Tuesday Trends and Indexes 2/9 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Boston at Buffalo
The Sabres look to take advantage of a Boston team that is 0-7 in its last 7 games when playing with 1 day of rest. Buffalo is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Sabres favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Game 51-52: Florida at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.486; Carolina 11.279
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+105); Under

Game 53-54: Nashville at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.253; NY Islanders 10.989
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-125); Under

Game 55-56: Boston at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.368; Buffalo 12.193
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-145); Under

Game 57-58: Vancouver at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.885; Tampa Bay 11.757
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-135); Over

Game 59-60: Calgary at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.109; Ottawa 13.110
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-140); Over

Game 61-62: Detroit at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.633; St. Louis 11.746
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+110); Under

Game 63-64: Dallas at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.884; Chicago 13.346
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-240); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Write-Up


Tuesday, February 9

Hot Teams
-- Cavaliers won last 11 games, are 5-1-1 vs spread in last seven. Nets are 5-1-1 vs spread in last seven games.
-- 76ers won four in row, seven of last nine games.
-- Timberwolves won, covered their last four games.
-- Milwaukee won four of last five games, covered nine of last 11.
-- Thunder won last five games, by 17-8-7-4-9 points.
-- Utah won last eight games and 12 of last 13.

Cold Teams
-- Bobcats lost six of their last nine games. Wizards covered two of last eight games.
-- Bulls lost three of their last four games. Pacers lost four of their last six home games.
-- Rockets are 4-13 vs spread in their last seventeen games. Heat lost last five games, scoring 88.8 ppg.
-- Knicks lost 11 of their last 15 games. Kings lost their last six games; they're 3-7 vs spread in last ten road games.
-- Hawks lost last three road games by 15-18-7 points. Grizzlies lost five of their last six games.
-- Pistons lost six of their last eight games.
-- Mavericks covered two of their last ten games. Nuggets are 5-15 vs spread in last 20 games they were favored to win.
-- Portland lost three of its last five home games.
-- Clippers lost six of their last seven games.

Totals
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Cleveland home games.
-- Eight of last nine Charlotte games went over the total. Wizards' last five games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Houston games. Under is 9-3-1 in last 13 Miami games.
-- Four of last five Sacramento games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-3-3 in last twelve Atlanta games.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Detroit games.
-- Six of last eight Dallas games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Thunder games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Clipper games stayed under the total.

[Udog]

NCAAB
Write-Up


Tuesday, February 9

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

Wisconsin won six of last seven games vs Illinois, winning last two here by 10-13 points; Badgers won last five games overall, covering last three. They're 3-2 asBig 11 home favorite, winning home games by 22-7-6-8-18 points. Illini won last four games ; they're 8-3 in Big 11, 3-2 on road, 3-2 as Big 11 underdog, with road losses by 10-5 points.

Wake Forest beat Boston College by 20-17 points LY, after losing four in row to Eagles before that; last five series games were all decided by 10+ points- favorites covered all six games. BC is 2-2 as ACC road dog, losing away games by 16 at Clemson, 20 at Duke, 1 at Va Tech. Deacons won four of last five games; they're 2-2 as an ACC home favorite.

Georgetown won last three games vs Providence by 10-10-7 points, as underdogs covered three of last four series games. Friars lost three in a row, five of last six games- they're 2-3 at home in Big East, 3-5 vs spread as Big East dog. Erratic Hoyas are 2-3 on Big East road, beating DePaul and Pitt. Big East home dogs of 4 or less points are 3-8 vs spread.

VCU won 10 of last 11 games vs George Mason, winning three of last four visits here, but losing last visit in '08; Rams won four in row, eight of last nine overall- they're 3-3 on CAA road, with faves covering their last four away games. All nine of VCU's CAA wins are by 12+ points. George Mason is 6-0 at home in CAA, 4-2 as CAA underdog.

Vanderbilt (+6) shot 51% from floor, 8-14 from arc in 85-76 upset win at Tennessee Jan 27; Vols won last three games since then, allowing just 55.7 ppg- they've lost four of last six visits here, are 2-1 on SEC road, and are SEC underdog for first time this year. Vandy is 3-0 at home in SEC, beating Florida by 8, Auburn by 8, Mississippi State by 3.

Western Kentucky lost six of last eight games, but did win last two at home; Hilltoppers lost 73-64 at Houston LY, in season opener. C-USA road underdogs are 16-19 vs spread. Sun Belt home favorites are 6-7 vs spread. Houston lost four of last five games; they're 2-5 on road, beating Rice/East Carolina- they lost last three non-conference games.

Creighton (even) lost 70-64 at Indiana State Jan 1; both teams shot 38% from floor; Sycamores were 25-34 from line, Bluejays 19-28, 3-19 from arc. Creighton is 1-4 as MVC home favorite, winning last five at home by 4-2-1-4-13 points. State won three of last four games (4-0 vs spread) they're 4-5 as MVC underdog, 3-3 on road, losing by 18-6-22-7-6 pts.

Evansville is 0-13 in MVC, 3-10 vs spread, 0-7 at home, 0-6 as a home dog, losing by 14-8-19-8-7-7-20 points. Home side won last five series games; Wichita State lost last two visits here, their only losses in last 12 series games, with underdog 5-2 vs spread in last seven. Shockers are 3-4 on MVC road, winning by 3 at Mo State, 11 at Ind State, 1 at So Ill.

Bradley (+9) lost 66-47 at Illinois State Jan 30, shooting 29% from floor while being outrebounded 46-26; Braves won five of last seven games, are 4-2 at home in MVC, losing to So Illinois/Creighton, both by 5 pts. Bradley held seven of last eight foes to 66 or less points. Redbirds lost last four road games by 10-1-8-7 points; only road win is Evansville.

Texas Tech (-4.5) beat Oklahoma 75-65 Jan 23; Red Raiders were 7-13 from arc, +8 in turnovers (16-8); they're 1-3 as Big 12 road dog, losing away games by 29 at Stillwater, 26 at Kansas, 12 at Texas, 15 at A&M. Home side won all eight of Oklahoma's (4-4) big 12 games; Sooners won all four home games, by 5-5-5-9 points.

Alabama lost last three games by 1-1-7 points; they led by 20 at half at Ole Miss Saturday, still lost- they're 1-1-1 as SEC dog, only one of its six SEC losses (71-59 at Arkansas) was by more than seven points. SEC double digit home favorites are 4-6 vs spread. Kentucky is 2-2 as SEC home favorite, winning home games by 8-31-13-10 points.

Home side won last six Purdue-Michigan State games; Boilermakers lost last five visits to East Lansing by 7-7-25-3-11 points. Spartans lost last two games with PG Lucas hurt; unsure if plays here. Sparty is 3-2 as a Big 11 home favorite, winning home games by 7-7-10-79 points. Purdue won its last five games; their Big 11 losses are by 7-4-8 points.

Colorado State (-10) waxed Air Force 70-48 at home Jan 9, making 53% of shots from floor with + turnover ratio (18-9); Rams won three of last four games- they're 3-0 as MWC favorite (favorites are 7-2 vs spread in their MWC games). Air Force is 1-8 in league, 1-2 as home dog, losing home games by 18 to BYU, 23 to New Mexico, 14 to TCU.

Austin Peay (-2) lost 94-90 at Tennessee Tech Jan 21, despite making 12-27 from arc; Governors are 6-1 at home in OVC, 3-3 as a home fave, winning home games by 5-13-18-2-4-1 point, with only loss to Murray State. Tech is 3-2 as OVC road underdog, losing last three road games by 22-18-9 points. Last seven Peay games were won by five or less points.

[Udog]

NHL
Write-Up


Tuesday, February 9

Hot Teams
-- Hurricanes won six of their last eight games.
-- Canucks won eight of their last ten games. Lightning won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Senators won 11 of their last 12 games.

Cold Teams
-- Panthers lost four of their last five games.
-- Predators lost seven of their last nine games. Islanders lost their last seven games, scoring nine goals.
-- Bruins lost ten of their last eleven games. Sabres lost last four games, allowing 17 goals.
-- Flames lost five of their last six road games.
-- Red Wings lost nine of their last twelve games. Blues lost three in row and seven of last ten games.
-- Stars lost 12 of their last 13 road games. Blackhawks lost three of their last four games overall.

Totals
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Carolina games. Nine of last ten Florida games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Nashville games went over the total. Four of last five Islander games stayed under.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Boston games.
-- Seven of last eight Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Detroit games went over the total. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight St Louis games.
-- Last three Chicago games stayed under the total.

Playing second of back-to-back nights
-- St Louis is 0-5 at home when it played the night before.

Series Records
-- Panthers lost 15 of their last 16 visits to Raleigh.
-- Bruins lost five of last six visits to Buffalo.
-- Home team won last three Tampa Bay-Vancouver games.
-- Red Wings won eight of last eleven games against St Louis.
-- Stars lost five of last seven visits to Chicago.

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, February 9

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NEW JERSEY (4 - 46) at CLEVELAND (41 - 11) - 2/9/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-3 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (17 - 32) at CHARLOTTE (24 - 25) - 2/9/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 5-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-4 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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MINNESOTA (13 - 38) at PHILADELPHIA (19 - 31) - 2/9/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 88-62 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-38 ATS (-24.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-0 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (24 - 25) at INDIANA (18 - 33) - 2/9/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 277-225 ATS (+29.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-4 straight up against INDIANA 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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HOUSTON (27 - 23) at MIAMI (24 - 27) - 2/9/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SACRAMENTO (16 - 34) at NEW YORK (19 - 31) - 2/9/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 99-135 ATS (-49.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
NEW YORK is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 92-126 ATS (-46.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 4-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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ATLANTA (32 - 17) at MEMPHIS (26 - 24) - 2/9/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (17 - 32) at MILWAUKEE (23 - 26) - 2/9/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 54-78 ATS (-31.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 216-277 ATS (-88.7 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (32 - 19) at DENVER (34 - 17) - 2/9/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 11-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 10-3 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (29 - 21) at PORTLAND (30 - 23) - 2/9/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 77-62 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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UTAH (31 - 18) at LA CLIPPERS (21 - 29) - 2/9/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 26-46 ATS (-24.6 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
UTAH is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 56-75 ATS (-26.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 44-60 ATS (-22.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 43-62 ATS (-25.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 65-95 ATS (-39.5 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 39-56 ATS (-22.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 163-205 ATS (-62.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-58 ATS (-23.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 7-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, February 9

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FLORIDA (24-25-0-9, 57 pts.) at CAROLINA (21-30-0-7, 49 pts.) - 2/9/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 66-105 ATS (+172.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 227-254 ATS (-79.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 110-134 ATS (-61.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
CAROLINA is 11-7 ATS (+19.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 40-30 ATS (+74.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 14-11 ATS (+29.7 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 17-11 ATS (+30.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 20-38 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 28-38 ATS (-28.2 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 10-8-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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NASHVILLE (31-22-0-4, 66 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (23-28-0-7, 53 pts.) - 2/9/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 30-26 ATS (+57.2 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 90-136 ATS (+261.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 49-89 ATS (-44.5 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-0-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS 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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BOSTON (24-22-0-11, 59 pts.) at BUFFALO (32-19-0-6, 70 pts.) - 2/9/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 24-33 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 14-20 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 203-139 ATS (+28.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 160-112 ATS (+20.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BOSTON is 54-25 ATS (+17.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 5-12 ATS (-13.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 4-10 ATS (-6.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 9-8-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)

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VANCOUVER (35-20-0-2, 72 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (25-21-0-11, 61 pts.) - 2/9/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 143-134 ATS (+288.8 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 106-68 ATS (+26.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 80-139 ATS (-156.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-30 ATS (+53.3 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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CALGARY (29-21-0-9, 67 pts.) at OTTAWA (33-22-0-4, 70 pts.) - 2/9/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 6-13 ATS (-9.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 33-26 ATS (+59.2 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 12-6 ATS (+5.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
OTTAWA is 12-6 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a division game this season.
OTTAWA is 54-55 ATS (-3.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DETROIT (27-21-0-10, 64 pts.) at ST LOUIS (25-25-0-9, 59 pts.) - 2/9/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 27-31 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 75-78 ATS (-48.1 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
DETROIT is 3-9 ATS (-8.7 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
DETROIT is 9-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DETROIT is 6-11 ATS (-14.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-8 ATS (-7.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 4-17 ATS (+21.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 0-5 ATS (-6.3 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days this season.
ST LOUIS is 1-6 ATS (-6.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 2-8 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
ST LOUIS is 4-9 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-10 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-8-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)

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DALLAS (26-21-0-11, 63 pts.) at CHICAGO (38-15-0-5, 81 pts.) - 2/9/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 2-9 ATS (-9.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
CHICAGO is 35-18 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 58-52 ATS (+118.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 204-241 ATS (+494.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 49-61 ATS (-52.6 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
CHICAGO is 6-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.4 Units)

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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 2/9/2010

NEW JERSEY at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 4-12 ATS revenging home loss
CLEVELAND: 16-6 Under off an Over

WASHINGTON at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 0-6 ATS off SU win as road underdog
CHARLOTTE: 13-4 ATS off non-conference game

MINNESOTA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 10-2 Over Away if the total is 200 to 209.5
PHILADELPHIA: 6-18 ATS in home games

CHICAGO at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
CHICAGO: 8-1 Under if total is 200+
INDIANA: 11-3 Under as favorite

HOUSTON at MIAMI, 7:35 PM ET
HOUSTON: 15-30 ATS revenging loss where opp scored 100+
MIAMI: 5-1 ATS if underdog L3 games

SACRAMENTO at NEW YORK, 7:35 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 3-12 ATS vs. Atlantic Division
NEW YORK: 15-2 ATS after scoring 105+ points L3 games

ATLANTA at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
ATLANTA: 4-0 ATS vs. Memphis
MEMPHIS: 4-12 ATS off road loss

DETROIT at MILWAUKEE, 8:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 6-21 ATS vs. division
MILWAUKEE: 13-2 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3 games

DALLAS at DENVER, 9:05 PM ET
DALLAS: 6-0 Over after a game with 30+ assists
DENVER: 6-0 ATS after a combined score of 205+ points L3 games

OKLAHOMA CITY at PORTLAND, 10:05 PM ET NBA
OKLAHOMA CITY: 11-3 ATS Away playing with revenge
PORTLAND: 16-6 Over as an underdog

UTAH at LA CLIPPERS, 10:35 PM ET
UTAH: 22-10 ATS off BB home games
LA CLIPPERS: 39-56 ATS playing with revenge

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 2/9/2010

ILLINOIS at WISCONSIN, 7:00 PM ET Big 10
ILLINOIS: 60-37 Under in road games
WISCONSIN: 9-1 Under off SU win as road underdog

BOSTON COLLEGE at WAKE FOREST, 7:00 PM ET
BOSTON COLLEGE: 76-46 ATS in road games
WAKE FOREST: 12-29 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5

GEORGETOWN at PROVIDENCE, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
GEORGETOWN: 8-23 ATS off ATS win
PROVIDENCE: 9-1 Under off home conference loss

VA COMMONWEALTH at GEORGE MASON, 7:00 PM ET ESPNU
VA COMMONWEALTH: 8-0 Under after covering 5 or 6 of their last 7
GEORGE MASON: 7-0 ATS at home off SU loss

TENNESSEE at VANDERBILT, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
TENNESSEE: 8-0 Under off home conference win
VANDERBILT: 5-15 ATS off SU loss

AKRON at C MICHIGAN, 7:00 PM ET
AKRON: 20-9 Over in conf road games
C MICHIGAN: 7-1 ATS if underdog last game

W MICHIGAN at OHIO U, 7:00 PM ET
W MICHIGAN: 1-15 ATS if home favorite last game
OHIO U: 9-1 ATS off BB road games

SAINT LOUIS at ST JOSEPHS, 7:00 PM ET
SAINT LOUIS: 13-4 Over off road game
ST JOSEPHS: 0-7 ATS at home off an Over

HOUSTON at W KENTUCKY, 8:00 PM ET
HOUSTON: 6-0 Over as a road underdog of 6 points or less
W KENTUCKY: 12-3 ATS after a combined score of 155+ points

INDIANA ST at CREIGHTON, 8:00 PM ET
INDIANA ST: 16-2 Over in February
CREIGHTON: 15-3 Over playing only their 3rd game in a week

WICHITA ST at EVANSVILLE, 8:00 PM ET
WICHITA ST: 15-3 Over in February
EVANSVILLE: 0-6 ATS in conference home games

ILLINOIS ST at BRADLEY, 8:00 PM ET
ILLINOIS ST: 5-1 Away Over the total is 130 to 134.5
BRADLEY: 1-7 ATS as home favorite

TEXAS TECH at OKLAHOMA, 8:00 PM ET
TEXAS TECH: 0-7 ATS Away if they attempted 41+ FT last game
OKLAHOMA: 9-0 Over at home off 3+ conference games

ALABAMA at KENTUCKY, 9:00 PM ET ESPNU
ALABAMA: 0-6 ATS Away off Away loss
KENTUCKY: 8-1 Over as DD home favorite

PURDUE at MICHIGAN ST, 9:00 PM ET ESPN
PURDUE: 9-27 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
MICHIGAN ST: 14-1 Under off SU loss as road favorite

COLORADO ST at AIR FORCE, 10:00 PM ET MTN
COLORADO ST: 0-6 ATS in Tuesday road games
AIR FORCE: 8-1 Under as home favorite

Added Games

TENNESSEE TECH at AUSTIN PEAY, 8:00 PM ET
TENNESSEE TECH: 13-3 ATS Away off conference loss
AUSTIN PEAY: 7-0 Over at home if the total is 150 to 159.5

SE MISSOURI ST at TENN-MARTIN, 8:00 PM ET
SE MISSOURI ST: 31-13 Over off SU loss
TENN-MARTIN: 2-16 ATS this season

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NHL
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 2/9/2010

FLORIDA at CAROLINA, 7:05 PM ET
FLORIDA: 10-5 SU Away off a road loss by 2+ goals
CAROLINA: 8-20 SU after playing a road game

NASHVILLE at NY ISLANDERS, 7:05 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 6-1 SU Away after scoring 3+ goals in BB games
NY ISLANDERS: 2-9 SU after 3 straight losses by 2+ goals

BOSTON at BUFFALO, 7:05 PM ET
BOSTON: 22-7 SU off a division win by 2+ goals
BUFFALO: 0-10 SU after allowing 2+ goals in the 3rd period

VANCOUVER at TAMPA BAY, 7:35 PM ET
VANCOUVER: 29-11 SU after 2+ consecutive unders
TAMPA BAY: 7-20 SU off a home win

CALGARY at OTTAWA, 7:35 PM ET
CALGARY: 2-8 SU when playing their 8th game in 14 days
OTTAWA: 7-1 SU when playing with 2 days rest

DETROIT at ST LOUIS, 8:05 PM ET VERSUS
DETROIT: 3-1 SU after playing 4 consecutive road games
ST LOUIS: 0-5 SU at home when playing on BB days

DALLAS at CHICAGO, 8:35 PM ET
DALLAS: 8-20 SU in road games
CHICAGO: 11-0 SU at home after 2+ consecutive unders

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NCAAB


Tuesday, February 9

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Georgetown Hoyas at Providence Friars [ESPN2 | 7:00 PM ET]

Hoyas (-4, O/U 158.5): Georgetown has alternated wins and losses over their past 4 games. However, both wins SU have come in impressive fashion, as the Hoyas dominated both Duke and Villanova. The Hoyas are 17-5 SU, and are ranked #7 in the nation currently. Georgetown is 6-3 SU and 5-3 ATS in both true road games and neutral court games this season. The Hoyas are 5-2 ATS this season as a single digit favorite. The Hoyas have yet to win more than 2 consecutive games ATS this year. The Hoyas have been hot on offense, as they've scored at least 74 PTS in 6 of their past 8 games, including a season high 103 PTS in their last game. G Austin Freeman and C Greg Monroe both average more than 15 PPG to lead the Hoyas. 4 of the 5 starters shoot better than 50% from the field this season. The Hoyas have allowed 4 straight opponents to score at least 72 PTS.

Hoyas are 8-21 ATS last 29 vs. Big East.
Over is 7-2 last 9 overall.

Key Injuries - F Nikita Mescheriakov (personal) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 86 (OVER - Total of the Day)

Friars: Providence has lost 3 straight games SU, and 5 of their past 6 games to fall to 12-11 SU on the season. Providence has really struggled of late in league play, going 4-7 SU this season. The Friars are 8-5 SU and 2-7 ATS at home this season. The Friars are 1-2 both SU and ATS as the listed home underdog this season. Providence is 6-6 ATS as the listed underdog in all games this year. Providence will certainly be looking to upset their opponent today, as they've lost the previous 3 contests against Georgetown. The Friars have lost 17 of their last 18 games SU against teams ranked in the Top 10. Providence has no problems on offense, as they average more than 82 PPG for the season. 3 Friars average more than 14 PPG, led by F Jamine Peterson with 18.7 PPG. The Friars struggle on defense, as they allow 79 PPG this season. The Friars have the worst defense in the Big East, allowing opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field.

Friars are 2-9 ATS last 11 home games.
Over is 6-1 last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Key Injuries - G Luke Burchett (knee) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 79



Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan St. Spartans [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

Boilermakers: Purdue has won 5 consecutive games SU to follow their only 3 SU losses of the season. Purdue is now 19-3 SU on the season, and are ranked #6 in the country. The Boilermakers are 8-2 SU and 3-6-1 ATS in both true road games and neutral court games this season. Today marks the very first time this season that Purdue is the listed underdog this season. Purdue has lost 6 of their past 8 games ATS heading into tonight's game. In that specific time frame, the Boilermakers have only scored 70 PTS or more in 2 of those 8 games. Purdue has 3 double digit scorers, and little other offensive help. G E'Twaun Moore leads the team with 17.2 PPG this season. F Robbie Hummel averages 16.5 PPG and a team high 7.2 RPG this season. C JaJaun Johnson averages 14.4 PPG and 6.9 RPG while shooting 53.1% from the field. Defensively, the Boilermakers have allowed more than 70 PTS in each of their past 4 road contests entering tonight.

Boilermakers are 1-4 ATS last 5 road games.
Under is 13-3 last 16 vs. a team with a winning SU record.

Key Injuries - F Sandi Marcius (foot) is out.
G Lewis Jackson (suspension) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 71 (Side of the Day)

Spartans (-3, O/U 139): Michigan St. has lost back to back games SU, both of which came on the road in league play. Michigan St. is now ranked #10 in the nation with a record of 19-5 SU. The Spartans are now 9-2 SU in league play, after starting conference play a perfect 9-0 SU. Michigan St. will need to be on point today, considering the past 6 contests between these two teams have been split 3-3. The Spartans are a perfect 13-0 SU at home, including an ATS record of 4-8. Today marks the lowest point spread the Spartans have been favored by at home this season. Michigan St. is 3-3 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. 4 players average double digits in PTS this season for the Spartans. This balance in scoring will need to continue with the uncertainty of leading scorer G Kalin Lucas. F Raymar Morgan averages 11 PPG and 5.6 RPG, and will need to play extremely well for the Spartans to win tonight.

Spartans are 0-4 ATS last 4 games vs. a team with a winning SU record.
Under is 16-6 last 22 vs. Big Ten.

Key Injuries - G Kalin Lucas (ankle) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 67


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Len's Top 5

Happy Tuesday everyone, here's my Top 5 for February 9, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

It's parade time in New Orleans tonight for the Super Bowl champion Saints.
Saints coach Sean Payton said he slept with the Super Bowl trophy Sunday night and that "I probably drooled on it." Nice.
106.5 million people watched the Super Bowl telecast, making it the most watched program in the history of American television.
Damn. The first America's Cup race was postponed until tomorrow for lack of wind.
OK admit it. You really want to see the new SI swimsuit cover. If you really don't, then don't click here.

2. Super Bowl Leftovers

Some lingering thoughts. If the Saints can overcome their history to win a Super Bowl, any team can in the NFL. That's the beauty of the league. It's unlike baseball, where the have-nots will probably remain have-nothings because of the money divide.
And subscriber Sherry S. points out that the Colts rested their players at the end of the season and achieved neither a perfect season, nor a Super Bowl championship. She calls their actions "shameful and cowardly" and claims their actions proved they "didn't have the heart to win a Super Bowl."
Just sharing.

3. Steve Phillips

Former Mets general manager and ESPN broadcaster Steve Phillips went on the Today Show yesterday to discuss his sex addition. He attended the same Mississippi clinic where Tiger Woods reportedly was treated. I suppose by going public he wants to "get back in the game." The married Phillips did the right thing by placing the blame squarely on himself for his affair with an intern, which came after sexual harassment allegations while he was with the Mets. Athletes who do far worse are welcomed back with open arms if teams think they can produce, it's not that easy for sportscasters and general managers.

4. #44

The #44 is legendary in Syracuse football history. Jim Brown, Ernie Davis and Floyd Little. Floyd was my fraternity brother at Syracuse. The day he was drafted by the Denver Broncos, he wasn't happy. He told me he really didn't want to play in Denver. But it turned out great. He had a 9 year Broncos career featuring 5 Pro Bowls and a couple of rushing titles.The first college football game I attended at Syracuse, Floyd scored 5 touchdowns against Kansas. And Saturday he finally ran his way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Way to go Floyd! I couldn't be prouder.

5. Be My Valentine

Bidding closes this evening for one lucky Milwaukee Brewers fan. The racing sausages, who race at every Brewers game, will show up where your favorite lady works or lives and present her with two tickets for an April game against the Pirates. Nothing says romance quite like goofy guys in costumes, and a cold early season game against a last place team.

Happy Birthday: Former Met Mookie Wilson, "and it gets by Buckner." 54. (Mookie was hired by the Mets yesterday to be a minor league instructor.)
Bonus Birthday: Do I amuse you? Goodfellas actor Joe Pesci. 67.

Today in Sports: "Don't look back, something might be gaining on you." The words of pitcher Satchel Paige. On this date he became the first Negro League star elected to the baseball Hall of Fame. 1971.
Bonus Event: A guy named W.G. Morgan in Holyoke Mass. invented a sport called volleyball 6 years before basketball. 1895.