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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:09 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Sunday, November 1

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Packers host the Vikings, NASCAR takes on Talladega, and the Phillies and Yanks play Game 4 of the Fall Classic.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The Broncos and Colts will both try to remain perfect when they take the field in early-afternoon NFL action on Sunday. Denver (6-0 SU, 6-0 ATS) will be on the road against Baltimore (3-3 SU, 4-2 ATS), and they've been listed by the oddsmakers as 3-point road 'dogs (with the total at 41.5 points). Indianapolis (6-0 SU, 5-1 ATS) will be hosting San Francisco (3-3 SU, 4-1-1 ATS) in their 1:00pm ET matchup; the Colts are 13-point favorites, with the game's total at 44.5 points.

The other early games on Sunday: Houston (-3.5) at Buffalo, Cleveland at Chicago (-13), Seattle at Dallas (-9.5), St. Louis at Detroit (-4), Miami at the Jets (-3.5), and the Giants (-1) at Philadelphia. The key 4:00pm ET game is then Minnesota at Green Bay (-3), with Vikings QB Brett Favre returning to Lambeau Field to take on his old team. Rounding out the NFL slate: Oakland at San Diego (-16.5), Jacksonville at Tennessee (-3), and the finally Carolina at Arizona (-10).

There's also one college football game on Sunday night, with Marshall at Central Florida. UCF is pegged as a 7-point favorite, with the contest's total at 43 points.

As well, the CFL offers up Winnipeg at Montreal on Sunday afternoon. Oddsmakers have the Alouettes as 9-point home faves, with a total of 51 points.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The World Series remains in Philadelphia for Game 4 on Sunday night, with Joe Blanton getting the ball for the home side. Righthander Blanton has made three appearances so far in the playoffs, picking up a no-decision against the Dodgers in the NLCS (three earned runs over six innings). The Yankees will counter with CC Sabathia, who was tagged with the loss in Game 1 (two earned runs over seven innings). Lefthander Sabathia has a 1.52 ERA through four playoff starts.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up seven games on Sunday, with Orlando at Toronto, Chicago at Miami, Portland at Oklahoma City, Memphis at Denver, Minnesota at Phoenix, Atlanta at the Lakers, and New Orleans at Boston. The 1-1 Hornets are coming off a 97-92 win over Sacramento on Friday night, with Chris Paul pouring in a game-high 31 points in that contest. The 3-0 Celtics dispatched Chicago 118-90 last time out, with Paul Pierce and Eddie House both scoring 22 points in the win.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

There are four games on the National Hockey League's schedule for Sunday, with San Jose at Carolina, Columbus at Washington, Colorado at Vancouver, and Boston at the Rangers. The Rangers lost their second straight game last time out, falling 3-2 in Minnesota on Friday night. Dane Byers and Marc Staal had the markers for New York in the loss, and Henrik Lundqvist made 29 saves.

Roaring around the track . . .

The Sprint Cup Series takes to the track at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday for the seventh race of the Chase, the Amp Energy 500. Tony Stewart is pegged as the 7/1 Vegas favorite to get the win at Talladega, with Jeff Gordon next at 15/2, and Kyle Busch third at 8/1. Juan Montoya is listed at 9/1 odds to take the checkered flag on Sunday, with points leader Jimmie Johnson fifth at 10/1 odds. Johnson holds a 118-point lead on Mark Martin in the driver standings.

Finally, the 2009 Formula 1 season comes to a close Sunday with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Jenson Button has already wrapped up the '09 drivers championship.

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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:10 AM

Bettor's best friend: Today's helpful tips

Sunday, November 1

What can the Browns do for you?

The Cleveland Browns have scored just four offensive touchdowns and a meager 72 points this season, but have an idea how to jump start the attack this year: move electric return man Joshua Cribbs to running back.

"Yeah, I think anytime you can get the ball in Josh's hands, even if they give you a good look the one time, you've got to give another him another chance, another couple chances,” Browns coach Eric Mangini said. “I've said this before, he's dynamic with the ball in his hands."

Anything Cribbs would do would be a big help the Browns against Chicago. Cleveland is listed at +13 with a total of 40 points.

Such a headache

Eagles star running back Brian Westbrook remains a game-time decision with a concussion for Philadelphia, which has been hit hard by injuries this year. But it’s a great unknown what impact he will have for the Eagles, since the team also signed running back P.J. Hill this week as they prepare to play the Giants. Westbrook has just 327 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in five games. The Eagles are listed at +1 with an over/under of 44.5 points.

Talladega nightmare

Three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson will start at the front of the pack for Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway – but that doesn’t have him very confident. Johnson, who leads the points race, has won only once at the track and has an average finish of 17.7 there over the course of his career. Johnson is listed at just +800, so consider looking somewhere else for the restrictor-plate race.

Below the belt

Devin Harris needs a little love. The New Jersey Nets guard will miss 7-to-10 days with an injured right groin. He also indicated that the recovery time wouldn’t “be shorter.” Harris averaged 15 points, 7.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds in the Nets' first two games.

"I felt like I couldn't beat certain guys off the dribble," Harris told reporters. "I can't play that way."

The Nets host Charlotte on Monday night and are 0-2 ATS this season.

Swatted Hornets

New Orleans must make a trip to New England to play Boston Sunday. And that has the Celtics grinning. Boston is 3-0 SU and ATS this season, winning by an average of 22 points per game. Boston also 7-3 ATS in the team’s past 10 meetings, including a 12-point home win last year. The Celtics are listed at -11 with a total of 183.5.

Alexander the Great

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is leaving very little doubt that he is the best player in the league. The Russian leads the league in both points (23) and goals (14) as Washington has only two regulation losses in its first 13 games. And when Ovechkin faces the Blue Jackets on Sunday, expect big things – he has four goals in four career games against Columbus. The Capitals are listed at -172 with a total of 6.

Wild thing

Former Minnesota star Marian Gaborik has been a stud for the Rangers, netting 10 goals with eight assists in the team’s first 12 games. However, he missed the team’s game on Friday with a knee injury and his status for Sunday’s game against Boston is uncertain. The Bruins, however, are a horrible 1-7 in their past eight against the Rangers.

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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:13 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Memphis at Denver
The Nuggets look to build on their 9-2 ATS record in their last 11 games as a home favorite. Denver is the pick (-11) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 15. Dunkel Pick: Denver (-11). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Game 701-702: Orlando at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 126.096; Toronto 120.739
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5 1/2; 208 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 7; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+7); N/A

Game 703-704: New Orleans at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 109.266; Boston 128.919
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 19 1/2; 180 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 11; 183 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-11); Under

Game 705-706: Chicago at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.510; Miami 125.714
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 10; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 4 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-4 1/2); Under

Game 707-708: Portland at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.243; Oklahoma City 120.119
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2); Over

Game 709-710: Memphis at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 113.501; Denver 128.418
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 15; 212 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 11; 206
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-11); Over

Game 711-712: Minnesota at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 109.521; Phoenix 123.783
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 14 1/2; 220
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 13; 217
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-13); Over

Game 713-714: Atlanta at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 119.511; LA Lakers 130.352
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 11; 186
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-6 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:14 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, November 1

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ORLANDO (2 - 0) at TORONTO (1 - 1) - 11/1/2009, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-5 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 8-4 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (1 - 1) at BOSTON (3 - 0) - 11/1/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 36-52 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 119-86 ATS (+24.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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CHICAGO (1 - 1) at MIAMI (2 - 0) - 11/1/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 75-105 ATS (-40.5 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
MIAMI is 33-58 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
MIAMI is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PORTLAND (1 - 1) at OKLAHOMA CITY (2 - 0) - 11/1/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 41-28 ATS (+10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (1 - 1) at DENVER (2 - 0) - 11/1/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 7-0 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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MINNESOTA (1 - 1) at PHOENIX (2 - 0) - 11/1/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.

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

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ATLANTA (2 - 0) at LA LAKERS (1 - 1) - 11/1/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 35-66 ATS (-37.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 2-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:17 AM

NBA

Sunday, November 1

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. TORONTO
Orlando is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games
Toronto is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Orlando
Toronto is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Orlando

6:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. MIAMI
Chicago is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
Miami is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Chicago

6:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. BOSTON
New Orleans is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Boston
New Orleans is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Portland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing Portland

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. DENVER
Memphis is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Denver
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Denver is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Denver is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games at home

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHOENIX
Minnesota is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Phoenix is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Minnesota

9:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA LAKERS
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:19 AM

NBA

Sunday, November 1

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors (+6.5)

Don’t expect Vince Carter to make much of a homecoming.

The former Toronto star twisted his ankle in the Magic’s win over the Nets earlier in the week, and even tough X-rays came back negative, the former star once known as “Air Canada” likely will be sidelined. This is a huge blow for the Magic, who are trying to overcome the offseason defection of Hedo Turkoglu to the Raptors.

Orlando also is without forward Rashard Lewis, who is suspended for the first 10 games of the season.

"I heal like a young guy so I'll be good (Saturday)," Carter told the Associated Press. "Hopefully, I'll be back Sunday. We're going to be smart about it. It's a long season. I'm feeling better now that I am walking on it."

Toronto, meantime, has split its first two games and is led by stud forward Chris Bosh, who is averaging 29 points, 14 rebounds and three assists per game. And Orlando never fails to well against the Raptors in Canada – they are just 3-9 ATS in their past 12 meetings in Toronto.

Pick: Raptors

Portland Trail Blazers at Oklahoma City Thunder (+2, 186.5)

When Portland and Oklahoma City meet, expect plenty of … defense?

That’s right. These two squads have a tendency of shutting each other down and matching up well against each other despite featuring super stars Brandon Roy and Kevin Durant. Seven of the team’s past eight meetings have gone under the total, with both teams combing to go under in all four of their games this season entering the weekend.

Portland opponents are shooting just 40.8 percent from the floor this season and a very poor 27.6 percent beyond the arc. Meantime, Oklahoma City is limiting the opposition to just 38.9 percent on its field goals, including a staggering 24.2 percent on its threes.

This game should feature plenty of impressive plays and some highlight reel-quality dunks, but don’t expect the scoreboard to reflect it.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:29 AM

The remainder of NBA trends will be posted as they come out.

**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:30 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Columbus at Washington
The Blue Jackets look to build on their 6-1 record in their last 7 games against the Southeast Division. Columbus is the pick (+165) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Jackets favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+165). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Game 51-52: Boston at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.603; NY Rangers 11.789
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 53-54: San Jose at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.850; Carolina 10.524
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-160); Over

Game 55-56: Columbus at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.556; Washington 11.492
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-175); 6
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+165); Under

Game 57-58: Colorado at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 12.373; Vancouver 12.030
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+120); Over

**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:31 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, November 1

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BOSTON (5-5-0-1, 11 pts.) at NY RANGERS (8-5-0-1, 17 pts.) - 11/1/2009, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-3 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-3-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)

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SAN JOSE (9-4-0-1, 19 pts.) at CAROLINA (2-6-0-3, 7 pts.) - 11/1/2009, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 131-108 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
CAROLINA is 1-10 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 1-10 ATS (+1.0 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 1-0 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 1-0-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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COLUMBUS (6-5-0-1, 13 pts.) at WASHINGTON (8-3-0-2, 18 pts.) - 11/1/2009, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 4-16 ATS (-12.3 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-5 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 19-10 ATS (+29.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 47-46 ATS (+108.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 92-135 ATS (-64.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 2-1 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 2-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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COLORADO (10-2-0-2, 22 pts.) at VANCOUVER (7-7-0-0, 14 pts.) - 11/1/2009, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-5 (+6.8 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 10-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:33 AM

NHL

Sunday, November 1

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
BOSTON vs. NY RANGERS
Boston is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

1:30 PM
SAN JOSE vs. CAROLINA
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Carolina is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

5:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. WASHINGTON
Columbus is 2-6-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Columbus

10:00 PM
COLORADO vs. VANCOUVER
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Vancouver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Vancouver is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Colorado

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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:34 AM

NHL

Sunday, November 1

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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San Jose Sharks at Carolina Hurricanes (+144, 5.5)

It’s been a very stormy season so far for the Hurricanes. The team has only two wins in its first 11 games, including a 6-1 thrashing in Philadelphia Saturday afternoon. And with San Jose coming to town, it won’t get any easier.

The Sharks, who many predict will represent the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup finals, is coming off a 3-1 win over conference-leading Colorado and has won five straight and seven of its past eight. The key for San Jose has been the stellar play of veteran Patrick Marleau, who has 10 goal and nine assists this year.

Meantime, the Hurricanes can’t do anything right. The squad is ranked 28th in both goals for (2.2 per game) and goals against (3.6).

The Sharks have been feasting on the competition, so don’t expect Sunday to be any different.

Pick: San Jose -156

Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks (-125, 5.5)

The Avalanche are the last team that Vancouver wants to see. The Canucks have lost two of their past three, are floating right at .500 and already have dropped a 3-0 loss to Colorado earlier this year. Oh yeah, the team also is starting backup goalie Andrew Raycroft.

Colorado, meantime, suffered just its second regulation loss on Friday night, but still leads the Western Conference thanks to a stingy defense. The team has the third-ranked defense in the league, yielding a stingy 2.1 goals per game. The team also has the second-ranked penalty kill in the league, killing of 87.1 percent of its opponent’s man advantages.

The Avalanche have won 10 of the team’s past 13 meetings and expect more of the same in this one.

Pick: Avalanche + 115

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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:35 AM

The remainder of NHL trends will be posted as they come out.

**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 08:37 AM

CFL
Dunkel

Winnipeg at Montreal
The Alouettes look to take advantage of a Winnipeg team that is 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Montreal. Montreal is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Alouettes favored by 17 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-7). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Game 257-258: Winnipeg at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 109.241; Montreal 126.532
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 17 1/2; 49
Vegas Line: Montreal by 7; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-7); N/A

CFL
Long Sheet

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Sunday, November 1

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WINNIPEG (7 - 9) at MONTREAL (13 - 3) - 11/1/2009, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CFL
Write-Up

Week 18 CFL games

Sunday, November 1

Winnipeg (7-9) @ Montreal (13-3)-- Winnipeg won four of its last five games; they're 5-3 vs spread on road. Calvillo didn't play last week, Als got ambushed 41-24 in Winnipeg, as Blue Bombers avenged 39-12/33-14 defeats to Montreal earlier in year. Loss ended 6-game Montreal winning streak- they're 8-0 at home, 4-4 as home favorite. Alouettes gave up 38-41 points in last two games, after allowing total of 41 points in previous four games. Six of last eight Montreal games stayed under the total.

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CFL
Additional

Week 18

Refer to post #1 for Matchup Links to more trends/stats *

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Sunday, November 1

1:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. MONTREAL
Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Winnipeg is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Montreal is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Winnipeg

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Canadian Bacon
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Sunday, November 1

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Montreal Alouettes (-7)

The Blue Bombers are coming to Montreal fired up after inflicting the Alouettes with a rare 41-24 loss - the Birds’ only loss to an East Division rival this year. It was a fourth win in five games for Winnipeg, which can now challenge for second place in the East and therefore host the division’s semifinal. The Blue Bombers will play their last regular season game at home against the Hamilton Tiger Cats. WR Adarius Bowman, who lost consciousness after violently hitting the ground while trying to catch a pass, is considered doubtful for this rematch. Without their star QB Anthony Calvillo and top defensive players like Davis Sanchez, Shea Emry and Diamond Ferri, the Alouettes where outplayed last Saturday in Winnipeg. Could it be that the coaching staff of both the Tiger Cats and the Bombers found some weaknesses in Montreal’s armor?

In the Alouettes’ locker room, the defensive squad swears they will finish the season strong and make people forget these two bad performances. Sanchez, Emry and Ferri will be back in the lineup but the Als will be without excellent DT Eric Wilson (knee) and their possible Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate Jerald Brown (groin), both of them possibly not returning before the East Final on November 22. But since Anthony Calvillo will also be back in action, the Bombers might find it quite difficult to repeat last week’s feat.

Pick: Montreal -7

Last Week 3-1, season 37-26-1

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**Udog** · 11-01-2009, 10:55 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, 11/1/2009

ORLANDO at TORONTO, 1:00 PM ET
ORLANDO: 24-8 ATS in November
TORONTO: 13-30 ATS after scoring 100+ pts BB games

NEW ORLEANS at BOSTON, 6:00 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 3-19 ATS off BB games w/ 19 or less assists
BOSTON: 24-11 ATS off win by 20+ points

CHICAGO at MIAMI, 6:00 PM ET
CHICAGO: 110-80 ATS off DD road loss
MIAMI: 7-18 ATS off SU dog win

PORTLAND at OKLAHOMA CITY, 7:00 PM ET
PORTLAND: 13-4 Under vs. division
OKLAHOMA CITY: 41-28 ATS as an underdog

MEMPHIS at DENVER, 8:00 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 1-10 ATS if home dog L2 games
DENVER: 14-3 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

MINNESOTA at PHOENIX, 8:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 10-1 Under Away off BB non-conf games
PHOENIX: 7-17 ATS off BB SU wins

ATLANTA at LA LAKERS, 9:30 PM ET
ATLANTA: 11-2 ATS off BB home wins
LA LAKERS: 4-16 ATS off DD loss as home fave of 6+

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