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**Udog** · 12-21-2010, 09:52 PM

Bettors' best friend: Wednesday's wagering tips

Weather to watch

As of Tuesday night, rain and 10 mph winds were expected for Wednesday’s Las Vegas Bowl between Utah and Boise State.

Who’s hot

NBA: Toronto Raptors have covered in five straight against Detroit.

NBA: New York Knicks have covered in 14 of their last 18.

NBA: Houston Rockets have covered in eight of their last 11 meetings with the Clippers.

NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins have won eight of their last nine home games.

NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning have won four straight.

NHL: Vancouver Canucks have won four in a row.

Who’s not

NCAAB: Florida Gators are 8-3 straight up but just 2-6 against the spread.

NBA: Denver Nuggets have dropped seven of their last nine against the spread.

NBA: New Orleans Hornets have covered in five of their last 20 games overall.

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers have covered just once over their last 10 road games.

NHL: New York Islanders have dropped seven of their last eight.

Key stat

10 – number of consecutive bowl wins the Utah Utes have recorded, an NCAA record. The Utes have also covered in seven of their last eight bowl games.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

John Cullen (arm), Utah Utes – While the Utes will be without Jordan Wynn as Terrance Cain fills in, they will also miss Cullen, their starting left tackle. Sophomore Sam Brenner is expected to start in his place.

Game of the day

No. 19 Utah vs. No. 11 Boise State (-17, 60)

Notable quotable

“I think some egos clashed, and no one was going to back down. It’s something we’ll use as motivation, to keep it to ourselves until we get onto the field. I’m kind of disappointed I got gypped out of half a massage.” – Boise State linebacker J.C. Percy on getting pulled out of a massage when some pushing and shoving broke out during the welcome reception for the Broncos and Utes on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Notes and tips

Utah quarterback Terrance Cain threw two interceptions in two possessions the last time he was on the field against BYU. Cain was pulled after the second pick, but the Utes are expected to lean more on the running game to help the senior finish his college career on a better note.

Ben Gordon has overtaken Richard Hamilton as Detroit’s starting shooting guard. In four starts this season, Gordon averaged better than 20 points with four rebounds and three steals. Gordon is now Detroit’s No. 1 scoring option, while Hamilton, who has been cited as a distraction on the team, will come off the pine.

Suspended Mizzou starting point guard Michael Dixon has been reinstated in time to play in Wednesday's Braggin' Rights game against Illinois. Coach Mike Anderson confirmed the swirling rumors late Tuesday afternoon. Dixon had missed the club's last two games due to an unspecified violation of team rules.

**Udog** · 12-21-2010, 09:53 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 22

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DETROIT (9 - 19) at TORONTO (10 - 18) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CLEVELAND (8 - 20) at ATLANTA (18 - 12) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after allowing 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 10-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (16 - 9) at WASHINGTON (7 - 19) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 78-108 ATS (-40.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-57 ATS (-30.7 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 39-56 ATS (-22.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 54-78 ATS (-31.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 114-154 ATS (-55.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (11 - 16) at BOSTON (22 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 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.
BOSTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (19 - 9) at NEW YORK (16 - 12) - 12/22/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 65-50 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 58-40 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record 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
NEW YORK is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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NEW JERSEY (8 - 20) at NEW ORLEANS (16 - 12) - 12/22/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 47-62 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 141-98 ATS (+33.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 86-108 ATS (-32.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UTAH (20 - 9) at MINNESOTA (6 - 23) - 12/22/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 72-46 ATS (+21.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-56 ATS (-26.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-34 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DENVER (16 - 10) at SAN ANTONIO (24 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 46-62 ATS (-22.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 346-290 ATS (+27.0 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-4 straight up against DENVER 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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HOUSTON (13 - 15) at LA CLIPPERS (8 - 21) - 12/22/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 73-35 ATS (+34.5 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 82-109 ATS (-37.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 66-86 ATS (-28.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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**Udog** · 12-21-2010, 09:55 PM

NBA

Wednesday, December 22

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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New Jersey Nets at New Orleans Hornets (-9, 182)

New Orleans granted guard Willie Green a leave of absence to be with his family. Not to sound heartless, but isn’t that a bit redundant?

If you haven’t noticed the entire Hornets team has checked out. New Orleans is just 5-11 straight up and against the spread since opening the season on an 8-0 tear. Monday night was the latest setback with the Bugs falling to the hosting Pacers 94-93.

"We've always felt this roster was built for times like this,” Hornets coach Monty Williams told the New Orleans Times Picayune. “I'm saying stuff. Chris [Paul] is saying the tough stuff, but we need other guys to step up.''

The problem with the Hornets is that their wing players toss a ball in the ocean with the way they’re shooting the rock right now.

Trevor Ariza shot 1 for 13 against Indiana and finished the two-game road trip by making just 3 of 25 from the field. It’s no surprise the under is 15-2 in New Orleans’ last 17 ball games.

New Jersey doesn’t have many point producers on its roster either so expect another snorefest on Wednesday.

Pick: Under

Oklahoma City Thunder at New York Knicks (pick, 218)

A three-game losing skid has sucked all the life out of the Knicks. Sure, New York gave the C’s all they could handle and Mike D’Antoni’s guys kept things close in the first half against the Heat but there’s no excusing their overtime loss to the Cavaliers.

It’ll be a challenge putting an end to the cold streak against the Thunder. Oklahoma City possesses athletic wing players and should match up well against the Knicks.

The key battle will be between Serge Ibaka and Amar’e Stoudemire. Ibaka has the speed and jumping ability to keep up with Stoudemire at the defensive end, but African native also has a tendency to get into foul trouble.

The Thunder will get abused down low if they have to put Nenad Krstic or Nick Collison on Stoudemire for long stretches of the game.

Pick: Knicks

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**Udog** · 12-21-2010, 09:58 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet - Part I

Wednesday, December 22

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PRINCETON (8 - 3) at TOWSON ST (3 - 6) - 12/22/2010, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing 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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HARVARD (7 - 2) at CONNECTICUT (9 - 0) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HARVARD is 1-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-0 straight up against HARVARD 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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S FLORIDA (6 - 6) at CLEVELAND ST (12 - 1) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points 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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DREXEL (8 - 1) at SYRACUSE (12 - 0) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 50-75 ATS (-32.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=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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E CAROLINA (7 - 4) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (4 - 5) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 125-168 ATS (-59.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 125-168 ATS (-59.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against E 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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TEXAS (9 - 2) at MICHIGAN ST (8 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 1-1 straight up against TEXAS 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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UCF (10 - 0) at MASSACHUSETTS (7 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 63-89 ATS (-34.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 63-89 ATS (-34.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 16-36 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 1-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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DAYTON (9 - 3) at SETON HALL (6 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAYTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/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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TEMPLE (8 - 2) at OHIO U (6 - 5) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 96-60 ATS (+30.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 96-60 ATS (+30.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
OHIO U is 48-25 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TEMPLE is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 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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MARSHALL (8 - 2) at JAMES MADISON (8 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 1-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 1-0 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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WRIGHT ST (7 - 5) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 6) - 12/22/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 20-41 ATS (-25.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 20-41 ATS (-25.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record 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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DETROIT (7 - 5) at BRADLEY (5 - 5) - 12/22/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games 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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LOUISVILLE (9 - 1) at W KENTUCKY (5 - 6) - 12/22/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 1-1 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 1-1 straight up against LOUISVILLE 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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GEORGE MASON (8 - 2) at DUQUESNE (5 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 30-54 ATS (-29.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=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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N ILLINOIS (3 - 5) at S ILLINOIS (5 - 5) - 12/22/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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ARKANSAS ST (4 - 7) at MISSOURI ST (7 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 2-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 3-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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N TEXAS (9 - 2) at LSU (7 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N TEXAS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
N TEXAS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
N TEXAS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N TEXAS is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record 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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PENNSYLVANIA (4 - 4) at DELAWARE (5 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DELAWARE is 1-0 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
DELAWARE is 1-0 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons

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FLA ATLANTIC (8 - 5) at DEPAUL (5 - 6) - 12/22/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 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 - 2) vs. MISSOURI (10 - 1) - 12/22/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 1-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 1-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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WI-GREEN BAY (5 - 7) at WYOMING (6 - 6) - 12/22/2010, 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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NEVADA (3 - 8) at WASHINGTON (7 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 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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BOISE ST (7 - 4) at PORTLAND (9 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.

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

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SANTA CLARA (6 - 6) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (3 - 7) - 12/22/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 77-52 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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IL-CHICAGO (5 - 7) at OREGON ST (4 - 6) - 12/22/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 84-60 ATS (+18.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 87-54 ATS (+27.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
OREGON ST is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 1-0 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 1-0 straight up against OREGON 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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KANSAS (10 - 0) at CALIFORNIA (6 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 1-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 1-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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**Udog** · 12-21-2010, 09:59 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet - Part II

Wednesday, December 22

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XAVIER (7 - 2) at GONZAGA (6 - 5) - 12/22/2010, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 136-100 ATS (+26.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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NORTHEASTERN (2 - 5) vs. SAINT LOUIS (4 - 5) - 12/22/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games 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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E TENN ST (4 - 5) vs. SOUTHERN MISS (7 - 1) - 12/22/2010, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E TENN ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.

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

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TEXAS ST (2 - 7) vs. OLE MISS (7 - 2) - 12/22/2010, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.

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

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APPALACHIAN ST (4 - 4) vs. COLORADO ST (5 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (7 - 3) vs. WASHINGTON ST (8 - 1) - 12/22/2010, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI ST 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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SAN DIEGO (2 - 8) vs. BAYLOR (7 - 1) - 12/22/2010, 5:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
SAN DIEGO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SAN DIEGO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games 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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UTAH (7 - 3) vs. BUTLER (6 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 95-59 ATS (+30.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
BUTLER is 122-88 ATS (+25.2 Units) 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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FLORIDA ST (9 - 2) at HAWAII (7 - 2) - 12/22/2010, 11:59 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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MIAMI (7 - 3) vs. RICE (5 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 3:00 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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STETSON (3 - 6) vs. AKRON (5 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 5:15 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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ORAL ROBERTS (4 - 6) vs. ARK-LITTLE ROCK (6 - 5) - 12/22/2010, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORAL ROBERTS is 1-0 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 2-1 straight up against ORAL ROBERTS 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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IUPUI (5 - 7) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (12 - 0) - 12/22/2010, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus IUPUI over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-0 straight up against IUPUI 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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IDAHO ST (3 - 6) vs. TROY (1 - 9) - 12/22/2010, 7:30 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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W MICHIGAN (5 - 4) at UTAH ST (8 - 2) - 12/22/2010, 10:05 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 IOWA (7 - 3) vs. INDIANA (9 - 2) - 12/22/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 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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COLORADO (7 - 3) vs. NEW MEXICO (9 - 1) - 12/22/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 73-48 ATS (+20.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 64-42 ATS (+17.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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RICHMOND (8 - 3) at UNC-GREENSBORO (0 - 10) - 12/22/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-0 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 1-0 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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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GEORGIA TECH (6 - 4) at SIENA (3 - 6) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against SIENA over the last 3 seasons

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CLEMSON (7 - 4) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (8 - 3) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 1-14 ATS (-14.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 1-0 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 1-0 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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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GEORGIA ST (4 - 4) at GA SOUTHERN (3 - 9) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GA SOUTHERN is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 1-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN 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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MANHATTAN (2 - 9) at BOWLING GREEN (2 - 9) - 12/22/2010, 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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RIDER (7 - 5) at LASALLE (6 - 5) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
RIDER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 2-0 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 2-0 straight up against RIDER 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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S CAROLINA (7 - 2) at FURMAN (7 - 2) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus FURMAN over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against FURMAN 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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N COLORADO (4 - 6) at LA-MONROE (3 - 9) - 12/22/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 1-0 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
N COLORADO is 1-0 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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AIR FORCE (7 - 2) at N ARIZONA (7 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 56-32 ATS (+20.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
N ARIZONA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
N ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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SAMFORD (8 - 4) at CREIGHTON (7 - 4) - 12/22/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
CREIGHTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.
CREIGHTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.
CREIGHTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.

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

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MONTANA (7 - 4) at CS-FULLERTON (4 - 7) - 12/22/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-FULLERTON is 1-0 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 1-0 straight up against CS-FULLERTON 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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**Udog** · 12-21-2010, 10:02 PM

NCAAB

Wednesday, December 22

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College Funds: Today's best NCAAB bets
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No. 22 Texas Longhorns at No. 12 Michigan St. Spartans (-5.5, 141)

The Spartans weren’t happy about the one-game suspension coach Tom Izzo served for violating NCAA rules after the school employed someone that was associated with a possible recruit. The Spartans took out their frustrations on the Prairie View A&M Panthers with a 91-50 beatdown on Saturday.

Izzo was pleased with the performance from the outside looking in, but will need to get right back at it Wednesday as the Spartans continue their tough non-conference schedule.

MSU hasn’t covered the last two times the club saw a pointspread, though Izzo doesn’t feel like any problems his team has had so far stem from a lack of talent.

"I think this will be arguably the best team we've brought in here in a few years," Izzo told reporters. "I think it's the most talented team that we might've played all year so far, as far as NBA basketball athlete talent."

The Spartans hope to have a healthy lineup against Texas after Korie Lucious aggravated an ankle injury and Keith Appling whacked his head in the first half of Saturday’s win and didn’t return.

Texas is coming off an impressive 78-76 win at North Carolina as a 3.5-point underdog, but will have its hands full against an inspired MSU club.

Pick: Michigan State

No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini at No. 10 Missouri Tigers (1.5, 148.5)

If Illinois was looking to build some momentum with a matchup against UIC ahead of Wednesday’s Braggin’ Rights game against the Tigers, so much for that.
The Illini dropped a 57-54 decision to the Illinois-Chicago Flames on Saturday, stunning coach Bruce Weber.

“You talk about a lump of coal for Christmas — we got that,” Weber told reporters. “We had an edge early in the season, but we’ve slipped a little. It looks like we have lost our sense of urgency.

“We had too many guys who didn’t play well Saturday.”

That much is for sure. The Illini were pegged as 16.5-point favorites in that game, which turned out to be the third consecutive game that they failed to cover the number.

After the latest loss Weber’s crew showed up to Sunday’s practice early and stayed late after to try to get past it, but it’s going to take more than a few extra minutes on the floor to make that much of a difference.

Mizzou reinstated suspended starting point guard Michael Dixon on Tuesday so he should be available, though coach Mike Anderson wouldn’t say if he would start.

This is going to be a grind-it-out battle.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 12-21-2010, 10:02 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 22

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FLORIDA (15-16-0-0, 30 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (22-10-0-2, 46 pts.) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 23-47 ATS (+74.7 Units) after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 96-140 ATS (-47.5 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 54-51 ATS (+115.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-3 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 6-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (19-10-0-4, 42 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (6-18-0-6, 18 pts.) - 12/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 57-99 ATS (+167.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 220-310 ATS (-105.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 101-158 ATS (-63.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 71-149 ATS (+272.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 6-24 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 3-16 ATS (+33.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 5-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 5-5-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

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VANCOUVER (19-8-0-4, 42 pts.) at DETROIT (20-8-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/22/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 132-140 ATS (+311.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 35-20 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 4-5 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-4-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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NASHVILLE (17-9-0-6, 40 pts.) at CHICAGO (18-14-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/22/2010, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 9-11 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-9-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.4 Units)

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**Udog** · 12-21-2010, 10:05 PM

NHL

Wednesday, December 22

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins (-230, 5.5)

The Penguins are dangerous enough when it’s just Sidney Crosby rolling along on his 21-game point streak, but when Evgeni Malkin starts heating up, the rest of the league is in serious trouble.

Malkin looked like he was over a knee injury that kept him of a few games when he scored twice and added three assists in a 6-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday, snapping the club’s two-game skid. Malkin now has five goals and is seeing some time on a line with Crosby when Dan Bylsma is really looking stack his top line.

"(Malkin's) game was going to another level," Bylsma told reporters after Monday’s game. "Even Sidney Crosby was shaking his head on the bench."
Malkin now has 13 goals and 30 points in 29 games, which is well off his scoring pace from last season when he tallied 28 points and 77 points in 67 contests.
Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers are also on a bit of an offensive outburst. Marty Reasoner scored twice in Florida’s 6-2 win over Buffalo on Friday before the Panthers shocked Philadelphia 5-0 on Monday.

Pick: Over

Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings (-145, 5.5)

You can see a lot of maturity in the Vancouver Canucks this season and Ryan Kesler is a good example of that.

When he broke into the league he wasn’t much more than an annoying pest on the ice that had some offensive upside, he’s now a threat to score on every shift. Now Kesler, who assisted in the birth of his second child on Sunday, sits first on the team with 97 shots and trails only the Sedin twins with 26 points in 31 games.

"He's just focused on playing the game with his heart, and putting everything on the line every shift," associate coach Rick Bowness said. "And not worrying about trying to distract people, getting verbal. Because most of that is a distraction for you, as well. You just put your focus on playing the game hard. Putting as much passion into the game."

That added depth makes everything easier for Vancouver. The Canucks have been much better on the road this year and have won their last four heading into Tuesday’s game at Joe Louis Arena and a major reason for their recent 9-1-1 run has been the club’s defensive play.

The Red Wings are heading in the other direction. They are looking to avoid their seventh loss in 10 games on Wednesday.

Pick: Canucks

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**Udog** · 12-21-2010, 10:06 PM

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.

**Udog** · 12-22-2010, 07:33 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: December 22

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Bowl season continues at Sam Boyd Stadium, while the Canucks look for a win over the Wings, and the Celtics play host to the Sixers.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

Ranked teams collide on the college football schedule for Wednesday when No. 20 Utah (10-2 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) takes on No. 10 Boise State (11-1 SU, 8-4 ATS) in the MAACO Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. The Utes edged BYU 17-16 in their last game of the regular season, while the Broncos are coming off a 50-14 win over Utah State. Boise State beat Utah 36-3 when these teams last met in September 2006, and they're 17-point favorites for Wednesday (with the total for the contest at 60 points).

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up nine games on Wednesday, with Cleveland at Atlanta, Chicago at Washington, Detroit at Toronto, Oklahoma City at New York, New Jersey at New Orleans, Utah at Minnesota, Denver at San Antonio, Houston at the Clippers, and Philadelphia at Boston. The Celtics sit a 22-4 SU and 15-10-1 ATS thanks to their current 13-game winning streak; they topped the Pacers 99-88 at home in their last game on Sunday. The Celtics also beat the Sixers 102-101 in Philadelphia as a 5-point road favorite back on December 9. Ray Allen poured in a team-high 23 points for Boston in that day's victory, while Jodie Meeks led the way for the Sixers with 19 points.

There are two ranked matchups on the college basketball schedule for Wednesday, with No. 18 Texas at No. 12 Michigan State and No. 21 Illinois at No. 9 Missouri. As well, other games involving Top-10 teams on Wednesday include No. 8 Villanova at Monmouth, Drexel at No. 5 Syracuse, Harvard at No. 4 Connecticut, American at No. 6 Pittsburgh, IUPUI at No. 7 San Diego State (in Las Vegas), and No. 3 Kansas at California. The third-ranked Jayhawks (10-0 SU, 4-4 ATS) got past USC 70-68 last time out, with Josh Selby pouring in 21 points in the contest. The Golden Bears (6-4 SU, 4-6 ATS) are coming off a 51-41 win over Cal Poly, with Markhuri Sanders-Frison tossing in 15 points. Those two schools last met in December of 2009, with Kansas winning 84-69.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are just four games on the NHL's schedule for Wednesday, with Tampa Bay at the Islanders, Florida at Pittsburgh, Nashville at Chicago, and Vancouver at Detroit. The Red Wings fell to 20-8-4 on the season with a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Stars on Sunday. Pavel Datsyuk, Patrick Eaves, and Johan Franzen had the goals for the Red Wings in that loss, while Chris Osgood gave up four goals on 32 shots. The Red Wings also lost when they played the Canucks back on November 6, coming out on the wrong end of a 6-4 road decision. Manny Malhotra led the way with two goals for Vancouver in that victory, while Niklas Kronwall had two goals in the loss for the Wings.

**Udog** · 12-22-2010, 07:36 AM

Wednesday's six-pack

NBA statistical leaders.......
Scoring: Durant 27.4, Stoudemire 26.5, Bryant 25.9.

Rebounding: Love 15.3, DHoward 12.5, Randolph 12.4.

Assists: Rondo 13.8, Nash 10.2, Paul 9.9.

Steals: Paul 2.89, Rondo 2.35, Ellis 2.35.

Blocks: Bogut 3.00, Milicic 2.58, McGee 2.36.

3-point %age: Arroyo .525, Bonner .520, Bibby .509.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) Stat of the day: Last eight QB’s who won the Heisman Trophy went 2-6 in their bowl game that year.

12) According to the recently concluded census, there are 308,745,538 people in this country, all of whom have NFL Network, except for me. Seriously, our population grew 9.7% over the last decade, the smallest 10-year increase in 80 years.

11) Dallas Cowboys averaged 20.1 ppg before Wade Phillips got fired; since then, they’re averaging 32.2. Problem is, the same guy was running the offense the whole time, interim coach Jason Garrett. Did he sabotage Wade? Probably not. Is he trying harder now that he’s trying to become the fulltime head coach? Could be.

10) Now that Rick Pitino is coaching Puerto Rico’s national team, John Calipari has gotten in on the act; looks like he will coach the Dominican Republic’s national team. Basketball is spreading worldwide, and a lot of prospects are popping up in central America, so these two millionaires are “volunteering” to coach in the summer. Go figure.

9) Houston Texans’ average starting field position in last three games: -18/-18/-16 yards. Hard to win that way. Also signals a roster that lacks quality depth, because you're getting killed on special teams.

8) Nitwits who want Tom Coughlin out as Giants’ coach are imbeciles; tell me who is available who is a better coach than Coughlin, and don’t say Bill Cowher, who is probably just as good but certainly not better, and he'd be a hell of a lot more expensive.

7) Milwaukee Brewers' starting pitchers had 4th-worst ERA in major leagues LY; now that they've added Marcum/Greinke, that shouldn't be the case in 2011. Brewers will be a fashionable choice to contend in '11.

6) But the Brewers also got SS Alcides Escobar, who ranked 147th out of 149 eligible players in OPS. Defense is most important for shortstops but still, you'd like someone with at least a little pop out there.

5) Found a sheet from when I was in Las Vegas this summer; Oregon was 20-1 to win the national title, Auburn was 75-1.

4) Vegas sportsbooks made a killing on games in Dallas-Foxboro this week, where QB changes caused action to become tilted to one team, but neither of those popular teams (Patriots/Cowboys) covered the spread.

3) TV ratings for Eagle-Giant game Sunday were highest for any FOX game in a non-doubleheader since 2003. If NFL has a work stoppage in 2011, they're idiots on both sides. Everyone's getting rich the way it is now-- don't screw it up.

2) There are 26 assistant coaches in college football making $400,000+ a year. Lot of big bucks at the highest levels.......

1) The average NFL game this season has an average of 44.3 points, the highest scoring season since 1965, when the average total was 46.1-- that was the season before the Super Bowl was started.

**Udog** · 12-22-2010, 07:45 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Wednesday, December 22

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won eight of last nine games, covered of last eight on road.
-- Celtics won last 13 games, covered six of last eight. 76ers are 13-3 vs spread in last 16 games, despite losing by 45 points last night.
-- Thunder won, covered six of last seven games.
-- Nets won three of their last four games.
-- Jazz won three of their last four games.
-- Spurs won last nine games, but failed to cover last four.
-- Rockets won last three games by 16-9-9 points. Clippers won/covered their last three games, for first time this year.

Cold Teams
-- Pistons are 0-4-1 in last five games as a road underdog. Raptors lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Hawks are 3-11 vs spread as a home favorite. Cavaliers are 1-7-1 vs spread in last nine games as road underdog.
-- Wizards lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Knicks lost last three games, giving up 113.3 ppg.
-- Hornets lost five of their last seven games.
-- Minnesota lost last six games, but covered three of last four.
-- Nuggets are 3-4 in last seven games, 1-3-1 in last five as a road dog.

Totals
-- Four of last five Detroit games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Chicago games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Boston home games went over the total.
-- Five of last six New York home games went over the total. Six of last eight Thunder games stayed under.
-- Five of last six New Jersey games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Minnesota games went over the total. Utah's last four games all stayed under.
-- Four of last five Denver games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Clipper games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Bulls are 3-1 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- 76ers are 1-3 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Thunder is 4-1 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Nets are 6-1 vs spread if they played the night before.

**Udog** · 12-22-2010, 07:48 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Wednesday, December 22

Drexel won last six games, is 8-1 with wins at Louisville/Northeastern; Dragons are 3-0 vs spread as underdog; they're 3rd-best team in country on defensive boards- Louisville win was only game they've played vs a top-80 team. Syracuse is 12-0, but just 2-7 vs spread as favorite, with home wins by 22-19-11-3-20-6-6 points in lined games.

Michigan State hasn't played in 11 days; they were struggling until then, beating Oakland by a point after 14-point loss to Syracuse; Spartans are 8-3 playing #24 schedule, but they're just 2-6 as a favorite. Texas is 2-2 against teams ranked in top 61; they beat Michigan State by 11 LY, after losing to the Spartans the previous three years by 2-6-4 points.

10-0 Central Florida has only two wins over teams ranked higher than #115 UMass; they beat Florida by 3, Miami by 6. Knights beat UMass 84-67 at home in LY'sseason opener. UCF has played #299 schedule; they use lot of guys. UMass lost last three games after 6-0 start, losing at home to Maine and by 25 to Seton Hall in last game.

This is first road game of year for Lousivlle squad that played first ten games in new arena; they beat Western Kentucky 102-75 LY, avenging 68-54 loss from year before. Cardinals are 9-1 playing #202 schedule. WKU lost five of last seven games; they're 0-3 vs spread as underdogs this season. Louisville is 4-4 vs spread when they're favored.

Missouri beat Illinois by 13 LY, ending 7+-year series skid on a neutral court in St Louis; Tigers are 10-1 playing #231 schedule; they went OT with only two top 100 teams they played (Georgetown/Vandy). Illini is 4-1 vs teams ranked in top 81, but they lost their last game to #212 UIC. Mizzou PG Pressey is out for this game with broken finger.

First true road game for Kansas squad that won three neutral court tilts and is 3-0 vs Pac-10 squads, winning by 8-1-2 points; Jayhawks beat Cal LY by 15 at home; they covered one of last five games as a favorite. Cal Bears are 6-4 playing #10 schedule in country; they're 2-3 as a dog, losing home games to San Diego State by 20, Southern Miss by 2.

Xavier is 7-2, losing only true road game by 11 at Miami OH; they went 2-1 on neutral court in Virgin Islands, losing final by 9 to Old Dominion. Musketeers are 1-1 as underdogs. Gonzaga is 6-5 playing #16 schedule in country; they're 2-1 as a favorite. Musketeers are 0-4-1 vs spread in their last five games.

Georgia Tech just upset Richmond in Bahamas, now makes weird trip to Albany to play Siena (game was homecoming for senior sub who since quit team). Tech is 0-2 in true road games, losing at Northwestern by 20, Kennesaw State by 17. Siena is 1-4 at home, 3-6 overall, 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing by 7 at Minnesota, by 13 at home to Butler.

Mississippi State suspended star recruit Sidney for this game; PG Bost isn't eligible until SEC play starts, which is why Bulldogs are 7-3 even though they've played only one team ranked in top 140, losing by 31 to Va Tech. Washington State is 8-1, losing at home by 5 to Kansas State. Coogs have won pair of road games, at Fresno State and Santa Clara.

Utah won four of last five games; they're 1-2 on road, losing at Utah St by 17, Michigan by 11, winning by 8 at Bradley. Utes are one of tallest teams in country. Butler is 6-4 playing #18 schedule in country; they're 3-1 as favorite- this weekend will be their 6th-8th games on road. Butler hammered Stanford by 33 last game, after losing three of previous four.

Indiana is 9-2 but lost only two road games, by 12 at Boston College, by 19 at Kentucky; those are also only top 100 teams they've played (faced #304 schedule so far). 7-3 Northern Iowa is 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing at Syracuse by 22, Iowa by 12, beating Iowa State by 6. Indiana is 3-0 vs spread as a favorite this season.

New Mexico is 9-1 playing #244 schedule, losing by 25 at Cal, winning at So Illinois/New Mexico State; Lobos are 5-1-1 vs spread as favorite. Colorado won last five games, is 7-3 playing #330 schedule, with losses to San Francisco/Harvard; Buffs are 0-3 away from Boulder, losing by 9-2-16 points- they're 0-2 as an underdog.

Florida State is 3-0 on road, winning by 24-23-11 at stiff teams, beating LMU 74-63 on way out to Hawai'i; Seminoles are 3-1 as favorite- they are 9-2 playing the #248 schedule, part of why they are #1 in blocked shots, #2 in defensive efficiency. Hawai'i is 6-0 at home, with wins over Montana State/Cal State-Fullerton and Central Michigan.

**Udog** · 12-22-2010, 07:50 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Wednesday, December 22

Hot Teams
-- Ducks won four of their last six games.
-- Thrashers won 12 of its last 16 games.
-- Dallas won three of its last four games.
-- Colorado won five of its last six games.
-- San Jose is 8-4 in its last dozen home games. Oilers won six of their last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Sabres lost three of their last four games.
-- Calgary lost its last four road games.
-- Blues lost four of their last five games.
-- Columbus lost last four games, outscored 14-8.
-- New Jersey lost seven of its last eight games. Washington lost eight of its last nine.
-- Canadiens lost four of their last five games.
-- Kings lost five of their last seven road games.

Totals
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Anaheim games. Over is 3-1-1 in last five Buffalo games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Calgary games.
-- Five of last seven Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six New Jersey games.
-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen Dallas road games.
-- Six of last eight Colorado games went over the total. Under is 8-2-2 in last twelve Los Angeles games.
-- Five of last seven Edmonton games stayed under the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Ducks are 1-4 if playing second straight night on road.
-- Flames are 1-4 if they played the night before.
-- Thrashers are 2-6 if they played the night before. St Louis is 5-3.

Series Records
-- Ducks won their last four games against Buffalo.
-- Flames won four of last five games against Columbus.
-- Thrashers won four of last six games against St Louis.
-- Devils won six of last nine games against Washington.
-- Canadiens won three of last four games against Dallas.
-- Kings won five of last six games against Colorado.
-- Sharks won eight of last nine games against Edmonton.

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