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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:28 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Tuesday, February 3

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Celtics try to run their winning streak to 12 games, the Tar Heels take on the Terrapins, and the Penguins visit Montreal.

Tipping Off in the NBA

With their early-January swoon now well behind them the Celtics will be gunning for their 12th consecutive victory on Tuesday night when they play on the road against the Sixers. Boston improved to 40-9 straight-up and 28-21 against-the-spread on the season with a 109-101 win over Minnesota on Sunday, with Kevin Garnett sidelined for the game with the flu. Philadelphia fell 85-83 to New Jersey in their last contest, and they now sit at just 23-23 SU and 22-23-1 ATS this year.

A Western Conference clash between the Spurs and Nuggets in Denver highlights the rest of the NBA slate for Tuesday night. LeBron James and his Cavaliers will try to boost their lucrative 31-15 ATS record when they play host to the Raptors, while the Timberwolves will play in Indiana, and Chicago is at Houston. As well, the Nets round out the action for the night by hosting the Bucks.

The March to Madness

Coming off an easy 93-76 win over N.C. State, North Carolina will take the court in Chapel Hill on Tuesday night for a game against Maryland. Tyler HanXXXough picked up 31 points and six rebounds for the Tar Heels in their win over the Wolfpack, which put them at 19-2 SU and 10-10 ATS on the season. The Terrapins (14-7 SU, 7-6-2 ATS) are coming off a 73-68 win over the Hurricanes.

Marquette will head to Rosemont to meet lowly DePaul on Tuesday night, while Ohio State hosts Purdue, and Kentucky gets a visit from Mississippi State. As well, struggling Georgetown will try to get back on track against Rutgers. The Hoyas have now lost five games in a row to sit at 12-8 SU and 6-9-1 ATS on the season. The Scarlet Knights (10-12 SU, 9-7 ATS) beat DePaul in their last game.

A Trip Around the Rink

Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins will try to add to the Canadiens' woes on Tuesday night when they arrive in Montreal for a 7:30pm ET puck drop. The Habs lost 3-1 to rival Boston on Sunday afternoon, and they also lost key center Robert Lang indefinitely with a serious achilles injury. The Penguins are coming off a wild 5-4 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday night to end January 24-22-5.

Alexander Ovechkin had a hat trick against the Senators in a 7-4 Capitals win on Sunday; he'll take his show to New Jersey to play the Devils on Tuesday. Also on the NHL's slate for the night: St. Louis at Columbus, Tampa Bay at the Islanders, Florida at Toronto, Los Angeles at Ottawa, Phoenix at Nashville, Atlanta at the Rangers, Chicago at Edmonton, Calgary at Dallas, and Carolina at Vancouver.

Rounding Out the Slate

If you bet on the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday night you saw them blow their chance to cover the posted spread in the fourth quarter of the OVER result. That means you only have one more chance to make up for that lost NFL cash this season: The Pro Bowl. The annual NFC/AFC matchup is set to kick off at 4:30pm ET on Sunday from Hawaii, with wagering lines trickling out this week.

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:29 AM

Six-pack for Tuesday

Six of the best Bracket Buster matchups, which are in three weeks

-- VCU @ Nevada-- Two very young teams; Rams' PG Maynor is best player in this game.

-- Boise State @ Portland State-- Two head coaches might be in the running for Oregon job if Ernie Kent gets fired.

-- Illinois State @ Niagara-- Redbirds been struggling on road, now they get a look at Niagara Falls in February. Dress warm.

-- George Mason @ Creighton-- Patriots lost three of last four, all by five or less points. Bluejays won five of last seven games.

-- Butler @ Davidson-- Young Bulldogs finally lost league game on Monday- visiting Stephen Curry's home will be a tough game.

-- Northern Iowa @ Siena-- Panthers are 6-0 on road in Missouri Valley; they'll have hands full with athletic Saints, 12-0 in MAAC.

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:29 AM

Tuesday's List of 13: Emptying out a cluttered mind........

13) Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, a former used car salesman, has hit the lottery in his current job; he made $17,470,491 last season, up from $14,515,071 the year before. Imagine what he would make if his sport was run really well, where everyone had a chance to win.

12) One thing they've done well is the new MLB Network, which is showing games from Caribbean World Series in Mexicali this week. At first glance, this network looks like it will be very good.

11) Mets gave Oliver Perez $36M for three years, the same offer as Derek Lowe, who refused it, then got more from Atlanta. We'll see if they sign Pedro Martinez, but their rotation looks a lot like 2008's.

10) Why would anyone hire Bob Knight at this point in his career? Anyone have any ideas? Georgia has to compete against Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida in its division; hiring a 68-year old with tons of baggage isn't a great idea, especially since he isn't known as a great recruiter. In this day and age, players win games, not coaches.

9) UConn held Louisville to 34.4% from floor, won easily in Freedom Hall without making a trey; they did outscore Louisville 22-2 on the foul line. The big kid Thabeet is a dominant force in the middle.

8) How to get around coaching limits; Baylor has a student manager named David Wesley, who is 17 credits short of graduation. A lot of student managers are dorky kids who are coaching wannabes (like me when I was in college), but Wesley played dozen years in the NBA, and has to be a valuable resource for the guard-rich Bears.

7) One thing I wanted to see in the Super Bowl- Would Steelers have taken an intentional safety from their own 1-yard line? They wound up getting the safety anyway, but it would have been a fascinating decision to see what they would have done. We'll never know.

6) NBC's Dan Patrick actually asked Mike Tomlin if he felt "over his head" at any point during his tenure as Steeler coach. What a stupid question, like even if he did feel that way, if he would admit it after he just won the Super Bowl in his second year as coach. Not good.

5) Wouldn't be surprised to see John Madden walk away from NBC now; he is 72, he won't work another Super Bowl until the next TV contract, probably 2013 at the earliest, when he would be 76. Seems like a logical stopping point for a terrific career.

4) How do the Chiefs not hire Todd Haley as their head coach?

3) NFC West could be in chaos next year if Kurt Warner retires and Anquan Boldin is traded; the other three teams all have new coaches, so its going to be a lot different looking division next season, even if the NFC champion Cardinals return largely intact.

2) The NFL is less than forthcoming on how they handle replays at the end of games; remember the end of the Charger-Steeler game, and the TD on the fumble that was nullified by replay? The referee had nothing to do with that, since he announced the wrong decision, just like the Warner fumble on the last play was reviewed Sunday, but in the replay booth, not by the referee, like all other reviews are. Makes you wonder why they do this, and open themselves up to criticism?

1) Would have been terrific irony had the Cardinals won Super Bowl, since Joe Namath presented Lombardi Trophy to the winning team; when he came out of Alabama and signed with the AFL's New York Jets instead of the more established NFL, the team he spurned? None other than Bill Bidwill's St Louis Cardinals.

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:30 AM

NBA
Write-up

Tuesday, February 3

Hot Teams
-- Cavaliers won six of their last seven games.
-- Pacers won seven of their last eight home games.
-- Celtics won their last eleven games (9-2 vs spread).
-- Bulls won last three games, covered their last four.
-- Nuggets won six of last eight games (7-1 vs spread). Spurs won four in a row, eight of last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Minnesota lost last three games, but they're still 16-5 vs spread in its last 21 games.
-- 76ers are 1-4-1 vs spread in their last six games.
-- Nets lost eight of their last ten games. Bucks lost four of their last five road games.
-- Rockets are 2-8 vs spread in game after their last ten wins.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Toronto games.
-- Three of last four Indiana games went over the total.
-- Five of last six 76er games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Last four San Antonio games went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Cavaliers are 3-2 vs spread at home if they play on road next night.
-- Timberwolves are 6-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Nets are 7-5 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Bulls are 3-8 vs spread on road if they play again the next night.
-- Denver is 7-3-1 vs spread if they play again the next night.

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:31 AM

NBA

Tuesday, February 3

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM BOSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

7:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. INDIANA
Minnesota is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Indiana
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Indiana is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:00 PM TORONTO vs. CLEVELAND
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM MILWAUKEE vs. NEW JERSEY
Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
New Jersey is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Milwaukee

8:30 PM CHICAGO vs. HOUSTON
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago

9:00 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. DENVER
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
San Antonio is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Denver
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM LA CLIPPERS vs. ORLANDO
LA Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games
LA Clippers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
Orlando is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Orlando is 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

7:00 PM LA LAKERS vs. TORONTO
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 1-2-2 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Toronto is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

7:00 PM NEW JERSEY vs. WASHINGTON
New Jersey is 2-8-1 SU in its last 11 games
New Jersey is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:31 AM

NBA

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

Tuesday, February 3

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Tips and Trends
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San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets [9 PM ET]

Spurs:

Spurs are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Nuggets (-4.5, O/U 198.5):

Nuggets are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games vs. Southwest Division.
The UNDER is 4-1 in Denver's last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:32 AM

NBA

Tuesday, February 3

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA bets
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Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers (-10.5, 194)

The Cavaliers are rolling and Toronto is reeling. Tuesday could be tough night for the Raptors.

Toronto has lost two straight and seven of its last 10 overall, including Sunday's 23-point loss to the Orlando Magic.

"I hope it's not a lack of effort and I don't think it is," Raptors head coach Jay Triano told the Toronto Star after Sunday's loss.

"I think our guys are trying, we played a team that has 36 wins and they're pretty good for a reason. "

It only gets tougher Tuesday for the Raps.

The Cavs, who have 39 wins, are unbeaten at home and have won seven of their last 10. They are 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last seven against Toronto and are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home tilts against a club with a losing road record.

Pick: Cavaliers

Minnesota Timberwolves at Indiana Pacers (N/A)

Despite consecutive setbacks to the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics, the T-Wolves are still one of the New Year's best bets.

Minnesota has covered the spread in six of its last 10 and, discounting its current losing streak, is 10-2 against the spread (ATS) in 2009.

The T-Wolves have risen in the ranks thanks to Al Jefferson, who is putting up more than 23 points, 10 rebounds and 1.7 blocks a night.

"Jefferson is one of the best low-post players in the game," Milwaukee Bucks guard Luke Ridnour told reporters. "He gets the ball where he wants and he's tough to defend."

Big Al should have his way against the Pacers, who rank 28th in the league in opponent scoring (107.0 PPG) and 21st in opponent field goal percentage (46.1 percent).

Pick: Timberwolves

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:33 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, February 3

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TOWSON ST (8 - 15) at OLD DOMINION (13 - 8) - 2/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOWSON ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOWSON ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TOWSON ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
OLD DOMINION is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 1-1 against the spread versus TOWSON ST over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 3-0 straight up against TOWSON ST 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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AKRON (13 - 8) at E MICHIGAN (3 - 18) - 2/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
AKRON is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games this season.
E MICHIGAN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
E MICHIGAN is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
E MICHIGAN is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 49-75 ATS (-33.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 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
E MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 2-0 straight up against E 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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TOLEDO (4 - 17) at KENT ST (10 - 11) - 2/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
TOLEDO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TOLEDO is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
KENT ST is 94-68 ATS (+19.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
KENT ST is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
KENT ST is 65-42 ATS (+18.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 2-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 2-1 straight up against TOLEDO 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (14 - 7) at KENTUCKY (16 - 6) - 2/3/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-1 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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C MICHIGAN (6 - 13) at BUFFALO (14 - 5) - 2/3/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 3-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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PURDUE (17 - 4) at OHIO ST (15 - 5) - 2/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 2-2 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 4-1 straight up against PURDUE 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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RUTGERS (10 - 12) at GEORGETOWN (12 - 8) - 2/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 35-58 ATS (-28.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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BYU (16 - 5) at AIR FORCE (9 - 11) - 2/3/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 115-73 ATS (+34.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
AIR FORCE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
AIR FORCE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
AIR FORCE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
AIR FORCE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
AIR FORCE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 4-0 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 4-0 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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IOWA ST (12 - 9) at KANSAS ST (14 - 7) - 2/3/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 3-1 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 4-0 straight up against IOWA 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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MARYLAND (14 - 7) at N CAROLINA (19 - 2) - 2/3/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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N IOWA (16 - 6) at BRADLEY (13 - 9) - 2/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 88-62 ATS (+19.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 88-62 ATS (+19.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
BRADLEY is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
BRADLEY is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
BRADLEY is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 3-3 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 4-2 straight up against BRADLEY 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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S CAROLINA (16 - 4) at FLORIDA (18 - 4) - 2/3/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 180-141 ATS (+24.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 180-141 ATS (+24.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 146-112 ATS (+22.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FLORIDA is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 3-2 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 4-1 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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MARQUETTE (19 - 2) at DEPAUL (8 - 14) - 2/3/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 71-46 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 71-46 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
DEPAUL is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
DEPAUL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
DEPAUL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 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
DEPAUL is 3-0 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 2-1 straight up against DEPAUL 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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HOFSTRA (14 - 8) at GEORGE MASON (15 - 6) - 2/3/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGE MASON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGE MASON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
GEORGE MASON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
GEORGE MASON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGE MASON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WYOMING (14 - 7) at NEW MEXICO (13 - 9) - 2/3/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 35-16 ATS (+17.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 35-16 ATS (+17.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
NEW MEXICO is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in February games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 3-1 straight up against WYOMING 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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SAN DIEGO ST (15 - 5) at UNLV (17 - 4) - 2/3/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 142-106 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 142-106 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNLV is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
UNLV is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 3-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:33 AM

NCAAB
Write-up

Tuesday, February 3

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

Old Dominion won last eight games vs Towson, winning last three here by 26-11-14 points; Monarchs covered three of last four as CAA home favorite- they're 4-0 in CAA if they score more than 62 points. Towson is 1-7 in last eight games, 2-3 as CAA road dog, losing away games by 15-22-11 points- they held last two opponents to 56-60 points.

Mississippi State won its last two games vs Kentucky, but lost last two in Rupp Arena by 16-4 points; underdogs covered last three series tilts. Wildcats lost last two games, allowing 81.5 ppg, after giving up 58.4 ppg during 5-0 SEC start. Bulldogs scored 62.3 ppg in last three games, after scoring 75.3 in first three. Kentucky covered one of last four as favorite.

Purdue lost eight of last nine games vs Ohio State, dropping last four in Columbus by 10-19-7-3 points- favorites are 5-2 vs spread in last seven series games. Boilers won last six games, holding all six to 62 points or less- they held six of last seven foes under 39% from the floor. Favorites covered Buckeyes' last three home games.

Georgetown lost five in row, seven of last nine games- they haven't held a Big East opponent under 42% from floor. Hoyas won last six games vs Rutgers, taking last three at home by 6-7-16 points. Knights won first Big East game Saturday, are 1-3 as Big East road dog, losing away games by 31-12-11-3 points- they're 28-92 from arc in last five games.

BYU won last five games vs Air Force; favorites covered seven of last nine in series- Cougars won last two visits here by 4-16 points. BYU is 5-5 in last ten games after 10-0 start; they lost last two road games, by 6 in OT at Utah, by 19 at New Mexico. Falcons are 0-7 vs the spread in MWC, losing home games by 17-21-3-21 points.

Kansas State won in OT at Texas Saturday, with Clemente going for 44 (6-6 from arc); they've won last five games vs Iowa State- Cyclones are 0-5 in last five visits here, losing by 31-13-3-18-25 points (0-5 against spread). Underdog covered last four K-State games; Wildcats are 0-2 as Big 12 favorites. Iowa State is 0-3 on Big 12 road, losing by 8-31-6.

Maryland upset North Carolina last two years, both by two points, but Terps are 2-4 in last six games, losing their last three on road by 2-3-41 points (1-1-1 as ACC road dog). Carolina won six in row after 0-2 start in ACC; they're 1-1 as ACC home favorite, winning by 17-24 points in last two home games- they did allow 70+ points in last three games.

Bradley won four of last six games vs Northern Iowa, losing 66-61 in the first meeting 13 days ago (+6.5); UNI won two of last three visits here, as dogs covered six of last eight in series. Bradley won four of five home games in MVC, losing to Creighton. Panthers won their last ten games, are 5-0 as MVC road dog, winning all six of their road games SU.

Florida lost at buzzer in first meeting at South Carolina, are coming off a 16-point loss in Knoxville; they're 3-0 at home in SEC, winning at home by 10-15 26 points. Gamecocks lost four of last five visits here, losing by 11-8-14-3 points, but they've won last four games overall, winning at Kentucky Saturday- they're 6-1 vs spread on SEC, 2-1 as an underdog.

Home side won eight of last nine DePaul-Marquette games; Eagles lost three of last four visits here, losing by 6-13-5 points. Blue Demons lost first meeting by 10 at Marquette (+17). Eagles are lone unbeaten in Big East; they're 5-2 vs spread as Big East favorite, 1-1 on road, winning on road by 5 at Rutgers, 9 at Providence, 7 at Notre Dame.

George Mason is 3-5 in last eight games vs Hofstra- they beat Pride last year in OT; Patriots are 4-1 as CAA home favorite, winning home games by 41-6-8-14-23 points, but they've lost three of last four overall, losing by 1-5-2 points. Hofstra won four of last five games; they're 3-2 as road dog, losing away games by 23-8-18, and also winning three road games.

New Mexico won four of last five games vs Wyoming; Cowboys are 0-5 in last five visits to Albuquerque, losing by 12-14-2-8 and then 100-55 LY. Favorites are 6-3 in last nine series games. Lobos are 3-0 at home in MWC, winning by 25-19-18 points. Wyoming is 1-3 as MWC road dog losing away games by 24-17-1-24 points.

Underdog is 4-1 vs spread in San Diego State's last five visits to UNLV; Aztecs lost last two visits here by 7-10 points. Rebels won last four in a row- they're 2-1 as MWC home favorite, winning by 2-17-10 points at home. Aztecs won three of last four games, covered six of seven; they're 3-1 vs spread on road- their conference losses are by 4-6 points.

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:34 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, February 3

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7:00 PM AKRON vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Akron is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Akron
Eastern Michigan is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Akron

7:00 PM CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. BUFFALO
Central Michigan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Central Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM HOFSTRA vs. GEORGE MASON
Hofstra is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Hofstra is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
George Mason is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Hofstra
George Mason is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Hofstra

7:00 PM MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. KENTUCKY
Mississippi State is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Kentucky
Mississippi State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kentucky
Kentucky is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Kentucky is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games

7:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
No trends available
North Carolina State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina State's last 6 games

7:00 PM PURDUE vs. OHIO STATE
Purdue is 2-10-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Ohio State
Purdue is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Ohio State
Ohio State is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games at home
Ohio State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

7:00 PM RUTGERS vs. GEORGETOWN
Rutgers is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Georgetown
Rutgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgetown
Georgetown is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Georgetown is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM TOLEDO vs. KENT STATE
Toledo is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Toledo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Kent State is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Toledo
Kent State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toledo

7:00 PM TOWSON STATE vs. OLD DOMINION
Towson State is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Old Dominion
Towson State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Old Dominion
Old Dominion is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 5 games at home

8:00 PM BYU vs. AIR FORCE
BYU is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Air Force
BYU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Air Force is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing BYU
Air Force is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing BYU

8:00 PM IOWA STATE vs. KANSAS STATE
Iowa State is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iowa State's last 6 games on the road
Kansas State is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Iowa State
Kansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa State

8:00 PM MARYLAND vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Maryland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Maryland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
North Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Maryland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of North Carolina's last 10 games when playing Maryland

8:05 PM NORTHERN IOWA vs. BRADLEY
Northern Iowa is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Bradley
Northern Iowa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Bradley
Bradley is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Northern Iowa
Bradley is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Northern Iowa

9:00 PM MARQUETTE vs. DEPAUL
Marquette is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing DePaul
Marquette is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing DePaul
DePaul is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
DePaul is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM SOUTH CAROLINA vs. FLORIDA
South Carolina is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
South Carolina is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing South Carolina

10:00 PM WYOMING vs. NEW MEXICO
Wyoming is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Mexico
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wyoming's last 7 games when playing New Mexico
New Mexico is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
New Mexico is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

10:30 PM SAN DIEGO STATE vs. UNLV
San Diego State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
UNLV is 3-6-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing San Diego State
UNLV is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing San Diego State

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:34 AM

NCAAB

We will update when projected scores are available.

Tuesday, February 3

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#13 Purdue at Ohio State [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Purdue (-2, O/U 128): The Boilermakers will be going for their seventh straight win overall but have a rather large obstacle in front of them at Columbus. They have not won in their last nine trips to Ohio State and are hoping to continue their strong run following an impressive win over Michigan on Saturday. Purdue trailed the Wolverines by one point at halftime but outscored them 42-23 in the second half for a 67-49 victory. “I told our guys that this was a gut-check game,” Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter said. “We’ve been in tough, pressure situations before, and I’m proud of my guys.”’

Purdue is 13-5-1 ATS in its last 19 road games.
The OVER is 6-2 in Purdue's last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Ohio State: The Buckeyes will be counting on Evan Turner to build off a strong stretch in which he was named Big Ten Player of the Week. Turner has averaged 24 points in his last three games in leading his team to a 2-1 mark. Unfortunately, Ohio State's lone loss during that stretch came against #9 Michigan State at home. That setback dropped the Buckeyes to just 1-4 in their last five games against ranked teams from the Big Ten. Ohio State is 3-0 in its other conference home games this season.

Ohio State is 11-3-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
The OVER is 3-1 in Ohio State's last 4 home games.

Key Injuries - G David Lighty (foot) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

South Carolina at Florida [ESPN | 9 PM ET]

South Carolina: The Gamecocks find themselves in an unlikely position heading into this nationally televised matchup with Florida following a stunning win at Kentucky on Saturday - tied with the Gators and Wildcats atop the SEC East. “We’ve been pretty fortunate,” South Carolina head coach Darrin Horn said . “We’ve been involved in the kind of games that can literally go either way. Sometimes you get the ball last and make a play and the other team doesn’t. Our guys are giving good effort and they’re playing well together."

Underdog is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

Key Injuries - G Branden Conrad (foot) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Florida (-8.5, O/U 151.5): The Gators will be trying to rebound from a rough 79-63 loss at Tennessee on Saturday and avoid a similar collapse from a year ago. Florida went 3-8 last February to miss out on the NCAA tournament following back-to-back national championships, and the players are confident there will not be a repeat. “People can talk all they want, but we’re a 10-times better team than last year,” Gators sophomore forward Chandler Parsons. “We’ve just got to learn from this and make some progress because we play South Carolina next, and they’re a very good team.”

Florida is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 home games.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Florida's last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:35 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, February 3

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Maryland Terrapins at North Carolina Tar Heels (-21.5)

North Carolina (19-2, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) won its first 18 games a season ago before falling 82-80 to Maryland on Jan. 19, 2008. It was the Tar Heels' second straight loss in this series overall, and the eighth win in 22 visits to the Smith Center for the Terrapins. Only Duke (10) has won there more times as a visitor.

Another Maryland (14-7, 3-4) win in this matchup would certainly be a surprise. North Carolina earned its fifth straight win Saturday, 93-76 victory over North Carolina State. After seeing his run of consecutive games scoring in double figures end at 55 in Wednesday's 80-77 win over Florida State, Tyler HanXXXough had 31 points against the Wolfpack.

North Carolina shot 56.5 percent from the field and scored 90 points or more for the 11th time this season. The Tar Heels rank second in Division I with 92.4 points per game.

Regardless of the outcome in Chapel Hill, it appears Maryland coach Gary Williams will keep his job. Athletic director Debbie Yow squashed any speculation Monday that Williams' future with the team is in jeopardy.

"He has my full support, as he does from the department and from the university," Yow said. "He and I communicate regularly, and a couple of things he's communicated to me are pretty important. One of these is he's very optimistic about the future, and he's very focused about recruiting."

Maryland is 0-3 on the road this season, with all of those losses coming in conference play.

Pick: Maryland

Marquette Golden Eagles at DePaul Blue Demons (+11.5)

With talent like Wesley Matthews and Lazar Hayward around, there are games when Jerel McNeal may not even be Marquette's top all-around player, let alone one of the best players in the Big East and perhaps the entire country.Lately, he's been all of the above.

Looking for his sixth straight 20-point performance, McNeal will try to lead the eighth-ranked Golden Eagles to their 12th consecutive victory Tuesday night as the Big East's lone unbeaten travels to DePaul, which is still seeking its first conference win.

McNeal's scoring average has gone up in each of his four years at Marquette, rising from 11.1 as a freshman to 14.7 as a sophomore before a modest jump to 14.9 points per game last season.

As a senior, McNeal has increased his average to 19.7 ppg - third in the Big East - and he, Matthews (19.2) and Hayward (16.6) have the Golden Eagles (19-2, 8-0 Big East) averaging 81.6 points, good for 10th in the nation.

McNeal had 26 points, a career-high 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals and three blocks as Marquette used a 52-point second half to run past Georgetown 94-82 on Saturday.

With No. 5 Louisville losing Monday night to top-ranked Connecticut, the Golden Eagles are the only remaining Big East team without a loss in conference play.

Marquette has already beaten DePaul (8-14, 0-9) once this season, 79-70 in Milwaukee on Jan. 24. McNeal, a Chicago native, had 21 points and six steals, Matthews scored 20 points and Hayward added 16 points and 17 rebounds.

The Blue Demons entered their most recent game as one of two Big East teams still looking for a league win, and after a 75-56 drubbing on Saturday at Rutgers, they're the only one left.It was the ninth straight loss overall for DePaul, which shot only 34.5 percent.

Leading scorer Dar Tucker struggled the most, knocking down just 5 of 17 shots for 14 points. Tucker, whose 18.5 ppg rank fifth in the conference, is shooting 34.3 percent in his last four games.

Pick: Marquette

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:36 AM

NHL
Write-up

Tuesday, February 3

Hot teams
-- Devils won their last eight games, allowing 13 goals. Washington won five of its last seven games.
-- Islanders won last three games, allowing total of six goals.
-- Jackets won five of their last seven home games.
-- Toronto won last two games, scoring 12 goals.
-- Kings won three of their last four games.
-- Flames won three of their last four games. Dallas won last four games, scoring 17 goals.
-- Oilers won six of their last nine games.
-- Hurricanes won four of their last five games.

Cold teams
-- Lightning lost four of their last six games.
-- Thrashers lost last four games, outscored 14-7. Rangers lost last two games, scoring total of two goals, but they're 4-1 in last five at home.
-- Blues lost ten of last thirteen road games.
-- Panthers lost six of their last nine road games.
-- Canadiens lost five of their last six games. Penguins lost three of their last four games.
-- Senators lost three of their last four games.
-- Nashville is 1-7 in game after their last eight wins. Coyotes lost three games in row, getting shut out in last two.
-- Chicago is 2-5 in game after their last seven wins. Canucks lost eight games in row, allowing 36 goals.

Totals
-- Five of last seven New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Islander games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Ranger games.
-- Six of last nine Columbus games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Florida games stayed under the total; six of last seven Toronto games went over.
-- Four of last five Montreal games went over the total.
-- Kings' last four games all went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Nashville games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Calgary games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Chicago games.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Carolina games.

Back-to-Back
-- Lightning is 2-6 if they play again the next night.
-- Blues are 0-3 when playing second consecutive night on the road.
-- Toronto is 4-2 if it plays again the next night.
-- Penguins are 4-5 if they play again the next night.
-- Phoenix is 7-3 if it plays again the next night.
-- Flames are 1-6 if they played the night before.

Series Records
-- Devils won two of three vs Washington this year: 4-3so/1-3/6-5.
-- Islanders won four of last five games against Tampa Bay.
-- Rangers won last four games vs Atlanta, allowing five goals.
-- Blues won first meeting 5-2 against Columbus this season.
-- Road team won six of last seven Florida-Toronto games.
-- Road team won last six Montreal-Pittsburgh games.
-- Home side won last two Los Angeles-Ottawa games.
-- Coyotes lost five of last six visits to Nashville.
-- Road team won last five Calgary-Dallas games.
-- Blackhawks lost five of last six visits to Edmonton.
-- Home side won last two Carolina-Vancouver games.

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**pm530** · 02-03-2009, 05:36 AM

NHL

Tuesday, February 3

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7:00 PM ST. LOUIS vs. COLUMBUS
St. Louis is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
Columbus is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:00 PM TAMPA BAY vs. NY ISLANDERS
Tampa Bay is 12-4 SU in their last 16 games when playing NY Islanders
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 5-20 SU in their last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 7 games

7:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. NEW JERSEY
Washington is 5-16-1 SU in its last 22 games when playing New Jersey
Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM FLORIDA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
Florida is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Florida
Toronto is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Florida

7:30 PM LOS ANGELES vs. OTTAWA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 1-6-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles

7:30 PM PITTSBURGH vs. MONTREAL
Pittsburgh is 8-16-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games at home

8:00 PM ATLANTA vs. NY RANGERS
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the NY Rangers last 9 games
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Atlanta

8:00 PM PHOENIX vs. NASHVILLE
Phoenix is 1-7-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Nashville's last 9 games

8:30 PM CALGARY vs. DALLAS
Calgary is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games
Dallas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Calgary
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary

9:00 PM CHICAGO vs. EDMONTON
Chicago is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games
Edmonton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM CAROLINA vs. VANCOUVER
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 5 games
Vancouver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina

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