Thursday Trends and Indexes 02/07

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Trends and Indexes
Thursday, February 7

Good Luck on day #38 of 2008!

NOTE:
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Six-pack for Thursday

Top six minor league baseball prospects........

6) Jay Bruce OF, Reds-- 11 HR, 25 RBI in 150 AB in AAA in '07; Reds need to open a spot in OF for him.

5) Evan Longoria, 3B, Rays-- Struggled little in AAA, but in advance of his arrival, Rays have moved Iwamura to 2B.

4) Clayton Kershaw, P, Dodgers-- 217 strikeouts in 159 IP in minor leagues, but hasn't pitched above AA level.

3) Colby Rasmus, OF, Cardinals-- Broke Bo Jackson's mark for HR's by high school kid in Alabama. May need to play in AAA some, but appears to be the real deal.

2) Matt Wieters, C, Orioles-- All-American at Georgia Tech, following in Jason Varitek's footsteps. Has yet to play pro ball, but is considered an exceptional prospect.

1) David Price, P, Rays-- 6-6, 225 Vanderbilt product is one of Tampa's many stellar pitching prospects; with money he get, he should be in majors fairly quickly.

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

13) Suns broke up a fun team to watch when they traded for Shaquille O'Neal, in one of the stranger trades in the history of the NBA, but I guess they thought they couldn't win the way the team was currently made up, so they took a big risk.

12) Miami has to be happier thna hell to be rid of Shag's huge contract ($20M/year thru '09-'10) but they might find out that Marion isn't quite the same player without Steve Nash. Jack McCallum of Sports Illustrated wrote book about the Suns a couple of years ago called, "Seven Seconds or Less", which refers to fast style of play Phoenix uses, but with Shaq on board now, things are going to slow down. A lot.

11) Shaq-Nash-Grant Hill. Old nucleus; they're going for title in next two years, then after 2010, will totally rebuild around Amare Stoudamire. It'll be interesting to see how it winds up.

10) Suns-Hornets Wednesday was fantastic game, going into double overtime, where Peja Stojakovic stuck ridiculous shot at buzzer, a 21-foot fadeaway, giving New Orleans a 132-130 road win, in one of best NBA games I've seen in years. Thats the way pro basketball is supposed to be played.

9) Tennessee fell behind Florida 14-3 at home Tuesday, but in second half, Vols exploded for 60 points, looking lot like team that will be a serious threat to get to San Antonio in March.

8) One hidden benefit for Grizzlies in Gasol trade; they're able to give Darko Milicic more looks. Its early, but in three games since the trade, Darko averaged 12.3 pts, 13.3 reb, 3 blocks, so he's been an effective player, with increased opportunity.

7) Someone please explain to me why the system to elect our President is so confusing; dividing who gets what delegates by who wins what counties and so forth. How about adding up the votes, and person with the most wins-- if you divide the delegates, then do it on a percentage basis-- if I get 60% of the votes, I get 60% of the delegates. Would this be that difficult a way to do things?

6) You see those pictures from Tennessee/Arkansas with the damage from tornadoes, and its just scary, it just happens out of nowhere. Can't complain about the cold weather here, we're lucky not to get very mcuh violent weather.

5) Looks like Orioles are not only going to trade Erik Bedard to the Mariners, they might trade Brian Roberts to the Cubs, as they look to totally rebuild their team.

4) Cool new commercial from Reebok, with '72 Dolphins out in front of a house, when a game ball from Super Bowl, gift from the Giants, gets delivered via courier. Had to be lot of happy folks in south Florida when that game ended.

3) Comedian Will Ferrell was an intern in Sports Information Office at USC in the late 80's; he's come long way since then.

2) Not much downtime in NFL; free agency starts February 29 after the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Then all the prep work for the draft in late April, then mini-camps. June is only real time these guys get to take a little vacation.

1) Someone explain to me how Plaxico Burress didn't make it to the Pro Bowl. There are that many better WRs in the NFC?

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Thursday, February 7

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- 76ers covered four of their last five games.
-- Cavaliers won 15 of their last 19 games. Rockets won four in a row, nine of last ten games.
-- Warriors won nine of their last twelve games.

Cold Teams
-- Miami lost five in row (!-4 vs spread), 19 of last 20 games.
-- Bulls lost five of last seven games, covered four of last five.

Previous meetings this season
-- Miami (+3) lost 96-85 at Philly back on Dec 26.
-- Warriors (even) won 119-111 at Chicago Jan 18.

Totals
-- Four of last five Miami games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-3-2 in last eleven Cleveland games.
-- Eight of last nine Warrior games went over the total.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Thursday, February 7

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Tips and Trends
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Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers (7 PM ET)

Heat are 16-40-2 ATS in their last 58 games overall.
76ers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 Thursday games.
The OVER is 11-4 in Philadelphia's last 15 home games.
The OVER is 7-3 in Philadelphia's last 10 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 18-6-1 in Miami's last 25 games vs. Atlantic Division.
The UNDER is 15-7 in Miami's last 22 Thursday games.


Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets (TNT | 8 PM ET)

Cleveland and Houston are 2 of the hottest teams in the NBA in 2008. The Cavs have gone 13-3 this year - the 2nd-best mark in the NBA - while the Rockets are 13-4. Cleveland is coming off its 2nd win in 3 games against the Celtics and has won 4 of 5 overall. "I think as a team, we are playing with a lot of confidence and we are playing together so well right now," said Cavs guard Daniel Gibson. SLIGHT EDGE: CAVS
The Rockets are 8-1 since Tracy McGrady returned from a knee injury, and he is averaging 24.8 points and 7.8 assists in his last 4 games as a starter during that stretch. That included a 26-point performance in a 92-86 win over Minnesota on Monday, the team's 4th straight victory. "Tracy is getting better - he's still not in the greatest of shape missing all that time, but he played the whole second half tonight and you saw how he finished," Houston head coach Rick Adelman said after that game. EDGE: ROCKETS
Cavs star LeBron James is averaging 35 points, 10 rebounds and 6.4 assists in his last 5 games, and he is also averaging 30.3, 8 and 5.5 in the last 4 meetings with Houston. EDGE: CAVS
Cavs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Rockets are 19-8-3 ATS in their last 30 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Cleveland's last 10 road games.
The UNDER is 25-9 in Cleveland's last 34 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 10-3 in Houston's last 13 games vs. Central Division.


Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors (TNT | 10:30 PM ET)

Bulls are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games vs. Pacific Division.
Warriors are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games.
Home team is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
Favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

The OVER is 8-2 in Golden State's last 10 Thursday games.
The OVER is 8-1 in Golden State's last 9 games overall.
The UNDER is 6-2-1 in Chicago's last 9 overall.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Thursday, February 7

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GEORGE MASON (16 - 6) at DREXEL (9 - 14) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
DREXEL is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DREXEL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
DREXEL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
DREXEL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
DREXEL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 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
GEORGE MASON is 2-1 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 2-1 straight up against DREXEL 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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W VIRGINIA (16 - 6) at PITTSBURGH (17 - 5) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 straight up against W VIRGINIA 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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CLEMSON (16 - 5) at VIRGINIA (11 - 9) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
CLEMSON is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CLEMSON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 74-101 ATS (-37.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.

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

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WRIGHT ST (15 - 6) at CLEVELAND ST (14 - 9) - 2/7/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 70-100 ATS (-40.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 65-91 ATS (-35.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 34-65 ATS (-37.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 2-2 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 3-2 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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DETROIT (5 - 16) at YOUNGSTOWN ST (7 - 15) - 2/7/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 4-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 3-3 straight up against DETROIT 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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RHODE ISLAND (19 - 3) at MASSACHUSETTS (14 - 7) - 2/7/2008, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-2 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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W KENTUCKY (18 - 5) at N TEXAS (14 - 7) - 2/7/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N TEXAS is 2-1 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 2-1 straight up against W KENTUCKY 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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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (14 - 7) at MIDDLE TENN ST (10 - 11) - 2/7/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-1 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-1 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK 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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VALPARAISO (14 - 8) at WI-GREEN BAY (12 - 9) - 2/7/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 1-0 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
VALPARAISO is 1-0 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY 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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BOISE ST (16 - 5) at LOUISIANA TECH (3 - 17) - 2/7/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 58-35 ATS (+19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LOUISIANA TECH is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 5-1 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 4-2 straight up against BOISE 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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ARKANSAS ST (9 - 13) at S ALABAMA (18 - 4) - 2/7/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 2-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 3-0 straight up against ARKANSAS ST 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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XAVIER (18 - 4) at SAINT LOUIS (12 - 9) - 2/7/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 108-78 ATS (+22.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 51-23 ATS (+25.7 Units) in February games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 107-72 ATS (+27.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 61-34 ATS (+23.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
XAVIER is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
XAVIER is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 3-1 against the spread versus XAVIER over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 3-1 straight up against XAVIER 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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INDIANA (18 - 3) at ILLINOIS (10 - 13) - 2/7/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TROY (10 - 12) at DENVER (9 - 12) - 2/7/2008, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
TROY is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all home games this season.
DENVER is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
DENVER is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-1 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 2-1 straight up against DENVER 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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CS-FULLERTON (14 - 6) at UC-SANTA BARBARA (16 - 5) - 2/7/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more this season.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all home games this season.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 2-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 3-2 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA 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 ST (16 - 6) at FRESNO ST (11 - 12) - 2/7/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games this season.
UTAH ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road lined games this season.
UTAH ST is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 77-107 ATS (-40.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
FRESNO ST is 40-66 ATS (-32.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FRESNO ST is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 3-1 straight up against UTAH ST 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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USC (14 - 7) at WASHINGTON (12 - 10) - 2/7/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 29-11 ATS (+16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-2 straight up against USC 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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LONG BEACH ST (4 - 16) at CAL DAVIS (8 - 13) - 2/7/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LONG BEACH ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LONG BEACH ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
LONG BEACH ST is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LONG BEACH ST is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LONG BEACH ST is 1-0 against the spread versus CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
LONG BEACH ST is 5-0 straight up against CAL DAVIS 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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UC-IRVINE (9 - 12) at CAL POLY-SLO (8 - 12) - 2/7/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
UC-IRVINE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAL POLY-SLO is 5-0 against the spread versus UC-IRVINE over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 3-2 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO 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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SAN JOSE ST (10 - 11) at NEVADA (13 - 8) - 2/7/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 126-90 ATS (+27.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
NEVADA is 126-90 ATS (+27.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 72-48 ATS (+19.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
NEVADA is 35-13 ATS (+20.7 Units) in February games since 1997.
NEVADA is 75-45 ATS (+25.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
NEVADA is 28-9 ATS (+18.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
NEVADA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
NEVADA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 4-1 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 4-1 straight up against SAN JOSE 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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OREGON (13 - 8) at STANFORD (18 - 3) - 2/7/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 113-83 ATS (+21.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
STANFORD is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 3-2 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 3-2 straight up against OREGON 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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CS-NORTHRIDGE (15 - 5) at PACIFIC (15 - 6) - 2/7/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PACIFIC is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PACIFIC is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UCLA (20 - 2) at WASHINGTON ST (17 - 4) - 2/7/2008, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
UCLA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCLA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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OREGON ST (6 - 15) at CALIFORNIA (13 - 7) - 2/7/2008, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 72-105 ATS (-43.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OREGON ST is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 4-2 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 5-1 straight up against OREGON ST 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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WOFFORD (13 - 9) at UNC-GREENSBORO (13 - 7) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WOFFORD is 3-1 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
WOFFORD is 3-1 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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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COLL OF CHARLESTON (10 - 12) at APPALACHIAN ST (14 - 7) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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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FURMAN (4 - 18) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (14 - 9) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FURMAN is 3-1 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 3-1 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA 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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ST PETERS (5 - 17) at LOYOLA-MD (13 - 11) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 4-1 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 straight up against ST PETERS 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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SE MISSOURI ST (12 - 12) at MOREHEAD ST (11 - 10) - 2/7/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MOREHEAD ST is 4-1 against the spread versus SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
MOREHEAD ST is 3-2 straight up against SE MISSOURI 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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W CAROLINA (7 - 15) at GA SOUTHERN (15 - 8) - 2/7/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
W CAROLINA is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
W CAROLINA is 16-39 ATS (-26.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
GA SOUTHERN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
W CAROLINA is 2-1 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 2-1 straight up against W CAROLINA 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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AUSTIN PEAY (15 - 9) at E ILLINOIS (4 - 18) - 2/7/2008, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
E ILLINOIS is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
E ILLINOIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-2 against the spread versus E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-0 straight up against E ILLINOIS 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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PORTLAND ST (13 - 8) at N ARIZONA (14 - 8) - 2/7/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
N ARIZONA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ARIZONA is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
N ARIZONA is 3-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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JACKSONVILLE ST (4 - 19) at TENNESSEE TECH (10 - 15) - 2/7/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE ST is 4-1 against the spread versus TENNESSEE TECH over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE ST is 3-2 straight up against TENNESSEE TECH 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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TENNESSEE ST (10 - 13) at TENN-MARTIN (11 - 14) - 2/7/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

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

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N COLORADO (9 - 13) at IDAHO ST (9 - 13) - 2/7/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 41-65 ATS (-30.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO ST is 3-0 straight up against N COLORADO 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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MURRAY ST (14 - 8) at E KENTUCKY (11 - 10) - 2/7/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 32-58 ATS (-31.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
E KENTUCKY is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E KENTUCKY is 3-2 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
E KENTUCKY is 3-2 straight up against MURRAY 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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E WASHINGTON (8 - 16) at SACRAMENTO ST (4 - 16) - 2/7/2008, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Thursday, February 7

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Thursday's College Basketball

Games of the Night

Eric Gordon plays in Illinois for first time since shunning Illini in recruiting process; Illinois (+12) lost 62-58 at Indiana Jan 13, holding Hoosiers to 39% from floor, but making just 5-18 from arc. Illini lost four of last five games, are 2-8 in Big 11, 2-3 home Indiana is 7-1 in Big 11, 3-1 on road, winning by 3-14-5 points.

Washington State lost three of last four games after 4-1 start in Pac-10; they lost 81-74 at UCLA Jan 12 (+7), misleading score, as Wazzu nailed seven treys in row to make score respectable. Bruins won, covered last four games; they are 4-0 on road, 4-0 as road favorite, with wins by 9-12-5-23 points.

Rest of the Card

-- Drexel (+7) got crushed 85-38 at George Mason Nov 29, in a game Patriots led 40-15 at half; Dragons lot five in row, eight of last nine, losing last three home games by 9-1-23 pts. Mason is 2-3 in CAA road, despite leading all five games at the half.

-- Pitt is 2-3 in last five games; they are 13-52 (25%) from arc in last three, but are 3-1 at home in Big East. West Virginia is 5-0 in Big East if they score 60+ points, 0-4 if they don't. Pitt held four of last six opponents to 60 or less points.

-- Virginia is 1-6 in ACC, with three OT losses and another by a hoop. Clemson is 0-2 on ACC road, allowing 84 ppg; home side is 6-1 vs spread in their conference games. LY, Virginia won by a point at Clemson, 64-63, in last series meeting.

-- Cleveland State lost last four games, all on road, after its 7-0 start in Horizon; they won 65-63 at Wright State (+5) Jan 12, as Vikings survived Wright State shooting 54% for night. Wright won last five games, is 3-0 vs spread as Horizon underdog.

-- Youngstown (+5) won 70-66 at Detroit Jan 12, but lost six in row since, covering five as underdog; they lost three in row at home by 22-6-9 points. Detroit is 1-10 in Horizon, 2-1-1 as road dog, losing away games by 26-2-6-10 points.

-- Rhode Island won last four games, scoring 82.5 ppg; they're 40-87 (46%) from arc in last four games, and is 1-2 vs spread as underdog this season. UMass lost three of its last four games, losing two of last three at home.

-- Western Kentucky is 10-1 in Sun Belt, but covered just two of last seven games; they're 4-1 on road in league, winning its away games by 4-27-3-18 points. North Texas is 4-1 at home in Sun Belt, giving South Alabama its only Sun Belt loss.

-- Ark-Little Rock is 4-1 at home in Sun Belt, but are 1-3 as fave at home, winning home games by 8-11-2-4 pts; they shot less than 40% in four of last six games. Middle Tennessee is 5-2 in last seven games; they're 4-1 vs spread as road underdog.

-- Valparaiso lost three of last four games, losing to Butler after leading for first 39:00 Tuesday; they beat Green Bay 82-73 Jan 12 (-8), turning ball voer only five times. Green Bay won three of last four games; they're 4-1 at home, 2-3 as home favorite.

-- Louisiana Tech (+19) lost 81-66 at Boise Jan 12; they're 0-8 in WAC, losing home games by 17-5-13 points (1-1-1 home dog). Boise won last four games, scoring 89.5 ppg; they won three of four WAC road games, winning by 11-1-15 points.

-- South Alabama is 2-4 as Sun Belt home favorite, winning by 11-14-4-12-6-38 pts. Arkansas State lost four of last five games; they're 3-2 as Sun Belt road dog, losing away games by 6-10-7-9 points. Sun Belt home favorites are 20-28 vs spread.

-- Xavier won last four games, by 8-26-12-13 points; they're 1-2 as A-14 road favorite, winning away games by 8-12 pts. SLU is 2-2 at home, with both losses in OT; they're 3-3 as underdog in league play. A-14 home underdogs are 9-5 vs spread.

-- Denver is 5-0 at home in Sun Belt (4-0 as home favorite) with wins by 4-16-14-7-14 points; they're 17-37 (45.9%) from arc last two home games. Troy lost six of last eight games; they're 1-4 on road, losing away games by 11-25-5-9 points.

-- Santa Barbara (+5) won 87-72 at Fullerton (+5.5) Jan 12; they shot 64.8% for game, 9-15 from the arc, while holding Titans to 34% from floor. Titans won last four games, with three wins on road-- they scored 82.8 ppg in last four games.
-- Utah State is 6-1 in WAC, 1-1 on road, as five of seven were at home; they won at winless La Tech, lost by 30 at N Mex St. Fresno lost four of last six games; they're 2-1 at home in WAC games. WAC home favorites are 12-15 vs spread.

-- Washington (+7) lost 66-51 at USC Jan 12, turning ball over 20 times, shooting 33% from floor; they lost last three games by 15-14-4 points. USC won five of last six games, making over half their shots from floor in last three contests.

-- Cal-Davis (+7) lost 71-53 at Long Beach Jan 12, making only 3-19 from arc, shooting 36% from floor; they lost last four in a row, by 22-12-15-5 pts. Long Beach is 1-7 in Big West, losing four in row, by 4-39-16-22 points.

-- Cal Poly (+9) lost 73-69 at Irvine Jan 12, getting outscored at foul line 19-6; Mustangs split four Big West home games, but shot less than 39% in losing last two times out. Anteaters are 4-0 vs spread in last four games, 1-4 SU on Big West road.

-- San Jose State (+6) upset Nevada 62-60 at home Jan 10, but lost last three games by 11-17-2 points; they're 1-3 as road dog in WAC, losing by 15-1-11-17 pts. Nevada is 1-2 as home fave in WAC games, winning home games by 8-12 points.

-- Oregon (-2.5) beat Stanford 71-66 Jan 13, turning nall over six times, but they've lost four of five games since; they're 1-3 as a Pac-10 road dog, losing road games by 8-8-9 pts. Stanford won five games in row, with last three wins on the road.

-- Pacific (+4.5) lost 78-61 at Northridge, after leading by six at half; they turned ball over 27 times. Matadors shot 53.4% from floor. Northridge is 8-1 in Big West, losing last game; they are 3-0 on Big West road, scoring 78 ppg.

-- Cal (-8) won 69-59 at Oregon State Jan 12, holding Beavers to 33% from floor, but Bears lost last four home games, allowing 86.7 ppg in last three- they haven't forced more than 11 TOs in last seven games. Beavers are 3-2 as Pac-10 road dog.

-- NC-Greensboro (-1.5) lost 66-65 at Wofford, but they've won four of last five games- they're 3-1 as home favorite, winning at home by 12-12-30-29 points- this is their second home game in a month. Wofford won five of last six games (3-1 as road dog).

-- Appalachian State (+4) won 70-66 at Charleston Jan 3; they won nine of last ten games, winning last four home games, by 23-9-7-4 points. Cougars lost four of last five games, are 1-2 as road dog, with losses on road by 16-6-1-8 points.

-- Western Carolina (+12) lost 85-55 at Chattanooga Jan 12, but Mocs lost four of six games since; they're 5-2 as SoCon fave at home, winning home games by 13-16-13-5-30-12-5 points- they lost last home game. Furman is 4-1 as a road underdog.

-- Loyola has quick turnaround after winning Tuesday night at Niagara, in rescheduled game; they are 4-1 at home in MAAC, winning by 23-12-12-29 points. Loyola won 62-57 at St Peter's Jan 19 (-2.5). Peacocks are 2-3 as MAAC road underdog.

-- SE Missouri State lost seven of last eight games after being 6-0 in OVC; they're 3-2 as OVC road dog, losing away tilts by 3-12-1-17 points. Morehead State won six of last seven games; they're 4-1 as home fave, winning by 5-5-9-16-15-12 pts- they won 82-78 (+4.5) at SE Missouri two weeks ago.

-- Georgia Southern (-3.5) won 69-58 at Western Carolina ten days ago, forcing 18 turnovers. Western is 0-5 on SoCon road, 1-2 as road dog, losing by 10-4-13-30-10 points. Eagles are 3-3 as home favorite, winning at home by 5-13-6-9-2 points.

-- Eastern Illinois (+17) lost 73-57 at Austin Peay Jan 7; they're 2-5 at home in OVC (2-1-1 as home dog) losing home games by 19-2-11-6-11 points. Peay lost last two road games; they've had two OT games and a one-point win in last three games.

-- Northern Arizona (+4.5) lost 80-66 at Portland State Jan 5, as Vikings made 11-20 treys, shot 53% for game. Lumberjacks are 3-0 as Big Sky home favorite, winning at home by 16-8-20 pts. Portland State won four in row, six of last seven games.

-- Jacksonville State lost last seven games (2-5 vs spread) they are 4-3 vs spread as road dog, losing away games by 7-9-16-16- 15-11-10 points. JSU upset Tennessee Tech 79-74 at home on Jan 10 (+5). Tech is 3-3 as OVC home favorite.

-- UT-Martin (+7) won 75-74 at Tennessee State Jan 7, but they lost last four home games (road team won last six games). TSU is 3-4 on OVC road (3-1-1 as road dog), losing away games by 7-4-1-3 points. OVC home favorites are 21-33 against spread.

-- Idaho State (+8) won 76-65 at Northern Colorado Jan 3; they shot 60% from the floor. Bengals won last three home games, by 23-2-4 pts (2-0 as home favorite). NC lost five of its last six games; they're 0-4 on Big Sky road, with two OT losses.

-- Eastern Kentucky won three in row, five of its last six games; they upset Murray State 59-58 (+8) Dec 5, are 2-3 as favorite in OVC home games. Murray won eight of last nine games; they are 3-3 in OVC road games, with two losses in overtime.

-- Sacramento State (+9.5) lost 76-52 at Eastern Washington on Jan 5, shooting 36% from floor; they're 2-7 in Big Sky, 3-1 as a home dog- home team covered seven of their nine league tilts. EWU lost last four games, scoring just 61 ppg.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Thursday, February 7

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Tips and Trends
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West Virginia at #25 Pittsburgh (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Pittsburgh is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games overall.
West Virginia is 3-11-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
The OVER is 6-2 in West Virginia's last 8 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 23-11 in Pittsburgh's last 34 games vs. Big East.
The UNDER is 8-2 in West Virginia's last 10 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in West Virginia's last 9 games vs. Big East.


Clemson at Virginia (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Virginia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
Road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The OVER is 15-6 in Clemson's last 21 games overall.


#11 Indiana at Illinois (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Indiana is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 Thursday games.
Indiana is 4-12-1 ATS in its last 17 games vs. Big Ten.
Illinois is 9-20-1 ATS in its last 30 home games.
The UNDER is 15-7-1 in Illinois' last 23 games vs. Big Ten.
The UNDER is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Illinois.


#14 Xavier at St. Louis (ESPN2 | 9 PM ET)

Xavier is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Atlantic 10.
The UNDER is 11-2 in St. Louis' last 13 games overall.
The UNDER is 44-21-4 in St. Louis' last 69 home games.


#4 UCLA at #17 Washington State (FSN | 10:30 PM ET)

UCLA is 30-12-1 ATS in its last 43 road games.
UCLA is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Road team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Thursday, February 7

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Rangers won five of their last seven games.
-- Thrashers won three of their last four games.
-- Canadiens won five of their last seven games.
-- Penguins are 7-1 in game after their last seven losses.
-- Panthers won last three games, outscoring foes 15-5.
-- Kings are 7-4 in their last 11 games. Red Wings won their last eight games, allowing eleven goals.
-- Nashville won three in row, six of last eight games. Lightning won their last five road games.
-- Dallas won four in row, seven of last nine games. Minnesota won three of its last four games.
-- Flames won five of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Ducks lost six of their last seven games.
-- Canucks lost four in row, eight of last nine games, losing last two games in OT.
-- Maple Leafs lost four of their last five games.
-- Islanders lost last five games, outscored 19-5.
-- Senators lost three in row, six of last eight games.
-- Blackhawks lost last five games, scoring eight goals.
-- Columbus lost last four games, scoring eight goals. Coyotes lost three oflast four games, with last three going into OT.

Series Records
-- Rangers won 4-3 in OT at Anaheim LY, in last meeting.
-- Thrashers lost 3-2 at Vancouver LY, in last series meeting.
-- Canadiens won last three games against the Leafs.
-- Islanders lost six of their last eight visits to Pittsburgh.
-- Panthers lost six of last seven games against Ottawa.
-- Detroit won ten of last eleven games against the Kings.
-- Predators lost 4-3 in Nashville two years ago, in last meeting.
-- Stars won eight of last ten against Minnesota.
-- Chicago won three of last five visits to Saddledome.
-- Jackets won three of last four visits to Phoenix.

Totals
-- Five of last six Anaheim games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Atlanta games stayed under the total
-- Five of last seven Montreal games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Islander games.
-- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Florida games.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Detroit games.
-- Under is 8-4 in Nashville's last dozen games.
-- Over is 6-3 in last nine Dallas-Minnesota games.
-- Last four Chicago-Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Columbus games.

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NBA
Dunkel


Cleveland at Houston
Houston will go for its fifth straight win tonight, but should face a still challenge from a Cleveland team that has won five of its last six on the road. The Cavaliers are the underdog pick (+5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockets favored by just 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Game 501-502: Miami at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 106.322; Philadelphia 119.785
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 13 1/2; 195 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Cleveland at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 120.352; Houston 122.641
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 2 1/2; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 5 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+5 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Chicago at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 112.450; Golden State 126.840
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 14 1/2; 222 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


UCLA at Washington State
The Cougars look to get back on the winning track after dropping two straight to Cal and Stanford at home and three of four overall. But that will be tough against a UCLA team that is 8-0 on the road this season and has won its last three games by an average margin of 26 points. The Bruins are the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has UCLA favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Game 507-508: George Mason at Drexel
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 64.458; Drexel 49.223
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 15
Vegas Line: George Mason by 11
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (-11)

Game 509-510: West Virginia at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 66.017; Pittsburgh 69.729
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-2 1/2)

Game 511-512: Clemson at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 69.384; Virginia 66.313
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 3
Vegas Line: Clemson by 1
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-1)

Game 513-514: Wright State at Cleveland State
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 57.801; Cleveland State 57.844
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (+4)

Game 515-516: Detroit at Youngstown State
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 50.794; Youngstown State 53.715
Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 3
Vegas Line: Youngstown State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+4 1/2)

Game 517-518: Rhode Island at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 65.011; Massachusetts 66.863
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 2
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+3 1/2)

Game 519-520: Western Kentucky at North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 61.800; North Texas 54.773
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 7
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 4
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (-4)

Game 521-522: Arkansas Little Rock at Middle Tennessee St.
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas Little Rock 49.086; Middle Tennessee St. 56.353
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 7
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee St. (-3 1/2)

Game 523-524: Valparaiso at WI-Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 57.286; WI-Green Bay 61.869
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-1 1/2)

Game 525-526: Boise State at Louisiana Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 61.996; Louisiana Tech 47.802
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 14
Vegas Line: Boise State by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (-12 1/2)

Game 527-528: Arkansas State at South Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 47.748; South Alabama 64.375
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-15 1/2)

Game 529-530: Xavier at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 70.661; St. Louis 62.989
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 8
Vegas Line: Xavier by 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+9)

Game 531-532: Indiana at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 68.488; Illinois 67.957
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Indiana by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (+1 1/2)

Game 533-534: Troy at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 48.108; Denver 52.732
Dunkel Line: Denver by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Denver by 3
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3)

Game 535-536: CS Fullerton at UC-Santa Barbara
Dunkel Ratings: CS Fullerton 58.660; UC-Santa Barbara 60.833
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 2
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 3
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (+3)

Game 537-538: Utah State at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 59.312; Fresno State 58.863
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (+1 1/2)

Game 539-540: USC at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: USC 70.068; Washington 69.010
Dunkel Line: USC by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 541-542: Long Beach State at UC Davis
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 40.964; UC Davis 46.799
Dunkel Line: UC Davis by 6
Vegas Line: UC Davis by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC Davis (-4 1/2)

Game 543-544: UC-Irvine at Cal Poly
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 52.001; Cal Poly 53.991
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly

Game 545-546: San Jose State at Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 50.903; Nevada 60.796
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 10
Vegas Line: Nevada by 14
Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (+14)

Game 547-548: Oregon at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 66.472; Stanford 77.618
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 11
Vegas Line: Stanford by 9
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-9)

Game 549-550: CS-Northridge at Pacific
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 55.974; Pacific 58.897
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 3
Vegas Line: Pacific by 5
Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (+5)

Game 551-552: UCLA at Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 77.051; Washington State 71.923
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 5
Vegas Line: UCLA by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-1 1/2)

Game 553-554: Oregon State at California
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 50.977; California 71.486
Dunkel Line: California by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: California by 16
Dunkel Pick: California (-16)

Game 555-556: Wofford at NC Greensboro
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 53.575; NC Greensboro 60.195
Dunkel Line: NC Greensboro by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: NC Greensboro by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (+8 1/2)

Game 557-558: College of Charleston at Appalachian State
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 51.137; Appalachian State 61.034
Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 10
Vegas Line: Appalachian State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (-8)

Game 559-560: Furman at Chattanooga
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 41.782; Chattanooga 58.953
Dunkel Line: Chattanooga by 17
Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 18
Dunkel Pick: Furman (+18)

Game 561-562: St. Peter's at Loyola-MD
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 44.715; Loyola-MD 59.306
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 13
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-13)

Game 563-564: SE Missouri St. at Morehead State
Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri St. 41.992; Morehead State 52.311
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Morehead State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (-6)

Game 565-566: Western Carolina at Georgia Southern
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 48.520; Georgia Southern 57.793
Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 9
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Carolina (+12 1/2)

Game 567-568: Austin Peay at Eastern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 48.605; Eastern Illinois 44.542
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 4
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (+5 1/2)

Game 569-570: Portland State at Northern Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 53.913; Northern Arizona 58.438
Dunkel Line: Northern Arizona by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Arizona by 5
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+5)

Game 571-572: Jacksonville State at Tennessee Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 39.860; Tennessee Tech 50.141
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (+13 1/2)

Game 573-574: Tennessee State at Tennessee Martin
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 46.306; Tennessee Martin 50.361
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Martin by 4
Vegas Line: Tennessee Martin by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Martin (-2 1/2)

Game 575-576: Northern Colorado at Idaho State
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 47.580; Idaho State 54.132
Dunkel Line: Idaho State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Idaho State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Idaho State (-2 1/2)

Game 577-578: Murray State at Eastern Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 53.278; Eastern Kentucky 53.317
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (+1 1/2)

Game 579-580: Eastern Washington at Sacramento State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 48.091; Sacramento State 46.659
Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (+2 1/2)

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NHL
Dunkel


Vancouver at Atlanta
The Canucks have lost five straight on the road and eight of their last nine overall. Tonight they face an Atlanta team that has won three of its last four. The Thrashers are the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has Atlanta favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-120). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Game 1-2: Anaheim at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.936; NY Rangers 11.553
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-125); Under

Game 3-4: Vancouver at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 10.587; Atlanta 11.616
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-120); Over

Game 5-6: Toronto at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.374; Montreal 12.338
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-190); 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-190); Under

Game 7-8: NY Islanders at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 9.901; Pittsburgh 11.867
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-155); Over

Game 9-10: Florida at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.377; Ottawa 10.721
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 11-12: Los Angeles at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.553; Detroit 13.018
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-335); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-335); Under

Game 13-14: Tampa Bay at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.648; Nashville 12.593
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-160); 6
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-160); Under

Game 15-16: Dallas at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.880; Minnesota 12.741
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-145); Over

Game 17-18: Chicago at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 10.678; Calgary 11.774
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-215); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-215); Under

Game 19-20: Columbus at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.033; Phoenix 12.184
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-135); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet


Thursday, February 7


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MIAMI (9 - 39) at PHILADELPHIA (19 - 30) - 2/7/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (27 - 20) at HOUSTON (28 - 20) - 2/7/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 180-134 ATS (+32.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-67 ATS (-35.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-2 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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CHICAGO (19 - 29) at GOLDEN STATE (29 - 19) - 2/7/2008, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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NHL
Long Sheet


Thursday, February 7


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ANAHEIM (28-22-0-7, 63 pts.) at NY RANGERS (27-23-0-6, 60 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 28-29 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 7-14 ATS (-13.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 36-31 ATS (-20.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 66-54 ATS (+131.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 23-9 ATS (+11.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 27-29 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 102-127 ATS (-72.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 0-8 ATS (-10.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
NY RANGERS are 16-22 ATS (-11.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 1-0 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS 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=+1.0 Units)

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VANCOUVER (26-22-0-6, 58 pts.) at ATLANTA (26-26-0-4, 56 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 4-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 3-9 ATS (-7.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
VANCOUVER is 21-8 ATS (+10.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 1-0-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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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TORONTO (21-25-0-9, 51 pts.) at MONTREAL (29-16-0-9, 67 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 21-34 ATS (+55.9 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 74-68 ATS (+153.3 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 10-11 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 11-10-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
13 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.2 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (24-24-0-6, 54 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (29-19-0-5, 63 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 77-63 ATS (+173.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 41-24 ATS (+74.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 22-18 ATS (+46.6 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 57-52 ATS (+124.5 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 70-93 ATS (-30.1 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 10-10 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 10-10-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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FLORIDA (25-24-0-6, 56 pts.) at OTTAWA (32-18-0-4, 68 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 8-3 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 8-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (22-30-0-3, 47 pts.) at DETROIT (41-10-0-4, 86 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 83-121 ATS (-49.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 12-36 ATS (+51.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 9-31 ATS (+44.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-14 ATS (+63.4 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-1 (+8.3 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-1-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (22-27-0-5, 49 pts.) at NASHVILLE (28-21-0-5, 61 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 22-32 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-14 ATS (+38.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY 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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DALLAS (32-20-0-5, 69 pts.) at MINNESOTA (30-19-0-4, 64 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 11-3 ATS (+7.0 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 43-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 21-12 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-3 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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CHICAGO (23-25-0-5, 51 pts.) at CALGARY (27-19-0-8, 62 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 86-90 ATS (+208.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CALGARY is 72-70 ATS (+175.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-5 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-5-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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COLUMBUS (25-23-0-7, 57 pts.) at PHOENIX (28-22-0-4, 60 pts.) - 2/7/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 28-66 ATS (+119.1 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 28-26 ATS (+56.6 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 48-53 ATS (+126.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 50-56 ATS (+131.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 31-36 ATS (+92.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 25-27 ATS (+73.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 40-69 ATS (-54.6 Units) in February games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 107-127 ATS (-90.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 6-5 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 6-5-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.7 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Thursday, February 7th

Miami at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Miami: 5-1 Over playing their 2nd road game in 2 days
Philadelphia: 3-1 ATS at home vs. Miami

Cleveland at Houston, 8:05 EST TNT
Cleveland: 22-9 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Houston: 7-15 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points

Chicago at Golden State, 10:35 EST TNT
Chicago: 7-22 ATS vs. Pacific Division
Golden State: 44-22 Over off BB Overs

** (TC) Denotes Time Change