Monday Trends and Indexes 1/25 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Cleveland at Miami
The Cavaliers look to build on their 5-2 ATS record in their last 7 meetings in Miami. Cleveland is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Cavaliers favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25

Game 701-702: Indiana at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 112.765; Philadelphia 118.318
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 5 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-4 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Cleveland at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 124.858; Miami 119.664
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 5; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-1 1/2); Over

Game 705-706: LA Clippers at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 116.562; Boston 123.636
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 7; 191
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 707-708: Orlando at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 122.324; Memphis 125.175
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 3; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 204
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-1); Over

Game 709-710: Chicago at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 118.238; San Antonio 123.214
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 711-712: Atlanta at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 121.646; Houston 119.264
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 1 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+1 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Phoenix at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 117.088; Utah 127.516
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 10 1/2; 227
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 6 1/2; 219 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-6 1/2); Over

Game 715-716: Charlotte at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 123.543; Denver 124.563
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 1; 210
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 717-718: New Orleans at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 115.350; Portland 123.671
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 8 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Georgetown at Syracuse
The Orange look to build on their 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 games as a favorite from 1 to 6 1/2 points. Syracuse is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Orange favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25

Game 719-720: Georgetown at Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 70.315; Syracuse 78.733
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-5 1/2)

Game 721-722: St. Joseph's at Pennsylvania
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 52.410; Pennsylvania 40.966
Dunkel Line: St. Joseph's by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Joseph's by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's (-6 1/2)

Game 723-724: Western Kentucky at Southern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 52.752; Southern Illinois 60.523
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 8
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Illinois (-5 1/2)

Game 725-726: Missouri at Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 70.784; Kansas 82.021
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 11
Vegas Line: Kansas by 12
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (+12)

Game 727-728: Boise State at Idaho
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 53.159; Idaho 58.057
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 5
Vegas Line: Idaho by 7
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (+7)

Game 729-730: Chattanooga at Wofford
Dunkel Ratings: Chattanooga 50.290; Wofford 60.507
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 10
Vegas Line: Wofford by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chattanooga (+13 1/2)

Game 731-732: College of Charleston at Western Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 55.960; Western Carolina 58.710
Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 3
Vegas Line: Western Carolina by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (+6 1/2)

Game 733-734: Samford at Furman
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 46.969; Furman 51.148
Dunkel Line: Furman by 4
Vegas Line: Furman by 2
Dunkel Pick: Furman (-2)

Game 735-736: Delaware State at Coppin State
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware State 43.521; Coppin State 43.279
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 737-738: Alabama State at Southern
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama State 40.708; Southern 36.762
Dunkel Line: Alabama State by 4
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
The Rangers look to take advantage of a Pittsburgh team that is coming off a 2-1 victory in Philadelphia and is 1-6 in its last 7 games following a win. New York is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25

Game 1-2: Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.796; NY Rangers 12.278
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+110); Under

Game 3-4: St. Louis at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.416; Calgary 12.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-160); Under

Game 5-6: Buffalo at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 13.741; Vancouver 12.517
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+125); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Monday, January 25

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INDIANA (15 - 29) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 28) - 1/25/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 275-222 ATS (+30.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (34 - 11) at MIAMI (23 - 20) - 1/25/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CLEVELAND is 78-61 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 67-53 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (20 - 23) at BOSTON (28 - 13) - 1/25/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ORLANDO (29 - 15) at MEMPHIS (23 - 19) - 1/25/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 83-64 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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CHICAGO (20 - 22) at SAN ANTONIO (25 - 17) - 1/25/2010, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ATLANTA (28 - 14) at HOUSTON (24 - 19) - 1/25/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 210-157 ATS (+37.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-0 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 straight up against ATLANTA 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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PHOENIX (26 - 19) at UTAH (25 - 18) - 1/25/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games this season.
UTAH is 21-4 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
UTAH is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-3 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (21 - 21) at DENVER (29 - 14) - 1/25/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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NEW ORLEANS (23 - 20) at PORTLAND (27 - 18) - 1/25/2010, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Monday, January 25

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PITTSBURGH (32-20-0-1, 65 pts.) at NY RANGERS (24-21-0-7, 55 pts.) - 1/25/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 89-56 ATS (+15.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 130-144 ATS (-97.7 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 3-10 ATS (-9.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NY RANGERS are 24-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 13-9 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 13-9-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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ST LOUIS (22-21-0-8, 52 pts.) at CALGARY (26-19-0-6, 58 pts.) - 1/25/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 32-28 ATS (+65.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-2 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CALGARY is 24-23 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 10-16 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-4 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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BUFFALO (30-14-0-6, 66 pts.) at VANCOUVER (31-18-0-2, 64 pts.) - 1/25/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 28-37 ATS (-18.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 39-27 ATS (+2.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 160-110 ATS (+30.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 5-10 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 140-149 ATS (-101.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 56-81 ATS (-40.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

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

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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, 1/25/2010

INDIANA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
INDIANA: 13-4 Under playing their 3rd game in 4 days
PHILADELPHIA: 5-16 ATS in home games

CLEVELAND at MIAMI, 7:35 PM ET NBA
CLEVELAND: 33-15 Under vs. Miami
MIAMI: 15-2 Under after having won 2 of their last 3 games

LA CLIPPERS at BOSTON, 7:35 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 10-26 ATS off SU win as dog
BOSTON: 32-16 ATS after a win by 6 points or less

ORLANDO at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
ORLANDO: 7-0 Over off double-digit road win
MEMPHIS: 14-1 ATS if favored last game

CHICAGO at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
CHICAGO: 12-4 Under off an Over
SAN ANTONIO: 1-5 ATS playing with same season revenge

ATLANTA at HOUSTON, 8:35 PM ET
ATLANTA: 2-11 ATS at Houston
HOUSTON: 15-5 ATS off outright loss as favorite

PHOENIX at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
PHOENIX: 15-6 Under off ATS win
UTAH: 13-3 ATS after scoring 105+ points

CHARLOTTE at DENVER, 9:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 3-11 ATS off DD home loss
DENVER: 16-6 Under after a combined score of 205+ points

NEW ORLEANS at PORTLAND, 10:05 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 40-18 Under revenging same season loss
PORTLAND: 8-2 ATS off road win

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Monday, 1/25/2010

GEORGETOWN at SYRACUSE, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
GEORGETOWN: 0-6 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4
SYRACUSE: 7-1 ATS after playing as a home favorite

ST JOSEPHS at PENNSYLVANIA, 8:00 PM ET
ST JOSEPHS: 12-3 ATS AWAY off 2+ consecutive home wins
PENNSYLVANIA: 1-7 ATS in non-conference games

W KENTUCKY at S ILLINOIS, 8:05 PM ET
W KENTUCKY: 18-6 ATS AWAY after 3 consecutive conference games
S ILLINOIS: 5-13 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5

MISSOURI at KANSAS, 9:00 PM ET ESPN
MISSOURI: 14-3 ATS after 1+ consecutive unders
KANSAS: 17-8 UNDER as a DD favorite

BOISE ST at IDAHO, 11:00 PM ET ESPNU
BOISE ST: 0-6 ATS after a conference game
IDAHO: 60-38 ATS after a combined score of 125 or less

Added Games

UT-CHATTANOOGA at WOFFORD, 7:00 PM ET
UT-CHATTANOOGA: 0-7 ATS as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15
WOFFORD: 12-3 OVER off a loss as a favorite

COLL OF CHARLESTON at W CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
COLL OF CHARLESTON: 8-2 ATS as an underdog
W CAROLINA: 6-17 ATS in January

SAMFORD at FURMAN, 7:00 PM ET
SAMFORD: 7-0 OVER AWAY when when playing with one or less days rest
FURMAN: 6-0 ATS at home after one or more consecutive overs

DELAWARE ST at COPPIN ST, 7:00 PM ET ESPNU
DELAWARE ST: 0-6 ATS when playing with one or less days rest
COPPIN ST: N/A

ALABAMA ST at SOUTHERN U, 9:00 PM ET ESPNU
ALABAMA ST: 5-1 ATS when playing with one or less days rest
SOUTHERN U: N/A

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Monday, 1/25/2010

PITTSBURGH at NY RANGERS, 7:05 PM ET VERSUS
PITTSBURGH: 10-3 SU after a division game
NY RANGERS: 3-10 SU against division opponents

ST LOUIS at CALGARY, 9:35 PM ET
ST LOUIS: 7-2 SU AWAY after allowing 4+ goals
CALGARY: 2-10 SU playing with double revenge

BUFFALO at VANCOUVER, 10:05 PM ET
BUFFALO: 16-6 SU AWAY off 2+ consecutive road losses
VANCOUVER: 3-9 SU after having won 4 of their last 5

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB


Monday, January 25

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Georgetown Hoyas at Syracuse Orangemen [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]

Hoyas: Georgetown enters tonight's contest ranked 12th in the country. The Hoyas are 15-3 SU and 8-6 ATS this season. Georgetown has won 4 of their past 5 games SU, with 3 opponents being nationally ranked at the time they played them. Their only loss during this stretch came at Villanova by 5 PTS, in a game the Hoyas actually won ATS. Away from home, Georgetown is 6-2 SU and 5-2 ATS on the season. The Hoyas are both 1-2 SU and ATS as the listed underdog this season. A big reason for the Hoyas recent success against top level competition is their scoring surge, as they've scored more than 72 PTS in each of their past 5 contests. The Hoyas have 3 players averaging more than 15 PPG, led by G Austin Freeman and his 15.6 PPG. Future NBA Lottery pick C Gren Monroe also averages more than 15 PPG and 10 RPG for Georgetown. Defensively, the Hoyas only allow opponents to score an average of 61 PPG this season.

Hoyas are 7-19 ATS last 26 vs. Big East.
Over is 5-0 last 5 vs. Big East.

Key Injuries - F Nikita Mescheriakov (personal) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 67

Orangemen (-5.5, O/U 147): Syracuse has won 6 straight games SU since their lone loss of the season to Pittsburgh. Their last 3 games have been the most impressive, as they've beaten West Virginia, Notre Dame, and Marquette. Syracuse is 19-1 SU and 12-4 ATS on the season. The Orangemen are 12-1 SU and 5-4 ATS at home this year. Syracuse is 7-1 ATS as a single digit favorite or as the listed underdog this season. The Orangemen have had great success against Georgetown at home, as they've won 10 of the past 11 meetings SU. F Wesley Johnson is the leading scorer for the Orangmen, as he is averaging nearly 17.5 PPG while shooting better than 55% from the field. Johnson leads an offense that is very efficient, as Syracuse shoots a great percentage from the field and is a dominating rebounding team that averages more than 84 PPG.

Orangemen are 12-3 ATS last 15 vs. Big East.
Over is 7-0 last 7 games as a home favorite of up to 6.5 points.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 78 (Side of the Day)



Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

Tigers: It's been 11 years since Missouri won in Lawrence, Kansas but hope is not completely lost tonight. Missouri handed Kansas their 1st league loss last year, and they'll be looking to do exactly the same tonight. The Tigers are 15-4 SU and 8-5 ATS this season. The Tigers are only 2-4 SU and 2-3 ATS away from home this season. Today will be only the 2nd time this season that the Tigers will be the listed underdog. The Tigers lost their only other game as the underdog, both SU and ATS. Missouri is playing well this season thanks to a very deep, balanced team. The Tigers average more than 80 PPG this season, with 7 different players averaging at least 7.8 PPG. Guards Kim English and Marcus Denmon combine for 26 PPG for Missouri, including nearly 5 three pointers per game. Since league play began this year, Missouri ranks last in the Big 12 conference in field goal percentage thanks to 37% shooting.

Tigers are 6-15 ATS last 21 games as a road underdog.
Over is 6-2 last 8 road games.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 62

Jayhawks (-12, O/U 148.5): Kansas is an impressive 18-1 SU this season, defeating their opposition by more than 23 PPG this season. Thanks to this domination, the Jayhawks are ranked 3rd in the nation. Kansas is 12-0 SU at home this season, and are looking to win their 54th consecutive SU win at home tonight. The Jayhawks are 5-4 ATS at home this season, with each game coming as a double digit favorite. This -12 number today is the smallest the Jayhawks have been favored by at home this season. The Jayhawks are 3-4-1 ATS as a favorite of less than 20 PTS this season. 4 different Jayhawks average more than 11 PPG, led by All American G Sherron Collins and his 16 PPG. Freshman G Xavier Henry is the 2nd leading scorer for Kansas, as he averages better than 14 PPG on the season. Henry and Collins combine to make more than for 3-pointers per game for the Jayhwaks.

Jayhawks are 10-1 ATS last 11 Monday games.
Under is 11-1 last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 77 (UNDER - Total of the Day)


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[Udog]

Len's Top 5

Happy Monday everyone, here's my Top 5 for January 25, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

It'll be Indianapolis and New Orleans in Super Bowl XLIV February 7th in Miami.
The Colts have been installed as 4 point favorites.
With the Vikings losing, we are immediately subjected to speculation over the future of Brett Favre. Will his career end with that costly interception?
It was a swell day all around for New York sports fans. The Knicks suffered their worst ever home loss, losing to Dallas 128-78.
Kelly Kulick becomes the first woman to win a pro bowling title, beating the boys in Vegas.
A-Rod does schtick. After receiving the Postseason MVP Award from the New York baseball writers, he said "what's next, the good guy award?"

2. The Saints Go Marching In

How can you not root for the Saints? The city of New Orleans was nearly wiped off the map. Their football team has been mostly dismal since coming into the NFL in 1967. And they have now made it to their first ever Super Bowl. Maybe they are truly America's team. Having said that, they beat Minnesota last night in overtime without the Vikings touching the ball in OT. There has never been an overtime in the Super Bowl. Do we really want the championship decided in a similar fashion, with only one team having a chance on offense?

3. Half A Loaf

The Jets have been in 4 AFC (AFL) Championship Games. They've led 3 of them at halftime. And we know how that has worked out. Again yesterday, the Jets were 30 minutes away from the Super Bowl, and again they couldn't hold on. After leading 17-6 they got shutout the rest of the way. It's easy to say the Jets will be back, but the last time it took them 11 years. You never know in sports. Just ask former Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino. He played in a Super Bowl in just his second season. He never made it back.

4. Buy Now!

Some Jets fans were concerned over all the perceived jinxes last week. Mark Sanchez on the cover of Sports Illustrated. The Jets selling AFC Championship merchandise as if they had already won. Was it a case of "premature exhilaration?" Remember the 2003 baseball playoffs? The Red Sox painted World Series logos on the field at Fenway. And then a guy named Aaron Boone screwed it all up. It turns out the Colts also offered AFC Championship merchandise last week. Maybe teams should start offering that stuff before the season begins. It's never too early to have your loyal fans part with their hard earned cash.

5. Changing Uniforms

Grant Desme made an interesting career choice. He is one of the top outfield prospects in the Oakland A's organization, but unlike most of today's athletes he's taking a massive voluntary pay cut. He's entering the priesthood. Instead of stepping up to the plate, he'll pass it around.

Happy Birthday: Jets Hall of Fame wide receiver Don Maynard. 75.
Bonus Birthday: Singer Alicia Keys. 29.

Today in Sports: Quarterback Phil Simms' nearly perfect game. The Giants win Super Bowl XXI, beating the Denver Broncos 39-20. 1987.
Bonus Event: The Beatles I Want to Hold Your Hand becomes their first #1 hit in the U.S. 1964