Friday's Trends and Indexes 10/29 (NBA, NHL, CFL, Misc.)

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CFL
Long Sheet


Friday, October 29

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MONTREAL (11 - 5) at TORONTO (8 - 8) - 10/29/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing on a Friday this season.
TORONTO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 7-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 7-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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HAMILTON (9 - 7) at CALGARY (11 - 5) - 10/29/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-2 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, October 30

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WINNIPEG (4 - 12) at EDMONTON (6 - 10) - 10/30/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in October games since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
EDMONTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-2 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-3 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, October 31

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SASKATCHEWAN (9 - 7) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (6 - 10) - 10/31/2010, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 59-34 ATS (+21.6 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 146-112 ATS (+22.8 Units) in all games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 146-112 ATS (+22.8 Units) in all lined games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing on a Sunday since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 133-100 ATS (+23.0 Units) in games played on turf since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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[Udog]

CFL


Friday, October 29

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Trend Report
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Friday, October 29

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. TORONTO
Montreal is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Montreal's last 10 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal

10:00 PM
HAMILTON vs. CALGARY
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Hamilton's last 10 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Hamilton


Saturday, October 30

7:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing Edmonton
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Edmonton8-1-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


Sunday, October 31

5:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing British Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Saskatchewan's last 11 games when playing British Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of British Columbia's last 7 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
British Columbia is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games


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NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, October 29

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MONTREAL (6-2-0-1, 13 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (4-3-0-2, 10 pts.) - 10/29/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 21-20 ATS (+51.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 54-56 ATS (-4.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 6-3-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (4-4-0-1, 9 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (5-4-0-1, 11 pts.) - 10/29/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 179-180 ATS (-64.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 33-14 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 14-6 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 14-6-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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CAROLINA (4-4-0-0, 8 pts.) at NY RANGERS (4-3-0-1, 9 pts.) - 10/29/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 13-19 ATS (-9.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 143-193 ATS (-149.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 2-9 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 72-88 ATS (-50.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 4-4 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 4-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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BUFFALO (3-6-0-1, 7 pts.) at ATLANTA (4-4-0-1, 9 pts.) - 10/29/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 165-116 ATS (+28.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-3 (+5.8 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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EDMONTON (2-4-0-1, 5 pts.) at CHICAGO (6-4-0-1, 13 pts.) - 10/29/2010, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-1 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-1-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.6 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (2-7-0-1, 5 pts.) at ANAHEIM (4-5-0-1, 9 pts.) - 10/29/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 2-8 ATS (-7.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 7-14 ATS (-11.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 11-4 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 7-12 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 1-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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=-0.3 Units)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, October 29

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INDIANA (0 - 1) at CHARLOTTE (0 - 1) - 10/29/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SACRAMENTO (1 - 0) at NEW JERSEY (1 - 0) - 10/29/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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ATLANTA (1 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (0 - 1) - 10/29/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-47 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (1 - 0) at TORONTO (0 - 1) - 10/29/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (1 - 0) at BOSTON (1 - 1) - 10/29/2010, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (1 - 0) at DETROIT (0 - 1) - 10/29/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 52-37 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-53 ATS (-29.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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ORLANDO (1 - 0) at MIAMI (1 - 1) - 10/29/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 54-38 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MILWAUKEE (0 - 1) at MINNESOTA (0 - 1) - 10/29/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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DENVER (1 - 0) at NEW ORLEANS (1 - 0) - 10/29/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 137-93 ATS (+34.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 74-95 ATS (-30.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 8-5 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 9-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (0 - 1) at DALLAS (1 - 0) - 10/29/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 180-141 ATS (+24.9 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 1-15 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (0 - 1) at GOLDEN STATE (1 - 0) - 10/29/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 67-96 ATS (-38.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 54-77 ATS (-30.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 28-45 ATS (-21.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 129-165 ATS (-52.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 48-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LA LAKERS (1 - 0) at PHOENIX (1 - 1) - 10/29/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 43-30 ATS (+10.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 8-6 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 10-4 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, 10/29/2010

INDIANA at CHARLOTTE, 7:00 PM ET
INDIANA: 19-9 UNDER after allowing 110+ points
CHARLOTTE: 11-7 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points

SACRAMENTO at NEW JERSEY, 7:00 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 6-16 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
NEW JERSEY: 5-2 ATS after a win by 3 points or less

ATLANTA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:00 PM ET
ATLANTA: 60-39 ATS after an ATS win
PHILADELPHIA: 7-18 ATS at home after 1+ consecutive losses

CLEVELAND at TORONTO, 7:00 PM ET
CLEVELAND: 25-18 ATS against Atlantic division
TORONTO: 6-13 ATS at home when the total is between 190 and 199.5

NEW YORK at BOSTON, 7:30 PM ET
NEW YORK: 26-15 UNDER after 1+ consecutive unders
BOSTON: 7-19 ATS after 2+ consecutive unders

OKLAHOMA CITY at DETROIT, 8:00 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 21-10 ATS in non-conference games
DETROIT: 9-21 ATS at home in non-conference games

ORLANDO at MIAMI, 8:00 PM ET ESPN>
ORLANDO: 8-0 ATS off a home division win
MIAMI: 17-6 UNDER off a road win

MILWAUKEE at MINNESOTA, 8:00 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 27-14 ATS as a favorite
MINNESOTA: 1-9 ATS against Central division

DENVER at NEW ORLEANS, 8:00 PM ET
DENVER: 3-13 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
NEW ORLEANS: 137-93 ATS after a non-conference game

MEMPHIS at DALLAS, 8:30 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 26-14 ATS after playing a home game
DALLAS: 0-8 ATS as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12

LA CLIPPERS at GOLDEN STATE, 10:30 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 28-46 ATS as a road underdog
GOLDEN STATE: 17-6 ATS after allowing 120+ points

LA LAKERS at PHOENIX, 10:30 PM ET ESPN
LA LAKERS: 24-9 UNDER when playing with 2 days rest
PHOENIX: 20-12 ATS as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, 10/29/2010

MONTREAL at NY ISLANDERS, 7:00 PM ET
MONTREAL: 9-13 SU after a 3 game unbeaten streak
NY ISLANDERS: 8-1 SU at home after scoring 3+ goals in 3 straight games

PHILADELPHIA at PITTSBURGH, 7:00 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 13-23 SU off a home win by 2+ goals
PITTSBURGH: 36-14 SU after allowing 2+ goals in the third period last game

CAROLINA at NY RANGERS, 7:00 PM ET
CAROLINA: 11-5 SU Away off a home division loss
NY RANGERS: 3-9 SU at home off a home loss

BUFFALO at ATLANTA, 7:30 PM ET
BUFFALO: 1-9 SU after allowing 5+ goals
ATLANTA: 10-1 SU at home after allowing 3+ goals in 4 straight games

EDMONTON at CHICAGO, 8:30 PM ET
EDMONTON: N/A
CHICAGO: N/A

NEW JERSEY at ANAHEIM, 10:00 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 1-8 SU Away after playing BB road games
ANAHEIM: 11-4 SU after playing 3 consecutive road games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA


Friday, October 29

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Game of the day: Magic at Heat
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Orlando Magic at Miami Heat (-3, 186.5)

It could be termed a Heat-ed rivalry or a Magic-al matchup, or simply just the first installment of what figures to be many intense battles over the next several seasons.

The Miami Heat play their first home game of the LeBron James era Friday night against the Orlando Magic, their in-state neighbors from four hours up the freeway.

Odds
Miami opened as a 4-point favorite but was quickly bet down to -3. The total was originally posted at 184 points and has been moved two and a half points with action on the over.

The Magic have had the edge in this state rivalry, going 12-4-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings with the Heat. The teams split their four games last season, going 2-2 SU and ATS. The over/under also finished 2-2 in those matchups.

Florida keys
Orlando has been the area’s NBA power with three straight 50-win seasons and a trip to the NBA Finals two seasons ago. The Magic built their team around superstar Dwight Howard and have surrounded with him complimentary pieces that enhance his style.

Miami is vying to get back into title contention with the high-priced free-agent additions of James and Chris Bosh to team with superstar guard Dwyane Wade. The Heat went for the immediate dividends of star power and then added spare parts.

Growing pains
The Heat’s first two games were a mixed bag as a team full of newcomers adjusts to each other’s style. Miami lost to the Boston Celtics in Tuesday’s opener and defeated the overmatched Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

Orlando cruised through an undefeated preseason and then opened up its new arena Thursday night with a 29-point rout of the Washington Wizards. The margin of victory matched the franchise record for largest opening-game win.

Howard dominated with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Vince Carter (18 points) and Jameer Nelson (16 points) also played well.

Meanwhile, Miami’s Big Three is working through the kinks.

James had 31 points against Boston and then dropped to 16 against Philadelphia. He has committed 17 turnovers – eight against the Celtics and nine against the 76ers.

Wade scored 30 points against the 76ers after struggling mightily with just 13 points on 4-of-16 shooting against Boston.

Bosh had eight points and eight rebounds against Boston and followed up with 15 points and seven boards against the 76ers.

Forging his way into the trio’s stardom time was reserve James Jones, who matched his career-high with six 3-point hoops against the 76ers while scoring 20 points.

History
Over the previous five seasons, Orlando has beaten Miami in 15 of 20 meetings while establishing itself as Florida’s top NBA franchise.

Miami will be threatening that reign after the offseason additions that have intensified the rivalry.

Orlando fans haven’t been all that smitten with James, who was sharply criticized for not shaking the hands of the Magic players when his Cleveland Cavaliers were ousted by Orlando in the Eastern Conference finals two years ago.

No matter what happens Friday, it will be a highly intense atmosphere in Miami.


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