Friday Trends and Indexes 11/7 (NBA, NHL, CFL, Misc.)

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NHL
Dunkel


Montreal at Columbus
The Blue Jackets are coming off a 5-4 win over Edmonton, but are 0-4 after scoring 4 or more goals in the previous game, while the Candiens are 4-1-0 on the road. Montreal is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Canadiens favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-145). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Game 1-2: Ottawa at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.858; Carolina 11.854
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-130); 6
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+110); Over

Game 3-4: Montreal at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 12.811; Columbus 11.333
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-145); Under

Game 5-6: Atlanta at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 10.502; Buffalo 11.546
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-260); Over

Game 7-8: Dallas at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.565; Anaheim 11.349
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+155); Under

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Long Sheet


Friday, November 7


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NEW ORLEANS (3 - 1) at CHARLOTTE (1 - 3) - 11/7/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 58-39 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 42-17 ATS (+23.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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NEW YORK (2 - 2) at WASHINGTON (0 - 3) - 11/7/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 33-56 ATS (-28.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 23-49 ATS (-30.9 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 4-3 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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DETROIT (4 - 0) at NEW JERSEY (1 - 2) - 11/7/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 59-44 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 59-40 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 8-26 ATS (-20.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-1 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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INDIANA (1 - 2) at CLEVELAND (3 - 2) - 11/7/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 133-82 ATS (+42.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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TORONTO (3 - 1) at ATLANTA (3 - 0) - 11/7/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 65-42 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
ATLANTA is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
ATLANTA is 70-97 ATS (-36.7 Units) after allowing 85 points or less since 1996.

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

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MILWAUKEE (3 - 2) at BOSTON (4 - 1) - 11/7/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (2 - 2) at SAN ANTONIO (1 - 3) - 11/7/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 35-49 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 293-241 ATS (+27.9 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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PHOENIX (4 - 1) at CHICAGO (2 - 3) - 11/7/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 178-221 ATS (-65.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 68-98 ATS (-39.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (1 - 3) at UTAH (4 - 0) - 11/7/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (1 - 3) at SACRAMENTO (1 - 4) - 11/7/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 71-93 ATS (-31.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 52-26 ATS (+23.4 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 100-70 ATS (+23.0 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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DALLAS (2 - 2) at DENVER (1 - 3) - 11/7/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 203-157 ATS (+30.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-3 straight up against DENVER 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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MEMPHIS (2 - 3) at GOLDEN STATE (2 - 3) - 11/7/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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HOUSTON (3 - 2) at LA CLIPPERS (0 - 5) - 11/7/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 265-215 ATS (+28.5 Units) in road games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 62-34 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
HOUSTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 126-166 ATS (-56.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 63-98 ATS (-44.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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Friday, November 7


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POWER INDEX
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LAST NIGHT 1-1
Season to Date: 47-18 (.730)

New Orleans 5 over Charlotte*
Washington* 7 over New York
Boston* 15½ over Milwaukee
Detroit 7½ over New Jersey*
Cleveland* 12½ over Indiana
Atlanta* 4 over Toronto
San Antonio* 8 over Miami
Phoenix even with Chicago*
Utah* 16½ over Oklahoma City
Denver* 2 over Dallas
Sacramento* 3 over Minnesota
Golden State* 8 over Memphis
Houston 6½ over L.A. Clippers*

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Friday, November 7


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POWER INDEX
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YESTERDAY 11-0
Season to Date: 123-68 (.644)

Carolina* (-100) even with Ottawa (+100)
Montreal (-156) ½ over Columbus* (+156)
Buffalo* (-183) 1 over Atlanta (+183)
Anaheim* (-147) ½ over Dallas (+147)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, November 7th

New Orleans at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
New Orleans: 42-17 ATS vs. non-conference
Charlotte: 11-28 ATS vs. Southwest Division

New York at Washington, 7:05 ET
New York: 6-22 ATS after a win by 6 points or less
Washington: 61-38 Over off BB road losses

Detroit at New Jersey, 7:35 ET
Detroit: 16-5 ATS Away off BB Overs
New Jersey: 0-10 ATS vs. .700 or better team

Indiana at Cleveland, 7:35 ET
Indiana: 27-12 Over off home loss
Cleveland: 6-1 ATS vs. Indiana

Toronto at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Toronto: 8-0 ATS after 4 straight games with 45 or less rebounds
Atlanta: 29-49 ATS at home off SU win as dog

Milwaukee at Boston, 7:35 ET
Milwaukee: 10-27 ATS vs. Atlantic Division
Boston: 40-20 ATS off DD win

Miami at San Antonio, 8:05 ET
Miami: 2-13 ATS off SU win
San Antonio: 34-15 Under off BB ATS losses

Phoenix at Chicago, 8:35 ET
Phoenix: 26-10 ATS as a road favorite of 6 points or less
Chicago: 13-3 Under off divsion game

Oklahoma City at Utah, 9:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 4-0 Under this season
Utah: 10-1 ATS at home off division game

Minnesota at Sacramento, 9:05 ET
Minnesota: 12-24 ATS off ATS win
Sacramento: 19-9 ATS at home playing with revenge

Dallas at Denver, 10:35 ET
Dallas: 3-14 ATS off road win
Denver: 13-3 ATS off Friday Night

Memphis at Golden State, 10:35 ET
Memphis: 15-5 Under as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points
Golden State: 11-25 ATS as a home favorite

Houston at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Houston: 13-2 ATS Away off BB losses
LA Clippers: 9-21 ATS at home off BB losses

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, November 7th

Ottawa at Carolina, 7:05 ET
Ottawa: 9-15 SU when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
Carolina: 12-4 SU after a close loss by 1 goal

Montreal at Columbus, 7:05 ET
Montreal: 10-4 SU AWAY after allowing 4+ goals
Columbus: 8-23 SU in November

Atlanta at Buffalo, 7:35 ET
Atlanta: 10-2 SU off a close home win by 1 goal
Buffalo: 15-23 SU after playing a game where 4 or fewer total goals

Dallas at Anaheim, 10:05 ET
Dallas: 4-8 SU in all games this season
Anaheim: 15-4 SU when playing their 8th game in 14 days

** (TC) Denotes Time Change