Sunday Trends and Indexes 2/1 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Sunday, February 1

Good Luck on day #32 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.
When there are a large number of games in the NCAAB, a separate thread will be posted.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.
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Daily Sports Roundup

Sunday, February 1

The Steelers and Cardinals will finally get down to business on Sunday when they meet in Tampa Bay for Super Bowl XLIII. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

After two weeks of hype and speculation there's not much left to cover for the Super Bowl XLIII matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. The line is still sitting at Pittsburgh -7 at most books, with the total on the high side at 46.5 points. The Steelers are 2-0 against-the-spread so far in the playoffs, covering a pair of 6-point spreads against the Ravens and Chargers. The Cards are 3-0 against the number in the postseason, which includes winning outright as an underdog twice.

Friday's final injury report had Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward pegged as PROBABLE. Ward is the only player listed on Pittsburgh's release; quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is rumored to have sore ribs, but he doesn't appear on the injury report. The Cardinals have RB J.J. Arrington (knee), P Ben Graham (left groin), and DE Travis LaBoy (biceps) all listed as QUESTIONABLE heading into the game, while DE Antonio Smith (knee) is the team's lone PROBABLE entry.

Game time for Sunday is set for 6:00pm ET, but introductions and other procedural matters should push kickoff to sometime around 6:20pm ET. Coverage is provided by NBC this year, and the halftime show is headlined by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Prop bets abound at online sportsbooks, so there's plenty of research to do in the hours leading up to the game. That includes looking into which color Gatorade will be dumped on the victorious head coach in the fourth quarter, so call up your locker room sources.

Other Notable Events

The NBA gets most of its schedule out of the way before the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, with Minnesota at Boston, Orlando at Toronto, and Cleveland at Detroit the afternoon matchups. Those three games all feature Eastern Conference division leaders. The league's night contest, though, won't detract from the NFL title game, as it's a matchup between the lowly Thunder and Kings.

The Rest of the Schedule

Top-ranked Duke fell 70-68 to Wake Forest in their last contest, so they'll be looking to get back on track on Sunday afternoon when they host Virginia. Three other ranked college hoops teams are in action on Sunday, with Penn State at No. 9 Michigan State, Iowa at No. 19 Illinois, and Cincinnati at No. 21 Villanova.

Finally, the Bruins and Canadiens will continue their rivalry in Montreal on Sunday afternoon in one of just three NHL games on the ice. Ottawa and Washington will also play a matinee, while Nashville will travel out to Edmonton.

A Peek at the Future

The NHL's Monday schedule has just three games, with the top matchup seeing Buffalo on the road in Anaheim . . . the Magic will host the Mavericks in NBA action on Monday, while the Lakers will be in New York and Portland will be on the road in New Orleans . . . No. 2 UConn will take on No. 7 Louisville in college hoops action on Monday, while No. 3 Pittsburgh gets a visit from Robert Morris.

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NBA
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 1

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ORLANDO (35 - 10) at TORONTO (19 - 29) - 2/1/2009, 12:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 58-35 ATS (+19.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ORLANDO is 37-14 ATS (+21.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ORLANDO is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-6 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-7 straight up against ORLANDO 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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MINNESOTA (16 - 29) at BOSTON (39 - 9) - 2/1/2009, 12:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-29 ATS (-20.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 95-60 ATS (+29.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 75-50 ATS (+20.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-29 ATS (+18.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
BOSTON is 44-22 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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CLEVELAND (36 - 9) at DETROIT (25 - 20) - 2/1/2009, 2:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 48-76 ATS (-35.6 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games this season.
DETROIT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) on Sunday games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 9-6 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-6 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (11 - 36) at SACRAMENTO (10 - 38) - 2/1/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games this season.

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

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NBA


Sunday, February 1

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Trend Sheet
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12:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. BOSTON
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


12:00 PM ORLANDO vs. TORONTO
Orlando is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Orlando is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Toronto is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Orlando
Toronto is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Orlando


2:30 PM CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
Cleveland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Cleveland is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Detroit is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games


3:05 PM OKLAHOMA CITY vs. SACRAMENTO
Oklahoma City is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Sacramento is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Sacramento is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

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NBA


Sunday, February 1

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Tips and Trends
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons [ABC | 2:30 PM ET]

Cavs (-4, O/U 180.5): Cleveland has lost in its last four trips to the Palace of Auburn Hills and hopes the return of center Zydrunas Ilgauskas will continue to give the team a boost. Ilgauskas totaled 20 points and 11 rebounds in his first game back from a broken ankle after missing 13 games as the Cavs knocked off the Clippers on Friday, 112-95. “Our offense always runs a lot smoother when (Ilgauskas is) out there because it leads to everyone getting touches because the paint is so wide open,” Cleveland star LeBron James said. “His ability to spread the offense and spread the floor helps us out a lot. When he’s not in there, it seems the paint is much more crowded.”

Cavs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games.
The UNDER is 26-6 in the last 32 meetings.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 93 (Side Play of the Day)

Pistons: Detroit will be looking to avoid losing four straight home games for the first time in eight years and prove it can beat an elite team. The Pistons sit 11 games behind the Cavs in the Central Division and are just 13-10 at home this season after going 129-35 at the Palace from 1994 through last season. They are coming off an 86-78 loss to Boston there on Friday with Allen Iverson scoring 19 points. Iverson has been held under 20 points in five straight games, and the Pistons are just 11-19 under that scenario. They are 11-3 when he scores 20 points or more.

Pistons are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games.
The UNDER is 11-2 in Detroit's last 13 Sunday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 87

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NBA


Sunday, February 1

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA bets
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Minnesota Timberlwolves at Boston Celtics (-13.5, 197.5)

After a brief slump, the Boston Celtics have gotten back on track with another lengthy winning streak. The Minnesota Timberwolves, meanwhile, have cooled off following their turnaround.

The Celtics (39-9) look for their 11th straight victory Sunday when they host the Timberwolves (16-29), who are trying to avoid a third consecutive loss.

The two teams started the season going opposite ways - the Celtics set an NBA record with a 27-2 start while the Timberwolves opened 4-23. In that time, Boston produced a franchise-record 19 straight victories, but stumbled after that, going 2-7 before launching their current win streak.

"We lost a sense of urgency during that stretch," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said.

Under new coach Kevin McHale, the Timberwolves rebounded with a 12-4 mark until their recent consecutive losses - the team's first losing streak since its 13-game skid from Nov. 29-Dec. 23.

During their streak, the Celtics have won seven by double digits and three by 20-plus points. Their recent games against Minnesota have been a little closer.

With the exception of a 95-78 Boston victory on Nov. 21, four of the last five meetings have been decided by single digits. Three of those games have been settled by one or two points and another - a 124-117 home win for the Celtics on March 4, 2007 - required double overtime.

Pick: Minnesota -13.5



Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons (+4.5, 180.5)

The Pistons no longer have a significant home-court advantage like they once did, though.

From 2004-05 through last season, Detroit had the league's third-best home record at 129-35. This season, the Pistons are 13-10 at the Palace, and have dropped five of their last six there.

Detroit suffered its third straight home defeat on Friday, an 86-78 setback to Boston. The Pistons, who have lost eight of their 11 games overall, have not lost four straight home contests since dropping eight in a row from Dec. 30, 2000-Feb. 2, 2001.

Detroit struggled on Friday because its top three frontcourt players - Rasheed Wallace, Antonio McDyess and Tayshaun Prince - were a combined 7-of-31 from the field.

Allen Iverson scored 19 points against the Celtics, and has been held under 20 in each of his last five games.

The Pistons are 11-3 when Iverson scores 20 or more points, and 11-19 when he doesn't. The 10-time All-Star had 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting in the win over the Cavs in November, and is averaging 29.7 points in his last 10 games versus them.

Under: 180.5

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NCAAB
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 1

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PENN ST (16 - 5) at MICHIGAN ST (17 - 3) - 2/1/2009, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ST JOSEPHS (12 - 7) at DAYTON (19 - 2) - 2/1/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAYTON is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 2-0 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 1-1 straight up against ST JOSEPHS 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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CINCINNATI (14 - 7) at VILLANOVA (16 - 4) - 2/1/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 60-84 ATS (-32.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 1-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 1-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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S FLORIDA (7 - 13) at ST JOHNS (11 - 9) - 2/1/2009, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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VIRGINIA (7 - 9) at DUKE (18 - 2) - 2/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 47-74 ATS (-34.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 47-74 ATS (-34.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 39-64 ATS (-31.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 11-30 ATS (-22.0 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 34-60 ATS (-32.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
DUKE is 75-48 ATS (+22.2 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 2-1 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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IOWA (12 - 9) at ILLINOIS (17 - 4) - 2/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) in February games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 2-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 2-1 straight up against IOWA 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 - 12) at CREIGHTON (16 - 6) - 2/1/2009, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road 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
CREIGHTON is 5-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 5-0 straight up against MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CANISIUS (7 - 14) at RIDER (11 - 9) - 2/1/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 41-66 ATS (-31.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
RIDER is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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LOYOLA-MD (11 - 12) at FAIRFIELD (13 - 9) - 2/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a conference game this season.

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

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PORTLAND ST (15 - 6) at MONTANA ST (11 - 9) - 2/1/2009, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 4-1 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 4-1 straight up against MONTANA ST 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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NCAAB


Sunday, February 1

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12:00 PM CINCINNATI vs. VILLANOVA
Cincinnati is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
Villanova is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Villanova is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games


12:00 PM PENN STATE vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Penn State is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Michigan State
Penn State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Michigan State
Michigan State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Michigan State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home


12:00 PM SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. DAYTON
Saint Joseph's is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Dayton
Saint Joseph's is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Dayton
Dayton is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Dayton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


1:00 PM CANISIUS vs. RIDER
Canisius is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Canisius is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Rider is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Canisius
Rider is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Canisius


2:00 PM IOWA vs. ILLINOIS
Iowa is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Illinois
Iowa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Illinois is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


2:00 PM LOYOLA vs. FAIRFIELD
Loyola is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Fairfield
Loyola is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Fairfield
Fairfield is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Fairfield is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home


2:00 PM SOUTH FLORIDA vs. ST. JOHN'S
South Florida is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
South Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
St. John's is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
St. John's is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


2:00 PM VIRGINIA vs. DUKE
Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Virginia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke's last 5 games at home


3:05 PM BOISE STATE vs. HOUSTON BAPTIST
Boise State is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Boise State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
No trends available


3:05 PM MISSOURI STATE vs. CREIGHTON
Missouri State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Creighton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Creighton is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games at home


4:05 PM PORTLAND STATE vs. MONTANA STATE
Portland State is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Montana State
Portland State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montana State
Montana State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Montana State is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Portland State

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Long Sheet


Sunday, February 1

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OTTAWA (17-23-0-7, 41 pts.) at WASHINGTON (30-15-0-4, 64 pts.) - 2/1/2009, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 17-30 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 8-18 ATS (-15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 4-9 ATS (-11.6 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 22-38 ATS (-35.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 0-7 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive unders this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-4 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-4-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)

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NASHVILLE (21-24-0-3, 45 pts.) at EDMONTON (25-20-0-3, 53 pts.) - 2/1/2009, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 66-64 ATS (-3.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 33-21 ATS (+57.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 14-2 ATS (+16.5 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 164-131 ATS (+19.7 Units) after a division game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 56-53 ATS (+126.2 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 9-1 (+8.6 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 9-1-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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BOSTON (35-7-0-7, 77 pts.) at MONTREAL (27-15-0-6, 60 pts.) - 2/1/2009, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 35-14 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
BOSTON is 11-3 ATS (+15.3 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 19-21 ATS (-8.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 13-16 ATS (-12.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 18-9 (+5.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 18-9-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
13 of 23 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)

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Sunday, February 1

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12:30 PM OTTAWA vs. WASHINGTON
Ottawa is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Ottawa
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa


2:05 PM NASHVILLE vs. EDMONTON
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Nashville is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


3:00 PM BOSTON vs. MONTREAL
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Boston's last 21 games on the road
Montreal is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Boston
Montreal is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston

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Sunday, February 1

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Ice Picks: NHL Bets
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Ottawa Senators at Washington Capitals (-240, 5.5)

Ottawa was trying for its third straight road victory on Friday night, but fell 1-0 to Columbus in the second stop of a three-game swing.

After averaging 3.2 goals in their previous six games, the Senators were held to a season low-tying 18 shots as they endured their fifth shutout. They're last in the NHL with 112 goals.

"You've just got to find a way in games like that to get that goal that you need," coach Craig Hartsburg told the Senators' official Web site.

Forward Daniel Alfredsson, one game shy of reaching 900 for his career, leads the Senators with 30 assists and is second with 42 points.

The Senators captain has a goal and five assists over his last nine contests, but was kept off the scoresheet in the latest matchup with Washington. He has 29 goals - tied for his most against any opponent - and 53 points in 46 lifetime meetings.

Jose Theodore is 1-4-1 with a 3.33 goals-against average in his last six matchups versus Ottawa. However, he's 11-3-0 with a 1.98 GAA in 14 home games for the Capitals.

Washington is 11-4-0 with a tie in 16 all-time contests played at home on Super Bowl Sunday.

Pick: Over 5.5



Boston Bruins at Montreal Canadiens (-120, 5.5)

After rallying late to beat one the league's weakest teams in their last game, the Montreal Canadiens now will try to avoid extending a losing streak against the NHL's best.

Montreal looks to snap a three-game skid against the Boston Bruins on Sunday when they meet at the Bell Centre, where the Canadiens have enjoyed a great deal of success in recent years against their Northeast Division rivals.

The Canadiens are 0-2-1 in their last three meetings with the Bruins (36-8-6), but both regulation losses came in Boston. Despite falling in a shootout on Nov. 22, Montreal is 12-1-1 at home against Boston going back to Oct. 18, 2005.

Guy Carbonneau's club needed some late heroics on Saturday to snap a season-high four-game losing streak. Christopher Higgins and Saku Koivu scored in the final 1:53 as the Canadiens defeated Los Angeles 4-3.

Higgins' sixth goal tied the score at 3 before Koivu scored his eighth on the power play with 22.3 seconds to play, ending the slide while sending Montreal (28-15-6) to its fourth straight home win.

"It's a start, but that's all it is," said All-Star goaltender Carey Price, who made 29 saves for his first win in four starts after returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him for almost three weeks. "It's a start, you know, we've got to keep moving from here."

Since coming back in relief of Jaroslav Halak on Jan. 20, Price has allowed 18 goals in five appearances. He's 3-0-1 with a 2.59 goals-against average in his career at home against Boston.

Pick: Boston +110

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NBA
Dunkel


Orlando at Toronto
The Raptors are coming off a home loss against the Bucks (96-85) on Friday and are just 1-5 ATS after an upset loss. Orlando is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Magic favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Game 851-852: Orlando at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 127.551; Toronto 118.461
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 9; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 5 1/2; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-5 1/2); Over

Game 853-854: Minnesota at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 118.274; Boston 132.465
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 14; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 13 1/2; 197
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-13 1/2); Under

Game 855-856: Cleveland at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 120.654; Detroit 120.265
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 4; 180 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+4); Over

Game 857-858: Oklahoma City at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 113.682; Sacramento 112.800
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 1; 225
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 1 1/2; 216 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+1 1/2); Over

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NCAAB
Dunkel


South Florida at St. John's
The Bulls are 5-3 ATS on the road this season and face a St. John's team that is 0-2 ATS at home when favored by 3 points or less. South Florida is the underdog pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the game even. Dunkel Pick: South Florida (+3). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Game 859-860: Penn State at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 63.637; Michigan State 75.115
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 13
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (+13)

Game 861-862: St. Joseph's at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 59.750; Dayton 65.710
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 6
Vegas Line: Dayton by 4
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (-4)

Game 863-864: Cincinnati at Villanova
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 60.061; Villanova 75.945
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 16
Vegas Line: Villanova by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-11 1/2)

Game 865-866: South Florida at St. John's
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 60.840; St. John's 61.745
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: St. John's by 3
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (+3)

Game 867-868: Virginia at Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 59.505; Duke 84.567
Dunkel Line: Duke by 25
Vegas Line: Duke by 22
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-22)

Game 869-870: Iowa at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 62.378; Illinois 72.348
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 12
Vegas Line: Illinois by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+12 1/2)

Game 871-872: Missouri State at Creighton
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 55.759; Creighton 64.651
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 9
Vegas Line: Creighton by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (+10 1/2)

Game 873-874: Canisius at Rider
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 47.949; Rider 56.146
Dunkel Line: Rider by 8
Vegas Line: Rider by 7
Dunkel Pick: Rider (-7)

Game 875-876: Loyola-MD at Fairfield
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 50.641; Fairfield 55.032
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 2
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (-2)

Game 877-878: Portland State at Montana State
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 56.195; Montana State 53.655
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Portland State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (+6)

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NHL
Dunkel


Nashville at Edmonton
The Predators look to bounce back from their 3-1 loss at Calgary on Friday and build on their 9-7 record after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game. Nashville is the underdog pick (+140) according to Dunkel, which has the Predators favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+140). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Game 1-2: Ottawa at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.429; Washington 13.420
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-250); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-250); Under

Game 3-4: Nashville at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.575; Edmonton 10.209
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+140); Over

Game 5-6: Boston at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.701; Montreal 11.940
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-125); Over

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NBA
Write-Up


Sunday, February 1

Hot Teams
-- Orlando won seven of its last ten games. Raptors won three of four.
-- Celtics won last ten games, covered last eight. Minnesota covered its last nine road games.
-- Cavaliers won five of last six games, but split their last six on road.
-- Thunder is 16-5 vs spread in its last 21 games.

Cold Teams
-- Pistons lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Kings lost their last eight games (2-6 vs spread).

Totals
-- Over is 7-1 in Orlando's last eight road games.
-- Five of last seven Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 14-4 in Detroit's last eighteen games.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Oklahoma City games.

Back-to Back
-- Magic is 3-2-1 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Kings are 6-5 vs spread if they play again the next night.