Wednesday Trends and Indexes 12/16 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Clemson at East Carolina
The Tigers look to build on their 4-0 ATS record in their last 4 games as a favorite of 13 points or more. Clemson is the pick (-14) according to Dunkel, which has the Tigers favored by 19. Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-14). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16

Game 525-526: Central Florida at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 55.506; South Florida 67.247
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: South Florida by 8
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-8)

Game 527-528: Wright State at Mississippi State
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 58.949; Mississippi State 76.657
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 11
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (-11)

Game 529-530: Clemson at East Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 70.764; East Carolina 51.654
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 19
Vegas Line: Clemson by 14
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-14)

Game 531-532: Wake Forest at NC Wilmington
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 64.134; NC Wilmington 58.375
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 6
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC Wilmington (+8 1/2)

Game 533-534: Richmond at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 64.909; South Carolina 65.438
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 1
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 4
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (+4)

Game 535-536: Cincinnati at UAB
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 65.842; UAB 66.743
Dunkel Line: UAB by 1
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+2)

Game 537-538: Illinois State at Ohio
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 60.597; Ohio 58.111
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio by 2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (+2)

Game 539-540: Oregon State at Illinois-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 57.008; Illinois-Chicago 53.549
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (-2)

Game 541-542: UTEP at Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 58.815; Mississippi 70.776
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 12
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 7
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-7)

Game 543-544: Santa Clara at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 52.907; Rice 54.914
Dunkel Line: Rice by 2
Vegas Line: Rice by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (+5 1/2)

Game 545-546: Loyola-Chicago at Bradley
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 51.286; Bradley 63.797
Dunkel Line: Bradley by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Bradley by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (-11 1/2)

Game 547-548: Cal Poly at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 44.418; Wisconsin 74.857
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 30 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 549-550: AR-Little Rock at South Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Little Rock 50.005; South Alabama 58.046
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 8
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-3 1/2)

Game 551-522: Oklahoma State at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 64.716; Stanford 66.638
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-1 1/2)

Game 553-554: Canisius at Duquesne
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 49.841; Duquesne 60.716
Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 11
Vegas Line: Duquesne by 12
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (+12)

Game 555-556: Samford at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 43.731; Alabama 68.429
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 24 1/2
Vegas Line: Alabama by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-14 1/2)

Game 557-558: Northern Arizona at New Mexico
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 46.341; New Mexico 72.879
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 26 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 22
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-22)

Game 559-560: UL-Monroe at Northern Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 44.965; Northern Colorado 60.108
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 15
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-10 1/2)

Game 561-562: Presbyterian at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Presbyterian 41.454; Ohio State 80.749
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 39 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 29
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-29)

Game 563-564: North Florida at Northwestern
Dunkel Ratings: North Florida 42.135; Northwestern 70.087
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 28
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 18
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (-18)

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Utah at New Jersey
The Jazz look to take advantage of a New Jersey team that is 9-23 ATS in its last 32 games as a home underdog between 5 and 10 1/2 points. Utah is the pick (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Jazz favored by 12 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-8 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16

Game 501-502: Toronto at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.675; Orlando 126.481
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 16; 217
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Memphis at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 116.466; Atlanta 127.972
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 11 1/2; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 9 1/2; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-9 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Cleveland at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 121.543; Philadelphia 116.058
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 5 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 507-508: Charlotte at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.224; Indiana 115.913
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 3 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+3 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Utah at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.893; New Jersey 110.568
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 12 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 8 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-8 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: LA Clippers at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 114.188; Minnesota 114.207
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+1 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: LA Lakers at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 128.575; Milwaukee 117.561
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 11; 197
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-5 1/2); Under

Game 515-516: Detroit at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 115.532; New Orleans 119.392
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 4; 185
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 5 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+5 1/2); Under

Game 517-518: Dallas at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.861; Oklahoma City 121.570
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 2 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2); Over

Game 519-520: Houston at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.538; Denver 124.462
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 7; 214
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 8; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+8); Over

Game 521-522: Washington at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 113.329; Sacramento 119.827
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 6 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 2; 214
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-2); Under

Game 523-524: San Antonio at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 124.454; Golden State 114.607
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 10; 214
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-5); Over

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Buffalo at Ottawa
The Sabres look to build on their 4-0 record in their last 4 road games. Buffalo is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Sabres favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-125). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16

Game 1-2: Dallas at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.378; Carolina 11.806
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+115); Over

Game 3-4: Montreal at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.973; New Jersey 12.372
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-200); Over

Game 5-6: NY Islanders at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.871; NY Rangers 10.389
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+140); Under

Game 7-8: Atlanta at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.801; Florida 11.734
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-115); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+105); Under

Game 9-10: Buffalo at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.922; Ottawa 11.366
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-120); Under

Game 11-12: Phoenix at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.842; Toronto 11.988
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-125); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-125); Over

Game 13-14: St. Louis at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.302; Chicago 11.884
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+200); Over

Game 15-16: Anaheim at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.360; Vancouver 12.207
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+160); Under

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, December 16

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TORONTO (11 - 16) at ORLANDO (18 - 6) - 12/16/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 9-5 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 10-4 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (10 - 14) at ATLANTA (17 - 6) - 12/16/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (18 - 7) at PHILADELPHIA (6 - 18) - 12/16/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CHARLOTTE (10 - 13) at INDIANA (8 - 14) - 12/16/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 272-215 ATS (+35.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 61-44 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 69-44 ATS (+20.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (14 - 10) at NEW JERSEY (2 - 23) - 12/16/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
UTAH is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 24-46 ATS (-26.6 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 2-2 straight up against UTAH 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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LA CLIPPERS (10 - 13) at MINNESOTA (4 - 21) - 12/16/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 157-201 ATS (-64.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 38-56 ATS (-23.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-36 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-4 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (19 - 4) at MILWAUKEE (11 - 11) - 12/16/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 152-193 ATS (-60.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-0 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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DETROIT (11 - 13) at NEW ORLEANS (10 - 13) - 12/16/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 46-63 ATS (-23.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 60-88 ATS (-36.8 Units) after a division game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (18 - 7) at OKLAHOMA CITY (12 - 11) - 12/16/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 49-34 ATS (+11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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HOUSTON (14 - 10) at DENVER (18 - 7) - 12/16/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 71-51 ATS (+14.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 49-36 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 296-244 ATS (+27.6 Units) in road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-3 straight up against DENVER 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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WASHINGTON (7 - 15) at SACRAMENTO (10 - 13) - 12/16/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-45 ATS (-17.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
SACRAMENTO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
SACRAMENTO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SACRAMENTO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
SACRAMENTO is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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SAN ANTONIO (12 - 10) at GOLDEN STATE (7 - 17) - 12/16/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 92-64 ATS (+21.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Wednesday, December 16

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DALLAS (14-8-0-10, 38 pts.) at CAROLINA (7-19-0-6, 20 pts.) - 12/16/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 22-38 ATS (-28.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-24 ATS (-19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 6-26 ATS (-27.5 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 6-26 ATS (+54.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (-8.5 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 2-12 ATS (+18.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CAROLINA is 0-12 ATS (+15.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CAROLINA is 27-38 ATS (-28.7 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
CAROLINA is 2-13 ATS (+17.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CAROLINA is 3-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAROLINA is 3-11 ATS (+14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-0-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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MONTREAL (15-16-0-3, 33 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (22-8-0-1, 45 pts.) - 12/16/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 56-64 ATS (-24.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 14-25 ATS (-15.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 21-9 ATS (+32.6 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 20-6 ATS (+12.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 21-9 ATS (+6.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 26-11 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-2 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 11-2 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 13-19 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-3 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (12-15-0-6, 30 pts.) at NY RANGERS (14-15-0-3, 31 pts.) - 12/16/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 7-33 ATS (+64.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 1-12 ATS (+20.7 Units) in road games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 65-62 ATS (+149.3 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 76-85 ATS (-56.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 7-8 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 8-7-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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ATLANTA (17-11-0-3, 37 pts.) at FLORIDA (13-14-0-7, 33 pts.) - 12/16/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 16-11 ATS (+4.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 32-25 ATS (+66.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 16-8 ATS (+24.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-21 ATS (+53.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 87-129 ATS (+241.5 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 9-7-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.1 Units)

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BUFFALO (20-10-0-1, 41 pts.) at OTTAWA (16-12-0-4, 36 pts.) - 12/16/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 20-10 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 198-136 ATS (+37.8 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
OTTAWA is 95-105 ATS (-55.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 11-4 (+6.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 11-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (19-12-0-2, 40 pts.) at TORONTO (12-15-0-6, 30 pts.) - 12/16/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 259-250 ATS (-28.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
PHOENIX is 19-14 ATS (+34.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 19-14 ATS (+34.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 20-32 ATS (-20.7 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 2-11 ATS (-9.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 2-0-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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ST LOUIS (14-12-0-5, 33 pts.) at CHICAGO (20-8-0-3, 43 pts.) - 12/16/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 20-40 ATS (+63.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 22-6 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 51-28 ATS (+17.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-18 ATS (+45.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 9-5 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-13 ATS (+34.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-21 ATS (-11.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 196-236 ATS (+453.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 103-125 ATS (-54.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-7 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-7-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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ANAHEIM (12-14-0-6, 30 pts.) at VANCOUVER (19-14-0-0, 38 pts.) - 12/16/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 12-20 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 12-20 ATS (-9.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 103-110 ATS (-64.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-4 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 5-4-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.2 Units)

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[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 12/16/2009

DALLAS at CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
DALLAS: 8-1 SU off a road loss
CAROLINA: 2-18 SU as an underdog

MONTREAL at NEW JERSEY, 7:00 PM ET
MONTREAL: 6-15 SU when playing 6+ games in 10 days
NEW JERSEY: 12-1 SU after covering 2 of their last 3

NY ISLANDERS at NY RANGERS, 7:00 PM ET
NY ISLANDERS: 1-12 SU at home in December
NY RANGERS: 8-1 SU after 5+ consecutive unders

ATLANTA at FLORIDA, 7:30 PM ET
ATLANTA: 5-13 SU when playing their 8th game in 14 days
FLORIDA: 16-8 SU after playing 3 consecutive road games

BUFFALO at OTTAWA, 7:30 PM ET
BUFFALO: 6-0 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days
OTTAWA: 6-12 SU off a road loss by 1 goal

PHOENIX at TORONTO, 7:30 PM ET
PHOENIX: 10-5 SU after playing a road game
TORONTO: 2-11 SU at home in non-conference games

ST LOUIS at CHICAGO, 8:30 PM ET NHL
ST LOUIS: 0-5 SU after scoring 3+ goals in 2 straight
CHICAGO: 22-6 SU at home when playing with 2 days rest

ANAHEIM at VANCOUVER, 10:00 PM ET
ANAHEIM: 3-9 SU AWAY when the total is 5.5
VANCOUVER: 12-2 SU as a home favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 12/16/2009

TORONTO at ORLANDO, 7:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 1-5 ATS playing on BB Days
ORLANDO: 8-0 ATS vs. Atlantic Division

MEMPHIS at ATLANTA, 7:05 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 16-30 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points
ATLANTA: 10-2 Over in home games

CLEVELAND at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
CLEVELAND: 26-10 ATS off BB wins by 10+ pts
PHILADELPHIA: 2-10 ATS in home games

CHARLOTTE at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 23-8 ATS off a home win
INDIANA: 8-0 Over in December home games

UTAH at NEW JERSEY, 7:35 PM ET
UTAH: 8-0 ATS off SU division loss as favorite
NEW JERSEY: 5-17 ATS in December home games

LA CLIPPERS at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 16-7 Under this season
MINNESOTA: 2-15 ATS at home off SU win

LA LAKERS at MILWAUKEE, 8:05 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 15-5 ATS playing 2nd road game in 2 days
MILWAUKEE: 8-1 Over vs. Western Conference

DETROIT at NEW ORLEANS, 8:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 27-10 ATS in December
NEW ORLEANS: 16-29 ATS off ATS win

DALLAS at OKLAHOMA CITY, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
DALLAS: 4-15 ATS off 3+ SU wins
OKLAHOMA CITY: 9-1 ATS off SU loss

HOUSTON at DENVER, 9:05 PM ET
HOUSTON: 22-38 ATS off ATS win
DENVER: 34-15 ATS off home win

WASHINGTON at SACRAMENTO, 10:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 0-8 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
SACRAMENTO: 15-7 ATS this season

SAN ANTONIO at GOLDEN STATE, 10:35 PM ET ESPN
SAN ANTONIO: 13-26 ATS playing on back-to-back days
GOLDEN STATE: 26-15 Over revenging road loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 12/16/2009

UCF at S FLORIDA, 7:00 PM ET
UCF: 6-0 ATS after allowing 60 points or less
S FLORIDA: 6-0 Under in non-conf home games

WRIGHT ST at MISSISSIPPI ST, 7:00 PM ET
WRIGHT ST: 8-1 Under in December road games
MISSISSIPPI ST: 8-0 Under after allowing 55 points or less BB games

CLEMSON at E CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
CLEMSON: 9-2 Over in road games
E CAROLINA: 8-0 Over at home off SU win

WAKE FOREST at UNC-WILMINGTON, 7:00 PM ET
WAKE FOREST: 48-75 ATS Away if favored last game
UNC-WILMINGTON: 12-3 Over at home off home win

RICHMOND at S CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
RICHMOND: 14-4 ATS as an underdog
S CAROLINA: 2-10 ATS playing with 7+ days rest

CINCINNATI at UAB, 7:00 PM ET CBSC
CINCINNATI: 8-1 ATS Away off an Over
UAB: 6-0 Under at home off home win

ILLINOIS ST at OHIO U, 7:00 PM ET
ILLINOIS ST: 10-1 Over off non-conference game
OHIO U: 20-5 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less

OREGON ST at IL-CHICAGO, 8:00 PM ET
OREGON ST: 6-0 ATS Away off loss by 6 pts or less
IL-CHICAGO: 6-0 Over off loss by 15+ points

UTEP at OLE MISS, 8:00 PM ET
UTEP: 20-9 Over vs. non-conference
OLE MISS: 0-6 ATS after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

SANTA CLARA at RICE, 8:00 PM ET
SANTA CLARA: 0-6 ATS Away after having won 2 of their last 3
RICE: 41-18 Under in all games

LOYOLA-IL at BRADLEY, 8:00 PM ET
LOYOLA-IL: 3-12 ATS off SU win
BRADLEY: 16-4 Over as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

CAL POLY-SLO at WISCONSIN, 9:00 PM ET Big 10
CAL POLY-SLO: 7-0 Under on Wednesday
WISCONSIN: 51-28 Under off an Over

ARK-LITTLE ROCK at S ALABAMA, 9:00 PM ET ESPN2
ARK-LITTLE ROCK: 9-0 Under Away off home game
S ALABAMA: 2-14 ATS in home games

OKLAHOMA ST at STANFORD, 11:00 PM ET FSN
OKLAHOMA ST: 24-41 ATS as road underdog
STANFORD: 6-0 ATS at home off ATS loss

Added Games

CANISIUS at DUQUESNE, 7:30 PM ET
CANISIUS: 26-13 ATS Away playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
DUQUESNE: 38-60 ATS at home when playing only their 2nd game in a week

SAMFORD at ALABAMA, 8:00 PM ET
SAMFORD: 6-0 ATS if home favorite L2 games
ALABAMA: 6-0 Over if home dog last game

N ARIZONA at NEW MEXICO, 9:00 PM ET
N ARIZONA: 9-22 ATS after a combined score of 125 points or less
NEW MEXICO: 19-5 ATS off double-digit home favorite

LA-MONROE at N COLORADO, 9:00 PM ET
LA-MONROE: 13-2 Under off DD road loss
N COLORADO: 7-0 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5

Extra Games

PRESBYTERIAN at OHIO ST, 7:00 PM ET Big 10
PRESBYTERIAN: n/a
OHIO ST: 27-14 ATS as favorite

N FLORIDA at NORTHWESTERN, 9:00 PM ET ESPNU
N FLORIDA: 5-1 Under in all games
NORTHWESTERN: 9-2 ATS off BB DD wins

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA


Wednesday, December 16

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Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder [ESPN | 8:00 PM ET]

Mavericks (-2, O/U 193): Only 3 teams in the NBA have a better record than Dallas does. The Mavericks are 18-7 SU on the season, but are only 13-12 ATS. Dallas has won 4 straight games SU, but have lost 5 of their last 6 games ATS. All 6 of those games came as the listed favorite. Dallas is an impressive 9-4 both SU and ATS this season on the road. Incredibly, the spread hasn't mattered for Dallas on the road, as their ATS record matches their SU record in each game. F Dirk Nowitzki is 6th in the NBA in scoring at 26.6 PPG. The Mavericks are 2nd in the NBA in rebounds with 43.7 RPG. On the road, Dallas has held 9 of their 13 opponents under 100 PTS. 2 of the 4 times they did allow 100 or more PTS came with games going into overtime. The Mavericks are only allowing 96.5 PPG on the season, which is the 8th best in the NBA.

Mavs are 5-1 ATS last 6 games as a road favorite.
Over is 7-1 last 8 road games.

Key Injuries - G Quinton Ross (back) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 94 (UNDER - Total of the Day)

Thunder: The Thunder are 12-11 SU this season, and are looking to play better at home in their quest for the playoffs. They are 6-6 SU at home, including an ATS record of 7-5. Oklahoma City has yet to win more than 2 games in row either SU or ATS this season. F Kevin Durant is 3rd in the NBA in scoring, at 28.5 PPG. Durant has been very consistent of late, as he's scored 25 PTS or more in 9 consecutive games, the longest current streak in the NBA. PG Russell Westbrook is the only other teammate averaging more than 15 PPG for the Thunder. Westbrook averages 16 PPG along with a team high 6.7 APG. The Thunder lead the entire NBA in free throw shooting percentage at 81.3. Defensively, the Thunder are 7th in the NBA at points allowed, at 95.6 PPG. The Thunder have lost 15 of their last 17 games against Dallas.

Thunder are 12-4 ATS last 16 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 10-3-1 last 14 games as a home underdog.

Key Injuries - G Kyle Weaver (shoulder) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 93




San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Spurs (-5.5, O/U 214): San Antonio is 12-10 SU this season, with a road record of 2-6 both SU and ATS. San Antonio has played 3 road games as the listed favorite, going 1-2 ATS in this scenario. The Spurs have played 3 games where they were playing the back end of back to back games. They are 0-3 both SU and ATS in this exact situation, having been held to 85 PTS or fewer in all 3 games. Currently, the Spurs have scored more than 100 PTS in 5 consecutive games. PG Tony Parker and F Tim Duncan combine to average nearly 37 PPG. Defensively, the Spurs are 9th in the NBA allowing 96.8 PPG. The Spurs have already won both SU and ATS against Golden St. earlier this season, winning 118-104 as -13.5 favorites. 2 of the last 3 times San Antonio has played on the road against the Warriors, the game has gone to overtime.

Spurs are 4-0 ATS last 4 games as a favorite of 5 to 10.5 points.
Under is 5-0 last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.

Key Injuries - G Michael Finley (ankle) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 108

Warriors: Golden St. comes into tonight's game struggling, having lost 7 of their last 8 games in route to a 7-17 record SU. The Warriors are 4-5 SU at home this season, including 6-3 ATS. The Warriors are 3-1 ATS as a home underdog this season. The Warriors have 3 players that average more than 15 PPG, led by G Monta Ellis. Ellis averages 24 PPG while dishing out a team high 5 APG. Ellis leads an offense that averages 107 PPG, ranking 3rd in the NBA. Golden St. also shoots better than 47% from the field, which ranks them in the top 10 in the league. The Warriors have scored 107 PTS or more in 7 of their 9 home games. There isn't a worse defensive team in the NBA than Golden St, as they allow 111 PPG. The Warriors also allow the most rebounds in the league. In their last game they had a rebounding differential of -33, the worst margin in the NBA this entire season.

Warriors are 13-3 ATS last 16 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 9-3 last 12 vs. a team with a winning SU record.

Key Injuries - C Andris Biedrins (groin) is questionable.
F Ronny Turiaf (knee) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 110 (Side of the Day)


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[Udog]

Len's Top 5

Happy Wednesday everyone, here's my Top 5 for December 16, 2009, from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

Pitcher Roy Halladay's Phillies deal is worth $20-million per season. Not quite Johan Santana money, but close.

A Mets sighting. The team is reportedly close to signing Japanese reliever Ryota Igarashi. The 30-year old has already had Tommy John surgery.

M-V-P, M-V-P! Kobe Bryant scored 42 points despite wearing a splint on the broken finger on his shooting hand. The Lakers beat the Bulls 96-87.

College math. The Big 10 is considering expanding from 11 teams to 12.

2. Game Changers

Major League baseball has created a 14 person committee to examine everything on the field. Presumably that means stuff like expanding instant replay. They've got managers, front office people and former players on the committee. What they don't have is anyone who is actually on the field like current players or umpires. Anyway, if I were on the panel I would vote for a 20-second "pitch clock." If a pitcher doesn't throw within 20 seconds it's an automatic "ball." If a batter steps out of the box for anything other than an appendicitis attack it's an automatic "strike." Lets speed up this sucker!

3. Who Knew?

Somebody who has spent some time professionally with Tiger Woods told me "he's a good guy." That he's smart and funny and is good company. As for his infidelity? He said that's commonplace in pro sports.
So after Tiger finally patches things up with his wife, if he ever does, maybe he can start working on his public image. He comes across as steely, unfriendly and spoiled. We've already learned that he's not "perfect" in his private life. Maybe he can start acting more "human" publicly too.

4. Say it Ain't So!

Thanks in part to Tiger, the Top 5 has been an "A-Rod free zone" lately. But now comes the tragic news that A-Rod and Kate Hudson are splitsville. So says Gossipcop.com. They say the trouble began the night the Yanks won the World Series. Maybe it's because he won a ring, and she said, "where's mine?"

5. Everyone's a Comedian

Subscriber Karen V. jokes, "I was in Border's yesterday and saw the new Tiger Woods Bimbos Calendar. That's right, a bimbo for every month of the year."
Of course that's far fetched. We all know that couldn't compete with "The Tiger Woods Weekly Floozy Planner."

Happy Birthday: 3 time Super Bowl champion center with the Giants and 49ers, Bart Oates. 51.

Bonus Birthday: Ya' feel musical? Yet another one of those one-named artists like Madonna and Cher. Beethoven was born on this date in 1770.

Today in Sports: O.J. Simpson broke Jimmy Brown's single season NFL rushing record. Brown: 1,863 yards. Simpson: 2,003 yards. 1973.

Bonus Event: That goofy taxation without representation bit. The Boston Tea Party. 1773.