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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 05:54 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Thursday, November 19

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Lakers host the Bulls, the Cowboys take on the Buffaloes, and the Dolphins travel north to Carolina to meet the Panthers.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

A pair of sub-.500 teams meet on the NFL gridiron on Thursday night, as Carolina (4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS) hosts Miami (4-5 SU, 4-5 ATS). The Dolphins managed to pick up a win over Tampa Bay last weekend, edging them 25-23 at home; RB Ronnie Brown is out for Thursday with a foot injury. The Panthers are also coming off a win - they got past Atlanta 28-19 last time out. Oddsmakers have Carolina listed as a 3-point favorite for Thursday, with a total at 42.5 points.

There's also one college football game on the Thursday schedule, with Colorado at No. 12 Oklahoma State. The Buffaloes (3-7 SU, 5-5 ATS) fell 17-10 at Iowa State last time out, as QB Tyler Hansen went just 18-of-38 for 258 yards passing with one TD and one INT. The ranked Cowboys (8-2 SU, 5-3-1 ATS) are coming off a 24-17 win over Texas Tech, despite Zac Robinson throwing for just 90 yards and one score. Oklahoma State is pegged as an 18.5-point favorite for Thursday.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA has three games on tap for Thursday, as New Orleans hosts Phoenix, Utah plays in San Antonio, and the Lakers get a visit from the Bulls. Los Angeles (8-3 SU, 4-7 ATS) put an end to its mini-skid on Tuesday night, rolling to a 106-93 win over Detroit. Kobe Bryant led the way with 40 points for the Lakers in that victory, while Andrew Bynum picked up 17 points and 12 boards. Chicago (6-4 SU, 4-6 ATS) won its second straight on Tuesday, getting past the Kings 101-87.

As well, college hoops continues its preseason events on Thursday, most notably with the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at Madison Square Garden. Syracuse takes on No. 13 California in the first of the night's matchups, with No. 6 North Carolina vs. No. 15 Ohio State in the later game; the Tar Heels and Buckeyes are a combined 5-0 to start the season. The other ranked matchup on the Thursday slate sees No. 18 Dayton battle No. 21 Georgia Tech in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are eight games on the NHL schedule for Thursday, with Toronto at Carolina, Boston at Atlanta, Pittsburgh at Ottawa, Phoenix at St. Louis, New Jersey at Nashville, Columbus at Dallas, Tampa Bay at Anaheim, and Chicago at Calgary. The Blackhawks and Flames enter their Thursday matchup with identical 12-5-2 records; Chicago beat San Jose 4-3 in their most recent game, while Calgary is coming off a 3-2 home loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday night.

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 05:55 AM

Bettor's best friend: Today's helpful tips

Thursday, November 19

Pau power

All-Star power forward Pau Gasol is expected to play Thursday for the first time this season when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Chicago Bulls. Gasol has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, and the team is 4-7 against the spread without him. LA is giving 9.5 points to Chicago with a total of 191.

Hello, Columbus

Two key personnel moves for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Left wing Raffi Torres, who scored eight goals in 17 games before having his jaw broken by a puck, will play for the first time since Nov. 11. And Steve Mason will start in goal, needing a good game to avoid losing more starts to backup Mathieu Garon, who has a better GAA. The Blue Jackets are +125 at Dallas with a total of 5.5.

Experienced or old?

The San Antonio Spurs host the Utah Jazz in the back end of their third set of back-to-back games. The first two were on the road and did not go so well, with the Spurs losing by seven points at Chicago on Oct. 29 and by 12 points at Portland on Nov. 6. The Spurs are getting eight points with a total of 202.

Totally different

In the three games started by Chad Pennington, the Miami Dolphins averaged 12.3 points and were 1-2 against the over. In six games started by Chad Henne, the Dolphins have averaged 29.2 points and are 5-1 against the over. Miami is getting three points at Carolina with a total of 42.5.

Rocky road

Colorado is 0-5 straight up on the road. While the Buffs are 2-3 vs. the spread, one of those wins was a 38-14 loss at Texas in which they were getting 33.5 points and were outscored 35-0 over the last 31 minutes. They also have been outscored 75-30 in teir last three away games. Colorado is getting 17 points at Oklahoma State with a total of 47.5.

Home away from home

Syracuse is pick 'em vs. California at Madison Square Garden, which has been the Orange's second home. Under Jim Boeheim, Syracuse is 65-44 straight up at Madison Square Garden. Since the start of the 2004-05 campaign, it has been even better, going 18-8.

Abdicating the throne

Los Angeles Kings left wing Ryan Smyth, second on the team in scoring, is out a month with an upper body injury, forcing coach Terry Murray to change his top two lines. Alexander Frolov will move to the top line alongside Anze Kopitar and Teddy Purcell moves onto the second line with Michal Handzus and Wayne Simmonds. The Kings next play Saturday vs. Calgary.

Notable quotable

"I think he should come on down. I know he's pretty busy right now, but if he wants to give it a shot, the guy is gifted. He's competitive and tough. I'm sure whatever he applied himself to, he'd probably be good in baseball or soccer or swimming."

-- Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini, responding to NBA superstar LeBron James' claim that he could be a "really good" football player if he put in the time and commitment.

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 05:56 AM

Six-pack for Thursday

Final thoughts from ESPN's first college basketball marathon.......

-- Best Game: Michigan State 75, Gonzaga 71-- It felt like March.

-- Best announcing gig: Northern Colorado at Hawai'i. Worst was the 6am game in Jersey City, or 8am in Niagara Falls.

-- Landmark win-- Cal State Fullerton beat UCLA for first time ever; if they don't win another game all year, thats huge for their program.

-- Big East blew it when they took DePaul over Memphis.

-- UConn, UCLA have a long way to go for them to be contenders for the national championship. They're both really struggling.

-- My handicapping take on the odd starting times is that they favor the visitor-- anything that takes the home team out of their routine is good for the road team, which has no set road routine.

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Thursday's List of 13: Our NFL List of 13.........

32) Browns-- Brady Quinn was 0-7 Monday night on passes that went further than 10 yards; this is one terrible team.

31) Bills-- Fired the coach, changed QBs and snow hasn't even started yet. They're only team to lose to the Browns, and 6-3 at that.

30) Lions-- Only team to lose to Rams, now they're favored to beat the Browns this week. Good tickets still available.

29) Raiders-- Changing QBs to Gradkowski-- this is a franchise that has fired Shanahan and Gruden but won't fire Tom Cable. Go figure.

28) Chiefs-- Looked awful in victory last week, then their best WR was suspended for the next four games. Best part of Chief games is watching coach Todd Haley and reading his lips when things go badly.

8) Steelers-- Still amazed they've allowed a TD on offense/special teams in each of their last seven games. Good teams don't usually do that.

7) Cowboys-- Were rolling until Romo went home to Wisconsin and the Pack defense woke up. Rival Redskins visit Jerry World this week.

6) Cardinals-- Explosive Redbirds play better on road, and look like they are jogging to another division title.

5) Patriots-- No matter what you think of Belichick's decision Sunday, bottom line is it didn't work and that is how pro coaches are judged.

4) Vikings-- Minnesota defense has forced 21 fumbles, tops in the NFL. Viking-Saint NFC title game would be huge.

3) Bengals-- Swept Steelers, coming from behind in first meeting, then keeping Pitt without TD at Heinz Field. Good times in Cincinnati.

2) Colts-- Five wins by four or less points. They're a 9-0 underdog this week in Baltimore, the city they deserted 25 years ago.

1) Saints-- Signed Chris McAlister to remedy woes at CB; run defense hasn't been good. They visit improved Buccaneers Sunday.

From: Armadillo
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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 05:56 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

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Thursday, November 19
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PHOENIX (10 - 2) at NEW ORLEANS (4 - 8) - 11/19/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 40-58 ATS (-23.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 14-34 ATS (-23.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 6-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (4 - 6) at SAN ANTONIO (4 - 4) - 11/19/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
UTAH is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games against Northwest division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 straight up against UTAH 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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CHICAGO (6 - 4) at LA LAKERS (8 - 3) - 11/19/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 77-107 ATS (-40.7 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-0 straight up against CHICAGO 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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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 05:57 AM

NBA
Write-up

Thursday, November 19

Hot Teams
-- Suns won 10 of their first 12 games.
-- Bulls won five of their last seven games. Lakers covered five of their last six home games.

Cold Teams
-- Hornets lost five of their last seven games.
-- Utah lost four of six road games, but covered last three games overall. Banged-up Spurs lost four of their last six games.

Totals
-- Three of last four New Orleans games went over the total.
-- Four of five San Antonio home games, three of last four Utah games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Chicago games stayed under the total.

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 05:57 AM

NBA

Thursday, November 19

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. NEW ORLEANS
Phoenix is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans
Phoenix is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
New Orleans is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games

8:30 PM
UTAH vs. SAN ANTONIO
Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. LA LAKERS
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
LA Lakers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 05:58 AM

NBA

Thursday, November 19

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers

Lions and tigers and bears – oh my!

No, it’s not a 1,000th rerun of the Wizard of Oz on TBS. It’s the Chicago Bulls’ annual circus road trip, which sends the club on an extended cross-country adventure while the circus takes over the United Center each November.

Historically, the Bulls have struggled on this early-season road test. Through 1999 to last season, Chicago is a horrendous 9-56 straight up during this trip while going 27-37-1 ATS. Last season, the Bulls finished 3-4 (4-3 ATS) on the circus swing.

"I don't know. We did well on it last year," coach Vinny Del Negro told ESPN. "So I don't look really at the past, other than to learn."

Chicago started this year’s voyage on the right foot, picking up a 101-87 win over the hobbled Sacramento Kings as 2.5-point road favorites Tuesday. However, the road gets tougher starting with the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers Thursday.

"It's a hard trip," Del Negro said. "You're playing the top teams. It's early in the season. You're trying to get your team together. You go to the Lakers, to Sacramento, to Portland, Utah, [Denver]. You're playing some of the top teams in the whole league, so it's not easy."

Pick: Los Angeles

Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Hornets

A lot of bad things have happened in New Orleans in just the first few weeks of the season - the Hornets’ terrible start, the firing of head coach Byron Scott and the ankle injury to star guard Chris Paul.

But under all that, one other tragedy when relatively unnoticed. All-Star Forward David West was playing his worst basketball in some time, scoring just 15 points per game including a couple of eight and 10 efforts to add the Hornets’ woes.

However, West stepped up when his team needed him most, scoring 24 points in a must-win game against the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday, giving GM and new head coach Jeff Bower his first win on the sidelines.

With West back to his old self, New Orleans is looking for some payback against the Suns Thursday. Just a week ago, Phoenix smashed the Hornets 124-104 as a 7-point home favorite – a game that would cost Scott his job.

“I would say the overriding emotion is Phoenix coming here on Thursday,” Bower told reporters. “Obviously we all remember the last, and it’s going to be a little test for us to come back, and it will be a chance for us to measure ourselves and see if we’ve improved.”

Pick: New Orleans

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 05:59 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

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Thursday, November 19
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RICHMOND (2 - 0) at WM & MARY (0 - 2) - 11/19/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 0-0 against the spread versus RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 1-0 straight up against WM & MARY 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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LONG BEACH ST (2 - 0) at NOTRE DAME (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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RICE (3 - 0) at ARIZONA (1 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
RICE is 53-79 ATS (-33.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
RICE is 53-79 ATS (-33.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
RICE is 12-31 ATS (-22.1 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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SANTA CLARA (2 - 0) at SAN DIEGO ST (1 - 1) - 11/19/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 62-37 ATS (+21.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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DAYTON (1 - 0) vs. GEORGIA TECH (1 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 11:30 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GEORGE MASON (2 - 0) vs. VILLANOVA (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 1-0 straight up against GEORGE MASON 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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INDIANA (2 - 0) vs. OLE MISS (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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BOSTON U (0 - 2) vs. KANSAS ST (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TULANE (0 - 1) vs. MIAMI (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UNC-WILMINGTON (0 - 2) vs. PENN ST (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
PENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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S FLORIDA (2 - 0) vs. DAVIDSON (0 - 1) - 11/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 148-106 ATS (+31.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 148-106 ATS (+31.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LASALLE (1 - 0) vs. S CAROLINA (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SYRACUSE (2 - 0) vs. CALIFORNIA (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in November games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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N CAROLINA (3 - 0) vs. OHIO ST (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games in November games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 70-48 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against OHIO ST 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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RIDER (2 - 0) at VIRGINIA (1 - 1) - 11/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 133-169 ATS (-52.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 133-169 ATS (-52.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

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

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E KENTUCKY (1 - 0) at PITTSBURGH (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PACIFIC (2 - 0) at N ARIZONA (1 - 2) - 11/19/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MONTANA (3 - 0) at DENVER (1 - 1) - 11/19/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 1-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 1-0 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH VALLEY ST (1 - 1) at MINNESOTA (2 - 0) - 11/19/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 05:59 AM

NCAAB
Write-up

Thursday, November 19

Long Beach State held Pepperdine to 31% from floor in Tuesday's 67-58 win; 49ers have four starters back from team that went 10-6 in Big West. Notre Dame won its first two games against stiffs; they've got two starters back from LY's 21-15 team, plus they have two good transfers.

Arizona has its fourth coach in four years and four new starters after a 21-14 year (9-9 in Pac-10); Wildcats beat N. Arizona 87-70 in opener, but lost freshman Parrom to foot injury. Rice has four starters from LYs 10-22 team back; they started this season 3-0 with win vs S. Alabama.

San Diego State got crushed late Monday night at St Mary's; Aztecs lost three starters fron 26-10 team that lost in NIT semis. Santa Clara is 2-0 but struggled to beat Cal-Bakersfield 84-81 in its opener- they lost two starters from LY's 16-17 team that went 7-7 in WCC. MWC favorites are 5-4 against the spread, 4-4 at home. WCC dogs are 4-1.

Dayton has four starters back from LY's 27-8 team (11-5 in A-14); they beat Creighton 90-80 in their opener. Georgia Tech has four starters back fron LY's 12-19 team, plus one of nation's best freshmen (Favors). ACC teams are 6-3 against spread this year. A-14 teams are 12-4 vs spread.

George Mason is very young, losing three starters from 22-11 team that went 13-5 in CAA; Patriots beat Liberty by 4, Dartmouth by 16 in 2-0 start. Villanova has three starters back from 30-8 team; they have four really good guards. Big East favorites are 8-9. CAA underdogs are 6-5.

Ole Miss has four starters back from LY's injury-wracked 16-15 team; they've got lot of depth because subs had to play so much LY. Rebels won first two games by 28-37 points. Crean is bringing Indiana back to prominence slowly; he has four starters back, plus transfer Rivers.

Tulane has three starters back from 14-17 team (7-9 in C-USA); Green Wave (+10) lost 74-58 in home opener to Georgetown. Miami beat up on couple of stiffs so far; they've got two starters back from 19-13 club that went 7-9 in ACC. C-USA underdogs are 2-4 against the spread.

NC-Wilmington has four starters back from 7-25 club that went 3-15 in CAA; Seahawks lost by 11 to Appalachian State, 5 to Geo Washington so far this month. Penn State beat Penn 70-55, then beat Robert Morris by 19 Monday. Big 11 favorites are 6-1 against the spread this season.

South Florida had good win at SMU but there were rumors on Internet yesterday of NCAA violations in Bulls' program, always a red flag for any team. Davidson lost Curry early to NBA; they lost opener by 11 at Butler. Wildcats lost three starters from LY's 27-8 team (18-2 SoCon).

South Carolina is 2-0 after beating Georgia Southern 90-66 in last game, blocking 12 shots; Gamecocks have four starters back from 21-10 team that went 10-6 in SEC. LaSalle starts five seniors, all of whom started on LY's 18-13 team (9-7 in A-14). A-14 underdogs are 4-3 vs spread.

Perimeter-based Cal starts four seniors; they can really shoot ball, are up against Syracuse 2-3 zone here. Bears were 22-11 LY, losing in 1st round of NCAAs. Syracuse is better up front; they won six-OT game here last March in Big East tourney, so they're used to playing in NYC. Cal had to play better teams (Murray State/Detroit) to get here than Syracuse.

North Carolina lost four starters from 34-4 national title team but don't feel bad for them; they're still loaded with talent. UNC shot 56% in last game but only beat Valparaiso by 11. Ohio State won its first two games by 40-28 points, but they haven't played in 8 days. UNC played Sun.

Rider (+15.5) won 88-74 at Mississippi State Friday, then beat Lehigh by 15 Monday; Broncs have four starters back from 19-13 team that went 12-6 in MAAC, whose teams are 4-2 as underdog. Virginia lost by 17 at South Florida Monday, shooting 33% from the floor. ACC home favorites are 5-2 against the spread.

Pacific won its first two games by combined total of four points; Tigers lost three starters from 21-13 team that went 10-6 in Big West. Big West teams are 8-5 vs spread this year, 2-1 as favorites. Big Sky clubs are 5-8, 3-6 as underdogs. No. Arizona lost last two games by 17-6 points.

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 06:00 AM

NCAAB

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Trend Report
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Thursday, November 19

11:30 AM
DAYTON vs. GEORGIA TECH
Dayton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Dayton is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Georgia Tech is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games

1:30 PM
TULANE vs. MIAMI
Tulane is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

2:00 PM
GEORGE MASON vs. VILLANOVA
George Mason is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Villanova is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

4:00 PM
UNC WILMINGTON vs. PENN STATE
UNC Wilmington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

5:00 PM
INDIANA vs. MISSISSIPPI
Indiana is 3-21 SU in its last 24 games
No trends available

7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. NAVY
Buffalo is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Buffalo is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. PITTSBURGH
Eastern Kentucky is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Eastern Kentucky is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
FLORIDA A&M vs. CLEVELAND STATE
No trends available
Cleveland State is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
Cleveland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
LEES-MCRAW COLLEGE vs. WOFFORD
No trends available
Wofford is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Wofford is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. LIBERTY
Old Dominion is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Old Dominion is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
RICHMOND vs. WILLIAM & MARY
Richmond is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Richmond's last 8 games on the road
William & Mary is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
William & Mary is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM
RIDER vs. VIRGINIA
Rider is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Rider is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Virginia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Virginia is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games

7:00 PM
SAM HOUSTON STATE vs. KENTUCKY
No trends available
Kentucky is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Kentucky is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
SOUTH FLORIDA vs. DAVIDSON
South Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
South Florida is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
Davidson is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Davidson is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games

7:00 PM
SYRACUSE vs. CALIFORNIA
Syracuse is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
California is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of California's last 5 games

7:30 PM
BOSTON UNIVERSITY vs. KANSAS STATE
No trends available
Kansas State is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

7:30 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. NOTRE DAME
Long Beach State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Long Beach State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Notre Dame is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
CENTRAL ARKANSAS vs. KANSAS
No trends available
Kansas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Kansas is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home

8:00 PM
LAMAR vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
No trends available
Middle Tennessee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Middle Tennessee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN STATE vs. TEXAS TECH
No trends available
Texas Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
No trends available
Mississippi State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Mississippi State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
SOUTHERN NEW ORLEANS vs. NEW ORLEANS
No trends available
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. LIPSCOMB
Tennessee Tech is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Tennessee Tech is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
UTAH VALLEY STATE vs. MINNESOTA
No trends available
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:05 PM
SPRING HILL vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
No trends available
South Alabama is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games at home
South Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:35 PM
PACIFIC vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
Pacific is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Pacific is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Northern Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Northern Arizona is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home

9:00 PM
MONTANA vs. DENVER
Montana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Montana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Denver is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home

9:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. OHIO STATE
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Ohio State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

9:30 PM
LA SALLE vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
La Salle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
No trends available

10:00 PM
IUPU FORT WAYNE vs. WASHINGTON STATE
No trends available
Washington State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Washington State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
LAVERNE vs. UC RIVERSIDE
No trends available
UC Riverside is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
UC Riverside is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
SANTA CLARA vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Santa Clara is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Santa Clara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
San Diego State is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home

10:10 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. SEATTLE
Fresno State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Fresno State is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games on the road
No trends available

10:30 PM
RICE vs. ARIZONA
Rice is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Rice is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home

Friday, November 20

12:05 AM
BYU vs. HAWAII
BYU is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
BYU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Hawaii is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Hawaii is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 06:00 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

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Thursday, November 19
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TORONTO (3-12-0-4, 10 pts.) at CAROLINA (3-12-0-5, 11 pts.) - 11/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 3-16 ATS (+22.9 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 3-16 ATS (+22.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 2-18 ATS (+22.7 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 2-18 ATS (+23.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 1-9 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAROLINA is 1-9 ATS (-8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-3 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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BOSTON (8-8-0-4, 20 pts.) at ATLANTA (10-6-0-1, 21 pts.) - 11/19/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-1 (+6.3 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-1-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (14-7-0-0, 28 pts.) at OTTAWA (9-6-0-3, 21 pts.) - 11/19/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 20-7 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 88-98 ATS (-45.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 78-78 ATS (-74.4 Units) in November games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 22-31 ATS (-27.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 1-7 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 39-40 ATS (-30.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-6 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-6-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (14-5-0-0, 28 pts.) at NASHVILLE (10-8-0-1, 21 pts.) - 11/19/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 13-5 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 13-5 ATS (+7.6 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 1-0-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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PHOENIX (11-9-0-0, 22 pts.) at ST LOUIS (6-8-0-4, 16 pts.) - 11/19/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 112-110 ATS (+242.9 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 2-8 ATS (-7.6 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 1-8 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-4 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.4 Units)

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COLUMBUS (11-6-0-2, 24 pts.) at DALLAS (8-5-0-6, 22 pts.) - 11/19/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 16-24 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 12-24 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 50-41 ATS (+3.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 16-9 ATS (+26.7 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 6-2 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-2-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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CHICAGO (12-5-0-2, 26 pts.) at CALGARY (12-5-0-2, 26 pts.) - 11/19/2009, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-4 (+7.9 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (8-4-0-6, 22 pts.) at ANAHEIM (6-11-0-2, 14 pts.) - 11/19/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 32-66 ATS (+113.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 60-126 ATS (+230.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 23-61 ATS (+98.1 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 33-58 ATS (+93.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-60 ATS (+91.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 91-144 ATS (-58.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 127-108 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 6-13 ATS (-7.3 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 6-13 ATS (-7.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 2-9 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 06:03 AM

NHL
Write-up

Thursday, November 19

Hot Teams
-- Thrashers won last four games, scoring 18 goals.
-- Nashville won seven of its last nine games. Devils won their last nine.
-- Columbus won four of its last five games.
-- Calgary won five of its last seven games. Blackhawks won their last four games, allowing eight goals.
-- Tampa Bay won three of its last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Carolina lost 15 of its last 16 games, but last three went OT. Toronto lost four games in a row and 16 of 19 this season.
-- Bruins lost six of their last eight games.
-- Senators are 1-5 in game after their last six wins. Penguins lost three in a row on the road, getting shut out in last two road games.
-- Coyotes are 3-5 in their last eight games.
-- Dallas Stars are 1-3 when they played the night before. Blues are 1-7 in their last eight games.
-- Ducks lost last four games, allowing 18 goals.

Totals
-- Three of last four Carolina games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-3 in Atlanta's last eleven games, 2-8 in Boston's last ten.
-- Five of last seven Ottawa games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-5 in Nashville's last fourteen games, 13-3-1 in Devils' last 17 games.
-- Under is 12-2-1 in last fifteen St Louis games.
-- Last six Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-4 in Anaheim's last twelve games.

Series Records
-- Carolina won seven of last nine games against Toronto.
-- Bruins won seven of last eight games against the Thrashers.
-- Senators won three of last four games against Pittsburgh.
-- Blues lost nine of last twelve games against Phoenix.
-- Blue Jackets lost their last three games against Dallas.
-- Blackhawks won nine of last eleven games against Calgary; Flames beat Chicago 4-2 in playoffs last spring.
-- Lightning won here 4-3 LY, in last series meeting.

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 06:05 AM

NHL

Thursday, November 19

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CAROLINA
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games
Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. OTTAWA
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Ottawa is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home

8:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. NASHVILLE
New Jersey is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games on the road
Nashville is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. ST. LOUIS
Phoenix is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
St. Louis is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Phoenix

8:30 PM
COLUMBUS vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Columbus
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Columbus

9:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. CALGARY
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 8 games on the road
Calgary is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago
Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

10:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. ANAHEIM
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Anaheim is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Anaheim's last 12 games

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**pm530** · 11-19-2009, 06:05 AM

NHL

Thursday, November 19

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators (-117, 5.5)

Since getting Evgeni Malkin back from injury, the Penguins' offense has gone from comatose to caffeinated.

In the last two games, the defending Stanley Cup champs have scored 11 goals after tallying only three over the team’s four-game skid last week.

Malkin assisted on three goals in Saturday’s win over the Boston Bruins but was held pointless in Monday’s 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. But just having last season’s Conn Smythe winner on the ice wears down an opponents’ top blueline pairing, leaving the door open for Pittsburgh’s other forwards to capitalize.

Veteran Bill Guerin has done just that, scoring in each of the Penguins’ back-to-back wins. Guerin also netted the team’s first power-play goal in eight games.

"We still definitely have some work (on the power play), but it was good to finally get one," Guerin told the media.

Pick: Pittsburgh +108

New Jersey Devils at Nashville Predators (+103, 5.0)

Nashville kept its streak rolling with a huge win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, claiming the team’s third straight victory and seventh in 10 games.

The Predators scored two of their four goals against the Sharks on the power play, giving them three of their last six goals with a man up. They’ve netted eight power-play goals in their last 11 games and improved to 8-0 when scoring on the power play this season.

"The guys are very instinctive out there, so there's less of a thought process, which means there are quicker plays being made," said Steve Sullivan, who scored on the man advantage Tuesday.

Nashville and New Jersey have split their last four meetings going back to 2004. The Devils are coming off a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and have allowed a power-play goal in each of their last two games.

Pick: Nashville +103

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