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**pm530** · 12-18-2010, 03:59 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: December 18

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Northern Illinois meets Fresno State in bowl action, South Carolina battles Ohio State on the hardwood, and the Wizards take on the Heat.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

Bowl season kicks off on Saturday with three games on tap: BYU (-11.5) vs. UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl, Ohio vs. Troy (-3) in the New Orleans Bowl, and Northern Illinois (-1.5) vs. Fresno State in the Humanitarian Bowl. Northern Illinois (10-3 SU, 9-2-1 ATS) will be without head coach Jerry Kill for their bowl matchup; he left the school to take the top job in Minnesota. Fresno State (8-4 SU, 5-6 ATS) edged Illinois 25-23 at home in their last game of the season behind 304 yards passing and three touchdowns from Ryan Colburn. The total for this matchup in Boise, Idaho has been pegged at 59 points.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The eight-game slate around the NBA on Saturday has Philadelphia at Orlando, New York at Cleveland, the Clippers at Chicago, Utah at Milwaukee, Memphis at San Antonio, Minnesota at Denver, Golden State at Portland, and Miami at Washington. The Wizards fell to 6-18 SU and 9-15 ATS with a 97-89 loss in New Jersey in their last game on Thursday night. Washington has lost six straight games heading into Saturday's matchup, and they were beaten 105-94 as a 13-point underdog when they played in Miami back on November 29. LeBron James led the way with 30 points for the Heat in that game, and Dwyane Wade had 26 points. Andray Blatche had 26 points for the Wiz.

There are seven Top-10 teams in action on a busy college basketball schedule for Saturday, with USC at No. 3 Kansas, No. 6 Kansas State at Florida, Gonzaga at No. 9 Baylor, MD Eastern Shore at No. 8 Pittsburgh, Iona at No. 5 Syracuse, Delaware at No. 10 Villanova, and South Carolina at No. 2 Ohio State. The second-ranked Buckeyes (9-0 SU, 3-4 ATS) blasted Florida Gulf Coast 83-55 at home last time out, with Jon Diebler pouring in 29 points for Ohio State in that contest. The Gamecocks (7-1 SU, 3-0 ATS) are riding a six-game winning streak, beating Wofford 64-53 at home in their most recent contest. Bruce Ellington led the way on offense with 18 points for South Carolina.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

As well, there are 11 games on the NHL's schedule for Saturday, with the Rangers at Philadelphia, New Jersey at Atlanta, Toronto at Vancouver, Dallas at Columbus, Phoenix at the Islanders, Anaheim at Carolina, Buffalo at Tampa Bay, Los Angeles at Nashville, San Jose at St. Louis, Minnesota at Calgary, and Washington at Boston. The 18-11-4 Capitals will be looking to put an end to their ugly seven-game losing streak on Saturday; Washington is coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the Ducks on Wednesday, and they're just 1-2 against Boston so far this season. The 16-10-4 Bruins have lost three straight games, and they were beaten 4-3 in Montreal in their last game Thursday.

**pm530** · 12-18-2010, 04:00 AM

Bettors' best friend: Saturday's wagering tips

Who’s hot

NBA: The Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last four overall and 4-0 ATS in their last four at home.

NBA: The Grizzlies are 6-0 ATS in their last six overall and 5-0 ATS in their last five road games.

NCAAF: Northern Illinois is 9-1-1 in its last 11 games overall.

NCAAB: South Carolina is 4-0 ATS in its last four overall and 4-0 ATS in its last four against the Big Ten.

NHL: The Kings are 9-2 in their last 11 against winning teams and the under is 8-1-1 in their last 10 overall.

Who’s not

NBA: The Magic are 1-5 ATS in their last six overall.

NBA: The Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last four overall.

NCAAF: Troy is 1-4-1 ATS in its last six non-conference games.

NCAAB: Mississippi State is 0-7 ATS in its last seven overall and 0-8 ATS in its last eight non-conference games.

NHL: The Capitals are 0-7 in their last seven overall.

Key stat

10.3 – Points per game BYU has allowed in its last four games heading into Saturday's New Mexico Bowl. The Cougars, who have won 25 of the last 27 meetings with UNLV, surrendered an average of 27.0 points in their previous eight contests.

Injuries that shouldn’t be overlooked

The Portland Trail Blazers announced on Friday that Brandon Roy will miss three games with a sore knee, starting on Friday against Minnesota and including Saturday's home date with Golden State. Roy was also sidelined for three games with the same problem last month. He scored only four points in Wednesday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Biggest games on the slate

Kansas State Wildcats vs. Florida Gators

Humanitarian Bowl: Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State

Notable quotable

"Retaliation is for the birds. I am going to apologize to get this off my heart." -- Titans' cornerback Cortland Finnegan, who brawled with Texans' receiver Andre Johnson last month. A rematch is set for Sunday afternoon, although both players said that another fight is not in the cards.

Tips and notes

Northern Illinois is in the midst of arguably its most successful football season in school history. So why all the turmoil heading into the Humanitarian Bowl? The Huskies were stunned by Miami (OH) in the MAC Championship and then their coach, Jerry Kill, bolted for Minnesota. Linebackers' coach Tom Matukewicz will serve as the head man for the bowl game. "Our hearts were broken in Detroit, then we lost our coach, so we have a choice to make," Matukewicz explained. "We can all come together as a team or we can start to fracture. We have three goals in Boise; win, have fun, and celebrate one of the best seasons in school history."

The Washington Capitals have lost an astounding seven games in a row. However, coach Bruce Boudreau did not sound concerned after a 2-1 overtime loss to Anaheim on Wednesday."I like the way things looked," Boudreau said. "We didn't give much. They didn't have a scoring chance in the first period, two in the second, and five I think in the third and overtime. Seven total.… That's how we have to play in the playoffs." Forward Brooks Laich added it was one of Washington's best defensive performances of the season.

South Carolina will be looking to stop Ohio State freshman phenom Jared Sullinger down low on Saturday, but the Gamecocks better not forget about Jon Diebler on the perimeter. Diebler hit a ridiculous nine three pointers (all nine consecutively) in a Wednesday night rout of Florida Gulf Coast. "I knew I missed my first two of the game, and coach (Thad Matta) told me I wasn't ready to shoot and to just get ready and get my feet set," Diebler explained. "I started doing that and they started falling for me."

**pm530** · 12-18-2010, 04:01 AM

NBA

Saturday, December 18

Pick 'n' roll: Saturday's best NBA bets

Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic

Just two weeks ago the Orlando Magic looked like one of the East’s elite squads, sitting at 15-4 and in the midst of a 10-1 stretch, but since then the Magic have fallen apart.

A flu bug swept through the locker room, causing starters Jameer Nelson, Dwight Howard and key reserves Mickael Pietrus and J.J. Redick to all miss some time. The absence of those players coincided with the start of Orlando’s skid, in which it has lost five out of six games, topped the 100-point mark only once and allowed at least 96 points in four of the losses.

The Magic’s tumble came predominantly on the road, so playing back in the Amway Center should help Orlando get back on track. It also helps to play Philadelphia, a team that is just 2-10 on the road.

The young 76ers have been playing their best basketball of the season however, winning seven of nine with the losses only coming to the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics.

Second-year point guard Jrue Holiday is epitomizing Philadelphia’s turnaround. He has scored double figures in sixth straight, most recently a 24-point, five-assist effort on Wednesday against the Clippers.

The problem with the 76ers’ chances of winning in Orlando is that they are one of the weaker rebounding teams in the league, while Orlando is No. 2 in the Association. Philadelphia wins on tight defense but if they give the Magic multiple second and third-chance opportunities, their road woes should continue.

Pick: Magic

Utah Jazz at Milwaukee Bucks

The Utah Jazz were red-hot entering December, having won seven-straight contests. Since the calendar has flipped, the Jazz have been alternating wins and losses.

Offense hasn’t been the issue in Salt Lake City, as Utah has logged at least 94 points in all but one of its last 13 games.

Point guard Deron Williams has led the charge, averaging 25.7 points his last ten games, including three straight 30-point outbursts. Paul Millsap is continuing his breakout campaign, while Al Jefferson looks to finally be settling in with his new team, reaching double figures in nine of his last 10 contests.

The Jazz offense will be tested Saturday by a Milwaukee defense that allows the fifth-fewest points against per game and is one of the better rebounding teams in the league. The Bucks finally have Drew Gooden back and Andrew Bogut looks to be back in top form, so Milwaukee has a formidable post presence and should own the boards against Utah, one of the league’s worst on the glass.

Milwaukee has the league’s worst offense but look for the Bucks to keep the Jazz out of the paint and make them settle for jump shots, as Utah is not a good three-point shooting team. That should allow the Bucks to limit Utah’s second-chance points. Without the ability to pull away, Utah will likely let Milwaukee hang around in the game and the Bucks’ defense should be able to pull them out an upset win at home.

Pick: Bucks

**pm530** · 12-18-2010, 04:01 AM

NCAAB

Saturday, December 18

College funds: Saturday's best NCAAB bets

Kansas State Wildcats vs. Florida Gators (1.5)

Florida was thought to be on the way back to national prominence this season, but the Gators have struggled early and often. They got blown out by Ohio State in their second game of the year and lost to Central Florida on Dec. 1.

Part of the problem is Kenny Boyton's unfortunate propensity for jacking up the three-ball. Boynton leads the team in threes attempted by a mile, but he has made only 17 of 57 attempts (24.6 percent).

"I don't worry about that (missing open shots) because I'm not going to allow him to stop shooting," said head coach Billy Donovan. "What I want him to do is to take good shots."

When Boynton failed to score a single point in a Dec. 5 win over American, Donovan was not disappointed.

"He's not going to do that every game. I'm more worried when he shoots for a low percentage and he takes very hard shots."

Pick: Kansas State

Texas Longorns vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (-2)

Neither Texas nor UNC has made a big impression yet this season heading into Saturday's showdown in Greensboro.

The Longhorns are 8-2 and boast a big win against Illinois, but they lost two of their toughest games to date against Pittsburgh and USC. The Tar Heels are 7-3, with losses to Minnesota, Vanderbilt, and Illinois. They also have one marquee win, a 75-73 decision over Kentucky on Dec. 4.

Texas is still trying to get accustomed to point guard Cory Joseph. The freshman scored 19 and 18 points, respectively, in his past two outings, but his assists-to-turnivers ratio is lacking. "We're still finding our niche getting comfortable with Cory," said forward Gary Johnson. "We still have a long way to go chemistry-wise, but it's starting to come together."

That can't come soon enough for head coach Rick Barnes' who has not liked his team's play since the matchups with Pittsburgh and Illinois in Madison Square Garden.

"We haven't played as well as we can since New York," Barnes noted. "But I don't think we've had a bad practice."

Pick: North Carolina

**pm530** · 12-18-2010, 04:02 AM

NHL

Saturday, December 18

Ice picks: Saturday's best NHL bets

San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues (108, 5.5)

St. Louis been decimated by injuries. Key defenseman Erik Johnson (sprained right knee) and Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) have been out and appear doubtful for Saturday's home game against St. Louis.

Still, the Blues have been fighting through it and they did it again in a 6-4 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday.

"It's starting to feel like one of those things where it's almost normal," head coach Davis Payne of dealing with absences. "The guys have to pick it up."

That's exactly what happened on Thursday, as nine different players contributed points.

"I think it shows a lot of the character that we have in the room," noted forward Alex Steen, who scored the game-winner. "I think you look around the room and there's not one player who didn't play a good game tonight."

Pick: Blues

New Jersey Devils at Atlanta Thrashers (-142, 5.5)

Ilya Kovachulk returns to Atlanta to face his former team on Saturday. To say the Devils don't have much momentum going into it, however, would be an understatement.

They ended a five-game losing streak with a win over Phoenix on Wednesday, but New Jersey went right back into its funk with a 3-1 home loss to Nashville on Friday.

Part of the reason for the team's woes is a propensity for starting off slow. The Devils fell behind 2-0 in each of their two previous home games before the win over Phoenix and they trailed 2-0 after two periods against the Predators (it was extended to 3-0 in the third).

"We didn’t draw it up to start that way," assured head coach John MacLean. "From the get-go we have to have our minds clear and prepared to play. Things happen quickly in this game. Whether it’s the first minute of the game or the 15th minute of the game, you have to be ready to go at all times."

The Thrashers, on the other hand, are playing stellar hockey. They have earned at least one point in 12 of their last 14 games. However, it was one and only one in each of their last two outings, both shootout losses (on Wednesday at Tampa Bay and on Thursday vs. Carolina).

Pick: Thrashers

**pm530** · 12-18-2010, 04:03 AM

NBA

Saturday, December 18

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7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games when playing Washington
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Miami
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ORLANDO
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Philadelphia is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Orlando is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. CLEVELAND
New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. CHICAGO
LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
LA Clippers are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games

8:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. SAN ANTONIO
Memphis is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games

8:30 PM
UTAH vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Utah's last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Utah is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
Milwaukee is 3-14 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Utah
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DENVER
Minnesota is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Denver is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota

10:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. PORTLAND
Golden State is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Portland
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Portland's last 23 games when playing Golden State

**pm530** · 12-18-2010, 04:04 AM

NCAAB

Saturday, December 18

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12:00 PM
USC vs. KANSAS
USC is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

12:00 PM
LOYOLA vs. GEORGETOWN
Loyola is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgetown is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Georgetown is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

12:00 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. GEORGIA
Arkansas State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia's last 6 games
Georgia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

12:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. MICHIGAN
No trends available
Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

12:30 PM
EAST CAROLINA vs. COASTAL CAROLINA
East Carolina is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
East Carolina is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games on the road
No trends available

1:00 PM
CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. MIAMI
No trends available
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

1:00 PM
DREXEL vs. ST. FRANCIS PA
Drexel is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

2:00 PM
OHIO vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio's last 6 games on the road
Ohio is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
St. Bonaventure is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
St. Bonaventure is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

2:00 PM
LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. DEPAUL
Loyola of Chicago is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
DePaul is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
DePaul is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games

2:00 PM
CENTENARY vs. MARQUETTE
No trends available
Marquette is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Marquette is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

2:00 PM
TULANE vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Tulane is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia Commonwealth is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games

2:00 PM
ARKANSAS vs. TEXAS A&M
Arkansas is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Texas A&M is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas A&M is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

2:00 PM
BETHUNE-COOKMAN vs. AKRON
No trends available
Akron is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home

2:00 PM
STANFORD vs. BUTLER
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Stanford's last 6 games on the road
Stanford is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Butler is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games at home
Butler is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

2:00 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
No trends available
Western Michigan is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
Western Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

2:00 PM
NEW HAMPSHIRE vs. RHODE ISLAND
No trends available
Rhode Island is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games at home
Rhode Island is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

2:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Cleveland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
West Virginia is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
West Virginia is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home

2:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. OHIO STATE
South Carolina is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

2:00 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. TEMPLE
Northern Illinois is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Temple is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
Temple is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home

2:00 PM
ILLINOIS vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Illinois is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Illinois-Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:00 PM
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON vs. SAINT PETER'S
No trends available
Saint Peter's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Saint Peter's is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Fairleigh Dickinson

2:00 PM
CORNELL vs. BINGHAMTON
Cornell is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Cornell is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

2:30 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
South Alabama is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia Southern is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Georgia Southern is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

2:30 PM
LONG BEACH STATE vs. ST. MARY'S
No trends available
St. Mary's is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Mary's last 5 games

3:00 PM
ASBURY vs. SAMFORD
No trends available
Samford is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

3:00 PM
ROBERT MORRIS vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
No trends available
Appalachian State is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
Appalachian State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

3:05 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. EVANSVILLE
Middle Tennessee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Evansville is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Evansville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
KANSAS STATE vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

3:30 PM
GARDNER-WEBB vs. LOUISVILLE
No trends available
Louisville is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Louisville is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

4:00 PM
INDIANA STATE vs. PURDUE
Indiana State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Purdue is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Purdue is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

4:00 PM
EAST TENNESSEE STATE vs. MISSISSIPPI
No trends available
Mississippi is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Mississippi is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

4:00 PM
TEXAS vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
North Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

4:30 PM
GONZAGA vs. BAYLOR
Gonzaga is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Gonzaga's last 6 games on the road
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

5:00 PM
RICHMOND vs. GEORGIA TECH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Richmond's last 5 games on the road
Richmond is 10-2-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home

5:00 PM
CAL POLY vs. CALIFORNIA
Cal Poly is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
California is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
California is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

5:30 PM
BYU vs. UCLA
No trends available
UCLA is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UCLA's last 6 games

6:00 PM
FLORIDA A&M vs. GEORGIA STATE
No trends available
Georgia State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Georgia State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

**pm530** · 12-18-2010, 04:05 AM

NHL

Saturday, December 18

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1:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Rangers

7:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Anaheim's last 11 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Anaheim is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Carolina is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing at home against Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
DALLAS vs. COLUMBUS
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Dallas's last 13 games
Columbus is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Columbus is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Dallas

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. ATLANTA
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey

7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. NY ISLANDERS
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Phoenix
NY Islanders are 4-8-3 SU in their last 15 games ,when playing Phoenix

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. VANCOUVER
Toronto is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Toronto is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
Vancouver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games at home

7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. TAMPA BAY
Buffalo is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Buffalo

8:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. NASHVILLE
Los Angeles is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

8:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Jose's last 18 games
St. Louis is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home
St. Louis is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against San Jose

10:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CALGARY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games at home
Calgary is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Minnesota

**pm530** · 12-18-2010, 04:17 AM

NOTE:
For the initial posting of trends and indexes, we have provided information available up to the time of posting.
Additional updates for today’s games will be posted ASAP.

**StarDust Bum** · 12-18-2010, 09:55 AM

Pro Basketball Trend Report
MIAMI (20 - 8) at WASHINGTON (6 - 18) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (10 - 16) at ORLANDO (16 - 9) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 124-98 ATS (+16.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 9-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 11-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (16 - 11) at CLEVELAND (7 - 19) - 12/18/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games this season.
NEW YORK is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-0 straight up against NEW YORK 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 CLIPPERS (6 - 21) at CHICAGO (16 - 8) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 80-109 ATS (-39.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 65-86 ATS (-29.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 38-55 ATS (-22.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 131-167 ATS (-52.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MEMPHIS (12 - 15) at SAN ANTONIO (22 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 527-456 ATS (+25.4 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 346-288 ATS (+29.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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UTAH (18 - 9) at MILWAUKEE (10 - 14) - 12/18/2010, 8:30 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.
MILWAUKEE is 64-45 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (6 - 21) at DENVER (15 - 10) - 12/18/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
DENVER is 46-61 ATS (-21.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 30-47 ATS (-21.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 17-38 ATS (-24.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 7-1 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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GOLDEN STATE (9 - 16) at PORTLAND (13 - 14) - 12/18/2010, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-3 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**StarDust Bum** · 12-18-2010, 09:59 AM

College Basketball Trend Report

ARKANSAS ST (3 - 6) at GEORGIA (6 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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USC (6 - 4) at KANSAS (9 - 0) - 12/18/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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UCF (9 - 0) vs. MIAMI (7 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
MIAMI is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MIAMI is 89-62 ATS (+20.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MIAMI is 60-38 ATS (+18.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
UCF is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TULANE (6 - 2) at VA COMMONWEALTH (6 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LOYOLA-IL (8 - 3) at DEPAUL (4 - 6) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ILLINOIS (10 - 1) vs. IL-CHICAGO (4 - 7) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 86-54 ATS (+26.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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S CAROLINA (7 - 1) at OHIO ST (9 - 0) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OHIO ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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STANFORD (6 - 2) at BUTLER (5 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 94-59 ATS (+29.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
STANFORD is 88-61 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
STANFORD is 88-61 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ARKANSAS (7 - 1) vs. TEXAS A&M (9 - 1) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 59-88 ATS (-37.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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OHIO U (6 - 4) at ST BONAVENTURE (5 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 48-74 ATS (-33.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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N ILLINOIS (3 - 4) at TEMPLE (7 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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ST MARYS-CA (8 - 2) vs. LONG BEACH ST (5 - 6) - 12/18/2010, 2:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MIDDLE TENN ST (4 - 6) at EVANSVILLE (4 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KANSAS ST (9 - 1) vs. FLORIDA (7 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TEXAS (8 - 2) at N CAROLINA (7 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 113-83 ATS (+21.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 112-83 ATS (+20.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MISSISSIPPI ST (7 - 2) vs. VIRGINIA TECH (5 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
VIRGINIA TECH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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INDIANA ST (5 - 5) vs. PURDUE (9 - 1) - 12/18/2010, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GONZAGA (5 - 5) at BAYLOR (7 - 0) - 12/18/2010, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BYU (10 - 0) vs. UCLA (5 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 49-83 ATS (-42.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 142-91 ATS (+41.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CAL POLY-SLO (3 - 6) at CALIFORNIA (5 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ALABAMA (5 - 5) at OKLAHOMA ST (9 - 1) - 12/18/2010, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 54-77 ATS (-30.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
ALABAMA is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 76-50 ATS (+21.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 77-50 ATS (+22.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MIAMI OHIO (5 - 5) at WRIGHT ST (6 - 5) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 straight up against WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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JAMES MADISON (7 - 3) at S FLORIDA (6 - 5) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JAMES MADISON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CLEVELAND ST (12 - 0) at W VIRGINIA (7 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 84-60 ATS (+18.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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DETROIT (6 - 5) at C MICHIGAN (2 - 7) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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RICHMOND (8 - 2) vs. GEORGIA TECH (5 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON (3 - 5) at OREGON ST (4 - 5) - 12/18/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
OREGON ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 1-0 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons

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DELAWARE (5 - 2) at VILLANOVA (8 - 1) - 12/18/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DELAWARE is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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WICHITA ST (7 - 2) at LSU (7 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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IOWA (5 - 5) at DRAKE (4 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 8:07 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 81-115 ATS (-45.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IOWA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAINT LOUIS (4 - 4) at MISSOURI ST (6 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 1-0 straight up against SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WAKE FOREST (6 - 4) at XAVIER (6 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 132-167 ATS (-51.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
XAVIER is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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BOWLING GREEN (2 - 8) at WI-MILWAUKEE (5 - 7) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 1-0 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 1-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons

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SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 5) at WASHINGTON (6 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-86 ATS (-38.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-86 ATS (-38.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 78-106 ATS (-38.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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PACIFIC (6 - 4) at NEW MEXICO ST (4 - 7) - 12/18/2010, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-0 straight up against PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CINCINNATI (9 - 0) at OKLAHOMA (5 - 5) - 12/18/2010, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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UC-SANTA BARBARA (5 - 3) at SAN DIEGO ST (11 - 0) - 12/18/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN DIEGO ST is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SAN DIEGO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SAN DIEGO ST is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UC-IRVINE (6 - 4) at PEPPERDINE (4 - 8) - 12/18/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
PEPPERDINE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 2-0 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 2-0 straight up against PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS TECH (5 - 5) at UTEP (7 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 75-104 ATS (-39.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TEXAS TECH is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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FLORIDA ST (8 - 2) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (6 - 5) - 12/18/2010, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 61-86 ATS (-33.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LOYOLA-MD (4 - 5) at GEORGETOWN (9 - 1) - 12/18/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 84-41 ATS (+38.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 84-41 ATS (+38.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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W CAROLINA (4 - 8) at DAYTON (7 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DAYTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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S ALABAMA (3 - 5) at GA SOUTHERN (3 - 8) - 12/18/2010, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
GA SOUTHERN is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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IONA (7 - 3) at SYRACUSE (10 - 0) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 36-56 ATS (-25.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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HOFSTRA (5 - 4) at MANHATTAN (2 - 8) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 1-1 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 2-0 straight up against MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons

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E WASHINGTON (2 - 6) at NEBRASKA (8 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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N COLORADO (4 - 4) at DENVER (2 - 9) - 12/18/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
N COLORADO is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N COLORADO is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
DENVER is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
DENVER is 2-16 ATS (-15.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
DENVER is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
DENVER is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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IDAHO ST (3 - 5) at CREIGHTON (5 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 101-140 ATS (-53.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 101-140 ATS (-53.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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E KENTUCKY (5 - 5) at AUSTIN PEAY (6 - 6) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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W KENTUCKY (5 - 5) at MURRAY ST (6 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 1-1 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 1-1 straight up against W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (8 - 3) at PORTLAND ST (6 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 40-62 ATS (-28.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PORTLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite this season.

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

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MONTANA (6 - 4) at IDAHO (5 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 1-0 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 1-0 straight up against IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OAKLAND (6 - 5) at MICHIGAN (8 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons

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CENTENARY (0 - 11) at MARQUETTE (7 - 3) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 1-0 straight up against CENTENARY over the last 3 seasons

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S DAKOTA ST (7 - 2) at W MICHIGAN (4 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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IUPUI (5 - 6) at DUQUESNE (4 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IUPUI is 1-0 straight up against DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons

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IUPU-FT WAYNE (7 - 2) at VALPARAISO (6 - 4) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 2-0 straight up against VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons

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N DAKOTA ST (7 - 3) at FRESNO ST (3 - 5) - 12/18/2010, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FRESNO ST is 1-0 straight up against N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons

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SOUTHERN UTAH (3 - 7) at UNLV (9 - 2) - 12/18/2010, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 1-0 against the spread versus SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 2-0 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**StarDust Bum** · 12-18-2010, 10:02 AM

Pro Hockey Trend Report
NY RANGERS (20-13-0-1, 41 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (21-7-0-5, 47 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 50-66 ATS (-31.2 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-13 ATS (+8.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 13-5 ATS (+18.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 55-58 ATS (-52.6 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 97-91 ATS (-63.4 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-6 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-6-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (9-20-0-2, 20 pts.) at ATLANTA (17-11-0-5, 39 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 9-22 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 27-11 ATS (+13.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-2 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-2-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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TORONTO (12-15-0-4, 28 pts.) at VANCOUVER (17-8-0-4, 38 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 42-71 ATS (+128.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 1-13 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 111-74 ATS (-3.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
TORONTO is 273-272 ATS (+573.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 113-119 ATS (-69.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 5-0-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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WASHINGTON (18-11-0-4, 40 pts.) at BOSTON (16-10-0-4, 36 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 5-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.7 Units)

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PHOENIX (14-9-0-7, 35 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (6-18-0-5, 17 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 2-1 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 2-1-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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DALLAS (18-10-0-3, 39 pts.) at COLUMBUS (16-12-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 80-61 ATS (+147.9 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 11-2 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 28-14 ATS (+13.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 17-38 ATS (+65.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-4 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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ANAHEIM (17-14-0-4, 38 pts.) at CAROLINA (14-12-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 138-117 ATS (+256.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
CAROLINA is 30-40 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 2-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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BUFFALO (13-15-0-4, 30 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (17-10-0-4, 38 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 6-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 6-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.8 Units)

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SAN JOSE (16-11-0-5, 37 pts.) at ST LOUIS (15-10-0-5, 35 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 4-9 ATS (-8.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-5 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 5-4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (17-11-0-1, 35 pts.) at NASHVILLE (17-8-0-6, 40 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 65-53 ATS (+123.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 9-4 ATS (+3.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
LOS ANGELES is 18-14 ATS (+37.7 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 7-2 (+6.3 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 7-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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MINNESOTA (13-13-0-4, 30 pts.) at CALGARY (14-15-0-3, 31 pts.) - 12/18/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 2-9 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-9 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-2 ATS (+9.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 122-97 ATS (+221.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 8-7-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.4 Units)

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**StarDust Bum** · 12-18-2010, 10:08 AM

NCAA Basketball Picks

Texas vs. North Carolina
The Tar Heels look to take advantage of a Texas team that is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games as an underdog from 1 to 6 1/2 points. North Carolina is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Tar Heels favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-2 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18

Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST

Game 517-518: Arkansas State at Georgia (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 49.495; Georgia 63.909
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-12 1/2)

Game 519-520: USC at Kansas (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: USC 60.310; Kansas 75.196
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 15
Vegas Line: Kansas by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: USC (+17 1/2)

Game 521-522: Central Florida vs. Miami (FL) (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 60.890; Miami (FL) 65.038
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 4
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-2 1/2)

Game 523-524: Tulane at VCU (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 52.046; VCU 62.850
Dunkel Line: VCU by 11
Vegas Line: VCU by 13
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+13)

Game 525-526: Loyola-Chicago at DePaul (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 58.138; DePaul 52.472
Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-Chicago by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Chicago (-3 1/2)

Game 527-528: Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 68.819; Illinois-Chicago 52.197
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 18
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (+18)

Game 529-530: South Carolina at Ohio State (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 64.449; Ohio State 79.813
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 18
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (+18

Game 531-532: Stanford at Butler (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 58.943; Butler 70.145
Dunkel Line: Butler by 11
Vegas Line: Butler by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-9 1/2)

Game 533-534: Arkansas vs. Texas A&M (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 62.614; Texas A&M 67.581
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 5
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 6
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (+6)

Game 535-536: Ohio at St. Bonaventure (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 52.972; St. Bonaventure 59.321
Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (-4 1/2)

Game 537-538: Northern Illinois at Temple (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 46.766; Temple 70.274
Dunkel Line: Temple by 23 1/2
Vegas Line: Temple by 25 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+25 1/2)

Game 539-540: St. Mary's (CA) at Long Beach State (2:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Mary's (CA) 69.863; Long Beach State 59.303
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (CA) (-8 1/2)

Game 541-542: Middle Tennessee State at Evansville (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 51.505; Evansville 54.567
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 3
Vegas Line: Evansville by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (+5 1/2)

Game 543-544: Kansas State vs. Florida (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 69.592; Florida 66.189
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-1)

Game 545-546: Texas vs. North Carolina (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 66.275; North Carolina 71.308
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 5
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-2 1/2)

Game 547-548: Mississippi State vs. Virginia Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 58.430; Virginia Tech 63.652
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 5
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (+6 1/2)

Game 549-550: Indiana State at Purdue (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 55.567; Purdue 70.352
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 15
Vegas Line: Purdue by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (+16 1/2)

Game 551-552: Gonzaga vs. Baylor (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Gonzaga 65.103; Baylor 73.875
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 9
Vegas Line: Baylor by 7
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-7)

Game 553-554: BYU vs. UCLA (5:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 74.301; UCLA 66.043
Dunkel Line: BYU by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: BYU by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-6 1/2)

Game 555-556: Cal Poly at California (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 50.456; California 62.946
Dunkel Line: California by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: California by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (+14 1/2)

Game 557-558: Alabama vs. Oklahoma State (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 60.599; Oklahoma State 69.506
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 9
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-5 1/2)

Game 559-560: Miami (OH) at Wright State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 55.122; Wright State 60.289
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 5
Vegas Line: Wright State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+5 1/2)

Game 561-562: James Madison at South Florida (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 52.895; South Florida 61.620
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: South Florida by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-5 1/2)

Game 563-564: Cleveland State at West Virginia (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 63.397; West Virginia 71.809
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 11
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (+11)

Game 565-566: Detroit at Central Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 52.108; Central Michigan 54.793
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 1
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (-1)

Game 567-568: Richmond vs. Georgia Tech (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 65.659; Georgia Tech 60.034
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Richmond by 7
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+7

Game 569-570: George Washington at Oregon State (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 47.688; Oregon State 56.371
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (-6)

Game 571-572: Delaware at Villanova (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 53.613; Villanova 67.823
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 14
Vegas Line: Villanova by 16
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (+16)

Game 573-574: Wichita State at LSU (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 62.205; LSU609.133
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 2
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 4
Dunkel Pick: LSU (+4)

Game 575-576: Iowa at Drake (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 62.620; Drake 53.181
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa by 4
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-4)

Game 577-578: St. Louis at Missouri State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 54.927; Missouri State 69.676
Dunkel Line: Missouri State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri State by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (-12 1/2)

Game 579-580: Wake Forest at Xavier (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 52.231; Xavier 62.684
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 14
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+14)

Game 581-582: Bowling Green at WI-Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 45.336; WI-Milwaukee 57.954
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (-10 1/2)

Game 583-584: San Francisco at Washington (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 52.000; Washington 76.800
Dunkel Line: Washington by 25
Vegas Line: Washington by 28
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+28)

Game 585-586: Pacific at New Mexico State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 55.342; New Mexico State 57.044
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 587-588: Cincinnati vs. Oklahoma (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 64.182; Oklahoma 59.125
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 5
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 7
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (+7)

Game 589-590: UC-Santa Barbara at San Diego State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 60.374; San Diego State 71.960
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (+13 1/2)

Game 591-592: UC-Irvine at Pepperdine (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 51.440; Pepperdine 54.801
Dunkel Line: Pepperdine by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Pepperdine by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (-2 1/2)

Game 593-594: Texas Tech at UTEP (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 58.376; UTEP 66.024
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: UTEP by 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (+9)

Game 595-596: Florida State at Loyola-Marymount (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 66.544; Loyola-Marymount 57.149
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida State by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-6 1/2)

Game 597-598: Loyola-MD at Georgetown (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 50.989; Georgetown 70.760
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 20
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 22
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (+22)

Game 599-600: Western Carolina at Dayton (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 49.752; Dayton 62.128
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Dayton by 11
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (-11)

Game 601-602: South Alabama at Georgia Southern (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 46.034; Georgia Southern 40.148
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 6
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-2 1/2)

Game 603-604: Iona at Syracuse (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 58.976; Syracuse 70.811
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 12
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 15
Dunkel Pick: Iona (+15)

Game 605-606: Hofstra at Manhattan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hofstra 54.202; Manhattan 44.086
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 10
Vegas Line: Hofstra by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (-5 1/2)

Game 607-608: Eastern Washington at Nebraska (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 43.327; Nebraska 61.059
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 19 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (+19 1/2)

Game 609-610: Northern Colorado at Denver (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 53.418; Denver 50.133
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 1
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-1)

Game 611-612: Idaho State at Creighton (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 47.606; Creighton 61.406
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 14
Vegas Line: Creighton by 18 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Idaho State (+18 1/2)

Game 613-614: Eastern Kentucky at Austin Peay (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 47.897; Austin Peay 52.614
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 7
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+7)

Game 615-616: Western Kentucky at Murray State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 55.789; Murray State 64.085
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Murray State by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-6 1/2)

Game 617-618: Portland at Portland State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 60.294; Portland State 54.833
Dunkel Line: Portland by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Portland by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+7 1/2)

Game 619-620: Montana at Idaho (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 60.414; Idaho 50.448
Dunkel Line: Montana by 10
Vegas Line: Montana by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-5 1/2)

Game 631-632: Oakland at Michigan (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 62.634; Michigan 71.134
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan by 4
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-4)

Game 633-634: Centenary at Marquette (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Centenary 35.094; Marquette 69.974
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 35
Vegas Line: Marquette by 37
Dunkel Pick: Centenary (+37)

Game 635-636: South Dakota State at Western Michigan (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 58.010; Western Michigan 59.738
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 2
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 1
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-1)

Game 637-638: IUPUI at Duquesne (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: IUPUI 56.261; Duquesne 62.265
Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 6
Vegas Line: Duquesne by 8
Dunkel Pick: IUPUI (+8)

Game 639-640: IPFW at Valparaiso (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: IPFW 51.910; Valparaiso 61.384
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 6
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-6)

Game 641-642: North Dakota State at Fresno State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota State 56.948; Fresno State 54.884
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: North Dakota State

Game 643-644: Southern Utah at UNLV (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 43.132; UNLV 75.190
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 32
Vegas Line: UNLV by 28
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-28)

**Udog** · 12-18-2010, 10:16 AM

I duplicated Bum's NBA long post in here. Thanks PM and Bum!!!!!

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