Friday Trends and Indexes 12/19 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Friday, December 19

Good Luck on day #354 of 2008!

For College Football and the NFL, look for separate threads to be posted and updated:

• “NCAAF Bowl Season Trends and Indexes 12/20 through 1/8”
• “NFL Week 16 Trends and Indexes 12/18 through 12/22”

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 19

The streaking Boston Celtics will try to continue their reign of NBA terror on Friday night when they play the Chicago Bulls. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Denver Broncos might be on the verge of clinching the AFC West division title, but they've been one of the least lucrative teams for NFL bettors this season. At 4-9-1 against-the-spread (8-6 straight-up) wagering on the Broncos has not been a winning proposition, and it gets even worse for them at home where they are 0-6-1 versus the number so far this season. Denver is at home again this Sunday, and they'll be trying to get past the Bills as 7-point favorites.

At 6-8 SU the San Diego Chargers can still theoretically catch the Broncos for top spot in the AFC West, but at 5-8-1 ATS they haven't been much of a wager this season either. As well, the Chargers are 2-4-1 ATS on the road this year, and they'll be in Tampa Bay Sunday for a game against the Buccaneers. The Bucs are pegged as 3.5-point home favorites in that must-win contest for the Chargers.

Other Notable Events

The Chicago Bulls will be the next team to try and put an end to the Boston Celtics' winning streak. Boston slipped past Atlanta 88-85 on the road last time out to pick up their 16th win in a row. The Celtics now sit at 24-2 straight-up and 14-12 against-the-spread on the season. The Bulls beat the Clippers 115-109 in overtime in their last outing, and now sit at 12-13 SU and 12-13 ATS on the year.

A busy Friday has 11 other games on the hardwood, including the Hawks back in action at home against Golden State. As well, it's Philadelphia at Washington, the Clippers at Indiana, Milwaukee at New York, Dallas at New Jersey, Toronto at Oklahoma City, Utah at Detroit, Charlotte at Memphis, Sacramento at Houston, and Cleveland at Denver, with the Lakers on the road versus the Heat.

The Rest of the Schedule

On the ice, the Chicago Blackhawks will be looking for another laugher in Alberta when they play on the road against the Calgary Flames. The Hawks pounded the Oilers 9-2 in their last game on Tuesday night, getting two goals from Troy Brouwer and a goal and two assists from Patrick Kane. The Flames slipped past the Wild 3-2 on the road in their last outing on a Todd Bertuzzi overtime winner.

There are four other games on the NHL's schedule for Friday, including Ottawa at New Jersey, Los Angeles at Buffalo, and the Islanders at Minnesota. As well, the Oilers will be trying to hold down the fort a bit better when they host Anaheim.

Finally, there are just a pair of ranked college basketball teams in action on Friday, with No. 10 Wake Forest at Richmond, and Western Carolina at No. 24 Marquette. The Golden Eagles dropped just their second game of the season last time out, falling 80-68 to No. 16 Tennessee to put them at 8-2 in 10 contests.

News from the Wire

Free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal decided to spurn the Atlanta Braves and return to the Los Angeles Dodgers . . . Lakers forward Pau Gasol missed the team's last game due to strep throat, and he might have to sit out Friday night as well . . . Canucks defensemen Sami Salo (upper body) and Shane O'Brien (leg) were both injured on Wednesday night, and are questionable for this weekend.

A Peek at the Future

The Lakers will go up against one of the East's top clubs on Saturday night, as they'll be on the road in Orlando. The other notable NBA game on Saturday sees Denver at Phoenix . . . South Florida opened as a 14-point favorite versus Memphis in the St. Petersburg Bowl for Saturday afternoon, but that line has fallen to 12 or 12.5 at many books. The total for the game is pegged at 53 points.

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Six-pack for Friday

If you think your divorce was bad, check out what these musicians paid up to get out of their marriages........info is from yahoo.com

-- Paul McCartney paid Heather Mills a cool $50 million.

-- Phil Collins also paid $50M to divorce his second wife, Orianne Cevey; he doesn't learn, because he paid Jill Tavelmann, his first wife, $34M to go away. Yikes.

-- Janet Jackson coughed up $15M to Rene Elizondo, including an $8M beachfront home in Malibu and a $120,000 Mercedes.

-- Lionel Ritchie paid $20M to Randy Alexander, his second wife; Ms Alexander asked for $20,000 a year for cosmetic surgery.

-- Mick Jagger paid Jeri Hall, who is mother to four of his seven children, $20M. Where do these people get so much money?

-- Then there's Neil Diamond, who was married to someone named Marcia Murphey for over 20 years - he paid her a reported $150M in their divorce agreement, yes, 150 freakin' million dollars. Wow.

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Friday's List of 13: Random knowledge, mostly about college

13) They had 3.6 inches of snow in Las Vegas this week, the most of the white stuff they've seen since 1979. They closed the airport, but its still my favorite city on earth, snow or no snow.

12) According to Power Sweep. one of the bibles of college football, Oregon State played the toughest schedule of all the bowl teams, and Ball State played the easiest schedule of anyone in the country.

11) Over the last decade, non-January 1 bowl underdogs of 12 points or more are 9-2 against the pointspread.

10) Ryne Sandberg moves up from A ball to AA Southern League in 2009, as he goes about learning to manage the right way, in minors. You look at Willie Randolph's failure with the Mets, and you wonder if he had spent some time riding buses instead of just sitting next to Joe Torre, if he would be a better skipper now.

9) Southern Mississippi goes to the New Orleans Bowl, despite its five-game losing streak- they went seven weeks in between wins.

8) Fresno State covered just one of its last eleven games.

7) An indication of just how dreadful the Rams are: 49ers are a road favorite for the first time since midway through the 2003 season.

6) Favorites are 23-11 against the spread in Pac-10 teams' games vs non-conference teams this season.

5) South Florida gets a home game when they play at Tropicana Field in the St Petersburg Bowl, but Bulls covered just two of their last 11 games on artificial turf, which is what the Trop has.

4) Florida State is 18-10-1 in bowls under Bobby Bowden.

3) SEC teams are 2-7 against the spread in the Music City Bowl.

2) Underdog won five of last seven Fiesta Bowls SU; favorites have covered five of the last seven Orange Bowls.

1) Howard Schnellenberger has won, covered all five of his bowls; he has Florida Atlantic facing Central Michigan in Motor City Bowl. Butch Davis is 4-0 in bowls; his Tar Heels take on West Virginia in the bowl game in Charlotte, Meineke Muffler Bowl, or whatever.....

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Friday, December 19

Hot Teams
-- Clippers won three of their last four games. Pacers won last two in a row, scoring 118-127 points, after losing previous six contests.
-- 76ers are 2-0 since changing coaches, allowing 88.5 ppg.
-- Hawks won seven of their last eight home games.
-- Boston won its last 16 games- their last loss was 39 days ago.
-- Mavericks won 12 of their last 15 games.
-- Knicks covered their last seven games.
-- Pistons won last three games by 4-4-14 points.
-- Grizzlies won four of their last five games.
-- Lakers won their last four games, but didn't cover any of them.
-- Rockets won five of their last seven games.
-- Cavaliers won 12 of last 13 games (12-1 vs spread). Nuggets are 7-2 in their last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Wizards lost last four games, by 34-15-20-14 points.
-- Golden State lost 13 of its last 15 games.
-- Bulls are 0-6 vs spread in game following their last six wins.
-- New Jersey lost four of its last five games.
-- Bucks lost seven of last eight road games (1-4-1 vs spread in last six).
-- Utah lost six of its last nine games.
-- Bobcats lost seven of last eight games, covered four of last six.
-- Miami lost its last three games, scoring average of 80.7 ppg.
-- Oklahoma City lost its last eight games (5-3 vs spread).
-- Toronto lost three in row, six of eight since firing Mitchell.
-- Kings lost thirteen of last fifteen games.

Totals
-- Indiana's last four games all went over the total.
-- Four of Philly's last five games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Celtics' last three games stayed under the total; Chicago's last three all went over the total.
-- Mavericks' last four games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of Knicks' last nine games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Detroit home games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in last dozen Laker games.
-- Toronto's last five games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-3 in Houston's last thirteen games.
-- Seven of last ten Cleveland games stayed under the total; nine of last 12 Denver games went over.

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National Basketball Association – Trend Sheet

NBA


Friday, December 19

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM LA CLIPPERS vs. INDIANA
LA Clippers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana
LA Clippers are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games


7:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Philadelphia is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 24 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


7:30 PM CHICAGO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


7:30 PM DALLAS vs. NEW JERSEY
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
New Jersey is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Dallas
New Jersey is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas


7:30 PM GOLDEN STATE vs. ATLANTA
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Golden State is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home


7:30 PM MILWAUKEE vs. NEW YORK
Milwaukee is 16-7-1 ATS in its last 24 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


8:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. MEMPHIS
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Charlotte is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM LA LAKERS vs. MIAMI
LA Lakers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games on the road
LA Lakers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games
Miami is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games when playing LA Lakers
Miami is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers


8:00 PM TORONTO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Toronto is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM UTAH vs. DETROIT
Utah is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Detroit is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home


8:30 PM SACRAMENTO vs. HOUSTON
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Sacramento is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


10:30 PM CLEVELAND vs. DENVER
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

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We will update when all projected scores are available.

Friday, December 19

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Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Lakers: LA is hoping to have Pau Gasol back in the lineup, although he remains questionable with strep throat. Lamar Odom totaled season highs of 17 points and 12 rebounds filling in for Gasol in a 116-114 win over New York on Tuesday despite suffering from an upper respiratory infection himself. “Pau was out and I kind of willed myself to do it - football mentality,” said Odom, who is averaging 13.3 points, 15.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists in three games in Miami with the Lakers

Lakers are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The UNDER is 9-3 in LA's last 12 games vs. Southeast Division.

Key Injuries - C Pau Gasol (illness) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Heat (NA): Miami has dropped three in a row following a season-high four-game winning streak, mainly because nobody has stepped up to support Dwyane Wade. “We can’t put it all on Dwyane,” Heat forward Udonis Haslem said. “Someone’s got to pick their game up somewhere.” Wade averaged 34.8 points on 50 percent shooting during the winning streak but has seen those numbers fall dramatically to 17.7 points on 33.9 percent shooting during the skid.

Heat are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
The UNDER is 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.

Key Injuries - G Daequan Cook (flu) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Cleveland Cavaliers at Denver Nuggets [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Cavaliers: Cleveland star LeBron James renews his personal rivalry with childhood friend Carmelo Anthony after he won the first meeting earlier this season, 110-99. “Any time I play LeBron and we play Cleveland it’s a fun game," Anthony said. "That’s the way it is, there’s so much hype around the game.” The Cavs had lost the previous five meetings, and that victory is part of an amazing 20-2 run. James ranks second in the NBA in scoring at 27.3 points per game and is the only player averaging more than 20 points, six rebounds and six assists.

Cavs are 15-2 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
The UNDER is 8-3 in Cleveland's last 11 games overall.

Key Injuries - C Zydrunas Ilgauskas (ankle) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 96

Nuggets (-1, O/U 197): Anthony is enjoying his best offensive stretch of the season, averaging 29.3 points in the last four games. He went through a bit of an adjustment period after Denver acquired point guard Chauncey Billups, who has seen the Nuggets go 16-5 since his arrival. One of those losses came to the Cavs back on November 12th. They are coming off a 108-96 loss to Houston on Tuesday and have not lost consecutive games with Billups.

Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The OVER is 7-1 in Denver's last 8 home games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 101 (Side Play of the Day)

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National Basketball Association – Hot lines

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Friday, December 19

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA bets
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Charlotte Bobcats at Memphis Grizzlies (NA)

Most people thought Grizzlies rookie guard O.J. Mayo (20.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG) would be a good professional player but no one thought it would happen so quickly.

In just his first campaign, Mayo is leading his club in scoring. He is also the only rookie to score in double digits in every contest.

But most impressively, Mayo is more focused on his club's record than on his personal statistics and accomplishments.

“We’ve got a good team, and we feel like there were some games earlier this season that we let slip through our hands, maybe through youth or a lack of experience,” Mayo told reporters after Sundays victory over the Miami Heat. “But I think we've got a lot of winners on this team. We're all getting it together and clicking together.”

Mayo certainly should believe in his Grizzlies.

Memphis is one of the league’s hottest clubs, going 4-1 straight up (SU) in its last five overall. It is also 5-0 against the spread (ATS) in that period.

Pick: Memphis



Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics (NA)

Derrick Rose is bringing his Bulls back to the Garden. But this time he is hoping for a better outcome.

On paper it looks like the Bulls are overmatched. The Celtics are the world champs and at 24-2 have the league's best record. They also trounced the Bulls at home by 16-points back in October.

But the Bulls have improved drastically and they will be able to hang with the Celtics.

Rose leads the Bulls in assists (6.3 APG), field goal percentage (47.7 percent) and is ranked second in points (17.7 PPG). In just his second NBA contest, he scored a game-high 18 points in a setback to the Celtics October 31. He has also led the Bulls to wins in four of their last six tilts.

Boston, meanwhile, has failed to cover the number in back-to-back contests.

Pick: Chicago

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Friday, December 19

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WAKE FOREST (9 - 0) at RICHMOND (5 - 4) - 12/19/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 137-174 ATS (-54.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 137-174 ATS (-54.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 109-148 ATS (-53.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
RICHMOND is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-0 straight up against RICHMOND 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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NEW ORLEANS (4 - 5) at LA-MONROE (2 - 7) - 12/19/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games this season.
LA-MONROE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
LA-MONROE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UNC-WILMINGTON (3 - 7) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (8 - 1) - 12/19/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 169-133 ATS (+22.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 169-133 ATS (+22.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 2-0 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 1-1 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W CAROLINA (5 - 3) at MARQUETTE (8 - 2) - 12/19/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Friday, December 19

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

Wake Forest is 7-0 vs D-I teams, 3-0 on neutral court in Anaheim, but this is their first true road game- Baylor is really only good team they've beaten. Richmond is 4-4, with three losses by five or less points (76-71 @ Syracuse/65-62 @ ODU/77-76 vs VCU). ACC road favorites are 3-8 vs spread. CAA home underdogs are 2-4 vs spread.

UL-Monroe lost seven of last eight games, losing by 28 in Lafayette in Sun Belt opener. New Orleans won four of its last five games after 0-4 start; they're 2-3 on the road, winning last two on foreign soil, vs Texas State, Houston Baptist. Privateers (-8) lost 74-68 at home LY to ULM.

Charleston is 8-1, with wins vs South Carolina, TCU- they've won two conference road games already. NC-Wilmington lost its last seven games vs D-I teams, losing last game by 21 at Vermont. CAA road underdogs are 12-12 vs spread. SoCon favorites are 6-6 vs spread, 3-3 at home.

Marquette is 8-2, losing last game to Tennessee Tuesday; they're going to NC State next, so sandwich game here. Western Carolina is playing its third game in five nights- they lost last game at home to Gardner-Webb. Big East home favorites are 22-25 vs spread. SoCon road dogs are 8-15 vs spread.

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College Basketball – Trend Sheet

NCAAB


Friday, December 19

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7:00 PM LEES-MCRAW COLLEGE vs. ELON
No trends available
Elon is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Elon is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home


7:00 PM RADFORD vs. GEORGE MASON
No trends available
George Mason is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
George Mason is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:00 PM SAINT PETER'S vs. MONMOUTH
Saint Peter's is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
Saint Peter's is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Monmouth
No trends available


7:00 PM UNC WILMINGTON vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
UNC Wilmington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing College of Charleston
UNC Wilmington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
College of Charleston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
College of Charleston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:00 PM WAKE FOREST vs. RICHMOND
Wake Forest is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Richmond
Wake Forest is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Richmond is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Richmond is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wake Forest


7:00 PM YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. HIGH POINT
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available


8:00 PM LIBERTY vs. SAINT LOUIS
No trends available
Saint Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


8:00 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
New Orleans is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


8:05 PM AUSTIN PEAY vs. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
Austin Peay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Austin Peay is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
No trends available


8:30 PM SOUTHERN vs. DEPAUL
No trends available
DePaul is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
DePaul is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


8:30 PM WESTERN CAROLINA vs. MARQUETTE
Western Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Western Carolina is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Marquette is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Marquette is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games


10:00 PM ACADEMY OF ART vs. SAN DIEGO
No trends available
San Diego is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home


10:00 PM PRAIRIE VIEW A&M vs. COLORADO
No trends available
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Colorado is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games

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National Hockey League – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, December 19

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OTTAWA (11-13-0-5, 27 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (17-9-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/19/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 11-18 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 11-18 ATS (-12.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 17-23 ATS (-16.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 13-21 ATS (-16.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 1-6 ATS (-6.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 7-6-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.9 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (13-12-0-6, 32 pts.) at BUFFALO (15-13-0-3, 33 pts.) - 12/19/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 86-126 ATS (-50.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 13-27 ATS (+40.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 38-31 ATS (+77.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
BUFFALO is 54-59 ATS (+113.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 10-15 ATS (-12.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 14-23 ATS (-21.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 13-21 ATS (-18.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 4-10 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 4-10 ATS (-13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 1-0-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (10-18-0-3, 23 pts.) at MINNESOTA (15-13-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/19/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 1-7 ATS (-11.0 Units) in December games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-0-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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ANAHEIM (17-12-0-3, 37 pts.) at EDMONTON (14-14-0-2, 30 pts.) - 12/19/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 13-18 ATS (-14.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 55-57 ATS (-46.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 160-129 ATS (+13.7 Units) after a division game since 1996.
EDMONTON is 25-22 ATS (+51.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 73-58 ATS (+142.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-4 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-4-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)

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CHICAGO (16-7-0-6, 38 pts.) at CALGARY (18-11-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/19/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 94-99 ATS (+227.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CHICAGO is 27-16 ATS (+44.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 13-17 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-4 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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National Hockey League – Write up

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Write-up


Friday, December 19

Hot teams
-- Devils won ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Flames are 9-5 in their last fourteen games. Chicago won its last five games, outscoring opponents 23-7.

Cold teams
-- Senators lost four of their last five games.
-- Sabres lost three of their last four home games. Kings lost four of their last five road games.
-- Minnesota lost its last six games, outscored 16-7. Islanders lost their last seven games, allowing 35 goals.
-- Anaheim lost its last three road games, outscored 8-3. Oilers lost three of their last four games,

Totals
-- Three of Devils' last four games went over the total; three of last four Ottawa games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Buffalo games went over the total.
-- Over is 10-1-1 in last 12 Islander games. Six of last seven Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Anaheim road games stayed under the total; six of last nine Edmonton games went over.
-- Six of last eight Chicago games went over the total.

Series Records
-- Devils won last two games vs Ottawa, both 3-2, after losing previous six games to the Senators.
-- Home side won last two Buffalo-LA games, with Sabres winning 10-2, Kings winning 8-2.
-- Minnesota won its last two games vs Islanders, both by 4-3 scores.
-- Oilers won three of last four games against Anaheim.
-- Blackhawks won their last three visits to Calgary: 3-2so/2-1/3-1.

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National Hockey League – Trend Sheet

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Friday, December 19

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7:00 PM OTTAWA vs. NEW JERSEY
Ottawa is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Ottawa's last 12 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games at home


7:30 PM LOS ANGELES vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Los Angeles is 1-8-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games


8:00 PM NY ISLANDERS vs. MINNESOTA
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of the NY Islanders last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


9:00 PM ANAHEIM vs. EDMONTON
Anaheim is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 9 games
Edmonton is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home


9:00 PM CHICAGO vs. CALGARY
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games
Calgary is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago

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National Hockey League – Hot lines

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Friday, December 19

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Ice Picks: NHL Bets
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Los Angeles Kings at Buffalo Sabres (-170, 5.5)

The goaltending situation in Los Angeles has been hairy since Kelly Hrudey and his blue bandana left town back in 1996. Kings fans must be frustrated by the glaring issue that’s preventing the team from improving.

The Kings played two of the league’s best teams (Sharks and Rangers) tough, but dropped both home games after regulation time. Netminding was the difference in both matches and Los Angeles’ skaters are trying their best to bite their tongues.

“I think the effort was there and we can be satisfied with our playing, but it’s frustrating to not win,” forward Anze Kopitar told the Los Angeles Times after Wednesday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.

The news doesn’t get better for hockey fans in Southern California. Jason LaBarbera will be getting the majority of starts between the pipes while fellow goalie Erik Ersberg takes the next two weeks off to rest his sore groin.

Pick: Sabres -170



Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers (+100, 5.5)

The last time the Oilers played at the Rexall Place the home fans booed them off the ice. The Chicago Blackhawks dumped Edmonton 9-2 Tuesday night tying the Oilers’ franchise record for the worst home defeat.

“It was humiliating,” Edmonton defenseman Sheldon Souray told reporters after the lopsided outcome. “It was a real poor effort. They pretty much exposed us in every area of the game. They took it to us all over the place. All the way around we got outplayed. It’s been a long time since I have been part of a game like that.”

You’d think a humbling loss like that would have the Oilers ready to lay a beatdown on their next opponent. Instead, the Canucks skated away with a 4-2 win over the reeling Alberta club.

Things might come easier for the Oilers tonight against the Ducks. Anaheim, once revered as the best defensive squad in the league, has been making silly mistakes with the puck in its own end.

The Rangers scored two of their three goals pulling dipsy-do moves on Norris Trophy winners Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger against Anaheim Tuesday night.

Pick: Over 5.5

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