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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:39 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, January 27

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Jazz take on the Trail Blazers, while Vanderbilt plays on the road against Tennessee, and BYU meets New Mexico.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up 11 games on Wednesday night, including Utah at Portland. The Jazz and Trail Blazers last hooked up back on November 28 in Utah, with the home side pulling out a 108-92 victory. Carlos Boozer led the way for the Jazz in that win with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Deron Williams was good for 24 points and 15 assists in the contest. Brandon Roy scored a team-high 19 points in that losing cause for Portland, while LaMarcus Aldridge had 14 points.

Also on the NBA hardwood on Wednesday: Minnesota at Cleveland, the Lakers at Indiana, Memphis at Detroit, the Clippers at New Jersey, Chicago at Oklahoma City, Philadelphia at Milwaukee, Denver at Houston, Atlanta at San Antonio, New Orleans at Golden State, and Miami at Toronto. The Raptors are coming off a big 106-105 win over the Lakers in their last game on Sunday, as Andrea Bargnani was good for 22 points and Chris Bosh grabbed 13 rebounds.

There are two ranked matchups on the college basketball schedule for Wednesday night, with No. 21 Vanderbilt at No. 14 Tennessee, and No. 12 BYU at No. 23 New Mexico. The Cougars (20-1 SU, 11-7 ATS) are coming off a 71-69 win over San Diego State in their last contest; Jimmer Fredette tossed in 33 points for BYU in that victory. The Lobos (18-3 SU, 13-7 ATS) had no trouble with Colorado State last game, as Dairese Gary scored 17 points in an 82-64 win

Other games involving ranked teams on Wednesday: Notre Dame at No. 3 Villanova, No. 15 Temple at Charlotte, No. 19 Connecticut at Providence, No. 20 Ohio State at Iowa, Florida State at No. 8 Duke, and Texas Tech at No. 6 Texas. The Longhorns (17-2 SU, 8-7 ATS) will be looking to bounce back from their 88-74 loss to Connecticut last time out, with Damion Jones scoring 23 in that defeat.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

As well, there are seven games on the NHL's schedule for Wednesday, with New Jersey at Buffalo, Montreal at Tampa Bay, Anaheim at Washington, Detroit at Minnesota, Calgary at Dallas, St. Louis at Vancouver, and Carolina at the Rangers. The 16-28-7 Hurricanes managed to get back into the win column on Sunday afternoon with a 5-1 win over the Bruins. Ray Whitney, Eric Staal, Jussi Jokinen, Brandon Sutter, and Chad LaRose all scored for the Canes in that win, while Cam Ward made 27 saves. Carolina is just 5-16-4 on the road this season.

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:39 AM

Bettors best friend: Today's wagering tips

Wednesday, January 27

Lines off the board

Los Angeles Clippers at New Jersey Nets – Devin Harris (wrist) did not play in Saturday’s game and is doubtful. Eric Gordon (toe) missed last two games and is questionable.

Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons – Will Bynum (ankle) missed Saturday’s game and is questionable.

Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets – Carmelo Anthony (ankle) did not play Monday and is questionable. Chris Anderson (ankle) left in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game and is questionable.

New Orleans Hornets at Golden State Warriors – Monta Ellis (ankle) has missed the last two games but is expected to play Wednesday.

New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres – Drew Stafford (flu) is questionable. Rod Pelley (lower body) did not play last two games and is doubtful.

Who’s hot

Kevin Durant has scored 25 or more points in 18 straight games.

Vanderbilt has won nine of its last 10 games, going 6-3 ATS during that span.

The Jazz have taken 8-of-10 and are 8-0-2 ATS in that time frame.

Who’s not

The Rockets have dropped seven of their last 11, going 2-9 ATS in those games.

Pavel Datsyuk has scored three points in the past seven games (no goals) with 10 shots on goal.

Penn State is winless in conference play (0-7) and 2-6 ATS at home this season.

Key stat

104-7 – New Mexico record on its home court as a ranked team. The Lobos had a 19-game home winning streak snapped versus UNLV on Jan. 9, but hold a 44-5 record under head coach Steve Alford at The Pit and are 21-1 in their last 22 games there. New Mexico is 3-0 SU and ATS against ranked teams this season. BYU has won seven of the last eight (7-1 ATS) in this series and 16-of-21 and are laying 1.5 points to the home team with a total of 151.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

The Toronto Star reported that Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan suffered an ankle injury during Tuesday’s practice. The rookie out of USC limped off the court with the assistance of team trainer Scott McCullough and did not return. While just averaging 24.0 minutes per outing, DeRozan has started every game this season for Toronto and is averaging 8.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. The Raptors host the Heat Wednesday and are favored by 3 points with a total of 204.

Game of the Day

BYU Cougars at New Mexico Lobos (+1.5, 151)

Notable quotable

“"I pride myself in certain moments of games. That turnover was very costly I gave up. Yeah, I took it hard because I'm a competitor. I'm going to continue to take it hard. I'm going to move on from it and look to the Toronto game. But it's still going to be in the back of my mind. It's what drives you, and continues to drive you."

-- Heat guard Dwayne Wade said regarding the behind-the-back pass with 4.1 seconds left in the game (leading 91-90) that resulted in a turnover and provided the Cavaliers a victory Monday.

Tips and notes

- The Bulls are saving Vinny Del Negro’s job one game at a time. Chicago is playing some of the best basketball in the Association right now, coming off three straight road wins against Western Conference foes San Antonio, Phoenix and Houston. A big reason for the recent turnaround is the play of point guard Derrick Rose who got off to a slow start while playing through an injury. Rose averaged 11.5 points per game in October, 16.2 in November, 20.4 in December and 23.3 so far in January. His assists per game average has increased each month as well and he’s currently dishing out 6.5 per. The Bulls are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 outings.

- Vanderbilt will likely implement a steady diet of zone defense to combat the scoring proficiency of Tennessee’s offense Wednesday. The last three Volunteers’ opponents have utilized the defensive scheme and held the team to 39 percent shooting from the floor. Head coach Bruce Pearl said the Vols will have to do a better job shooting from 3-point land to beat the zone – Tennessee ranks 195th in nation from downtown at 33.5 percent. A zone defense normally equates to a slower paced game and the total in this one is set at 146. The Vols are favored by six points and center Wayne Chism is questionable after hyperextending his knee Saturday.

- Spurs head coach Greg Popovich told TNT last week that Tim Duncan will not play in the second leg of any back-to-back situations this season. This coincides with the ease-into-the-playoffs mentality Pop has taken with his veteran team the last handful of years. The limited use of Duncan allows him to rest him for the postseason, but the center admitted he would rather be playing than sitting. The Spurs host the Hawks Wednesday and are laying 3.5 points with a total of 195.

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:40 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

-- From 1967-85, the Saints went 83-187-5-- they were the worst team not only in the NFL, but in all of pro sports; then the Saints hired Jim Mora Sr as coach-- he went 93-78 in 11 years in New Orleans. Here is a look at some of head coaching history in New Orleans......

-- 1976-77 Hank Stram 7-21. Owner John Mecom claimed he gave Stram an unlimited budget, ".....but he exceeded it."

-- 1981-85 Bum Phillips 27-42-- Couldn't recapture his Houston magic.

-- 1997-99 Mike Ditka 15-33-- Traded a whole draft for Ricky Williams, which is why he works for ESPN now.

-- 2000-05 Jim Haslett 46-52-- Got team's first-ever playoff win in 2000 but was victim of the disaster after Hurricane Katrina.

-- 2006- present Sean Payton 41-27-- Man of the Hour.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but........

13) The A's signed Ben Sheets to a one-year, $10M deal; over last eight years, Sheets started 34-34-34-22-17-24-31-0 games, so he's had injury issues, but this is a one-year commitment for the A's, who can trade him at the deadline for prospects, or get draft picks when he bolts after 2010. In the meantime, they have an ace while their younger pitchers develop.

12) What the hell are the Mets doing? 22 days before spring training and they don't have a major league-level starting catcher yet.

11) To this day, the most traffic this website ever had in one day was in July 2004, when an interview I did with Tubby Smith at AAU Nationals in Orlando was posted. We did the interview while courtside, watching Devan Downey play for the South Carolina Ravens. Every SEC coach was there, but Downey went to Cincinnati, before eventually transferring to South Carolina, where he is a senior running amok in the SEC.

10) In his last two games, Downey has 66 points and has been impossible to contain off the dribble. His South Carolina team upset #1 Kentucky 68-62 Tuesday night, third straight time Darrin Horn's Gamecocks beat Kentucky. Even though Wildcats lost, I'd still vote them #1 in country.

9) UAB is the quietest 18-2 team in recent memory; they thumped Tulsa at home Tuesday night, and now sit atop Conference USA at 6-0.

8) Clemson went to Boston College and laid a major egg, losing 75-69- they were down 17 at the half. Tigers missed their injured guard Stitt.

7) West Virginia has a freshman sub named Dalton Pepper; who ESPN's Bill Raftery has nicknamed, "The Big Condiment".

6) Kansas State got a terrific 76-74 road win at Baylor, after a home loss to Oklahoma State that followed the great win over Texas. Frank Martin has done a solid job coaching his Wildcats.

5) Michigan State got its second consecutive one-point road win, as they escaped Ann Arbor with a tense 57-56 win. Lucas is an excellent leader for Tom Izzo in the backcourt.

4) Jets fired five lower-level assistant coaches,; it is rumored that owner Woody Johnson thought the team had too many coaches, which is why those five will not be replaced.

3) The Lubbock, TX phone book came out this week and guess who's on the cover? Mike Leach, which is an unfortunate bit of timing.

2) Sonny Dykes, son of former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes, is new football coach at Louisiana Tech, replacing Derek Dooley, who went to Tennessee. Dykes had been offensive coordinator at Arizona, which now needs a new offensive coordinator, because the Seahawks had a bad year, thats how far down coaching ladder the Pete Carroll move has touched.

1) You look at the box up above and you realize the Saints were a national joke until Jim Mora Sr came to Bourbon Street. Don't know if they have a Ring of Honor or Hall of Fame or whatever, but the Saints need to honor Mora for getting the Saints respect for the first time in their history.

From: Armadillo
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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:40 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 27

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MIAMI (23 - 21) at TORONTO (23 - 22) - 1/27/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 55-69 ATS (-20.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
TORONTO is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (33 - 11) at INDIANA (16 - 29) - 1/27/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 50-27 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
INDIANA is 107-73 ATS (+26.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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MINNESOTA (9 - 36) at CLEVELAND (35 - 11) - 1/27/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 79-61 ATS (+11.9 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 105-77 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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LA CLIPPERS (20 - 24) at NEW JERSEY (3 - 40) - 1/27/2010, 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 4-1 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-1 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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MEMPHIS (24 - 19) at DETROIT (15 - 28) - 1/27/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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CHICAGO (21 - 22) at OKLAHOMA CITY (24 - 20) - 1/27/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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 (15 - 29) at MILWAUKEE (18 - 24) - 1/27/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 104-137 ATS (-46.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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ATLANTA (29 -14) at SAN ANTONIO (25 - 18) - 1/27/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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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DENVER (30 - 14) at HOUSTON (24 - 20) - 1/27/2010, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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UTAH (26 - 18) at PORTLAND (27 - 19) - 1/27/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 73-59 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (24 - 20) at GOLDEN STATE (13 - 29) - 1/27/2010, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-3 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:41 AM

NBA
Write-up

Wednesday, January 27

Hot Teams
-- Raptors won nine of their last ten games.
-- Pacers covered seven of their last ten games. Lakers won five of their last seven games.
-- Cavaliers are 3-9 vs spread as a double digit favorite.
-- Clippers covered five of their last six games.
-- Grizzlies won six of their last seven games.
-- Bulls won seven of their last nine games.
-- Bucks covered six of their last seven games. 76ers won five of their last seven road games.
-- Hawks won six of their last seven games.
-- Nuggets won eight of their last nine games.
-- Jazz won seven of their last eight games. Trailblazers covered five of their last seven games.
-- New Orleans won three of last four games. Warriors covered 13 of their last 16 games.

Cold Teams
-- Miami lost six of its last nine road games.
-- Minnesota covered two of its last eight road games.
-- Nets lost last 11 games, failed to cover last six.
-- Pistons lost three of their last four games.
-- Thunder covered two of last seven as a favorite; their last four games overall were all decided by three or less points.
-- Spurs lost five of their last six games.
-- Rockets covered twice in their last eleven games.

Totals
-- Five of last six Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Indiana games stayed under the total; Lakers' last three games all went over.
-- Five of last seven Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Last three Clipper games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Chicago's last nine games; four of last five Thunder games stayed under.
-- Seven of last eight Milwaukee games went over the total; seven of last eight Philly games stayed under.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Atlanta games.
-- Four of last five Denver games went over the total.
-- Last three Portland games all went over the total.
-- Four of last five Golden State games stayed under the total.

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:41 AM

NBA

Wednesday, January 27

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. INDIANA
LA Lakers are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 15 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Indiana is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. TORONTO
Miami is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Miami
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami

7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-4-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. NEW JERSEY
LA Clippers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
LA Clippers are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers

7:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. DETROIT
Memphis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Memphis is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Detroit is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Oklahoma City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago

8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MILWAUKEE
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

8:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Antonio is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:30 PM
DENVER vs. HOUSTON
Denver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Denver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Denver

10:00 PM
UTAH vs. PORTLAND
Utah is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Portland's last 16 games

10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. GOLDEN STATE
New Orleans is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
New Orleans is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:42 AM

NBA

Wednesday, January 27

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers (-14, 199)

This game is a perfect example of the different perspectives between sports fans and sports bettors.

At first glance you’d think the Cavs are soaring. They’re on a five-game winning streak and bested the Lakers and Heat during the hot spell.

The T-Wolves, on the other hand, still haven’t reached double digits in the win column and have dropped seven of their last eight games.

But bettors realize that LeBron James has been carrying a huge load with Mo Williams and Delonte West out due to injury. Cleveland is just 2-4-1 against the spread over its last seven contests and is only 2-9 ATS in its last 11 matchups as a double-digit favorite.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves have been getting excellent play from wingman Corey Brewer and are 5-2 ATS over their last seven.

Pick: Minnesota

Atlanta Hawks at San Antonio Spurs (-3.5, 195)

This might be the week that we find out if the Hawks can run with the big boys of the NBA. Atlanta owns one of the best records in the league but is 0-5 against the Lakers, Cavs and Magic this season.

This week they play the Spurs, Celtics and Magic.

“We are one of the elite teams in the league when we play up to our ability,” said Hawks guard Joe Johnson told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution earlier this week.

But that’s the whole problem with the Hawks – they don’t play their best ball against the best teams in the Association. Atlanta relies too much on fast break points and plays too much one-on-one in its half court offense.

That won’t cut it against a defensively disciplined squad like San Antonio.

Pick: Spurs

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:43 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 27

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ILLINOIS (12 - 8) at PENN ST (8 - 11) - 1/27/2010, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
ILLINOIS is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
ILLINOIS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 6-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 4-2 straight up against ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NOTRE DAME (15 - 5) at VILLANOVA (18 - 1) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games this season.
VILLANOVA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
VILLANOVA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
VILLANOVA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 1-1 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 1-1 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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CONNECTICUT (13 - 6) at PROVIDENCE (11 - 8) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WM & MARY (14 - 5) at JAMES MADISON (9 - 11) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
WM & MARY is 81-119 ATS (-49.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 4-2 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
JAMES MADISON is 3-3 straight up against WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAINT LOUIS (12 - 6) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (11 - 7) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UNC-WILMINGTON (7 - 13) at HOFSTRA (9 - 12) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 130-98 ATS (+22.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 82-57 ATS (+19.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
HOFSTRA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-2 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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DELAWARE (6 - 14) at GEORGE MASON (13 - 7) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 58-37 ATS (+17.3 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DELAWARE is 3-1 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 2-2 straight up against DELAWARE 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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DREXEL (11 - 10) at NORTHEASTERN (13 - 7) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
NORTHEASTERN is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in January games this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
NORTHEASTERN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHEASTERN is 3-2 against the spread versus DREXEL over the last 3 seasons
NORTHEASTERN is 3-2 straight up against DREXEL 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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BOWLING GREEN (9 - 8) at E MICHIGAN (10 - 8) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 54-79 ATS (-32.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 2-0 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
E MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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 (13 - 6) at W MICHIGAN (11 - 7) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
AKRON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
W MICHIGAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 2-1 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 2-1 straight up against W MICHIGAN 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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TEMPLE (17 - 3) at CHARLOTTE (14 - 5) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
TEMPLE is 30-11 ATS (+17.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 4-0 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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MASSACHUSETTS (7 - 12) at ST JOSEPHS (8 - 11) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 2-2 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 3-1 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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LASALLE (10 - 9) at FORDHAM (2 - 16) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
LASALLE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 2-0 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 2-0 straight up against FORDHAM 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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VANDERBILT (15 - 3) at TENNESSEE (15 - 3) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 33-58 ATS (-30.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 3-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 3-1 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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GEORGIA (9 - 8) at FLORIDA (14 - 5) - 1/27/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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TEXAS A&M (14 - 5) at OKLAHOMA ST (15 - 4) - 1/27/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-2 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-2 straight up against TEXAS A&M 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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TOWSON ST (4 - 15) at VA COMMONWEALTH (13 - 5) - 1/27/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOWSON ST is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.

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

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OHIO U (10 - 9) at N ILLINOIS (8 - 9) - 1/27/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
N ILLINOIS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 2-0 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 2-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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CREIGHTON (10 - 10) at BRADLEY (10 - 9) - 1/27/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
BRADLEY is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 3-2 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 4-1 straight up against BRADLEY 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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EVANSVILLE (6 - 13) at MISSOURI ST (14 - 6) - 1/27/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 4-1 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 4-2 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DRAKE (10 - 11) at N IOWA (17 - 2) - 1/27/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
N IOWA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
N IOWA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
DRAKE is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
DRAKE is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DRAKE is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 2-2 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
DRAKE is 3-1 straight up against N IOWA 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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MEMPHIS (14 - 5) at MARSHALL (15 - 4) - 1/27/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 213-172 ATS (+23.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 213-172 ATS (+23.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 123-92 ATS (+21.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 91-66 ATS (+18.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 160-112 ATS (+36.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 99-61 ATS (+31.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 33-13 ATS (+18.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 2-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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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TCU (10 - 10) at COLORADO ST (11 - 8) - 1/27/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 96-126 ATS (-42.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 2-2 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 3-1 straight up against COLORADO ST 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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UCF (10 - 9) at SMU (8 - 10) - 1/27/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
SMU is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SMU is 31-54 ATS (-28.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SMU is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 1-1 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 1-1 straight up against UCF 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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LSU (9 - 10) at ALABAMA (12 - 7) - 1/27/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all games this season.
LSU is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
LSU is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
LSU is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
LSU is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 3-2 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 3-2 straight up against LSU 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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OHIO ST (14 - 6) at IOWA (8 - 12) - 1/27/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
IOWA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
IOWA is 73-100 ATS (-37.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IOWA is 73-100 ATS (-37.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 2-2 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 3-1 straight up against IOWA 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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TULANE (6 - 12) at UTEP (13 - 5) - 1/27/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 2-0 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-1 straight up against TULANE 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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UTAH (10 - 9) at WYOMING (8 - 11) - 1/27/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-2 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-2 straight up against WYOMING 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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TEXAS TECH (14 - 5) at TEXAS (17 - 2) - 1/27/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 67-97 ATS (-39.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 54-77 ATS (-30.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 54-77 ATS (-30.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 44-71 ATS (-34.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
TEXAS is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
TEXAS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in January games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-2 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 3-1 straight up against TEXAS 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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IOWA ST (12 - 7) at OKLAHOMA (11 - 8) - 1/27/2010, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 2-0 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 2-0 straight up against IOWA 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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FLORIDA ST (15 - 4) at DUKE (16 - 3) - 1/27/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 82-52 ATS (+24.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 99-72 ATS (+19.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
DUKE is 99-72 ATS (+19.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
DUKE is 66-36 ATS (+26.4 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 2-2 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 4-0 straight up against FLORIDA ST 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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BYU (20 - 1) at NEW MEXICO (18 - 3) - 1/27/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 46-77 ATS (-38.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 53-30 ATS (+20.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 53-30 ATS (+20.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 131-83 ATS (+39.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 3-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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NEBRASKA (12 - 7) at COLORADO (10 - 9) - 1/27/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
COLORADO is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 3-1 straight up against COLORADO 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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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:43 AM

NCAAB
Write-up

Wednesday, January 27

Information on the best of Wednesday's college basketball games........

Underdog is 6-2 vs spread in last eight Notre Dame-Villanova games, as Irish won two of last three visits here; average total in those three games was 173. Villanova is 7-0 in Big East, 5-2 vs spread, winning at home by 27-2-5 points (1-2 as home favorite). Irish are 2-2 as dogs, 1-2 on road, losing by 12-2 points. Big East home favorites are 19-20 vs spread.

UConn is 0-3 in true road games, losing by 2-3-5 points; they're 3-1 as a Big East favorite. Providence blew 9-point lead in last 2:00 of last game, losing to USF in OT. UConn is 3-4 in last seven games vs Providence, losing three of last four; with visitor 5-2 SU in those seven games. Big East home underdogs are 5-13 against the pointspread.

Wichita State lost four of last five games vs Illinois State; Redbirds lost five of last six visits here, but beat Shockers 72-57 Dec 29, making 9-18 from arc. ISU is 1-3 on Valley road, losing by 4-1-10 points; they're 2-0 as an MVC dog. Wichita is 4-0 as home favorite, winning home games by 23-12-12-9 points. MVC home favorites are 14-16 vs spread.

Vanderbilt lost six of last eight games vs Tennessee, dropping last four in Knoxville by 7-27-20-19 points; Commodores are 4-0 in SEC, winning at Alabama/South Carolina- they're 2-1 as underdog. Tennessee won six of last seven games; they're 3-1 in SEC, winning home games vs Auburn by 26, Ole Miss by 2. SEC home favorites are 7-11 against the spread.

Florida won 11 of last 12 games against Georgia, winning last last six in Gainesville by 8-23-11-16-10-26 points; Gators' last ten series wins are all by 10+ points. Dawgs are 4-0 vs spread in SEC games, losing on road by 8 at Kentucky, 3 at Miss State. Florida won last three games by 14-5-2 points. Favorite is 4-1 vs spread in their conference games.

Favorite is 5-2 vs spread in last seven Oklahoma State-Texas A&M tilts; Aggies won two of last three visits here. Home team is 4-1 vs spread in Oklahoma State's Big 12 games; Cowboys are 2-0 as home favorite, with wins by 29 over Texas Tech, 12 vs Colorado. Aggies lost last three road games by 9-23-5 points. Big 12 home favorites are 13-8 vs spread.

Underdog covered eight of last ten Drake-Northern Iowa games; Drake won three of last four visits here. Bulldogs won last five games after 0-4 start in Valley; they've covered last six games, are 3-1 as MVC dog, with road losses by 23 at Wichita, 4 at Creighton. UNI is 3-1 as home fave in Valley, with wins by 19-8-2-22 points.

Memphis is 65-1 in its last 66 C-USA games; they've won five in a row vs Marshall, winning last two visits here by 10-23 points. Marshall is 15-4, losing last two games, to West Va/UAB- loss to Blazers was their first in five league games. Tigers are 3-2 on road, losing at Syracuse and UMass in Boston. C-USA home underdogs are 3-8 against the spread.

Home team won nine of last ten LSU-Alabama games; Tigers lost five of last six visits here, losing by 4-2-11-6-14 points. Bama lost three of last four games; their SEC wins are by 17 at LSU, 5 vs Miss State. Tigers are 0-5 in SEC, losing road games by 9 at South Carolina, 14 at Florida. SEC home favorites are 6-12 against the spread this season.

Texas lost its last two games, but they've won eight of last nine games vs Texas Tech; Red Raiders lost last six visits to Austin by 3-7-34-29-26-6 points (1-4 vs spread in last five). Longhorns are 0-4 vs spread in Big 12 games; they won home games by 17-5 points. Favorite is 4-1 vs spread in Tech's Big 12 road games; they're 0-2 as road dog in league play.

Duke won eight of last ten games vs Florida State, winning three of last four played here, but Seminoles covered three of the four, losing by 7-1-3 points. Blue Devils are 3-0 as ACC home favorite, winning in Durham by 21-20-20 points. Florida State is 1-3 vs spread as an underdog this season. ACC home favorites are 13-15 against the spread.

BYU is 20-1, ranked 10th in country; Cougars won seven of last eight vs New Mexico; underdog is 4-1 vs spread in last five series games played here. Cougars won last 14 games, winning MWC road games by 18 at Air Force, 2 at San Diego State. Lobos won last four games, allowing an average of 59.8 ppg. MWC home underdogs are 2-5 against the spread.

Home team won eight of last nine Nebraska-Colorado games; Huskers won last three in series by 19-2-5 points, but lost three of last four visits to Boulder, losing by 4-4-2 points. Nebraska is 0-4 in Big 12, losing road games by 11 at Texas A&M, 17 at Missouri. Colorado is 2-3 vs spread as a favorite. Underdog is 5-1 vs spread in last six series games here.

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:44 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 27

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Trend Report
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6:30 PM
ILLINOIS vs. PENN STATE
Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Illinois's last 14 games
Penn State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Illinois
Penn State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Illinois

7:00 PM
AKRON vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Akron is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Akron's last 6 games
Western Michigan is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Akron
Western Michigan is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Akron

7:00 PM
BOWLING GREEN vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Bowling Green's last 8 games
Bowling Green is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Bowling Green
Eastern Michigan is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. PROVIDENCE
Connecticut is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Connecticut is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Providence is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Providence's last 6 games when playing Connecticut

7:00 PM
DELAWARE vs. GEORGE MASON
Delaware is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Delaware is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
George Mason is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Delaware
George Mason is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Delaware

7:00 PM
DREXEL vs. NORTHEASTERN
Drexel is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Drexel is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Northeastern is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Drexel
Northeastern is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Drexel

7:00 PM
GEORGIA vs. FLORIDA
Georgia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Florida
Georgia is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Florida
Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games

7:00 PM
LA SALLE vs. FORDHAM
La Salle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Fordham
La Salle is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Fordham
Fordham is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Fordham's last 5 games

7:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
Massachusetts is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Massachusetts is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Saint Joseph's is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Massachusetts
Saint Joseph's is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Massachusetts

7:00 PM
NOTRE DAME vs. VILLANOVA
Notre Dame is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Notre Dame is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
Villanova is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Notre Dame
Villanova is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Notre Dame

7:00 PM
SAINT LOUIS vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Louis's last 6 games when playing George Washington
Saint Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
George Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
George Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
TEMPLE vs. CHARLOTTE
Temple is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Charlotte is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
UNC WILMINGTON vs. HOFSTRA
UNC Wilmington is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Hofstra
UNC Wilmington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Hofstra
Hofstra is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Hofstra is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
VANDERBILT vs. TENNESSEE
Vanderbilt is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Vanderbilt is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Tennessee is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Tennessee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
WILLIAM & MARY vs. JAMES MADISON
William & Mary is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing James Madison
William & Mary is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing James Madison
James Madison is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
James Madison is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:05 PM
ILLINOIS STATE vs. WICHITA STATE
Illinois State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois State is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
Wichita State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Illinois State
Wichita State is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Illinois State

7:05 PM
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
No trends available
Youngstown State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Youngstown State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
TEXAS A&M vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Texas A&M is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing Oklahoma State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas A&M's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oklahoma State is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games

7:30 PM
TOWSON STATE vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Towson State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Towson State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Towson State
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Towson State

8:00 PM
CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Central Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Central Florida is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Southern Methodist is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
LSU vs. ALABAMA
LSU is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Alabama
LSU is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Alabama
Alabama is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Alabama is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. MARSHALL
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Marshall
Memphis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Marshall is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Marshall is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games

8:00 PM
OHIO vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Ohio is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Northern Illinois
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio's last 6 games when playing Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Northern Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
SIU EDWARDSVILLE vs. MURRAY STATE
SIU Edwardsville is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
SIU Edwardsville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Murray State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
TCU vs. COLORADO STATE
TCU is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado State
TCU is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado State
Colorado State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado State's last 6 games

8:05 PM
CREIGHTON vs. BRADLEY
Creighton is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Bradley
Creighton is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Bradley
Bradley is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Creighton
Bradley is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Creighton

8:05 PM
DRAKE vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Drake is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Northern Iowa
Drake is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Northern Iowa
Northern Iowa is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Northern Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. MISSOURI STATE
Evansville is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Missouri State
Evansville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Missouri State
Missouri State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Missouri State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:35 PM
OHIO STATE vs. IOWA
Ohio State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Ohio State is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Iowa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ohio State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iowa's last 6 games when playing Ohio State

9:00 PM
FLORIDA STATE vs. DUKE
Florida State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Florida State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Duke is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida State
Duke is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Florida State

9:00 PM
IOWA STATE vs. OKLAHOMA
Iowa State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma
Iowa State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma's last 5 games
Oklahoma is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

9:00 PM
TEXAS TECH vs. TEXAS
Texas Tech is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas Tech's last 5 games
Texas is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Texas Tech
Texas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas Tech

9:00 PM
UTAH vs. WYOMING
Utah is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Wyoming
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games when playing Wyoming
Wyoming is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Wyoming is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:05 PM
TULANE vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Tulane is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Tulane is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Texas El Paso is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
BYU vs. NEW MEXICO
BYU is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Mexico
BYU is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Mexico
New Mexico is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Mexico's last 7 games

10:00 PM
NEBRASKA vs. COLORADO
Nebraska is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Nebraska is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nebraska
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Nebraska

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:44 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, January 27

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Game of the day: BYU Cougars at New Mexico Lobos
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BYU Cougars at New Mexico Lobos

Line: Pick, 151

Voters agree, market unsure

BYU went into Saturday’s game at San Diego State as 2-point chalk after opening 3 and 3.5. The Cougars won 71-69 to run their streak to 15 games. On Monday BYU moved up in both the AP and Coaches’ polls. The week also included an easy home win over Wyoming, but the market clearly thinks the rankings are too lofty.

Aztec nemesis

The last time San Diego State lost at home was last season, also to BYU. The Aztecs had 14 wins in their gym since the Cougars, led by Jimmer Fredette’s 28 points, gave them a home loss. Fredotte’s performance last season was just the warm-up act: Fredette went off for 33 points on Saturday despite recently shaking off a case of mono.

"It's our fifth conference win, so it is really big," BYU coach Dave Rose told the Salt Lake Tribune. "And that's why it is big, because we are in the middle of the conference grind, and every win you get is really important.”

Fredette went 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and later drained clichés equally mercilessly.

"We knew it was a big game. We knew it was a huge game for us to come in and get a win. Not a lot of teams are going to do that," Fredette told reporters. "They are a very talented team, they play really well at home, and they've got a great crowd. We knew the challenge ahead of us."

Lobos pack mentality

New Mexico comes into this game having won four straight. The most recent win came Saturday in Albuquerque, 82-64 over Colorado State. The Lobos’ bench chipped in with 27 points and 17 boards. Every Lobo had at least two points and at least two rebounds in the game.

“It was just a really good team effort," Lobos head coach Steve Alford told The Santa Fe New Mexican. "I thought we got good minutes out of everybody we played.”

The Lobos had a 48-30 rebounding edge overall something that didn’t go unnoticed.

"It didn't help us because we got hurt on the boards," Colorado State head coach Tim Miles told the Denver Post. "But we got hurt on the boards because we didn't guard the ball."

Does the market get it now?

Prior to the four-game win streak, the Lobos lost games at San Diego State and home to UNLV. Before that spell, the Lobos were a nifty 10-3-1 against the spread. In the six games since, their ATS mark is 3-3.

This makes the task doubly tough for people wanting to ride the Lobos to an easy cash-in: The Lobos have lost recently when playing quality opponents and the market seems to have a short-term handle on where the number ought to be.

What happened?

BYU is 3-1 straight up and against the spread at New Mexico’s Pit under coach Rose. The one loss came last season when the Lobos embarrassed the Cougars 81-62.

"Last year, we might have played our worst game in Albuquerque," Rose told the Salt Lake Tribune. "They really handled us, and they got us out of the game early and we kind of fell apart and didn't play like ourselves. ... So this group of guys has a lot to prove about going in there and being able to play a competitive game because last year it got away from us."

A couple of trends:

BYU is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. The over is 8-2 in the last 10 games between these schools. I’m not wild about trends that predate the current roster, but it’s worth mentioning these.

Or maybe not, at least on the total:

Conversely, BYU’s last four contests have gone under and the under is 5-1-1 in Lobos’ last seven overall.

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:45 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 27

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ANAHEIM (24-22-0-6, 54 pts.) at WASHINGTON (33-13-0-5, 71 pts.) - 1/27/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 18-3 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 38-31 ATS (+2.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 20-17 ATS (+39.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 97-139 ATS (-57.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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MONTREAL (25-23-0-5, 55 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (21-20-0-10, 52 pts.) - 1/27/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 24-36 ATS (-22.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 45-86 ATS (-84.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 36-71 ATS (+128.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 14-32 ATS (+47.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-5 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-5-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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CAROLINA (16-28-0-7, 39 pts.) at NY RANGERS (24-22-0-7, 55 pts.) - 1/27/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 15-36 ATS (+58.7 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 41-32 ATS (+6.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 24-29 ATS (-7.4 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 130-145 ATS (-98.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 82-91 ATS (-53.0 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 31-41 ATS (-17.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 24-36 ATS (-20.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 6-5-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (34-15-0-1, 69 pts.) at BUFFALO (30-15-0-6, 66 pts.) - 1/27/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-4 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.6 Units)

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DETROIT (25-18-0-8, 58 pts.) at MINNESOTA (25-23-0-4, 54 pts.) - 1/27/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 80-82 ATS (-49.0 Units) in January games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 14-4 ATS (+18.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-21 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-2 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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CALGARY (26-20-0-6, 58 pts.) at DALLAS (22-19-0-11, 55 pts.) - 1/27/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 3-9 ATS (-7.8 Units) in January games this season.
CALGARY is 3-9 ATS (-7.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 46-45 ATS (-24.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 10-17 ATS (-17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 30-20 ATS (+6.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-6 ATS (+8.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
DALLAS is 142-84 ATS (+19.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 149-92 ATS (+16.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-5 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.1 Units)

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ST LOUIS (23-21-0-8, 54 pts.) at VANCOUVER (32-18-0-2, 66 pts.) - 1/27/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 33-28 ATS (+66.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 11-4 ATS (+15.5 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
ST LOUIS is 9-4 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-12 ATS (+33.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 6-10 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 141-149 ATS (-99.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 10-5 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 10-5-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:45 AM

NHL
Write-up

Wednesday, January 27

Hot Teams
-- Washington won its last seven games, scoring 36 goals.
-- Lightning won three of its last four games.
-- Stars won six of their last seven home games.
-- Canucks won their last five games, scoring 21 goals. St Louis won six of its last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Ducks lost three of their last four road games.
-- Canadiens lost three of their last four road games.
-- Rangers lost six of last eight games; they got shut out four times in six losses. Carolina is 3-8 in game following its last eleven wins.
-- Sabres lost their last four games, giving up 17 goals. Devils lost five of their last seven games.
-- Red Wings lost five of their last six games. Minnesota lost four of its last five contests.
-- Flames lost their last seven games, outscored 14-2 in last three.

Totals
-- Over is 10-2-1 in last thirteen Washington games. Five of last six Anaheim road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Montreal games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Carolina games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Buffalo games went over the total; seven of last nine New Jersey games stayed under.
-- Under is 11-5-1 in last seventeen Detroit games; seven of last eight Minnesota games went over.
-- Under is 11-2-2 in Calgary's last fifteen games; over is 7-3 in last ten Dallas games. .
-- Three of last four Vancouver home games went over the total.

Playing second of back-to-back nights
-- Ducks are 2-8 when they played the night before.
-- Canadiens are 2-3 when they lost the night before.
-- Devils are 10-1 when they played the night before.
-- Red Wings ae 5-3 when they played the night before.

Series Records
-- Washington won 6-4 in Anaheim LY, in last series meeting.
-- Canadiens won six of last nine visits to Tampa Bay.
-- Hurricanes lost five of last seven visits to Manhattan.
-- Devils won three of last four games against Buffalo.
-- Detroit won 12 of last 15 games against Minnesota.
-- Flames won three of last four games against Dallas.
-- Canucks won seven of last ten games against St Louis.

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**pm530** · 01-27-2010, 05:46 AM

NHL

Wednesday, January 27

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. WASHINGTON
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Anaheim is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Anaheim
Washington is 6-12-1 SU in its last 19 games when playing Anaheim

7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. NY RANGERS
Carolina is 3-9-1 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing Carolina
NY Rangers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Carolina

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. BUFFALO
New Jersey is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of New Jersey's last 18 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games

7:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. TAMPA BAY
Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Montreal
Tampa Bay is 8-14-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Montreal

8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Detroit's last 24 games
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 2-8-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:30 PM
CALGARY vs. DALLAS
Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Calgary's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Calgary
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary

10:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. VANCOUVER
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Vancouver
Vancouver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Vancouver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis

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Wednesday Trends and Indexes 1/27 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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