Monday Trends and Indexes 1/5 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Monday, January 5

Good Luck on day #5 of 2009!

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

• “NCAAF Bowl Season Trends and Indexes 12/20 through 1/8”
• “NFL Divisional Playoffs Trends and Indexes 1/10 and 1/11"

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

Monday, January 5

Colt McCoy and his Texas Longhorns will be seeking a Fiesta Bowl win over the Ohio State Buckeyes Monday night. Here's a look in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Texas Longhorns will have chips on their collective shoulders when they hit University of Phoenix Stadium for the Fiesta Bowl on Monday night. The Longhorns went 11-1 straight-up (9-3 against-the-spread) during the regular season, but a loss to Texas Tech in early November kept them out of the BCS Championship despite the fact they beat Oklahoma in October. Texas will be looking to send a message to voters by pounding their Monday night opponent.

And that opponent is Ohio State, who went 10-2 SU but just 5-6 ATS this season. The Buckeyes' national title hopes took a hit back in September when they were trounced by Southern Cal, and a loss to Penn State in late October doomed them to the Fiesta Bowl. As well, the oddsmakers have made Ohio State the underdogs for Monday, as Texas is favored by 8 points (with the total at 51.5). The Buckeyes went 5-6 on the OVER/UNDER, while the Longhorns were 5-6-1.

Other Notable Events

The Spurs will be looking to run their winning streak to three games on Monday night when they play on the road against the Heat. San Antonio (22-11 SU, 15-17-1 ATS) is coming off a 108-106 win over the Sixers on Saturday, with Tim Duncan scoring 26 points and adding 12 boards. Miami (18-14 SU, 14-17-1 ATS) toppled New Jersey 101-96 last time out, getting 29 points from Dwyane Wade.

The Nuggets will be looking to pick up their fourth win in a row on Monday when they host the Pacers; they're 23-12 SU and 19-15-1 ATS. Rounding out the NBA slate: Sacramento at New Jersey, Toronto at Milwaukee, and Golden State at Utah.

The Rest of the Schedule

No. 11 Georgetown and No. 7 Notre Dame will meet in South Bend on Monday night in a battle of ranked college hoops teams. The only other ranked team in action will be No. 4 Oklahoma, who should get a laugher vs. MD Eastern Shore.

And finally, there are just two NHL games on tap for Monday night, with the Islanders at Edmonton, and Pittsburgh at the Rangers. The Penguins were embarrassed 6-1 by the Panthers last time out, with Ruslan Fedotenko scoring the lone Pittsburgh goal and Marc-Andre Fleury stopping just nine of 12 shots before getting yanked. Pittsburgh is sitting at just 3-7-0 over their last 10 games.

News from the Wire

With Wild Card Weekend in the books the NFL has released the schedule for the second round of the playoffs - Saturday will have Baltimore at Tennessee (4:30pm ET) and Arizona at Carolina (8:15pm ET), while Sunday will feature Philadelphia at the Giants (1:00pm ET) and San Diego at Pittsburgh (4:45pm ET) . . . Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson missed the second half of the team's win over the Colts with a groin injury, and is questionable for this week.

A Peek at the Future

Tuesday's top NBA matchup has New Orleans in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers, while Boston will play in Charlotte and Orlando will host Washington . . . Ball State will take on Tulsa in the GMAC Bowl on Tuesday night (kickoff 8:00pm ET), with the Golden Hurricane pegged as 3-point favorites . . . Florida is a 3.5-point favorite for Thursday night's BCS Championship Game against Oklahoma.

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Six-pack for Monday

-- Miami Dolphin owner Wayne Huizenga said Sunday that Bill Parcells will stay with the Dolphins next year, even though he can opt out of his contract and still get paid in full.

-- Looks like Patriots will put the franchise tag on Matt Cassel, a subtle confirmation of Tom Brady's rehab problems, and sets up a fascinating scenario if Brady sits '09 out and Cassel plays well.

-- Jeff Fisher once broke his leg while returning a punt for Chicago, when he was tackled by Eagle special teamer Bill Cowher.

-- I'd love to see the NFL adopt the college rule that if you run the opponents' 2-point conversion back for a TD, you get two points.

-- Arizona's run of consecutive NCAA tournaments isn't going to get extended this year; they're 0-4 on the road and look lost.

-- With North Carolina's loss, West Virginia assumed the top spot in the computerized kenpom.com rankings. No way are they best team in the country, but they have played a tough schedule.

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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend

13) Strange doings in Boston Sunday, after Boston College shocked the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill (I seriously thought they were going to go unbeaten this season), word came out that BC administrators have threatened football coach Jaff Jagodzinski that he'll be fired should he go to his interview for Jets' head coaching job Monday.

12) According to reports, Jagodzinski is going to the interview, so it looks like former East Carolina coach Steve Logan (he is current BC offensive coordinator) will get hired as Eagles' new head coach. Wow.

11) What does it say about NFL officiating this season that the crew of Ed Hochuli graded out #1 in the league, even after the debacle out in Denver in Week 2, when an inadvertent whistle cost the Chargers a huge game? Hochuli worked a playoff game this weekend, so his crew was downgraded because of that error, but still..........

10) If you're old enough to remember Pat Haden butchering playoff games for the Rams in the 70's, then you must have had a flashback Sunday, watching Chad Pennington play against Baltimore. They're the same player, thirty years apart- they even look alike.

9) To listen to certain former players who now give their opinions on TV, you'd think Andy Reid benching Donovan McNabb for second half of the Baltimore game in Week 12 was the greatest injustice since the '72 Olympic basketball game. Well, McNabb was 10-23 for 73 yards and two INTs in that game, and Eagles are 5-1 since that game, so maybe the move actually sparked both McNabb and the Eagles.

Isn't that what coaches are supposed to do?

8) For those of you who hate football in domes, gametime temp for the Eagle-Viking game was 2 degrees, with a windchill of 14 below.

7) I guess I'm surprised they don't have Sunday nite playoff games.

6) If there is any justice in this world, Jim Mora get royalties every time his "PLAYOFFS!?!?!?!" rant get used on TV these days.

5) Switching to hoops, total shock over Boston College pulling upset in Chapel Hill Sunday night- they were 22-point underdogs. Just a guess, but Tar Heels won't stay in ACC cellar too long.

4) If I coached either Kentucky or Louisville, wouldn't want a rivalry game like that so close to start of conference play. I realize that TV probably chooses when the game is played, but December seems like a much better time to play such an intense game.

3) I am 100% convinced those who announce Big East basketball are coached to pump up the league, as if all 16 teams are one step away from the NBA. You watch all these other games, and no one else in any other league dishes out propaganda like the Big East. Well, with 16 teams, you're going to have some stiffs-- St John's, South Florida, DePaul, Rutgers, Seton Hall, and to a degree Providence are stiffs.

2) Lets say Cincinnati finishes 10th in the Big East- they're OK, but not a great team, a bubble team for sure. Should a team that finishes 10th in its league be allowed to compete for a national title? There are leagues that don't even have ten teams in them. I'm guessing they are going to get nine teams in (top nine are all ranked in top 27) NCAAs.

1) When I was a kid, today was my least favorite day of the year, the first day back to school after Christmas vacation- it was way worse than the first day of school-- at least the weather was good then. But six weeks of school before the next vacation? Absolutely hated it.

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National Basketball Association – Long Sheet

NBA
Long Sheet


Monday, January 5

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SAN ANTONIO (22 - 11) at MIAMI (18 - 14) - 1/5/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-2 straight up against MIAMI 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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SACRAMENTO (8 - 26) at NEW JERSEY (16 - 18) - 1/5/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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TORONTO (13 - 20) at MILWAUKEE (16 - 19) - 1/5/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (10 - 25) at UTAH (19 - 15) - 1/5/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 48-69 ATS (-27.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in road games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 62-94 ATS (-41.4 Units) in January games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
UTAH is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 7-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 9-3 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (12 - 21) at DENVER (23 - 12) - 1/5/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 183-144 ATS (+24.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
DENVER 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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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Monday, January 5

Hot Teams
-- Miami won six of its last eight games; Spurs won seven of last eight.
-- Toronto won its last two games, but is 3-7-1 vs spread in their last eleven road games.
-- Jazz won four of its last five home games.
-- Nuggets won five of their last six games. Pacers won their last couple games, covered three of last four.

Cold Teams
-- Nets lost six of their last nine games. Kings are 1-7 since they changed coaches, but are 4-3-1 against the spread (4-1 as road dog).
-- Warriors are 3-10 in their last thirteen games (1-3 vs spread last four).

Back-to Back
-- Kings are 4-3 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Toronto is 4-2-1 vs spread if they played the night before.

Totals
-- Eight of last eleven Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Three of Nets' last four games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Golden State games all went over the total.
-- Last six Denver games all went over the total.

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National Basketball Association – Trend Sheet

NBA


Monday, January 5

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Trend Sheet
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7:30 PM SACRAMENTO vs. NEW JERSEY
Sacramento is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games


7:30 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. MIAMI
San Antonio is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami
San Antonio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games


8:00 PM TORONTO vs. MILWAUKEE
Toronto is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games


9:00 PM GOLDEN STATE vs. UTAH
Golden State is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Golden State is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games
Utah is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State


9:00 PM INDIANA vs. DENVER
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


We will update when added info and projected scores are available.

Monday, January 5

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Tips and Trends
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San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat [7:30 PM ET]

Spurs: San Antonio has won eight of its last nine games and owns a 9-2 mark against Miami with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker in the lineup. That wasn't the case earlier in the season when the Spurs were routed 99-83 at home by the Heat. Parker sprained his ankle early in that game as fell to 1-4. "I don't know what it is," Duncan said at the time. "I don't know what to say." San Antonio has won 14 of 19 since November 28th when all three were finally back on the court together.

Spurs are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games.
The UNDER is 19-7 in San Antonio's last 26 games vs. Southeast Division.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Heat (NA): Miami already has three more wins than all of last season thanks to the resurgence of star Dwayne Wade, who is leading the NBA with 28.8 points per game. Wade did it again in helping the Heat rally back from a 16-point deficit against the Nets on Saturday, scoring 29 points and blocking four shots in a 101-96 overtime win. “In the second half, Dwyane Wade displayed his dominance again,” Nets guard Keyon Dooling said. “He carried them to the mountaintop. He’s incredible. He’s amazing.”

Heat are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
The UNDER is 15-2 in the last 17 meetings.

Key Injuries - F Shawn Marion (back) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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National Basketball Association – Hot lines

NBA


Monday, January 5

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA bets
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Indiana Pacers at Denver Nuggets (-8, 225.5)

Monday begins a five-game road trip for the Pacers, who are 5-12 away from Conseco Fieldhouse. Indiana, though, has won three of its last four road games.

The Pacers are trying to win their third straight, which would match a season high. They're coming off a 122-117 victory over Sacramento on Saturday, as Danny Granger scored 13 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and made all six of his free throws in the final 1:30.

Granger, among the NBA's top scorers at 25.1 points per game, has averaged 29.0 in the last four contests. He was 10-of-20 from the field Saturday and had six rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots.

"I'm in awe right now, but it's important not to be a spectator when he gets the ball," Indiana center Roy Hibbert said of Granger. "Down the clock, I'm not worried when the ball is in his hands."

The Pacers' back-to-back wins came after they lost four in a row by a combined 12 points.

"Games that we have lost we know we could have won," Granger said, "and I feel this is a good beginning for this year."

Also giving the Pacers reason for optimism despite sitting in the Central Division cellar is Mike Dunleavy, who's close to making his 2008-09 debut. Dunleavy, Indiana's second-leading scorer last season at 19.1 points per game, hasn't played yet due to soreness in his right knee.

He could return by the end of this trip.

"When you have two 20-point scorers, it makes the offense a lot better," Granger said.

Pick: Indiana +8



Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz (-11.5, 219)

The Utah Jazz have enjoyed over three years of home dominance against Golden State.

Much lesser teams have been able to defend their home courts versus the Warriors this past week.

The struggling Jazz look to get a boost from a game against the Warriors at EnergySolutions Arena as the teams start their season series Monday night.

Losers of four of six, Utah (19-15) is in need of a spark and a home game against Golden State (10-25) could get it back on track.

The Jazz have won eight straight at home versus the Warriors, including three games en route to winning a Western Conference semifinal series in 2007. Golden State's last win at Utah was on Nov. 25, 2005, 94-90.

Last season, the Jazz averaged 123.0 points en route to winning all three of their contests against the Warriors, shooting 58.1 percent (25-for-43) from 3-point range.

Golden State, allowing 111.3 points per game, appears to be in no shape to stop Utah this time, either.

The Warriors have been particularly bad in their last two games, allowing an average of 111.0 points in road losses to Oklahoma City and Minnesota - teams with a combined 12-55 record.

Pick: Over 219

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Monday, January 5

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GEORGIA ST (4 - 9) at GEORGE MASON (9 - 3) - 1/5/2009, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
GEORGE MASON is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

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

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TOWSON ST (6 - 8) at DELAWARE (7 - 7) - 1/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOWSON ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DELAWARE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DELAWARE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 3-1 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 3-1 straight up against DELAWARE 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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OLD DOMINION (8 - 4) at WM & MARY (5 - 7) - 1/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
WM & MARY is 73-104 ATS (-41.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 3-2 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 3-2 straight up against WM & MARY 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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GEORGETOWN (10 - 2) at NOTRE DAME (10 - 3) - 1/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 2-1 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 3-0 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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FLA ATLANTIC (4 - 10) at MIAMI (10 - 3) - 1/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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KENT ST (7 - 6) at TEMPLE (5 - 6) - 1/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
KENT ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
TEMPLE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games against MAC opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-0 straight up against TEMPLE 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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HOFSTRA (9 - 4) at NORTHEASTERN (7 - 5) - 1/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
HOFSTRA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHEASTERN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHEASTERN is 2-2 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
NORTHEASTERN is 2-2 straight up against HOFSTRA 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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DREXEL (5 - 6) at JAMES MADISON (8 - 6) - 1/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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VALPARAISO (4 - 10) at WI-MILWAUKEE (8 - 5) - 1/5/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 106-78 ATS (+20.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 104-74 ATS (+22.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

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

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COLORADO (7 - 5) at SMU (4 - 7) - 1/5/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0 straight up against SMU 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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W KENTUCKY (9 - 4) at MISSISSIPPI ST (9 - 5) - 1/5/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) 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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WI-GREEN BAY (10 - 4) at LOYOLA-IL (8 - 6) - 1/5/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 2-1 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-IL is 2-2 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY 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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IDAHO (7 - 7) at UTAH ST (12 - 1) - 1/5/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 60-36 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 61-36 ATS (+21.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
UTAH ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 3-1 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 4-0 straight up against IDAHO 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (3 - 11) at VA COMMONWEALTH (8 - 5) - 1/5/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 122-90 ATS (+23.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 119-84 ATS (+26.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 3-1 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-0 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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CAL DAVIS (5 - 8) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (4 - 8) - 1/5/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL DAVIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NEW MEXICO ST (7 - 7) at SAN JOSE ST (6 - 5) - 1/5/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 2-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE 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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LOUISIANA TECH (7 - 7) at HAWAII (8 - 5) - 1/5/2009, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
HAWAII is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 2-2 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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LOYOLA-MD (5 - 9) at NIAGARA (11 - 3) - 1/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
NIAGARA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
NIAGARA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
NIAGARA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
NIAGARA is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 4-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 5-1 straight up against LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WOFFORD (4 - 5) at S CAROLINA (10 - 2) - 1/5/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MANHATTAN (7 - 6) at CANISIUS (5 - 8) - 1/5/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 2-2 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 4-1 straight up against CANISIUS 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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E ILLINOIS (5 - 8) at TENNESSEE TECH (7 - 5) - 1/5/2009, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-1 straight up against E ILLINOIS 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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SE MISSOURI ST (3 - 11) at JACKSONVILLE ST (7 - 4) - 1/5/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE ST is 4-0 against the spread versus SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE ST is 3-1 straight up against SE MISSOURI 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 KENTUCKY (7 - 6) at AUSTIN PEAY (6 - 7) - 1/5/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-2 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-1 straight up against E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MURRAY ST (6 - 6) at TENN-MARTIN (7 - 5) - 1/5/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 36-60 ATS (-30.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TENN-MARTIN is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 4-0 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 4-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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MOREHEAD ST (6 - 8) at TENNESSEE ST (4 - 9) - 1/5/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

NCAAB
Write-up


Monday, January 5

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

George Mason won three of four CAA games vs Georgia State, but got upset by the Panthers LY in Atlanta; State lost 63-54 (+16) in only trip here, three years ago- they upset Old Dominion by point Saturday, are now 2-0 in CAA, so winner here is in first place. Mason waxed UNCW by 41 Ssaturday- they're 7-2 in last nine games.

Old Dominion had won eight in row vs William & Mary before LY, but road teams won both series meetings LY, then Tribe upset ODU 63-60 in CAA tourney, so revenge here? Tribe lost both CAA games this year by 16 points. Monarchs got upset at Georgia State Saturday- their first loss since Novenber. ODU is 0-3 vs spread as a favorite this season.

Georgetown was awful in home loss to Pitt Saturday, but Notre Dame lost to St John's, so both sides looking to avoid consecutive losses. ND has lost five games in row to Georgetown, by 3-4-18-2-19 points- they have 30+-game home winning streak going. Hoyas won 74-63 at UConn in their only true road game of season so far.

Kent State is just 5-6 vs D-I teams; they've already had three OT games, are 1-2 on road, winning in OT at Saint Louis, losing by 27 at Kansas, by 26 at Cleveland State. Temple lost its last three games, by 12-5-17 points; they're 2-3 as a favorite. MAC road underdogs are 22-25 vs the spread. A-14 home favorites are just 9-13.

Hofstra, Northeastern split six games the last three years, with Hofstra losing two of three in Boston with losses by 10-16 points. Road teams won both series meetings LY. Hofstra lost three of last four games after 8-1 start; they're 3-2 as an underdog this season. Northeastern is 3-1 in its last four games, has allowed just 49.5 ppg in its two CAA wins.

Drexel won its last seven games vs James Madison, winning three visits here by 3-9-11 points; JMU covered four of the last six, though. Dukes lost first two CAA games by combined total of six points, shooting 7-34 from arc, scoring just 56 ppg. Drexel won its last three games, by 6-12-7 points; they're 4-3 vs spread as an underdog this season.

Mississippi State already has wins by 29-16 points over South Alabama UL-Monroe of Sun Belt; their last tuneup before SEC play starts is vs a Western Kentucky squad that has beaten Louisville, Georgia, but lost by 32 at Evansville. SEC home favorites are 27-20 vs spread. Sun Belt road underdogs are 20-25 against the number.

Idaho won as an 11-point dog in Reno Saturday; they're improved (7-7), 5-4 vs spread as a dog, but they've lost last seven games vs Utah State, dropping last five visits to Logan by 13-22-18-25-15 points (2-3 vs the spread). Aggies didn't play Saturday; they're 12-1 with six straight wins their only loss was by five at a very good BYU team.

New Mexico State is 6-0 vs San Jose State in WAC play, winning three games here by 7-6-2 points; dogs covered four of last five series games. Aggies won WAC opener at Fresno Saturday; they're now 1-6 on road. Spartans were 6-3, then lost last two games to St Mary's, La Tech (lost as an 11-point favorite).

Niagara is 11-3, winning first two MAAC games by 16-19 points; they qon last four games vs Loyola by average of five points. Greyhounds lost last five visits here by 7-11-3-2-4 points (dogs are 8-2 vs spread in last 10 series games, 4-0 here). Loyola lost to NC State, Duke last week, then drilled Canisius by 24 Saturday, their best game of season.

Underdogs covered five of last six Manhattan-Canisius games; Jaspers won four of last five visits here, winning last two visits by 3-10 points. Manhattan lost its last three games by 12-25-19 points; they're 2-3 on the road, losing MAAC road games by 3 at Rider, 19 at Niagara in last game Saturday. Canisius is 0-3 in MAAC, losing by 18-24-24 points.

Murray State won its last 11 games vs UT-Martin, winning last five in this gym by 33-26-22-6-4 points; Racers lost four of last five games, are 2-3 on road, winning at Indiana State, Eastern Kentucky- they lost last two games by 16-19 pts. Martin started season 2-5 but won its last five since, including a win as a 13-point dog at Middle Tennessee.

Tennessee State won five of last six games vs Morehead State, winning last four games played here by 35-16-27-6 points. TSU also upset the Eagles 68-61 in OVC tourney last March- Tigers snapped five-game skid when they beat EKU 69-63 Saturday, making 8-13 from arc. Morehead won its first three OVC games, scoring 81 ppg.

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College Basketball – Trend Sheet

NCAAB


Monday, January 5

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Trend Sheet
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5:00 PM GEORGIA STATE vs. GEORGE MASON
Georgia State' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
George Mason' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


7:00 PM DREXEL vs. JAMES MADISON
Drexel' is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
James Madison' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of James Madison's last 5 games


7:00 PM FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. MIAMI
Florida Atlantic' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Florida Atlantic' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Miami' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games


7:00 PM GEORGETOWN vs. NOTRE DAME
Georgetown' is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Notre Dame' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


7:00 PM HOFSTRA vs. NORTHEASTERN
Hofstra' is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Northeastern' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Northeastern' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


7:00 PM KENT STATE vs. TEMPLE
Kent State' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Temple' is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Temple' is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games


7:00 PM LOYOLA vs. NIAGARA
Loyola' is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Niagara' is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Niagara' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games


7:00 PM OLD DOMINION vs. WILLIAM & MARY
Old Dominion' is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
William & Mary' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games


7:00 PM TOWSON STATE vs. DELAWARE
Towson State' is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Delaware' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM WOFFORD vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Wofford' is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
South Carolina' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games


7:30 PM COLUMBIA vs. AMERICAN
Columbia' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
No trends available


7:30 PM MANHATTAN vs. CANISIUS
No trends available
Canisius' is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games


8:00 PM CHICAGO STATE vs. KANSAS STATE
No trends available
Kansas State' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM COLORADO vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Colorado' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Southern Methodist' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM FLORIDA A&M vs. NEBRASKA
No trends available
Nebraska' is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games


8:00 PM MD-EASTERN SHORE vs. OKLAHOMA
No trends available
Oklahoma' is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games


8:00 PM NORTH DAKOTA vs. TEXAS A&M
No trends available
Texas A&M' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM VALPARAISO vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
Valparaiso' is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Wisc-Milwaukee' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Wisc-Milwaukee' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


8:00 PM WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Western Kentucky' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Mississippi State' is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games


8:00 PM WILLIAM CAREY vs. TROY
No trends available
Troy' is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games


8:00 PM WISC-GREEN BAY vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
Wisc-Green Bay' is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Loyola of Chicago' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


8:30 PM EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. TENNESSEE TECH
No trends available
Tennessee Tech' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games


8:30 PM EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. AUSTIN PEAY
No trends available
Austin Peay' is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


8:30 PM MOREHEAD STATE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
Morehead State' is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Tennessee State' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tennessee State' is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


8:30 PM MURRAY STATE vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Murray State' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Murray State' is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Tennessee-Martin' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


8:30 PM SE MISSOURI STATE vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
SE Missouri State' is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Jacksonville State' is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games


9:00 PM UNC WILMINGTON vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
UNC Wilmington' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Commonwealth' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


9:05 PM IDAHO vs. UTAH STATE
No trends available
Utah State' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM NEW MEXICO STATE vs. SAN JOSE STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico State's last 5 games
San Jose State' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games


10:05 PM UC DAVIS vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
UC Davis' is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
CS Northridge' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
CS Northridge' is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games


JAN. 6, 12:05 AM LOUISIANA TECH vs. HAWAII
No trends available
Hawaii' is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


We will update when added info and projected scores are available.

Monday, January 5

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#8 Georgetown at #10 Notre Dame [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Georgetown:

Road team is 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
The UNDER is 13-4 in Georgetown's last 17 road games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Notre Dame (-2):

Notre Dame is 0-5 SU in the last 5 meetings.
The OVER is 7-3 in Notre Dame's last 10 home games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Monday, January 5

Hot teams
-- Oilers won three of their last four home games.

Cold teams
-- Penguins lost their last four games, outscored 18-7. Rangers lost four of their last five games.
-- Islanders lost 14 of their last 16 games.

Totals
-- Three of last four Ranger games went over the total.
-- Last five Islander games all went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Penguins are 3-3 if they play again the next night.

Series Records
-- Rangers won three of last four games vs Pittsburgh, with three of the four games going to OT/SO.
-- Home side won last two Islander-Oiler games.

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National Hockey League – Trend Sheet

NHL


Monday, January 5

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. NY RANGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 22 games when playing NY Rangers
Pittsburgh is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of the NY Rangers last 20 games at home


9:00 PM NY ISLANDERS vs. EDMONTON
NY Islanders are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Edmonton
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Edmonton is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Islanders

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