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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:39 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, January 14

The Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks will meet on the ice on the west coast on Wednesday. Here's a look at the action in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Steelers have been bumped up to 11/10 favorites to win Super Bowl XLIII, with the state-rival Eagles just behind them on that Vegas odds list at 11/5. The Ravens sit third with 7/2 odds to win the big game in February, while the Cardinals still trail at 11/2 odds despite their impressive victory over the Panthers.

As well, Vegas has Pittsburgh over Philadelphia as the 5/2 favorite for the Super Bowl outcome, with Philadelphia over Pittsburgh next at 7/2 odds. Trailing those outcomes are Pittsburgh over Arizona at 7/2, Baltimore over Philadelphia at 6/1, Philadelphia over Baltimore at 6/1, Arizona over Pittsburgh at 8/1, and Baltimore over Arizona at 8/1. Last on the chart? Arizona over Baltimore, pegged at 12/1.

Other Notable Events

The Ducks will be looking to shake their doldrums on Wednesday night when they play host to the defending champion Red Wings. The Ducks have won just three of six games so far in January, and now sit at 22-17-5 on the season and well back of the Sharks in the Pacific Division standings. The Red Wings are 7-1-2 over their last 10 games, and sit in first place in the Central Division at 29-7-6.

A slow Wednesday night around the National Hockey League features just three other contests, including the fading Penguins at home versus the Capitals. As well, Chicago will get a visit from Buffalo, and Ottawa will travel down to Atlanta.

The Rest of the Schedule

There are 11 games on the NBA schedule for Wednesday, including two big Western Conference matchups: New Orleans at Dallas, and the Lakers at San Antonio. The Celtics will try to beat the Nets in Boston in key Eastern action on Wednesday, while the Pistons will be on the road in Indiana. Rounding out the slate: Chicago at Toronto, Portland at Philadelphia, Washington at New York, Utah at Oklahoma City, Miami at Milwaukee, and Sacramento at Golden State, while the Hawks will hit the west coast for a matchup in L.A. against the Clippers.

The top three teams in the country are all in action on the college hoops schedule on Wednesday night, with No. 1 Pittsburgh hosting South Florida, No. 2 Wake Forest playing at Boston College, and No. 3 Duke travelling to Georgia Tech. As well, No. 7 Michigan State will take on Penn State, while No. 8 Syracuse will get a tough test against No. 13 Georgetown. Other games involving ranked teams has No. 21 Baylor vs. Texas A&M, and No. 25 Michigan vs. Illinois.

News from the Wire

The Red Sox added some depth to their pitching staff this week by signing starter John Smoltz and reliever Takashi Saito . . . the Braves have agreed to terms with starting pitcher Derek Lowe . . . Rockets forward Ron Artest (ankle) isn't expected to return to action for another week . . . Bruins forward Phil Kessel could miss a month of action after being diagnosed with mono . . . Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo (groin) has declared himself ready to return to action.

A Peek at the Future

The regular Thursday night NBA doubleheader this week has Cleveland at Chicago and Phoenix at Denver, while a bonus game features Portland at New Jersey . . . the Red Wings will be back on the ice again on Thursday night against the Kings in Los Angeles, while the Bruins will play on the road on Long Island . . . No. 4 Connecticut will take the court against St. John's Thursday night.

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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:40 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

-- Scott Pioli bolted New England to become GM of the Chiefs, as the unraveling of the Patriots continues.

-- Denver hired Mike Nolan to coach its defense, good move-- they need better defensive players though, so when the draft comes, will the offensive-minded head coach want to pick defensive players?

-- Louisiana Tech's Kenny Cooper (11.7 ppg, 7.1 rpg) got kicked off the squad, pretty big blow for a struggling Bulldog squad.

-- Houston Rockets are without McGrady, Artest for next couple of weeks; without the two of them, Rockets hung in until the end against the Lakers, but wound up losing 105-100. Kobe had 33.

-- Ball State QB Nate Davis will enter NFL Draft; really not sure how ready he is, but with their coaching change, its logical, I guess. Cardinals had a short-lived run as a MAC power.

-- Norv Turner fired four assistant coaches, but somehow kept his own job, after a 9-9 Chargers season. Its good to be the king.

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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:41 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but......

13) Tremendous game in Tulsa last night, where Memphis' 44-game Conference USA winning streak was saved by a last-second hoop by Antonio Anderson, as the Tigers escaped with an exciting 55-54 win.

12) No SEC team is ranked in Top 25; this is first time in 12 years a BCS Conference doesn't have a team ranked in the Top 25.

11) Celtics were 27-2 on Christmas Day, but are now just #3 seed in the Eastern Conference. Home court is going to mean a lot to them in the spring, when the playoffs come rolling around.

10) Bobby Valentine was told his contract in the Japanese League is not going to be extended past 2009, fueling speculation that he'll be back managing in the major leagues before very long.

9) Derek Lowe got $60M for four years from the Braves? After the Mets wouldn't budge off of $36M for three years. It is beginning to look like the Mets only overpay for Hispanic players; don't believe me? Castillo-Beltran-Santana-KRod, especially Castillo.

8) Our friend The Professor is heading to Washington next week for the presidential inauguration; we'll have a report from him when he gets back. Going to be lot of people in our nation's capitol next week, hope Professor hangs onto his wallet.

7) Was wondering what the President makes after he is done being a President, so here it is: Pension is $191,300, same as what a Cabinet member makes, as well as Secret Service protection, reimbursement for staff/travel/mail and other expenses. Not a bad deal.

6) Barack Obama's brother-in-law, Craig Robinson, coaches Oregon State's hoop team; his Beavers are brutal on offense, shooting 8-17 at foul line in their last three games COMBINED, 17-64 from arc. In its four Pac-10 games, Oregon State has forced only 41 turnovers.

5) North Texas' last three Sun Belt games all went overtime, with the game Saturday going into triple OT; Mean Green lost first two, but won the three-OT game, and led Arkansas at the half in between, in a game they wound up losing by 11.

4) Frank Spaziani got named head football coach at Boston College, as Eagles try to clean up the mess following Jagodzinski's firing. For a program that wins a lot (8-1 in last nine bowls), people seem eager to get out of there. O'Brien left for a job in the same league-- not good.

3) Reading between the lines of Tony Dungy's retirement speech, it sounded like he stayed a year or two longer as the Colts' coach so his success could promote the cause of African-American coaches-- the more he won, the better chance more black guys might get hired.

2) How in the name of Pete Rose did 20+ people not vote for Rickey Henderson for the Hall of Fame? I know no one has been unanimous selection for the Hall, but that makes no sense. If you don't vote for Henderson for the Hall of Fame, why do you have a vote? Same goes for Brett-Aaron-Mays-Seaver-Clemente. What a joke.

1) If I run FOX Sports, Mike Martz is on my **** show for the Sunday **** show at the NFC Championship Game. Who knows Kurt Warner better than Martz? Plus, he coached against the Eagles this year, and against the Cardinals twice, and he coached against Jim Johnson in an NFC title game, with Warner as his quarterback (2001).

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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:42 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 14

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CHICAGO (16 - 22) at TORONTO (16 - 23) - 1/14/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (22 - 13) at INDIANA (13 - 25) - 1/14/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-5 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (23 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (17 - 20) - 1/14/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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 JERSEY (19 - 19) at BOSTON (31 - 9) - 1/14/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 87-60 ATS (+21.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 68-50 ATS (+13.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-29 ATS (+14.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-24 ATS (+18.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 151-115 ATS (+24.5 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 57-84 ATS (-35.4 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

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

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WASHINGTON (7 - 30) at NEW YORK (14 - 22) - 1/14/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points since 1996.
NEW YORK is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (23 - 15) at OKLAHOMA CITY (6 - 33) - 1/14/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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MIAMI (19 - 17) at MILWAUKEE (19 - 21) - 1/14/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 48-68 ATS (-26.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-51 ATS (-28.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points since 1996.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (22 - 12) at DALLAS (22 - 15) - 1/14/2009, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-6 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 7-6 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (30 - 6) at SAN ANTONIO (24 - 12) - 1/14/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 301-251 ATS (+24.9 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 103-72 ATS (+23.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 121-90 ATS (+22.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 7-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 8-4 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (9 - 29) at GOLDEN STATE (11 - 28) - 1/14/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 51-69 ATS (-24.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 39-54 ATS (-20.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 65-94 ATS (-38.4 Units) in January games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 154-195 ATS (-60.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 30-55 ATS (-30.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (22 - 14) at LA CLIPPERS (8 - 29) - 1/14/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 50-68 ATS (-24.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-57 ATS (-21.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 131-173 ATS (-59.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:43 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Wednesday, January 14

Hot Teams
-- 76ers won their last four games, covered six of last seven. Blazers won last three games, by 1-13-14 games.
-- Nets won three of last four games, covered five of last six.
-- Oklahoma City is 13-3 vs spread in its last sixteen games, last two of which went into overtime. Utah won last four games, by 5-26-17-7 pts.
-- Hornets are 6-1 vs spread in game following last seven losses.
-- Lakers won four in row, 10 of last 11 games (1-4 vs spread last five). Spurs won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Warriors lost five of last six games, are 2-6 as a favorite this season.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost four of their last five games. Pistons lost four of their last five games, too, scoring 82-78 in last two.
-- Bulls lost eight of their last eleven games. Raptors are 6-11 in last 17.
-- Knicks are 3-8 vs spread in their last eleven games. Wizards lost last five games, failed to cover last four.
-- Celtics covered one of their last six games.
-- Miami is 2-5 vs spread in its last seven games. Bucks are 1-4 against spread in game following its last five wins.
-- Mavericks lost last three games, covered one of last six.
-- Hawks lost five of their last six games. Clippers lost last eleven games, are 4-2 vs spread in last six.
-- Kings lost six of last seven games, but covered six of the seven.

Totals
-- Eight of last nine Detroit games stayed under the total; over is 14-3 in Indiana's last 17 games.
-- Four of 76ers' last five games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Chicago's last seven road games.
-- Under is 8-3 in Boston's last eleven games.
-- Last seven New York games all stayed under the total
-- Last four Miami games all went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Thunder's last nine games.
-- Under is 14-4 in Mavericks' last 18 games.
-- Six of last eight Laker games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Golden State games went over the total

Back-to Back
-- Pistons are 2-3 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Portland is 0-3-1 vs spread on road if they play at home next night.
-- Bulls are 3-8 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Nets are 6-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Miami is 1-6 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Dallas is 3-3 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Lakers are 4-3 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Hawks are 4-1-1 vs spread on road if they played the previous night.
-- Kings are 5-1 vs spread on road if they played the night before.

**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:44 AM

NBA

Wednesday, January 14

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM CHICAGO vs. TORONTO
Chicago is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Toronto is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago

7:00 PM DETROIT vs. INDIANA
Detroit is 8-2-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Indiana is 5-13-2 ATS in its last 20 games when playing at home against Detroit
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:00 PM PORTLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Portland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Portland's last 14 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM NEW JERSEY vs. BOSTON
New Jersey is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Boston is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home

7:30 PM WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games

8:00 PM MIAMI vs. MILWAUKEE
Miami is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Miami's last 24 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 12 games when playing at home against Miami
Milwaukee is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Miami

8:00 PM UTAH vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Utah is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma City is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games at home

8:30 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. DALLAS
New Orleans is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
New Orleans is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Dallas is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against New Orleans

9:00 PM LA LAKERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Lakers are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
San Antonio is 13-6 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Antonio's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

10:30 PM ATLANTA vs. LA CLIPPERS
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
LA Clippers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

10:30 PM SACRAMENTO vs. GOLDEN STATE
Sacramento is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Sacramento is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Golden State's last 17 games at home

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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:46 AM

NBA

Wednesday, January 14

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Pick 'n' Roll: Wednesday's best NBA bets

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Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks (-5.5, 196)

The Bucks haven’t won back-to-back games since Dec. 23. Look for that streak to continue against the Heat.

Miami has covered the number in four of its last six road contests in large part thanks to its bench play. In their last outing, the Heat narrowly lost to the league-leading Los Angeles Lakers but were satisfied with their performance.

“This is something that’s been an ongoing tale with our team,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters. “We’re getting contributions from different guys. A lot of times we don’t know who it’s going to be, but guys are stepping up. We keep on preaching to our bench that, one, we’re going to play the bench and we need them to give us minutes and be productive; and two, just to be ready because you don’t know when your number’s going to be called.”

Miami’s bench outscored L.A.’s by 36 points and should have similar success against the Bucks.

Miami has covered the spread in two of its last three meetings with the Bucks. The underdog is 4-1 in the last five tilts between them and Milwaukee.

Pick: Heat

Washington Wizards at New York Knicks (-5, 199)

The Knicks are 8-8 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) at Madison Square Garden. New York bounced the defending champion Boston Celtics in its last game at MSG.

New York was ecstatic after toppling the powerhouse Celtics.

“We’ve been struggling a little bit, but it’s good to get a win against this team,” Wilson Chandler told reporters after beating Boston.

The Knicks have since suffered three straight road setbacks and should be as excited about returning home to host the last-place Wizards.

The Wizards have lost four straight and are just 3-14 in their last 17 overall. They have covered the spread just once in their last three contests.

Wizards forward Antawn Jamison did not practice Monday due to a right knee sprain. He is questionable for Wednesday’s outing against New York.

Pick: Knicks

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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:49 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 14

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MICHIGAN ST (13 - 2) at PENN ST (13 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 40-18 ATS (+20.2 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 2-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-1 straight up against PENN 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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S FLORIDA (6 - 9) at PITTSBURGH (15 - 0) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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DUKE (14 - 1) at GEORGIA TECH (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 59-32 ATS (+23.8 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 2-2 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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OHIO U (8 - 6) at MIAMI OHIO (8 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 119-86 ATS (+24.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 4-2 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 4-2 straight up against OHIO U 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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HOFSTRA (10 - 6) at DREXEL (6 - 8) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DREXEL is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 3-2 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-2 straight up against DREXEL 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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RICHMOND (9 - 6) at VIRGINIA TECH (10 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 2-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-1 straight up against RICHMOND 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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ST JOSEPHS (7 - 7) at ST BONAVENTURE (10 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 74-102 ATS (-38.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 42-66 ATS (-30.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-1 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 2-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (11 - 5) at TOWSON ST (7 - 10) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 3-1 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-0 straight up against TOWSON 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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TEMPLE (8 - 6) at PENNSYLVANIA (3 - 7) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 1-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (6 - 7) at DUQUESNE (11 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUQUESNE is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
DUQUESNE is 1-1 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON 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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BOWLING GREEN (8 - 6) at KENT ST (7 - 8) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
KENT ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 3-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (4 - 13) at JAMES MADISON (11 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 123-92 ATS (+21.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 120-86 ATS (+25.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 59-31 ATS (+24.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-1 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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TOLEDO (2 - 13) at W MICHIGAN (4 - 10) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
TOLEDO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 7-24 ATS (-19.4 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 2-2 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 2-2 straight up against TOLEDO 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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GEORGE MASON (12 - 3) at WM & MARY (6 - 9) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 74-106 ATS (-42.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 3-1 straight up against WM & MARY 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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LASALLE (8 - 6) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 9) - 1/14/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 1-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-0 straight up against LASALLE 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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FORDHAM (2 - 12) at DAYTON (14 - 2) - 1/14/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
FORDHAM is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 2-0 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 2-0 straight up against FORDHAM 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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RUTGERS (9 - 8) at CINCINNATI (10 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-83 ATS (-34.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 2-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
RUTGERS is 2-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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SYRACUSE (16 - 1) at GEORGETOWN (11 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 39-63 ATS (-30.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 3-0 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 2-1 straight up against GEORGETOWN 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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W VIRGINIA (11 - 4) vs. MARSHALL (8 - 7) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARSHALL is 40-66 ATS (-32.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARSHALL is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 1-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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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SAN DIEGO ST (12 - 3) at WYOMING (11 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 2-2 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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SOUTHERN MISS (9 - 5) at TULANE (7 - 8) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 30-54 ATS (-29.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
TULANE is 29-52 ATS (-28.2 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 2-2 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 2-2 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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ARKANSAS (12 - 2) at OLE MISS (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 54-79 ATS (-32.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 2-2 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 2-2 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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SMU (5 - 8) at RICE (5 - 10) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 2-2 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
RICE is 2-2 straight up against SMU 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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FLORIDA (14 - 2) at AUBURN (10 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 176-139 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 176-139 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-0 straight up against AUBURN 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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S CAROLINA (12 - 2) at LSU (12 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-1 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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DRAKE (13 - 4) at ILLINOIS ST (14 - 2) - 1/14/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
DRAKE is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 3-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 4-1 straight up against ILLINOIS ST 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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NEBRASKA (11 - 3) at IOWA ST (11 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
IOWA ST is 19-3 ATS (+15.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
IOWA ST is 127-96 ATS (+21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 4-0 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 3-1 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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S ILLINOIS (7 - 9) at CREIGHTON (13 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 4-1 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-2 straight up against CREIGHTON 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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MASSACHUSETTS (6 - 8) at SAINT LOUIS (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 3-1 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-2 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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ALABAMA (11 - 4) at MISSISSIPPI ST (11 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 3-2 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 4-1 straight up against ALABAMA 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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WICHITA ST (6 - 10) at MISSOURI ST (7 - 9) - 1/14/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 3-2 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 4-1 straight up against WICHITA 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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GEORGIA (9 - 7) at VANDERBILT (11 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 3-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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 (13 - 3) at ILLINOIS (14 - 2) - 1/14/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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COLORADO (8 - 6) at MISSOURI (13 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 4-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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MARYLAND (12 - 3) at MIAMI (12 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 44-19 ATS (+23.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-0 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-0 straight up against MARYLAND 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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UNLV (13 - 3) at COLORADO ST (5 - 11) - 1/14/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 138-105 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 138-105 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNLV is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
UNLV is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 3-2 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 5-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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HOUSTON (10 - 3) at UTEP (10 - 5) - 1/14/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 4-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 3-2 straight up against HOUSTON 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 (14 - 0) at BOSTON COLLEGE (13 - 4) - 1/14/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-0 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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BAYLOR (13 - 2) at TEXAS A&M (14 - 2) - 1/14/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 2-2 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 3-1 straight up against BAYLOR 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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CS-NORTHRIDGE (5 - 8) at UC-RIVERSIDE (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 2-2 against the spread versus CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-0 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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UTAH (10 - 6) at AIR FORCE (9 - 6) - 1/14/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-1 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-1 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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ELON (4 - 8) at DAVIDSON (12 - 3) - 1/14/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ELON is 3-2 against the spread versus DAVIDSON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 5-0 straight up against ELON 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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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:51 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Wednesday, January 14

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

Michigan State won seven of last eight vs Penn State, crushing Lions by 37 in rematch LY, after they lost 85-76 here, their first loss in last seven visits to Happy Valley. Spartans are 3-0 in Big 11, winning by 12-11-9 points (two of three on road). PSU beat Northwesterm Purdue in its two Big 11 home games; they lost by 4-20 points on road.

St Joe's won last seven games vs St Bonaventure (5-2 vs spread) taking last four games played here by 51-33-8-25 points. Bonnies are whole lot better this year (10-5, but still ranked 200th); they had won seven of last eight games before 98-80 home loss to Duquesne Saturday. St Joseph's won its last game in triple OT over Rhode Island, blowing 17-point lead.

Duke won eight of last nine vs Georgia Tech (7-2 vs spread) winning the last three by 9-13-12 points; they won three of last four visits here, by 8-4-7 pts. Tech lost its first two ACC games by 4-7 points, making just 24-27 from foul line (51.1%; opponents 34-45, 75.6%). Underdogs are 9-2 vs spread in ACC games, 2-0 at home.

Underdog covered last four Syracuse-Georgetown games; six of the last seven in series were decided by seven or less points or in OT. Syracuse lost last two visits here, by 15-2 points. Orange is 3-0 against spread as an underdog this year. Hoyas are 0-2 as Big East home favorite this year. Big East favorites are 15-12, 9-9 at home.

LSU won four of last five games vs South Carolina, winning last two at home, by 15-9 points; Gamecocks won eight of last nine games, beating Auburn by 12 in SEC opener. LSU lost their last two games, scoring just 60 ppg. These two teams are combined 24-5, but both teams' schedules are in weakest 10 in country.

Home side won nine of last ten Arkansas-Ole Miss games, with Rebels winning last three played here by 3-2-9 points. Hogs had won nine in a row before getting upset by Miss State at home Saturday; they're 1-1 on road, winning by hoop at South Alabama, losing by 5 at Missouri State. Ole Miss is injury-riddled and 4-5 in its last nine games.

Illinois State lost last two games, after starting season 14-0; Drake was 3-0 vs ISU LY, crushing Redbirds 79-49 in MVC tourney, beating them by 6-3 during regular season. ISU is 12-48 (25%) from arc in last couple games, after being 33-74 (44.6%) in first three Valley games. Bulldogs won last four league games, allowing just 57 ppg.

Mississippi State won last four games vs Alabama, winning three in row played here, by 13-24-7 points; underdogs are 8-2 vs spread in last ten series games, four of five played here. Bama lost only road game 66-59 at Clemson (+13); they outscored LSU 23-6 from line in 65-59 win in its SEC opener. Bulldogs won last three games, including a win at Arkansas.

Illinois (+1.5) lost 74-64 at Michigan Jan 4, getting outshot 11-2 at foul line; home team won last seven Michigan-Illinois games. Wolverines lost its last four visits here, by 15-5-12-10 points (1-3 vs spread). Dogs are 5-3 vs spread in last seven series games. Illini won won eight of last nine games; they're 5-3 vs spread in last eight games as a favorite.

Miami won five of last six games vs Maryland, winning last three by 5-5 15 points; underdogs covered five of those six. Terps lost last three trips to Miami by 2-14-15 points. Maryland won eight of last nine games, but loss was to Morgan State, so red flag there; they're 1-2 as a dog. Miami is thin at guard after suspending backup PG Rios (broke team rules).

Home side won last seven Houston-UTEP games; Cougars lost four in a row at El Paso, by 27-6-8-6 points. Dogs covered last three series games Miners won three of last four in series. Houston won three of last four games; they're 2-0 on road, winning at Middle Tennessee, Toledo. UTEP won six of last seven games, losing by point in OT at Santa Clara.

Boston College is 0-2 since winning in Deandome; now Wake Forest is in town after also upsetting Tar Heels. BC is 4-0 vs Deacons, crushing Wake 112-73 LY- they covered all four series games. Wake is 14-0, with three road wins, including ending BYU's 53-game home winning streak. BC gave up 78.3 ppg in its last four games, not good.

Underdog covered nine of last ten Baylor-Texas A&M games; Aggies are 7-1 in last eight series games, with only loss 116-110 five-OT classic in LY's game here. Baylor won seven of last eight series games, losing only to South Carolina by a point; they're 2-0 on road, winning at Wash State and Centenary. Aggies are 11-0 when they score more than 61 points.

Northridge won last eight games vs Riverside, but their best player was busted with coach's son for grand theft; this is just second game since it happened- they beat Cal-Davis 84-81 last game (-10). Northridge is 1-7 on road, winning by 26 at Fullerton. Riverside is 2-0 at home in league, beating Cal Poly, UCSB- they lost last two games, scoring 55.5 ppg.

**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:52 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 14

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6:30 PM MICHIGAN STATE vs. PENN STATE
Michigan State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Penn State
Michigan State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Penn State
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Penn State is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games

7:00 PM BOWLING GREEN vs. KENT STATE
Bowling Green is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Bowling Green is 5-8-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Kent State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Bowling Green
Kent State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Bowling Green

7:00 PM DUKE vs. GEORGIA TECH
Duke is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
Duke is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is 6-17 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Duke
Georgia Tech is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games when playing Duke

7:00 PM ELON vs. DAVIDSON
Elon is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Davidson
Elon is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Davidson
Davidson is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Davidson is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM GEORGE MASON vs. WILLIAM & MARY
George Mason is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing William & Mary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of George Mason's last 5 games when playing William & Mary
William & Mary is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against George Mason
William & Mary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against George Mason

7:00 PM GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. DUQUESNE
George Washington is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Duquesne
George Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Duquesne
Duquesne is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Duquesne is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM HOFSTRA vs. DREXEL
Hofstra is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Drexel
Hofstra is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Drexel
Drexel is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Drexel is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM NJIT vs. LOYOLA
No trends available
Loyola is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Loyola's last 6 games

7:00 PM OHIO vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Ohio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio
Miami (Ohio) is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio

7:00 PM RICHMOND vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Richmond is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Richmond is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Saint Joseph's is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Bonaventure
Saint Joseph's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Saint Joseph's
St. Bonaventure is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saint Joseph's

7:00 PM SOUTH FLORIDA vs. PITTSBURGH
South Florida is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
South Florida is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM TEMPLE vs. PENNSYLVANIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Temple's last 6 games on the road
Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Pennsylvania is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Temple

7:00 PM TOLEDO vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Toledo is 15-6-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Western Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games when playing Western Michigan
Western Michigan is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toledo
Western Michigan is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toledo

7:00 PM UNC WILMINGTON vs. JAMES MADISON
UNC Wilmington is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing James Madison
UNC Wilmington is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
James Madison is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
James Madison is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. TOWSON STATE
Virginia Commonwealth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Towson State
Towson State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Virginia Commonwealth
Towson State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Virginia Commonwealth

7:30 PM FORDHAM vs. DAYTON
Fordham is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dayton
Fordham is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Dayton
Dayton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dayton is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games

7:30 PM LA SALLE vs. CHARLOTTE
La Salle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
La Salle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM RUTGERS vs. CINCINNATI
Rutgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rutgers's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:30 PM SYRACUSE vs. GEORGETOWN
Syracuse is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgetown
Syracuse is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Georgetown
Georgetown is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgetown's last 5 games

8:00 PM ALABAMA vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Alabama is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Mississippi State
Alabama is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Mississippi State
Mississippi State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Alabama
Mississippi State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Alabama

8:00 PM ARKANSAS vs. MISSISSIPPI
Arkansas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Arkansas is 6-14-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Mississippi
Mississippi is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Arkansas
Mississippi is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Arkansas

8:00 PM FLORIDA vs. AUBURN
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Auburn
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Auburn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Auburn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida

8:00 PM GEORGIA vs. VANDERBILT
Georgia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Georgia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Georgia
Vanderbilt is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Georgia

8:00 PM MASSACHUSETTS vs. SAINT LOUIS
Massachusetts is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Massachusetts is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Saint Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Massachusetts
Saint Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Massachusetts

8:00 PM NEBRASKA vs. IOWA STATE
Nebraska is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Nebraska is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Iowa State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Iowa State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM SAN DIEGO STATE vs. WYOMING
San Diego State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Wyoming is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego State
Wyoming is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games

8:00 PM SOUTH CAROLINA vs. LSU
South Carolina is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LSU
South Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LSU
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LSU is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games

8:00 PM SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. RICE
Southern Methodist is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Rice
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Methodist's last 5 games when playing Rice
Rice is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games at home
Rice is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games

8:00 PM SOUTHERN MISS vs. TULANE
Southern Miss is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Southern Miss is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Tulane is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Southern Miss
Tulane is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Southern Miss

8:00 PM WEST VIRGINIA vs. MARSHALL
West Virginia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Marshall
West Virginia is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
Marshall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Marshall is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

8:05 PM DRAKE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Drake is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Illinois State
Drake is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Illinois State
Illinois State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Drake
Illinois State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Drake

8:05 PM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. CREIGHTON
Southern Illinois is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Creighton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southern Illinois's last 6 games when playing Creighton
Creighton is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
Creighton is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Southern Illinois

8:05 PM WICHITA STATE vs. MISSOURI STATE
Wichita State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Missouri State
Wichita State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Missouri State
Missouri State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:30 PM MICHIGAN vs. ILLINOIS
Michigan is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Illinois
Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Illinois
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Illinois is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

9:00 PM COLORADO vs. MISSOURI
Colorado is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Colorado is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Missouri is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Missouri is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Colorado

9:00 PM MARYLAND vs. MIAMI
Maryland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Maryland
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Maryland

9:00 PM UNLV vs. COLORADO STATE
UNLV is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Colorado State
UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State
Colorado State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Colorado State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM WAKE FOREST vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Wake Forest is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Wake Forest is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Boston College is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Boston College is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games

9:05 PM HOUSTON vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Houston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Houston is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas El Paso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

9:30 PM BAYLOR vs. TEXAS A&M
Baylor is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Baylor is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas A&M is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baylor
Texas A&M is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Baylor

10:00 PM CS NORTHRIDGE vs. UC RIVERSIDE
CS Northridge is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UC Riverside
CS Northridge is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing UC Riverside
UC Riverside is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UC Riverside is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games

10:00 PM UTAH vs. AIR FORCE
Utah is 5-10-2 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Air Force
Utah is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing Air Force
Air Force is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Air Force is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:54 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 14

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OTTAWA (13-21-0-6, 32 pts.) at ATLANTA (14-24-0-5, 33 pts.) - 1/14/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 13-27 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 3-14 ATS (+22.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
OTTAWA is 18-35 ATS (-36.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 60-60 ATS (-36.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
OTTAWA is 5-14 ATS (-14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 30-56 ATS (-30.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-18 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 3-9 ATS (-9.5 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-5 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-5-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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WASHINGTON (27-13-0-3, 57 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (20-19-0-4, 44 pts.) - 1/14/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 26-8 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 73-59 ATS (+137.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 6-14 ATS (-8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-2 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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BUFFALO (21-16-0-5, 47 pts.) at CHICAGO (23-11-0-6, 52 pts.) - 1/14/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 0-7 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
BUFFALO is 8-17 ATS (-13.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 25-16 ATS (+5.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 24-15 ATS (+44.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-3 ATS (+17.0 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 144-102 ATS (+23.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-0-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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DETROIT (29-7-0-6, 64 pts.) at ANAHEIM (22-17-0-5, 49 pts.) - 1/14/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 73-71 ATS (-40.3 Units) in January games since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 142-134 ATS (+313.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 120-101 ATS (+7.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 9-7 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 9-7-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:55 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Wednesday, January 14

Hot teams
-- Sabres won four of their last five games. Blackhawks won seven of their last eight home games.
-- Red Wings won six of their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Penguins lost seven of their last nine games. Washington lost its last three games, 3-0/5-4/5-2.
-- Ottawa lost eight of its last nine games. Thrashers lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Ducks are 1-5 in game following their last six wins.

Totals
-- Over is 4-0-1 in Washington's last five road games.
-- Three of last four Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Buffalo games.
-- Last three Anaheim games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Penguins are 4-3 if they played night before; Washington is 2-2.
-- Senators are 1-4 on road when they played the night before.
-- Sabres are 3-5 if they play again the next night.

Series Records
-- Penguins won ten of last thirteen against Washington.
-- Senators lost three of last four visits to Atlanta.
-- Sabres won last two games vs Chicago, 2-1/3-1.
-- Red Wings lost four of last five visits to Anaheim.

**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:56 AM

NHL

Wednesday, January 14

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7:30 PM OTTAWA vs. ATLANTA
Ottawa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Ottawa is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa

7:30 PM WASHINGTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Washington is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 15 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM BUFFALO vs. CHICAGO
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Buffalo

10:00 PM DETROIT vs. ANAHEIM
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim
Detroit is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Anaheim is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Anaheim is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit

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**Udog** · 01-14-2009, 09:58 AM

NHL

Wednesday, January 14

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Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL bets
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Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks (-165, 6)

Chicago (23-10-7) is amongst the leaders in goal differential (+40), and has had no trouble winning games in a blowout fashion. It's the tight games that has caused problems.

After losing back-to-back close games on the road, the Blackhawks completed a home-and-home series with Nashville with a 3-1 win on Sunday at the United Center. Chicago led by just a goal until Martin Havlat scored his 12th of the season on a empty netter with 10 seconds remaining.

"We accomplished what we needed to," said goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin, who has allowed two goals or fewer in seven of hits last eight appearances. "We're not going to score four, five goals in every one. We have to know how to win when we score two."

Khabibulin had another stellar performance in Chicago, as he stopped 26 shots to improve to 7-0-3 with a 1.87 goals-against average at home on the season.

The Blackhawks have outscored their opponents 29-8 in winning their last seven games at the United Center since a 6-5 loss to San Jose on Nov. 16 - their only regulation loss there all season. Chicago, which lost to Detroit 6-4 at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day, is 13-2-4 at home overall.

Despite a 3-1 loss in Detroit on Saturday, Buffalo is 5-2-1 on the road since Dec. 6. The Sabres are also among the league leaders in power-play percentage on the road (24.3) and penalty killing percentage on the road (89.9).

"We've had some good games on the road. We have to keep that up, we have to go into another team's building and stick to a game plan," goalie Ryan Miller said. "You have to be patient, you have to let the other team try to entertain the crowd, and we have to stick to the game plan and stick together."

Miller has been under a lot of pressure lately, making 45 saves Saturday after stopping 43 shots in Friday's 2-1 shootout win over the New York Rangers. He made 26 saves in last season's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks, and is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA all-time versus them.

Pick: Sabres

Detroit Red Wings at Anaheim Ducks (+135, 5.5)

Central Division-leading Detroit (29-7-6) is coming off one of its worst defensive games of the season, losing 5-4 in overtime at Dallas Monday. It was the Red Wings' first defeat since losing 4-3 in a shootout with Colorado on Dec. 27.

Lack of scoring wasn't the problem for Detroit, which made do even though Henrik Zetterberg was held off the scoresheet. He had a five-game point streak (two goals, six assists) end, but he failed to find the back of the net for the 11th time in 13 games.

The veteran center had 10 goals in his first 13 games, but has 16 on the season after scoring a career-high 43 times in 2007-08.

A two-goal effort in a 5-4 overtime loss at Anaheim (22-17-5) on Oct. 29 was part of Zetterberg's early season surge. He has eight goals and five assists in his last 11 games versus the Ducks.

The Red Wings were outshot 49-30 by the Stars in the second stop of a five-game road trip that takes them into the All-Star break. Detroit gave up 23 shots in the second period, the most it has allowed in one period since Columbus had 23 in the opening period of a 2-1 Red Wings win on Nov. 21, 2001.

Still, the Red Wings were able to pick up a point thanks partly to some outstanding saves from Chris Osgood, who stopped a season-high 44 shots. Osgood has started both of Detroit's games against the Ducks this season, going 1-0-1 with a 2.96 goals-against average, and is 13-3-1 with two ties and a 2.55 GAA all-time against them.

Anaheim's Jean-Sebastien Giguere, meanwhile, got a much-needed boost Sunday night, making 18 saves in the Ducks' 4-3 victory over New Jersey for his first win since Dec. 14. Giguere was benched Thursday night in Los Angeles after allowing three goals in the first 21 minutes.

The Ducks gave up four goals in each of their previous two games, losing both.

Against the Devils, Anaheim was clicking on offense. Chris Kunitz scored twice in the third period, giving him 11 goals on the season.

Corey Perry assisted on both of Kunitz's goals, making a quick contribution in his return after a four-game suspension for elbowing Philadelphia's Claude Giroux in the head Jan. 2. The Ducks were 2-2-0 in Perry's absence and had won just three of their last 10 games before facing New Jersey.

Pick: Ducks

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