Saturday Trends and Indexes 12/19 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL
Long Sheet


Saturday, December 19

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NY RANGERS (15-16-0-3, 33 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (15-16-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 9-5 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 9-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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DETROIT (18-11-0-5, 41 pts.) at DALLAS (14-9-0-11, 39 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 53-45 ATS (+4.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 19-13 ATS (+34.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-9 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-7-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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NASHVILLE (21-11-0-3, 45 pts.) at CALGARY (20-10-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 7-1 ATS (+5.7 Units) on Saturday games this season.
NASHVILLE is 20-14 ATS (+35.5 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 20-14 ATS (+35.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 20-10 ATS (+8.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 33-23 ATS (+58.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 10-4 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 10-4 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-2 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-2-0 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=+0.6 Units)

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PHOENIX (21-12-0-2, 44 pts.) at ANAHEIM (13-15-0-6, 32 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 21-14 ATS (+36.4 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 21-14 ATS (+36.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 20-15 ATS (+38.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 50-61 ATS (-15.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 1-8 ATS (-7.3 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 9-8 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 9-8-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.7 Units)

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MINNESOTA (17-14-0-3, 37 pts.) at OTTAWA (17-13-0-4, 38 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 7-2 ATS (+9.1 Units) in December games this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-32 ATS (+77.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 81-59 ATS (+18.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 96-106 ATS (-23.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 1-0-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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FLORIDA (15-14-0-7, 37 pts.) at CAROLINA (8-20-0-6, 22 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 88-129 ATS (-45.2 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 0-7 ATS (-8.4 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 220-245 ATS (-76.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CAROLINA is 7-27 ATS (+36.2 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 7-27 ATS (+51.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 1-12 ATS (+16.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (+16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 8-9 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 9-8-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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BOSTON (16-10-0-7, 39 pts.) at TORONTO (12-17-0-6, 30 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 27-9 ATS (+16.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-11 ATS (+30.5 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 57-48 ATS (+112.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
TORONTO is 20-33 ATS (-22.0 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-32 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-17 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-16 ATS (-12.0 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
BOSTON is 12-4 (+7.6 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 12-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
13 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+9.7 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (24-8-0-1, 49 pts.) at ATLANTA (18-12-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 23-9 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 23-9 ATS (+11.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 9-2 ATS (+6.6 Units) on Saturday games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
NEW JERSEY is 16-6 ATS (+9.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 10-4 ATS (+5.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 27-11 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-3-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (24-10-0-1, 49 pts.) at BUFFALO (21-11-0-1, 43 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 145-97 ATS (+14.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-2 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 6-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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MONTREAL (15-18-0-3, 33 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (13-16-0-6, 32 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 56-66 ATS (-26.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 27-36 ATS (-23.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 2-13 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 50-50 ATS (-25.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 86-132 ATS (+252.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 8-2 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 8-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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COLUMBUS (14-14-0-7, 35 pts.) at COLORADO (19-11-0-6, 44 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 1-8 ATS (-8.2 Units) in December games this season.
COLUMBUS is 5-13 ATS (+18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 5-13 ATS (+18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 13-7 ATS (+5.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 73-76 ATS (-87.8 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 6-14 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 6-3 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 6-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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WASHINGTON (21-9-0-5, 47 pts.) at EDMONTON (15-15-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/19/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 94-137 ATS (-52.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-1 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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NBA
Dunkel


If Dunkel updates as more lines are set, we'll post.

Indiana at San Antonio
The Spurs are coming off a 103-91 win over Golden State and look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games following a SU win by more than 10 points. San Antonio is the pick (-11 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 16 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-11 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19

Game 701-702: LA Clippers at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 115.625; Philadelphia 118.016
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total:
Dunkel Pick:

Game 703-704: Portland at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 115.636; Orlando 126.241
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 10 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 8 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-8 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Utah at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 120.764; Charlotte 120.534
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 3 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+3 1/2); Over

Game 707-708: LA Lakers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 124.715; New Jersey 111.154
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 13 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total:
Dunkel Pick:

Game 709-710: Atlanta at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 123.972; Chicago 114.607
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 9 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-4 1/2); Under

Game 711-712: Sacramento at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 115.005; Milwaukee 121.381
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 5 1/2; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-5 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Indiana at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 111.913; San Antonio 128.454
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 16 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 11 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-11 1/2); Under

Game 715-716: Oklahoma City at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 117.570; Houston 120.743
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 3; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 4 1/2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+4 1/2); Under

Game 717-718: Washington at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 113.102; Phoenix 125.015
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 12; 210
Vegas Line & Total:
Dunkel Pick:

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NHL
Dunkel


Pittsburgh at Buffalo
The Penguins look to build on their 12-1 record in their last 13 games as a road favorite. Pittsburgh is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19

Game 51-52: NY Rangers at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.820; Philadelphia 10.605
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+135); Over

Game 53-54: Detroit at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.951; Dallas 11.707
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+135); Over

Game 55-56: Nashville at CalgaryDunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.464; Calgary 12.811
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-160); Over

Game 57-58: Phoenix at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.473; Anaheim 12.201
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+115); Under

Game 59-60: Minnesota at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.152; Ottawa 12.369
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-115); Under

Game 61-62: Florida at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 12.022; Carolina 11.992
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+135); Under

Game 63-64: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.787; Toronto 10.829
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-115); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-115); Under

Game 65-66: New Jersey at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.868; Atlanta 11.996
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-115); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-115); Under

Game 67-68: Pittsburgh at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.147; Buffalo 12.747
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+110); Over

Game 69-70: Montreal at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.780; NY Islanders 10.440
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+125); Over

Game 71-72: Columbus at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.560; Colorado 11.928
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-150); Under

Game 73-74: Washington at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 12.128; Edmonton 11.982
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-135); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-135); Over

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NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, 12/19/2009

LA CLIPPERS at PHILADELPHIA, 7:35 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 1-8 ATS when playing their 5th game in 7 days
PHILADELPHIA: 5-1 ATS when playing on back-to-back days

PORTLAND at ORLANDO, 7:05 PM ET
PORTLAND: 18-4 UNDER after a combined score of 205+ points
ORLANDO: 34-18 ATS against Northwest division

UTAH at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
UTAH: 8-18 ATS when playing on back-to-back days
CHARLOTTE: 41-20 ATS after an ATS win

LA LAKERS at NEW JERSEY, 8:05 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 1-6 ATS in road games
NEW JERSEY: 5-1 UNDER when playing on back-to-back days

ATLANTA at CHICAGO, 8:05 PM ET
ATLANTA: 8-1 ATS when the total is between 190 and 199.5
CHICAGO: 1-12 ATS at home after BB ATS wins

SACRAMENTO at MILWAUKEE, 8:35 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 10-0 ATS AWAY against Central division
MILWAUKEE: 29-48 ATS at home against Pacific division

INDIANA at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
INDIANA: 4-12 ATS as an underdog
SAN ANTONIO: 170-128 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12

OKLAHOMA CITY at HOUSTON, 8:35 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 9-1 ATS AWAY in December
HOUSTON: 4-22 ATS at home when playing their 5th game in 7 days

WASHINGTON at PHOENIX, 9:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 2-10 ATS when playing their 2nd road game in 2 days
PHOENIX: 5-1 UNDER after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Saturday, 12/19/2009

NY RANGERS at PHILADELPHIA, 1:00 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 7-0 SU off a division road win
PHILADELPHIA: 1-7 SU off a home loss

DETROIT at DALLAS, 3:00 PM ET
DETROIT: 2-9 SU AWAY off 2+ consecutive home wins
DALLAS: 6-1 SU off a close road loss by 1 goal

NASHVILLE at CALGARY, 4:00 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 8-13 SU after a 3 game unbeaten streak
CALGARY: 7-1 SU on Saturday

PHOENIX at ANAHEIM, 4:00 PM ET
PHOENIX: 14-9 SU as an underdog
ANAHEIM: 1-8 SU after a division game

MINNESOTA at OTTAWA, 7:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 7-2 SU in December
OTTAWA: 5-12 SU at home when playing their 3rd game in 4 days

FLORIDA at CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
FLORIDA: 3-1 SU after scoring 6+ goals
CAROLINA: 3-14 SU when playing their 3rd game in 5 days

BOSTON at TORONTO, 7:00 PM ET NHL
BOSTON: 27-9 SU vs. division opponents
TORONTO: 2-8 SU as a favorite

NEW JERSEY at ATLANTA, 7:00 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 9-2 SU on Saturday
ATLANTA: 17-27 SU after allowing 5+ goals

PITTSBURGH at BUFFALO, 7:00 PM ET
PITTSBURGH: 8-1 SU as a road favorite
BUFFALO: 1-3 SU at home when the money line is -100 to -150

MONTREAL at NY ISLANDERS, 7:00 PM ET
MONTREAL: 6-0 SU after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
NY ISLANDERS: 15-31 SU at home revenging 1 goal loss

COLUMBUS at COLORADO, 9:00 PM ET
COLUMBUS: 8-2 SU off a home loss by 1 goal
COLORADO: 5-16 SU after allowing 5+ goals

WASHINGTON at EDMONTON, 10:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 11-5 SU after 1 or more consecutive unders
EDMONTON: 2-5 SU on Saturday

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Write-Up


Saturday, December 19

Information on the best of Saturday's college basketball games.

Kansas is 9-0, 3-2 vs spread as favorite; Memphis is best team they've played so far though (296th-ranked schedule). Michigan is the 2nd-best opponent. Wolverines are disappointing 4-4, losing only road game by 16 at Utah- they lost by 14-2 on neutral floor at Disney. Big 12 home favorites are 16-9 vs spread; Big 11 road dogs are 8-9.

Butler (-8) won 74-65 at Xavier LY; Bulldogs are 6-3, 2-0 at home, with wins over Davidson by 11, Ohio St. by 8. Horizon favorites are 7-12 vs spread, 3-5 at home. Xavier is 6-3, 1-3 away from home, losing by 15 at K-State in only true road game (other losses by 10-5). A-14 road dogs are just 10-24 against the spread.

Notre Dame is 8-2, but lost as 21-point home fave to LMU in last game; they've played 324th-ranked schedule. Irish are 3-3 as home faves, have yet to play true road game. UCLA lost five of last six games; this is first true road game for them. Bruins are 2-1 as underdog- they won 89-63 vs Notre Dame LY in Westwood (-12).

First basketball game in huge JerryWorld football stadium; what will the shooting background be like? Texas is 9-0 (6-1 vs spread) playing 242nd ranked schedule. 16 points (Pitt) is their closest win. North Carolina has 7-2 record, losing by 16 to Syracuse in NYC (-1), by 2 at Kentucky (+4) in their only true road game so far this season.

Northwestern (+6) lost 65-59 at Stanford LY, after being down 16 at the half; Wildcats are 7-1 despite injury woes, with wins over Notre Dame, NC State and Iowa State. Cardinal is 5-4, losing 77-64 at San Diego in only true road game. Three of their four losses are by 1-2 points or in OT. Pac-10 road underdogs are 8-12 against the spread.

Mississippi State is 8-2; they beat UCLA in Anaheim, but this is their first true road game (went 1-1 at neutral So. Padre event). SEC favorites are 30-24 vs spread, 8-8 on road. Houston is 4-2, scoring 83+ points in five of six games. Cougars (+2.5) lost 82-65 in Starkville LY. C-USA underdogs are 11-17 vs spread, 1-6 at home.

Western Kentucky (+17) upset Louisville 68-54 LY (was tied at half); Hilltoppers are 5-3, losing by 11 at LSU, 18 at South Carolina in their true road games. Sun Belt road dogs are 20-21 vs spread. Louisville lost three of last five games; they have no good wins right now. Home faves from Big East are 20-29 against the spread.

Gonzaga is 7-2, losing by 4 at Michigan State, 2 to Wake Forest; they're 2-0 as underdog and went 3-0 on neutral floor in Maui (beat Wisconsin and Cincinnati). WCC underdogs are 18-17, 13-13 on road. Duke is 8-1, with wins on this floor by 11 over Arizona State, 9 over UConn. ACC favorites are 16-13 against the spread away from home.

USC got much-travelled PG Gerrity eligible Friday, will help vs press of Tennessee; Trojan coach O'Neill was once Vols' HC. USC is 4-4, scoring average of 52.5 ppg in losses by average of 11 points. Tennessee is 8-1, winning only road game by 21 at Middle Tennessee; they're 3-3 as fave. SEC favorites are 30-24 vs spread, 8-8 on road.

Young Memphis team is 7-1, winning its only road game 83-71 at Little Rock (-17); Tigers are 2-2 vs spread as favorite. UMass is 5-4, losing by 17 at UCF, 8 at Rutgers, 18 at Seton Hall, 13 to Cornell (0-4 vs spread as underdog). A-14 underdogs are 14-27 vs spread, 4-3 at home. CUSA favorites are 21-15 vs spread, 4-4 on road.

UAB is 9-1, winning last eight games (won by 25 at Jacksonville State in only road game); little bit of trap game for Blazers, who have home game with Butler Tuesday, after they just beat Cincinnati on ESPN2. South Alabama is 6-3 after winning Sun Belt opener Thursday. Sun Belt dogs are 22-28 vs spread, 2-7 at home. C-USA road favorites are 4-4.

First game in nine days for 8-1 Florida (3-1 vs spread as fave) team that lost last game by 12 to Syracuse in Tampa. Gators are 3-1 vs spread as a favorite. Richmond is 7-3, losing last two games by 8-18 (led by 8 at half at South Carolina last game, lost by 18); they beat SEC's Miss State by point on neutral floor. SEC home favorites are 22-16 vs spread.

Arizona State (-3) won 59-52 LY at San Diego State, after trailing by a point at half; Sun Devils are 7-3, 2-2 vs spread as favorite- they lost two of last three games, losing 64-61 at home to Baylor. San Diego State won its last seven games (6-1 vs spread), with road wins at Fresno, San Diegi and UCSB. MWC road underdogs are 10-6 vs spread.

Temple is 8-2, with wins over Va Tech, Siena, Penn State, Villanova; so far, they've played 76th-ranked schedule, while Seton Hall played 341st ranked slate. Pirates are 8-0- best win was 89-79 at Cornell- they're 1-0 as favorite (86-68 vs UMass, -16). A-14 road dogs are 10-24 vs spread. Big East home favorites are 20-29.

Old Dominion lost four of last six games, scoring 59.2 ppg; they're 0-2 vs spread as underdog, 1-2 on road, losing by 7 at Richmond, at Dayton by 8. CAA road underdogs are 20-13 vs spread. Georgetown is 8-0 with wins over Butler (72-65), Washington (74-66) in last two games. Hoyas are 3-1 against spread when favored.

9-0 Texas Tech won by 10 at TCU last game, their first road game; now they're underdog at Wichita State squad they beat 72-69 LY in Lubbock (-10), after being up 17 at half. Tech has been off 11 days. Wichita State is 8-1 with seven wins in row (they also beat TCU in their last game, by 12). Shockers allowed average of 53 ppg in their last seven games.

Kansas State is 8-1 after impressive 95-80 win in Vegas last week over UNLV, but this is their first game on foes' home court (last week was at Orleans Arema). Wildcats went 2-1 on neutral court, losing to Ole Miss by 3. Alabama had Purdue by 16 in first half last week, lost by 8; they are 5-3, also losing to Florida State by 9, to Cornell by 4.

Portland tailed off after winning couple games in Anaheim; they're 1-3 in last four games after 5-0 start, 2-2 vs spread as underdog. Pilots (+10.5) upset Washington 80-74 LY. Huskies lost two of last three after starting 5-0; they're 6-0 at home, 1-3 vs spread as home favorite. WCC dogs on road are 13-13 vs spread. Pac-10 home favorites are 10-21.

Washington State coach Bone came to Pullman from Portland State, so he is coaching today against his own players; Coogs are 8-2, 1-3 vs the spread as favorite. Vikings are 4-4, winning last three games; they're 1-3 vs spread as a dog. Big Sky road dogs are 17-15 vs spread. Pac-10 home favorites are 10-21 against the number.

South Carolina is 6-2, losing only road game by 11 at Clemson; they are 4-2 vs spread as favorite; they beat Wofford 78-61 LY (-18), leading by 15 at half. Wofford is 4-6, with six games decided by five or less points; they've lost by 3 at Pitt, 2 at Bradley, 14 at Illinois, 14 at Michigan St and won at Georgia. Getting Gamecocks at home is big for them.

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NBA
Dunkel


Update

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19

Game 701-702: LA Clippers at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 115.625; Philadelphia 118.016
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+3 1/2); Over

Game 707-708: LA Lakers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 124.715; New Jersey 111.154
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 13 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 12; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-12); Over

Game 717-718: Washington at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 113.102; Phoenix 125.015
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 12; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 10 1/2; 218
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-10 1/2); Over

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


First Post

Saturday, 12/19/2009

MICHIGAN at KANSAS, 12:00 PM ET
MICHIGAN: 38-61 ATS as road underdog
KANSAS: 13-2 ATS in home games

VA COMMONWEALTH at TULANE, 2:00 PM ET
VA COMMONWEALTH: 5-0 Over if the total is 135 to 139.5
TULANE: 6-0 ATS off BB SU losses

FORDHAM vs. at VILLANOVA, 2:00 PM ET (Played in East Rutherford, NJ)
FORDHAM: 0-12 ATS after a game with 9 or less assists
VILLANOVA: 20-7 Under when the total is 150 to 159.5

XAVIER at BUTLER, 2:00 PM ET
XAVIER: 10-2 Over in December
BUTLER: 85-54 ATS vs. non-conference

UCLA at NOTRE DAME, 2:00 PM ET
UCLA: 11-2 ATS Away off home win by 20+ points
NOTRE DAME: 17-6 Under as a favorite

N CAROLINA vs. at TEXAS, 2:00 PM ET (Played in Arlington, TX)
N CAROLINA: 6-0 ATS Away off BB ATS wins
TEXAS: 17-6 Over Away off ATS win

RICE at LSU, 2:00 PM ET
RICE: 22-5 Under as DD Underdog
LSU: 2-13 ATS as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points

STANFORD at NORTHWESTERN, 2:00 PM ET
STANFORD: 23-6 ATS Away if the total is 130 to 139.5
NORTHWESTERN: 7-0 Over as a home favorite of 6 points or less

MISSISSIPPI ST at HOUSTON, 2:00 PM ET
MISSISSIPPI ST: 23-10 ATS as road favorite or pick
HOUSTON: 9-22 ATS after scoring 80+ points

W VIRGINIA at CLEVELAND ST, 2:00 PM ET
W VIRGINIA: 6-0 Over playing with 5 or 6 days rest
CLEVELAND ST: 67-94 ATS off SU loss

YOUNGSTOWN ST at WI-GREEN BAY, 3:00 PM ET
YOUNGSTOWN ST: 26-46 ATS off BB ATS losses
WI-GREEN BAY: 23-8 Over in all games

BOWLING GREEN at DETROIT, 3:30 PM ET
BOWLING GREEN: 12-3 Under in road games
DETROIT: 12-2 Under off DD Road loss

N ILLINOIS at IL-CHICAGO, 4:00 PM ET
N ILLINOIS: 8-21 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
IL-CHICAGO: 92-64 ATS as favorite

W KENTUCKY at LOUISVILLE, 4:00 PM ET
W KENTUCKY: 19-8 Under when the total is 130 to 139.5
LOUISVILLE: 45-18 Under off BB Home games

GONZAGA vs. DUKE, 4:00 PM ET (Played at Madison Square Garden)
GONZAGA: 9-1 Over as an underdog
DUKE: 61-35 ATS off home win scoring 85+ points

FLA ATLANTIC vs. MIAMI, 4:00 PM ET (Played in Sunrise, FL)
FLA ATLANTIC: 22-10 Over off SU win
MIAMI: 18-5 ATS vs. non-conference

TENNESSEE at USC, 4:30 PM ET
TENNESSEE: 17-7 Under as DD favorite
USC: 6-0 Under off BB ATS losses

ILLINOIS ST at UTAH, 6:00 PM ET
ILLINOIS ST: 7-0 Over after scoring 60 points or less
UTAH: 13-3 ATS at home off BB home games

LA-MONROE at DENVER, 6:00 PM ET
LA-MONROE: 17-5 Under off road loss
DENVER: 8-1 ATS playing their 2nd game in 3 days

MEMPHIS vs. MASSACHUSETTS, 6:00 PM ET (Played in Boston, MA)
MEMPHIS: 19-9 ATS as DD favorite
MASSACHUSETTS: 2-12 ATS vs. non-conference

UAB at S ALABAMA, 6:30 PM ET
UAB: 22-10 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5
S ALABAMA: 2-15 ATS in home games

RICHMOND vs. FLORIDA, 6:30 PM ET (Played in Sunrise, FL)
RICHMOND: 6-0 Over when the total is 129.5 or less
FLORIDA: 10-2 ATS as a neutral court favorite of 6.5 to 9 points

SAN DIEGO ST at ARIZONA ST, 6:30 PM ET
SAN DIEGO ST: 14-5 ATS off win by 15+ points
ARIZONA ST: 16-4 Under off DD home win

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Write-Up


Early Games

Saturday, December 19

Hot Teams
-- Red Wings won their last four games.
-- Predators won five of their last six road games. Flames won four of their last five home games.

Cold Teams
-- Flyers lost five of their last six home games. Rangers lost five of last six games overall.
-- Dallas Stars lost seven of their last eight games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Flyer games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last ten games at Saddledome stayed under total.
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Playing second of back-to-back nights
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Series Records
-- Rangers won 15 of last 20 games against Philadelphia.
-- Red Wings lost three of last four games against Dallas.
-- Flames won their last five games against Nashville.
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NCAAB
Short Sheet


All Remaining Matchups

Saturday, 12/19/2009

DRAKE at IOWA, 6:30 PM ET
DRAKE: 6-0 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points
IOWA: 58-83 ATS in non-conference games

INDIANA ST at TOLEDO, 7:00 PM ET
INDIANA ST: 12-4 ATS in road games
TOLEDO: 11-22 ATS as an underdog

E MICHIGAN at GEORGIA ST, 4:00 PM ET
E MICHIGAN: 95-125 ATS as an underdog
GEORGIA ST: 16-2 Under off BB SU losses

TEMPLE at SETON HALL, 7:00 PM ET
TEMPLE: 6-0 Under off DD home win
SETON HALL: 6-0 ATS off BB home wins

OLD DOMINION at GEORGETOWN, 7:00 PM ET (Played at McDonough Arena)
OLD DOMINION: 12-3 Under on Saturday
GEORGETOWN: 15-2 Under at home off 4+ SU wins

ST BONAVENTURE at SYRACUSE, 7:00 PM ET
ST BONAVENTURE: 6-0 Over off BB SU wins
SYRACUSE: 7-0 Over after allowing 55 points or less

UNC-WILMINGTON at VIRGINIA, 7:00 PM ET
UNC-WILMINGTON: 5-1 Under Away where the total is 130 to 139.5
VIRGINIA: 36-55 ATS off road loss

ILLINOIS vs. GEORGIA, 7:00 PM ET (Played in Duluth, GA)
ILLINOIS: 6-0 Over this season
GEORGIA: 1-5 ATS this season

BALL ST vs. at PURDUE, 7:00 PM ET
BALL ST: 2-11 ATS in December
PURDUE: 14-5 ATS off road game

TEXAS TECH at WICHITA ST, 8:00 PM ET
TEXAS TECH: 9-2 Over in road games
WICHITA ST: 0-8 ATS off BB SU wins

MISSOURI ST at SAINT LOUIS, 8:00 PM ET
MISSOURI ST: 31-15 Over off an Over
SAINT LOUIS: 0-6 ATS off BB Home games

MIAMI OHIO at WI-MILWAUKEE, 8:00 PM ET
MIAMI OHIO: 11-1 Under off 3+ non-conf games
WI-MILWAUKEE: 7-20 ATS in non-conf home games

KANSAS ST at ALABAMA, 8:30 PM ET (Played at Mobile, AL)
KANSAS ST: 7-18 ATS as road favorite
ALABAMA: 12-1 ATS as a home underdog of 3 points or less

CREIGHTON at NEW MEXICO, 9:00 PM ET
CREIGHTON: 19-5 Over off road game
NEW MEXICO: 29-10 ATS as home favorite

PORTLAND at WASHINGTON, 10:00 PM ET
PORTLAND: 7-0 ATS Away playing with 5 or 6 days rest
WASHINGTON: 1-7 ATS this season

Holiday Hoops Classic - Opening Round - South Point Arena - Las Vegas, NV
S FLORIDA vs. SAN FRANCISCO, 5:00 PM ET
S FLORIDA: 19-7 ATS off SU win
SAN FRANCISCO: 1-13 ATS if road underdog last game

S ILLINOIS vs. at SAN DIEGO, 7:15 PM ET
S ILLINOIS: 1-8 ATS playing with 5 or 6 days rest
SAN DIEGO: 6-0 Under in December road games

Added Games

COLL OF CHARLESTON at CLEMSON, 7:30 PM ET
COLL OF CHARLESTON: 10-2 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
CLEMSON: 0-6 ATS on Saturday

E KENTUCKY at OHIO U, 2:30 PM ET
E KENTUCKY: 7-0 ATS AWAY in December
OHIO U: 10-2 UNDER after a win by 15+ points

AUSTIN PEAY at KENTUCKY, 4:00 PM ET
AUSTIN PEAY: 6-0 ATS AWAY after playing a home game
KENTUCKY: 19-8 UNDER at home the total is 140 to 144.5

TENNESSEE ST at VANDERBILT, 4:00 PM ET
TENNESSEE ST: 13-4 ATS as a road underdog of 18.5 to 24
VANDERBILT: 3-12 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

PORTLAND ST vs. WASHINGTON ST, 7:30 PM - Played in Kenwick, WA ET
PORTLAND ST: 3-12 ATS after scoring 75+ in BB games
WASHINGTON ST: 19-9 ATS after one or more consecutive overs

S CAROLINA at WOFFORD, 7:00 PM ET
S CAROLINA: 6-16 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
WOFFORD: 9-1 ATS in non-conference games

N COLORADO at OKLAHOMA, 1:00 PM ET
N COLORADO: 8-0 ATS as a DD underdog
OKLAHOMA: 0-6 ATS at home after a win by 6 points or less

UT-CHATTANOOGA at MURRAY ST, 3:00 PM ET
UT-CHATTANOOGA: 13-4 OVER after having lost 2 of their last 3
MURRAY ST: 8-18 ATS after one or more consecutive overs

TENN-MARTIN at EVANSVILLE, 8:00 PM ET
TENN-MARTIN: 12-2 OVER when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
EVANSVILLE: 8-1 ATS at home on Saturday

THE CITADEL at TEXAS A&M, 9:00 PM ET
THE CITADEL: 7-0 ATS as a DD underdog
TEXAS A&M: 0-3 ATS in December

E WASHINGTON at BYU, 9:00 PM ET
E WASHINGTON: 16-6 UNDER in non-conference games
BYU: 38-18 ATS in December

N ARIZONA at AIR FORCE, 9:00 PM ET
N ARIZONA: 1-10 ATS on Saturday
AIR FORCE: 6-0 ATS in December

UC-RIVERSIDE at MONTANA, 9:00 PM ET
UC-RIVERSIDE: 5-13 ATS in road games
MONTANA: 11-3 OVER after covering 2 of their last 3

IDAHO ST at SACRAMENTO ST, 10:00 PM ET
IDAHO ST: 8-1 UNDER in December
SACRAMENTO ST: 3-8 ATS when the total is 120 to 129.5

Extra Games

USC UPSTATE at UNLV, 10:00 PM ET
USC UPSTATE: 3-1 ATS after playing a road game
UNLV: 8-4 OVER after 2 or more consecutive unders

IUPU-FT WAYNE at MICHIGAN ST, 12:00 PM ET Big 10
IUPU-FT WAYNE: 1-3 ATS in non-conference games
MICHIGAN ST: 6-0 OVER after a win by 30+ points

DELAWARE ST at OHIO ST, 4:00 PM ET ESPNU
DELAWARE ST: 1-5 ATS after a non-conference game
OHIO ST: 22-9 ATS after playing a game as a home favorite

NC CENTRAL at INDIANA, 8:30 PM ET Big 10
NC CENTRAL: 4-0 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
INDIANA: 5-1 OVER when playing with 5 or 6 days rest

GARDNER WEBB at PENN ST, 9:00 PM ET ESPNU
GARDNER WEBB: 4-0 OVER in road games
PENN ST: 15-5 ATS after BB games as a home favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Write-Up


Saturday, December 19

Hot Teams
-- 76ers are 1-11 vs spread in last twelve home games.
-- Orlando won six of its last seven home games. Portland won its last two games, covered four of last five.
-- Bobcats won six of their last seven home games.
-- Lakers are 13-1 in last 14 games, 0-4 vs spread in last four.
-- Hawks won, covered their last six games.
-- Milwaukee covered its last five games.
-- Spurs won four of their last five games.
-- Rockets won seven of their last ten games.

Cold Teams-- Clippers are 1-3-1 vs spread in last five games.
-- Jazz lost three of their last four road games.
-- Nets lost last five games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Bulls lost six of their last eight games.
-- Kings lost their last eight road games (4-3-1 vs spread).
-- Indiana is 2-6-1 vs spread in last nine road games.
-- Thunder lost three of their last four games.
-- Suns lost six of their last nine games. Washington snapped 6-game skid last night; they're 3-1-1 vs spread in last five.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Clipper games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Portland games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Lakers' last six games.
-- Last five Atlanta road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 11-3-1 in Milwaukee's last fifteen games.
-- Five of last six Indiana road games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Houston games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Phoenix games; over is 6-1-1 in Wizards' last eight games.

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NHL
Write-Up


All Remaining Games

Saturday, December 19

Hot Teams
-- Red Wings won their last four games.
-- Predators won five of their last six road games. Flames won four of their last five home games.
-- Coyotes won eight of their last ten games.
-- Minnesota won nine of its last eleven games. Senators won seven of their last eight home games.
-- Panthers won four of their last five games.
-- Thrashers won three of their last four games. Devils won 10 of their last 12 games.
-- Sabres won five of their last six games. Penguins won last four games, allowing seven goals.
-- Colorado lost four of its last six home games.
-- Washington won eight of its last eleven games (2-3 in last five).

Cold Teams
-- Flyers lost five of their last six home games. Rangers lost five of last six games overall.
-- Dallas Stars lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Ducks lost three of their last four home games.
-- Hurricanes lost four of their last five games.
-- Bruins lost last three games, with two of three losses in OT. Toronto lost its last two games, allowing 11 goals.
-- Canadiens lost last five games, scoring 10 goals. Islanders lost five of their last seven games.
-- Columbus lost five in row, 13 of last 15 games.
-- Oilers lost their last four home games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Flyer games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last ten games at Saddledome stayed under total.
-- Anaheim's last three home games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Carolina games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in Boston's last eight games.
-- Three of last four Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Buffalo games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Montreal games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Edmonton games stayed under the total.

Playing second of back-to-back nights
-- Ottawa is 2-0 if it lost the night before.
-- Carolina is 0-7 if it played the night before. Florida is 2-6.
-- Toronto is 2-4 if it played night before. Bruins are 1-3 on road if they played night before.
-- New Jersey is 7-0 if it played the night before.
-- Sabres are 3-2 if they played the night before.
-- Washington is 1-4 if it played the night before.

Series Records
-- Rangers won 15 of last 20 games against Philadelphia.
-- Red Wings lost three of last four games against Dallas.
-- Flames won their last five games against Nashville.
-- Coyotes won three of last four games against Anaheim.
-- Florida is 1-14 in its last 15 visits to Raleigh.
-- Bruins won their last six games against Toronto.
-- Devils won six of last eight games against Atlanta.
-- Penguins won eight of last eleven games against Buffalo.
-- Canadiens won last three games against the Islanders.
-- Blue Jackets won six of last eight games against Colorado.
-- Oilers won two of last three games against Washington.