Tuesday Trends and Indexes 02/05

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, February 5

Good Luck on day #36 of 2008!

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As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Six-pack for Tuesday

Super Bowl postscript

-- The NFL is awesome because any of the 32 teams can be the champ; this Super Bowl tournament proved that.

-- The local Dick's Sporting Goods store cleaned up selling Giants stuff Monday; they set up tables after the NFC title game and sold all that stuff out quickly; this was better.

-- Tom Brady was very classy in defeat, unlike his coach.

-- I'm glad Randy Moss didn't win; the guy didn't try out in Oakland; what message does it send if you can dictate who you play with, by trying only for good teams?

-- My guess is the Giants will be looking for new defensive coordinator; Redskins would be nuts not to hire Spagnuolo as their new head coach.

-- We're never going to see the end of the Mannings on TV

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Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but..........

13) Why would a video assistant have to sign an agreement not to disclose information to the media after he left the team he worked for? You don't have to be freakin' Columbo to get the idea something fishy is going on in Foxboro.

12) There are Dolphins, Dolphin fans who are happier than a lot of the Giant fans are, as their spot as the last perfect team has been preserved. The next big NFL question is whether or not Bill Parcells trades the first pick in draft.

11) If you look at the Giant team picture taken in Arizona at the Super Bowl, Jeremy Shockey isn't in it-- you have to think there's a chance he's gone from the Giants. He'd look good in a Dolphin uniform, and he'd probably be happier in Miami.

10) Giants are third team to start 0-2 and win the Super Bowl.

9) Judge ruled Monday that Michael Vick gets to keep $16M of the $20M in bonuses paid to him by the Falcons, making it a bad day to be Arthur Blank, who by the way, would like to buy the Atlanta Braves.

8) That makes it about as a good a day as you can have while being incarcerated, +$16M.

7) Giants are the second team in three years to win three road playoff games to get to the Super Bowl; this was also second time in three years Giants had to play seven true road games. They got an extra home game in ’05 after Katrina, when Saints came north for Monday night game—the London game this season was a Miami home game, so even though they had to travel, it wasn’t a true road game in a hostile place.

6) That said, it might be long time before we see another NFL team win 11 games in a row away from home.

5) Average price for a 30-second commercial on Super Bowl telecast? $2.7M

4) Game got 44.7 rating, up 6% from last year; looks like it will be most-watched Super Bowl of all time, with 96.5M viewers.

3) Thursday night season opener for ’08 season could easily be Cowboys at Giants.

2) If you care about such things, Peyton Manning watched Super Bowl from NBC’s luxury suite.

1) Its all about perception; Eli Manning is same person now he was last week, last month, but now he's seen in a different light because he's won a championship. Now people will say, "he's a winner", like he wasn't before. People are frontrunners they're with you win or tie, and they ain't crazy about tie.

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Tuesday, February 5

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Celtics won twelve of last fourteen road games. Cavaliers are 7-2 in their last nine games.
-- Lakers won three of their last four games; covered last four road contests.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost five of last seven games. Wizards lost last four on the road, by 12-36-3-39 points.
-- Pacers lost last six games (2-4 vs spread). Spurs lost three of their last four games.
-- Nets lost ten of their last twelve games.
-- Bucks lost three in row, seven of last nine games. Memphis lost three in row, five of last six games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Home side won both Boston-Cleveland games this season.
-- Home side won both Philly-Washington games this season.
-- Nets (+7) beat Lakers 102-100 at Staples Nov 25.
-- Grizzlies (+6.5) lost 112-109 at Milwaukee Nov 14.

Totals
-- Three of last four Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Washington road games went over the total.
-- Last ten San Antonio games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Milwaukee games stayed under the total.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

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Tuesday, February 5

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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers (7 PM ET)

The Boston Celtics are 16-4 on the road this season. The Celtics are expected to be without their star forward Kevin Garnett for this game, but Paul Pierce and Ray Allen compensated for the forward's absence last time out, each scoring 26 points. Boston has won its last two games without Garnett. EDGE: CELTICS
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won eight of their last nine when LeBron James is in the lineup, and are 12-3 overall in 2008. James had 38 points and 13 assists against Boston already this season, and have defeated the Celtics five straight times in Cleveland. EDGE: CAVS
Celtics are 46-18-1 ATS in their last 65 road games.
Celtics are 2-6-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Cavs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.


San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers (7 PM ET)

The San Antonio Spurs will again be without starting point guard Tony Parker for this game, and have been mediocre over the last eight weeks. The Spurs are just 12-13 over that stretch and have scored just 169 points combined in their last two games. EDGE: PACERS
The Indiana Pacers have tied a season high with six straight losses, and have allowed 108 ppg during that stretch. It doesn't look to good for them to snap that streak here, as tehe Spurs have won 14 of the last 19 meetings. EDGE: SPURS
Spurs are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Pacers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Tuesday games.
The OVER is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.


Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers (7 PM ET)

Wizards are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games against the Atlantic Division.
76ers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 Tuesday games.
The OVER is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings.


Los Angeles Lakers at New Jersey Nets (NBA | 7:30 PM ET)

Pau Gasol is expected to make his LA Lakers debut in this game against the New Jersey Nets. The Lakers have been firing on all cylinders since the trade was announced on Friday. They have won back-to-back games by an average of 16 points while scoring a combined 224 points. BIG EDGE: LAKERS
The Nets are just 2-10 SU over their last 12 games, and are fresh off allowing a lonely Hawks road team to score 104 points last time out. The Hawks scored 58 of those points in the paint - and according to team insiders the new Laker Gasol will be used a lot in the paint. EDGE: LAKERS
Lakers are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 road games.
Nets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
The road team is 7-1-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Tuesday, February 5

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VIRGINIA TECH (14 - 8) at NC STATE (14 - 7) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
NC STATE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
NC STATE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
NC STATE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 4-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 4-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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 (5 - 16) at OHIO ST (15 - 7) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in February games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 5-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 5-0 straight up against MICHIGAN 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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S FLORIDA (10 - 12) at GEORGETOWN (18 - 2) - 2/5/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
S FLORIDA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
S FLORIDA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 1-1 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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DEPAUL (9 - 12) at PROVIDENCE (12 - 9) - 2/5/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games this season.
DEPAUL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games this season.
PROVIDENCE is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 2-1 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 2-1 straight up against DEPAUL 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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BUFFALO (6 - 14) at N ILLINOIS (5 - 15) - 2/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 straight up against BUFFALO 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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INDIANA ST (10 - 11) at S ILLINOIS (11 - 11) - 2/5/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 10-29 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 4-1 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA 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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DRAKE (20 - 1) at ILLINOIS ST (16 - 6) - 2/5/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
DRAKE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DRAKE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 3-1 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 3-2 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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UAB (15 - 6) at SOUTHERN MISS (11 - 10) - 2/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TEXAS A&M (18 - 4) at IOWA ST (13 - 9) - 2/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 118-89 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IOWA ST is 75-49 ATS (+21.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 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 2-0 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 straight up against IOWA 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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PENN ST (11 - 10) at PURDUE (17 - 5) - 2/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
PURDUE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.

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

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BUTLER (19 - 2) at VALPARAISO (14 - 7) - 2/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
BUTLER is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 1-0 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 2-0 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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FLORIDA (18 - 4) at TENNESSEE (19 - 2) - 2/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 50-29 ATS (+18.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 3-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 3-1 straight up against FLORIDA 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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N IOWA (14 - 8) at CREIGHTON (15 - 6) - 2/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 5-0 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 5-0 straight up against N IOWA 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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COLORADO ST (6 - 15) at NEW MEXICO (16 - 6) - 2/5/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW MEXICO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 straight up against COLORADO 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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LOYOLA-MD (13 - 10) at NIAGARA (13 - 7) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
NIAGARA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NIAGARA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 26-4 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
NIAGARA is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 3-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MD 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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College Basketball – Write up

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Write-up


Tuesday, February 5

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Tuesday's College Basketball

Game of the Night

Florida got hammered at Arkansas Saturday, just second loss in seven SEC games (6-1 vs spread, 2-1 as road dog); they are 2-2 on road, with losses by 2-19 points. Tennessee won three in row, is 6-1 in SEC, 2-1 as home favorite, winning in Knoxville by 32-20-16 points. SEC home favorites are 11-13 vs spread.

Rest of the Card

-- NC State beat Virginia Tech three times LY, by 8-25-11 points Wolfpack has quick turnaround after dramatic win at buzzer vs Wake Forest Sunday. Tech is 3-1 as ACC road dog, with three of the four decided by a hoop or in overtime.

-- Michigan is 1-8 in Big 11, but 4-1 as road dog, losing on road by 7-18-3-15 points; they are 14-56 from arc in last two games. Ohio State won three of last four games; they're 2-2 as favorite at home, winning by 11-31-6-16 points.

-- Georgetown is 1-3 as Big East home favorite, winning by 19-3-2-12 points; they go to Louisville Saturday, could be looking ahead. South Florida lost last eight games; they're 1-3 as road dog in Big East, losing away games by 12-16-10-8 points.

-- Providence lost last four games, DePaul lost last three in row but are 4-0 as Big East road dogs, losing away games by 7-8-9 points, with win at St John's. Friars allowed 79.3 ppg last four games; they're 2-2 at home, losing last two home games.

-- Buffalo is 0-8 in MAC, but lost last two games in double OT, so they're competing hard. Bulls are 3-2 as MAC road dog, but are winless in league. Northern Illinois lost last three games in row, scoring 55 ppg; they're 2-2 SU at home.

-- Southern Illinois lost 64-62 in double OT at Indiana State on Jan 12 (-2); State was 22-29 from line, Salukis 11-15, negating a 32.1% shooting night by Sycamores. State is 2-4 as road dog, losing away games by 25-21-17-3-19 points (1-5 SU).

-- Illinois State shot 54.9% from floor but lost 79-73 at Drake on Jan 19 (+5); Redbirds are 5-0 at home in MVC (2-3 as favorite), winning by 9-5-8-21-3 points. Drake is 11-0 in Valley, winning twice as underdog; they shot 46% from arc in last three games.

-- UAB won last three games, scoring 79.7 ppg; they're 2-1 on WCC road, winning at Tulane, UCF, losing at Marshall- they lost twice to Southern Miss LY, scoring just 61.5 ppg. USM is 3-1 at home in C-USA; home team won their last six games.

-- Iowa State lost 73-49 at Texas A&M LY; Cyclones are 6-1 vs spread in Big 12, with home side winning all seven games; they are 3-0 at home, allowing 58 ppg. Aggies won last three games, by 3-17-8; they're 2-4-1 vs spread as Big 12 favorite.

-- Purdue (-2) won 64-42 at Penn State Jan 23, making 11-25 on arc; Boilers won last seven games (6-1 vs spread), are 3-2 as a Big 11 home favorite, winning by 7-7-7-4-1 at home. Lions are 3-1 as road dog, losing road games by by 16-15 (2-2 SU).

-- Valparaiso was outscored 28-10 from line in 73-65 loss Jan 5 at Butler (+11); Valpo is 3-5 in last eight games, splitting its last four at home. Butler is 8-2 in Horizon, 3-2 on road (1-4 as home favorite) winning road games by 7-19-9 points.

-- Creighton (even) made 10-24 treys in 68-59 win at Northern Iowa on Jan 15; Bluejays won four of last five home games, are 2-3 as home favorite, with wins by 1-18-17-2, but they're 1-3 in last four games overall. UNI is 3-2 as MVC road underdog.

-- New Mexico trailed last two games by 20 at half; they're 2-1 as home favorite, winning league home games by 15-10ot pts. Colorado State is 0-7 in Mountain West, 0-3 as road dog; with losses on foreign soil by 19-16-15 points.

-- Loyola MD won last six games, covering last five in MAAC; they held three of last four foes under 38% from floor. Niagara is 3-2 as home favorite, but is just 3-4 SU in last seven overall. MAAC home favorites are 16-11 against the spread.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

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Tuesday, February 5

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Michigan at Ohio State (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Michigan is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games overall.
The OVER is 9-3 in Michigan's last 12 road games.
Ohio State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games against the Big 10.


#19 Florida at #8 Tennessee (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Tennessee returns to Knoxville, where they have Division I's fourth-longest home win streak. They've won 27 in a row at Thompson-Boling Arena, including 11 this season. With a win over Florida, Tennessee can match the second-longest home win streak in school history. EDGE: TENNESSEE
Tennessee's leading scorer guard Chris Lofton is averaging 19 points and shooting 53 percent from the field in five career games against Florida. He's 19-for-41 (46 percent) from 3-point range in those contests. EDGE: TENNESSEE
Florida is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
Florida is 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
The underdog is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.


#12 Butler at Valparaiso (ESPN2 | 9 PM ET)

Butler hopes to start 20-2 for the second time in school history and have faced Valparaiso a total of 93 times, but only three times since the 1994-95 season. Butler has won all three of those meetings. The Bulldogs have won also won seven of eight in the series dating back to the 1990-91 season. EDGE: BUTLER
Valparaiso, in its first Horizon League season, is just 2-2 at home in conference, and have lost six of its last 10 games overall. It has also lost 21 straight against ranked teams. EDGE: BUTLER
Butler is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games overall.
The UNDER is 11-2 in Butler's last 13 road games.
Valparaiso is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games overall.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Tuesday, February 5

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Washington is 6-0 in game after its last six losses.
-- Rangers won five of their last six games. Kings are 6-0 in the game after their last six losses.
-- Flyers are 13-4 in their last 17 games. Thrashers won their last three games, outscoring foes 11-2.
-- Bruins, Sabres both won three of their last four games.
-- Canadiens won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Panthers won last two games, after losing 11 of previous 15.
-- Predators won five of their last seven games.
-- Detroit won last seven games, allowing nine goals. Wild won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Dallas won three in row, six of last eight games.
-- Coyotes won eight of their last twelve road games.

Cold Teams
-- Columbus lost five of its last seven games.
-- Anaheim lost last six games, scoring five goals. Islanders lost last four games, scoring five goals.
-- Senators lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Maple Leafs lost 15 of their last 22 games.
-- Hurricanes lost six of last nine road games.
-- Canucks lost three in row, seven of last eight games.
-- Blues lost eight of their last ten games. Lightning lost three of their last four games.
-- Flames lost last two games, scoring one goal.

Series Records
-- Columbus won 3-2 in Washington on Opening Night couple years ago, in last series meeting.
-- Islanders won 5-4 in SO at Anaheim LY, in last meeting.
-- Rangers lost 4-1 at Staples LY, in last series meeting.
-- Flyers won last eight games against Atlanta.
-- Sabres lost four of last six visits to Boston.
-- Senators won six in row against Montreal.
-- Toronto won eight of last ten against the Panthers.
-- Car-Nash
-- Red Wings won seven of last nine vs Minnesota, with both losses in OT/SO.
-- Canucks lost five of last seven visits to Dallas.
-- Blues lost 5-4 in Tampa two years ago, in last series meeting.
-- Flames won five of last seven against the Coyotes.

Totals
-- Four of last five Washington games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Anaheim games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Ranger games.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Boston-Buffalo games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Ottawa-Montreal games went over total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Florida games.
-- Four of last five Carolina games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Dallas games.
-- Over is 8-2-2 in last dozen St Louis games.
-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Calgary-Phoenix games.

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National Hockey League - Gameday

NHL
Gameday


Tuesday, February 5

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Tuesday NHL Gameday

Andrei Markov and his Montreal Canadiens will play host to the struggling Ottawa Senators in league action on Tuesday night. Here's a look in your NHL Gameday.

Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens, 7:30pm ET

The Senators have been falling back to the pack in the Eastern Conference, and they're hoping to get some of their injured players back on the ice for this contest against their division rival. Ottawa was doubled 4-2 by the lowly Maple Leafs on Saturday night, with Dany Heatley, Daniel Alfredsson, Chris Phillips, and Patrick Eaves all on the sidelines.

Montreal is three points back of Ottawa in the Northeast Division standings, and they wasted an opportunity to get even closer on Sunday afternoon by losing 5-3 to the Rangers. The Canadiens went up 3-0 in that game on goals by Markov, Alexei Kovalev, and Sergei Kostitsyn, but five straight New York markers then handed them the defeat.

Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators, 8:00pm ET

The Hurricanes have won just four times over their past 10 games, and they're now tied with the Thrashers at 26-25-4 atop the Southeast Division. Carolina is coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Penguins on Saturday night, with Sergei Samsonov scoring the Canes' only marker in the first period. Cam Ward allowed four goals on 29 shots in that defeat.

Nashville is back in the Western Conference playoff picture after going 6-2-2 in their past 10 games. Forward David Legwand has returned from injured reserve, and he scored the Preds' first goal in their 3-2 overtime win over the Coyotes on Saturday night. Alexander Radulov scored his 20th goal of the season in OT to give his team that win.

Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild, 8:00pm ET

The Red Wings continue to beat all comers, with back-to-back wins over the Avalanche and Bruins to begin the month of February. Dominik Hasek had a 15-save shutout for Detroit in their 2-0 win over Colorado on Friday, while Chris Osgood stopped 22 of 23 shots in their 3-1 win over Boston on Saturday. The Wings lead the NHL with 84 points.

A 7-2-1 record over their past 10 games has put the Wild in top spot in the Northwest Division. Minnesota finished their January schedule with consecutive wins over the Avalanche and Ducks, and they started February with a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Marian Gaborik scored twice for the Wild in their win over Columbus.

Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars, 8:30pm ET

The Canucks won just four times in January, and they got off to a bad start in February by falling 4-3 in overtime to the Panthers on Friday night. Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, and Mason Raymond scored for Vancouver in that defeat, while Roberto Luongo managed to stop 40 of 43 Florida shots. The Canucks are now fourth in the Northwest.

Dallas is now behind only Detroit in the Western Conference standings, as they've gone 6-3-1 over their past 10 games. The Stars got past the Oilers by a score of 4-1 on Friday night, and they followed up that performance with a 2-1 victory over the Flames on Saturday. Brenden Morrow and Niklas Hagman scored for Dallas against Calgary.

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NBA
Dunkel


LA Lakers at New Jersey
The Lakers have rebounded from a one-point loss at Detroit with back-to-back blowout wins at Toronto and Washington. Tonight L.A. faces a Nets team that is just 2-11 in its last 13 games. The Lakers are the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Los Angeles favored by 12 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Game 501-502: Boston at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 123.649; Cleveland 123.873
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 189 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 118.428; Philadelphia 118.966
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+1 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: San Antonio at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 117.497; Indiana 116.147
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1 1/2; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+5); Over

Game 507-508: LA Lakers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 124.849; New Jersey 112.146
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 12 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-5 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Milwaukee at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 109.853; Memphis 116.306
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 6 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Texas A&M at Iowa State

The Aggies come in riding a three-game winning streak, but are just 1-3 this season when playing in the other team's gym. Tonight they travel to Iowa State to face a Cyclone team that is 3-0 in conference play at home. Iowa State is the underdog pick (+8) according to Dunkel, which has Texas A&M favored by just 4. Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (+8). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Game 511-512: Virginia Tech at NC State
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 65.131; NC State 63.013
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 2
Vegas Line: NC State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+2)

Game 513-514: Michigan at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 55.257; Ohio State 73.599
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 14
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-14)

Game 515-516: South Florida at Georgetown
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 54.467; Georgetown 79.694
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 25
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 20
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-20)

Game 517-518: DePaul at Providence
Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 61.088; Providence 66.477
Dunkel Line: Providence by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Providence by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: DePaul (+7 1/2)

Game 519-520: Buffalo at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 47.718; Northern Illinois 51.532
Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 4
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 1
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (-1)

Game 521-522: Indiana State at Southern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 57.140; Southern Illinois 67.559
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 11
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (+11)

Game 523-524: Drake at Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 67.574; Illinois State 65.191
Dunkel Line: Drake by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Drake (+2 1/2)

Game 525-526: UAB at Southern Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 63.216; Southern Mississippi 59.092
Dunkel Line: UAB by 4
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 1
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+1)

Game 527-528: Texas A&M at Iowa State
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 69.274; Iowa State 65.143
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 4
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 8
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (+8)

Game 529-530: Penn State at Purdue
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 57.895; Purdue 72.744
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 15
Vegas Line: Purdue by 11
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-11)

Game 531-532: Butler at Valparaiso
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 66.106; Valparaiso 61.548
Dunkel Line: Butler by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Butler by 3
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-3)

Game 533-534: Florida at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 67.356; Tennessee 75.689
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 9
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+9)

Game 535-536: Northern Iowa at Creighton
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 63.298; Creighton 65.298
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 2
Vegas Line: Creighton by 7
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (+7)

Game 537-538: Colorado State at New Mexico
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 48.550; New Mexico 64.989
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 17
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+17)

Game 539-540: Loyola-MD at Niagara
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 57.434; Niagara 53.347
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 4
Vegas Line: Niagara by 5
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (+5)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, February 5


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BOSTON (36 - 8) at CLEVELAND (26 - 20) - 2/5/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-2 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (24 - 22) at PHILADELPHIA (18 - 30) - 2/5/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-18 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (29 - 16) at INDIANA (19 - 29) - 2/5/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 175-134 ATS (+27.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 92-62 ATS (+23.8 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 126-89 ATS (+28.1 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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LA LAKERS (30 - 16) at NEW JERSEY (20 - 27) - 2/5/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 27-18 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 2-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 3-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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MILWAUKEE (18 - 30) at MEMPHIS (13 - 34) - 2/5/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, February 5


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WASHINGTON (24-24-0-5, 53 pts.) at COLUMBUS (25-23-0-6, 56 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 78-123 ATS (-47.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (+23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 0-10 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 48-52 ATS (+123.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 38-24 ATS (+69.8 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 60-46 ATS (+115.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 22-19 ATS (+49.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 19-36 ATS (+72.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ANAHEIM (27-22-0-7, 61 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (24-23-0-6, 54 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 27-29 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 14-19 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 6-14 ATS (-13.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 35-31 ATS (-21.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 65-54 ATS (+130.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 0-6 ATS (+0.0 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 40-72 ATS (-41.0 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 1-0 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 1-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (21-30-0-3, 45 pts.) at NY RANGERS (27-22-0-6, 60 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 82-121 ATS (-51.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 7-21 ATS (+28.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY RANGERS are 102-126 ATS (-68.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 12-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 0-7 ATS (-9.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
NY RANGERS are 50-63 ATS (-41.1 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 54-76 ATS (-70.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 16-26 ATS (-22.8 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 1-0-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (29-17-0-5, 63 pts.) at ATLANTA (26-25-0-4, 56 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 9-1 (+9.8 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 9-1-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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BUFFALO (23-21-0-7, 53 pts.) at BOSTON (27-20-0-5, 59 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 14-6 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 14-6-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

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OTTAWA (32-17-0-4, 68 pts.) at MONTREAL (28-16-0-9, 65 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 12-7 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 12-7-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

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FLORIDA (24-24-0-6, 54 pts.) at TORONTO (21-24-0-9, 51 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 53-95 ATS (+148.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 3-16 ATS (+27.8 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 5-22 ATS (+41.4 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 188-217 ATS (-76.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 85-116 ATS (-62.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 21-33 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 0-6 ATS (+6.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
TORONTO is 6-12 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 69-80 ATS (-67.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
TORONTO is 24-34 ATS (-12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-2 (+5.5 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.4 Units)

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CAROLINA (26-25-0-4, 56 pts.) at NASHVILLE (27-21-0-5, 59 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 66-71 ATS (-30.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 0-8 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 4-14 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

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

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DETROIT (40-10-0-4, 84 pts.) at MINNESOTA (30-19-0-3, 63 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 58-64 ATS (-41.7 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 64-48 ATS (+14.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DETROIT is 40-14 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 18-5 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 73-37 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-3 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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VANCOUVER (26-22-0-5, 57 pts.) at DALLAS (31-20-0-5, 67 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 4-9 ATS (-8.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
VANCOUVER is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 14-9 ATS (+25.9 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 104-110 ATS (+247.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 56-56 ATS (+129.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 56-54 ATS (-57.4 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 9-8-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.5 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (21-27-0-5, 47 pts.) at ST LOUIS (24-20-0-7, 55 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 21-32 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-100 ATS (+176.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 11-21 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 12-8 ATS (+21.2 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-14 ATS (+37.2 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 12-18 ATS (+31.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PHOENIX (28-22-0-3, 59 pts.) at CALGARY (26-19-0-8, 60 pts.) - 2/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 40-68 ATS (-33.8 Units) in February games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 28-25 ATS (+61.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 8-4 ATS (+14.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
PHOENIX is 7-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
PHOENIX is 138-109 ATS (+25.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 8-3 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 71-70 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-5 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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NHL
Dunkel


Vancouver at Dallas
The Canucks have dropped seven of their last eight, including four straight losses on the road. Tonight they travel to Dallas to face a Stars team that returns home after a perfect 3-0 road trip. Dallas is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-145). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Game 1-2: Washington at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.159; Columbus 11.957
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-130); Under

Game 3-4: Anaheim at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.546; NY Islanders 11.094
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+125); Under

Game 5-6: Los Angeles at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.024; NY Rangers 12.358
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-210); Under

Game 7-8: Philadelphia at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.131; Atlanta 11.535
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 9-10: Buffalo at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.022; Boston 12.391
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 11-12: Ottawa at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.719; Montreal 12.567
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 13-14: Florida at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.830; Toronto 10.798
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+130); Over

Game 15-16: Carolina at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.753; Nashville 12.586
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-140); Over

Game 17-18: Detroit at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.288; Minnesota 12.142
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-145); Under

Game 19-20: Vancouver at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 10.550; Dallas 12.417
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-145); Over

Game 21-22: Tampa Bay at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.550; St. Louis 10.484
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120); Over

Game 23-24: Phoenix at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.000; Calgary 11.417
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+155); Over