Monday Trends and Indexes 2/1 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Connecticut at Louisville
The Huskies look to take advantage of a Louisville team that is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games as a home favorite of 1 to 6 1/2 points. Connecticut is the pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by only 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+6). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Game 715-716: Western Michigan at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 54.261; Buffalo 53.239
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 1
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+4 1/2)

Game 717-718: Eastern Michigan at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 47.991; Akron 64.936
Dunkel Line: Akron by 17
Vegas Line: Akron by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-13 1/2)

Game 719-720: Northern Illinois at Kent State
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 47.029; Kent State 66.341
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: Kent State by 13
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-13)

Game 721-722: Connecticut at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 70.792; Louisville 72.286
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Louisville by 6
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+6)

Game 723-724: Texas at Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 70.109; Oklahoma State 72.595
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (+2 1/2)

Game 725-726: Canisius at Iona
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 51.351; Iona 62.849
Dunkel Line: Iona by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Iona by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iona (-9 1/2)

Game 727-728: South Carolina State at Florida A&M
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina State 44.852; Florida A&M 40.080
Dunkel Line: South Carolina State by 5
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 729-730: Prairie View A&M at Alabama State
Dunkel Ratings: Prairie View A&M 40.704; Alabama State 45.271
Dunkel Line: Alabama State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 731-732: Toledo at Bowling Green
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 37.932; Bowling Green 58.435
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (-14 1/2)

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Monday, February 1

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BUFFALO (32-15-0-6, 70 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (34-21-0-1, 69 pts.) - 2/1/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 34-12 ATS (+17.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 91-57 ATS (+24.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-13 ATS (+16.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-19 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 3-7 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-3 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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ANAHEIM (25-24-0-6, 56 pts.) at FLORIDA (24-22-0-9, 57 pts.) - 2/1/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 39-33 ATS (+1.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 131-112 ATS (+245.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 108-123 ATS (+246.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 44-66 ATS (-29.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 90-133 ATS (+259.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 116-117 ATS (-41.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 110-131 ATS (-51.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 1-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (27-23-0-3, 57 pts.) at CALGARY (27-20-0-8, 62 pts.) - 2/1/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 38-36 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 4-11 ATS (+4.0 Units) second half of the season this season.

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

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CAROLINA (19-28-0-7, 45 pts.) at EDMONTON (16-31-0-6, 38 pts.) - 2/1/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 18-36 ATS (+61.7 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 2-16 ATS (+25.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
CAROLINA is 44-32 ATS (+9.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 15-36 ATS (-22.6 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 6-16 ATS (+25.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
EDMONTON is 0-12 ATS (+0.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 6-18 ATS (+27.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
EDMONTON is 5-17 ATS (+25.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
EDMONTON is 2-11 ATS (+15.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
EDMONTON is 3-9 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Monday, February 1

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BOSTON (29 - 16) at WASHINGTON (16 - 30) - 2/1/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-27 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 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
WASHINGTON is 4-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-3 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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MILWAUKEE (20 - 25) at MIAMI (24 - 23) - 2/1/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-4 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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LA LAKERS (37 - 11) at MEMPHIS (25 - 21) - 2/1/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 70-51 ATS (+13.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 44-22 ATS (+19.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (28 - 21) at NEW ORLEANS (26 - 21) - 2/1/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 7-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 7-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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SACRAMENTO (16 - 30) at DENVER (32 - 15) - 2/1/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DALLAS (30 - 17) at UTAH (28 - 18) - 2/1/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-5 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (24 - 22) at PORTLAND (28 - 21) - 2/1/2010, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, 2/1/2010

BOSTON at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
BOSTON: 48-28 ATS Away if home dog last game
WASHINGTON: 1-8 ATS off SU dog win

MILWAUKEE at MIAMI, 7:35 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 11-3 ATS off home win
MIAMI: 47-27 Over off road loss

LA LAKERS at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 60-38 Over as road fave of 3 or less
MEMPHIS: 13-1 ATS if home favorite last game

PHOENIX at NEW ORLEANS, 8:05 PM ET NBA
PHOENIX: 3-8 ATS playing on back to back days
NEW ORLEANS: 6-1 Under off division game

SACRAMENTO at DENVER, 9:05 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 17-6 Under off ATS loss
DENVER: 2-9 ATS playing their 3rd game in 4 days

DALLAS at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
DALLAS: 7-17 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less
UTAH: 4-0 ATS at home vs. Dallas

CHARLOTTE at PORTLAND, 10:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 12-2 ATS off non-conference game
PORTLAND: 6-0 Under off road win scoring 110+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Monday, 2/1/2010

W MICHIGAN at BUFFALO, 7:00 PM ET
W MICHIGAN: 0-6 ATS after a loss by 3 or less
BUFFALO: 9-1 ATS when playing their 2nd game in 3 days

E MICHIGAN at AKRON, 7:00 PM ET
E MICHIGAN: 7-17 ATS AWAY against conference opponents
AKRON: 20-6 ATS at home after 1+ consecutive unders

N ILLINOIS at KENT ST, 7:00 PM ET
N ILLINOIS: 26-13 ATS after allowing 80+ points
KENT ST: 0-8 ATS when playing their 2nd game in 3 days

CONNECTICUT at LOUISVILLE, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
CONNECTICUT: 12-4 ATS AWAY after BB games as favorite
LOUISVILLE: 0-6 ATS after one or more consecutive overs

TEXAS at OKLAHOMA ST, 9:00 PM ET ESPN
TEXAS: 1-7 ATS when the total is 150 to 159.5
OKLAHOMA ST: 17-7 ATS at home

Added Game

CANISIUS at IONA, 7:00 PM ET
CANISIUS: 9-2 ATS as an underdog
IONA: 7-21 ATS as a DD home favorite

Write-In Game

TOLEDO at BOWLING GREEN, 7:00 PM
TOLEDO: 33-16 ATS when playing with one or less days rest
BOWLING GREEN: 3-12 ATS at home after scoring 60 or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Monday, 2/1/2010

BUFFALO at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET VERSUS
BUFFALO: 20-8 SU after 1+ consecutive unders
PITTSBURGH: 1-4 SU at home when the money line is -100 to -150

ANAHEIM at FLORIDA, 7:35 PM ET
ANAHEIM: 9-1 SU AWAY after playing 4 consecutive road games
FLORIDA: 7-27 SU off a home shut out win

PHILADELPHIA at CALGARY, 9:35 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 14-8 SU off a home win by 1 goal
CALGARY: 4-11 SU second half of the season

CAROLINA at EDMONTON, 9:35 PM ET
CAROLINA: 44-32 SU second half of the season
EDMONTON: 3-14 SU as a home underdog

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Charlotte at Portland
The Bobcats look to build on their 9-4 ATS record in their last 13 road games. Charlotte is the pick (+1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game even. Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Game 701-702: Boston at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 116.661; Washington 114.428
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 5; 191
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+5); Under

Game 703-704: Milwaukee at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 115.927; Miami 125.833
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 10; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 6; 189
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-6); Over

Game 705-706: LA Lakers at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 123.416; Memphis 122.805
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1; 208
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+2 1/2); Over

Game 707-708: Phoenix at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: 116.491; New Orleans 123.491
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 7; 217
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2; 210
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-2); Over

Game 709-710: Sacramento at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 111.182; Denver 124.278
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 13; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 11 1/2; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-11 1/2); Under

Game 711-712: Dallas at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.145; Utah 127.957
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 10; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 4; 199
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-4); Under

Game 713-714: Charlotte at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 120.919; Portland 120.576
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 1 1/2; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+1 1/2); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Anaheim at Florida
The Ducks are coming off a 2-1 win at Tampa Bay and look to build on their 4-1 record in their last 5 games after allowing 2 goals or less in the previous game. Anaheim is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Ducks favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Game 51-52: Buffalo at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 12.687; Pittsburgh 11.606
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+110); Over

Game 53-54: Anaheim at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.630; Florida 11.778
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-110); Under

Game 55-56: Philadelphia at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.321; Calgary 11.571
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-130); Under

Game 57-58: Carolina at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 12.435; Edmonton 10.219
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-130); Under

[Udog]

NCAAB


Monday, February 1

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Connecticut Huskies at Louisville Cardinals [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]

Huskies: Connecticut is struggling in their own right, as they've lost their past 2 games SU, and 5 of their past 7 games SU. The Huskies are 13-8 SU and are certain to fall out of the top 25 rankings after their debacle known as last week. UCONN is 2-2 SU since Coach Calhoun left the team earlier this season. UCONN started the season ranked #12 in the country, but have lost all 4 road contests SU this season. The Huskies are 0-4 SU and 2-2 ATS in true road games this season. UCONN is 3-1 ATS as the listed underdog this season. The Huskies have really struggled on defense of late, allowing 3 straight opponents to score at least 70 PTS. 4 different Huskies average double digits to help the team average 73 PPG this season. G Jerome Dyson leads the team in scoring with 19 PPG this season. F Stanley Robinson averages 16.6 PPG and 7.4 RPG while shooting better than 53% from the field this season.

Huskies are 9-3 ATS last 12 games as an underdog.
Under is 17-6 last 23 games as a road underdog.

Key Injuries - C Jonathan Mandeldove (academics) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 74 (Side of the Day)

Cardinals (-5.5, O/U 146.5): Louisville is really struggling this season, having lost 4 of their past 5 games SU. It seems like long ago that the the Cardinals started the season ranked #19 in the country. Louisville has lost all 4 games against teams ranked in the Top 25, including a heartbreaking loss to West Virginia in their last game. Louisville is 13-8 SU and 6-10 ATS this season. The Cardinals are 11-3 SU and 3-6 ATS at home this season. Louisville is 2-4 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. A bit of revenge is certainly on the minds of Louisville today, as they've lost 4 of the past 6 meetings with UCONN. The Cardinals average 79.8 PPG this season, but have been held under that total in each of their past 4 games. F Samardo Samuels and G Edgar Sosa are the only players averaging double digits in PTS, as they combine for 29.4 PPG this season. The Cardinals have allowed at least 77 PTS in 4 of their past 5 games.

Cardinals are 0-4 ATS last 4 games as a favorite.
Over is 9-3 last 12 games as a favorite.

Key Injuries - F Richie Phares (knee) is out.
F George Goode (concussion) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 72



Texas Longhorns at Oklahoma St. Cowboys [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

Longhorns (-2, O/U 151): How quickly the mighty have fallen! Texas started the season with 17 consecutive wins SU, earning themselves their 1st ever #1 ranking in school history. Since then, the Longhorns are 1-3 SU to stand at 18-3 SU for the season. While the 6th ranked Longhorns are 18-3 SU, they are only 7-10 ATS. Texas is 3-2 SU and 0-5 ATS on the road this season. Texas is 3-3 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. The Longhorns haven't won a game ATS since 2009, as they've lost all 8 of their lined games this year. Texas can really score, as they have 7 different players averaging at least 8 PPG. G Damion James leads the Longhorns with 18.2 PPG and 11.3 RPG this season. James has started a school record 127 consecutive games entering tonight's contest. The Longhorns are one of the worst free throw shooting teams in the nation at only 61.8% for the season.

Longhorns are 0-7 ATS last 7 games as a favorite.
Over is 4-0 last 4 games as a road favorite.

Key Injuries - G Shawn Williams (ankle) is out.
G Varez Ward (knee) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 72

Cowboys: Oklahoma St. is having a good season, as they are 16-5 SU this year. The Cowboys have been especially potent at home, where they have won 16 consecutive games SU. The Cowboys are 11-0 SU and 4-0-1 ATS at home this season. The Cowboys are 3-5 ATS as the listed underdog this season, with today marking the 1st time this season they have been the listed home underdog. Oklahoma St. averages nearly 75 PPG, having scored 70 PTS or more in their past 5 games. G James Anderson averages a Big 12 leading 22.5 PPG this season. Anderson has scored in double figures for 35 consecutive games, the 2nd longest streak in school history. 2 other Cowboys average double digits in scoring, including F Marshall Moses. Moses averages 10.6 PPG and a team high 9.8 RPG for the Cowboys. The Cowboys allow 66 PPG this season, but have allowed at least 69 PTS in 5 consecutive games.

Cowboys are 12-3-1 ATS last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-1 last 6 games as a home underdog.

Key Injuries - F Jarred Shaw (illness) is probable.
G Ray Penn (knee) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 73 (UNDER - Total of the Day)


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[Udog]

Len's Top 5

Happy February everyone, here's my Top 5 for February 1, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

The AFC beat the NFC in the Pro Bowl, 41-34. The crowd of over 70,000 in Miami was the 2nd largest in Pro Bowl history.
Jets coach Rex Ryan is at it again. He had to apologize for flipping the bird to Miami fans at a mixed martial arts event.
Former Philadelphia Eagle Tom Brookshier passed away at the age of 78. He worked with Pat Summerall on CBS before John Madden.
Roger Federer won his record extending 16th major, beating Andy Murray to win the Australian Open. Serena Williams won her 5th Australian Open title.
Sitting in on the CBS broadcast of Duke/Georgetown Saturday, the lefty basketball playing Chief Executive was asked "if he could go to his right?" President Obama answered sure, he went to visit the Republicans the other day.

2. Kick Off

In maybe a first, Minnesota Vikings tackle Bryant McKinnie was booted off the Pro Bowl team for failing to practice. I am shocked. They practice? How bad to you have to be to be kicked off a Pro Bowl team? That's like being asked to sit out of the 2nd grade kickball game because you aren't good enough.

3. Cheats Louts And Quitters

The golf headlines blared over the weekend. Phil Mickelson was called a cheater for using an old pitching wedge. It's a long story, and he technically wasn't cheating. It just wasn't in the "spirit" of the rules. Some Tom Watson comments surfaced calling out Tiger Woods for his immature behavior on the golf course. Cursing, club throwing. And the colorful John Daly threatened to retire after missing the cut. Who says golf is boring? Then again, who won at Torrey Pines yesterday? Lemme check.

4. There's No Crying in......

Last year, Roger Federer was in tears when he lost the Australian Open finals to Rafael Nadal. Yesterday, it was Andy Murray's turn. A British man hasn't won a Grand Slam tournament since Fred Perry in 1936. After losing to Federer, Murray sobbed as he talked to the crowd. He had the best line of the weekend. "I can cry like Roger; it's just a shame I can't play like him."

5. Word Of The Day

Visszajátszás.
Sirius Radio will broadcast the Super Bowl in 10 different languages. It's never too early to brush up on your Hungarian. Don't you hate those annoying instant visszajátszás delays?

Happy Birthday: Four time World Series champion (Orioles and Yankees) Paul Blair. Did you know he was originally signed by the Mets? 66.
Bonus Birthday: Elvis' little girl, and former Mrs. Nicolas Cage and Michael Jackson, Lisa Marie Presley. 42.

Today in Sports: Uh oh. That ill conceived "wardrobe malfunction" at halftime of the Super Bowl involving Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson. 2004.
Bonus Event: There she is..... The first Miss America is crowned in New York City. Turns out Edith Hyde was really a Mrs. 1919.

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