Friday Trends and Indexes 12/11 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Dunkel Index


Oklahoma City at Memphis
The Thunder look to build on their 9-4 ATS record in their last 13 games as an underdog between 1 and 4 1/2 points. Oklahoma City is the pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

Game 701-702: New Jersey at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 108.803; Indiana 115.563
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 3 1/2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-3 1/2); Under

Game 703-704: Houston at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.342; Philadelphia 117.215
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 1; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 3; 194
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+3); Under

Game 705-706: Atlanta at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 121.826; Toronto 116.121
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 707-708: Dallas at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 117.564; Miami 118.910
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 1 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 709-710: New York at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: New York 117.159; New Orleans 119.778
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 2 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 7; 209
Dunkel Pick: New York (+7); Under

Game 711-712: Golden State at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 112.928; Chicago 112.892
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 4; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+4); Under

Game 713-714: Portland at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 115.653; Cleveland 126.868
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 11; 175
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 9; 184
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-9); Under

Game 715-716: Oklahoma City at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 119.476; Memphis 116.622
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2); Over

Game 717-718: Charlotte at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 115.259; San Antonio 124.897
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 9 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 7 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-7 1/2); Over

Game 719-720: Minnesota at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 111.301; LA Lakers 126.158
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 15; 205
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 16; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+16); Over

Game 721-722: Orlando at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 124.425; Phoenix 122.595
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2; 219
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 215 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+2 1/2); Over

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NCAAB
Dunkel Index


Idaho State at USC
The Trojans look to take advantage of an Idaho State team that is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games as a road underdog between 7 and 12 1/2 points. USC is the pick (-11) according to Dunkel, which has the Trojans favored by 17 1/2. Dunkel Pick: USC (-11). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

Game 723-724: Old Dominion at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 63.469; Dayton 66.780
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Dayton by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (+5 1/2)

Game 725-726: Middle Tennessee St. vs. Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee St. 49.059; Tennessee 73.149
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 24
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 20 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-20 1/2)

Game 727-728: Iowa at Iowa State
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 53.541; Iowa State 69.847
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-12 1/2)

Game 729-730: Western Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 59.857; Vanderbilt 66.954
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 7
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (+11 1/2)

Game 731-732: Idaho State at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 46.429; USC 64.116
Dunkel Line: USC by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: USC by 11
Dunkel Pick: USC (-11)

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NHL
Dunkel Index


Chicago at Buffalo
The Sabres look to take advantage of a Chicago team that is 3-7-1 in the last 11 meetings. Buffalo is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Sabres favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

Game 51-52: Florida at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.175; New Jersey 12.101
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-210); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-210); Under

Game 53-54: Carolina at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.265; Washington 12.778
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-230); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-230); Over

Game 55-56: Chicago at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.581; Buffalo 11.893
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+115); Over

Game 57-58: Anaheim at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.985; Detroit 10.862
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+165); Under

Game 59-60: Edmonton at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.826; St. Louis 12.147
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-140); Under

Game 61-62: Minnesota at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.191; Calgary 12.319
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-180); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-180); Under

Game 63-64: Tampa Bay at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 12.190; Colorado 12.006
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 65-66: Dallas at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.905; San Jose 11.790
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-180); Over

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NBA
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NEW JERSEY (2 - 20) at INDIANA (6 - 13) - 12/11/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 145-95 ATS (+40.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-3 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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HOUSTON (12 - 9) at PHILADELPHIA (5 - 17) - 12/11/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 295-243 ATS (+27.7 Units) in road games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 207-149 ATS (+43.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-47 ATS (-28.7 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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ATLANTA (15 - 6) at TORONTO (10 - 14) - 12/11/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-3 straight up against TORONTO 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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DALLAS (15 - 7) at MIAMI (11 - 9) - 12/11/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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NEW YORK (7 - 15) at NEW ORLEANS (10 - 11) - 12/11/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 45-62 ATS (-23.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (7 - 14) at CHICAGO (7 - 13) - 12/11/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 97-129 ATS (-44.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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PORTLAND (14 - 9) at CLEVELAND (15 - 7) - 12/11/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 68-49 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 60-41 ATS (+14.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 103-75 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 4-0 straight up against PORTLAND 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (11 - 9) at MEMPHIS (9 - 12) - 12/11/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 38-55 ATS (-22.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-4 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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CHARLOTTE (9 - 11) at SAN ANTONIO (10 - 9) - 12/11/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 59-43 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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MINNESOTA (3 - 19) at LA LAKERS (17 - 3) - 12/11/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-58 ATS (-23.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 63-45 ATS (+13.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS 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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ORLANDO (17 - 5) at PHOENIX (15 - 7) - 12/11/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 75-53 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FLORIDA (11-14-0-6, 28 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (21-7-0-1, 43 pts.) - 12/11/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 20-8 ATS (+31.2 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 20-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 20-8 ATS (+7.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 26-10 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 10-1 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 10-1 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 15-10 ATS (+28.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 31-24 ATS (+58.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-3 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.7 Units)

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CAROLINA (7-18-0-5, 19 pts.) at WASHINGTON (19-7-0-5, 43 pts.) - 12/11/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 6-24 ATS (+34.8 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 6-24 ATS (+34.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 2-10 ATS (+13.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CAROLINA is 0-11 ATS (+13.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-4 ATS (+7.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-7 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-7-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)

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CHICAGO (19-7-0-3, 41 pts.) at BUFFALO (17-10-0-1, 35 pts.) - 12/11/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 111-116 ATS (+261.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CHICAGO is 13-3 ATS (+9.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 60-49 ATS (+109.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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ANAHEIM (11-14-0-5, 27 pts.) at DETROIT (14-11-0-5, 33 pts.) - 12/11/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 11-19 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 11-19 ATS (-10.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 14-24 ATS (-16.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-14 ATS (-13.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-6 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-6-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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EDMONTON (14-13-0-4, 32 pts.) at ST LOUIS (13-11-0-5, 31 pts.) - 12/11/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 11-4 ATS (+15.4 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 34-36 ATS (+87.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 7-2 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 9-3 ATS (+12.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 2-8 ATS (-6.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 4-11 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 7-1 (+7.3 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 7-1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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MINNESOTA (14-13-0-3, 31 pts.) at CALGARY (19-8-0-3, 41 pts.) - 12/11/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 112-88 ATS (+201.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 11-3 (+9.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 11-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.4 Units)
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TAMPA BAY (11-11-0-8, 30 pts.) at COLORADO (17-10-0-6, 40 pts.) - 12/11/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-0 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-0-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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DALLAS (13-8-0-9, 35 pts.) at SAN JOSE (19-7-0-6, 44 pts.) - 12/11/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 74-52 ATS (+19.1 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 52-43 ATS (+102.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-11 ATS (+30.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 18-20 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 36-36 ATS (-25.2 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 3-10 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 129-99 ATS (-27.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 12-13 ATS (-21.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 10-11 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 11-10-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.6 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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Friday, December 11

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NEW JERSEY at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 22-11 ATS after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
INDIANA: 2-10 ATS INDIANA after 1+ consecutive losses

HOUSTON at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
HOUSTON: 30-16 UNDER when the line is +3 to -3
PHILADELPHIA: 1-9 ATS in home games

ATLANTA at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
ATLANTA: 5-1 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
TORONTO: 1-5 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3

DALLAS at MIAMI, 7:35 PM ET
DALLAS: 4-1 ATS when playing with 2 days rest
MIAMI: 7-14 ATS against Southwest division opponents

NEW YORK at NEW ORLEANS, 8:05 PM ET
NEW YORK: 3-13 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5
NEW ORLEANS: 14-4 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12

GOLDEN STATE at CHICAGO, 8:05 PM ET
GOLDEN STATE: 26-11 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4
CHICAGO: 1-10 ATS after playing a game as an underdog

PORTLAND at CLEVELAND, 8:05 PM ET
PORTLAND: 14-3 UNDER AWAY on Friday nights
CLEVELAND: 17-3 ATS off a road loss

OKLAHOMA CITY at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 47-33 ATS as an underdog
MEMPHIS: 7-17 ATS against Northwest division opponents

CHARLOTTE at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 7-0 ATS off a home win
SAN ANTONIO: 7-17 AST at home when the total is between 180 and 189.5

MINNESOTA at LA LAKERS, 10:35 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 18-7 ATS AWAY when the total is greater than or equal to 200
LA LAKERS: 8-3 UNDER after allowing 80 points or less

ORLANDO at PHOENIX, 10:35 PM ET
ORLANDO: 21-9 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
PHOENIX: 18-8 OVER revenging a same season loss

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Friday, December 11

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OLD DOMINION at DAYTON, 7:00 PM ET
OLD DOMINION: 11-25 ATS off win by 20+ points
DAYTON: 11-1 Over off an Under

MIDDLE TENN ST vs. TENNESSEE, 7:00 PM ET (Played at Sommet Center (Nashville, TN))
MIDDLE TENN ST: 7-0 ATS in road December games
TENNESSEE: 1-9 ATS on neutral court if the total is 145 to 149.5

IOWA at IOWA ST, 8:00 PM ET
IOWA: 1-7 ATS this season
IOWA ST: 8-1 Under vs. team w/ losing record

W KENTUCKY vs. VANDERBILT, 9:30 PM ET (Played at Sommet Center (Nashville, TN))
W KENTUCKY: 16-2 ATS on neutral court
VANDERBILT: 12-4 Under vs. non-conference

Added Game

IDAHO ST at USC, 10:30 PM ET
IDAHO ST: 9-22 ATS vs. non-conference
USC: 8-1 ATS off BB ATS losses

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Short Sheet


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FLORIDA at NEW JERSEY, 7:05 PM ET
FLORIDA: 1-8 SU when playing their 8th game in 14 days
NEW JERSEY: 20-5 SU at home when the total is 5 or less

CAROLINA at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
CAROLINA: 2-16 SU as an underdog
WASHINGTON: 7-0 SU against division opponents

CHICAGO at BUFFALO, 7:35 PM ET
CHICAGO: 13-3 SU in December
BUFFALO: 1-3 SU after playing 4 consecutive home games

ANAHEIM at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
ANAHEIM: 11-21 SU off a home win
DETROIT: 119-55 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

EDMONTON at ST LOUIS, 8:05 PM ET
EDMONTON: 7-2 SU AWAY in December
ST LOUIS: 2-7 SU at home when the money line is -100 to -150

MINNESOTA at CALGARY, 9:05 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 5-15 SU off a road win
CALGARY: 11-3 SU against Calgary

TAMPA BAY at COLORADO, 9:05 PM ET
TAMPA BAY: N/A
COLORADO: N/A

DALLAS at SAN JOSE, 10:05 PM ET
DALLAS: 7-1 SU off a road loss
SAN JOSE: 0-4 SU at home after BB home games

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NCAAB


Friday, December 11

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Portland Trail Blazers at Cleveland Cavaliers [ESPN | 8:00 PM ET]

Trail Blazers: Portland is 14-9 SU on the season, but that's about the only good news this team has had of late. Portland is still coming to grips with the loss of C Greg Oden for the season. The Blazers are 11-12 ATS this year, including 6-5 ATS on the road. Portland has lost 4 of their past 6 games SU, and have an even worse stretch ATS. Portland has lost 6 of their last 7 games ATS. Today represents only the 3rd game this season the Blazers are an underdog, with today being the biggest underdog number to date. G Brandon Roy leads the Blazers with 21 PPG, and he's stepped up even more since the injuries to his teammates. Roy has scored 25 PTS or more in his last 4 games. Defensively, the Blazers are 3rd best in the NBA allowing only 91 PPG. 4 of their past 5 losses have come when they've given up more than 100 PTS.

Blazers are 6-13 ATS last 19 games as a road underdog.
Under is 12-5 last 17 road games.

Key Injuries - G Rudy Fernandez (back) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 82

Cavaliers (-9, O/U 184): Cleveland is 15-7 SU, including a home record of 8-2 SU. The Cavaliers are an even 11-11 this season ATS, including 4-6 ATS at home. Cleveland has won their past 3 home games ATS to get to the record of 4-6. The Cavaliers are 2-1 ATS this year as a single digit home favorite. F LeBron James is 4th in the NBA in scoring and 6th in assists per game (28 PPG and 8.2 APG) helping the Cavaliers to average 99 PPG for the season. G Mo Williams is averaging 16.8 PPG, which includes 53 three pointers. This Cavaliers offense has scored more than 100 points in 5 of their past 6 games. Cleveland has held 9 of their last 10 teams under 100 points. For the season, Cleveland is allowing 94.4 PPG which is 4th best in the NBA. During their current 2 game losing streak, the Cavaliers have had 20 turnovers in each game.

Cavaliers are 8-1 ATS last 9 games vs. a team with a winning SU record.
Under is 4-1 last 5 games as a favorite.

Key Injuries - G Daniel Gibson (thumb) is questionable.
F Jawad Williams (stomach) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 99 (Side of the Day)



Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Magic: Orlando is 17-5 SU this season, which is the 3rd best record in the NBA. Orlando is also a solid 10-3 SU on the road this season, incuding an ATS road record of 8-5. Today is only the 3rd game all season the Magic have been an underdog, with both games coming on the road. Both times, the Magic won the game SU. The Magic have 6 players scoring double figures, led by G Vince Carter. Carter is averaging 19.3 PPG, while making 33 three pointers on the season. C Dwight Howard is averaging 18 PPG and 12 RPG, which places him 3rd in the NBA in rebounding. The Magic are 9th in the NBA in scoring at 101.8 PPG. Orlando has been especially hot offensively of late, as they've scored more than 110 PTS in 4 of their last 5 contests. Orlando is also solid defensively, as they are 6th in the NBA in points allowed, at 95 PPG.

Magic are 6-1 ATS last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-0 last 4 games as a road underdog.

Key Injuries - G Jameer Nelson (knee) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 105

Suns (-1.5, O/U 215.5): Phoenix is 15-7 SU, and a perfect 7-0 SU at home to start the season. While perfect SU at home, they are only 4-3 ATS in those home games. Phoenix has scored at least 115 points in 6 of their 7 home games this season. Today represents the smallest the Suns have been favored by in any home game this season. Phoenix has lost 4 out of their past 5 games both SU and ATS, mainly because of their offense. After scoring 100 PTS or more in their first 17 games, they've been held under 100 PTS in 3 of their past 5 games. Six Suns average double digits, led by F Amar'e Stoudemire with 19.1 PPG. G Steve Nash averages 17.5 PPG and an NBA high 11 APG. Phoenix is 2nd in the NBA in numerous offensive categories, including scoring, field goal percentage, and 3 pointers made per game.

Suns are 11-5 ATS last 16 home games.
Under is 9-2 last 11 vs. NBA Southeast.

Key Injuries - G Leandro Barbosa (ankle) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 103 (UNDER - Total of the Day)

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Len’s Top Five

Friday, December 11

Len's Top 5

TGIF everyone, here's my Top 5 for December 11, 2009 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

* Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly will be the new football coach at Notre Dame.

* Texas coach Mack Brown becomes the highest paid college football coach in history. He'll make at least $5.1-million next season.

* How the mighty have fallen. The Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers lost their 5th straight game 13-6 to Cleveland last night.

* Remember the Mets? They are bidding for free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

* Barry Bonds' agent says the slugger is retired from baseball. Oh.


2. Curiouser and Curiouser

The part that's nagging at me about the Tiger Woods affair is, who exactly knew what? Did those inside the golf community know what was going on? "Life & Style" magazine quoted PGA golfer Ben Crane as saying that Tiger's "a phony and a fake and he can't retain that squeaky-clean endorsement deal any longer." Crane denies he ever said it. That locker room on the PGA tour sure is gonna be a fun place next year.


3. Shut up!

I've got a new rule. Baseball agents should be forbidden from talking about players they don't represent. Super agent Scott Boras took some shots at the new Yankee center fielder Curtis Granderson. That's because he's trying to pump up his client's worth to the Yanks, Johnny Damon. Put a sock in it Boras. It just makes you look bad, if you really care.


4. Friday Mailbag

Lots of Tiger mail again. H.B. thinks Woods should run for office, after all "he already has a sex scandal behind him!"

From subscriber J.D. "When Tiger wins his first tournament post-Bimbo-Escalade-Golf Club Wielding Wife- incident. Whoever is announcing the tournament will be kissing his fanny like he was the victim. Saying and I quote 'After all he’s been through…' "
Editor's Note: Great point J.D. We announcers like to allude to the past with broad strokes so as to avoid the nasty details. It's a cop out.

When I mentioned that this year's midnight Christmas mass at the Vatican would start at 10pm, R.B. wrote: "Perhaps MLB can take a cue from the Vatican by starting postseason games 2 hours earlier."
Editor's Note: God only knows.

And from subscriber J.D. When I wrote that Alabama is canceling classes for 3 days when they play in the college football championship game he wrote: "The big story there would have been HOLDING classes - at any time."
Editor's Note: Not a big fan of the educational practices at football factories, eh?


5. Fun and Games

The IOC has added mixed doubles tennis to the Olympics. Ho hum. Get back to me when they add mixed doubles luge.


Happy Birthday: Former Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest. 38.

Bonus Birthday: Comedienne Mo'Nique. An Oscar worthy performance as the mother in Precious. 42.

Today in Sports: Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio? The Yankee Clipper announces his retirement. 1951.

Bonus Event: The Lufthansa heist at Kennedy Airport yields $5-million and $875-thousand in jewels. The largest cash robbery in U.S. history. Featured in the movie Goodfellas. "Do I amuse you?" 1978.

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