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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 12:18 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: December 23

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Steelers play host to the Panthers, the Heat look for a road win in Phoenix, and Navy takes on San Diego State in bowl game action.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

On the NFL schedule for Thursday night it'll be Carolina at Pittsburgh, with the playoff-bound Steelers looking to bounce back from their 22-17 home loss to the Jets over the weekend. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 264 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions for Pittsburgh in that contest, while Rashard Mendenhall ran for 100 yards and a score on the day. Pittsburgh (10-4 SU, 8-6 ATS) has clinched at least a playoff berth, but they're tied with the Ravens for first place in the AFC North standings. The Panthers (2-12 SU, 4-10 ATS) won't be making the playoffs this season, but they're at least coming off a victory – they knocked off the Cardinals 19-12 at home last weekend.

Thursday's college football matchup has Navy vs. San Diego State in the Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The Midshipmen (9-3 SU, 7-4 ATS) got past Army 31-17 in their last game, while the Aztecs (8-4 SU, 6-4-1 ATS) are coming off a 48-14 win over UNLV. Oddsmakers have San Diego State pegged as a 4-point favorite for Thursday's game, while the OVER/UNDER for the night has been set at 60.5 points.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

There are three games on tap in the NBA on Thursday, with San Antonio at Orlando, Milwaukee at Sacramento, and Miami at Phoenix. The Heat (21-9 SU, 13-16-1 ATS) are coming off a 98-96 loss to the Mavericks at home on Monday night, with Dwyane Wade scoring 22 points and LeBron James picking up just 19 points to go along with 10 rebounds in the defeat. The Suns (13-14 SU, 11-15-1 ATS) were beaten 118-110 in San Antonio in their last game on Monday, with Jared Dudley providing a team-high 27 points in the defeat. Steve Nash was good for 17 points and 10 assists in that matchup.

As well, games involving ranked teams on the college basketball schedule for Thursday include Belmont at No. 19 Tennessee, Oakland at No. 2 Ohio State, South Dakota State at No. 17 Minnesota, Missouri Kansas City at No. 11 Kansas State, UTEP at No. 23 BYU, and No.10 Georgetown at No. 16 Memphis. The Hoyas (10-1 SU, 7-2 ATS) got past Loyola MD 99-75 last time out, with Hollis Thompson tossing in 14 points in the contest. The Tigers (9-1 SU, 1-6 ATS) are coming off a tight 68-63 win over TAMU Corpus Christi. Memphis fell 79-70 to Georgetown when they played in December 2008.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the NHL heads into its Christmas break with a busy night of 13 games on Thursday: Atlanta at Boston, Pittsburgh at Washington, Tampa Bay at the Rangers, the Islanders at New Jersey, Montreal at Carolina, Florida at Buffalo, Vancouver at Columbus, Ottawa at Nashville, Calgary at Dallas, Minnesota at Carolina, Edmonton at Los Angeles, Phoenix at San Jose, and Detroit at St. Louis. The Red Wings and Blues met in Detroit last Wednesday, with the home side rolling to a 5-2 victory. Nicklas Lidstrom had a hat trick for the Wings in that contest, and Jimmy Howard stopped 19 of 21 St. Louis shots. Jaroslav Halak gave up four goals on 36 shots for the Blues that day.

**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 12:21 AM

Bettors' best friend: Thursday's wagering tips

Lines to watch

Pittsburgh Steelers opened as 13-point favorites against Carolina but now sit as 15-point favorites at home.

San Diego State was set as a 6-point favorite at the open against Navy. The Aztecs now check in around -3 or -3.5.

Weather to watch

Panters-Steelers: 30 percent chance of flurries at Heinz Field with 11 mph winds were expected as of Wednesday night.

Who’s hot

NBA: San Antonio Spurs have covered in seven of their last 10 road games.

NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins have won seven of their last eight road games.

NHL: Tampa Bay Lighting have won four straight.

NHL: Dallas Stars have won four of five.

Who’s not

NBA: Orlando Magic have dropped eight of their last nine against the spread.

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks have covered in only five or their last 18.

NBA: Sacramento Kings are 7-19 ATS in their last 26.

NBA: Miami Heat have dropped three of their last four against the number.

Key stat

115 – number of rushing yards Jonathan Stewart has averaged over the last four games. With Mike Goodson also stepping up when DeAngello Williams and Stewart were out, Carolina now ranks 12th on rushing offense after a terrible start. The Panthers face Pittsburgh’s run defense that allows only 63.4 yards per game on the ground.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Troy Polamalu (Achilles), Pittsburgh Steelers – Pittsburgh’s dynamic safety has been officially ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Carolina Panthers and the latest is Polamalu may not play again until the playoffs.

Game of the day

Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers (-15, 37)

Notable quotable

“He has a greater appreciation of the game. You can see the smile on his face, the enjoyment. You can see the disappointment on his face when we don't get things going. When you get something taken away from you, especially something outside of football, you get a greater appreciation for the game and right now he's all about the game.” Steelers wideout Hines Ward on Ben Roethlisberger fantastic year following his suspension.

Notes and tips

Mike Miller participated in the Miami Heat’s entire practice on Wednesday, but the club is going to continue to monitor his minutes for the next while. Miller says his hand feels fine, now it’s just a matter of getting him back into game shape.

San Diego State quarterback Ryan Lindley has fired 14 touchdown passes of 32 yards or more while completing 58 passes of 20 or more yards this season. Think the Aztecs will be looking deep early to build a lead against Navy’s triple-option? Oh yes they will.

New York Rangers sniper Marian Gaborik won’t play Thursday against the hot Tampa Bay Lightning as he nurses a sore groin. Coach John Tortorella doesn’t think the injury is serious. Gaborik has nine goals and 10 assists in 22 games this season.

**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 12:23 AM

NBA

Thursday, December 23

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Milwaukee Bucks at Sacramento Kings (1, 185.5)

The Bucks caught the Lakers in a big letdown spot and took full advantage of it.

With Milwaukee sending out just nine healthy players and the Lakers rolling along on a five-game win streak, the Bucks hit better than 50 percent of their shots from the floor for only the third time this year to drill L.A. 98-79.

The 5-foot-5 Earl Boykins canned four treys and finished with 22 points and John Salmons added 20 for the Bucks, who snapped a three-game slide.

"They usually always make a run in the fourth quarter," Boykins eloquently told the press. "We were just trying to stay in front for as long as possible. If you play with effort and belief, you can do anything."

That’s some advice the Kings could use. Sacto has dropped 14 of its last 15 straight up and five of the last six against the spread after they ran out of gas in overtime, losing 117-109 to Golden State as a 3-point favorite.

We’ll side with the Bucks here, but this is going to be ugly. Tune in to the TNT doubleheader and keep your eye on the ticker for this matchup.

Pick: Bucks

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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 12:26 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, December 23

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College Funds: Today's best NCAAB bets
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No. 9 Georgetown Hoyas at No. 17 Memphis Tigers (4.5, 146.5)

Georgetown coach John Thompson III doesn’t like this time of year when his players are juggling exams and hoops while the holiday season looms. There are a lot of distractions to be worried about.

"School is tough," Chris Wright told reporters after Georgetown dropped Loyola of Maryland 99-75 on Saturday. "As you can see, I don't have no haircut. I've been in the books. It's tough, but it's part of what we've got to do and we have to do it."

The Hoyas did a good job of putting the Greyhounds out of their misery early in that one, jumping out to a 15-point lead after only 10 minutes and a 23-point advantage at the half. They cruised from there and have focused in on the Tigers since then to close out the schedule before the holiday break.

The Tigers aren’t the kind of team that’s going to wilt early like that, but they have had some problems early this year. They’re still getting their wins, though their 2-6 number against the spread has bettors frustrated.

Look for Georgetown to build on that frustration here.

Pick: Hoyas

Oakland Golden Grizzlies at No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (N/A)

The Golden Grizzlies have created quite the name for themselves among bettors with a terrific 9-5 mark against the spread heading into Thursday’s game against the Buckeyes.

Oakland had a great stretch this month when they upset Tennessee outright and covered in four straight, once at Illinois and another at Michigan State. Then the wheels fell off. The Grizzlies have now dropped their last three against the number and will be in tough here even though they’ll have a ton of points to work with.

However, even though Ohio State is undefeated the club has had a tough time covering big numbers. The Buckeyes did cover as 18-point favorites against Southern Carolina, but couldn’t cover when favored by more than 19 points in four games before that.

This time, the Buckeyes will be ready. They know what Oakland is capable of and will come out quick.

Pick: Buckeyes

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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 12:28 AM

NHL

Thursday, December 23

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Montreal Canadiens at Carolina Hurricanes (N/A)

Carolina’s four-game win streak was snapped on Monday at the hands of Tampa Bay. The Lightning lit the lamp five times against Hurricanes backup goalie Justin Peters. No. 1 Cam Ward, who had started Carolina’s last 10 games, missed Monday’s game because of an infection over his eye.

‘Canes GM Jim Rutherford told the Raleigh News & Observer that Ward would see a dermatologist on Tuesday and said he thought Ward would be fine in a day or two.

There’s a huge drop off between Ward and Peters in goal for Carolina. Ward is one of the league’s best netminders while Peters’ stats suggest he might be the worst backup in the NHL.

“We’re keeping our fingers crossed that [Ward] can play Thursday,” Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice told reporters.

Pick: Over

Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals (-140, 6)

The Caps seem to be back on track after losing eight straight to start December. Washington is 2-0 this week, outscoring its opponents 8-3 in the process.

“I think winning rejuvenates guys, too” Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau told the Washington Examiner after Tuesday’s 5-1 over New Jersey. “It’s been a much happier locker room the last couple of games so that’s good.”

Washington better be feeling confident because it hosts rival Pittsburgh on Thursday in a warm-up for the Heritage Classic. The Pens have won 15 of their last 18 games and Evgeni Malkin is just beginning to heat up.

The talented forward has eight points in his last three games, including two goals and three assists in the win over Phoenix this week. His resurgence is a welcome sight for Pittsburgh backers.

“The game was going to a different level for [Malkin],” coach Dan Bylsma told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette following his five-point outing. “To have Sidney Crosby shake his head a little bit and say, ‘Wow’ is a unique thing.”

The dynamic duo of Crosby and Malkin will be too much for Washington’s soft defense on Thursday.

Pick: Pittsburgh

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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 12:30 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.

**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 10:27 AM

NBA

Thursday, December 23

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. ORLANDO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing Orlando
San Antonio is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Orlando's last 11 games when playing at home against San Antonio

10:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Sacramento is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

10:30 PM
MIAMI vs. PHOENIX
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami

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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 10:31 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, December 23

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
EAST TENNESSEE STATE vs. NORTHEASTERN
No trends available
Northeastern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

2:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA A&T vs. ARIZONA STATE
No trends available
Arizona State is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
Arizona State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

2:30 PM
SAINT LOUIS vs. SOUTHERN MISS
No trends available
Southern Miss is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saint Louis
Southern Miss is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

3:00 PM
AKRON vs. MIAMI
No trends available
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

3:00 PM
MOUNT ST. MARY'S vs. NORTHWESTERN
No trends available
Northwestern is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Northwestern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:00 PM
TULANE vs. SOUTHERN
Tulane is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
No trends available

3:05 PM
CHICAGO STATE vs. DRAKE
No trends available
Drake is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Drake is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

5:15 PM
ORAL ROBERTS vs. RICE
No trends available
Rice is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games

6:00 PM
BRYANT vs. MICHIGAN
No trends available
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

6:50 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. BAYLOR
No trends available
Baylor is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
TEXAS STATE vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
No trends available
Appalachian State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Appalachian State is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games

7:00 PM
GEORGIA vs. MERCER
Georgia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Georgia is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
ST. FRANCIS PA vs. CINCINNATI
No trends available
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
PRESBYTERIAN vs. OLD DOMINION
No trends available
Old Dominion is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Old Dominion is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
VIRGINIA TECH vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
No trends available
St. Bonaventure is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
St. Bonaventure is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. RUTGERS
Saint Peter's is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saint Peter's
Rutgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
IDAHO STATE vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
No trends available
Western Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. IDAHO STATE
No trends available
Idaho State is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games

7:30 PM
COLORADO vs. INDIANA
No trends available
Indiana is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

7:30 PM
BELMONT vs. TENNESSEE
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games at home
Tennessee is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home

8:00 PM
TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO vs. TULSA
No trends available
Tulsa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tulsa's last 6 games

8:00 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. MINNESOTA
No trends available
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against South Dakota State
Minnesota is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

8:00 PM
GEORGETOWN vs. MEMPHIS
Georgetown is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgetown

8:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. OHIO STATE
No trends available
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
UMKC vs. KANSAS STATE
No trends available
Kansas State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Kansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing UMKC

8:00 PM
COPPIN STATE vs. WISCONSIN
No trends available
Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Wisconsin is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:05 PM
NORFOLK STATE vs. EVANSVILLE
No trends available
Evansville is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Evansville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
LEHIGH vs. USC
No trends available
USC is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home
USC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
ST. MARY'S vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
St. Mary's is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games on the road
New Mexico State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
New Mexico State is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

9:00 PM
TEXAS EL PASO vs. BYU
Texas El Paso is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Texas El Paso's last 20 games on the road
BYU is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:30 PM
MISSISSIPPI vs. COLORADO STATE
No trends available
Colorado State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
IUPUI vs. SAN FRANCISCO
No trends available
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. NEW MEXICO
No trends available
New Mexico is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
UTAH vs. HAWAII
Utah is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Hawaii is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Hawaii is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah

10:00 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. NEW MEXICO
Northern Iowa is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
New Mexico is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Mexico is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:05 PM
UTAH VALLEY vs. PORTLAND STATE
No trends available
Portland State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Portland State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:05 PM
TROY vs. UTAH STATE
No trends available
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:30 PM
UC IRVINE vs. UCLA
UC Irvine is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
UCLA is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
UCLA is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

11:59 PM
BUTLER vs. FLORIDA STATE
No trends available
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 10:35 AM

NHL

Thursday, December 23

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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. BOSTON
Atlanta is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Atlanta

7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. BUFFALO
Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Buffalo
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing Florida
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games at home
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing New Jersey
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games at home

7:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY RANGERS
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the NY Rangers last 12 games

7:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. COLUMBUS
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Vancouver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing Vancouver

8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. NASHVILLE
Ottawa is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Ottawa's last 15 games
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Nashville is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

8:30 PM
CALGARY vs. DALLAS
Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Calgary is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Calgary

9:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing Colorado
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Colorado's last 17 games at home

10:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. LOS ANGELES
Edmonton is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. SAN JOSE
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
San Jose is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 10:40 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 23

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SAN ANTONIO (25 - 3) at ORLANDO (16 - 12) - 12/23/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.

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

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MILWAUKEE (11 - 16) at SACRAMENTO (5 - 21) - 12/23/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 170-211 ATS (-62.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 65-47 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
SACRAMENTO is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 24-45 ATS (-25.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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MIAMI (21 - 9) at PHOENIX (13 - 14) - 12/23/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 69-53 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 41-28 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 10:45 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 23

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VIRGINIA TECH (6 - 4) at ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 3) - 12/23/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
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.
ST BONAVENTURE is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games 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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GEORGETOWN (10 - 1) at MEMPHIS (9 - 1) - 12/23/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 165-121 ATS (+31.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
GEORGETOWN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 1-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 1-0 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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UTEP (9 - 2) at BYU (11 - 1) - 12/23/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 142-93 ATS (+39.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 98-66 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 98-66 ATS (+25.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BYU is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
BYU is 69-44 ATS (+20.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 1-0 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 1-0 straight up against UTEP 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 (9 - 2) at NEW MEXICO ST (6 - 7) - 12/23/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 1-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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UC-IRVINE (6 - 5) at UCLA (7 - 4) - 12/23/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home 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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AKRON (7 - 4) vs. MIAMI (9 - 3) - 12/23/2010, 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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ORAL ROBERTS (4 - 8) vs. RICE (6 - 5) - 12/23/2010, 5:30 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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STETSON (3 - 8) vs. ARK-LITTLE ROCK (7 - 6) - 12/23/2010, 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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IUPUI (5 - 8) vs. SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 7) - 12/23/2010, 10:00 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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W MICHIGAN (5 - 6) vs. IDAHO ST (4 - 7) - 12/23/2010, 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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TROY (2 - 10) at UTAH ST (10 - 2) - 12/23/2010, 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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ST PETERS (7 - 4) at RUTGERS (8 - 2) - 12/23/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 2-0 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
RUTGERS is 2-0 straight up against ST PETERS 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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S DAKOTA ST (8 - 3) at MINNESOTA (10 - 1) - 12/23/2010, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-0 straight up against S DAKOTA 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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MISSOURI-KC (7 - 4) at KANSAS ST (9 - 3) - 12/23/2010, 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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OAKLAND (7 - 7) at OHIO ST (11 - 0) - 12/23/2010, 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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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 10:50 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 23

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ATLANTA (19-12-0-5, 43 pts.) at BOSTON (17-11-0-4, 38 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 15-12 ATS (+33.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 2-7 ATS (-8.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-65 ATS (-51.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-1 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-1-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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VANCOUVER (19-8-0-5, 43 pts.) at COLUMBUS (17-13-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.2 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (19-10-0-5, 43 pts.) at NY RANGERS (20-14-0-1, 41 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-2 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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FLORIDA (15-17-0-0, 30 pts.) at BUFFALO (14-16-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 6-3 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 6-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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MONTREAL (19-13-0-2, 40 pts.) at CAROLINA (15-13-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-4 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-4-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (7-18-0-6, 20 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (9-22-0-2, 20 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-5-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (23-10-0-2, 48 pts.) at WASHINGTON (20-12-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 35-8 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 62-44 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 10-5 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 10-5-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
13 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+10.6 Units)

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OTTAWA (14-17-0-4, 32 pts.) at NASHVILLE (17-10-0-6, 40 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 6-23 ATS (+39.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 65-55 ATS (+130.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 33-18 ATS (+53.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 20-11 ATS (+7.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 0-6 ATS (+7.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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DETROIT (21-8-0-4, 46 pts.) at ST LOUIS (16-12-0-5, 37 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-5-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+8.5 Units)

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CALGARY (14-18-0-3, 31 pts.) at DALLAS (21-10-0-3, 45 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 21-13 ATS (+36.3 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 9-2 ATS (+6.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
DALLAS is 14-28 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 38-50 ATS (-16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 19-29 ATS (-16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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MINNESOTA (15-13-0-4, 34 pts.) at COLORADO (19-11-0-4, 42 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 12-32 ATS (+57.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 64-58 ATS (+129.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-5 ATS (+17.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-24 ATS (+57.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 81-83 ATS (-86.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-4 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 9-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)

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EDMONTON (12-15-0-5, 29 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (19-12-0-1, 39 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 66-69 ATS (+159.4 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 114-132 ATS (+252.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 4-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 4-4-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (15-10-0-7, 37 pts.) at SAN JOSE (18-11-0-5, 41 pts.) - 12/23/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 68-53 ATS (+126.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-18 ATS (+48.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 86-81 ATS (+197.4 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 18-11 ATS (+30.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 115-112 ATS (+247.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-7 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-5-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.0 Units)

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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 11:53 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, 12/23/2010

SAN ANTONIO at ORLANDO, 8:00 PM ET TNT
SAN ANTONIO: 73-47 ATS off 3+ ATS losses
ORLANDO: 0-7 ATS off SU loss as favorite

MILWAUKEE at SACRAMENTO, 10:00 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 18-7 ATS Away off SU win
SACRAMENTO: 10-23 ATS as home dog

MIAMI at PHOENIX, 10:30 PM ET TNT
MIAMI: 24-12 Under Away if favored last game
PHOENIX: 42-24 ATS after allowing 105+ pts

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**Udog** · 12-23-2010, 11:57 AM

NHL
Short Sheet

Thursday, 12/23/2010

ATLANTA at BOSTON, 7:00 PM ET
ATLANTA: 15-12 SU in road games after a non-conference game
BOSTON: 2-7 SU at home after a non-conference game

VANCOUVER at COLUMBUS, 7:00 PM ET
VANCOUVER: N/A
COLUMBUS: N/A

TAMPA BAY at NY RANGERS, 7:00 PM ET
TAMPA BAY: N/A
NY RANGERS: N/A

FLORIDA at BUFFALO, 7:00 PM ET
FLORIDA: N/A
BUFFALO: N/A

MONTREAL at CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
MONTREAL: N/A
CAROLINA: N/A

NY ISLANDERS at NEW JERSEY, 7:00 PM ET
NY ISLANDERS: N/A
NEW JERSEY: N/A

PITTSBURGH at WASHINGTON, 7:00 PM ET NHL
PITTSBURGH: 11-0 SU off home win
WASHINGTON: 5-0 Under off home win by 2+ goals

OTTAWA at NASHVILLE, 8:00 PM ET
OTTAWA: 11-4 Under after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
NASHVILLE: 0-6 SU off loss by 2+ goals

DETROIT at ST LOUIS, 8:00 PM ET
DETROIT: n/a
ST LOUIS: n/a

CALGARY at DALLAS, 8:30 PM ET
CALGARY: 42-31 SU after scoring 1 goal or less BB games
DALLAS: 9-24 SU off home win by 4+ goals

MINNESOTA at COLORADO, 9:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 10-3 SU off an Under
COLORADO: 2-5 SU at home vs. Minnesota

EDMONTON at LOS ANGELES, 10:30 PM ET
EDMONTON: 3-23 SU Away off road loss
LOS ANGELES: 1-8 SU off win by 4+ goals

PHOENIX at SAN JOSE, 10:30 PM ET
PHOENIX: 17-9 SU after allowing 3+ goals BB games
SAN JOSE: 0-7 SU after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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