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**pm530** · 01-19-2009, 04:53 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Monday, January 19

An American holiday Monday features plenty of afternoon matchups around the world of sports. Here's a look at all the day's action in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Super Bowl matchup was set on Sunday - and it'll be Arizona vs. Pittsburgh in the big game this year. The Cardinals were the first to win their conference championship on Sunday, jumping out to a 24-6 lead by halftime and holding on for a 32-25 victory. Arizona was pegged as a 3.5-point home underdog in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (47). The Steelers then took the AFC title with a 23-14 win over the Ravens on Sunday night, covering the 6-point spread at home. The combined score went OVER the 35.5-point total.

Other Notable Events

While there are plenty of matinees around the NBA on Monday, the top matchup of the day doesn't tip off until 10:30pm ET, with LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers travelling west to take on Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers. The Cavs got past New Orleans 92-78 last time out, improving to 31-7 straight-up and 27-11 against-the-spread this year. The Lakers are coming off a 109-103 loss to Orlando, and they sit at 31-8 SU but just 18-21 ATS so far on the season.

The NBA begins its day with afternoon action in Philadelphia and New York, with the Mavericks taking on the Sixers and the Bulls meeting the Knicks in 1:00pm ET contests. Other matinee games include Toronto at Atlanta, San Antonio at Charlotte, Denver at Houston, Minnesota at the Clippers, Indiana at New Orleans, and Washington at Golden State, while Memphis hosts Detroit at 5:30pm ET. The Suns are then in Boston for an 8:00pm ET tipoff with the Celtics, while the other game on the schedule has Portland playing host to Milwaukee.

The Rest of the Schedule

The National Hockey League features a couple of afternoon games on Monday as well, with St. Louis at Boston and Washington at the Islanders. Later action features Dallas at Tampa Bay, Carolina at Toronto, Buffalo at Florida, and Minnesota at Chicago, while the Devils will be in Nashville to play the Predators.

Finally, there are just a handful of notable games on the college hoops schedule for Monday, including Syracuse at Pittsburgh; the Panthers are coming off their first loss of the season, falling 69-63 to Louisville on Saturday. As well, it's Louisiana-Lafayette at UAB, Cincinnati at Providence, and Texas A&M at Kansas.

News from the Wire

Clippers center Marcus Camby sprained his ankle on Saturday, leaving him questionable to play on Monday afternoon . . . Knicks rookie forward Danilo Gallinari finally returned from his back injury on Saturday . . . Pistons guard Allen Iverson hurt his knee on Saturday, but was able to finish the game . . . Newly-signed Devils forward Brendan Shanahan is expected to debut on Monday night.

A Peek at the Future

A quieter Tuesday in the NBA has just four games, most notably Atlanta at Chicago. As well, it'll be Indiana at San Antonio, Sacramento at Denver, and Minnesota at Utah . . . the NHL has eight games on tap for Tuesday, including Anaheim at the Rangers and Vancouver at San Jose; the league's All-Star Break begins on Thursday . . . Ranked Duke will host N.C. State in hoops action on Tuesday, with Tennessee taking on Vanderbilt, and Michigan battling Penn State.

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**pm530** · 01-19-2009, 04:54 AM

NBA

Monday, January 19

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Trend Sheet
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1:00 PM CHICAGO vs. NEW YORK
Chicago is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Chicago is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
New York is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Chicago

1:00 PM DALLAS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Dallas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing at home against Dallas
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas

2:00 PM DENVER vs. HOUSTON
Denver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver's last 12 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver

2:00 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. CHARLOTTE
San Antonio is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games
Charlotte is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio
Charlotte is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio

2:00 PM TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Toronto's last 17 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home

3:30 PM INDIANA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Indiana is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indiana's last 9 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

3:30 PM MINNESOTA vs. LA CLIPPERS
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Minnesota is 16-7 SU in their last 23 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Minnesota
LA Clippers are 7-16 SU in their last 23 games when playing Minnesota

4:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Golden State
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

5:30 PM DETROIT vs. MEMPHIS
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM PHOENIX vs. BOSTON
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Boston is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home

10:00 PM MILWAUKEE vs. PORTLAND
Milwaukee is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 9 games
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Portland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

10:30 PM CLEVELAND vs. LA LAKERS
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
LA Lakers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games when playing at home against Cleveland
LA Lakers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland

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**pm530** · 01-19-2009, 04:55 AM

NBA

Monday, January 19

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Tips and Trends
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers [TNT | 10:30 PM ET]

Cavs: LeBron James has had no problem getting motivated when he plays Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. James is averaging 37.3 points in the last three meetings with LA, and his team owns a five-game winning streak in the series. He totaled 41 points and nine rebounds in a 98-95 victory at Staples Center the last time the teams met nearly a year ago. However, Cleveland has dropped three of four away from home this year and begins a tough four-game West Coast road trip in LA.

Cavs are 6-1 SU & ATS in the last 7 meetings.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Cleveland's last 8 games vs. Western Conference.

Key Injuries - G Delonte West (wrist) is OUT.
C Zydrunas Ilgauskas (ankle) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 99

Lakers (-4, O/U 202): LA head coach Phil Jackson gave his team the day off on Saturday before returning to practice on Sunday following two straight losses for the second time this season. The Lakers are battling through one of their toughest stretches of the year and will try to take advantage of a Cavs team that will be lacking depth due to injuries to Delonte West and Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Still, Jackson does not see any edge. "There's no advantage to home court in this situation," Jackson said. "We have to stop this bleeding right now."

Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
The UNDER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

Key Injuries - F Luke Walton (foot) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 103

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**pm530** · 01-19-2009, 04:55 AM

NBA

Monday, January 19

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA bets
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New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls (-2.5, 210)

The Knicks haven't had much success against the Bulls lately, losing 12 of the last 16 meetings.

After winning its previous two games, Chicago is coming off Saturday's 92-87 loss to San Antonio.

The Bulls had another solid defensive effort, but their offense was held to their fourth-lowest point total of the season. Chicago has allowed an average of 94.3 points in its last three games, and is 10-2 when allowing 95 points or fewer this season.

"I thought we played good enough to win," said Andres Nocioni, who had 17 points and a season-high 15 rebounds. "But that's the way we have to play every night. The last four games we played together and with much more effort."

Ben Gordon, who is averaging a team-high 20.2 points, had 20 on Saturday after scoring a season-low five in Thursday's 102-93 overtime victory over Cleveland. Gordon, who grew up just outside of New York City, has scored 25 or more points in three of his last five trips to Madison Square Garden.

This will be Derrick Rose's first NBA game at MSG.

The top overall pick of the 2008 draft finished with 12 points on just 6-of-21 shooting on Saturday, but did have eight assists. Rose had 15 points and seven assists in the Bulls' win over the Knicks in December.

Pick: Chicago -2.5

Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers (-4.5, 202)

LeBron James is having a MVP-caliber season in helping lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to the top of the Eastern Conference with the league's best record. Considering the way he has played against the Los Angeles Lakers lately, he probably would receive reigning league MVP Kobe Bryant's vote.

In a matchup featuring the best team from each conference, James looks to help lead the Cavaliers to their sixth straight win over Bryant and the Lakers as they open a four-game road trip Monday at Staples Center.

After falling to Boston in the East semifinals last season, James has Cleveland (31-7) poised to make a run for its first NBA title. The Cavaliers, who have not won a division title since 1975-76, have a 9 1/2-game lead over second-place Detroit in the Central Division, and are competing with Orlando and Boston for the best record in the East.

Los Angeles (31-8) once again looks like it might control home court throughout the Western Conference playoffs, as it has a five-game lead atop the conference. The Pacific Division-leading Lakers lost to Boston in last season's finals and are seeking their first title since 2001-02.

Bryant, who received his first MVP award last season, recorded his 15th career triple-double and first since April 1, 2005 his last time out.

The 10-time All-Star had 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in the Lakers' 109-103 loss to the Magic on Friday, but missed two jumpers in the waning moments.

The Lakers have lost two straight games after winning 10 of 11. They have not dropped three in a row since Jan. 23-27 of last season, which included a loss to Cleveland.

"We have to back it up and stop this bleeding right now," Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson said.

Facing the Cavs might not be the answer, though.

Cleveland has won five straight games over the Lakers since a 99-98 loss on Jan. 12, 2006 - the longest win streak by the Cavs in the series.

In their last meeting on Jan. 27, Cleveland won 98-95 at Los Angeles, behind James' 41 points and nine rebounds. James, the league's second-leading scorer (27.8 points per game), is averaging 37.3 points in his last three games versus the Lakers.

Pick: Cleveland +4.5

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**pm530** · 01-19-2009, 04:56 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, January 19

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SYRACUSE (17 - 2) at PITTSBURGH (16 - 1) - 1/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 39-64 ATS (-31.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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LA-LAFAYETTE (6 - 10) at UAB (10 - 7) - 1/19/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 1-0 against the spread versus LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 1-0 straight up against LA-LAFAYETTE 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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TEXAS A&M (15 - 3) at KANSAS (13 - 4) - 1/19/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 2-1 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 2-1 straight up against TEXAS A&M 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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ST PETERS (5 - 12) at MANHATTAN (9 - 8) - 1/19/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 3-2 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 4-1 straight up against ST PETERS 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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GA SOUTHERN (5 - 9) at W CAROLINA (8 - 7) - 1/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W CAROLINA is 2-1 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 2-1 straight up against W CAROLINA 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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CINCINNATI (12 - 6) at PROVIDENCE (11 - 6) - 1/19/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 58-83 ATS (-33.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 35-57 ATS (-27.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 18-39 ATS (-24.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PROVIDENCE is 2-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 3-0 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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**pm530** · 01-19-2009, 04:56 AM

NCAAB

Monday, January 19

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2:00 PM SAINT PETER'S vs. MANHATTAN
Saint Peter's is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Manhattan
Saint Peter's is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Manhattan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Manhattan is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

4:00 PM BYU vs. NEW MEXICO
BYU is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
BYU is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New Mexico is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
New Mexico is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

7:00 PM CONCORD COLLEGE vs. MOREHEAD STATE
No trends available
Morehead State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Morehead State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
Georgia Southern is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Georgia Southern's last 7 games on the road
Western Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Georgia Southern
Western Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Georgia Southern

7:00 PM NJIT vs. LOYOLA
No trends available
Loyola is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home

7:00 PM SYRACUSE vs. PITTSBURGH
Syracuse is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Syracuse is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games

8:00 PM CINCINNATI vs. PROVIDENCE
Cincinnati is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Providence is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Providence is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:00 PM HOUSTON BAPTIST vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
No trends available
Wisc-Green Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Wisc-Green Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. UAB
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
UAB is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UAB is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM TEXAS A&M vs. KANSAS
Texas A&M is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas
Texas A&M is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

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**pm530** · 01-19-2009, 04:57 AM

NCAAB

Monday, January 19

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

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Tips and Trends
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#8 Syracuse at #1 Pittsburgh [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Syracuse:

Syracuse is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 Monday games.
The UNDER is 21-10 in Syracuse's last 31 Monday games.

Key Injuries - G Scoop Jardine (shin) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Pitt (-8.5, O/U 146):

Pitt is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Texas A&M at Kansas [ESPN | 9 PM ET]

Texas A&M:

Texas A&M is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 road games.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Texas A&M's last 9 games vs. Big 12.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Kansas (-10, O/U 137):

Kansas is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games overall.
The OVER is 7-3 in Kansas' last 10 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 01-19-2009, 04:58 AM

NHL

Monday, January 19

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1:00 PM ST. LOUIS vs. BOSTON
St. Louis is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games

2:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. NY ISLANDERS
Washington is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing NY Islanders
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
NY Islanders are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Washington
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games

7:30 PM BUFFALO vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida's last 11 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo

7:30 PM CAROLINA vs. TORONTO
Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Carolina
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM DALLAS vs. TAMPA BAY
Dallas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Dallas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

8:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. CHICAGO
Minnesota is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Chicago
Minnesota is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Chicago is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games

8:00 PM NEW JERSEY vs. NASHVILLE
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Nashville
Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Nashville's last 12 games at home

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**pm530** · 01-19-2009, 04:58 AM

NHL

Monday, January 19

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Ice Picks: NHL Bets
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Washington Capitals at New York Islanders (+250, 6)

The Islanders might have to strap the ole' shooter tutor between the post with the way they're burning through goaltenders.

New York has had to turn to Yann Danis since losing starter Rick DiPietro for most of the season and most recently backup Joey MacDonald, who will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a groin strain. Danis has played well in this emergency role. He's lost all three games but is allowing just over two goals per game in that stretch.

Danis hasn't received much support on the scoreboard. The Islanders have mustered just three goals in each of Danis' starts and are averaging only two goals per game during their seven-game losing streak. New York has all but conceded the remainder of the schedule since winning just 12 games. Coach Scott Gordon has admitted he's trying to give the younger, inexperienced players more minutes and has started looking ahead to next season.

Pick: Under 6

Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers (-118, 5.5)

Tomas Vokoun was supposed to have the night off Saturday. But after the Panthers went down big in the first period, Vokoun came off the bench in relief of Craig Anderson and stopped all 22 shots he faced and helped Florida edge state rival Tampa Bay.

Vokoun has backstopped the Panthers playoff push heading into the All-Star break. He's won four of his last five appearances and has a given up under three goals per game during this span. Florida has made it easy for the five-year veteran, scoring four or more goals in each of those wins.

The Panthers edged the Sabres earlier this season. Vokoun sat out that December 4 meeting which Florida won 2-1 despite being outshot 46-25.

Pick: Florida -118

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**Udog** · 01-19-2009, 08:44 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Washington at Golden State
The Warriors beat Atlanta (119-114) their last time out, but are just 1-6 ATS following an upset win as an underdog. Washington is the underdog pick (+5) according to Dunkel, which has Golden State favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+5). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

Game 501-502: Dallas at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 115.147; Philadelphia 124.173
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 9; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Chicago at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.418; New York 116.487
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 1; 212 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+2 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: San Antonio at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 119.080; Charlotte 119.446
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 180 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 179
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+3 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Toronto at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 115.360; Atlanta 119.856
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 203 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 6; 198
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+6); Over

Game 509-510: Denver at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.312; Houston 120.275
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 2 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+2 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: Indiana at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 116.227; New Orleans 122.771
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 6 1/2; 214
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 9; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+9); Over

Game 513-514: Minnesota at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 119.455; LA Clippers 112.497
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 7; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 3 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-3 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Washington at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 112.856; Golden State 114.983
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 2; 225
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 215 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+5); Over

Game 517-518: Detroit at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 116.932; Memphis 114.589
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2 1/2; 179 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 519-520: Phoenix at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 118.979; Boston 126.139
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 7; 209 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 8; 204
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+8); Over

Game 521-522: Milwaukee at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.838; Portland 121.817
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 5; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 6 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+6 1/2); Over

Game 523-524: Cleveland at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 123.567; LA Lakers 126.657
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 3; 208
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 4 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+4 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 01-19-2009, 08:56 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Cincinnati at Providence
The Friars look to use their potent offense (82.5 ppg at home) to take advantage of a Cincinnati team that is 0-4 ATS against good offensive teams (77+ ppg). Providence is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Friars favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Providence (-6). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

Game 525-526: Syracuse at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 70.723; Pittsburgh 80.684
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 10
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-8)

Game 527-528: UL Lafayette at UAB
Dunkel Ratings: UL Lafayette 49.707; UAB 65.150
Dunkel Line: UAB by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: UAB by 14
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-14)

Game 529-530: Texas A&M at Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 64.388; Kansas 75.771
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas by 10
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-10)

Game 531-532: St. Peter's at Manhattan
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 45.235; Manhattan 51.348
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 6
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (+9)

Game 533-534: Georgia Southern at Western Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 47.620; Western Carolina 52.875
Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 5
Vegas Line: Western Carolina by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (+6 1/2)

Game 535-536: Cincinnati at Providence
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 59.760; Providence 68.671
Dunkel Line: Providence by 9
Vegas Line: Providence by 6
Dunkel Pick: Providence (-6)

**Udog** · 01-19-2009, 09:00 AM

NHL
Dunkel

New Jersey at Nashville
The Devils have won four of five on their current road trip and look to build on their 8-0 mark after 3 or more consecutive road games. The Devils are the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has New Jersey favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

Game 51-52: St. Louis at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.556; Boston 13.323
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-320); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-320); Under

Game 53-54: Washington at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.899; NY Islanders 11.749
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-290); 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+245); Over

Game 55-56: Carolina at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.025; Toronto 11.255
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-110); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-110); Over

Game 57-58: Buffalo at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.543; Florida 12.924
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-120); Over

Game 59-60: Dallas at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.375; Tampa Bay 12.374
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-110); Over

Game 61-62: Minnesota at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.753; Chicago 12.167
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+170); Over

Game 63-64: New Jersey at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.796; Nashville 10.964
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-110); Under

**Udog** · 01-19-2009, 09:12 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Monday, January 19

Hot Teams
-- 76ers won, covered their last seven games.
-- Nuggets won three in row, eight of last nine games. Rockets won four of their last five games.
-- Bobcats won five of their last seven games. Spurs won six of their last eight contests.
-- Pacers covered five of their last six games.
-- Minnesota won six of its last seven games.
-- Celtics won last four games, by 6-6-32-20 points.
-- Bucks are 8-0 (7-1 vs spread) in game following their last eight losses. Blazers won four of their last five home games.
-- Cavaliers won, covered four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Knicks lost five of their last seven games. Bulls are 2-6 vs spread in game following their last eight losses.
-- Mavericks lost their last five games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Hawks lost five of their last six games. Raptors lost last five games.
-- Hornets are 0-4 vs spread in game following their last four wins.
-- Clippers snapped their 12-game losing skid Saturday.
-- Pistons lost last five games, by 17-2-4-10-6 points. Grizzlies are 1-8 in last nine games (0-5 vs spread in last five).
-- Suns lost two of last three games, are 1-6-1 vs spread in last eight.
-- Lakers lost last two games (Spurs, Magic) , allowing 111.5 ppg.
-- Wizards lost six of their last seven games. Warriors are 1-6 vs spread in game following their last seven wins.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Chicago road games went over the total; nine of last ten Knick games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Atlanta games.
-- Ten of last twelve Denver games went over the total; four of last five Houston games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Charlotte home games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Indiana games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Clipper games went over the total.
-- Ten of last twelve Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Boston games.
-- Eight of last nine Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Laker games went over the total.
-- Nine of last ten Golden State games went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Bulls are 4-8 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Hawks are 4-6 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Nuggets are 5-3-1 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Spurs are 3-4 vs spread when they play again the next night.
-- Indiana is 5-4-1 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Minnesota is 6-5 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Suns are 4-1 vs spread if playing second straight night on road.

**Udog** · 01-19-2009, 09:14 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Monday, January 19

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

Pitt won five of last six games vs Syracuse, winning last two played here by 7-13 points; underdogs are 5-3 vs spread in last eight series contests. Panthers lost first game of season Saturday at Louisville. Orangemen are 5-1 in Big East, 1-1 on road, losing by 14 at Georgetown after 82-66 win at Rutgers. Big East home favorites are 14-12 vs spread.

UAB is very thin; only one sub plays double digit minutes; they lost to rival Memphis by 13 Saturday, have quick turnaround vs UL-Lafayette squad that is 2-6 in last eight games, losing last game in OT to UALR by 79-71 score. Sun Belt road dogs are 21-27 vs spread in non-league games; C-USA home favorites are 22-7.

Kansas won five of last six games vs Texas A&M, beatng Aggies twice a year ago, by 17-6 points, but A&M covered last two trips here, losing by five, winning by three in last visit, two years ago. Aggies are 3-1 on road, losing by 12 at Oklahoma State in only conference road game so far. Big 12 home favorites are 5-3 against the spread.

St Peter's is 3-10 in last 13 games vs Manhattan, losing last five games in this gym, by 27-10-13-7-3 points (1-4 vs spread). Peacocks covered five of last six league games; they're 2-1 as road dogs, losing by 6 at Marist, 20 at Fairfield, 13 at Siena. MAAC home favorites are 8-10 vs spread. Jaspers are 3-0 as a MAAC favorite this season.

Georgia Southern lost three of last four games; they're 1-2 on road in the SoCon, losing by 9 at Citadel, 13 at Charleston, winning at Greensboro. Hawks are 31-102 (30.4%) from arc in last four games. Western Carolina lost last two games, giving up 79 ppg, after starting 3-0 in league play. Home favorites are 8-15 vs spread in Southern Conference games.

Underdog is 4-0 vs spread in last four Cincinnati-Providence games, as four games were decided by total of 13 points; Friars (+2.5) won 87-79 in Cincinnati ten days ago, shooting 54% from floor, making 12-24 from arc. Not sure if Xavier (swollen eye) can play here; Friars blew big lead here against Marquette Saturday night, quick turnaround for this one.

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