Tuesday Trends and Indexes 12/30 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Tuesday, December 30

Good Luck on day #365 of 2008!

For College Football look for separate thread:

• “NCAAF Bowl Season Trends and Indexes 12/20 through 1/8”
  
  
  NFL Wild Card Trends and Indexes will soon be posted.

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

Tuesday, December 30

Maryland will meet Nevada in one of three bowl games on the schedule for Tuesday. Here's a look at all of the day's action in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

Nevada is favored by 1.5 points versus Maryland in the Humanitarian Bowl on Tuesday afternoon (4:30pm ET kickoff). The Wolf Pack (7-5 straight-up, 5-6 against-the-spread) have won three of their last four games, and played tough against Boise State (losing 41-34). The Terrapins (7-5 SU, 5-6 ATS), in turn, have lost three of their last four, including 28-21 to Boston College last time out.

Western Michigan then takes on Rice in the Texas Bowl at 8:00pm ET, with the Owls listed as 2.5-point favorites. Rice has won six straight games to sit at 9-3 SU and 8-4 ATS, and they put up at least 35 points in each of those wins. The Broncos (9-3 SU, 5-6 ATS) fell 45-22 to ranked Boise State in their last contest.

Oregon will then take on Oklahoma State at 8:00pm ET in the Holiday Bowl, which matches up two ranked teams (the Ducks are No. 15, the Cowboys are No. 13). Oklahoma State (9-3 SU, 8-3 ATS) is listed as a 3-point favorite in this contest, but they were pounded 61-41 by Oklahoma last time out to finish off their tough schedule. Oregon (9-3 SU, 6-6 ATS) beat up on Oregon State 65-38 in their last game, and they enter this bowl matchup riding a three-game win streak.

Other Notable Events

The Blackhawks and Red Wings will get a tune-up game for Thursday's Winter Classic when they meet on the (indoor) ice on Tuesday night in Detroit. Chicago improved to 20-6-7 on the season with a 4-1 win over Minnesota on Sunday, and they're trying to chase down Detroit in the Central Division standings. The Red Wings sit at 23-7-5 after suffering a 4-3 overtime loss to Colorado Saturday night.

The NHL offers up seven more games on Tuesday night, including a clash between Eastern powers Boston and Pittsburgh in the Steel City. As well, it's Washington at Buffalo, Montreal at Tampa Bay, Atlanta at Toronto, New Jersey at St. Louis, Ottawa at Edmonton, and then finally Philadelphia visiting Vancouver.

The Rest of the Schedule

In the NBA, the Celtics are back in action on Tuesday night with a road game in Portland. Boston put an emphatic end to a two-game losing streak on Sunday, bouncing the Kings 108-63 in Sacramento. The Trail Blazers also cruised to a victory in their last outing, getting 32 points from Brandon Roy in a 102-89 home win versus Toronto. Rounding out the NBA's slate for Tuesday: Atlanta at Indiana, New York at Charlotte, Cleveland at Miami, Washington at New Orleans, Phoenix at Memphis, Minnesota at Dallas, and Milwaukee at San Antonio, while the Kings will look to shake off that Sunday rout when they host the L.A. Clippers.

Finally, college hoops sees several ranked teams in action on Tuesday, including No. 4 Oklahoma vs. Arkansas and No. 6 Wake Forest vs. Radford. As well, it's No. 9 Purdue vs. Illinois, No. 13 Syracuse vs. Seton Hall, No. 20 Clemson vs. South Carolina, and Missouri, who just fell out of the Top 25, taking on Centenary.

News from the Wire

The NFL playoffs get underway this weekend, but the home teams aren't getting much love from the oddsmakers early in the week as all four road teams are currently pegged as the favorites. On Saturday it's Atlanta (-2) at Arizona and Indianapolis (-1) at San Diego, while Sunday has Baltimore (-3) at Miami and Philadelphia (-3) at Minnesota . . . Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) is expected to rest this week but be back in time for next weekend.

A Peek at the Future

There are five bowl games on the schedule for Wednesday, including Houston (-3.5) vs. Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl. As well, it's Oregon State (-2.5) vs. Pittsburgh in the Sun Bowl, Boston College (-3.5) vs. Vanderbilt in the Music City Bowl, Minnesota vs. Kansas (-9) in the Insight Bowl, and LSU vs. Georgia Tech (-4) in the Chick-fil-A Bowl . . . there are a pair of NBA matinees on Wednesday (Orlando/Chicago, New Jersey/Detroit), while the league will close out 2008 with Philly against the Clippers in a 9:30pm ET tipoff at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

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Six-pack for Tuesday

The Armadillo cares about your health; here are six all-natural aids to help you sleep, if you have some insomnia........

-- Valerian root-- Not only does it help you sleep, it eases muscle stiffness, and eases anxiety.

-- Chamomile tea-- Also helps with any digestive problems......

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-- Lemon balm-- Unlike valerian root, it smells good, is soothing.

-- Lavender-- A whiff of lavender relaxes your nervous system, and reduces stress which can prevent you from sleeping.

-- Hops-- Would a nightly beer before bed help you sleep better?

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Tuesday's List of 13: Random thoughts on a winter day.......

13) Eric Mangini was 23-25 in three years with the Jets, but had a couple winning seasons out of three, 9-7 this year, but he got fired on Monday. Why? Because the Jets' nitwit owner needed to quell an overly negative fanbase that is less likely to buy expensive PCLs for the new stadium they didn't need to build.

12) Disgruntled fans are less likely to shell out big bucks to watch a team that didn't make the playoffs; hiring a big name (Bill Cowher is the preferred choice, obviously) creates buzz, and sells PSLs.

11) Alabama lost its best offensive lineman for Sugar Bowl because of alleged dealings with an agent, which are a no-no. Its kind of sad that everyone else makes a fortune off college sports, but the kids are the ones punished for least little thing. How about suspending the agent? Isn't he, as the adult, more responsible?

10) The economy is going to hit the PGA Tour hard, and soon; back in 1995, total prize money on Tour was $67M; four years later, the total was $134M, in 2007, $270M, but now they've lost at least one tournament off the '09 schedule, and more could be on the way. Look for the Tour to lower the minimum to sponsor a tournament in order to keep a full schedule of events in 2010 and beyond.

9) Thanks to the geniuses of the cable TV industry for putting the Western Michigan-Rice bowl game on the NFL Network, which, as you might remember, I DON'T HAVE ON MY CABLE SYSTEM!! Rice is one of the best teams to watch, they throw it on every play, so now we're going out tomorrow the watch the Owls.

8) Brian Billick is getting paid $15M over the next three years not to coach the Ravens; I wish people would pay me not to do things.

7) Stupid stat of the week: Arizona Cardinals are 6-1 when they get eight or more penalties in a game, 3-6 when they don't.

6) Over the last ten years, or since John Elway retired, the Broncos are 1-4 in playoff games, diminishing Mike Shanahan's reputation as a football genius. After reading Shanahan's book a few years ago, I had the feeling he fancied himself a combination of Walsh and Lombardi. Without Mr Elway under center, not so much.

5) I forgot to put this in Sunday's Den, but Florida State's punter had one of the greatest games I've ever seen a punter have Saturday night in the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando. He was voted MVP by the TV people. Graham Gano's first three punts were downed inside the Wisconsin 4-yard line; he drew a roughing penalty after that, and had another punt downed at the 7. Tremendous game for a kid who also made 24 of 26 field goals this year for the Seminoles.

4) Miami Dolphins were 1-15 LY, under head coach Cam Cameron, who was fired; his only win was at home in OT, against the Ravens. Cameron is now Baltimore's offensive coordinator; he'll be in Miami this weekend for a playoff game-- who would have guessed it?

3) This is how fragile coaching in the NFL is: at midpoint of the 2007 season, Detroit Lions were 6-2, and Rod Marinelli was in running for Coach of the Year. 14 months later, the Lions are 1-23 in their last 24 games, and Marinelli is unemployed. Did he suddenly become dumb? Players stop playing well, and coaches stop getting paid.

2) Bad news for Raider fans; Al Davis' mom lived to the age of 103.

1) Another popular theory out of New Jersey is that Brett Favre did not like Mangini much, and the Jets need Favre back to sell the PSLs and create hope for immediate future. Putting Kellen Clemens under center next year ain't going to sell any luxury boxes.

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National Basketball Association - Dunkel Index

NBA
Dunkel Index

New York at Charlotte
The Bobcats look to take advantage of a New York team that is 0-3 ATS in road games where the total is between 205 and 209 1/2. Charlotte is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bobcats favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30

Game 501-502: New York at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.279; Charlotte 119.364
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 7; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 4 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-4 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Atlanta at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 121.478; Indiana 119.166
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 205
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-1); Under

Game 505-506: Cleveland at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 126.213; Miami 120.256
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 6; 184 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 4 1/2; 183 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-4 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Washington at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 111.204; New Orleans 123.267
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 12; 179
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Phoenix at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.061; Memphis 115.719
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 3 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 5 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+5 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Milwaukee at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 118.626; San Antonio 124.542
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 190 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+8 1/2); Over

Game 513-514: Minnesota at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 110.986; Dallas 123.301
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 12 1/2; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 12; 197
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-12); Under

Game 515-516: LA Clippers at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 112.981; Sacramento 112.403
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 2; 191
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+2); Over

Game 517-518: Boston at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 128.285; Portland 123.360
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 5; 176 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 3; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-3); Under

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Tuesday, December 30

Hot Teams
-- Atlanta won its last five games, are 7-3-1 as a road dog.
-- Bobcats covered five of its last seven games.
-- Cavaliers covered eight of nine as a road favorite. Miami covered four of its last five games.
-- Hornets won six of their last eight games.
-- Suns won six of their last nine games.
-- Minnesota is 8-4 vs spread in last 12 tries as road dog. Mavericks won four of last five games, but are 3-9 vs spread as a home favorite.
-- Spurs won their last five games, but are 1-3-1 vs spread in last five games as home favorite.
-- Celtics won 20 of their last 22 games.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers failed to cover last four tries as a home favorite.
-- Knicks lost their last six games, but covered five of last six games as road underdog.
-- Wizards snapped an eight-game losing skid last night in Houston.
-- Grizzlies lost five of last six games, covered three of their last four.
-- Bucks lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Portland is 0-6 vs spread in game after its last six wins.
-- Clippers lost last three games, by 34-22-22 points. Kings lost five in a row, by 11-9-16-6-45 points.

Back-to Back
-- Teams are 4-2 vs spread the night after playing Denver (Atl)
-- Teams are 3-2-1 vs spread night after playing Houston (Wash)
-- Memphis is 2-5 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Minnesota is 0-3 vs spread at home if they played night before.
-- Milwaukee is 4-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Clippers are 5-2 vs spread if they play again the next night.

Totals
-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Atlanta road games.
-- Seven of last ten New York road games stayed under.
-- Last five Miami home games stayed under the total.
-- Last four New Orleans home games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Phoenix road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Minnesota road games went over the total.
-- Four of Spurs' last five home games went over the total.
-- Last five Boston road games stayed under the total.
-- Four of Clippers' last five road games went over the total.

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National Basketball Association – Trend Sheet

NBA


Tuesday, December 30

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7:00 PM ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta


7:00 PM NEW YORK vs. CHARLOTTE
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing New York
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York


7:30 PM CLEVELAND vs. MIAMI
Cleveland is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland


8:00 PM PHOENIX vs. MEMPHIS
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Memphis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix


8:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
New Orleans is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home


8:30 PM MILWAUKEE vs. SAN ANTONIO
Milwaukee is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
San Antonio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


8:30 PM MINNESOTA vs. DALLAS
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Dallas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home


10:00 PM BOSTON vs. PORTLAND
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games
Portland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston
Portland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston


10:00 PM LA CLIPPERS vs. SACRAMENTO
LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Sacramento is 18-2 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

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College Basketball - Dunkel Index

NCAAB
Dunkel Index

Illinois at Purdue
The Boilermakers look to build on a 25-11 ATS record against conference opponents as they host the Illini tonight. Purdue is the pick (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Boilermakers favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-8 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30

Game 519-520: Clemson at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 70.877; South Carolina 67.382
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Clemson by 3
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-3)

Game 521-522: Cleveland State at Wright State
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 61.115; Wright State 58.081
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 3
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-1)

Game 523-524: George Mason at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 59.052; Dayton 68.670
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Dayton by 7
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (-7)

Game 525-526: Toledo at Delaware
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 48.897; Delaware 54.979
Dunkel Line: Delaware by 6
Vegas Line: Delaware by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+8 1/2)

Game 527-528: Illinois at Purdue
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 66.540; Purdue 77.131
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Purdue by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-8 1/2)

Game 529-530: WI-Green Bay at Western Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 58.518; Western Michigan 57.096
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 1
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (+1)

Game 531-532: UAB at Butler
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 61.741; Butler 69.831
Dunkel Line: Butler by 8
Vegas Line: Butler by 6
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-6)

Game 533-534: Seton Hall at Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 58.838; Syracuse 74.169
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 15
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-13 1/2)

Game 535-536: WI-Milwaukee at Illinois-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 54.618; Illinois-Chicago 62.920
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 11
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (+11)

Game 537-538: BYU at Tulsa
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 69.038; Tulsa 64.088
Dunkel Line: BYU by 5
Vegas Line: BYU by 2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-2)

Game 539-540: Mississippi at Southern Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 61.532; Southern Mississippi 64.311
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 3
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 1
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-1)

Game 541-542: Oklahoma at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 71.250; Arkansas 67.309
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 4
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 6
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (+6)

Game 543-544: Massachusetts at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 61.337; Houston 69.487
Dunkel Line: Houston by 8
Vegas Line: Houston by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-8)

Game 545-546: San Diego at Mississippi State
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 57.018; Mississippi State 66.753
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (-8)

Game 547-548: New Mexico at New Mexico State
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 60.419; New Mexico State 64.146
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 4
Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 1
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (-1)

Game 549-550: Dartmouth at UC Davis
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 41.903; UC Davis 49.214
Dunkel Line: UC Davis by 7
Vegas Line: UC Davis by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth (+13 1/2)

Game 563-564: Niagara at TN-Chattnooga
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 61.104; TN-Chattanooga 52.744
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 565-566: Elon at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 48.032; Maryland 69.709
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 21 1/2
Vegas Line: Maryland by 19
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (-19)

Game 567-568: Tennessee State at Georgia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 50.210; Georgia Tech 67.331
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 17
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 19
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (+19)

Game 569-570: Pacific at Sacramento State
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 55.094; Sacramento State 44.351
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Pacific by 11
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (+11)

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


If additional trends become available, we will re-post.

Tuesday, December 30
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CLEMSON (12 - 0) at S CAROLINA (9 - 1) - 12/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-0 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-0 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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CLEVELAND ST (10 - 4) at WRIGHT ST (6 - 7) - 12/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 77-104 ATS (-37.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 2-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 3-1 straight up against CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGE MASON (8 - 2) at DAYTON (11 - 1) - 12/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAYTON is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 1-0 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 1-0 straight up against DAYTON 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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TOLEDO (2 - 9) at DELAWARE (5 - 7) - 12/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DELAWARE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DELAWARE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DELAWARE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DELAWARE is 1-0 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
DELAWARE is 1-0 straight up against TOLEDO 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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ILLINOIS (12 - 1) at PURDUE (11 - 2) - 12/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 3-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 3-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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WI-GREEN BAY (8 - 4) at W MICHIGAN (3 - 9) - 12/30/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
WI-GREEN BAY is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY 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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UAB (8 - 4) at BUTLER (10 - 1) - 12/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SETON HALL (9 - 3) at SYRACUSE (12 - 1) - 12/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-0 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 1-0 straight up against SETON HALL 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (6 - 5) at IL-CHICAGO (8 - 3) - 12/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 86-59 ATS (+21.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 76-50 ATS (+21.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 76-50 ATS (+21.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 4-1 straight up against WI-MILWAUKEE 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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BYU (10 - 1) at TULSA (8 - 4) - 12/30/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 35-71 ATS (-43.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
TULSA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 112-68 ATS (+37.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
TULSA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OLE MISS (8 - 4) vs. SOUTHERN MISS (8 - 4) - 12/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 10-29 ATS (-21.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 1-0 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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OKLAHOMA (12 - 0) at ARKANSAS (9 - 1) - 12/30/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 1-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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MASSACHUSETTS (5 - 6) at HOUSTON (7 - 2) - 12/30/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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SAN DIEGO (6 - 7) at MISSISSIPPI ST (8 - 4) - 12/30/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW MEXICO (8 - 5) at NEW MEXICO ST (6 - 6) - 12/30/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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DARTMOUTH (2 - 8) at CAL DAVIS (4 - 8) - 12/30/2008, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAL DAVIS is 1-0 against the spread versus DARTMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
DARTMOUTH is 1-0 straight up against CAL DAVIS 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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NIAGARA (9 - 2) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (2 - 8) - 12/30/2008, 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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ELON (4 - 4) at MARYLAND (9 - 2) - 12/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 77-53 ATS (+18.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 77-53 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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TENNESSEE ST (3 - 8) at GEORGIA TECH (7 - 4) - 12/30/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE ST 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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PACIFIC (6 - 4) at SACRAMENTO ST (1 - 11) - 12/30/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO ST is 1-1 straight up against PACIFIC 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Tuesday, December 30

Notes on the best of today's games.............

South Carolina is 9-1, losing in OT at Charleston, but other than that, its schedule has been terrible; Gamecocks have played 342nd-ranked slate in country, just about the easiest. Clemson is 12-0, with wins at Miami by 25, Charlotte by 1, Illinois by 2. ACC road favorites are 6-9 vs spread; SEC underdogs are 7-9 against the number.

Cleveland State is 7-4, 3-2 on road, 1-1 in Horizon, 5-2 vs spread when favored; they've won their last five games, including win at the Carrier Dome, since losing by 10 at West Virginia. Wright State won its last four games after a 1-7 start- they just won three games in row on neutral floor over Oral Roberts (13), South Florida (17), Murray State (16).

George Mason is 8-2, 3-2 on road, with all five games decided by six or less points, and three of five decided either in OT or by a point. Dayton is 11-1, winning its last three games by 12+ points; their only loss is by 18 at Creigbhton. A-14 home favorites are 7-11 vs spread. CAA road underdogs are 15-15 on foreign soil.

Illinois is 12-1, losing only by hoop to Clemson at home; they won last six games, but this is their first true road game, after beating Missouri by 16, Kent State by 6 in OT and Tulsa by 4 on neutral floors. Purdue is 11-2, winning six games since Duke came to Mackey Arena and crushed Boilers 76-60 on Dec 2. Purdue is 5-5 vs spread when favored this year.

UAB is down to six scholarship players; they got outscored 45-34 in second half of 83-63 loss at Louisville Saturday; Blazers are 8-4, but 1-3 vs spread when the underdog. Butler is 9-1, but 2-3 vs spread when the favorite- they resume league play Saturday. C-USA road dogs are 4-8 vs spread. Horizon home favorites are 9-8 against the spread.

Seton Hall is 2-3 in last five games, with losses to James Madison and IUPUI in there; they also upset Virginia Tech and beat USC, so they're a team (2-0 vs spread) that is better off as underdog. Syracuse is 2-4 when favored this year, but they're 12-1 SU and they get Devendorf back from his suspension, just in time for league play. What a coincidence.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 5-5 vs D-I teams but is already 2-0 in Horizon play, winning home games against Detroit (71-62), Wright State (66-59); they beat Bradley in last game, 10 days ago, but Panthers are 0-3-1 vs spread as underdog. Illinois-Chicago won seven of last eight games, has covered three of five when favored this season.

BYU has had 10 days off to stew since controversial replay loss in the desert to Arizona State, when their game-winning hoop was called good, then taken away via replay, a shady call. Cougars are 3-1 on road. Tulsa won its last four games, is 7-4 vs D-I teams, 1-4 vs spread when a dog. MWC road favorites are 8-6 against the spread.

Ole Miss has already had three guards blow out ACLs this season, and their best player PG Warren was last one to do it, so they're in trouble on road here vs Southern Miss squad that is 8-4 against a weak schedule, where best team they've beaten is Weber State or Iona. SEC road dogs are 2-7 vs spread. C-USA home favorites are 18-7.

Lot like South Carolina, Arkansas is 9-1 playing 340th-ranked schedule in country, just terrible teams- South Alabama is best team they've beat and they lost 62-57 at Missouri State. Oklahoma isw 12-0, winning at Rice by 12, at Tulsa by 25; they're 4-4 vs spread when favored. Big 12 road favorites are 3-2 vs spread. SEC home dogs are 1-0.

Houston is 7-2, losing its first game and last (71-67 at home to Iowa St as 13-point home favorite Sunday); they're 4-2 vs spread when favored. UMass is 3-6 vs D-I teams but won at Memphis, while losing at both Green Bay and Toledo, so who knows with them. A-14 road dogs have covered 11 of 28. C-USA home favorites are 18-7.

New Mexico (-10.5) whacked New Mexico State 76-62 last week, with Lobos grabbing 14 offensive boards, shooting 12 more FTs than Aggies. Lobos are 1-4 away from The Pit, losing by 8 at Texas Tech, winning by 3 at San Diego, losing at Creighton by 7. State is 6-6- they took out the frustrations of two-game skid in last game, beating LMU 104-62.

Buffalo just nipped Pepperdine, Colorado by total of three points to get to finals of Rainbow Classic; Bulls won four of last five games, losing at Siena by 11 a week ago. Colorado State hammered Hawai'i in first round, then upset Vermont last yesterday to get to final- they had time to rest for the final. Rams have been more impressive team in their wins here.

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College Basketball – Trend Sheet

NCAAB


Tuesday, December 30

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Trend Sheet
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1:00 PM STETSON vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games


2:00 PM MASSACHUSETTS vs. HOUSTON
Massachusetts is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Massachusetts is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


4:00 PM COLGATE vs. TCU
No trends available
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
TCU is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games


7:00 PM CANISIUS vs. MAINE
Canisius is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Canisius is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games on the road
No trends available


7:00 PM CLEMSON vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Clemson is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing South Carolina
Clemson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing South Carolina
South Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
South Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


7:00 PM CLEVELAND STATE vs. WRIGHT STATE
Cleveland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Wright State is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland State
Wright State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland State


7:00 PM GEORGE MASON vs. DAYTON
George Mason is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Dayton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dayton is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games


7:00 PM ILLINOIS vs. PURDUE
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Purdue
Purdue is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Illinois
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Purdue's last 5 games when playing Illinois


7:00 PM MARIST vs. BINGHAMTON
Marist is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Marist is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available


7:00 PM MILLIGAN vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
No trends available
Appalachian State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home


7:00 PM MOREHEAD STATE vs. EAST TENNESSEE STATE
Morehead State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Morehead State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
No trends available


7:00 PM PRINCETON vs. LAFAYETTE
Princeton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Princeton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Lafayette
No trends available


7:00 PM RADFORD vs. WAKE FOREST
No trends available
Wake Forest is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Wake Forest is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:00 PM RHODE ISLAND vs. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
Rhode Island is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Rhode Island is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
No trends available


7:00 PM SETON HALL vs. SYRACUSE
Seton Hall is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Seton Hall is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Syracuse
Syracuse is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Seton Hall
Syracuse is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seton Hall


7:00 PM SHAWNEE ST vs. KENT STATE
No trends available
Kent State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Kent State is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games


7:00 PM SIENA vs. HOLY CROSS
Siena is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Siena is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available


7:00 PM ST. BONAVENTURE vs. BUCKNELL
St. Bonaventure is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Bonaventure is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available


7:00 PM ST. FRANCIS NY vs. OHIO
No trends available
Ohio is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
Ohio is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games


7:00 PM TOLEDO vs. DELAWARE
Toledo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Toledo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Delaware is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:00 PM UAB vs. BUTLER
UAB is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
UAB is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Butler is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:00 PM WINSTON SALEM STATE vs. OLD DOMINION
No trends available
Old Dominion is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Old Dominion is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


7:00 PM WISC-GREEN BAY vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Wisc-Green Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Wisc-Green Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Western Michigan is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Western Michigan is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home


7:00 PM YALE vs. HAMPTON
Yale is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Yale is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
No trends available


7:30 PM LONG ISLAND vs. CHARLOTTE
No trends available
Charlotte is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Charlotte is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home


7:30 PM WYOMING vs. HOWARD
Wyoming is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
No trends available


8:00 PM ALCORN STATE vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
No trends available
Loyola of Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Loyola of Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


8:00 PM BERRY COLLEGE vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
No trends available
Jacksonville State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Jacksonville State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games


8:00 PM CENTENARY vs. MISSOURI
No trends available
Missouri is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Missouri is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games


8:00 PM ELON vs. MARYLAND
Elon is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Elon is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Maryland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Maryland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM MIAMI (OHIO) vs. NORTHWESTERN STATE
Miami (Ohio) is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami (Ohio) is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available


8:00 PM MISSISSIPPI vs. SOUTHERN MISS
Mississippi is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
Mississippi is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Miss is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Southern Miss is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM NIAGARA vs. CHATTANOOGA
Niagara is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Niagara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Chattanooga is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
Chattanooga is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games


8:00 PM OKLAHOMA vs. ARKANSAS
Oklahoma is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Oklahoma is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


8:00 PM QUINCY vs. ALABAMA
No trends available
Alabama is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Alabama is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home


8:00 PM SAMFORD vs. MCNEESE STATE
Samford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Samford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available


8:00 PM SOUTH CAROLINA STATE vs. NEBRASKA
No trends available
Nebraska is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Nebraska is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home


8:00 PM WAGNER vs. KANSAS STATE
No trends available
Kansas State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Kansas State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


8:00 PM WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Wisc-Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Illinois-Chicago
Wisc-Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Illinois-Chicago
Illinois-Chicago is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
Illinois-Chicago is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games


8:05 PM BYU vs. TULSA
BYU is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
BYU is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Tulsa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing BYU
Tulsa is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games at home


8:05 PM NORTH PARK vs. VALPARAISO
No trends available
Valparaiso is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Valparaiso is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


8:30 PM TENNESSEE STATE vs. GEORGIA TECH
Tennessee State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Tennessee State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech's last 6 games


9:00 PM ALBANY vs. KANSAS
No trends available
Kansas is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games
Kansas is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home


9:00 PM NEW MEXICO vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
New Mexico is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New Mexico State
New Mexico is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing New Mexico State
New Mexico State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
New Mexico State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


9:00 PM SAN DIEGO vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Mississippi State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Mississippi State is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home


9:00 PM UMBC vs. SAINT LOUIS
No trends available
Saint Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Saint Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


10:00 PM DARTMOUTH vs. UC DAVIS
Dartmouth is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Dartmouth is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UC Davis is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
UC Davis is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games


10:00 PM HOUSTON BAPTIST vs. UTAH STATE
No trends available
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


10:00 PM PORTLAND vs. CS BAKERSFIELD
Portland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Portland is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
No trends available


10:05 PM PACIFIC vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Pacific is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Pacific is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento State
Sacramento State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pacific
Sacramento State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


10:30 PM HARTFORD vs. STANFORD
No trends available
Stanford is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Stanford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


10:30 PM MORGAN STATE vs. WASHINGTON
No trends available
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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National Hockey League – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, December 30

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WASHINGTON (23-11-0-3, 49 pts.) at BUFFALO (17-14-0-5, 39 pts.) - 12/30/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 69-57 ATS (+133.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BUFFALO is 56-62 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 15-18 ATS (-12.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-3 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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=-0.4 Units)

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CHICAGO (20-7-0-6, 46 pts.) at DETROIT (23-7-0-5, 51 pts.) - 12/30/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 60-55 ATS (+128.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 10-1 ATS (+8.7 Units) in December games this season.
CHICAGO is 23-13 ATS (+36.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 29-16 ATS (+46.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 63-67 ATS (-73.3 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 12-6-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.9 Units)

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MONTREAL (20-9-0-6, 46 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (10-16-0-9, 29 pts.) - 12/30/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 15-19 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 10-25 ATS (-33.8 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-25 ATS (+45.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 0-7 ATS (+0.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 0-7 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-5 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-4-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.4 Units)

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ATLANTA (12-20-0-4, 28 pts.) at TORONTO (14-16-0-6, 34 pts.) - 12/30/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 100-107 ATS (+239.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
TORONTO is 13-22 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-19 ATS (+28.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-17 ATS (-8.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-18 ATS (-18.6 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
ATLANTA is 5-5 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-5-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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BOSTON (27-4-0-5, 59 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (19-13-0-4, 42 pts.) - 12/30/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 13-6 ATS (+5.9 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-7 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-9 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 11-1 ATS (+9.2 Units) in December games this season.
BOSTON is 27-9 ATS (+14.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 7-2 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-4-0 straight up against BOSTON 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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NEW JERSEY (20-11-0-3, 43 pts.) at ST LOUIS (14-19-0-3, 31 pts.) - 12/30/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 24-16 ATS (+41.2 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 36-19 ATS (+11.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 16-8 ATS (+6.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 1-0-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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OTTAWA (12-17-0-5, 29 pts.) at EDMONTON (17-14-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/30/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 12-22 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 2-11 ATS (+14.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
OTTAWA is 12-22 ATS (-13.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 11-21 ATS (-17.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 14-24 ATS (-18.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 8-19 ATS (-17.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 58-58 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 1-0-0 straight up against EDMONTON 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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PHILADELPHIA (19-10-0-7, 45 pts.) at VANCOUVER (20-14-0-3, 43 pts.) - 12/30/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 12-7 ATS (+3.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 12-7 ATS (+20.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-40 ATS (+96.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Tuesday, December 30

Hot teams
-- Washington won three in row, eight of last ten games.
-- Blackhawks won their last nine games, outscoring foes 40-12. Detroit won eight of its last nine home games.
-- Lightning won their last three games, 2-0/4-3ot/6-4. Canadiens won four of their last five games.
-- Bruins won their last eight games, outscoring foes 37-18.
-- Devils won six of their last eight road games.
-- Oilers won their last three games, 4-2/3-2/5-2.

Cold teams
-- Sabres lost three of their last four games.
-- Thrashers lost 15 of their last 20 games. Toronto lost its last three games, outscored by total of 16-4.
-- Penguins lost their last three home ga,es, scoring five goals.
-- Blues lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Senators lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Flyers lost three of their last four games. Canucks are 1-5 in game after their last six wins.

Totals
-- Over is 8-3 in Buffalo's last eleven games.
-- Last four Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Montreal games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 13-3-1 in last seventeen Atlanta games.
-- Six of last eight Boston games went over the total.
-- Over is 12-3-1 in last sixteen St Louis games.
-- Four of last five Ottawa games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Philly games stayed under the total.

Series Records
-- Sabres split two games vs Washington this year: 5-0 here, 3-2 on road.
-- Red Wings are 2-0 against Chicago this season, 6-5/5-4.
-- Canadiens won four of last sic visits to Tampa Bay/
-- Toronto won four of its last five games against the Thrashers.
-- Penguins won five of their last seven games vs Boston.
-- Visitor won last two Flyer-Canuck games; Flyers won 8-2 here LY.

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National Hockey League – Trend Sheet

NHL


Tuesday, December 30

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. BUFFALO
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games on the road
Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Buffalo's last 11 games


7:30 PM ATLANTA vs. TORONTO
Atlanta is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 12 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games


7:30 PM BOSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 3-10-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Boston
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston


7:30 PM CHICAGO vs. DETROIT
Chicago is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Chicago


7:30 PM MONTREAL vs. TAMPA BAY
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Montreal's last 21 games
Tampa Bay is 7-13-4 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Montreal
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home


8:30 PM NEW JERSEY vs. ST. LOUIS
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
St. Louis is 2-5-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New Jersey


10:00 PM OTTAWA vs. EDMONTON
Ottawa is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Ottawa is 4-11-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games


10:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. VANCOUVER
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Vancouver is 3-14-1 SU in its last 18 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Vancouver's last 16 games when playing Philadelphia

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NBA


Tuesday, December 30


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Pick 'n' Roll: Tuesday's best NBA bets
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Phoenix Suns at Memphis Grizzlies (+6, 208)

Shaquille O'Neal will never lead the league in assists like teammate Steve Nash, but first-year Phoenix coach Terry Porter is finding out the future Hall of Fame center can facilitate an offense.

With Nash questionable due to back spasms, O'Neal may again be the center of the offense as the Suns go for their 10th straight victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Nash pulled himself out of Monday's game in the first quarter after going scoreless with two assists. On Nov. 20, the two-time MVP also exited the Suns' 105-92 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers with back spasms.

With Nash sidelined on Monday, Porter looked toward the Suns' other MVP.

O'Neal delivered with his 10th double-double this season - 28 points and 12 boards. He moved past Dominique Wilkins into ninth place on the NBA career scoring list, and O'Neal needs 19 points to tie Oscar Robertson for eighth with 26,710.

After falling 106-103 in double overtime to San Antonio on Saturday, Memphis (10-21) lost for the sixth time in seven games, 108-98 in overtime to Minnesota on Monday.

O.J. Mayo, who scored a career-high 33 in the loss to Phoenix last month, led the Grizzlies with 23 on Monday, including seven straight in the fourth quarter. Mayo leads all rookies with 20.2 points per game.

After holding four opponents to 97 points or fewer during a 5-1 stretch from Dec. 5-14, Memphis is allowing 103.9 points per game in its last seven contests.

Pick: Grizzlies



Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers (+4, 187.5)

Boston opened 27-2 to record the best start in NBA history, but doubled its loss total on the first half of this road trip - its longest of the season thus far and its first to the West Coast. A franchise-record 19-game winning streak ended on Christmas with a 92-83 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, and the following night saw the Celtics (28-4) fall 99-89 to a Golden State team which entered with an 8-22 record.

The first losing streak of their season would go no further. Boston equaled the sixth-most lopsided win in team history by routing Sacramento 108-63 on Sunday.

"It wasn't like we're a team that's going to panic," Paul Pierce said. "We just tried to regroup. We just executed back on the court and just did some of the things we've been doing all year long, trying to get a win and play better basketball."

Boston outrebounded its opponent for a 14th straight game, but the margin was 53-31 on Sunday after it was just nine in the first two games of the trip combined. The Celtics limited the Kings to 27.9 percent from the field, their best such performance since holding Philadelphia to 27.0 percent on March 28, 2004.

Portland (19-12) is very aware just how good the Celtics are defensively. The Blazers' second-lowest point total of the season came at Boston in a 93-78 loss on Dec. 5. The Celtics had a 41-31 edge on the boards.

They forced Greg Oden into a rough night, limiting last year's No. 1 overall draft pick to six points and six boards as he fouled out in 18 minutes.

Oden showed his upside Saturday, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 102-98 victory over Toronto. The 7-footer, who has nine double-doubles, had averaged 6.0 points and 4.4 boards in his previous five games, often battling foul trouble.

Ray Allen has averaged 24.3 points in three matchups with Portland since joining the Celtics last season, and each one has been a double-digit victory. The Celtics have won seven straight versus the Blazers since losing in Portland on Dec. 9, 2004.

Pick: Celtics


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