Saturday Trends and Indexes 1/3 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Saturday, January 3

Good Luck on day #3 of 2009!

For College Football and the NFL, look for threads:

• “NCAAF Bowl Season Trends and Indexes 12/20 through 1/8”
• “NFL Wild Card Trends and Indexes 1/3 and 1/4"

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

Saturday, January 3

The upstart Falcons will look to add a playoff win to their resume on Saturday, while the Colts will battle the Chargers again. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The season's already been a success for the Atlanta Falcons, who rebounded from a dismal 2007 to clinch one of the NFC's Wild Card berths this year. However, the oddsmakers like the Falcons' chances of extending their season by one more week, as they've been pegged as 2.5-point road favorites in their first-round matchup in Arizona on Saturday afternoon (4:30pm ET). The Falcons have won three straight games to sit at 11-5 straight-up and 9-7 ATS on the season. The Cards, meanwhile, lost four of their last six contests to fall to 9-7 SU and 9-7 ATS, and each of their last five wins came against weak NFC West opponents.

The total for Atlanta/Arizona is set at 51 points, the same OVER/UNDER given to the day's second Wild Card matchup, Indianapolis at San Diego (8:00pm ET). The oddsmakers, though, have that game listed as a pick'em, after the Colts opened as a slight favorite. Indianapolis went 12-4 SU and 7-9 ATS on the season, have won nine straight games, and slipped past the Chargers 23-20 back in Week 12. San Diego squeaked into the playoffs at 8-8 SU and 7-8-1 ATS, thanks to a four-game winning streak capped by a crucial win over Denver.

Other Notable Events

There is just one bowl game on the schedule for Saturday, and that's the International Bowl at Toronto's Rogers Centre. That 12:00pm ET kickoff has Buffalo (8-5 SU, 9-4 ATS) taking on Connecticut (7-5 SU, 5-6 ATS). The Bulls capped off their impressive campaign with a 42-24 win over ranked Ball State on December 5, and they've won six of their past seven contests. The Huskies fell to Pittsburgh 34-10 last time out, and they've lost three of their last four matchups.

Still, the oddsmakers have the Big East's UConn pegged as the 6.5-point favorite in this contest, with the game's total at 52 points. Buffalo went 9-4 against the OVER/UNDER on the season, while Connecticut had a 6-5 mark versus the total.

The Rest of the Schedule

The Detroit Red Wings picked up a win at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day; they'll get to play inside again on Saturday when they visit the Minnesota Wild in one of 11 games on the NHL's schedule. Also on tap: Buffalo at Boston, Florida at Pittsburgh, Calgary at Nashville, the Rangers at Washington, Ottawa at Toronto, Carolina at Tampa Bay, Columbus at St. Louis, Dallas at Edmonton, and the Islanders at San Jose, while the Flyers head to L.A. to battle the Kings.

After a busy Friday the NBA has just seven games on the schedule for Saturday, including the Hornets versus the Nuggets in Denver. Also, it's Houston at Atlanta, Sacramento at Indiana, Milwaukee at Charlotte, New Jersey at Miami, and Minnesota at Chicago. As well, San Antonio will get to play host to Philadelphia.

Finally, college hoops action on Saturday sees No. 3 Pittsburgh looking to keep their perfect record intact when they take on No. 11 Georgetown at the Verizon Center. The Panthers got past Rutgers 78-72 last time out and now sit at 13-0 on the season; the 10-1 Hoyas beat UConn 74-63 in their last contest. The No. 2 Huskies, meanwhile, will try to get back on the winning track when they take on Rutgers on Saturday. Other Top 10 teams in action: No. 4 Oklahoma vs. Coppin State, No. 6 Wake Forest vs. BYU, No. 7 Notre Dame vs. St. John's, and No. 10 Michigan State vs. Northwestern, while a second meeting of ranked teams will have No. 24 Ohio State paying a visit to No. 21 Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup.

A Peek at the Future

Sunday features the other two Wild Card Weekend matchups, with Baltimore a 3.5-point favorite in Miami, and Philadelphia a 3-point favorite in Minnesota . . . college basketball's top Sunday matchup has North Carolina hosting Boston College, while Duke will take on Virginia Tech . . . the Celtics play the Knicks in NBA action on Sunday, while Kobe's Lakers will get a visit from the Trail Blazers.

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National Basketball Association – Trend Sheet

NBA


Saturday, January 3

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM HOUSTON vs. ATLANTA
Houston is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Houston is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games


7:00 PM MILWAUKEE vs. CHARLOTTE
Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Charlotte is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee


7:00 PM SACRAMENTO vs. INDIANA
Sacramento is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
Sacramento is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Indiana's last 11 games


7:30 PM NEW JERSEY vs. MIAMI
New Jersey is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


8:30 PM MINNESOTA vs. CHICAGO
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Chicago is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing Minnesota


8:30 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
San Antonio is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
San Antonio is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia


9:00 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. DENVER
New Orleans is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Denver is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Saturday, January 3

Part 1

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OHIO ST (10 - 1) at MINNESOTA (12 - 1) - 1/3/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
OHIO ST is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PITTSBURGH (13 - 0) at GEORGETOWN (10 - 1) - 1/3/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 34-55 ATS (-26.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 3-2 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 straight up against GEORGETOWN 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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RICE (5 - 8) at RICHMOND (7 - 6) - 1/3/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 49-74 ATS (-32.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
RICE is 49-74 ATS (-32.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-0 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 1-0 straight up against RICE 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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MISSOURI (11 - 2) at GEORGIA (9 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record 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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WM & MARY (5 - 6) at NORTHEASTERN (6 - 5) - 1/3/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

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

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PENN ST (12 - 2) at WISCONSIN (10 - 3) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 4-0 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 4-0 straight up against PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NOTRE DAME (10 - 2) at ST JOHNS (9 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 2-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 1-1 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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TENNESSEE (9 - 2) at KANSAS (9 - 3) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) in January games since 1997.

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

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XAVIER (10 - 2) at VIRGINIA (6 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 1-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 1-0 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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DREXEL (4 - 6) at HOFSTRA (9 - 3) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
HOFSTRA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 3-1 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-1 straight up against DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FORDHAM (2 - 9) at BOWLING GREEN (6 - 6) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
FORDHAM is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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AKRON (8 - 4) at RHODE ISLAND (9 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 49-76 ATS (-34.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 49-76 ATS (-34.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

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

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ST JOSEPHS (5 - 7) at BALL ST (5 - 6) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 1-0 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 1-0 straight up against BALL 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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GEORGIA TECH (8 - 4) at ALABAMA (9 - 3) - 1/3/2009, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 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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N TEXAS (8 - 5) vs. ARKANSAS (10 - 1) - 1/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 53-79 ATS (-33.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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CHARLOTTE (5 - 6) at MARYLAND (10 - 2) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
MARYLAND is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.

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

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HOUSTON (8 - 2) at MISSISSIPPI ST (8 - 5) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less 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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WYOMING (11 - 3) at UTAH (8 - 5) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 47-72 ATS (-32.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
UTAH is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 3-1 straight up against UTAH 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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OLD DOMINION (8 - 3) at GEORGIA ST (3 - 9) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 3-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 4-0 straight up against GEORGIA 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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E CAROLINA (8 - 4) at CLEMSON (13 - 0) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 106-139 ATS (-46.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 106-139 ATS (-46.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 46-72 ATS (-33.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 46-72 ATS (-33.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 39-70 ATS (-38.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 1-0 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 1-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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CLEVELAND ST (10 - 5) at DETROIT (4 - 8) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 77-105 ATS (-38.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 34-68 ATS (-40.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-56 ATS (-25.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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W VIRGINIA (10 - 2) at SETON HALL (9 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NC STATE (9 - 2) at FLORIDA (11 - 2) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 176-137 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 176-137 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 142-110 ATS (+21.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FLORIDA is 76-53 ATS (+17.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 76-53 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games in non-conference 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (7 - 5) at LOYOLA-IL (8 - 5) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 105-78 ATS (+19.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 103-74 ATS (+21.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-IL is 4-1 straight up against WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VA COMMONWEALTH (8 - 4) at DELAWARE (6 - 7) - 1/3/2009, 4:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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INDIANA (5 - 7) at IOWA (10 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 4:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 75-102 ATS (-37.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against IOWA 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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VANDERBILT (10 - 3) at MASSACHUSETTS (5 - 7) - 1/3/2009, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 1-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 1-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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DENVER (6 - 7) at LA-LAFAYETTE (4 - 8) - 1/3/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (9 - 3) at WASHINGTON ST (8 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 4-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 5-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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TULANE (6 - 6) at AUBURN (9 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
TULANE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 1-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 1-0 straight up against AUBURN 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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JAMES MADISON (8 - 5) at TOWSON ST (5 - 8) - 1/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in January games since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 4-0 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 3-1 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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MICHIGAN ST (10 - 2) at NORTHWESTERN (8 - 3) - 1/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 2-2 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 4-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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RUTGERS (9 - 5) at CONNECTICUT (11 - 1) - 1/3/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 2-1 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (4 - 8) at WRIGHT ST (7 - 7) - 1/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DEPAUL (8 - 6) at PROVIDENCE (9 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PROVIDENCE is 1-1 against the spread versus DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 1-1 straight up against DEPAUL 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (3 - 10) at GEORGE MASON (8 - 3) - 1/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 170-134 ATS (+22.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 170-134 ATS (+22.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 122-89 ATS (+24.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-2 straight up against GEORGE MASON 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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[pm530]

College Basketball – Long Sheet (part two)

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Saturday, January 3

Part 2

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NEW ORLEANS (6 - 7) at ARKANSAS ST (9 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.

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

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BRADLEY (8 - 5) at MISSOURI ST (7 - 6) - 1/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BUTLER (11 - 1) at VALPARAISO (4 - 9) - 1/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 1-0 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 3-0 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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COLORADO ST (5 - 9) at TCU (8 - 5) - 1/3/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
TCU is 41-70 ATS (-36.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.

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

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MIDDLE TENN ST (8 - 5) at S ALABAMA (9 - 5) - 1/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 5-1 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-2 straight up against S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (9 - 4) at W KENTUCKY (8 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 2-1 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 2-1 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CREIGHTON (12 - 2) at ILLINOIS ST (13 - 0) - 1/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
CREIGHTON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
CREIGHTON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
CREIGHTON is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CREIGHTON is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 4-0 against the spread versus CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 3-1 straight up against CREIGHTON 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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WICHITA ST (6 - 7) at N IOWA (7 - 6) - 1/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 2-2 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 3-1 straight up against WICHITA 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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WI-GREEN BAY (9 - 4) at IL-CHICAGO (8 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 59-83 ATS (-32.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 86-60 ATS (+20.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 76-51 ATS (+19.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 76-51 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 3-1 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 3-1 straight up against IL-CHICAGO 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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WAKE FOREST (12 - 0) at BYU (11 - 1) - 1/3/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 138-175 ATS (-54.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 138-175 ATS (-54.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 34-56 ATS (-27.6 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 110-149 ATS (-53.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
BYU is 86-53 ATS (+27.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 86-53 ATS (+27.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BYU is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
BYU is 63-36 ATS (+23.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 1-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-0 straight up against BYU 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (5 - 10) at TROY (5 - 9) - 1/3/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 102-141 ATS (-53.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 102-141 ATS (-53.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games this season.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road lined games this season.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 33-58 ATS (-30.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 2-2 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 2-2 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOUISIANA TECH (6 - 7) at SAN JOSE ST (6 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 4-1 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE ST is 3-2 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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SAN DIEGO ST (10 - 3) at AIR FORCE (9 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 3-2 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IDAHO (6 - 7) at NEVADA (7 - 6) - 1/3/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 137-102 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
NEVADA is 137-102 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 78-52 ATS (+20.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
NEVADA is 68-44 ATS (+19.6 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
NEVADA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
IDAHO is 59-36 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 2-2 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 5-0 straight up against IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CS-FULLERTON (6 - 7) at UC-IRVINE (2 - 10) - 1/3/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-FULLERTON is 5-0 against the spread versus UC-IRVINE over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 5-0 straight up against UC-IRVINE 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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NEW MEXICO ST (6 - 7) at FRESNO ST (7 - 7) - 1/3/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FRESNO ST is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 2-2 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW MEXICO (9 - 5) at UNLV (12 - 2) - 1/3/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 138-103 ATS (+24.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 138-103 ATS (+24.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 63-39 ATS (+20.1 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
UNLV is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
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.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 2-1 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 3-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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BOISE ST (9 - 3) at HAWAII (8 - 4) - 1/3/2009, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 3-2 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 4-1 straight up against HAWAII 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (1 - 9) at PRINCETON (2 - 8) - 1/3/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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IDAHO ST (4 - 10) at KANSAS ST (9 - 3) - 1/3/2009, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 44-72 ATS (-35.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 7-22 ATS (-17.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
KANSAS ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) on Saturday 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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SAMFORD (5 - 5) at DAVIDSON (9 - 2) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 53-30 ATS (+20.0 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game 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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LOYOLA-MD (4 - 9) at CANISIUS (5 - 7) - 1/3/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CANISIUS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 2-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 4-0 straight up against CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W CAROLINA (5 - 5) at FURMAN (2 - 8) - 1/3/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
FURMAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UT-CHATTANOOGA (4 - 8) at GA SOUTHERN (3 - 6) - 1/3/2009, 5:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-1 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-1 straight up against GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MANHATTAN (7 - 5) at NIAGARA (10 - 3) - 1/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games this season.
NIAGARA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
NIAGARA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
NIAGARA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NIAGARA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 4-0 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 4-0 straight up against MANHATTAN 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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SE MISSOURI ST (3 - 10) at TENNESSEE TECH (6 - 5) - 1/3/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 4-1 against the spread versus SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 4-1 straight up against SE MISSOURI 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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E KENTUCKY (7 - 5) at TENNESSEE ST (3 - 9) - 1/3/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE ST is 2-2 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE ST is 2-2 straight up against E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MOREHEAD ST (5 - 8) at AUSTIN PEAY (6 - 6) - 1/3/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MOREHEAD ST is 3-1 against the spread versus AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 2-2 straight up against MOREHEAD 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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E ILLINOIS (4 - 8) at JACKSONVILLE ST (7 - 3) - 1/3/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
E ILLINOIS is 4-0 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
E ILLINOIS is 4-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N COLORADO (5 - 9) at WEBER ST (6 - 7) - 1/3/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WEBER ST is 1-1 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
WEBER ST is 3-1 straight up against N COLORADO 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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MONTANA ST (7 - 5) at MONTANA (6 - 7) - 1/3/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in January games since 1997.
MONTANA ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MONTANA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTANA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

NCAAB
Write-up


Saturday, January 3

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

Ohio State, Minnesota both have one loss, but Gophers have played the 274th-ranked schedule, while OSU is without Lighty- they didn't defend well in Big 11 opener, as Iowa shot 52%, 14-28 from arc, rallying from a 36-23 halftime deficit to lose by 3. Favorite covered last four games in this series, with Buckeyes 2-2 in last four visits to Williams Arena.

Home side won last four regular season Pitt-Georgetown games, with the Panthers losing last two visits here, by 3-8 points. These are both top 5 teams right now- Pitt is 13-0, winning last two road games, at Florida St, Rutgers by 8-6- they struggled in both. Hoyas are 4-1 against spread as a favorite so far this season.

Wisconsin won, covered last eight games vs Penn State, winning last four here by 23-29-26-36 points; this is an improved Lion squad at 12-2, but against 331st schedule- they won only two road games, at Georgia Tech by hoop, at Penn by 12. Badgers won easily at Michigan in conference opener- they're 3-3 against spread as a favorite this season.

Tennessee is 9-2, 3-2 away from home, losing last road game at Temple; they've played 52nd-best schedule so far, are underdog for first time all season. SEC road underdogs are 3-8 vs spread, Big 12 home favorites are 21-20. How will young Jayhawks handle pressure, even at home? They split last four games, losing as 18-point home favorite vs UMass.

People not going to be happy in Alabama today after losing in the Sugar Bowl last night; Crimson Tide are 7-3, but beat lousy Yale team by 3 in last game. ACC road underdogs are 6-3; SEC home favorites are 26-19. Georgia Tech is 8-4, losing ACC opener in OT, then struggling to win by 5 over Tennessee State in last game. Tech is 0-1 as an underdog.

Wyoming won last three games vs Utah, sweeping Utes LY by 5-8 pts; they won for first time in last five visits here (losses by 11-9-9-2 pts). Cowboys are 1-3 on road, losing by 1 at Boise, 51 at UCLA, 6 at Utah State. Utes upset Gonzaga here in last game Tuesday; they're 0-4 vs the spread in last four tries as the favorite.

West Virginia won last three games vs Seton Hall by 11-10-21 pts- they won last four games since loss to Davidson in NYC Dec 9, winning last three games by 36-35-28 points. Pirates are 1-3 in last four games, losing by 24 at Syracuse in Big East opener- they were 2-27 from arc in Dome. Seton Hall is 2-1 vs spread as an underdog this season.

NC State is 9-2, playing 340th-ranked schedule; Florida is 11-2, playing schedule #278; Wolfpack's losses are 72-67 at Davidson (Curry had 44), by 3 at home vs Marquette- they haven't beaten anyone of note. Florida is 2-4 vs spread as a favorite; their best wins are Washington (86-84) and Bradley (81-58). SEC home favorites are 26-19 vs spread.

VCU won its last nine games vs Delaware, taking last four here by 2-9-4 10 points; Rams are 6-3 vs spread in series, 3-1 in last four played here. Hens won four of last five games since losing 56-49 in CAA opener at Old Dominion (shot 4-23 from arc). Rams won five of last six, winning CAA opener 66-50 at Wm & Mary (-7).

Washington State won last seven games vs Washington, with three of the last four won by four or less points- they won three in row vs Huskies on Paloose by 13-28-3 points. Coogs are 0-3 vs teams ranked in top 30, losing by 14-6-22 points. U-Dub (ranked 24th) won seven games in row vs cupcakes- they lost 80-74 at Portland in only true road game.

Towson State won six of last nine games vs James Madison, going 4-1 in last five played here, with wins by 13-20-17-19 points (1-4 vs spread). JMU won five of last seven games since 60-55 loss to Northeastern in CAA opener. Tigers are 5-8, losing last three games by 19-7-20 points- they're rated statisically as one of the fifty worst defenses in country.

Michigan State won last ten games vs Northwestern, covering six of last eight, winning last four played here, by 12-11-11-16 points (4-0 vs the spread). Spartans are 3-0 on road, winning by 11 at IPFW, 4 at Texas, 12 at Minnesota in Big 11 opener. Northwestern is 8-3, losing by 4 at both Butler, Penn State, and at Stanford by 6 points.

Illinois State is 13-0, winning first two MVC games by 3-30; they're 6-2 vs spread when favored this season. Redbirds swept Creighton LY, with wins by 13-14 points. Bluejays lost last three visits here, by 10-3-14. Creighton won last nine games, winning first two Valley tilts by 12-18 points-- their only losses are by a hoop at Ark-Little Rock, Nebraska.

BYU is 11-1, losing by point to very good Arizona State team on call at buzzer that went for BYU, then was overturned by replay; they're 6-0 at home, with Utah State only team to come within 10 pts of 'em. Wake Forest is 12-0 playing #312 schedule, with only one senior in rotation. MWC home favorites are 21-17 vs spread; ACC road dogs are 6-3.

Home team won last six San Diego State-Air Force games, with Aztecs losing last five games played here, 12-12-3-5-3 points; Aztecs did beat AF in MWC tourney LY, extending Flyboys' futility in that event, but dogs are 5-3 vs spread in last eight series games. Aztecs are 8-3, losing to teams ranked 9-42-55. Air Force is ranked 125th in country.

UNLV just upset Louisville by point in its last game; they won four of last five games vs New Mexico, winning last three played here by 11-4- 19 points. Lobos just swept rival Nw Mexico State, winning last game by hoop in Las Cruces. Rebels won last seven games, even though PG Adams is out (abdominal pull). Lobos are 6-1 in their last seven games.

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College Basketball – Trend Sheet

NCAAB


Saturday, January 3

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Trend Sheet
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1:00 PM YALE vs. BRYANT
Yale is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available


4:00 PM USC vs. OREGON
USC is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oregon
USC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oregon
Oregon is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing USC
Oregon is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing USC


5:30 PM SOUTH CAROLINA vs. BAYLOR
South Carolina is 18-6 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
South Carolina is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
No trends available


7:00 PM COLUMBIA vs. LEHIGH
Columbia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Columbia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Lehigh
No trends available


7:00 PM DAYTON vs. TOLEDO
Dayton is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Dayton is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
No trends available


7:00 PM SANTA CLARA vs. HARVARD
Santa Clara is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
No trends available


7:00 PM WOFFORD vs. NAVY
Wofford is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
No trends available


7:30 PM BROWN vs. AMERICAN
Brown is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available


7:30 PM SAINT PETER'S vs. MARIST
Saint Peter's is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Marist
Saint Peter's is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Marist
Marist is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Saint Peter's
Marist is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Saint Peter's


8:30 PM ARIZONA vs. CALIFORNIA
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
California is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
California is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona


8:30 PM SYRACUSE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Syracuse is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing South Florida
Syracuse is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
South Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Syracuse


8:35 PM EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
Eastern Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Northern Arizona
Eastern Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Eastern Washington
Northern Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Eastern Washington


9:00 PM APPALACHIAN STATE vs. TEXAS
Appalachian State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Appalachian State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
No trends available


10:00 PM CAL POLY vs. UC RIVERSIDE
Cal Poly is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cal Poly is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing UC Riverside
UC Riverside is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cal Poly
UC Riverside is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cal Poly


10:00 PM MARSHALL vs. SAN DIEGO
Marshall is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
No trends available


10:00 PM PACIFIC vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
Pacific is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against CS Northridge
Pacific is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing CS Northridge
CS Northridge is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pacific
CS Northridge is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing Pacific


10:00 PM SAINT MARY'S vs. CS BAKERSFIELD
Saint Mary's is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Mary's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available


10:00 PM TEXAS EL PASO vs. TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
Texas El Paso is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available


10:05 PM PORTLAND STATE vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Portland State is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Portland State is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Sacramento State
Sacramento State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland State
Sacramento State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland State


10:05 PM SANTA BARBARA vs. LONG BEACH STATE
Santa Barbara is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Long Beach State
Santa Barbara is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Long Beach State
Long Beach State is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Santa Barbara
Long Beach State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Santa Barbara


10:30 PM ARIZONA STATE vs. STANFORD
Arizona State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Stanford
Arizona State is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games when playing Stanford
Stanford is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona State
Stanford is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Arizona State


10:30 PM UCLA vs. OREGON STATE
UCLA is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
UCLA is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
Oregon State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing UCLA
Oregon State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing UCLA


12:00 PM OHIO STATE vs. MINNESOTA
Ohio State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota' is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Ohio State


12:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. GEORGETOWN
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgetown' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgetown is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


12:00 PM RICE vs. RICHMOND
Rice' is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
Rice is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available


12:00 PM UNC GREENSBORO vs. PRINCETON
UNC Greensboro' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
UNC Greensboro' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Princeton' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


1:00 PM MISSOURI vs. GEORGIA
Missouri' is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Missouri is 2-10-2 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Georgia' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

1:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. MIAMI
No trends available
Miami' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


1:00 PM WILLIAM & MARY vs. NORTHEASTERN
William & Mary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available


1:30 PM COPPIN STATE vs. OKLAHOMA
No trends available
Oklahoma' is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games


2:00 PM AKRON vs. RHODE ISLAND
Akron' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Rhode Island' is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


2:00 PM DREXEL vs. HOFSTRA
Drexel' is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Hofstra' is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games


2:00 PM FORDHAM vs. BOWLING GREEN
Fordham' is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Bowling Green' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


2:00 PM HOWARD vs. LA SALLE
No trends available
La Salle' is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games


2:00 PM IDAHO STATE vs. KANSAS STATE
Idaho State' is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Idaho State' is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Kansas State' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


2:00 PM LOYOLA vs. CANISIUS
Loyola' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Canisius' is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
Canisius' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


2:00 PM MIT vs. YALE
No trends available
Yale' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


2:00 PM NOTRE DAME vs. ST. JOHN'S
Notre Dame' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
St. John's' is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games


2:00 PM PENN STATE vs. WISCONSIN
Penn State' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Wisconsin' is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games


2:00 PM SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. BALL STATE
Saint Joseph's' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Saint Joseph's' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Ball State' is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games at home
Ball State' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


2:00 PM SAMFORD vs. DAVIDSON
Samford' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Davidson' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Davidson' is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games


2:00 PM TENNESSEE vs. KANSAS
Tennessee' is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas' is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games


2:00 PM XAVIER vs. VIRGINIA
Xavier' is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
No trends available


3:00 PM EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. CHICAGO STATE
Eastern Michigan' is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
No trends available


3:00 PM GEORGIA TECH vs. ALABAMA
Georgia Tech' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Georgia Tech' is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Alabama' is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Alabama' is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home


3:00 PM MD-EASTERN SHORE vs. NEBRASKA
No trends available
Nebraska' is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


3:00 PM NICHOLLS STATE vs. MISSISSIPPI
No trends available
Mississippi' is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games


3:00 PM NORTH TEXAS vs. ARKANSAS
North Texas' is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
Arkansas' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


3:00 PM NORTHWESTERN STATE vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
No trends available
Oklahoma State' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


3:00 PM SAVANNAH STATE vs. UAB
No trends available
UAB' is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of UAB's last 10 games


3:00 PM ST. BONAVENTURE vs. CENTRAL ARKANSAS
St. Bonaventure' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
No trends available


3:00 PM UNION KY vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
No trends available
Louisiana-Monroe' is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games


3:00 PM URSINUS vs. CORNELL
No trends available
Cornell' is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Cornell' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


3:05 PM NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA vs. TULSA
No trends available
Tulsa' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

4:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. MARYLAND
Charlotte' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Maryland' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

4:00 PM EAST CAROLINA vs. CLEMSON
East Carolina' is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Clemson' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Clemson' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


4:00 PM HOUSTON vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Houston' is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
No trends available


4:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. FLORIDA
North Carolina State' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Florida' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


4:00 PM OLD DOMINION vs. GEORGIA STATE
Old Dominion' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia State' is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games


4:00 PM TEXAS A&M C.C. vs. FLORIDA STATE
No trends available
Florida State' is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Florida State' is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home


4:00 PM WEST VIRGINIA vs. SETON HALL
West Virginia' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Seton Hall' is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games


4:00 PM WESTERN CAROLINA vs. FURMAN
No trends available
Furman' is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games


4:00 PM WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
Wisc-Milwaukee' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Wisc-Milwaukee' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Loyola of Chicago' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games


4:00 PM WYOMING vs. UTAH
Wyoming' is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Utah' is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Utah' is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games


4:05 PM CLEVELAND STATE vs. DETROIT
Cleveland State' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit' is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
Detroit' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home


4:30 PM INDIANA vs. IOWA
Indiana' is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Iowa' is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games


4:30 PM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. DELAWARE
Virginia Commonwealth' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Delaware' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Delaware' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


5:00 PM VANDERBILT vs. MASSACHUSETTS
Vanderbilt' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Massachusetts' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


5:00 PM WESTERN OREGON vs. PEPPERDINE
No trends available
Pepperdine' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Pepperdine' is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games


5:30 PM CHATTANOOGA vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
Chattanooga' is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Georgia Southern' is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


6:00 PM DENVER vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Denver' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Denver' is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Louisiana-Lafayette' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


6:00 PM KENT STATE vs. ABILENE CHRISTIAN
Kent State' is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Kent State' is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
No trends available

6:00 PM KENT STATE vs. HAMPTON
Kent State' is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Kent State' is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
No trends available


6:00 PM TULANE vs. AUBURN
Tulane' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Auburn' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Auburn' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


6:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. WASHINGTON STATE
Washington' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington State' is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington State' is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games


7:00 PM ARMY vs. DARTMOUTH
No trends available
Dartmouth' is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Dartmouth' is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home


7:00 PM DEPAUL vs. PROVIDENCE
DePaul' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Providence' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


7:00 PM JAMES MADISON vs. TOWSON STATE
James Madison' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Towson State' is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


7:00 PM MANHATTAN vs. NIAGARA
No trends available
Niagara' is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games
Niagara' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


7:00 PM MICHIGAN STATE vs. NORTHWESTERN
Michigan State' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Northwestern' is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


7:00 PM RUTGERS vs. CONNECTICUT
Rutgers' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Connecticut' is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Connecticut' is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home


7:00 PM SAM HOUSTON STATE vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
No trends available
Central Florida' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


7:00 PM UNC WILMINGTON vs. GEORGE MASON
UNC Wilmington' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
George Mason' is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games


7:00 PM YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. WRIGHT STATE
Youngstown State' is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Wright State' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


7:05 PM BETHUNE-COOKMAN vs. THE CITADEL
No trends available
The Citadel' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The Citadel' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Arkansas-Little Rock' is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Western Kentucky' is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games


8:00 PM COLORADO STATE vs. TCU
Colorado State' is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Colorado State' is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
TCU' is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games


8:00 PM LAMAR vs. MEMPHIS
No trends available
Memphis' is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games


8:00 PM SIU EDWARDSVILLE vs. IOWA STATE
SIU Edwardsville' is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games
Iowa State' is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games


8:00 PM SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA vs. LSU
No trends available
LSU' is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games


8:00 PM WAKE FOREST vs. BYU
Wake Forest' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
BYU' is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
BYU' is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games


8:00 PM WISC-GREEN BAY vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Wisc-Green Bay' is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Illinois-Chicago' is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games


8:05 PM BRADLEY vs. MISSOURI STATE
Bradley' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri State' is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games


8:05 PM BUTLER vs. VALPARAISO
Butler' is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Valparaiso' is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


8:05 PM CREIGHTON vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Creighton' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois State' is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Illinois State' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


8:05 PM MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
Middle Tennessee' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
South Alabama' is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games


8:05 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. ARKANSAS STATE
New Orleans' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas State' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arkansas State' is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games


8:05 PM WICHITA STATE vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Wichita State' is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
No trends available


8:30 PM EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
Eastern Illinois' is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Jacksonville State' is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games


8:30 PM EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. TENNESSEE STATE
Eastern Kentucky' is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Tennessee State' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


8:30 PM FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. TROY
Florida International' is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida International's last 7 games
Troy' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games


8:30 PM LOUISIANA TECH vs. SAN JOSE STATE
No trends available
San Jose State' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


8:30 PM MOREHEAD STATE vs. AUSTIN PEAY
Morehead State' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Morehead State' is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Austin Peay' is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Austin Peay' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


8:30 PM SE MISSOURI STATE vs. TENNESSEE TECH
SE Missouri State' is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Tennessee Tech' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


9:00 PM MCNEESE STATE vs. TEXAS A&M
No trends available
Texas A&M' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


9:00 PM MONTANA STATE vs. MONTANA
Montana State' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
No trends available


9:00 PM SAN DIEGO STATE vs. AIR FORCE
San Diego State' is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Air Force' is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Air Force' is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home


9:05 PM NORTHERN COLORADO vs. WEBER STATE
Northern Colorado' is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
No trends available


10:00 PM CS HAYWARD vs. SAN FRANCISCO
No trends available
San Francisco' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


10:05 PM CS FULLERTON vs. UC IRVINE
No trends available
UC Irvine' is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games


10:05 PM IDAHO vs. NEVADA
Idaho' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Nevada' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games


10:30 PM NEW MEXICO vs. UNLV
New Mexico' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
UNLV' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


1/4, 12:05 AM BOISE STATE vs. HAWAII
Boise State' is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Hawaii' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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NHL


Saturday, January 3

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1:00 PM BUFFALO vs. BOSTON
Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games


1:00 PM FLORIDA vs. PITTSBURGH
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida


3:00 PM CALGARY vs. NASHVILLE
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Nashville
Nashville is 11-3-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary


7:00 PM NY RANGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games on the road
NY Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing NY Rangers


7:00 PM OTTAWA vs. TORONTO
Ottawa is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Ottawa
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa


7:30 PM CAROLINA vs. TAMPA BAY
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Carolina is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Tampa Bay is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Carolina


8:00 PM DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-6-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Minnesota is 3-12-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Detroit


8:30 PM COLUMBUS vs. ST. LOUIS
Columbus is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


10:00 PM DALLAS vs. EDMONTON
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games
Edmonton is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas
Edmonton is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Dallas


10:30 PM NY ISLANDERS vs. SAN JOSE
NY Islanders are 2-13 SU in their last 15 games
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 6-2-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Islanders
San Jose is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders


10:30 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. LOS ANGELES
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 5 games at home

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NBA


Saturday, January 3

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Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Bobcats (-1, 181)

The surging Bucks look to move closer to the .500 mark while trying to sweep the season series from the struggling Bobcats on Saturday night in Charlotte, N.C. to conclude a home-and-home set.

Milwaukee (16-18) continued its dominance over Charlotte with a 103-75 home victory on Friday. It was the seventh victory in 10 games for the Bucks and fifth in a row over Charlotte (11-22), which has lost three consecutive games overall.

"We played like a team of total strangers," Bobcats coach Larry Brown said. "And they played like a good team."

The Bucks have scored more than 100 points in each of their last two games versus the Bobcats, while holding Charlotte to 81.7 points in three contests, well below its NBA-low 90.8 points per game. The Bucks also held the Bobcats to fewer than 80 points in a 79-74 road victory on Nov. 22.

While the Bucks' offense has been revitalized of late, their defense has been the difference during a winning stretch that has them currently holding down the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. In their last nine games, Milwaukee is allowing 10 fewer points than the 95.9 it's giving up this season.

Pick: Bucks



New Orleans Hornets at Denver Nuggets (-2.5, 193)

The Nuggets go for their third straight win at the Pepsi Center, but face a New Orleans squad that is one of only four teams to beat them there this season.

Denver (22-12), winners of three of four on its road trip, looks for its 12th win in 16 home games following a 122-120 victory at Oklahoma City on Friday night. Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points, including a 3-pointer from the left corner with 0.1 seconds remaining, as the Nuggets rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit.

Anthony, who is shooting a career-low 42.6 percent from the field in 2008-09, is hitting 46.1 percent of his shots since missing three games from Dec. 22-26 with a sore right elbow. In Denver's 105-101 loss to the visiting Hornets on Nov. 27, Anthony made 8-of-13 shots and scored 24 points.

New Orleans, meanwhile, is coming off a 92-77 win at Portland on Friday as it held the Trail Blazers to 39.7 percent shooting. The Hornets are holding opponents to 88.6 points and 43.6 percent from the field while winning 11 of 14.

While Denver looks for its fifth win in six games, New Orleans (20-9) tries for its fifth road win in six tries. David West hit 12-of-21 shots and scored a team-high 25 points on Friday as the Hornets successfully opened their four-game road trip. The sixth-year forward is averaging 21.5 points and 6.5 boards during the team's four-game winning streak.

West may be without frontcourt teammate Tyson Chandler on Saturday after the Hornets center was ejected for a flagrant-2 foul for hitting Portland center Joel Przybilla with his forearm. The league will review the video and rule if a suspension is warranted.

Pick: Over


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NHL


Saturday, January 3

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals (-145, 5.5)

The Capitals, owners of the best home record in the Eastern Conference, seek their longest winning streak of the season and their fifth consecutive victory over the Rangers on Saturday night as the division leaders meet at the Verizon Center.

After defeating the Rangers 3-1 at home on Nov. 8, Washington (25-11-3) rallied from four goals down for a 5-4 overtime win in New York on Dec. 23. The Capitals have won the last four matchups, and three straight at home to improve to 11-1-2 there against the Rangers (23-13-3) since March 9, 2001.

On Thursday, they blew a three-goal first-period lead but recovered for a 7-4 victory over Tampa Bay. The Capitals set a season high in goals in coach Bruce Boudreau's 100th game behind the bench.

Alex Ovechkin contributed a goal and two assists to help Southeast Division-leading Washington pick up its 10th win in 11 games. He has 12 goals and five assists in that span, and leads the team with 26 goals and 52 points.

The league's reigning MVP has also been successful at home. Ovechkin has 15 goals and nine assists during a 12-game point streak at the Verizon Center, where the Capitals are a conference-best 16-1-1 and have outscored opponents 31-13 while winning seven straight.

New York ended 2008 by snapping its season-high 0-2-1 slide on Monday, notching four goals in the final period for a 5-4 home victory over the New York Islanders.

Scott Gomez had a goal and an assist, while captain Chris Drury and Brandon Dubinsky each added two assists for the Rangers, who are averaging 3.22 goals in nine games since being shut out by Calgary on Dec. 7.

However, they haven't been as sharp defensively in that span, surrendering 31 goals - 16 in the last four games.

Pick: Over



Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers (-113, 5.5)

The Stars, playing well in recent weeks, look to take advantage of a porous Oilers penalty kill unit when the teams continue their season series Saturday night.

Dallas (16-15-5) is 5-1-1 after losing three of its previous five and climbed out of last place in the Pacific Division with a win in its last game, leapfrogging Los Angeles after beating New Jersey 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Dallas has struggled on special teams all season, stopping 77.3 percent of its opponents' power-play chances while taking advantage of only 15.0 percent of its own. Against the Devils, though, the Stars got a pair of special-teams goals and killed three of four power plays.

Edmonton (17-16-3) has been terrible against the man advantage, killing off 73.6 percent of its opponents' opportunities. The Oilers, last in the Northwest Division, allowed three power-play goals in a 6-4 loss at Calgary on Wednesday night.

"That's killed us all year long. We've got to find a way or find some new guys who can kill penalties," coach Craig MacTavish said.

At home, the Oilers have been even worse, with opponents capitalizing on 29.5 percent of their power-play chances.

Oilers right wing Ales Hemsky, who has two goals and an assist in two games against the Stars this season, has missed two straight games with a broken nose and is listed as day-to-day. He leads Edmonton with 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists).

Pick: Stars


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NBA
Dunkel


Milwaukee at Charlotte
The Bobcats look to return the favor after losing in Milwaukee last night (103-75) and build on their 13-6 ATS record over the last three seasons as a home favorite of 3 points or less. Charlotte is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Bobcats favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-1). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3

Game 501-502: Milwaukee at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 117.644; Charlotte 120.303
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 2 1/2; 184 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 181
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-1); Over

Game 503-504: Houston at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 119.836; Atlanta 125.608
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 6; 182
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: Sacramento at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.013; Indiana 118.474
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 9 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 8; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-8); Under

Game 507-508: New Jersey at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 114.066; Miami 121.291
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 7; 181 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Minnesota at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 112.157; Chicago 117.240
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 7; 205
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+7); Over

Game 511-512: Philadelphia at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 115.391; San Antonio 123.861
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 8 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 10; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+10); Over

Game 513-514: New Orleans at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 119.328; Denver 122.906
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 3 1/2; 203 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-2); Over

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Pittsburgh at Georgetown
The Panthers bring a strong defense (58.2 points per game allowed) to DC today, but run into a Georgetown team that is 22-10 ATS over the last three seasons against good defensive teams (<=64 points per game). The Hoyas are the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Georgetown favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3

Game 515-516: Ohio State at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 67.259; Minnesota 69.388
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 4
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (+4)

Game 517-518: Pittsburgh at Georgetown
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 75.272; Georgetown 80.285
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 5
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-2 1/2)

Game 519-520: Rice at Richmond
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 48.217; Richmond 60.215
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 12
Vegas Line: Richmond by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (-10 1/2)

Game 521-522: Missouri at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 70.379; Georgia 62.280
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 8
Vegas Line: Missouri by 6
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-6)

Game 523-524: William & Mary at Northeastern
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 50.810; Northeastern 57.342
Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Northeastern by 8
Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (+8)

Game 525-526: Penn State at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 60.428; Wisconsin 71.894
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 10
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-10)

Game 527-528: Notre Dame at St. John's
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 70.442; St. John's 62.474
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 8
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. John's (+9 1/2)

Game 529-530: Tennessee at Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 68.998; Kansas 75.064
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 6
Vegas Line: Kansas by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-1 1/2)

Game 531-532: Xavier at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 66.212; Virginia 64.649
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 3
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+3)

Game 533-534: Drexel at Hofstra
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 53.628; Hofstra 56.415
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 3
Vegas Line: Hofstra by 5
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (+5)

Game 535-536: Fordham at Bowling Green
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 44.271; Bowling Green 57.986
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fordham (+15 1/2)

Game 537-538: Akron at Rhode Island
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 59.597; Rhode Island 67.532
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 8
Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+9 1/2)

Game 539-540: St. Joseph's at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 59.606; Ball State 53.449
Dunkel Line: St. Joseph's by 6
Vegas Line: St. Joseph's by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+7 1/2)

Game 541-542: Georgia Tech at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 60.167; Alabama 64.594
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Alabama by 3
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-3)

Game 543-544: North Texas at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 53.270; Arkansas 65.258
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 12
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 9
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-9)

Game 545-546: NC Charlotte at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: NC Charlotte 59.766; Maryland 70.241
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Maryland by 9
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (-9)

Game 547-548: Houston at Mississippi State
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 61.546; Mississippi State 66.273
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (-3)

Game 549-550: Wyoming at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 51.958; Utah 66.268
Dunkel Line: Utah by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-11 1/2)

Game 551-552: Old Dominion at Georgia State
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 58.353; Georgia State 54.067
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 8
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (-4 1/2)

Game 553-554: East Carolina at Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 55.555; Clemson 75.348
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 20
Vegas Line: Clemson by 22 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+22 1/2)

Game 555-556: Cleveland State at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 62.601; Detroit 53.155
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-7 1/2)

Game 557-558: West Virginia at Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 72.870; Seton Hall 62.644
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 10
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 8
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-8)

Game 559-560: NC State at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 62.848; Florida 71.259
Dunkel Line: Florida by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida by 11
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+11)

Game 561-562: WI-Milwaukee at Loyola-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 52.916; Loyola-Chicago 57.503
Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-Chicago by 3
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Chicago (-3)

Game 563-564: VA Commonwealth at Delaware
Dunkel Ratings: VA Commonwealth 60.246; Delaware 56.362
Dunkel Line: VA Commonwealth by 4
Vegas Line: VA Commonwealth by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (+5 1/2)

Game 565-566: Indiana at Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 52.300; Iowa 68.489
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 16
Vegas Line: Iowa by 14
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-14)

Game 567-568: Vanderbilt at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 62.921; Massachusetts 62.237
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 1
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 1
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+1)

Game 569-570: Denver at UL Lafayette
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 48.988; UL Lafayette 53.517
Dunkel Line: UL Lafayette by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: UL Lafayette by 8
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+8)

Game 571-572: Washington at Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 67.865; Washington State 70.426
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (-1 1/2)

Game 573-574: Tulane at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 50.445; Auburn 64.220
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 14
Vegas Line: Auburn by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-12 1/2)

Game 575-576: James Madison at Towson
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 53.311; Towson 51.459
Dunkel Line: James Madison by 2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: James Madison

Game 577-578: Michigan State at Northwestern
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 70.332; Northwestern 67.222
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 3
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+5)

Game 579-580: Rutgers at Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 56.299; Connecticut 76.273
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 20
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 21 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (+21 1/2)

Game 581-582: Youngstown State at Wright State
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 47.567; Wright State 60.082
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Wright State by 14
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+14)

Game 583-584: DePaul at Providence
Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 57.378; Providence 64.865
Dunkel Line: Providence by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Providence by 9
Dunkel Pick: DePaul (+9)

Game 585-586: NC Wilmington at George Mason
Dunkel Ratings: NC Wilmington 40.334; George Mason 61.920
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 21 1/2
Vegas Line: George Mason by 18
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (-18)

Game 587-588: New Orleans at Arkansas State
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 45.335; Arkansas State 57.326
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 12
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-10 1/2)

Game 589-590: Bradley at Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 57.559; Missouri State 59.257
Dunkel Line: Missouri State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (+2 1/2)

Game 591-592: Butler at Valparaiso
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 67.116; Valparaiso 54.456
Dunkel Line: Butler by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Butler by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-8 1/2)

Game 593-594: Colorado State at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 54.884; TCU 61.087
Dunkel Line: TCU by 6
Vegas Line: TCU by 5
Dunkel Pick: TCU (-5)

Game 595-596: Middle Tennessee State at South Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 57.798; South Alabama 58.793
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 1
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (+2 1/2)

Game 597-598: Arkansas Little Rock at Western Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas Little Rock 53.491; Western Kentucky 63.315
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 10
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 7
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (-7)

Game 599-600: Creighton at Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 66.313; Illinois State 65.741
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 1
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (+2)

Game 601-602: Wichita State at Northern Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 57.134; Northern Iowa 58.856
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 4
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (+4)

Game 603-604: WI-Green Bay at Illinois-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 58.516; Illinois-Chicago 64.164
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 7
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (+7)

Game 605-606: Wake Forest at BYU
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 68.796; BYU 74.009
Dunkel Line: BYU by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: BYU by 3
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-3)

Game 607-608: Florida International at Troy
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 44.507; Troy 53.154
Dunkel Line: Troy by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Troy by 6
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-6)

Game 609-610: Louisiana Tech at San Jose State
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 46.277; San Jose State 54.992
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Jose State by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+10 1/2)

Game 611-612: San Diego State at Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 62.291; Air Force 58.930
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (+6 1/2)

Game 613-614: Idaho at Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 50.719; Nevada 63.222
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Nevada by 12
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (+12)

Game 615-616: CS-Fullerton at UC-Irvine
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 53.422; UC-Irvine 49.663
Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 4
Vegas Line: CS-Fullerton by 2
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (-2)

Game 617-618: New Mexico State at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 59.190; Fresno State 55.174
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 4
Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 1
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (-1)

Game 619-620: New Mexico at UNLV
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 62.800; UNLV 70.712
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 8
Vegas Line: UNLV by 6
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-6)

Game 621-622: Boise State at Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 51.916; Hawaii 57.916
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 6
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-3 1/2)

Game 623-624: NC Greensboro at Princeton
Dunkel Ratings: NC Greensboro 43.242; Princeton 51.444
Dunkel Line: Princeton by 8
Vegas Line: Princeton by 6
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (-6)

Game 625-626: Idaho State at Kansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 49.582; Kansas State 71.468
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 22
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 18
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-18)

Game 627-628: Samford at Davidson
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 45.043; Davidson 72.380
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 27 1/2
Vegas Line: Davidson by 24
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (-24)

Game 629-630: Loyola-MD at Canisius
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 49.350; Canisius 49.827
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Canisius by 4
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (+4)

Game 631-632: Western Carolina at Furman
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 50.561; Furman 43.102
Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Western Carolina by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Carolina (-6 1/2)

Game 633-634: TN-Chattanooga at Georgia Southern
Dunkel Ratings: TN-Chattanooga 51.738; Georgia Southern 52.473
Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 1
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TN-Chattanooga (+2 1/2)

Game 635-636: Manhattan at Niagara
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 50.261; Niagara 65.611
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Niagara by 13
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (-13)

Game 637-638: SE Missouri State at Tennessee Tech
Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 37.842; Tennessee Tech 54.171
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (-13 1/2)

Game 639-640: Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 51.456; Tennessee State 49.730
Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (+2 1/2)

Game 641-642: Morehead State at Austin Peay
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 49.965; Austin Peay 55.512
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 7
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+7)

Game 643-644: Eastern Illinois at Jacksonville State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 45.962; Jacksonville State 59.601
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Jacksonville State by 11
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (-11)

Game 645-646: Northern Colorado at Weber State
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 48.823; Weber State 56.577
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Weber State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-6)

Game 647-648: Montana State at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 52.892; Montana 53.209
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Montana by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (+3 1/2)

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NHL
Dunkel


Calgary at Nashville
The Flames face a Nashville team that has lost three straight, but is 8-2 in Saturday games. The Predators are the underdog pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has Nashville favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3

Game 51-52: Florida at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.557; Pittsburgh 11.850
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-185); Under

Game 53-54: Buffalo at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.956; Boston 14.027
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 3; 7 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-210); 6
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-210); Over

Game 55-56: Calgary at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.064; Nashville 11.653
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+110); Under

Game 57-58: NY Rangers at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.908; Washington 10.816
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+145); Over

Game 59-60: Ottawa at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.532; Toronto 10.364
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-145); 6
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+125); Under

Game 61-62: Carolina at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.349; Tampa Bay 12.584
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-120); Under

Game 63-64: Detroit at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.630; Minnesota 12.203
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+155); Under

Game 65-66: Columbus at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.162; St. Louis 11.808
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+110); Over

Game 67-68: Dallas at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.140; Edmonton 12.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-130); Over

Game 69-70: Philadelphia at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.450; Los Angeles 11.326
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-125); Over

Game 71-72: NY Islanders at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.315; San Jose 10.952
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-400); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+310); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, January 3

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MILWAUKEE (16 - 18) at CHARLOTTE (11 - 22) - 1/3/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 78-109 ATS (-41.9 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 70-97 ATS (-36.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 46-23 ATS (+20.7 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 7-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (21 - 13) at ATLANTA (21 - 11) - 1/3/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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SACRAMENTO (8 - 25) at INDIANA (11 - 21) - 1/3/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 83-123 ATS (-52.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
INDIANA is 47-26 ATS (+18.4 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
INDIANA is 183-143 ATS (+25.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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NEW JERSEY (16 - 17) at MIAMI (17 - 14) - 1/3/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-3 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (7 - 25) at CHICAGO (14 - 19) - 1/3/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 84-108 ATS (-34.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-53 ATS (-18.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 64-38 ATS (+22.2 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (13 - 19) at SAN ANTONIO (21 - 11) - 1/3/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 300-249 ATS (+26.1 Units) in home games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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NEW ORLEANS (20 - 9) at DENVER (22 - 12) - 1/3/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
DENVER is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 69-52 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 99-140 ATS (-55.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Saturday, January 3


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FLORIDA (16-16-0-5, 37 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (19-15-0-4, 42 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 5-21 ATS (+36.7 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 60-100 ATS (+160.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 41-24 ATS (+16.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-9 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-3 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 5-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)

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BUFFALO (18-15-0-5, 41 pts.) at BOSTON (29-4-0-5, 63 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 57-63 ATS (-38.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 11-17 ATS (-14.9 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 23-34 ATS (-23.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 4-10 ATS (-7.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BOSTON is 29-9 ATS (+38.0 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 10-2 ATS (+5.9 Units) on Saturday games this season.
BOSTON is 17-3 ATS (+13.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 15-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BOSTON is 16-2 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 16-2 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 184-128 ATS (+34.9 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 81-68 ATS (+153.9 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 12-8-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
12 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.4 Units)

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CALGARY (22-11-0-4, 48 pts.) at NASHVILLE (17-17-0-3, 37 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 119-81 ATS (+205.2 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
CALGARY is 43-34 ATS (+81.6 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
CALGARY is 7-1 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 8-1 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 5-5 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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NY RANGERS (23-13-0-3, 49 pts.) at WASHINGTON (25-11-0-3, 53 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 4-12 ATS (-10.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 14-19 ATS (-12.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-14 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-1 ATS (+8.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after a division game this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-20 ATS (+6.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-11 ATS (+32.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 19-3 ATS (+15.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-5 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-5-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.4 Units)

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OTTAWA (13-17-0-5, 31 pts.) at TORONTO (15-17-0-6, 36 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 13-22 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 18-30 ATS (-30.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games on Saturday games this season.
OTTAWA is 5-12 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OTTAWA is 5-12 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 27-11 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
TORONTO is 26-34 ATS (-27.9 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
TORONTO is 11-20 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 11-18 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-19 ATS (-18.8 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
TORONTO is 8-10 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 10-8-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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CAROLINA (19-15-0-5, 43 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (10-17-0-10, 30 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 10-27 ATS (-26.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-24 ATS (+35.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-44 ATS (-30.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 14-30 ATS (-21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 9-9 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 9-9-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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DETROIT (25-7-0-5, 55 pts.) at MINNESOTA (18-16-0-2, 38 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 69-70 ATS (-40.5 Units) in January games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 69-53 ATS (+15.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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COLUMBUS (18-16-0-4, 40 pts.) at ST LOUIS (14-21-0-3, 31 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 1-14 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 3-16 ATS (+30.2 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 1-13 ATS (+24.3 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 3-10 ATS (-8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 3-10 ATS (-8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 51-45 ATS (+108.0 Units) in January games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 41-33 ATS (+80.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 14-32 ATS (+51.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 14-29 ATS (-15.6 Units) 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
ST LOUIS is 9-7 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 9-7-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)

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DALLAS (16-15-0-5, 37 pts.) at EDMONTON (17-16-0-3, 37 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 6-14 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 6-14 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 58-60 ATS (-28.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 25-17 ATS (+42.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 25-23 ATS (+52.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 76-49 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1996.
DALLAS is 13-5 ATS (+7.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 34-22 ATS (+58.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 14-7 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-2 (+5.7 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (21-10-0-7, 49 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (15-16-0-6, 36 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-26 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 74-51 ATS (+17.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 81-103 ATS (+190.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 15-36 ATS (+52.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-24 ATS (+38.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (12-23-0-4, 28 pts.) at SAN JOSE (28-4-0-5, 61 pts.) - 1/3/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 0-9 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
SAN JOSE is 28-9 ATS (+42.9 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 15-9 ATS (+27.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 54-59 ATS (-44.2 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 9-11 ATS (-19.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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