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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:43 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, December 10

The Gonzaga Bulldogs hit the floor in college hoops action on Wednesday night, with full NBA and NHL slates. Here's all the action in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

Three teams have clinched playoff spots heading into Week 15 of the NFL season - the Tennessee Titans, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. And two of those clubs - the Giants and the Titans - sit atop the current Vegas Super Bowl odds list. New York is still the 2/1 favorite to win the title again this season, with Tennessee right behind them on the list at 4/1 odds.

And the Cardinals? They're farther back at 28/1 odds to win this year's Super Bowl, which puts them 11th in the pecking order. Arizona clinched the weak NFC West division with their 34-10 win over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday afternoon.

Other Notable Events

A 6-0 start to the season has Gonzaga up to No. 4 in the rankings, and they'll be looking for their seventh consecutive win on Wednesday night when they play on the road against Washington State. The Bulldogs (4-1 ATS) cruised past Indiana for a 70-54 win on Saturday, with Josh Heytvelt scoring a team-high 17 points. The Cougars (6-2 SU, 2-4 ATS) are coming off a 58-52 loss to Baylor last game.

Just two other ranked college hoops teams are set to take the floor on Wednesday night, with Ohio at No. 10 Xavier, and Maine visiting No. 5 Oklahoma.

The Rest of the Schedule

The anemic Oklahoma City Thunder will be looking to avoid their fifth straight loss on Wednesday night when they play host to the Memphis Grizzlies. Oklahoma City is 2-20 straight-up on the season but at least they've been able to make a little money for their supporters, as they have a 12-10 mark against-the-spread. Memphis is 6-15 SU and 8-13 ATS through 21 games so far this season.

There are eight other games on the NBA's schedule for Wednesday night, including LeBron James and his red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers. As well, it's Indiana at Toronto, New York at New Jersey, Charlotte at New Orleans, Atlanta at San Antonio, and Minnesota at Denver, while Golden State hosts Milwaukee, and the Lakers get a visit from Phoenix.

It's fairly busy around the NHL as well on Wednesday, with eight games on the schedule. Highlighting the slate are Boston at Washington, Pittsburgh at New Jersey, and Calgary at Detroit, while it's also Tampa Bay at Buffalo, the Rangers at Atlanta, Ottawa at Chicago, Phoenix at Dallas, and then St. Louis at Anaheim.

News from the Wire

Randy Wittman's dismissal by the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier in the week was the NBA's fourth coaching change already this season; Oklahoma City, Washington, and Toronto have made the same move since the start of the year . . . Future Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux has announced his retirement after 355 wins in the majors . . . Padres ace Jake Peavy is still a part of trade rumors.

A Peek at the Future

There are only three games on the NBA's schedule for Thursday, with Boston at Washington, Charlotte at Dallas, and Portland at Utah . . . this week's Thursday night NFL contest has Chicago hosting New Orleans, with the Bears opening as 3-point home favorites (and the total at 44 points) . . . the big NHL matchup on Thursday night is on the west coast, with the Ducks playing a game in San Jose.

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:43 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

-- Mets stepped up to plate and signed K-Rod for three years; now they're back to being the favorite in the NL East next season.

-- Of the 24 major leaguers offered salary arbitration this year, only two accepted-- David Weathers, Darren Oliver-- Oliver is 14-3 the last three seasons, pitching for the Mets and Angels, with less hits allowed than innings pitched all three seasons.

-- You can make strong case for Texas as #2 college hoop team in country, behind North Carolina. Longhorns beat UCLA, Villanova in last two games, are deep, athletic and very well-coached.

-- Of the 34 bowls, which would be the worst place for players to go? Detroit? Boise? Shreveport? Toronto? I vote for Detroit.

-- Carolina ran ball for 300 yards Monday night; they haven't lost in Charlotte, and any team that runs the ball like that can win away from home in cold weather. At 10-3, the Panthers are a threat.

-- NFL laid off 150 workers yesterday, as down times for 2009 are expected; league scrapped plans to have preseason game in China, bad news for Robert Kraft, who has business interests there.

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:44 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: Our NFL List of 13.........

13) Eagles-- If they win out and finish 10-5-1, could still make it to playoffs; what coach has been better in December than Andy Reid? Week 17 home game against the Cowboys would be wild scene.

12) Buccaneers-- Gave up 300 rushing yards Monday night, go from frying pan to fire when they visit run-happy Atlanta Sunday. NFC South home favorites are 7-2 vs spread in divisional games.

11) Patriots-- Were fortunate to escape 2-11 Seattle last week; their hardest remaining game is next week at home vs Cardinals, who have already clinched division. They should get a Wild Card slot.

10) Dolphins-- 1-15 last year, 8-5 this year; am guessing Sparano is NFL Coach of the Year. Their Week 17 game against the Jets in the Swamp could be an early playoff elimination game.

9) Cowboys-- They seem to embrace chaos; lost in their hideous loss Sunday is fact they led 13-3 in 4th quarter at Pittsburgh, so they've some gas left in their tank. Huge game Sunday night vs Giants.

8) Cardinals-- Will host their first playoff game in 61 years Jan 3-4. How will they handle last three weeks, with very little to play for?

7) Falcons-- Didn't run ball much in New Orleans, but Ryan had a terrific day, and Birds still almost won. Huge game with Buccaneers this week-- right now, they're out of playoff slot by a sliver.

6) Panthers-- Unbeaten at home, and if they win out, seeing as how they play the Giants, Carolina would be #1 seed in NFC. Panthers are suddenly a serious threat to win NFC, but they have to take care of business and beat the Broncos this week.

5) Colts-- Streaking, getting healthier, the team no one wants to play in playoffs, even though #5 seed is best they can hope for. They've only won two games by more than six points this season.

4) Steelers-- Were beyond lucky to beat Dallas Sunday, but they do know how to win. Huge game vs Ravens Sunday; teams are tied if Steelers lose in Baltimore. Hines Ward should be center of attention, in light of Raven players possibly having bounty out on him.

3) Giants-- Without Burress and with Jacobs banged-up, this is ship taking on water; their Week 16 game vs Carolina has been moved to an 8:15 start, which should make season ticket holders happy, since there's nothing like sitting in cold on a December night, getting home after midnight when you have work the next day.

2) Ravens-- Most underrated team in NFL; they defend well, run it well enough, and Flacco is the QB Brian Billick was always looking for. Ed Reed is on his way to a Hall of Fame career; he's an offensive player who happens to play defense.

1) Titans-- Back to top spot, but how does Fisher play out last three weeks, with home field through AFC playoffs clinched? QB Collins is proof that in right situation, lot of different QBs can succeed.

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:45 AM

National Basketball Association – Long Sheet

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 10

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INDIANA (7 - 13) at TORONTO (8 - 11) - 12/10/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW YORK (9 - 11) at NEW JERSEY (11 - 8) - 12/10/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 150-113 ATS (+25.7 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 4-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-3 straight up against NEW YORK 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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CLEVELAND (17 - 3) at PHILADELPHIA (9 - 12) - 12/10/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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MEMPHIS (6 - 15) at OKLAHOMA CITY (2 - 20) - 12/10/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 44-59 ATS (-20.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 32-45 ATS (-17.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 66-43 ATS (+18.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.

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

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CHARLOTTE (7 - 14) at NEW ORLEANS (11 - 6) - 12/10/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 64-46 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 51-31 ATS (+16.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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ATLANTA (12 - 7) at SAN ANTONIO (11 - 8) - 12/10/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 27-49 ATS (-26.9 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 459-394 ATS (+25.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 64-46 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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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MINNESOTA (4 - 15) at DENVER (14 - 7) - 12/10/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 43-56 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-48 ATS (-18.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-5 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 8-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (9 - 13) at GOLDEN STATE (6 - 15) - 12/10/2008, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:46 AM

National Basketball Association – Trend Sheet

NBA

Wednesday, December 10

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM INDIANA vs. TORONTO
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana

7:30 PM NEW YORK vs. NEW JERSEY
New York is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games when playing New Jersey
New York is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. NEW ORLEANS
Charlotte is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Charlotte is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

8:00 PM CLEVELAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Cleveland is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Memphis is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Memphis is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Oklahoma City is 12-4-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing at home against Memphis
Oklahoma City is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Memphis

8:30 PM ATLANTA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Atlanta is 4-15 ATS in its last 19 games when playing San Antonio
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. DENVER
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota

10:30 PM MILWAUKEE vs. GOLDEN STATE
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Golden State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Golden State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

10:30 PM PHOENIX vs. LA LAKERS
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:47 AM

National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA

Wednesday, December 10

We will update when projected scores are available.

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Tips and Trends
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Cavs (NA): Cleveland set an NBA record on Tuesday by winning its ninth straight game by at least 12 points while C Zydrunas Ilgauskas and F LeBron James set personal milestones by breaking team records for most rebounds and steals, respectively. The Cavs routed Toronto 114-94 in their latest game, and they have also won 16 of 17. “We treat everybody the same,” Ilgauskas said. “We respect everybody, but we fear nobody.”

Cavs are 24-5 ATS in their last 29 games overall.
Cavs are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games vs. Atlantic Division.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

76ers: Philly hopes to get leading scorer and rebounder Elton Brand back after missing the last two games with a sore hamstring. The 76ers are coming off an abysmal shooting performance in a 95-84 loss to New Jersey on Saturday, as they made only 36.4 percent from the field. They had no fast-break points in the second half after totaling 11 before the intermission. “We are continuing to try to play fast basketball and we had no fast break points in the second half,” Sixers head coach Maurice Cheeks said. “It was disappointing because that is how we really want to play. (It’s) a very telling thing.”

76ers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games.
The OVER is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.

Key Injuries - F Elton Brand (hamstring) is probable.
C Samuel Dalembert (knee) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Suns: Phoenix may find it difficult to let Shaquille O'Neal rest following a season-high 35-point performance in a 125-110 rout of Milwaukee on Tuesday. The Suns switched up their offense and played the same free-flowing style employed by former head coach Mike D'Antoni. It resulted in their highest-scoring effort of the season and helped them break a five-game skid against the spread.

Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
The OVER is 7-0 in Phoenix's last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - C Shaquille O'Neal (rest) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Lakers (-9.5, O/U 213.5): LA is coming off a shocking 113-101 loss at Sacramento on Tuesday as Kobe Bryant struggled to score 28 points on 9-of-25 shooting. Pau Gasol was the only other starter to score in double figures for the Lakers, who shot just 40 percent from the field. They also allowed the Kings to shoot 49 percent from the field and end an eight-game losing streak. LA has not lost two straight all season, rebounding from two previous losses by winning the following games by a combined 19 points.

Lakers are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
The OVER is 7-2 in LA's last 9 home games.

Key Injuries - F Luke Walton (flu) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:47 AM

College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 10

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NORTHEASTERN (4 - 4) at HARVARD (4 - 2) - 12/10/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHEASTERN is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
HARVARD is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

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RUTGERS (5 - 3) at PRINCETON (2 - 4) - 12/10/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TCU (6 - 3) at INDIANA (4 - 4) - 12/10/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 16-36 ATS (-23.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
INDIANA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.

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

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CHARLOTTE (2 - 6) at MISSISSIPPI ST (6 - 2) - 12/10/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BUTLER (7 - 0) at BRADLEY (4 - 3) - 12/10/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 84-59 ATS (+19.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 84-59 ATS (+19.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OHIO U (4 - 3) at XAVIER (7 - 0) - 12/10/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest 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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MISSOURI ST (4 - 2) at TULSA (4 - 4) - 12/10/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
TULSA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
TULSA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

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

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LA-MONROE (2 - 4) at LOUISIANA TECH (3 - 4) - 12/10/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

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

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CALIFORNIA (6 - 2) at UTAH (5 - 2) - 12/10/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.
UTAH is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 1-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 1-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DAYTON (8 - 0) at CREIGHTON (5 - 2) - 12/10/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 1-0 against the spread versus CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 1-0 straight up against CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN DIEGO ST (7 - 1) at ARIZONA (5 - 2) - 12/10/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-0 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-0 straight up against SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW MEXICO (4 - 4) at SAN DIEGO (4 - 5) - 12/10/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 1-0 straight up against SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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COLORADO ST (3 - 5) at COLORADO (3 - 3) - 12/10/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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BOISE ST (6 - 1) at BYU (8 - 0) - 12/10/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 111-67 ATS (+37.3 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 85-52 ATS (+27.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 85-52 ATS (+27.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.
BYU is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BYU is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
BYU is 62-35 ATS (+23.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 2-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 2-0 straight up against BYU over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GONZAGA (6 - 0) at WASHINGTON ST (6 - 2) - 12/10/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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E ILLINOIS (2 - 5) at EVANSVILLE (5 - 1) - 12/10/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
EVANSVILLE is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 1-0 against the spread versus E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE is 1-0 straight up against E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:48 AM

College Basketball – Trend Sheet

NCAAB

Wednesday, December 10

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM ARMY vs. PENN STATE
No trends available
Penn State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Penn State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM BRYANT vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
No trends available
Boston College is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston College is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Mississippi State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Mississippi State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM DUQUESNE vs. RADFORD
Duquesne is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Duquesne is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
No trends available

7:00 PM HOFSTRA vs. STONY BROOK
Hofstra is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Hofstra is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM HOLY CROSS vs. MASSACHUSETTS
No trends available
Massachusetts is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games at home
Massachusetts is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM IONA vs. LONG ISLAND
Iona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Iona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM LOYOLA vs. COPPIN STATE
Loyola is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Loyola is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM MONMOUTH vs. RIDER
No trends available
Rider is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Rider is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM NORTHEASTERN vs. HARVARD
Northeastern is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Northeastern is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Harvard is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Harvard is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games

7:00 PM RUTGERS vs. PRINCETON
Rutgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Princeton
Rutgers is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Princeton
Princeton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Princeton is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games

7:00 PM SAINT PETER'S vs. NJIT
Saint Peter's is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Saint Peter's is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM YALE vs. BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Yale is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Yale is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
No trends available

7:30 PM IDAHO vs. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
Idaho is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Idaho is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games on the road
No trends available

7:30 PM OHIO vs. XAVIER
Ohio is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Ohio is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Xavier is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM ALABAMA A&M vs. VANDERBILT
No trends available
Vanderbilt is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Vanderbilt is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home

8:00 PM BUTLER vs. BRADLEY
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Butler is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Bradley
Bradley is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Butler
Bradley is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM CALIFORNIA vs. UTAH
California is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
California is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM CHICAGO STATE vs. ILLINOIS
No trends available
Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:00 PM FLORIDA GULF COAST vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM MAINE vs. OKLAHOMA
No trends available
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. ARKANSAS
No trends available
Arkansas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:00 PM SE MISSOURI STATE vs. WESTERN ILLINOIS
SE Missouri State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
SE Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM TCU vs. INDIANA
TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
TCU is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Indiana is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

8:05 PM DAYTON vs. CREIGHTON
Dayton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Dayton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Creighton is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Creighton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:05 PM EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. EVANSVILLE
Eastern Illinois is 2-18 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Evansville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Eastern Illinois
Evansville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:05 PM MISSOURI STATE vs. TULSA
Missouri State is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Missouri State is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Tulsa is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Tulsa is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home

8:30 PM MORGAN STATE vs. DEPAUL
No trends available
DePaul is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
DePaul is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM IUPU FORT WAYNE vs. VALPARAISO
No trends available
Valparaiso is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Valparaiso is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

9:00 PM SAN DIEGO STATE vs. ARIZONA
San Diego State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

9:00 PM SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. MINNESOTA
No trends available
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM COLORADO STATE vs. COLORADO
Colorado State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Colorado
Colorado State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:00 PM CS BAKERSFIELD vs. FRESNO STATE
No trends available
Fresno State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Fresno State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games

10:00 PM GONZAGA vs. WASHINGTON STATE
Gonzaga is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Gonzaga is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington State is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Gonzaga
Washington State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Gonzaga

10:00 PM NEW MEXICO vs. SAN DIEGO
New Mexico is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New Mexico is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
San Diego is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

10:05 PM BOISE STATE vs. BYU
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boise State is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
BYU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boise State
BYU is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boise State

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:49 AM

College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB

Wednesday, December 10

We will update when projected scores are available.

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TCU at Indiana [ESPN2 | 8 PM ET]

TCU: The Horned Frogs are riding a six-game winning streak into Bloomington following a 57-48 victory against Wichita State on Monday. Edvinas Ruzgas made all five of his shots - including four from 3-point range - and finished with 16 points while Zvonko Buljan led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds. "I think it was one of our best games," Ruzgas said. "We played hard the whole forty minutes and didn't let down at any point in the game."

TCU is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in TCU's last 9 road games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Indiana (-2): The Hoosiers are looking to bounce back from a pair of losses to Top 15 teams after winning two straight. They are coming off a 70-54 home loss to Gonzaga on Saturday after getting pounded 83-58 at Wake Forest a week ago on national TV. “They played to win and with a very strong mind-set,” Indiana head coach Tom Crean said about the Bulldogs. “We’ve got to build on it and continue to get better, and there are so many things for us to improve on. The speed of the game is still our No. 1 Achilles’ heel.”

Indiana is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games overall.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Indiana's last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Verdell Jones (neck) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:50 AM

National Hockey League – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 10

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NY RANGERS (18-11-0-2, 38 pts.) at ATLANTA (9-14-0-3, 21 pts.) - 12/10/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 8-5 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 8-5-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (15-8-0-4, 34 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (14-8-0-2, 30 pts.) - 12/10/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 76-53 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-9 ATS (+27.6 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 18-28 ATS (-22.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 10-8-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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BOSTON (19-3-0-5, 43 pts.) at WASHINGTON (15-10-0-3, 33 pts.) - 12/10/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-2 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (6-13-0-8, 20 pts.) at BUFFALO (13-11-0-3, 29 pts.) - 12/10/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 6-21 ATS (+29.6 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-110 ATS (+195.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 6-21 ATS (+29.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 4-14 ATS (+20.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
TAMPA BAY is 2-11 ATS (+15.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
TAMPA BAY is 2-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-40 ATS (-28.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-26 ATS (-17.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 52-57 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 3-9 ATS (+3.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 3-9 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 8-2 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 8-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.7 Units)

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CALGARY (16-10-0-1, 33 pts.) at DETROIT (18-4-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/10/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 37-8 ATS (+19.2 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 40-14 ATS (+16.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 8-1 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games in December games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-5 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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PHOENIX (12-13-0-2, 26 pts.) at DALLAS (11-12-0-4, 26 pts.) - 12/10/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 105-103 ATS (+226.9 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 22-15 ATS (+44.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 3-11 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 3-11 ATS (-9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 11-6 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 11-6-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.9 Units)

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OTTAWA (10-10-0-5, 25 pts.) at CHICAGO (12-7-0-6, 30 pts.) - 12/10/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 10-15 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 10-15 ATS (-9.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 10-18 ATS (-16.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 16-22 ATS (-16.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 3-8 ATS (-10.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 3-10 ATS (-12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OTTAWA is 3-10 ATS (-12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 12-3 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 25-16 ATS (+42.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 174-221 ATS (+432.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 91-119 ATS (-52.1 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 2-0 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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ST LOUIS (12-11-0-3, 27 pts.) at ANAHEIM (15-10-0-3, 33 pts.) - 12/10/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 5-18 ATS (+32.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 23-20 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 11-14 ATS (-23.2 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 6-4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

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**pm530** · 12-10-2008, 04:50 AM

National Hockey League – Trend Sheet

NHL

Wednesday, December 10

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7:00 PM BOSTON vs. WASHINGTON
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 3-10-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games when playing Boston

7:00 PM NY RANGERS vs. ATLANTA
NY Rangers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games

7:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. NEW JERSEY
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
New Jersey is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM TAMPA BAY vs. BUFFALO
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:30 PM CALGARY vs. DETROIT
Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary

8:30 PM OTTAWA vs. CHICAGO
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa

8:30 PM PHOENIX vs. DALLAS
Phoenix is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix's last 14 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 12 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM ST. LOUIS vs. ANAHEIM
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Anaheim is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis

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**Udog** · 12-10-2008, 09:05 AM

NBA

Wednesday, December 10

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Pick 'n' Roll: Wednesday's best NBA bets
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Milwaukee Bucks at Golden State Warriors

The Bucks aren’t turning heads but they are padding wallets. Despite a dismal 9-13 start, the Bucks have a 15-6 mark against the spread (ATS). The bench has been the key ingredient in the Bucks’ profitable stretch.

In a recent loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, none of Milwaukee’s starters scored in double digits but five of its reserves topped the 10-point mark and the Bucks covered the 13.5 point spread. It had a similar outing against the Chicago Bulls last Wednesday in which Charlie Villanueva stormed off the bench to score 23 points and little-used center Dan Gadzuric had 11 points and 14 boards.

The bench has kept the Bucks’ in contention in most contests, especially on the road. Milwaukee is 9-3-1 ATS but are 4-8 straight up (SU).

Golden State, on the other hand, has lost nine straight and is 3-5 SU in Oakland.

Pick: Milwaukee

Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma Thunder (+2, 203.5)

It’s not exactly Lakers vs. Celtics but it’s still worth betting.

Look at it this way, despite featuring two sub .500 clubs this game features two of NBA’s top athletes going head-to-head for just the second time in their short careers.

Second-year forward Kevin Durant leads the Thunder in scoring with more than 21 points per game and rookie O.J. Mayo leads Memphis in scoring with more than 20 points a night. In their first meeting, both Durant and Mayo scored 30 points but Durant's Thunder got the road win over Memphis.

But the question remains, which club has the advantage Wednesday?

The deepest club should have the advantage. Kevin Durant is a sensational player, but he doesn’t have the help around him to alleviate the club's scoring needs. Memphis, on the other hand, has Rudy Gay (19.5 PPG). When Mayo is struggling the Grizzlies can still feel like they have a shot. Gay, who led the club in scoring last season, is an established scorer and is not afraid to take clutch shots when a contest is on the line. Look for Gay to have a big night against Oklahoma City.

Pick: Memphis

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**Udog** · 12-10-2008, 09:09 AM

NHL

Wednesday, December 10

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Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL bets
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Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils (-116, 5.5)

The Devils' only loss since Nov. 15 came with Clemmensen in net in Pittsburgh on Nov. 29. The Penguins (15-8-4) took advantage of Sidney Crosby's second career hat trick to beat New Jersey 4-1, and Clemmensen - who's given up five goals in four career starts against Crosby - was impressed.

"Obviously this whole league is full of talented players, and then there's the elite players who are even more talented," Clemmensen said. "And when those guys are the hardest-working players on the ice, then that is scary good. Just scary good."

Crosby (13 goals, 28 assists) sits behind only teammate Evgeni Malkin (11 goals, 34 assists) for the NHL scoring lead. He hasn't scored in four games since his hat trick, but has recorded seven assists.

The Penguins, however, have lost consecutive games for the first time since Oct. 28-30, and coach Michel Therrien voiced his displeasure after their latest loss. Pittsburgh led Buffalo 3-1 at home on Monday, but came up empty in a two-minute 5-on-3 chance in the second period and went on to lose 4-3.

"At 3-1, we started to play horribly," Therrien said. "It was a horrible performance. That's the truth."

The Penguins are 5-0-1 in their last six games at New Jersey.

Pick: Pittsburgh +106

Phoenix Coyotes at Dallas Stars (-132, 5.5)

Ilya Bryzgalov was terrible in net as Phoenix lost 7-1 at Chicago on Sunday night. Bryzgalov has allowed 11 goals in his last two games, with the Coyotes losing both.

After Sunday's contest, Phoenix announced that backup goalie Mikael Tellqvist had a lower body injury. His status for Wednesday's game is uncertain.

"He had a minor injury and it was one of those things where we really couldn't take a chance of him getting hurt more," Gretzky said.

Dallas (10-12-4), meanwhile, got an excellent effort in net from Marty Turco in a 2-1 shootout victory over Colorado on Friday night.

Colorado's Wojtek Wolski converted in the first round, but Turco was perfect the next three rounds to end the Avalanche's unbeaten streak in shootouts at eight. Turco has a 3.38 goals-against average, 1.16 higher than his career average, and the Stars need him to revert to his usual form to make a run in the Western Conference.

Dallas has won four of six, its best stretch of what has been a disappointing start for a team that came within two wins of reaching the Stanley Cup finals last season.

"They're all not going to be masterpieces right now," Stars coach Dave Tippett said. "It's all about getting points."

Dallas will be without winger Sean Avery for the fourth straight contest. Avery drew a six-game suspension Friday for a crude comment regarding his ex-girlfriends dating other hockey players. Avery will eligible to return Dec. 16 against Phoenix, but the organization may not want him back.

To help make up for Avery's absence, Dallas has added center Tom Wandell. The Stars' fifth-round draft pick in 2005, Wandell had been playing for Timra in the Swedish Elite League.

Loui Eriksson, another young Stars forward, had two goals in a 3-2 win at Phoenix on Nov. 15 in the only meeting between the teams this season.

Pick: Dallas -132

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**Udog** · 12-10-2008, 09:16 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Memphis at Oklahoma City
The Grizzlies are coming off a big win over Houston (109-97), but are 0-4 ATS after an upset victory. The Thunder are the underdog pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has Oklahoma City favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

Game 701-702: Indiana at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 116.499; Toronto 116.955
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 5; 207
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+5); Under

Game 703-704: New York at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: New York 113.112; New Jersey 124.313
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 11; 201
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 8 1/2; 217
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-8 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Cleveland at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 128.267; Philadelphia 120.730
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 8; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 707-708: Memphis at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 109.487; Oklahoma City 111.385
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 2; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2); Under

Game 709-710: Charlotte at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 115.083; New Orleans 124.715
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 9 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 12 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+12 1/2); Over

Game 711-712: Atlanta at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.962; San Antonio 123.607
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 7 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 9; 189
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+9); Under

Game 713-714: Minnesota at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 113.310; Denver 123.825
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 10 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 12; 204
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+12); Over

Game 715-716: Milwaukee at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 114.787; Golden State 112.757
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 717-718: Phoenix at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 115.335; LA Lakers 129.205
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 14; 210 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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