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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:11 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, January 21

The National Hockey League plays their final games before the weekend's All-Star festivities on Wednesday night. Here's a look in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

If you've wagered on either Super Bowl participant so far during the playoffs you've managed to walk away with some cash. The Arizona Cardinals' unlikely run to the big game has seen them go 3-0 against-the-spread, including outright wins as underdogs against the Panthers (+10) and Eagles (+3.5). The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to cover 6-point spreads against both the Chargers and Ravens, putting them at 2-0 ATS during the postseason. Those teams have also paid off for OVER bettors; five of their six combined scores have been OVERs.

Other Notable Events

The National Hockey League plays its final first-half contests on Wednesday night, with the marquee matchup featuring Montreal on the road in New Jersey. The Habs will be well represented in this weekend's NHL All-Star Game, with winger Alexei Kovalev, defensemen Andrei Markov and Mike Komisarek, and goaltender Carey Price all voted to the starting lineup for the Eastern Conference.

The Ducks will be on the road on Long Island on Wednesday night, while Philadelphia will host Atlanta. There are six other games on the ice, including Buffalo at Tampa Bay, Boston at Toronto, Dallas at Florida, St. Louis at Chicago, and Los Angeles at Colorado, while the Flames will play host to the Blue Jackets.

The Rest of the Schedule

After a light Tuesday the NBA returns in full force on Wednesday with 11 games on the schedule. That slate includes a big matchup in South Florida with Miami hosting Boston, while Houston will get a visit from Utah, and the Lakers and Clippers will battle at Staples Center. Rounding out the night: Memphis at Charlotte, Phoenix at New York, Toronto at Detroit, Dallas at Milwaukee, New Jersey at New Orleans, Washington at Sacramento, and Oklahoma City at Golden State, while LeBron and his Cavaliers will play a road game in Portland.

Newly installed at No. 1 in the polls, Wake Forest will try to live up to that ranking on Wednesday night when they get a visit from Virginia Tech. There are also two matchups between ranked teams on the Wednesday slate, with No. 20 Villanova at No. 3 Connecticut, and No. 10 Clemson at No. 5 North Carolina. Other notable contests: Nebraska vs. No. 6 Oklahoma, Northwestern vs. No. 7 Michigan State, No. 9 Louisville vs. Rutgers, No. 15 Xavier vs. St. Bonaventure, No. 17 Arizona State vs. Arizona, Rice vs. No. 22 Memphis, and No. 24 Florida vs. South Carolina.

News from the Wire

The Jets quickly hired former Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan to be their new head coach after his team fell to the Steelers on Sunday night . . . Steelers WR Hines Ward suffered a sprained MCL in the AFC Championship Game, but is still expected to play in the Super Bowl . . . Flyers forward Daniel Briere (groin injury) could return on Wednesday night . . . the Islanders are down to third-string goalie Yann Danis, with both Rick DiPietro and Joey MacDonald now sidelined.

A Peek at the Future

The NHL's All-Star Game gets underway at 6:00pm ET on Sunday, while the league returns to action with 11 games on Tuesday, January 27 . . . the NBA's weekly Thursday night doubleheader will feature Boston at Orlando at 8:00pm ET, and then Washington at the Lakers at 10:30pm ET . . . Thursday's top college hoops matchup has No. 18 Purdue at No. 21 Minnesota, while No. 23 Gonzaga will be gunning for an easy win when they travel down to Pepperdine.

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:12 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

Random knowledge about the career of Manny Ramirez........

6) He's been in the playoffs ten times in his 16-year career, hitting 28 postseason HRs in 378 ABs, with a .399 on-base percentage.

5) 527 HRs, 1,725 RBI, .314 career hitter with a .411 OB%.

4) He's not much for the All-Star Game; 3 hits in 12 AB in 9 games; he's made 12 All-Star teams, but only played in nine games.

3) Manny actually had two sacrifice bunts for the Indians in '95, but hasn't had one since, which makes a lot of sense.

2) He's led the American League in on-base percentage three times.

1) He will be 37 May 30, and his effort was an issue at the end of his tenure in Boston, which is why he's having a hard time getting the long-term contract his agent wants.

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:12 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: Random thoughts for a winter day......

13) Wow, so many people were in Washington Tuesday, but all the inauguration ceremonies were done by 1:00-- what happened for the rest of the day for spectators, other than an amazing traffic jam?

12) Is it too much to ask politicians to wear a hat when its cold out? You'd think wearing a hat is a sign of weakness that can be used by an opponent in a future election. 70% of the body's heat escapes thru the head, people. Very important to stay warm.

11) William Henry Harrison gave the longest inauguration speech, one hour and 45 minutes. He didn't wear a coat, and died of pneumonia a month later. Very important to stay warm.

10) There is a big luncheon for bigwigs after the ceremony; a camera caught Bill Clinton chatting up Cindy McCain, as John McCain was quick to join the conversation, kind of like a third-man-in in a hockey fight. I can see Saturday Night Live using that camera shot this week.

9) Total costs for the inauguration are estimated at $150M, one-third of which was raised privately. The Smithsonian was paid $700,000 to stay open longer, the platform in front of the Capitol cost $3.5M, all stuff like that- the US Capitol Police shelled out $1.5M to staff other events associated with the inauguration.

8) The actual swearing-in ceremony cost $1.24M.

7) James Monroe was the first President inaugurated in an outdoor ceremony, back in 1817. The ceremony was held on March 4 until it was changed to January 20 in 1937.

6) There was room for 240,000 people on Capitol grounds; tickets were free, but hard to get; selling fake tickets was punishable by year in jail and a $100,000 fine.

Elsewhere in the world.........
5) Pair of jackasses caused $2,000 in damage to Donovan McNabb's front lawn in Chandler, AZ, burning pro-Cardinal sentiments into his lawn using diesel fuel; they also hung a Cardinal flag in his tree. The two nitwits were arrested and charged with a misdemeanor.

4) New Colts' coach Jim Caldwell canned defensive coordinator Ron Meeks; he is rumored to be looking to get away from the Tampa-2 defense which was Tony Dungy's calling card.

3) Former Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski is interviewing for the 49ers' offensive coordinator job; whomever gets this job will be the 7th different OC for San Francisco in the last seven seasons.

2) Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo is expected to tab Philadelphia Eagles QB coach Pat Shurmur, Carolina Panthers linebackers coach Ken Flajole as his offensive and defensive coordinators this week.

1) Rumors have Dallas Cowboys as very interested in obtaining Ray Lewis as a free agent, and are willing to give Lewis a three-year deal worth between $27 and $30 million, with $25 million guaranteed, if the Ravens let Lewis test the free agent waters.

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:13 AM

National Basketball Association – Long Sheet

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 21

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MEMPHIS (11 - 29) at CHARLOTTE (16 - 25) - 1/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 37-56 ATS (-24.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when the total is between 170 and 179.5 points this season.
CHARLOTTE is 48-24 ATS (+21.6 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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BOSTON (34 - 9) at MIAMI (22 - 18) - 1/21/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TORONTO (16 - 27) at DETROIT (23 - 17) - 1/21/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-2 straight up against TORONTO 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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PHOENIX (23 - 16) at NEW YORK (16 - 24) - 1/21/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHOENIX is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-0 straight up against NEW YORK 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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DALLAS (24 - 17) at MILWAUKEE (20 - 24) - 1/21/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 208-162 ATS (+29.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 199-142 ATS (+42.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 142-181 ATS (-57.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW JERSEY (19 - 22) at NEW ORLEANS (25 - 13) - 1/21/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 53-67 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 73-57 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 64-43 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 48-22 ATS (+23.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 58-37 ATS (+17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-1 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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UTAH (24 - 17) at HOUSTON (26 - 16) - 1/21/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 13-7 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 13-8 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (31 - 8) at PORTLAND (25 - 16) - 1/21/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-1 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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WASHINGTON (8 - 32) at SACRAMENTO (10 - 31) - 1/21/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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LA LAKERS (32 - 8) at LA CLIPPERS (9 - 31) - 1/21/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 51-70 ATS (-26.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 42-59 ATS (-22.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 8-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 8-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (8 - 34) at GOLDEN STATE (13 - 29) - 1/21/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 53-70 ATS (-24.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 41-55 ATS (-19.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 67-95 ATS (-37.5 Units) in January games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 155-196 ATS (-60.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-56 ATS (-29.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:14 AM

National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up

Wednesday, January 21

Hot Teams
-- Bobcats won three of last four games, covered six of last eight.
-- Celtics won their last five games (4-1 vs spread). Miami won three of its last four games.
-- Knicks won three of their last four home games.
-- Hornets won three of their last four games.
-- Rockets won five of their last six games. Utah won three in row and seven of last eight games.
-- Portland won five of its last six home games.
-- Lakers won five of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Grizzlies lost their last six games (0-6 vs spread).
-- Pistons lost seven of their last nine games. Raptors lost their last six games (2-3-1 vs spread).
-- Suns lost three of last four games (0-6 vs spread in last six).
-- Nets lost last three games, by 32-6-20 points.
-- Mavericks lost five of their last six games. Bucks lost three of their last four contests.
-- Cavaliers lost four of their last five road games.
-- Sacramento lost three of its last four games. Wizards lost seven of last eight games (1-6 vs spread in last seven).
-- Clippers lost 13 of their last 14 games (2-4 vs spread in last six).

Totals
-- Under is 3-1-1 in lasr five Charlotte games.
-- Under is 11-2 in Detroit's last thirteen games; four of last five Toronto games went over.
-- Five of last seven Celtic games stayed under the total; six of last seven Miami games went over.
-- Ten of Knicks' last eleven games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six New Jersey games; four of last five Hornet games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten eleven Utah games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Sacramento's last six games.
-- Seven of last ten Clipper games went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Celtics are 7-3 vs spread when they play again the next night.
-- Jazz are 3-4 on road if they played the night before.
-- Kings are 6-3 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Lakers are 4-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:14 AM

National Basketball Association – Trend Sheet

NBA

Wednesday, January 21

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. CHARLOTTE
Memphis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Charlotte is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Memphis

7:30 PM BOSTON vs. MIAMI
Boston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Boston is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing at home against Boston

7:30 PM PHOENIX vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Phoenix is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New York is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New York's last 11 games

7:30 PM TORONTO vs. DETROIT
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM DALLAS vs. MILWAUKEE
Dallas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas
Milwaukee is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Dallas

8:00 PM NEW JERSEY vs. NEW ORLEANS
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Jersey is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
New Orleans is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:30 PM UTAH vs. HOUSTON
Utah is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Utah is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM CLEVELAND vs. PORTLAND
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Portland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland

10:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. SACRAMENTO
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
Sacramento is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington

10:30 PM LA LAKERS vs. LA CLIPPERS
LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 6-19 ATS in their last 25 games at home
LA Clippers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games at home

10:30 PM OKLAHOMA CITY vs. GOLDEN STATE
Oklahoma City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Golden State is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:15 AM

National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA

Wednesday, January 21

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Tips and Trends
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Portland Trail Blazers [10 PM ET]

Cavs (-1, O/U 184): Despite a perfect 20-0 home record, Cleveland has been mortal on the road, dropping four of its last five. The Cavs are playing without two starters yet still find themselves as small road favorites against a team that is an impressive 15-4 at home this season. While Cleveland is trying not to make any excuses, it's hard to ignore the reality of the situation. “You know, we’ve just got to get healthy,” Cavs center Ben Wallace said. “It’s tough to come into people’s houses and get a win when you don’t have all of your weapons.”

Cavs are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings at Portland.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Cleveland's last 8 road games.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 90

Blazers: Portland center Greg Oden is coming off the best game of his young career, totaling 24 points, 15 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in a 102-85 rout of the Bucks on Monday. The team's leading scorer had high praise for Oden and hopes his teammate is finally turning the corner. “The attitude he had tonight was better,” Blazers guard Brandon Roy said after beating Milwaukee. “Some nights he’s a little down or has a little foul trouble. Tonight he was vocal and stayed with it, so hopefully he can have some carry over from this game.”

Blazers are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 home games.
The UNDER is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Key Injuries - G Martell Webster (foot) is OUT.
G Steve Blake (shoulder) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 94 (Side Play of the Day)

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:16 AM

National Basketball Association – Hot lines

NBA

Wednesday, January 21

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA bets
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Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons (-6, 179)

The Raptors are in the division basement and have lost six straight.

But they have been competitive against the spread (ATS), especially outside Canada.

Toronto is 3-1 ATS in its last four road games, including Monday’s 87-84 loss to the surprising Atlanta Hawks.

“We’re not in the right positions,” Chris Bosh told reporters. “We’re not making the right passes. We shoot ourselves in the foot every game now.”

Toronto has let some close games slip away with five of the last six setbacks by five points or less.

Toronto interim head coach Jay Triano thinks his club is underachieving. Triano believes a victory over the perennially strong Pistons will ignite the Raptors.

“I think we’re going to have to find a way to fight through this, and if we do I think we’ll be a pretty good basketball team,” Triano told reporters after Monday’s loss to the Hawks.

The Pistons, meanwhile, are just 6-13 ATS at home and are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 overall.

Pick: Raptors

Phoenix Suns at New York Knicks (+5, 220)

Despite suffering an embarrassing loss to the Boston Celtics Monday, Phoenix should be ready to dispatch of the lowly Knicks.

In their first meeting, the Knicks barely covered the 8.5-point spread in a 111-103 loss to Phoenix. Suns guard Steve Nash scored 21 points and had six assists in the victory.

Knicks’ head coach Mike D’Antoni wasn’t shocked by the outcome in the Desert.

“He [Nash] put the dagger in us at the end,” D'Antoni told reporters. “But I’ve seen that a thousand times. I knew it was going to happen. It didn’t surprise me.”

Nash should have another strong outing against the defensively challenged Knicks. The Canuck has put up double-digit points and double-digit assists in seven of his last 10 overall.

The Knicks, meanwhile, are ranked 27th in opponent scoring (106.3 PPG) and 29th in opponent field goal percentage (47.9 percent).

Pick: Suns

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:17 AM

College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 21

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NORTHWESTERN (9 - 6) at MICHIGAN ST (15 - 2) - 1/21/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 40-19 ATS (+19.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 5-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (13 - 5) at GEORGIA ST (5 - 13) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 4-1 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 5-0 straight up against GEORGIA 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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WM & MARY (6 - 11) at HOFSTRA (11 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 74-107 ATS (-43.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 2-0 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 1-1 straight up against WM & MARY 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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VILLANOVA (14 - 3) at CONNECTICUT (16 - 1) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 2-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 2-0 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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DUQUESNE (12 - 5) at ST JOSEPHS (9 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 1-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 1-1 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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SOUTHERN MISS (11 - 5) at UCF (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 2-1 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 2-1 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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VIRGINIA TECH (12 - 5) at WAKE FOREST (16 - 0) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 66-92 ATS (-35.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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FLORIDA (16 - 2) at S CAROLINA (12 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 178-139 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 178-139 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GEORGE MASON (14 - 3) at NORTHEASTERN (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
NORTHEASTERN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 3-2 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 3-2 straight up against NORTHEASTERN 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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LOUISVILLE (13 - 3) at RUTGERS (9 - 9) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a road game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (4 - 15) at OLD DOMINION (10 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 120-88 ATS (+23.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 59-32 ATS (+23.8 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 OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-1 straight up against OLD DOMINION 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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XAVIER (15 - 2) at ST BONAVENTURE (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 64-40 ATS (+20.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 32-55 ATS (-28.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 75-103 ATS (-38.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-1 against the spread versus XAVIER over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 2-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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TOWSON ST (7 - 12) at JAMES MADISON (12 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOWSON ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 4-1 against the spread versus JAMES MADISON over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 4-1 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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KENT ST (8 - 9) at BUFFALO (10 - 5) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
BUFFALO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-2 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 4-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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S ILLINOIS (8 - 10) at INDIANA ST (4 - 14) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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RHODE ISLAND (12 - 6) at RICHMOND (9 - 8) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-0 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 1-1 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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PENNSYLVANIA (4 - 8) at LASALLE (9 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 1-0 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 1-1 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA 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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SMU (6 - 9) at MARSHALL (8 - 9) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
MARSHALL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARSHALL is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 2-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 2-0 straight up against SMU 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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FLORIDA ST (15 - 3) at MIAMI (13 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 3-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 4-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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MASSACHUSETTS (7 - 9) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 11) - 1/21/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road lined games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-1 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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TULSA (12 - 6) at TULANE (7 - 10) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
TULSA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
TULANE is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TULANE is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 30-55 ATS (-30.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in January games since 1997.
TULANE is 29-53 ATS (-29.3 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TULANE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
TULANE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 2-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 2-1 straight up against TULSA 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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WYOMING (12 - 5) at TCU (12 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 35-57 ATS (-27.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 2-2 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-2 straight up against WYOMING 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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ILLINOIS ST (16 - 2) at WICHITA ST (7 - 11) - 1/21/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ILLINOIS ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
WICHITA ST is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 4-0 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 3-1 straight up against WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OLE MISS (10 - 7) at ALABAMA (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ALABAMA is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ALABAMA is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OLE MISS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 3-1 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 2-2 straight up against OLE MISS 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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E CAROLINA (9 - 7) at HOUSTON (11 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 108-141 ATS (-47.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 108-141 ATS (-47.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 67-101 ATS (-44.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-1 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-1 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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UTEP (11 - 6) at UAB (11 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
UAB is 26-9 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 3-1 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 3-1 straight up against UTEP 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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BRADLEY (11 - 7) at N IOWA (12 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 3-2 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 3-2 straight up against BRADLEY 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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DRAKE (13 - 6) at MISSOURI ST (8 - 10) - 1/21/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 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 DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 3-2 straight up against DRAKE 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (13 - 5) at LSU (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
LSU is 61-38 ATS (+19.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 3-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 4-0 straight up against LSU 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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WISCONSIN (12 - 5) at IOWA (11 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 147-184 ATS (-55.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 147-184 ATS (-55.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 2-1 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 4-0 straight up against IOWA 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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RICE (6 - 11) at MEMPHIS (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
RICE is 49-76 ATS (-34.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
RICE is 49-76 ATS (-34.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 195-156 ATS (+23.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 195-156 ATS (+23.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
RICE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 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
MEMPHIS is 1-1 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-0 straight up against RICE 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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NEBRASKA (12 - 4) at OKLAHOMA (17 - 1) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 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
OKLAHOMA is 1-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 1-1 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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MISSOURI (15 - 3) at OKLAHOMA ST (12 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
MISSOURI is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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BAYLOR (14 - 3) at KANSAS ST (11 - 6) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
BAYLOR is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against BAYLOR 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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AUBURN (11 - 6) at KENTUCKY (14 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY 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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CLEMSON (16 - 1) at N CAROLINA (16 - 2) - 1/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEMSON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 2-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 4-0 straight up against CLEMSON 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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ARIZONA ST (15 - 3) at ARIZONA (11 - 7) - 1/21/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ARIZONA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-2 straight up against ARIZONA ST 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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CS-FULLERTON (8 - 10) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (6 - 9) - 1/21/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 3-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 4-2 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UNLV (14 - 4) at BYU (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 114-71 ATS (+35.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
BYU is 86-55 ATS (+25.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 86-55 ATS (+25.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 63-38 ATS (+21.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
UNLV is 139-106 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 139-106 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
UNLV is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNLV is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 64-39 ATS (+21.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UNLV is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW MEXICO (11 - 7) at SAN DIEGO ST (12 - 4) - 1/21/2009, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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FURMAN (2 - 13) at DAVIDSON (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
FURMAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
FURMAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
FURMAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 5-0 against the spread versus FURMAN over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 5-0 straight up against FURMAN 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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APPALACHIAN ST (6 - 9) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (14 - 3) - 1/21/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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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MONTANA (9 - 9) at E WASHINGTON (9 - 9) - 1/21/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in January games since 1997.
MONTANA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-1 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 3-1 straight up against E WASHINGTON 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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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:18 AM

College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up

Wednesday, January 21

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

UConn lost three of last four games vs Villanova, with all three losses by five or less points, so Wildcats been tough down stretch vs UConn, who held last five foes to 25-90 (27.8%) from arc. Villanova is 2-2 in league, losing by 7 at Marquette, but 1 at home to Louisville. Huskies are 2-2-1 vs spread as home favorite. Big East HFs are 17-12 vs spread.

Florida won seven of last nine games vs South Carolina, winning the last five, three by three or less points; Gators are 4-1 in last five visits here. Dogs are 7-2 vs spread in series. Carolina is 1-3 vs top 60 teams (Florida #34) they're 1-4 allowing 82+ points, 11-0 otherwise. Home teams are 10-8 against the spread in SEC games this season.

Home side won five of last six George Mason-Northeastern games, with Patriots losing two of its last three trips here. Mason is 7-0 in CAA, 3-0 on road, winning by 1-12-4 points. Huskies are 6-1 in CAA, 3-0 home, winning by 16-23-15 points; no one in CAA has scored more than 57 points against them. CAA home favorites are 17-10 vs spread this year.

Florida State won last five games vs Miami, with two of last three wins in OT; they won last three visits here, by 3-8-7 points (dogs 3-1 against spread). Seminoles won eight of last ten games, but are just 11-53 from arc in ACC play. Miami split its first four QCC games, winning by 2-6 points. ACC home favorites are 4-12 against the spread.

Bradley lost two of last three games after 4-0 start in MVC- they scored just 61.3 ppg in last six games, but they're 3-1 on Valley road, losing by 6 at So. Illinois in last game. Bradley won four of last five vs No. Iowa, with dogs covering four of five. Panthers won, covered its last six games, winning last two home games by 24-14 points.

LSU lost its last four games vs Mississippi State by 11-point average; Tigers won last two games, leading by 18-23 points at half, scoring 84.0 ppg. Bulldogs are 3-0 in SEC, winning by 14-9-7 points, giving up 65.3 ppg- they've won five games in row, with a win at Arkansas. SEC home favorites are 10-4 against the spread.

Wisconsin won four in row, eight of last nine games vs Iowa, winning its last two visits here by 11-6 points; Badgers lost last two games, making just 11-44 from arc. Big 11 home underdogs are 3-2 vs spread. Iowa lost last three games by 3-15-22 points, scoring just 50.3 ppg, making 19-58 from arc. Only Big 11 team Iowa has beaten is Indiana.

Home side won last four Nebraska-Oklahoma games; Huskers lost last two visits to Norman by 23-17 points- they're 1-3 on road this season, losing by 20-1-12 points, winning only at Iowa State. Oklahoma is 3-0 in Big 12, winning by 8-15-6 points- they've allowed just 59.7 ppg in Big 12 games. Big 12 home favorites are 6-4 against the spread.

Missouri is 3-2 in last five games vs Oklahoma State, with visitor taking last two meetings, underdogs covering last five; Tigers won five of their last six games, winning last two by 45-31 points, making 25-45 from the arc. OSU had seven-game win streak snapped in OT at Baylor last game. Big 12 home teams are 9-8 against spread this season.

Clemson is 0-53 in Chapel Hill, losing in double OT there LY after they led by 15 in second half; Tigers lost last nine overall vs North Carolina, losing two OT games LY and another by five in ACC tourney. Clemson lost first game vs Wake Saturday; they're 2-0 as underdog this season. Tar Heels won last two games, by 22-17 points, after 0-2 start in ACC.

Home side won last four Baylor-Kansas State games; Bears lost last two visits to Little Apple by 11-9 points. K-State is 0-3 in Big 12, losing by 8-16-22 points, scoring 58.3 ppg, making just 16-54 from the arc. Baylor gave up 88 ppg in last two games (trailed by 11-7 at half); they're 2-1 on road, winning at Centenary, Washington State, losing 84-73 at A&M.

Arizona State beat Arizona twice LY, both by five points, after losing previous eight games in rivalry; favorites are 4-1 vs spread in their last five visits here. Sun Devils are 4-2 in Pac-10, holding five of six foes to 61 or less points. Wildcats average just 61.7 ppg in Pac-10 games (2-4), beating both Oregon schools in their only two home games.

UNLV lost its last three visits to BYU by 3-27-26 points; favorites are 9-0 vs spread in last nine series games. Rebels are 0-2 on the MVC road, losing by 17-2 points. BYU split its last four games, making just 10-39 from the arc in last two- they allowed 76-94-81 points in losses, they're 12-0 when allowing less than 76 points.

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:19 AM

College Basketball – Trend Sheet

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 21

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Trend Sheet
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6:30 PM NORTHWESTERN vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Northwestern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan State
Northwestern is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Michigan State
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM APPALACHIAN STATE vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Appalachian State is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing College of Charleston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Appalachian State's last 5 games when playing College of Charleston
College of Charleston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Appalachian State
College of Charleston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Appalachian State

7:00 PM DUQUESNE vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
Duquesne is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Duquesne is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Saint Joseph's is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Duquesne
Saint Joseph's is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Duquesne

7:00 PM FLORIDA vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Florida is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
South Carolina is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida
South Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida

7:00 PM FURMAN vs. DAVIDSON
Furman is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Davidson
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Davidson
Davidson is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM GEORGE MASON vs. NORTHEASTERN
George Mason is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
George Mason is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Northeastern is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing George Mason
Northeastern is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing George Mason

7:00 PM KENT STATE vs. BUFFALO
Kent State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Kent State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM LOUISVILLE vs. RUTGERS
Louisville is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Louisville is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Rutgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rutgers's last 6 games

7:00 PM PENNSYLVANIA vs. LA SALLE
Pennsylvania is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against La Salle
Pennsylvania is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing La Salle
La Salle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
La Salle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM RHODE ISLAND vs. RICHMOND
Rhode Island is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Rhode Island is 1-2-2 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Richmond
Richmond is 2-4-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Rhode Island
Richmond is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. INDIANA STATE
Southern Illinois is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Southern Illinois is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Indiana State is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
Indiana State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. MARSHALL
Southern Methodist is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Southern Methodist is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Marshall is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Marshall is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games

7:00 PM SOUTHERN MISS vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Southern Miss is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Southern Miss is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Central Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Central Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:00 PM TOWSON STATE vs. JAMES MADISON
Towson State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing James Madison
Towson State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing James Madison
James Madison is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
James Madison is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM UNC WILMINGTON vs. OLD DOMINION
UNC Wilmington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
UNC Wilmington is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
Old Dominion is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing UNC Wilmington
Old Dominion is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against UNC Wilmington

7:00 PM VILLANOVA vs. CONNECTICUT
Villanova is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Villanova is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Connecticut is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. GEORGIA STATE
Virginia Commonwealth is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgia State
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgia State
Georgia State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia State's last 6 games

7:00 PM VIRGINIA TECH vs. WAKE FOREST
Virginia Tech is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Wake Forest
Wake Forest is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
Wake Forest is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech

7:00 PM WILLIAM & MARY vs. HOFSTRA
William & Mary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Hofstra
William & Mary is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Hofstra
Hofstra is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Hofstra is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM XAVIER vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Xavier is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Bonaventure
Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
St. Bonaventure is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

7:30 PM FLORIDA STATE vs. MIAMI
Florida State is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
Florida State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida State
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida State

7:30 PM MASSACHUSETTS vs. CHARLOTTE
Massachusetts is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Massachusetts is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Charlotte is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM EAST CAROLINA vs. HOUSTON
East Carolina is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
East Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing East Carolina
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing East Carolina

8:00 PM MISSISSIPPI vs. ALABAMA
Mississippi is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Alabama
Mississippi is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Alabama
Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Mississippi
Alabama is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Mississippi

8:00 PM MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. LSU
Mississippi State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LSU
Mississippi State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LSU
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LSU is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games

8:00 PM TEXAS EL PASO vs. UAB
Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
UAB is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas El Paso
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UAB's last 6 games when playing Texas El Paso

8:00 PM TULSA vs. TULANE
Tulsa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tulsa is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tulane is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Tulane is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM WYOMING vs. TCU
Wyoming is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against TCU
Wyoming is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing TCU
TCU is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
TCU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:05 PM BRADLEY vs. NORTHERN IOWA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bradley's last 6 games on the road
Bradley is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Northern Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Bradley
Northern Iowa is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Bradley

8:05 PM DRAKE vs. MISSOURI STATE
Drake is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Drake is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Missouri State is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Drake
Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Drake

8:05 PM ILLINOIS STATE vs. WICHITA STATE
Illinois State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 5 games on the road
Wichita State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois State
Wichita State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Illinois State

8:30 PM WISCONSIN vs. IOWA
Wisconsin is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Iowa is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

9:00 PM AUBURN vs. KENTUCKY
Auburn is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn's last 5 games on the road
Kentucky is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Auburn
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Auburn

9:00 PM BAYLOR vs. KANSAS STATE
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Baylor's last 13 games on the road
Baylor is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Kansas State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baylor
Kansas State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baylor

9:00 PM CLEMSON vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Clemson is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Clemson is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Clemson
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina's last 6 games when playing Clemson

9:00 PM MISSOURI vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Missouri is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Missouri is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Missouri
Oklahoma State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Missouri

9:00 PM NEBRASKA vs. OKLAHOMA
Nebraska is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Nebraska is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oklahoma is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Nebraska
Oklahoma is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Nebraska

9:00 PM RICE vs. MEMPHIS
Rice is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rice is 1-18 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:30 PM ARIZONA STATE vs. ARIZONA
Arizona State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona State is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

10:00 PM UNLV vs. BYU
UNLV is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against BYU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNLV's last 6 games when playing on the road against BYU
BYU is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
BYU is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games

10:05 PM CS BAKERSFIELD vs. UC IRVINE
No trends available
UC Irvine is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
UC Irvine is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home

10:05 PM CS FULLERTON vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
CS Fullerton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
CS Fullerton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
CS Northridge is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against CS Fullerton
CS Northridge is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against CS Fullerton

10:05 PM MONTANA vs. EASTERN WASHINGTON
Montana is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Eastern Washington
Montana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Eastern Washingto
Eastern Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Eastern Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

10:30 PM NEW MEXICO vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
New Mexico is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
New Mexico is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Mexico
San Diego State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Mexico

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:20 AM

College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB

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

Wednesday, January 21

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#21 Villanova at #3 Connecticut [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Villanova:

Villanova is 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-3-1 in Villanova's last 13 road games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

UConn (-9, O/U 136):

Home team is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
The UNDER is 6-1 in UConn's last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

#9 Clemson at #6 North Carolina [ESPN | 9 PM ET]

Clemson:

Clemson is 0-3-1 ATS in its last 4 games overall.
The OVER is 3-0 in the last 3 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

North Carolina (-14, O/U 162.5):

North Carolina is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games overall.
The OVER is 6-2 in North Carolina's last 8 Wednesday games.

Key Injuries - G Marcus Ginyard (foot) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:21 AM

National Hockey League – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 21

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MONTREAL (27-11-0-6, 60 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (28-15-0-3, 59 pts.) - 1/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 7-3 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 7-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.3 Units)

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ANAHEIM (23-19-0-5, 51 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (12-29-0-5, 29 pts.) - 1/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 16-35 ATS (+61.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 0-10 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 5-19 ATS (+28.4 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 42-83 ATS (-50.7 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 1-1 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 1-1-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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ATLANTA (16-25-0-5, 37 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (24-12-0-9, 57 pts.) - 1/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-37 ATS (+62.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-33 ATS (-18.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-18 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 10-0 (+13.3 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 10-0-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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BUFFALO (24-17-0-5, 53 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (15-21-0-10, 40 pts.) - 1/21/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 7-2 ATS (+9.2 Units) in January games this season.
BUFFALO is 7-2 ATS (+9.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-31 ATS (-23.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 1-8 ATS (-7.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 9-2 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 9-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.7 Units)

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BOSTON (33-7-0-6, 72 pts.) at TORONTO (17-22-0-7, 41 pts.) - 1/21/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 43-41 ATS (+85.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 21-15 ATS (+40.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-13 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-11 ATS (+32.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-16 ATS (+43.7 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-15 ATS (+16.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-20 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 27-37 ATS (-31.6 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 13-7 (+7.2 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 13-7-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
11 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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DALLAS (19-18-0-7, 45 pts.) at FLORIDA (21-16-0-8, 50 pts.) - 1/21/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 7-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 14-6 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 128-71 ATS (+34.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 91-107 ATS (+211.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 112-128 ATS (-47.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 42-61 ATS (-35.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 205-232 ATS (+474.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 95-122 ATS (-56.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 1-0-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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ST LOUIS (18-23-0-4, 40 pts.) at CHICAGO (25-12-0-7, 57 pts.) - 1/21/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 13-34 ATS (+63.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 12-26 ATS (+44.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-14 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 179-222 ATS (+463.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 42-54 ATS (-44.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-8 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-8-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.5 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (17-20-0-7, 41 pts.) at COLORADO (23-22-0-1, 47 pts.) - 1/21/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.9 Units)

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COLUMBUS (22-19-0-4, 48 pts.) at CALGARY (27-14-0-4, 58 pts.) - 1/21/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 22-11 ATS (+2.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 55-48 ATS (+116.2 Units) in January games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 13-11 ATS (+29.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALGARY is 7-14 ATS (-17.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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**pm530** · 01-21-2009, 05:22 AM

National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up

Wednesday, January 21

Hot teams
-- Canadiens won six of their last eight games. Devils won their last four games, outscoring foes 13-6.
-- Thrashers won last three games, outscoring foes 15-7. Flyers are 8-1 in their last nine home games.
-- Sabres won three in row, seven of last nine games.
-- Dallas is 10-1 in game following its last eleven losses.
-- Chicago is 5-2 in game following its last seven losses. Blues won four of their last six games.
-- Columbus is 5-3 in its last eight road games.

Cold teams
-- Ducks lost five of their last seven games. Islanders lost last eight goals, scoring a total of 15 goals.
-- Lightning lost three of their last four games.
-- Bruins lost last two games, after winning previous four. Maple Leafs lost six of their last seven games.
-- Florida lost its last two games, both by 3-2 scores.
-- Avalanche lost three of their last four games. Kings are 1-7 in the game following their last eight wins.
-- Flames lost last two games, allowing ten goals.

Totals
-- Three of last four Montreal games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Anaheim games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Atlanta games; under is 9-1-1 in Flyers' last eleven games.
-- Five of last six Buffalo games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Dallas games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-0-1 in Chicago's last seven games.
-- Four of last five Colorado games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Calgary games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Canadiens are 5-2 if they played the night before.
-- Ducks are 4-2 when playing second straight night on road.
-- Thrashers are 3-2 on road when they played at home night before.
-- Columbus is 1-6 on road if they played the nught before.

Series Records
-- Canadiens won their last five games against New Jersey.
-- Road team won last two Anaheim-Islander games.
-- Flyers won their last twelve games against Atlanta.
-- Sabres won 13 of last 15 games against Tampa Bay (7-0 at Tampa).
-- Bruins won five of their last six games vs Toronto.
-- Blues lost six of last eight visits to Chicago.
-- Colorado won four in row, six of last seven against the Kings.
-- Columbus won six of last eight games against the Flames.

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