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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:49 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Tuesday, February 10

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: LeBron and the Cavaliers take on Indiana, Kobe and the Lakers meet the Thunder, and the Sharks try to feed on the Bruins.

Tipping Off in the NBA

Coming off their marquee matchup on Sunday, the Lakers and Cavaliers will go their separate ways this week, starting with games on Tuesday night. LeBron James and company will be looking to pick up a win against a lowly division rival, as they'll be in Indiana to meet the Pacers. Meanwhile, Kobe Bryant's Lakers will be looking for a cakewalk when they get a visit from the cellar-dwelling Thunder.

A busy night around the NBA features seven other games on the schedule, including Detroit on the road in Chicago, and Dwyane Wade and Miami at home against Denver. As well, it'll be Washington at Atlanta, San Antonio at New Jersey, Toronto at Minnesota, Sacramento at Dallas, and New York at Golden State.

The March to Madness

It's Marquette vs. Villanova in Big East action on Tuesday night, with the conference rivals coming off very different results. The Golden Eagles were upset 57-56 by South Florida in their last contest despite a 22-point performance from Jerel McNeal. The Wildcats, on the other hand, knocked off Syracuse 102-85 in their last game, with Dante Cunningham picking up 31 points in the victory.

Clemson will take on Boston College in Chestnut Hull in key ACC action on Tuesday night, while Michigan will get a visit from rival Michigan State. As well, Oklahoma State will travel to Texas, and Minnesota will play host to the Hoosiers.

A Trip Around the Rink

Two of the NHL's best clubs meet in Boston on Tuesday night when the Bruins play host to the Sharks and former Beantown superstar Joe Thornton. The Bruins were beaten 4-3 in overtime by the Flyers on Saturday afternoon, but they're still 6-1-3 in their past 10 outings. The Sharks were also tagged with an overtime loss in their last outing, as the Blue Jackets got by them by a 3-2 score.

There are a half-dozen other games on the NHL's schedule for Tuesday, including the Red Wings on the road in Nashville. As well, it's Los Angeles at the Islanders, Colorado at Columbus, Atlanta at Tampa Bay, Toronto at Florida, and Vancouver at St. Louis; the Canucks blasted the Blackhawks 7-3 Saturday night.

Rounding Out the Slate

The Cubs always have their early-season supporters, and this year's no different with them pegged as the 3/1 Vegas favorites to win the 2009 National League pennant. The defending-champion Phillies are just behind Chicago at 4/1 odds to get back to the World Series, while the Mets and Dodgers are pegged at 5/1 odds. The Diamondbacks round out the first five on the chart, as they sit at 13/2.

The Cardinals have 8/1 odds on that Vegas list right now, while the Brewers are at 15/1, and the Rockies and Braves are both pegged at 18/1. The Marlins and Astros hold down 20/1 odds to get to the World Series, with the Giants at 25/1, the Reds at 40/1, and the Padres at 60/1. The Nationals, as usual, are big 'dogs at 60/1 odds, but that still puts them ahead of one other team - the 75/1 Pirates.

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:50 AM

Six-pack for Tuesday

Some statistical leaders from college basketball.........

-- Some of the top scoring teams in America--
1) VMI, 96.4; 2) North Carolina, 92.3; 4) Missouri, 84.2.

-- Some of the top 3-point shooting teams, percentage-wise:
1) Cal, 45.6%; 5) Green Bay, 40.4%; 10) Notre Dame, 39.7%

-- Top defensive teams, field goal defense....
1) Gonzaga, 36.9%; 2) Kentucky 37.3%; T3) Purdue/Butler, 37.9%

-- Individual assists leaders.......
1) Young, ECU 7.8; 2) Fields, Pitt 7.4; 3) Brooks, Alabama St., 7.2

-- Individual scoring leaders.......
1) Curry, Davidson, 28.7; 2) Hudson, UT-Martin, 27.7; 3) Holstin, Chicago State, 25.8.

--Top rebounders in America........
1) BGriffin, Oklahoma, 14.0; 2) Bryant, Santa Clara, 13.9; 3) Blair, Pitt 12.7.

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:50 AM

Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) How about the poor bastard who works (worked?) at Players' Association who neglected to have the drug test results destroyed as he/she was supposed to do? None of this would have happened.......

12) Ben Roethlisberger played in Super Bowl with two broken ribs. Rocco Baldelli missed 500 days with a pulled hamstring, somehow healed when the Rays became contenders, then signed with the Red Sox as a free agent (he is from Rhode Island). What a country.

11) There is a reality TV show about the racetrack.....titled "Jockeys" it isn't bad-- shows four or five jockeys in California, among them the Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith. Show airs Fridays at 9 on the Animal Planet channel, whatever that is. It is Channel 51 in Albany.

10) Rebounding is as much about smarts, desire and toughness as it is about size; kid named Josh Henley from Gardner-Webb averages 9.3 boards a game, making him the leading freshman rebounder in nation, and he is only 6-foot-3.

9) Baylor-Notre Dame would be an excellent NIT final.

8) When I was in college at UAlbany, we used to constantly beat the Binghamton Colonials, usually by big scores-- we were both teams in Division III, and they were lousy, sometimes only opening one side of their gym because only 30-40 people came to the games. We lost to them one time, and led the rematch 41-9 at the half. Times have certainly changed, now that both schools are in Division I.

7) Binghamton Bearcats lead America East in attendance, they have transfers from all corners of the country., and they're, well, good, so good they have a shot to win the America East tourney, as they're in a three-way race with Boston U and Vermont for top seed in league.

6) Minnesota Timberwolves had been playing better, but now their best player Al Jefferson is out for the year with a torn ACL, another difficult blow for a crummy franchise. Please explain to me why this sorry franchise traded Kevin Garnett..........why?

5) Missouri came back from down 14 at half to beat Kansas, handing Jayhawks their first Big 12 loss. Kansas turned ball over 28 times in the game, but you still got feeling the better team lost this game.

4) Buddy of mine is an assistant coach at Iona College, so I watched the Gaels' game at Manhattan Monday-- how do I say this nicely?? I'll just report facts-- Manhattan led 19-11 at the half, and things did not get a lot better in the second half. If you're a high school hooper with Division I skills, and you'd like to live near New York City, go e-mail the coaches at Iona. They have 30 or 32 minutes a game for anyone who can score, starting next November.

3) I saw the flagrant foul they called on the Indiana kid at Michigan State over the weekend, and I don't get it, it just seemed innocent, as he swung the ball, he nicked the defender. Then he got suspended by his own coach? We're living in a softer world today, people........

2) Looking quickly at last year's baseball standings, Angels won 100 games, more than anyone else, but once again failed to win a playoff series. Now they've lost K-Rod and Teixeira, and neither player has been adequately replaced, but can anyone in AL West make up 21+ games in the standings? Not very likely.

1) To me, the biggest story of the week is how corrupt the Players' Association apparently is; in no way can they say they have the best interests of the players' health at heart- they're obviously primarily out for the almighty buck, and they ain't alone thinking that way.

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:51 AM

NBA
Write-up

Tuesday, February 10

Hot Teams
-- Wizards are 0-4 vs spread in game after their last four wins.
-- Cavaliers won five of their last six road games.
-- Nuggets won seven of their last nine games. Heat won five of their last six home games.
-- Nets won four of their last five games.
-- Bulls are 6-0-1 vs spread in their last seven games.
-- Mavericks won last three home games by 24-1-5 points.
-- Lakers won last six games (5-0-1 vs spread) could be in for letdown as they played Celtics, Cleveland in last two games.

Cold Teams
-- Hawks lost four of their last six home games.
-- Pacers lost four of their last five games.
-- Raptors lost their last six games (0-5-1 vs spread).
-- Minnesota lost six of last seven games, is now without Jefferson, who is now out (knee).
-- Pistons are 3-5 in last eight games (0-5 vs spread in last five).
-- Kings lost 11 of last 12 games (4-8 vs spread).
-- Golden State is 1-9 vs spread in game after its last ten wins. Knicks lost last four games, but are 9-2 vs spread in their last eleven.
-- Oklahoma City failed to cover its last three road games.

Totals
-- Last six Washington games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Miami games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Last six San Antonio games all went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Chicago games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Dallas games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Golden State games stayed under the total; Knicks' last six games all went over.
-- Eight of last ten Laker games went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Cavaliers are 2-3 vs spread on road if they play again the next night.
-- Denver is 6-2 vs spread on road if they play again the next night.
-- Spurs are 0-3-1 vs spread if playing first of two consecutive nights on the road.
-- Raptors are 2-7 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Detroit is 5-2 vs spread if it plays again the next night.
-- Sacramento is 5-1 vs spread if playing first of two consecutive nights on the road.
-- Knicks are 3-3 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Thunder is 6-2-1 vs spread if they play again the next night.

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:52 AM

NBA

Tuesday, February 10

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM CLEVELAND vs. INDIANA
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Indiana is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Indiana is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Cleveland

7:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home

7:30 PM DENVER vs. MIAMI
Denver is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Miami is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Denver

7:30 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. NEW JERSEY
San Antonio is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games when playing New Jersey
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

8:30 PM DETROIT vs. CHICAGO
Detroit is 19-6 ATS in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Detroit is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Detroit

8:30 PM SACRAMENTO vs. DALLAS
Sacramento is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 2-3-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
Dallas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Sacramento

10:30 PM NEW YORK vs. GOLDEN STATE
New York is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Golden State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing New York

10:30 PM OKLAHOMA CITY vs. LA LAKERS
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 13 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 2-4-2 ATS in their last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:53 AM

NBA

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

Tuesday, February 10

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Tips and Trends
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Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat [7:30 PM ET]

Nuggets: Denver is coming off its worst loss in nearly 12 years, suffering a 114-70 loss at New Jersey on Saturday. The Nuggets had won four straight games before that, and head coach George Karl had an easy explanation. “Sometimes you’re one step slow,” Karl said following the loss to the Nets. “We were two steps slow. Offensively we were slow. Defensively we were slow. Rebounds, hustle points, all that we were slow on. This is the first time all year we haven’t had the energy to fight back.”

Nuggets are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
The OVER is 11-4 in Denver's last 15 games vs. Eastern Conference.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Heat (NA): Miami has won its last four home games by an average of 16.5 points and hopes to continue to play strong defensively after limiting opponents to 41.6 percent shooting during that stretch. However, the Heat barely beat Charlotte 96-92 on Sunday. “We may have had a fatigued group out there,” Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra said. “I wanted to make sure we were fresh in the second half and I thought our starters played with a tremendous amount of energy when they had their legs.”

Heat are 0-7 SU in the last 7 meetings.
The OVER is 7-1 in Miami's last 8 games vs. Western Conference.

Key Injuries - F Dorell Wright (Achilles') is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:54 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, February 10

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MICHIGAN ST (19 - 4) at MICHIGAN (15 - 9) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-1 straight up against 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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OLD DOMINION (15 - 8) at HOFSTRA (15 - 9) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 69-98 ATS (-38.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 2-1 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION 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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PROVIDENCE (14 - 9) at S FLORIDA (8 - 14) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PROVIDENCE is 2-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 2-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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VIRGINIA (7 - 12) at FLORIDA ST (18 - 5) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 12-31 ATS (-22.1 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 35-61 ATS (-32.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MIAMI OHIO (14 - 7) at C MICHIGAN (6 - 15) - 2/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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MARQUETTE (20 - 3) at VILLANOVA (19 - 4) - 2/10/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
MARQUETTE is 79-51 ATS (+22.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 72-47 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 72-47 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 64-37 ATS (+23.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
VILLANOVA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 3-0 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 3-0 straight up against VILLANOVA 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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WRIGHT ST (14 - 10) at LOYOLA-IL (12 - 13) - 2/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-IL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 3-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 5-0 straight up against LOYOLA-IL 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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OKLAHOMA ST (14 - 8) at TEXAS (15 - 7) - 2/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DETROIT (7 - 16) at IL-CHICAGO (10 - 13) - 2/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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KENT ST (12 - 11) at N ILLINOIS (6 - 15) - 2/10/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 96-68 ATS (+21.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
KENT ST is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
KENT ST is 67-42 ATS (+20.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
N ILLINOIS is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 2-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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MISSOURI ST (10 - 14) at WICHITA ST (11 - 13) - 2/10/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
MISSOURI ST is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSOURI ST is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 4-2 against the spread versus WICHITA ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 5-1 straight up against WICHITA 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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CLEMSON (19 - 3) at BOSTON COLLEGE (18 - 7) - 2/10/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.

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

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FLORIDA (19 - 4) at KENTUCKY (16 - 7) - 2/10/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
FLORIDA is 180-142 ATS (+23.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 180-142 ATS (+23.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-1 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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SETON HALL (13 - 9) at DEPAUL (8 - 16) - 2/10/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all home games this season.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DEPAUL is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
DEPAUL is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
DEPAUL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DEPAUL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DEPAUL is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 1-0 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 1-0 straight up against DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (6 - 16) at MINNESOTA (18 - 5) - 2/10/2009, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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TCU (13 - 10) at UNLV (17 - 6) - 2/10/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 143-107 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 143-107 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 83-59 ATS (+18.1 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNLV is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 3-3 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 5-1 straight up against TCU 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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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:55 AM

NCAAB
Write-up

Tuesday, February 10

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

Michigan State won four of last five games; they're 5-0 on Big 11 road, winning by 12-11-5-11-15 points (3-0-1 as road favorite). Wolverines lost six of last eight games (even though they led UConn 34-33 at half in last game), but they've won four of last five home games. Home team is 9-2 against the spread in Michigan's conference games.

Old Dominion won last four games, by 6-2-9-10 points; they're +53 in foul shots taken in those games, winning at James Madison and Drexel. Hofstra won four of last five home games, losing by 4 to VCU- they are 5-3 vs spread as CAA underdog, 2-0 at home. Monarchs are 1-3 in last four visits to Hostra, losing last two trips here, 12-2 points.

Providence lost last three games, by 33-3-27 points; they've allowed an average of 92.2 ppg in last five games- Friars lost three of last four road games, losing by 7-33-27 points. USF snapped three-game skid with an upset over Marquette Friday; they're 2-3 at home in league, with wins over winless DePaul (70-61), previously unbeaten Marquette (57-56).

Florida State (+1) won 73-62 at Virginia LY, leading by 14 at half in tilt where Cavaliers took 30 foul shots, FSU 13; Seminoles won five of last seven games after winning at Clemson Saturday- underdog is 4-0 against spread in their ACC home games (Seminoles are 0-2 as home favorite in ACC). Virginia lost last seven games, but they're 4-1 as a home dog.

Villanova (+3) lost 79-72 at Marquette Jan 1, as Eagles hit 10-24 on arc, Wildcats 6-20; 'nova won, covered its last five games, scoring 94-102 pts in last two games, wins vs Providence, Syracuse. Marquette lost 57-56 at South Florida Friday, their first Big East loss- they're just 10-41 from the arc in last two games. Big East home favorites are 30-23 vs spread.

Loyola IL (+8) lost 68-47 at Wright State Jan 22, shooting 29.4% from floor, even though they were 6-13 from arc; Ramblers lost last four in a row, by 14-19-11-13 points- they're 3-7 vs spread as Horizon dog, 1-2 at home. Wright got crushed at home by Butler Saturday; they're 3-1 in last four road games- favorites are 6-1 vs spread in their road games.

Texas lost last three games, scoring just 60 ppg in last two; they've lost consecitive home games for first time in seven years, are 0-4 as a Big 12 home favorite, winning by 8-9 points. Oklahoma State lost three of their last four games; they're 3-1 as Big 12 road dog, splitting pair of OT tilts, then losing by 12 at Texas A&M, 11 at Kansas.

Illinois-Chicago (-5) won 65-61 at Detroit Jan 22, but lost five games in row since, losing last three games by 1-3-8 points- they're 2-5 at home in Horizon play- they're 2-5 as Horizon favorite. Detroit won two of last three games after 0-10 start in league; they're 3-3 as Horizon underdog on dog, losing away games by 9-11-23-4-17 points.

Missouri State lost four of last five games; they're 2-4 as MVC dog on road, losing away games by 18-5-14-12-11-24 points- they're 20-69 on arc in last four games. Wichita State is 6-2 since losing 68-55 at Missouri State Jan 14 (+4); underdog is 5-1 vs spread in Shockers' home games, as Wichita is 1-3 vs spread as a favorite in Missouri Valley games.

Home side won last five Clemson-Boston College games; Tigers dropped last three visits to Boston, by 9-6-5 points, but they hammered Eagles in ACC tourney LY, 82-48. Clemson won three of its last four games, but blew big lead in losing home game to Florida State Saturday; BC had its five-game win streak snapped 93-76 at Wake Forest Sunday.

Florida won seven of last eight games vs Kentucky, losing here 75-70 in LY's visit, after winning previous two visits by 14-3 points. Gators are 6-2 in SEC, 2-2 on road, losing at South Carolina, Tennessee, winning at Auburn, Vandy. Kentucky lost last three games by 5-1-9 points- they're 18-63 from arc in last four games. SEC home favorites are 18-15.

Seton Hall won last four games after 0-6 start in Big East; three of four wins were by five or less points- they're 1-3 on Big East road, winning only at Rutgers. DePaul is 0-11 in league, 0-4 as home underdog, losing home games by 10-22-4-22-15-23 points- they've been outrebounded by 14+ boards in seven of their last eight games. Big East home dogs: 8-17.

UNLV lost last two games in OT; they're 2-2 as MWC home favorite, with home wins by 2-17-10 points (lost to San Diego State); Rebels (-4) lost 80-73 at TCU Jan 10. Horned Frogs lost last four games, averaging 55.3 ppg; they're 1-2 as Mountain West road dog, losing away games by 12-17-6 points. Mountain West home favorites are 14-5 vs spread.

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:56 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, February 10

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM MIAMI (OHIO) vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Miami (Ohio) is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Central Michigan
Miami (Ohio) is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Central Michigan
Central Michigan' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM MICHIGAN STATE vs. MICHIGAN
Michigan State is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing Michigan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Michigan State's last 7 games when playing Michigan
Michigan' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan's last 5 games

7:00 PM OLD DOMINION vs. HOFSTRA
Old Dominion' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 6 games
Hofstra is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Old Dominion
Hofstra is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Old Dominion

7:00 PM PROVIDENCE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Providence' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Providence's last 5 games
South Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Providence
South Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Providence

7:00 PM RIO GRANDE vs. MARSHALL
No trends available
Marshall' is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games
Marshall' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM VIRGINIA vs. FLORIDA STATE
Virginia is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Florida State
Virginia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida State
Florida State' is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
Florida State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Virginia

7:30 PM MARQUETTE vs. VILLANOVA
Marquette' is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Marquette' is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Villanova' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Villanova' is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home

8:00 PM DETROIT vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Detroit' is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Detroit' is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago' is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Illinois-Chicago' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM KENT STATE vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Kent State' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Kent State' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Northern Illinois' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Northern Illinois' is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games at home

8:00 PM OKLAHOMA STATE vs. TEXAS
Oklahoma State' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Oklahoma State' is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Texas' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas' is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

8:00 PM WRIGHT STATE vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
Wright State' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Wright State' is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
Loyola of Chicago' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Loyola of Chicago' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:05 PM MISSOURI STATE vs. WICHITA STATE
Missouri State' is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Missouri State' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Wichita State' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wichita State's last 6 games

9:00 PM CLEMSON vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Clemson' is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Clemson' is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games
Boston College' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston College' is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home

9:00 PM FLORIDA vs. KENTUCKY
Florida' is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games on the road
Kentucky' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Kentucky' is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games

9:00 PM INDIANA vs. MINNESOTA
Indiana' is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Minnesota' is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota' is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games

9:00 PM SETON HALL vs. DEPAUL
Seton Hall' is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Seton Hall' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
DePaul' is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
DePaul' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

9:05 PM JOHNSON & WALES vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
No trends available
Northern Colorado' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Northern Colorado's last 8 games

10:00 PM TCU vs. UNLV
TCU' is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
TCU' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
UNLV' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
UNLV' is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games

10:30 PM CS BAKERSFIELD vs. STANFORD
No trends available
Stanford' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Stanford' is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:57 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, February 10

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Tips and Trends
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#9 Michigan State at Michigan [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Michigan State (-3.5, O/U 135): The Spartans have not lost a road game this season (7-0) but might have to finish out their schedule without forward Raymar Morgan, who is averaging 12.3 points and six rebounds per game. Morgan has been suffering from mononucleosis since scoring 17 points in a 78-73 victory at Penn State, and head coach Tom Izzo said a more realistic return date is a week from now when Michigan State hosts Purdue.

Michigan State is 4-1 SU & ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings.

Key Injuries - F Raymar Morgan (mononucleosis) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 67 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Michigan: The Wolverines had to gain some more confidence after playing very tough in a 69-61 loss at #1 UConn last Saturday. They have already beaten UCLA and Duke and could have improved their resume for the NCAA tournament even more with another impressive victory against a non-conference opponent. “We feel like we let one get away,” Michigan guard Manny Harris said. “We could have beat the number-one team in the nation. We try not to look at the NCAA like that, but that would definitely have built our resume.” The Wolverines led 34-33 at halftime.

Michigan is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 home games.
The UNDER is 16-5-1 in Michigan's last 22 games vs. Big Ten.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 63

Florida at Kentucky [ESPN | 9 PM ET]

Florida: The Gators did not play over the weekend and remain tied for first place atop the SEC East. They have won just twice at Rupp Arena over the last 10 years and realize they will facing a difficult challenge in their second nationally televised matchup in as many weeks at Kentucky. Last week's Super Tuesday game saw Florida edge South Carolina 97-93 at home. “It’s been a long month for these guys so hopefully a couple of days off will rejuvenate them,” said Gators head coach Billy Donovan.

Florida is 7-1 SU in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 3-0 in Florida's last 3 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Adam Allen (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 70

Kentucky (-4, O/U 145): The Wildcats have dropped three games in a row and hope to bounce back from a 66-57 home loss to Mississippi State last Tuesday. In fact, they have dropped two straight at home and need to use their size to their advantage against the Gators. SEC leading scorer Jodie Meeks had scored at least 20 points in nine straight games until a week ago. “When you lose, things are definitely exposed and come to light in a hurry,” said Kentucky head coach Billy Gillispie.

Kentucky is 0-3 SU & ATS in its last 3 games overall.
The OVER is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 77 (Side Play of the Day)

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:58 AM

NHL
Write-up

Tuesday, February 10

Hot teams
-- Bruins won six of their last eight games.
-- Kings won three in row, six of last seven games.
-- Florida is 5-1 in game following its last five losses.
-- Red Wings won last four games, outscoring foes 20-10. Predators won four of their last five games.
-- Blues won six of their last nine games. Canucks won their last couple games, scoring eleven goals.

Cold teams
-- Sharks lost last three games, the last two in overtime.
-- Islanders are 5-12 in last 17 games, but allowed total of six goals in last four contests.
-- Colorado lost eight of its last eleven games. Columbus lost three of its last four games.
-- Thrashers lost six of their last seven games. Tampa Bay lost four of its last five games.
-- Maple Leafs are 1-5 in game following their last six wins.

Totals
-- Three of last four San Jose road games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Islander games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-4 in Colorado's last dozen games.
-- Three of last four Thrasher games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Florida games stayed under the total; eight of last ten Toronto games went over.
-- Four of last five Detroit games went over the total; five of Nashville's last six games stayed under.
-- Last four St Louis home games stayed under the total; Vancouver's last four games all went over.

Back-to-Back
-- Sharks are 4-3 of they play again the next night.
-- Islanders are 2-5 if they play again the next night.
-- Colorado is 1-3 if it plays again the next night.
-- Thrashers are 1-3 on road if they play again the next night.

Series Records
-- Road team won last two San Jose-Boston games.
-- Kings won last two games against the Islanders, 4-2/3-1.
-- Columbus won five of last six against the Avalanche.
-- Thrashers won six of last eight against Tampa Bay.
-- Road team won seven of last eight Florida-Toronto games.
-- Red Wings lost three of last four visits to Nashville.
-- Canucks won three of last four games against St Louis.

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 04:59 AM

NHL

Tuesday, February 10

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM COLORADO vs. COLUMBUS
Colorado is 10-4-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Colorado is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games
Columbus is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado

7:00 PM LOS ANGELES vs. NY ISLANDERS
Los Angeles is 3-5-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

7:00 PM SAN JOSE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Jose's last 12 games on the road
San Jose is 5-9-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing Boston
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home

7:30 PM ATLANTA vs. TAMPA BAY
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:30 PM TORONTO vs. FLORIDA
Toronto is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games at home
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM DETROIT vs. NASHVILLE
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Nashville is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing Detroit
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:30 PM VANCOUVER vs. ST. LOUIS
Vancouver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Vancouver is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games

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**pm530** · 02-10-2009, 05:00 AM

NHL

Tuesday, February 10

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Ice Picks: NHL Bets
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Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders (+120, 5.5)

A trip to Nassau Coliseum wouldn't seem to present a tough challenge for Los Angeles, as the Islanders (16-31-5) have a league-low 37 points.

New York has cooled off after a four-game winning streak, losing back-to-back games at Florida and Tampa Bay last week. Coach Scott Gordon's team fell 1-0 to the Lightning on Saturday night, allowing the winning goal with 6:26 to play.

"It's never fun to lose like that in the third," said New York's Yann Danis, who made 27 saves. "We played a good game. We battled hard. There's definitely some positives out of it."

Danis has been a bright spot lately, going 4-4-1 with a 1.92 GAA since the beginning of January. The Islanders, though, are 27th in the league with 2.42 goals scored per game and have managed two total goals in two losses without defenseman Mark Streit.

Streit, the Islanders' leading scorer with 38 points, has been out with an upper-body injury. Defensemen Freddy Meyer, Thomas Pock and Andy Sutton are also injured.

The Kings have won the last two matchups with the Islanders, the most recent a 3-1 victory Jan. 31, 2008.

Pick: Los Angeles -130

Detroit Red Wings at Nashville Predators (+170, 5.5)

Mired in their longest losing streak of the season at the end of January, the Detroit Red Wings have responded with some of their best hockey of the season.

The Red Wings go for their fifth straight win Tuesday night when they face the Nashville Predators, who have been making a push for a playoff spot this month.

Detroit (35-11-7) knocked off Pittsburgh 3-0 on Sunday in a rematch of last season's Stanley Cup finals. Pavel Datsyuk scored twice to extend his point streak to eight games, and he has three goals and four assists during the Wings' winning streak.

The Red Wings went 0-4-1 from Jan. 17-31, but they've gotten back on track and pushed their lead in the Central Division to 11 points.

More scoring has keyed Detroit's February rebound. The Wings managed 14 goals during the five consecutive losses, but have scored 20 in the last four games.

The offensive resurgence has been led by players like Datsyuk and Marian Hossa, who scored for the fourth consecutive game Sunday - his 30th goal of the season that gave Detroit a 2-0 third-period lead. Hossa has six goals during the winning streak.

Pick: Over 5.5

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**Udog** · 02-10-2009, 08:50 AM

NBA

Tuesday, February 10

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Pick 'n' Roll: Tuesday's best NBA bets
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Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks (N/A)

The Wizards should have a little wind in their sails Tuesday.

Washington, which has the league’s worst record, edged the Indiana Pacers 119-117 Sunday. It is just the Wizards' first triumph this month and just its 11th overall.

Wizards stars Caron Butler, who missed the last two tilts with the flu, and Antwan Jamison combined for 69 points on 53 percent shooting from the field against the Pacers.

“I wasn't going to come out,” Butler told reporters after sinking the game-winning shot. ”I wasn't going to let Coach know I was tired. Every time he made eye contact with me, I tried to seem as bright as I could. Just trying to stay out there and will my way through it.”

The Hawks, meanwhile, have lost five of their last eight and were recently embarrassed by the lowly Los Angeles Clippers.

Atlanta could be without two of its clutch players Tuesday. Guard Mike Bibby is questionable with a sprained foot and shooting guard Joe Johnson is doubtful with an undisclosed viral infection.

Pick: Wizards

Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks (-12, 213.5)

Despite playing seven of its last 10 on the road, Dallas is 7-3 in that stretch and is clinging to the seventh seed in the West.

Dirk Nowitzki has been extremely consistent lately. Nowitzki has put up more than 20 points in six of his last 10, including Saturday’s 44-point outing against the Chicago Bulls.

“Unbelievable performance,” Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters. "He (Nowitzki) just stayed patient and into the game. Down the stretch his shot-making was phenomenal.”

Nowitzki scored 14 of his 44 points in OT and led the Mavs to a one-point victory over the Bulls.

“That's why he’s a superstar," Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro told reporters. “We tried trapping him, we switched on him, but we couldn’t get to him.”

Dallas is 11-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 14 home games against the Kings.

Pick: Mavericks

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