Friday Trends and Indexes 1/29 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Harvard at Columbia
The Crimson look to take advantage of a Columbia team that is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games as a home underdog. Harvard is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Crimson favored by 12. Dunkel Pick: Harvard (-8). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Game 825-826: Dartmouth at Cornell
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 42.543; Cornell 66.101
Dunkel Line: Cornell by 23 1/2
Vegas Line: Cornell by 27
Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth (+27)

Game 827-828: Pennsylvania at Yale
Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 39.688; Yale 49.165
Dunkel Line: Yale by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Yale by 8
Dunkel Pick: Yale (-8)

Game 829-830: Princeton at Brown
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 50.562; Brown 48.817
Dunkel Line: Princeton by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Princeton by 3
Dunkel Pick: Brown (+3)

Game 831-832: Harvard at Columbia
Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 60.327; Columbia 48.554
Dunkel Line: Harvard by 12
Vegas Line: Harvard by 8
Dunkel Pick: Harvard (-8)

Game 833-834: Valparaiso at WI-Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 52.037; WI-Milwaukee 61.559
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 7
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (-7)

Game 835-836: Butler at WI-Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 67.613; WI-Green Bay 59.004
Dunkel Line: Butler by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Butler by 8
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-8)

Game 837-838: Niagara at Canisius
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 53.094; Canisius 55.351
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Canisius

Game 839-840: Sacramento State at Weber State
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 45.545; Weber State 61.416
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 16
Vegas Line: Weber State by 17
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (+17)

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Friday, 1/29/2010

DARTMOUTH at CORNELL, 7:00 PM ET
DARTMOUTH: 10-1 UNDER when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
CORNELL: 12-2 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

PENNSYLVANIA at YALE, 7:00 PM ET
PENNSYLVANIA: 1-8 ATS in all games
YALE: 8-3 OVER as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9

PRINCETON at BROWN, 7:00 PM ET
PRINCETON: 12-3 UNDER against conference opponents
BROWN: 11-3 UNDER after a conference game

HARVARD at COLUMBIA, 7:00 PM ET
HARVARD: 5-14 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5
COLUMBIA: 93-67 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week

VALPARAISO at WI-MILWAUKEE, 8:00 PM ET
VALPARAISO: 6-0 ATS when playing with 5 or 6 days rest
WI-MILWAUKEE: 1-10 ATS at home when the total is 135 to 139.5

BUTLER at WI-GREEN BAY, 9:00 PM ET
BUTLER: 0-7 ATS after a cover as a DD favorite
WI-GREEN BAY: 6-0 ATS at home when the total is 130 to 134.5

NIAGARA at CANISIUS, 7:00 PM ET
NIAGARA: 2-8 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3
CANISIUS: 10-2 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3

SACRAMENTO ST at WEBER ST, 9:00 PM ET
SACRAMENTO ST: 13-4 ATS as an underdog
WEBER ST: 16-6 OVER when playing only their 2nd game in a week

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, 1/29/2010

TORONTO at NEW JERSEY, 7:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 2-11 SU after a non-conference game
NEW JERSEY: 12-1 SU when playing their 3rd game in 4 days

FLORIDA at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
FLORIDA: 7-24 SU off a home win
WASHINGTON: 19-3 SU at home in January

BOSTON at BUFFALO, 7:35 PM ET
BOSTON: 4-8 SU after 2+ consecutive losses
BUFFALO: 10-2 SU after allowing 1 goal or less

NASHVILLE at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 11-4 SU after a division game
DETROIT: 1-3 SU on Friday nights

ANAHEIM at TAMPA BAY, 7:35 PM ET
ANAHEIM: 8-1 SU AWAY after playing 4 consecutive road games
TAMPA BAY: 6-19 SU off a home win

COLORADO at DALLAS, 8:35 PM ET
COLORADO: 11-5 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +150
DALLAS: 3-11 SU off a home win

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, 1/29/2010

CLEVELAND at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
CLEVELAND: 17-6 Under off cover as DD favorite
INDIANA: 14-3 ATS as a home underdog of 6.5 to 12 points

LA LAKERS at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 11-2 ATS Away off BB Away wins
PHILADELPHIA: 0-8 ATS as a home underdog of 6.5 to 12 points

BOSTON at ATLANTA, 7:35 PM ET
BOSTON: 10-1 ATS playing with triple revenge
ATLANTA: 23-5 Over after BB games being called for 5+ fouls than opponent

WASHINGTON at NEW JERSEY, 8:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 3-10 ATS off home loss
NEW JERSEY: 3-0 Under off SU win

MIAMI at DETROIT, 8:05 PM ET
MIAMI: 9-1 Over off BB ATS losses
DETROIT: 0-5 ATS off 3 straight home losses

LA CLIPPERS at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 12-28 ATS off BB non-conf games
MINNESOTA: 7-1 Over off BB road losses

DENVER at OKLAHOMA CITY, 8:05 PM ET
DENVER: 8-1 Over vs. Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY: 15-2 ATS off ATS loss

CHICAGO at NEW ORLEANS, 8:05 PM ET
CHICAGO: 20-5 Over off win by 10+ points
NEW ORLEANS: 24-9 ATS at home with same season revenge

MEMPHIS at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 15-1 ATS if favored last game
SAN ANTONIO: 5-19 ATS revenging road loss

PORTLAND at HOUSTON, 8:35 PM ET
PORTLAND: 8-0 Over after trailing last game by 15+ at half
HOUSTON: 2-10 ATS in January

SACRAMENTO at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 2-10 ATS in January
UTAH: 15-3 ATS after scoring 105+ points

CHARLOTTE at GOLDEN STATE, 10:35 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 10-2 ATS off non-conf game
GOLDEN STATE: 8-2 Over vs. Charlotte

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Dunkel


Chicago at New Orleans
The Bulls look to build on their 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games as an underdog from 1 to 4 1/2 points. Chicago is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulls favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Game 801-802: Cleveland at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 124.858; Indiana 114.018
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 11; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 6; 205
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-6); Over

Game 803-804: LA Lakers at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 123.416; Philadelphia 118.130
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+6 1/2); Under

Game 805-806: Boston at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 116.661; Atlanta 122.330
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 3; 191
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-3); Under

Game 807-808: Washington at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 115.044; New Jersey 104.320
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 10 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 3; 193
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-3); Over

Game 809-810: Miami at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 121.012; Detroit 113.669
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 1; 188
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-1); Under

Game 811-812: LA Clippers at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 118.329; Minnesota 110.276
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 8; 197
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1; 201
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-1); Under

Game 813-814: Denver at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.658; Oklahoma City 125.346
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 1 1/2; 201
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-1 1/2); Over

Game 815-816: Chicago at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 121.359; New Orleans 119.703
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 4 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+4 1/2); Over

Game 817-818: Memphis at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 121.175; San Antonio 124.260
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 3; 199
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 4 1/2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+4 1/2); Under

Game 819-820: Portland at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 117.181; Houston 121.418
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 4; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 6; 195
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+6); Over

Game 821-822: Sacramento at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 112.004; Utah 127.516
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 15 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 9; 203
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-9); Over

Game 823-824: Charlotte at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 126.167; Golden State 117.869
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 8 1/2; 218
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 209
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte; Over

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NHL
Dunkel


Boston at Buffalo
The Sabres look to take advantage of a Boston team that is 1-9 in its last 10 games as an underdog from +110 to +150. Buffalo is the pick (-150) according to Dunkel, which has the Sabres favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-150). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Game 1-2: Toronto at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.439; New Jersey 12.084
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-200); Under

Game 3-4: Florida at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.852; Washington 14.477
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-260); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-260); Over

Game 5-6: Boston at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.232; Buffalo 12.762
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-150); Over

Game 7-8: Nashville at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.634; Detroit 10.695
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+130); Under

Game 9-10: Anaheim at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.334; Tampa Bay 11.518
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+100); Under

Game 11-12: Colorado at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 13.028; Dallas 10.780
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+110); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, January 29

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CLEVELAND (36 - 11) at INDIANA (16 - 30) - 1/29/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
INDIANA is 148-97 ATS (+41.3 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 276-223 ATS (+30.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 80-61 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 68-53 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 56-38 ATS (+14.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (35 - 11) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 30) - 1/29/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 43-22 ATS (+18.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-37 ATS (-23.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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BOSTON (29 - 14) at ATLANTA (29 - 15) - 1/29/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 134-111 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-8 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-6 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (14 - 30) at NEW JERSEY (4 - 40) - 1/29/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 4-4 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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MIAMI (23 - 22) at DETROIT (15 - 29) - 1/29/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-3 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (20 - 25) at MINNESOTA (9 - 38) - 1/29/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DENVER (31 - 14) at OKLAHOMA CITY (24 - 21) - 1/29/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-4 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 8-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (22 - 22) at NEW ORLEANS (25 - 20) - 1/29/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 58-73 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Friday nights this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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 (25 - 19) at SAN ANTONIO (26 - 18) - 1/29/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a non-conference game 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.
SAN ANTONIO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (27 - 20) at HOUSTON (24 - 21) - 1/29/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in January games this season.

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

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SACRAMENTO (16 - 28) at UTAH (27 - 18) - 1/29/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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CHARLOTTE (22 - 22) at GOLDEN STATE (13 - 31) - 1/29/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 73-53 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, January 29

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TORONTO (17-28-0-9, 43 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (34-16-0-2, 70 pts.) - 1/29/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 17-37 ATS (+59.7 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 4-18 ATS (+30.4 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 3-11 ATS (-8.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
TORONTO is 2-11 ATS (+16.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 33-18 ATS (+58.1 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 14-3 ATS (+10.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 19-5 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 75-74 ATS (+167.4 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
TORONTO is 262-258 ATS (+542.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
TORONTO is 20-17 ATS (+46.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.4 Units)

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FLORIDA (23-21-0-9, 55 pts.) at WASHINGTON (35-13-0-5, 75 pts.) - 1/29/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 66-104 ATS (+170.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 19-3 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 40-18 ATS (+17.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-14 ATS (+36.9 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 39-29 ATS (+72.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-7 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 11-7-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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BOSTON (23-20-0-8, 54 pts.) at BUFFALO (31-15-0-6, 68 pts.) - 1/29/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 23-28 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 35-33 ATS (-10.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 202-138 ATS (-2.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 29-12 ATS (+15.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-12 ATS (+33.7 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 59-51 ATS (+117.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 8-8-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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NASHVILLE (29-20-0-3, 61 pts.) at DETROIT (25-19-0-9, 59 pts.) - 1/29/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 28-23 ATS (+52.5 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-7 ATS (+20.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a division game this season.
NASHVILLE is 16-7 ATS (+23.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DETROIT is 25-28 ATS (-11.1 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 80-84 ATS (-123.4 Units) in January games since 1996.
DETROIT is 13-14 ATS (-13.5 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 10-12 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 12-10-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
11 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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ANAHEIM (24-24-0-6, 54 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (22-20-0-10, 54 pts.) - 1/29/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 11-5 ATS (+4.6 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ANAHEIM is 130-112 ATS (+244.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 46-86 ATS (-86.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-29 ATS (-7.6 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 37-71 ATS (-39.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-1-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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COLORADO (30-16-0-6, 66 pts.) at DALLAS (23-19-0-11, 57 pts.) - 1/29/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-22 ATS (-17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 56-51 ATS (-3.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-22 ATS (+54.4 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 46-28 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
COLORADO is 173-142 ATS (+23.0 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-4 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 6-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers [7:00 PM ET]

Cavaliers (-6.5, O/U 205.5): Both the Cavaliers and F LeBron James enjoy playing against the Pacers. The Cavaliers have won 11 of the last 12 meetings SU against the Pacers, and LeBron James is averaging more than 40 PTS the last 3 times he's played in Indiana. Cleveland is playing great basketball, as they are 36-11 SU this year, the best record in the entire NBA. Cleveland has won 6 consecutive games coming into tonight's contest. The Cavaliers are 18-8 SU and 14-11-1 ATS on the road this season. Cleveland is only 8-9 ATS as a single digit road favorite this entire season. James is 2nd in the NBA in scoring at 29.6 PPG, one tenth of a point behind the NBA lead. C Shaquille O'Neal is the only other active player currently averaging double digits in scoring this season, with 11.3 PPG. Cleveland has the 3rd best defense in the NBA, allowing only 94.5 PPG this season.

Cavs are 16-5 ATS last 21 vs. NBA Central.
Over is 6-1 last 7 games as a favorite.

Key Injuries - PG Delonte West (finger) is questionable.
G Mo Williams (shoulder) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 111 (Side of the Day)

Pacers: Indiana is struggling right now, as they've lost 5 of their past 7 games SU in route to a 16-30 SU record. The Pacers are 10-12 SU and 9-13 ATS at home this season. The Pacers are 3-7 ATS as the listed home underdog this season. Indiana is also 20-26 ATS for the entire year, so needless to say it's been a tough year all the way around for this Pacers team. Indiana really struggles on defense this year, as they've giving up more than 100 PTS in 8 of their past 9 games this season. The Pacers allow 104.4 PPG this season, so more often than not this team is playing from behind. All 5 starters for the Pacers average double digits in PTS, led by F Danny Granger and his 23.2 PPG. F Troy Murphy averages 14 PPG and nearly 10 RPG for Indiana. Indiana is 0-20 SU when Murphy grabs less than 11 rebounds in a game.

Pacers are 7-1 ATS last 8 games following a SU loss.
Under is 5-0 last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Key Injuries - F Tyler Hansbrough (ear) is out.
C Jeff Foster (back) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 95



Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers [7:00 PM ET]

Lakers (-6.5, O/U 202.5): Los Angeles and G Kobe Bryant always circle their game in Philadelphia on the calendar each season. Ever since the Lakers played the Sixers in the Finals years ago, they've enjoyed playing against Philadelphia. Bryant is from the Philadelphia area, and he's averaged 26 PPG, 5 APG, and 5 RPG the last 7 times he's played in Philadelphia. The Lakers are 35-11 SU this season, the 2nd best record in the entire NBA and the best record in the Western Conference. The Lakers are 12-8 SU and 8-12 ATS on the road this season. Los Angeles is also 6-8 ATS as a single digit road favorite this season. The Lakers have scored 115 PTS or more in 3 of their past 4 games, as they've been playing very efficiently on the offensive end. They are 4th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 104 PPG for the season. Defensively, the Lakers are only allowing opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field, 4th best in the NBA.

Lakers are 5-0 ATS last 5 games vs. a team with a losing SU record.
Over is 5-0 last 5 games as a road favorite.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 107 (OVER - Total of the Day)

76ers: Philadelphia has been a major disappointment this season, as they are only 15-30 SU this season. The Sixers aren't in good form currently either, as they've lost 4 of their past 6 games both SU and ATS. Philadelphia is only 7-15 SU and 5-17 ATS at home this season. The Sixers are also 1-6 ATS as a home underdog, winning their last game against the Mavericks ATS in that specific role. Philadelphia does have 5 current players averaging double digits in PTS this season, led by F Andre Igoudala. Igoudala averages 17.4 PPG, but is only shooting 42% from the field this season. As a team, the Sixers score the 9th fewest PTS in the NBA at 97.7 PPG. Defensively, the Sixers allow 100.4 PPG, but they are improving slightly as they've held 8 of their past 10 opponents under 100 PTS. The Sixers have lost both recent meetings at home to the Lakers, allowing an average of 110 PPG in both games combined.

76ers are 1-7 ATS last 8 games as a home underdog.
Under is 6-0 last 6 home games.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 101


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Friday, 01/29/2010

(807) WASHINGTON vs. (808) NEW JERSEY

NEW JERSEY is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more this season. The average score was NEW JERSEY 89.8, OPPONENT 106.9 - (Rating = 2*)

(813) DENVER vs. (814) OKLAHOMA CITY

DENVER is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) vs. marginal winning teams (Win Pct. 51%-60%) in 2nd half of the last 3 seasons. The average score was DENVER 111.3, OPPONENT 96 - (Rating = 2*)

(817) MEMPHIS vs. (818) SAN ANTONIO

MEMPHIS is 8-26 ATS (-20.6 Units) vs. marginal winning teams (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) over the last 3 seasons. The average score was MEMPHIS 97.1, OPPONENT 105.3 - (Rating = 2*)

(817) MEMPHIS vs. (818) SAN ANTONIO

MEMPHIS is 16-5 OVER (+10.5 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game this season. The average score was MEMPHIS 105.8, OPPONENT 105.8 - (Rating = 2*)

(823) NEW ORLEANS vs. (824) GOLDEN STATE

NEW ORLEANS is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) versus explosive offensive teams - scoring 103+ PPG over the last 2 seasons. The average score was NEW ORLEANS 97, OPPONENT 104.6 - (Rating = 2*)


Saturday, 01/30/2010

(501) ATLANTA vs. (502) ORLANDO

ATLANTA is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in road games vs. good teams outscoring foes by 3+ PPG in 2nd half of L3 seasons. The average score was ATLANTA 87.6, OPPONENT 105.8 - (Rating = 2*)

(501) ATLANTA vs. (502) ORLANDO

ATLANTA is 25-6 UNDER (+18.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. The average score was ATLANTA 92, OPPONENT 92.4 - (Rating = 4*)

(505) NEW YORK vs. (506) WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON is 7-26 ATS (-21.6 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons. The average score was WASHINGTON 100.1, OPPONENT 104.5 - (Rating = 3*)

(511) CHARLOTTE vs. (512) SACRAMENTO

SACRAMENTO is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons. The average score was SACRAMENTO 97.4, OPPONENT 110.2 - (Rating = 3*)

Sunday, 01/31/2010

(805) LA CLIPPERS vs. (806) CLEVELAND

LA CLIPPERS are 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) vs good shooting teams (>=46% FG Pct) in 2nd half of the last 3 seasons. The average score was LA CLIPPERS 93.8, OPPONENT 109.8 - (Rating = 2*)

(807) PHILADELPHIA vs. (808) NEW JERSEY

NEW JERSEY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season. The average score was NEW JERSEY 88.8, OPPONENT 106.7 - (Rating = 2*)

(813) NEW YORK vs. (814) MINNESOTA

NEW YORK is 15-2 UNDER (+12.8 Units) vs. poor 3PT shooting teams - making <=33% of their attempts this season. The average score was NEW YORK 97.2, OPPONENT 95.1 - (Rating = 4*)

(817) PHOENIX vs. (818) HOUSTON

PHOENIX is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) vs poor defensive teams (FG Pct defense >=46%) in 2nd half of last 3 seasons. The average score was PHOENIX 122.3, OPPONENT 108.7 - (Rating = 2*)

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Len's Top 5


TGIF everyone, here's my Top 5 for January 29, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner is expected to announce his retirement today. Brett Favre is expected to drag it out interminably.
Roger Federer advances to the finals of the Australian Open. He will face Andy Murray.
Phil Mickelson trails by 6 shots after the opening round at Torrey Pines.
David Lee didn't make the All Star Game. The theory goes that the Knicks aren't a good enough team which hurt his chances.
They sure know how to party. New Orleans will hold a Saints parade the Tuesday after the Super Bowl, win or lose.

2. Who?

Talk about a unique way to advertise a Super Bowl halftime show. Pete Townshend and The Who will be performing at halftime of the Super Bowl, so schools and residents in the area will be alerted to a sex offender in the area. Who? Right. Who. Sounds like an Abbott and Costello routine. A Florida group is sending out the warnings because Townshend was arrested in England in 2003 for cruising the Internet looking for child porn. He said he was just doing research and was never convicted. Enjoy the show everyone.

3. Crystal Bawl

Sorry New York baseball fans, it'll be an empty October/November. Baseball Prospectus, using its complicated statistical formulas, predicts the Yankees and Mets won't make the playoffs this year. If it makes you feel any better a year ago they predicted the Mets to finish first and the Phillies to miss the post season. To refresh your memory, the Phillies were in the World Series and the Mets weren't.

4. Friday Mailbag

The Yankees/Johnny Damon divorce prompted this from J.M. on Facebook (Len Berman's Top 5.) "I put all the blame on Scott Bor-ass! (Damon's agent.) He is the single worst person for baseball in the history of the sport. Boras missed the boat and once again, overestimated what his client is worth and now Johnny is going to have to play on a 2nd or even 3rd rate team."
Editor's Note: Who knew the Yankees had a budget?

M.L. doesn't forgive and forget. When the New York baseball writers gave A-Rod their Postseason MVP Award he wrote, "It's nice to see that A-Rod can win an MVP award, which really should be called the MVC (C is for Cheaters.)"

Joepozz pointed out in the comments section of ThatsSports.com that with Andre Dawson joining Gary Carter as wearing Montreal Expo caps on their Hall of Fame plaques, there are more Expos than Mets (Tom Seaver) in the Hall of Fame. (And the Expos don't exist anymore.)

And the joke that keeps on giving. When I mentioned the notorious marathon cheat, Rosie Ruiz, J.L. wrote, "Rose Ruiz lives.....she created a line of stockings that are guaranteed not to run."

5. Memory Lane

The joy for me in doing the Top 5 is the stories you tell. When I mentioned Super Bowl I, subscriber Lex S. in Pennsylvania emailed me that he was there. What he remembers most was all the empty seats in the L.A. Coliseum. The game was televised by 2 networks, CBS and NBC. The ticket cost him $12. and the program $1. He added "I guess 12 bucks sounds cheap by today's standards but I was stationed with the Marine Corps in Southern California in '67 making about $100 a month. But at least I can always say I was there for the very first one."
And as an aside, despite being televised by 2 networks, none of the video tape from either telecast exists today.

Have a nice weekend everyone.

Happy Birthday: Two time Olympic gold-medal winning diver, Greg Louganis. 50.
Bonus Birthday: Oprah. 56.

Today in Sports: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson are the first players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1936.
Bonus Event: Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven was published for the first time. If not for the success of the Baltimore native, who knows what the Baltimore Ravens would be called today.

I have the honor of emceeing the Thurman Munson Awards dinner next Tuesday night, February 2nd, at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan. Among the honorees are Joba Chamberlain, Lou Piniella and Darryl Strawberry. It benefits the AHRC. For ticket information call 212-249-6188.