkel Ratings: USC 71.178; Oregon 70.880
                Dunkel Line: Even
                Vegas Line: Oregon by 4
                Dunkel Pick: USC (+4)

                Game 639-640: Santa Clara at San Diego
                Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 52.545; San Diego 58.724
                Dunkel Line: San Diego by 6
                Vegas Line: San Diego by 4 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-4 1/2)

                Game 641-642: Creighton at Southern Illinois
                Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 64.104; Southern Illinois 64.654
                Dunkel Line: Even
                Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 3 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Creighton (+3 1/2)

                Game 643-644: UC-Riverside at UC-Irvine
                Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 41.743; UC-Irvine 53.768
                Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 12
                Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 13
                Dunkel Pick: UC-Riverside (+13).

                Game 645-646: UC-Davis at UC-Santa Barbara
                Dunkel Ratings: UC-Davis 38.767; UC-Santa Barbara 65.256
                Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 24 1/2
                Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 19
                Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (-19)

                Game 647-648: San Jose State at Fresno State
                Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 50.687; Fresno State 57.657
                Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 7
                Vegas Line: Fresno State by 10
                Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (+10)

                Game 649-650: Hawaii at Idaho
                Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 52.349; Idaho 55.478
                Dunkel Line: Idaho by 3
                Vegas Line: Pick

                Dunkel Pick: Idaho
                Game 651-652: Loyola-Marymount at Pepperdine
                Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Marymount 39.357; Pepperdine 55.879
                Dunkel Line: Pepperdine by 16 1/2
                Vegas Line: Pepperdine by 11 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (-11 1/2)

                Game 653-654: St. Mary's (CA) at San Francisco
                Dunkel Ratings: St. Mary's (CA) 66.368; San Francisco 52.863
                Dunkel Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 13 1/2
                Vegas Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 9
                Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (CA) (-9)

                Game 655-656: UCLA at Oregon State
                Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 73.962; Oregon State 55.240
                Dunkel Line: UCLA by 18 1/2
                Vegas Line: UCLA by 16 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-16 1/2)

                Game 657-658: SE Missouri State at Murray State
                Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 40.612; Murray State 60.898
                Dunkel Line: Murray State by 20
                Vegas Line: Murray State by 11
                Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-11)

                Game 659-660: NC Greensboro at The Citadel
                Dunkel Ratings: NC Greensboro 57.862; The Citadel 41.148
                Dunkel Line: NC Greensboro by 16 1/2
                Vegas Line: NC Greensboro by 14
                Dunkel Pick: NC Greensboro (-14)

                Game 661-662: Tennessee State at Tennessee Tech
                Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 47.058; Tennessee Tech 56.489
                Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 9 1/2
                Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 5
                Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (-5)

                Game 663-664: Appalachian State at Chattanooga
                Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 61.024; Chattanooga 60.611
                Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 1
                Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 2
                Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (+2)

                Game 665-666: Davidson at College of Charleston
                Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 65.738; College of Charleston 54.781
                Dunkel Line: Davidson by 11
                Vegas Line: Davidson by 8 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Davidson (-8 1/2)

                Game 667-668: Tennessee-Martin at Jacksonville State
                Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 47.954; Jacksonville State 43.516
                Dunkel Line: Tennessee-Martin by 4 1/2
                Vegas Line: Tennessee-Martin by 3 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Tennessee-Martin (-3 1/2)

                Game 669-670: Western Carolina at Wofford
                Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 44.263; Wofford 56.189
                Dunkel Line: Wofford by 12
                Vegas Line: Wofford by 6 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Wofford (-6 1/2)

                Game 671-672: Loyola-MD at Manhattan
                Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 57.114; Manhattan 50.331
                Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 7
                Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 2
                Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-2)

                Game 673-674: Furman at Georgia Southern
                Dunkel Ratings: Furman 43.629; Georgia Southern 60.477
                Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 17
                Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 15 1/2
                Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (-15 1/2)

                Game 675-676: Austin Peay at Samford
                Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 50.386; Samford 47.342
                Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 3
                Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 5
                Dunkel Pick: Samford (+5)

                Game 677-678: Morehead State at Eastern Illinois
                Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 47.494; Eastern Illinois 43.484
                Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 4
                Vegas Line: Morehead State by 1
                Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (-1)

                Game 679-680: Eastern Washington at Montana State
                Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 49.159; Montana State 59.219
                Dunkel Line: Montana State by 10
                Vegas Line: Montana State by 11
                Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (+11)

                Game 681-682: Montana at Northern Colorado
                Dunkel Ratings: Montana 51.066; Northern Colorado 52.445
                Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 1 1/2
                Vegas Line: Pick
                Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado

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                • #9
                  NCAAB
                  Write-Up



                  Partial Post

                  Saturday's Games

                  Games of the Day

                  Memphis (-3.5) needed OT to nip Gonzaga 78-77 LY; Tigers are not only unbeaten, they've covered last nine games, with 76-63 win over Arizona the closest of the nine. Gonzaga won its last six games; they're 1-1 vs spread as underdog. Both sides need this game, since their leagues provide almost zero competition.

                  Wisconsin is 6-0 in Big 11, Purdue 5-1; LY, Boilers (+13) lost at Wisconsin 69-64. Purdue is 3-0 at home in Big 11 tilts, winning all three by seven points. Badgers won Big 11 road games by 25 at Penn State, by 16 at Michigan. Home teams covered only seven of first 35 Big 11 conference games.

                  Rest of the Card

                  -- Home team is 5-0 in Notre Dame's Big East games, with Irish 0-2 on road, losing 92-66 at Marquette, 84-65 at Georgetown. Villanova is 2-0 at home in Big East, beating Pitt, DePaul, but in last game, they had bad loss at Rutgers, losing 80-68.
                  -- Road team is 4-0 vs spread in South Carolina's SEC tilts; with Gamecocks 2-0 asa road underdog, losing 80-73 at Vandy (+9), winning 70-66 at Arkansas (+9). Kentucky is favored for first time in SEC, winning both home games by six points.
                  -- Northeastern lost three of last four games, Hofstra four of its last five. Huskies are 1-3 as CAA home favorite, winning three in row at home by 2-34-4 points. Hofstra covered three of four as road dog, losing away games by 21-5-10 points.
                  -- Indiana (+4) won 77-73 at UConn LY, despite Huskies being +17 on boards. Hoosiers won last 13 games; they have a huge Big 11 game at Wisconsin up next. UConn won last game by a point at Cincinnati Wednesday, their second good win in row.
                  -- NC State is 0-2 on ACC road, losing 93-62 at Carolina, 70-54 at Clemson; their last two games, both at home, were decided by three pts each. Florida State lost three of its last four games they're 2-3 in ACC, with both wins by a basket.

                  -- Kansas (-10.5) won 79-58 at Nebraska Jan 12; Jayhawks won their two Big 12 home games by 30-24 pts (1-1 vs spread). Big 12 home favorites are 4-8 against spread. Nebraska is 0-2 in its league games, losing last two games by 4,2 points.
                  -- Butler is 2-7 vs spread as Horizon favorite, 1-3 at home, with wins by 8-9-16-13 points. Illinois-Chicago is 0-3 on the Horizon road, 1-1 as road dog, losing away games by 12-17-4 pts. Home favorites are 11-18 vs spread in Horizon games.
                  -- Utah lost last three games, losing two OT games and a 55-52 game at rival BYU. TCU won last three games, are 4-0 against spread in MWC, with only loss 64-57 at San Diego State (+11). Mountain West favorites are 11-8 against the spread.
                  -- Saint Louis is 1-3 in A-14, with pair of OT losses at home and the hideous 49-20 loss at GW in SLU's only league road game. Road team is 4-0 in LaSalle's A-14 games; Explorers lost by 1-6 points to Richmond, Charlotte in their home games.
                  -- Ohio U is 2-0 as MAC home favorite, winning by 9-12 points they won three of last four overall (4-0 vs spread). Ball State is 2-0 as MAC road dog, scoring just 56 ppg in losses by 4,2 pts. MAC home favorites are

                  -- Tough turnaround for Texas Aggies, playing road tilt after a five OT loss Wednesday, their third loss in row; three Aggies played 56+ minutes in that game. Oklahoma State upset Aggies in Big 12 tourney LY, after losing to them by 18-20 during year.
                  -- Green Bay is 3-1 at home in Horizon (2-2 as home fave), with home wins by 26-3-9 points; they lost three of last four overall, giving Cleveland State its first loss Thursday. Youngstown St is 3-1 as road dog, losing road games by 23-11-7 points. .
                  -- Alabama is 0-4 in SEC, scoring 55 ppg last two games; they lost home games by 7-10 pts to Florida, Miss State. Auburn is 2-2, scoring 77 ppg (19-38 from arc). LY, Auburn swept Bama, by 24,9 points. SEC home favorites are 6-9 vs spread.
                  -- Washington won last three games after 0-3 start; they're 2-1 as road dog, losing away games by 14-15 pts. Arizona is 0-3 in Pac-10 if they shoot less than 60% from floor; they shot 47-39- 38% in their three losses. Pac-10 favorites are 19-10.
                  -- Yale (-4) beat Brown 66-63 last Saturday, holding Bruins to 39% from floor, just their second win in last seven tires vs gthe Bruins. Bulldogs are 2-6 on road, beating Longwood, Fairfield. Brown is favored for just second time all year in lined game.


                  -- St John's lost last four games, by 16-6-9-24 pts; they're 2-1 as road dog, losing road tilts by 6-16-9 points. Louisville won four of last five games; they're 2-1 as Big East home fave, winning home games by 9,20 pts, over West Virginia, Marquette.
                  -- Virginia Tech lost last two games, allowing 81 points in both; they're still without Allen, their second-leading scorer. Hokies are 2-3 in ACC, with both wins by one point. Boston College is 3-1in ACC, winning both home games by 39-10 points.
                  -- Missouri is 0-6 away from home, losing Big 12 road games at Iowa State, Texas Tech; in their last three games, Mizzou's foes shot 37-45-50 FTs. Colorado is 3-1 as Big 12 dog; they lost by 16 to K-State at home, after upsetting Huskers in home opener.
                  -- Delaware is 6-2 in CAA, despite being underdog in seven of eight games; four of their last five games were decided either in OT or by one point. Georgia State lost last six games by seven points or less; underdog is 7-1 vs spread in their CAA games.
                  -- Detroit lost last 12 games, losing four Horizon home games by 7-13-10-4 pts; in their last two games, their opponents took 49 FTs, they took 16. Dogs are 8-0 vs spread in Wright State's Horizon games, with Raiders 0-5 vs spread as a fsvorite.

                  -- Eastern Michigan won three of last four games; they scored 65+ points in their three MAC wins, 53-60 in losses. Miami OH is 0-5 vs spread in MAC, 0-2 as home favorite (1-1 SU) beating Buffalo by 7, losing to Kent. MAC home favorites are 13-8.
                  -- Colorado State is 0-4, Wyoming 0-5 in MWC, Rams lost last eight games, Wyoming last seven vs D-I foes. State lost both its MWC road games, by 19-16 points. Wyoming lost both its conference home games in overtime.
                  -- San Diego State is 3-0 in Mountain West, winning by 7-8-27 points (2-1 as home favorite). UNLV is 3-1, splitting road tilts at Colorado State (65-62), Air Force (53-65); they shot 37% or less in three of their four conference games.
                  -- Baylor is ranked in top 25 for first time since '69, is 4-0 in Big 12 after five-OT win at A&M Wednesday. Bears are 2-0 in Big 12 home games, winning by 7-9 points. Oklahoma 1-2 in Big 12, splitting pair of 2-point decisions, losing by 30 at Kansas.
                  -- Ole Miss is 0-2 on SEC road, losing by a hoop at Tennessee, at Auburn by 3; their four SEC games were decided by total of 10 points (dog 4-0 vs spread). Miss State is 4-0 in SEC, taking home games by 11-5- they allow just 52 ppg in SEC play.

                  -- Rice is 0-5, losing road games 71-43 at El Paso (+18), 61-56 at Tulane (+15); three of their five C-USA losses are by 9 points or less. Southern Miss is 1-3 in C-USA, scoring 56 ppg. Home favorites are 10-5 against the spread in conference play.
                  -- BYU is 3-1 in MWC, winning last two games by three points each; they're 2-0 at home, winning by 19-3. New Mexico is 3-2 in league, losing by 5-2 pts; two of their three wins came in OT. Mountain West favorites are 11-8 against the spread.
                  -- Drake is 8-0 in MVC; their last three wins were all by six pts or less; Bulldogs are 4-0 as home favorite, winning by 10-25-6- 11 points. Northern Iowa lost five of last six games; they're 2-2 as road dog, losing last three away games by 18-5-3 points.
                  -- Penn State lost last four games by 3-25-16-22 points, scoring 54 ppg in last three; they're 3-0 as Big 11 road dog- visitor has covered all six of their league games. Iowa is 2-5 in Big 11, with wins by 7-8; this is first time they're favored in Big 11 this year.
                  -- Kansas State is 3-0 in Big 12, has to guard against looking to their next game, vs rival Kansas, before they beat a Iowa State club that is 2-0 as Big 12 road dog, losing by 7 at Baylor, by 24 at Kansas. Big 12 home favorites are 4-8 this season.

                  -- New Mexico State (+3) lost 74-62 in Logan Jan 12, shooting 35.3% from floor; Aggies are trying to blend freshman Pope in rotation; he just became eligible. Utah State won ten games in a row, but only two were on road; they're 1-4 as an underdog. .
                  -- Rutgers is 1-6 in Big East, upsetting Villanova at home in last game; they're 1-3 road dog, losing by 23-26-22-2 pts. Pitt is 4-2 in conference, 3-1 as favorite, winning home games by 14-9 pts Big East home favorites are 21-11 against the spread.
                  -- VCU won last six games; they are 2-2 as home fave, winning by 14-2-10-21 pts at home. Drezel lost five of its last six games, is 0-3 as CAA road dog, losing by 47-34-9 pts on foreign soil. CAA home favorites are 18-20 against the spread.
                  -- Akron is 4-1 in MAC, losing for first time Wednesday; they are 3-1 as MAC fave, with only road win 76-68 at Buffalo. Zips hammered Central Michigan 82-53 in MAC tourney LY. Chips are 2-3 in MAC, beating EMichigan, NIllinois at home (2-0).
                  -- Washington State allowed 54 ppg in four Pac-10 wins, 81-76 in its losses; this is their fifth road game to start Pac-10 action. Arizona State scored 64 or less pts in four of six league games. Pac-10 home underdogs are 0-7 against spread this season.

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                  -- SE Missouri was 6-0 in OVC, then lost 79-51 at home Jan 7 to Murray State, and hasn't won since, losing five in row; they're 2-2 as road dog. SEMo shot 25% in loss to Racers, who've won five games in row, covering last four; they're 3-2 a home fave.
                  -- NC-Greensboro shot 55% from floor in 84-54 win vs Citadel Jan 7 (-19); Spartans are playing fifth straight road game, with wins in last two by 4-17 pts. Citadel is 0-9 in SoCon, 2-3-1 as a home dog, with home losses by 9-13-21-23-4-17 points.
                  -- Tennessee State is 3-4 in last seven games, with four losses all by four or less points; they're 1-1-1 as road dog. Tennessee Tech won five of last seven games; they are 3-1 as home fave, with wins by 18-17-17 in last three home games.

                  -- Chattanooga was just 8-19 from line in 92-83 loss nine days ago at Appalachian State (ASU was 14-34 from arc). Mocs are 5-0 at home in SoCon, covering last four as home favorite with wins by 13-16-13-5-30 points at home. ASU won seven in row.
                  -- Davidson is 10-0 in SoCon, 4-2 as road favorite, winning on foreign soil by 11-2-35-22-15-17 pts. Charleston won three of last four home games, but lost last two games, allowing 81 ppg. SoCon home underdogs are 6-11 against the spread.
                  -- Jacksonville State is 2-9 in OVC, 3-3 as home dog; they lost 90-81 at UT-Martin Dec 8 (+8). Martin lost three of its last four games, but is 3-2 vs spread as OVC favorite- they won three of last four road games. OVC home underdogs are 6-7 vs spread.
                  -- Wofford scored 83 ppg in winning last two games, both on road, but they lost last three home games. Western Carolina is 0-4 on SoCon road, 1-2 as road dog, losing away games by 10- 4-13-30 points. SoCon home favorites are 19-11 vs spread.
                  -- Loyola played great in 85-56 win vs 1st-place Siena just two nights ago; now they visit Manhattan squad they waxed 76-54 at home Dec 9 (-3), holding Jaspers to 29.6% from floor. Home underdogs are 5-9 vs spread in MAAC play.

                  -- Georgia Southern (+3.5) won 68-63 at Furman Nov 23; they're 3-1 as SoCon home favorite, winning home tilts by 5-13-6, but they lost last two games overall, including loss to Wofford at home Thursday. Furman is 3-0 as SoCon road underdog.
                  -- Austin Peay is 9-1 in OVC; favorites are 4-0 in their road tilts, with AP 3-0 as road fave, winning road games by 3-5-11 points and loss at Murray State. Samford lost four of last five games; underdog is 5-0 against spread in their OVC home games.
                  -- Morehead State won, covered last five games, winning road games at Martin, SE Missouri. Eastern Illinois is 1-10 in OVC, losing last six games, but their only win was vs Murray State, best team on OVC. Panthers lost their last three home games.
                  -- Eastern Washington is 0-3 on Big Sky road, losing on road by 2-10-19 points (0-3 as road dog). Montana State is 2-1 in its Big Sky home games, winning by 16-21 points. Big Sky home favorites are 14-8 against the spread.
                  -- Northern Colorado lost last three games, all by three points or in OT; they're 2-2 at home in Big Sky. Montana is 0-4 when they score less than 76 points in league; they're 1-2 on road, winning at Sacramento. Griz is 2-10 in last 12 vs D-I teams.

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                  • #10
                    NCAAB
                    Short Sheet



                    First Post - Earliest Games


                    Saturday, January 26th

                    Gonzaga at Memphis, 12:00 EST ESPN
                    Gonzaga: 11-26 ATS off an Under
                    Memphis: 10-3 ATS off BB DD wins

                    Notre Dame at Villanova, 12:00 EST
                    Notre Dame: 19-9 ATS off ATS loss
                    Villanova: 9-21 ATS off BB road games

                    South Carolina at Kentucky, 1:00 EST
                    South Carolina: 11-2 ATS as road underdog
                    Kentucky: 1-9 ATS at home off home win

                    Hofstra at Northeastern, 1:00 EST
                    Hofstra: 7-1 ATS playing only their 2nd game in a week
                    Northeastern: 14-5 ATS at home off conference game

                    Connecticut at Indiana, 1:00 EST CBS
                    Connecticut: 1-11 ATS as underdog
                    Indiana: 7-1 ATS off home win

                    NC State at Florida State, 1:30 EST
                    NC State: 4-11 ATS this season
                    Florida State: 2-8 ATS off ATS loss

                    Nebraska at Kansas, 1:45 EST
                    Nebraska: 3-11 ATS in road games
                    Kansas: 6-0 ATS vs. Nebraska

                    Illinois Chicago at Butler, 2:00 EST
                    Illinois Chicago: 3-11 ATS off road loss
                    Butler: 7-0 ATS at home after allowing 50 points or less

                    TCU at Utah, 2:00 EST
                    TCU: 6-19 ATS off road game
                    Utah: 5-13 ATS off conference game

                    St. Louis at LaSalle, 2:00 EST
                    St. Louis: 4-13 ATS after scoring 30 points or less in 1st half BB games
                    LaSalle: 12-3 ATS off home game where both teams scored 75+ points

                    Ball State at Ohio U, 2:00 EST
                    Ball State: 7-18 ATS off road loss
                    Ohio U: 19-9 ATS at home

                    Texas A&M at Oklahoma State, 2:00 EST ESPN
                    Texas A&M: 11-2 ATS Away on Saturday
                    Oklahoma State: 3-13 ATS off home game

                    Youngstown State at Wisconsin Green Bay, 2:00 EST
                    Youngstown State: 4-12 ATS vs. WI-Green Bay
                    Wisc Green Bay: 8-1 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3

                    ** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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                    • #11
                      NCAAB
                      Hot Lines



                      Saturday, January 26


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                      College funds: Best college hoops bets
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                      Georgia at Tennessee (-13 1/2)

                      The Vols have dominated the Bulldogs in recent seasons, winning and covering the spread in four straight meetings between the teams.

                      But Tennessee comes into this contest with the weight of its second loss of the season after it was stunned by Kentucky on Tuesday. Tennessee went down 72-66 on the road, blowing a six-point first-half lead while shooting just 38.6 percent from the field.

                      Georgia, meanwhile, is on its best run of the season. The Bulldogs have won four of their last six games, covering the spread in five of them. It’s highly unlikely that they will hand Tennessee a second straight loss, but they are more than capable of adding another ATS win to their current streak.

                      Pick: Georgia


                      Nebraska at Kansas (-22 1/2)

                      The Jayhawks are one of only two unbeaten teams left in the nation and they have blown their Big 12 opposition apart in their first four conference games. Kansas has beaten Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri and Iowa State in the past two weeks, with an average margin of victory of 20.2 points. It covered in three of those four games and six of its last eight overall.

                      The Jayhawks’ record against Nebraska makes for even more impressive reading. They have won nine straight games against the Cornhuskers, covering the spread in eight in a row.

                      Pick: Nebraska


                      Washington State at Arizona State (+3)

                      Arizona State’s freshman sensation James Harden battled through a groin injury to play in Thursday’s loss to Washington. Harden netted 13 points in the first half on 4-of-9 shooting, but was just 1-for-3 in the second as he was visibly tired.

                      It remains to be seen how fit he will be for Saturday’s visit to Washington State, but his importance to the Sun Devils cannot be understated. Harden has a team-high 18.5 points per game this season, and is also averaging 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals.

                      Regardless of whether he starts, he is unlikely to have fully recovered from that nagging groin injury. That gives the Cougars the edge in this matchup, as they search for a third straight win over Arizona State.

                      Pick: Washington State

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                      • #12
                        NBA
                        Dunkel



                        Philadelphia at Charlotte
                        The Bobcats return home after a 13-point win at Chicago (90-77) last night to face a Sixers team that has lost 11 of its last 13. Charlotte is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Bobcats favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-5). Here are all of today's games.

                        SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

                        Game 501-502: Indiana at Miami
                        Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 115.712; Miami 108.564
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 190 1/2
                        Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 503-504: Philadelphia at Charlotte
                        Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 112.116; Charlotte 121.875
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 10; 187
                        Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 5; 190 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-5); Under

                        Game 505-506: LA Clippers at Memphis
                        Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 115.199; Memphis 117.785
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 2 1/2; 205
                        Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 4; 201
                        Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+4); Over

                        Game 507-508: New Orleans at San Antonio
                        Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 126.254; San Antonio 127.292
                        Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 178
                        Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5 1/2; 182 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+5 1/2); Under

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                        • #13
                          NBA
                          Short Sheet



                          Saturday, January 26th

                          Indiana at Miami, 3:35 EST
                          Indiana: 19-6 Over at Miami
                          Miami: n/a

                          Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7:05 EST
                          Philadelphia: 10-2 Under Away off ATS loss
                          Charlotte: 14-4 ATS at home playing on BB days

                          LA Clippers at Memphis, 8:05 EST
                          LA Clippers: 26-42 ATS as an underdog
                          Memphis: 9-1 Over revenging a home loss

                          New Orleans at San Antonio, 8:35 EST NBATV
                          New Orleans: 7-0 ATS on Saturdays
                          San Antonio: 18-8 Under off SU win

                          ** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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                          • #14
                            Wire Alerts/Injuries/Who's Playing/Who's Not

                            REAL TIME! 01/26/08
                            11:32 AM Injury Alert
                            NBA
                            Lakers
                            F Vladimir Radmanovic (7.4 ppg) is expected to practice with the team today after suffering from a sprained ankle and could play Sunday.


                            01/26/08
                            11:11 AM Lineup Alert
                            CBB
                            Wofford
                            leading scorer Shane Nichols (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful and is NOT in the probable starting lineup.

                            01/26/08
                            11:08 AM Lineup Alert
                            CBB
                            Eastern Illinois
                            leading scorer Romain Martin (foot) is probable to return but is NOT in the probable starting lineup and will be limited.

                            01/26/08
                            11:06 AM Lineup Alert
                            CBB
                            Duquesne
                            leading scorer and rebounder Shawn James has been upgraded to probable but is NOT in the probable starting lineup.

                            01/26/08
                            10:51 AM Injuries
                            CBB
                            Oklahoma
                            leading scorer and rebounder Blake Griffin (14.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg) will miss his 2nd straight game with a sprained knee.

                            01/26/08
                            10:48 AM Injuries
                            NBA
                            Phoenix
                            F Grant Hill played less than 4 minutes on Friday due to back spasms and scored only 1 point.

                            01/26/08
                            10:46 AM Lineup Alert
                            NBA
                            Memphis
                            leading rebounder Pau Gasol did not play on Friday and is listed as questionable for tonight with a sore back. Teammate Mike Conley also suffered a chest injury Friday and is listed as day-to-day.

                            01/26/08
                            10:42 AM News Alert
                            CBB
                            USC
                            star freshman guard O.J. Mayo has made a donation to charity as punishment for accepting tickets to an NBA game and will not be suspended.

                            01/26/08
                            10:40 AM Key Result Maria Sharapova beat Ana Ivanovic in straight sets 7-5, 6-3 to capture the women's Australian Open title.............She's pretty Chad, but she got her ass whipped.....

                            01/26/08
                            10:37 AM Lineup Alert
                            CBB
                            UConn
                            head coach Jim Calhoun has suspended starting guard Jerome Dyson (14.3 ppg) and reserve Doug Wiggins (6.6) indefinitely.


                            Don't make me go Cajun on your Ass!

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                            • #15
                              NCAAB
                              Short Sheet



                              All Remaining Games


                              Saturday, January 26th

                              Auburn at Alabama, 3:00 EST
                              Auburn: 8-19 ATS away off BB ATS wins
                              Alabama: 15-5 ATS off a home conference loss

                              Washington at Arizona, 3:00 EST FSN
                              Washington: 0-7 ATS away off a road game
                              Arizona: 8-2 ATS playing their second game in seven days

                              Yale at Brown, 3:00 EST
                              Yale: N/A
                              Brown: N/A

                              St. John's at Louisville, 3:30 EST ESPN
                              St. John's: 6-0 ATS off a home loss scoring 60 or less points
                              Louisville: 3-11 ATS at home after winning 4 of their last 5 games

                              Virginia Tech at Boston College, 4:00 EST
                              Virginia Tech: N/A
                              Boston College: N/A

                              Missouri at Colorado, 4:00 EST
                              Missouri: N/A
                              Colorado: N/A

                              Georgia State at Delaware, 4:00 EST
                              Georgia State: 16-6 ATS away off a road game
                              Delaware: 3-12 ATS at home off BB games with 12 or less assists

                              Wright State at Detroit, 4:00 EST
                              Wright State: 13-3 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games
                              Detroit: 1-7 ATS off BB losses

                              Eastern Michigan at Miami OH, 4:00 EST
                              Eastern Michigan: 14-5 ATS off BB conference games
                              Miami OH: 4-12 ATS off a road loss

                              Wisconsin at Purdue, 4:00 EST ESPN
                              Wisconsin: 0-6 ATS off a combined score of 125 or less points
                              Purdue: 8-1 ATS off 3+ wins

                              Colorado State at Wyoming, 4:00 EST CSTV
                              Colorado State: 10-24 ATS away in January
                              Wyoming: 8-1 ATS at home off a conference game

                              UNLV at San Diego State, 4:00 EST VER
                              UNLV: N/A
                              San Diego State: N/A

                              Oklahoma at Baylor, 4:00 EST
                              Oklahoma: 1-8 ATS away vs. conference opponents
                              Baylor: 11-3 ATS at home off BB conference games

                              Mississippi at Mississippi State, 5:00 EST
                              Mississippi: 1-8 ATS away off a road game
                              Mississippi State: 9-2 ATS after playing as a road underdog

                              Rice at Southern Miss, 5:00 EST
                              Rice: 6-21 ATS as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points
                              Southern Miss: 18-6 ATS off a road game

                              New Mexico at BYU, 6:00 EST
                              New Mexico: 10-0 ATS off a home win
                              BYU: 2-8 ATS off a straight up win

                              Northern Iowa at Drake, 6:00 EST
                              Northern Iowa: 6-18 ATS off a conference road win
                              Drake: 7-0 ATS in home games

                              Penn State at Iowa, 6:00 EST
                              Penn State: 6-0 ATS after scoring 55 or less points
                              Iowa: 12-26 ATS at home off an Under

                              Iowa State at Kansas State, 6:00 EST
                              Iowa State: 0-6 ATS off ATS wins in 3 of their last 4 games
                              Kansas State: 15-1 ATS on Saturdays

                              Utah State at New Mexico State, 6:00 EST ESPN2
                              Utah State: 39-21 ATS after shooting 55% or higher
                              New Mexico State: 3-14 ATS at home after allowing 80+ points

                              Rutgers at Pittsburgh, 6:00 EST ESPNC
                              Rutgers: 1-7 ATS after having 9 or less assists
                              Pittsburgh: 7-1 ATS off a win by 10+ points

                              Drexel at Virginia Commonwealth, 6:00 EST
                              Drexel: N/A
                              VA Commonwealth: N/A

                              (TC) Akron at Central Michigan, 2:30 EST
                              Akron: 20-9 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games
                              Central Michigan: 7-20 ATS off BB games with 12 or less assists

                              Washington State at Arizona State, 7:00 EST FSN
                              Washington State: 14-28 ATS away after winning 2 of their last 3 games
                              Arizona State: 7-3 ATS at home vs. Washington State

                              Stanford at California, 7:00 EST
                              Stanford: 6-0 ATS away off a home win
                              California: 1-8 ATS off BB games forcing 11 or less turnovers

                              Long Beach State at CS Northridge, 7:00 EST
                              Long Beach State: 8-2 ATS off a straight up loss
                              CS Northridge: 4-14 ATS after winning 2 of their last 3 games

                              Cornell at Columbia, 7:00 EST
                              Cornell: 6-0 ATS with a line of +3 to -3
                              Columbia: 5-15 ATS at home off 3+ games scoring 65 or less points

                              George Washington at Duquesne, 7:00 EST
                              George Washington: 2-9 ATS as a road underdog
                              Duquesne: 8-0 ATS off a home win

                              Tulane at East Carolina, 7:00 EST
                              Tulane: 14-5 ATS away off a conference game
                              East Carolina: 3-11 ATS off a conference road loss

                              Dayton at Richmond, 7:00 EST
                              Dayton: N/A
                              Richmond: N/A

                              Fordham at Charlotte, 7:00 EST
                              Fordham: N/A
                              Charlotte: N/A

                              George Mason at NC Wilmington, 7:00 EST
                              George Mason: 3-12 ATS away off BB ATS wins as a favorite
                              NC Wilmington: 14-4 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games

                              Georgetown at West Virginia, 7:00 EST
                              Georgetown: 12-27 ATS off 3+ games committing 14 or less turnovers
                              West Virginia: 20-9 ATS as a favorite

                              Old Dominion at William & Mary, 7:00 EST
                              Old Dominion: 0-6 ATS on Saturdays
                              William & Mary: 13-4 ATS playing their second game in seven days

                              (TC) St. Joseph's at Temple, 6:00 EST ESPNU
                              St. Joseph's: 1-10 ATS off a home win
                              Temple: 7-0 ATS at home off BB games allowing 9 or less off rebounds

                              Georgia at Tennessee, 7:00 EST
                              Georgia: 3-12 ATS as an underdog
                              Tennessee: 14-5 ATS in home games

                              Buffalo at Toledo, 7:00 EST
                              Buffalo: N/A
                              Toledo: N/A

                              James Madison at Towson, 7:00 EST
                              James Madison: 8-19 ATS in January
                              Towson: 8-1 ATS as a home favorite

                              Rhode Island at St. Bonaventure, 7:00 EST
                              Rhode Island: 10-24 ATS as DD favorite
                              St. Bonaventure: n/a

                              Missouri State at Evansville, 8:00 EST
                              Missouri State: 0-6 ATS in road games
                              Evansville: 12-3 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3

                              Marshall at Houston, 8:00 EST
                              Marshall: 19-36 ATS Away on Saturdays
                              Houston: 13-3 ATS at home after a game where they made 20% or less of their 3 point shots

                              Nevada at Louisiana Tech, 8:00 EST
                              Nevada: 0-6 ATS after allowing 25 points or less in the 1sthalf last game
                              Louisiana Tech: 12-3 ATS off 3 straight conference losses

                              DePaul at Marquette, 8:00 EST ESPNU
                              DePaul: 1-7 ATS at Marquette
                              Marquette: n/a

                              Minnesota at Ohio State, 8:00 EST
                              Minnesota: 4-12 ATS off BB losses
                              Ohio State: 6-0 ATS after a win by 6 points or less

                              Bradley at Wichita State, 8:00 EST
                              Bradley: 6-0 ATS after a win by 6 points or less
                              Wichita State: 7-18 ATS vs. conference opponents

                              Cleveland State at Wisconsin Milwaukee, 8:00 EST
                              Cleveland State: 34-62 ATS off conference loss
                              Wisc Milwaukee: 46-27 ATS after playing a game as a home favorite

                              Loyola Chicago at Valparaiso, 8:00 EST
                              Loyola Chicago: 11-25 ATS after a combined score of 125 points or less
                              Valparaiso: 6-0 ATS off a home game

                              Texas Tech at Texas, 8:00 EST
                              Texas Tech: 0-7 ATS Away off BB ATS wins
                              Texas: 7-0 ATS at home off SU win/ATS loss

                              Central Florida at SMU, 8:00 EST
                              Central Florida: 13-4 ATS off an Over
                              SMU: 3-12 ATS at home off DD conference loss

                              Tulsa at UTEP, 8:35 EST
                              Tulsa: 2-10 ATS Away after a combined score of 115 points or less
                              UTEP: 4-12 ATS off road game

                              Arkansas at LSU, 9:00 EST ESPNC
                              Arkansas: 2-14 ATS Away off 3+ ATS losses
                              LSU: 2-11 ATS this season

                              USC at Oregon, 9:00 EST FSN
                              USC: 12-4 ATS in road games
                              Oregon: 4-13 ATS at home off ATS loss

                              Santa Clara at San Diego, 9:00 EST
                              Santa Clara: 31-13 ATS after a win by 15+ points
                              San Diego: 3-12 ATS at home vs. conference opponents

                              Creighton at Southern Illinois, 9:00 EST ESPN2
                              Creighton: 10-1 ATS after scoring 60 points or less
                              Southern Illinois: 11-26 ATS at home after covering 2 of their last 3

                              Cal Riverside at Cal Irvine, 10:00 EST
                              Cal Riverside: 9-2 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
                              Cal Irvine: 30-51 ATS as a home favorite

                              Cal Davis at Cal Santa Barbara, 10:00 EST
                              Cal Davis: n/a
                              UCSB: 0-8 ATS at home in January

                              San Jose State at Fresno State, 10:00 EST
                              San Jose State: 3-13 ATS off DD loss
                              Fresno State: 0-6 ATS off road conference loss

                              Hawaii at Idaho, 10:00 EST
                              Hawaii: 14-28 ATS after allowing 80+ points
                              Idaho: 30-10 ATS off 3+ ATS wins

                              Loyola Marymount at Pepperdine, 10:00 EST
                              Loyola Marymount: 4-14 ATS off BB ATS losses
                              Pepperdine: 44-26 ATS off DD loss

                              St. Mary's at San Francisco, 10:00 EST
                              St. Mary's: 4-14 ATS after allowing 60 points or less
                              San Francisco: 8-1 ATS off BB games with 5 or less steals

                              UCLA at Oregon State, 11:00 EST FSN
                              UCLA: 7-0 ATS Away off 3+ Overs
                              Oregon State: 10-22 ATS off DD home loss


                              Added Games:

                              (TC) SE Missouri State at Murray State, 3:00 EST ESPN2
                              SE Missouri State: 6-0 ATS off home game
                              Murray State: 0-7 ATS at home off 6+ wins

                              NC Greensboro at The Citadel, 2:00 EST
                              NC Greensboro: 7-1 Over vs. conference opponents
                              The Citadel: 8-19 ATS off DD home loss

                              Tennessee State at Tennessee Tech, 2:00 EST
                              Tennessee State: 0-7 ATS Away if the total is 140 to 149.5
                              Tennessee Tech: 6-0 ATS at home playing with one or less days rest

                              Appalachian State at Tennessee Chattanooga, 3:00 EST
                              Appalachian State: 9-0 ATS after scoring 75+ points 3 straight games
                              Tennessee Chattanooga: 16-6 ATS after a loss by 15+ points

                              Davidson at College of Charleston, 5:00 EST
                              Davidson: 13-5 ATS as road favorite
                              Charleston: 0-6 ATS at home vs. Davidson

                              Tennessee Martin at Jacksonville State, 5:00 EST
                              Tenn Martin: 8-20 ATS after a combined score of 125 points or less
                              Jacksonville State: 9-1 ATS off home loss

                              Western Carolina at Wofford, 7:00 EST
                              Western Carolina: 5-13 ATS off an Over
                              Wofford: 0-6 ATS off 3+ road games

                              (TC) Loyola Maryland at Manhattan, 4:00 EST ESPNU
                              Loyola Maryland: 11-3 ATS Away vs. conference opponents
                              Manhattan: 3-12 ATS this season

                              Furman at Georgia Southern, 7:30 EST
                              Furman: 0-6 ATS off BB Overs
                              Georgia Southern: 7-1 ATS as favorite

                              Austin Peay at Samford, 8:00 EST
                              Austin Peay: 4-12 ATS this season
                              Samford: 12-3 ATS after failing to cover 4 of their last 5

                              Morehead State at Eastern Illinois, 8:15 EST
                              Morehead State: 7-1 ATS off BB conference games
                              Eastern Illinois: 0-6 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

                              Eastern Washington at Montana State, 9:00 EST
                              Eastern Washington: 4-12 ATS in the 2nd of BB road games
                              Montana State: 15-6 ATS off ATS win

                              Montana at Northern Colorado, 9:00 EST
                              Montana: 4-16 ATS as a favorite
                              Northern Colorado: n/a

                              ** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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