Monday Trends and Indexes 12/21 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Drexel at Kentucky
The Dragons look to build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 road games. Drexel is the pick (+19) according to Dunkel, which has Kentucky favored by only 17 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Drexel (+19). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21

Game 711-712: UTEP vs. Oklahoma
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 62.359; Oklahoma 64.171
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 3
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (+3)

Game 713-714: Drexel at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 56.956; Kentucky 74.635
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 19
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (+19)

Game 715-716: Yale at Providence
Dunkel Ratings: Yale 45.639; Providence 67.077
Dunkel Line: Providence by 21 1/2
Vegas Line: Providence by 19
Dunkel Pick: Providence (-19)

Game 717-718: Tulane at UL-Lafayette
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 54.381; UL-Lafayette 54.232
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 4
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+4)

Game 719-720: UC-Santa Barbara at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 51.001; Arizona State 73.583
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-15 1/2)

Game 721-722: La Salle vs. Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: La Salle 57.836; Oklahoma State 64.594
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 7
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: La Salle (+9 1/2)

Game 723-724: Pacific at Santa Clara
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 56.533; Santa Clara 56.907
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Pacific by 5
Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (+5)

Game 725-726: Pepperdine at UC-Irvine
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 46.181; UC-Irvine 54.366
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 8
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-4 1/2)

Game 727-728: Long Beach State at Loyola Marymount
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 59.640; Loyola Marymount 53.995
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (-1 1/2)

Game 729-730: North Florida vs. Canisius
Dunkel Ratings: North Florida 42.284; Canisius 46.951
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Canisius by 9
Dunkel Pick: North Florida (+9)

Game 731-732: New Orleans at Southern Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 44.942; Southern Mississippi 63.908
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 19
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 16
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-16)

Game 733-734: Davidson vs. Hofstra
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 54.032; Hofstra 56.643
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 735-736: Cornell at St. John's
Dunkel Ratings: Cornell 59.997; St. John's 66.965
Dunkel Line: St. John's by 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 737-738: CS-Fullerton vs. Weber State
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 51.034; Weber State 55.599
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Weber State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-2 1/2)

Game 739-740: Morehead State at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 53.862; Utah State 67.394
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 15
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State (+15)

Game 741-742: Furman at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 47.158; South Carolina 66.594
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 21
Dunkel Pick: Furman (+21)

Game 743-744: Appalachian State at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 54.011; Dayton 66.019
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 12
Vegas Line: Dayton by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (+14 1/2)

Game 745-746: The Citadel at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 50.424; Houston 65.640
Dunkel Line: Houston by 15
Vegas Line: Houston by 13
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-13)

Game 747-748: Fresno State at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 56.955; Montana 59.211
Dunkel Line: Montana by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana by 5
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (+5)

Game 749-750: San Jose State at Northern Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 54.174; Northern Colorado 57.443
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (+5)

Game 751-752: Montana State at Cal Poly
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 53.431; Cal Poly 50.627
Dunkel Line: Montana State by 3
Vegas Line: Montana State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (-1 1/2)

Game 753-754: Portland State at Boise State
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 55.052; Boise State 56.588
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Boise State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+7)

Game 755-756: South Carolina State at Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina State 45.391; Iowa 58.251
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 13
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NHL
Dunkel


San Jose at Dallas
The Stars look to take advantage of a San Jose team that is 1-5 in its last 6 games overall. Dallas is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21

Game 51-52: Tampa Bay at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.116; NY Islanders 10.203
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-130); Over

Game 53-54: Florida at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.653; Philadelphia 11.493
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-170); Under

Game 55-56: Montreal at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.018; Atlanta 10.978
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-145); 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+125); Over

Game 57-58: Buffalo at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.661; Toronto 12.046
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-120); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+100); Over

Game 59-60: NY Rangers at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.932; Carolina 11.361
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-120); Over

Game 61-62: New Jersey at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 12.886; Pittsburgh 12.233
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+130); Over

Game 63-64: Boston at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.569; Ottawa 12.057
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-125); Under

Game 65-66: Colorado at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 12.220; Minnesota 11.464
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+120); Over

Game 67-68: San Jose at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.942; Dallas 12.115
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+110); Over

Game 69-70: St. Louis at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.074; Edmonton 10.860
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+125); Under

Game 71-72: Columbus at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.268; Phoenix 10.878
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+135); Under

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NBA
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Monday, December 21

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MILWAUKEE (11 - 14) at INDIANA (9 - 16) - 12/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 215-263 ATS (-74.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UTAH (16 - 11) at ORLANDO (20 - 7) - 12/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
UTAH is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 76-55 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 92-69 ATS (+16.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
ORLANDO is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 53-28 ATS (+22.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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SACRAMENTO (12 - 14) at CHICAGO (10 - 15) - 12/21/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 95-130 ATS (-48.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO is 33-51 ATS (-23.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (12 - 14) at SAN ANTONIO (14 - 10) - 12/21/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 42-65 ATS (-29.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 35-51 ATS (-21.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 159-201 ATS (-62.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-50 ATS (-23.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-51 ATS (-22.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 210-166 ATS (+27.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-0 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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CLEVELAND (20 - 8) at PHOENIX (18 - 9) - 12/21/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 70-53 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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NHL
Long Sheet


Monday, December 21

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TAMPA BAY (12-14-0-9, 33 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (13-17-0-6, 32 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 36-79 ATS (+134.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 61-133 ATS (+242.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 22-47 ATS (+73.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 1-8 ATS (+9.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-65 ATS (+99.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-37 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 86-133 ATS (+253.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 48-88 ATS (-44.1 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-3 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.8 Units)

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FLORIDA (15-15-0-7, 37 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (15-17-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 220-246 ATS (-77.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 33-25 ATS (+61.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-20 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-8 ATS (-11.1 Units) in December games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-63 ATS (-55.1 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-5 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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MONTREAL (16-18-0-3, 35 pts.) at ATLANTA (18-13-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 57-66 ATS (-25.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-5 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-5-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)

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BUFFALO (21-11-0-2, 44 pts.) at TORONTO (13-17-0-6, 32 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 259-252 ATS (-45.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
BUFFALO is 199-137 ATS (+37.4 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
TORONTO is 21-33 ATS (-20.7 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 13-4 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 13-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.5 Units)

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NY RANGERS (16-16-0-3, 35 pts.) at CAROLINA (9-20-0-6, 24 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 21-11 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 8-27 ATS (-27.9 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 8-27 ATS (+49.0 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 4-4 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 4-4-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (25-8-0-1, 51 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (25-10-0-1, 51 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 146-97 ATS (+42.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-10 ATS (+17.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 35-12 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 24-9 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 24-9 ATS (+12.5 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 9-7 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 9-7-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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BOSTON (16-11-0-7, 39 pts.) at OTTAWA (18-13-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 42-33 ATS (+77.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-10 ATS (+15.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-9 ATS (+15.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 57-49 ATS (+113.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
OTTAWA is 97-106 ATS (+206.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 6-19 ATS (-17.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 45-50 ATS (-25.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 15-21 ATS (-17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-5 (+7.2 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-5-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.5 Units)

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COLORADO (20-11-0-6, 46 pts.) at MINNESOTA (17-15-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 9-1 ATS (+10.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 58-30 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 113-88 ATS (+217.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
COLORADO is 20-17 ATS (+40.0 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 20-17 ATS (+40.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 8-3 ATS (+11.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 5-11 ATS (-12.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 15-9 (+6.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 15-9-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
13 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.6 Units)

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SAN JOSE (20-8-0-7, 47 pts.) at DALLAS (15-9-0-11, 41 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 37-38 ATS (-29.0 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 54-45 ATS (+0.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 20-13 ATS (+35.3 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 137-112 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 4-10 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 11-11 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 11-11-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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ST LOUIS (15-14-0-5, 35 pts.) at EDMONTON (15-16-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 0-7 ATS (-8.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
EDMONTON is 11-3 ATS (+14.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 7-2 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
EDMONTON is 7-2 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 21-19 ATS (+48.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 10-6 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 9-3 ATS (+12.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-3 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 8-1 (+8.5 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 8-1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)

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COLUMBUS (14-15-0-7, 35 pts.) at PHOENIX (21-13-0-2, 44 pts.) - 12/21/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 14-22 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 11-31 ATS (+56.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 1-9 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games this season.
COLUMBUS is 14-22 ATS (-10.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 5-12 ATS (-8.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
COLUMBUS is 5-14 ATS (+19.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 5-14 ATS (+19.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 21-15 ATS (+36.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-15 ATS (+36.8 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-4 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.8 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, 12/21/2009

MILWAUKEE at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 8-1 ATS if favored last game
INDIANA: 9-0 Over in December home games

UTAH at ORLANDO, 7:05 PM ET
UTAH: 8-21 ATS Away after scoring 110+ points
ORLANDO: 34-15 ATS playing with same season revenge

SACRAMENTO at CHICAGO, 8:05 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 11-0 ATS Away vs. Central Division
CHICAGO: 8-23 ATS off SU win as an underdog

LA CLIPPERS at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 0-7 ATS after a combined score of 205+ points
SAN ANTONIO: 44-22 Under off BB Unders

CLEVELAND at PHOENIX, 9:05 PM ET NBA
CLEVELAND: 17-4 ATS off road loss
PHOENIX: 22-9 Over off double-digit win

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NHL
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Monday, 12/21/2009

TAMPA BAY at NY ISLANDERS, 7:00 PM ET
TAMPA BAY: 17-40 SU after one or more consecutive overs
NY ISLANDERS: 6-4 SU after scoring 1 goal or less

FLORIDA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:00 PM ET
FLORIDA: 11-7 SU after playing a road game
PHILADELPHIA: 1-8 SU off a home loss

MONTREAL at ATLANTA, 7:00 PM ET
MONTREAL: 7-0 SU after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
ATLANTA: 0-5 SU at home after playing BB home games

BUFFALO at TORONTO, 7:00 PM ET VER
BUFFALO: 11-3 SU after playing a game where 4 or fewer total goals
TORONTO: 2-9 SU at home off a home win

NY RANGERS at CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 8-0 SU off a road division win
CAROLINA: 3-19 SU as an underdog

NEW JERSEY at PITTSBURGH, 7:30 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 8-0 SU when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
PITTSBURGH: 6-11 SU revenging a home blowout loss vs opponent of 3 goals

BOSTON at OTTAWA, 7:30 PM ET
BOSTON: 8-2 SU when playing their 3rd road game in 5 days
OTTAWA: 6-19 SU after a non-conference game

COLORADO at MINNESOTA, 8:00 PM ET
COLORADO: 8-3 SU revenging a home loss
MINNESOTA: 5-11 SU at home after a non-conference game

SAN JOSE at DALLAS, 8:30 PM ET
SAN JOSE: 7-2 SU AWAY when the money line is -100 to -150
DALLAS: 1-6 SU off a home win

ST LOUIS at EDMONTON, 9:00 PM ET
ST LOUIS: 0-7 SU after a win by 2+ goals
EDMONTON: 11-3 SU after 3+ consecutive losses

COLUMBUS at PHOENIX, 9:00 PM ET
COLUMBUS: 1-9 SU in December
PHOENIX: 10-2 SU at home in December

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Short Sheet


Monday, 12/21/2009

UTEP at OKLAHOMA, 6:30 PM ET ESPN2
UTEP: 9-0 ATS Away off win by 15+ points
OKLAHOMA: 7-0 Under off BB wins by 6pts or less

DREXEL at KENTUCKY, 7:00 PM ET ESPNU
DREXEL: 17-6 ATS off ATS win
KENTUCKY: 21-7 Over when the total is 129.5 or less

YALE at PROVIDENCE, 7:00 PM ET
YALE: 13-4 ATS in December road games
PROVIDENCE: 0-3 ATS as favorite

TULANE at LA-LAFAYETTE, 8:00 PM ET
TULANE: 7-0 ATS off BB SU losses
LA-LAFAYETTE: 18-5 Under at home off SU loss

UC-SANTA BARBARA at ARIZONA ST, 8:30 PM ET
UC-SANTA BARBARA: 9-20 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5
ARIZONA ST: 19-9 ATS off ATS loss

LASALLE at OKLAHOMA ST, 8:45 PM ET (Played at Ford Center) | ESPN2
LASALLE: 14-3 Over playing with one or less days rest
OKLAHOMA ST: 6-0 ATS as neutral court favorite

PACIFIC at SANTA CLARA, 10:00 PM ET
PACIFIC: 10-1 ATS off SU loss
SANTA CLARA: 15-5 Over as home dog

PEPPERDINE at UC-IRVINE, 10:00 PM ET
PEPPERDINE: 2-11 ATS Away off SU loss as home favorite
UC-IRVINE: 23-11 ATS off SU loss

LONG BEACH ST at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT, 11:00 PM ET
LONG BEACH ST: 6-0 Over off SU underdog win
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT: 21-41 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

South Mississippi Christmas Classic (Gulfport, MS)
N FLORIDA vs. CANISIUS, 5:30 PM ET
N FLORIDA: n/a
CANISIUS: 28-50 ATS as favorite

NEW ORLEANS vs. SOUTHERN MISS, 8:00 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 9-24 ATS in neutral court games
SOUTHERN MISS: 8-0 ATS after allowing 55 points or less BB games

Holiday Festival (Madison Square Garden)
DAVIDSON vs. HOFSTRA, 7:00 PM ET
DAVIDSON: 16-5 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less
HOFSTRA: 6-1 Under playing their 2nd game in 3 days

CORNELL at ST JOHNS, 9:20 PM ET
CORNELL: 78-44 ATS in road games
ST JOHNS: 69-42 Under in home games

Basketball Travelers Invitational (Logan, Utah)
CS-FULLERTON vs. WEBER ST, 7:30 PM ET
CS-FULLERTON: 18-8 ATS off road game
WEBER ST: 1-8 ATS in tournament games

MOREHEAD ST at UTAH ST, 10:00 PM ET
MOREHEAD ST: 17-36 ATS vs. non-conference
UTAH ST: 12-3 Under vs. non-conference

Added Games

FURMAN at S CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
FURMAN: 16-3 Under Away if the total is 140 to 149.5
S CAROLINA: 32-13 Under at home off SU loss

(TC) APPALACHIAN ST at DAYTON, 8:00 PM ET
APPALACHIAN ST: 0-6 ATS playing their 2nd road game in 3 days
DAYTON: 12-4 Over off 5+ SU wins

THE CITADEL at HOUSTON, 8:00 PM ET
THE CITADEL: 14-2 ATS in road games
HOUSTON: 44-22 Under in home games

FRESNO ST at MONTANA, 9:00 PM ET
FRESNO ST: 5-15 ATS off home win
MONTANA: 23-7 Over at home off home game

SAN JOSE ST at N COLORADO, 9:30 PM ET
SAN JOSE ST: 14-4 Over off an Under
N COLORADO: 8-0 ATS off an Over

MONTANA ST at CAL POLY-SLO, 10:00 PM ET
MONTANA ST: 11-3 ATS in December
CAL POLY-SLO: 0-6 ATS as a home underdog of 3 points or less

PORTLAND ST at BOISE ST, 10:15 PM ET
PORTLAND ST: 20-8 Over off ATS loss
BOISE ST: 0-8 ATS at home off win by 20+ points

Extra Game

S CAROLINA ST at IOWA, 8:35 PM ET Big 10
S CAROLINA ST: 7-2 Over in all games
IOWA: 2-8 ATS this season

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA


Monday, December 21

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Phoenix Suns [NBA-TV | 9:00 PM ET]

Cavaliers: Cleveland is tied for the 5th best record in the NBA at 20-8 SU. Cleveland is 9-6 both SU and ATS this season. Strangely, the spread hasn't mattered for the Cavaliers on the road as their ATS record matches their SU record exactly this season. This is only the 3rd time this season the Cavaliers have been an underdog. Both prior occasions saw the Cavaliers win both ATS and SU as 1 point road underdogs. F LeBron James is 3rd in the NBA in scoring at 28.8 PPG. James also averages 8 APG which is 6th in the entire NBA. G Mo Williams is the only other Cavalier that averages more than 11 PPG. Williams has made 62 three pointers this season while shooting 44% from behind the arc. The Cavaliers allow the 4th fewest points in the NBA at 94 PPG. Cleveland is also 2nd in the NBA at opposing field goal percentage at 43.2%. Only the Lakers allow a lower percentage than the Cavaliers.

Cavs are 24-8 ATS last 32 games following a SU loss.
Over is 7-1 last 8 games as a road underdog up to 4.5 points.

Key Injuries - F Leon Powe (knee) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 99

Suns (-2.5, O/U 209): Phoenix is 18-9 SU this year, with a huge part of their success coming at home. The Suns are a perfect 10-0 SU this season, including 7-3 ATS at home. Phoenix is a perfect 4-0 ATS as a home favorite of 7 PTS or less. 2 of their past 3 games have seen spreads of -3 or less for the Suns, and they've won ATS on both occasions. This is a revenge game for the Suns, as they lost by 17 PTS earlier this season against Cleveland as 7.5 underdogs. The Suns lead the NBA in scoring, at nearly 109 PPG. Phoenix has scored more than 100 PTS in every home game this season. The Suns have a very efficient offense, as they lead the NBA in shooting percentage at over 49%, while also averaging the 3rd most APG as a team in the NBA. Phoenix still needs to improve their defense, as they've allowed 9 of their past 10 opponents to score more than 100 PTS.

Suns are 19-7-1 ATS last 27 games as a home favorite.
Under is 6-0-1 last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 108 (Side of the Day)


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Len's Top 5


Happy Monday everyone, here's my Top 5 for December 21, 2009 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

And then there was one. The Saints were beaten by the Cowboys for their first loss of the season. That leaves the Indianapolis Colts as the only undefeated team in the NFL at 14-0.
Philadelphia, San Diego and Arizona all clinch playoff spots. The Jets, and Miami both lose as playoff hopes fade.
'Tis the season you're asked to give. The NFL has taken that to extremes asking players to give their brains to science to study concussions. We're guessing they mean after the players pass on.
That trade sending Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell to Texas is off. He has a torn ligament in his thumb.

2. A Break in the Action

Thank God for the East Coast snowstorm. It knocked Tiger Woods off the front page for the first time in weeks. Can we now call a moratorium? Let's leave the divorce and bimbo talk to the gossip pages, so we can go back to discussing the really important issues in sports, like which is the best bowl game this week, The San Diego County Poinsettia Bowl or the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl? (These are real bowl games, honest.)

3. Ring Ring

With Johnny Damon's apparent exit from the Yankees, some have wondered if he's the only player to win championships with both the Red Sox and Yankees? Not quite. First there's Eric Hinske. Then there's pitcher Ramiro Mendoza. And way back, there were a bunch of players. First they played for Boston's championship teams from 1915-1918. Then they played for the Yankees first title team in 1923. The most notable of those guys? George Herman Ruth, Jr.

4. Good One!

Mets fans continue to be frustrated by their team's lack of action. At least they haven't lost their sense of humor. A subscriber named Mark wrote, "With the Red Sox dropping out of the bidding, the Mets may actually win the Jason eBay auction."
Sold!

5. That Special Time of Year

It's awards time in sports. I'll have the Top 5 best and worst sports moments of year later this week. I like Bill Plaschke's take in the L.A. Times which subscriber John G. sent along. Bill's 2009 Sportsman of the Year is....tada.... Sleaze! He said Sleaze's domination of the year started last January in Miami when basketball star Dwyane Wade allegedly gave his wife a sexually transmitted disease, just two years after being named Father of the Year. And Sleaze continued all year ending this month in "a national search for the one woman who has not claimed to have had sex with Tiger Woods." In between there was Rick Pitino and scores of others.
I second Bill's conclusion: "Sleaze may be Sportsman of the Year, but part of me wishes it would go back to Washington, return to Wall Street, leave sports alone."

Happy Birthday: Tennis star Chris Evert. 55.
Bonus Birthdays: Everybody Loves Raymond. Ray Romano. 52. Not everybody loves Jane Fonda. 72.

Today in Sports: Cubs owner P.K. Wrigley announces that managers are expendable so he employs a "college of coaches" to manage the team in 1961 and 1962. As a result the Cubs were just as dreadful as ever. 1960.
Bonus Event: There goes the neighborhood. The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock. 1620.