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**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 08:36 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: January 7

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: LSU takes on Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl, the Stars get a visit from the Rangers, and New Orleans goes west to battle with the Lakers.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

It's No. 11 LSU vs. No. 18 Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium on Friday night. The 11th-ranked Tigers (10-2 SU, 5-6 ATS) fell 31-23 to Arkansas in their last game, with QB Jordan Jefferson being held to 184 yards passing with no touchdowns. Stevan Ridley ran for 75 yards with two scores for LSU in that defeat. The Aggies (9-3 SU, 7-4 ATS) are coming off a 24-17 win over Texas, as Cyrus Gray ran for 223 yards with two touchdowns. Ryan Tannehill threw for 128 yards and a score for Texas A&M that day. Oddsmakers have made LSU the 2-point favorites over Texas A&M for Friday's bowl matchup, while the total for the contest in Dallas sits at 49 points.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up 11 games on Friday, with New Jersey at Washington, San Antonio at Indiana, Chicago at Philadelphia, Toronto at Boston, Houston at Orlando, Portland at Minnesota, Utah at Memphis, Miami at Milwaukee, New York at Phoenix, Cleveland at Golden State, and New Orleans at the Lakers. The Hornets (21-15 SU, 18-16-2 ATS) are coming off a 110-103 home loss to Golden State on Wednesday, with Chris Paul scoring 24 points for New Orleans in that game. The Lakers (25-11 SU, 16-19-1 ATS) knocked off the Suns 99-95 in Phoenix on Wednesday, as Kobe Bryant tossed in 24 points. Los Angeles won 103-88 as a 3-point favorite in New Orleans on December 29.

As well, with no ranked teams in action around college basketball on Friday the Missouri Valley Conference gets the spotlight, with matchups including Northern Iowa at Indiana State, Evansville at Missouri State, Bradley at Drake, Creighton at Southern Illinois, and Wichita State at Illinois State. The Shockers (12-2 SU, 5-5 ATS) have won seven straight games, beating Drake 82-63 last time out; J.T. Durley had 13 points for Wichita State in that contest. The Redbirds (8-6 SU, 2-8-1 ATS) are coming off an ugly 72-57 loss to Indiana State in their last game, with Jackie Carmichael scoring 16 points.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are seven games on tap around the NHL on Friday night, with Carolina at Florida, Toronto at Atlanta, Ottawa at Chicago, Detroit at Calgary, Edmonton at Vancouver, Columbus at Anaheim, and the Rangers at Dallas. The 23-15-3 Rangers are coming off a 2-1 home win over Carolina on Wednesday night, with Mats Zuccarello providing the game-winning goal in overtime. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 31 of 32 Carolina shots on that night. The 24-13-4 Stars beat the Blackhawks 4-2 in Chicago in their last game on Wednesday, with Mike Ribeiro (with two), Brenden Morrow, and Steve Ott providing the markers in the victory. Kari Lehtonen had 35 saves in that game.

**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 08:38 AM

Bettors' best friend: Friday's wagering tips

Who’s hot

NCAAB: Indiana State is 10-1 ATS in its past 11 home games.

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers are 9-1 ATS in their past 10 home games.

NBA: Utah Jazz have seen the over go 15-6 in their past 21 road games.

NHL: Vancouver Canucks are 24-8 in their past 32 games overall.

Who’s not

NCAAB: St. Peter’s Peacocks have seen the under go 7-0-1 in 8 games.

NBA: New Jersey Nets are 2-9 ATS in their past 11 road games.

NHL: Florida Panthers are 3-7 in their past 10 home games.

NHL: Calgary Flames have seen the under go 9-3-1 in their past 13 games overall.

Key stat

7 – Straight wins for the Orlando Magic, each by at least 8 points. With new starters beginning to gel with the old core, this team looks like a legitimate player in the Eastern Conference. Not surprisingly during the 8-game winning streak, the team is 6-1 ATS, including covering four times as a favorite of 6 or more points.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will not play on the team's upcoming five-game road trip due to a sprained ankle. Gibson sat out two games before playing 26 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Toronto, collecting 13 points and six assists.Gibson will miss games at Golden State, Phoenix, the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah and Denver. He is averaging 13.7 points and 3.1 assists.

Game of the day

Cleveland State Vikings at Butler Bulldogs (-6, 132)

Notable quotable

"They were so drunk they had to carry a couple of the guys onto the bus." – Bus driver Curtis Hall who drove the Russian Junior National Team from Adam’s Mark Hotel to the airport in Buffalo. The team was reportedly so drunk, it wasn’t allowed to board its flight home.

Notes and tips

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll made it official -- Matt Hasselbeck will be the starting quarterback for the team's Wild-Card round game against the New Orleans Saints. Hasselbeck missed the team's season finale due to a hip injury, but shared the snaps with backup Charlie Whitehurst in practice this week and is healthy enough to play.The 35-year-old Hasselbeck completed 59.9 percent of his passes this season for 3,001 yards, 12 touchdowns and 17 interceptions

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin had a cortisone shot after Tuesday's loss to Tampa Bay, the Washington Post reported. The report did not indicate where Ovechkin received the shot but said he wore a non-contact jersey in Thursday's practice. Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau told the newspaper that Ovechkin is expected to practice again Friday. "Bruce gave me some skating, no puck handling, nothing," Ovechkin told the Post. "He told me just be relaxing and ready for Saturday (vs. Florida)." Ovechkin has 14 goals and 28 assists this season.

Minnesota guard Devoe Joseph was told on Wednesday that he will be released from his scholarship so he can transfer to another school. Joseph was a key player in Minnesota's run through the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments last season. He had averaged 11.2 points per game in eight contests this season, but was suspended the first six games of the year for breaking team rules. His loss means the team has basically only one player on the roster who can make 3s – Blake Hoffarber. Hoffarber has 43 triples this year, followed by Joseph’s 16. After that, no other player has made more than 8.

**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 08:42 AM

Friday's six-pack

-- Game of the Night: Boise State 102, San Jose State 101 in 4 OTs.

-- Cincinnati stayed unbeaten by beating crosstown rival Xavier for first time in four years, 66-46. Cincinnati-Villanova is Sunday.

-- Stanford upset Arizona 55-41 in Tempe, is one of two unbeatens in a shaky Pac-10, along with Washington.

-- Charleston won 76-72 at Furman in battle of Southern Conference unbeatens; Bobby Cremins' Cougars beat Tennessee last week.

-- Disappointing Northwestern got hammered by 25 at Illinois, falling to 0-3 in Big 11; they're not looking too good for March Madness.

-- Baseball season starts March 31 this year with six Thursday games, the first time MLB starts on a Thursday since 1976.

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Friday's List of 13: What I'm looking for this weekend.......

13) Can Seahawks give New Orleans a game? Seattle is 5-3 at home; would think they’ll need Hasselbeck to play and play well to make this game interesting.

12) Indianapolis beat the Jets in AFC title game; now teams meet again a year later. When home team wins a playoff game then plays that team again in playoffs the next year, they’re 11-2 SU against them.

11) Ravens are a road favorite at Arrowhead; Chiefs are in playoffs for first time since 2006. If I’m the Patriots, I’m rooting like hell for Kansas City to win. Wouldn't want any part of the Ravens.

10) Packers-Eagles is a dynamite matchup for Wild Card weekend; Pack struggles stopping the run. If Michael Vick is in full throttle, Pack will have hard time keeping up with him.

9) How do Carolina/Cincinnati expect to win consistently, when Panthers won’t pay a quality coach (the departed John Fox) $6M a year, and Bengals won’t fork over $7M for an indoor practice facility? These teams have to make a boatload of money, don't they? Wouldn't kill them to spend some of it.

8) Who’s going to win the first PGA tournament this year? With a snowstorm looming in the northeast, watching golf from Hawai’i has an added appeal.

7) Lamar Odom has never been an All-Star, but you watch the Lakers play and there’s a big difference in their play when he’s on court and off court. Very talented, very unselfish.

6) NC-Greensboro started this season 0-12, but look at their schedule-- they’ve played half the ACC, plus VCU/Richmond- what imbecile made that schedule? No way could they expect to win any of those eight games!!! Wake Forest is awful, and still beat the Spartans by a hoop.

5) Wade Phillips signed on as Houston’s defensive coordinator for next year, putting him in position to be an interim coach yet again, should Texans get off to a slow start and Kubiak were to get fired. His father Bum Phillips was very popular in Houston when he coached the Oilers in late 70’s/early 80’s.

4) New York Times reports that Auburn’s football team’s graduation rate is as follows: 100% for Caucasian players, 49% for African-American players, the biggest disparity of all 70 bowl teams this season.

3) When Rams lost in Seattle Sunday night, they jumped from 21st in next April’s draft to 14th. You never know; in long run, they might be better off.

2) Amare Stoudemire returns to Phoenix with the Knicks Friday night; Suns are a sinking ship with old sailors on board. Once Steve Nash moves on, they’ll be back to Square One.

1) Oregon-Auburn play for national title Monday night; the wait for these kids is horrendous, 37 freakin’ days. Both teams were at Laker-Sun game in Phoenix Wednesday night- they have to be chomping at the bit to get on the field and play.

**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 08:47 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 7

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NEW JERSEY (10 - 25) at WASHINGTON (8 - 25) - 1/7/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 50-66 ATS (-22.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 49-65 ATS (-22.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 40-58 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 54-80 ATS (-34.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-86 ATS (-35.6 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-3 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (29 - 6) at INDIANA (14 - 18) - 1/7/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 113-79 ATS (+26.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 531-460 ATS (+25.0 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-0 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (23 - 11) at PHILADELPHIA (14 - 21) - 1/7/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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TORONTO (12 - 23) at BOSTON (27 - 7) - 1/7/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 37-55 ATS (-23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
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 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (16 - 19) at ORLANDO (23 - 12) - 1/7/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 130-102 ATS (+17.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 62-48 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 58-41 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 67-47 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 221-175 ATS (+28.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 74-36 ATS (+34.4 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
HOUSTON is 47-17 ATS (+28.3 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 2-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 2-2 straight up against HOUSTON 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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UTAH (24 - 12) at MEMPHIS (16 - 19) - 1/7/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 73-52 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 7-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 8-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (19 - 17) at MINNESOTA (9 - 27) - 1/7/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-44 ATS (-20.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-35 ATS (-24.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 9-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (28 - 9) at MILWAUKEE (13 - 20) - 1/7/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 68-50 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NEW YORK (20 - 14) at PHOENIX (14 - 19) - 1/7/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 71-57 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 52-38 ATS (+10.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games this season.
NEW YORK is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
NEW YORK is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 2-2 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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CLEVELAND (8 - 27) at GOLDEN STATE (14 - 21) - 1/7/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 66-50 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 4-0 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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 ORLEANS (21 - 15) at LA LAKERS (25 - 11) - 1/7/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 62-77 ATS (-22.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 6-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 08:51 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, January 7

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CLEVELAND ST (15 - 1) at BUTLER (10 - 5) - 1/7/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 3-2 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 4-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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N IOWA (10 - 5) at INDIANA ST (7 - 7) - 1/7/2011, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N IOWA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
N IOWA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA ST 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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WICHITA ST (12 - 2) at ILLINOIS ST (8 - 6) - 1/7/2011, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BRADLEY (6 - 8) at DRAKE (6 - 8) - 1/7/2011, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 3-1 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 3-1 straight up against DRAKE 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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EVANSVILLE (7 - 6) at MISSOURI ST (11 - 3) - 1/7/2011, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 2-2 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 4-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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CREIGHTON (10 - 5) at S ILLINOIS (8 - 6) - 1/7/2011, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 2-2 against the spread versus CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 4-0 straight up against S ILLINOIS 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (6 - 7) at VALPARAISO (10 - 5) - 1/7/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 3-1 against the spread versus YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
VALPARAISO is 4-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN 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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SIENA (5 - 8) at CANISIUS (6 - 7) - 1/7/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 80-53 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
SIENA is 80-53 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
SIENA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-2 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 5-0 straight up against CANISIUS 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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LOYOLA-MD (5 - 8) at MANHATTAN (2 - 11) - 1/7/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 84-42 ATS (+37.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 84-42 ATS (+37.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 70-33 ATS (+33.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 64-38 ATS (+22.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 41-19 ATS (+20.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 straight up against MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ST PETERS (8 - 6) at IONA (8 - 6) - 1/7/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IONA is 35-56 ATS (-26.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
IONA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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FAIRFIELD (10 - 3) at MARIST (3 - 12) - 1/7/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

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

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RIDER (10 - 5) at NIAGARA (3 - 12) - 1/7/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
RIDER is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
NIAGARA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
NIAGARA is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

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

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KENNESAW ST (3 - 11) at CAMPBELL (7 - 6) - 1/7/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAMPBELL is 4-0 straight up against KENNESAW ST over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 08:51 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, January 7

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CAROLINA (18-15-0-6, 42 pts.) at FLORIDA (18-18-0-2, 38 pts.) - 1/7/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 118-133 ATS (+267.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 120-124 ATS (-51.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 8-8 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 8-8-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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TORONTO (14-20-0-4, 32 pts.) at ATLANTA (22-15-0-6, 50 pts.) - 1/7/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 44-76 ATS (+136.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 273-275 ATS (+576.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.3 Units)

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NY RANGERS (23-15-0-3, 49 pts.) at DALLAS (24-13-0-4, 52 pts.) - 1/7/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 24-17 ATS (+4.5 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 34-26 ATS (+64.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
DALLAS is 9-19 ATS (-16.1 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-1-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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OTTAWA (16-19-0-5, 37 pts.) at CHICAGO (21-18-0-3, 45 pts.) - 1/7/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 22-14 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 219-257 ATS (+518.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 1-1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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DETROIT (25-10-0-5, 55 pts.) at CALGARY (18-20-0-3, 39 pts.) - 1/7/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 313-223 ATS (-95.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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EDMONTON (12-19-0-7, 31 pts.) at VANCOUVER (26-8-0-5, 57 pts.) - 1/7/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 38-80 ATS (+140.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 10-28 ATS (+48.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 1-15 ATS (+24.2 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 10-1 ATS (+8.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
VANCOUVER is 9-1 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a division game this season.
VANCOUVER is 117-119 ATS (-65.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 10-5 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 10-5-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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COLUMBUS (20-17-0-3, 43 pts.) at ANAHEIM (21-18-0-4, 46 pts.) - 1/7/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 22-9 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 6-4 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 6-4-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

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**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 08:59 AM

NBA

Friday, January 7

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7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. WASHINGTON
New Jersey is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Washington is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games

7:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. INDIANA
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Indiana's last 17 games when playing San Antonio

7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago's last 14 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. MEMPHIS
Utah is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. ORLANDO
Houston is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Orlando is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Houston

8:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. MINNESOTA
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Portland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Portland

8:30 PM
MIAMI vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Miami's last 16 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Milwaukee is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Miami

10:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. PHOENIX
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
New York is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
Phoenix is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing New York
Phoenix is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing New York

10:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. GOLDEN STATE
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Golden State
Cleveland is 2-9-2 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Golden State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Golden State is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games

10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of New Orleans's last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

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**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 09:03 AM

NCAAB

Friday, January 7

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. VALPARAISO
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Valparaiso
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Valparaiso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Youngstown State
Valparaiso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Youngstown State

7:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. BUTLER
Cleveland State is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Butler
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Butler
Butler is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland State
Butler is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland State

7:00 PM
LOYOLA vs. MANHATTAN
Loyola is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Manhattan
Loyola is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Manhattan is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Loyola
Manhattan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Loyola

7:00 PM
SIENA vs. CANISIUS
Siena is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Canisius
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Siena's last 5 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Canisius is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Siena
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Canisius's last 5 games when playing at home against Siena

7:05 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. INDIANA STATE
Northern Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Northern Iowa is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Indiana State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Indiana State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. IONA
Saint Peter's is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iona
Iona is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saint Peter's
Iona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Saint Peter's

7:30 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. MARIST
Fairfield is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Marist
Marist is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Fairfield
Marist is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games

8:05 PM
BRADLEY vs. DRAKE
Bradley is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Bradley's last 10 games on the road
Drake is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Drake is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Bradley

8:05 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. MISSOURI STATE
Evansville is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Evansville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Missouri State
Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Evansville

8:05 PM
CREIGHTON vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Creighton is 12-5-1 ATS in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Southern Illinois
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Creighton's last 5 games when playing on the road against Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Creighton
Southern Illinois is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

8:05 PM
WICHITA STATE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Wichita State's last 8 games on the road
Wichita State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 6 games when playing at home against Wichita State

9:00 PM
RIDER vs. NIAGARA
Rider is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Rider is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Niagara
Niagara is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Niagara's last 7 games when playing at home against Rider

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**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 09:06 AM

NHL

Friday, January 7

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
CAROLINA vs. FLORIDA
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Florida is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 13 games at home
Atlanta is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Toronto

8:30 PM
NY RANGERS vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Dallas5-1-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

8:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Ottawa is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Ottawa

9:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CALGARY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games

10:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. ANAHEIM
Columbus is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Columbus is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus

10:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Edmonton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games
Vancouver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 09:08 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Friday, January 7

Hot Teams
-- Philly won eight of its last ten home games. Bulls won five of their last six games overall.
-- Minnesota is 3-1 as home underdog of 4 or less points. Portland won three of its last four games (4-0 vs spread).
-- Thunder won their last seven games (6-1 vs spread).
-- Memphis is 14-4 vs spread in its last 18 games, winning four of last five SU at home. Jazz won four of its last five on the road.
-- Miami won its last seven games (5-2 vs spread).
-- Warriors are 5-2 as home favorite of 3+ points.
-- Lakers won four of last five games, but are 1-3 as home favorite of less than 8 points. New Orleans won three of last four games; they're 6-4-1 as a road underdog.

Cold Teams
-- San Antonio just lost consecutive games for first time all year. Pacers lost eight of last eleven games (2-8-1 vs spread).
-- Nets are 2-9 in last eleven games as a road underdog. Wizards lost six of their last seven games.
-- Celtics are 0-3-1 in last four tries as home favorite, 6-10-1 for year- they're 3-7 laying 7+ points at home. Toronto lost six of its last eight games- they're 5-3-1 as road dogs of 9+ points.
-- Rockets lost four of their last five games.
-- Bucks lost four of their last five games
-- Cavaliers are 2-9-2 in last 13 games as a road underdog.
-- Phoenix lost six of its last seven games. Knicks lost their last three road games, by 7-8-9 points.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Indiana games stayed under total. Over is 8-1 in San Antonio's last nine road games.
-- Over is 5-2 in Philadelphia's last seven home games.
-- Under is 7-0-1 in Washington's last eight home games.
-- Four of last five Boston home games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Minnesota home games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-3 in Orlando's last nine home games.
-- Over is 7-3 in Utah's last ten road games.
-- Seven of last eight Miami road games stayed under.
-- Over is 12-4 in last sixteen Cleveland road games.
-- Under is 8-2 in Lakers' last ten home games.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Phoenix home games.

Back-to-Back
-- None

**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 09:09 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Friday, January 7

10-5 Butler lost twice as double digit favorite, but have still won six of last seven games; Bulldogs beat Cleveland State twice LY, by 9-11 pts. Vikings lost last five visits to Hinkle Fieldhouse, by 29-25-5-2-9 points. Cleveland State won/covered all four of its Horizon games this season. Horizon home faves are 8-4 vs spread, 5-1 if spread is 8 or less points.

Northern Iowa won last four games vs Indiana State by average score of 66-55, winning last two played here by 7-9 points; Panthers are 1-5 in true road games, with only win by 4 at TCU- they've lost three road games by either 1 or 2 points. Sycamores won first two MVC home games by 14-15 points-- they're 3-4 as an underdog.

Home side won last five Wichita State-Illinois State games; Shockers lost last three visits to Normal by 21-15-15 points, but Redbirds lost their first three MVC games, by 11-11-15 points- they've lost three of their last five home games. Wichita won its last six games, winning first two in MVC action by 34 over Evansville, 16 at Bradley.

Bradley is 7-3 in its last ten games vs Drake, winning last three by 2-8-2 points; Braves are 3-2 in last five visits here- five of last eight in series were decided by 1 or 2 points. Bradley lost first three MVC games, by 14-16-8 points- they're 0-3 in true road games, losing by 1-35-14. MVC home favorites are 6-3-1 vs spread. Drake is 2-1 as a favorite.

Missouri State won eight of last ten games vs Evansville, winning four in row by average score of 67-58; Aces lost last six visits to Springfield by 3-52-21-38-3-10 points- they're 1-5 in true road games, losing by 34-12 in its two MVC road games. Double digit favorites are 3-1-1 vs spread so far in MVC play. Bears are 3-0 in MVC, winning by 1-11-12 pts.

Creighton won its last five games vs Southern Illinois, with three of last four decided by 2 points or in OT; Bluejays won last two visits here by 22-5ot points. Creighton had 6-game win streak snapped by Missouri State in last game; Jays are 1-3 in true road games. Salukis won five of last seven games, upsetting No Iowa in MVC home opener.

Valparaiso is 6-0 vs Youngstown State in Horizon play, winning three in this gym by 19-8-4 points; Crusaders are 2-1 in league, with all three on road- they're 3-1 at home vs D-I teams, losing by 18 to Purdue- they are 2-4 as a favorite. Penguins are 1-3 in Horizon, losing by 9-15-30 points. Home teams are 12-7 vs spread in Horizon play so far this season.

Siena won its last nine games vs Canisius, with one win by less than 12 points, winning by 18-28-4-12 in last four visits here; Saints upset Iona in last game-- they're 2-4 in true road games, winning at Northeastern by 16, at Rider by 13. Canisius is 0-3 in MAAC, losing by 9-10-8 points, all on road- they're 2-1 against spread as an underdog.

Loyola won five of last seven games vs Manhattan, winning last four in this gym by 19-19-4-6 points; Greyhounds are 1-4 on road, with only win by 6 at Morgan State- they're 2-2 as a favorite. Manhattan lost its last 11 games after 2-0 start, losing first three MAAC games by 29-17-10 points- they're 3-7 as an underdog.

St Peter's won three of its last four games vs Iona, with LY's two games won by total of three points; Peacocks won four of last five visits here, winning by 4-2-3-2 points. Iona lost three of last four games, losing to Vermont/Siena, not great losses. Double digit favorites are 4-1 vs spread in MAAC games this year. St Peter's is 3-1 as an underdog.

Fairfield won four of last five games vs Marist, with wins by 2-5-9-20 points; Stags lost four of last five visits here, with only win 70-50 LY. Stags won nine games in row after 1-3 start; they're 3-2 on road, winning by 17 at Siena, 11 at Holy Cross, 2 at Savannah State. Marist is 5-6 as an underdog- they've won two of their three MAAC games.

Rider won three of last four games vs Niagara, winning by 3-1-8 points; only one of the four games was decided by more than 4 points. Broncs won last four games, by 20-9-10-14 points- they're 2-3 as a favorite this season. Niagara is awful, losing 10 of last 11 games- they're 0-3 so far in MAAC, losing by 8 at Marist, 24 at Iona, 22 at Fairfield.

**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 09:10 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Friday, January 7

Hot Teams
-- Carolina won five of its last seven road games.
-- Thrashers won last three games, allowing seven goals.
-- Red Wings won their last four road games.
-- Vancouver won last seven games, allowing 13 goals.
-- Ducks won four of their last five home games.

Cold Teams
-- Florida lost seven of its last ten home games.
-- Toronto is 3-8 in game following its last 11 losses.
-- Dallas lost five of its last six home games. Rangers are 3-4 in their last seven games- they scored three goals in last three games.
-- Senators lost last three games, outscored 13-4. Chicago lost four of their last five games.
-- Calgary lost its last two games, 5-2/3-1.
-- Edmonton lost last three road games, scoring five goals.
-- Columbus lost nine of their last ten road games.

Totals
-- Under is 7-4 in last eleven Carolina road games.
-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Atlanta home games.
-- Last six Ranger road games stayed under total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Ottawa road games.
-- Four of last five Detroit road games went over total.
-- Last four Edmonton road games stayed under.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Columbus road games.

Back-to-Back
-- Toronto is 0-4 if it played the night before.
-- Edmonton is 2-1 if it played night before; teams are 5-2 the night after playing the Islanders.

Series Records
-- Hurricanes lost four of last five visits to Miami.
-- Thrashers won three of last four games vs Toronto.
-- Dallas won three of last four games against the Rangers.
-- Blackhawks won two of last three games against Ottawa.
-- Red Wings won last four games against Calgary.
-- Canucks are 3-0 vs Edmonton this year: 4-3/2-1/3-2.
-- Anaheim lost five of last six games to the Blue Jackets.

**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 09:14 AM

NBA

Friday, January 7

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies (+1, 195)

Tony Allen is the hottest name around the Grizzlies right now – and it shouldn't be for playing cards.

Allen, the former defensive star with the Boston Celtics, has an absolute hideous jumper and was buried deep on the bench for the majority of the early going. But over the past five games he has emerged as a key cog to the team reaching the postseason. Allen is averaging 5.7 points and 1.1 assists per game, however during his hot five-game streak, he is averaging 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in more than 26 minutes of action.

"I'm a blue-collar guy. I don't mind working hard. I just had to show them [enough to gain] some trust," Allen said. "I'm just gonna play my role and stay within the realm of things … and make some lay-ups." Then he shook his head and smiled.

His recent altercation with teammate O.J. Mayo over a gambling debt could affect this playing time in the eyes of upper management, but if the team wants to win, he needs to keep seeing the floor.

"He's got a different dynamic," Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins said. "He's always talking. Always upbeat. He's not afraid to say what he feels. And I've never seen a guy who gets his hands on so many balls and is still able to recover."

Pick: Memphis

Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors (-9.5, 209)

The Warriors have found a pretty good way to win: give the ball to Monta Ellis.

The guard had 29 points, five rebounds and four assists in a stunning, 110-103 comeback win in New Orleans. For the season, he is averaging 25.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He also is shooting a dynamite 38.8 percent from beyond the arc.

"I think it's because we had been playing good basketball," Warriors coach Keith Smart said. "Sometimes you don't get the real outcome of the game because you don't get the win. But I think our guys have had a great deal of mental toughness. That's what they're trying to get, mental toughness, to keep working when things are not going their way. Because, eventually, somewhere along the line, things are going to fall in place for you."

And despite the Warriors’ struggles, the team is 8-6 at home due to an early, road-intensive schedule. The team plays well in front of its own crowd and is a solid play as a favorite, posting a 6-4 ATS record when laying points.

The Cavs have no one to guard Ellis, meaning he should get into the lane at will and the Warriors should pick up a strong victory as they pad their home record.

Pick: Golden State

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**Udog** · 01-07-2011, 09:16 AM

NCAAB

Friday, January 7

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College Funds: Today's best NCAAB bets
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Cleveland State Vikings at Butler Bulldogs (-6, 132)

Can the Bulldogs rebound against one of the most surprising teams in the country? Not if Vikings guard Norris Cole has anything to say about it.

The senior guard is doing just about everything for the Vikings this season, averaging 20.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game. In two games against Butler last season, he averaged just 14 points and shot a meager 8-of-24 from the field. But this summer he spent dozens of hours shooting jumpers to up his scoring average nearly four points per game more than last year.

"We go as Norris goes," CSU head coach Gary Waters said.

And Butler has done little to recapture last season’s magic. The team is just 10-5 and is coming off an absurd, 76-52 loss at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, snapping the team’s 22-game Horizon League win streak. In the loss, Panthers sophomore guard Kaylon Williams posted a triple-double – 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists – as Butler had no answer for him.

If Butler can’t shut down Williams, how will it have any answer for Cole? It won’t.

Pick: Cleveland State

Evansville Purple Aces at Missouri State Bears (-16)

The Bears have a pretty simple key to maintaining momentum after a 24-12 season last year: better communication on screens.

Missouri State demonstrated their improved defensive ability earlier this week when the underdogs rallied from a 29-20 halftime deficit at Creighton to post a 67-55 win over the Blue Jays. Coach Cuonzo Martin credited the team’s halftime adjustments and commitment to call out and switch on screens as the team’s biggest reason for picking up the big road win. Not a bad accomplishment for a team that went 1-17 in Missouri Valley League action the past two years.

"In years past, we had never gotten over the hump in road games," center Will Creekmore said. "We had defensive breakdowns and little things that killed us.

Today we were solid with key stops and executing on plays down the stretch."

Overall, the Bears are ranked 53rd nationally by allowing an average of just 62.3 points per game.

Pick: Bears

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