Tuesday Trends and Indexes 12/8 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Vanderbilt at Illinois
The Commodores look to take advantage of an Illinois team that is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games as a home favorite. Vanderbilt is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game even. Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8

Game 517-518: Temple at Miami (OH)
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 62.284; Miami (OH) 60.671
Dunkel Line: Temple by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Temple by 3
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+3)

Game 519-520: Dayton at George Mason
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 62.497; George Mason 60.994
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Dayton by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (+2 1/2)

Game 521-522: Butler at Georgetown
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 67.297; Georgetown 68.362
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 1
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 3
Dunkel Pick: Butler (+3)

Game 523-524: Wright State at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 60.773; Toledo 46.203
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Wright State by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-11 1/2)

Game 525-526: Texas Tech at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 62.728; TCU 61.832
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 1
Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TCU (+1 1/2)

Game 527-528: WI-Milwaukee at Marquette
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 56.042; Marquette 68.981
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 13
Vegas Line: Marquette by 16
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (+16)

Game 529-530: Iowa at Northern Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 53.541; Northern Iowa 66.370
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 13
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 10
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-10)

Game 531-532: Evansville at Western Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 50.112; Western Kentucky 66.338
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 16
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 14
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (-14)

Game 533-534: Vanderbilt at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 69.004; Illinois 69.045
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Illinois by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+3 1/2)

Game 535-536: CS-Northridge at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 53.527; Denver 59.539
Dunkel Line: Denver by 6
Vegas Line: Denver by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-5 1/2)

Game 537-538: Xavier at Kansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 68.091; Kansas State 74.042
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 6
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-5)

Game 539-540: Pittsburgh at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 67.494; Indiana 59.959
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 8
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+8)

Game 541-542: San Jose State at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 51.342; San Francisco 51.131
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: San Jose State by 3
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+3)

Game 543-544: Arizona State at BYU
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 68.583; BYU 75.515
Dunkel Line: BYU by 7
Vegas Line: BYU by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-6 1/2)

Game 545-546: Fresno State at Pepperdine
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 49.353; Pepperdine 51.579
Dunkel Line: Pepperdine by 2
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (+2)

Game 547-548: Tennessee State at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 43.108; Detroit 55.740
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 549-550: Sacramento State at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 46.375; USC 60.405
Dunkel Line: USC by 14
Vegas Line: USC by 15
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (+15)

Game 551-552: UMBC at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: UMBC 42.388; Penn State 62.369
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 20
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 553-554: Morgan State at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Morgan State 55.932; Minnesota 72.925
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 17
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NHL
Dunkel


Dallas at Anaheim
The Stars look to build on their 5-2 record in their last 7 games in Anaheim. Dallas is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8

Game 1-2: NY Islanders at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.688; Philadelphia 10.777
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-170); Over

Game 3-4: Montreal at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.277; Ottawa 11.108
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+150); Under

Game 5-6: Vancouver at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.854; Nashville 12.170
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+105); Over

Game 7-8: Dallas at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.168; Anaheim 10.722
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+115); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, December 8

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DENVER (16 - 5) at CHARLOTTE (8 - 11) - 12/8/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 110-147 ATS (-51.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 58-43 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 71-47 ATS (+19.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 49-32 ATS (+13.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (3 - 17) at TORONTO (9 - 13) - 12/8/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 43-58 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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MILWAUKEE (9 - 10) at BOSTON (16 - 4) - 12/8/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 38-59 ATS (-26.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
BOSTON is 126-96 ATS (+20.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-40 ATS (+14.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 54-37 ATS (+13.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-85 ATS (-35.5 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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CLEVELAND (15 - 5) at MEMPHIS (8 - 12) - 12/8/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 68-47 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 37-55 ATS (-23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW JERSEY (1 - 19) at CHICAGO (7 - 11) - 12/8/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SACRAMENTO (9 - 10) at NEW ORLEANS (8 - 11) - 12/8/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 94-129 ATS (-47.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 45-60 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 8-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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PHOENIX (15 - 6) at DALLAS (14 - 7) - 12/8/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 214-152 ATS (+46.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (16 - 4) at LA CLIPPERS (9 - 11) - 12/8/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 16-35 ATS (-22.5 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
ORLANDO is 74-52 ATS (+16.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 90-66 ATS (+17.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 33-12 ATS (+19.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 59-40 ATS (+15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-62 ATS (-28.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 157-199 ATS (-61.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-55 ATS (-29.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-0 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-0 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, December 8

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NY ISLANDERS (11-12-0-6, 28 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (13-13-0-1, 27 pts.) - 12/8/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 7-32 ATS (+62.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 65-61 ATS (+147.9 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-62 ATS (-50.6 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 14-1 (+12.8 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 14-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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MONTREAL (14-14-0-2, 30 pts.) at OTTAWA (14-10-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/8/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 55-61 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 93-103 ATS (-46.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 6-18 ATS (-16.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 30-33 ATS (-39.6 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 44-48 ATS (-4.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 8-7 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 8-7-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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VANCOUVER (16-13-0-0, 32 pts.) at NASHVILLE (16-11-0-2, 34 pts.) - 12/8/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 9-4 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 9-4 ATS (+14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 9-2 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 15-11 ATS (+29.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 23-14 ATS (+37.2 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
VANCOUVER is 6-2 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 6-2-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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DALLAS (13-8-0-8, 34 pts.) at ANAHEIM (10-14-0-5, 25 pts.) - 12/8/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 22-37 ATS (-27.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-23 ATS (-18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 129-109 ATS (+16.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 10-19 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 10-19 ATS (-9.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 1-7 ATS (-6.9 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 14-8 (+7.3 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 14-8-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 12/8/2009

DENVER at CHARLOTTE, 7:00 PM ET
DENVER: 8-18 ATS after playing as a road favorite
CHARLOTTE: 22-7 ATS off a home win

MINNESOTA at TORONTO, 7:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 8-0 ATS AWAY after 1+ consecutive wins
TORONTO: 6-21 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3

MILWAUKEE at BOSTON, 7:30 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 32-19 ATS first half of the season
BOSTON: 58-85 ATS at home after scoring 105+ points

CLEVELAND at MEMPHIS, 8:00 PM ET
CLEVELAND: 10-1 ATS after 4 straight DD wins
MEMPHIS: 21-10 UNDER as a home underdog

NEW JERSEY at CHICAGO, 8:00 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 21-10 ATS after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
CHICAGO: 9-21 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12

SACRAMENTO at NEW ORLEANS, 8:00 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 8-1 ATS after playing a home game
NEW ORLEANS: 5-16 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 200

PHOENIX at DALLAS, 8:30 PM ET
PHOENIX: 5-16 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5
DALLAS: 15-4 ATS when playing with 2 days rest

ORLANDO at LA CLIPPERS, 10:30 PM ET
ORLANDO: 12-2 ATS AWAY when playing with 2 days rest
LA CLIPPERS: 1-8 ATS when the total is between 190 and 199.5

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 12/8/2009

TEMPLE at MIAMI OHIO, 7:00 PM ET
TEMPLE: 14-4 ATS as road favorite
MIAMI OHIO: 19-6 Under at home off an Under

DAYTON at GEORGE MASON, 7:00 PM ET
DAYTON: 20-9 Over off ATS win
GEORGE MASON: 48-28 ATS at home off road game

BUTLER vs. GEORGETOWN, 7:00 PM ET (Played at Madison Square Garden) | ESPN
BUTLER: 84-53 ATS vs. non-conference
GEORGETOWN: 1-10 ATS off road game

WRIGHT ST at TOLEDO, 7:00 PM ET
WRIGHT ST: 42-19 ATS off DD home win
TOLEDO: 10-21 ATS as an underdog

TEXAS TECH at TCU, 7:30 PM ET MTN
TEXAS TECH: 2-15 ATS Away off 4+ SU wins
TCU: 14-1 Under at home when the line is +3 to -3

WI-MILWAUKEE at MARQUETTE, 8:00 PM ET
WI-MILWAUKEE: 19-6 ATS off home conference loss
MARQUETTE: 0-6 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18 points

IOWA at N IOWA, 8:05 PM ET
IOWA: 6-0 ATS if home underdog last game
N IOWA: 12-1 Over as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points

EVANSVILLE at W KENTUCKY, 8:05 PM ET
EVANSVILLE: 5-26 ATS after a game w/ 9 or less assists
W KENTUCKY: 9-1 Over when the total is 129.5 or less

VANDERBILT at ILLINOIS, 8:30 PM ET Big 10
VANDERBILT: 12-3 Under vs. non-conference
ILLINOIS: 40-22 Under when the total is 140 to 149.5

CS-NORTHRIDGE at DENVER, 9:00 PM ET
CS-NORTHRIDGE: 11-2 Over vs. non-conference
DENVER: 31-16 ATS at home off road loss

XAVIER at KANSAS ST, 9:00 PM ET ESPNU
XAVIER: 6-0 Over in December
KANSAS ST: 7-0 Over at home in December

PITTSBURGH vs. INDIANA, 9:20 PM ET (Played at Madison Square Garden) | ESPN
PITTSBURGH: 21-10 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6
INDIANA: 0-6 ATS Away after covering 2 of their last 3

SAN JOSE ST at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:00 PM ET
SAN JOSE ST: 6-0 Over they had 2 or less steals last game
SAN FRANCISCO: 0-7 ATS this season

ARIZONA ST at BYU, 10:00 PM ET MTN
ARIZONA ST: 3-14 ATS in road December games
BYU: 14-2 ATS at home, playing only their 3rd game in a week

FRESNO ST at PEPPERDINE, 10:00 PM ET
FRESNO ST: 1-8 ATS as a favorite
PEPPERDINE: 18-8 ATS off ATS loss

Added Games

TENNESSEE ST at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
TENNESSEE ST: 1-5 ATS this season
DETROIT: 6-2 ATS this season

SACRAMENTO ST at USC, 10:30 PM ET
SACRAMENTO ST: 9-23 ATS Away in December
USC: 19-8 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18 points

Extra Games

MD-BALT COUNTY at PENN ST, 6:30 PM ET Big 10
MD-BALT COUNTY: n/a
PENN ST: 5-1 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less

MORGAN ST at MINNESOTA, 7:00 PM ET ESPNU
MORGAN ST: 3-11 ATS vs. non-conference
MINNESOTA: 2-8 ATS off win by 30+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 12/8/2009

NY ISLANDERS at PHILADELPHIA, 7:00 PM ET VERSUS
NY ISLANDERS: 4-2 SU revenging a same season loss
PHILADELPHIA: 0-5 SU when playing their 3rd game in 4 days

MONTREAL at OTTAWA, 7:30 PM ET
MONTREAL: 18-11 SU AWAY after BB home games
OTTAWA: 6-18 SU after a non-conference game

VANCOUVER at NASHVILLE, 8:00 PM ET
VANCOUVER: 9-2 SU AWAY when playing with 2 days rest
NASHVILLE: 1-4 SU after allowing 5+ goals

DALLAS at ANAHEIM, 10:00 PM ET
DALLAS: 11-3 SU after 1+ consecutive losses
ANAHEIM: 1-7 SU against division opponents

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA


Tuesday, December 8

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Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks [8:30 PM ET]

Suns: Phoenix started the season hot, but have cooled off a bit of late. The Suns are 7-6 SU and ATS. Every road game the Suns have played, if they lose the game, they've also lost ATS as well. The Suns are 15-6 SU, but have lost 3 of their past 4 games. They've also lost 4 straight games ATS. Phoenix is 5-2 ATS as an underdog this season. The Suns have the 3rd most prolific offense in the entire NBA, at 109.3 PPG. PG Steve Nash leads the NBA in assists at over 11 per game. 3 pointers are a big part of this offense, as the Suns are 2nd in the NBA in 3 pointers made at 9.9 per game. They also shoot an NBA best 43.4% from the 3 point line, with only one other team shooting above 40%. This Suns team is tired, having played 14 of their 20 games this season on the road. After scoring 100 or more points in their first 16 games, they've been held under 100 in 3 of their last 4 games.

Suns are 4-1 ATS last 5 games as a road underdog up to 5 points.
Under is 6-0-1 last 7 road games.

Key Injuries - G Leandro Barbosa (ankle) is out.
F Louis Amundson (flu) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 112

Mavericks (-4.5, O/U 215.5): Dallas is off to a good start this season as they are 14-7 SU on the season. However, they've lost their past two games, the first time this year they've lost consecutive games. The Mavericks are 4-4 ATS at home this season, but have lost 4 straight home games ATS. F Dirk Nowitzki is 6th in the NBA in scoring, at 26.7 PPG. PG Jason Kidd is the primary assist man, as he averages 8.8 APG which is 5th in the NBA. Overall, this Mavericks offense averages 101 PPG. The past 2 games however have proven to be problematic as the Mavericks have only scored 75 and 82 PTS, their lowest totals of the season. The Mavericks are 4-2 ATS at home when they are favored by single digits. Nowitzki likes playing against his buddy Steve Nash, as the Mavericks have won 3 out of the last 4 meetings between each other both SU and ATS.

Mavs are 9-3 ATS last 12 vs. NBA Pacific.
Over is 12-3 last 15 games as a favorite up to 4.5 points.

Key injuries - G Jason Kidd (shin) is probable.
F Josh Howard (ankle) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 110 (OVER - Total of the Day)


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NCAAB


Tuesday, December 8

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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Indiana Hoosiers [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

Pittsburgh (-7.5, O/U 132): Pittsburgh is 7-1 to start the season, a surprise to many people. This team lost alot of key players, notably DeJuan Blair and Sam Young. Despite these losses, coach Jamie Dixon has his team playing at a high level. Pittsburghs lone loss was to Texas, as 7.5 underdogs. Despite their success in the win-loss colum, Pittsburgh is only 2-4-1 ATS. The Panthers have played 3 neutral court games, going 2-1 both SU and ATS. Pittsburgh has been a single digit favorite twice this year, winning both games ATS. Guards Ashton Gibbs and Brad Wanamaker are the lone players averaging double digits, as they combine to average 29 PPG. Gibbs leads the team at 16 PPG, including two 3 pointers per game. The Panthers continue to rely on their defense, as only 1 team has scored more than 60 PTS against them.

Pittsburgh is 2-6 ATS last 8 neutral site games.
Under is 8-3 last 11 non conference games.

Key Injuries - G Jermaine Dixon (foot) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 72 (Side of the Day)

Indiana: Indiana is 3-4 SU to start the season, having lost 4 of their past 5 games. The Hoosiers have lost all 3 games that they were listed as the underdog. The Hoosiers have lost all 3 games SU that they played on a neutral court this season. Indiana has also failed to win any game ATS on a neutral court this year. All three of their wins have come win listed as a favorite of -13 or higher. The Hoosiers have 3 players averaging double digits in PTS, led by G Maurice Creek at 16.7 PPG. Creek is very efficient as he also shoots better than .500 from the field. Head Coach Tom Crean has decided on playing faster this season, and it's shown with 8 PPG more than last season. Of the 4 losses Indiana has this season, they've had at least 6 point leads in 3 of those contests. This is a young team that will continue to get better as their young roster gains more game experience.

Indiana is 5-1 ATS last 6 games following a double digit loss at home.
Under is 9-4 last 13 neutral site games.

Key Injuries - None

PROJECTED SCORE: 56


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[Udog]

Len's Top 5

Happy Tuesday everyone, here's my Top 5 for December 8, 2009 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

The Winter Baseball Meetings are underway in Indianapolis. Who did pitcher Brian Bruney piss off? In a heartbeat he went from the penthouse to the outhouse. The Yankees traded him to Washington.
There are two new baseball Hall of Famers. Manager Whitey Herzog and umpire Doug Harvey.
The Pittsburgh Pirates always stink, but look at the bright side. They just announced they won't raise ticket prices for a record 8th straight season.
Maybe the Knicks were right not to sign Allen Iverson who made his Philly debut last night. The Knicks won their 3rd straight game without him last night while the 76ers were losing their 10th straight.
A whole lotta nothin'. NJ Devils goalie Martin Brodeur registers his 103rd career shutout in last night's 3-0 win in Buffalo. That ties Terry Sawchuk's record.

2. Get Out of Jail Card

Former wide receiver Plaxico Burress isn't crazy about being in jail. He's two months into his two year sentence after shooting himself in the leg. And he's applied for a work furlough. If he gets it, he can sleep at home anywhere from 1 to 7 nights a week and he can personally look for NFL jobs rather than tying up the prison phone line. I'm thinking maybe the prison system should supply a limo for him to travel back and forth. We don't want this to be too uncomfortable for him.

3. Party Crasher

Maybe this is even more shocking than the White House reality show goofballs. A defensive tackle made the Heisman cut. What in the world is going on here? Don't they know only running backs and quarterbacks almost always win? Of the final 5 Heisman candidates, two are quarterbacks, two are running backs, and then there's Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. The last defensive tackle to win the Heisman? Uh, that would be never. Damn, I wish I had voted for the guy.

4. The Natural

I'm going to miss running into Tony Ferrara. He was one of those baseball guys you always saw at the ballpark. One day he'd be pitching batting practice for the Yankees, the next day for the Mets. He was a fixture at Yankees Fantasy Camp and even advised Robert Redford on the movie "The Natural." It earned him a cameo in the movie as the third base coach. Tony Ferrara passed away last week. He always had a smile on his face, and when you saw him at the ballpark you couldn't help but feel happy too. R.I.P. Tony.

5. Programming Note

The Vatican announced that the Pope will deliver his midnight Christmas mass at 10pm this year.
Who's in charge of scheduling over there, NBC?


Happy Birthday: Former Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina. 41.
Bonus Birthday: Actress Kim Basinger. 56.

Today in Sports: To paraphrase my friend Warner Wolf, if you had Washington and 72 points you lost! The Bears beat the Redskins 73-0 for the NFL Championship. 1940.
Bonus Event: John Lennon is shot to death outside The Dakota in New York City. 1980.

I'll be signing copies of my best selling kids book The Greatest Moments in Sports tomorrow at the Barnes and Noble in Princeton, N.J. 5pm.

[Udog]

NCAAB


Tuesday, December 8

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Game of the day: Butler Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas
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Butler Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas

Line: (-3, 127)

Balanced attacks

It will be the first-ever matchup between the two schools when Butler (6-2, 3-5 ATS) and Georgetown (6-0, 1-1 ATS) make their respective debuts at the annual Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Eight games into a brutal early-season schedule, Butler is led by forwards Gordon Hayward (15.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg) and Matt Howard (11.9 ppg, 5.0 rpg) along with guard Shelvin Mack (15.1 ppg, 3.5 apg). Bulldog head man Brad Stevens, a rising star in the coaching industry at just 33, utilizes a deep rotation in which eight players are averaging at least 12 minutes per game.

Although Georgetown boasts a potential 2010 lottery pick in center Greg Monroe (13.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg), the Hoyas also feature a well-balanced offensive arsenal. Monroe’s stellar supporting cast is paced by a trio of guards including Jason Clark (12.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.0 apg), Chris Wright (13.5 ppg), and Austin Freeman (11.3 ppg).

David vs. Goliath

Tuesday night’s showdown in New York City pits a dangerous Mid-Major team against a perennial Big East powerhouse.

Butler has won the Horizon League five times since 1997, has reached the NCAA Tournament in each of the past three seasons and has appeared in the Sweet Sixteen twice this decade. Georgetown leads the Big East with seven conference titles since 1980 (most recently in 2007) and won the National Championship in 1984.

Hoya head coach John Thomson III already has 190 wins—and a 2007 Final Four berth—in nine seasons (plus six games of 2009) at Princeton and Georgetown.

Stevens gradually worked his way up through the Butler coaching ranks and in 2008 he became the third-youngest coach in Division I history to record at least 30 wins in a season.

Butler, however, is not merely overwhelmed by Georgetown in name recognition. The Bulldogs will be up against much bigger opposition when they take the court against the hulking Hoyas.

Monroe weighs in at 6-foot-11 and 250 pounds, teaming up with 6-10 center Henry Sims and 6-9, 246-pound forward Julian Vaughn to make for an imposing frontcourt. Butler’s primary eight-man rotation involves no player taller than 6-8.

Hot starters

Two seasons ago, the Hoyas started out 13-1 (5-6 ATS) but ended up losing to Davidson in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Last year, Georgetown won 10 of its first 11 games before going 6-13 the rest of the way, falling in the first round of both the Big East Tournament and the NIT.

The Hoyas are off to a perfect start through six games this season, but they have not faced any school from one of the six BCS conferences. Butler (No. 22 AP, No. 20 ESPN/USA) will be Georgetown’s first Top 25 opponent of the year.

The Bulldogs, on the other hand, are preparing the hard way for conference play. Butler’s two losses have come at the hands of Minnesota (82-73) and Clemson (70-69), both in last month’s 76 Classic in Anaheim. But Stevens’ team already has victories over Davidson (73-62), Northwestern (67-54) and UCLA (69-67) on its resume.

The young and the restless

The Bulldog players resemble their coach – they’re young but they already have an abundance of experience. Rather than waste time on the bench, they endured a trial by fire in 2008-09 and passed with flying colors.

Butler returned all five starters from last year’s squad that went 26-6 and earned a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament. This season’s starting lineup features three sophomores (Hayward, Mack and point guard Ronald Nored), one junior (Howard) and one senior (forward Willie Veasely).

That experience is paying early. The Bulldogs are turning the ball over just 12.9 times per game. Running the offense, Nored is averaging twice as many assists as turnovers.

Neither Butler (3-3 O/U) nor Georgetown (1-1 O/U) have been strong over/under plays this season. The over, however, is 9-2 in the Bulldogs last 11 neutral site games and 17-8 in their last 25 non-conference outings.


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