Monday Trends and Indexes 2/8 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NHL


Monday, February 8

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. PHILADELPHIA
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Jersey's last 12 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Philadelphia is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing New Jersey

7:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. TORONTO
San Jose is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games
Toronto is 8-3-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against San Jose

9:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. PHOENIX
Edmonton is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Edmonton's last 15 games
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games at home

9:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. COLORADO
St. Louis is 7-15-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. ANAHEIM
Los Angeles is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Los Angeles's last 20 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Anaheim's last 11 games at home


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[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Monday, February 8

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NEW ORLEANS (27 - 24) at ORLANDO (34 - 17) - 2/8/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 60-77 ATS (-24.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 27-43 ATS (-20.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 86-67 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 2-2 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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SAN ANTONIO (29 - 20) at LA LAKERS (39 - 13) - 2/8/2010, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 7-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 8-5 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (31 - 19) at GOLDEN STATE (13 - 36) - 2/8/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 20-30 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.

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

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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Monday, February 8

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NEW JERSEY (36-19-0-2, 74 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (28-25-0-3, 59 pts.) - 2/8/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 35-21 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-9 ATS (-7.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-57 ATS (-64.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-11 ATS (-11.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-17 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 10-7 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 10-7-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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SAN JOSE (38-11-0-9, 85 pts.) at TORONTO (19-30-0-10, 48 pts.) - 2/8/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 264-261 ATS (-59.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
TORONTO is 22-20 ATS (+50.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 10-2 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
TORONTO is 19-40 ATS (-66.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 2-14 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 81-98 ATS (-78.1 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 2-0-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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EDMONTON (18-33-0-6, 42 pts.) at PHOENIX (35-19-0-5, 75 pts.) - 2/8/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 17-38 ATS (+65.4 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 2-14 ATS (+24.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 8-25 ATS (+41.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 6-18 ATS (+28.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
EDMONTON is 6-26 ATS (+41.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 35-24 ATS (+74.3 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 12-4 ATS (+16.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PHOENIX is 10-4 ATS (+14.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PHOENIX is 8-3 ATS (+11.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
PHOENIX is 16-9 ATS (+5.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
EDMONTON is 65-63 ATS (+147.8 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 50-85 ATS (-63.6 Units) in February games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 129-153 ATS (-98.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 56-60 ATS (-47.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 8-2 (+6.0 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 8-2-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)

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ST LOUIS (25-24-0-9, 59 pts.) at COLORADO (32-19-0-6, 70 pts.) - 2/8/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 32-25 ATS (+66.2 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 12-9 ATS (+24.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 35-32 ATS (+73.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 12-7 ATS (+22.4 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 12-5 ATS (+18.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
ST LOUIS is 10-5 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLORADO is 9-24 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-4 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 5-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (36-19-0-3, 75 pts.) at ANAHEIM (27-25-0-6, 60 pts.) - 2/8/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 38-34 ATS (-3.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 162-153 ATS (+358.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 36-22 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 17-7 ATS (+25.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 12-5 ATS (+17.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
LOS ANGELES is 15-7 ATS (+7.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 42-34 ATS (+85.7 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 17-4 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 24-15 ATS (+39.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 3-14 ATS (-12.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 9-8-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, 2/8/2010

(TC) NEW ORLEANS at ORLANDO, 8:00 PM ET TNT
NEW ORLEANS: 12-4 Over playing their 3rd game in 4 days
ORLANDO: 41-18 ATS if underdog last game

SAN ANTONIO at LA LAKERS, 10:35 PM ET TNT
SAN ANTONIO: 5-1 Under at Lakers
LA LAKERS: 1-5 ATS after allowing 85 pts or less

DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE, 10:35 PM ET
DALLAS: 13-2 ATS Away off SU loss as favorite
GOLDEN STATE: 8-0 Over at home off 3+ Unders

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Monday, 2/8/2010

VILLANOVA at W VIRGINIA, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
VILLANOVA: 11-3 ATS when playing only their 3rd game in a week
W VIRGINIA: 2-9 ATS off a road win

LOYOLA-IL at BUTLER, 7:00 PM ET
LOYOLA-IL: 1-9 SU after BB home games
BUTLER: 13-5 Over after playing 4 consecutive games as favorite

IL-CHICAGO at VALPARAISO, 8:00 PM ET
IL-CHICAGO: 0-7 ATS Away revenging a loss when team scored less than 60 points
VALPARAISO: 9-0 ATS after one or more consecutive overs

LOUISIANA TECH at NEW MEXICO ST, 9:00 PM ET
LOUISIANA TECH: 6-0 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
NEW MEXICO ST: 5-18 ATS after allowing 80+

KANSAS at TEXAS, 9:00 PM ET
KANSAS: 8-1 ATS when playing with one or less days rest
TEXAS: 1-7 ATS against conference opponents

Added Games

APPALACHIAN ST at UNC-GREENSBORO, 7:00 PM ET
APPALACHIAN ST: 0-8 ATS when playing their 2nd road game in 3 days
UNC-GREENSBORO: 9-1 ATS off a conference road loss

W CAROLINA at ELON, 7:00 PM ET
W CAROLINA: 1-9 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5
ELON: 13-2 ATS at home after allowing 25 or less in the first half

THE CITADEL at COLL OF CHARLESTON, 7:00 PM ET
THE CITADEL: 22-5 ATS as an underdog
COLL OF CHARLESTON: 11-2 Under after playing as a home favorite

FAIRFIELD at SIENA, 7:00 PM ET
FAIRFIELD: 9-20 ATS after a conference game
SIENA: 12-5 ATS as a favorite

NIAGARA at RIDER, 7:00 PM ET
NIAGARA: 8-1 ATS in February
RIDER: 3-11 ATS at home after one or more consecutive overs

Write-In Game

UNC-WILMINGTON at DELAWARE, 1:00 PM ET
UNC-WILMINGTON: 2-10 ATS against conference opponents
DELAWARE: 9-1 ATS off a home loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Monday, 2/8/2010

NEW JERSEY at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET VERSUS
NEW JERSEY: 13-1 SU when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
PHILADELPHIA: 3-9 SU after a non-conference game

SAN JOSE at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
SAN JOSE: 7-0 SU Away after 3+ consecutive overs
TORONTO: 2-14 SU at home in non-conference games

EDMONTON at PHOENIX, 9:35 PM ET
EDMONTON: 1-17 SU revenging a same season loss
PHOENIX: 12-4 SU at home when the total is 5.5

ST LOUIS at COLORADO, 9:35 PM ET
ST LOUIS: 7-2 SU Away revenging a same season loss
COLORADO: 24-9 Under at home after allowing 1 goal or less

LOS ANGELES at ANAHEIM, 10:05 PM ET
LOS ANGELES: 17-7 SU Away when the total is 5.5
ANAHEIM: 3-14 SU versus division opponents

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA


Monday, February 8

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Dallas Mavericks at Golden St. Warriors [10:30 PM ET]

Mavericks (-4.5, O/U 218): Dallas appears to be tiring down a bit as the All Star break approaches, having lost 4 of their past 5 games SU. Dallas is 31-19 SU on the season, currently leading the Southwest division of the Western Conference. Despite all of their winning this season, the Mavericks are only 20-30 ATS this season. The Mavericks are 16-10 SU and 15-11 ATS on the road this season. Every single road game but 1 this season have featured the exact same result both SU and ATS for Dallas. Dallas is 7-6 ATS as the listed road favorite this season. Since the new year, the Mavericks are a paltry 4-14 ATS in their 18 games. Dallas has scored at least 106 PTS in 6 of their past 7 games. F Dirk Nowitzki averages 25 PPG this season, the 7th most in the NBA this season. Nowitzki has been held under 30 PTS in 9 consecutive games. The Mavericks have struggled of late because of their defense, allowing 6 straight opponents to score more than 100 PTS against them.

Mavs are 5-21 ATS last 26 games as a favorite.
Under is 22-6 last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 116 (OVER - Total of the Day)

Warriors: It's been more than 2 weeks since the Warriors have tasted victory, having lost 8 consecutive games SU. Golden St. is 13-36 SU on the season, the 3rd worst record in the entire NBA. Surprisingly, the Warriors have been an ATS machine, having gone 27-21-1 ATS this entire season. The Warriors are 9-14 SU and 13-10 ATS this season at home. The Warriors have lost each of their past 3 home games ATS, with all 3 coming as the listed home underdog. Golden St. is 8-5 ATS as the listed home underdog this entire season. The Warriors are 7-4 ATS over their past 11 games despite their poor SU record in that same span. The Warriors have won both meetings ATS against the Mavericks this season, with both ATS wins coming as double digit underdogs. G Monta Ellis is on fire this season offensively, ranking 6th in the NBA with 26.2 PPG. The Warriors average nearly 107 PPG, but allow an NBA worst 111.3 PPG this season.

Warriors are 11-4 ATS last 15 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 8-3 last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Key Injuries - F Corey Maggette (finger) is probable.
F Anthony Randolph (ankle) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 108


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NCAAB


Monday, February 8

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Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]

Wildcats: Villanova is coming off just their 2nd SU loss of the season, having lost by double digits to Georgetown just 2 days ago. When they lost SU earlier this season, they responded with a 38 point blowout win and ATS cover. The Wildcats are 20-2 SU, and ranked #2 in the nation because of their season long success. Villanova is 10-2 SU and 8-4 ATS away from home this season, both true road games and neutral court games. The Wildcats are 1-1 both SU and ATS as the listed underdog this season. Villanova is 6-2 ATS in expected close games, with ATS lines of 5 PTS or fewer. Villanova averages more than 85 PPG this season, with a huge reason being the play of G Scottie Reynolds. Reynolds averages nearly 19 PPG this season, but has struggled against West Virginia in the past. Reynolds has only averaged 9.3 PPG in 3 career meetings against the Mountaineers, and has fouled out of the 2 most recent match ups.

Wildcats are 8-3 ATS last 11 vs. Big East.
Over is 6-1 last 7 games following a SU loss.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 76 (Side of the Day)

Mountaineers (-4.5, O/U 150): West Virginia has enjoyed recent success against Villanova, winning 4 of the past 5 games against them SU. Currently #6 in the nation, the Mountaineers stand at 19-3 SU, thanks to a 6 game winning streak. West Virginia has won their past 2 games by a combined total of 38 PTS, both against league opponents. The Mountaineers are 10-1 SU and 4-6 ATS this season, with their lone home defeat against Syracuse by a single point. Today will mark only the 4th time this season that West Virginia will be a single digit home favorite. The Mountaineers are 5-4 ATS as a single digit favorite this entire season. West Virginia has scored 70 PTS or more in 4 of their past 5 contests. The Mountaineers are led by 3 forwards, notably Da'Sean Butler. Butler leads the team in scoring with 17.3 PPG, and also grabs over 6 RPG this season. The Mountaineers have held 3 of their last 4 opponents to 60 PTS or fewer.

Mountaineers are 1-6 ATS last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-1 last 7 games following a ATS win.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 74


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Len's Top 5

Happy Monday everyone, here's my Top 5 for February 8, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

The New Orleans Saints win their first ever Super Bowl, beating Indianapolis 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV. Mardis Gras comes early to the French Quarter.
Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith are among those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So was my fraternity brother Floyd Little from Syracuse and the Denver Broncos. More on Floyd tomorrow.
Danica Patrick has an impressive 6th place finish in her stock car debut in a race in Daytona Beach.
And now with the Super Bowl out of the way, we can finally get down to business. America's Cup yacht racing begins today in Valencia Spain, wind permitting.

2. XLIV

Have the Colts finished missing tackles yet? Their defense was picked clean and was no match for Drew Brees and the Saints. You never remember coaches moves in Super Bowls. You won't forget this one. Sean Payton with a successful onside kick to start the second half. And the Saints went marching in. He gets the "most creative" award. The "least creative" award goes to the advertisers. By my count 5 different commercials featured guys without pants. It doesn't get any more hilarious than that.
If nothing else, yesterday got us another year closer to Super Bowl 50. Or as the late Ray Fitzgerald of the Boston Globe wrote 35 years ago, "It'll be an L of a game."
So was last night's.

3. Running An Audible

Turns out schools in Indy didn't open two hours late today. That was the plan, since the bus drivers forgot to show up for work on Monday the last time the Colts played in the Super Bowl. Subscriber James D. alerted me to the fact that they altered the original plan and would open schools an hour later, but keep the kids 30 minutes longer. Something about getting credit for a full day. Those picky educrats.

4. Say What?

That sure got my attention when a report surfaced that the L.A. Clippers had reached out to Isiah Thomas about becoming their new coach, general manager, and president. Why not just give him ownership of the team as well? Turns out a Clippers executive says it's not true. They haven't called him, and they don't plan to. Perhaps the Clippers did their due diligence and asked some experts about Thomas' capabilities. That would be a random phone call to anyone in the Manhattan phone book.

5. Appalling

The captain of the English soccer team, John Terry, has lost his captaincy because he had an affair. He's married, and he was carrying on with a teammate's ex-girlfriend. What's wrong with those athletes over there? Can't they keep it in their pants? We don't have problems like that over here.... no wait....

Happy Birthday: Former NBA center Alonzo Mourning. 40.
Bonus Birthday: What chu talkin' 'bout Willis? Diff'rent Strokes actor Gary Coleman. 42.

Today in Sports: The first NFL draft was held. ESPN chose not to televise it. 1936.
Bonus Event: Baseball orders Mickey Mantle to sever ties with the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City. 1983.