Sunday Trends and Indexes 12/27 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL
Dunkel Index


Boston at Florida
The Bruins look to take advantage of a Florida team that is coming off a 4-1 loss against the Rangers and is 2-7 in their last 9 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Boston is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Bruins favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Boston (-125). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27

Game 51-52: Philadelphia at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 10.230; NY Islanders 10.700
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 4 12
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+100); Under

Game 53-54: Boston at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.597; Florida 11.302
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-125); Over

Game 55-56: Buffalo at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.716; St. Louis 11.587
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-110); Under

Game 57-58: Toronto at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.300; Pittsburgh 12.233
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-240); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-240); Over

Game 59-60: Nashville at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.657; Chicago 12.051
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-215); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+185); Over

Game 61-62: Vancouver at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.053; Calgary 12.496
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+120); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet


Sunday, December 27

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DETROIT (11 - 18) at TORONTO (14 - 17) - 12/27/2009, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (9 - 19) at MIAMI (15 - 12) - 12/27/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 273-217 ATS (+34.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-3 straight up against MIAMI 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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HOUSTON (18 - 12) at CLEVELAND (23 - 8) - 12/27/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 73-53 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 63-45 ATS (+13.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 52-34 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 250-204 ATS (+25.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
HOUSTON is 297-247 ATS (+25.3 Units) in road games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 209-152 ATS (+41.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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SAN ANTONIO (16 - 11) at NEW YORK (11 - 18) - 12/27/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (21 - 9) at DENVER (20 - 10) - 12/27/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 73-54 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 220-177 ATS (+25.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 11-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 10-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (23 - 5) at LA CLIPPERS (12 - 17) - 12/27/2009, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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NHL
Long Sheet


Sunday, December 26

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PHILADELPHIA (17-18-0-2, 36 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (15-18-0-6, 36 pts.) - 12/27/2009, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 86-134 ATS (+254.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 15-1 (+13.8 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 15-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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BOSTON (18-11-0-7, 43 pts.) at FLORIDA (16-16-0-7, 39 pts.) - 12/27/2009, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 17-8 ATS (+8.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-33 ATS (+78.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-24 ATS (+17.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 104-121 ATS (+239.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-5 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-4-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.4 Units)

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BUFFALO (22-12-0-3, 47 pts.) at ST LOUIS (17-15-0-5, 39 pts.) - 12/27/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 23-20 ATS (+43.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ST LOUIS is 5-13 ATS (-14.8 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 15-28 ATS (-28.7 Units) in home games on Sunday games since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 6-13 ATS (-8.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 1-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)

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TORONTO (13-18-0-8, 34 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (26-11-0-1, 53 pts.) - 12/27/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 13-26 ATS (+42.0 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 13-26 ATS (+42.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 147-98 ATS (+269.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 100-53 ATS (+21.4 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
TORONTO is 29-28 ATS (+70.8 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 259-253 ATS (+532.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-4 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-4-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.8 Units)

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NASHVILLE (22-13-0-3, 47 pts.) at CHICAGO (25-9-0-3, 53 pts.) - 12/27/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 19-5 ATS (+11.2 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 35-17 ATS (+13.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 231-276 ATS (+529.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 21-16 ATS (+38.9 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 21-16 ATS (+38.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 12-6 ATS (+18.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NASHVILLE is 60-58 ATS (+138.1 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 11-6 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-6 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-8 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-8-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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VANCOUVER (22-16-0-0, 44 pts.) at CALGARY (20-11-0-5, 45 pts.) - 12/27/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 105-77 ATS (+186.6 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 51-34 ATS (+87.0 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 35-24 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 27-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 1-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 9-7 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 9-7-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.5 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Sunday, 12/27/2009

DETROIT at TORONTO, 1:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 1-8 ATS off 3+ days rest
TORONTO: 0-7 ATS off win by 30+ points

INDIANA at MIAMI, 6:05 PM ET
INDIANA: 72-36 ATS revenging a loss where team scored less than 85 points
MIAMI: 4-14 ATS at home off win by 6pts or less

HOUSTON at CLEVELAND, 6:05 PM ET
HOUSTON: 40-18 ATS off ATS loss
CLEVELAND: 7-0 Under at home off DD win

SAN ANTONIO at NEW YORK, 6:05 PM ET NBA
SAN ANTONIO: 21-35 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
NEW YORK: 7-0 Under in December home games

DALLAS at DENVER, 8:05 PM ET
DALLAS: 1-11 ATS vs. Dallas
DENVER: 13-2 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points

BOSTON at LA CLIPPERS, 9:35 PM ET
BOSTON: 17-5 ATS off SU dog win
LA CLIPPERS: 0-9 ATS after a combined score of 205+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Sunday, 12/27/2009

FLA ATLANTIC at MARYLAND, 2:00 PM ET
FLA ATLANTIC: 1-9 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3
MARYLAND: 24-9 ATS at home after allowing 60 points or less

VALPARAISO at AKRON, 2:00 PM ET
VALPARAISO: 15-5 OVER after playing as a favorite
AKRON: 11-1 ATS at home when the total is 140 to 149.5

SAN FRANCISCO at WASHINGTON, 3:00 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO: 9-19 ATS after BB non-conference games
WASHINGTON: 10-2 UNDER at home in December

IL-CHICAGO at WISCONSIN, 3:30 PM ET BIG 10
IL-CHICAGO: 12-4 OVER when the total is 129.5 or less
WISCONSIN: 5-13 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

IONA at CONNECTICUT, 2:00 PM ET ESPNU
IONA: 9-1 OVER after allowing 60 points or less
CONNECTICUT: 1-7 ATS this season

AUSTIN PEAY at MISSOURI, 3:00 PM ET
AUSTIN PEAY: 33-53 ATS in non-conference games
MISSOURI: 20-10 ATS as a favorite

LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT at SACRAMENTO ST, 4:00 PM ET
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT: 3-12 ATS AWAY when the total is 140 to 144.5
SACRAMENTO ST: 8-1 UNDER when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Sunday, 12/27/2009

PHILADELPHIA at NY ISLANDERS, 5:00 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 15-1 SU vs. Islanders
NY ISLANDERS: 13-41 SU off a road division win

BOSTON at FLORIDA, 5:00 PM ET
BOSTON: 5-10 SU after having won 2 of their last 3
FLORIDA: 17-8 SU after playing 3 consecutive road games

BUFFALO at ST LOUIS, 6:00 PM ET
BUFFALO: 6-0 SU in non-conference games
ST LOUIS: 1-9 SU at home when playing their 3rd game in 5 days

TORONTO at PITTSBURGH, 7:00 PM ET
TORONTO: 0-6 SU off a division loss by 1 goal
PITTSBURGH: 25-5 SU at home after a win by 4+ goals

NASHVILLE at CHICAGO, 7:00 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 12-4 SU off a division loss
CHICAGO: 3-10 SU at home when playing 6+ games in 10 days

VANCOUVER at CALGARY, 8:00 PM ET
VANCOUVER: 25-17 SU AWAY after playing 4+ home games
CALGARY: 1-7 SU on Sunday

** (TC) Denotes Time Change