Monday Trends and Indexes 1/4 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Monday, January 4

Good Luck on day #4 of 2010!

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:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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Daily Sports Roundup

Monday, January 4

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Rangers play host to the Bruins, the Heat get a visit from the Hawks, and Boise State meets TCU in the Fiesta Bowl.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

It's a battle of unbeaten teams in Monday's Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium, with No. 6 Boise State (13-0 SU, 8-4 ATS) taking on No. 3 TCU (12-0 SU, 8-3 ATS). The Broncos finished off their perfect regular season with a 42-7 pounding of New Mexico State last time out, while the Horned Frogs blasted New Mexico 51-10 in their most recent game. TCU beat Boise State 17-16 when those teams last met in December 2008, and the Horned Frogs are listed as the 7.5-point favorites for Monday's contest. The total for the matchup is at 55 points.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up four games on Monday, with Oklahoma City at Chicago, New Orleans at Utah, Portland at the Clippers, and Atlanta at Miami. The Hawks fell to 21-11 SU and 22-10 ATS with a 112-108 overtime loss to the Knicks in their last game on Friday night. Joe Johnson paced Atlanta with 28 points in that contest, while Al Horford picked up 22 points and 19 rebounds. The Hawks and Heat last met on November 18 in Atlanta, with the home team pulling out a 105-90 victory.

As well, there are just two ranked teams in action on the college hoops schedule for Monday, with Florida State hosting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, and North Carolina playing on the road in Charleston. The Tar Heels improved to 11-3 SU (4-7 ATS) with an 87-70 win over Albany in their last game on Wednesday; Ed Davis was good for 18 points for North Carolina in that contest. Charleston knocked off South Carolina State in their last game, winning by a score of 88-73.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the NHL has just two games on the schedule for Monday, with Los Angeles at San Jose and Boston at the Rangers. The 21-12-7 Bruins are coming off a 2-1 win over the Flyers at Fenway Park on New Year's Day, with Marco Sturm scoring the game-winning goal in that outdoor affair. Mark Recchi had the other Boston tally, while Tim Thomas made 24 saves. The 19-17-5 Rangers were edged 2-1 by Carolina on Saturday afternoon, with Marian Gaborik scoring once.

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Bettors' best friend: Today's wagering tips

Monday, January 4

Tar Heels tred south

Bet you'd never guess that College of Charleston has one of the best all-time records against North Carolina at 2-3.

Double or nothing that the Tar Heels would never leave the 18,000-seat Dean Dome to travel down the Carolina coast to play at the Cougars' cozy 5,000-seat facility.

That's an old favor for College of Charleston coach and former ACC colleague Bobby Cremins, not one Tar Heels coach Roy Williams would have made.

The Heels are about to enter ACC play and Williams wants his team to show the killer instinct. The Cougars are not the same team that knocked off the Tar Heels back in 1998 or 2001.

Expect guard Marcus Ginyard back in the lineup tonight for UNC. The Tar Heels are favored by 14.5 with a total of 160.

Warts and all

There was a small chink in TCU's top-ranked defense this week when coach Gary Patterson announced that senior cornerback Rafael Priest will not play in Monday night's Fiesta Bowl against Boise State.

An ankle injury will force Priest to give way to sophomore Greg MCoy. While this one straw might not be enough to break the Horned Frogs' back, it could be a factor in the scoring.

The total fell from 55 to 53.5 right out of the box, due in part to TCU's defensive prowess, but both teams are averaging more than 40 points per game. One missing piece in the secondary may help the Broncos' high-powered passing attack.

Besides, the BCS-busting Broncos are no newcomers to this bowl game - they hung 43 on a tough Oklahoma defense here two years ago.

TCU is favored by 7.5 over Boise State.

Jazz all that

The Utah Jazz own more than naming rights to New Orleans' old and logical mascot. They also own the Hornets.

Utah has won eight of the last nine meetings (7-1-1 ATS) and they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games overall.

The Hornets have lost four straight on the road SU and forward Peja Stojakovic is probable with a bad back.

The Jazz are healthy and favored by 8 with a total of 196.

Quotable notables

"I don't want to say anything bad about the fans, but this is not the first situation that something like this has happened [with Leach]. This is just the first time someone stepped forward. I don't want fans thinking that Adam James did this because he was upset but it was just kind of the last straw, and sooner or later something was going to come out. This is the first situation that someone spoke up about.''

Texas Tech offensive lineman Brandon Carter after Saturday night's 41-31 victory over Michigan State in the Alamo Bowl, on fired head coach Mike Leach. Leach was ousted last week after revelations that he forced James into confinement for not practicing with a mild concussion.

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Six-pack for Monday

-- Parsons kid on Florida drained a 75-footer at the buzzer, giving Billy Donovan's Florida Gators an unlikely 62-61 win at NC State.

-- Wake Forest beat Xavier in double OT; lousy foul shooting hurt XU.

-- St John's lost at home to Providence, bad loss for team that needs to show something to save coach Norm Roberts' job. This wasn't good.

-- Northern Iowa beat Missouri State 84-76 in battle of two of the better teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

-- Alex Trebek is hosting an informercial for WordSmart, which makes kids learn faster/better; Trebek thinks he's some kind of academic since he hosts Jeopardy; the rest of us think he's a freakin' gameshow host.

-- At one point Sunday night, Pacers trailed the Knicks 101-59; why do guys like Larry Bird get jobs running teams? He's inept, just like Isiah, Jordan and McHale. Jerry West is an ex-player who was a terrific GM.

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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up the last NFL Sunday of season

13) Next week's Wild Card weekend will be interesting, in that three of the four matchups are rematches from games played Sunday. Cards/Bengals hardly tried at all in their games; Eagles needed to win to get a bye; instead they got their hats handed to them in Dallas.

12) Ravens objected long and loud after losing tough game to Patriots back in Week 4; now Baltimore gets to put its money where its mouth is- they are playing the Welker-less Patriots in Foxboro Sunday afternoon.

11) Wes Welker tore two ligaments in his knee, is out for the season, which is why you can't criticize teams that choose to rest their better players.

10) Jets-Bengals 4:30 Saturday, then Eagles-Cowboys at 8:00. Sunday it is Ravens-Patriots, followed by Packers-Cardinals. Cowboys -4 vs Philly (45); Cardinals -2.5 vs Green Bay (48) Pats are -4 vs Ravens (43).

9) Falcons finished 9-7, first time in their 44 years in NFL they've done that it consecutive seasons. Texans also wound up 9-7, their first winning season in franchise history, so good for them, too.

8) If you had the under in Jaguar-Brown game, very bad beat as Garrard threw a TD pass on the last play of the game to make final score 23-17. Kudos to the Browns for winning their last four games after a 1-11 start.

7) In 33 years, Giants Stadium hosted 24 Bruce Springsteen concerts.

6) Why do punt returners catch the ball inside the 5-yard line? It used to be that no punt returner retreated inside his own 10, but Devin Hester put that one to bed. Now guys routinely catch the ball in dangerous spots.

5) In their last two games, Giants were outscored 55-0 in the first half.

4) Fitting that Matt Vasgersian (he of XFL and HeadsUp Poker) got to call the last game of the Rams' horrendous 1-15 season. Another bizarre piece in what has to be a very interesting resume.

3) The few times the Rams did something well Sunday, FOX posted 2010 NFL Draft order, as in, don't win this game or Mr Suh goes to Detroit.

2) NFL scheduled January 3 games in Buffalo-Cleveland-New Jersey, but Commissioner Goodell was in Miami Sunday. Smart man.

1) Most of this season, the Saints reminded me of the '99 Rams, explosive from anywhere on the field; the last three weeks, they reminded me of the '69 Rams, who started 11-0, then lost last three games in regular season before blowing 17-7 halftime lead and losing to Minnesota in playoffs.

From: Armadillo
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NBA
Write-up


Monday, January 4

Hot Teams
-- Thunder won five of their last six games. Bulls won six of their last eight games.
-- Portland won eight of its last ten games. Clippers won last three home games by 2-2-16 points.

Cold Teams
-- Miami lost last three games by 4-30-10 points. Hawks lost four of their last five games.
-- Hornets lost last four road games by 4-6-11-8 points. Utah is 4-6 in its last ten games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Atlanta games went over the total; five of Miami's last six games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Chicago home games went over.
-- Under is 10-2-1 in last thirteen New Orleans games.
-- Four of last five Portland games went over the total.

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NBA


Monday, January 4

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 13-4-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Miami is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. CHICAGO
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. UTAH
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 9 games
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans

10:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. LA CLIPPERS
Portland is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Portland is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games at home
LA Clippers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games at home

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NBA


Monday, January 4

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat (+1.5, 195.5)

Dwyane Wade isn’t happy these days and he took out his frustration on the refs Saturday against the Charlotte Bobcats. Wade, who didn’t get to the free throw line until the fourth quarter of the game, was given a technical foul for complaining.

“I’m just not getting to the line,” Wade told the South Florida Sun Sentinel following the 107-97 loss to the Bobcats. “I’m not trying to force it. I’m just playing the way I always play.”

Wade, who averages about 9.5 free throw attempts per game over his career, is shooting just 5.8 shots from the charity stripe a night over his last 10 games.

The All-Star guard isn’t going to get any free passes against the Hawks. Atlanta is hungry after dropping its last three games and has lanky wing players who do a good job of defending Wade.

Pick: Atlanta


Oklahoma City Thunder at Chicago Bulls (-1.5, 194.5)

Coaches will tell you that winning streaks are always welcome but maybe never more than when a bench boss is fighting off the pink slip. The Grim Reaper had Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro in a headlock but Del Negro escaped – at least temporarily – thanks in large part to his team’s four-game win streak.

Of course the person Del Negro should really be thanking is Derrick Rose. The Bulls point guard poured in 30 points and seven assists in a 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic.

“Don't count us out,” Rose told the Chicago Tribune. “We can compete with the best teams in the NBA. And we're not stopping here. We've found our groove and we're going to keep going.”

Chicago luck should come to an end against the visiting Thunder. Oklahoma City plays a great away from home and guard Thabo Sefolosha should be able to slow down Rose.

Pick: Oklahoma City

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NCAAB
Long Sheet


Monday, January 4

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NORTHEASTERN (6 - 7) at VA COMMONWEALTH (9 - 2) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-1 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-1 straight up against NORTHEASTERN 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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PITTSBURGH (12 - 2) at CINCINNATI (10 - 3) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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DREXEL (6 - 8) at GEORGIA ST (8 - 6) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA ST 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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OLD DOMINION (9 - 5) at TOWSON ST (3 - 8) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 1-1 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 2-0 straight up against TOWSON ST 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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HOFSTRA (8 - 6) at GEORGE MASON (7 - 6) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
GEORGE MASON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
GEORGE MASON is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
GEORGE MASON is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 1-0 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 2-0 straight up against HOFSTRA 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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DELAWARE (5 - 8) at JAMES MADISON (6 - 6) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DELAWARE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
DELAWARE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UNC-WILMINGTON (4 - 8) at WM & MARY (10 - 2) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
WM & MARY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 127-94 ATS (+23.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 79-115 ATS (-47.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WM & MARY is 3-1 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WM & MARY is 3-1 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ALABAMA (9 - 4) at TOLEDO (3 - 10) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UTAH ST (10 - 5) at LOUISIANA TECH (13 - 2) - 1/4/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 19-2 ATS (+16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 4-0 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MISSISSIPPI ST (12 - 2) at W KENTUCKY (7 - 4) - 1/4/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 straight up against W KENTUCKY 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 6) at VANDERBILT (10 - 3) - 1/4/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 1-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN 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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CS-NORTHRIDGE (4 - 8) at CAL DAVIS (5 - 8) - 1/4/2010, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 3-1 against the spread versus CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-0 straight up against CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IDAHO (7 - 4) at SAN JOSE ST (7 - 5) - 1/4/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 65-40 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 65-39 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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UC-SANTA BARBARA (5 - 6) at UC-RIVERSIDE (7 - 6) - 1/4/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 4-0 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 3-1 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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CAL POLY-SLO (3 - 8) at UC-IRVINE (7 - 6) - 1/4/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 2-2 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 3-1 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HARVARD (10 - 3) at SANTA CLARA (8 - 8) - 1/4/2010, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HARVARD is 1-0 against the spread versus SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons
HARVARD is 1-0 straight up against SANTA CLARA 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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NEVADA (8 - 6) at NEW MEXICO ST (8 - 6) - 1/4/2010, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
NEVADA is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
NEVADA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 3-2 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOISE ST (9 - 5) at HAWAII (7 - 7) - 1/4/2010, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
HAWAII is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
HAWAII is 7-22 ATS (-17.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 3-2 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 5-0 straight up against HAWAII 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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FAIRFIELD (10 - 3) at NIAGARA (9 - 6) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

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

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SIENA (10 - 4) at LOYOLA-MD (8 - 5) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 5-0 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 3-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MD 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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IONA (9 - 5) at CANISIUS (6 - 8) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
CANISIUS is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

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

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MARIST (1 - 11) at ST PETERS (6 - 7) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
MARIST is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
ST PETERS is 13-31 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 2-2 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 3-1 straight up against ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RIDER (8 - 7) at MANHATTAN (6 - 7) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
MANHATTAN is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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N CAROLINA (11 - 3) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (7 - 6) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 72-49 ATS (+18.1 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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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SAMFORD (6 - 7) at DAVIDSON (6 - 8) - 1/4/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 152-112 ATS (+28.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 152-112 ATS (+28.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 105-65 ATS (+33.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in January games since 1997.
SAMFORD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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AUSTIN PEAY (8 - 7) at E KENTUCKY (9 - 5) - 1/4/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E KENTUCKY is 2-2 against the spread versus AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-1 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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TENNESSEE ST (3 - 11) at MOREHEAD ST (7 - 6) - 1/4/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MOREHEAD ST is 3-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE ST is 3-2 straight up against MOREHEAD ST 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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TENNESSEE TECH (7 - 6) at E ILLINOIS (8 - 5) - 1/4/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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TENN-MARTIN (2 - 9) at MURRAY ST (10 - 3) - 1/4/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 3-1 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 3-1 straight up against TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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JACKSONVILLE ST (5 - 7) at SE MISSOURI ST (4 - 9) - 1/4/2010, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE ST is 3-1 against the spread versus SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE ST is 3-1 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST 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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Write-up


Monday, January 4

Information on the best of Monday's college hoop games........

Pitt shot 67% from floor in 85-69 win vs Cincinnati LY; Panthers won at Syracuse Saturday- their 5th win in row and 8th in last nine games-- that was their first true road game this season. Cincinnati is also 2-0 in Big East; they're 2-2-1 vs spread as underdog. Home favorites are 4-5 vs spread in Big East games this season.

Utah State swept Louisiana Tech 50-37/60-52LY, holding Tech under 39% in both games; Aggies are 2-4 on road, losing at New Mexico State by 3 in WAC opener- their other road losses are by 1-3-13 points. WAC underdogs are 3-1 vs spread in league play. Bulldogs won last six games, with wins over Murray State, at Houston, Nevada.

Mississippi State won at Houston/San Diego in only true road games; they've won eight games in row overall, are 5-2-1 vs spread as favorite. Western Kentucky is 1-2 vs SEC teams, beating Vandy, losing at LSU by 11, at South Carolina by 18. SEC road favorites are 10-10 vs spread in non-league games; Sun Belt home dogs are 2-10.

Home side won both UCSB-Riverside games LY; Gauchos lost here by a hoop, won at home by 13. UCSB lost six of last seven games; they lost Big West opener by hoop at Irvine, their 4th road loss in row, losing by 12-27-21-2 points. UCR snapped 4-game skid by ralling from down 7 at half to beat Long Beach State in OT Saturday.

Cal-Irvine beat Cal Poly twice LY, 64-57/80-63; Anteaters are 3-1-1 vs spread as favorite this year, but just 2-3 SU in last five games. Cal Poly is playing Big West opener; they lost last three games by 48-4-7 points; they're 1-7 on road, 3-3 as road dog, losing away games by 11-18-9-25-9-48-7 points. Underdogs covered first three Big West conference tilts.

Harvard won last four games vs D-I opponents, covered last five lined games; they're 5-2 on road, 3-1 vs spread as a fave. Ivy League favorites are 9-2 vs spread in non-league games, 4-0 on road; WCC underdogs are 24-29 vs soread, 8-7 at home. Santa Clara is 2-3 SU in last five games-- they're 4-4 against the spread as an underdog this year.

Road team won both Nevada-New Mexico State games LY; Wolf Pack won here in OT, lost by hoop at home. Nevada is 0-5 on road, losing by 13-9-7-3-6 points- their loss at La Tech Saturday was just second in last seven games. Aggies won last five games, upsetting Utah State by three in WAC opener. Underdogs covered three of first four WAC games.

Fairfield lost to Niagara twice LY, 75-50 here, 83-76 at home; Stags are 3-0 in MAAC, winning by 9-13-6 points, allowing just 53.7 ppg- they are 3-1 vs spread as an underdog. Niagara is 2-1 after Iona upset them in last game; Eagles are 3-9 vs spread as a favorite. MAAC home favorites are 3-8 against the spread in conference play.

Siena snuck by 3-10 Mt St Mary's in OT Saturday; Saints are 3-0 in its MAAC games, winning by 13-22-11 points- they're 2-4 on road, losing at Temple-St John's-Ga Tech-No Iowa. Saints swept Loyola LY, 75-68/ 73-60. Greyhounds is 1-2 in MAAC, beating Rider by hoop Saturday in game they led by 17 at half. MAAC home underdogs are 1-2 vs spread.

Iona is 4-1 on road after upsetting Niagara Saturday; Gaels beat Canisius twice LY, 69-58 at home, 78-77 (2ot) here. Iona won five of its last six games, with only loss to UConn. Canisius lost six of its last nine games; they're 1-2 in MAAC, with all three games at home, losing by 14-6 pts. Griffins are 2-3 against the spread as a favorite.

Marist got its first win in 12 games when they upset Manhattan in last game; Red Foxes are 3-0 vs spread as MAAC underdog, losing by 9-4 points to Fairfield/Rider. Home team won both Marist-St Peter's games LY, with Foxes winning 60-54 at home, losing 72-62 here. Peacocks are 1-2 in MAAC, with visiting team covering all three games.

Home side won both Manhattan-Rider games LY, with Broncs winning 76-73 at home, losing 73-68 here; Rider is 1-2 in MAAC,losing by 22 at Siena, 2 at Loyola, after beating Marist at home by 4. Manhattan lost to 0-11 Marist Saturday; this is its first home game in 38 days. Jaspers lost five of their last seven games overall.

North Carolina is 1-3 away from home, beating Ohio State by 4, losing at Kentucky/Texas and to Syracuse in NYC. ACC road faves are 20-14 vs spread out of conference. Charleston is 7-6, 4-6 outside SoCon, losing by 17 at Tennessee, 39 at Clemson in games vs big-name teams. SoCon underdogs are 27-34 vs spread in non-league games, 6-4 at home.

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7:00 PM
ALABAMA vs. TOLEDO
Alabama is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Alabama is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Toledo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
AMERICAN vs. COLUMBIA
No trends available
Columbia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

7:00 PM
BUCKNELL vs. DARTMOUTH
No trends available
Dartmouth is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Dartmouth is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
DELAWARE vs. JAMES MADISON
Delaware is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Delaware is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
James Madison is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Delaware
James Madison is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Delaware

7:00 PM
DREXEL vs. GEORGIA STATE
Drexel is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Drexel is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Georgia State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Drexel
Georgia State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Drexel

7:00 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. NIAGARA
Fairfield is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Fairfield is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Niagara is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Fairfield
Niagara is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Fairfield

7:00 PM
HOFSTRA vs. GEORGE MASON
Hofstra is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against George Mason
Hofstra is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against George Mason
George Mason is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
George Mason is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:00 PM
IONA vs. CANISIUS
Iona is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Iona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Canisius is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Canisius is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
MARIST vs. SAINT PETER'S
Marist is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
Marist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Marist

7:00 PM
NORFOLK STATE vs. KENT STATE
No trends available
Kent State is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

7:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
North Carolina is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
North Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
College of Charleston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
College of Charleston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
NORTHEASTERN vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Northeastern is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Northeastern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. TOWSON STATE
Old Dominion is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 5 games
Towson State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Old Dominion
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Towson State's last 5 games when playing Old Dominion

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. MAINE
Princeton is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
No trends available

7:00 PM
RIDER vs. MANHATTAN
Rider is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Manhattan
Rider is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan
Manhattan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Manhattan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
SAMFORD vs. DAVIDSON
Samford is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Samford is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Davidson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Davidson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
SIENA vs. LOYOLA
Siena is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Siena is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Loyola
Loyola is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Loyola is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
TEXAS A&M C.C. vs. FLORIDA STATE
No trends available
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
UNC WILMINGTON vs. WILLIAM & MARY
UNC Wilmington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
UNC Wilmington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
William & Mary is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against UNC Wilmington
William & Mary is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing UNC Wilmington

7:00 PM
WAGNER vs. BROWN
No trends available
Brown is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Brown is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

7:30 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. EASTERN KENTUCKY
Austin Peay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Austin Peay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Kentucky is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Austin Peay
Eastern Kentucky is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Austin Peay

7:30 PM
TENNESSEE STATE vs. MOREHEAD STATE
Tennessee State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Tennessee State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Morehead State
Morehead State is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home
Morehead State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

8:00 PM
MCNEESE STATE vs. LSU
No trends available
LSU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against McNeese State

8:00 PM
MD-EASTERN SHORE vs. OKLAHOMA
No trends available
Oklahoma is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Oklahoma is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
UTAH STATE vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Utah State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Utah State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. LAMAR
Arkansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas State is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
No trends available

8:30 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. EASTERN ILLINOIS
Tennessee Tech is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Tennessee Tech is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Eastern Illinois is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee Tech

8:30 PM
TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. MURRAY STATE
Tennessee-Martin is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Murray State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:45 PM
JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. SE MISSOURI STATE
Jacksonville State is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
Jacksonville State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
SE Missouri State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Jacksonville State
SE Missouri State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Jacksonville State

9:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. VANDERBILT
Middle Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Middle Tennessee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Vanderbilt is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Mississippi State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Mississippi State is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Western Kentucky is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home
Western Kentucky is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
CS NORTHRIDGE vs. UC DAVIS
CS Northridge is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UC Davis
CS Northridge is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
UC Davis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
UC Davis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing CS Northridge

10:00 PM
HARVARD vs. SANTA CLARA
Harvard is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Santa Clara is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Santa Clara is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home

10:00 PM
IDAHO vs. SAN JOSE STATE
Idaho is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Idaho is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
San Jose State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Idaho
San Jose State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Idaho

10:00 PM
SANTA BARBARA vs. UC RIVERSIDE
Santa Barbara is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing UC Riverside
Santa Barbara is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing UC Riverside
UC Riverside is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UC Riverside is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:05 PM
CAL POLY vs. UC IRVINE
Cal Poly is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Cal Poly is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing UC Irvine
UC Irvine is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cal Poly
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UC Irvine's last 5 games when playing at home against Cal Poly

11:00 PM
NEVADA vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
Nevada is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Nevada is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Mexico State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Nevada
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico State's last 5 games when playing Nevada

JANUARY 5, 12:05 AM
BOISE STATE vs. HAWAII
Boise State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Boise State is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Hawaii is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boise State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Hawaii's last 9 games when playing Boise State

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NHL
Write-up


Monday, January 4

Hot Teams
-- Bruins won five of their last six games.
-- Sharks won their last eight games, outscoring foes 31-14. Kings won last two games, allowing three goals.

Cold Teams
-- Rangers lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Los Angeles games stayed under the total.

Playing second of back-to-back nights
-- None

Series Records
-- Home side won last five Boston-Ranger games.
-- Kings won three of last four games against San Jose.

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7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. NY RANGERS
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
NY Rangers are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing Boston

10:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. SAN JOSE
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 10 games
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Boston Bruins at New York Rangers (-120, 5.5)

Marion Gaborik thought he was leaving behind an offensive hell but it turns out he left one and joined another. The former member of the Minnesota Wild is getting little help putting the puck in the net from his new teammates.

He leads the Rangers in scoring with 52 points, 20 points better than second-leading scorer Vaclav Prospal. Gaborik was the only Blue Shirt to light the lamp Saturday against the Hurricanes, a game New York lost 2-1 in overtime.

“We held [the Hurricanes] to single-digit scoring chances against and generated offense, but we can’t be satisfied with generating scoring chances, we have to score,” coach John Tortorella told the New York Post.

The Bruins aren’t exactly stocked with offensive playmakers either. The B’s signed free agent forward Miroslav Satan on Saturday. Don’t expect the past-his-prime sniper to contribute.

The under is a collective 4-16 in both teams’ last 10 games.

Pick: Under


Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks (-210, 5.5)

The best line in hockey just keeps on rolling. Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau celebrated their selection to the Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team by registering a combined five points in a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

“I don’t think we look too much into it,” Marleau told the San Jose Mercury News of his line’s point production. “It’s just one of those things where you’re playing well, the team’s doing well and the wealth gets spread around quite a bit.”

Saturday’s win was San Jose’s eighth straight and the club is averaging 3.9 goals per game over the streak.

The Kings haven’t been nearly as hot lately. Los Angeles was tied with the Sharks at the top of the West standings just a few weeks ago, but a 3-5 slump has the club hanging on to the final playoff spot.

Pick: Sharks

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For the initial posting of trends and indexes, we have provided information available up to the time of posting.
Additional updates for today’s games will be posted ASAP.

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ATLANTA (21 - 11) at MIAMI (16 - 15) - 1/4/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-7 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 11-5 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (18 - 15) at CHICAGO (14 - 17) - 1/4/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 64-49 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 51-37 ATS (+10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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NEW ORLEANS (15 - 16) at UTAH (18 - 15) - 1/4/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 50-67 ATS (-23.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 62-88 ATS (-34.8 Units) after a division game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 64-41 ATS (+18.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 89-62 ATS (+20.8 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (22 - 13) at LA CLIPPERS (14 - 18) - 1/4/2010, 10:35 PM
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PORTLAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 160-202 ATS (-62.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 5-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 7-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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