Wednesday Trends and Indexes 2/3 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL


Wednesday, February 3

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. BUFFALO
Ottawa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Ottawa is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Buffalo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHICAGO
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games

9:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. CALGARY
Carolina is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina's last 9 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Calgary's last 11 games at home

9:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Philadelphia is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 9 games at home

10:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ANAHEIM
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing Detroit

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NHL


Wednesday, February 3

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Carolina Hurricanes at Calgary Flames (-175, 5.5)

The Flames will put all six of their newly-acquired players on the ice Wednesday to see if they can pull the team out of a slump after losing 10 of its last 11 games.

The four players attained from Toronto in the Dion Phaneuf trade made their debut Sunday but couldn’t get the Flames a victory, losing to New Jersey 3-0.

Forwards Ales Kotalik and Christopher Higgins will be thrust into action Wednesday to try and find an offensive spark. Calgary is averaging 1.4 goals per game during its last 10 losses.

"You try and build chemistry, and get used to tendencies of the guys you're playing with. It doesn't just happen," said Matt Stajan after Sunday's game. "You start to get a feel, but it wasn't there tonight."

Don’t expect all these players to mesh right away and the task will be even greater against Carolina goalie Cam Ward who is 4-1 with a 1.80 goals-against average in the team’s last five games.

Pick: Hurricanes


Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (-140, 5.5)

During the Senators’ nine-game winning streak, goalie Brian Elliott has been absolutely out of his mind.

Elliott started in seven of those nine Ottawa wins and only gave up two goals twice during that span. He boasted a goals-against average of 1.14 and dazzling .960 save rate in those seven wins.

Prior to the 5-4 loss the Sabres endured Monday against Pittsburgh that saw Sid the Kid earn yet another hat trick, Buffalo had been playing some decent defense.

The Sabres had played three straight unders, allowing a total of four goals in those games.

Ottawa has won seven straight in this series and that trend will probably continue, but the safer play will be the expected shortage of goals.

Pick: Under

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NHL


Wednesday, February 3

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Pucking the trends: New-look Leafs have under value
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Pacific pride

Heading into Tuesday’s action, the Pacific division has an overall record of 152-90-35 and all five teams are within five points of a playoff spot.

"It's not been any secret that the five years that we've been here, the division that we play in is one of the toughest in hockey," Ducks coach Randy Carlyle told the Orange County Register. "The Sharks have been there. We were fortunate enough to have our spot there also. And now you see the emergence of L.A. and Phoenix.”

Division leading San Jose hasn’t lost in regulation in 10 games, Phoenix and Los Angeles have won four and six in a row respectively and the Ducks have won eight in a row at home.

Under-standing Toronto’s trades

The Maple Leafs traded away four of their top eight scorers (Niklas Hagman, Matt Stajan, Jason Blake and Ian White), received a good penalty killer in Fredrik Sjostrom, and an upgrade in net (J.S. Giguere).

Brian Burke is trying to create a defense first mentality for the Leafs.

“In my mind, we build from the net out,” Burke told the Toronto Star. “If you don't have good defencemen, you're not going to win. It doesn't matter how good your forwards are. It's been a hallmark of all my teams, build through defense.”

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ over-under record of 28-26-2 is nothing special, but it’s worth noting that every game Toronto has played this season (except against the Devils) has had a total of at least 6.

Return of the Wings?

Ansar Khan of Michiganlive.com points out that the Detroit Red Wings are finally getting healthy.

Niklas Kronwall, Jason Williams and Tomas Holmstrom have returned to the lineup, and Johan Franzen will be back after the Olympics.

“When we got our team together and are at the top of our game. We got the makings of a real good team,” Detroit GM Ken Holland told reporters.

ESPN’s Victoria Matiash points out the Detroit Red Wings are averaging about one goal scored per game less than last year. The Wings have an over/under record of 19-33-3.

Log jam in the East

In the Eastern Conference, eight teams fighting for three playoff spots are separated by five or less points.

Of those eight teams (Philadelphia, New York Rangers, Florida, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal, Tampa Bay and the New York Islanders), the Florida Panthers have the best record over their last 10 games at 6-3-1).

Panthers goaltender Tomas Vokoun was named the NHL’s first star for January and forward David Booth recently returned from injury.

"You forget how much he (Booth) brings to the table for us, his speed, how he backs other teams off, how he creates offense and gets pucks at the net," coach Pete DeBoer told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

At 5Dimes, odds on those eight teams to win the Stanley Cup range from +3000 on the Flyers to +12000 on the Panthers.

On the Schedule

Wednesday Feb. 3 – Detroit Red Wings at Anaheim Ducks

Detroit plays at Pittsburgh, at San Jose and at Anaheim over a span of four days. Wednesday’s game is against a Ducks team that has won eight in a row at home.

Saturday Feb. 6 – Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders

A trip through Alberta and a trip through New York…all in the same week. The Canes play four games in six days this week, the final two coming Friday in Buffalo and Saturday on Long Island.

Saturday Feb. 6 – Phoenix Coyotes at Dallas Stars

The Coyotes will have to go into the United Center on Friday to face the Blackhawks and then play a Stars team on Saturday that has an excellent home record.

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

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NCAAB
Dunkel



South Florida at Georgetown
The Hoyas look to take advantage of a South Florida team that is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games as a road underdog between 7 and 12 1/2 points. Georgetown is the pick (-12 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hoyas favored by 19. Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-12 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Game 723-724: Penn State at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 59.699; Ohio State 75.933
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 16
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 15
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-15)

Game 725-726: VCU at NC Wilmington
Dunkel Ratings: VCU 66.280; NC Wilmington 48.190
Dunkel Line: VCU by 18
Vegas Line: VCU by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: VCU (-9 1/2)

Game 727-728: George Mason at Georgia State
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 57.065; Georgia State 55.410
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: George Mason

Game 729-730: Pittsburgh at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 70.274; West Virginia 75.925
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+9)

Game 731-732: Duquesne at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 53.631; Temple 70.492
Dunkel Line: Temple by 17
Vegas Line: Temple by 13
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-13)

Game 733-734: Xavier at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 71.489; Massachusetts 56.522
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 15
Vegas Line: Xavier by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-8 1/2)

Game 735-736: Richmond at St. Joseph's
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 57.823; St. Joseph's 57.330
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Richmond by 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's (+5)

Game 737-738: North Carolina State at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina State 69.382; Virginia 68.523
Dunkel Line: North Carolina State by 1
Vegas Line: Virginia by 6
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina State (+6)

Game 739-740: Arkansas at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 59.196; Georgia 69.007
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 10
Vegas Line: Georgia by 4
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-4)

Game 741-742: Illinois State at Indiana State
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 58.995; Indiana State 59.494
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 1
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State

Game 743-744: Northern Illinois at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 47.029; Akron 64.936
Dunkel Line: Akron by 18
Vegas Line: Akron by 13
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-13)

Game 745-746: South Florida at Georgetown
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 59.133; Georgetown 77.969
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 19
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-12 1/2)

Game 747-748: Hofstra at James Madison
Dunkel Ratings: Hofstra 56.895; James Madison 53.557
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: James Madison by 1
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (+1)

Game 749-750: William & Mary at Old Dominion
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 58.823; Old Dominion 67.500
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (+11 1/2)

Game 751-752: DePaul at Marquette
Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 55.533; Marquette 71.790
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Marquette by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: DePaul (+17 12)

Game 753-754: George Washington at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 56.228; Charlotte 65.137
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 9
Vegas Line: Charlotte by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-7 1/2)

Game 755-756: Iowa State at Baylor
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 62.126; Baylor 73.870
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Baylor by 11
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-11)

Game 757-758: St. Bonaventure at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 53.130; St. Louis 62.747
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-6 1/2)

Game 759-760: UAB at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 64.100; Memphis 66.633
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Memphis by 7
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+7)

Game 761-762: Tulane at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 53.039; Rice 51.129
Dunkel Line: Tulane by 2
Vegas Line: Rice by 3
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+3)

Game 763-764: Marshall at Tulsa
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 61.572; Tulsa 65.134
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 8
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+8)

Game 765-766: Wichita State at Northern Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 61.947; Northern Iowa 70.922
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 9
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-6 1/2)

Game 767-768: Evansville at Creighton
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 48.909; Creighton 62.829
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 14
Vegas Line: Creighton by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-12 1/2)

Game 769-770: Missouri State at Southern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 57.920; Southern Illinois 59.943
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 2
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (+3 1/2)

Game 771-772: Mississippi State at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 67.359; Vanderbilt 72.380
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 5
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (+6 1/2)

Game 773-774: Colorado State at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 53.275; Utah 65.642
Dunkel Line: Utah by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-9 1/2)

Game 775-776: Illinois at Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 64.957; Iowa 65.490
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 1
Vegas Line: Illinois by 5
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+5)

Game 777-778: Texas A&M at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 66.121; Missouri 75.788
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (+10)

Game 779-780: Kansas at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 80.183; Colorado 63.299
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 17
Vegas Line: Kansas by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-13 1/2)

Game 781-782: UNLV at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 64.695; Wyoming 57.403
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: UNLV by 8
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+8)

Game 783-784: Houston at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 63.531; UTEP 67.178
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: UTEP by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+7 1/2)

Game 785-786: Idaho at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 55.034; Utah State 69.419
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (+15 1/2)

Game 787-788: Elon at Wofford
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 44.123; Wofford 60.507
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Wofford by 18
Dunkel Pick: Elon (+18)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 2/3/2010

NEW JERSEY at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 4-13 ATS off BB home losses
TORONTO: 24-8 Over off SU loss as favorite

LA CLIPPERS at ATLANTA, 7:05 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 7-17 ATS off road win
ATLANTA: 12-4 ATS off SU loss

CHICAGO at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
CHICAGO: 14-4 Over off SU loss as favorite
PHILADELPHIA: 5-13 ATS as favorite

WASHINGTON at NEW YORK, 7:35 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 3-11 ATS off home loss
NEW YORK: 16-3 ATS off 2 straight DD losses

MIAMI at BOSTON, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
MIAMI: 6-1 Over off loss by 15+ points
BOSTON: 0-8 ATS off BB Unders

OKLAHOMA CITY at NEW ORLEANS, 8:05 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 16-7 ATS in road games
NEW ORLEANS: 12-2 Under as home underdog

GOLDEN STATE at DALLAS, 8:35 PM ET
GOLDEN STATE: 8-2 ATS off road loss by 10+ pts
DALLAS: 5-17 ATS in home games

(TC) PHOENIX at DENVER, 10:35 PM ET ESPN
PHOENIX: 12-4 Over off BB road wins
DENVER: 2-10 ATS playing their 3rd game in 4 days

SAN ANTONIO at SACRAMENTO, 10:05 PM ET
SAN ANTONIO: 42-23 ATS off DD loss as favorite
SACRAMENTO: 29-13 Over off DD road loss

(TC) PORTLAND at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
PORTLAND: 11-3 Over as road underdog
UTAH: 8-1 ATS at home if favored L2 games

CHARLOTTE at LA LAKERS, 10:35 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 28-13 ATS after scoring 80+ points
LA LAKERS: 18-7 Under off road loss

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NHL
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 2/3/2010

OTTAWA at BUFFALO, 7:05 PM ET
OTTAWA: 13-4 SU vs. Buffalo
BUFFALO: 1-6 SU after allowing 5+ goals

ST LOUIS at CHICAGO, 8:35 PM ET
ST LOUIS: 5-0 SU Away playing with double revenge
CHICAGO: 15-6 Under at home if total is 5.5

CAROLINA at CALGARY, 9:05 PM ET
CAROLINA: 0-8 SU in non-conference road games
CALGARY: 7-0 Under at home off non-conf game

PHILADELPHIA at EDMONTON, 9:35 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 5-0 SU in February road games
EDMONTON: 1-12 SU 2nd half of season

DETROIT at ANAHEIM, 10:05 PM ET NHL
DETROIT: 4-9 SU after scoring 4+ goals last game
ANAHEIM: 6-0 SU off 3+ non-conference games

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 2/3/2010

PENN ST at OHIO ST, 6:30 PM ET
PENN ST: 11-3 ATS after 2+ ATS losses
OHIO ST: 0-6 ATS after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8

VA COMMONWEALTH at UNC-WILMINGTON, 7:00 PM ET
VA COMMONWEALTH: 6-0 OVER in road games
UNC-WILMINGTON: 2-9 ATS against conference opponents

GEORGE MASON at GEORGIA ST, 7:00 PM ET
GEORGE MASON: 13-4 ATS after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8
GEORGIA ST: 1-8 ATS when playing only their 3rd game in a week

PITTSBURGH at W VIRGINIA, 7:00 PM ET
PITTSBURGH: 13-3 OVER when the total is 129.5 or less
W VIRGINIA: 32-13 ATS at home off a home win

DUQUESNE at TEMPLE, 7:00 PM ET
DUQUESNE: 1-10 ATS after 2+ consecutive unders
TEMPLE: 31-12 ATS against conference opponents

XAVIER at MASSACHUSETTS, 7:00 PM ET
XAVIER: 12-4 ATS as a favorite
MASSACHUSETTS: 12-29 ATS at home after a DD loss

RICHMOND at ST JOSEPHS, 7:00 PM ET
RICHMOND: 22-10 ATS after 1+ consecutive unders
ST JOSEPHS: 0-7 ATS after a loss by 6 or less

NC STATE at VIRGINIA, 7:00 PM ET
NC STATE: 11-2 ATS as a road underdog or pick
VIRGINIA: 12-3 UNDER in February

ARKANSAS at GEORGIA, 7:00 PM ET
ARKANSAS: 2-10 ATS as a road underdog of 6 or less or pick
GEORGIA: 8-2 ATS after playing a game as an underdog

ILLINOIS ST at INDIANA ST, 7:05 PM ET
ILLINOIS ST: 15-27 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games
INDIANA ST: 6-0 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

N ILLINOIS at AKRON, 7:00 PM ET
N ILLINOIS: 0-6 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games
AKRON: 9-1 ATS on Wednesday

S FLORIDA at GEORGETOWN, 7:00 PM ET
S FLORIDA: 11-1 ATS when playing only their 3rd game in a week
GEORGETOWN: 0-7 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4

HOFSTRA at JAMES MADISON, 7:00 PM ET
HOFSTRA: 12-4 ATS off a home win
JAMES MADISON: 7-1 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5

WM & MARY at OLD DOMINION, 7:00 PM ET
WM & MARY: 9-1 ATS as an underdog
OLD DOMINION: 0-6 ATS as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12

DEPAUL at MARQUETTE, 7:00 PM ET
DEPAUL: 8-19 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week
MARQUETTE: 15-6 OVER after 1+ consecutive unders

GEORGE WASHINGTON at CHARLOTTE, 7:30 PM ET
GEORGE WASHINGTON: 8-1 ATS after a game with 9 or less assists
CHARLOTTE: 3-12 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5

IOWA ST at BAYLOR, 7:30 PM ET
IOWA ST: 0-10 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5
BAYLOR: 10-3 ATS in all games

ST BONAVENTURE at SAINT LOUIS, 8:00 PM ET
ST BONAVENTURE: 11-24 ATS off a DD home loss
SAINT LOUIS: 9-2 ATS at home after playing as an underdog

UAB at MEMPHIS, 8:00 PM ET
UAB: 2-13 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
MEMPHIS: 5-0 OVER off a loss as a favorite

TULANE at RICE, 8:00 PM ET
TULANE: 7-1 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week
RICE: 15-29 ATS after allowing 65 or less in BB games

MARSHALL at TULSA, 8:00 PM ET
MARSHALL: 3-12 ATS after scoring 30 points or less in the first half in BB games
TULSA: 22-11 ATS after allowing 60 or less

WICHITA ST at N IOWA, 8:05 PM ET
WICHITA ST: 3-11 ATS after 2+ consecutive wins
N IOWA: 9-2 ATS after allowing 55 points or less

EVANSVILLE at CREIGHTON, 8:05 PM ET
EVANSVILLE: 5-1 ATS as a DD underdog
CREIGHTON: 9-2 OVER as a DD favorite

MISSOURI ST at S ILLINOIS, 8:05 PM ET
MISSOURI ST: 2-8 ATS against conference opponents
S ILLINOIS: 34-18 ATS after a game with 9 or less assists

MISSISSIPPI ST at VANDERBILT, 8:00 PM ET
MISSISSIPPI ST: 9-2 ATS after a win by 15+ points
VANDERBILT: 5-14 ATS after 1+ consecutive losses

COLORADO ST at UTAH, 8:00 PM ET
COLORADO ST: 7-0 OVER in February
UTAH: 11-3 OVER at home after 3 consecutive conference games

ILLINOIS at IOWA, 8:35 PM ET
ILLINOIS: 17-4 ATS off a conference win by 3 or less
IOWA: 1-8 ATS off a DD loss

TEXAS A&M at MISSOURI, 9:00 PM ET
TEXAS A&M: 35-18 ATS AWAY after having won 2 of their last 3
MISSOURI: 1-9 ATS after a combined score of 175+ points

KANSAS at COLORADO, 9:00 PM ET
KANSAS: 6-0 ATS in February
COLORADO: 33-12 ATS on Wednesday

UNLV at WYOMING, 10:00 PM ET
UNLV: 7-1 ATS in road games
WYOMING: 4-1 UNDER at home when the total is 150 to 159.5

HOUSTON at UTEP, 10:00 PM ET
HOUSTON: 3-11 ATS at home on Wednesday
UTEP: 14-5 OVER as an underdog

IDAHO at UTAH ST, 11:05 PM ET
IDAHO: 9-20 ATS after 1+ consecutive wins
UTAH ST: 6-0 ATS after BB conference games

Added Games

ELON at WOFFORD, 7:00 PM ET
ELON: 13-5 ATS off a road loss
WOFFORD: 3-12 ATS after allowing 65 or less in BB games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB


Wednesday, February 3

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DePaul Blue Demons at Marquette Golden Eagles [ESPN2 | 7:00 PM ET]

Blue Demons: DePaul has lost 9 of their past 10 games SU, with their lone win coming against Marquette. It seems like long ago that the Blue Demons were 5-1 SU, as they currently stand at 8-13 SU. DePaul is 9-7-1 ATS, thanks to 4 consecutive wins ATS as the listed double digit underdog. DePaul is 5-3-1 ATS away from home this season, including both true road games and neutral court games. The Blue Demons are 7-5-1 ATS as the listed underdog this entire season. Despite their recent ATS success, DePaul is struggling to score as they've been held to 57 PTS or fewer in 4 of their past 5 games. G Will Walker is the offensive catalyst for the Blue Demons, as he averages a team high 16.3 PPG. C Mac Koshwal has returned to the lineup, as he is the 2nd leading scorer for Depaul averaging 13.4 PPG along with a team high 10 RPG. DePaul will be looking to shorten the game, as they've held opponents to 67 PTS or fewer in 4 of their past 5 games.

DePaul is 4-0 ATS last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 5-0 last 5 games following a SU loss.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 51

Golden Eagles (-17.5, O/U 127): Revenge will clearly be on the minds of Marquette tonight, as they were shocked last month 50-51 against Depaul. Marquette was a 13 point favorite in that game, and were caught looking ahead to Syracuse in SU defeat. Marquette is 13-8 SU and 10-5 ATS this season. The Golden Eagles are 10-2 SU and 4-2 ATS at home this season. Marquette is 2-2 ATS as a double digit favorite this year. Marquette has bounced back a bit after losing 5 of 7 games SU earlier this year, winning their 1st road game of the season against UCONN in their last game. The Golden Eagles have scored at least 70 PTS in 5 of their past 6 games. F Lazar Hayward leads Marquette in scoring, averaging 18.1 PPG this season. Hayward also leads the Golden Eagles in rebounds, averaging 7.5 RPG. G Jimmy Butler averages 15 PPG while shooting better than 57% from the field.

Marquette is 6-1 ATS last 7 vs. Big East.
Under is 5-0 last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Key Injuries - F Jeronne Maymon (personal) is out.
C Chris Otule (foot) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 70 (UNDER - Total of the Day)



Kansas Jayhawks at Colorado Buffaloes [ESPN2 | 9:00 PM ET]

Jayhawks (-13, O/U 150.5): Kansas is back at #1 in the nation, as they are an impressive 20-1 SU this season. Since their loss at Tennessee, the Jayhawks have won 6 straight games SU. That includes an overtime thriller in their last game at Kansas St. The Jayhawks are 9-8-1 ATS this season, including 3-4-1 ATS away from home. Kansas is 8-6-1 ATS as a double digit favorite this season, having only played 3 of their 21 games as a single digit favorite. The Jayhawks have 4 players averaging double figures in PTS, with C Cole Aldrich perhaps the hottest Jayhawk of them all. Aldrich averages nearly 12 PPG, along with a team high 10 RPG this season. G Sherron Collins leads the team in scoring and assists, with 15.5 PPG and 4.1 APG respectively. As a team, Kansas averages nearly 85 PPG this season. Defensively, the Jayhawks have only allowed 5 of their 21 opponents to score 70 PTS or more this season.

Jayhawks are 8-1-1 ATS last 10 games following an ATS loss.
Under is 5-1 last 6 vs. a team with a winning SU record.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 77

Buffaloes: Colorado has lost 4 of their last 5 games SU, including a home loss to Kansas St. That home loss was significant, as it remains the Buffaloes only loss at home this season. Colorado is 11-10 SU this season, with a home record of 10-1 SU. Colorado is 4-2-1 ATS at home this season, and have yet to lose ATS as the listed home underdog. The Buffaloes are 5-4-1 ATS as the listed underdog for the entire season. Colorado has lost the past 13 contests against Kansas, so they will be excited for tonight's home matchup. The Buffaloes average more than 75 PPG, but have been held under that total in each of their past 3 games. G Cory Higgins leads the Buffaloes in scoring with 18.3 PPG this season. G Alec Burks is the only other player averaging more than 10 PPG for Colorado, and both Burke and Higgins shoot better than 50% from the field. Colorado needs to improve their rebounding, as they are the worst rebounding team in the Big 12.

Buffaloes are 5-1-1 ATS last 7 games vs. a team with a winning SU record.
Under is 5-0 last 5 vs. a team with a winning SU record.

Key Injuries - F Keegan Hornbuckle (shoulder) is questionable.
G Alec Burks (knee) is questionable

PROJECTED SCORE: 71 (Side of the Day)


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NBA
Dunkel


San Antonio at Sacramento
The Spurs look to take advantage of a Sacramento team that is 1-9-1 ATS in its last 11 home games. San Antonio is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Game 701-702: New Jersey at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 104.902; Toronto 121.345
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 16 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 10 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-10 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: LA Clippers at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 109.410; Atlanta 125.888
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 16 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 9 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-9 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Chicago at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 121.359; Philadelphia 117.762
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 3 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+2); Over

Game 707-708: Washington at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 112.215; New York 112.898
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 1; 206
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 5 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+5 1/2); Over

Game 709-710: Miami at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 118.015; Boston 121.424
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 3 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 6 1/2; 182 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+6 1/2); Over

Game 711-712: Oklahoma City at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 121.999; New Orleans 120.350
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 1 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+2); Over

Game 713-714: Golden State at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 111.504; Dallas 126.145
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 14 1/2; 214
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 12; 217
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-12); Under

Game 715-716: Phoenix at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 116.491; Denver 127.298
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 11; 220
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7; 222 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-7); Under

Game 717-718: San Antonio at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 121.192; Sacramento 112.363
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 9; 200
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3 1/2); Over

Game 719-720: Portland at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 119.918; Utah 128.477
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 8 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7 1/2; 197
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-7 1/2); Under

Game 721-722: Charlotte at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 120.718; LA Lakers 125.696
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5; 190
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 9; 194
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+9); Under

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NHL
Dunkel


Ottawa at Buffalo
The Sabres look to build on their 6-1 record in their last 7 home games. Buffalo is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Sabres favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Game 51-52: Ottawa at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.854; Buffalo 13.490
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-135); Over

Game 53-54: St. Louis at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.968; Chicago 12.780
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-255); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-255); Over

Game 55-56: Carolina at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.487; Calgary 12.249
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-160); Under

Game 57-58: Philadelphia at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.321; Edmonton 11.567
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+165); Under

Game 59-60: Detroit at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.797; Anaheim 12.417
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+110); Under

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Len’s Top Five

Wednesday, February 3

Happy Wednesday everyone, here's my Top 5 for February 3, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

Super Bowl media day has come and gone. Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney said he still hopes to play Sunday despite a torn ligament in his ankle.
The Colts will begin contract negotiations with quarterback Peyton Manning after the season. He's expected to become the highest paid player in NFL history.
In a jailhouse interview, former Giant Plaxico Burress tells CBS that he will play again in the NFL.
The Jets fined coach Rex Ryan $50-thousand for flipping the bird to Dolphin fans. The NFL could take additional action.

2. And The Envelope Please

Sports movies did quite well in the Oscar nominations announced yesterday. The Blind Side was nominated for Best Picture. Sandra Bullock for Best Actress. And Invictus, that was just a rugby movie, right? Morgan Freeman for Best Actor and Matt Damon for Supporting Actor. In case you are wondering, lots of sports movies have received nominations over the years from Raging Bull to Field of Dreams to Seabiscuit. But only 3 sports movies have won Best Picture. Rocky, 1976, Chariots of Fire, 1981 and Million Dollar Baby, 2004. Interesting. 2 boxing movies and track and field.

3. National Pastime

When it comes to the most popular sport in America, boxing and track don't even register. The winner is a slam dunk, and it ain't basketball. According to the Harris Poll, pro football is the favorite sport of 35% of those polled who follow sports. Baseball is a distant second at 16%. And when you figure college football is third at 12%, football beats baseball 47% to 16%! Here's the troubling part for baseball. In 1985 pro football beat baseball 24%-23%. Since then football has soared and baseball has dropped like a rock. Those late World Series games, not to mention strikes and steroids, have certainly taken their toll on a generation of sports fans.

4. Sweet Lou

I had the honor of emceeing the 30th Thurman Munson Awards dinner last night in Manhattan. Among the honorees were Joba Chamberlain, Darryl Strawberry and Lou Piniella. Despite being Cubs manager, Piniella wears his 1977 Yankee championship ring. At one point during dinner, Lou said to me "you know we're lucky." When I looked at him quizzically he said "my 3 best friends from my Yankee years are all gone. Thurman, Bobby Murcer, and Catfish Hunter." Pretty sobering.

5. Making an Impression

Talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve. Manchester City soccer fan, Chris Atkinson, was so excited that his team was going to sign Brazilian soccer star Kaka, that he had Kaka tattooed on his chest. Kaka never signed with Manchester. But another Brazilian star did, Robinho. So, off to the tattoo parlor he went. Now he has Kaka and Robinho among his roughly 25 tattoos. But alas, Robinho has skipped town to play elsewhere. Atkinson is rather bummed, but he's got a solution. He says when he has kids some day, he'll name them Kaka and Robinho. That may take a while. Shockingly, he currently doesn't have a girlfriend.

Happy Birthday: Boxer Emile Griffith. 72.
Bonus Birthday: Actress Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers) who's engaged to that Borat guy. 34.

Today in Sports: The Yankees name a former intern, 31 year old Brian Cashman, general manager. 1998.
Bonus Event: Got a buck? The first paper money is issued in Massachusetts to pay soldiers. 1690.


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