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**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 07:57 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: December 10

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Red Wings take to the ice for a game against the Habs, while Iowa meets Iowa State on the hardwood, and the Suns host the Blazers.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

Eleven games make up a busy NBA schedule for Friday, with Denver at Toronto, New York at Washington, Charlotte at Indiana, Detroit at Minnesota, the Lakers at Chicago, Oklahoma City at New Orleans, Houston at Milwaukee, Atlanta at San Antonio, Orlando at Utah, Miami at Golden State, and Portland at Phoenix. The Trail Blazers and Suns just met in Portland on Tuesday night, with the home side pulling out a big 106-99 victory as a 2.5-point favorite. Steve Nash turned in a huge game for the Suns in that losing cause, scoring 24 points and adding 15 assists on the night, while Grant Hill was good for 23 points. Wesley Matthews had a team-high 24 points for Portland in that win.

There are no games involving ranked teams on the college basketball schedule for Friday, leaving Utah at Michigan and Iowa State at Iowa as the night's notable matchups. The Cyclones (7-2 SU, 2-3 ATS) beat SE Missouri State 85-58 last game, with Diante Garrett scoring 20 points for Iowa State that day. The Hawkeyes (5-4 SU, 3-5 ATS) got past Northern Iowa 51-39 last time out behind Melsahn Basabe's 14 points.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

As well, there are six games on the NHL's schedule for Friday, with New Jersey at Ottawa, Colorado at Atlanta, Carolina at Dallas, Tampa Bay at Edmonton, Calgary at Anaheim, and Montreal at Detroit. The Canadiens improved to 18-8-2 on the season with a 4-1 romp over the Senators at home on Tuesday night. Mike Cammalleri, Jeff Halpern, Brian Gionta, and Roman Hamrlik had the goals for Montreal in that contest, while Carey Price made 27 saves for the win. The Red Wings won their only meeting with the Canadiens last season, taking away a 3-2 road victory in their visit to Montreal.

**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 07:59 AM

Bettors' best friend: Friday's wagering tips

Who’s hot

NBA: Washington Wizards have seen the over hit in 9 of their past 10 games.

NBA: Utah Jazz are 7-3 ATS in their past 10 overall.

NHL: Detroit Red Wings have seen the over hit in 20 of their past 26 home games.

NHL: Atlanta Thrashers are 8-1 in their past 9 overall.

NCAAB: Iowa State Cyclones are 8-3-1 ATS in their past 12 games overall.

Who’s not

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their past 8 overall.

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks are 1-9-2 ATS in their past 12 overall.

NHL: Calgary Flames are 2-7 in their past 9 road games.

NHL: New Jersey Devils have seen the under hit in 8 of their past 10 games overall.

NCAAB: Michigan Wolverines have seen the under go 13-3-1 in their past 17 home games.

Key stat

0 -- Wins this season for the Pistons against a team with a winning record. Detroit is 0-11 against teams above .500. The Wizards (0-10) and Kings (0-7) also have failed to beat a team with a winning record this season.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

The Green Bay Packers are expecting left tackle Chad Clifton to play through a concussion at the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Clifton is the anchor of an offensive line that has coughed up 25 sacks this season, the ninth-most in the league. Losing him for any extended period of time could make quarterback Aaron Rodgers an easy target and it difficult to cover a 7-point spread.

Game of the day

Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls (PK, 200)

Notable quotable

“New England is the best team in the NFL, record-wise. But I feel like we’re the best team, period. That’s why I say record-wise. They have the best quarterback, numbers-wise. And everybody likes to go by numbers, right? When we played Philly, everybody was saying they were the best, right? It’s the same situation, and hopefully the same result.” – Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher on facing Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Notes and tips

The Giants offense could be nearing full strength against the Vikings this weekend. Starting receivers Steve Smith and Hakeem Nicks both were participants in practice on Thursday, as was Ahmad Bradshaw. The running back is nursing wrist and ankle injuries but should be ready to go for the game. The Giants are three-point underdogs in Minnesota.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are sticking with their new lineup that almost upset the Chicago Bulls earlier this week. Coach Byron Scott started a lineup of Anthony Parker, Antawn Jamison, Anderson Varejao, Daniel Gibson and Mo Williams against the Bulls, benching J.J. Hickson, Jamario Moon and handing Ramon Sessions a DNP-CD. It might be great, it might be a disaster, but Scott is sticking with this new unit.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has a sprained right ankle that could keep him sidelined until Christmas or longer. Curry is still awaiting results of an MRI, but the team has signed guard Acie Law and released forward Jeff Adrien. Curry, who is averaging 20.1 points and 5.6 assists this year, has sprained his right ankle four times this season. The Warriors have lost five straight games and 10 or 11.

**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:02 AM

Friday's six-pack

NFL trends for the upcoming weekend.........
-- Bears covered eight of last 11 as a home underdog.

-- Arizona covered twice in last eight home games.

-- Seattle covered twice in last 14 games as road underdog.

-- Falcons covered seven of their last nine road games.

-- Dolphins covered 14 of last 18 as a home underdog.

-- Carolina covered once in last six home games.

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Friday's List of 13: What I'm looking for this weekend.......

13) Patriots are travelling on short work week after big rivalry win to frigid Chicago, to face the 9-3 Bears. Trap game, for sure.

12) Jets went to Miami in Week 3 and beat the Dolphins easily, but Miami is 5-1 on road, and Gang Green is smarting after the 45-3 debacle Monday night. Very big game for Jets, who still have to play Steelers/Bears.

11) Chiefs have 2-game lead in AFC West, but Matt Cassel had an appendectomy during week, and backup QB Croyle is 0-9 as an NFL starter. Trip to San Diego could be dicey.

10) Speaking of the Chargers, favorites are 0-7 vs spread this year if they played the Raiders the week before. Bolts can move within a game of lead in AFC West with a win here.

9) 6-6 Rams are on road for third week in row, have very tough task in Superdome Sunday. Will be fascinating to see how they do. They’ll need +2 or +3 turnover ratio to pull the upset.

8) Right now, Carolina would have #1 pick in 2011 Draft, but they drafted Jimmy Clausen last spring. Will Carolina take another QB, or will they trade the pick and first things first, will they earn the first pick by finishing this year with the worst record in the NFL?

7) By the way, Panthers’ 2nd-round pick next April, the 33rd overall (really a low-level 1st round pick) is now owned by New England. Good move there, Panthers. Hope Armanti Edwards is worth it.

6) Who signs Cliff Lee is going to be big news; not sure when it’ll happen, but it will set off a series of dominos after it. Funny thing is, the next best free agent pitcher is Carl (American Idle) Pavano. Buyer beware there. Also looks like Zach Greinke will get traded to a team that doesn't get Lee.

5) Who will a game next, the Bengals or the Reds, who don’t play again until April 1st? Reds have won a game more recently- last Bengal win was September 17.

4) Think Brian Kelly regrets leaving Cincinnati for Notre Dame, when he could have had the Florida job this winter? Or even the Miami job? Will be fun to see who gets those two plum coaching jobs. Weird that in the last year, Florida State-South Florida-Miami-Florida have all changed head coaches.

3) Fordham rookie Skelton gets his first NFL start for Arizona at home against the Broncos. Young man has a strong arm, but not sure he’s ready for this yet. One way to find out, I guess.

2) Can Cowboys upset the Eagles and go to 4-1 under Jason Garrett? He has to be pretty close to clinching himself the job on a fulltime basis. It is important to note that Andy Reid is 18-1 with 10+ days to prepare.

1) Giants are in good shape in Minnesota, as long as they don’t knock Favre out of the game. Thought rest of the Vikings played much harder last week with Jackson playing QB.

**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:05 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Detroit at Minnesota
The Timberwolves look to take advantage of a Detroit team that is coming off a 93-74 loss to New Orleans and is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring less than 75 points in the previous game. Minnesota is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Timberwolves favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-3). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10

Game 801-802: New York at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 119.947; Washington 112.065
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 8; 222
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 803-804: Denver at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 119.189; Toronto 120.118
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 805-806: Charlotte at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 114.823; Indiana 123.705
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 9; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 6; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-6); Over

Game 807-808: Oklahoma City at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 117.089; New Orleans 117.484
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 193
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 3; 198
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+3); Under

Game 809-810: Detroit at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 111.035; Minnesota 116.922
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 6; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 201
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-3); Over

Game 811-812: LA Lakers at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 121.369; Chicago 121.490
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 190
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1 1/2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+1 1/2); Under

Game 813-814: Houston at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.268; Milwaukee 120.018
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 3 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+3 1/2); Over

Game 815-816: Atlanta at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 118.402; San Antonio 127.802
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 10 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 195
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8); Under

Game 817-818: Orlando at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 122.133; Utah 124.006
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 819-820: Portland at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 114.081; Phoenix 120.827
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 5 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-5 1/2); Under

Game 821-822: Miami at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 124.072; Golden State 114.786
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 9 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 9; 204
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-9); Under

**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:19 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Utah at Michigan
The Wolverines look to build on their 5-2 ATS record in their last 7 non-conference games. Michigan is the pick (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Wolverines favored by 12 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-8 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10

Game 823-824: Utah at Michigan (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 58.528; Michigan 71.134
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-8 1/2)

Game 825-826: Iowa State at Iowa (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 66.097; Iowa 64.268
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 2
Vegas Line: Iowa by 3
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (+3)

Game 827-828: Wyoming at UC-Irvine (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 48.789; UC-Irvine 50.761
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 2
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 3
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+3)

Game 829-830: Santa Clara at San Jose State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 51.178; San Jose State 57.356
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 6
Vegas Line: San Jose State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (-3 1/2)

Game 831-832: Fairfield at Siena (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 53.440; Siena 64.487
Dunkel Line: Siena by 11
Vegas Line: Siena by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Siena (-6 1/2)

**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:22 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Colorado at Atlanta
The Avalanche look to build on their 5-2 record in their last 7 games as a road underdog from +110 to +150. Colorado is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Avalanche favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+125). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10

Game 51-52: Montreal at Detroit (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.388; Detroit 12.121
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-160); Under

Game 53-54: New Jersey at Ottawa (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.605; Ottawa 10.423
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+125); Over

Game 55-56: Colorado at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.821; Atlanta 11.565
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+125); Over

Game 57-58: Carolina at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.991; Dallas 12.313
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 59-60: Tampa Bay at Edmonton (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.593; Edmonton 11.343
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-130); 6
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+110); Under

Game 61-62: Calgary at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.059; Anaheim 11.828
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:25 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Friday December 10

Hot Teams
-- Knicks covered 11 of their 13 road games. Washington is 5-0 as home dog; underdogs are 9-0 vs spread in Wiz' home games this season.
-- Pacers covered five of last seven games as home favorite.
-- Bulls won last three games, by 3-9-5 points. Lakers won last three games, by 33-7-1 point, but covered just one of last seven.
-- Rockets won three of last four games (4-0 vs spread).
-- Hawks won seven of last eight games. Spurs covered six of their last eight as a home favorite.
-- Portland won last three games, by 19-7-14 points.
-- Miami won last six games, covered last five.

Cold Teams
-- Nuggets lost six of last seven road games. Toronto lost its last three games, by 17-24-3 points.
-- Bobcats covered one of last four as a road dog.
-- Hornets lost six of their last nine games. Oklahoma City is 0-5 against spread in game following its last five wins.
-- Pistons lost six of last seven games (1-5-1 vs spread). Minnesota lost eight of its last nine games.
-- Bucks covered two of last sevne as home favorite.
-- Magic covered two of their ten road games.
-- Jazz failed to cover its last three games as home favorite
-- Suns are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
-- Warriors lost last five games- they lost four in a row at home.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Washington games stayed under total.
-- Eight of nine Denver road games stayed under total.
-- Seven of ten Indiana home games stayed under total.
-- Last five New Orleans games stayed under the total.
-- Last seven Detroit road games stayed under.
-- Five of Lakers' last six road games stayed under total.
-- Under is 8-3 in Milwaukee's home games.
-- Six of last seven Atlanta home games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Utah home games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Portland road games went over.
-- Four of Miami's last five road games went over.

Back-to-Back
-- Orlando is 1-5 vs spread if it played night before.
-- Portland is 3-1 vs spread if it played night before.

**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:26 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Friday December 10

Michigan lost 68-52 at Utah LY; Wolverines are 6-2, scoring 50-56 in its two losses; they're 1-2 as favorite this year. Utah is also 6-2, giving up 79-78 points in losses, 75 or less in wins. Utes are 1-1 on road, winning by 8 at Bradley, losing by 17 at Utah State. MWC road dogs are 7-5 vs spread. Big 11 single digit home favorites are 6-2.

Home side won last seven Iowa-Iowa State games; Cyclones lost three in a row in Iowa City by 16-18-7 points. State is 7-2, losing 60-54 in only road game, at Northern Iowa. Hawkeyes are just 5-4, but won last two games, allowing just 46 ppg. Big 12 single digit road underdogs are 2-7 vs spread. Big 11 single digit home favorites are 6-2.

Cal-Irvine is 4-4 in Turner's first year as coach, but highest-ranked team they've beaten is #284; Wyoming is #171. Anteaters lost last two home games, to La Tech/San Jose State. Wyoming is 2-5 vs D-I teams, losing both its road games, by 14 at Northern Colorado, 10 at So Dakota State. MWC underdogs are 7-5 against the spread.

Santa Clara won six of last seven games vs San Jose State, winning last four visits here, by 3-10-1-2 points; road teams won six of last eight in series. Broncos lost last three games by 23-6-11 points; they lost 86-73 at USC in only true road game. WCC road dogs are 12-17 vs spread. WAC home favorites of 6 or less points are 7-0.

Siena is 6-0 vs Fairfield last two years, beating Stags in MAAC tourney both years (in OT LY); Saints are just 2-5, losing last two games in OT. Stags are 5-3 against #325 schedule; best team they've beaten is ranked #184- Loyola in MAAC opener. Fairfield is 1-2 on road, winning 41-39 at Savannah, losing by 15 at Rutgers, 15 at Penn State.

**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:29 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Friday December 10

Hot Teams
-- Canadiens won four of their last five games.
-- Thrashers won eight of their last nine games.
-- Dallas won eight of its last nine home games.
-- Oilers won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Red Wings lost last three games, scoring two goals in each.
-- New Jersey lost seven of its last ten games. Ottawa lost five of its last six games.
-- Colorado lost its last four games, all by one goal, three in OT.
-- Carolina lost six of its last eight games.
-- Lightning lost three of their last four road games.
-- Calgary lost eight of last ten road games. Ducks lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Under is 15-3-1 in last 19 Montreal games. Five of last six Detroit home games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Devil games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Carolina games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Lightning games went over total. Six of last eight Edmonton games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Calgary games. Three of last four Anaheim games stayed under total.

Back-to-Back
-- Senators are 2-2 if they played the night before.
-- Flames are 1-3 if they played the night before.

Series Records
-- Red Wings won three of last four games against Montreal.
-- Devils won nine of last ten games against Ottawa.
-- Thrashers won three of last four games against Colorado.
-- Home side won both Carolina-Dallas games LY.
-- Edmonton won last two games against the Lightning, 5-3/3-2.
-- Flames lost their last nine visits to Anaheim.

**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:32 AM

NBA

Friday December 10

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7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. INDIANA
Charlotte is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
DENVER vs. TORONTO
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Denver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against Denver

7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. WASHINGTON
New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 10 games

8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-15-1 ATS in its last 22 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of the LA Lakers last 14 games when playing Chicago
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. NEW ORLEANS
Oklahoma City is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing New Orleans
Oklahoma City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
New Orleans is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

8:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games

8:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games
San Antonio is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games

9:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. PHOENIX
Portland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Portland is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Phoenix is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 10 games

9:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. UTAH
Orlando is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Orlando is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Utah is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Orlando
Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

10:30 PM
MIAMI vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami

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**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:42 AM

NCAAB

Friday December 10

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2:00 PM
JOHNSON & WALES vs. MONTANA STATE
No trends available
Montana State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home

6:30 PM
UTAH vs. MICHIGAN
Utah is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Michigan is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Michigan is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. SIENA
Fairfield is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Fairfield is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Siena
Siena is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Fairfield
Siena is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
ST. FRANCIS NY vs. CANISIUS
No trends available
Canisius is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
WESTERN CAROLINA vs. CAMPBELL
Western Carolina is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
No trends available

7:30 PM
LEHIGH vs. MARIST
No trends available
Marist is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games at home
Marist is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games

8:00 PM
NICHOLLS STATE vs. WICHITA STATE
No trends available
Wichita State is 22-1 SU in its last 23 games at home
Wichita State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:35 PM
IOWA STATE vs. IOWA
Iowa State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Iowa State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Iowa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Iowa State
Iowa is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games

10:00 PM
TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN vs. WASHINGTON STATE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State's last 5 games
Washington State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

10:00 PM
SANTA CLARA vs. SAN JOSE STATE
Santa Clara is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Santa Clara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose State
San Jose State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Santa Clara
San Jose State is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home

10:00 PM
WYOMING vs. UC IRVINE
Wyoming is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UC Irvine is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
UC Irvine is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:05 PM
WILLIAM JESSUP vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
No trends available
Sacramento State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Sacramento State is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games

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**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:43 AM

NHL

Friday December 10

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7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. DETROIT
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Montreal is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Montreal

7:30 PM
COLORADO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Colorado's last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games

7:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. OTTAWA
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Ottawa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
CAROLINA vs. DALLAS
Carolina is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Dallas8-0-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina

9:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. EDMONTON
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Edmonton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
CALGARY vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Calgary is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing Calgary

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**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:45 AM

NBA

Friday, December 10

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Atlanta Hawks at San Antonio Spurs (-8, 196)

It’s been 166 months since the Hawks last won in the Lone Star State against the Spurs. And things don’t look to be improving anytime soon.

The streak, which started in February of 1997, includes plenty of lopsided wins. Last year, the Spurs posted a 105-90 victory in Texas, behind forward Tim Duncan, who had 21 points, 27 rebounds and six assists. And if the Hawks find a way to contain Duncan on Friday night, it still must contend with the team’s dynamic guards in Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker.

The Hawks are using a starting lineup with Mike Bibby, Marvin Williams, Josh Smith, Al Horford and Jason Collins due to an injury to All-Star guard Joe Johnson and an illness for forward Zaza Pachulia. That greatly effects the team’s depth and will hamper its ability to close out on shooters with such a bulky starting five. It may be able to shut down Duncan, but stopping the pick-and-roll he runs with Ginobili and Parker will be a whole different issue.

Atlanta may be better than it was 13 years ago. But it still isn’t good enough to win in San Antonio.

Pick: San Antonio

New York Knicks at Washington Wizards

Quick, who leads the NBA in road wins? That’s right, the Knicks. New York has an NBA-high 9 road wins in 13 away games this season, proving that the team doesn't need friendly home rims to execute its high-octane attack.

Overall, the team has won six straight and is surging because of its ability to beat the teams it should. Mix in an 8-point road win at New Orleans and the Knicks look like a squad that can make some noise in the Eastern Conference. They key for the team has been the outstanding play of free-agent acquisitions Raymond Felton and Amar’e Stoudemire. Felton is averaging 18.6 points, 8.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game and Stoudemire has been even better, throwing up 25.7 points and 9.1 boards per night.

Together, the duo is averaging more combined points than any other newly acquired set of teammates in the NBA. Even LeBron James and Chris Bosh in South Beach.

The Wizards would love to run against New York with guards Gilbert Arenas, Kirk Hinrich and rookie John Wall, if he is healthy enough to play. But there will be no answer for Stoudemire inside, as the Knicks will pound the ball down low for a big win.

Pick: New York

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**Udog** · 12-10-2010, 08:45 AM

NCAAB

Friday, December 10

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College Funds: Today's best NCAAB bets
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Utah Utes at Michigan Wolverines (-9)

It took several seasons, but coach John Beilein finally has a roster of the interchangeable parts he needs to play his system at Michigan.

The team is playing more man-to-man defense and mixing in exotic zone looks on defense. When it has the ball, Michigan uses a methodical series of screens to free shooters for threes and make sharp cuts to the rim. And this team’s best days are still ahead of it. Jordan Morgan (11.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg), Tim Hardaway Jr. (10.4 ppg) are both freshman and Darius Morgan (14.4 ppg, 7.5 apg) and Stu Douglass (9.2 ppg) are sophomores.

“But we’re going to be young all year long, it’s not going to stop," Beilein said. "We’ll just get better at being young.”

Meantime, Utah would like to just get better at defense. Utah is giving up 66.8 points per game because it is struggling to keep opposing teams off the boards and give up second-chance points.

Michigan will make mistakes as it goes, but should do enough to notch a convincing win.

Pick: Michigan

Iowa State Cyclones at Iowa Hawkeyes (-2.5)

The Cyclones couldn’t be much more reliant on point guard Diante Garrett. The senior is having his best year ever, averaging career-highs in points (17) and assists (6). And don’t think his coach hasn’t noticed.

“He is our engine,” Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg said. “He sets the tone for our team.”

In a recent 85-58 win over Southeast Missouri State he backed up his coach’s words, dropping 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting to go with six assists and five rebounds. So who on Iowa will slow him down? That job falls to junior Bryce Cartwright, who is averaging 10.2 points and 4.1 assists for the Hawkeyes, after spending last season at Paris Junior College in Texas.

Cartwright wasn't penciled in to be the starter, but was thrust into the starting lineup when Cully Payne went down with a sports hernia on Nov. 30.

Expect Cartwright to have a solid game. Just don’t expect it to be enough to shut off Iowa State’s motor.

Pick: Iowa State

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