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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:22 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

-- ESPN's Michael Wilbon had a mild heart attack and had an angioplasty out in Arizona. Little scary when guys who are my age start having heart attacks.

-- Memphis Grizzlies are 1-9 in games decided by three or less points.

-- Looks like Nets are trying to trade Jason Kidd, but where can you trade him? He has to go to a contender, but what team can give up enough for him and still be considered a contender?

-- Kobe Bryant has taken 875 shots from floor; Lamar Odom has taken next most shots on Lakers, with 406.

-- Dwight Howard is only guy in NBA who leads his team in scoring but is shooting less than 70% from foul line.

-- Next Wednesday, February 6, ESPNU has full coverage of college football's Signing Day, starting at noon.

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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:22 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: Our college basketball List of 13

This isn't a ranking, just a listing of thirteen teams that caught our attention, for one reason or another..........

13) St John's-- How can there no good college hoop teams in New York City? Does every good player in NYC want out?

12) Ivy League-- Princeton is 3-12, Penn 5-12, so someone we aren't used to is going to win this league. Right now, favorite is Cornell, after they swept Columbia a pair of games.

11) UConn-- Beat Indiana, Louisville in last couple days; they are gaining momentum behind 7-3 shot blocker Thabeet, who is improving very quickly.

10) Oregon-- Two of nation's best freshmen are Oregon kids (Love/Singler); Ducks' failure to land either one, plus the 3-5 start in conference play, has Ernie Kent feeling a little bit less than ducky these days.

9) Mississippi State-- Best team in SEC West plays great D.

8) Oklahoma State-- Lost five in row for first time in 20 years; its been two years since they won a Big 12 road game.

7) Loyola, MD-- Coach Patsos called timeout Saturday so he could chestbump a player after he did something good. This guy has built Loyola up from nothing; if I ran things down at South Carolina, I'd look into hiring Patsos.

6) Northwestern-- If Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt all have good hoop teams, why not the Wildcats? They're near Chicago, so they have access to players, but have never been in NCAAs.

5) Drake-- Magical season for 18-1 Bulldogs, who are 9-0 in Missouri Valley; their last winning year in MVC was 1986.

4) Wagner-- Mike Deane and his seatbelt are 7-1 and in first place in Northeast Conference.

3) Kansas State-- Has chance to end its 26-game home losing streak to rival Jayhawks Wednesday. Last time K-State beat Kansas at home, I had a full head of curly hair. No more.

2) Pacific-- Now tied for second with Fullerton after bad loss at home to Cal Poly Monday; the way Big West tourney sets up, teams need to finish in top two. Tigers are now tied with Fullerton for second place.

1) Seton Hall-- Beat Louisville, Providence, then recovered to beat Cincinnati after slow start; Bobby Gonzalez has Pirates on the road to the NCAA's. Whether it will be this year or '09, it is just a matter of time for Seton Hall.

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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:23 AM

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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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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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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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:25 AM

NFL

Sunday, February 3

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

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

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Recent Trends

Sunday, February 3

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

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

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Sunday, February 3

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Trends – New York Giants vs. New England Patriots

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

ATS Trends

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

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

O/U Trends

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

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

Head to Head
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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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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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Key Matchups

Sunday, February 3

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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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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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The New England Patriots are sitting as 12-point favorites to get past the New York Giants and win the Super Bowl on Sunday - but where were they listed in the summer?

During our rundown of the Super Bowl odds back in June we found that the Vegas oddsmakers had spurned the defending-champion Indianapolis Colts and instead pegged Tom Brady and company as the favorites. New England was installed at 5/1 championship odds at that time, while Indianapolis was just a bit behind them at 11/2.

So if you wagered on the Patriots to win Super Bowl XLII back in June you're now waiting for that 5/1 payoff on Sunday night. On the other hand, if you wagered on the Colts to win a second consecutive championship this year you're down a bit of money.

How did the rest of the National Football League fare on those early lines? The San Diego Chargers were third at 6/1 odds, followed by the Chicago Bears at 8/1, and the Baltimore Ravens at 10/1. The New Orleans Saints were pegged at 12/1 odds to win the title, while the Cincinnati Bengals and the Seattle Seahawks were both at 15/1. Of those six teams only the Chargers and the Seahawks managed to make the postseason.

The other eight playoff teams this season all began the year with Super Bowl odds of 20/1 or worse. The Dallas Cowboys led that group at 20/1, while the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers were at 25/1. The Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins were both back on the list at just 50/1 odds, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sitting at 60/1, and the Tennessee Titans close to the bottom at 70/1 odds.

And what about the Giants, who could still pay off on that futures bet this weekend? Vegas had Eli Manning's team sitting at 30/1 odds to win the Super Bowl back in June.

If you'd like to skip ahead to next year's Super Bowl and lock in some longshots you can find those early championship odds provided by the Vegas oddsmakers right now. The biggest money can be made on huge turnarounds by the Atlanta Falcons and the Miami Dolphins - should one of those clubs get an unlikely Super Bowl win they pay at 150/1.

Four other teams are listed at 100/1 odds or higher to win Super Bowl XLIII - the Kansas City Chiefs are at 100/1, while each of the Ravens, Oakland Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers are at 125/1. However, no team listed at 100/1 odds or worse by the Vegas oddsmakers in the preseason last season managed to advance to the playoffs.

So who is listed as the favorite for next year's Super Bowl? The same team that is currently the favorite to win this year's Super Bowl. The Patriots are sitting high atop the odds list for next year's championship at 5/2, with the Cowboys and Colts the closest teams to them at 6/1. Next up are Brett Favre's Packers, who are pegged with 7/1 odds.

The Giants are in the Super Bowl this week, but that feat only has them listed seventh at 12/1 odds to win next year's championship - the Jaguars and Chargers are also ahead of them at 10/1. The Seahawks and Steelers are both listed at 18/1 odds to win Super Bowl XLIII, while the Bucs are 28/1, and the Titans and Redskins sit at 30/1 odds.

The Saints and Bears both fell to 7-9 this season, but they're listed at modest 20/1 and 25/1 odds, respectively, to win next year's Super Bowl. The Cleveland Browns had the most wins of any non-playoff team this year, and they're at 30/1 to get into the next postseason and win it all. The Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, and Minnesota Vikings are at 38/1, while the Philadelphia Eagles and the Arizona Cardinals are at 45/1.

Bigger longshots to win Super Bowl XLIII include the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, and Houston Texans, who all opened at lucrative 60/1 odds to become the champions. The New York Jets and the St. Louis Rams trail on that list at 75/1 odds.

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NFL Rumors

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

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

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

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

Source: Boston Herald

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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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Bootless Brady looks fine at Super arrival

Patriots QB acknowledges injury, but says he'll be fine

The Associated Press
updated 6:54 p.m. PT, Sun., Jan. 27, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Relax, Patriots fans. A smiling Tom Brady says not to worry about his much publicized and photographed ankle. It won’t keep him out of Sunday’s Super Bowl.

New England’s star quarterback walked up the three short steps to the podium with ease Sunday night, showing no signs of the right ankle injury that had become such a hot topic since he was spotted wearing a protective boot last Monday.

“It’s feeling good. I’ll be ready to go,” Brady said as the AFC champions met the media for the first time shortly after arriving in Phoenix.

It was also the first time Brady acknowledged he was injured in the AFC championship game.

“It was in the San Diego game, I think in the third quarter,” Brady said, referring to the Patriots’ 21-12 victory last Sunday.

Brady hasn’t practiced since, but said he moved a little bit during the week and “shuffled around.”

“I’m not concerned about how it’s going to affect my play,” he said. “This won’t keep me out.”

The face of New England’s franchise reportedly has a minor high ankle sprain. He wore a protective boot on his right foot last Monday in New York while visiting supermodel girlfriend Gisele Bundchen, causing a major stir and concern among Patriots fans.

“I was just trying to get into the house as fast as I could,” Brady said. “I was trying to hobble along. It kind of caught me off guard.”

New England will try to become the first team in NFL history to finish 19-0 when it plays the New York Giants in the Super Bowl next Sunday.

After returning to Foxborough on Wednesday, Brady wasn’t spotted by the media the next two days while reporters were allowed into the locker room and at practice.

“I was glad to be back in New England and in the insulated atmosphere of our locker room,” he said.

It sure wasn’t safe on the streets of New York for Brady.

“Yeah, it’s been an interesting week,” he said. “I’m much lighter on my toes than I thought.”

Brady also issued a playful warning: “Don’t any of you chase me around. I won’t be nearly as nice as I was last week.”

That was when he was followed by paparazzi as he exited a taxi in New York, with a handful of flowers for his girlfriend. Later that day and on Tuesday, he wasn’t wearing the boot when photographed.

“It’s just part of the world we’re living in,” he said. “Those places I went for refuge, I guess I can’t go anymore. If we were 0-16, nobody would (care).”

Coach Bill Belichick, who spoke before Brady, wouldn’t address the injury or Brady’s status.

“We’ll update our injury report on Wednesday,” Belichick said with a smirk. “And, I look forward to it, too.”

When Brady was asked, he grinned and said, “How’s the ankle? What did Coach say?”

The reporter responded with: “He said ask you.”

Brady laughed and shook his head.

“Did he?” he said. “Wow, that’s different.”

Brady, who stood at the podium in a navy, pinstriped suit, with a navy vest and his white shirt open at the collar, smiled throughout the news conference and was in a playful mood. When asked about the ankle once again, he interrupted the reporter and said, “Last question of the week.”

He then went through the details one more time and closed with, “Good? That work?”

Earlier Sunday, Brady appeared in front of reporters and photographers in Foxborough for the first time since the game against the Chargers. At a departure rally shortly before the team buses left for their trip to Phoenix, he walked without slipping on a light dusting of snow on the Gillette Stadium field as flurries fell.

“Now this is Foxborough faithful right here,” Brady told the cheering crowd of about 15,000 after he reached the podium at midfield along the Patriots sideline. “We can just go ahead and play the game today. Thank you guys for coming out.”

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Vegas - the Only Place Patriots Don't Win
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Although the rest of the sporting world may look at the Patriots as being one win away from completing a perfect season, Las Vegas views them through a much different prism.

To the oddsmakers on the Strip, the 18-0 Patriots are really 10-8.

"As far as the pointspread goes, that's correct," said Chuck Esposito, director of the race and sports book at Caesars Palace, where the Patriots were installed last week as 14-point favorites over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII Sunday.

"Granted, it's a lot of points," Esposito said, "but we looked for a number that would draw good two-way action [an equal number of bets on both teams]. We're not predicting who is going to win or lose, but it's a pointspread that we feel is going to draw good two-way action."

Since its initial release, however, the pointspread has gone down to 121/2, which, oddsmakers say, is not so much a reflection of the recent news about quarterback Tom Brady's right ankle sprain as it is of the Patriots' 2-7 record against the spread in their past nine games.

"[Brady] would probably affect the line more than anybody in the NFL; maybe Peyton Manning could rival him," said Tony Sinisi, odds director at Las Vegas Sports Consultants. "But it might be a 10-point drop if it went from Tom Brady to Matt Cassel. It would probably go down to New England 3. But there's not any feeling out there that Brady won't play."

Before news broke about Brady's ankle, "I think the betting public was looking for value and felt that, at 13 or 14, there was just too good a value on the Giants," Esposito said. "They have covered nine out of 10 road games and have won 10 straight road games and covered all three playoff games."

It has prompted many bettors to take the Giants and the points.

"We opened the Super Bowl line at 14 and it quickly moved from 14 to 131/2, and ever since then, it's been dropping little by little," said Jay Kornegay, executive director of the race and sports book at the Las Vegas Hilton, who estimated that 70 percent of the early action has been on the Giants.

"It's a little odd, because the favorite in the Super Bowl is always inflated and in this case, it's no different. This is one line that we make that's geared toward the general public, because the general public's money always dominates the action in the Super Bowl. When we put that line out, we expected a little bit more support on the Patriots and we haven't seen that yet, but we're hoping it comes out later."

At the beginning of the season, the Patriots were a sure bet after they trampled not only their opposition en route to an 8-0 start, but the Vegas sports books as well, beating the spread in those wins. Their perfect record (against the spread, that is) was blemished when they failed to cover as a 5-point favorite in a 24-20 triumph at Indianapolis Nov. 4.

"Actually, the Patriots all season long have been a thorn in our side," Kornegay said. "It's a team we just cannot figure out. We took it in the shorts for pretty much two-thirds of the season. The last game that we won -- one of the games that we won -- was the Eagles game [a 31-28 Patriots triumph]. That was the last game we saw this huge snowball effect of support for the Patriots.

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“Six Pack” Super Bowl notes
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Six quick, random thoughts on the Super Bowl

-- Patriots are 3-0 in Super Bowls under Belichick, but won all three games by a field goal.

-- New England is 12-point favorite; they were 12-point dog in their first Super Bowl win, against the Rams.

-- Belichick and Tom Coughlin coached together with the Giants from 1988-1990.

-- Don't forget, when Giants led New England 26-14 in the second half Dec 30, before losing 38-35, when Randy Moss got loose for some long passes in fourth quarter.

-- Eli Manning played college football in the SEC, where games against Alabama, LSU, Auburn are treated like the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras rolled into one. He'll do fine.

-- Must respect Patriots' 18-0 record, the best record ever in the NFL, to this point. Its going to take a supreme effort to beat them; they've taken everyone's best shot so far.

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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:26 AM

National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA

Wednesday, January 30

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Tips and Trends
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Washington Wizards at Toronto Raptors (7 PM ET)

Wizards are 41-19 ATS in their last 60 road games against a winning home team.
Raptors are 36-17-2 ATS in their last 55 against the Southeast Division.
The OVER is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings.

Miami Heat at Orlando Magic (7 PM ET)

Heat are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games against the Southeast Division.
Magic are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games against a team winning below 40%.
The favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Hornets (8 PM ET)

Warriors are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games against the Southwest Division.
Hornets are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on 1 days rest.
The OVER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in New Orleans.

New York Knicks at Utah Jazz (MSG | 9 PM ET)

Knicks are 14-29 ATS in their last 43 games when playing on 0 days rest.
Jazz are 23-8-1 ATS in their last 32 home games.
Underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

Cleveland Cavaliers at Portland Trail Blazers (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Cavs are 19-8 ATS in their last 27 games as a small underdog of 0.5-4.5 points.
Blazers are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 home games.
The favorite is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:28 AM

National Basketball Association - Gameday

NBA
Gameday

Wednesday, January 30

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NBA Gameday
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Wednesday NBA Gameday

Allen Iverson and the Denver Nuggets will be looking to knock off the Grizzlies in Memphis on Wednesday night. Here's a look at that contest in your NBA Gameday.

Miami Heat at Orlando Magic, 7:00pm ET

The Heat's season has gone from bad to worse in January. Not only is Shaquille O'Neal out with a hip injury, but the team didn't get their first win of the month until Saturday night (defeating the Pacers 98-96). Miami now owns the worst record in the Eastern Conference by several games, and they're contending for the worst mark in the league.

The Magic had a poor start to the month of January, but they've turned things around lately with four wins in their past five games. Orlando is coming off an impressive 96-93 win over the league-leading Celtics, with Hedo Turkoglu scoring a team-high 27 points in that matchup. Dwight Howard helped out with an 18-point, 16-rebound performance.

Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00pm ET

The Nuggets are battling the Jazz and Trail Blazers for top spot in the Northwest Division, but they enter Wednesday night's contest on a two-game losing streak. Denver fell 90-85 to the Mavericks on Sunday, and followed that up with a 117-93 loss to the Hornets on Monday. Carmelo Anthony continues to be day-to-day with an ankle injury.

Memphis has fallen to 13-32 on the season by losing seven of their past 10 games. As well, the Grizzlies are just 5-10 so far in the month of January. Memphis lost 103-84 to the Mavericks on Monday night, with Rudy Gay scoring a team-high 18 points in the game. Pau Gasol returned to the floor, picking up 13 points and grabbing five rebounds.

Cleveland Cavaliers at Portland Trail Blazers, 9:00pm ET

The Cavaliers fell 110-108 to the Suns on Friday night, but that was only their second loss in the month of January. Overall Cleveland is now 10-2 this month, and they've managed to gain a bit of ground on the Pistons in the Central Division standings. LeBron James poured in 41 points in the Cavs' 98-95 win over the Lakers on Sunday.

The Blazers have now lost five of their past nine games to lose some ground in the Northwest Division standings. However, Portland is coming off a 94-93 win over the Hawks on Sunday, with Brandon Roy scoring a game-high 24 points for the team in that contest. LaMarcus Aldridge picked up 16 points and eight rebounds against the Hawks.

Charlotte Bobcats at Sacramento Kings, 10:00pm ET

The Bobcats have gone a respectable (for them) 7-9 so far in January, and have even picked up wins over the likes of the Celtics, Nuggets, and Magic. Charlotte is coming off a 107-100 victory over the Clippers on Monday night, with Gerald Wallace contributing a team-high 23 points along with eight assists. Jason Richardson was good for 20 points.

The Kings are in no-man's land in the Pacific Division, several games behind third place and several games ahead of fifth place. Sacramento has managed to win four of their past six contests, including a 103-101 victory over the SuperSonics on Sunday. Kevin Martin led the way with 26 points in that game, while Brad Miller grabbed 12 rebounds.

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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:31 AM

National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up

Wednesday, January 30

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Magic won three of their last four games.
-- Raptors won seven of their last ten games. Wizards are 9-4 in last thirteen games; they covered 12 of last 17.
-- Minnesota covered five of its last six games.
-- Hornets won, covered their last nine games.
-- Cavaliers won six of their last seven games.
-- Utah won five in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Kings won four of their last five home games.

Cold Teams
-- Miami lost sixteen of its last seventeen games.
-- Bucks lost eight of their last eleven games. 76ers lost eleven of their last fourteen games.
-- Nuggets lost last six road games (1-5 vs spread). Grizzlies lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Bulls are 0-6 vs spread in game after their last six losses.
-- Warriors covered just two of their last nine games.
-- Portland is 0-4 vs spread in game after its last four wins.
-- Knicks lost three of their last four games.
-- Bobcats are 3-4 in last seven games, 0-3 vs spread in game after their last three wins.
-- Clippers lost three in row, nine of last 12 games. Hawks lost six of their last seven games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Orlando beat Miami twice this season, by 21-7 points.
-- Wizards are 2-0 vs Toronto this year, winning both by four, including an OT decision last night in DC.
-- Road team won both Buck-76er games this season.
-- Timberwolves (+4) lost 96-85 at Chicago last night.
-- Hornets (+3.5) won 116-104 in Oakland Jan 4.
-- Jazz (-5.5) lost 113-109 in New York Nov 26.

Totals
-- Four of last five Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Toronto games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Milwaukee games stayed under total.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Memphis games.
-- Last six Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Golden State games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight New York road games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in Charlotte's last eight road games.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games went over the total.

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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:34 AM

College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 30

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IOWA (10 - 11) at PURDUE (15 - 5) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 134-173 ATS (-56.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 134-173 ATS (-56.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
PURDUE is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
PURDUE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
PURDUE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 2-2 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 2-2 straight up against IOWA 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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UAB (13 - 6) at UCF (11 - 8) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MASSACHUSETTS (13 - 6) at DUQUESNE (13 - 5) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 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
DUQUESNE is 1-1 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-0 straight up against DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGETOWN (16 - 2) at ST JOHNS (7 - 12) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 3-0 against the spread versus ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 3-0 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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VIRGINIA (11 - 7) at MARYLAND (12 - 8) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 40-70 ATS (-37.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 40-70 ATS (-37.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 33-60 ATS (-33.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 30-56 ATS (-31.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 43-17 ATS (+24.3 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARYLAND is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 2-2 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 2-2 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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RICHMOND (10 - 8) at RHODE ISLAND (17 - 4) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 46-71 ATS (-32.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 46-71 ATS (-32.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 27-51 ATS (-29.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 1-1 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 1-1 straight up against RICHMOND 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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VILLANOVA (13 - 5) at PITTSBURGH (16 - 4) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-0 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 straight up against VILLANOVA 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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HOFSTRA (6 - 14) at TOWSON ST (8 - 11) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 3-1 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-1 straight up against TOWSON ST 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (13 - 8) at OLD DOMINION (10 - 11) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 159-124 ATS (+22.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 159-124 ATS (+22.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 115-84 ATS (+22.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 111-80 ATS (+23.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 75-51 ATS (+18.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 63-88 ATS (-33.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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TOLEDO (6 - 12) at AKRON (15 - 5) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 2-1 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 2-1 straight up against AKRON 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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BOWLING GREEN (10 - 9) at BALL ST (3 - 15) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 1-1 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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SAINT LOUIS (12 - 8) at DAYTON (14 - 4) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 107-77 ATS (+22.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 106-71 ATS (+27.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 61-33 ATS (+24.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 67-42 ATS (+20.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DAYTON is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 3-2 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 4-1 straight up against SAINT LOUIS 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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KENT ST (17 - 4) at E MICHIGAN (7 - 11) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 15-34 ATS (-22.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 2-0 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 2-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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 - 7) at FLA ATLANTIC (7 - 14) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TULSA (9 - 8) at MARSHALL (10 - 8) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 2-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 2-1 straight up against MARSHALL 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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WM & MARY (10 - 9) at JAMES MADISON (10 - 9) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 67-97 ATS (-39.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 3-2 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
WM & MARY is 5-0 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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CINCINNATI (9 - 11) at W VIRGINIA (16 - 5) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 53-81 ATS (-36.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
CINCINNATI is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-2 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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NORTHEASTERN (7 - 12) at DELAWARE (9 - 10) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHEASTERN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 13) at LASALLE (7 - 11) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 69-95 ATS (-35.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LASALLE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ST JOSEPHS (12 - 5) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (5 - 10) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against ST JOSEPHS 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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UNLV (15 - 4) at TCU (11 - 7) - 1/30/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNLV is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 56-33 ATS (+19.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TCU is 31-54 ATS (-28.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TCU is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 2-1 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 4-0 straight up against TCU 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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GEORGIA (11 - 6) at S CAROLINA (9 - 10) - 1/30/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DREXEL (9 - 12) at GEORGIA ST (5 - 14) - 1/30/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
DREXEL is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
DREXEL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 3-0 straight up against GEORGIA ST 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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INDIANA ST (10 - 9) at BRADLEY (11 - 10) - 1/30/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ILLINOIS ST (15 - 5) at N IOWA (12 - 8) - 1/30/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 3-2 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA 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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CREIGHTON (14 - 5) at DRAKE (18 - 1) - 1/30/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
DRAKE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all home games this season.
DRAKE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
DRAKE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DRAKE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
CREIGHTON is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 48-27 ATS (+18.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 4-1 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 4-1 straight up against DRAKE 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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NEBRASKA (11 - 6) at MISSOURI (12 - 8) - 1/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MISSOURI is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 4-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 4-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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MIAMI OHIO (8 - 11) at N ILLINOIS (5 - 13) - 1/30/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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LSU (7 - 12) at AUBURN (12 - 6) - 1/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all games this season.
LSU is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
LSU is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
LSU is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
AUBURN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 5-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 3-2 straight up against AUBURN 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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VANDERBILT (17 - 4) at OLE MISS (15 - 3) - 1/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 37-62 ATS (-31.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

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

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MEMPHIS (19 - 0) at HOUSTON (15 - 3) - 1/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 179-137 ATS (+28.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 179-137 ATS (+28.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 68-44 ATS (+19.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 68-44 ATS (+19.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 105-74 ATS (+23.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 68-42 ATS (+21.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 133-88 ATS (+36.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 79-45 ATS (+29.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-0 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KANSAS (20 - 0) at KANSAS ST (14 - 4) - 1/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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MISSISSIPPI ST (14 - 5) at ARKANSAS (14 - 5) - 1/30/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SYRACUSE (14 - 7) at DEPAUL (9 - 10) - 1/30/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SOUTHERN MISS (10 - 9) at UTEP (12 - 6) - 1/30/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 2-2 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 3-1 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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ILLINOIS (10 - 11) at MICHIGAN ST (18 - 2) - 1/30/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 20-31 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 20-31 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
ILLINOIS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 38-16 ATS (+20.4 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 77-52 ATS (+19.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

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

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BYU (15 - 5) at AIR FORCE (11 - 7) - 1/30/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
BYU is 31-67 ATS (-42.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
BYU is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
BYU is 98-60 ATS (+32.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 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
BYU is 3-1 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 3-1 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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SETON HALL (15 - 6) at RUTGERS (10 - 11) - 1/30/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 3-2 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
RUTGERS is 3-2 straight up against SETON HALL 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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TEXAS (16 - 3) at TEXAS A&M (16 - 4) - 1/30/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 4-1 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 3-2 straight up against TEXAS A&M 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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UC-SANTA BARBARA (15 - 5) at UC-RIVERSIDE (4 - 14) - 1/30/2008, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 4-1 against the spread versus UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 4-1 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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WYOMING (7 - 11) at UTAH (11 - 7) - 1/30/2008, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 3-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-2 straight up against WYOMING 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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WOFFORD (12 - 9) at DAVIDSON (13 - 6) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in January games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
DAVIDSON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 43-16 ATS (+25.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
WOFFORD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WOFFORD is 3-2 against the spread versus DAVIDSON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 4-1 straight up against WOFFORD 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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THE CITADEL (5 - 14) at FURMAN (3 - 17) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 62-91 ATS (-38.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 62-91 ATS (-38.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
FURMAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FURMAN is 3-2 against the spread versus THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 4-1 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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RIDER (15 - 6) at MARIST (14 - 8) - 1/30/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 4-1 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 5-0 straight up against RIDER 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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IONA (7 - 15) at MANHATTAN (8 - 13) - 1/30/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all games this season.
MANHATTAN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MANHATTAN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in January games this season.
MANHATTAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 3-1 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 4-0 straight up against IONA 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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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:36 AM

College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up

Wednesday, January 30

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Wednesday's College Basketball

Games of the Night

Bob Huggins made Cincinnati a household word in hoop, now he coaches against Bearcats for first time, three days after his Mountaineers lost 58-57 at home to Georgetown on a disputed call at buzzer. UC covered five of last six games; their losses in Big East are by 12-17-1-3 points. WVa is 3-2 as Big East fave.

Memphis is 5-0 in C-USA, winning road games by 23-27-25 pts at Marshall, Rice, Tulsa; their last four conference foes shot a combined 7 for 48 beyond arc (14.6%). Houston is 4-0 in league games, holding last three foes under 40% from floor; they lost this season by 1-7-14 pts, are 0-2 vs spread as underdog.

Kansas won its last 26 visits to Manhattan, where Beasley and Walker, K-State's two best players, have guaranteed streak will end here. Jayhawks are 5-0 in Big 12, with road wins by 21,6 at Nebraska, Missouri. K-State allowed just 55.7 ppg in last three games. Big 12 home underdogs are 8-3 against the spread.

Rider, Marist are both 8-2 in MAAC; Foxes won 81-80 at Rider on Jan 4 (+3.5), starting stretch where Marist won seven of its last eight games. Rider is 7-0 since that game; they've won four straight road games, all against lower-level teams. Broncs are 4-3 as dog. MAAC home favorites are 15-9 against the spread.

Rest of the Card

-- Purdue (-1.5) won 67-62 at Iowa Jan 16, in game where Iowa made 11-24 3's, but still shot just 39% from floor. Hawkeyes are 2-2 as Big 11 road dog, losing away games by 13-31-22 points, winning at Michigan. Purdue won, covered its last five games.

-- Central Florida lost by 10 in OT at UAB LY; Knights are 2-0 as C-USA home favorite, winning home games by 6-29 points. UAB is 1-1 on C-USA road, losing 62-57 at Marshall, winning by one at Tulane- they shot 39-35% in the two road games.

-- Duquesne is 3-2 in A-14 games, scoring 80.2 ppg; UMass is allowing 81.2 ppg in its 2-3 start in league play, splitting pair of road games (82-71 at Dayton; 77-81 at St Joe's). Dukes are 3-0 at home, winning by 12-16-25 points vs 2nd-division teams.

-- St John's lost last five games, with four of five by 9+ points; they lost last two home games 60-54/81-57. Georgetown is 6-1 after dramatic win at West Virginia Saturday; Hoyas won here 72-48 last season (-7.5); they're 2-4 as Big East favorite.

-- Virginia is 1-4 in ACC, with three losses either in OT or by a hoop; they've taken 29 treys/game in last four games, so they depend on making those. Maryland is 2-3 in ACC, with its wins by 7-2; they're 0-2 as an ACC home favorite.

-- Richmond, Rhode Island are both 3-2 in A-14, scoring 80-81 points in its home games (0-2 as home favorite). Richmond is playing first road game in 18 days; they're 3-0 in A-15 if they allow less than 76 in regulation- their losses are by 18-9 pts.

-- Pitt was outscored 18-8 from foul line in 64-63 loss Jan 6th at Villanova (+4), which is 2-3 since then, allowing 85 ppg in last two games, both losses. Wildcats lost three of four on Big East road, losing by 8-3-12 points. Pitt lost two of last three games.

-- Hofstra covered last four CAA road games, winning last two at Drexel, Northeastern. Towson State won its last two games, allowing 60.5 ppg, after 2-5 start in CAA. Home faves are 19-24 vs spread in CAA games so far this season.

-- NC-Wilmington won, covered last four games, with its foes taking total of just 42 FTs in those games; they're 2-2 as a dog on CAA road, losing away games by 10-19 pts. Old Dominion is 2-2 at home in CAA, its last four wins are all by 12+ points.

-- Toledo is 0-3 on MAC road (0-2 as road dog), losing away games by 16-13-24 points. Akron is 2-1 as home favorite, with home wins by 15-1-36 points. Zips lost last two games, both on road, scoring just 66.5 ppg.

-- Bowling Green is 0-2 on MAC road, losing by 14-36 points; they scored just 54 ppg in last three games. Ball State is 2-1 at home in MAAC, 2-4 overall in league, with home wins by 13-4. MAC home favorites are 16-10.

-- Dayton (-6) needed OT to win 68-57 at Saint Louis Jan 12, in first game after Billikens had lost 49-20. Flyers lost three in row since, losing by 11 at home to UMass. Saint Louis won two of last three games, with only loss in OT at home vs Temple.

-- Kent is 5-1 in MAC, splitting pair of road games; they waxed Eastern Michigan 82-46 at home LY. Eastern won its two MAC home games by 10-24 points; they scored 71.3 ppg in its three league wins, 53-60-52 in its three losses.

-- New Orleans lost last two games, scoring just 58.5 ppg; they are 2-2 on Sun Belt road- visitor won four of their last five tilts. Florida Atlantic won last three home games, all by five points or less- they covered five of last six games overall.

-- Tulsa is 1-4 in C-USA, with four games decided by four pts or less, or in OT; they shot under 39% in three of last four tilts. Marshall lost three of last four games; they are 1-1 at home in C-USA, beating UAB 62-57, losing to Memphis.

-- James Madison lost four in row, six of its last seven games; they lost last two at home. Dukes are 20 for last 85 beyond the arc (23.5%) in their last six games. William & Mary won six of last seven games; they beat JMU 69-66 Jan 2 (-2).

-- Northeastern was 30-36 from foul line in 73-69 OT win vs the Hens Jan 19; Huskies are 0-4 on CAA road, losing by 6-28-2-8 points (1-2 as road dog). Delaware lost three of last four after a 5-0 start in CAA; their CAA wins are by 7-7-4-5-7-1 points.

-- St Bonaventure is 0-5 in A-14, but 2-1 as road dog, losing its road games by 15-11-14 points; 11 is their closest league loss. Road team is 5-0 in LaSalle's A-14 games; Explorers lost three in row at home. A-14 home favorites are 7-14 against spread.

-- St Joe's is 4-1 in A-14, with last three games decided by total of eight points; they're 2-1 on A-14 road, winning by 1-6. GW lost last four games by 12-8-11-25 points, but three of the four were on road- they allowed 82 ppg in last three games.

-- UNLV is 4-1 in Mountain West, 2-1 on road, with both wins by three points; dog covered four of those five games. TCU is 3-2 in league, winning both its home games, scoring 78.5 ppg. Mountain West home dogs are 3-1 against the spread.

-- Home team is 4-0 in Georgia's SEC games, with Dawgs losing both road games, by 11-16 points. South Carolina is 1-4 in SEC losing both home games (Tenn, Fla). In their last two games, Gamecocks took 50 treys, tried 14 FTs, not a good ratio.

-- Underdog is 4-0 vs spread in Georgia State's CAA home tilts State, Drexel are both 2-7 in CAA; Panthers lost at Drexel 58-51 Jan 16 (+4.5), shooting 38% with 18 turnovers. Dragons are 1-3 as CAA road dog, with losses on foreign soil by 47-34-9-14.

-- Bradley won four of last five games after 0-4 start in its MVC games; underdog is 5-0 vs spread in its home games, with the Braves 2-3 at home (both wins by a point). Indiana State is 2-3 as road dog, with away losses by 25-21-17-3 points.

-- Northern Iowa (+9) lost 51-46 at Illinois State Jan 8, making just 5-13 from foul line; UNI lost six of last seven games after a 2-0 start; they're 2-2 at home. ISU is 7-2 in Valley, allowing 77.5 ppg in its last two road games, both losses.

-- Drake (+5.5) won 68-60 at Creighton eight nights ago; they're 9-0 in Valley, 4-1 as home fave, with home wins by 10-25-11-6-4 points. Bluejays won three of last four road games, but lost its last two games overall, scoring just 52 ppg.

-- Missouri suspended five guys for fracas Sunday morning in which top scorer Hannah broke his jaw, so this game probably is off the board. Nebraska is 0-4 in Big 12, scoring 50 ppg in its conference road games, with losses by 4-35 points.

-- Miami OH is 0-3 on MAC road, losing by 15-9-3 points; they are 0-4 scoring less than 64 pts in league play. Northern Illinois won two of three at home in league, losing only to EMichigan 65-61. MAC home underdogs are 6-3 against the spread.

-- Auburn (+5) shot 55% from floor in 74-67 win at LSU Jan 16; they're favored in SEC for first time this season. LSU lost all of its SEC games, dropping road games 74-71 at Ole Miss (+15.5), 92-76 at Vandy (+13). SEC home favorites are 10-9.

-- Vandy, Ole Miss were both unbeaten entering SEC play, are now 2-3 in league, with Commodores losing road games by 20-6-22 points (0-2 as road dog). Rebels allowed 85 ppg in its last three games; they're 2-0 at home, winning by 2-3 points.

-- Arkansas suspended Thomas, a starter for this game; they're 3-2 in SEC, splitting pair of home games. Mississippi State won all five SEC games, beating LSU (61-39), Alabama (66-56) away from home- they held four of five foes under 39% from floor.

-- Syracuse is 0-3 on Big East road, losing by 8-20-2 points at Cincy, WVa, Georgetown; they're 0-3 when scoring 70 or less points in league. DePaul won three of four at home in Big East, losing only to Georgetown- they allowed 76 ppg in last three.

-- Southern Mississippi is 0-2 on C-USA road, losing 72-65 at UAB, 83-47 at Memphis. Home side won both series games LY. UTEP is 3-0 at home in C-USA (1-2 as home favorite) winning by 13-28-4 points in its conference home games.

-- Visitor is 6-1 vs spread in Michigan State's conference tilts; Spartans are 4-0 at home, but 0-4 as home favorite, winning by 6-4-6-15 at home. Illinois is 3-1 as Big 11 road dog, losing away games by 10-4-7-6 points. Big 11 home favorites are 8-18.

-- BYU is 4-1 in Mountain West, splitting two road games, with only win 55-52 at Utah. Air Force allowed 56 ppg in winning its MWC home games; they've taken 56 FTs at home, its foes 29. Mountain West home underdogs are 3-1 vs spread.

-- Seton Hall won last four games, taking 30 FTs/game; they're 1-2 on Big East road, beating Providence, losing to Marquette, Pitt. Rutgers won last two games after 0-6 start in league; they are 1-2 at home in conference, upsetting Villanova in last one.
-- Texas won last three games, allowing 58.3 ppg; they're 2-1 vs spread as dog this season, 1-1 SU on road in Big 12, losing at Missouri 97-84, beating Okla State by a hoop. Aggies snapped 3-game skid with tense 59-56 win at Oklahoma State Saturday.

-- Santa Barbara won three of last four games, winning last two on road, both by 15 points; all four of their Big West wins are by exactly 15. Gauchos swept Riverside LY, winning here by a point. UCR is 1-6, with losses by 28-4-30-4-11-14 points.

-- Wyoming is 1-5 in SEC, 1-2 as a road dog, losing by 27-27-7 points; they got first league win Saturday, beating Colorado St which has yet to win. Utah is 2-1 at home in MWC, with wins by 22-16 points. MWC home favorites are 10-8 vs spread.

-- Wofford is playing third game in five nights; they won last four games to even mark at 5-5 in SoCon; Terriers lost 85-50 at home to Davidson Jan 12 (+9). Wildcats are 3-1 as home fave in SoCon, winning home games by 21-25-13-27 points.

-- Citadel is 0-10 in league, but covered last three games; they are 1-2 as road dog, losing by 13-21-30 ots. Furman lost six of its last seven games, is favored for second time in SoCon play; their only SoCon wins are by 4-8 points.

-- Iona lost three in row, six of last seven games; they're 0-3 on MAAC road, losing at Siena, Loyola, Rider, all contenders for MAAC title. Manhattan lost five in row, eight of its last nine; they allowed 85.7 ppg in last three games.

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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:37 AM

College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 30

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Tips and Trends
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Virginia at Maryland (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Virginia is 6-18 ATS in its last 24 games after allowing 90 points.
Maryland is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games overall.
The UNDER is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Maryland.

Cincinnati at West Virginia (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Cincinnati is 8-0 ATS in its last 8 games following a SU loss.
West Virginia is 20-9 ATS in its last 29 home games.
The UNDER is 4-1 in West Virginia’s last 5 home games.

#10 Texas at #23 Texas A&M (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Texas is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games following a SU win.
Texas A&M is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The home team is 8-2-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

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**pm530** · 01-30-2008, 04:41 AM

National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up

Wednesday, January 30

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Detroit won last four games, allowing six goals. Coyotes won last three games, scoring fourteen goals.
-- Sabres won last two games, allowing three goals, after awful 1-12 skid.
-- Flames, Sharks both won their last three games.

Cold Teams
-- Penguins are 0-3 in game after their last three wins. Atlanta lost last five games, scoring five goals.
-- Anaheim lost last three games, scoring four goals. Wild is 2-3 in its last five games.
-- Panthers lost ten of their last fourteen games.
-- Blackhawks lost last two games, scored six goals in last four. Avalanche lost three of their last four games.

Series Records
-- Thrashers won six of last nine against Pittsburgh.
-- Ducks lost six of last seven visits to Minnesota.
-- Red Wings won last seven games against Phoenix.
-- Sabres won five of last seven against Florida.
-- Sharks won four of their last six against Calgary.
-- Chicago won three of last five visits to Denver.

Totals
-- Last three Pittsburgh games all went over the total.
-- Under is 7-3-2 in last dozen Anaheim-Minnesota games.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Phoenix games.
-- Six of last seven Florida games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Calgary games.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Chicago games.

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**Udog** · 01-30-2008, 10:03 AM

NHL
Hot Lines

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30

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Ice Picks: Today's best NHL wagers
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Pittsburgh at Atlanta (-135, 5 1/2)

Pittsburgh improved to 2-1-1 without Sidney Crosby, scoring 14 goals in those four games after tallying 13 in the previous four contests with the defending Art Ross Trophy winner in the lineup.

Atlanta has scored six goals during a five-game losing streak, its longest since a season-opening six-game skid that led to the firing of coach Bob Hartley.

The Penguins are 1-0-1 this season against the Thrashers, losing the lone meeting in Atlanta 3-2 in a shootout on Jan. 12. Pittsburgh has at least one point in five of the last six matchups (3-1-2).

Pick: Penguins +125

Chicago at Colorado (-137, 5 1/2)

Chicago went into the All-Star break following a lackluster 1-0 home loss to Columbus on Thursday. Denis Savard then went on a tirade, questioning his team's effort and willingness to win.

The Blackhawks hope the All-Star break will not adversely affect Patrick Kane, who continues to lead all rookies with 33 assists and 45 points.

The top overall pick in the 2007 NHL draft has two goals and two assists against Colorado this season as Chicago has won both meetings.

The Avalanche are without Joe Sakic (hernia), Ryan Smyth (broken right ankle) and All-Star selection Paul Stastny (appendectomy). Those three have accounted for 99 of Colorado's 382 total points this season.

After winning 15 of its first 18 at home this season, Colorado is 2-5-1 in its last eight there and has scored just 13 goals. The Avalanche are 0-for-24 on the power play in that stretch.

Pick: Blackhawks +127

San Jose at Calgary (-133, 5)

Calgary has not played since last Wednesday, when it beat Minnesota 2-1.

"We should have lots of energy. We had a fantastic break," defenseman Robyn Regehr told Calgary's official Web site. "We're a team who played a lot of games going into that stretch, and now everyone's pretty much caught up to us, so we can look forward to the last 32 games and the big push towards the playoffs."

The Flames won their last three games of the first half, outscoring opponents 11-4.

Jarome Iginla leads the Western Conference with 32 goals and also has a team-high 31 assists, and has scored two goals in three of his last four games against the Sharks.

Pick: Flames -133

**Udog** · 01-30-2008, 10:03 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Iowa at Purdue
The Hawkeyes have lost four of their last five on the road, including losses at Indiana, Ohio State and Wisconsin by an average margin of 22 points. They run into a Purdue team tonight that has won five straight conference games, including victories over Ohio State and Wisconsin. The Boilermakers are the pick (-11) according to Dunkel, which has Purdue favored by 15 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-11). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30

Game 521-522: Iowa at Purdue
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 58.213; Purdue 73.798
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Purdue by 11
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-11)

Game 523-524: UAB at Central Florida
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 60.191; Central Florida 67.672
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (-2 1/2)

Game 525-526: Massachusetts at Duquesne
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 64.918; Duquesne 69.555
Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Duquesne by 5
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (+5)

Game 527-528: Georgetown at St. John's
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 72.386; St. John's 61.683
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-9 1/2)

Game 529-530: Virginia at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 62.188; Maryland 72.229
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 10
Vegas Line: Maryland by 7
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (-7)

Game 531-532: Richmond at Rhode Island
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 54.961; Rhode Island 66.556
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 15
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (+15)

Game 533-534: Villanova at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 62.507; Pittsburgh 77.698
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 15
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-7)

Game 535-536: Hofstra at Towson
Dunkel Ratings: Hofstra 51.930; Towson 51.094
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 1
Vegas Line: Towson by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (+2 1/2)

Game 537-538: NC Wilmington at Old Dominion
Dunkel Ratings: NC Wilmington 54.406; Old Dominion 57.501
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 3
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC Wilmington (+8 1/2)

Game 539-540: Toledo at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 50.553; Akron 67.874
Dunkel Line: Akron by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Akron by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-15 1/2)

Game 541-542: Bowling Green at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 49.411; Ball State 55.054
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Ball State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (-4 1/2)

Game 543-544: St. Louis at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 57.543; Dayton 62.650
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 5
Vegas Line: Dayton by 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+8)

Game 545-546: Kent State at Eastern Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 62.421; Eastern Michigan 57.048
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Kent State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-4 1/2)

Game 547-548: New Orleans at Florida Atlantic
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 51.701; Florida Atlantic 52.480
Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 1
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic

Game 549-550: Tulsa at Marshall
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 57.573; Marshall 61.641
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 4
Vegas Line: Marshall by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (-1 1/2)

Game 551-552: William & Mary at James Madison
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 53.024; James Madison 52.020
Dunkel Line: William & Mary by 1
Vegas Line: James Madison by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (+4 1/2)

Game 553-554: Cincinnati at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 62.741; West Virginia 75.242
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 14
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+14)

Game 555-556: Northeastern at Delaware
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 50.757; Delaware 59.177
Dunkel Line: Delaware by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Delaware by 4
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (-4)

Game 557-558: St. Bonaventure at LaSalle
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 47.740; LaSalle 58.740
Dunkel Line: LaSalle by 11
Vegas Line: LaSalle by 9
Dunkel Pick: LaSalle (-9)

Game 559-560: St. Joseph's at George Washington
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 63.821; George Washington 59.781
Dunkel Line: St. Joseph's by 4
Vegas Line: St. Joseph's by 7
Dunkel Pick: George Washington (+7)

Game 561-562: UNLV at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 63.340; TCU 63.146
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: UNLV by 4
Dunkel Pick: TCU (+4)

Game 563-564: Georgia at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 64.271; South Carolina 62.919
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 3
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (+3)

Game 565-566: Drexel at Georgia State
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 47.254; Georgia State 53.673
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-3 1/2)

Game 567-568: Indiana State at Bradley
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 57.584; Bradley 62.749
Dunkel Line: Bradley by 5
Vegas Line: Bradley by 6
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (+6)

Game 569-570: Illinois State at Northern Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 63.832; Northern Iowa 66.865
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 3
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-2)

Game 571-572: Creighton at Drake
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 63.358; Drake 71.112
Dunkel Line: Drake by 8
Vegas Line: Drake by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Drake (-3 1/2)

Game 573-574: Nebraska at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 62.231; Missouri 73.928
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-6 1/2)

Game 575-576: Miami (OH) at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 54.767; Northern Illinois 55.405
Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 1
Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+5 1/2)

Game 577-578: LSU at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 54.156; Auburn 65.231
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 11
Vegas Line: Auburn by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-6 1/2)

Game 579-580: Vanderbilt at Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 63.782; Mississippi 71.178
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 5
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-5)

Game 581-582: Memphis at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 81.013; Houston 66.352
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Memphis by 10
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-10)

Game 583-584: Kansas at Kansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 81.957; Kansas State 80.777
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 1
Vegas Line: Kansas by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+7 1/2)

Game 585-586: Mississippi State at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 71.211; Arkansas 64.430
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 7
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (+2)

Game 587-588: Syracuse at DePaul
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 64.845; DePaul 65.771
Dunkel Line: DePaul by 1
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: DePaul

Game 589-590: Southern Mississippi at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 54.475; UTEP 61.941
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: UTEP by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-5 1/2)

Game 591-592: Illinois at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 64.969; Michigan State 73.858
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 9
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (+9 1/2)

Game 593-594: BYU at Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 60.683; Air Force 60.721
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: BYU by 4
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (+4)

Game 595-596: Seton Hall at Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 64.677; Rutgers 58.984
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 1
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-1)

Game 597-598: Texas at Texas A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 69.071; Texas A&M 71.185
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 2
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 3
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+3)

Game 599-600: UC-Santa Barbara at UC-Riverside
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 57.354; UC-Riverside 47.743
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 9
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (-9)

Game 601-602: Wyoming at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 48.963; Utah 64.930
Dunkel Line: Utah by 16
Vegas Line: Utah by 15
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-15)

Game 603-604: Wofford at Davidson
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 47.180; Davidson 71.738
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 24 1/2
Vegas Line: Davidson by 19 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (-19 1/2)

Game 605-606: The Citadel at Furman
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 38.301; Furman 48.262
Dunkel Line: Furman by 10
Vegas Line: Furman by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Furman (-9 1/2)

Game 607-608: Rider at Marist
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 56.840; Marist 58.713
Dunkel Line: Marist by 2
Vegas Line: Marist by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rider (+4 1/2)

Game 609-610: Iona at Manhattan
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 50.531; Manhattan 49.963
Dunkel Line: Iona by 1
Vegas Line: Iona by 2
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+2)

**Udog** · 01-30-2008, 10:43 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 30

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PITTSBURGH (28-18-0-4, 60 pts.) at ATLANTA (23-25-0-4, 50 pts.) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 76-61 ATS (+149.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 10-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-8 ATS (+26.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 40-22 ATS (+70.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-11 ATS (+33.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-34 ATS (-15.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 4-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 3-9 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-4 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-4-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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ANAHEIM (27-20-0-6, 60 pts.) at MINNESOTA (28-19-0-3, 59 pts.) - 1/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 50-30 ATS (+16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 131-124 ATS (+269.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 5-13 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-8 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 8-8-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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PHOENIX (27-21-0-2, 56 pts.) at DETROIT (37-10-0-4, 78 pts.) - 1/30/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 70-37 ATS (+0.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 27-23 ATS (+57.7 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 17-10 ATS (+28.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-2 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
PHOENIX is 138-108 ATS (+25.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 9-4 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 67-70 ATS (-104.9 Units) in January games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-2 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-2-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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BUFFALO (22-21-0-6, 50 pts.) at FLORIDA (22-24-0-5, 49 pts.) - 1/30/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 22-27 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 9-17 ATS (-16.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 37-35 ATS (-14.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 0-7 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
FLORIDA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 68-33 ATS (+18.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 75-94 ATS (+180.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 3-9 ATS (-8.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 84-115 ATS (-60.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-5 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 5-5-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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SAN JOSE (28-15-0-7, 63 pts.) at CALGARY (25-17-0-8, 58 pts.) - 1/30/2008, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 12-4 ATS (+7.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 17-5 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 19-9 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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CHICAGO (23-23-0-4, 50 pts.) at COLORADO (26-20-0-4, 56 pts.) - 1/30/2008, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 86-89 ATS (+207.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CHICAGO is 10-6 ATS (+19.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 12-9 ATS (+24.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 68-73 ATS (-80.3 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-4 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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