Wednesday Trends and Indexes 12/30 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, December 30

Good Luck on day #364 of 2009!

At this time the sports menu in this thread consists of the NBA, NCAAB, and NHL until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

College Football trends are in the section: “NCAAF Trends and Indexes – Bowl Season (12/19 – 1/7)”
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NOTE:
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Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, December 30

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Sharks battle the Capitals, the Celtics try for a win in Phoenix, and the Wildcats and Cornhuskers meet in a bowl game.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

There are two bowl games on tap for Wednesday, with Bowling Green vs. Idaho in the Humanitarian Bowl, and No. 22 Arizona vs. No. 20 Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl. The Wildcats (8-4 SU, 6-5 ATS) slipped past USC 21-17 in their last game of the regular season, while the Cornhuskers (9-4 SU, 8-5 ATS) fell 13-12 to Texas last time out. The oddsmakers have Nebraska pegged as a 1-point favorite at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, with the total for the matchup at 41.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

There are 10 games around the NBA on Wednesday, with Charlotte at Toronto, Milwaukee at Orlando, Memphis at Indiana, Atlanta at Cleveland, New York at New Jersey, Utah at Minnesota, Miami at New Orleans, the Clippers at Portland, Philadelphia at Sacramento, and Boston at Phoenix. The Celtics (23-7 SU, 13-17 ATS) were beaten 103-99 in Golden State in their last game on Monday night, with Rajon Rondo scoring 30 points. The Suns (20-12 SU, 18-13-1 ATS) got past the Lakers 118-103 Monday night, as Amare Stoudemire was good for 26 points.

As well, ranked teams in action in college hoops on Wednesday include No. 10
Connecticut (at Cincinnati), No. 11 Michigan State (vs. Texas Arlington), No. 24 UAB (at Virginia), No. 18 Temple (at Northern Illinois), No. 25 Northwestern (at Illinois), and No. 9 North Carolina (vs. Albany). The Tar Heels (10-3 SU, 4-6 ATS) had no trouble taking care of Rutgers in their last game, cruising to an 81-67 victory behind 18 points from Dexter Strickland. North Carolina is 9-0 at home.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the NHL offers up eight games on Wednesday, with Atlanta at Boston, Pittsburgh at New Jersey, Philadelphia at the Rangers, Colorado at Ottawa, Montreal at Tampa Bay, Los Angeles at Calgary, Toronto at Edmonton, and Washington at San Jose. The 24-9-6 Capitals were doubled up 6-3 by Carolina on Monday night, with Alex Ovechkin scoring his 26th of the season. The 24-8-7 Sharks have won five games in a row, topping Phoenix by a score of 3-2 on Monday night. Joe Pavelski potted the shootout winner for the Sharks in that win.

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Bettors' best friend: Today's wagering tips

Wednesday, December 30

Pack it in Pac-10

The Pac-10 conference dominated college football’s postseason last year after going undefeated in five bowl appearances, but 2009 has been a different story.

Oregon State and Cal suffered double-digit losses to Mountain West schools as 3-point favorites. USC prevailed over Boston College in the Pac-10’s first win of the bowl season, but didn’t look pretty doing it and was aided by some generous calls. And UCLA needed a miracle interception return for a touchdown with six minutes left in the game to defeat Temple.

Arizona will try to save some conference pride against Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl. The Wildcats faced some healthy early season opponents in Central Michigan and Iowa, but went 0-3 ATS in non-conference games.

The line for this game opened as a ‘pick’ but swung toward Arizona up to 1.5. The Cornhuskers have since picked up heavy steam and made them a 2.5-point favorite with a low total of 40.5. The under is 11-3 in Nebraska's last 14 games.

Great Scott!

Virginia will host the No. 24-ranked UAB Blazers on Wednesday and could possibly be without one of its primary producers for the fourth straight game.

Forward Mike Scott is first on the team in rebounding (9.3 rpg) and second in scoring (13.1 ppg), but has been battling a sprained ankle. The Cavaliers are 2-1 without Scott in the lineup, but the two wins were in non-lined games against Hampton and New Jersey Tech.

UAB is 11-1 and winners of 10 straight under former Indiana coach Mike Davis who in his fourth season with the team. The Blazers have covered in three consecutive games against formidable opponents in Butler, South Alabama and Cincinnati and are 7-3 ATS on the year.

Behind head coach Tony Bennett’s slow-paced and defensive ideology, a low total of 124 has been set for this affair. Virginia opened as 2-point favorites.

Son of a bench

Bucks head coach Scott Skiles wasn’t pleased with the performance of two of his star players Monday night. Guard Michael Redd and center Andrew Bogut watched the entire second half of a 94-84 loss to the Bobcats from the bench.

"It's not so much producing, it's body language and the way we look out there," Skiles said. "The bottom line: this is the NBA. You have to produce. And we need more consistent production out of our key players."

Carlos Delfino was also benched for the final two stanzas and it appears Skiles could stick with some of the lineup changes.

"We have defensive issues, no question," Skiles said. "And yet in the second half, with that group out there, we looked very good defensively. We're trying to find enough guys that will commit to that and we'll keep searching until we find it."

Milwaukee’s recent downward spiral is obviously affecting players’ motivation. The team has lost six of its last seven, going 3-4 ATS during that span.

Orlando has defeated the Bucks in seven straight home games and outscored Milwaukee by a 14.7 ppg margin in those contests. The Magic are 10.5-point favorites with a total of 193.

Roy-ale with cheese

Trail Blazers swingman Brandon Roy is doing all he can to keep his team afloat amidst a rash of injuries. The former Washington Huskie has scored 20-plus points in 13 straight games, which established an NBA record.

Portland has won six of their last eight, but are only 7-6 straight up and 6-6-1 ATS during Roy’s streak.

If Marcus Camby can get into the lineup for the Clippers on Wednesday, the visitors have a chance to upend the Blazers because of their lack of an inside presence. Portland was outscored 60-40 in the paint during a defeat to the Sixers on Monday. Chris Kaman and Camby could do some damage against Portland down low, but the latter is questionable after injuring his knee last Friday.

The Blazers have won and covered in the last three games of this series, but the Clips have cashed in three of the last four in Portland. The home team is favored by 7.5 with a total of 198.

Tyreke the Terrific

Kings point guard Tyreke Evans is the frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award and the catalyst behind Sacramento’s surprising success this season. But the team got a big win over the Nuggets on Monday night without their king on the court.

Reports surfaced prior to the game that Evans would play, but a left ankle sprain kept him on the bench and head coach Paul Westphal said he would be questionable for Wednesday versus the Sixers.

Sac-Town is 11-5 straight up and 10-6 ATS at Arco Arena this season. The Kings are 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 games overall. Evans has only missed one other game besides Monday and the Kings lost to the Rockets but covered as 11-point underdogs.

Notable Quotable

“It’s kind of like a quarterback rollout play. I break through the line. I’m running and right as he throws it, I jump and I knock the ball out and the ball lands in (defensive back) Corey Hall’s hands. He runs it back and we win off that play.”

-- Arizona Wilcats defensive tackle Donald Horton explaining the recurring dream he has where the winning play defeats the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Holiday Bowl.

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Six-pack for Wednesday

-- Congrats to Steven Jackson on making Pro Bowl. Very deserving.

-- Idaho is in a bowl despite allowing 50 ppg in last five games (1-4).

-- Average total in the last five Rose Bowls, 66.4.

-- Someone has to explain to me why Temple coach Al Golden wasn't wearing a jacket, despite 30 degree temps, 30 mph winds Tuesday.

-- MAC teams are now 0-10 in bowls the last 2+ seasons.

-- No Bengals made the Pro Bowl? Not one? They're 10-5!!!!

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Wednesday's List of 13: 2009: Year of the Debasco.......

13) Coined a new word Monday night; was trying to think of something really terrible, a disaster, and come up with a word to adequately describe it. Came up with debasco-- a combination of debacle and fiasco.

12) 2009 was Year of the Debasco, and the worst one we can think of is Eldrick Woods-- has anyone had a worse month? To blow that much cash and to fall out of favor so quickly. Its a....well, its a debasco.

11) Alamo Bowl is clouded in controversy; it might as well be called the Debasco Bowl. Texas Tech coach Leach has been suspended for the game by the school, for apparently mistreating a player who complained of concussion symptoms. The kid is Craig James' son; why would a coach mistreat any kid, but especially one whose father is on national TV talking about college football every week?

10) Craig James was supposed to work the Alamo Bowl, but ESPN took him off the game. Leach is suing to be allowed to coach. Very messy.

9) Then there's Michigan State, which has 11 players suspended for the game after a dorm fight in East Lansing. Here's a hint-- if you have 11 of your players suspended, you don't deserve to go to a bowl. Clemson and South Carolina skipped their bowls couple years ago after a brawl in their game. Why didn't the Spartans bow out and let someone else go?

8) Random food tip-- when at PF Chang's, I recommend the Mangolian Beef with fried rice. Trust me on this, its very good.

7) Jason Bay finally signed with the Mets, four years, $66M, so Mets have strengthened their lineup, finally. Now they need a catcher and at least one more starting pitcher.

6) Isn't it time for Matt Holliday to sign with St Louis now?

5) Northwestern's basketball team is ranked for first time in 40 years, in a year where their best player never played a minute. Wildcats are 7-point underdog at Illinois Wednesday-- interesting game. .

4) Pistons are paying the piper now for taking Darko Milicic ahead of both Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony. Darko is heading back to Europe next year with a boatland of money and a frown on his face. It wasn't good for him here, but for the Pistons, its been a debasco all their own.

3) West Virginia was down five with 0:42 left at home against Marquette, but scored game's last six points, with Da'Sean Butler hitting a tough shot with 0:01.8 left. Butler is an excellent player, but West Virginia really does not have a floor general and that hurts them. .

2) Wednesday night is Must-See TV for Ram fans, as Mr Suh/ Nebraska play Arizona in the Holiday Bowl; I've sat through 15 miserable games as the Rams re-engineer their roster, now I get to see the fruits of these losses and that is the powerful Mr Suh, the #1 pick in next April's draft.

1) How ridiculous is it that Division I football has no playoff system; the lower divisions all have one, so don't tell me its about academics. As usual, its all about the money, more accurately, who gets the money. Who cares about the Eagle Bank Bowl or the Humanitarian Bowl? I watch the games because I love watching games, but wouldn't a playoff be so much better?

From: Armadillo
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MILWAUKEE (12 - 17) at ORLANDO (22 - 8) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 77-57 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 93-71 ATS (+14.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 61-41 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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MEMPHIS (14 - 16) at INDIANA (9 - 20) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA 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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CHARLOTTE (12 - 17) at TORONTO (15 - 17) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 65-46 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 43-30 ATS (+10.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 48-63 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-4 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (21 - 8) at CLEVELAND (24 - 8) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 37-67 ATS (-36.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 74-53 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 64-45 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-5 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 9-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (11 - 19) at NEW JERSEY (2 - 29) - 12/30/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-2 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-3 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (16 - 12) at NEW ORLEANS (13 - 15) - 12/30/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 48-66 ATS (-24.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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UTAH (17 - 13) at MINNESOTA (7 - 24) - 12/30/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 62-88 ATS (-34.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
UTAH is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-24 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-5 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (23 - 7) at PHOENIX (20 - 12) - 12/30/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 129-103 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON 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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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 22) at SACRAMENTO (14 - 16) - 12/30/2009, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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LA CLIPPERS (13 - 17) at PORTLAND (20 - 13) - 12/30/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 43-68 ATS (-31.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 36-54 ATS (-23.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 159-202 ATS (-63.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 8-26 ATS (-20.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 5-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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NBA
Write-up


Wednesday, December 30

Hot Teams
-- Magic won five of their last seven games.
-- Grizzlies won four of their last five games.
-- Raptors won, covered their last four games. Bobcats covered six of their last eight games.
-- Hawks won eight of last 11 games, are 4-0 in the game following their last four losses. Cavaliers won, covered their last five games.
-- Knicks won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Miami won five of its last six games.
-- Minnesota is 11-5 vs spread in its last sixteen games. Jazz lost five of its last seven road games.
-- Portland won six of its last eight games.

Cold Teams
-- Bucks lost five of their last six games.
-- Pacers lost their last seven games (2-5 vs spread).
-- Nets lost their last nine games (2-7 vs spread).
-- Hornets lost three of last four games (0-4 vs spread).
-- Celtics lost last two games, covered three of last ten. Suns are 1-5 vs spread in game after their last six wins.
-- 76ers lost 16 of their last 19 games. Kings covered three of last nine.
-- Clippers lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Last three Milwaukee road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Indiana games stayed under the total; six of the last eight Memphis games went over.
-- Three of last four Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Atlanta road games went over the total; four of last five Cleveland games stayed under.
-- Six of last nine New Jersey games, nine of last ten New York games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Miami games stayed under the total; under is 9-1-1 in last eleven New Orleans games.
-- Six of last nine Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Boston games stayed under the total; Suns' last four games all went over the total.
-- Three of last four Sacramento games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Clipper road games went over the total.

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CLEVELAND
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. TORONTO
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. INDIANA
Memphis is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Memphis is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ORLANDO
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. NEW JERSEY
New York is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. NEW ORLEANS
Miami is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. MINNESOTA
Utah is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

9:00 PM
BOSTON vs. PHOENIX
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Boston is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Phoenix is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Boston

10:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. PORTLAND
LA Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
LA Clippers are 5-20 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Portland is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers

10:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SACRAMENTO
Philadelphia is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Sacramento is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Charlotte Bobcats at Toronto Raptors (-5.5, 195)

The Raptors are quickly becoming the best bet in basketball after a four-game winning streak. Toronto is coming off a 102-95 win against the Detroit Pistons, who it defeat on both ends of a home-and-home set.

Those four wins have improved the team to 15-17, second in the Atlantic, straight up and against the spread. All-Star forward Chris Bosh told reporters that it took some time for the Raptors to mesh as a cohesive unit after bringing nine new players into the rotation this year.

“To be a good team," Bosh told the Toronto Star, "you have to hold each other accountable and that means you have to come up to somebody and say, 'You need to do something, or you need to rebound.' And if you don't like the guy, you're not going to pay attention to the message, you're going to pay attention to how it's delivered. But we were fine. It just takes time."

The Raptors defense has seen the biggest turnaround during this streak. Toronto is allowing just over 86 points per game in those four wins after allowing opponents to average almost 106 points against this season.

Pick: Raptors


Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns (pk, 209)

You can’t blame the Celtics for soaking up too much sun on their current Western road swing. It’s cold in Boston this time of year.

The Celtics got burned against the NBA’s basement, losing back-to-back games to the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors. Against the Warriors, Boston turned the ball over 26 times erasing a 35-22 first-quarter lead.

“The 18-point (first-half) lead doesn’t really mean much,” coach Doc Rivers told the Boston Herald. “They’re an offensive team, and you know they would get back into it. It’s more the turnovers that turned the game.”

The Celtics shot just 5-for-19 from 3-point range and missed seven of their 21 free throws.

They now face a Suns squad coming off a big win over the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday. Phoenix won the most recent meeting with Boston, taking a 110-103 victory as 10.5-point road underdogs on November 6.

Pick: Suns

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GEORGE WASHINGTON (9 - 2) at HARVARD (8 - 3) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus HARVARD over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against HARVARD over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DUQUESNE (9 - 4) at OLD DOMINION (8 - 4) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 77-107 ATS (-40.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 1-0 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 1-0 straight up against DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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S FLORIDA (10 - 2) at LOUISVILLE (9 - 3) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 3-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 3-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (9 - 2) at CINCINNATI (8 - 3) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.

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

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UAB (11 - 1) at VIRGINIA (6 - 4) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BOWLING GREEN (5 - 5) at TOWSON ST (3 - 6) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PEPPERDINE (4 - 10) at GEORGIA (6 - 4) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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WM & MARY (8 - 2) at MARYLAND (8 - 3) - 12/30/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
MARYLAND is 45-21 ATS (+21.9 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
WM & MARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
WM & MARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
WM & MARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TEMPLE (10 - 2) at N ILLINOIS (2 - 7) - 12/30/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BAYLOR (9 - 1) at ARKANSAS (7 - 5) - 12/30/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 53-79 ATS (-33.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 1-0 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS is 1-0 straight up against BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NORTHWESTERN (10 - 1) at ILLINOIS (8 - 4) - 12/30/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.

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

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PROVIDENCE (8 - 4) at NOTRE DAME (11 - 2) - 12/30/2009, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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AKRON (9 - 3) at WYOMING (6 - 6) - 12/30/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 1-0 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 1-0 straight up against WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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S CAROLINA (8 - 3) at BOSTON COLLEGE (8 - 4) - 12/30/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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SF AUSTIN ST (7 - 3) vs. BINGHAMTON (4 - 8) - 12/30/2009, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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HOWARD (1 - 10) at ST MARYS-CA (11 - 2) - 12/30/2009, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 1-0 against the spread versus HOWARD over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 1-0 straight up against HOWARD over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CANISIUS (6 - 6) at ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 5) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 45-67 ATS (-28.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-1 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-1 straight up against CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MASSACHUSETTS (6 - 6) at DAVIDSON (5 - 8) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 152-111 ATS (+29.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 152-111 ATS (+29.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 52-29 ATS (+20.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MANHATTAN (6 - 5) at VANDERBILT (8 - 3) - 12/30/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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N COLORADO (11 - 3) at TCU (6 - 6) - 12/30/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 36-63 ATS (-33.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TENNESSEE ST (3 - 9) at ALABAMA (8 - 4) - 12/30/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a road underdog of 18.5 to 24 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE ST is 1-0 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ALBANY (4 - 9) at N CAROLINA (10 - 3) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TX-ARLINGTON (5 - 4) at MICHIGAN ST (9 - 3) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Write-up


Wednesday, December 30

Information on the best of Wednesday night's college hoop games........

George Washington won five of last six games, winning last three away games by total of 10 points; they beat Ivy's Princeton by 15. A-14 road underdogs are 15-28 against the spread this season. Harvard is 8-2, with five wins in last six games vs D-I foes; they're 2-1 as a fave. Ivy League favorites are 8-2 vs spread, 4-2 at home.

9-3 Louisville crushed its last four opponents, as it gets ready for a huge game with Kentucky Sunday; Cardinals are 3-4 vs spread as a favorite so far this year. 9-2 South Florida won last three games by 4-20-9 points; their only losses are to South Carolina by 3, Central Michigan by 3. USF is 2-0 vs spread as an underdog this season.

8-3 Cincinnati lost to Gonzaga by 2 in OT, Xavier by 4 in two OTs and UAB by 17; they lost 81-72 to UConn here LY, and have wins vs both Maryland/Vanderbilt on neutral floors. 8-2 UConn lost to Kentucky by 3, Duke by 9; this is their first true road game (went 1-2 in NYC, losing to Duke, Kentucky, beating LSU by 26).

UAB is 11-1, losing by 7 to Kent State; they've beaten Cincinnati and Butler, and won road games by 25 at Jacksonville St., 18 at S Alabama. They allowed 52.5 ppg in last four games. Virginia is 6-4, losing three times by five or less points. C-USA road underdogs are 15-14 vs spread. ACC home favorites are 19-21.

Wm & Mary won seven games in row since triple OT loss at Harvard; their other loss was by 9 at Maryland. Tribe won by 10 at Wake Forest, also upset Richmond- they get 45% of points beyond arc, 2nd-most in country. Maryland is 7-3, winning last three games by 11-43-13 points; they're 2-4 against spread as a favorite this season.

Arkansas is 7-5, winning last five games, all at home; they're 0-2 as dog this season, but did give Missouri State its only loss Dec 22. SEC home teams are 27-24 vs spread out of conference. Baylor is one of the tallest teams in country; Bears are 8-1, winning only road game at Arizona St. by 3. Big 12 road teams are 19-23 against the spread.

Northwestern is ranked for first time in 40 years; they're 10-1, winning only road game by 12 at NC State. Wildcats are 3-1 vs spread as a dog- they've got three starters back from LY's 17-14 team. Illinois is 8-4 after losing to Missouri for first time in 10 years; they're 2-7 vs spread as a favorite. Northwestern lost at home to Illini by a point last season.

Notre Dame won five of last six games, but loss was as 21-point fave vs LMU, a bad loss; Irish beat Providence 103-84 LY- they're 4-3 as a fave this season. Friars are 8-4, 2-2 on road, losing by 9 at Alabama, by 4 at Rhode Island. Notre Dame ranked 4th in country in experience, Friars rank 253rd. Favorites covered three of first four Big East games.

Akron is 8-3, winning last four games by 24-29-12-20 points; they are 0-2 on road, losing by 21 at NC State, 12 at Texas A&M. MAC road teams are 21-25 vs spread out of conference. Wyoming is 5-5, beating Boise State by 26, Northern Colorado by 6 at home. Mountain West home teams are 26-17 against the spread in non-conference games.

South Carolina is 8-3, 0-2 on road, losing 72-61 at Clemson, at Wofford 68-61; their other loss is 85-70 to Miami in Charleston. Boston College is 8-4- they gave up 74+ points in all four losses. Eagles are 2-6 vs the spread as a favorite. SEC road underdogs are 10-13 vs spread in their non-conference games; ACC home favorites are 19-21.

Canisius is 6-6 after 2-1 trip to Mississippi when they beat Southern Miss, New Orleans (lost to North Florida by 4);. Griffins are 3-1 vs the spread as an underdog. MAAC road dogs are 13-11 against the spread. St Bonaventure lost last four games, is just 4-5, but is 7-2 vs spread, 2-0 as a favorite. Atlantic 14 home favorites are 20-13 against the spread.

Vanderbilt is 8-3, 2-4 vs spread as favorite; they shouldn't take Jaspers lightly, since they got beat in NCAAs two years ago by Siena, a rival of Manhattan. SEC home favorites are 26-22 vs spread. Manhattan is 6-5, 3-4 on road, 2-3 as underdog; only one of their five losses is by more than nine points. MAAC road underdogs are 13-11 against spread.

TCU is 4-6 vs D-I opponents, losing last three games by 10-12-24 pts; Horned Frogs are 1-3 vs spread as favorite. Mountain West home faves are 23-15 against the spread. Northern Colorado is 11-3, 4-3 away from home, losing by 1 at Oklahoma, 6 at Wyoming, 24 at Montana State. Big Sky road underdogs are 23-18 against the spread.

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Wednesday, December 30

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Trend Report
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2:00 PM
DARTMOUTH vs. QUINNIPIAC
Dartmouth is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Dartmouth is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

2:00 PM
LONGWOOD vs. VIRGINIA TECH
No trends available
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

2:00 PM
UNC ASHEVILLE vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
No trends available
Western Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Western Carolina is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

4:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. LIBERTY
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
No trends available

5:00 PM
WESTMINISTER MO vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
No trends available
Tennessee-Martin is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
Tennessee-Martin is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
ALBANY vs. NORTH CAROLINA
No trends available
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
North Carolina is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games

7:00 PM
BOWLING GREEN vs. TOWSON STATE
Bowling Green is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Bowling Green is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Towson State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
BROWN vs. SACRED HEART
Brown is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Brown is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
No trends available

7:00 PM
CANISIUS vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Canisius is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Canisius is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Bonaventure is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Canisius
St. Bonaventure is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. CINCINNATI
Connecticut is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Connecticut is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

7:00 PM
DUQUESNE vs. OLD DOMINION
Duquesne is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Duquesne is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Old Dominion is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Old Dominion is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
GEORGE MASON vs. RADFORD
George Mason is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
George Mason is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. HARVARD
George Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
George Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Harvard is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Harvard is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
No trends available
Central Florida is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Central Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
MAINE vs. COLUMBIA
No trends available
Columbia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM
MARIST vs. BUCKNELL
Marist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Marist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. DAVIDSON
Massachusetts is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Massachusetts is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Davidson is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:00 PM
NORTHWOOD vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
No trends available
Eastern Michigan is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
PEPPERDINE vs. GEORGIA
Pepperdine is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Pepperdine is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Georgia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
PRESBYTERIAN vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Florida is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

7:00 PM
SOUTH FLORIDA vs. LOUISVILLE
South Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Louisville
South Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Louisville
Louisville is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
Louisville is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
TEXAS-ARLINGTON vs. MICHIGAN STATE
No trends available
Michigan State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Michigan State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
UAB vs. VIRGINIA
UAB is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
UAB is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Virginia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:00 PM
WAGNER vs. PRINCETON
No trends available
Princeton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
ROBERT MORRIS vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
No trends available
Youngstown State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Youngstown State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
BETHUNE-COOKMAN vs. MIAMI
No trends available
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games

7:30 PM
WILLIAM & MARY vs. MARYLAND
William & Mary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
William & Mary is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Maryland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Maryland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. CAMPBELL
Appalachian State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Appalachian State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. ALCORN STATE
Central Michigan is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Central Michigan is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
No trends available

8:00 PM
DILLARD vs. SOUTHERN MISS
No trends available
Southern Miss is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Southern Miss is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

8:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. VANDERBILT
Manhattan is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Vanderbilt is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. SIU EDWARDSVILLE
Murray State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
SIU Edwardsville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
SIU Edwardsville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA A&T vs. TULANE
No trends available
Tulane is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Tulane is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. TCU
Northern Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Northern Colorado is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
TCU is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
TCU is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
TEMPLE vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Temple is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Northern Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Northern Illinois is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
UMKC vs. MISSOURI
No trends available
Missouri is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home
Missouri is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:20 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. CHATTANOOGA
Eastern Kentucky is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Eastern Kentucky is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Chattanooga is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home

8:30 PM
ARMY vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
No trends available
Southern Methodist is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

8:30 PM
TENNESSEE STATE vs. ALABAMA
Tennessee State is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Tennessee State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Alabama is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Alabama is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:30 PM
UNION KY vs. TENNESSEE TECH
No trends available
Tennessee Tech is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Tennessee Tech is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:35 PM
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
No trends available
Northern Arizona is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home

9:00 PM
AKRON vs. WYOMING
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Akron is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Wyoming is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wyoming is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM
BAYLOR vs. ARKANSAS
Baylor is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Baylor is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games

9:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. ILLINOIS
Northwestern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Illinois
Northwestern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Illinois
Illinois is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Illinois is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

9:00 PM
PROVIDENCE vs. NOTRE DAME
Providence is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Providence's last 6 games
Notre Dame is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Providence
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Providence

9:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
South Carolina is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Carolina's last 5 games
Boston College is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
WOFFORD vs. SANTA CLARA
Wofford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

10:30 PM
SEATTLE vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
No trends available
Loyola Marymount is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Loyola Marymount is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games at home

10:35 PM
HOWARD vs. ST. MARY'S
No trends available
St. Mary's is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
St. Mary's is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home

11:20 PM
NORTHEASTERN vs. KENT STATE
Northeastern is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

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Wednesday, December 30

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Game of the Day: UConn at Cincinnati
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Connecticut Huskies at Cincinnati Bearcats

Robinson peaking

It is hard to not notice Connecticut star Stanley Robinson when he is on the basketball court. His athletic 6-foot-9 body and versatile ways of scoring always make him a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches.

In his third year at UConn, it appears that Robinson is becoming a complete player. He’s scored in double figures in each game this season and scored a season-high 29 points in last week’s win over Iona. He is averaging 17 points per game, up from 8.5 points per game last season.

"Stanley makes the game look easy," UConn coach Jim Calhoun told the Hartford Courant. "And when a guy makes the game look easy, that means there's a lot more he can do."

Complete games

Cincinnati has been plagued by inconsistency this year. The Bearcats often play tremendous defense but have labored at times to get into an offensive rhythm, leading to stretches where they can’t score. If Cincinnati is going to compete for an NCAA tournament bid it will need to solve those offensive woes.

“We’ve got the talent to play with just about anybody,” forward Yancy Gates told the Cincinnati Enquirer. “When we’re focused, we’re just as good as anybody running our offense and playing defense. Our weakness right now is just a little immaturity. And we’ve got to get back to rebounding the ball and taking care of the ball.”

Cincinnati only has two players averaging double figures, Lance Stephenson at 12.5 points per game and Gates at 11.1 ppg.

Walker struggling

Connecticut point guard Kemba Walker has been struggling shooting the ball in his last four games, going a combined 13-of-42 from the field. He is still a great distributor, with 30 assists in those four games. But if Connecticut is going to win the Big East and make a legitimate run in the NCAA tournament, it is going to need Walker to be a consistent scoring weapon.

“He's just got to take better shots," Calhoun told the Hartford Courant. "Like anything else in life, as soon as someone adjusts to you, you've got to adjust yourself. He's kind of over-penetrating. If we reversed the ball more, and if he reversed the ball more, as opposed to trying to make that initial hit or just going [straight to the basket], he'd be much better off. We're very used to challenging, going into the middle, and that's not anywhere near as available now.”

Sixth man

With Big East Conference play beginning for Cincinnati, coach Mick Cronin knows the importance of having depth during the 18-game conference schedule.

Over the last three weeks it has been guard Dion Dixon who has proven that he can be the Bearcats’ sixth man. In Dixon’s last three games, he has averaged better than 12 points per game.

"You look for a guy who can come in off the bench and can change the game. He can come in and give you offensive rebounding. He can give you scoring and he can also give you defensive energy. He's a guy who's had a great attitude this year. He brings a lot of life to our team,” Cronin told the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Slow starters

In two late December games against lowly opponents, Connecticut has found itself tied or down at halftime. Against Maine, the Huskies were tied 26-26 at the break and against UCF, they were down 25-20 at halftime before finally winning both games. This level of inconsistency will continue to magnify in conference play when the level of competition improves.

“We just have to be better for longer periods of time. That's the big thing: Can we be better for longer periods of time?" Calhoun told the Hartford Courant.

Trends

The under is 7-1 in Connecticut’s last eight road games. Connecticut is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games vs. Big East.

Cincinnati is 0-4 ATS in its last four games overall. Cincinnati is 0-4 ATS in their last four Big East games. The under is 7-1 in Cincinnati’s last eight overall.

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PITTSBURGH (26-12-0-1, 53 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (27-9-0-1, 55 pts.) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 10-7 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 10-7-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)

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COLORADO (22-12-0-6, 50 pts.) at OTTAWA (20-15-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 22-12 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-18 ATS (+42.9 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 22-18 ATS (+42.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 21-20 ATS (+46.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 15-10 ATS (+25.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 99-108 ATS (+216.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (18-18-0-2, 38 pts.) at NY RANGERS (18-16-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 22-11 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 76-87 ATS (-54.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 10-5 (+5.2 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 10-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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MONTREAL (19-19-0-3, 41 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (15-15-0-9, 39 pts.) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 15-23 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 14-26 ATS (-16.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 1-10 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 39-80 ATS (-76.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-48 ATS (+82.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 33-66 ATS (+118.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-38 ATS (+61.2 Units) 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
TAMPA BAY is 5-4 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-4-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)

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ATLANTA (18-16-0-4, 40 pts.) at BOSTON (19-12-0-7, 45 pts.) - 12/30/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 116-129 ATS (+288.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 124-114 ATS (-39.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-1 (+8.3 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-1-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)

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TORONTO (14-18-0-8, 36 pts.) at EDMONTON (15-20-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/30/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 1-7 ATS (-6.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
EDMONTON is 5-14 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-1-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (22-14-0-3, 47 pts.) at CALGARY (21-12-0-5, 47 pts.) - 12/30/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 10-2 ATS (+12.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
LOS ANGELES is 10-5 ATS (+16.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 9-2 (+6.7 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 9-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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WASHINGTON (24-10-0-5, 53 pts.) at SAN JOSE (24-8-0-7, 55 pts.) - 12/30/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 95-137 ATS (-51.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 23-7 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 58-40 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-18 ATS (+47.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 40-38 ATS (-22.8 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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Hot Teams
-- Devils won ten of their last twelve games.
-- Colorado won seven of its last ten games. Senators won four of their last five home games.
-- Rangers won four of their last five games. Flyers won last three games, allowing total of six goals.
-- Canadiens, Lightning both won four of their last five games.
-- Bruins won three of their last four games.
-- Washington won three of its last four games. Sharks won their last five games, allowing total of nine goals.

Cold Teams
-- Penguins lost three of their last four games.
-- Thrashers lost last five games, allowing 22 goals.
-- Oilers lost their last seven games, scoring total of 12 goals. Toronto lost five of its last seven games.
-- Flames lost six of their last eight games. Kings lost four of last five.

Totals
-- Five of last seven New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Colorado games went over the total.
-- Nine of last ten Ranger games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Montreal games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Atlanta games went over the total; six of last eight Boston games stayed under.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in last dozen Edmonton games.
-- Nine of last twelve Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten San Jose games stayed under the total.

Playing second of back-to-back nights
-- Penguins are 3-2 when they played the night before.

Series Records
-- Devils won four of last five games against Pittsburgh.
-- Rangers won their last four games against Philadelphia.
-- Canadiens are 5-3 in their last eight visits to Tampa Bay.
-- Bruins won their last eight games against Atlanta.
-- Kings lost 12 of their last 14 games against Calgary.

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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. BOSTON
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. TAMPA BAY
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 8-14-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY RANGERS
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games on the road
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the NY Rangers last 11 games

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. NEW JERSEY
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

7:30 PM
COLORADO vs. OTTAWA
Colorado is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Ottawa is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

9:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. CALGARY
Los Angeles is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:30 PM
TORONTO vs. EDMONTON
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Edmonton is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Toronto
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN JOSE
Washington is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

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