Friday Trends and Indexes 10/31 (NBA, NHL, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes
Friday, October 31

Good Luck on day #305 of 2008!


For College Football and the NFL, look for separate threads:

• “NCAAF Week 10 Trends and Indexes 10/28 through 11/3”
• “NFL Week 9 Trends and Indexes 11/2 and 11/3”


For now, the balance of the sports menu in this thread will consist of the NBA, NHL, and Canadian Football League until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will still be posted here.

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.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.
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Daily Sports Roundup

Friday, October 31

Halloween offers up something scary for sports fans - an undefeated New York Knicks team. Here's a look at each of today's treats (no tricks) in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Titans might be the only undefeated team left in the NFL, but the Vegas oddsmakers still have the defending champions listed as the Super Bowl favorites. The Giants are at 4/1 odds on the championship odds chart right now, with Tennessee just behind them at 6/1 odds. The Steelers fell to the Giants on the weekend, but they're still third at 15/2 odds to win the Super Bowl. The Cowboys then sit in fourth with 8/1 odds.

And where are the preseason favorites? Well, the Patriots opened at 5/2 odds to win the Super Bowl, but they're now back at 14/1. The Colts have slipped from 6/1 to 12/1 over the past couple of months, while the Packers have gone from 7/1 to 16/1 since the start of the season. You want a really big tumble? The Bengals dropped from 38/1 to 5000/1.

Other Notable Events

The Knicks had very few expectations heading into the season, while the Sixers are considered a potential contender in the Eastern Conference. Still, New York came up with a 120-115 home win over Miami in their season opener on Wednesday night, while at the same time Philadelphia was falling 95-84 to Toronto at home. The Knicks and Sixers will renew divisional hostilities on Friday night when they meet up in Philadelphia.

Also on the NBA's calendar for Friday night: Sacramento at Miami, Chicago at Boston, Orlando at Memphis, Denver at the Clippers, and San Antonio at Portland. As well, the Raptors will be looking to run their record to 2-0 on Friday when they host Golden State.

The Rest of the Schedule

There are just two games on the ice on Friday night, as the National Hockey League offers up Dallas at Chicago and Vancouver at Anaheim. The Stars are coming off an impressive win on Wednesday night - they chased Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom in a 4-2 home victory. Brenden Morrow scored his fourth goal of the season.

As well, there's a single Canadian Football League game on tap for Friday, with Montreal at Edmonton. The 11-6 Alouettes have already clinched first place in the East Division, while the 9-8 Eskimos will finish fourth in the West Division. Edmonton is pegged as a 3-point home favorite on this night, with the game's total listed at 55 points.

News from the Wire

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been missing some practice time this week because of a shoulder injury, but he's still slated to play against the Redskins on Monday night . . . Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck definitely won't play against the Eagles on the weekend because of his back injury . . . Rams running back Steven Jackson is hoping to be able to play against the Cardinals despite his quadricep injury.

A Peek at the Future

The Sixers will play on Saturday night as well - they'll take on the Hawks in Atlanta. Other notable NBA games on Saturday: Cleveland at New Orleans, the Lakers at Denver, and Portland at Phoenix . . . Carl Edwards is pegged as the 7/2 favorite to win the Sprint Cup Series' Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday; Kyle Busch (6/1), Jimmie Johnson (7/1), and Matt Kenseth (8/1) are the other top contenders to win.

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CFL
Long Sheet


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Friday, October 31

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MONTREAL (11 - 6) at EDMONTON (9 - 8) - 10/31/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games when playing on a Friday since 1996.
EDMONTON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-2 straight up against MONTREAL 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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Saturday, November 1

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Note: We should receive updates for Saturday’s games. If so, we will re-post.

HAMILTON (3 - 14) at WINNIPEG (7 - 10) - 11/1/2008, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (11 - 6) at CALGARY (12 - 5) - 11/1/2008, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-3 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Write-Up


Week 19 CFL games

Friday, October 31

Montreal (11-6) @ Edmonton (9-8)--Eskimos got crushed 40-4 by Als five weeks ago (+3), losing five fumbles (-5 TOs). Montreal was 31-38 for 408 yards passing. Edmonton is 2-4 in its last six games, after a 6-3 start, giving up 43-55 points in losses the last two weeks. Montreal was held under 30 points last week for just second time this season- favorite covered four of their last five road games. Over is 3-1 in Edmonton's last four games.


Saturday, November 1

Hamilton (3-14) @ Winnipeg (7-10)-- Bombers beat TiCats twice so far this season, 37-24 at home (-4.5), 25-23 in Hamilton (-1.5); they've won five of last seven games overall, are 7-4 if they hold opponent under 30 points, 0-6 if they don't. TiCats scored 30+ points in six of 17 games so far, once in last six- they're 4-4 vs spread as road underdog. Winnipeg is 4-0 against spread in its last four games when favored to win.

BCLions (11-6) @ Calgary (12-5)-- Stampeders beat BC twice this year, 28-18 in season opener at McMahon (+3), then 36-29 on road in Week 9 (+3). Lions were outgained by 162-87 yards in the two games. Calgary is 7-1 in last eight games, winning last three by 27-21-11 points; they have covered last four home games. Lions won their last four home games, are 5-0 vs spread in last five. Under is 8-2 in Lions' last ten games.

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CFL

Week 19


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Friday, October 31

9:00 PM MONTREAL vs. EDMONTON
Montreal is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Edmonton
Montreal is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Edmonton's last 9 games at home



Saturday, November 1

2:00 PM HAMILTON vs. WINNIPEG
Hamilton is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Winnipeg is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home


5:00 PM BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. CALGARY
British Columbia is 11-4-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing Calgary
British Columbia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Calgary is 3-8-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing British Columbia
Calgary is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against British Columbia

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NBA


Friday, October 31


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Tips and Trends
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New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers [MSG | 7 PM ET]

Knicks: The only negative part of head coach Mike D'Antoni's debut with New York on Wednesday came on the defensive end, but that's really no surprise for anybody who followed him with the Suns. D'Antoni saw a much improved offensive performance in a 120-115 win over Miami in the season opener, but his Knicks nearly blew a 23-point lead. The Heat pulled within three points in the final minute, but New York held on for the victory. Point guard Stephon Marbury and center Eddy Curry both did not play in the game and don't appear to fit in D'Antoni's plans.

Knicks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 Friday games.
The OVER is 7-1 in New York's last 8 road games.

Key Injuries - C Eddy Curry (knee) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 104

76ers (-8.5, O/U 217): As hot as the Knicks were in their season opener, Philly was about as cold as the weather during the World Series. The 76ers shot just 34.5 percent from the field in a 95-84 home loss to Toronto on Wednesday, missing 15 of 20 attempts from 3-point range. Elton Brand totaled 14 points and 13 rebounds in his first game with the team, and Philadelphia has won the last seven meetings at home along with nine of 11 overall.

76ers are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
The UNDER is 16-5 in Philadelphia's last 21 home games.

Key Injuries - G Royal Ivey (suspension) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 112



Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Bulls: Rookie point guard Derrick Rose may not have filled up the stat line like some would expect from the #1 overall pick in the draft, but it's how he made his teammates better that caught the attention of insiders. Rose totaled 11 points and nine assists in a 108-95 win over Milwaukee on Wednesday while Luol Deng and Tyrus Thomas combined for 36 points and 14 rebounds running alongside him. That helped make a winner of new head coach Vinny Del Negro in his debut in front of the home fans.

Bulls are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The UNDER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

Key Injuries - G Larry Hughes (shoulder) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 88 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Celtics (-9.5, O/U 191): NBA experts expect Boston to play more loose after surviving a close call in the season opener against Cleveland on Tuesday. The Celtics used a 24-13 third quarter to overtake the Cavs after trailing by double digits in the first half, as they were led by reigning NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce with 27 points in an eventual 90-85 victory. Boston won all four meetings with Chicago last season by at least 11 points.

Celtics are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 home games.
Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 98



San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Spurs: The NBA's oldest team visits the youngest in the league, and both teams will face an early test here. San Antonio is looking to bounce back from a 103-98 home loss to Phoenix on Wednesday despite 32 points apiece from Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. The problem is, Roger Mason was the only other Spur to score in double figures with 12. Kurt Thomas filled in at center for Fabricio Oberto (irregular heartbeat) and scored just two points while Michael Finley and Bruce Bowen combined for eight.

Spurs are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games.
The UNDER is 8-0 in San Antonio's last games overall.

Key Injuries - G Manu Ginobili (ankle) is OUT.
C Fabricio Oberto (irregular heartbeat) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 87

Blazers (-1, O/U 178): Portland got off to a disappointing start to the season on Tuesday in a 96-76 road loss to the Lakers. Not only did they struggle to shoot the ball (35 percent from the field), but rookie C Greg Oden sprained his right foot late in the second quarter. Big things are expected from Oden - the #1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft - but he is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with the injury. How his teammates respond during that stretch could go a long way to showing how good they can be this year.

Blazers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 home meetings.
The UNDER is 12-4 in Portland's last 16 Friday games.

Key Injuries - C Greg Oden (foot) is OUT.
G Martell Webster (foot) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 91 (Side Play of the Day)

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NBA


Friday, October 31


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Pick 'n' Roll: Friday's best NBA bets
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New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers (-8, 217.5)

This is a perfect spot to fade the 76ers at home against an unpopular Knicks team. The Sixers are viewed by most as a much-improved after signing Elton Brand in the offseason. The public is most likely see Philly’s lost to Toronto as a fluke and figure the team bounces back against New York.

This "new Suns" team under coach Mike D'Antoni looked impressive Wednesday night. It’s apparent D’Antoni’s offensive philosophies have been adopted by the New York players. The former Phoenix coach left high-priced players like Stephon Marbury and Eddy Curry the bench in the season opener and it doesn’t look like either player will join the rotation anytime soon.

Philly looked out of sorts against Toronto, and both Brand and Andre Iguodala struggling to find the rim. Maurice Cheeks’ club will be lost against a fast-paced Knicks’ team that excels playing on the road (covered safely in seven of last eight away games).

Pick: Knicks



Golden State Warriors at Toronto Raptors (-7.5, 205)

The Warriors’ inexperience was a key reason they dropped their first game of the season against the New Orleans Hornets. The news wasn’t all bad for Golden State backers. Free agent pickup Corey Maggette netted 27 points and eight rebounds in his first game as a Warrior.

The Raptors, meanwhile, added a big name of their own this summer. Jermaine O’Neal meshed well in a frontcourt pairing of Chris Bosh. The Raptors strong outside shooting gives the two big men room to operate in the paint.

The Raps and Warriors both like to run and shoot the three ball. This game should produce lots of points and few defensive stops.

Pick: Over

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NBA


Friday, October 31


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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM GOLDEN STATE vs. TORONTO
Golden State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State


7:00 PM NEW YORK vs. PHILADELPHIA
New York is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
New York is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York


7:30 PM SACRAMENTO vs. MIAMI
Sacramento is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Miami
Sacramento is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games at home


8:00 PM CHICAGO vs. BOSTON
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


8:00 PM ORLANDO vs. MEMPHIS
Orlando is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Orlando is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando
Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando


10:30 PM DENVER vs. LA CLIPPERS
Denver is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
LA Clippers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing at home against Denver


10:30 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. PORTLAND
San Antonio is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Portland
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Portland is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games at home

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NBA
Dunkel


New York at Philadelphia
The Sixers look to bounce back from their opening night loss and take advantage of a New York team that is 0-4 ATS in Philadelphia over the last three seasons. Philadelphia is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Sixers favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-8). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

Game 701-702: Golden State at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 116.814; Toronto 122.077
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 5; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 7 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+7 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: New York at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.146; Philadelphia 122.132
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 10; 220
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 8; 217 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-8); Over

Game 705-706: Sacramento at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 112.322; Miami 115.631
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 3; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+5 1/2); Under

Game 707-708: Orlando at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 121.149; Memphis 112.461
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 8 1/2; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 6 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6 1/2); Under

Game 709-710: Chicago at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 113.632; Boston 130.057
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 16 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 9; 191
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-9); Under

Game 711-712: Denver at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 116.445; LA Clippers 110.684
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 6; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 1 1/2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-1 1/2); Under

Game 713-714: San Antonio at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 125.671; Portland 119.786
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 174
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 2; 178
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-2); Under

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NBA


Friday, October 31


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THE POWER INDEX
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YESTERDAY: 1-2)
Season to Date: 11-7 (.611)

Toronto* 8½ over Golden State
Philadelphia* 10 over New York
Miami* 8½ over Sacramento
Boston* 11½ over Chicago
Orlando 4 over Memphis*
Portland* ½ over San Antonio
L.A. Clippers* ½ over Denver

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NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, October 31st

Golden State at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Golden State: 11-1 Over after ATS win/SU loss
Toronto: 3-17 ATS after allowing 85 points or less

New York at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
New York: 19-4 Over off SU win
Philadelphia: 2-14 ATS at home if total is 210 or higher

Sacramento at Miami, 7:35 ET
Sacramento: 33-20 ATS as underdog
Miami: 2-12 ATS as home favorite

Orlando at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Orlando: 12-3 ATS Away vs. Western Conference
Memphis: 7-19 ATS as home underdog

Chicago at Boston, 8:05 ET ESPN
Chicago: 3-16 ATS off home win
Boston: 37-17 ATS off home game

Denver at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Denver: 12-3 ATS on Friday Nights
LA Clippers: 10-22 ATS as home underdog

San Antonio at Portland, 10:35 ET ESPN
San Antonio: 17-7 Under as road underdog
Portland: 5-15 ATS at home off ATS loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, October 31


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GOLDEN STATE (0 - 1) at TORONTO (1 - 0) - 10/31/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 35-48 ATS (-17.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 44-70 ATS (-33.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 3-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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NEW YORK (1 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (0 - 1) - 10/31/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (0 - 1) at MIAMI (0 - 1) - 10/31/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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ORLANDO (0 - 1) at MEMPHIS (0 - 1) - 10/31/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 2-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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 (1 - 0) at BOSTON (1 - 0) - 10/31/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 67-41 ATS (+21.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-33 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-3 straight up against CHICAGO 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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DENVER (0 - 1) at LA CLIPPERS (0 - 1) - 10/31/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 126-164 ATS (-54.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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SAN ANTONIO (0 - 1) at PORTLAND (0 - 1) - 10/31/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 453-389 ATS (+25.1 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-0 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NHL
Dunkel


Dallas at Chicago
The Stars are coming off a 4-2 win over Minnesota, but have had trouble finding consistency as they are 0-2 after winning by 2 or more goals. Chicago is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-130). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

Game 51-52: Dallas at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.298; Chicago 12.717
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-130); Under

Game 53-54: Vancouver at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 13.149; Anaheim 12.145
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+155); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, October 31


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DALLAS (5-4-0-2, 12 pts.) at CHICAGO (3-3-0-3, 9 pts.) - 10/31/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-4 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 28-47 ATS (-30.0 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.
CHICAGO is 168-219 ATS (+409.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 85-117 ATS (-55.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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VANCOUVER (4-5-0-0, 8 pts.) at ANAHEIM (6-5-0-0, 12 pts.) - 10/31/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 33-22 ATS (+58.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 108-117 ATS (+260.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 12-6 ATS (+19.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 20-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 8-11 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 8-5 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 8-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, October 31st

Dallas at Chicago, 8:35 ET
Dallas: 5-0 SU AWAY after scoring 4+ goals in 2 straight
Chicago: 28-45 SU at home on Friday nights

Vancouver at Anaheim, 10:05 ET
Vancouver: 30-21 SU AWAY on Friday
Anaheim: 7-16 SU after scoring 3+ goals in 5 straight

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