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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:43 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, January 28

The Duke Blue Devils sit atop the rankings once again, and they'll try to defend that spot on Wednesday against Wake Forest. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald is the receiver everyone is talking about heading into the Super Bowl, so it's no surprise that he's the favorite to pick up the most receiving yards on Sunday on the NFL props lines. Teammate Anquan Boldin and the Steelers' Hines Ward follow Fitzgerald on that list at most sportsbooks, although Ward's sore knee could end up cutting into his numbers Sunday night.

Other Notable Events

The Blue Devils and Demon Deacons are a combined 34-2 straight-up so far this season, but it's 18-1 Duke that has the 10-game winning streak and the No. 1 spot in the current AP Poll. The Blue Devils (10-7-1 against-the-spread) bounced rival Maryland 85-44 at home in their last contest. The Demon Deacons (8-5 ATS) fell 78-71 to Virginia Tech last time out and now sit at No. 6 in the rankings.

The other ranked college hoops matchup on Wednesday has No. 3 Pittsburgh travelling to No. 21 Villanova. As well, No. 2 Connecticut will take on DePaul, No. 5 North Carolina will visit Florida State, No. 7 Louisville will host South Florida, and No. 10 Xavier meets Charlotte. Other games involving Top 25 teams: No. 15 Syracuse vs. Providence, No. 18 Memphis vs. East Carolina, and No. 25 Georgetown vs. Cincinnati; the Hoyas were upset 65-60 by Seton Hall last game.

The Rest of the Schedule

The NBA rolls out a busy schedule on Wednesday, with a dozen games set for the hardwood. Headlining the early action is Sacramento at Boston, with the Celtics looking to pick up their ninth straight victory. Ray Allen and company blasted Dallas 124-100 last time out, with Allen tossing in 23 points in that victory.

The rest of the early slate: Milwaukee at Indiana, Atlanta at New York, Toronto at New Jersey, Washington at Miami, Detroit at Minnesota, Denver at New Orleans, Memphis at Oklahoma City, and Philadelphia at Houston. The Mavs will then try to bounce back with a win at home over Golden State on Wednesday night, while it's Charlotte at Portland and Chicago at the Clippers in the west-coast contests.

Finally, the NHL offers up just four games on Wednesday, including the Rangers visiting the Penguins for an Atlantic Division matchup. Calgary will also play host to Buffalo, while Chicago visits Anaheim, and Nashville will travel to Vancouver.

News from the Wire

Clippers guard Baron Davis could finally return to the team's lineup this week, and teammate Marcus Camby could also be back in action this week . . . Rockets center Yao Ming is expected to play on Wednesday despite his sore knee . . . Canucks forward Pavol Demitra is unlikely to play on Wednesday because of a groin injury . . . Wings defenseman Brad Stuart is day-to-day with his sore ribs.

A Peek at the Future

The NBA doubleheader on Thursday night has Cleveland at Orlando at 8:00pm ET, and San Antonio at Phoenix at 10:30pm ET . . . there are nine games on the ice on Thursday, including New Jersey at Boston and Phoenix at San Jose . . . Thursday's top college hoops matchup has No. 22 St. Mary's visiting No. 20 Gonzaga . . . this week's PGA Tour tourney is the FBR Open at TPC Scottsdale.

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:44 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

-- Kid named Mays on NC State hit a trey with 0:02.6 left in OT; NC State beats Miami 84-81, a damaging loss for Hurricanes.

-- Ole Miss, despite having three starters out for year, pulled upset at home, giving Kentucky its first SEC loss, 85-80, ending 9-game series skid against the Wildcats.

-- Maryland is in freefall, losing at home to Boston College after it had led by 11 at halftime; easy to forget Terps won a national title in this decade. Seems like it was a long time ago.

-- Wisconsin lost fifth game in row for first time in Bo Ryan era, as Purdue edged Badgers in Madison, 64-63.

-- Mo Williams had 43 points for Cleveland last night; you have to be a dismal defensive club for Williams to score 43 on you. Kings are an awful team, but they did cover in Cleveland, losing 117-110.

-- Tremendous game at Staples Center last night, as the improved Hornets beat the Lakers in double overtime. When is anyone going to give Michael Jordan credit for improving the Bobcats' roster?

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:44 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: My 13 most memorable Super Bowls

This is NOT a list of what I think were the best games; they're just games that stick in my head, for whatever reason.

13) Eagles-Raiders, 1981-- Rooted for Philly because Ron Jaworski had played for Rams, and Eagles had this wacky coach who slept in his office 2-3 nights a week. More on him later. Oakland was one of first Wild Card teams to get this far; now, its commonplace.

12) Rams-Patriots, 2002-- Only Super Bowl whose highlight film I haven't seen; refuse to watch it, not that I'm bitter or anything. Refs let New England hold Marshall Faulk on every play, we won't even talk about the spying allegations that surround this game.

11) Chargers-49ers, 1995-- Didn't enjoy Super Bowls much in those days; was at a house party, was resigned to fact Chargers had a zero chance to win, so when Jerry Rice scored on 44-yard pass 1:24 into the game, I got up, flipped my future ex-wife the car keys and walked home, about two miles. Never watched another play of the game.

10) Colts-Bears, 2007-- I was in St Louis on the day Tony Dungy's Bucs lost NFL title game 11-6 to Rams; remember thinking that this might be as close as he ever gets to a title. Somehow, he lucked into a job coaching Peyton Manning, and he got his world title. Any game that starts with the kickoff run back for a TD had to be memorable.

Random thought-- Colts' Super Bowl title is sandwiched in between six 1-and-out playoff appearances. What would Peyton Manning be remembered for if he hadn't had beaten the Bears that day??????

9) Raiders-Vikings, 1977-- Oakland finally got monkey off their back by winning a Super Bowl; I was a senior in high school, was playing in a Sunday night hoop league-- our game got delayed because refs didn't show up until after the game, so I stuffed my face on chips all game long, watching TV. I didn't have a good game that night.

8) Chiefs-Vikings, 1970-- More memorable for 30-minute highlights we have all seen 1,000 times, of Henry Stram running amok while miked, as his Chiefs stunned Minnesota in the last game before the merger. Game was in New Orleans, but at Tulane Stadium, since the Superdome had yet to be built.

7) Bears-Patriots, 1985-- Only Super Bowl I didn't see, since Bears weren't my favorite team, so I played ping-pong the entire game at a party. Would have been nice for the Rams to have played these Pats in their first Super Bowl, instead of the powerful '79 Steelers.

6) Giants-Broncos, 1987-- My cousin married KL Wheat November 22, 1986; the next day, they went to Giants-Broncos game; couple of months later, they went to the Giants-Broncos Super Bowl, out in the Rose Bowl, so that was a nice ending to an excellent two months.

5) Jets-Colts, 1969-- My first lesson in "Don't believe everything you read," I was ten, no one thought an AFL team could beat an NFL team, and everyone was very wrong. Terrible game, great upset.

4) Giants-Ravens, 2001-- Got my dad a ticket for this game down in Tampa, face value. He went, but Giants got blasted. Afterwards, he told me he enjoyed hearing the Beach Boys play at the game, Had to tell him it was the Backstreet Boys. At least he had fun.

3) Giants-Patriots, 2008-- New England had chance to be first 19-0 team in NFL history; Giants were on an epic road winning streak that reached double digits. Karma catches up to the cheaters, as they lost out on their chance for immortality. Belichick will never win again.

2) Rams-Steelers, 1980-- 9-7 Rams somehow won NFC title, and at end of three quarters, they led powerful Steelers 19-17. The football club I was in had their party that day, and I'm watching game with a degenerate that had $1,000 on Rams at 4-1 on the money line. Lets just say neither one of us was happy after the game.

1) Rams-Titans, 2000-- Greatest sporting event of all-time, as Rams stop Tennessee one yard from goal line on last play of game to win their first Super Bowl. My biggest fear in last 2:00 of that game was that Titans would score, then go for two points and the win. Still get nervous watching highlights of the game, like they'll change now.

Rams were coached by that guy from Philly who slept in his office
2-3 nights a week; he had sat out of coaching for 14 years, doing TV, then came back and won a championship. For that, I am grateful.

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:46 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 28

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MILWAUKEE (22 - 26) at INDIANA (17 - 27) - 1/28/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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SACRAMENTO (10 - 35) at BOSTON (37 - 9) - 1/28/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
SACRAMENTO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
BOSTON is 93-60 ATS (+27.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 73-50 ATS (+18.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-27 ATS (+18.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-22 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-24 ATS (+21.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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WASHINGTON (9 - 35) at MIAMI (24 - 19) - 1/28/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 17-27 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 111-147 ATS (-50.7 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 53-70 ATS (-24.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 61-87 ATS (-34.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-5 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (18 - 28) at NEW JERSEY (20 - 25) - 1/28/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 55-69 ATS (-20.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 9-7 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 9-8 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (26 - 18) at NEW YORK (19 - 25) - 1/28/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 205 and 209.5 points this season.
ATLANTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog this season.

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

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DENVER (29 - 15) at NEW ORLEANS (27 - 14) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-4 straight up against DENVER 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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MEMPHIS (11 - 32) at OKLAHOMA CITY (10 - 35) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games this season.
MEMPHIS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in January games this season.
MEMPHIS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.

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

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DETROIT (24 - 19) at MINNESOTA (16 - 27) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 68-50 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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PHILADELPHIA (21 - 22) at HOUSTON (28 - 18) - 1/28/2009, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (14 - 31) at DALLAS (25 - 19) - 1/28/2009, 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 10-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-5 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (18 - 26) at PORTLAND (27 - 17) - 1/28/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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CHICAGO (18 - 27) at LA CLIPPERS (10 - 34) - 1/28/2009, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:46 AM

NBA
Write-up

Wednesday, January 28

Hot Teams
-- Pacers won their last five home games (3-1-1 vs spread). Milwaukee is 10-1 SU in game after its last eleven losses (8-3 vs spread).
-- Miami won five of its last seven games.
-- Raptors won their last two games, by 20-16 points.
-- Knicks won four of their last five games (5-0 vs spread).
-- Nuggets won six of their last seven games (5-1 vs spread in last six). Hornets won four of their last five games.
-- Minnesota is NBA-best 10-2 in January.
-- Oklahoma City is 17-5 vs spread in its last 22 games.
-- Rockets are 4-1 vs spread in game after their last five losses. Philly is 8-2 in last ten games, 1-2 in last three.
-- Warriors are 3-2 in last five games; they covered seven of last ten.
-- Portland won seven of its last ten games.
-- Bobcats are 6-0-1 vs spread in their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Kings lost their last six games (2-4 vs spread).
-- Wizards lost ten of last twelve games (2-9 vs spread).
-- Nets lost six of their last seven games.
-- Hawks lost five of their last seven road games.
-- Pistons lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Mavericks lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Bulls lost their last five games (1-4 vs spread). Clippers lost sixteen of their last eighteen games (5-3 vs spread last eight at home).

Totals
-- Four of last five Indiana games stayed under the total; over is 10-4 in last fourteen Milwaukee games.
-- Four of last five Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Miami games went over the total.
-- Four of last five New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 12-3 in Knicks' last fifteen games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Denver games.
-- Nine of last twelve Detroit games stayed under the total; over is 13-5 in Minnesota's last 18 games. .
-- Five of last six Memphis games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Houston games went over the total.
-- Last three Maverick games all went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Portland home games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Chicago games went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Pacers are 4-6 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Kings are 6-2 vs spread on road if they played the night before.
-- Nuggets are 2-4 vs spread on road if they played the night before.
-- Grizzlies are 2-7 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Bobcats are 5-7 vs spread if they played the night before.

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:46 AM

NBA

Wednesday, January 28

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM MILWAUKEE vs. INDIANA
Milwaukee is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
Milwaukee is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Indiana's last 13 games at home

7:30 PM ATLANTA vs. NEW YORK
Atlanta is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Atlanta is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
New York is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
New York is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:30 PM SACRAMENTO vs. BOSTON
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Sacramento is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM TORONTO vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Toronto is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
New Jersey is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

7:30 PM WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
Washington is 8-15-2 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Miami
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Miami is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

8:00 PM DENVER vs. NEW ORLEANS
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Denver is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Detroit is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis

8:30 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. HOUSTON
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

9:00 PM GOLDEN STATE vs. DALLAS
Golden State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Golden State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Dallas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

10:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. PORTLAND
Charlotte is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Charlotte is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Portland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

10:30 PM CHICAGO vs. LA CLIPPERS
Chicago is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Chicago
LA Clippers are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games when playing Chicago

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:48 AM

NBA

We will update when projected scores are available.

Wednesday, January 28

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Tips and Trends
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Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks [ESPN | 9 PM ET]

Warriors: Golden State hopes to build off one of its better defensive efforts but can't be overly confident following a 107-92 win over the lowly Clippers on Sunday. The Warriors held an opponent under 100 points for just the eighth time this season but need to consider the opponent with Dallas being a much tougher foe. “Actually, we played better in the games we lost than we played tonight,” Golden State head coach Don Nelson said after the win. “I don’t know that was possible through all the transition that we’re going through right now, but we’ll keep doing what we’re doing.”

Warriors are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 road games.
The OVER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings at Dallas.

Key Injuries - G Jamal Crawford (hamstring) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Mavs (NA): Dallas returns home from a four-game road trip that saw two impressive wins and two dismal losses. The Mavs will face a much different team defensively than they did on Sunday in a 124-100 loss at Boston, as the Warriors have surrendered 111.6 points per game. The Celtics rushed out to a 74-47 halftime lead and never looked back. “I thought they were really looking forward to the game,” Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle said of his players. “Boston was great, and we needed to be better. We haven’t come across a team that plays this effective defensively.”

Mavs are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 home games.
The OVER is 5-1 in Dallas' last 6 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:48 AM

NBA

Wednesday, January 28

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA bets
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Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves (Pick, 188.5)

The Pistons are desperate for a victory.

Detroit has lost seven of its last 10 and is 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in that span.

The team is beginning to adjust to the new starting lineup. Richard Hamilton's becoming more comfortable coming off the bench and playing the majority of fourth quarters. Rip's offensive production off the pine could spell trouble for Minnesota.

Hamilton, in just his third game as a reserve, had a game-high 27 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field in a three-point setback Sunday to the Houston Rockets.

Detroit is 1-2 since Hamilton went to the bench but appears poised to turn things around. The Pistons shot 56 percent from the field in Sunday's loss to the Rockets.

"Sometimes we're not as bad as we seem or as good as we seem," head coach Michael Curry told reporters. "We just have to keep finding ways to get better. As a head coach, that's my goal at practice today."

The Timberwolves have been playing much better under the guidance of Kevin McHale but they should be a bit fatigued. Wednesday's match will be the Wolves third in four days.

Pick: Pistons

Washington Wizards at Miami Heat (-9, 190)

Dwyane Wade is having a season for the ages and his efforts have helped carry the Heat to unexpected success.

Wade is leading Miami in most statistical categories, including scoring (28.9 PPG), assists (7.2 APG), steals (2.2 SPG) and blocks (1.5 BPG).

In his last two contests, Wade has scored a combined 62 points in wins over the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks.

"You want to have that mentality to put a team away and keep them away," Wade told reporters after stifling the Hawks. "They came back . . . but at the same time, I like the way we put them away after they made their run."

Miami, which has played seven of its last 10 contests on the road, is 6-4 in its last 10 overall. It is also 7-3 ATS in that period.

The Wizards, meanwhile, are just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 and are 1-5 ATS in their last six outside D.C.

Pick: Heat

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:49 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 28

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MICHIGAN (14 - 6) at OHIO ST (13 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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FORDHAM (2 - 15) at ST BONAVENTURE (11 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
FORDHAM is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
FORDHAM is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 32-56 ATS (-29.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 76-104 ATS (-38.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 3-1 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 3-1 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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SYRACUSE (17 - 4) at PROVIDENCE (13 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 19-39 ATS (-23.9 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
SYRACUSE is 2-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 2-0 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (6 - 11) at LASALLE (11 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ST JOSEPHS (11 - 7) at RICHMOND (11 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 2-1 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 2-1 straight up against RICHMOND 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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OLD DOMINION (11 - 8) at JAMES MADISON (13 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 67-97 ATS (-39.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 3-2 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 3-2 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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VANDERBILT (12 - 7) at S CAROLINA (14 - 4) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-2 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT 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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SMU (6 - 11) at UCF (13 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 34-63 ATS (-35.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UCF is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all home games this season.
UCF is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
UCF is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-1 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 1-1 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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BALL ST (9 - 8) at BOWLING GREEN (9 - 9) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 27-43 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 27-43 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
BOWLING GREEN is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
BOWLING GREEN is 2-0 straight up against BALL ST 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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ST JOHNS (11 - 8) at W VIRGINIA (14 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 2-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 3-0 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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DUKE (18 - 1) at WAKE FOREST (16 - 1) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 61-33 ATS (+24.7 Units) in January games since 1997.
DUKE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
WAKE FOREST is 66-93 ATS (-36.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 straight up against DUKE 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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TEMPLE (11 - 7) at RHODE ISLAND (13 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 1-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 1-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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GEORGIA ST (5 - 15) at DREXEL (10 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
DREXEL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 2-1 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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AKRON (11 - 8) at TOLEDO (4 - 15) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a road favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
AKRON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 1-1 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 1-1 straight up against AKRON 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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PITTSBURGH (18 - 1) at VILLANOVA (15 - 4) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-0 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 straight up against VILLANOVA 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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TOWSON ST (7 - 14) at WM & MARY (6 - 13) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOWSON ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
WM & MARY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WM & MARY is 74-109 ATS (-45.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 2-1 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 2-1 straight up against WM & MARY 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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MEMPHIS (16 - 3) at E CAROLINA (10 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 197-156 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 197-156 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 112-84 ATS (+19.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 58-34 ATS (+20.6 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 146-104 ATS (+31.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 88-56 ATS (+26.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 109-142 ATS (-47.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 109-142 ATS (-47.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 68-102 ATS (-44.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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N ILLINOIS (6 - 11) at MIAMI OHIO (10 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 1-1 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOFSTRA (13 - 7) at UNC-WILMINGTON (5 - 16) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 121-89 ATS (+23.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 59-33 ATS (+22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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S FLORIDA (7 - 12) at LOUISVILLE (15 - 3) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
LOUISVILLE is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 4-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 4-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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GEORGETOWN (12 - 6) at CINCINNATI (13 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 59-84 ATS (-33.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

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

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CHARLOTTE (6 - 12) at XAVIER (17 - 2) - 1/28/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in January games this season.
XAVIER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in January games this season.
XAVIER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 1-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 2-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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KANSAS (15 - 4) at NEBRASKA (12 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
KANSAS is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 4-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 5-0 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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OHIO U (10 - 8) at C MICHIGAN (5 - 12) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 173-137 ATS (+22.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 173-137 ATS (+22.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 95-67 ATS (+21.3 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO U is 122-87 ATS (+26.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
OHIO U is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 2-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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LOYOLA-IL (12 - 9) at WI-MILWAUKEE (12 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 109-81 ATS (+19.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 106-77 ATS (+21.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

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

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WICHITA ST (9 - 11) at BRADLEY (12 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 3-2 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 3-2 straight up against WICHITA ST 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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UTEP (11 - 8) at HOUSTON (12 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 4-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-3 straight up against UTEP 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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LSU (15 - 4) at TENNESSEE (12 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 3-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-1 straight up against LSU 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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MISSOURI ST (9 - 11) at S ILLINOIS (9 - 11) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 4-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 3-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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EVANSVILLE (12 - 7) at DRAKE (14 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ILLINOIS ST (17 - 3) at N IOWA (14 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 3-2 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 3-2 straight up against N IOWA 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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UAB (13 - 7) at TULSA (13 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TULSA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 2-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 2-1 straight up against TULSA 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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GEORGIA (9 - 10) at FLORIDA (17 - 3) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 179-140 ATS (+25.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 179-140 ATS (+25.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 145-112 ATS (+21.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 5-0 straight up against GEORGIA 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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IL-CHICAGO (10 - 9) at WI-GREEN BAY (15 - 6) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 31-52 ATS (-26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-1 straight up against IL-CHICAGO 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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TULANE (8 - 10) at RICE (6 - 13) - 1/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in January games since 1997.
RICE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 3-2 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 4-1 straight up against RICE 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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INDIANA (5 - 13) at NORTHWESTERN (10 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 3-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (18 - 1) at DEPAUL (8 - 12) - 1/28/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DEPAUL is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 2-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
DEPAUL is 1-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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 (17 - 3) at KANSAS ST (12 - 7) - 1/28/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 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 3-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 3-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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N CAROLINA (17 - 2) at FLORIDA ST (16 - 4) - 1/28/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 65-44 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 3-2 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 5-0 straight up against FLORIDA ST 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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TEXAS TECH (11 - 8) at TEXAS A&M (15 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 60-87 ATS (-35.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 49-72 ATS (-30.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 49-72 ATS (-30.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 40-66 ATS (-32.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 3-1 straight up against TEXAS A&M 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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COLORADO ST (7 - 13) at NEW MEXICO (12 - 8) - 1/28/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 straight up against COLORADO 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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TCU (13 - 7) at SAN DIEGO ST (13 - 5) - 1/28/2009, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 3-1 straight up against TCU 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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DAVIDSON (16 - 3) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (9 - 11) - 1/28/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 4-2 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 6-0 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:50 AM

NCAAB
Write-up

Wednesday, January 28

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

Ohio State (+3) won 65-58 at Michigan 11 days ago, making 55% from floor, their 8th win in last nine games vs Wolverines, who dropped last last four visits here by 26-10-13-10 points. Michigan lost three of last four games; they're 0-2 as Big 11 road dog. Ohio State lost last couple of games, scoring 58 ppg. Big 11 home favorites are 16-14 vs spread.

Syracuse won its last four games vs Providence, winning last two visits here by four points each; Orangemen lost three of last four games- they lost last two road games, by 14 at Georgetown, 18 at Pitt. Friars are 5-2 in Big East, 4-0 if they allow less than 82 points, 3-1 at home, losing to Marquette. Big East home teams are 22-32 against the spread.

Home side won seven of last eight Duke-Wake Forest games; Devils are 1-3 in last four visits here, losing 86-73 LY (-9.5), but are 5-1 in last six overall. Duke is 5-0 in ACC, winning by 8 at Florida State, 14 at Georgia Tech. Wake has had week off since losing first game, at home to Virginia Tech. ACC home teams are 12-20 against the spread.

Temple held its last two opponents under 30% from floor, winning by 25-27 points, but they lost only A-14 road game, at UMass. Temple is 16 for last 34 from arc. Home side won four of the last five Temple-URI games, splitting last two here. Temple (-3) beat Rams 92-89 in OT LY. A-14 home favorites are 9-11 against the spread.

Home side won four of last five Pitt-Villanova games; Panthers lost two of last three visits here, but won three of last four overall in series. Pitt is 6-1 in Big East, losing only at Louisville- they've won at Georgetown by 16, West Virginia by 12. Villanova is 3-3 in Big East, 1-1 at home. Big East home underdogs are 4-13 against the spread.

Georgetown won last four games vs Cincinnati, all by 10+ points; they won last visit here 75-65 (-11.5), but Hoyas lost four of last six games, losing last two road games, at Notre Dame, Seton Hall- they scored 74+ points in their three Big East wins, 67 or less in losses. Bearcats are 3-1 in last four games, but lost two of three conference home games.

Kansas won last 11 games vs Nebraska, winning last four visits here by 13-21-20-21 points; last nine Jayhawk series wins are by 9+ pts (8-1 vs spread). Kansas is 4-0 in Big 12, winning by 17 at Colorado, at Iowa St. by 15 on the road. Huskers lost three of last four games; they're 2-1 at home, losing last home game in overtime to Oklahoma State.

Underdog covered last four UTEP-Houston games; Cougars won 92-84 in El Paso two weeks ago (+4), going 34-41 at foul line, but Coleman is out after getting tossed from Arizona game. Miners are 1-3 in their last four games, but are 2-1 on C-USA road- their foes averaged 39 FTs per game over last four games. Houston is 2-0 at home, winning by 19-18.

Tennessee, LSU split last six meetings, alternating wins; home side won four of last five in series; Tigers lost last two visits here, by 22-3 points. Dogs covered last three series games. LSU lost at home to Xavier in last game, but won last three SEC games, winning by 32 at Ole Miss. Vols are just 3-4 this month; road team is 4-0 vs spread in their SEC games.

Northern Iowa won its last eight games (7-1 vs spread); they're 2-2 as an MVC home favorite, winning last three at home by 24-14-5 pts. UNI is 4-2 in last six series games, but lost 56-42 to Illinois State last March in MVC tourney. Redbirds lost last three road games, are 0-6 vs spread in last six games. MVC home favorites are 16-19 against the spread.

Underdog is 4-1 vs spread in Tulsa's C-USA wins- they split two home games in league; Hurricane beat UAB in OT in LY's conference tourney, their first win in last four series games. Blazers are 0-2 on C-USA road, losing by 19 at Houston, 13 at Memphis, but they scored 78 points in each of last two games at home. C-USA home favorites are 13-10.

North Carolina won last nine games vs Florida State (5-3 vs spread last eight); they won last three visits here by 13-1-11ot points, and beat the Seminoles in last two ACC tourneys. Tar Heels won last three games by 22-17-24 points, holding all three foes under 40% from floor. Seminoles are 4-0 vs spread as an ACC underdog, winning three of last four SU.

Davidson beat Chattanooga 100-95 at home Dec 13, despite trailing by 4 at half- they were 12-32 from arc, Mocs 15-35. Game came right after Davidson had beaten West Virginia in NYC. Wildcats are 9-0 in SoCon, winning road games by 4-15-18-21 points. Mocs lost in double OT last game, their first loss in last six contests.

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:50 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 28

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6:30 PM MICHIGAN vs. OHIO STATE
Michigan is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Ohio State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Michigan
Ohio State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Michigan

7:00 PM AKRON vs. TOLEDO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Akron's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Akron's last 8 games
Toledo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Akron
Toledo is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Akron

7:00 PM BALL STATE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Ball State is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Ball State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Bowling Green is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Ball State
Bowling Green is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ball State

7:00 PM DAVIDSON vs. CHATTANOOGA
Davidson is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chattanooga
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chattanooga
Chattanooga is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Chattanooga is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM DUKE vs. WAKE FOREST
Duke is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games on the road
Wake Forest is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duke
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 5 games when playing at home against Duke

7:00 PM FORDHAM vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Fordham is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Fordham is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
St. Bonaventure is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Fordham
St. Bonaventure is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Fordham

7:00 PM GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. LA SALLE
George Washington is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games on the road
George Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
La Salle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against George Washington
La Salle is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing George Washington

7:00 PM GEORGIA STATE vs. DREXEL
Georgia State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Drexel
Georgia State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Drexel is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Drexel is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM HOFSTRA vs. UNC WILMINGTON
Hofstra is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Hofstra is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
UNC Wilmington is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Hofstra
UNC Wilmington is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Hofstra

7:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. EAST CAROLINA
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing East Carolina
East Carolina is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
East Carolina is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Northern Illinois is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
Miami (Ohio) is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Miami (Ohio) is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

7:00 PM OLD DOMINION vs. JAMES MADISON
Old Dominion is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing James Madison
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 6 games when playing James Madison
James Madison is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
James Madison is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. VILLANOVA
Pittsburgh is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Villanova is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Villanova is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:00 PM SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. RICHMOND
Saint Joseph's is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Joseph's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Richmond is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Richmond is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM SOUTH FLORIDA vs. LOUISVILLE
South Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Louisville
South Florida is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Louisville
Louisville is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Southern Methodist is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Southern Methodist is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Central Florida is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Central Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM ST. JOHN'S vs. WEST VIRGINIA
St. John's is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
St. John's is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
West Virginia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. John's
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. John's

7:00 PM SYRACUSE vs. PROVIDENCE
Syracuse is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Providence
Syracuse is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Providence
Providence is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Providence's last 5 games

7:00 PM TEMPLE vs. RHODE ISLAND
Temple is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Temple is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Rhode Island is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Rhode Island is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

7:00 PM TOWSON STATE vs. WILLIAM & MARY
Towson State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Towson State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of William & Mary's last 5 games when playing Towson State
William & Mary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Towson State

7:00 PM VANDERBILT vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Vanderbilt is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
South Carolina is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
South Carolina is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home

7:30 PM CHARLOTTE vs. XAVIER
Charlotte is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Xavier is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Xavier is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

7:30 PM GEORGETOWN vs. CINCINNATI
Georgetown is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Georgetown is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

7:30 PM KANSAS vs. NEBRASKA
Kansas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Nebraska is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas
Nebraska is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas

8:00 PM GEORGIA vs. FLORIDA
Georgia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida
Georgia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

8:00 PM ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Illinois-Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois-Chicago
Wisc-Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois-Chicago

8:00 PM LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
Loyola of Chicago is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Loyola of Chicago's last 7 games on the road
Wisc-Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Loyola of Chicago
Wisc-Milwaukee is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Loyola of Chicago

8:00 PM LSU vs. TENNESSEE
LSU is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LSU's last 11 games on the road
Tennessee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LSU
Tennessee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against LSU

8:00 PM OHIO vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Ohio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Central Michigan
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
Central Michigan is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

8:00 PM TEXAS EL PASO vs. HOUSTON
Texas El Paso is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Houston is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games

8:00 PM TULANE vs. RICE
Tulane is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Tulane is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Rice
Rice is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games at home

8:05 PM EVANSVILLE vs. DRAKE
Evansville is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Drake
Evansville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Drake
Drake is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Drake is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

8:05 PM ILLINOIS STATE vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Illinois State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 6 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Illinois State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Iowa's last 6 games when playing Illinois State

8:05 PM MISSOURI STATE vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Missouri State is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
Southern Illinois is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

8:05 PM UAB vs. TULSA
UAB is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tulsa
UAB is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tulsa is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Tulsa is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

8:05 PM WICHITA STATE vs. BRADLEY
Wichita State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Wichita State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Bradley is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Bradley is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games

8:30 PM INDIANA vs. NORTHWESTERN
Indiana is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Northwestern is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
Northwestern is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Indiana

9:00 PM CONNECTICUT vs. DEPAUL
Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
DePaul is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
DePaul is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM MISSOURI vs. KANSAS STATE
Missouri is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas State
Missouri is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas State
Kansas State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Kansas State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

9:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA vs. FLORIDA STATE
North Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida State
North Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida State
Florida State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Florida State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

9:00 PM TEXAS TECH vs. TEXAS A&M
Texas Tech is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Texas A&M
Texas Tech is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Texas A&M
Texas A&M is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Texas A&M is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games

9:30 PM COLORADO STATE vs. NEW MEXICO
Colorado State is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
Colorado State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
New Mexico is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado State
New Mexico is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Colorado State

10:00 PM HOUSTON BAPTIST vs. FRESNO STATE
No trends available
Fresno State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Fresno State's last 6 games

10:00 PM TCU vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
TCU is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
TCU is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
San Diego State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:51 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 28

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#1 Duke at #4 Wake Forest [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Duke (-2, O/U 149): The Blue Devils sit atop the national rankings for the first time since the 2005-06 season - replacing their opponent - and have become the third ACC team this season to reach #1. “It’s a big deal for us because it means we’re playing really well,” Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “We talked about it last week that, just don’t worry about anything, let’s just play. It’s the same thing we’re going to tell them going into this next week. It’s an honor and it says you’re playing real well. You don’t get anything from it except a really big headline when you lose.”

Duke is 10-0 SU in its last 10 games overall.
The UNDER is 10-1 in Duke's last 11 games vs. ACC.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 73

Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons barely knew what it was like to be the best team in the country, as they suffered their first loss only two days after achieving the top spot. Wake Forest may have been caught looking ahead to this game against Duke last Wednesday in a 78-71 loss at home to Virginia Tech. “We’re going to find out about our guys a little bit,” Demon Deacons head coach Dino Gaudio said. “There’s tough kids in that locker room. There’s no doubt in my mind that they’ll bow their necks and go back to work.” Wake is only 4-24 all-time against the #1 team in the nation with all of the wins coming when ranked outside the Top 25.

Home team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
The OVER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 76 (Side Play of the Day)

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:53 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 28

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NY RANGERS (28-16-0-4, 60 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (23-21-0-4, 50 pts.) - 1/28/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 13-12 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 13-12-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
16 of 23 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+8.4 Units)

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BUFFALO (24-18-0-5, 53 pts.) at CALGARY (28-14-0-4, 60 pts.) - 1/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 13-3 ATS (+9.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CALGARY is 17-9 ATS (+26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-0-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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CHICAGO (25-13-0-7, 57 pts.) at ANAHEIM (23-21-0-5, 51 pts.) - 1/28/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 1-5 ATS (-8.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
CHICAGO is 179-223 ATS (-76.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 11-26 ATS (+37.1 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 143-136 ATS (+317.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 96-100 ATS (+229.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-3 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-3-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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NASHVILLE (20-23-0-3, 43 pts.) at VANCOUVER (22-19-0-7, 51 pts.) - 1/28/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 55-53 ATS (+125.0 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 10-18 ATS (-10.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 7-14 ATS (+21.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VANCOUVER is 2-8 ATS (-10.2 Units) in January games this season.
VANCOUVER is 2-8 ATS (-9.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 4-11 ATS (-9.7 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 8-3 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 8-3-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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**pm530** · 01-28-2009, 05:53 AM

NHL
Write-up

Wednesday, January 28

Hot teams
-- Rangers won five of their last six games.
-- Sabres won four of their last five games. Flames are 12-4 in their last sixteen games.

Cold teams
-- Penguins lost ten of their last fourteen games.
-- Chicago lost three of last four games, scoring just five goals. Anaheim is 1-7 in game after its last eight wins.
-- Predators lost last three games, outscored 13-5. Canucks lost their last six games, giving up 27 goals.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1-1 in Rangers' last seven games.
-- Six of last eight Calgary games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Anaheim games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Nashville games stayed under the total; five of the last seven Vancouver games went over.

Back-to-Back
-- Rangers are 6-2 if they played the night before.
-- Sabres are 3-6 when they played the night before.
-- Anaheim is 5-6 when it played the night before, 1-2 at home.

Series Records
-- Rangers won three of four this season against the Penguins.
-- Anaheim won 11 of their last 14 games against Chicago.
-- Canucks won last six games against Nashville, allowing eight goals.

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