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**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 09:37 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: November 3

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: South Florida takes on Rutgers on the gridiron, while the Red Wings look for a win in Calgary, and the Rockets play host to the Hornets.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

South Florida will play host to Rutgers in the only college football game on tap for Wednesday. The Scarlet Knights (4-3 SU, 1-5 ATS) will be looking to bounce back from an ugly 41-21 road loss to Pittsburgh in their last contest. Chas Dodd was held to just 62 yards passing and one interception for Rutgers in that defeat. The Bulls (4-3 SU, 2-4 ATS) are coming off a 38-30 road win over Cincinnati in which B.J. Daniels passed for 286 yards and a pair of scores. Oddsmakers have South Florida as 9.5-point favorites.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

A busy night around the NBA on Wednesday has a dozen games on tap: Detroit at Atlanta, Indiana at Philadelphia, Minnesota at Orlando, Charlotte at New Jersey, Milwaukee at Boston, Dallas at Denver, Toronto at Utah, San Antonio at Phoenix, Oklahoma City at the Clippers, Memphis at Golden State, the Lakers at Sacramento, and New Orleans at Houston. The Hornets (3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS) are coming off a 99-90 win in San Antonio on Saturday night in which Chris Paul scored 25 points to go along with seven rebounds. The Rockets (0-3 SU, 1-2 ATS) remained winless by falling 107-94 at home to Denver on Saturday. Luis Scola led the way with 28 points in that defeat.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are nine games on the NHL's schedule for Wednesday, with Boston at Buffalo, the Islanders at Carolina, Toronto at Washington, Atlanta at Florida, New Jersey at Chicago, Pittsburgh at Dallas, Nashville at Phoenix, Tampa Bay at Anaheim, and Detroit at Calgary. The 6-2-1 Red Wings got past the Predators 5-2 at home last time out, as Pavel Datsyuk picked up two goals and an assist. The 6-5-0 Flames were thumped 7-2 by Washington at home last game for their second straight loss. The Red Wings beat the Flames 4-2 at home when the two teams met back on October 21.

**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 09:38 AM

Bettors' best friend: Wednesday's wagering tips

Lines to watch

Rutgers at South Florida – both the total and the spread are up half a point after opening -10, 41.5.

The Sacramento Kings opened at +6 against the Lakers but are now set as 4.5 or 5-point underdogs.

Who’s hot

Rutgers is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 road games.

The Utah Jazz have beaten Toronto 10 straight times, covering in nine of those games.

Milwaukee Bucks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 trips to Boston.

Indiana Pacers have won and covered each of their last three games with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Who’s not

Charlotte Bobcats are 0-3 straight up and against the spread to start the season.

Houston Rockets are 0-3 SU and ATS in their last three meetings with New Orleans.

Oklahoma City Thunder is 6-15 ATS in their last 21 meetings with the Clippers.

Boston Bruins have won six of their last 21 games in Buffalo.

Phoenix Coyotes are 1-7 in their last eight home games.

Key stat

56 – the number of turnovers the Charlotte Bobcats have coughed up through their first three games.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Michael Beasley (hip), Minnesota Timberwolves – Beasley had to be helped off the floor by his teammates after he hit the deck hard in his return to Miami on Tuesday. He landed hard on his left hip after attempting a lay-up in the second quarter. X-rays were negative but his status for Wednesday’s game against Orlando is in question.

Game of the day

Rutgers at South Florida (-10.5, 41.5)

Notable quotable

“Unacceptable. Forty-one points and 513 yards are unacceptable. It killed me the whole flight back whenever I thought about it. We’ve got to give our offense a chance. We’re not going to win a game without giving our offense a chance, and we didn’t do that (against Pitt).” Steve Beauharnais, Rutgers’ middle linebacker, talking about the team’s 41-21 loss to Pitt.

Notes and tips

Baron Davis isn’t expected to play Wednesday against the Thunder because of a knee injury and coach Vinny Del Negro called him out on it saying the point guard was out of shape to begin the year in the first place. Davis later admitted that he wasn’t happy with his fitness either.

Redshirt freshman Andre Civil is expected to play in Rutgers’ offensive line rotation Wednesday against South Florida. Civil is a converted right tackle and this will be his first action on the offensive side of the ball. Civil is a 6-foot-3, 256-pounder with speed and skill - exactly what this line is looking for.

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller is reportedly dealing with a lower-body injury. He was limited in practice Tuesday and is questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston. He was seen stretching his legs during breaks at practice, but the team won't disclose the nature of his injury.

**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 09:38 AM

Wednesday's six-pack

According to The Sporting News, the six top seniors in high school basketball for the coming year

6) James McAdoo, 6-8-- Committed to North Carolina for next year.

5) Michael Gilchrist, 6-6-- Jersey kid committed to Kentucky.

4) Quincy Miller 6-8-- Has his college choices down to Baylor, Duke, Louisville, Oklahoma.

3) Austin Rivers 6-4- Doc's son is committed to Duke.

2) Anthony Davis 6-10-- Chicago kid committed to Kentucky.

1) Adonis Thomas 6-6-- Memphis kid's list is down to Arkansas, Florida, Memphis, Tennessee and UCLA.

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Wednesday's List of 13:

13) Buster Olney of espn.com came up with the fact that 4,755 days passed between Edgar Renteria’s game-ending hit in the 1997 World Series and his series-winning HR Monday night. Renteria is now the answer to a pretty cool trivia question.

12) Weird that the Giants scored as many runs in the World Series (29) as Texas had hits. Anything can happen in a short series.

11) Underrated baseball person: Rangers’ pitching coach Mike Maddux. Texas was 177-147 the last two years with Maddux as pitching coach, after being 154-170 the two years before that. Maddux came from Milwaukee, where the Brewers were 173-151 in his last two years, but are 157-167 in the two years since he left. It can’t all be a coincidence.

10) In case you care about such things, the Cubs’ Rudy Jaramillo is the highest-paid hitting coach in the major leagues, at $750,000.

9) Why would FOX put Ozzie Guillen on the air? You can’t understand the guy when he talks. His English just isn't good enough to be on TV. I don’t doubt that he’s bright and funny, but what good is it if you can’t understand half the stuff the freakin’ guy says?

8) Oakland Raiders are .500 in November for the first time since 2002.

7) Remember when Donovan McNabb got sick during the end of Eagle-Patriot Super Bowl, when Philly was so slow running the 2:00 drill? Maybe the guy doesn’t keep himself in that good a physical condition. Hard to believe the Shanahans actually thought Rex Grossman was a better option that McNabb to win the game in Detroit Sunday.

6) Reminds me of when I was an assistant hoop coach at an inner-city high school around here; at our tryouts, the football players were always, always in the worst physical condition. Even the drug dealers who tried out were in better shape, and I wish I was making that last part up. (In a public high school, everyone has the right to try out, then you have to quickly weed out the kids you didn’t want around, even if they were really good players).

5) Notre Dame’s tragedy has to be making the other 119 I-A football coaches glad as hell it isn’t them in Brian Kelly’s shoes. Why do football teams film practice? Don’t they watch practice while its going on?

Doesn’t anyone check the weather to see if its safe to actually be outside? Very sad, very avoidable. I blame the AD maybe moreso than the coach. All coaches have tunnel vision. AD’s get paid big bucks to oversee things and avoid situations like that.

4) USC is 3-4 in its last seven home games. Given their scholarship restrictions over the next few years, its going to get worse for them before it gets better.

3) If I was a football coach who had a really mobile QB, I’d go for two points after TD’s. Not all the time, but a lot more than coaches do now.

2) So I’m driving to work today and its cold, like 33 degrees, and there is this older couple standing on the side of the road, each holding up a small sign for a particular political candidate, who is running for statewide office. I wonder, are these people getting paid?

Don’t they have regular jobs? Aren’t they freakin’ freezing? Maybe they’re related to the candidate. Hopefully, if the candidate wins, he’ll hook those two up with cushy jobs in warm offices.

1) Five days until the first college basketball games this season. 98 days til pitchers and catchers report. 133 days until March Madness starts.

**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 09:41 AM

NBA
Dunkel

San Antonio at Phoenix
The Suns look to take advantage of a San Antonio team that is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games as a road favorite from 1 to 4 1/2 points. Phoenix is the pick (+1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Suns favored by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Game 501-502: Detroit at Atlanta (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 110.534; Atlanta 124.035
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 13 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Charlotte at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 117.042; New Jersey 117.405
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 182
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+1 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Minnesota at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 109.486; Orlando 130.064
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 20 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 16; 199
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-16); Over

Game 507-508: Indiana at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.823; Philadelphia 117.888
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 202
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+1); Under

Game 509-510: Milwaukee at Boston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.404; Boston 126.028
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 9 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 6 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-6 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: New Orleans at Houston (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 116.852; Houston 120.545
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 3 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 5; 202
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+5); Under

Game 513-514: Dallas at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 123.047; Denver 122.079
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 3 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+3 1/2); Under

Game 515-516: Toronto at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.338; Utah 122.493
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 12; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 10 1/2; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-10 1/2); Over

Game 517-518: San Antonio at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 121.205; Phoenix 125.874
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 4 1/2; 215
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 1 1/2; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+1 1/2); Over

Game 519-520: Memphis at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 109.400; Golden State 119.636
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 10; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 521-522: Oklahoma City at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 115.738; LA Clippers 112.149
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 523-524: LA Lakers at Sacramento (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 128.345; Sacramento 116.411
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 12; 213
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 4 1/2; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-4 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 09:46 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, November 3

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DETROIT (0 - 4) at ATLANTA (4 - 0) - 11/3/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CHARLOTTE (0 - 3) at NEW JERSEY (2 - 1) - 11/3/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 34-50 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 43-66 ATS (-29.6 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 4-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 4-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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MINNESOTA (1 - 3) at ORLANDO (1 - 1) - 11/3/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 54-39 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 49-32 ATS (+13.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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INDIANA (2 - 1) at PHILADELPHIA (0 - 4) - 11/3/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
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 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (1 - 3) at BOSTON (3 - 1) - 11/3/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 62-95 ATS (-42.5 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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 ORLEANS (3 - 0) at HOUSTON (0 - 3) - 11/3/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 23-44 ATS (-25.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 64-97 ATS (-42.7 Units) after a division game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (2 - 1) at DENVER (2 - 1) - 11/3/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 114-83 ATS (+22.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DENVER is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 9-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 9-3 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (1 - 2) at UTAH (1 - 2) - 11/3/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 38-55 ATS (-22.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 91-63 ATS (+21.7 Units) against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
UTAH is 93-66 ATS (+20.4 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
UTAH is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-0 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-0 straight up against TORONTO 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 (2 - 1) at PHOENIX (1 - 2) - 11/3/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 59-40 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 35-14 ATS (+19.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 518-449 ATS (+24.1 Units) as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 8-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-4 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (2 - 2) at GOLDEN STATE (2 - 1) - 11/3/2010, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (2 - 1) at LA CLIPPERS (0 - 4) - 11/3/2010, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 4-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 4-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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LA LAKERS (4 - 0) at SACRAMENTO (3 - 1) - 11/3/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 09:48 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Wednesday, November 3

Hot Teams
-- Hawks won first four games, by 15-3-4-12 points.
-- Nets won two of first three games, winning by 3-6 points.
-- Pacers won two of first three games.
-- Celtics won three of their first four games.
-- Hornets won first three games, by 4-6-9 points, allowing 92 ppg.
-- Mavericks, Nuggets both won two of first three games, with Dallas winning by 15-16 points, Denver by 22-13.
-- Spurs won two of first three games, winning by 13-9 points.
-- Warriors won two of first three games, with home side 3-0 vs spread in those games (lost only road game by 24 at Lakers).
-- Thunder won two of first three games, winning only road tilt by one point at Detroit.
-- Lakers won first four games (3-1 vs spread), winning by 2-8-24-19. Kings won three of their first four games.

Cold Teams
-- Pistons lost first four games, by 3-1-10-23 points.
-- Bobcats lost first three games by 15-3-10 points.
-- Minnesota lost first two road games by 20-32 points; Beasley got hurt last night, not good. Orlando split first two games, winning only home game by 29 over Washington.
-- 76ers lost first four games, losing by 1 in OT last nite in Washington.
-- Bucks lost three of first four games (0-2 on road, losing by 4-11).
-- Rockets lost first three games, by 2-4-13 points, allowing 117 ppg.
-- Raptors lost two of first three games, losing by 5-3 points. Utah lost two of its first three, losing only home game by 16.
-- Suns lost two of first three games, losing by 14-8 points- they lost only home game to Lakers by 8.
-- Memphis split its first four games (1-1 on road).
-- Clippers lost first four games (0-4 vs spread) by 10-18-16-9 points.

Totals
-- Three of first four Detroit games went over the total.
-- All three Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Two of last three Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Two of first three Indiana games went over the total.
-- Three of first four Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- First three New Orleans games stayed under the total.
-- First three Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Two of first three games for Toronto, Utah stayed under total.
-- Two of first three Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Last two Golden State games stayed under the total.
-- All four Clipper games stayed under the total; first three Oklahoma City games all went over.
-- All four Sacramento games went over the total.

**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 09:51 AM

NBA

Wednesday, November 3

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. NEW JERSEY
Charlotte is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Charlotte's last 16 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Jersey's last 9 games
New Jersey is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Charlotte

7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ORLANDO
Minnesota is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 3-5-1 SU in its last 9 games ,
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Minnesota

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Indiana is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Indiana is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ATLANTA
Detroit is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 15-6-1 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games

9:00 PM
DALLAS vs. DENVER
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
Dallas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games when playing Dallas
Denver is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Dallas

9:00 PM
TORONTO vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Utah
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games when playing Toronto

10:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. PHOENIX
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio's last 12 games
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games at home

10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 12 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Sacramento is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home

10:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. GOLDEN STATE
Memphis is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Memphis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Memphis
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. LA CLIPPERS
Oklahoma City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games
LA Clippers are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games
LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 09:55 AM

NBA

Wednesday, November 3

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Tips and Trends
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San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns [10:00 PM ET]

SPURS: (-1.5, O/U 208.5) This regular season game means everything to San Antonio, as the last time they faced Phoenix they were swept out of the playoffs. The Spurs are 2-1 SU this season, and are focused more than ever of having success in the regular season. San Antonio is 2-1 both SU and ATS to start the season, and will be playing their 2nd road game of the season tonight. G Manu Ginobli currently leads the team in scoring this year, averaging 19.7 PPG this season. PG Tony Parker is averaging 17.3 PPG and 7.3 APG this season, appearing as healthy as he's been in years. The Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage below .400%. San Antonio is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a losing SU record. The Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against the NBA Pacific.

Spurs are 2-8 ATS last 10 games as a road favorite up to 4.5 points.
Under is 20-6 last 26 road games against a team with a losing home record.

Key Injuries - G George Hill (shoulder) is questionable.

Projected Score: 109 (OVER-Total of the Day)

SUNS: Phoenix is 1-2 both SU and ATS to start the season. Expectations are quite low for a team that went so deep into the playoffs last season. The departure of F Amar'e Stoudemire and the words from PG Steve Nash have left many feeling it's time to rebuild in Phoenix. Even at 1-2 SU this year, one must realize the difficult schedule the Suns have faced. Phoenix has faced Portland, Utah, and the Lakers to start the season. The Suns will be playing yet another game as the listed underdog, as they've been in that role each game this season. G Jason Richardson leads the team in scoring this year, averaging 18.3 PPG. F Grant Hill is averaging 11.3 PPG and 5.3 RPG for the Suns this year. The Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games against a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600%. The Suns are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games following a SU loss. Phoenix is 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games against the NBA Southwest. The Suns are 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Suns are 9-1 ATS last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 last 5 games as a home underdog.

Key Injuries - F Josh Childress (hip) is probable.

Projected Score: 105

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New Orleans Hornets at Houston Rockets (-5, 202)

The Hornets are a pleasant surprise for NBA bettors to start the season. New Orleans is 3-0 and has covered the spread in each game, most recently defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 99-90, as a 9-point road underdog.

A big part of those paydays has been the solid production off the bench. The Hornets have avoided a letdown when the starters take a breather, getting great production from reserves Willie Green, Marcus Thornton, Jason Smith and D.J. Mbenga. New Orleans coach Monty Williams has dipped 11 and even 12 players deep into his bench to start the year.

"I think it starts in practice, going hard against the starting five and carrying that over into games, " Green told the The Times Picayune. "We have a lot of guys who can come in and play multiple positions. But our main focus is being aggressive all over the court."

Against the Spurs, the Hornets got 35 points from the pine along with solid defensive efforts and great work around the glass. Thornton led the way with 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals.

New Orleans takes on Houston Wednesday. The Rockets are winless to start the schedule and have managed to cover just once – in the opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Hornets have won three straight games over Houston, covering the spread in all three contests.

Pick: New Orleans

Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings (+5, 210)

Slow starts are hurting the Kings to open the year, holding Sacramento bettors over the coals. Those sluggish performances caught up with the team Monday night, handing backers their second ATS loss of the season.

The Kings fell behind to the Toronto Raptors by 17 points in the first quarter, eventually fighting their way back into the game and winning 111-108 but failing to cover as 5.5-point home favorites. Sacramento has had to climb out of early holes in three of its four games this season but have salvaged a 3-1 record (2-2 ATS) heading into Wednesday.

"We weren't down in a stance ready to play," coach Paul Westphal told the Sacramento Bee following Monday’s win. "We got beat in transition, guys running out and taking a couple hops before we sprinted back. In the second half all that went away."

The Kings can’t give the defending NBA champs a head start at home Wednesday night. Los Angeles is 3-0 heading into Tuesday’s game with Memphis and has won six straight games against Sacramento, going 3-3 ATS in that span. Over the past 10 meetings between these California rivals, the Lakers are 9-1 with four of those wins coming in Arco Arena.

Pick: Los Angeles

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**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 09:58 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Nashville at Phoenix
The Predators look to take advantage of a Phoenix team that is 1-7 in their last 8 home games. Nashville is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has Nashville favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Game 1-2: Boston at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.616; Buffalo 11.387
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 3-4: Toronto at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.452; Washington 12.154
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-220); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-220); Under

Game 5-6: NY Islanders at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.704; Carolina 10.927
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+130); Under

Game 7-8: Atlanta at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.555; Florida 12.628
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-130); Over

Game 9-10: New Jersey at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.305; Chicago 9.997
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+160); Under

Game 11-12: Pittsburgh at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.004; Dallas 12.374
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 13-14: Detroit at Calgary (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.689; Calgary 10.721
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-115); Under

Game 15-16: Nashville at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.023; Phoenix 10.897
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+115); Over

Game 17-18: Tampa Bay at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.500; Anaheim 11.884
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-115); Over

**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 10:03 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, November 3

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BOSTON (6-2-0-0, 12 pts.) at BUFFALO (3-7-0-2, 8 pts.) - 11/3/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-8 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-8-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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TORONTO (5-5-0-1, 11 pts.) at WASHINGTON (7-4-0-0, 14 pts.) - 11/3/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 35-58 ATS (+105.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 269-265 ATS (+559.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-4 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (4-5-0-2, 10 pts.) at CAROLINA (5-6-0-0, 10 pts.) - 11/3/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 14-50 ATS (+103.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-32 ATS (+59.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 66-68 ATS (+159.2 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
CAROLINA is 8-19 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-2 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)

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ATLANTA (5-4-0-2, 12 pts.) at FLORIDA (4-5-0-0, 8 pts.) - 11/3/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 13-10 ATS (+29.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 113-128 ATS (+257.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 232-263 ATS (+498.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 94-136 ATS (-51.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-6 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-6-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (3-9-0-1, 7 pts.) at CHICAGO (7-6-0-1, 15 pts.) - 11/3/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 3-10 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 8-16 ATS (-12.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 24-8 ATS (+13.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 215-250 ATS (-122.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 110-129 ATS (-59.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (6-5-0-1, 13 pts.) at DALLAS (6-4-0-0, 12 pts.) - 11/3/2010, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-0-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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DETROIT (6-2-0-1, 13 pts.) at CALGARY (6-5-0-0, 12 pts.) - 11/3/2010, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-5 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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NASHVILLE (5-2-0-3, 13 pts.) at PHOENIX (3-4-0-3, 9 pts.) - 11/3/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 56-43 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-8 ATS (+5.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 29-23 ATS (+56.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-4 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 53-44 ATS (+100.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 27-15 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-4 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-4-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (7-2-0-1, 15 pts.) at ANAHEIM (4-7-0-1, 9 pts.) - 11/3/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 214-304 ATS (-103.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 95-152 ATS (-62.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 67-144 ATS (+262.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 7-13 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 2-1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 10:05 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Wednesday, November 3

Hot Teams
-- Bruins won six of last seven games, blanking last two opponents.
-- Washington won three of its last four games.
-- Panthers won two of their first three home games.
-- Red Wings won four of their last five games.
-- Lightning won three of their last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Sabres lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Toronto lost six of their last seven games.
-- Islanders lost last four games, outscored 18-8. Hurricanes lost five of their last seven games.
-- New Jersey lost seven of its last nine games. Blackhawks lost four of their last six games.
-- Dallas, Pittsburgh both lost three of their last four games.
-- Calgary lost last two games, allowing 13 goals.
-- Thrashers lost four of their last six games.
-- Phoenix lost five of its last six games. Predators lost five of their last seven games.
-- Ducks lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Under is 6-0-1 in Boston's last seven games.
-- Six of Toronto's last seven games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Carolina games stayed under the total; three of last four Islander games went over.
-- Seven of last eight Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Calgary games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Phoenix games.
-- Five of last seven Tampa Bay games went over the total.

Series Records
-- Boston beat Sabres in six games in last spring's playoffs.
-- Home side won three of last four Toronto-Washington games; Maple Leafs lost three of last four visits to DC.
-- Carolina won six of last eight games against the Islanders.
-- Thrashers are 4-8 in their last twelve visits to south Florida.
-- Blackhawks beat New Jersey twice LY, 5-1/2-1.
-- Penguins won last four games vs Dallas by combined score of 18-8.
-- Red Wings won five of last seven games in Saddledome.
-- Coyotes won three of last four games against Nashville.
-- Ducks beat Tampa Bay twice LY, 4-3ot/2-1so.

**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 10:09 AM

NHL

Wednesday, November 3

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7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. BUFFALO
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Buffalo's last 14 games when playing at home against Boston
Buffalo is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games

7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of the NY Islanders last 9 games when playing Carolina
NY Islanders are 4-18 SU in their last 22 games on the road
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Carolina is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Islanders

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto

7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Florida
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida's last 10 games

8:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games on the road
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. DALLAS
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

9:30 PM
DETROIT vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing Calgary
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games
Calgary is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit

10:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Nashville is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. ANAHEIM
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Tampa Bay is 3-6-1 SU in its last 10 games ,when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

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**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 10:10 AM

NHL

Wednesday, November 3

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington Capitals (-230, 6)

Alexander Ovechkin can only be held in check for so long and Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau knows just how to get his super sniper going.

Boudreau promoted Alex Semin to Washington’s top line to play with Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom on Saturday against the Calgary Flames and saw immediate dividends when Ovie scored twice in 12 seconds and the trio combined for 10 points in a 7-2 win.

"Every year he has about a six- or seven-game [goal] drought. Then when he comes out [of it], he goes about 15 games with 30 points and that's what's happening early on," Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau said of Ovechkin on Hockey Night in Canada's After Hours segment.

Ovechkin had only a goal and two assists over Washington’s previous six games before Boudreau made the change, but didn’t need a lot of offense with Michal Neuvirth minding the net. He was named the league’s rookie of the month for October after posting a 2.15-goals against average and a .926 save percentage while starting 10 of Washington’s first 11 games.

Ovechkin had a goal and four assists when the Capitals faced Toronto last January.

Also, Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf left Tuesday's loss to Ottawa in the second period and was reportedly taken to the hospital on a stretcher with his knee bandaged up. Nothing else as of yet on his status.

Pick: Over

Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars (N/A)

Just when the Pittsburgh Penguins were set to welcome Jordan Staal back to the lineup, last year’s Selke Trophy finalist fractured his right hand in practice and will be out another six weeks.

Staal had been recovering since severing a tendon in his right foot in the playoffs against Montreal last season. The foot ended up becoming infected following surgery and he just started skating again over the past couple of weeks.

The Penguins have gotten by without him, but they are lacking depth up front and especially in the middle now that they’re trying to use Evgeni Malkin on the wing. Malkin sat out Saturday’s 3-0 win over Carolina with a bruised knee, but skated Tuesday and is expected to play against Dallas.

The Stars’ offense got back on track in a 4-0 win over Buffalo after they had potted only four goals over three previous losses. They got back to the basics firing 41 shots on goal while Brad Richards assisted on power play goals by Brenden Morrow and James Neal to pace the attack.

Dallas could be a handful for the Pens after enjoying a three-day layoff.

Pick: Stars

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**Udog** · 11-03-2010, 01:45 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, 11/3/2010

DETROIT at ATLANTA, 7:00 PM ET
DETROIT: 5-15 ATS off a blowout loss by 15 points or more
ATLANTA: 30-14 ATS off 3 BB games as favorite

CHARLOTTE at NEW JERSEY, 7:00 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 18-6 ATS after a game with 5 or less offensive rebounds
NEW JERSEY: 8-18 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games

MINNESOTA at ORLANDO, 7:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 10-24 ATS off BB games as a road underdog
ORLANDO: 24-13 ATS off an ATS Loss

INDIANA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:00 PM ET
INDIANA: 31-16 OVER off a home win
PHILADELPHIA: 21-9 OVER off BB road games

MILWAUKEE at BOSTON, 8:00 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 18-4 ATS when playing BB days
BOSTON: 4-16 ATS in home games after playing 3 BB games as a favorite

NEW ORLEANS at HOUSTON, 8:30 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 28-50 ATS off a win against a division rival
HOUSTON: 21-9 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more

DALLAS at DENVER, 9:00 PM ET
DALLAS: 72-41 UNDER against Northwest division opponents
DENVER: 9-20 ATS off a win by 10 points or more

TORONTO at UTAH, 9:00 PM ET
TORONTO: 7-18 ATS off a road loss
UTAH: 20-9 ATS after playing a game as an underdog

SAN ANTONIO at PHOENIX, 10:00 PM ET
SAN ANTONIO: 2-11 ATS in road games off a road win
PHOENIX: 24-8 ATS after a game where both teams scored 105 points or more

MEMPHIS at GOLDEN STATE, 10:30 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 2-8 ATS after allowing 120 points or more
GOLDEN STATE: 14-5 ATS off a loss against a division rival

OKLAHOMA CITY at LA CLIPPERS, 10:30 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 27-13 ATS off a home loss
LA CLIPPERS: 1-6 ATS off 4 or more BB unders

LA LAKERS at SACRAMENTO, 10:30 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 35-19 ATS in road games after BB games with 15 or more offensive rebounds
SACRAMENTO: 11-28 ATS as a home underdog of 6 points or less

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