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**Udog** · 01-03-2011, 09:53 PM

Bettors' best friend : Tuesday's wagering tips

Lines to watch

Ohio State opened as a 2.5-point favorite against Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl with the total at 58. The Buckeyes now sit around -3.5 with the over/under at 56.5.

Who’s hot

NCAAF: Arkansas has covered in six straight games.

NBA: New York is on a 17-6 run against the spread.

NBA: Oklahoma City has covered nine of its last 13 games.

NBA: Portland has covered in four of its last five games against Dallas.

NHL: Tampa Bay has won eight of its last 10.

Who’s not

NBA: Toronto has covered in two of its last nine.

NBA: Sacramento is 2-5-1 ATS in its last eight.

NHL: New Jersey has won one of its last eight.

NHL: Columbus has won one of its last eight meetings with the Phoenix Coyotes.

NHL: Edmonton has dropped eight of nine games.

Key stat

42 – points per game the Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging over their last six contests. Meanwhile, Ohio State averages 39.4 points per game on the year. The Sugar Bowl’s total is set at 56.5 points.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Danilo Gallinari (knee), New York Knicks – New York’s starting forward left Sunday’s win over Indiana with a sprained left knee and is expected to be out at least two weeks. Gallinari ranks fourth in team scoring at 15.3 points per game.

Game of the day

Sugar Bowl - Arkansas vs. Ohio State (-3.5, 56.5)

Notable quotable

"I read where Terrelle Pryor said if he was in a different style offense like a Michigan or an Auburn, he could have stats like Cam Newton. That's motivation for us. We're going to get after Terrelle Pryor. We'll give him something he hasn't seen." – Arkansas defensive end Tenarius “Tank” Wright told reporters.

Notes and tips

Andrea Bargnani is expected to return to the Toronto Raptors’ lineup from his calf injury Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. Toronto’s leading scorer missed four games with the injury. The Raps were 1-2-1 against the number in his absence. Point guard Jose Calderon remains questionable for the game with a sprained left foot and a right knee sprain.

Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson says his shot doesn’t feel quite right after his recent elbow surgery. Coach Larry Drew said that Johnson may have tried to come back from the injury too soon but wants him to keep shooting through it. He scored 29 points on Sunday after being held to fewer than 20 points in three straight. Atlanta visits Sacramento Tuesday.

Dwayne Roloson will make his first start in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning after the club acquired him from the New York Islanders. The veteran netminder was playing well with the Islanders before the trade and Tampa Bay hopes that he can help its season-long problems in goal. He’ll have a tough test in his debut against the Washington Capitals.

**Udog** · 01-03-2011, 09:56 PM

NBA

Tuesday, January 4

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San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks (5, 207)

After San Antonio gave up 123 points in a loss to Orlando just before Christmas, the club knew it had to buckle down on the defensive end. So far, so good in that respect.

The Spurs have held three of their last four opponents to 82 or fewer points, playing under the total three times. Probably the most impressive of those wins came on New Year’s Day when the Spurs pounded the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-74 as a 6.5-point favorite.

"Hopefully it turns into a trend," Manu Ginobili told reporters. "We are very happy with the way we've played the last few games. Hopefully we just don't relax. We'll try to keep it up."

They’d better because they visit the NBA’s highest scoring team that averages more than 107 points on Tuesday.

"They want to score points," Duncan said of New York. "They want to get up and down, and we're going to have to try to control that."

We like San Antonio’s chances of becoming the first team in the league to 30 wins on Tuesday.

Pick: Spurs

Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies (1.5, 198.5)

Memphis might be one of one of the better teams in the league against the spread this season, but they’re still hard to gauge from one game to the next.

However, the Grizzlies hope their latest win will help build some confidence that will breed consistency. Memphis pounded the Los Angeles Lakers 104-85 as a 9.5-point underdog on Sunday. The win was just the team’s third win in eight games, but the Grizzlies have managed to cover five times over that stretch.

"We feel like we can play with anybody, and we should have a better record than we have," point guard Mike Conley, told reporters after the latest win. "We've laid eggs here and there, but we're working hard to become a more consistent team."

The win was a big step for a club that had just dropped games to New Jersey and Sacramento, but the Grizz will have their hands full again on Tuesday against the Thunder.

After Oklahoma City was blown out by the Spurs, it’s hard to go against them in this bounce-back spot.

Pick: Thunder

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**Udog** · 01-03-2011, 10:00 PM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 4

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ILLINOIS ST (8 - 5) at INDIANA ST (6 - 7) - 1/4/2011, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
INDIANA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PITTSBURGH (13 - 1) at PROVIDENCE (11 - 4) - 1/4/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 40-68 ATS (-34.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 54-77 ATS (-30.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PROVIDENCE is 2-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 1-1 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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CONNECTICUT (11 - 1) at NOTRE DAME (12 - 2) - 1/4/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 2-2 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-1 straight up against NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (9 - 6) at MINNESOTA (11 - 3) - 1/4/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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EVANSVILLE (7 - 5) at N IOWA (9 - 5) - 1/4/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 3-1 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 3-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MISSOURI ST (10 - 3) at CREIGHTON (10 - 4) - 1/4/2011, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 3-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 3-2 straight up against MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DRAKE (6 - 7) at WICHITA ST (11 - 2) - 1/4/2011, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WICHITA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
WICHITA ST is 2-2 straight up against DRAKE 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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S ILLINOIS (7 - 6) at BRADLEY (6 - 7) - 1/4/2011, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 3-2 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 3-2 straight up against S ILLINOIS 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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WYOMING (7 - 7) at COLORADO ST (10 - 4) - 1/4/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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W VIRGINIA (8 - 4) at DEPAUL (6 - 8) - 1/4/2011, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 2-0 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against DEPAUL 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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OHIO ST (14 - 0) at IOWA (7 - 6) - 1/4/2011, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
OHIO ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 173-215 ATS (-63.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 173-215 ATS (-63.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 10-29 ATS (-21.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 3-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 4-0 straight up against IOWA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARKANSAS (10 - 2) at TEXAS (11 - 2) - 1/4/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 46-74 ATS (-35.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 46-74 ATS (-35.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 59-89 ATS (-38.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TEXAS is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 1-1 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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**Udog** · 01-03-2011, 10:03 PM

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 4

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No. 9 UConn Huskies at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-5.5)

It’s been a tough road for the Irish already. Last week the AP Top 25 poll and five teams from the Big East ranked among the top 10 teams in the nation and Notre Dame will have already played three of those clubs after Tuesday.

UConn is coming off a 66-61 comeback overtime win over South Florida on Friday that saw them trail by nine with 11 minutes left before the Huskies’ star junior guard Kemba Walker came to the rescue by scoring 11 points down the stretch to push the game to an extra session.

Walker finished with 24 points and eight assists, but Jim Calhoun’s switch to a zone defense in the second half was just as pivotal in the victory.

"I can't think of the last time that we went 10 straight minutes in a zone. I really can't," Calhoun told reporters. "It could be a decade. I can't even remember, and I don't forget many basketball games. That saved us."

The zone might be the best way for UConn to defend Notre Dame. The Irish had problems with Syracuse’s 2-3 zone in Saturday’s 70-58 loss to Syracuse as an 8-point underdog.

Pick: UConn

No. 5 Pitt Panthers at Providence Friars (+6)

The Pitt Panthers felt pretty good about holding Kemba Walker to 31 points in a 78-63 win over UConn as a 7.5-point favorite on Dec. 27. The way they see it, Walker got his, but it took him 27 shots to get there while the rest of the team shot only 27 percent.

"Shooting percentage is key in defending him as obviously he's a very big part of what they do on offense,” Pitt coach Jamie Dixon told reporters after the game. “One of our goals also was to keep him off of the free-throw line, which we did pretty effectively, especially in the first half."

Pitt may go with a similar game plan on Tuesday against the Friars and Marshon Brooks, who is averaging more than 23 points per game. The Friars have lost 13 straight Big East games coming into Tuesday’s matchup and just dropped their first game of the season in front of their home crowd over the weekend, falling 67-65 to St. John’s.

The Panthers should send Friars fans home unhappy again in this one.

Pick: Pitt

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**Udog** · 01-03-2011, 10:05 PM

NHL

Tuesday, January 4

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals (-175, 6)

The Washington Capitals have shook off a nasty slump and are again rolling along as one of the league’s hottest teams heading into Tuesday’s game. And it’s not the team’s big guns that have taken control.

Alex Ovechkin has been better lately, but still isn’t up to his standards and Alexander Semin has only two points in his last eight games. Luckily, Washington’s third and fourth lines have accounted for four of the club’s last nine goals to spark a three-game winning streak. Eric Fehr chipped in with two goals in Washington’s 3-1 win over Pittsburgh in the Winter Classic over the weekend.

So far the Capitals have had no problems with the Lightning who are tied with Washington atop the Southeast division at 51 points. The Caps have outscored Tampa Bay 12-3 in the first two meetings, but that could change this time around.

Dwayne Roloson will make his debut in goal for the Lightning and as long as this doesn’t turn out to a parade to the penalty box, there’s value in the under here.

Pick: Under

Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers (+145, 5.5)

The Detroit Red Wings head out on the road looking to rebound after two tough losses at home. Detroit dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to the New York Islanders on New Year’s Eve and then fell 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers two days later.

Right now the team is having trouble putting together a full 60 minutes.

"They were better than us for 40 minutes of the game," coach Mike Babcock told reporters after the loss to Philadelphia. "But you have to play 60 good ones, not 40 or 20 good ones. They have a real good team anyway. We didn't handle it good enough."

They have a good chance to get back on track Tuesday against an Oilers team that is a bit banged up right now. Rookie Jordan Eberle is expected to join captain Shawn Horcoff and defenseman Ryan Whitney on the shelf with an ankle injury he picked up in a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Saturday.
That loss will be tough for Edmonton to overcome against the depth of the Red Wings.

Pick: Red Wings

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**Udog** · 01-03-2011, 10:10 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** · 01-04-2011, 07:58 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: January 4

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Ohio State and Arkansas battle in the Sugar Bowl, while Notre Dame takes on Connecticut on the hardwood, and the Lakers meet Detroit.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

College Football has the Sugar Bowl on tap for Tuesday night, with No. 6 Ohio State taking on No. 8 Arkansas at the Louisiana Superdome. The sixth-ranked Buckeyes (11-1 SU, 9-2-1 ATS) bounced Michigan 37-7 last time out, as Terrelle Pryor passed for 220 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Daniel Herron ran for 175 yards and a score for Ohio State in that win. The Razorbacks (10-2 SU, 9-2 ATS) are coming off a 31-23 win over LSU, as Ryan Mallett was good for 320 yards through the air and three touchdown strikes (to go along with two interceptions). Oddsmakers have Ohio State listed as the 3.5-point favorite for Tuesday's matchup, with the total listed at 56.5 points.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up seven games on Tuesday, with Milwaukee at Miami, San Antonio at New York, Toronto at Chicago, Oklahoma City at Memphis, Portland at Dallas, Atlanta at Sacramento, and Detroit at the Lakers. Los Angeles fell to 23-11 SU and 15-19 ATS with an ugly 104-85 loss in Memphis in their last game on Sunday night. Kobe Bryant poured in 28 points for the Lakers in that losing cause, while Andrew Bynum picked up nine points and 11 rebounds. The Lakers and Pistons have already met once this season, with Los Angeles rolling to a 103-90 road win as a 7.5-point favorite on November 17. Bryant had 33 points in that contest, and Rodney Stuckey tossed in 18 points for Detroit.

As well, games involving ranked teams on the college basketball schedule for Tuesday include No. 5 Pittsburgh at Providence, Arkansas at No. 12 Texas, No. 2 Ohio State at Iowa, and No. 8 Connecticut at No. 14 Notre Dame. The Huskies (11-1 SU, 4-2 ATS) needed overtime to get past South Florida 66-61 last time out, with Kemba Walker tossing in 24 points in that victory. The Fighting Irish (12-2 SU, 5-4 ATS) were thumped 70-58 in Syracuse in their last game, as Tim Abromaitis scored 15 points. Notre Dame beat UConn 58-50 when the teams last met back in March 2010.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are five games on the NHL's schedule for Tuesday, with Minnesota at New Jersey, Detroit at Edmonton, Buffalo at Colorado, Columbus at Phoenix, and Tampa Bay at Washington. The 23-11-5 Lightning are coming off a 2-1 home win over the Rangers on Saturday night, and they bolstered their roster on Sunday by acquiring netminder Dwayne Roloson from the Islanders. The 23-12-5 Capitals beat the Penguins 3-1 in the Winter Classic outdoors at Heinz Field in their last game on Saturday, as Eric Fehr potted a pair of markers. Washington is 2-0 against Tampa Bay so far this season.

**Udog** · 01-04-2011, 08:01 AM

Tuesday's six-pack

-- Chargers fired special teams coach Steve Crosby Monday; he was with the Bolts for 11 years, should find himself another job soon.

-- In Gary Kubiak's five years coaching the Texans, Houston is 10-20 against its divisional rivals. Not good.

-- 2011 PGA Tour starts Thursday in Hawai'i.

-- Butler got crushed at Wisc-Milwaukee; they're going to have to win the Horizon tournament just to make the NCAAs this year.

-- Central Connecticut beat UMass by 29? Wow.

-- Good ballgame in Manhattan last night, as St John's went to 3-0 in the Big East with a 61-58 win over Georgetown. Bandwagon should start to fill up now for Steve Lavin's Red Storm.

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Tuesday's List of 13: Ranking the NFL playoff teams.......

13) Giants—Slight edge over the Bucs/Chargers as best team not in the tournament. Lions deserve honorable mention for going 13-3 against the spread this season.

12) Seahawks—5-3 at home, but all nine of their losses are by 15+ points. When they traded a 3rd-round pick for Charlie Whitehurst, they got taken. Joe Montana was a 3rd-round pick, by the way.

11) Chiefs—You’d figure they had kind of a magical season, but then tactical genius Charlie Weis bolts Arrowhead for a college job, so there is stuff going on there.

10) Colts—When Rex Ryan says his Jets are going to win Super Bowl, he’s telling you to take the points with his team this week.

9) Jets-- Of course, Rex isn’t sure his QB can throw a football right now, but Rex likes to hear himself talk.........he has himself a future in WWE as a wrestling manager when he's done with the Jets.

8) Packers—Have trouble stopping the run. Eagles have the best running QB in football. This could be a problem.

7) Eagles—Philly OC Mornhinweg was one of the worst head coaches in NFL history when he led the Lions; I think he’s the last guy to win the OT coin toss and then kick off. Now he’s rumored to have a chance at the Browns’ HC job. Wow. Les Steckel isn’t available?

6) Bears—Will have bye week to heal up; almost won at Lambeau when they didn’t need game, a good sign. Still don’t trust Cutler in big spot.

5) Steelers—Have been thru a lot this year, have QB with two rings, and Polamalu came back against Browns. Tough to rule out.

4) Ravens—I might be overrating them-- think they’ve got best chance to go to Foxboro and beat the Patriots.

3) Saints—Defending champs will have to win three road games to get back to Super Bowl. Would they rather go to Chicago, or to Atlanta for Round 3 with rival Falcons?

2) Falcons—You don’t get many chances as the #1 seed in a conference; they need to cash this in and get to their second Super Bowl.

1) Patriots—No one has come close to beating them in while, since they beat Indianapolis 31-28 back in Week 10.

**Udog** · 01-04-2011, 08:03 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Tuesday, January 4

Hot Teams
-- Heat won its last six games (4-2 vs spread). Milwaukee is 4-2 vs spread in last six road games.
-- San Antonio won/covered its last four games. Knicks won four of their last five games.
-- Bulls won 13 of last 16 games, are 5-3 in last eight as home favorites.
-- Memphis covered 11 of its last 14 games, won three of four at home. Thunder is 9-4 in its last thirteen games.
-- Portland won six of its last eight games.
-- Hawks won five of their last seven games.
-- Pistons covered six of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Toronto lost five of its last six games.
-- Mavericks lost three of their last four games.
-- Kings are 1-5 vs spread in game following last six wins.
-- Lakers lost four of their last five games.

Totals
-- Under is 6-2 in last eight Milwaukee games.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven New York games.
-- Five of last six Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Memphis games stayed under total.
-- Last three Dallas games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Atlanta games stayed under total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Lakers' last six games. Over is 7-3 in last ten Detroit games.

Back-to-Back
-- Miami is 4-4 vs spread if it played night before, 0-2 at home.
-- Detroit is 2-4 vs spread if it lost the night before.

**Udog** · 01-04-2011, 08:04 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Tuesday, January 4

Illinois State lost its last four visits to Indiana State 10-4-5-7 points, as home side won seven of last eight series games. Redbirds lost first two MVC games, both by 11 points- they're 1-2 as an underdog this season. Sycamores are 4-1 against the spread as a favorite this year. MVC home favorites are 4-2 against the spread.

Pitt won seven of last eight games vs Providence- they lost last visit to this building two years ago, but won by 27-8 in previous two visits. Big East home underdogs are 2-0 vs spread in league play. First true away game for Panthers, who beat Maryland/Texas on neutral floors. Friars are 0-2 in Big East play, losing to St John's by 2, at Syracuse by 7.

Home side is 10-1 in last 11 UConn-Notre Dame games; Huskies are 1-4 in last five visits here, losing by 6-4-6-8 points. Big East home favorites of 8 or less points are 4-1 vs spread. UConn is 11-1, but lost at Pitt by 15 in its only road game- they're 2-1 as underdogs. Notre Dame is 12-2, losing last game at Syracuse- they're 3-2 as a favorite.

Minnesota won four of last five games vs Indiana, with three of wins by 8 or less points; Hoosiers are 1-4 in last five visits here, losing by 5-19-8-23 points. Minnesota lost its first two Big 11 games- they're 1-5 vs spread in last six games as favorite. Big 11 home favorites are 3-2-1 vs spread. Indiana is 0-3 against the spread as an underdog.

Northern Iowa lost its first two MVC games by total of 3 points; UNI is 12-2 in last 14 games vs Evansville, winning last seven played here by 13-18-3-11-13-7-19 points. Purple Aces are 2-4 vs spread as underdogs, losing by 34 at Wichita in MVC road opener. UNI is 2-3 as favorite, and is having trouble scoring- they haven't scored 70+ against a D-I team.

Creighton won 10 of last 12 games vs Missouri State, winning last five in Omaha by 3-22-21-24-4 points; Bluejays won last six games, taking first two MVC games by 11-16 points- they're 9-1 at home, losing to BYU. Missouri State won its last four games, with a win at Northern Iowa. MVC home teams are 6-4 vs spread in league play.

Home side won last five Drake-Wichita State games; Bulldogs lost five of last six visits here, with losses by 11-5-23-16-23 points. MVC home favorites are 4-2 vs spread, 2-1 if laying double digits. Wichita won first two MVC games by 34-16 points- they've won six games in row, are 3-2 as favorite. Drake is 2-2 as road dog, losing away games by 48-11-16.

Bradley lost first two MVC games by 14-16 points; they're 2-7 in last nine games overall and 4-8 in last dozen games vs Southern Illinois, 3-2 in last five played here. Salukis are 1-3 on road, losing by 22 at Illinois, 7 at Western Kentucky, 14 at Drake. MVC home teams are 4-2 against the spread if spread is 4 points or less.

Colorado State won tourney in Cancun, but then got beat by Hampton at home Saturday, very puzzling loss. Rams swept Wyoming by 10-16 points; LY; home team is 9-5 in last 14 series games, Cowboys are 3-2 in their last five visits here. Wyoming is 0-3 on road, losing at No Colorado by 14, South Dakota by 10, Cal-Irvine by 15 points.

West Virginia lost its first two Big East games, giving up 80 ppg, so this is big game for them, against DePaul team they've beaten four times in a row by 12-12-19-16 points. Double digit favorites are 2-3 vs spread in Big East play. Mountaineers are 2-6 as a favorite. DePaul covered five games in row- they lost first two league games by 16-11 points.

Ohio State won six of last seven games vs Iowa, winning last four in row none by more than 10 points; Buckeyes are 2-4 in last six visits here, with wins by 2-8 points in last two visits. Iowa is 1-2 as a dog this year, losing at home by 10 to Illinois in its Big 11 opener. OSU won by 18 at Indiana in its Big 11 opener. Big 11 home underdogs are 1-3 vs spread.

Texas won two of last three games vs former conference rival Arkansas by 11-4 points; young, talented Longhorns won their last five games, are 11-2, 2-2 as a favorite. This is first true road game for Arkansas squad that is 10-2, losing by 9 to Texas A&M, 5 to UAB. Big 12 double digit favorites are 17-13 vs spread. SEC double digit underdogs are 2-3.

**Udog** · 01-04-2011, 08:06 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Tuesday, January 4

Hot Teams
-- Minnesota won four of its last six road games.
-- Lightning won eight of its last ten games. Washington won five of its last five games, allowing three goals in last three.
-- Sabres won last two games, scoring 11 goals, but they're 1-4 in last five road games.

Cold Teams
-- New Jersey lost 12 of its last 14 games.
-- Oilers lost last last six games, scoring 11 goals. Detroit lost last two games, are 5-6 in last 11.
-- Blue Jackets lost seven of their last ten games. Phoenix lost seven of its last ten games.
-- Colorado lost four of its last five games.

Totals
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Minnesota games.
-- Seven of last eight Washington games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Detroit games went over the total. Under is 9-4 in last 13 Edmonton games.
-- Five of last seven Columbus games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Buffalo games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- None

Series Records
-- Devils won last four games vs Minnesota: 3-2/4-3/4-0/5-3.
-- Washington won 12 of last 14 games against Tampa Bay.
-- Red Wings won last three games vs Edmonton: 5-4/3-1/6-2.
-- Blue Jackets lost seven of last eight games against Phoenix.
-- Colorado won 4-3 in SO at Buffalo in LY's meeting.

**Udog** · 01-04-2011, 08:22 AM

NBA

Tuesday, January 4

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7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. NEW YORK
San Antonio is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Chicago is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. MEMPHIS
Oklahoma City is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City

8:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. DALLAS
Portland is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Dallas's last 23 games when playing Portland
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland

10:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games at home
Sacramento is 7-17-1 ATS in its last 25 games at home

10:30 PM
DETROIT vs. LA LAKERS
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 9 games when playing Detroit
LA Lakers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games

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**Udog** · 01-04-2011, 08:27 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 4

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7:00 PM
FERRIS STATE vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
No trends available
Eastern Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Eastern Michigan is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home

7:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina's last 6 games
South Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PROVIDENCE
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road
Providence is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Providence is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. MINNESOTA
Indiana is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Indiana

7:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. NOTRE DAME
Connecticut is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame
Connecticut is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 7 games when playing Connecticut
Notre Dame is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut

7:00 PM
HOWARD vs. VIRGINIA
No trends available
Virginia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Virginia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:05 PM
ILLINOIS STATE vs. INDIANA STATE
Illinois State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Illinois State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana State's last 5 games when playing Illinois State
Indiana State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:00 PM
UNION KY vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
No trends available
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
MORGAN STATE vs. BAYLOR
No trends available
Baylor is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
Baylor is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games

8:00 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. NORTHERN IOWA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Evansville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Northern Iowa
Evansville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Northern Iowa
Northern Iowa is 23-1 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Iowa's last 5 games when playing at home against Evansville

8:00 PM
COLGATE vs. MARYLAND
No trends available
Maryland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Maryland is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home

8:00 PM
DELAWARE STATE vs. TEXAS TECH
No trends available
Texas Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Texas Tech is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:05 PM
DRAKE vs. WICHITA STATE
Drake is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Drake is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wichita State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wichita State's last 8 games when playing at home against Drake
Wichita State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Drake

8:05 PM
MISSOURI STATE vs. CREIGHTON
Missouri State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Creighton
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Creighton
Creighton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Creighton's last 5 games when playing at home against Missouri State

8:05 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. BRADLEY
Southern Illinois is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Bradley
Bradley is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Bradley is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Southern Illinois

9:00 PM
ARKANSAS vs. TEXAS
Arkansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arkansas's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. DEPAUL
The total has gone OVER in 4 of West Virginia's last 5 games on the road
West Virginia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
DePaul is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
DePaul is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
WYOMING vs. COLORADO STATE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wyoming's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado State
Wyoming is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado State is 5-8-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Wyoming
Colorado State is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Wyoming

9:05 PM
OHIO STATE vs. IOWA
Ohio State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Ohio State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Iowa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Ohio State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa's last 5 games when playing Ohio State

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**Udog** · 01-04-2011, 08:29 AM

NHL

Tuesday, January 4

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7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. NEW JERSEY
Minnesota is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing Minnesota

7:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games when playing on the road against Washington
Tampa Bay is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 16 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

9:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. COLORADO
Buffalo is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games

9:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Columbus is 5-10-3 SU in its last 18 games ,when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Columbus
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
DETROIT vs. EDMONTON
Detroit is 7-13-5 SU in its last 25 games ,when playing on the road against Edmonton
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games

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