Wednesday Trends and Indexes 11/18 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Phoenix at Minnesota
The Wild look to build on their 8-2 record in their last 10 home games. Minnesota is the pick (-150) according to Dunkel, which has the Wild favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-150). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Game 1-2: Florida at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 12.199; Buffalo 12.212
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-215); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-215); Over

Game 3-4: Dallas at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.454; Detroit 12.591
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-170); Over

Game 5-6: Phoenix at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.630; Minnesota 11.063
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-150); Under

Game 7-8: Colorado at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.858; Edmonton 10.677
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+125); Over

Game 9-10: Philadelphia at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.624; Los Angeles 12.474
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-110); Over

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Wednesday, November 18

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FLORIDA (7-9-0-2, 16 pts.) at BUFFALO (12-5-0-0, 24 pts.) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 29-20 ATS (+51.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 12-8 ATS (+23.3 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-2 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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DALLAS (8-5-0-6, 22 pts.) at DETROIT (10-5-0-3, 23 pts.) - 11/18/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 36-7 ATS (+19.3 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 40-6 ATS (+26.1 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 50-41 ATS (+98.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 16-9 ATS (+26.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-8 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-6-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (11-9-0-0, 22 pts.) at MINNESOTA (7-11-0-2, 16 pts.) - 11/18/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 18-4 ATS (+13.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-59 ATS (+138.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 56-29 ATS (+19.6 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
PHOENIX is 112-110 ATS (+242.9 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-1 (+5.8 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-1-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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COLORADO (13-5-0-3, 29 pts.) at EDMONTON (8-10-0-3, 19 pts.) - 11/18/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 9-3 ATS (+12.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-8 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 13-8 ATS (+23.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
COLORADO is 10-2 ATS (+12.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-6 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 10-6-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (11-5-0-1, 23 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (13-7-0-2, 28 pts.) - 11/18/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-29 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-42 ATS (+100.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 91-113 ATS (+212.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 2-10 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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[Udog]

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, November 18

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RHODE ISLAND (0 - 0) at BROWN (1 - 1) - 11/18/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROWN is 1-1 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 2-0 straight up against BROWN 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (1 - 0) at W MICHIGAN (0 - 1) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

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IL-CHICAGO (1 - 0) at C MICHIGAN (1 - 1) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 78-45 ATS (+28.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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TOLEDO (0 - 1) at CINCINNATI (1 - 0) - 11/18/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games in November games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CORNELL (1 - 0) at MASSACHUSETTS (0 - 1) - 11/18/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 76-43 ATS (+28.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 76-43 ATS (+28.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CORNELL is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
CORNELL is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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KENT ST (2 - 1) at YOUNGSTOWN ST (1 - 1) - 11/18/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 2-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST 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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BUTLER (1 - 0) at NORTHWESTERN (1 - 0) - 11/18/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in November games since 1997.
BUTLER is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUTLER is 1-0 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 1-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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UTAH ST (1 - 0) at UTAH (0 - 1) - 11/18/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
UTAH is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
UTAH is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 2-0 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 1-1 straight up against UTAH ST 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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NEBRASKA (1 - 0) at SAINT LOUIS (1 - 0) - 11/18/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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NEVADA (1 - 0) at UNLV (1 - 0) - 11/18/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 107-77 ATS (+22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEVADA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in November games since 1997.
UNLV is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 2-0 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 2-0 straight up against NEVADA 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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UC-IRVINE (1 - 1) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (1 - 2) - 11/18/2009, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 134-172 ATS (-55.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 134-172 ATS (-55.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 53-77 ATS (-31.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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GA SOUTHERN (1 - 1) at FLORIDA (1 - 0) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GA SOUTHERN is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GA SOUTHERN is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GA SOUTHERN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
GA SOUTHERN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in November games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 73-48 ATS (+20.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 72-48 ATS (+19.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GA SOUTHERN is 2-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN 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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MANHATTAN (1 - 0) at PRINCETON (1 - 0) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PRINCETON is 1-1 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 2-0 straight up against PRINCETON 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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ARKANSAS ST (1 - 0) at SE MISSOURI ST (0 - 1) - 11/18/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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W CAROLINA (1 - 0) at TEXAS (1 - 0) - 11/18/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, November 18

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CLEVELAND (8 - 3) at WASHINGTON (2 - 7) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 62-44 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 33-55 ATS (-27.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-42 ATS (-18.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 232-285 ATS (-81.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 21-42 ATS (-25.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 104-140 ATS (-50.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-7 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 9-6 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (7 - 3) at ATLANTA (9 - 2) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in November games this season.
ATLANTA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-7 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 10-5 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (3 - 7) at PHILADELPHIA (4 - 6) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 53-39 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 4-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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NEW YORK (1 - 9) at INDIANA (5 - 3) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (6 - 5) at ORLANDO (8 - 3) - 11/18/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 68-49 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 86-63 ATS (+16.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
ORLANDO is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 51-25 ATS (+23.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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GOLDEN STATE (3 - 7) at BOSTON (8 - 3) - 11/18/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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 CLIPPERS (4 - 8) at MEMPHIS (2 - 8) - 11/18/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-45 ATS (-18.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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HOUSTON (6 - 5) at MINNESOTA (1 - 10) - 11/18/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 64-29 ATS (+32.1 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 13-33 ATS (-23.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-55 ATS (-26.5 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-20 ATS (-18.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW JERSEY (0 - 11) at MILWAUKEE (5 - 3) - 11/18/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 7-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (5 - 6) at UTAH (4 - 6) - 11/18/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-0 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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SAN ANTONIO (4 - 4) at DALLAS (8 - 3) - 11/18/2009, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 7-7 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (5 - 6) at PORTLAND (8 - 4) - 11/18/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 40-57 ATS (-22.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 56-43 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 11/18/2009

RHODE ISLAND at BROWN, 7:30 PM ET
RHODE ISLAND: 18-7 ATS vs. non-conference
BROWN: 1-11 ATS if underdog last game

VA COMMONWEALTH at W MICHIGAN, 7:00 PM ET
VA COMMONWEALTH: 13-8 Under after allowing 55 points or less
W MICHIGAN: 1-8 ATS as underdog

IL-CHICAGO at C MICHIGAN, 7:00 PM ET
IL-CHICAGO: 25-12 ATS Away when the line is +3 to -3
C MICHIGAN: 6-1 Over as a home underdog of 6 points or less

TOLEDO at CINCINNATI, 7:30 PM ET
TOLEDO: 3-11 ATS in road games
CINCINNATI: 13-2 ATS on Wednesdays

CORNELL at MASSACHUSETTS, 7:30 PM ET
CORNELL: 16-5 ATS in road games
MASSACHUSETTS: 1-8 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

KENT ST at YOUNGSTOWN ST, 7:35 PM ET
KENT ST: 0-10 ATS off 3 straight non-conf games
YOUNGSTOWN ST: 13-3 ATS after allowing 55 points or less

BUTLER at NORTHWESTERN, 8:00 PM ET
BUTLER: 17-7 ATS in non-conf games
NORTHWESTERN: 11-3 Over on Wednesday

UTAH ST at UTAH, 8:00 PM ET
UTAH ST: 27-45 ATS in 2nd of BB road games
UTAH: 41-22 ATS in 2nd of BB home games

NEBRASKA at SAINT LOUIS, 8:00 PM ET
NEBRASKA: 19-38 ATS Away off DD win
SAINT LOUIS: 5-0 Over off win by 15+ points

NEVADA at UNLV, 10:30 PM ET
NEVADA: 4-15 ATS off SU win
UNLV: 98-70 ATS off SU win

UC-IRVINE at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT, 11:00 PM ET
UC-IRVINE: 15-3 ATS off road loss
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT: 6-16 ATS off road loss

Added Games

GA SOUTHERN at FLORIDA, 7:00 PM ET
GA SOUTHERN: 4-13 ATS as an underdog
FLORIDA: 81-56 ATS as home favorite

MANHATTAN at PRINCETON, 7:00 PM ET
MANHATTAN: 7-1 ATS off DD win
PRINCETON: 10-5 ATS off SU win

ARKANSAS ST at SE MISSOURI ST, 8:00 PM ET
ARKANSAS ST: 32-16 Over as favorite
SE MISSOURI ST: 6-17 ATS at home off DD road loss

W CAROLINA at TEXAS, 9:00 PM ET
W CAROLINA: 30-48 ATS off SU win
TEXAS: 16-8 Under as home favorite

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NHL
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 11/18/2009

FLORIDA at BUFFALO, 7:00 PM ET
FLORIDA: 16-31 SU after playing a home game
BUFFALO: 10-1 SU when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days

DALLAS at DETROIT, 7:30 PM ET
DALLAS: 10-3 SU off a road loss by 1 goal
DETROIT: 0-3 SU after playing BB home games

PHOENIX at MINNESOTA, 8:00 PM ET
PHOENIX: 1-7 SU against Minnesota
MINNESOTA: 18-4 SU at home when the total is 5.5

COLORADO at EDMONTON, 9:00 PM ET
COLORADO: 7-0 SU revenging a home loss
EDMONTON: 1-9 SU after playing a road game

PHILADELPHIA at LOS ANGELES, 10:30 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 44-24 SU in November
LOS ANGELES: 2-10 SU at home after a non-conference game

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NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 11/18/2009

CLEVELAND at WASHINGTON, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
CLEVELAND: 26-13 Under if the total is between 190 and 199.5
WASHINGTON: 21-42 ATS playing with revenge

MIAMI at ATLANTA, 7:00 PM ET
MIAMI: 99-66 Under off SU loss as favorite
ATLANTA: 10-1 ATS this season

CHARLOTTE at PHILADELPHIA, 7:00 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 35-17 ATS off ATS win
PHILADELPHIA: 22-11 Under as home favorite

NEW YORK at INDIANA, 7:00 PM ET
NEW YORK: 13-4 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points
INDIANA: 16-6 Over off BB ATS wins

OKLAHOMA CITY at ORLANDO, 7:00 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 13-4 Over Away playing on BB days
ORLANDO: 9-1 ATS revenging loss by 10 or more

GOLDEN STATE at BOSTON, 7:30 PM ET
GOLDEN STATE: 1-9 ATS off 3+ ATS losses
BOSTON: 37-20 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 5 days

LA CLIPPERS at MEMPHIS, 8:00 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 9-24 ATS playing their 3rd game in 4 days
MEMPHIS: 26-10 Under revenging road loss

HOUSTON at MINNESOTA, 8:00 PM ET
HOUSTON: 13-3 ATS off SU loss as favorite
MINNESOTA: 9-25 ATS as home underdog

NEW JERSEY at MILWAUKEE, 8:00 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 9-2 Under this season
MILWAUKEE: 1-5 ATS off home loss by 3pts or less

TORONTO at UTAH, 9:00 PM ET
TORONTO: 35-52 ATS as underdog
UTAH: 16-3 ATS at home off non-conf game

SAN ANTONIO at DALLAS, 9:30 PM ET ESPN
SAN ANTONIO: 13-29 ATS off BB home games
DALLAS: 6-0 ATS off road game

DETROIT at PORTLAND, 10:00 PM ET
DETROIT: 1-10 ATS off 3+ Overs
PORTLAND: 30-14 Under off an Over

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Wednesday, November 18

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]

Cavaliers (-4.5, O/U 194): After losing their first 2 games SU, the Cavs have won 8 of their past 9 contests. Cleveland has won their past 4 road games ATS. Their recent success can be attributed to their offense, as they've scored more than 100 PTS in their past 5 games. F LeBron James leads the way, as he averages more than 27 PPG. F J.J. Hickson has been playing great recently as he's averaging near 20 PPG over his past 3 games. The Cavaliers are 5-0 SU since they inserted Hickson into their starting lineup.

Cavs are 4-0 ATS last 4 road games.
Under is 7-1 last 8 games as a road favorite.

Key Injuries - C Shaquille O'Neal (shoulder) is doubtful.
G Delonte West (personal) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 98 (UNDER - Total of the Day)

Wizards: Washington is really struggling right now. They've lost 6 games both SU and ATS in a row. Washington has but 1 win at home this season. The Wizards are getting healthier though, as they should have both Mike Miller and Antawn Jamison on the court together for the first time this season. G Gilbert Arenas leads the Wizards with over 24 PPG. A bright spot of late has been C Brendan Haywood. He is averaging over 10 PPG, nearly 13 RPG, and 4 BPG over the past 4 games. The Wizards will need a full team effort in front of their home fans tonight to beat the Cavaliers.

Wizards are 1-7 ATS last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-0 last 6 games as an underdog.


Kedy Injuries - F Antawn Jamison (shoulder) is probable.
G Randy Foye (ankle) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 91


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Len's Top 5


Happy Wednesday everyone, here's my Top 5 for November 18, 2009 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

Kansas City pitcher Zack Greinke wins the American League Cy Young award despite winning only 16 games. Then again, Kansas City only won 65 games.
The Buffalo Bills fire coach Dick Jauron after a 3-6 start. Eric Mangini is still coaching the Cleveland Browns.
The Olympics that never end. A middle distance runner from Bahrain was stripped of his Beijing gold medal for doping. An Italian cyclist was busted earlier this week, losing a silver medal.
The long nightmare for Lakers fans is over. They finally break their impossibly long 2 game losing streak as Kobe Bryant scores 40 points for the 100th time in his career. (Only 171 more to catch Wilt). They beat Detroit 106-93.

2. Mariano Rivera, Sigh Young

So another American League Cy Young Award has been handed out, and again Yankee reliever Mariano Rivera comes up empty. He didn't get a single vote for first, second, or third. CC Sabathia of the Yankees finished fourth in the balloting. What is the meaning of Cy Young? The best pitcher? The most valuable? Where would the Yankees be without Mariano Rivera? They wouldn't have 5 championship rings since 1996, that's where. Before Rivera retires, he needs to be treated like an Oscar ceremony. Give him a "Lifetime Cy Young Achievement Award." Oh yeah, they call that the Hall of Fame.

3. Un P.C.

I stirred things up yesterday by advocating that St. John's goes back to calling its sports teams Redmen, as opposed to Red Storm. Subscriber Hal L. said "Picture the Brooklyn Yids, with a caricature of a Hasidim with a big nose and funny hat. How would that make you feel." But St. John's alum Gene S. says the origin of "Redmen" evolved from the team's colors, much like Orangemen in Syracuse. Gene says "Each year the alumni of SJU approach me for a donation. Each year my answer is the same. I'm a 'Redman' not a 'Red Storm' man. Call me when the Redmen return."
Sis boom bah!

4. Sign Me Up

On Monday I mentioned the Abe Stark sign at Ebbets Field that read "Hit Sign, Win Suit." Tom M. asked me at Facebook (Len Berman's Top 5) "Does anyone know how many suits Abe Stark had to pony up?" Apparently very few. The sign was under the scoreboard in right center field, and if the right fielder was any good, he would stop the ball from hitting it. According to baseball historian Stan Isaacs, the sign was hit maybe once a year. With Carl Furillo playing right for the Dodgers, the sign was safe. Furillo told Isaacs, "I don't recall a ball ever hitting the sign when I was in right field. I asked the man for a pair of pants or something for guarding the sign, but he never gave me anything." Furillo said he hit the sign twice, and when he showed up to collect they tried to get him to pick a cheap suit. Why are we not surprised?

5. Skoal!

While we're on the subject, it seems that the President of Serbia, Boris Tadic, got in a little trouble and faces a fine. He and two other officials were toasting Serbia's soccer win over Romania with champagne. One problem. Alcohol isn't legal in and around Serbian sports stadiums. What? No booze at soccer games? How can the hooligans possibly get fortified?

Happy Birthday: The former fierce defensive back of the Oakland Raiders, Jack Tatum. (This is a rare mention of the Raiders that isn't negative). 61.
Bonus Birthday: Actor Owen Wilson. 41.

Today in Sports: Hide the children! Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor breaks the leg of Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann, ending Theismann's career. 1985.
Bonus Event: Bullseye! William Tell picked up a bow and arrow and shot an apple off his son's head. 1307.

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