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

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Trends and Indexes

Friday, December 12

Good Luck on day #347 of 2008!

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

• “NCAAF Bowl Season Trends and Indexes 12/20 through 1/8”
• “NFL Week 15 Trends and Indexes 12/11 through 12/15”

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

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.
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Daily Sports Roundup

Friday, December 12

The best of the East will be on display in NBA action on Friday night as hoops and hockey share the spotlight. Here's an overview in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The college football bowl season kicks off December 20, with four postseason games on the schedule. Wake Forest is a 3-point favorite to beat Navy in the EagleBank Bowl, while it's Fresno State -3 vs. Colorado State in the New Mexico Bowl. As well, South Florida is pegged as a big 12.5-point favorite against Memphis in the St. Petersburg Bowl, and the Las Vegas Bowl has Arizona as a 3-point favorite vs. BYU. There is also a single bowl game on December 21, with Southern Mississippi a 4.5-point underdog against Troy in the New Orleans Bowl.

Other Notable Events

The NBA Eastern Conference's top three teams are all in action on Friday, with Boston hosting New Orleans, Cleveland getting a visit from Philadelphia, and Orlando playing on the road against Phoenix. The Magic, who are 8-2 straight-up (6-3-1 against-the-spread) on the road this season, are coming off a 109-108 victory in Portland. Hedo Turkoglu had the game-winning three-pointer that day.

Also on the NBA slate for Friday: Atlanta at Miami, Toronto at New Jersey, San Antonio at Minnesota, Indiana at Detroit, Chicago at Memphis, the Clippers at Portland, Houston at Golden State, and Sacramento at the Lakers. The 18-3 SU (11-10 ATS) Lakers took care of Phoenix 115-110 in their last game Wednesday.

The Rest of the Schedule

The Detroit Red Wings will roll into Dallas for a game against the Stars on Friday night in one of seven NHL matchups on the schedule. The Red Wings pulled out a 4-3 overtime win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night, thanks to a game-winning goal from Nicklas Lidstrom in the extra frame. The Stars fell 5-3 to the Phoenix Coyotes in their last outing, with Marty Turco stopping 29 of 33 shots.

The Rangers are also on the road against the rival Devils on Friday night, while the Senators and Capitals will clash in Washington. Rounding out the schedule: Toronto at Buffalo, Boston at Atlanta, Florida at Calgary, Chicago and Colorado.

Finally, Friday night features just four college basketball games that will receive lines from the oddsmakers: Florida International vs. Miami (Florida), Iowa State vs. Iowa, Wright State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock, and Georgia Southern vs. Drake.

News from the Wire

The Mets bolstered their bullpen by signing free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez and then dealing for J.J. Putz in a 12-player trade that involved the Mariners and Indians as well . . . not to be outdone, the Yankees are adding ace starter C.C. Sabathia to their rotation for 2009, and they've been linked to most of the other top starting pitchers on the market too . . . Avalanche forward Joe Sakic broke fingers in a snowblower mishap and will now miss the next three months.

A Peek at the Future

Top-ranked North Carolina will play host to Oral Roberts on Saturday in college hoops action, while No. 17 Memphis will battle No. 19 Georgetown at the Verizon Center . . . the top NBA games on Saturday are Cleveland at Atlanta and Orlando at Utah . . . the Penguins and Flyers will play an NHL matinee in Philly on Saturday afternoon, while the Capitals will be in Montreal to take on the Habs.

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Six-pack for Friday

NFL knowledge with Week 15 upon us........

-- Jaguars covered nine of last twelve when a home underdog.

-- Chargers covered nine of last 12 division games.

-- Redskins are 0-7-1 vs spread when playing an AFC squad.

-- Titans covered 14 of last 16 divisional games.

-- Raiders are 6-20 vs spread in their last 26 home games.

-- Miami is 4-22 vs spread in last 26 tries as a home favorite.

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Friday's List of 13: Random thoughts on an icy night........

13) High drama at Soldier Field, as Bears kicked tying FG on the last play of regulation, after Saints went ahead 24-21 with 3:05 left; when it was over, Bears won on a Gould FG, after a really borderline pass interference call put Chicago in position to win. Bears had led game 21-7 at halftime, and survived a horrendous INT by Orton with 5:17 left, when Bears led 21-17.

Really a tough way to lose; when they see film of the interference in OT, New Orleans players/coaches are going to be really unhappy.

12) On a very cold night in the Windy City, Sean Payton wore a big jacket with a sun visor!!!!! This is a bad idea, wearing a sun visor on a wintry night in the midwest. This is part of why dome teams struggle in cold weather, the coaches show bad judgment in what gear to wear.

10) Was looking forward to going to out and watching this game, but an ice storm here in America's 2nd-favorite city made going out a bad idea, so followed it on the computer, BECAUSE WE DON'T HAVE THE NFL NETWORK ON OUR FREAKIN' CABLE SYSTEM!!! There, I said it again, and yes, I'm bitter about this.

9) And if I had gone out to watch this game, I sure as hell wouldn't have worn a sun visor, and I would have been inside!!!!!

8) Let me get this straight, Lincoln High from Brooklyn travelled to Dallas to play a nationally-televised game against Duncanville on a Thursday night? They must have travelled to Texas Wednesday and they weren't in school Thursday and won't be there tomorrow, so kids are missing three days of a school for a high school hoop game? That doesn't seem right, wouldn't you agree?

7) Reason game was televised is that Lance Stevenson of Lincoln is one of best players in country, and Duncanville has two kids who'll be playing for Oklahoma State next year. Travis Ford was there, as was Kansas coach Bill Self, who is recruiting Stevenson.

6) If kids could still jump from high school to NBA, I think we would have seen a 16-seed upset a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament- the gap was closing, but the talent difference between those teams now, with NBA-level players on all the 1-seed teams, you won't see it for a long time, if ever.

5) Charles Barkley was ranting on the air last night that Auburn, his alma mater, should hire Turner Gill as its next football coach. Wonder if that is because Gill is a fine tactician (he has done terrific job with what had been a terrible Buffalo program), or is there another reason?

4) Rutgers fired AD Mulcahy; you wonder if football coach Schiano will follow him out the door (voluntarily), since Mulcahy seemed to be a gung-ho football guy; his firing indicates a philosophy change in New Jersey. Schiano has been rumored to be next coach at Penn State

3) Ironic how the NBA screwed Seattle out of the Sonics, after four decades of loyal support, but the team they gave to Oklahoma City is on pace to be the worst in NBA history. Lucky them.

2) I have a vested interest in this, because Mark Teixeira is 1B on my fantasy baseball team, but why in the name of Andy Messersmith would Teixeira consider signing with the Nationals? If he goes there, I'll puke; big ballpark, lousy team, NL team, so less runs are scored. Just sign with the Angels or Red Sox already.

1) Call me crazy, but I'm guessing its not a lot of fun being around the Dallas Cowboys every day, or any day. You can't win by having a team of characters, as opposed to a team with character. Thats not a cliche, its a damn fact.

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Friday, December 12

Hot Teams
-- Heat won their last four games, but covered one of last five.
-- Cavaliers won, covered their last ten games.
-- Nets are 6-1 vs spread in game following their last seven losses.
-- Grizzlies won three of last four games. Bulls are 0-4 vs spread in game following their last four wins.
-- Spurs won three in row, seven of last nine games.
-- Hornets won seven of last eight games. Celtics won their last thirteen games (9-3 vs spread in last 12).
-- Orlando won four in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Lakers are 17-3, but are 0-4-1 vs spread in last five games.
-- Warriors won last two games, scoring 115.5 ppg, after losing previous nine games. Rockets are 9-4 in last 13 games, but lost last two on road.

Cold Teams
-- Hawks lost seven of last eight road games (3-1 vs spread in last four).
-- 76ers lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Raptors lost five of their last six games.
-- Minnesota lost last seven games, but are 2-0 vs spread since McHale became the coach.
-- Pistons lost last three games, are 7-9 since trading for Iverson., after a 4-0 start before the trade. Pacers lost six of their last seven games.
-- Suns lost five of their last seven games.
-- Clippers are 4-17, but they're 5-2 vs spread in last seven tilts. Blazers lost three of last four games (0-6 vs spread in last six).
-- Kings had lost 11 in a row before beating Lakers in Arco Tuesday.

Totals
-- Eight of last ten Miami games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Cleveland games stayed under the total; five of last six Philly games went over.
-- Three of Nets' last four games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Memphis games.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Four of Celtics' last five games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3 in Detroit's last eleven games; over is 7-3 in Indiana's last ten games.
-- Last eight Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Portland games.
-- Seven of last nine Laker games went over the total.
-- Over is 11-4 in Golden State's last fifteen games.

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National Basketball Association – Trend Sheet

NBA


Friday, December 12

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7:30 PM ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Miami is 10-2-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Miami is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Atlanta


7:30 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. CLEVELAND
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Philadelphia is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


7:30 PM TORONTO vs. NEW JERSEY
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Toronto is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


8:00 PM CHICAGO vs. MEMPHIS
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Memphis is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
Memphis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago


8:00 PM INDIANA vs. DETROIT
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Indiana is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
New Orleans is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home


8:00 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. MINNESOTA
San Antonio is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


9:00 PM ORLANDO vs. PHOENIX
Orlando is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando


10:00 PM LA CLIPPERS vs. PORTLAND
LA Clippers are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 games
LA Clippers are 4-21 SU in their last 25 games
Portland is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Portland is 21-4 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against LA Clippers


10:30 PM HOUSTON vs. GOLDEN STATE
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Houston is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Golden State's last 11 games at home
Golden State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games


10:30 PM SACRAMENTO vs. LA LAKERS
Sacramento is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games
LA Lakers are 18-3 SU in their last 21 games

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

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Friday, December 12

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New Orleans Hornets at Boston Celtics [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Hornets: New Orleans begins a three-game road trip at Boston which is followed by games at Toronto and Memphis before heading back home. The Hornets have won three straight since finishing their last road trip with a 101-86 loss at Portland on November 28th. That was only their third road loss of the season though, and they had won three in a row away from home prior to that setback. New Orleans has won three of the last four meetings with Boston both straight-up and against the spread.

Hornets are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games vs. Atlantic Division.
The OVER is 4-1 in New Orleans' last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Celtics (-7, O/U 188.5): Boston has won 13 straight games as part of the team's best start ever at 21-2, with the latest victory coming easily at Washington on Thursday in a 122-88 rout. “It’s always great to be part of a team that’s potentially mentioned as one of the franchise’s best,” said Celtics guard Ray Allen. Boston will be playing back-to-back nights for the seventh time this season and has gone 2-4 ATS the previous six times under that scenario.

Celtics are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. Southwest Division.
The OVER is 10-3 in Boston's last 13 games vs. Southwest Division.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Rockets: Houston will try to duplicate a 131-112 rout of the Warriors last Friday, only this time they have have Tracy McGrady back in the lineup. The only problem is that Yao Ming (flu) could miss this game and Ron Artest (ankle) will miss a couple games. Regardless, Rockets head coach Rick Adelman isn't making excuses. “We’ve got to win games and keep our heads above water,” Adelman said. “If we’re going to have injuries like this, you just have to win as many as you can.”

Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Pacific Division.
The OVER is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.

Key Injuries - C Yao Ming (flu) is questionable.
F Tracy McGrady (knee) is questionable.
F Ron Artest (ankle) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Warriors (NA): Golden State has won two straight following a season-high nine-game losing streak, cashing in on running against weak teams. That obviously won't be the case here against the Rockets, who scored a season-high 131 points in a win against them a week ago. Still, the Warriors have gained a bit of confidence lately. “When we’re aggressive, we win games,” Golden State guard Marco Belinelli said. “For me, when I have my opportunities, I can do something to help this team. I believe in all of our people. We’re young, we like to run, and if we stay aggressive, we can win games.”

Underdog is 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings.
The OVER is 10-4 in Golden State's last 14 games vs. Western Conference.

Key Injuries - F Brandan Wright (flu) is probable.
F Corey Maggette (hamstring) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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National Basketball Association – Hot lines

NBA


Friday, December 12

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Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons (-7, 200)

He's back!

Forward Antonio McDyess (7.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG) was re-signed by the Pistons Monday and later that night scored nine points in 25 minutes in a road loss to the Washington Wizards.

"You could notice the difference without him," Pistons coach Michael Curry told reporters. "That was a big part of losing him in that trade. The things he brought to the table were sorely missed."

Detroit will bring McDyess off the bench Friday and will start Rodney Stuckey (9.3 PPG, 4.5 APG) for a second straight night.

Stuckey replaced center Kwame Brown (3.8 PPG, 4.0 RPG) in the starting line-up Monday and had 10 points and 11 assists.

The Pistons led by as many as 17 points but allowed Washington to outscore them 64-48 in the second half en route to a 13-point setback.

But don't expect to see a similar meltdown Friday.

The Pistons were 4-0 straight up (SU) and 3-1 against the spread (ATS) last season against the Pacers. They beat the Pacers 100-94 in their home opener in October.

Pick: Detroit



Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns (N/A)

Jason Richardson is moving to the desert.

Phoenix sent Boris Diaw, Raja Bell and Sean Singletary to the Charlotte Bobcats Wednesday in exchange for Jared Dudley and Richardson (18.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG).

"He's athletic and gives us a really potent offensive player," Suns' General Manager Steve Kerr told reporters. "He's also an excellent defensive player and he's in his prime."

Does this trade make the Suns better? Yes. Will it help them beat the Magic? No.

The Suns will need more than Richardson, assuming he even plays Friday, to get past Dwight Howard's Magic.

Howard (21.2 PPG, 14.5 RPG), who has led Orlando to a 4-1 mark in its last five, is averaging 19 points and 16 rebounds in that period.

Howard doesn't need to worry about going head-to-head in the paint against Shaquille O'Neal (15.4 PPG, 8.4 RPG) either. O'Neal is doubtful for Friday's matchup due to a death in his family.

The Magic are 8-2 SU and 6-3-1 ATS outside the Sunshine State.

Pick: Orlando

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Friday, December 12

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (4 - 5) at MIAMI (5 - 2) - 12/12/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 100-138 ATS (-51.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 100-138 ATS (-51.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in December games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 31-56 ATS (-30.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 28-51 ATS (-28.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
MIAMI is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
MIAMI is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-0 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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IOWA ST (6 - 2) at IOWA (8 - 2) - 12/12/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 74-102 ATS (-38.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 1-1 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 1-1 straight up against IOWA 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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WRIGHT ST (1 - 6) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (6 - 1) - 12/12/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GA SOUTHERN (3 - 3) at DRAKE (7 - 2) - 12/12/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 1-0 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 1-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Friday, December 12

Notes on today's games.............

Miami (-11) beat Florida International 67-53 LY; it was 38-22 at half-- ''canes are 5-2 and off 73-67 win at Kentucky Saturday, when they led by 20 at half, and hung on for dear life. FIU is 3-4, losing last three tilts vs D-I opponents by 8-35-14 points. ACC home favorites are 13-11 vs spread; Sun Belt road dogs are 14-18.

Iowa State (-2.5) beat Iowa 56-47 LY in Ames; Hawkeyes beat Northern Iowa in last game, despite leading scorer Tucker being suspended for an alcohol-related issue- not sure when he returns. Iowa is 8-2, 3-0 when a favorite. Cyclones lost to Drake at home Tuesday; they're 6-2, 1-1 away from home, losing by a point at Hawai'i, winning in OT at No. Iowa.

Ark-Little Rock is 6-1, 2-2 vs spread when favored; only one of its wins is by more than nine points. Sun Belt home favorites are 2-7 vs spread. Wright State is 1-6, but held Toledo to 35 points in 15-point win in last game Tuesday. Horizon League road underdogs are 5-11 against spread.

Drake won at Iowa State Tuesday; they're 4-2 vs D-I teams, 1-1 against spread when favored; MVC home favorites are 12-8 vs spread. Georgia Southern is 2-3, with losses by 17-11-43 points. Southern Conference road dogs are 5-13 vs spread. Eagles won SoCon opener 66-59 against Samford Saturday, in game they trailed by six at the half.

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College Basketball – Trend Sheet

NCAAB


Friday, December 12

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7:00 PM FLA INST TECH vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
No trends available
Central Florida is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home


7:30 PM FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. MIAMI
Florida International is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Florida International is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida International
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida International


8:00 PM DELAWARE STATE vs. MARYLAND
No trends available
Maryland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Maryland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games


8:00 PM GARDNER-WEBB vs. WICHITA STATE
No trends available
Wichita State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Wichita State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM IOWA STATE vs. IOWA
Iowa State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Iowa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa State's last 6 games when playing Iowa
Iowa is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


8:00 PM WRIGHT STATE vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
Wright State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Wright State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-6-2 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home


8:30 PM GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. DRAKE
Georgia Southern is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia Southern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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National Hockey League – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, December 12

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NY RANGERS (19-11-0-2, 40 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (15-8-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/12/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 19-28 ATS (-24.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 6-13 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 16-7 (+8.8 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 16-7-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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OTTAWA (10-11-0-5, 25 pts.) at WASHINGTON (16-10-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/12/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 10-16 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 10-16 ATS (-10.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 12-20 ATS (-16.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 0-5 ATS (-6.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
WASHINGTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.2 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-22 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-3 (+7.0 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-3-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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BOSTON (19-4-0-5, 43 pts.) at ATLANTA (9-14-0-4, 22 pts.) - 12/12/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 19-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 26-19 ATS (+52.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 21-10 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-4 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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TORONTO (10-12-0-6, 26 pts.) at BUFFALO (14-11-0-3, 31 pts.) - 12/12/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 183-126 ATS (-3.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 4-9 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 4-9 ATS (-11.6 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 10-6-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.5 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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DETROIT (19-4-0-4, 42 pts.) at DALLAS (11-13-0-4, 26 pts.) - 12/12/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 124-70 ATS (+16.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 35-26 ATS (+2.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 28-18 ATS (+46.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-14 ATS (+13.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-4 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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CHICAGO (13-7-0-6, 32 pts.) at COLORADO (14-13-0-1, 29 pts.) - 12/12/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 93-99 ATS (+227.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-3 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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FLORIDA (12-13-0-3, 27 pts.) at CALGARY (16-11-0-2, 34 pts.) - 12/12/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 6-1 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games in December games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 2-0-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Friday, December 12

Hot teams
-- Devils won three in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Washington won five of its last seven games.
-- Bruins won 17 of their last 21 games.
-- Sabres won last three games: 4-3/4-3/4-2.
-- Red Wings won last four games, all by one goal.
-- Colorado won its last four home games. Blackhawks won three of last four games.
-- Florida won four of its last five games. Flames won five of their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Rangers are 2-3 in last five games, scoring total of eight goals.
-- Senators lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Thrashers lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Toronto lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Dallas Stars are 4-8 at home this season.

Totals
-- Last four New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 13-3-1 in last seventeen Ottawa games.
-- Seven of last eight Atlanta games went over the total; Bruins' last 12 road games stayed under the total. .
-- Last three Buffalo games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Dallas games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Chicago games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-4 in Florida's last thirteen games.

Series Records
-- Rangers are 13-2 in their last fifteen games against the Devils.
-- Senators lost their last four visits to Washington.
-- Bruins won four of last five games against Atlanta.
-- Red Wings are 10-4 in last 14 games vs Dallas; they beat Stars in six games in Western Conference finals last spring.
-- Blackhawks won four of last five games vs Colorado.
-- Flames won last two games vs Florida, 5-4ot/2-1so.

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National Hockey League – Trend Sheet

NHL


Friday, December 12

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM NY RANGERS vs. NEW JERSEY
NY Rangers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games


7:00 PM OTTAWA vs. WASHINGTON
Ottawa is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Ottawa's last 17 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Washington is 4-6-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Ottawa


7:30 PM BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston


7:30 PM TORONTO vs. BUFFALO
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Toronto is 7-16-2 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo's last 9 games at home
Buffalo is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Toronto


8:30 PM DETROIT vs. DALLAS
Detroit is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Dallas
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas's last 12 games at home


9:00 PM CHICAGO vs. COLORADO
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Chicago's last 25 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Chicago


9:00 PM FLORIDA vs. CALGARY
Florida is 1-4-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
Florida is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games
Calgary is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

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National Hockey League – Hot lines

NHL


Friday, December 12

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Ice Picks: NHL Bets
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New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils (-125, 5)

The Devils have found their replacement in net until Martin Brodeur is set to come back. Career backup Scott Clemmensen has won seven of his 10 starts and carries a solid 2.19 goals against average into Friday’s contest against the Rangers.

“I don’t know how many more chances I’m going to get,” the 31-year-old netminder told reporters after Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over Pittsburgh. “This is mine right here, and I’m going to try and make the most of it.”

The Devils have won eight of their last nine and the players know they have Clemmensen to thank for the hot stretch.

“It’s been great. He’s a guy that has paid his dues,” New Jersey captain Jamie Langenbrunner said. “It’s great to see him get the opportunity and run with it.”

Meanwhile, the Rangers have been floating around .500 since opening the campaign 10-2-1. Captain Chris Drury has only 15 points owns an ugly minus six plus-minus rating in 31 games.

Pick: Devils



Ottawa Senators at Washington Capitals (-150, 5.5)

Looks like all that trade talk finally woke up Jason Spezza. The Senators' forward scored a hat trick last week against Pittsburgh and has five goals in his last four games.

Unfortunately for Sens backers, Spezza and of his teammates weren’t able to light the lamp Wednesday night against the Blackhawks Wednesday night. Chicago won 2-0 and handed Ottawa its second straight loss.

Despite Spezza’s hot streak, Ottawa is tied with Tampa Bay for fewest goals (62) so far this year.

Things have been brighter in the American capital. Washington is six points up on Carolina in the Southeast, it boasts an 11-1-1 record at home and the club just snapped the Bruins’ five-game win streak.

Pick: Capitals -150

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