Thursday Trends and Indexes 12/4 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL


Thursday, December 4

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Ice Picks: NHL Bets
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Ice picks: Thursday's best NHL bets

Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings have had a tough time against the Canucks this season with just one win and two overtime losses. But Thursday could be payback time.

Vancouver hobbles into Joe Louis Arena on a three-game losing streak and it’s not hard to see the problem. The Canucks have allowed an uncharacteristic 10 goals over their past three games with star goalie Roberto Luongo and backup Curtis Sanford on the shelf.

That has thrust rookie Cory Schneider between the pipes prematurely and Vancouver has suddenly become a favorite play-against team for bettors. Thursday night should be another opportunity to cash in when the Canucks face the second best team in the West.

Pick: Detroit



Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning

The Bolts can’t be feeling good about themselves after the way they blew their game in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Or maybe we should say the way Ryan Malone blew their game.

Malone had a penalty shot with just 16 seconds left with the score 3-3 on Tuesday when Scott Hartnell threw his glove at him in a bizarre incident that almost handed Tampa Bay the game. But Malone missed the penalty shot and then went on to take a silly penalty in overtime when he bodychecked Flyers goaltender Martin Biron. Philly scored on the ensuing power play and the Lightning left the ice staring at their skates.

The Lightning have now lost five in a row and nine of their last 10 games. The Bruins, meanwhile, have won eight of their last 10.

Pick: Boston

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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


San Antonio at Denver
The Spurs look to bounce back from their loss to Detroit (89-77) and build on their 4-2 ATS record after scoring 85 points or less. San Antonio is the underdog pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by just 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

Game 701-702: Dallas at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 122.608; Phoenix 121.112
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 703-704: San Antonio at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 119.976; Denver 123.468
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 3 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+4 1/2); Over

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


UCLA at Texas
The Longhorns look to take advantage of a UCLA team that is just 2-9 ATS against the Big 12 since 1997. Texas is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Longhorns favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Texas (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

Game 705-706: Valparaiso at Youngstown State
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 59.535; Youngstown State 51.492
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 8
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-1 1/2)

Game 707-708: Connecticut at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 73.298; Buffalo 58.016
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 15
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-14 1/2)

Game 709-710: USC at Oklahoma
Dunkel Ratings: USC 65.056; Oklahoma 74.999
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 10
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 8
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-8)

Game 711-712: St. Mary's (CA) at Kent State
Dunkel Ratings: St. Mary's (CA) 62.274; Kent State 66.741
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 3
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (+3)

Game 713-714: Western Michigan at VA Commonwealth
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 55.859; VA Commonwealth 61.508
Dunkel Line: VA Commonwealth by 6
Vegas Line: VA Commonwealth by 12
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+12)

Game 715-716: Butler at Cleveland State
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 68.973; Cleveland State 64.154
Dunkel Line: Butler by 5
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Butler (+3 1/2)

Game 717-718: Wright State at WI-Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 50.584; WI-Green Bay 62.733
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 12
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-9 1/2)

Game 719-720: Detroit at WI-Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 50.092; WI-Milwaukee 53.138
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 3
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+5)

Game 721-722: UCLA at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 71.522; Texas 79.606
Dunkel Line: Texas by 8
Vegas Line: Texas by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-5 1/2)

Game 723-724: Oklahoma State at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 66.722; Washington 66.283
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Washington by 5
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (+5)

Game 725-726: College of Charleston at Elon
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 53.994; Elon 53.547
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 5
Dunkel Pick: Elon (+5)

Game 727-728: The Citadel at NC Greensboro
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 40.439; NC Greensboro 53.817
Dunkel Line: NC Greensboro by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: NC Greensboro by 8
Dunkel Pick: NC Greensboro (-8)

Game 729-730: Murray State at Eastern Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 53.455; Eastern Kentucky 50.817
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Murray State

Game 731-732: Tennessee Martin at Morehead State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Martin 46.816; Morehead State 49.934
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 3
Vegas Line: Tennessee Martin by 1
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+1)

Game 733-734: Austin Peay at SE Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 49.275; SE Missouri State 45.076
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 4
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (+5 1/2)

Game 735-736: Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 50.720; Eastern Illinois 49.761
Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 1
Vegas Line: Eastern Illinois by 4
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (+4)

Game 737-738: Denver at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 46.425; Montana 49.934
Dunkel Line: Montana by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana by 9
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+9)

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


NY Rangers at Montreal
The Rangers come into the contest having won four of their last five and six of their last eight against the Canadiens. New York is the underdog pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+135). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

Game 51-52: New Jersey at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.460; Philadelphia 11.849
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-140); Over

Game 53-54: NY Rangers at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.811; Montreal 11.285
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+135); Under

Game 55-56: NY Islanders at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.862; NY Islanders 11.009
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 57-58: Pittsburgh at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.777; Carolina 10.743
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105); Under

Game 59-60: Boston at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.818; Tampa Bay 11.157
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-150); Over

Game 61-62: Buffalo at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.881; Buffalo 11.229
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-120); Under

Game 63-64: Vancouver at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.672; Detroit 12.689
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 65-66: Colorado at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.434; Nashville 12.038
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-140); Over

Game 67-68: Toronto at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 12.472; Phoenix 11.283
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+125); Over

Game 69-70: Columbus at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.499; San Jose 14.224
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 3; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-300); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-300); Under

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Thursday, December 4th

Phoenix at Dallas, 8:05 ET TNT
Phoenix: 25-13 ATS off BB ATS losses
Dallas: 1-6 ATS at home games

San Antonio at Denver, 10:35 ET TNT
San Antonio: 6-16 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Denver: 14-2 ATS off 4+ Overs

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[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


If significant trends, for USC/Oklahoma, are added, we'll post them.


Thursday, December 4th

Valaparaiso at Youngstown State, 7:00 ET
Valaparaiso: 3-11 ATS after playing as underdog
Youngstown State: 6-0 ATS at home after playing BB games as underdog

Connecticut at Buffalo, 7:00 ET
UConn: 1-12 ATS after allowing 60 points or less
Buffalo: 33-17 ATS off 3 non-conference games

USC at Oklahoma, 7:00 ET
USC:
Oklahoma:

Fordham at Hofstra, 7:00 ET
Fordham: 1-8 ATS as DD Underdog
Hofstra: 15-4 ATS playing only their 2nd game in a week

Rhode Island at Northeastern, 7:00 ET
Rhode Island: 11-1 ATS as a road favorite of 3 points or less
Northeastern: 6-1 Over after scoring 50 points or less

UMass at Toledo, 7:00 ET
UMass: 0-4 ATS in lined games
Toledo: 5-1 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

Duquesne at Pittsburgh, 7:00 ET
Duquesne: 2-8 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Pitt: 7-0 ATS as a home favorite of 15.5 to 18 points

Richmond at Old Dominion, 7:00 ET
Richmond: 7-1 Over off DD win
Old Dominion: 6-2 Over as a home favorite of 6 points or less

Tulsa at Ohio, 8:00 ET
Tulsa: 10-3 Under in December
Ohio: 18-5 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less

Indiana at Wake Forest, 7:15 ET (ACC/Big Ten Challenge) | ESPN
Indiana: 60-37 ATS after playing as a dog
Wake Forest: 1-7 ATS off BB Overs

Penn State at Georgia Tech, 7:30 ET (ACC/Big Ten Challenge) | ESPN2
Penn State: 8-2 ATS off DD win
Georgia Tech: 36-19 Under as home favorite

Michigan at Maryland, 7:30 ET (ACC/Big Ten Challenge) | ESPNU
Michigan: 0-10 ATS off 3+ non-conf games
Maryland: 44-18 ATS on Wednesday

Miami (OH) at Temple, 7:30 ET
Miami (OH): 5-1 Over after scoring 55 points or less BB games
Temple: 9-2 ATS off ATS loss

New Mexico State at Kansas, 8:00 ET
New Mexico State: 4-17 ATS after a combined score of 155+ points BB games
Kansas: 6-0 ATS at home on Wednesday

Ark Little Rock at Missouri State, 8:00 ET
Ark Little Rock: 5-16 ATS off SU win/ATS loss
Missouri State: 22-8 Over off Over

Auburn at Xavier, 8:00 ET CBSC
Auburn: 16-5 ATS off ATS loss
Xavier: 10-3 Under off 6+ SU wins

Il-Chicago at Vanderbilt, 8:00 ET
IL-Chicago: 74-44 ATS in non-conference games
Vanderbilt: 20-36 ATS after a win by 6 points or less

Tulane at New Orleans, 9:00 ET
Tulane: 8-1 ATS in December
New Orleans: 0-6 ATS at home off SU win

South Florida at UAB, 9:00 ET
South Florida: 11-3 ATS off DD win
UAB: 1-8 ATS after BB games committing 11 or less turnovers

West Virginia at Ole Miss, 9:00 ET
West Virginia: 20-7 ATS in non-conf games
Ole Miss: 22-10 Over off home win

Iowa State at Northern Iowa, 9:00 ET
Iowa State: 75-51 ATS off ATS loss
Northern Iowa: 19-34 ATS off Under

Northern Illinois at Air Force, 9:00 ET
Northern Illinois: 4-1 Over as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points
Air Force: 3-6 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

Wyoming at Boise State, 9:00 ET
Wyoming: 2-9 ATS off non-conference game
Boise State: 75-50 Over in all games

(TC) Wichita State at Texas Tech, 8:00 ET
Wichita State: 20-8 ATS as a DD underdog
Texas Tech: 5-2 Over as a DD favorite

Oregon at Utah, 9:00 ET MTN
Oregon: 13-26 ATS after scoring 60 points or less
Utah: 24-5 ATS off 4 DD wins

North Carolina at Michigan State, 9:00 ET (ACC/Big Ten Challenge) |ESPN
North Carolina: 18-4 ATS in non-conference games
Michigan State: 1-8 ATS at home after playing as favorite

Florida State at Northwestern, 9:30 ET (ACC/Big Ten Challenge) | ESPN2
Florida State: 10-2 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
Northwestern: 11-2 Over off home win

UNLV at Fresno State, 10:00 ET
UNLV: 12-3 ATS Away vs. non-conference
Fresno State: 4-12 ATS in home games

TCU at Colorado, 10:00 ET
TCU: 4-13 ATS after allowing 55 points or less
Colorado: 25-9 Under on Wednesdays

Santa Clara at San Jose State, 10:00 ET
Santa Clara: 13-4 ATS off SU dog win
San Jose State: 0-6 ATS as favorite

Pepperdine at Long Beach State, 10:00 ET
Pepperdine: 6-0 ATS in December
Long Beach State: 17-7 Over in home games

San Francisco at Cal Poly-SLO, 10:30 ET
San Francisco: 47-73 ATS in non-conf games
Cal Poly-SLO: 6-0 Under after allowing 80+ points

DePaul at California, 10:30 ET
DePaul: 7-0 ATS Away off home game
California: 13-5 Over as favorite

Added Game

Rutgers vs. Rider, 7:00 ET
Rutgers: 10-20 ATS in all games
Rider: 19-8 Over as favorite

Siena at Loyola (MD), 7:00 ET
Siena: 19-8 ATS off ATS loss
Loyola (MD): 3-12 ATS at home off BB road losses

Appalachian State at Furman, 7:00 ET
Appalachian State: 6-0 ATS Away after 3 non-conf games
Furman: 1-9 ATS at home off DD road loss

Akron at Niagara, 7:00 ET
Akron: 8-0 ATS after scoring 85+ points
Niagara: 1-10 ATS at home off 3+ SU wins

BYU at Weber State, 9:00 ET
BYU: 11-25 ATS Away off BB DD wins
Weber State: 18-5 ATS in home games

San Diego State at Northern Colorado, 9:00 ET
San Diego State: 2-10 ATS after allowing 65 points or less 3 straight games
Northern Colorado: 11-2 ATS in non-conference games

Eastern Washington at Portland, 10:00 ET
Eastern Washington: 40-22 Over in road games
Portland: 1-10 ATS after playing as favorite

Cal Davis at Sacramento State, 10:30 ET
Cal Davis: 1-6 ATS after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
Sacramento State: 5-1 ATS on Wednesday

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


If significant trends, for Vancouver/Detroit, are added, we'll post them.


Thursday, December 4th

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
New Jersey: 9-17 SU off a loss against a division rival
Philadelphia: 27-15 SU after scoring 4+ goals

NY Rangers at Montreal, 7:05 ET
NY Rangers: 11-6 SU off a win
Montreal: 9-17 SU after a win by 1 goal

NY Islanders at Washington, 7:05 ET
NY Islanders: N/A
Washington: N/A

Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:05 ET
Pittsburgh: 14-3 SU off a loss by 1 goal to a division rival
Carolina: 11-16 SU at home after a loss by 3+ goals

Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:35 ET
Boston: 9-0 SU after having won 2 of their last 3
Tampa Bay: 0-7 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days

Buffalo at Florida, 7:35 ET
Buffalo: 46-36 SU when playing with 2 days rest
Florida: 1-8 SU at home off a divisional win

Vancouver at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Vancouver: N/A
Detroit: N/A

Colorado at Nashville, 8:05 ET
Colorado: 16-27 SU when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
Nashville: 7-0 SU at home after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight

Toronto at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Toronto: 7-21 SU after a non-conference game
Phoenix: 17-11 SU after playing 2 consecutive home games

Columbus at San Jose, 10:35 ET
Columbus: 14-20 SU off a win
San Jose: 10-0 SU after scoring 3+ goals in 3 straight games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB


Thursday, December 4


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#9 UCLA at #8 Texas [ESPN2 | 9 PM ET]

UCLA: Having stumbled against Michigan and been denied the chance to face Duke in the 2K Sports Classic, the Bruins will use this matchup at Texas to gauge their readiness for the Pac-10. A backcourt duel between Darren Collison and Texas star A.J. Abrams highlights the game. Collison is averaging 15 points and 4.8 assists per game and his ability to get to the basket will cause a lot of problems for the Longhorns defense.

UCLA is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 vs. Big 12.
UCLA is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games following a ATS win.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 56 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Texas (-5, O/U 133.5): After a tough one-point loss to Notre Dame, Texas rebounded to hammer both Oregon and Rice. As expected, A.J. Abrams leads the Longhorns charge, averaging 15.8 points per game. Interior scoring isn’t a major weapon for Texas since the Longhorns can rely on perimeter shooters such as Abrams, Damion James and Justin Mason. They will need to be on the mark tonight since UCLA is as good as any team in the country when it comes to defending the 3-point line.

Texas is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 vs. Pac 10
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 Thursday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 61


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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Updated

Thursday, December 4th

USC at Oklahoma, 7:00 ET ESPN2
USC: 19-7 ATS as underdog
Oklahoma: 5-15 ATS after allowing 80+ point

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