Sunday Trends and Indexes 02/17

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday, February 17

Good Luck on day #48 of 2008!

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

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National Basketball Association – All Star game



NBA All-Star Game


NBA
All Star notes

Sunday, February 17

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The 57th NBA All-Star Game will be played at the New Orleans Arena on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.
It will mark the first time the event will be held in New Orleans. The game will be televised on TNT in the United States and will reach a worldwide television audience in more than 200 countries.

Schedule: 2008 NBA All-Star events:
Feb. 17: All-Star Game, Sunday, New Orleans Arena

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Lines / player status
East
West -7 O/U 262

EAST-G-Kidd-Questionable, F-Butler-OUT, F-Garnett-OUT
WEST-G-Bryant-Questionable (may see limited minutes)

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News and Notes from around the net:

All-Star 2008: 10 Who Could Be First Timers
But just as the All-Star game is about collecting the players in the prime of their careers for a mutual celebration, it's also about recognizing the players who will have the proverbial torch passed down to them and sometimes it's just a chance to give props to a guy who is putting it all together and having a career year. Al Harrington, Andre Iguodala, Richard Jefferson, Al Jefferson, Chris Kaman, Corey Magette, Kevin Martin, Chris Paul, Zack Randolph and Deron Williams.

NBA Allows Their Stars to Shine
The NBA All-Star Game showcases the most supremely talented players in the sport in a format that more closely resembles a "real" game than the All-Star Games in other sports do. All-Star statistics do not have the same cachet as regular season and playoff numbers but it is interesting to look at which players have excelled in the midseason classic. Each era of NBA history has a few players who have performed particularly well in All-Star competition.

NBA All-Star Game could be in Orlando's future
Martins also said that he would expect for the Magic to be part of a Central Florida bidding process to land the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2012, during the second season the Magic are in the new arena.

NBA Reveals 2008 All-Star New Orleans Logo
The logo features the Hornets' Mardi Gras colors of teal, purple and gold. It also includes several distinct New Orleans touches, including brass instruments that acknowledge the city's rich musical history, as well as a depiction of the wrought iron material commonly used in Big Easy balconies.

Stern says NBA wants to do more than just All-Star game for New Orleans
"Although we're happy to participate with the tourism industry to make it better and to demonstrate the vibrancy of it, we'd also like to find a way to cross over and make more of a contribution to what seems to be picking up steam of developments in New Orleans." - Stern said -

Tax deal for NBA All-Star Game?
State may waive $400K in sales taxes to help Phoenix land 2009 contest. NBA commissioner David Stern selects the host for the game and is expected to announce his 2009 choice this summer.

David Stern: NBA to Look Into Adding H-O-R-S-E to All-Star Weekend
We're open to it. I think we are continually looking for different ways to showcase our players skills. One issue there is competitiveness! We might get somebody so hot they will embarrass everybody else. But we will look into it -said David Stern during a chat n ESPN-

A bit less glitter for the NBA All-Stars
With ratings for the NBA falling on cable, no one expected Sunday's All-Star Game to produce huge numbers. Perhaps the best news for TNT is that it didn't fall even more.

Four ways to improve All-Star Weekend
The league needs to make sure the weekend remains fun for everyone -- I loved the dance numbers each starting five broke into during the introductions. That should be standard practice.

A giant snore. NBA All-Star Game and 'events' have become a joke
The NBA needs to spend less time putting together rap concerts at halftime and more time putting together a great game. Maybe the league needs to follow in the footsteps of Major League Baseball and give home court advantage in the NBA Finals to the winning conference. Maybe then the players would guard someone.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Sunday, February 17

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NBA All-Star Game - East vs. West (TNT | 8 PM ET)

Since 2000 the West All-Stars have averaged 133 points in this event, while the East All-Stars are averaging 127 points.
The West has won 5 of those 8 contests, by an average of 12 points, compared to the East’s 3 victories decided by 4 points.
West All-Star Kobe Bryant is expected to start, per league rules, even though he has learned that he there is ligament damage in his dislocated pinkie finger. West Coach Bryon Scott said he’ll play Kobe for as long Kobe wants to play. Bryant was the All-Star game MVP 2002 and 2007.
With Jason Kidd still in limbo in the on-going trade to Dallas, Kidd will represent the East in this contest. Caron Butler will miss this game due to a hip injury, while Kevin Garnettt will be inactive as well due to his abdominal strain.

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National Basketball Association - Gameday

NBA
Gameday


Sunday, February 17

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NBA All-Star Game Preview

With the slam-dunk contest in the books and the three-point shootout put to bed, the real NBA All-Star Game goes on Sunday between the finest players from the East and the West.

Last season on neutral ground in Las Vegas, the West beat up on the East in a 153-132 victory. Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 31 points and also had five rebounds and six assists to earn All-Star MVP honors for the second time. Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony also got in on the act, with Stoudemire adding 29 points and nine rebounds while Anthony had 20 points and nine boards. The East were led by their young guns, as LeBron James scored a team-high 28 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists while Dwight Howard kicked in 20 points and 12 rebounds.

All of those NBA superstars will be back for this year’s game, except that Bryant may not see his usual hearty dose of all-star minutes. Last week Bryant suffered a torn ligament in his right pinkie finger. Bryant chose to forego surgery (which would have sidelined him up to six weeks), and instead try rest and treatment while also playing through the pain. The injury forced Bryant to skip Saturday’s three-point shootout, but league officials expect him to take part in Sunday’s game. It’s highly unlikely that Byron Scott, coach of the Western Conference, would send Bryant out for his usual minutes with an injury, so Bryant's chances of collecting a third All-Star MVP trophy look doubtful.

The list of injured All-Stars doesn’t end with Bryant. Boston’s Kevin Garnett was the leading vote-getter, but he won’t be suiting up in New Orleans due to a strained abdominal muscle that has forced him to miss the Celtics’ last nine games. Also missing Sunday's game for the East will be Washington forward Caron Butler. Butler has been in and out of the Wizards’ lineup lately with a hip injury that will keep him from playing on Sunday. Rasheed Wallace was selected to replace Garnett on the East roster, while Butler's replacement will be Ray Allen.

The early line for the game had the West listed as an 8-point favorite, which they easily would have covered last year. The total has been set quite high at 262.5. On that total, last year’s All-Star Game would have been an over play, but the previous two would both have fallen under the total.

Eastern Conference Roster

Starters:
C - Dwight Howard
F - Kevin Garnett (injured will not play)
F - LeBron James
G - Dwyane Wade
G - Jason Kidd

Reserves:
G- Ray Allen
G – Chauncey Billups
C – Chris Bosh
F – Caron Butler (injured will not play)
G – Richard Hamilton
F – Antawn Jamison
G – Joe Johnson
F – Paul Pierce
C – Rasheed Wallace

Western Conference Roster

Starters:
C – Yao Ming
F – Tim Duncan
F – Carmelo Anthony
G – Kobe Bryant
G – Allen Iverson

Reserves:
F – Carlos Boozer
G – Steve Nash
F - Dirk Nowitzki
G – Chris Paul
G – Brandon Roy
C – Amare Stoudemire
F – David West

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 17

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NOTRE DAME (18 - 5) at RUTGERS (10 - 16) - 2/17/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
RUTGERS is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.

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

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OHIO ST (17 - 8) at MICHIGAN (7 - 17) - 2/17/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 5-1 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 6-0 straight up against MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VIRGINIA (11 - 12) at BOSTON COLLEGE (13 - 10) - 2/17/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 40-73 ATS (-40.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 40-73 ATS (-40.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 75-103 ATS (-38.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 10-30 ATS (-23.0 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 30-59 ATS (-34.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 24-45 ATS (-25.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 3-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 2-1 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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MIAMI (16 - 7) at GEORGIA TECH (11 - 12) - 2/17/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 61-37 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 61-36 ATS (+21.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MIAMI is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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SAINT LOUIS (14 - 10) at MASSACHUSETTS (15 - 9) - 2/17/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 111-78 ATS (+25.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 110-72 ATS (+30.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 63-34 ATS (+25.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 70-43 ATS (+22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 4-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 3-1 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SETON HALL (15 - 10) at W VIRGINIA (17 - 7) - 2/17/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TOLEDO (8 - 15) at BALL ST (4 - 19) - 2/17/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
TOLEDO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
BALL ST is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 3-2 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 4-1 straight up against BALL 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 MICHIGAN (14 - 10) at N ILLINOIS (6 - 17) - 2/17/2008, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 4-2 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 3-3 straight up against W MICHIGAN 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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CHARLOTTE (14 - 9) at FORDHAM (9 - 12) - 2/17/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-0 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 3-0 straight up against FORDHAM 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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DUKE (22 - 1) at WAKE FOREST (15 - 8) - 2/17/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
DUKE is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
DUKE is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
DUKE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DUKE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
DUKE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
WAKE FOREST is 131-167 ATS (-52.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 131-167 ATS (-52.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 104-144 ATS (-54.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 4-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 4-0 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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UCLA (21 - 3) at USC (15 - 8) - 2/17/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 30-12 ATS (+16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
UCLA is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCLA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 4-1 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 3-2 straight up against USC 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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SACRAMENTO ST (4 - 19) at MONTANA ST (14 - 10) - 2/17/2008, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA ST is 3-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA ST is 3-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Sunday, February 17

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Ohio State at Michigan (CBS | 1 PM ET)

Ohio State is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Michigan is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 home games.
The favorite is 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.


#2 Duke at Wake Forest (FSN | 7:30 PM ET)

Duke is 22-1 and 10-0 in the ACC, and is also 6-0 on the road this season. Duke’s last road contest was an 89-78 victory over then-No. 3 North Carolina in Chapel Hill. "We're a very confident team,” said Blue Devils guard Greg Paulas. EDGE: DUKE
Wake Forest is feeling good coming off the first back-to-back wins of its ACC season, including a win at Florida State on Thursday. The Demon Deacons shot a season-best 56 percent from the field in that game and made eight of their 13 3-pointers. EDGE: WAKE FOREST
Duke is 7-1-2 ATS in its last 10 games overall.
Wake Forest is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
The home team is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings.


#6 UCLA at USC (FSN | 10 PM ET)

The USC Trojans will try for the first season sweep of their crosstown rival UCLA Bruins in four years, as they defeated the Bruins on their homecourt 72-63 last month. The Problem is the Trojans will be without their starting guard Daniel Hackett this time around. Hackett is one of the Trojans best defensive rebounders and a key component of the triangle-and-2 offense that stymied UCLA in that January victory. EDGE: UCLA
USC shot 61 percent from the field and held the UCLA to a season-low 33 percent in that victory, and star guard OJ Mayo, who is expected to play through a groin injury, scored 16 points. "SC gave us trouble last time just because they picked us apart on defense," UCLA center Kevin Love said. EDGE: USC
UCLA is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games overall.
USC is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games against the Pac-10.
The OVER is 4-2 in the last 6 meetings.

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NCAAB
Dunkel


St. Louis at Massachusetts
The Minutemen look for revenge from a loss at St. Louis (71-59) on the Feb. 2, but have won only two of their last seven, including a home loss to Fordham their last time out. The Billikens come in having won three of their last four and have taken two of their last three on the road. St. Louis is the underdog pick (+7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has UMass favored by only 3. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+7 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Game 653-654: Notre Dame at Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 70.201; Rutgers 60.819
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 11
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (+11)

Game 655-656: Ohio State at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 67.267; Michigan 61.116
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 6
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+7)

Game 657-658: Virginia at Boston College
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 63.602; Boston College 64.567
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 1
Vegas Line: Boston College by 5
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+5)

Game 659-660: Miami at Georgia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 62.621; Georgia Tech 69.254
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 4
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-4)

Game 661-662: St. Louis at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 61.026; Massachusetts 63.940
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 3
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+7 1/2)

Game 663-664: Seton Hall at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 61.749; West Virginia 70.768
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 9
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 13
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (+13)

Game 665-666: Toledo at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 50.188; Ball State 52.837
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Ball State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+4)

Game 667-668: Western Michigan at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 61.195; Northern Illinois 51.336
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 669-670: Charlotte at Fordham
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 60.895; Fordham 59.622
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Fordham by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+1 1/2)

Game 671-672: Duke at Wake Forest
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 77.791; Wake Forest 65.222
Dunkel Line: Duke by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Duke by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-9 1/2)

Game 673-674: UCLA at USC
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 75.667; USC 73.375
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: UCLA by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: USC (+5 1/2)

Game 675-676: Sacramento State at Montana State
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 40.949; Montana State 55.610
Dunkel Line: Montana State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana State by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (+16 1/2)

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Dunkel


Detroit at Dallas
The Red Wings limp in with a five-game losing streak and have to face a Dallas team that has won eight of its last nine. The Stars are the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has Dallas favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-110). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Game 1-2: Colorado at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.242; Chicago 12.497
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-130); Over

Game 3-4: Detroit at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 10.331; Dallas 12.210
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-110); Under

Game 5-6: San Jose at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.273; NY Rangers 11.846
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-120); Under

Game 7-8: Columbus at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.177; St. Louis 10.920
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+115); Over

Game 9-10: Pittsburgh at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.724; Buffalo 11.485
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+140); Over

Game 11-12: Montreal at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.794; Philadelphia 10.229
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-125); 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+105); Under

Game 13-14: Calgary at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.104; Anaheim 12.319
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-190); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-190); Under

Game 15-16: Nashville at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.648; Minnesota 11.453
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-190); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+165); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 17


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COLORADO (30-23-0-5, 65 pts.) at CHICAGO (26-25-0-6, 58 pts.) - 2/17/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 4-14 ATS (+19.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
CHICAGO is 11-6 ATS (+17.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 20-12 ATS (+34.0 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-11 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-5 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-5-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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DETROIT (41-14-0-5, 87 pts.) at DALLAS (36-21-0-5, 77 pts.) - 2/17/2008, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 7-1 ATS (+5.5 Units) in February games this season.
DALLAS is 14-9 ATS (+1.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 6-1 ATS (+7.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 74-39 ATS (+16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-3 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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SAN JOSE (31-18-0-8, 70 pts.) at NY RANGERS (29-24-0-7, 65 pts.) - 2/17/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 12-5 ATS (+6.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 12-2 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 22-5 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 29-31 ATS (-40.8 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 103-128 ATS (-71.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 0-9 ATS (-9.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
NY RANGERS are 50-64 ATS (-42.9 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 54-77 ATS (-72.8 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 87-122 ATS (-116.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 1-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 1-0-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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COLUMBUS (27-24-0-9, 63 pts.) at ST LOUIS (26-22-0-9, 61 pts.) - 2/17/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 5-15 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 50-56 ATS (+132.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 13-19 ATS (+32.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 12-9 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 12-9-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-1.6 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (32-21-0-5, 69 pts.) at BUFFALO (28-22-0-8, 64 pts.) - 2/17/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 134-92 ATS (+19.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 147-124 ATS (+281.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 80-65 ATS (+157.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 10-5 ATS (+15.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-26 ATS (+79.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 3-10 ATS (-8.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 6-4-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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MONTREAL (31-19-0-9, 71 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (30-23-0-5, 65 pts.) - 2/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-32 ATS (-20.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-9 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-6 ATS (-5.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 9-2 (+7.4 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 9-2-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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CALGARY (29-21-0-8, 66 pts.) at ANAHEIM (32-23-0-7, 71 pts.) - 2/17/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 74-72 ATS (-26.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 20-38 ATS (+58.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 8-25 ATS (+41.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 9-8 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 9-8-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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NASHVILLE (31-23-0-6, 68 pts.) at MINNESOTA (33-21-0-4, 70 pts.) - 2/17/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 64-49 ATS (+122.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 43-22 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 9-2 ATS (+6.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
NASHVILLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-13 ATS (-6.9 Units) after a division game this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-21 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-4 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-4-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)

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NCAAB
Previews and Picks


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College funds: Sunday's top college hoops bets
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Notre Dame at Rutgers (+10)

Notre Dame's five-game wining streak came to an end in an 84-78 loss to UConn this week, but they should be able to start a new one against the struggling Scarlet Knights on Sunday.

"I think our confidence is still sky high," senior captain Rob Kurz said after the loss to Huskies. "We've been playing great and one loss is not gonna derail our confidence in any way."

The Irish are right to be confident ahead of their trip to New Jersey. Rutgers has lost six straight home games and 11 of its last 13 games overall. The Scarlet Knights have failed to cover the spread in any of their last five straight contests, and have not beaten Notre Dame in a regular season game since 2003-04 campaign.

Pick: Irish


Duke at Wake Forest (+10)

The Duke Blue Devils are arguably the hottest team in college basketball at the moment. They have won 12 straight games and have covered the spread in seven of their last 10, with two pushes. That success has been driven by freshman Kyle Singler.

"He can shoot, defend, pass - he's a winner," coach Mike Krzyzewski said of Singler after Duke's last game. "He's got it all, and it's all just a matter of getting the physical maturity there. He's still a young body, but he's not a young heart, nor a young mind. He's big-time in both those areas."

Singler scored a season-high 26-points in the Blue Devil's all-important win over Maryland last week, as well as a career-best 10 field goals and six three pointers.

In his last four games the freshman is averaging 19.5 points and 8 rebounds, and Duke should get a fifth consecutive win (both SU and ATS) over Wake Forest if he can keep that going.

Pick: Demon Deacons


UCLA at Southern California (+5)

The Trojans have been hit with an injury crisis ahead of their clash with UCLA. Freshman O.J. Mayo is struggling with a strained groin, guard Marcus Simmons has an ankle sprain, and Daniel Hackett is definitely out with a stress fracture in his back.

That leaves USC with only two fully-fit scholarship guards, and on Thursday they held a walk-through instead of a practice because of all the injuries.

"Sure it's a concern," coach Tim Floyd said. "We would have loved to have been full speed and practicing today but couldn't. We didn't have enough guys to get up and down on the perimeter."

The Trojans are hoping to have several key players back in time for Sunday's game, but it's unlikely that they will get a full game out of either Mayo or Simmons. That gives the Bruins a distinct advantage as they look for to avenge a defeat to USC earlier this season.

Pick: Bruins

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Sunday, February 17th

Notre Dame at Rutgers, 12:00 EST
Notre Dame: 13-4 ATS Away off ATS loss
Rutgers: 9-19 ATS off ATS loss

Ohio State at Michigan, 1:00 EST CBS
Ohio State: 5-1 ATS vs. Michigan
Michigan: 8-18 ATS off SU win

Virginia at Boston College, 1:00 EST
Virginia: 8-25 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick
Boston College: 11-3 ATS at home off home win

Miami at Georgia Tech, 1:00 EST
Miami: 7-1 ATS off a SU win
Georgia Tech: 15-5 ATS in home games

St. Louis at UMass, 1:00 EST CSTV
St. Louis: 43-15 ATS off home conference win
UMass: 1-7 ATS as home favorite

Seton Hall at West Virginia, 2:00 EST
Seton Hall: 11-0 ATS off conference loss by 20+ points
West Virginia: 4-0 Over vs. Seton Hall

Toledo at Ball State, 2:00 EST
Toledo: 0-6 ATS Away vs. conference
Ball State: 0-6 ATS off SU win as dog

Charlotte at Fordham, 6:00 EST
Charlotte: 9-2 ATS as an underdog
Fordham: 15-27 ATS L2 seasons

Duke at Wake Forest, 7:30 EST FSN
Duke: 8-1 ATS vs. conference
Wake Forest: 6-16 ATS off BB wins

UCLA at USC, 10:00 EST FSN
UCLA: 7-0 ATS revenging a SU loss as a favorite of 7 or more
USC: 16-5 ATS as underdog

Added Games

Sacramento State at Montana State, 4:00 EST
Sacramento State: 1-7 ATS after scoring 60 points or less
Montana State: 10-3 Over playing with same season revenge

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Sunday, February 17th

Colorado at Chicago, 1:05 EST
Colorado: 3-12 SU off BB home games
Chicago: 6-1 SU off a division win by 2+ goals

(TC) Detroit at Dallas, 3:35 EST NBC
Detroit: 1-7 Away off BB division games
Dallas: 7-0 SU playing with double revenge

San Jose at NY Rangers, 1:05 EST
San Jose: 11-2 SU Away when the money line is -100 to -150
NY Rangers: 0-9 SU vs. Western Conference

Columbus at St. Louis, 6:05 EST
Columbus: 12-52 SU Away off division game
St. Louis: 15-6 Under playing with revenge

Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 6:05 EST
Pittsburgh: 12-3 SU Away after allowing 2+ goals 3rd period last game
Buffalo: 3-10 SU after scoring 1 goal or less

Montreal at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Montreal: 9-3 SU Away off home game
Philadelphia: 1-7 SU at home playing with revenge

Calgary at Anahiem, 8:05 EST
Calgary: 1-6 SU at Anaheim
Anaheim: 36-13 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

Nashville at Minnesota, 8:05 EST
Nashville: 13-4 SU Away playing on back-to-back days
Minnesota: 7-13 SU off division game

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Sunday, February 17

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Games of the Day

Duke is 10-0 in ACC, 4-0 as road favorite, winning by 13-17-11-9 points; they're +49 in FTs tried over last four games, after +6 margin in first six games, so they're taking ball to hoop better in recent games. Wake won last two games, covered seven of last eight; they're 4-1 at home, losing only to Georgia Tech 89-83.

USC (+11) won 72-63 at UCLA Jan 19, shooting 61% from floor holding Bruins to 33%, but Trojans are banged up, with Mayo less than 100% and PG Hackett out. UCLA is 5-1 since losing to USC- they're 5-1 as Pac-10 road favorite, winning on road by 4-12-5-23-8 points. Trojans split their four home games.

Rest of the Card

-- Rutgers lost last five games, losing twice in OT; they are 2-3 as Big East home dog, losing home games by 12-15-13ot-7 and 4 points. Notre Dame won five of last six games; they're 2-3 on Big East road though, with favorite covering four of the five.

-- Michigan (+14) lost 65-55 at Ohio State 12 days ago, making jut 9-26 from arc; Wolverines won last two games, covered five of last six. Favorites are 4-1 vs spread in their home tilts. Ohio State is 3-3 on Big 11 road, (2-1 as road favorite).

-- Boston College (+6) lost 84-66 at Virginia Jan 19, forcing only six turnovers, shooting 39%; that game started 1-6 skid. BC is 3-1 as ACC favorite. Virginia is 1-9 in ACC, with five losses by 1 or 2 pts, or in OT- they're 1-4 as ACC road dog.

-- Georgia Tech (+6.5) lost 78-68 at Miami, getting outscored at foul line 26-14; Tech is 1-3 at home in ACC, 1-2 as a home fave. Their last three foes all shot 50%. Miami lost six of its last eight games; they're 1-4 on road, losing by 10-2-2-15 points.
-- Saint Louis won three of last four games (4-0 vs spread) they beat UMass 71-59 Feb 2 (+3); Minutemen shot 30% from floor. Billikens are 2-2 as A-14 road dog, losing away games by 29-27 points. UMass lost five of last seven tilts (0-4 vs pts last four)

-- Seton Hall lost last four games; they're 4-1 as dog on road in Big East, losing away games by 13-1-9 points. West Virginia is 2-4 as Big East home favorite, winning home games by 10-20-9- 18 points, but they've also lost two home games.

-- Ball State (+10.5) lost 58-54 at Toledo Jan 6, turning ball over 18 times; Cardinals lost six of last seven games; they're 1-1 as a MAC home favorite (2-4 SU) winning by 13-4 at home, losing last three at home. Toledo is 0-5 as MAC road underdog

-- Fordham (+8) lost 74-60 at Charlotte Jan 26, going 6-27 from arc; they lost four of last five games, 49ers lost three of its last four. Charlotte is 1-0-1 as road dog, losing by 7-5, and winning at LaSalle. Rams lost last two at home, to Temple, URI.

-- Sacramento State is 1-5 as Big Sky road dog, losing on road by 14-25-24-13-23-33 points- they upset Montana Strate 78-77 at home Jan 10 (+8), holding Bobcats to 38% from floor. MSU is 2-3 as home favorite, winning by 16-21-5-3 points.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Sunday, February 17

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Blackhawks won three of their last four games.
-- Dallas Stars won eight of their last nine games.
-- Rangers won five of their last seven home games.
-- Sabres won seven of their last ten games.
-- Canadiens won last two games, allowing one goal.
-- Ducks won five of their last six games.
-- Minnesota, Nashville both won six of its last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Colorado lost last two games, scoring two goals, but won last three road games, as visitor won their last six in row.
-- Red Wings lost last five games, outscored 18-10.
-- Sharks lost three of their last four road games.
-- Blue Jackets lost seven of their last nine games. Blues are 2-5 in their last seven games.
-- Penguins lost their last three road games.
-- Flyers lost last six games, with four one-goal losses.
-- Flames lost four of their last six road games.

Series Records
-- Underdog is 5-2 in last seven Chicago-Columbus games.
-- Red Wings won six of last seven against the Red Wings.
-- Rangers won 3-1 at San Jose LY, in last series meeting.
-- Home side won seven of last eight Columbus-St Louis tilts.
-- Penguins won four of last five against Buffalo.
-- Canadiens won last five games against Philadelphia.
-- Home side won eight of last ten Calgary-Anaheim games.
-- Minnesota won four of last five against the Predators.

Totals
-- Under is 8-4-1 vs spread in last thirteen Colorado games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Dallas-Detroit games.
-- Under is 10-4-1 in last fifteen Ranger games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Jackets' last five visits to St Louis.
-- Five of last six Buffalo-Pittsburgh games stayed under.
-- Last three Montreal games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Anaheim games.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games went over the total.

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