Wednesday Trends and Indexes 11/12 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, November 12

Good Luck on day #317 of 2008!


For College and the NFL, look for separate threads:

• “NCAA Week 12 Trends and Indexes 11/11 through 11/15”
• “NFL Week 11 Trends and Indexes 11/13 and 11/17”


For now, the balance of the sports menu in this thread will consist of the NBA, College Basketball, the NHL, and the 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

Wednesday, November 12

The Celtics will be looking to continue their red-hot start to the season on Wednesday, while there are two college football games on tap. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The top college football team in action on Wednesday night? That'd be 7-2 (5-3 ATS) Central Michigan, who'll take on 5-4 (5-3 ATS) Northern Illinois. The Chippewas have won five games in a row, and they slipped past Indiana 37-34 last time out. The Huskies had their three-game winning streak snapped last game, falling 45-14 to Ball State. The oddsmakers have Northern Illinois listed as a 3-point favorite, with the total at 48 points.

The most lucrative football team in action on Wednesday night? That'd be 6-2-1 ATS (3-6 SU) Temple, who'll take on 1-6-1 ATS (2-7 SU) Kent. The Owls have won two of their past four games, but they fell 33-27 to Navy last time out (covering the 8-point spread). The Golden Flashes have lost five of their last six contests, and they're coming off a 45-30 defeat versus Bowling Green. Temple is a 3-point favorite, with the total at 45 points.

Other Notable Events

The Celtics play host to the Hawks on Wednesday night, looking to pick up their eighth win in nine contests. Boston is currently on a five-game winning streak, and they came back to beat the Raptors 94-87 on Monday night. Paul Pierce exploded for 36 points against Toronto, while Kevin Garnett picked up 21 points and 10 boards in the contest.

There are 10 other NBA games on the schedule for Wednesday night, including the Lakers on the road in New Orleans. Rounding out the slate: Philadelphia at Toronto, Indiana at New Jersey, Portland at Miami, San Antonio at Milwaukee, Orlando at Oklahoma City, Utah at Washington, New York at Memphis, and Sacramento at the Clippers. Also, the Rockets will be on the road on Wednesday night to take on the Suns.

The Rest of the Schedule

The Canucks host the Avalanche on Wednesday night in one of seven games on the NHL schedule. Vancouver has won three games in a row, with goaltender Roberto Luongo posting a shutout in each of those victories. Also hitting the ice: St. Louis at Buffalo, Washington at Carolina, the Rangers at New Jersey, Phoenix at Columbus, and Tampa Bay at Florida. As well, the Bruins will head west to Chicago to play the Hawks.

Finally, the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament will continue to tip off the college basketball schedule on Wednesday. UCLA takes on Prairie View A&M in one of the day's contests.

News from the Wire

Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell could return to action from his knee injury this weekend; Andrew Walter played in the team's 17-6 loss to the Panthers in Week 10 . . . the Seahawks are expected to have Matt Hasselbeck (back and leg injuries) return to the field this week, sending Seneca Wallace back to the bench . . . Rams quarterback Marc Bulger was benched in their Week 10 loss, but he'll be the starter again this week.

A Peek at the Future

Thursday's college football slate: Buffalo at Akron (-2.5), Virginia Tech at Miami (-4), and Wyoming at Utah (-8.5) . . . there are just three NBA games on tap for Thursday, with Denver at Cleveland, Dallas at Chicago, and Detroit at Golden State . . . the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament's semi-final round is set for November 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York, with the championship game tipping off on November 21.

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Six-pack for Wednesday

If I were 18 again, the six colleges I would consider to attend........let me say up front I wasn't exactly America's finest college student, so academics aren't a consideration on this list.

6) UC Santa Barbara-- You walk across the street from the campus center and thru a parking lot and you're on the beach, staring at the Pacfic Ocean. Must be hard to study there.

5) Arizona State-- Let me see, they all have four major sports out in the desert, great weather, and spring training baseball, too. Golf courses everywhere, another place where studying would be tough.

4) San Jose State-- Get a BART pass and go to all the A's games; I could study while they're on the road. Yeah, right.

3) Nevada-Reno-- Just in case I ever got nostalgic for snow, I hear that it occasionally snows in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. Also hear that gambling is legal there, too, a bigger consideration.

2) San Diego State-- Doubt that I would ever get nostalgic for snow.

1) UNLV-- Going to college in America's favorite city? Priceless.

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

13) Good news in Oakland is that Matt Holliday will replace eight suspects who roamed leftfield in the Coliseum last year, with Jack Cust, a dismal fielder, the guy with the most starts in LF. No more, at least not until 2010, when Holliday bolts for the big money.

12) Bad news in Oakland is that the Raiders have been outscored in the first half of their last three games, 57-0; not only that, but today, Al Davis took playcalling duties away from offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, turning up the chaos button just a little bit more.

11) Five of the nine guys at the World Series of Poker final table are in their 20's, as the average age of problem gamblers gets lower. For every 22-year old who cashes in for $9M, there are 1,000 or so who blew their college tuition or food money trying to get rich quick.

10) North Carolina's hoop team got all 103 first-place votes in polls conducted by Associated Press and USA Today; thats more support than the Florida Gators got the year they defended their title.

9) This is how fragile success is in the NFL; Detroit Lions are 1-16 in their last 17 games, but before that skid began, Lions were 6-2 at the halfway mark last season, and appeared headed to a playoff berth.

8) Arizona Cardinals have gotten sloppy, committing 39 penalties in their last four games, after committing 32 in their first five games. As the second half of season progresses, Cardinals have to tighten up, or they won't last long in the playoffs.

7) Presbyterian College is new to D-I basketball, playing in the Big South Conference; their school's teams are known as the Blue Hose, one of the more unique nicknames in college basketball.

6) Wade Phillips started his tenure in Dallas 12-1, but is 6-7 since, as the assistant coaches Bill Parcells signed for Miami has taken a toll-- they were the better teachers on the Dallas staff, apparently........

5) Reality star Kendra Wilkinson (Girls Next Door) is engaged to the Eagles' wide receiver, Hank Baskett, the best catch he's made in 2008.

4) Arizona Diamondbacks cut 31 front office positions after season ended, a 9% reduction in staff.

3) Think about this: ESPN analyst Jim Donnan played QB over 40 years ago at NC State; he played against Penn State in the first year that Joe Paterno coached the Nittany Lions. Donnan is already done with a terrific coaching career that saw him lead Marshall, Georgia, but JoePa is still going strong. An amazing career.

2) ESPN's fascination with Bob Knight continues, as they signed the former coach to a deal that will have him as a game analyst on some Thursday night games this winter. Have to admit it will be interesting to hear him dissect games live, without Dick Vitale interrupting.

1) The upcoming Maui Classic is loaded, with North Carolina, Texas, Notre Dame, Oregon and Alabama in the eight-team field.

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National Basketball Association – Write up

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Wednesday, November 12

Hot Teams
-- Jazz won six of their first seven games.
-- Pacers won their last two games, are 2-0 vs spread on road.
-- Hawks are off to 6-0 start (5-0-1 vs spread). Celtics won five games in a row, but are 1-3 as a home favorite.
-- Blazers won their last three games, by 2-4-8 points. Miami won three of its last four games.
-- Hornets won four of first six games. Lakers won, covered their first six games, winning by 29-38-7-18-29-7.
-- Orlando won four of its last five games.
-- Knicks won three of their last four games.
-- Suns won five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost four of their last five games. Raptors lost three of their last four games.
-- Nets lost four of their last five games.
-- Washington is 0-5 this season (1-4 vs spread).
-- Spurs lost four of their first six games. Bucks lost their last three in a row, but are 4-1 vs spread in their last five.
-- Oklahoma City lost last four games, but is 4-1-1 vs spread in last six.
-- Grizzlies lost three of last four games, are favored for first time in nine games this season.
-- Rockets lost three of their last four games.
-- Clippers lost six of their first seven games. Kings are 0-4 on the road, losing by 2-26-18-34 points (1-3 as road dog).

Totals
-- Six of first seven Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Indiana games went over the total.
-- Three of four Atlanta road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Miami games stayed under the total, but five of last six Portland games went over.
-- Under is 5-2 in Utah games this season.
-- Last four Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Last three Laker games went over the total.
-- Five of first seven Thunder games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven New York games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Houston games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-2 in the Clippers' five home games.

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National Basketball Association – Trend Sheet

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Wednesday, November 12

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. TORONTO
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


7:30 PM ATLANTA vs. BOSTON
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Atlanta


7:30 PM INDIANA vs. NEW JERSEY
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
New Jersey is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana


7:30 PM PORTLAND vs. MIAMI
Portland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


8:00 PM LA LAKERS vs. NEW ORLEANS
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 17-5-1 ATS in its last 23 games at home
New Orleans is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home


8:00 PM NEW YORK vs. MEMPHIS
New York is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
New York is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Memphis is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against New York


8:00 PM ORLANDO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Orlando is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando


8:00 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Antonio is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
San Antonio is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Antonio


8:00 PM UTAH vs. WASHINGTON
Utah is 8-1-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington
Utah is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Utah
Washington is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing Utah


10:30 PM HOUSTON vs. PHOENIX
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Houston
Phoenix is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston


10:30 PM SACRAMENTO vs. LA CLIPPERS
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Clippers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing at home against Sacramento
LA Clippers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Sacramento


7:00 PM DENVER vs. CLEVELAND
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends


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Portland Trail Blazers at Miami Heat [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Blazers: Portland opened a five-game road trip on Monday with a 106-99 victory at Orlando. However, the Blazers could be without leading scorer Brandon Roy, who scored a team-high 27 points against the Magic. Roy left the game with back spasms and missed Tuesday's practice. The team did get some good news though, as C Greg Oden has been practicing and could make his return against the Heat. Portland head coach Nate McMillan said Joel Pryzbilla will continue to start, but Oden appears ready to contribute off the bench.

Road team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-3 in Portland's last 11 road games.

Key Injuries - G Brandon Roy (back spasms) is questionable.
C Greg Oden (foot) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Heat (NA): Miami will be trying to start 4-0 at home for the first time in franchise history and hopes to return to dominant form there following a close call on Monday. The Heat have won their first three home games by an average of 18 points, but they had to rally back to beat the Nets, 99-94. They trailed by 10 points a little more than halfway through the fourth quarter before outscoring New Jersey 26-11 the rest of the way. “Did you see the fourth? I mean, wow,” Miami rookie F Michael Beasley said. “(Dwyane Wade’s) such a great player and he showed again tonight, even when he’s sluggish for the first two, three quarters, he’s going to finish with a bang.” Wade scored 19 of his game-high 33 points in the fourth quarter.

Heat are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Miami's last 9 home games.

Key Injuries - F Shawn Marion (groin) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Rockets: Houston has not been nearly as good defensively this year despite adding Ron Artest in the offseason. While the Rockets are surrendering an average of 92.6 points per game, that includes wins over Memphis, Oklahoma City and the LA Clippers - teams that are a combined 5-17. They are giving up 104.3 points per game in their other four games against quality opponents. Defense will likely be the key to this game, as the Suns are 6-0 when scoring more than 95 points this season.

Rockets are 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The OVER is 3-1 in Houston's last 4 games overall.

Key Injuries - F Shane Battier (foot) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: 97 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Suns (-3.5, O/U 194): Phoenix has adjusted well to new head coach Terry Porter's offense with the team still among the league leaders at 103.3 points per game. In fact, Porter is off to the best start of any coach in franchise history at 6-2. The Suns got a season-high 50 points from their bench in a 107-102 win over Memphis on Monday behind 27 from Leandro Barbosa and 13 from Boris Diaw. “It was the first time that I was doing well and I felt like I could go to the basket and I could shoot,” Barbosa said. “My teammates were helping me and the coach was helping me, too, and it was great.”

Favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The OVER is 6-2 in Phoenix's last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 101

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National Basketball Association – Hot lines

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Philadelphia vs. Toronto

The Raptors catch the Sixers in a back-to-back spot Wednesday night in Toronto, which is good news for Toronto bettors.

Philadelphia is 0-2 in the second game of back-to-back situations in this early season and both defeats came on the road. The Sixers might have a better shot at winning in Toronto after playing a depleted Utah squad Tuesday night at home.

Then again, Philly can’t score. The under is 5-1 in Sixers games this season and they’ve managed to score more than 88 points in only two of their games. It’s so bad, coaches put white X’s on the court in Monday’s practice to help the players get back to basics and get used to spacing around forward Elton Brand.

Pick:TBA


L.A. Lakers vs. New Orleans

The Lakers are off to the kind of start you draw up on the blackboard before the season begins and only hope it comes to fruition. Los Angeles leads the league in scoring offense, scoring defense and they’re 5-0 with five convincing victories so far.

Things are about to get tougher, though. They face their first back-to-back road games Tuesday and Wednesday night when they tip off with the Mavericks before traveling to New Orleans.

The Hornets probably aren’t the team you want to face second in this situation. They’re an up-tempo team that likes to move the ball and fast break and they’ve topped the 100-point total in four of their six games this season.

Hornets guard Chris Paul also has six straight double-doubles to start the season, setting the NBA record with a win over Miami Saturday night.

Pick: TBA

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NCAA – Long Sheet

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MIAMI OHIO (17 - 16) vs. WEBER ST (16 - 14) - 11/12/2008, 7:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in November games since 1997.
MIAMI OHIO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (7 - 22) at UCLA (35 - 4) - 11/12/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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NCAAB – Write up

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Write-up


Wednesday, November 12

Northeastern held its last 14 opponents to less than 70 points- they had solid 73-60 win vs IUPUI last night. Huskies lost dozen games LY by five points or less, are expected to be in top half of CAA this season. . Michigan was 8-22 in its last 30 games LY, losing to Northwestern and Harvard- they don't have the right players for Beilein's system yet.

Southern Illinois was tied at half with a D-II team last night- they've got three starters back from 18-15 team that was first Saluki squad in seven years to miss NCAAs. UMass has new coach in former Memphis aide Kellogg, the old UMass point guard from their glory years- they'll use the Wallberg dribble/penetrate offense. Minutemen beat up on D-II team last night. This is the best of the four lined games on tonight's card.

Weber State lost three starters from 16-14 team and is picked #5 in the Big Sky, low for them. Miami OH has more depth than usual this year, and has Coach Coles back after he was sick in second half of last year. Red Hawks have six seniors on this squad, and are picked atop Eastern half of MAC by Sporting News. They beat Xavier, Misssissippi State and Illinois LY, so they're pretty good.

UCLA has been in three straight Final Fours, but has to replace 48% of its scoring, 46% of its rebounding from LY- they're 45-9 in Pac-10 last three years, but are weaker now (so is the Pac-10). Prairie View is 9th pick in 10-team SWAC, one of weakest D-I leagues in country- they've got three starters back from an 8-22 team. Supposedly, some of the new kids are better shooters- they expect to be better this season, but this is a very difficult spot for them.

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NCAAB – Trend Sheet

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Wednesday, November 12

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7:15 PM WEBER STATE vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Weber State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Weber State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
No trends available


10:00 PM PRAIRIE VIEW A&M vs. UCLA
No trends available
UCLA is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
UCLA is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home

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National Hockey League – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet


Wednesday, November 12

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PHOENIX (7-6-0-0, 14 pts.) at COLUMBUS (7-6-0-2, 16 pts.) - 11/12/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 16-7 ATS (+24.3 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 25-23 ATS (+56.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 14-12 ATS (+34.7 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 59-58 ATS (+136.7 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 67-58 ATS (+134.5 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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ST LOUIS (5-7-0-1, 11 pts.) at BUFFALO (8-3-0-3, 19 pts.) - 11/12/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 4-16 ATS (+28.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 8-24 ATS (+42.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 140-97 ATS (+30.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 5-14 ATS (-14.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-0 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 2-0-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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NY RANGERS (11-6-0-2, 24 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (7-5-0-2, 16 pts.) - 11/12/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 16-26 ATS (-21.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 15-7 (+7.8 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 15-7-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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WASHINGTON (8-4-0-2, 18 pts.) at CAROLINA (8-5-0-2, 18 pts.) - 11/12/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 29-15 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-17 ATS (+50.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 57-63 ATS (-59.7 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 9-8-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (5-5-0-4, 14 pts.) at FLORIDA (5-9-0-1, 11 pts.) - 11/12/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 36-60 ATS (-26.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-55 ATS (+87.0 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 20-33 ATS (-15.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-34 ATS (-22.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-20 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 85-102 ATS (+199.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 30-47 ATS (-29.2 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 56-99 ATS (+169.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 74-115 ATS (+210.5 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 8-13 ATS (+21.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 9-7 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 9-7-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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BOSTON (8-3-0-3, 19 pts.) at CHICAGO (7-3-0-3, 17 pts.) - 11/12/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 12-2 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 22-13 ATS (+36.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-17 ATS (+46.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-11 ATS (+31.0 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 40-34 ATS (+79.5 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-10 ATS (+27.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-0-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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COLORADO (6-8-0-0, 12 pts.) at VANCOUVER (9-6-0-0, 18 pts.) - 11/12/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after shutting out their opponent in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 4-11 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 65-85 ATS (-67.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 11-5 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 11-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)

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NHL
Write-up


Wednesday, November 12

Hot teams
-- Blue Jackets won last three games, allowing eight goals. Coyotes won three of their last four games.
-- Carolina is 5-1 in game following a loss this season. Washington won its last three games, allowing five goals.
-- Bruins won three in row, six of last seven games. Blackhawks won last four games, outscoring foes 21-8.
-- Canucks won last three games, shutting all three opponents out.

Cold teams
-- Sabres lost five of their last seven games. Blues lost last five games, and seven of last eight.
-- Devils lost six of their last eight games. Rangers lost four of last five.
-- Panthers lost six of their last seven games. Lightning lost three of their last four games.
-- Avalanche lost five of their last six games.

Totals
-- Five of last six Columbus games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Buffalo games stayed under the total; Blues' last four games went over.
-- Three of last four New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Washington games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Boston road games stayed under the total; over is 7-1-1 in Chicago games since they changed coaches.
-- Four of last five Colorado road games went over the total; six of last seven Vancouver games stayed under.

Series Records
-- Underdog won last six Phoenix-Columbus games, with Blue Jackets winning four of last five.
-- Blues won last two games vs Buffalo, 3-2ot/4-3.
-- Rangers are 11-2 in last thirteen games against the Devils; they ousted New Jersey in five games in playoffs last spring.
-- Washington won three in row vs Carolina, allowing five goals.
-- Lightning lost five of last six visits to Miami.
-- Bruins won last two games vs Chicago, 5-3/3-1.
-- Avalanche won their last six games against Vancouver.

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National Hockey League – Trend Sheet

NHL


Wednesday, November 12

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7:00 PM NY RANGERS vs. NEW JERSEY
NY Rangers are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games at home


7:00 PM PHOENIX vs. COLUMBUS
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games
Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Columbus is 8-13-3 SU in its last 24 games when playing Phoenix


7:00 PM ST. LOUIS vs. BUFFALO
St. Louis is 9-0-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Buffalo
St. Louis is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Buffalo is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games at home


7:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. CAROLINA
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games at home


7:30 PM TAMPA BAY vs. FLORIDA
Tampa Bay is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 7 games


8:30 PM BOSTON vs. CHICAGO
Boston is 1-2-2 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 2-4-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 12 games when playing Boston


10:00 PM COLORADO vs. VANCOUVER
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Colorado's last 18 games
Vancouver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Vancouver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado

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NBA
Dunkel


LA Lakers at New Orleans
The Lakers come into the contest undefeated (6-0), but run into a New Orleans team that has a 3-year 18-5 ATS record at home when the total is between 190 and 194 1/2 points. The Hornets are the pick (Pick) according to Dunkel, which has New Orleans favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans. Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Game 701-702: Philadelphia at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 113.463; Toronto 121.510
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 8; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 4 1/2; 184
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-4 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Indiana at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 121.241; New Jersey 117.254
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 4; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 2; 199
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-2); Over

Game 705-706: Atlanta at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 121.345; Boston 128.886
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 7 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 9 1/2; 179
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+9 1/2); Over

Game 707-708: Portland at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 117.484; Miami 120.259
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 3; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 709-710: Utah at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 123.329; Washington 114.590
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 9; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 711-712: San Antonio at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 117.707; Milwaukee 116.452
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 713-714: LA Lakers at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 127.003; New Orleans 129.921
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans; Under

Game 715-716: Orlando at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 117.953; Oklahoma City 115.738
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 7; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+7); Under

Game 717-718: New York at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: New York 109.751; Memphis 116.399
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 6 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 4; 205
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-4); Over

Game 719-720: Houston at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.314; Phoenix 127.644
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 7 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 3 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-3 1/2); Over

Game 721-722: Sacramento at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.541; LA Clippers 113.302
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4; 190
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+6); Under