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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:36 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Sunday, February 8

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Kobe Bryant and LeBron James battle in Cleveland, and the National Football League caps its campaign at the Pro Bowl.

Tipping Off in the NBA

It's Kobe vs. LeBron on Sunday afternoon (3:30pm ET tipoff) as the Lakers head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. Bryant and James took turns blasting the Knicks at Madison Square Garden this past week, and they'll each be looking to top their superstar rival on Sunday. The Lakers head into the contest at 40-9 straight-up and 25-23-1 against-the-spread, with the Cavs 39-9 SU and 32-16 ATS.

The other big NBA matinee matchup on Sunday takes place at 1:00pm ET, with the Celtics getting a visit from Tim Duncan and the Spurs; Boston fell 110-109 to the Lakers on Thursday night. There are eight other games on the NBA schedule for Sunday, including New York at Portland, New Jersey at Orlando, Charlotte at Miami, Indiana at Washington, Minnesota at New Orleans, Sacramento at Oklahoma City, and Utah at Golden State. As well, Phoenix will travel to Detroit.

The March to Madness

The top college hoops matchup on Sunday is a 1:00pm ET battle between No. 12 Purdue and No. 23 Illinois. The Boilermakers are poised to drop in the rankings next week after they fell 80-72 in overtime to Ohio State last time out; they'll need a win over Illinois to impress the voters. The Illini were also defeated in their last outing, as their offense sputtered in a 63-50 loss against Wisconsin.

There are three other ranked teams in action on Sunday, with No. 5 Louisville at St. John's, No. 7 Wake Forest hosting Boston College, and No. 22 Washington hitting the road to meet Stanford; the Huskies fell to Cal 86-71 in their last game.

A Trip Around the Rink

There are just four NHL games on tap for Sunday, including the Red Wings on the road in Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins in a 12:30pm ET contest. Last year's Stanley Cup finalists have already met once this season, a wild 7-6 Penguins overtime victory in November. Ruslan Fedotenko had the game-winner for Pittsburgh that night, as Detroit blew a 4-2 lead heading into the third period.

The Flyers will play their second game in two days on Sunday, as they'll meet the Thrashers in Atlanta. Also, it's Edmonton at Minnesota, and Nashville at Dallas.

Rounding Out the Slate

The annual NFC vs. AFC battle takes place on Sunday (4:30pm ET) as the National Football League closes the book on its Hawaii era for the Pro Bowl. Starting next year the league's annual all-star event is slated to take place at the site of the Super Bowl the week before the big game. The NFC won the game at Aloha Stadium 42-30 last year, and they're 2.5-point faves in Sunday's matchup.

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was named the MVP of last year's Pro Bowl, and he'll be back to try and defend that title this time around. The Cardinals' Kurt Warner is the starting quarterback for the NFC, with Drew Brees and Eli Manning backing him up. Peyton Manning is slated to be behind center for the AFC to get things going, and Jay Cutler and Kerry Collins are the reserves.

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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:36 AM

Six-pack for Sunday

Six best relief pitchers for Fantasy League purposes.....

-- Carlos Marmol-- Allowed 40 hits in 87.1 innings pitched LY.

-- Joe Nathan-- Had 1.33 ERA LY, still somehow blew six saves.

-- Brad Lidge-- 41-41 in saves for World Champs, WHIP of 1.23.

-- Mariano Rivera-- 39-40 in saves at age 38, with 0.67 WHIP.

-- Francisco Rodriguez-- Had 62 saves, but alarming velocity dip
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-- Jonathan Papelbon-- WHIP last three years: 0.78/0.77/0.95.

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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:37 AM

Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a college hoop Saturday......

13) Can someone explain to me why St Benedict's (NJ) was playing in a tournament in Los Angeles this weekend? Who pays for this? In an era where money is supposedly tight, why would high school kids fly cross country to play? There aren't enough teams in the east?

12) John Calipari is a great college coach; his young Memphis Tigers went out west and pounded Gonzaga by 18. Hubert Davis has Zags in Final Four-- no way- they would have lost to St Mary's had Mills not broken his hand in the first half. Gonzaga won't make Sweet 16.

11) Has Cincinnati passed Georgetown in the Big East pecking order? Bearcats swept the Hoyas, have now won six of last seven games.

10) Was a bad weekend to be unbeaten in league play-- Friday night, Marquette and Cornell lost, then Saturday, Siena, Davidson, Xavier all lost for the first time in conference play. Davidson had its 49-game Southern Conference winning streak snapped, and at home.

9) Cal State-Fullerton is just 6-5 in Big West; they're in third place by themselves, only 1.5 games out of first place. Weird league.

8) Duke was down 16 to Miami with 17:28 left, but won in overtime- Blue Devils play North Carolina next. They're struggling right now.

7) Kevin Garnett and Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak both went to high school at Farragut Academy in Chicago.

6) While Baylor, Notre Dame, Georgetown sink like rocks, Nebraska, Cincinnati, South Carolina are strengthening their cases for NCAAs.

5) James Naismith had to be turning over in his grave when Arizona State went to locker room with a 19-13 lead at half at Oregon State in Corvallis. Awful basketball- Sun Devils wound up winning 49-38.

4) Clemson can't stand prosperity; after crushing Duke, they lost at home to Florida State, the kind of loss that will cost them seed-wise when the Field of 65 is announced.

3) Cornell shockingly lost by 20 at Princeton Friday nite, came back with a strong effort Saturday, winning by 15 over Penn in Philly, but now they're chasing Princeton, 4-0 in the Ancient Eight. .

2) Mississippi State was down 15 at half at home to Arkansas, but rallied to win and cover, 86-77 (-8); talk about pair of schizophrenic teams, these two just run up and down and host treys for 40:00.

1) Conference USA is ranked 8th in country; where would they be in rankings if Memphis was in the Big East, where they belong? It was obvious the Big East took South Florida for football reasons, but why Marquette/DePaul over Memphis? It still makes no sense.

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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:38 AM

NBA

Sunday, February 8

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Trend Sheet
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1:00 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. BOSTON
San Antonio is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
San Antonio is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing Boston
Boston is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Boston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games

3:30 PM LA LAKERS vs. CLEVELAND
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland
LA Lakers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home

6:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. MIAMI
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Miami
Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte

6:00 PM INDIANA vs. WASHINGTON
Indiana is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing Indiana
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

6:00 PM NEW JERSEY vs. ORLANDO
New Jersey is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey

6:00 PM NEW YORK vs. PORTLAND
New York is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing New York
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York

7:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Minnesota is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games when playing New Orleans
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Orleans's last 15 games at home

7:00 PM SACRAMENTO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Sacramento is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Sacramento is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Oklahoma City's last 15 games when playing Sacramento

8:00 PM PHOENIX vs. DETROIT
Phoenix is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Phoenix is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM UTAH vs. GOLDEN STATE
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:39 AM

NBA

Sunday, February 8

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Tips and Trends
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San Antonio Spurs at Boston Celtics [ABC | 1 PM ET]

Spurs: San Antonio should be well-rested against Boston, as four of the team's five top scorers didn't even play on Tuesday in a 104-96 loss at Denver. The Spurs have not played a game since then and have gone 5-8 ATS on two days of rest or more this season. They are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games overall and needed the rest with six more road games on tap, starting with this meeting with the Celtics. “I think it was a good decision for us,” San Antonio's Tim Duncan said. “Hopefully it pays off for us.”

Spurs are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 road games.
The UNDER is 13-4 in San Antonio's last 17 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - G Manu Ginobili (hip) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 93 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Celtics (-7.5, O/U 189): Boston bounced back from a 110-109 overtime loss to the Lakers on Thursday by beating New York on the road on Friday, 110-100. The Celtics trailed by four points through three quarters but rallied back for the victory. “It was a big win,” Celtics star Paul Pierce said. “I thought we were mentally and physically drained coming into this game, especially after the tough loss. It took us a while. We got off to a slow start, but this team continues to find ways to win.”

Celtics are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
The OVER is 6-1 in Boston's last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - F Brian Scalabrine (head) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 100

Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers [ABC | 3:30 PM ET]

Lakers: LA has won nine of its last 10 games and will now try to hand Cleveland its first home loss of the season. The Lakers beat the Cavs 105-88 back on January 19th and hopes to complete season series sweep against both Boston and the Cavs after beating the Celtics on Thursday. Pau Gasol helped out star Kobe Bryant in the team's latest victory, totaling 24 points and 14 rebounds. “(Gasol) was huge,” Bryant said. “He played strong. He played physical. That’s what happens. A team against you is playing physical with you, so you have to play physical right back.”

Lakers are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 8-0 in LA's last 8 road games.

Key Injuries - C Andrew Bynum (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 101

Cavs (-4.5, O/U 206): Cleveland star LeBron James is upset that teammate Mo Williams won't be going to the NBA All-Star Game as a replacement for Orlando's Jameer Nelson. James also wants people to know he plays the game simply to win and doesn't care about individual accolades. “I don’t go out there for the numbers, I just play my game,” James said. “You guys seen every phase of my game, the scoring, the rebounding, the assists and defensively just trying to attack the opposing team.”

Cavs are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 home games.
The UNDER is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

Key Injuries - G Sasha Pavlovic (flu) is probable.
G Delonte West (wrist) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 105

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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:40 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 8

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SETON HALL (12 - 9) at RUTGERS (10 - 13) - 2/8/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 4-1 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 3-2 straight up against RUTGERS 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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ALABAMA (13 - 9) at LSU (18 - 4) - 2/8/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 3-2 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 4-1 straight up against LSU 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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PURDUE (17 - 5) at ILLINOIS (18 - 5) - 2/8/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 49-76 ATS (-34.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PURDUE is 59-83 ATS (-32.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PURDUE is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 3-2 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 3-2 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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DAYTON (21 - 2) at CHARLOTTE (7 - 14) - 2/8/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CHARLOTTE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-1 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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LOUISVILLE (17 - 4) at ST JOHNS (12 - 10) - 2/8/2009, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 1-1 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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NC STATE (12 - 8) at VIRGINIA TECH (14 - 7) - 2/8/2009, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAINT LOUIS (13 - 9) at RICHMOND (11 - 11) - 2/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 2-1 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-1 straight up against RICHMOND 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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CREIGHTON (18 - 6) at N IOWA (17 - 6) - 2/8/2009, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
CREIGHTON is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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RHODE ISLAND (16 - 7) at TEMPLE (12 - 9) - 2/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in February games since 1997.
TEMPLE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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W MICHIGAN (7 - 14) at AKRON (14 - 8) - 2/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
AKRON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
AKRON is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 2-1 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 2-1 straight up against W MICHIGAN 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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ST JOSEPHS (13 - 8) at MASSACHUSETTS (8 - 12) - 2/8/2009, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-1 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 2-1 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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WISCONSIN (13 - 9) at PENN ST (17 - 6) - 2/8/2009, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 4-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 5-0 straight up against PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON COLLEGE (18 - 6) at WAKE FOREST (17 - 3) - 2/8/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 72-41 ATS (+26.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 72-41 ATS (+26.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 69-42 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 66-41 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 81-53 ATS (+22.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-1 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-1 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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WASHINGTON (16 - 6) at STANFORD (14 - 6) - 2/8/2009, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
STANFORD is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
STANFORD is 126-92 ATS (+24.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
STANFORD is 125-92 ATS (+23.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
STANFORD is 91-66 ATS (+18.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
STANFORD is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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INDIANA ST (4 - 19) at ILLINOIS ST (19 - 4) - 2/8/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MARYLAND (14 - 8) at GEORGIA TECH (10 - 11) - 2/8/2009, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 33-54 ATS (-26.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
MARYLAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 3-0 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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ST PETERS (6 - 17) at CANISIUS (7 - 16) - 2/8/2009, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
ST PETERS is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
CANISIUS is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 4-2 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 3-3 straight up against ST PETERS 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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FAIRFIELD (15 - 9) at NIAGARA (18 - 6) - 2/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
NIAGARA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
NIAGARA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 3 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
NIAGARA is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
NIAGARA is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 2-2 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 2-2 straight up against FAIRFIELD 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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SACRAMENTO ST (2 - 21) at PORTLAND ST (16 - 7) - 2/8/2009, 4:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:40 AM

NCAAB
Write-up

Sunday, February 8

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

Rutgers (+7.5) lost 70-67 at Seton Hall ten days ago; teams split series series the last four years, with Pirates' win here LY their first in last four tries. Hall won last three games, by 5-3-10 points, all at home; they are 0-3 on Big East road, losing by 24-9-15 points. Rutgers is 1-4 at home in Big East, with only conference win against winless DePaul.

LSU won its last six games since losing (+3.5) 65-59 at Alabama Jan 11; Tide outscored 23-6 from foul line in that game. Tigers are 2-0-1 as home favorite, winning SEC home games by 17-24-10 points. Bama lost five of seven since beating LSU; they're 0-3 as SEC road, losing away games by 9-14-9 points. SEC home favorites are 19-16 against the spread.

Illinois (+7.5) won 71-67 in OT at Purdue Dec 30, as Purdue shot 38.1% from floor, 15-27 from line; Boilers won six of last seven games, losing at Ohio State in OT Tuesday, but Hummel has back spasms, with cripples Purdue's depth. Illini are 5-0 at home in Big 11, 1-3 on road. Boilers are 3-2 on Big 11 road, with wins by 3-1-8 points.

Dayton won its last seven games, with four of seven wins by one or two points, winning last two on the road by two pts each. Charlotte is 1-6 in A-14, losing last three games by 27-22-7 pts; they're 1-2 at home, losing to LaSalle, URI. A-14 home dogs are 7-9 vs spread. Home side won last four Dayton-Charlotte games; Flyers lost last two here, 62-49/80-59.

Underdog covered last four Virginia Tech games; Hokies lost last two by total of five points-none of their four ACC wins are by more than eight points. NC State is 2-5 in ACC, with both wins in OT, vs Georgia Tech, Miami- they're 1-2 as ACC road dog, losing its away games by 12-17-11 points. ACC home favorites are 10-24 against the spread.

Louisville had nine-game win streak snapped by UConn Monday; they are 4-0 on Big East road, 2-0 as favorite, winning away games by 14-1-19-10 points. St John's is 1-6 vs spread as Big East underdog, losing its home games by 12-11 points- they're 3-2 SU at home in league, but were favored in two of three wins. Big East home underdogs are 8-17.

Rhode Island won last four games, with two OT wins; they're 2-2 on the A-14 road, losing by 6 at St Joe's (3ot), 3 at Richmond; Rams won 67-59 in first matchup vs Temple ten days ago (-2.5), shooting 51 % from the floor, while Owls were 6-20 from floor. Temple is 3-0 as home favorite in league play, winning home games by 7-25-27 points.

Akron won, covered last four games, winning by 14-9-21-37 pts; they're 2-1 as MAC home favorite, winning home games by 14-21, losing only at home to Buffalo. Western Michigan lost last three games, by 3-18-7 points- they shot under 40% from floor in four of last five games. MAC home favorites are 24-16 against the spread this season.

Richmond (+2) won 70-62 at Saint Louis Jan 25, but they've lost three in row since, making just 18-58 (31%) from arc- they were 28-71 in four games before that (39.4%). Billikens won last two games, scoring 78-88 points, are now 4-4 in A-14, 1-3 on road, beating Fordham, losing by 26-25-1 points. A-14 home favorites are 15-14 against the spread.

Northern Iowa (+12) won 69-66 at Creighton Jan 6, their third of eleven straight wins; Panthers are 4-1 as MVC home favorite, winning at home by 24-14-5-4 points- their last three wins are all by four or less points. Bluejays won last three games, allowing 60.3 ppg; they're 4-2 on road in Valley, losing by 22 at Illinois State, 13 at Wichita State.

Wisconsin snapped six-game skid when it beat Illinois Thursday; they're 1-4 on Big 11 road, winning only at Michigan, but won the first meeting 65-61 vs Penn State Jan 3, as two teams combined for just 10 turnovers. Lions won four of last five games, are 4-1 at home in Big 11, losing only to Michigan State. Big 11 home teams are 30-24 against the spread.

UMass lost three of last four games, but they're 3-1 at home in league, losing only to LaSalle by 8. St Joe's is 6-1 in A-14, losing only by 11 at Dayton; their road wins are by 11 at St Bonaventure, 10 at Richmond. Hawks are 2-2 vs spread as an underdog this season. Minutemen are 0-3 in conference scoring less than 75 points.

Wake Forest (-2.5) won 83-63 in Boston Jan 14, leading by 20 at half in game they held BC to 37% from floor, but Deacons are 1-3 in their last four games (win was vs Duke)- they allowed 76-79 points in last couple games- Wake is 0-3 in ACC if opponent shoots 41%+ from floor. BC is on five-game winning streak, with three of the five wins on the road.

Washington won five of last seven games, giving up 126 points in second half of the two losses; they beat Stanford 84-83 in first meeting (-6.5), as Huskies got to line 13 more times than Cardinal (33-20). U-Dub is 4-2 on Pac-10 road. Stanford lost three of last four games, but won four of last five home games, losing only to Oregon State as 16-point favorite.

Illinois State (-8) lost 75-70 in OT at Indiana State Jan 10, their second loss in row after 15-0 start; Redbirds are 6-0 at home in MVC, failing to cover last four tries as home favorite (home wins by 30-22-4-12-7 and 4 points). Sycamores lost last seven games, are 3-2 as an MVC road dog, losing away games by 19-6-12-11 points.

Georgia Tech (+8.5) lost 68-61 at Maryland Jan 10, turning ball over 28 times, losing even though they held Terps to 31.5% from floor and led at half 31-26. Tech is 1-7 in ACC, with only win by hoop at Wake Forest eight days ago. Maryland lost three of last four games, are 2-1-1 as road favorite, losing away games by 2-3-41-17 points.

Canisius lost last four games, the last three by 18-13-14 points; they got beat 76-52 at St Peter's Dec 7, shooting 33% from floor, while Peacocks made 11-21 from arc. Griffins are 1-4 at home, 0-3 as MAAC favorite. St Peter's lost six of last seven games, but are 5-1 vs spread in their last six tries as road dogs, losing away games by 20-6-13-2-1-18 points.

Niagara won last four games, covered last three; they're 3-2-1 as favorite in MAAC home games, winning by 19-12-14-6-18 points- they allowed average of just 56.5 ppg in last four games. Fairfield won last three tilts, are 8-5 in MAAC, winning three of last four road games- they're 3-2 as a MAAC road dog. MAAC home favorites are 15-25 against the spread.

Sacramento State is terrible, trailing 41-9 at half in last game; they're 0-4 as Big Sky road dog, losing away games by 19-27-18-21 points; they got beat 79-67 (+14.5) by Portland State Jan 2, shooting 38% from the floor. Vikings are 4-1 as Big Sky home favorite, winning home gaes by 27-27- 22-12 points. Big Sky home favorites are 22-14 against the spread.

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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:41 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, February 8

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11:30 AM SAINT PETER'S vs. CANISIUS
Saint Peter's is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Saint Peter's is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Canisius
Canisius is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Canisius's last 7 games

12:00 PM SETON HALL vs. RUTGERS
Seton Hall is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Rutgers
Seton Hall is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Rutgers
Rutgers is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rutgers's last 5 games

1:00 PM ALABAMA vs. LSU
Alabama is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama's last 5 games on the road
LSU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Alabama
LSU is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Alabama

1:00 PM DAYTON vs. CHARLOTTE
Dayton is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Dayton is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Charlotte is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dayton

1:00 PM PURDUE vs. ILLINOIS
Purdue is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Purdue is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Illinois's last 6 games at home

1:30 PM LOUISVILLE vs. ST. JOHN'S
Louisville is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Louisville is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
St. John's is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
St. John's is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home

1:30 PM NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. VIRGINIA TECH
North Carolina State is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
North Carolina State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina State
Virginia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina State

2:00 PM FAIRFIELD vs. NIAGARA
Fairfield is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Fairfield is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Niagara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Fairfield
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Niagara's last 5 games when playing at home against Fairfield

2:00 PM RHODE ISLAND vs. TEMPLE
Rhode Island is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Rhode Island is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Temple is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Rhode Island
Temple is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Rhode Island

2:00 PM SAINT LOUIS vs. RICHMOND
Saint Louis is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saint Louis's last 7 games
Richmond is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Richmond's last 5 games

2:00 PM WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. AKRON
Western Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Akron
Western Michigan is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Akron
Akron is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

2:05 PM CREIGHTON vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Creighton is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Creighton is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Creighton
Northern Iowa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Creighton

3:00 PM SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. MASSACHUSETTS
Saint Joseph's is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Massachusetts
Saint Joseph's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Massachusetts
Massachusetts is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Massachusetts is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

3:00 PM WISCONSIN vs. PENN STATE
Wisconsin is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Penn State
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Penn State
Penn State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Penn State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

4:00 PM BOSTON COLLEGE vs. WAKE FOREST
Boston College is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston College is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Wake Forest is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston College
Wake Forest is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston College

4:05 PM SACRAMENTO STATE vs. PORTLAND STATE
Sacramento State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Portland State
Sacramento State is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Portland State
Portland State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Portland State is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games

5:30 PM WASHINGTON vs. STANFORD
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Stanford
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Stanford
Stanford is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Stanford is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:05 PM INDIANA STATE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Indiana State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois State
Indiana State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Illinois State
Illinois State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Illinois State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:30 PM MARYLAND vs. GEORGIA TECH
Maryland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Maryland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Georgia Tech is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home

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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:42 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, February 8

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#13 Purdue at #21 Illinois [CBS | 1 PM ET]

Purdue: The Boilermakers saw their six-game winning streak come to an end on Tuesday at Ohio State and will try to get back on track against the Illini. Purdue lost in overtime to the Buckeyes 80-72 and also fell in OT to Illinois in the first meeting earlier this season, 71-67. The Boilermakers could be without star Robbie Hummel, who is dealing with a hairline fracture in his back and missed the team's last game.

Purdue is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The OVER is 5-1 in Purdue's last 6 games overall.

Key Injuries - F Robbie Hummel (back) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 58

Illinois (-2, O/U 121.5): The Illini have won nine straight home games, limiting opponents to an average of 52 points on 38.6 percent shooting. However, they have also struggled with their offense lately, averaging 49.3 points in losing two of their last three games. Illinois made only 32.8 percent of its shots in a 63-50 loss at Wisconsin on Thursday. “We missed a lot of open shots,” Illinois head coach Bruce Weber said. “It’s been like that for a while.”

Illinois is 0-3-1 ATS in its last 4 games overall.
The UNDER is 6-1 in Illinois' last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 63 (Side Play of the Day)

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**pm530** · 02-08-2009, 05:43 AM

NHL

Sunday, February 8

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12:35 PM DETROIT vs. PITTSBURGH
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home

3:00 PM EDMONTON vs. MINNESOTA
Edmonton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Minnesota is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Edmonton

3:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

6:00 PM NASHVILLE vs. DALLAS
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games
Dallas is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 12 games when playing at home against Nashville

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**Udog** · 02-08-2009, 09:55 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Charlotte at Miami
The Heat look to bounce back from last night's loss in Philadelphia and take advantage of Charlotte's 2-4 ATS record on the road when the total is between 180 and 184 1/2 points. Miami is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Game 801-802: San Antonio at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 121.758; Boston 126.790
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 5; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 8; 189
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+8); Over

Game 803-804: LA Lakers at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 120.894; Cleveland 126.719
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 6; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 4; 206
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-4); Over

Game 805-806: New York at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: New York 116.498; Portland 128.325
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 12; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 9; 211
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-9); Under

Game 807-808: New Jersey at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 120.062; Orlando 128.592
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 8 1/2; 199 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 11 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+11 1/2); Under

Game 809-810: Charlotte at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 114.868; Miami 123.750
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 9; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 180
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7 1/2); Over

Game 811-812: Indiana at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 116.586; Washington 109.511
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 210
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 813-814: Minnesota at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 113.992; New Orleans 122.569
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 8 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 4; 189
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-4); Over

Game 815-816: Sacramento at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 108.461; Oklahoma City 112.365
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4; 219
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6 1/2; 216
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+6 1/2); Over

Game 817-818: Phoenix at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 116.264; Detroit 115.535
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+1 1/2); Over

Game 819-820: Utah at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.486; Golden State 118.236
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 4; 217 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 1 1/2; 223
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-1 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 02-08-2009, 09:56 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 8

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SAN ANTONIO (33 - 15) at BOSTON (42 - 10) - 2/8/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 96-63 ATS (+26.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 76-53 ATS (+17.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-27 ATS (+20.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 214-169 ATS (+28.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 53-78 ATS (-32.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-0 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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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LA LAKERS (40 - 9) at CLEVELAND (39 - 9) - 2/8/2009, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 82-67 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 86-57 ATS (+23.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA LAKERS are 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 4-1 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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NEW YORK (21 - 28) at PORTLAND (30 - 19) - 2/8/2009, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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NEW JERSEY (24 - 27) at ORLANDO (37 - 12) - 2/8/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 60-37 ATS (+19.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 26-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ORLANDO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days this season.
NEW JERSEY is 51-28 ATS (+20.2 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 5-3 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (19 - 30) at MIAMI (26 - 23) - 2/8/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 56-73 ATS (-24.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-4 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (20 - 31) at WASHINGTON (10 - 40) - 2/8/2009, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MINNESOTA (17 - 32) at NEW ORLEANS (29 - 18) - 2/8/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 36-60 ATS (-30.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 77-62 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 59-40 ATS (+15.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 43-30 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 51-23 ATS (+25.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-16 ATS (+17.4 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 6-3 straight up against MINNESOTA 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 (11 - 40) at OKLAHOMA CITY (12 - 38) - 2/8/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 6-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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PHOENIX (27 - 21) at DETROIT (27 - 21) - 2/8/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games this season.
DETROIT is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) on Sunday games this season.
DETROIT is 37-63 ATS (-32.3 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
DETROIT is 79-109 ATS (-40.9 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
DETROIT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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UTAH (29 - 22) at GOLDEN STATE (16 - 35) - 2/8/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 57-74 ATS (-24.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 45-59 ATS (-19.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 35-59 ATS (-29.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 7-5 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 10-3 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 02-08-2009, 09:58 AM

NBA

Sunday, February 8

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Pick 'n' Roll: Sunday's best NBA bets
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Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers (-4, 206)

Cleveland, which has won eight of its last nine games, boasts the top record in the East and can take over the league's best record by defeating Western Conference-leading Los Angeles.

The Lakers, who have won nine of 10, already defeated the Cavs 105-88 on Jan. 19, and would own the tiebreaker for home-court advantage in the finals - if they both make it - with a victory Sunday.

Winning at Cleveland won't be easy, though, as the Cavs have won all 23 games at Quicken Loans Arena this season. They've also won four straight home games over the Lakers since a 111-106 overtime loss on Feb. 4, 2004.

Neither James nor Bryant had stellar performances in their meeting at Staples Center three weeks ago. James had 23 points on 9-of-25 shooting, nine rebounds and four assists, while Bryant finished with 20 points on 9-of-22 shooting, 12 assists and five turnovers. Bryant, an 11-time All-Star averaging 27.5 points, suffered a dislocated right ring finger, but stayed in the game

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles' other All-Star, led the Lakers with 22 points and 13 boards in the win over the Cavs, and has stepped up his game since center Andrew Bynum was lost for eight to 12 weeks to a knee injury.

Gasol had 24 points and 14 rebounds in Thursday's 110-109 overtime victory over Boston, snapping the Celtics' 12-game win streak in a rematch of last season's NBA finals. The 7-footer is averaging 28.7 points on 70.8 percent shooting and 14.3 boards in three games since Bynum got hurt.

"(Gasol) was huge," said Bryant, who had 26 points and 10 rebounds. "He played strong. He played physical. That's what happens. A team against you is playing physical with you, so you have to play physical right back."

The Lakers snapped a five-game losing streak to the Cavs with the win three weeks ago, and have not swept a season series from them since 2003-04 - James' rookie season.

Pick: Lakers +4

Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons (-1, 195)

Detroit is seeking a third straight victory for the first time since its season-high seven-game winning streak from Dec. 23-Jan. 4. Pistons veteran Richard Hamilton scored 38 points off the bench - the most by a reserve in franchise history - in Saturday's 126-121 overtime win over injury-plagued Milwaukee.

Since making the move from starter to sub on Jan. 21, Hamilton has averaged 17.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting in eight games after scoring 16.7 points per game on 44.8 percent shooting in 32 as a starter.

"The simple fact that now I'm coming off the bench I ain't got time to get warmed up," said Hamilton, who is second on team with 16.9 points per game. "I have to come in on fire every time."

While Hamilton has quickly acclimated to his new role, some of his teammates have struggled. Amir Johnson, who has started seven of eight games since Hamilton's switch, has averaged 3.5 points in those games.

Tayshaun Prince has also averaged 9.2 points over the past six contests - considerably below his 13.8-point average. Rodney Stuckey, who has also scored 13.8 points per game and earned a starting spot this season, has shot 32.4 percent in his last three games and went 1-for-10 with six points on Saturday.

The Pistons had lost 10 of their previous 14 games before winning their last two.

Stoudemire had 29 points and 11 rebounds as the Suns shot 56.9 percent in routing the Pistons 104-86 on Nov. 16. Phoenix, which has not swept the season series since 1999-2000, has lost four of its last five at Detroit.

Pick: Over 195

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**Udog** · 02-08-2009, 09:59 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Alabama at LSU
The Tide are just 2-6 in SEC play this season, while LSU is 7-3 ATS as a favorite. The Tigers are the pick (-12 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has LSU favored by 15 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LSU (-12 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Game 821-822: Seton Hall at Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 58.223; Rutgers 60.494
Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 2
Vegas Line: Rutgers by 1
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (-1)

Game 823-824: Alabama at LSU
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 58.620; LSU 74.077
Dunkel Line: LSU by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: LSU by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-12 1/2)

Game 825-826: Purdue at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 70.023; Illinois 76.783
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 7
Vegas Line: Illinois by 2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-2)

Game 827-828: Dayton at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 60.410; Charlotte 59.787
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 1
Vegas Line: Dayton by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+2 1/2)

Game 829-830: Louisville at St. John's
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 74.679; St. John's 64.677
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 10
Vegas Line: Louisville by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. John's (+10 1/2)

Game 831-832: NC State at Virginia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 60.250; Virginia Tech 72.467
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 12
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 8
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (-8)

Game 833-834: St. Louis at Richmond
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 57.848; Richmond 59.726
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 2
Vegas Line: Richmond by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+5 1/2)

Game 835-836: Creighton at Northern Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 60.356; Northern Iowa 68.752
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-2 1/2)

Game 837-838: Rhode Island at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: Rhode Island 63.697; Temple 67.446
Dunkel Line: Temple by 4
Vegas Line: Temple by 6
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+6)

Game 839-840: Western Michigan at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 52.854; Akron 61.929
Dunkel Line: Akron by 9
Vegas Line: Akron by 12
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+12)

Game 841-842: St. Joseph's at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 60.563; Massachusetts 60.548
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's (+2 1/2)

Game 843-844: Wisconsin at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 67.531; Penn State 65.232
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 2
Vegas Line: Penn State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (+1 1/2)

Game 845-846: Boston College at Wake Forest
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 64.790; Wake Forest 69.728
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 5
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+10 1/2)

Game 847-848: Washington at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 68.784; Stanford 69.080
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Washington by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (+1 1/2)

Game 849-850: Indiana State at Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 51.784; Illinois State 66.205
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 16
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (+16)

Game 851-852: Maryland at Georgia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 62.013; Georgia Tech 62.591
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 1
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+3 1/2)

Game 853-854: St. Peter's at Canisius
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 45.283; Canisius 53.995
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Canisius by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (-5 1/2)

Game 855-856: Fairfield at Niagara
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 51.327; Niagara 56.785
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Niagara by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+10 1/2)

Game 857-858: Sacramento State at Portland State
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 36.887; Portland State 62.311
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 25 1/2
Vegas Line: Portland State by 23
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (-23)

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