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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 04:51 AM

Six-pack for Saturday

-- Exxon-Mobil posted a profit of $40.6B last year, $11.7 of it in last three months of the year. No one in our government seems to think this is excessive.

-- A 92-year old blind guy got a hole-in-one at Cove Cay CC in Clearwater, FL on January 10, using a 5-iron on 110-yard hole. Pretty impressive.

-- FOX got its best NFL ratings since '95 this season. CBS’ ratings were up 8.6% from last year.

-- Home underdogs are combined 3-20 against the spread in Big 11 (2-10), Pac-10 (1-10) games this season.

-- Twins offered Santana $80M for four years, but he turned them down; still think they should have kept him and taken a run at the playoffs in ’08.

-- If you’re keeping score at home, Exxon-Mobil is +$80B in the last two years; instead of bitching about it, I should just go buy some of their stock.

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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 04:51 AM

Saturday's List of 13: Looking at college hoop races.......

As February starts, here is where some of the more interesting conference races stand:

13) MAAC—Five teams (Rider-Siena-Marist-Niagara-Loyola) are separated by 1.5 games. Rider has the best player, Siena has home court in tournament.

12) Pac-10—Arizona is hot, Arizona State is sliding. UCLA is the best team. USC is loaded with athletes. Top to bottom, best league in country.

11) Big South—NC-Asheville is 17-4,6-0; they have a 7-6 center who dunks without jumping. They’re threatening to end Winthrop’s domination of this league.

10) America East—Vermont, UMBC, Binghamton are all tied at 6-2 atop the league.

9) Missouri Valley—Drake is 10-0, three games ahead of anyone else. An amazing story.

8) Summit—Oral Roberts is 9-0, two games ahead of the field; will Scott Sutton succeed his dad out in San Francisco?

7) WAC—Five teams have 5+ conference wins. Conference tourney should be great.

6) Sun Belt—South Alabama, Western Kentucky are both 9-1 everyone else has 4+ losses in a traditionally one-bid league that has jumped to 15th in conference RPI.

5) ACC—Duke, Carolina are top two, as usual, but what a steep dropoff from there. Clemson is probably next best; would you ever trust them to win a big game?

4) Mountain West—UNLV, BYU are tied atop the standings, with San Diego State half-game behind. Conference tourney is always fun, especially when its in Vegas.

3) Big 12—Never thought I’d see day where Kansas State, Baylor are in top three in this league, but there they are, and they’re both very good.

2) Atlantic 14—This league has improved the most; will they get three bids? Four? It is four-team race at top; no one who loses in conference tourney (except Xavier) will rest easily on Selection Sunday.

1) Big 11—Bottom five teams are combined 8-34; top five are combined 33-6. Minnesota swims in mediocrity in between all this. Interesting to see if they get five teams in NCAAs.

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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 04:53 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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NFL
Long Sheet

Super Bowl XLII

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Sunday, February 3
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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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Short Sheet

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Sunday, February 3
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Super Bowl XLII
TV: FOX
NY Giants vs. New England, 6:20 ET

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

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

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NFL
Write-up

Sunday, February 3

Super Bowl (Glendale,AZ)

With two weeks since conference championship games, Super Bowl gets overanalyzed, so I'm just going to present some stuff I think about the game, then give you who I think is right side to have Sunday night.

-- Giants didn't have a bye before playoffs, so extra time off has to help them more than it does the Patriots.

-- New England won 38-35 in Swamp in Week 17 Sunday nighter, a game Giants led 26-14 in second half.

-- Patriots covered first ten games, but only one of last eight, as New England does enough to get by, even though their they've shown some cracks.

-- New England likes to blitz (only about 33% of their sacks were by defensive linemen), so critical for Giants to protect Eli against the blitz, so he find advantageous matchups against the slowish defenders Patriots do have.

-- Eli Manning played in the SEC; he led Ole Miss to a win in the Cotton Bowl, so he has played well before in big games. He also is definitely being helped by his brother, who played lot against New England, and can advise him as to what to expect.

-- Do you know how rare it is for an NFL team to win ten games in row on the road? It hardly ever happens-- it is a streak that must be respected.

-- That said, no team has ever been 18-0 before, although certain amount of pressure comes with that.

'72 Dolphins were last team to go unbeaten; they won 14-7 in one of worst Super Bowls, if not worst Super Bowl ever played, so if the Patriots finish 19-0, it doesn't mean they have to be pretty in this game, they just have to win, just as they did the last three times they were in Super Bowl, winning all three games by three.

I think Giants (+12) are right side in this game. Patriots, 31-20.

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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 04:54 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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NFL In Depth Trends
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Trends – New York Giants vs. New England Patriots

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

ATS Trends

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

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

O/U Trends

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

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

Head to Head
No trends available.

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NFL – 5 Statistics
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Five Super Bowl stats you should know

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

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

1. Big favorites have mixed results

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

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

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

2. NFC wins battle of the East

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

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

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

3. Giants home record sets a record

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

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

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

4. Don’t overlook the total

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

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

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

5. Successful road teams in the Super Bowl

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

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

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

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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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Pats always Super Bowl faves
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(01-28-08)

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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Super Bowl action report: Oddsmakers tell all
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(Note: Any reference to a specific book or web site has been deleted)

Wondering what’s going on at the sportsbooks a few days before the Super Bowl?

What’s the action been like so far? Are you seeing increased betting as we get closer to Sunday?

Bill Nevin, oddsmaker: I would say 95 percent of the action is on the day. Generally the only people betting now are sharps or people who are going to be away from their computers or phones at the weekend. Most people only start to think about a Super Bowl wager at about lunchtime on Sunday.

Ken White, consultant: So far so good, the early wagering has been about average. But we can expect about 80 percent of the overall handle to be wagered on Super Bowl weekend.

Francis Doyle, oddsmaker: The action has been fantastic. A team going for the first perfect season since 1972 against a team from the biggest city in the USA. What’s not to like there?

Where’s most of the action coming in on, the points or the chalk, over or under?

Randy Scott, sportsbook manager: The early action has been based on the pointspread. When the line opened at -13 the early bettors came in heavy on New York and there was only light betting on the New England side. That made the line drop to -12 ½ , then -12 and now -11 ½. This week is different, New England bettors are beginning to get down - and with confidence. The per-bet volume ratio for this game is 2:1 in favor of the Giants, yet the bet amount per-side is almost even - that means Patriots backers are betting more money.

Bill Nevin: All the early money was for the Giants but as the week has gone on the support has all been for the Pats. At 10 a.m. today 81 percent of the pointspread wagers are on New England -12, and 56 percent of the cash has been on the over.

Ken White: All of the early wagering has been professional money on the New York Giants. The injury news concerning Tom Brady led professionals to take an early lead. Most professionals are siding against a slight inflated line for the Patriots anyway, so the news of Brady in a walking boot pushed the sharp money the window. Early total action was on the under, however since this past weekend more money has shown up for the over creating balance action.

Francis Doyle: The line was set high initially on the basis that squares would eat up the chalk. This has not happened, and the Giants are proving quite a popular pick. Even the general sports media are giving the Giants far more of a chance than they gave the Patriots themselves against the Rams six years ago. People believe in the Giants. So far.

How much action are you expecting for game day?

Randy Scott: Sunday will draw 50 percent of the overall expected action. Meaning our action will double in volume on that day.

Bill Nevin: We expect to be up about 10 percent on last year. It’s not a total glamour tie but it’s good to have New York represented as it boosts handle. It is always best when it is two big city teams in terms of handle, but I think this is an interesting matchup so the handle will be reasonable.

Ken White: I expect the State of Nevada will surpass the record handle of 94.5 billion.

Do you think the line will hold firm until kickoff? If not, which way might it move and why would that be?

Randy Scott: I think we'll see a steady increase in action stay on the Patriots as the weekend approaches. That should raise the line back up to the opening number, maybe more come Super Bowl Sunday.

Bill Nevin: Twelve seems like a pretty solid line unless there is any injury news. Our linesmakers would be reluctant to move off that unless the public became really caught up with the Pats.

Ken White: With Tom Brady looking more like himself and general public money outweighing professional money on game day, the line will go back up to 13 or 13 1/2.

Francis Doyle: We’re expecting action all the way to the kickoff and beyond, but we expect the line to hold steady. We’ll be doing live betting during the game which we expect to be popular too.

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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 04:56 AM

NFL
Reports

for Sunday’s game (February 3)

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NFL Rumors

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

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

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

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

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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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 04:57 AM

NFL
Notes, Miscellaneous

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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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Super Bowl XLII –Preview
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It's fair to say that the Super Bowl is undoubtedly the most watched sporting event of the year and is also the largest wagered event in all of sports. Super Bowl's bring both experienced and novice bettors together for this one day in the calendar year. After reading this article even the novice bettor will be wiser come Super Bowl XLII.

The Super Bowl has a number of variants that are not associated to any regular season game. Teams have two weeks of rest and time to prepare, and of course there is the neutral field. It's no longer the case as it was back in the 80's and the early years of the 90's when it was simply a matter of putting one's money down on the team from the NFC. The NFC does however hold a 21-20 SU and 20-18-3 ATS edge all time, and has covered the spread in three of the last five Super Bowls.

From a statistical view point, four key areas have more relevance to who will win than anything else. These areas are: time of possession, rushing yards, passing yards per attempt and turnovers. Let's take a look.

> Teams that have possession of the football for more than 30 minutes are 31-10 SU and 29-9-3 ATS.

> Teams who have more rushing yards are 34-7 SU and 30-8-3 ATS.

> Teams that gain more yards per pass attempt are 35-6 SU and 30-8-3 ATS.

> Teams that win the turnover battle are 38-3 SU and 32-6-3 ATS.

When any team has an advantage in at least three of the above four stats, that team is 35-1 SU and 30-5-1 ATS. On 23 occasions, one team had all four statistical edges. They have been money in the bank, recording a record of 23-0 SU and 21-1-1 ATS. That said, New England had the edge in 2005 in all four categories, yet were the only team not to cover the number.

It is often said that defense wins championships and those words still hold true more often than not. Over the last 20 years, the team that wins the Super Bowl averages just under 31 points per game. It’s not often a team wins without scoring 21 points or more. The last team to do it was Pittsburgh back in Super Bowl IX when they defeated Minnesota 16-6.

The favored team has only been lined at less than a touchdown in five of the last 22 Super Bowls. Double-digit favorites are 4-3-1 ATS since 1986, but since 1996 these large chalks are 2-2 SU (two losers being Rams in 2002 and Packers in 1998) and 0-3-1 ATS.

The last 22 Super Bowls have had an average posted total of 46.4 points.

There have been ten games played inside a dome in Super Bowl history. The average points scored in those ten games is 45.2. Posted totals have only been available over the last 22 years and during this period 14 games have gone 'Over' the total, including 9 of the last 15. Five of those six 'Unders' have occurred since the turn of the century with an Over /Under line of at least 47 points.

Super Bowl favorites have won straight up 29 times out of the previous 41 tries and have a slight edge against the number with a 21-17-3 mark. That record doesn't tell the whole picture though. Take out the dominating years by the 49'ers and the Cowboys (1985 to 1995) when the favorite covered 8 of the 11 years, including double-digit favs going a perfect 4-0 ATS, it is true to say that the underdog has certainly had its day, as since 1996, the dog is 6-3-2 ATS. As in most cases, the straight up winner usually covers the number evidenced by the fact that Super Bowl winners are 33-5-3 ATS all-time. However, two of those five non-covers came in 2004 and 2005, so beware!

Since 1999, two teams (New England in 2002 and St Louis in 1999) have sought revenge for a regular season loss against their Super Bowl opponent. In both of those games the team that lost the regular season game ended up getting revenge and winning the Super Bowl.

Some further trends that may be of some use.

> The higher playoff seed is 1-9-2 ATS in the last 12 Super Bowls.

> The team with the better record going into the game is 27-10 SU.

> If one (but not both) of the road teams win in the Conference Championship round, they are 5-2 SU and 6-1 ATS in the Super Bowl.

> Teams that won outright as underdogs in the Conference Championship round are 10-6-1 ATS in the Super Bowl since 1981, including 4-0 ATS since 2002.

> If one of the teams has allowed their previous two opponents to score two touchdowns or less, the game has gone over 78% of the time.

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Exposing Super Bowl betting myths
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There are a lot of myths out there when it comes to betting on the Super Bowl.

One such myth is that only the public is playing. This is the one football game where public money does outweigh wiseguy money, but professional gamblers still get very involved.

These wiseguys get involved betting proposition wagers. One Las Vegas professional gambler said he’ll put out $100,000 on various Super Bowl props and expects to make $20,000. He said he’s never had a losing Super Bowl betting on props. His worst Super Bow was last year, he said, when the return on his investment was six percent.

Super Bowl props have become big business. Some hotels and online sportsbooks put out hundreds of them. It’s impossible for the house to put the right number on every one. There are a lot of sharps anxious to fire as soon as the props come out, which usually occurs a couple of days after the championship games.

Some places, for instance, put out a pick’em type opening number on which team would have the longest kickoff return. This isn’t a coin flip type of line, though, with a matchup of New York against New England. The Patriots are big favorites in the game so they figure to be kicking off more than the Giants.

Professional bettors usually play more underdogs than favorites during the NFL season. It’s a myth in the Super Bowl, however, that wiseguys are looking to take a plus price. It’s just the opposite, in fact, when it comes to playing props.

Bookmakers shade their prop bets knowing the public likes to play on or over rather than the negative. This way bettors can cheer and pull for a certain thing or player. Tom Brady, for instance, averaged 293 yards passing in 18 games this season counting the post-season.

Try finding that number on an ‘over/under’ prop on Brady’s passing yards for the Super Bowl. Bookmakers know the betting public wants to root for Brady so they jack his number up.

Most people assume the best value is betting a little to win a lot. That’s why they’ll take big odds on something unusual to happen such as a safety.

Wiseguys don’t follow this when it comes to the Super Bowl. They realize the best value is laying a big price to win a little such as there will not be overtime. There has yet to be an overtime game in Super Bowl history and that streak shouldn’t be in jeopardy during this matchup with New England currently a 12-point favorite.

“Don’t look for plus prices that look like even money plays,” one professional gambler said. “They’re sucker plays. The way to make money is to play the minuses. That’s the way the line has moved. That should tell you right there, which is the right side.”

Most places won’t let you parlay prop bets. But it’s a myth that it can’t be done. Sharps are able to do it, just not by conventional means.

If a wiseguy for instance likes the Patriots to cover the spread, he’ll look to play the Patriots on less marquee props such as first team to make six first downs and other obscure yardage type props.

There’s a myth that Internet books are better to play at than Las Vegas hotels. Online books certainly are convenient. They also can offer certain kinds of outlandish props that Nevada casinos can’t.

But online bookmakers also can cancel wagers they deem a mistake, without any recourse for the bettor. That’s not the case in Nevada where casino bookmakers must live with any mistakes or risk dealing with strict state regulatory agencies on player disputes.

Still another myth is that it’s near impossible to consistently middle or side Super Bowl props. It’s actually quite easy – if you have the time and resources to scour all the different books.

Just in Nevada it’s possible to find one book listing a ‘yes/no’ prop on the shortest field goal being 24 yards, while another place uses 28 yards for the shortest field goal number.

A number of places are using a prop on how many rushing attempts Laurence Maroney will have. Some books have ‘over/under’ 19 ½, while others are using ‘over/under’ 20 ½ setting up a middle if Maroney should finish with 20 rushes.

Granted you’ll have to search for these types of props, but they certainly can be worth the time and effort.

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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 04:59 AM

National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA

Saturday, February 2

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Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers (7 PM ET)

Magic are 23-8-2 ATS in their last 33 road games.
The OVER is 6-2 in Orlando's last 8 games vs. Central Division.
The OVER is 7-3 in Orlando's last 10 road games.
The OVER is 8-3-1 in Indiana's last 12 Saturday games.
The UNDER is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.

Los Angeles Clippers at Cleveland Cavaliers (7:30 PM ET)

Cavs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Cavs are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 Saturday games.
Home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks (NBATV | 8:30 PM ET)

Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Home team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.The OVER is 19-8 in Milwaukee's last 27 Saturday games.
The OVER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
The OVER is 12-4 in Milwaukee's last 16 games vs. Southwest Division.
The UNDER is 9-2 in Houston's last 11 games vs. Central Division.

Chicago Bulls at Sacramento Kings (WGN | 10 PM ET)

Bulls are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 Saturday games.
Bulls are 6-23 ATS in their last 29 vs. Pacific Division.
Kings are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 Saturday games.
Road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The OVER is 7-3-2 in Sacramento's last 12 game overall.
The UNDER is 7-3-2 in SAC last 12 Saturday games.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Chicago's last 10 Saturday games.

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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 05:00 AM

National Basketball Association - Gameday

NBA
Gameday

Saturday, February 2

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NBA Gameday
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Saturday NBA Gameday

The Saturday NBA schedule is void of any top-flight matchups, but there are still a few games bettors can take interest in such as New Jersey at Atlanta, Orlando at Indiana and Charlotte at Denver.

New Jersey at Atlanta

The Nets got a gift on Friday night in the form of a game versus the lowly Miami Heat. Right now New Jersey will take any wins it can get while battling for the final playoff position in the East. The Nets have a tenuous grip on eighth place in the Conference but have at least four other teams within striking distance. The Nets held on to eighth after they got past Milwaukee 87-80 as a 6-point favorite earlier in the week. Richard Jefferson led the Nets with 20 points, while trade-in-waiting Jason Kidd had nine points and 11 assists.

The Hawks were just ahead of the Nets by mere percentage points in the Eastern Conference standings heading into Friday night. Atlanta is seventh despite a sub-.500 record at 18-24. The Hawks dropped a winnable game on Wednesday night when they fell to the Clippers 95-88 as a 3.5-point favorite. Josh Smith led the Hawks with 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Joe Johnson netted 17 points.

The Nets and Hawks have clashed twice already this season with the Nets winning and covering both games. Back in November the Nets dumped the Hawks 87-82 as a 4-point favorite behind 25 points from Jefferson, while in January New Jersey knocked off Atlanta 113-107 as a 4-point road underdog. Jason Kidd posted a triple-double with 10 points, 13 rebounds and 14 assists in that win.

Orlando at Indiana

The Magic rolled through Philadelphia on Friday night before heading to Indiana on Saturday. Earlier in the week Orlando was the latest team to stomp Miami in a 107-91 win as a 16-point favorite. Hedo Turkoglu continued his recent strong play with a team-high 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Rashard Lewis added 19 points and eight rebounds.

The Pacers are another team currently in the running for eighth place in the East. Indiana took a four-game losing streak into Friday night’s game against Houston. Indiana kept it close in a 110-104 loss to Detroit as a 7.5-point underdog on Tuesday night. Mike Dunleavy led the Pacers with 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Travis Diener and Troy Murphy each had 18 points. Jamaal Tinsley missed his third straight game with a sore knee, but he was expected to return on Friday night.

Orlando and Indiana met up back in December when the Pacers upset the Magic 115-109 as an 8-point underdog. Seven different Pacers’ players scored in double-digits in the win, with Danny Granger scoring a team-high 27 points. Dwight Howard led the Magic with 30 points and 15 rebounds in the loss.

Charlotte at Denver

The Bobcats slipped back to 12th in the Eastern Conference after a 105-91 loss to Sacramento as an 8.5-point underdog on Friday. Even though they sit in 12th place, the Bobcats are only 1.5 games back of eighth place. Against the Kings, Gerald Wallace led the Bobcats with 25 points and Emeka Okafor added 13 points and 15 rebounds. Before visiting Denver on Saturday Charlotte had a stopover in Golden State on Friday night.

The Nuggets are 27-18 on the season, but that’s only good enough for seventh place in the competitive Western Conference. Denver defeated Memphis 106-102 as a 3-point favorite last time out. Allen Iverson led the Nuggets with 32 points and 12 assists, while Marcus Camby had a huge game with 13 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks. A lingering sprained ankle caused Carmelo Anthony to miss his fifth straight game against Memphis, and there’s a chance he could miss at least a few more games.

Charlotte and Denver clashed back in mid-January when the Bobcats upset the Nuggets 119-116 as a 4-point home underdog. Wallace exploded for 40 points for Charlotte, while Anthony led the Nuggets with 35 points.

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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 05:05 AM

College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Part 1

Saturday, February 2

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SYRACUSE (15 - 7) at VILLANOVA (13 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
VILLANOVA is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 3-2 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 4-1 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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SETON HALL (15 - 6) at GEORGETOWN (17 - 2) - 2/2/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 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
GEORGETOWN is 1-0 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 1-0 straight up against SETON HALL 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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MARQUETTE (15 - 4) at CINCINNATI (10 - 11) - 2/2/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
CINCINNATI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
CINCINNATI is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 54-81 ATS (-35.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 1-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-0 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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MARYLAND (13 - 8) at GEORGIA TECH (10 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 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
MARYLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 4-0 straight up against GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PITTSBURGH (17 - 4) at CONNECTICUT (15 - 5) - 2/2/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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KENTUCKY (9 - 9) at GEORGIA (11 - 7) - 2/2/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 2-2 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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VIRGINIA (11 - 8) at VIRGINIA TECH (13 - 8) - 2/2/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 40-71 ATS (-38.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 40-71 ATS (-38.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 33-61 ATS (-34.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 10-28 ATS (-20.8 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 30-57 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
VIRGINIA TECH is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 4-2 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 4-2 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KENT ST (17 - 4) at TOLEDO (6 - 13) - 2/2/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 58-37 ATS (+17.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UTEP (13 - 6) at MEMPHIS (20 - 0) - 2/2/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 180-137 ATS (+29.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 180-137 ATS (+29.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 106-74 ATS (+24.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 103-75 ATS (+20.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 76-47 ATS (+24.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 134-88 ATS (+37.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 80-45 ATS (+30.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 27-8 ATS (+18.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 50-28 ATS (+19.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 1-1 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-0 straight up against UTEP 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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KANSAS ST (15 - 4) at MISSOURI (12 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 1:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BAYLOR (16 - 3) at TEXAS (16 - 4) - 2/2/2008, 1:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BAYLOR is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 4-1 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 5-0 straight up against BAYLOR 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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OKLAHOMA ST (10 - 10) at TEXAS TECH (11 - 8) - 2/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 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
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-2 straight up against TEXAS TECH 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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MASSACHUSETTS (14 - 6) at SAINT LOUIS (11 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 107-78 ATS (+21.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 50-23 ATS (+24.7 Units) in February games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 72-48 ATS (+19.2 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 106-72 ATS (+26.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 3-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-1 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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JAMES MADISON (10 - 10) at GEORGE MASON (15 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
GEORGE MASON is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 5-1 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 6-0 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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DAYTON (15 - 4) at RHODE ISLAND (18 - 3) - 2/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
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.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 straight up against DAYTON 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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MIAMI OHIO (9 - 10) at BALL ST (3 - 16) - 2/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 2-1 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 3-0 straight up against BALL 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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LSU (8 - 12) at ALABAMA (12 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games this season.
LSU is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
LSU is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ALABAMA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 3-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 3-1 straight up against LSU 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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TULANE (14 - 6) at RICE (3 - 16) - 2/2/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
RICE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 3-2 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 3-2 straight up against RICE 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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RUTGERS (10 - 12) at LOUISVILLE (15 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 straight up against RUTGERS 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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FLORIDA (18 - 3) at ARKANSAS (15 - 5) - 2/2/2008, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 2-2 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-1 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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STANFORD (17 - 3) at WASHINGTON ST (17 - 3) - 2/2/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 74-44 ATS (+25.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
STANFORD is 74-44 ATS (+25.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
STANFORD is 112-83 ATS (+20.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
STANFORD is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
STANFORD is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
STANFORD is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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RICHMOND (10 - 9) at CHARLOTTE (13 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 3:00 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-1 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 3-1 straight up against RICHMOND 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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OHIO U (14 - 6) at N ILLINOIS (5 - 14) - 2/2/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 159-122 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 159-122 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 84-59 ATS (+19.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO U is 65-41 ATS (+19.9 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
OHIO U is 114-79 ATS (+27.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 2-1 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 2-1 straight up against OHIO U 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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TROY (10 - 11) at NEW ORLEANS (14 - 8) - 2/2/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-0 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 2-1 straight up against TROY 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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MIAMI (15 - 5) at DUKE (18 - 1) - 2/2/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all home games this season.
DUKE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
DUKE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DUKE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 76-53 ATS (+17.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 60-36 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 60-35 ATS (+21.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 70-48 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MIAMI is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MIAMI is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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PURDUE (16 - 5) at ILLINOIS (10 - 12) - 2/2/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 47-74 ATS (-34.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PURDUE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 44-23 ATS (+18.7 Units) in February games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PURDUE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
ILLINOIS is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 3-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 2-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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KANSAS (20 - 1) at COLORADO (9 - 11) - 2/2/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 3-1 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 4-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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OKLAHOMA (15 - 5) at TEXAS A&M (17 - 4) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 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
TEXAS A&M is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 2-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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BOWLING GREEN (10 - 9) at W MICHIGAN (11 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WI-GREEN BAY (11 - 9) at DETROIT (5 - 15) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) on Saturday games this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 31-53 ATS (-27.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DETROIT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY 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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DUQUESNE (13 - 6) at ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 14) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 9-29 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 39-63 ATS (-30.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 3-2 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
DUQUESNE is 3-2 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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IOWA ST (13 - 8) at NEBRASKA (12 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 3-1 straight up against NEBRASKA 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 ST (6 - 14) at OLD DOMINION (10 - 12) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 4-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 5-0 straight up against GEORGIA 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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FORDHAM (8 - 10) at ST JOSEPHS (13 - 5) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FORDHAM is 2-0 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 1-1 straight up against FORDHAM 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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BYU (16 - 5) at WYOMING (8 - 11) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 99-60 ATS (+33.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 3-1 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 5-0 straight up against WYOMING 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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DELAWARE (9 - 11) at HOFSTRA (6 - 14) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 3-1 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-1 straight up against DELAWARE 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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S ALABAMA (17 - 4) at LA-MONROE (8 - 13) - 2/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
S ALABAMA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 0-0 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 3-0 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 05:08 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Part 2

Saturday, February 2

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AUBURN (12 - 7) at VANDERBILT (17 - 4) - 2/2/2008, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 2-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 2-1 straight up against AUBURN 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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CAL POLY-SLO (8 - 11) at UC-RIVERSIDE (4 - 15) - 2/2/2008, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 2-2 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
CAL POLY-SLO is 4-0 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NORTHEASTERN (8 - 12) at DREXEL (9 - 13) - 2/2/2008, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHEASTERN is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DREXEL is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) on Saturday games this season.
DREXEL is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
DREXEL is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
DREXEL is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 4-1 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 4-2 straight up against NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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E CAROLINA (7 - 11) at SOUTHERN MISS (10 - 10) - 2/2/2008, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 25-46 ATS (-25.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 36-65 ATS (-35.5 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 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
SOUTHERN MISS is 3-0 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 3-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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S CAROLINA (10 - 10) at OLE MISS (16 - 3) - 2/2/2008, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 1-1 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 1-1 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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OHIO ST (15 - 6) at IOWA (10 - 12) - 2/2/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 135-173 ATS (-55.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 135-173 ATS (-55.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 60-84 ATS (-32.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IOWA is 60-84 ATS (-32.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in February games since 1997.

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

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DEPAUL (9 - 11) at NOTRE DAME (15 - 4) - 2/2/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 2-2 against the spread versus DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 2-2 straight up against DEPAUL 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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HARVARD (6 - 12) at PRINCETON (3 - 12) - 2/2/2008, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PRINCETON is 2-2 against the spread versus HARVARD over the last 3 seasons
PRINCETON is 3-1 straight up against HARVARD 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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CALIFORNIA (12 - 7) at WASHINGTON (12 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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OREGON ST (6 - 14) at OREGON (12 - 8) - 2/2/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
OREGON ST is 71-105 ATS (-44.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OREGON ST is 38-61 ATS (-29.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OREGON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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AIR FORCE (11 - 8) at TCU (11 - 8) - 2/2/2008, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TCU is 38-67 ATS (-35.7 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
TCU is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 3-1 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 3-1 straight up against TCU 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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BUFFALO (6 - 13) at C MICHIGAN (8 - 11) - 2/2/2008, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 3-1 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 3-1 straight up against BUFFALO 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (12 - 9) at WRIGHT ST (13 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 98-68 ATS (+23.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against WRIGHT 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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DARTMOUTH (8 - 8) at PENNSYLVANIA (5 - 12) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-2 against the spread versus DARTMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 4-0 straight up against DARTMOUTH 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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LASALLE (8 - 11) at XAVIER (17 - 4) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (15 - 4) at UCF (11 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 straight up against UCF 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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TENNESSEE (18 - 2) at MISSISSIPPI ST (14 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 2-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI ST 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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COLUMBIA (7 - 10) at BROWN (9 - 7) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROWN is 2-2 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BROWN is 2-2 straight up against COLUMBIA 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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CORNELL (10 - 5) at YALE (7 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
YALE is 2-2 against the spread versus CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
YALE is 2-2 straight up against CORNELL 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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DRAKE (19 - 1) at INDIANA ST (10 - 10) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
DRAKE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 3-3 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 4-2 straight up against INDIANA ST 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (14 - 8) at WM & MARY (11 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 160-124 ATS (+23.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 160-124 ATS (+23.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 116-84 ATS (+23.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in February games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 112-80 ATS (+24.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 76-51 ATS (+19.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 87-59 ATS (+22.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 68-97 ATS (-38.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 2-2 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-1 straight up against WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GONZAGA (16 - 5) at SANTA CLARA (11 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 96-67 ATS (+22.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
GONZAGA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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W VIRGINIA (15 - 6) at PROVIDENCE (12 - 8) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-1 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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CLEVELAND ST (14 - 8) at LOYOLA-IL (8 - 13) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 70-99 ATS (-38.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 65-90 ATS (-34.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 34-64 ATS (-36.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
LOYOLA-IL is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in February games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 4-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-IL is 4-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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ST JOHNS (7 - 12) at S FLORIDA (10 - 11) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
S FLORIDA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 66-43 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 66-43 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
S FLORIDA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 1-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 2-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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E MICHIGAN (7 - 12) at AKRON (15 - 5) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
AKRON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 3-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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TOWSON ST (9 - 11) at VA COMMONWEALTH (15 - 5) - 2/2/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 4-0 against the spread versus VA

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BRADLEY (12 - 10) at EVANSVILLE (6 - 14) - 2/2/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 3-2 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 5-0 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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MARSHALL (11 - 8) at UAB (14 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MARSHALL is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
UAB is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
UAB is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
UAB is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 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
UAB is 3-3 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 3-3 straight up against MARSHALL 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (7 - 14) at IL-CHICAGO (11 - 10) - 2/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 72-46 ATS (+21.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 72-46 ATS (+21.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN 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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ILLINOIS ST (15 - 6) at MISSOURI ST (11 - 11) - 2/2/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
MISSOURI ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.

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

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MICHIGAN ST (19 - 2) at PENN ST (10 - 10) - 2/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 78-52 ATS (+20.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
PENN ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST 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
PENN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-0 straight up against PENN ST 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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DENVER (9 - 11) at W KENTUCKY (17 - 5) - 2/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 1-0 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against DENVER 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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BOSTON COLLEGE (12 - 7) at CLEMSON (15 - 5) - 2/2/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-1 straight up against CLEMSON 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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WICHITA ST (9 - 12) at CREIGHTON (14 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) on Saturday games this season.
CREIGHTON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 4-1 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 3-2 straight up against WICHITA 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (6 - 14) at N TEXAS (13 - 7) - 2/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 95-128 ATS (-45.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 95-128 ATS (-45.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 23-48 ATS (-29.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 2-0 against the spread versus N TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 1-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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S ILLINOIS (11 - 10) at N IOWA (13 - 8) - 2/2/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) on Saturday games this season.
S ILLINOIS is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 3-1 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 straight up against N IOWA 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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SMU (7 - 11) at TULSA (9 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 3-2 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 5-0 straight up against SMU 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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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 05:09 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Part 3

Saturday, February 2

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IDAHO (5 - 14) at BOISE ST (15 - 5) - 2/2/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 58-34 ATS (+20.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
BOISE ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
IDAHO is 56-33 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
IDAHO is 96-68 ATS (+21.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
IDAHO is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
IDAHO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 4-1 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 5-0 straight up against IDAHO 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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NEVADA (13 - 7) at UTAH ST (15 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 126-89 ATS (+28.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
NEVADA is 126-89 ATS (+28.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 46-26 ATS (+17.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
NEVADA is 72-47 ATS (+20.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
NEVADA is 35-12 ATS (+21.8 Units) in February games since 1997.
NEVADA is 62-39 ATS (+19.1 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
NEVADA is 75-44 ATS (+26.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
NEVADA is 83-53 ATS (+24.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEVADA is 50-26 ATS (+21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UTAH ST is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UTAH (11 - 8) at COLORADO ST (6 - 14) - 2/2/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 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
COLORADO ST is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 3-1 straight up against UTAH 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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ARIZONA (15 - 6) at UCLA (19 - 2) - 2/2/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-16 ATS (+19.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ARIZONA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 4-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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NEW MEXICO (16 - 5) at UNLV (16 - 4) - 2/2/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNLV is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
UNLV is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UNLV is 57-33 ATS (+20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UNLV is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 4-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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PACIFIC (14 - 6) at CAL DAVIS (8 - 12) - 2/2/2008, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 4-0 straight up against CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons

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NEW MEXICO ST (11 - 12) at SAN JOSE ST (10 - 10) - 2/2/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 53-78 ATS (-32.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN FRANCISCO (5 - 15) at PEPPERDINE (7 - 14) - 2/2/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-0 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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CS-FULLERTON (13 - 6) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (15 - 4) - 2/2/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-FULLERTON is 3-1 against the spread versus CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 5-0 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE 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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SAN DIEGO (11 - 11) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (4 - 17) - 2/2/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all games this season.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 49-74 ATS (-32.4 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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PORTLAND (7 - 14) at ST MARYS-CA (17 - 3) - 2/2/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 63-91 ATS (-37.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
PORTLAND is 24-49 ATS (-29.9 Units) in February games since 1997.
PORTLAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ST MARYS-CA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 3-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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UC-IRVINE (8 - 12) at LONG BEACH ST (4 - 15) - 2/2/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
UC-IRVINE is 34-56 ATS (-27.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
LONG BEACH ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LONG BEACH ST is 3-3 against the spread versus UC-IRVINE over the last 3 seasons
LONG BEACH ST is 4-2 straight up against UC-IRVINE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARIZONA ST (14 - 6) at USC (13 - 7) - 2/2/2008, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

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

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LOUISIANA TECH (3 - 15) at HAWAII (9 - 11) - 2/2/2008, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAWAII is 2-2 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 3-1 straight up against HAWAII 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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E KENTUCKY (10 - 10) at TENNESSEE TECH (10 - 14) - 2/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-3 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-3 straight up against E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RIDER (16 - 6) at SIENA (13 - 7) - 2/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-1 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 3-1 straight up against RIDER 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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FURMAN (4 - 17) at WOFFORD (12 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
FURMAN is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WOFFORD is 2-2 against the spread versus FURMAN over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 3-1 straight up against WOFFORD 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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ELON (7 - 13) at UNC-GREENSBORO (12 - 6) - 2/2/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ELON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DAVIDSON (14 - 6) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (14 - 7) - 2/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a conference game this season.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DAVIDSON is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 48-27 ATS (+18.3 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 43-17 ATS (+24.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 4-2 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 5-1 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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APPALACHIAN ST (13 - 7) at W CAROLINA (6 - 14) - 2/2/2008, 7:03 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
W CAROLINA is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
W CAROLINA is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 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
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-1 against the spread versus W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 5-0 straight up against W CAROLINA 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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E ILLINOIS (4 - 17) at SAMFORD (10 - 12) - 2/2/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 3-1 against the spread versus E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 4-0 straight up against E ILLINOIS 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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TENNESSEE ST (10 - 12) at AUSTIN PEAY (14 - 9) - 2/2/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) on Saturday games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-1 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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JACKSONVILLE ST (4 - 18) at MURRAY ST (13 - 8) - 2/2/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 6-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TENN-MARTIN (10 - 14) at SE MISSOURI ST (12 - 11) - 2/2/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 31-53 ATS (-27.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SE MISSOURI ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 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
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-2 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-2 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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WEBER ST (11 - 9) at IDAHO ST (8 - 13) - 2/2/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 13-0 ATS (+13.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 70-44 ATS (+21.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WEBER ST is 46-25 ATS (+18.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 72-98 ATS (-35.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 72-98 ATS (-35.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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N COLORADO (9 - 12) at SACRAMENTO ST (3 - 16) - 2/2/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N COLORADO is 1-0 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
N COLORADO is 2-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST 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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MONTANA ST (13 - 8) at PORTLAND ST (12 - 8) - 2/2/2008, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 4-1 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 3-2 straight up against MONTANA 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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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 05:13 AM

College Basketball – Short Sheet (partial)

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Saturday, February 2nd

Part 1 (early games)
(part 2 with the balance of the schedule will be posted when available)

Syracuse at Villanova, 12:00 EST ESPN
Syracuse: 50-29 ATS playing only their 3rd game in a week
Villanova: 1-7 ATS in conference play

Seton Hall at Georgetown, 12:00 EST
Seton Hall: 1-5 ATS off road game
Georgetown: 10-2 ATS off win by 30+ points

Marquette at Cincinnati, 12:00 EST
Marquette: 12-4 ATS vs. Cincinnati
Cincinnati: 3-12 ATS off conference win

Maryland at Georgia Tech, 12:00 ESTESPN2
Maryland: 3-10 ATS after scoring 75+ points 3 straight games
Georgia Tech: 15-4 ATS in home games

Pittsburgh at Connecticut, 1:00 ESTCBS
Pittsburgh: 0-9 ATS Away on Saturday
Connecticut: 13-4 ATS as home favorite of six points or less

Kentucky at Georgia, 1:00 ESTCBS
Kentucky: 9-2 ATS off home conference win
Georgia: 5-1 Under as favorite

Virginia at Virginia Tech, 1:00 EST
Virginia: 4-19 ATS after allowing 80+ points BB games
Virginia Tech: 3-11 ATS off BB ATS wins

(TC) Kent State at Toledo, 12:00 EST
Kent State: 50-28 ATS off DD win
Toledo: 6-1 ATS off DD loss

UTEP at Memphis, 1:00 EST
UTEP: 3-11 ATS Away after playing as home favorite
Memphis: 76-47 ATS off conference win

Kansas State at Missouri, 1:30 EST
Kansas State: 23-3 ATS on Saturdays
Missouri: 12-26 ATS off conference game

Baylor at Texas, 1:45 EST
Baylor: 13-4 ATS after a game with 9 or less assists
Texas: 6-1 Under as home favorite

Oklahoma State at Texas Tech, 2:00 ESTESPN
Oklahoma State: 2-9 ATS as road underdog
Texas Tech: 5-1 ATS as favorite

UMass at St. Louis, 2:00 EST
UMass: 0-4 ATS vs. St. Louis
St. Louis: 24-9 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

James Madison at George Mason, 2:00 EST
James Madison: 6-15 ATS off home loss
George Mason: 24-11 ATS off an Under

Dayton at Rhode Island, 2:00 EST
Dayton: 2-9 ATS off an Under
Rhode Island: 8-2 ATS off DD win

Miami(OH) at Ball State, 2:00 EST
Miami(OH): 18-9 ATS off SU win
Ball State: 6-15 ATS in home games

LSU at Alabama, 3:00 EST
LSU: 0-7 ATS off road game
Alabama: 16-5 ATS off home conference loss

(TC) Tulane at Rice, 8:00 EST
Tulane: 15-30 ATS off BB ATS wins
Rice: 11-2 ATS at home off 3+ conference losses

Rutgers at Louisville, 3:00 EST
Rutgers: 0-7 ATS off DD home loss
Louisville: 17-8 ATS vs. conference opponents

Florida at Arkansas, 3:00 EST
Florida: 6-0 ATS vs. conference opponents
Arkansas: 0-6 ATS off BB wins by 15+ points

Stanford at Washington State, 3:00 ESTFSN
Stanford: 15-3 Under this season
Washington State: 15-5 ATS off SU loss as favorite

Richmond at Charlotte, 3:00 EST
Richmond: 0-7 ATS Away off away conference loss
Charlotte: 20-8 Over off home win

Ohio at Northern Illinois, 3:00 EST
Ohio: 6-0 ATS off home win
Northern Illinois: 1-8 ATS off home conference loss

Troy at New Orleans, 3:30 EST
Troy: 6-0 ATS off win by 20+ points
New Orleans: 0-6 ATS after playing game as home favorite

Miami(FL) at Duke, 3:30 ESTABC
Miami(FL): 22-9 ATS as DD underdog
Duke: 6-0 ATS vs. conference

Purdue at Illinois, 3:30 EST
Purdue: 31-16 ATS after allowing 55 points or less
Illinois: 0-6 ATS after allowing 55 points or less

Kansas at Colorado, 3:30 ESTABC
Kansas: 6-0 ATS after allowing 80+ points
Colorado: 0-6 ATS at home after scoring 55 points or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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**pm530** · 02-02-2008, 05:15 AM

College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up

(Partial write-up follows. The write-up will be updated when additional game info is available)

Saturday, February 2

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Saturday's College Basketball

Games of the Day

Seton Hall won last five games, after 0-3 start in Big East; they are 2-1 as road dog, with conference losses by 12-5-14 points. Georgetown won last four games, is 7-1 in Big East, 1-2 as fave at home, with wins by 3-19-2 points. LY, Hoyas (-6) won 74-58 at Hall; they led their last game at St John's 41-14 at the half.

Baylor is 4-1 in Big 12, winning pair of tight road games; they have been off for week after losing to Oklahoma. Texas is 3-2 in Big 12, winning home games by 2-26. When was the last time Baylor was ahead of Texas in Big 12 in February? LY, Baylor was 0-3 vs Texas, losing by 5-1-5 points.

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Siena fell behind by big score early in each of last two games, rallying to win at Iona after getting crushed by Loyola. they're 4-1 at home in MAAC, 2-3 as home favorite, with wins by 5-23-13-28 points. Rider won last eight games; they've won five in a row on MAAC road, are 1-1 as a MAAC underdog.

Chattanooga is 9-2 in SoCon, but got housed 85-58 Jan 19 at Davidson (+13); Mocs are 7-0 at home in league, but in its last four games, UTC allowed 86.3 ppg. Davidson is 12-0 in SoCon, 5-2 as road favorite, with wins by 11-2-35-22-15-17-12 points. SoCon home underdogs are 6-12 against the pointspread.

Rest of the Card

-- Villanova (+4) won 81-71 at Syracuse Jan 19, going 27-40 at foul line, but is 0-3 since, losing by 12-10-12 points- they shot less than 40% in three of last four games. Orange won its first road game in four tries when they beat DePaul Wednesday.
-- Cincinnati is 3-1 at home in Big East, losing only by point to UConn; they held West Va to 20% from floor (1-22 from arc) in 60-39 thrashing Wednesday. Marquette is 0-3 on Big East road losing by 15-20-16 at West Va, Louisville, UConn
-- Maryland beat Georgia Tech last two years, by 15-8 points; Terps won three of last four games; they're 2-1 as underdog in ACC, with two road games decided by total of three points. Ga Tech won, covered last three games, by 11-3-10ot points.
-- UConn won last three games, taking last two by a combined total of three points; they're 3-1 at home in league. Pitt is 2-2 on Big East road, losing 64-63 at Villanova, 62-59 at Cincy. Home favorites are 23-20 vs spread in Big East play.
-- Home side is 5-0 in Georgia's SEC games, with Dawgs 2-0 at home, beating Alabama 61-54, Arkansas 82-69. Kentucky is 0-2 on SEC road, losing 69-64 at Miss State, 81-70 in OT at Florida. SEC home favorites are 10-9 against the spread.

-- Virginia Tech (+5.5) won 70-69 in OT at Virginia Jan 16; UVa is 1-5 in ACC, with two OT losses and another by hoop. Tech scored 88 ppg in winning last two games, is 4-3 in ACC, with a win by one point and two others in overtime.
-- Toledo lost three of last four games; home team is 7-0 in their MAC games. Rockets are 3-0 at home in MAC; favorite is 5-2 vs spread in their games. Kent State won last three games and six of seven overall; they're 2-1 on road, winning by 12-10.
-- Memphis won, covered all six C-USA games, winning home games by 41-36 points. UTEP is 0-2 on road in league, losing at UCF 109-80, 77-72 at Houston. Miner coach Barbee was aide to Calipari in Memphis, played for him at UMass.
-- Unsure of status of suspended Missouri players; K-State is off home win vs Kansas, which ended 26-year losing streak at home vs Jayhawks. Mizzou's leading scorer Hannah is out with broken jaw. K-State won Big 12 road games by 2-16 points.
-- Home team is 5-0 in Texas Tech's home games; Tech is 2-0 at home in Big 12, winning by 15-8 points. Oklahoma State lost its last five games, for first time in 20 years; they're 0-3 on road in Big 12, losing by 8-7-3 points. Big 12 home faves are 8-11.

-- Underdog is 5-1 vs spread in UMass' A-14 games, winning two of three road games. Saint Louis is 2-4 in league, losing a pair of OT games; they're 2-0 if they score more than 57 points in league. UMass gave up 71+ points in all six league games.
-- George Mason shot 65.5% from floor, 14-23 from arc (one kid was 10-10!!!) in 96-75 win at James Madison Jan 19. JMU is 3-7 in CAA, losing last five games; they're 1-3 as road dog, losing away games by 6-3-27-9 points.
-- Rhode Island (+3) lost 92-83 at Dayton Jan 9, but Rams won last three games, by 11-12-14 points, scoring 82.7 ppg. Dayton shot 62% in first meeting 11-21 from arc); they're 1-3 in its last four games, with losses by 11-26-17 points.
-- Ball State lost last three games, by 2-2-10 points; they're 2-2 at home in MAC, losing by 26-10- they're 5-2 vs spread as dog in MAC games, 1-1 as home dog. Miami woin last two games, allowing 51.5 ppg; they're 1-3 on road in MAC games.
-- LSU, Alabama are both 1-5 in SEC; visitor is 5-1 vs spread in Tigers' SECgames; they're 2-1 as road dog, losing on road by 3-16 points and winning at Auburn. Tide is playing fourth road game in row; they're 1-3 at home, 1-1 as home favorite.

-- Rice is 0-6 in C-USA, losing home games by 9-27-9 pts; their home court is being re-done, they're playing all over Houston area. Tulane won last four games, winning road games by 16 at East Carolina, by hoop in OT at Tulsa.
-- Louisville (-12) won 64-49 at Rutgers Jan 13, holding Knights to 31.4% from floor. Cardinals are 2-2 as home favorite, winning last three home games by 9-20-10. Rutgers won two of its last three games, covered three of four; they're 2-3 as road dog.
-- Florida is 5-1 in SEC (6-0 vs spread); only loss was by hoop at Ole Miss. Arkansas won last two games, allowing 55 ppg in wins at LSU, Miss State, making 19-44 from arc (43.2%). Hogs lost 77-56 to Florida in SEC title game last March.
-- Stanford won four in row, six of last seven; favorite covered all four of their Pac-10 road games- their only loss was 71-66 at Oregon (+2.5). Washington State lost two of last three; they're 0-3 in Pac-10 when they allow more than 60 points.
-- Charlotte is 3-0 at home in A-14 (1-1 as home favorite), with wins by 2-4-14 points; they scored 76.8 ppg in last four games. Richmond is 3-3 in A-14, 2-1 as road dog, losing away games at St Joe's by 18, URI by 14. A-14 home favorites are 7-14.

-- Ohio won last four games, by 12-9-2-15 points; they're 5-1 vs spread in last six, but lost two of three on road, winning 68-59 at Buffalo for only win. Northern Illinois lost four of its last five games; they're 2-2 at home, losing by 4-15 points.
-- New Orleans lost last three games, shooting 12-49 from arc, allowing 76.7 ppg; they're 1-3 in last four home games. Troy St lost five of last seven games; they're 0-6 in Sun Belt games if they score less than 89 pts. Sun Belt home favorites are 19-27.
-- Duke trailed last two games by nine at half, still covered both they're 6-0 vs spread in ACC play, winning home games by 22- 13-20 points. Miami lost four of last five games; they're 0-3 on ACC road, losing by 10-2-2 points (0-2-1 as road dog).
-- Illinois (+4) lost 74-67 at Purdue Jan 19, getting outscored at foul line 22-10, committing 21 turnovers; Illini covered five of last seven games, winning last two at home. Purdue won two of three road. Big 11 home teams are 11-28 vs spread.
-- Colorado is 1-5 in Big 12, losing home games by 16-4 points; they're 4-2 as Big 12 dog, 2-1 at home. Kansas lost first game of year at Kansas State Wednesday; they're 2-1 on road in Big 12, winning by 21 at Nebraska, 6 at Mizzou. Big 12 home dogs: 8-3.

-- Oklahoma won last three games, all by six or less pts; they're 1-1 as road dog- dogs covered four of their five Big 12 games. Texas A&M won last two games, allowing 59.5 ppg, after three game skid. Aggies held last three foes under 42% from floor.
-- Bowling Green, Western Michigan are both 5-2 in MAC, as Broncos won last game in double OT at Buffalo. Falcons won last three games, are 2-1 as road dog- their MAC losses are by 14 at Kent, 36 at Akron. Western is 3-0 as MAC home fave.
-- Detroit got its first win since November Thursday, upsetting Milwaukee; they lost 78-52 at Green Bay Jan 3 (+8), shooting a dismal 34% from floor, while GB shot 58%. Green Bay lost last four road games, winning only 69-63 at Loyola Dec 6 (+2).
-- St Bonaventure (+17) lost 83-67 at Duquesne Jan 23, turning ball over 23 times; they're 0-6 in A-14, losing home games 72-61 to LaSalle (-1), 89-77 to URI (+11). Dukes are 3-3 in A-14, with wins by 2-16-25, but they lost both their conference road tilts.
-- Nebraska is 1-4 in Big 12, struggling to beat Missouri team in game where half the Tigers were suspended. Iowa State is 3-3 in Big 12, 3-1 vs spread as dog, losing a(ll three road games, by 7 at Baylor (+11), 24 at Kansas (+25), 25 at K-State (+13).

-- Old Dominion (-9) won 72-64 at Georgia State Dec 1, but they lost three of last four games, blowing 41-26 halftime lead in last game vs Geo Mason, their second home loss in row. Panthers won last two games, covered last three, are 4-1 as road dog.
-- St Joe's won last three games, all by four points or less; they are 1-3-1 vs spread as A-14 favorite, 1-1 at home. Fordham lost all three conference road games, by 12-18-14 points; they're 10 for 50 from arc, in their last two games.
-- Wyoming won last two games, giving up 61 ppg, after an 0-5 start in MWC; they're 1-2 at home, but both losses came in OT. BYU won last four games, allowing 56.8 ppg; they beat Utah, Air Force in last two road games, are 23 for last 43 from arc..
-- Delaware lost four of last five games after a 1-4 start in CAA; they're 4-1 as CAA road dog (3-2 SU), with road losses by 21-4 points. Hens scored 51 ppg in last two losses. Hofstra is 3-7 in CAA, 1-3 at home; they're favored for first time since Dec 1.
-- South Alabama lost for first time in 10 Sun Belt games in last game, at North Texas; they have road wins by 11-9-7 pts, have covered three of four as road favorite. UL-Monroe is 2-7 in its league games, 1-3 at home, with losses by 1-27-7 points.

-- Vanderbilt lost four of last five games after 16-0 start; they're 1-1 as SEC home favorite, beating So Carolina by 7 (-9), LSU by 16 (-13); they've allowed 73+ points in all six conference games. Auburn is 1-2 as road dog, losing by 16-20 points on road.
-- Cal Poly won its last two games, allowing 65.5 ppg, after 1-4 start in Big West; they're 1-2 on road in league. Riverside lost last three games, by 11-14-11 points, is 1-7 in league, 1-2 in its home games. LY, Cal Poly swept series, by 3-16 points.
-- Drexel (+5.5) lost 79-45 at Northeastern Jan 9, shooting 58% from floor, while Huskies shot 29%. Dragons are 2-3 as a home favorite, losing last two at home. Huskies are 1-4 on CAA road 2-2 as road dog, with away losses by 6-28-2-8 points.
-- East Carolina lost last three games, by 5-18-16 points; they're 0-2 as C-USA road dog, shooting 36% in both of those games. Southern Mississippi lost three of last four games, but won its last two at home, by 17-18 points, vs Rice, Tulane.
-- South Carolina is 2-0-1 as SEC road dog, with road losses by 7 at Vandy, 8 at Kentucky and win at Arkansas. Ole Miss is 3-3 in SEC, 1-2 as home favorite, with wins by 3-2-16 pts. Last year, Rebels (-2) lost 76-63 in Columbia.

-- Iowa (+13) lost 79-48 at Ohio State Jan 9; they trailed at half 45-17. Hawkeyes shot 34% for game, 6-33 from arc. Buckeyes are 6-2 in Big 11, 2-2 on road, winning by 16 at Illinois, by 12 at Penn State. Big 11 home underdogs are 2-10 against spread.
-- Notre Dame is is 3-1 as Big East home favorite, taking home games by 13-6-17-7ot points; they allowed 74+ points in their last four games. DePaul is 3-0 as Big East road dog, losing two of three road games-- by 7 at Villanova, by 8 at Marquette.
-- Harvard is 1-2 in Ivy, losing by 4 at Penn Friday, shooting a poor 39.7% from floor; they were -8 on boards, missed 10 FTs last night. Princeton is just 4-12 this season, but won last nite, holding Dartmouth to 41.2% from floor in Tigers' Ivy opener.
-- Washington lost last two games, scoring 62.5 ppg; they are 2-2 at home in Pac-10 (1-1 as home favorite); they're 0-5 when they score less than 70 points. Cal upset Washington State in Pullman Thursday; they're 2-1 as Pac-10 road dog.
-- Oregon lost its last four games, allowing 80.5 ppg; they tried 102 treys, 59 FTs in those losses, so their shot selection, lack of inside presence hurt them. Oregon State was outscored by 22-19 pts in 2nd half of first two games with Mouton as coach.

-- Air Force lost 71-66 at TCU LY, after whipping Frogs by 33 at home; Frogs scored 58 points in last two games, losses at Utah and at home to UNLV-- they shot under 40% in last three games. Air Force is 3-0 if they score more than 53 points.
-- Buffalo is 0-7 in MAC, 2-2 as road dog, losing by 5-13-7-13 points on MAC road- they shot under 39% in last four games. Home side is 7-0 vs spread in Central Michigan's MAC games; Chippewas are 3-0 at home in MAC, winning by 9-1-14 points.
-- Wisc-Milwaukee (+2.5) made 12-22 treys in 75-64 home win vs Wright State Jan 3; Panthers were on 9-1 run before losing at 0-9 Detroit Thursday. Raiders won last four games, winning three times by four or less pts. Horizon home faves are 14-22.
-- Penn ended losing skid with 73-69 win vs Harvard in opener of Ivy League, but they're just 6-12 for season. Dartmouth lost first two Ivy road games, by 26-4 pts; they were just 1-7 from arc last night. Ivy home favorites are 3-5 against the spread.
-- Xavier is 5-1 in A-14, just 2-4 vs spread, 1-2 as home favorite, with home wins by 15-18-26 points; they held last two foes to less than 38% from floor. LaSalle won both its A-14 road tilts; their conference losses are by 1-6-7 points.

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-- Tennessee Tech (+4) won 75-64 at Eastern Kentucky Jan 5th Tech lost three of last four games, is 3-2 as OVC home favorite, with home wins by 18-17-17 pts. EKU allowed 59.6 ppg in last five games (4-1); they're 5-2 as an OVC road underdog.

-- Wofford won four of last five games, after 1-5 start in league play; they're 3-3 at home in SoCon, winning by 1-10-1. Furman is 3-9 in league, splitting last four games; they're 4-0 as a road dog, with losses by 5-12-8-9 points on foreign soil.
-- NC-Greensboro (-2) won 61-57 at Elon two weeks ago, game they trailed by 33-24 at half. Elon shot just 37% from floor, 4-11 from foul line in that game. UNCG won last three games; this is their first home game in 26 days-- they're 2-1 as home favorite.
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