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  • Sunday Trends and Indexes 01/27

    Trends and Indexes
    Sunday, January 27

    Good Luck on day #27 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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    National Football League – Indexes, trends, stats, info.

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    NFL
    Dunkel Index

    New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
    The Super Bowl features a rematch of Week 16 when the Giants gave New England a scare before losing (38-35). New York rode the motivation from that performance to three straight road wins in the playoffs, extending their road winning streak to 10 games. The Patriots continue to win, but not in the impressive fashion of earlier in the season and come into the game 0-5 ATS in their last five contests. The Giants are the underdog pick (+12) according to Dunkel, which has New England favored by only 9. Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+12). Here are all of this week's picks.

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3

    Game 101-102: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
    Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 137.052; New England 146.340
    Dunkel Line: New England by 9; 49
    Vegas Line: New England by 12; 54
    Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+12); Under

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    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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    Tips and Trends
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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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    NFL In Depth Trends
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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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    NFL – 5 Statistics
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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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    NFL
    Key Matchups


    Sunday, February 3

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    Giants vs. Patriots: the key matchups
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    Matchups for the Super Bowl between the New York Giants and New England Patriots on Feb. 3 at the University of Phoenix Stadium:

    When the Giants have the ball

    Having scored 35 points in their season-finale loss to New England, the Giants know they can move the ball on the Patriots. Moving the ball is not enough, though. Nor is kicking field goals. New York must reach the end zone several times, while also trying to use up the clock.

    That means Brandon Jacobs (27) and Ahmad Bradshaw (44) running often. Both have been particularly effective down the stretch, with the rookie Bradshaw breaking some long runs. New England is most vulnerable in that area, although calling the Patriots' run defense a weakness would be an exaggeration.

    Linebackers Tedy Bruschi (54), Mike Vrabel (50), Junior Seau (55) and Adalius Thomas (96) will be kept busy by those running backs. The Giants could be without left guard Rich Seubert (69), who hurt his knee, which won't help against the assortment of defensive linemen New England uses. The star is Richard Seymour (93), who missed half the season recovering from a knee injury and has not been particularly dynamic yet. But Ty Warren (94) and Vince Wilfork (75) certainly have been, and Jarvis Green (97) provides depth up front.

    New York's blocking has been superb in the playoffs, providing ample protection for Eli Manning (10) and opening wide holes for the running backs. Tackle David Diehl (66) and guard Chris Snee (76) have been particularly impressive.

    If Manning gets the same amount of time he's received recently, his hookups with WRs Plaxico Burress (17) and Amani Toomer (81), and rookies Steve Smith (12) and TE Kevin Boss (89) will give the Patriots plenty of trouble. Burress is not the deep threat the Patriots' Randy Moss (81) provides, but he's nearly as dangerous because of his size, good hands and athletic ability. Burress also has been at his healthiest recently, which makes him a matchup problem for Asante Samuel (22) and Ellis Hobbs (27).

    Manning has been at his most accurate, playing the best football of his four-year career. His playoff numbers - particularly four touchdowns to no interceptions and a 99.2 rating - are worthy of brother Peyton, last year's Super Bowl MVP.

    When the Patriots have the ball

    Unquestionably, the key for New York is slowing Moss, who overwhelmed Giants cornerbacks and safeties in the last meeting. Moss had six receptions for 100 yards and two TDs as he broke Jerry Rice's NFL mark with 23 touchdown catches. While Corey Webster (23) has made some big plays in the postseason, he'll need help from Gibril Wilson (28) and the other safeties. The Giants must be aggressive in their approach against Moss.

    Of course, that usually leaves Wes Welker (83) with single coverage, and Welker can be destructive on underneath routes. He had 11 catches for 122 yards in the season finale.

    There's also Donte' Stallworth (18) and Jabar Gaffney (10) for New York cornerbacks Webster, Sam Madison (29), rookie Aaron Ross (31) and R.W. McQuarters (25) to deal with. The safeties have to handle tight end Benjamin Watson (84), who's extremely dangerous in the red zone.

    Plus, there's RB Kevin Faulk (33) on screens, flares and other short passes he turns into decent gains, particularly on first down. Faulk also is terrific on third downs for the highest-scoring offense in league history.

    Faulk won't do a lot of running with RB Laurence Maroney (39) now a focal point of the offense. Maroney has run for 244 yards and two TDs and is averaging 5.2 yards per carry.

    Engineering it all is the league MVP, Tom Brady (12), who is 3-0 in Super Bowls, twice earning MVP honors. Unless the Giants get ample pressure on Brady with their standout linemen - Michael Strahan (92), Osi Umenyiora (72), Justin Tuck (91) and Fred Robbins (98) - and linebacker Antonio Pierce (58), Brady might get a third individual trophy.

    Brady supposedly has a slight ankle injury. Or maybe coach Bill Belichick invented that to make his superb offensive line even stauncher in their protection. Tackle Matt Light (72), guard Logan Mankins (70) and center Dan Koppen (67) are the standouts.

    Special Teams

    Adam Vinatieri played a leading role in all three Patriots Super Bowl victories, and then won a title with Indianapolis last year. Now Stephen Gostkowski (3) does the placekicking, and he's money.

    Lawrence Tynes (9) was inconsistent in his first year with the Giants, and he missed two potential winning field goals at frigid Green Bay in the title game. But he made a 47-yarder to send New York to the Super Bowl.

    Patriots punter Chris Hanson (6) didn't get used much during the season, and his gross average in the playoffs is 38.0 yards, less than 20-year veteran Jeff Feagles' net. Feagles (18) is appearing in his first Super Bowl despite two decades in the league.

    Neither team has dangerous threats on kick or punt returns, although Domenik Hixon (87) has given the Giants a late-season spark. Hobbs had a 108-yard kickoff return, but that was in the opener.

    Coaching

    A matchup of former colleagues with the Giants under Bill Parcells. Belichick has won three titles with the Patriots and, given two weeks to prepare for a team, he is virtually unbeatable. Then again, his team has been totally unbeatable this season.

    The 2007 Coach of the Year despite the Spygate scandal that cost him a $500,000 league fine, Belichick will come up with a variety of defensive schemes to confuse Manning. His offense will be full-throttle all game.

    Coughlin's work this season has been very impressive, too. The Giants were 8-8 in 2006 and barely squeezed into the playoffs, where they lost in the first round. Another such performance might have led to his firing.

    Instead, he's improved his relationship with the players and, during the postseason, he's developed solid game plans that the Giants have executed magnificently. Coughlin heads to his first Super Bowl as a head coach with a contract extension certain.

    Intangibles

    New York simply doesn't lose on the road, and the Giants are the designated away team at University of Phoenix Stadium. They've won 10 straight away games, and they have outplayed all three opponents in the playoffs on both sides of the ball.

    Don't forget that they tested the Patriots on Dec. 29, even led by 12 points in the third quarter. And all the pressure is on New England.

    Not that the Patriots care about pressure. They are the, uh, perfect example of a team that responds to whatever challenge. This is the best version of any of the Pats teams to make the Super Bowl this decade, and their undefeated record has placed them in a glaring spotlight for months.

    New England is experienced, well-rounded and incredibly focused on this championship.

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    NFL
    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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    NFL
    Reports


    for Sunday’s game (February 3)

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    NFL Rumors

    Walking wounded: Brady spotted in cast

    Monday, Jan 21, 2008 11:44 pm EST

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

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

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

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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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    • #3
      National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

      NBA


      Sunday, January 27

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      Tips and Trends
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      Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls (1 PM ET)

      Bulls are 6-22 ATS in their last 28 vs. Pacific Division.
      Bulls are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games.
      Favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
      Home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
      The OVER is 14-2 in Phoenix's last 16 games vs. Eastern Conference.
      The OVER is 20-7 in Phoenix's last 27 games vs. Central Division.
      The OVER is 12-5 in Phoenix's last 17 Sunday games.
      The UNDER is 6-2 in Chicago's last 8 Sunday games.


      Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic (ABC | 1 PM ET)

      Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games.
      Celtics are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 game vs. NBA Southeast Division.
      Celtics are 45-17-1 ATS in their last 63 road games.
      Magic are 7-21 ATS in their last 28 Sunday games.
      Home team is 20-7 ATS in the last 27 meetings.
      Favorite is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
      The OVER is 9-3 in Orlando's last 12 games vs. Atlantic Division.


      Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers (ABC | 3:30 PM ET)

      Cleveland has won the last 4 meetings with LA, going 3-1 ATS.
      The UNDER is 8-3 in Cleveland's last 11 Sunday games.
      The UNDER is 36-15-1 in LA's last 52 vs. Central Division.


      Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks (ESPN | 6:30 PM ET)

      Nuggets are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games vs. Southwest Division.
      Nuggets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Sunday games.
      Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
      The UNDER is 21-8 in Denver's last 29 games vs. Southwest Division.
      The UNDER is 44-19 in Dallas last 63 games vs. Northwest Division.
      The UNDER is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.


      New York Knicks at Golden State Warriors (MSG | 9 PM ET)

      Warriors are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games.
      The OVER is 10-1 in New York's last 11 road games.
      The OVER is 9-4 in New York's last 13 overall.

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      • #4
        National Basketball Association - Gameday

        NBA
        Gameday



        Sunday, January 27

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        NBA Gameday
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        Sunday NBA Gameday

        Steve Nash and the Suns will be looking to stay on a roll Sunday when they play on the road in Chicago. Here's a look at that matchup and three more in your NBA Gameday:

        Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls, 1:00pm ET

        The Suns have built up a bit of a lead in the Pacific Division again, as they've picked up victories in five of their past six games. Phoenix is coming off a 110-108 road win over the Cavaliers on Friday night, with Nash pouring in 26 points and adding nine assists in the contest. Raja Bell had a team-high 27 points, and Amare Stoudemire tossed in 22.

        The Bulls have been going in the opposite direction, having lost five of their past eight outings. Chicago was embarrassed 90-77 at home by the Bobcats on Friday night, with Andres Nocioni scoring a team-high 25 points. Luol Deng will be out another couple weeks with an achilles injury, and Ben Gordon is questionable Sunday with a sore wrist.

        Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic, 1:00pm ET

        The Celtics fell 114-112 to division-rival Toronto on Wednesday night, but they bounced back with an 87-86 win over Minnesota on Friday night to boost their season record to 34-7. Kendrick Perkins led the way with 21 points against the T-Wolves, and Paul Pierce added 19 points. Kevin Garnett grabbed 16 boards despite a strained abdomen.

        Orlando has won four of their past six games to hold onto the lead in the Southeast Division over the Wizards. However, the Magic are coming off a 101-93 loss to the Pistons on the road on Friday night. Hedo Turkoglu had 23 points for Orlando in that defeat, while Dwight Howard scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on the night.

        Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers, 3:30pm ET

        The Cavaliers had their five-game winning streak snapped by the Suns on Friday night, and they'll be looking to start a new one versus the Lakers later on Sunday afternoon. LeBron James scored 36 points in the loss to Phoenix, and he also picked up seven boards and five assists in the contest. Larry Hughes contributed with a 25-point outing.

        The Lakers have lost three of their past four games during this tough part of their schedule - they fell to the Suns, Spurs, and Mavericks, and managed to beat the Nuggets. Los Angeles is coming off a 112-105 loss on the road to Dallas, with Kobe Bryant scoring 40 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jordan Farmar picked up 18 points.

        Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks, 6:30pm ET

        The Nuggets have won four of their past five games to take a small lead over the Trail Blazers and Jazz in the Northwest Division. Denver is coming off a 100-85 home win over the Nets on Friday night, with Allen Iverson scoring a team-high 30 points in the contest. Carmelo Anthony is questionable to play on Sunday as he nurses a sore ankle.

        The Mavericks have been red-hot in January, but that hasn't stopped the Hornets from staying ahead of them in the Southwest Division standings. Dallas has won nine of their 11 games this month, with that win over Los Angeles their most recent result. Josh Howard and Dirk Nowitzki each had 26 points and 10 rebounds in that big Friday win.

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        • #5
          College Basketball – Long Sheet

          NCAAB
          Long Sheet


          Sunday, January 27

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          XAVIER (16 - 4) at MASSACHUSETTS (13 - 5) - 1/27/2008, 12:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          XAVIER is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
          XAVIER is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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          MICHIGAN (5 - 14) at MICHIGAN ST (17 - 2) - 1/27/2008, 12:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          MICHIGAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games this season.
          MICHIGAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
          MICHIGAN is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
          MICHIGAN is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
          MICHIGAN is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
          MICHIGAN is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
          MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
          MICHIGAN is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
          MICHIGAN ST is 51-31 ATS (+16.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
          MICHIGAN ST is 50-29 ATS (+18.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
          MICHIGAN ST is 77-51 ATS (+20.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
          MICHIGAN ST is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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          CINCINNATI (9 - 10) at SETON HALL (14 - 6) - 1/27/2008, 12:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          CINCINNATI is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
          CINCINNATI is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
          CINCINNATI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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          NEW ORLEANS (15 - 6) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (5 - 13) - 1/27/2008, 1:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          FLA INTERNATIONAL is 94-127 ATS (-45.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
          FLA INTERNATIONAL is 94-127 ATS (-45.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
          FLA INTERNATIONAL is 35-59 ATS (-29.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
          FLA INTERNATIONAL is 35-59 ATS (-29.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
          FLA INTERNATIONAL is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
          FLA INTERNATIONAL is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
          FLA INTERNATIONAL is 26-46 ATS (-24.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

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

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          VANDERBILT (17 - 3) at FLORIDA (17 - 3) - 1/27/2008, 1:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          VANDERBILT is 23-48 ATS (-29.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
          FLORIDA is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
          FLORIDA is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
          FLORIDA is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
          FLORIDA is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
          FLORIDA is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
          FLORIDA is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
          FLORIDA is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
          VANDERBILT is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
          VANDERBILT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          CLEMSON (15 - 4) at MIAMI (14 - 4) - 1/27/2008, 1:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          CLEMSON is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
          MIAMI is 76-53 ATS (+17.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
          MIAMI is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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          N ILLINOIS (5 - 12) at BOWLING GREEN (9 - 9) - 1/27/2008, 2:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          N ILLINOIS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
          BOWLING GREEN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

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

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          W MICHIGAN (10 - 8) at KENT ST (16 - 4) - 1/27/2008, 2:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          W MICHIGAN is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
          W MICHIGAN is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
          KENT ST is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
          KENT ST is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
          KENT ST is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
          KENT ST is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
          KENT ST is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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          LA-LAFAYETTE (8 - 11) at TROY (9 - 10) - 1/27/2008, 2:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          LA-LAFAYETTE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
          LA-LAFAYETTE is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
          TROY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
          TROY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          PROVIDENCE (13 - 6) at SYRACUSE (13 - 7) - 1/27/2008, 2:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          SYRACUSE is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
          SYRACUSE is 19-39 ATS (-23.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          SYRACUSE is 1-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
          SYRACUSE is 1-0 straight up against PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
          1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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          INDIANA ST (10 - 8) at ILLINOIS ST (14 - 5) - 1/27/2008, 3:05 PM
          There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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          N TEXAS (12 - 7) at MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 11) - 1/27/2008, 3:00 PM
          There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          N TEXAS is 2-1 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
          N TEXAS is 2-1 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
          3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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          ARKANSAS ST (9 - 11) at W KENTUCKY (15 - 5) - 1/27/2008, 3:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          W KENTUCKY is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
          W KENTUCKY is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
          W KENTUCKY is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          DENVER (9 - 10) at S ALABAMA (16 - 3) - 1/27/2008, 4:05 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          DENVER is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
          DENVER is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
          DENVER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          GEORGIA TECH (9 - 9) at VIRGINIA (11 - 6) - 1/27/2008, 4:30 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          GEORGIA TECH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          FLA ATLANTIC (7 - 13) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (14 - 6) - 1/27/2008, 5:30 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
          FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK 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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          DUKE (16 - 1) at MARYLAND (12 - 7) - 1/27/2008, 6:30 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          MARYLAND is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
          MARYLAND is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
          MARYLAND is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
          MARYLAND is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
          DUKE is 56-30 ATS (+23.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
          DUKE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
          DUKE is 121-87 ATS (+25.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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          NORTHWESTERN (6 - 10) at ILLINOIS (9 - 11) - 1/27/2008, 8:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          ILLINOIS is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
          ILLINOIS is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          NIAGARA (12 - 6) at FAIRFIELD (7 - 12) - 1/27/2008, 1:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          NIAGARA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
          NIAGARA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
          NIAGARA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
          NIAGARA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          SIENA (13 - 7) at IONA (7 - 14) - 1/27/2008, 2:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          SIENA is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
          SIENA is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
          SIENA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
          SIENA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
          SIENA is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
          SIENA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
          SIENA is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
          IONA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
          IONA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
          IONA is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
          IONA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
          IONA is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          RIDER (14 - 6) at ST PETERS (4 - 15) - 1/27/2008, 2:30 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          RIDER is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
          ST PETERS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
          ST PETERS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
          ST PETERS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
          ST PETERS is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
          ST PETERS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
          ST PETERS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
          ST PETERS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
          ST PETERS is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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          CANISIUS (3 - 16) at MARIST (13 - 8) - 1/27/2008, 4:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          CANISIUS is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
          CANISIUS is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
          CANISIUS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
          CANISIUS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          CANISIUS is 4-1 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
          MARIST is 5-2 straight up against CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
          4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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          N ARIZONA (14 - 6) at IDAHO ST (8 - 12) - 1/27/2008, 4:05 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          N ARIZONA is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
          N ARIZONA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
          N ARIZONA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
          N ARIZONA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
          IDAHO ST is 70-98 ATS (-37.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 70-98 ATS (-37.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 38-65 ATS (-33.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
          IDAHO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
          IDAHO ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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          • #6
            College Basketball - Tips & Trends

            NCAAB


            Sunday, January 27

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            Tips and Trends
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            Michigan at #10 Michigan State (CBS | 1 PM ET)

            Michigan State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games vs. Big Ten.
            Michigan is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games overall.
            Michigan is 7-19-2 ATS in its last 28 road games.
            The OVER is 8-3 in Michigan's last 11 road games.
            The OVER is 6-2 in Michigan State's last 8 home games.
            The UNDER is 17-8-2 in Michigan State's last 27 games vs. Big Ten.


            #3 Duke at Maryland (FSN | 6:30 PM ET)

            Duke is riding a 6-game winning streak, covering the last 4.
            Maryland is 5-2 both SU & ATS in the last 7 meetings with Duke, including a series sweep last year.
            Maryland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 home games.
            The OVER is 6-2 in Duke's last 8 games vs. ACC.
            The UNDER is 7-1 in Duke's last 8 Sunday games.
            The UNDER is 14-3 in Maryland's last 17 home games.

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            • #7
              College Basketball – Cheat Sheet

              NCAAB


              Sunday, January 27

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              NCAAB – Cheat Sheet
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              SUNDAY

              Xavier at Massachusetts (3.5)

              The Musketeers have won seven of their last eight games thanks to their powerful offense. Drew Lavender and B.J. Raymond lead the team with 12.4 and 12.0 points per game respectively, but six other Xavier players average double figures in points per contest.

              The Minutemen have proved to be extremely dangerous opponents. They traveled to Syracuse and handed the Orange a stunning 107-100 loss in November and more recently ended Dayton’s 13-game unbeaten streak. UMass has won two straight conference games and could take the lead in the Atlantic 10 with a win on Sunday.


              Vanderbilt at Florida (-5)

              Vanderbilt lost two straight games ahead of last weekend’s meeting with Louisiana State, thanks to poor offensive performances. But they bounced back in style in the 92-76 win over the Fighting Tigers, with all five starters scoring in double figures.

              A young Gators team has won five of their last six games, covering the spread in five straight. Freshman guard Nick Calathes is the driving force behind Florida’s success this season. He has team highs in points (15.7), assists (5.9) and steals (1.5) and he put up a season-high 24 points in his last game.


              Duke at Maryland (5)

              Duke could be unbeaten for the season if it had a little more luck in its Dec. 20 overtime loss to Pittsburgh. As it stands, the Blue Devils are 5-1 and have blown past Clemson, Florida State and Virginia in the past few weeks, to go one game clear at the top of the ACC standings.

              This season has been more of a challenge for the 12-7 Terrapins. They lost four of their six games in December, including a run of three straight losses. However, the season high point came last weekend when they upset then unbeaten North Carolina as whopping 18-point underdogs. The Terps won and covered both home and away against the Blue Devils last season.

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              • #8
                National Hockey League – Notes

                NHL


                Sunday, January 27

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                NHL Notes – All-Star game
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                Stars have history of shining in home town

                All-Star game odds: West -105 vs. East -105, O/U 16

                Game time: Sunday, Jan. 28, 6 p.m. ET from Philips Arena, Atlanta


                Hockey's midseason showcase can't catch a break.

                The challenge last year was just finding the NHL All-Star game on TV. That was no easy chore once league officials exiled it to midweek on a network better known for covering the Tour de France, hunting, fishing and martial arts.

                This time, the game is back in a familiar Sunday slot, and even casual followers of hockey have learned to dial up Versus on their remotes. Finding a player to light it up might prove an even taller order.

                Pittsburgh phenom Sidney Crosby was generating plenty of buzz and positioning himself to become hockey's Tiger Woods. But the 20-year-old won't be on the ice when the puck drops, stuck rehabbing a high ankle sprain that will sideline the league's reigning scoring champion and MVP for six to eight weeks.

                Making matters worse, goalies Roberto Luongo of Vancouver and Martin Brodeur of New Jersey, plus Detroit winger Henrik Zetterberg - all voted in by fans - will miss the game, too. As will four others selected by league officials and general managers.

                ''It's a physical game, these things happen,'' commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday in a telephone interview from New York. ''The good news is that it usually happens that someone else steps up and makes the difference.''

                Like Woods, Crosby's value to his sport can't be overstated. The NHL's ratings are up this season - average viewership is around 262,000 per game, compared with 196,000 last season. It's encouraging enough that Versus recently exercised its option to carry league games through the 2010-11 season.

                The numbers don't lend themselves to easily calculating a ''Tiger effect,'' but anecdotal evidence abounds.

                The jersey he wore during the second period of the Winter Classic, the outdoor game played New Year's Day in Buffalo before 71,000 snow-covered fans to rave reviews, just fetched $45,000 at auction. The No. 87 Crosby jersey on the block as part of the league's ''Hockey Fights Cancer'' campaign hit $14,107.87 by midday Thursday - nearly double the $7,520 being offered for the sweater of Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin.

                Speaking of him, Ovechkin would be the logical candidate to grab Crosby's starring role. After all, the two joined the NHL together, with the Russian taking rookie honors and their budding rivalry marketed as hockey's version of Bird vs. Magic.

                But Bettman wasn't about to be pinned down on that one.

                ''With so much talent on the ice, seeing who grabs the spotlight is most of the fun at All-Star games,'' he said.

                ''Remember Ray Bourque in Boston, or Mario Lemieux in Pittsburgh, or Owen Nolan in San Jose,'' he said. ''We've been lucky that way.''

                That means you, Ilya Kovalchuk, and you, Marian Hossa. And really, how cool would it be if one or both hometown wingers wound up filling Crosby's skates and rewarding the Thrashers' long-suffering fans?

                Atlanta was slated to play host to the All-Star game in 2005 when a labor war scotched the season and the 2006 game was canceled so players could compete in the Winter Olympics. Last year's game fared only slightly better after being moved to Wednesday night to escape the crush of weekend sports but wound up opposite ''American Idol.''

                The final tally that night - American Idol drew an estimated 37 million viewers, the All-Star Game an actual 672,948 - hints at that misguided choice. Without acknowledging the mistake, Bettman said, ''We're back to Sunday for the more traditional fan. Plus, it's a lot more family friendly.''

                More important, the sport is also more user-friendly than it's been in a long time. Rule changes have cut out the wholesale hooking, holding, clutching and grabbing that passed for defense, a big reason why hockey is on a nice little roll. Scoring is up, as are revenue and attendance figures.

                Maybe it's too much to ask that an All-Star game missing so many leading lights would produce something as memorable as the 1996 contest, when Bourque scored the game-winner in the town where he labored so honorably for so long with 37 seconds left; or the following year, when Nolan called his shot on a breakaway against goalie Dominik Hasek, then scored top shelf to complete his hat trick in San Jose.

                Then again, maybe not.

                ''Hometown favorites,'' Bettman said, ''have a way of showing up.''

                So tune in, if only to find out how the same network that featured a ''Karate Kid' movie marathon last Sunday fares this week in its search to find a replacement for ''Sid The Kid.''

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                • #9
                  National Hockey League – Added Notes

                  NHL


                  Sunday, January 27

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                  NHL ~ more notes – All-Star game
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                  Goalies have chance to shine among All-Stars

                  With showcase lacking defense, superb play by a netminder could stand out

                  The NHL All-Star game is a showcase of talent more than it is a competitive event. It's the beauty of the sport on display with the exception of hitting, which many feel is part of that beauty. But it's also an event that sets it up for a goalie to be the top star.

                  In All-Star games there is little defense played in front of the goalies. Normally the goalie is the last line of defense, but in All-Star games he is often the first line of defense. There will be a wealth of offensive talent on the ice and the shooting will be pinpoint and laser-like. So a goalie who can come up with a stellar performance might well turn out to be the star of the game.

                  On Sunday in Atlanta six goalies will have that chance. They are Rick DiPietro of the Islanders, Tomas Vokoun of the Panthers, and Tim Thomas of the Bruins, who'll be representing the Eastern Conference and Chris Osgood of the Red Wings, Evgeni Nabokov of the Sharks, and Manny Legace of the Blues who were chosen from the Western Conference. Each will play one period and each can expect to be very busy during their time on the ice. In the 2007 All-Star game the fewest shots faced by a goalie was 10 and the most 16. The West beat the East, 12-9.

                  Their zeal is for real
                  It's the first All-Star appearance for DiPietro and the second for Vokoun. Fans that don't get to see these two play much will enjoy the visible enthusiasm they display on the ice. Of course, some may reason that why wouldn't DiPietro be a bundle of enthusiasm since he has a 15-year, $67.5 million contract --the longest contract in NHL history.

                  The modern-day, butterfly-style of goaltending involves protecting the net, setting up, and playing the odds that the puck will hit the goaltender and he'll make the save. DiPietro and Vokoun are athletic hybrids of the prototypical modern-day, butterfly-style goalie. They are so athletic, they battle so hard, and they are very aggressive in how they approach stopping pucks.

                  What they do is not necessarily done with an economy of motion. They are acrobatic when they have to be, they're extremely quick, and they look a bit funny because they both catch with their right hands. Both are increasing their presence on the league's radar, and Vokoun is one of the NHL's more underrated talents.

                  Netminding the old fashioned way
                  Thomas is a complete throwback in that he plays the way goalies did two decades ago. He'll do whatever it takes to stop a puck and whatever he gives away in form doesn't bother him in the least. He's not on the ice to pick up marks for style. He seems to be in a constant state of activity and it's impossible to miss the ultra-competitiveness that is so much a part of his game.

                  Thomas' style of play is less technical than any goalie in the league, but it's extremely appealing to watch because fans get a good look at how fervently he battles shooters. He is the ultimate acrobat. If he is out of position he'll dive and extend legs and arms as he goes about making show-stopping acrobatic saves. His superb athleticism and quickness also are key assets.

                  The butterfly goaltending style involves a lot of symmetry with the left side and right side mirroring one another. But with Thomas everything is asymmetrical. And there are times when he is so aggressive on a shooter that he leaves himself a precarious journey back to the crease. That's dangerous, but it's also what makes watching him so entertaining to fans.

                  Let's get technical
                  Osgood, Nabokov, and Legace are far more technical in their style of play than their All-Star counterparts from the Eastern Conference. Nabokov is the most technical of the All-Star goalies. And as far as his positioning, Nabokov is probably the most conservative of the six. Typical of the modern-day, butterfly-style goalie, Nabokov can make tough saves look easy because of his positioning. He seldom overreacts with his body so he is seldom out of position.

                  Legace, who is generously listed at 5-foot-10, must compensate for his modest-sized frame. He does that by relying on his tremendous athleticism. He is a fantastic all-around athlete, but one wouldn't know that by looking at him anywhere but on the ice. Bump into him away from the rink, and there's no way he gets mistaken for a professional hockey player.

                  Legace displays more movement than most goalies. Since he lacks height, he relies on getting out quickly and cutting down his angles. At his size he knows he has to compete hard and move well to get to pucks and make saves. Legace also has cat-like reflexes to go with a sensational glove hand. There's a lot of talent in this undersized netminder.

                  Osgood resurfaces in outstanding fashion
                  Other than fans in Detroit a lot of people might have lost track of Osgood, who is 35 and nearly a decade removed from winning the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 1998 (he also won a championship with the Red Wings in 1997). A hip injury to Dominik Hasek early in the season gave Osgood a chance to play and he made the most of it. He's now splitting time with Hasek, giving Detroit a terrific 1-2 combination in net.

                  Osgood has played in 26 games and his numbers are unbelievable. His 1.87 goals against average is tops in the league and his .925 save percentage is the NHL's third best. Even with sharing time with Hasek he has the eighth most wins in the league and is No. 7 in shutouts. Of course, playing on the top-ranked defensive team in the NHL doesn't hurt, but Osgood is a huge part of why Detroit holds that elite status.

                  At this stage of his career Osgood's better than he's ever been. He's having his best season. The veteran does not overplay anything and he's got kind of a flat pulse that keeps his emotions in check. Having won two Stanley Cups he has the big-game experience which allows him to put pressurized situations in perspective and excel in them.

                  An extremely popular player in Detroit his sense of humor is unbelievable. Red Wings coach Mike Babcock joked with me that if the team gets a penalty for too many men on the ice it could be because Osgood has the Detroit bench in stitches and nobody can hear who is supposed to go out on the ice. So it's clear Osgood's All-Star talents stretch beyond his play in goal.

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                  • #10
                    NBA
                    Hot Lines



                    Sunday, January 27


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                    Pick 'n' roll: Sunday's best NBA bets
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                    Cleveland vs. L.A. Lakers (-4 1/2, 204)

                    Forgive the Lakers if they look a little tired on Sunday. They are going through a tough stretch of schedule that has seen them play the Suns, Nuggets, at the Spurs and at the Mavs over their last four games.

                    It might not be so bad if they didn't have a short bench. Los Angeles has had four players injured this month, including center Andrew Bynum and forward Vladomir Radmanovic. That means Kobe Bryant has spent even more time on the floor than usual lately. He's played for over 44 minutes in each of the Lakers' last two outings.

                    L.A. showed its fatigue in the third quarter of a loss to Dallas Friday when the team was outscored 35-19. It doesn't help that forwards Luke Walton and Lamar Odom are struggling right now. Both players chipped in only four points against the Mavs.

                    Pick: 76ers


                    New York vs. Golden State (-10, 216)

                    Don't look now, but the Knicks have won five of their last seven games. In fact, things have changed so much lately for them, oddsmakers saw fit to make them three-point favorites against the Sixers Thursday night.

                    And they won.

                    So what's the big secret behind New York's surge?

                    "Emotionally," coach Isiah Thomas told the New York Daily News, "we're in a better frame of mind."

                    Thanks for sharing, Isiah. We'll see just how that frame holds up throughout New York's tough, five-game road trip that begins at Golden State.

                    Pick: Knicks


                    Sacramento vs. Seattle (4, 212 1/2)

                    The Sonics come into this one on a horrendous 13-game losing streak. The bad news is, there aren't many signs that they can end the skid any time soon.

                    Not only is Seattle allowing nearly 108 points per game over its last five, the team is shooting a futile 15.5 percent from three-point territory. To give you an idea of just how bad that is, the 76ers are the worst three-point shooting team in the NBA and they are averaging about 31 percent this season.

                    Sacramento enters having scored more than 100 points in eight of its last 10 games, so the Sonics are going to have to find a way to score to have any hope of covering Sunday.

                    Pick: Kings

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                    • #11
                      NBA
                      Long Sheet



                      Sunday, January 27


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                      PHOENIX (31 - 13) at CHICAGO (17 - 25) - 1/27/2008, 1:05 PM
                      There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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                      CLEVELAND (23 - 19) at LA LAKERS (27 - 14) - 1/27/2008, 3:35 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      CLEVELAND is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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                      BOSTON (34 - 7) at ORLANDO (27 - 18) - 1/27/2008, 6:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      ORLANDO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games this season.
                      BOSTON is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
                      BOSTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games this season.
                      BOSTON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      ORLANDO is 6-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
                      ORLANDO is 7-3 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
                      5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                      WASHINGTON (23 - 18) at MILWAUKEE (17 - 27) - 1/27/2008, 6:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      MILWAUKEE is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
                      WASHINGTON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
                      WASHINGTON is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
                      WASHINGTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points this season.
                      WASHINGTON is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      MILWAUKEE is 4-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
                      WASHINGTON is 5-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
                      4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                      ATLANTA (19 - 21) at PORTLAND (25 - 18) - 1/27/2008, 6:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      PORTLAND is 26-17 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
                      PORTLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games this season.
                      PORTLAND is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.

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

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                      DENVER (26 - 16) at DALLAS (29 - 13) - 1/27/2008, 6:35 PM
                      There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      DENVER is 6-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
                      DALLAS is 6-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
                      5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                      NEW JERSEY (18 - 25) at MINNESOTA (7 - 35) - 1/27/2008, 6:35 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      NEW JERSEY is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games this season.
                      NEW JERSEY is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
                      MINNESOTA is 51-71 ATS (-27.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                      MINNESOTA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                      MINNESOTA is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                      MINNESOTA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
                      MINNESOTA is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                      MINNESOTA is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
                      MINNESOTA is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

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

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                      UTAH (25 - 18) at HOUSTON (24 - 19) - 1/27/2008, 7:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      UTAH is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in road games this season.
                      HOUSTON is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                      HOUSTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
                      HOUSTON is 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
                      HOUSTON is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
                      HOUSTON is 39-60 ATS (-27.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game since 1996.
                      HOUSTON is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

                      Head-to-Head Series History
                      UTAH is 9-6 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
                      UTAH is 9-6 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
                      7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                      SACRAMENTO (18 - 24) at SEATTLE (9 - 34) - 1/27/2008, 9:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      SEATTLE is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

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

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                      NEW YORK (14 - 28) at GOLDEN STATE (26 - 18) - 1/27/2008, 9:05 PM
                      Top Trends for this game.
                      GOLDEN STATE is 61-91 ATS (-39.1 Units) in January games since 1996.

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

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                      • #12
                        NBA
                        Dunkel



                        New Jersey at Minnesota
                        The Nets have dropped all five games on their current western road trip. Today they face the suddenly-hot Timberwolves, who have beaten Golden State and Phoenix in the last week and barely lost to the Celtics in Boston (87-86) on Friday. Minnesota is the pick (+1) according to Dunkel, which has the T'wolves favored straight up by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1). Here are all of today's games.

                        SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

                        Game 701-702: Phoenix at Chicago
                        Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 122.458; Chicago 117.700
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 5; 213 1/2
                        Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 703-704: Cleveland at LA Lakers
                        Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 120.889; LA Lakers 124.174
                        Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 3; 208
                        Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 4 1/2; 204
                        Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+4 1/2); Over

                        Game 705-706: Boston at Orlando
                        Dunkel Ratings: Boston 123.627; Orlando 124.087
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 1; 193 1/2
                        Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 3; 195
                        Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+3); Under

                        Game 707-708: Washington at Milwaukee
                        Dunkel Ratings: Washington 121.092; Milwaukee 115.505
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 5 1/2; 197 1/2
                        Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 194
                        Dunkel Pick: Washington; Over

                        Game 709-710: Atlanta at Portland
                        Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.564; Portland 124.125
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 8 1/2; 177
                        Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 6; 182
                        Dunkel Pick: Portland (-6); Under

                        Game 711-712: Denver at Dallas
                        Dunkel Ratings: Denver 117.136; Dallas 125.162
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 8; 216 1/2
                        Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                        Dunkel Pick: N/A

                        Game 713-714: New Jersey at Minnesota
                        Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 106.965; Minnesota 117.271
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 10 1/2; 202
                        Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 192 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+1); Over

                        Game 715-716: Utah at Houston
                        Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.537; Houston 122.745
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 196
                        Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 3; 197
                        Dunkel Pick: Utah (+3); Under

                        Game 717-718: Sacramento at Seattle
                        Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 119.690; Seattle 111.282
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 8 1/2; 216
                        Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 4; 212 1/2
                        Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-4); Over

                        Game 719-720: New York at Golden State
                        Dunkel Ratings: New York 115.435; Golden State 120.104
                        Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 221
                        Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 10 1/2; 216
                        Dunkel Pick: New York (+10 1/2); Over

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                        • #13
                          NBA
                          Short Sheet


                          Sunday, January 27th

                          Phoenix at Chicago, 1:05 EST
                          Phoenix: 14-5 Over vs. Eastern Conference
                          Chicago: 2-12 ATS vs. Western Conference

                          Cleveland at LA Lakers, 3:35 EST
                          Cleveland: 11-2 ATS off a loss by 3 points or less
                          LA Lakers: 26-11 Over revenging a road loss

                          Boston at Orlando, 6:05 EST
                          Boston: 21-4 ATS off BB home games
                          Orlando: 9-0 ATS off road loss

                          Washington at Milwaukee, 6:05 EST
                          Washington: 9-0 ATS Away the total is between 190 and 199.5
                          Milwaukee: 9-23 ATS at home when playing their 5th game in 7 days

                          Atlanta at Portland, 6:05 EST
                          Atlanta: 8-0 Under Away off SU win
                          Portland: 1-10 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points

                          Denver at Dallas, 6:35 EST
                          Denver: 21-9 ATS after a win by 15+ points
                          Dallas: 44-19 Under vs. Northwest Division

                          New Jersey at Minnesota, 6:35 EST
                          New Jersey: 7-16 ATS off SU loss
                          Minnesota: 25-10 Over as favorite

                          Utah at Houston, 7:05 EST
                          Utah: 14-32 ATS revenging DD home loss
                          Houston: 8-2 Under off DD win

                          Sacramento at Seattle, 9:05 EST
                          Sacramento: 12-3 Over Away if total is 210 or higher
                          Seattle: 0-4 ATS at home vs. Sacramento

                          New York at Golden State, 9:05 EST
                          New York: 12-1 Over off SU win
                          Golden State: 17-3 Over at home off win by 3 points or less

                          ** (TC) Denotes Time Change
                          Last edited by Udog; 01-27-2008, 12:05 PM.

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                          • #14
                            NCAAB
                            Dunkel



                            Vanderbilt at Florida
                            The Commodores have dropped both their conference road games, the last by 20 points at Tennessee on the 17th. Today they travel to Gainesville to face a Florida team that has won four of five in conference play and is 2-0 at home. The Gators are the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has Florida favored by 11. Dunkel Pick: Florida (-5). Here are all of today's games.

                            SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

                            Game 721-722: Xavier at Massachusetts
                            Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 70.936; Massachusetts 70.936
                            Dunkel Line: Even
                            Vegas Line: Xavier by 3 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (+3 1/2)

                            Game 723-724: Michigan at Michigan State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 55.690; Michigan State 75.704
                            Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 20
                            Vegas Line: Michigan State by 16 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-16 1/2)

                            Game 725-726: Cincinnati at Seton Hall
                            Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 61.273; Seton Hall 68.714
                            Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 7 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 5
                            Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-5)

                            Game 727-728: New Orleans at Florida International
                            Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 54.379; Florida International 53.779
                            Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 1
                            Vegas Line: New Orleans by 2
                            Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+2)

                            Game 729-730: Vanderbilt at Florida
                            Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 63.509; Florida 74.425
                            Dunkel Line: Florida by 11
                            Vegas Line: Florida by 5
                            Dunkel Pick: Florida (-5)

                            Game 731-732: Clemson at Miami (FL)
                            Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 69.762; Miami (FL) 69.795
                            Dunkel Line: Even
                            Vegas Line: Clemson by 1
                            Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (+1)

                            Game 733-734: Northern Illinois at Bowling Green
                            Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 48.023; Bowling Green 57.860
                            Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 10
                            Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 7 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (-7 1/2)

                            Game 735-736: Western Michigan at Kent State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 58.792; Kent State 66.980
                            Dunkel Line: Kent State by 8
                            Vegas Line: Kent State by 6 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-6 1/2)

                            Game 737-738: UL Lafayette at Troy
                            Dunkel Ratings: UL Lafayette 51.943; Troy 54.394
                            Dunkel Line: Troy by 2 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Troy by 2
                            Dunkel Pick: Troy (-2)

                            Game 739-740: Providence at Syracuse
                            Dunkel Ratings: Providence 67.795; Syracuse 69.735
                            Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 2
                            Vegas Line: Syracuse by 5
                            Dunkel Pick: Providence (+5)

                            Game 741-742: Indiana State at Illinois State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 57.578; Illinois State 71.045
                            Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 13 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Illinois State by 10 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (-10 1/2)

                            Game 743-744: North Texas at Middle Tennessee St.
                            Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 53.628; Middle Tennessee St. 56.131
                            Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 2 1/2
                            Vegas Line: No Line
                            Dunkel Pick: N/A

                            Game 745-746: Arkansas State at Western Kentucky
                            Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 47.348; Western Kentucky 67.661
                            Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 20 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 18
                            Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (-18)

                            Game 747-748: Denver at South Alabama
                            Dunkel Ratings: Denver 48.711; South Alabama 66.279
                            Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 17 1/2
                            Vegas Line: South Alabama by 16
                            Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-16)

                            Game 749-750: Georgia Tech at Virginia
                            Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 65.050; Virginia 68.149
                            Dunkel Line: Virginia by 3
                            Vegas Line: Virginia by 4 1/2
                            Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+4 1/2)

                            Game 751-752: Florida Atlantic at Arkansas Little Rock
                            Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 46.480; Arkansas Little Rock 54.401
                            Dunkel Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 8
                            Vegas Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 9
                            Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+9)

                            Game 753-754: Duke at Maryland
                            Dunkel Ratings: Duke 77.742; Maryland 70.237
                            Dunkel Line: Duke by 7 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Duke by 5
                            Dunkel Pick: Duke (-5)

                            Game 755-756: Northwestern at Illinois
                            Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 53.525; Illinois 68.964
                            Dunkel Line: Illinois by 15 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Illinois by 13
                            Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-13)

                            Game 757-758: Niagara at Fairfield
                            Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 52.551; Fairfield 54.033
                            Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 1 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Pick
                            Dunkel Pick: Fairfield

                            Game 759-760: Siena at Iona
                            Dunkel Ratings: Siena 54.830; Iona 56.054
                            Dunkel Line: Iona by 1
                            Vegas Line: Siena by 2
                            Dunkel Pick: Iona (+2)

                            Game 761-762: Rider vs. St. Peter's
                            Dunkel Ratings: Rider 57.772; St. Peter's 42.443
                            Dunkel Line: Rider by 15 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Rider by 9
                            Dunkel Pick: Rider (-9)

                            Game 763-764: Canisius at Marist
                            Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 38.834; Marist 61.498
                            Dunkel Line: Marist by 22 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Marist by 19
                            Dunkel Pick: Marist (-19)

                            Game 765-766: Northern Arizona at Idaho State
                            Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 57.800; Idaho State 51.320
                            Dunkel Line: Northern Arizona by 6 1/2
                            Vegas Line: Northern Arizona by 4
                            Dunkel Pick: Northern Arizona (-4)

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                            • #15
                              NCAAB
                              Short Sheet



                              Sunday, January 27th

                              Xavier at UMass, 12:00 EST
                              Xavier: 5-1 ATS off home win by 20+ points
                              UMass: 0-6 ATS at home after playing last game as a road underdog

                              Michigan at Michigan State, 12:00 EST
                              Michigan: 0-6 ATS off a road game
                              Michigan State: 6-0 ATS off a DD conference win

                              Cincinnati at Seton Hall, 12:00 EST
                              Cincinnati: 7-0 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
                              Seton Hall: 7-21 ATS after allowing 75+ points BB games

                              New Orleans at Florida International, 1:00 EST
                              New Orleans: 13-4 ATS after playing 4+ games as an underdog
                              Fla International: 31-53 ATS off road loss

                              Vanderbilt at Florida, 1:00 EST
                              Vanderbilt: 13-33 ATS off home conference win
                              Florida: 17-8 ATS off ATS win

                              Clemson at Miami (FL), 1:00 EST
                              Clemson: 16-6 ATS off home win
                              Miami (FL): 1-5 ATS off 3+ Overs

                              Northern Illinois at Bowling Green, 2:00 EST
                              Northern Illinois: 6-16 ATS in January
                              Bowling Green: 16-6 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points

                              Western Michigan at Kent State, 2:00 EST
                              Western Michigan: 35-55 ATS Away off BB conference games
                              Kent State: 8-1 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

                              LA-Lafayette at Troy, 2:00 EST
                              LA Lafayette: 7-1 ATS in conference play
                              Troy: 3-11 ATS as favorite

                              Providence at Syracuse, 2:00 EST
                              Providence: 0-9 ATS off DD conference loss
                              Syracuse: 5-1 Under in conference play

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

                              Indiana State at Illinois State, 2:00 EST
                              Indiana State: 2-7 ATS as road underdog
                              Illinois State: 5-1 ATS as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points

                              North Texas at Middle Tenn State, 3:00 EST
                              North Texas: 5-1 Under after allowing 85+ points
                              Middle Tenn State: 6-0 Under off BB Overs

                              Arkansas State at Western Kentucky, 3:00 EST
                              Arkansas State: 6-0 Over off an Under
                              Western Kentucky: 3-15 ATS off conference win

                              Denver at South Alabama, 4:00 EST
                              Denver: 10-22 ATS in road games
                              South Alabama: 43-25 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3

                              Georgia Tech at Virginia, 4:30 EST
                              Georgia Tech: 0-8 ATS Away playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
                              Virginia: 9-2 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

                              Florida Atlantic at Ark-Little Rock, 5:30 EST
                              Florida Atlantic: 6-1 Under in road games
                              Ark-Little Rock: 4-14 ATS off conference win

                              Duke at Maryland, 6:30 EST
                              Duke: 1-10 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6
                              Maryland: 30-14 ATS off road win

                              Northwestern at Illinois, 8:00 EST
                              Northwestern: 5-1 Under off DD home loss
                              Illinois: 2-7 ATS as home favorite


                              Added Games:

                              Niagara at Fairfield, 1:00 EST
                              Niagara: 12-5 ATS this season
                              Fairfield: 2-10 ATS at home off ATS win

                              Siena at Iona, 2:00 EST
                              Siena: 15-3 ATS off road loss
                              Iona: 2-12 ATS after scoring 55 points or less

                              Rider at St. Peter's, 2:30 EST
                              Rider: 35-55 ATS as favorite
                              St. Peter's: 7-26 ATS as home underdog

                              Canisus at Marist, 4:00 EST
                              Canisus: 0-7 ATS as DD road underdog
                              Marist: 5-1 Over in home games

                              Northern Arizona at Idaho State, 4:00 EST
                              Northern Arizona: 6-0 ATS as road favorite
                              Idaho State: 0-6 ATS off a SU win

                              ** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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