Friday's Trends and Indexes - 12/17 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Utah at New Orleans
The Jazz look to build on their 5-1-1 ATS record in their last 7 road games. Utah is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Jazz favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-1). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17

Game 801-802: New Jersey at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 110.510; Toronto 117.791
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 7 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 803-804: Miami at New York (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 126.703; New York 123.947
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 3; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5; 209 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (+5); Under

Game 805-806: Cleveland at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 106.414; Indiana 122.403
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 16; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 9; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-9); Under

Game 807-808: LA Lakers at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 119.727; Philadelphia 123.958
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4; 199
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+5 1/2); Over

Game 809-810: LA Clippers at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 113.060; Detroit 113.572
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 3 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+3 1/2); Under

Game 811-812: Charlotte at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 113.030; Atlanta 124.087
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 11; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 813-814: Sacramento at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 110.250; Oklahoma City 119.691
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 9 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 11 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+11 1/2); Under

Game 815-816: Utah at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.762; New Orleans 118.623
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 4; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 1; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-1); Over

Game 817-818: Memphis at Houston (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 116.140; Houston 118.319
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 4; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+4); Over

Game 819-820: Phoenix at Dallas (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 115.489; Dallas 127.563
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 12; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7); Under

Game 821-822: Minnesota at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 111.084; Portland 121.638
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 10 1/2; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 9; 199
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-9); Over

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Tennessee at Charlotte
The Volunteers look to take advantage of a Charlotte team that is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 home games. Tennessee is the pick (-12) according to Dunkel, which has the Volunteers favored by 15 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-12). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17

Game 823-824: Oregon at Virginia (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 57.833; Virginia 63.412
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Virginia by 7
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (+7)

Game 825-826: Tennessee at Charlotte (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 70.881; Charlotte 55.172
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 12
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-12)

Game 827-828: Boise State at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 60.223; Utah 58.528
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah by 3
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (+3)

Game 829-830: Arizona State at Nevada (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 61.091; Nevada 54.466
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-4 1/2)

Game 831-832: Chattanooga at Elon (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chattanooga 44.979; Elon 50.401
Dunkel Line: Elon by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Elon by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Elon (-3 1/2)

Game 833-834: The Citadel at Colorado (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 47.578; Colorado 60.627
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 13
Vegas Line: Colorado by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: The Citadel (+15 1/2)

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Nashville at New Jersey
The Predators look to take advantage of a New Jersey team that is 3-9 in its last 12 games as a home favorite. Nashville is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Predators favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17

Game 1-2: Nashville at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.565; New Jersey 10.939
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+100); Under

Game 3-4: Buffalo at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.976; Florida 12.271
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-110); Over

Game 5-6: Detroit at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.342; Chicago 11.484
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 7-8: Ottawa at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.905; Colorado 11.989
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, December 17

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NEW JERSEY (7 - 19) at TORONTO (9 - 17) - 12/17/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-4 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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MIAMI (19 - 8) at NEW YORK (16 - 10) - 12/17/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
NEW YORK is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (7 - 18) at INDIANA (11 - 13) - 12/17/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-4 straight up against INDIANA 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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LA LAKERS (19 - 7) at PHILADELPHIA (10 - 15) - 12/17/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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LA CLIPPERS (5 - 21) at DETROIT (8 - 18) - 12/17/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 79-109 ATS (-40.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 64-86 ATS (-30.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 37-55 ATS (-23.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 56-79 ATS (-30.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-51 ATS (-22.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 82-109 ATS (-37.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-53 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CHARLOTTE (9 - 16) at ATLANTA (16 - 11) - 12/17/2010, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-3 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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SACRAMENTO (5 - 18) at OKLAHOMA CITY (18 - 8) - 12/17/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
SACRAMENTO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 64-49 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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UTAH (18 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (15 - 10) - 12/17/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 40-66 ATS (-32.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
UTAH is 70-45 ATS (+20.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 36-16 ATS (+18.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 84-107 ATS (-33.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 39-64 ATS (-31.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 7-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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MEMPHIS (12 - 14) at HOUSTON (10 - 15) - 12/17/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 81-55 ATS (+20.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (12 - 12) at DALLAS (20 - 5) - 12/17/2010, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 67-52 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 50-37 ATS (+9.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 359-300 ATS (+29.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (6 - 20) at PORTLAND (12 - 14) - 12/17/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 8-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, December 17

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NASHVILLE (16-8-0-6, 38 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (9-19-0-2, 20 pts.) - 12/17/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 27-10 ATS (+14.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 64-53 ATS (+120.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 32-18 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 9-21 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 2-1-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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BUFFALO (13-14-0-4, 30 pts.) at FLORIDA (13-16-0-0, 26 pts.) - 12/17/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 37-22 ATS (+61.3 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 65-100 ATS (+177.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
FLORIDA is 235-268 ATS (+546.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 6-2 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 6-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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DETROIT (20-7-0-3, 43 pts.) at CHICAGO (16-14-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/17/2010, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 12-6 (+6.1 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 12-6-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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OTTAWA (14-16-0-3, 31 pts.) at COLORADO (17-10-0-4, 38 pts.) - 12/17/2010, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, 12/17/2010

NEW JERSEY at TORONTO, 7:00 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 6-0 ATS playing on back to back days
TORONTO: 19-40 ATS after allowing 110+ points

MIAMI at NEW YORK, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
MIAMI: 5-1 Over vs. New York
NEW YORK: 11-1 ATS as an underdog

CLEVELAND at INDIANA, 7:00 PM ET
CLEVELAND: 10-24 ATS Away off 5+ losses
INDIANA: 11-1 Under off 3 straight double digit losses

LA LAKERS at PHILADELPHIA, 7:00 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 40-19 Under off 2 straight road games
PHILADELPHIA: 10-0 ATS L10 games

LA CLIPPERS at DETROIT, 7:30 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 13-4 Over Away revenging home loss
DETROIT: 22-39 ATS as home favorite

CHARLOTTE at ATLANTA, 7:30 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 17-7 ATS vs. Atlanta
ATLANTA: 3-10 ATS in home games

SACRAMENTO at OKLAHOMA CITY, 8:00 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 16-32 ATS Away off loss by 3 pts or less
OKLAHOMA CITY: 7-0 Over as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

UTAH at NEW ORLEANS, 8:00 PM ET
UTAH: 48-29 ATS as a favorite
NEW ORLEANS: 15-3 Under off an Under

MEMPHIS at HOUSTON, 8:30 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 39-19 Under off 4+ ATS wins
HOUSTON: 32-18 Under at home off an Over

PHOENIX at DALLAS, 9:30 PM ET ESPN
PHOENIX: 19-8 ATS after allowing 120+ points
DALLAS: 9-22 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

MINNESOTA at PORTLAND, 10:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 18-37 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
PORTLAND: 22-10 ATS off loss by 6pts or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Friday, 12/17/2010

OREGON at VIRGINIA, 8:00 PM ET
OREGON: 13-27 ATS as an underdog
VIRGINIA: 13-29 ATS after having won 4 of their last 5 games

TENNESSEE at CHARLOTTE, 8:00 PM ET - Time Warner Cable Arena
TENNESSEE: 74-51 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games
CHARLOTTE: 3-12 ATS off a road loss

BOISE ST at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
BOISE ST: 8-0 ATS in road games when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
UTAH: 37-19 ATS at home after 3 BB non-conference games

ARIZONA ST at NEVADA, 10:30 PM ET
ARIZONA ST: 12-22 ATS in all games
NEVADA: 8-0 ATS after playing 4 BB games as an underdog

UT-CHATTANOOGA at ELON, 6:00 PM ET
UT-CHATTANOOGA: 18-7 ATS after trailing in their previous game by 15 or more at the half
ELON: 3-12 ATS after BB non-conference games

THE CITADEL at COLORADO, 9:30 PM ET - Las Vegas Classic
THE CITADEL: 20-7 ATS in road games
COLORADO: 8-19 ATS after scoring 80 points or more in BB games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, 12/17/2010

NASHVILLE at NEW JERSEY, 7:00 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 22-11 SU after scoring 3 goals or more in BB games
NEW JERSEY: 5-10 SU as a favorite

BUFFALO at FLORIDA, 7:30 PM ET
BUFFALO: 35-21 SU in road games after playing 3 BB home games
FLORIDA: 32-58 SU after playing a home game

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

OTTAWA at COLORADO, 9:00 PM ET
OTTAWA: N/A
COLORADO: N/A

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA


Friday, December 17

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Miami Heat at New York Knicks [ESPN | 7:05 PM ET]

HEAT: (-5, O/U 209.5) Miami has won their past 10 games SU, and they don't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The Heat are 19-8 SU and 13-14 ATS overall this season. Miami is far more average on the road, where they are 7-5 SU. The Heat have covered 9 of their past 10 games ATS heading into tonight. Miami has scored more than 100 PTS in 4 of their past 5 games overall. For the season, Miami is averaging 100.8 PPG. F LeBron James is averaging 23.9 PPG this year, a team high. G Dwyane Wade is averaging 23.6 PPG, 6.5 RPG, and 4.2 APG this year. Defensively, the Heat are allowing an NBA low 91.2 PPG this season. The Heat are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Miami is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a SU win. The Heat are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Miami is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against the Eastern Conference. The Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Miami is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. The Heat are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss.

Heat are 5-0 ATS last 5 road games overall.
Over is 5-0 last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.

Key Injuries - G Carlos Arroyo (personal) is questionable.

Projected Score: 103 (UNDER-Total of the Day)


KNICKS: New York proved that they are a team to be dealt with in their latest game, a loss to Boston. The Knicks are 16-10 SU and 18-7-1 ATS this season. New York is averaging 108.8 PPG this year, 2nd best in the NBA. F A'mare Stoudemire continues his offensive onslaught, as he's scored more than 30 PTS in his past 9 games. Stoudemire is averaging 26.7 PPG this year, 2nd best in the NBA. New York lost all 4 meetings against Miami last year, so revenge is in full order. The Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning SU record. The Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. New York is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. The Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against the Eastern Conference. New York is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. The Knicks are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games following an ATS win.

Knicks are 10-1 ATS last 11 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 last 16 games following a SU loss.

Key Injuries - G Kelenna Azubuike (knee) is out.

Projected Score: 98



Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks [ESPN | 9:35 PM ET]

SUNS: While Phoenix is just 12-12 SU this year, they are in 2nd place in the very weak Pacific Division. The Suns are also just 9-14-1 ATS this year, proving how disappointing this team has been this year. Phoenix is 5-7 SU this season away from home. The Suns are 5-8 ATS as the listed underdog this year. Phoenix still is potent offensively, as they averaging an NBA high 109 PPG this year. 5 different Suns players averaging at least 11 PPG, led by Jason Richardson. Richardson is averaging a team high 19.6 PPG, including 2.6 three pointers per game. PG Steve Nash is averaging 18.1 PPG and a team high 10.6 APG this year. The Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. The Suns are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games against the NBA Southwest. Phoenix is 26-12 ATS in their last 38 games games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. The Suns are 19-9-1 ATS in their last 29 Friday games overall. The Suns are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. Phoenix is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Suns are 26-12 ATS last 38 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
Over is 11-1 last 12 games playing on 1 days rest.

Key Injuries - None Reported

Projected Score: 106 (SIDE of the Day)

MAVERICKS: (-7, O/U 210.5) Dallas always plays memorable games with Phoenix, and tonight is likely to be more of the same. The Mavericks are 20-5 SU this season, the 2nd best record in the Western Conference. Dallas is 14-9-2 ATS this season, despite losing their past 2 games ATS. The Mavericks are allowing just 93.2 PPG this year, 6th fewest in the NBA. C Tyson Chandler and F Caron Butler continue to play outstanding defense for the Mavericks, which has produced a completely different mentality for the team. F Dirk Nowitzki is averaging a team high 25 PPG while shooting better than 56% from the field. The Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Dallas is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. The Mavericks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win. Dallas is 15-37-3 ATS in their last 55 home games.

Mavericks are 8-3 ATS last 11 games against the NBA Pacific.
Over is 5-0 last 5 home games.

Key Injuries - None Reported

Projected Score: 107

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Len’s Top Five


Friday, December 17

TGIF everyone, here's my Top 5 for December 17, 2010 from Len Berman at Thats Sports.

1. Quick Hits

* Can you imagine being 5-9 and still alive for the playoffs? That's how bad things are in the NFC West. The 49ers lost to San Diego last night 34-7, but they still haven't been eliminated.

* Will Yao Ming ever play again? The big Houston center, who's been sidelined with a bone bruise now has a fractured ankle. He's out indefinitely.

* The Knicks spent two years trying to get LeBron James. They'll host him at Madison Square Garden tonight.

* World Series MVP Edgar Rentaria says a one year $1-million contract offer from the San Francisco Giants amounts to "total disrespect." Then again he's 34, and he spent most of last year on the disabled list.

* It looks like pitcher Kerry Wood is jumping back to the Cubs from the Yankees.

* Paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand wins the Courage Award from football writers. Eric has some sensation in his hands, but remains paralyzed from the neck down.


2. Cue the Percussion

First chatty announcers. Then all those whooshing sounds when some meaningless statistic pops up on the screen. And now FOX is tinkering with the idea of adding music at various moments during the telecast. They even tried it during the Seahawks/49ers game last weekend. Here's a novel idea for a sports telecast. Less noise. Gimme more PA announcer. Less cowbell.


3. Year-End Honors

Well now that we've settled on the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees. And now that Time Magazine has chosen their Person of the Year, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, it's time for those annoying lists of the best and worst of 2010. So here's my annoyance. My choice for best, is the champion Saints, with the San Francisco Giants right behind. Worst honors go to Tiger Woods. And then there are the vuvuzelas. But I haven't decided yet if they go in the best or worst category. And in proving that evil does indeed triumph over good, the AP voted Tiger Woods the story of the year, the Saints came in second.


4. Friday eMailbag

The Cliff Lee signing in Philadelphia didn't go over well with rival Mets fans. Subscriber R.T. writes, "It is pretty bad that the only good news for the Mets is that Mookie Wilson is back as first base Coach. After the spitting situation (involving Lee's wife and fans) at Yankee Stadium I did not think Lee was going to sign with the Yankees. For us Mets fans it is another nail in the coffin."

Baseball signings reverberate even internationally. Subscriber J.P. across the pond, writes that some over there are concerned about Boston's signing of Carl Crawford. "It's not that they care anything about baseball, it's just that Red Sox owner John Henry purchased the Liverpool Football Club this year. The Crawford signing for such mega-bucks has Liverpool diehards worried that Henry will not have enough capital left to invest in turning Liverpool around."

When I wondered how Vince Lombardi would be accepted in today's sports world, K.R. wrote, "Lombardi’s time was then not now. He as well as people like Leo Durocher and Gil Hodges (although very different from each other) would not be able to cope with players they essentially have no control over."

With regards to O.J. Simpson breaking Jim Brown's rushing record in 1973, D.F. writes, "I watched O.J. break that record as a vendor at my beloved Shea Stadium. It was the only time while I worked there that all vendors put down their trays and watched the sports action."

And after watching the replay of Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, subscriber R. M. was struck by the physiques. "Human-sized players! Moose Skowron is a pipsqueak compared to A-Rod, Bonds or the rest of the steroid freaks we have today."


5. Spanning The World

This week's Spanning the World highlight is perfect for the season. A singing video holiday card from Arizona Diamondbacks. Very Cool

Holiday Greeting | dbacks.com: Fan Forum

Happy Holidays everyone!


Happy Birthday: Phillies second baseman Chase Utley. 32.
Bonus Birthday: Comic actor Eugene Levy. He starred in all 7 American Pie movies. Who knew there were 7 of them? 64.

Today in Sports: The largest margin of victory in NBA history (68), ironically Cleveland beat Miami 148-80. 1991.
Bonus Event: Kind of a big day in aviation history. The Wright Brothers take flight. 1903.

The Top 5 is going on Winter Break. Have a great Holiday Season everyone!