Sunday Trends and Indexes 1/25 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Sunday, January 25

Good Luck on day #25 of 2009!

For the NFL, look for separate thread:

• “Super Bowl XLIII Trends and Indexes 2/1"

For now, the balance of the sports menu in this thread will consist of the NBA, College Basketball, and the NHL until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will still be posted here.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
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Daily Sports Roundup

Sunday, January 25

It's East vs. West in Montreal on Sunday night as the NHL stages its annual All-Star competition. Here's a look at all of the action in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

Super Bowl prop bets are already out in full force. If you're a fan of ageless wonder Kurt Warner you can wager on how many yards the Arizona QB will pass for in the contest; the OVER/UNDER line is at 225.5 at some books. For Ben Roethlisberger that mark is lower, at 215.5 yards. As well, the Yes side is the -130 favorite on the prop bet 'Will Roethlisberger throw at least one interception', while for Warner both Yes and No are pegged at EVEN odds on that line. Rather wager on all-world Cards receiver Larry Fitzgerald? The OVER/UNDER on his receiving yards for the Super Bowl is listed at 90.5 versus the tough Steelers D.

Other Notable Events

The Eastern Conference has been pegged as the -145 favorite at 'home' in Montreal for the National Hockey League's All-Star Game on Sunday (puck drop is 6:00pm ET), but that squad will have to make due without one of their top guns as Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will skip the game because of a sore knee.

Of course, the Western Conference will be missing two of its best players as well, as Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk and defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom will sit out due to nagging ailments. Oddsmakers still expect a lot of offense in the game, however, as the total for the night is sitting very high at the books at 16.5.

Voted as starters to the Western Conference team this year were forwards Patrick Kane, Ryan Getzlaf, and Jonathan Toews, along with defensemen Brian Campbell and Scott Niedermayer, and goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere. The fans elected Crosby, teammate Evgeni Malkin, and Alexei Kovalev as the starting forwards for the Eastern Conference roster, with Andrei Markov and Mike Komisarek the top vote-getters on defense, and Carey Price between the pipes.

The Rest of the Schedule

There are plenty of stars in action around the NBA on Sunday as well, but they'll be scattered around a bunch of different venues. Marquee matinees will take place in Boston and Los Angeles, with the Celtics hosting the Mavericks and the Lakers getting a visit from the Spurs. San Antonio slipped past Los Angeles in their last matchup, a 112-111 Spurs home win as 3-point favorites on January 14.

Also on the NBA's Sunday schedule: Phoenix at Atlanta, Sacramento at Toronto, Houston at Detroit, Charlotte at Indiana, Chicago at Minnesota, and the Clippers at Golden State. As well, the Jazz will be right back in action on the road against the Nuggets; Utah had to face LeBron James and the Cavaliers Saturday night.

Finally, Big East rivals Louisville and Syracuse will meet at the Carrier Dome on Sunday afternoon; the No. 8 Orangemen fell 78-60 to Pittsburgh in their last game, while the No. 9 Cardinals beat Rutgers 78-59 last time out. No. 4 Pittsburgh takes on West Virginia on Sunday, while No. 7 Michigan State plays Ohio State, and No. 10 Clemson hosts Georgia Tech. As well, No. 12 Georgetown will try to snap a two-game skid when they head out to Seton Hall.

A Peek at the Future

Monday night has seven NBA games on the schedule, including Atlanta at Miami, Philadelphia at New Orleans, and Houston at New York . . . Marquette will take on Notre Dame in South Bend in college hoops action on Monday, while Oklahoma State will host Oklahoma . . . the NHL resumes its regular schedule on Tuesday night with 11 games, including Washington on the road against Boston.

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National Hockey League – All-Star Game Notes

NHL



Sunday, January 25

NHL ALL-STAR GAME (TV - VERSUS) 6:05 PM ET
Bell Centre - Montreal, Canada

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What bettors need to know: NHL All-Star game
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East (-140) vs. West (+130)

MISSING STARS

For the second year in a row one of the game’s brightest stars will miss the NHL All-Star game. Sidney Crosby will be sidelined with a knee injury. Last year Crosby missed the exhibition with a high ankle sprain. Martin St. Louis will take his place in the line up.

Not a single member of the defending Stanley Cup Champions will take part in the All-Star Game. Niklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk were both named to the Western Conference team but opted to skip the event. Detroit will be the only team not represented in the showcase.

Star players have skipped the All-Star game too many times in recent years and the NHL has finally decided to take action with one-game suspensions.

''We've all got obligations to the fans, the rights holders - this game is being televised around the world,'' said Vice-President Colin Campbell.

Lidstrom and Datsyuk will have to sit out a Red Wings game next week as punishment for skipping the All-Star festivities. In order to avoid a one-game suspension Sidney Crosby will take part in off-ice events.

HOMETOWN HABS A PLENTY

The Montreal Canadiens will be well represented in their home barn with four players voted in as starters. Carey Price will start in goal for the East while Alex Kovalev will captain the team.

“It's wonderful to know that your fans respect your skill and the way you play. They see how much hard work you put in to make your team better,” said Kovalev.

Andre Markov and Mike Komisarek will patrol the blue line.

RUMORS SWIRLING

The Vincent Lecavalier to Montreal rumors might steal the spotlight this weekend. Hundreds of fans greeted Lecavalier at the Montreal airport.

"I've always loved the Montreal Canadiens. It's a great organization, it's a great town. My family's from here, I've got a lot of friends here,” Lecavalier said to well over 50 members of the media. Look for Vinny to have a big game in his hometown.

WHAT ARE THE ODDS?

The over-under on the All-Star game has been set at 16.5. In the last 10 years the two teams have combined for more than 16 goals only twice. The somewhat low scoring All-Star games have nothing to do with a lack of skill from the skaters; the goalies are just too good. Roberto Luongo, J.S. Giguere and Nicklas Backstrom will backstop the West. Carey Price, Tim Thomas and Henrik Lundqvist represent the East. Once again you have to think goalies have a good shot at keeping things under 17.

BEASTS OF THE EAST

The Eastern Conference comes into the game as the defending champs. The East also holds home ice advantage and has seven 20 goals scorers in the line up. Patrick Marleau, Datsyuk’s replacement, is the only 20 goal weapon for the Western Conference. The East may also have an advantage on the backend with shutdown man extraordinaire Mike Komisarek making his All-Star debut. Komisarek only has five points this season but will most likely lead the game in unexpected body checks.


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Betting the NHL All-Star Weekend
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The NHL reaches the unofficial midway point of its season this weekend with All-Star festivities taking place in Montreal.

The Canadiens will be well represented on their home ice in Sunday’s game, as Montreal fans stuffed the ballot box to vote in four Canadiens as starters. Those four include forward Alexei Kovalev, defensemen Andrei Markov and Mike Komisarek, and netminder Carey Price, who made his first start in three weeks for Montreal on Wednesday. Rounding out the starting lineup for the East are Pittsburgh forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.

The Western Conference squad’s starting lineup is loaded with Blackhawks and Ducks. Voted in for Chicago were forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews and defenseman Brian Campbell. The rest of the starters are filled out by Anaheim, with forward Ryan Getzlaf, defenseman Scott Niedermayer, and goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere.

In last year’s All-Star Game in Atlanta the East defeated the West 8-7. Since the East versus West format was brought back in 2003 the two conferences have each won twice.

Before the game on Sunday the All-Star festivities get underway on Saturday night with the SuperSkills competition and the YoungStars game.

This year’s SuperSkills will once again crown the All-Star with the hardest shot, the fastest skater, and the best breakaway artist in the second annual Breakaway Challenge.

There are six heavyweights taking part in this year’s hardest shot competition, including reigning champion Zdeno Chara. Last year Chara won with a blistering shot that registered 103.2 mph on the radar gun. Challenging Chara for the title this season will be Sheldon Souray, Vincent Lecavalier, Mike Komisarek, Shea Weber, and Mark Streit.

The fastest skater competition returns to it roots this season after an uninspired change last season. In last year’s competition the skaters held sprints from the goal-line to the blueline. That’s been scrapped this year and the old format of one full lap around the ice is back. Shawn Horcoff won’t be back to defend his win from a year ago, as this year’s fastest skater lineup includes Jeff Carter, Brian Campbell, Zach Parise, and Jay Bouwmeester.

Despite debuting to mixed reviews last season the Breakaway Challenge is in the SuperSkills lineup again this year. Alexander Ovechkin won last year’s inaugural event despite a swing and a miss on his baseball swing breakaway. Ovechkin will look to defend his title on Saturday night against Ryan Getzlaf, Alexei Kovalev, Sidney Crosby, and Patrick Kane.


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Turn on the red light: NHL All-Star game odds
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While we await Super Bowl XLIII betting, we should witness a nice little lesson in the NHL All-Star game odds this weekend. Sportsbook odds have the East as the favorite; maybe the oddsmakers are from Montreal too?

Thanks to the silly voting fiasco that saw Hab fans vote half their team into the All-Star game lineup, the East will be fielding a weaker lineup than normal in the NHL All-Star game line, especially with Sidney Crosby unable to play. While some online sports betting fans will bet confidently on the East, thinking they’ll be fired up by the home crowd, they have to remember that adrenaline is most beneficial when it produces physicality, and that won’t translate the same way in an All-Star game.

With superior goaltending and a big, strong defense corps, the West look like the better NHL betting pick. Look for the Joe Thornton/Patrick Marleau connection to dominate. Also, Patrick Kane (if he plays) and Jonathan Toews should provide some razzle dazzle. The West will take this one, maybe in a rout.

Online betting pick: West

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National Basketball Association – Trend Sheet

NBA


Sunday, January 25

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1:00 PM DALLAS vs. BOSTON
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Dallas is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


3:30 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. LA LAKERS
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
San Antonio is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
LA Lakers are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games


6:00 PM PHOENIX vs. ATLANTA
Phoenix is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix


6:00 PM SACRAMENTO vs. TORONTO
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Sacramento
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento


6:30 PM HOUSTON vs. DETROIT
Houston is 3-10-1 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home


7:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. INDIANA
Charlotte is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Charlotte is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Indiana is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games


7:00 PM CHICAGO vs. MINNESOTA
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chicago is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago


8:00 PM UTAH vs. DENVER
Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Utah is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Denver is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home


9:00 PM LA CLIPPERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
LA Clippers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing Golden State
LA Clippers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


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

Sunday, January 25

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Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics [ABC | 1 PM ET]

Mavs: Dallas rebounded from its worst loss of the season with one of its most impressive wins, defeating Detroit 112-91 on Friday. The Mavs were led by Dirk Nowitzki's 26 points and will need more of the same against Boston. “When they play well, they’re really good,” Celtics coach Doc Rivers told said. “(Nowitzki) makes big shots, he’s a matchup nightmare every night. He still is a great three-point shooter but he’s playing more on the post and in other areas now.”

Mavs are 3-1 SU & ATS in their last 4 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Dallas' last 10 games vs. Eastern Conference.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 90 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Celtics (-9, O/U 193): Boston will be going for its eighth straight victory on Sunday and has focused on defense to get the job done lately. The Celtics held Orlando to just 38.2 percent shooting in a 90-80 win on Thursday, snapping the Magic's seven-game winning streak. “Defense is our staple,” Boston leading scorer Paul Pierce said. “All year long, regardless of what the offense does, we’re going to depend on our defense night in and night out.”

Celtics are 6-1 ATS during their 7-game winning streak.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Boston's last 9 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Tony Allen (ankle) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 99



San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers [ABC | 3:30 PM ET]

Spurs: San Antonio brings a four-game winning streak into the Staples Center but will beginning a tough three-game road trip that continues with stops in Salt Lake City and Phoenix. The Spurs have won five of their last six road games but have lost five straight meetings with the Lakers at Staples. “This is going to be a tough schedule,” San Antonio point guard Tony Parker said. “You don’t want to get in that position where you lose the game before the road trip. Now we can focus and have a big game in L.A.”

Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
The UNDER is 12-3 in San Antonio's last 15 games vs. Pacific Division.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 97

Lakers (-6.5, O/U 202.5): Andrew Bynum is finally starting to show some of the promise that LA fans had hoped to see from him this season. Bynum may have been the missing link to an NBA title a year ago, and he is beginning to prove himself as one of the best young big men in the league. He has made 25-of-36 shots in the last two games, averaging 32.5 points and 14.5 rebounds. “If Andrew can continue to have that type of presence in the middle - no matter who the other team is - we’re going to be a much better team,” Lakers point guard Derek Fisher said. “He seems to just be getting more comfortable on the court, physically.”

Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

Key Injuries - G Jordan Farmar (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 106 (Side Play of the Play)



Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons [ESPN | 6:30 PM ET]

Rockets (NA):

Rockets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
The UNDER is 15-6 in Houston's last 21 games vs. Central Division.

Key Injuries - C Yao Ming (knee) is day-to-day.
F Ron Artest (ankle) is OUT.
F Tracy McGrady (knee) is OUT.
G Luther Head (foot) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Pistons:

Pistons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
The UNDER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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National Basketball Association – Hot lines

NBA


Sunday, January 25

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Charlotte Bobcats at Indiana Pacers (-3, 201)

Charlotte (18-25) hasn't finished with more than 33 wins or better than fourth place in the Southeast Division in any of its first four seasons of existence. Ending such futility didn't seem likely after the Bobcats lost seven straight games to fall to 7-18 on Dec. 15.

Since then, however, Charlotte has won 11 of 18, including five of its last six, to climb toward respectability. The Bobcats were especially effective Friday night, when they shot 51.3 percent and held Phoenix to a season-low point total in their 98-76 rout.

"We're 1,000 percent better," coach Larry Brown said. "Our players are better. We have a lot of guys that have improved, especially Emeka (Okafor), certainly Raymond (Felton) and Gerald. ... We defend better, we rebound better, we pass the ball better, our shot selection is better. I don't think there is an area where we haven't dramatically improved."

Pacers coach Jim O'Brien wasn't quite as complimentary of his team after its last game, but Indiana (16-27) took advantage of an injury-riddled Houston team in its 107-102 victory Friday night.

"Great win, they're all great," said O'Brien, whose team shot 39.3 percent from the field - its lowest mark in a win this season. "We had a chance in the third quarter to put them away and didn't take advantage of it. (But) the main thing is we won the game. ... I thought we did the necessary things to win the game."

The Pacers improved to 4-0 at home this month despite another poor shooting performance from Danny Granger. The fourth-year forward, who ranks among the league's leading scorers with 26.1 points per game, was 5-for-19 Friday and is shooting 33.7 percent over his last five contests.

Pick: Pacers



Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves (-5.5, 207)

Since losing 13 straight from Nov. 29-Dec. 23, Minnesota has gone 10-4. It's been particularly strong since the beginning of January, winning eight of its last 10.

The Timberwolves (14-27) opened this month with a five-game winning streak that included a 102-92 victory over the Bulls (18-26) in Chicago on Jan. 3. All five of those wins came against teams with losing records.

The Timberwolves, though, have since beaten a pair of the league's stronger teams, defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-103 on Jan. 16 and New Orleans Hornets 116-108 on Friday for their fifth win in their last six games at the Target Center.

Minnesota had seven players score in double figures against the Hornets and shot 51.3 percent from the field, going 10-of-21 from 3-point range. Al Jefferson and Randy Foye each scored 24 points with Jefferson adding 14 rebounds.

Foye is averaging 20.8 points in the last 10 games after scoring 14.4 in the previous 31. He was 4-of-8 from 3-point range on Friday and also had eight assists.

The Bulls have lost 12 of their last 17, including a season-high four straight after falling 114-94 to Toronto at home on Friday. Chicago hasn't dropped five in a row since a six-game skid from Nov. 14-24, 2006.

Ben Gordon had 19 points while Hinrich added 17 and seven assists in Friday's game, which was tied at 54 at the half before Toronto began the third quarter on a 13-1 run.

Chicago's previous three losses had been by a total of 12 points.

"I thought our energy to start the third quarter was not good," coach Vinny Del Negro said. "We are not good enough to do that. We have to play with high energy and play together."

Del Negro and Gordon reportedly got into an argument Thursday after Gordon was fined for being late to team flights. Gordon's averaging a team-leading 20.0 points per game, but just 13.8 in the last six contests.

Chicago has lost nine of its last 10 visits to Minnesota, scoring 67 points in its last game there on Jan. 30. The Bulls have dropped 15 of 19 overall meetings since the start of the 1999-2000 season.

Pick: Under

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Sunday, January 25

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MINNESOTA (16 - 3) at INDIANA (5 - 12) - 1/25/2009, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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LOUISVILLE (14 - 3) at SYRACUSE (17 - 3) - 1/25/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 39-65 ATS (-32.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE 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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DUQUESNE (12 - 6) at FORDHAM (2 - 14) - 1/25/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FORDHAM is 2-2 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 3-1 straight up against DUQUESNE 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 - 3) at VANDERBILT (12 - 6) - 1/25/2009, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 178-140 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 178-140 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-2 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 2-2 straight up against FLORIDA 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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GEORGETOWN (12 - 5) at SETON HALL (9 - 9) - 1/25/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 2-0 straight up against SETON HALL 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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MARSHALL (9 - 9) at UCF (12 - 6) - 1/25/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARSHALL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 41-66 ATS (-31.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARSHALL is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 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
UCF is 3-1 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 3-1 straight up against MARSHALL 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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ST BONAVENTURE (11 - 7) at DAYTON (17 - 2) - 1/25/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 75-104 ATS (-39.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

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

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TOLEDO (4 - 14) at BALL ST (8 - 8) - 1/25/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
TOLEDO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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RHODE ISLAND (12 - 7) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (6 - 10) - 1/25/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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EVANSVILLE (12 - 6) at WICHITA ST (8 - 11) - 1/25/2009, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WICHITA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
WICHITA ST is 3-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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RICHMOND (10 - 8) at SAINT LOUIS (11 - 7) - 1/25/2009, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 1-1 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-0 straight up against RICHMOND 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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MICHIGAN ST (15 - 3) at OHIO ST (13 - 4) - 1/25/2009, 3:45 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PITTSBURGH (17 - 1) at W VIRGINIA (14 - 4) - 1/25/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-2 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 straight up against W VIRGINIA 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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VIRGINIA TECH (13 - 5) at MIAMI (14 - 4) - 1/25/2009, 5:30 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.
VIRGINIA TECH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival 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
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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N IOWA (13 - 6) at MISSOURI ST (9 - 10) - 1/25/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) 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 MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 3-2 straight up against MISSOURI ST 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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GEORGIA TECH (9 - 9) at CLEMSON (16 - 2) - 1/25/2009, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-2 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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LOYOLA-MD (9 - 12) at MARIST (7 - 14) - 1/25/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 53-31 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 4-1 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 straight up against MARIST 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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RIDER (10 - 8) vs. ST PETERS (5 - 14) - 1/25/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
ST PETERS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in January games this season.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 2-1 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 4-0 straight up against ST PETERS 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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N COLORADO (8 - 12) at MONTANA (10 - 9) - 1/25/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 2-0 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 4-0 straight up against N COLORADO 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Sunday, January 25

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

Minnesota is 5-4 in last nine games vs Indiana, upsetting Hoosiers LY in Big 11 tourney; they've lost last three visits here by 15-12-14 points, as home side is 5-1 in last six series games. Indiana is 0-5 in league, losing at home by 6-10 points- they're 15-58 from arc in last four games. Gophers lost last two games, after starting conference play 5-1.

Louisville won, covered all five Big East games, winning at South Florida by 14, 19 at Rutgers, 1 at Villanova; favorites are 2-0-1 vs spread in last three Louisville-Syracuse games, with host winning all three. Cardinals lost 79-66 in last visit here, three years ago. Syracuse is 3-0 at home in league, scoring 92.7 ppg. Big East home favorites are 18-16 vs spread.

Duquesne lost last two games after 3-0 start in league; they were down 16 at half in last game, forced OT, but lost- their last three opponents all shot 50% from from floor. Fordham is 0-4 in A-14, 1-3 vs spread, 0-2 at home, losing by 13 to Bonnies, 26 to Xavier- they're allowing 83.5 ppg in conference play. Atlantic 14 home underdogs are 5-5 vs spread.

Florida is 8-2 in last ten games vs Vanderbilt, but lost last two visits to this unusual gym, as home side won last four series games. Gators lost at buzzer in South Carolina last game, their first loss in four SEC contests. Vandy is 1-3 in SEC, losing by 10-7-13 points; their only win is against hapless Georgia. SEC home dogs are 0-5 against the spread.

Ball State is 3-1 in MAC after being 5-7 in pre-conference games; Cards allowed 42-54-44 points in their three MAC wins, 71 in only conference loss, to Central Michigan. Toledo is 2-2 in league after being 2-12 out of league; they won last two games, allowing 57-61 points. Rockets are 0-9 on the road. MAC home favorites are 15-11 against the spread.

Georgetown got whacked at home by West Virginia in last game; they've got chance here to take it out on Seton Hall squad that is 0-6 in Big East, losing last two home games in OT. Hoyas are 2-3 in last five games, 1-1 on Big East road; they've allowed 70+ points in last five league games, very un-Hoya-like. Big East home dogs are 3-12 against the spread.

Rhode Island is 3-1 in A-14 after being 9-4 out of league; Rams are 1-7 in last eight games vs George Washington, , losing last three games played here by 12-17-19 points. GW is 0-4 in A-14, covering last three, losing home games by 12 to Richmond, 2 to Dayton. A-14 home dogs are 5-5. GW is 7-31 from the arc in their last two games.

Dayton is 17-2, 3-1 in A-14, winning its only home game by point over a bad Fordham team; Flyers won last six games vs St Bonaventure, but Bonnies are 4-2 vs spread in those games, losing by 4-20 points in their last two visits here. Road team is 5-0 in Bonnies' league games- they've got wins at Fordham, Richmond. A-14 home favorites are 9-9 vs spread.

Central Florida, Marshall are both 2-2 in C-USA; teams split last six in series, with favorites 4-1 vs spread in last five. UCF is 4-0 vs spread in league this year, winning last two games by 25-12 pts, making 54-56% from floor. Marshall is 0-2 on C-USA road, losing by 23 at Memphis, 19 at Tulsa. C-USA home favorites are 12-9 vs spread.

Saint Louis was down 43-16 at half in last game; they're 2-2 in A-14, 2-0 at home, winning allowing just 61.5 ppg. Billikens beat Richmond in last two meetings, by 10-9 points. Spiders are 2-1 in league so far; their last two games were decided by total of seven points. A-14 home favorites are 9-9 against the spread.

Wichita State won its last two games after 0-6 start in MVC; underdog is 4-0 vs spread in their Valley home games. Shockers are 0-2 as a favorite in MVC. Evansville lost three of last four games; they're 1-2 on MVC road, losing by 30 at Illinois State, 7 at Southern Illinois. MVC home favorites are 16-18 against the spread.

Michigan State is 15-3, 5-1 on road, winning road games at Minnesota, Northwestern, Penn State- they lost rematch to Wildcats in last game. Ohio State is down couple of players, going 3-3 in Big 11. Spartans lost three of last four visits here, with only win in double OT. Big 11 home underdogs are 4-3 vs spread. Buckeyes are 2-0 at home in league.

Pitt-West Virginia is big rivalry game; home side won five of last six in series, with Panthers losing three of last four here, losing by 5-5-14 pts. Pitt is 5-1 in Big East, with last four wins by 13+ points; they lost last road games, at Louisville. WVa crushed Hoyas by 17 in DC last game; they're 3-2 in Big East. Big East home sides are 21-29 vs spread.

Miami beat Florida State during week, Virginia Tech won at Wake Forest so both teams on a high; 'canes are 2-5 in last seven games against Tech. Favorites are 5-1 vs spread in last six series games. Miami won three of last four games, losing in Chapel Hill. Hokies won last three games, and scored 78-79-78 points. ACC home favorites are 8-15 vs spread.

Northern Iowa shot 70.5% from floor in 78-64 win vs Missouri State on Dec 10; Panthers are 7-1 in MVC, 4-0 on road- they've allowed 57.4 ppg in the seven wins. Missouri State won last two home games, giving up 49.5 ppg, the only two MVC games they shot higher than 39.6% from the floor. MVC home teams are 19-25 against the spread.

Georgia Tech is 0-5 in ACC, but three of its losses came in OT. Tech is 1-2 as ACC dog, losing road games by 7 at Maryland, 5 at NC State, in OT. Clemson lost its last two games after being unbeaten to that point; Tigers covered one of last six tries as favorite. Tech lost last three visits to Littlejohn Coliseum by 10-1-15 points.

Northern Colorado, Montana are both 4-3 in Big Sky; Griz are 3-0 in Big Sky home games, winning by 14-1-17 points- favorites covered five of their seven league games. Bears won three of last four games; they've lost two OT games on road, at Idaho State, Weber State. Big Sky favorites are 14-10 vs spread at home this season.

Rider won easily at Fairfield Friday; Broncs won last four games in this series, winning at St Peter's by 1-9 points- they're 1-3 as MAAC fave this season. Peacocks covered seven of last eight games, losing three in a row by 7-1-2 points- three of their last four games were decided by one or two points. MAAC home dogs are 9-4 vs spread.

Marist got beat at home by Canisius Friday, Foxes' fifth loss in last six games; they lost 83-73 at Loyola last Sunday. Marist hasn't been same since blowing 14-point lead at home in last 4:00 vs Siena. MAAC home favorites are 10-14 vs spread. Loyola won its last three games by 4-1-10 points. MAAC home favorites are 10-14 against the spread.

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College Basketball – Trend Sheet

NCAAB


Sunday, January 25

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12:00 PM LOUISVILLE vs. SYRACUSE
Louisville is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Syracuse is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games


12:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. INDIANA
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home


1:00 PM DUQUESNE vs. FORDHAM
Duquesne is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Duquesne is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Fordham is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duquesne
Fordham is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Duquesne


1:30 PM FLORIDA vs. VANDERBILT
Florida is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Florida is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vanderbilt's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Vanderbilt is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Florida


2:00 PM GEORGETOWN vs. SETON HALL
Georgetown is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Georgetown is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Seton Hall is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgetown
Seton Hall is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home


2:00 PM MARSHALL vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Marshall is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Marshall is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Florida's last 6 games when playing Marshall
Central Florida is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home


2:00 PM RHODE ISLAND vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Rhode Island is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing George Washington
Rhode Island is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing George Washington
George Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
George Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


2:00 PM ST. BONAVENTURE vs. DAYTON
St. Bonaventure is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Dayton
St. Bonaventure is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dayton
Dayton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Dayton is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games


2:00 PM TOLEDO vs. BALL STATE
Toledo is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Ball State
Toledo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ball State's last 6 games
Ball State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toledo


3:00 PM RICHMOND vs. SAINT LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Richmond's last 5 games
Richmond is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Saint Louis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Saint Louis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games


3:05 PM EVANSVILLE vs. WICHITA STATE
Evansville is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Evansville is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Evansville
Wichita State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Evansville


3:45 PM MICHIGAN STATE vs. OHIO STATE
Michigan State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Michigan State
Ohio State is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing Michigan State


4:00 PM LOYOLA vs. MARIST
Loyola is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Loyola is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Marist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Loyola
Marist is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


4:00 PM NORTHERN COLORADO vs. MONTANA
Northern Colorado is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Montana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Montana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games


4:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Pittsburgh is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
West Virginia is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Pittsburgh
West Virginia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh


4:00 PM RIDER vs. SAINT PETER'S
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rider's last 6 games
Rider is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rider
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Peter's last 6 games when playing Rider


5:00 PM CONCORDIA vs. PRINCETON
No trends available
Princeton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Princeton is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games


5:00 PM HOUSTON BAPTIST vs. SANTA CLARA
No trends available
Santa Clara is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Santa Clara is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games


5:30 PM VIRGINIA TECH vs. MIAMI
Virginia Tech is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Virginia Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:00 PM NORTHERN IOWA vs. MISSOURI STATE
Northern Iowa is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Northern Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri State is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Northern Iowa
Missouri State is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Northern Iowa


7:45 PM GEORGIA TECH vs. CLEMSON
Georgia Tech is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Clemson
Georgia Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Clemson
Clemson is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Clemson is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games


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College Basketball – Hot lines

NCAAB


Sunday, January 25

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Pittsburgh Panthers at West Virginia (-1)

Following an awful offensive display in its first loss of the season last weekend, Pittsburgh had one of its better offensive efforts its last time out.

It will likely be tough to duplicate that performance Sunday as the fourth-ranked Panthers visit West Virgina in a matchup featuring the top two defenses in the Big East.

After earning the school's first No. 1 ranking on Jan. 5, Pittsburgh (17-1, 5-1) was knocked out of the top spot following last Saturday's 69-63 loss at then-No. 20 Louisville.

The Panthers didn't stay down for long, though, as they bounced back with an impressive 78-60 win over No. 8 Syracuse just two days later.

They outrebounded the Orange 40-28 and held them nearly 22 points below their scoring average. Pitt is the top-ranked rebounding team in the Big East (41.1) and second in the league in scoring defense (59.4).

Senior point guard Levance Fields also regained his touch, finishing with 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting after scoring eight points on 3-of-14 shooting against the Cardinals. He has totaled 29 points in his last two games versus the Mountaineers (14-4, 3-2).

Pitt split its two-game series with West Virginia last season with each team winning on its home court. The Panthers have lost three of their last four trips to Morgantown.

The Mountaineers return home after winning at No. 12 Georgetown 75-58 on Thursday. West Virginia, which was ranked earlier in the season, has won three straight games, and its only two losses in its last 10 came against then-No. 5 Connecticut and then-No. 18 Marquette.

In their three league wins, the Mountaineers have averaged 76.3 points and shot 47.1 percent from the field, including 40.0 percent from 3-point range. In two Big East losses, they shot 32.5 percent from the floor and 27.5 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 54.0 points.

Da'Sean Butler was 11-for-18 from the floor on Thursday to finish with 27 points in his second straight game. He shot 3-of-6 and had 10 points in West Virginia's 76-62 home win over the Panthers last season, but was 1-for-9 from the field in the Mountaineers' 55-54 loss at Pitt.

Pick: Pitt



Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Clemson Tigers (-12)

Clemson came within a victory of tying the 2006-07 squad's school-record 17-0 start, but has dropped back-to-back games - to current No. 1 Wake Forest 78-68 on Jan. 17, and at No. 5 North Carolina 94-70 on Wednesday.

Continuing that skid could put the Tigers on a similar path to that record-setting team, which went 8-11 to close out the season and ended up in the NIT. Clemson also began last season 12-1 and went 12-9 after that, but earned its first NCAA Tournament berth in 10 seasons.

A combined 34.5 percent shooting has hampered the Tigers in their defeats this season. Clemson, which made 48.9 percent of their shots during its 16-0 start, has also allowed opponents to shoot 50.8 percent in the last two games.

In its 54th straight loss at North Carolina, the Tigers started the second half by missing 16 of their first 20 shots. They also gave up a season high for points and allowed the Tar Heels to shoot 53.0 percent.

Despite his team's struggles, sophomore guard Terrence Oglesby averaged 18.5 points in the consecutive losses. However, leading scorer Trevor Booker (14.6) has tallied only 16 in that span, and K.C. Rivers endured one of his worst games of the season against North Carolina with seven on 2-of-9 shooting.

The Yellow Jackets have started 0-5 in conference for the first time in seven seasons, but three of those losses have come in overtime, including the past two defeats.

Georgia Tech rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit on Tuesday against visiting Boston College. But Eagles star guard Tyrese Rice scored six of his game-high 26 points in the extra session to hand the Yellow Jackets their fourth straight loss, 80-76.

Georgia Tech also blew a 10-point lead with 4:40 remaining at North Carolina State on Jan. 17, and fell 76-71 for its fourth straight road defeat.

Georgia Tech has dropped nine of its last 10 against ranked opponents, but the lone victory was an 80-75 home win over then-No. 24 Clemson last season. The Yellow Jackets also defeated the then-25th-ranked Tigers in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 2007.

Pick: Clemson

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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


San Antonio at LA Lakers
The Lakers have given up 100.6 points per game over the last five games and face a San Antonio team that is 12-5 ATS against poor defensive teams (allowing 99+ points per game). The Spurs are the underdog pick (+6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has LA favored by just 4. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Game 801-802: Dallas at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 117.848; Boston 129.442
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 11 1/2; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 9 1/2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-9 1/2); Under

Game 803-804: San Antonio at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 121.559; LA Lakers 125.372
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 4; 208
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+6 1/2); Over

Game 805-806: Phoenix at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 118.596; Atlanta 119.409
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 807-808: Sacramento at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 108.755; Toronto 120.722
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 12; 207 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 9; 210
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-9); Under

Game 809-810: Houston at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 119.211; Detroit 119.100
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 177
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 811-812: Charlotte at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 118.772; Indiana 119.818
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 1; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 3 1/2; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+3 1/2); Under

Game 813-814: Chicago at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.285; Minnesota 122.644
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 7 1/2; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 5; 207
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-5); Over

Game 815-816: Utah at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 118.836; Denver 123.039
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 4; 207 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 6; 216
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+6); Under

Game 817-818: LA Clippers at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 109.497; Golden State 119.616
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 10; 226
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Louisville at Syracuse
The Cardinals have won 13 of their last 16 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less and are 19-3 ATS in all road games over the last three seasons. Louisville is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Louisville (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Game 819-820: Minnesota at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 66.806; Indiana 56.391
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-8)

Game 821-822: Louisville at Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 74.141; Syracuse 72.933
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 1
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (+2 1/2)

Game 823-824: Duquesne at Fordham
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 59.054; Fordham 49.687
Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Duquesne by 8
Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (-8)

Game 825-826: Florida at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 67.618; Vanderbilt 68.671
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 1
Vegas Line: Florida by 1
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+1)

Game 827-828: Georgetown at Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 73.282; Seton Hall 61.772
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-8 1/2)

Game 829-830: Marshall at Central Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 54.427; Central Florida 64.035
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 7
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (-7)

Game 831-832: St. Bonaventure at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 52.888; Dayton 64.710
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 12
Vegas Line: Dayton by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (+14 1/2)

Game 833-834: Toledo at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 47.586; Ball State 50.734
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 3
Vegas Line: Ball State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+5)

Game 835-836: Rhode Island at George Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 61.904; George Washington 52.798
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 9
Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (-4 1/2)

Game 837-838: Evansville at Wichita State
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 54.786; Wichita State 61.333
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-5 1/2)

Game 839-840: Richmond at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 55.216; St. Louis 60.213
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 5
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-1 1/2)

Game 841-842: Michigan State at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 69.798; Ohio State 71.521
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (+3)

Game 843-844: Pittsburgh at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 79.084; West Virginia 73.949
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 5
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 1
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+1)

Game 845-846: Virginia Tech at Miami (FL)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 62.135; Miami (FL) 72.567
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-6 1/2)

Game 847-848: Northern Iowa at Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 63.716; Missouri State 62.155
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (+1)

Game 849-850: Georgia Tech at Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 59.455; Clemson 73.326
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 14
Vegas Line: Clemson by 12
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-12)

Game 851-852: Loyola-MD at Marist
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 51.234; Marist 52.737
Dunkel Line: Marist by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Marist by 3
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (+3)

Game 853-854: Rider at St. Peter's
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 50.019; St. Peter's 49.171
Dunkel Line: Rider by 1
Vegas Line: Rider by 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (+5)

Game 855-856: Northern Colorado at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 46.648; Montana 55.123
Dunkel Line: Montana by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-4 1/2)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Sunday, January 25

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DALLAS (25 - 18) at BOSTON (36 - 9) - 1/25/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 92-60 ATS (+26.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 209-162 ATS (+30.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 200-143 ATS (+42.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 30-12 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
BOSTON is 75-103 ATS (-38.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-2 straight up against DALLAS 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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SAN ANTONIO (29 - 13) at LA LAKERS (34 - 8) - 1/25/2009, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 198-157 ATS (+25.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 210-168 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 8-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 8-5 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (23 - 18) at ATLANTA (26 - 16) - 1/25/2009, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 straight up against ATLANTA 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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SACRAMENTO (10 - 34) at TORONTO (17 - 28) - 1/25/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 87-125 ATS (-50.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
TORONTO is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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HOUSTON (27 - 17) at DETROIT (24 - 18) - 1/25/2009, 6:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 2-2 straight up against HOUSTON 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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CHARLOTTE (18 - 25) at INDIANA (16 - 27) - 1/25/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 255-199 ATS (+36.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 26-17 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.

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

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CHICAGO (18 - 26) at MINNESOTA (14 - 27) - 1/25/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 54-72 ATS (-25.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games this season.
CHICAGO is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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UTAH (25 - 19) at DENVER (28 - 15) - 1/25/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 49-35 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (10 - 32) at GOLDEN STATE (13 - 31) - 1/25/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Sunday, 1/25/2009

DALLAS at BOSTON, 1:05 PM ET ABC
DALLAS: 7-20 ATS off a road win
BOSTON: 15-5 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9


SAN ANTONIO at LA LAKERS, 3:35 PM ET ABC
SAN ANTONIO: 15-28 ATS in January
LA LAKERS: 15-5 OVER off a home win


PHOENIX at ATLANTA, 6:05 PM ET
PHOENIX: 1-6 ATS as a road underdog
ATLANTA: 8-1 ATS after 3+ consecutive wins


SACRAMENTO at TORONTO, 6:05 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 22-11 ATS after having lost 4 of their last 5
TORONTO: 14-29 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 200


HOUSTON at DETROIT, 6:35 PM ET ESPN
HOUSTON: 15-8 ATS after an ATS loss
DETROIT: 0-7 ATS on Sunday


CHARLOTTE at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 8-0 OVER off 2+ consecutive home wins
INDIANA: 11-1 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6


CHICAGO at MINNESOTA, 7:05 PM ET
CHICAGO: 1-8 ATS revenging same season loss
MINNESOTA: 8-1 ATS in January


UTAH at DENVER, 8:05 PM ET
UTAH: 10-2 OVER as an underdog
DENVER: 20-7 ATS on Sunday


LA CLIPPERS at GOLDEN STATE, 9:05 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 2-8 ATS after allowing 100+ in 2 straight
GOLDEN STATE: 21-8 ATS as a home underdog


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[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Sunday, 1/25/2009

MINNESOTA at INDIANA, 12:00 PM ET BIG 10
MINNESOTA: 16-6 UNDER after scoring 65 points or less in BB games
INDIANA: 5-16 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders


LOUISVILLE at SYRACUSE, 12:00 PM ET
LOUISVILLE: 8-1 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
SYRACUSE: 16-30 ATS at home after 1 or more consecutive unders


DUQUESNE at FORDHAM, 1:00 PM ET CBSC
DUQUESNE: 6-0 OVER after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8
FORDHAM: 7-16 ATS after playing a game as an underdog


FLORIDA at VANDERBILT, 1:30 PM ET CBS
FLORIDA: 61-35 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
VANDERBILT: 2-9 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses


GEORGETOWN at SETON HALL, 2:00 PM ET
GEORGETOWN: 23-8 UNDER after playing a game as a home favorite
SETON HALL: 0-6 ATS at home after covering 3 of their last 4


MARSHALL at UCF, 2:00 PM ET
MARSHALL: 0-6 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12
UCF: 13-4 OVER after playing a game as favorite


ST BONAVENTURE at DAYTON, 2:00 PM ET
ST BONAVENTURE: 7-0 ATS AWAY when the total is 130 to 139.5
DAYTON: 1-8 ATS off a road win


TOLEDO at BALL ST, 2:00 PM ET
TOLEDO: 3-10 ATS as an underdog
BALL ST: 12-3 UNDER when the total is 119.5 or less


RHODE ISLAND at GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2:00 PM ET
RHODE ISLAND: 5-15 ATS against conference opponents
GEORGE WASHINGTON: 6-0 ATS as a home underdog


EVANSVILLE at WICHITA ST, 3:00 PM ET
EVANSVILLE: 33-17 ATS after playing a game as a home underdog
WICHITA ST: 10-21 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games


RICHMOND at SAINT LOUIS, 3:00 PM ET
RICHMOND: 18-8 ATS as an underdog
SAINT LOUIS: 2-12 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6


MICHIGAN ST at OHIO ST, 3:45 PM ET
MICHIGAN ST: 5-13 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as favorite
OHIO ST: 8-1 UNDER off a road loss


PITTSBURGH at W VIRGINIA, 4:00 PM ET
PITTSBURGH: 10-1 UNDER AWAY off a DD win
W VIRGINIA: 17-6 UNDER at home in January


VIRGINIA TECH at MIAMI, 5:30 PM ET
VIRGINIA TECH: 18-9 OVER when playing only their 2nd game in a week
MIAMI: 12-3 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5


N IOWA at MISSOURI ST, 7:05 PM ET ESPNU
N IOWA: 6-0 ATS AWAY when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
MISSOURI ST: 2-11 ATS after allowing 55 points or less


GEORGIA TECH at CLEMSON, 7:45 PM ET
GEORGIA TECH: 13-1 ATS after 4+ consecutive losses
CLEMSON: 15-6 UNDER as a DD home favorite


LOYOLA-MD at MARIST, 4:00 PM ET
LOYOLA-MD: 8-1 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
MARIST: 18-6 OVER in January


RIDER vs. ST PETERS, 4:00 PM - * Played at Prudential Center (Newark, NJ) ET
RIDER: 8-19 ATS off an upset win as a road underdog
ST PETERS: 6-0 ATS in January


N COLORADO at MONTANA, 4:00 PM ET
N COLORADO: 26-16 ATS in all games
MONTANA: 11-22 ATS as a favorite


** (TC) Denotes Time Change