Monday's Trends and Indexes - 1/17 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NBA


Monday, January 17

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Monday NBA injury report: KG to make return
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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett practiced on Sunday and is expected to return to the court for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic, according to a report by the Boston Globe.

Garnett, 34, had returned to full-contact practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a strained right calf on Dec. 29.

The absence of the emotional leader of the Celtics has been felt by many - including guard Rajon Rondo.

"Obviously, the game changes from a communication standpoint to the pick-and-roll," Rondo told the newspaper. "He changes the game a lot. He’s definitely a low-post presence, as well.

"We definitely miss him. I wanted him back a couple games ago, but he has to take care of his body, be conscious. Same as he told me when I was down — be smart. We just try to hold them down as much as possible until he comes back."

Garnett has averaged 15.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists this season. Boston went 6-3 straight up but just 3-6 against the spread without KG in the lineup.

Oddsmakers have yet to release a line for Monday's game against the Magic.

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Dallas Mavericks All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki told reporters that his sprained knee was "not great" following Saturday's return to the lineup.

Nowitzki missed nine games with the injury but returned at Memphis. He played just 15 minutes and looked tentative moving around before being ejected for arguing early in the third quarter.

The Mavericks went 2-7 (SU and ATS) without Nowitzki, who is averaging 23.6 points and 7.4 rebounds this season. They are 24-6 with him in the lineup.

The Mavs are four-point faves against the hosting Detroit Pistons on Monday.

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New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari is expected to return to action Monday vs. Phoenix, the New York Daily News reported.

Gallinari has missed six games since Jan. 2 with a sprained knee, and the Knicks have gone 3-3 (4-2 ATS) without him. He was expected to miss two to three weeks with the injury.

Gallinari is averaging 15.3 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 37 percent from 3-point range this season.

Oddsmakers list the Knicks as 6-point faves against the visiting Phoenix Suns on Monday with the total sitting at 221.5.

Washington Wizards rookie guard John Wall told reporters Saturday that he is still experiencing soreness in his knee.


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[Udog]

NCAAB


Monday, January 17

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College Funds: Today's best NCAAB bets
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No. 20 Kansas St. at No. 12 Missouri (-5.5, 150)

All of a sudden, Mizzou feels like it’s heading into a must-win situation Monday against the Wildcats.

After a great start to the season, the Tigers suffered their second loss in three games in Big 12 play Saturday against Texas A&M. Mizzou was set as a 5-point underdog and hung around all day, but ended up falling 91-89 in overtime.

Now the Tigers are up against a Kansas St. team that heads into Monday’s matchup just as desperate.

“Every game is a big game,” Missouri’s Marcus Denmon said told reporters on Saturday. “In the Big 12 every win is huge. But we’ve really got ourselves behind the eight-ball now. We have to come out and protect home.”

The Wildcats are coming off a blowout win over Texas Tech, but they are also 1-2 in Big 12 play. Another loss for either of these club would seriously damage their conference title hopes. This one might go down to the last shot.

Pick: Kansas St.


No. 7 Villanova at No. 9 UConn (-1.5, 141.5)

Villanova bench boss Jay Wright knows exactly how dangerous UConn guard Kemba Walker can be. Wright had Walker on his side last summer when he served as co-coach for the USA Select team and watched from the sideline as Walker asserted himself against the USA national team in a scrimmage.

"Offensively, they couldn't press us," Wright told reporters. "He had a day there where he went for 26 against those guys. On the offensive end, he's not just a shooter. He'll come off screens, he'll play off the ball and he'll find teammates."

That’s just what everybody has seen so far this season from Walker. He has led UConn in scoring in every game this season and tops the Huskies with 25 points per contest and 3.8 assists.

Wright has had a tough time with UConn even with Walker out of the equation, winning only four of Villanova’s last 14 meetings with the Huskies. We’re expecting another big night for the UConn guard on Monday and he could be the difference as the Huskies look for their fifth straight payday.

Pick: UConn


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[Udog]

NCAAB


Monday, January 17

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Game of the day: Syracuse Orange at Pitt Panthers
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Syracuse Orange at Pittsburgh Panthers (-5, 139)

A battle of Big East leaders tips off at the Peterson Events Center in Pittsburgh when the fifth-ranked Panthers (17-1, 5-0) host the fourth-ranked Orange (18-0, 5-0).

RUNAWAY

Syracuse furthered its unbeaten mark, disposing No. 25 Cincinnati 67-52, in front of the largest crowd in college basketball this season inside the Carrier Dome on Saturday.

Runs to start each half proved to be the biggest difference for the Orange, who reeled off an 18-3 run to start the game and a 16-0 burst to open the second half.

"We're a much better team in the second half because we tend to adjust to what they're doing," Syracuse PG Brandon Triche said. "If they're making a lot of 3s, we make sure we get out to their shooters. Once we stop their game plan, that's when we go on our runs."

Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin was understandably perplexed after the contest.

“You can't win these type of games if you get down 16 in the Carrier Dome," Cronin said. "It's too much. They're too good of a team.

"In the beginning of the game and the beginning of the second half, both those five-minute stretches beat us today."

MAJOR HEADACHE

The Orange have started the same five players in each game during their 18-0 start this season. That streak looks to be in jeopardy tonight.

After hitting his head on a hard fall, leading scorer Kris Joseph remained inside the locker room for the entirety of the second half of Saturday’s win over the Bearcats, but it didn't matter.

The early momentum after halftime multiplied in favor of the Orange. In the process, 7-foot center Fab Melo had arguably his best performance in a Syracuse uniform.

After the game, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim said Joseph was unlikely to play Monday at Pittsburgh.

"Kris went down hard," he said. "I don't have any idea what's going on. We won't know anything for sure. It's obviously unlikely he won't be able to turn around. He got banged pretty good when he hit the floor."

NEW INWARDS

Syracuse leaves the state of New York for only the fourth time this season in its third true road game of the season.

Given the fact that the other three games the Orange have played away from the Carrier Dome this campaign were contested in New Jersey, this marks the first trip ‘Cuse will be playing outside its border states.

SIMPLY THE BEST

Pitt matched its best start in Big East play, achieved three previous times in its 29-year conference history, with a 21-point home win over Seton Hall Saturday evening.

After its dominating effort at Georgetown last Wednesday, the Panthers didn’t look like a national power early on Saturday. They missed their first five shots against the visiting Pirates and started the game 3 for 15 from the field.

Fortunately for Pittsburgh, the Hall was nearly as cold and the Panthers methodically pulled away to a 74-53 victory.

Center Gary McGhee tied his career high with 13 points and added 10 rebounds, SG Brad Wanamaker had nine points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and reserve F Talib Zanna (10 points) had his first double digit scoring game in nearly two months.

Tonight’s game will mark only the third meeting between two Top-5 ranked teams at the Pete, where the Panthers are 8-0 against Top-5 teams, including a 78-63 victory this season over then-No. 4 UConn.

ORANGE PEEL

Series history between these two squads finds Pittsburgh holding the recent upper hand, going 12-3 straight up and against the spread the last 15 meetings.

The Panthers are also 13-2 straight up and 10-5 against the spread in lined games against undefeated teams under head coach Jamie Dixon.

On the other side of the coin, Syracuse is 143-17 straight up in games in which it is undefeated since 1990, including 18-5 against the spread when not laying points.

TALE OF THE TAPE

According to college basketball statistics, here is a breakdown of how each team ranks among 345 others in three pivotal stat categories: Offensive field goal percentage, defensive field goal percentage and rebound margin this season:

Offensive FG Percentage –
Syracuse 48.7 – No. 12
Pittsburgh 48.5 – No. 15

Defensive FG Percentage –
Syracuse 36.8 – No. 4
Pittsburgh 40.5 – No. 60

Rebound Margin –
Pittsburgh +13.4 - No. 1
Syracuse +4.6 – No. 50

CHEW ON THIS

Pitt is 144-11 in the Peterson Events Center since it opened in 2002.


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[Udog]

NHL


Monday, January 17

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins (-155, 5.5)

Sometimes it's tough being a goalie. Just ask Carolina’s Cam Ward. The Hurricanes have allowed 30 or more shots in seven of their last 10 games but it’s not like Ward can complain, not when his team is winning games.

The ‘Canes grabbed two points on Saturday after topping division rival Tampa Bay, 6-4. It was the fourth time in five games Carolina scored four or more goals.

"It was an entertaining game," Hurricanes forward Eric Staal told the Raleigh News & Observer. "There were a few mistakes by both teams defensively, but for the most part it was up-tempo and aggressive."

It seems “staying aggressive” is the motto for both Carolina and Boston these days. The Bruins have lit the lamp 19 times in their last four games.

Pick: Over


Calgary Flames at Montreal Canadiens (-160, 5.5)

Not many Habs fans thought their team made the right decision shipping playoff hero Jaroslav Halak out of town and handing the No. 1 goalie job to Carey Price in the offseason. The young netminder had failed to live up to his potential in his first two seasons and there were rumors about his partying behavior off the ice.

But Price is silencing his critics with an MVP-like campaign. The 23-year-old British Columbia native is among the league leaders in wins and owns a respectable 2.37 goals against average.

The Habs netminder came up big again on Saturday, stopping 21 of 22 third-period shots in Montreal’s 3-2 win over the Rangers.

“The third period, it seems as a defense, we were spending so much time in our zone,” Canadiens defenseman Roman Hamrlik told the Montreal Gazette. “We kind of sat back and gave them a chance to come back. We should keep playing the way we did in the first 12 minutes. Pricey made some big saves and that was the difference.”

Expect Price the Habs to end the Flames two-game road winning streak on Monday.

Pick: Canadiens


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[Udog]

NHL


Monday, January 17

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Pucking the trends: Weekly NHL betting trends
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Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in the National Hockey League.

HOT TEAM: Montreal Canadiens

While a repeat performance of last year’s surprising postseason run is probably not going to happen this year, let’s hand it to Montreal for hanging tough in an ultra-competitive Eastern Conference.

With an undersized roster – forwards Brian Gionta and Scott Gomez are routinely overmatched in the corners – and little scoring of late, Montreal continues to make its presence felt.

The Canadiens already have four wins in 2011 and they weren’t against cupcakes. They beat the Rangers twice last week, and also have victories over Pittsburgh and Boston.

The Habs own one of the league’s best penalty killing units and, overall, allow the fifth fewest goals in the NHL. They host the Flames on Monday and visit the Sabres and Sens later this week.

COLD TEAM: Los Angeles Kings

For awhile there, it appeared like the Kings – the chic pick of many to win the West in the preseason – would not miss Ilya Kovaluchuk, the free agent who almost signed with Los Angeles only to return to New Jersey.

But now that we’ve hit January, maybe Kovalchuk would have been just the boost this team needs.

There’s still a long way to go, and the Kings woke up on Sunday in ninth place in the West, so they’re not out of it yet. But they aren’t helping themselves, either. Los Angeles, which takes on Dallas on Monday, has five losses this month already and has dropped seven of its last nine games.

OVER PLAY: Carolina Hurricanes

An unlikely tenant in the over category traditionally, perhaps Carolina is ready to break that mold. In January, they have, all of a sudden, found the nets with regularity. And surprisingly – going along with all of that – the Hurricanes’ defense has been a little off its game.

What that adds up to, is over value. You’d be wise to take a look. The Hurricanes have played over the total in six of their last eight contests.

Carolina opens a home-and-home series with the Bruins on Monday. With the stingy Boston backline, you might get some serious over value with the Hurricanes over the next 48 hours. Keep an eye on them.

UNDER PLAY: Minnesota Wild

The Wild, in December, went on an uncharacteristic over run, where they were redefining themselves on a nightly basis.

But January has brought a return to normalcy. Minnesota, which built its foundation on the neutral-zone trap, appears back to its slow, deliberate style of play.

The under is 5-1 in Minny’s last six games – and that’s with oddsmakers posting mostly 5-goal totals. A 2-1 win over New Jersey, a 3-1 win over Boston, a 4-0 loss to Dallas. The beat goes on.

So, as long as the Wild are going to play that way, might as well jump on their unders. On Sunday night, Minnesota takes on Vancouver.

SCHEDULE WATCH

** Chicago might be the winner of the “Fresh Legs” award this week. You might not be able to benefit from that until next week, but have it on your radar at that time, for sure. The Blackhawks take on the Predators on Sunday night, and it’s just one of two games all week for the Stanley Cup champions. That’s some quality rest for a team that has been sluggish all season.

** The Sabres, on the other hand, might get the “Tired Legs” award for the week. Beginning on Tuesday night, when Buffalo meets Montreal at home, the Sabres will play five games over an eight-day span. The good news is that two of those games are against the Islanders.


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[Udog]

NCAAB


Monday, January 17

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Tips and Trends
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Syracuse Orange at Pittsburgh Panthers [ESPN | 7:30 PM ET]

ORANGE: Syracuse will be as focused tonight as they have been in any game this year, as they look to keep their unblemished record intact. The Orange are 18-0 SU this season, ranking them 4th in the nation. Syracuse has struggled with the Panthers recently, losing the past 4 meetings SU. The past 2 SU losses have come by double figures, so the Orange will have revenge on their minds. Syracuse is 7-9 ATS this year, with tonight marking just the 2nd time all season they've been the listed underdog. The Orange beat Michigan St. SU earlier this season as a 4 point underdog. Syracuse is averaging 75 PPG this year, thanks to 48.7% shooting from the field. F Kris Joseph is one of 4 Orange players averaging double digits in PPG this year. Joseph is averaging a team high 14.6 PPG, as well as 5.2 RPG. F Rick Jackson is averaging 13.2 PPG and a team high 11.7 RPG this year. The Orange are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%. Syracuse is 22-10 ATS in their last 32 games against the Big East. The Orange are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win.

Orange are 10-3 ATS last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Orange last 5 vs. Big East.

Key Injuries - F Kris Joseph (head) is questionable.

Projected Score: 71

PANTHERS: (-4.5, O/U 138.5) Pittsburgh has been arguably the most impressive team since conference play has begun. The Panthers are 17-1 SU this season, with their lone loss coming to Tennessee this year. Pittsburgh is also 6-7 ATS this year, including 2-4 ATS as a single digit favorite this year. The Panthers are 3-4 ATS at home this season. Pittsburgh has a more potent offense than in seasons past, as they are averaging 80.3 PPG, 17th best in the nation. The Panthers are averaging a nation's best 20.1 APG this year, proving just how much they play as a team. P Ashton Gibbs leads Pittsburgh with 16.3 PPG and 3.5 APG this year this year. G Brad Wanamaker is averaging 12.8 PPG and 5.3 APG this year, and is the Panthers most indispensable player. If Pittsburgh is able to beat the Orange tonight, they will have sole possession of the Big East Conference lead. The Panthers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 Monday games.

Panthers are 1-7 ATS last 8 games following an ATS win.
Over is 5-1 last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.

Key Injuries - None Reported.

Projected Score: 74 (OVER-Total of the Day)



Kansas Jayhawks at Baylor Bears [ESPN | 9:30 PM ET]

JAYHAWKS: (-3.5, O/U 139.5) Kansas is one of 4 undefeated teams in the country this season, as they are a perfect 17-0 SU. The Jayhawks have had close calls in each of their last 2 games, but they have came out unscathed. Kansas has had 2 close games of late with Baylor, losing each ATS. The Jayhawks are 3-0 SU and 1-2 ATS on the road this year. Kansas is 0-2 ATS this season as a single digit favorite. The Jayhawks are averaging 83.1 PPG this year, 10th best in the nation. F Marcus Morris is averaging a team high 16.7 PPG this year, as well as 7 RPG. His well known teammate F Markieff Morris is averaging 12.8 PPG and a team high 8.7 RPG this season. Kansas has been playing great defense of late, holding 4 of their last 5 opponents to 60 PTS or fewer. The Jayhawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Monday games. Kansas is 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games against the Big 12.

Jayhawks are 0-4 ATS last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
Under is 4-1 last 5 Monday games.

Key Injuries - G Travis Releford (leg) is questionable.

Projected Score: 70

BEARS: Baylor was clearly caught looking ahead to tonight's contest, as they lost on the road at Iowa St. in their last game. Baylor is one of the most talented teams in the nation, which makes many frustrated at their season long record. The Bears are 12-4 SU and 3-6 ATS overall this season. The Bears have one of the best pure scores in the nation in LaceDarius Dunn, as well as a future overall #1 NBA Draft pick in Perry Jones. Despite this talent, the Bears aren't even ranked. Baylor is a perfect 10-0 SU and 1-2 ATS at home this year. Tonight will be the first time Baylor will be the listed underdog this season. Dunn is averaging a team high 22.3 PPG this season. F Quincy Acy is averaging 13.6 PPG and 7.9 RPG this year. The Bears are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games against a team with a winning road record. The Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss. Baylor is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Bears are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games against a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600%.

Bears are 0-5 ATS last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
Under is 4-0 last 4 Monday games.

Key Injuries - G Stargell Love (foot) is out.

Projected Score: 71 (SIDE of the Day)


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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Orlando at Boston
The Magic look to take advantage of a Boston team that is coming off a 99-94 win over Charlotte and is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games following a SU win. Orlando is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Magic favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+4). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, JANUARY 17

Game 701-702: Utah at Washington (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 115.056; Washington 118.009
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 3; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 5; 196
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+5); Over

Game 703-704: Phoenix at New York (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 112.906; New York 121.014
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 8; 216
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 6; 221 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (-6); Under

Game 705-706: Chicago at Memphis (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 121.659; Memphis 120.604
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 5; 190
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+5); Over

Game 707-708: Charlotte at Philadelphia (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 113.812; Philadelphia 122.879
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 9; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4 1/2; 189
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-4 1/2); Under

Game 709-710: Toronto at New Orleans (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.915; New Orleans 123.932
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 13; 199
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 8 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-8 1/2); Over

Game 711-712: Milwaukee at Houston (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 118.856; Houston 119.737
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 1; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 4 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+4 1/2); Under

Game 713-714: Indiana at LA Clippers (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 117.430; LA Clippers 118.265
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 1; 203
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4 1/2); Over

Game 715-716: Dallas at Detroit (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.282; Detroit 112.000
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 6 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 4 1/2; 189
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-4 1/2); Under

Game 717-718: Sacramento at Atlanta (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.425; Atlanta 126.879
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 17 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 9 1/2; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-9 1/2); Over

Game 719-720: New Jersey at Golden State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 108.989; Golden State 115.867
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 7; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 7 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+7 1/2); Under

Game 721-722: Orlando at Boston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 125.254; Boston 122.551
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 4; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+4); Over

Game 723-724: Minnesota at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 112.995; Portland 124.000
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 11; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 8 1/2; 201
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-8 1/2); Under

Game 725-726: Oklahoma City at LA Lakers (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 119.772; LA Lakers 126.695
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 209
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 4; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-4); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, 1/17/2011

UTAH at WASHINGTON, 1:00 PM ET
UTAH: 12-4 ATS vs. non-conference
WASHINGTON: 0-10 ATS off a home win

PHOENIX at NEW YORK, 1:00 PM ET
PHOENIX: 10-1 Over Away revenging home loss
NEW YORK: 25-13 ATS in all games this season

CHICAGO at MEMPHIS, 1:00 PM ET ESPN
CHICAGO: 7-0 Under off win by 6pts or less
MEMPHIS: 6-0 ATS after a combined score of 165 points or less

CHARLOTTE at PHILADELPHIA, 2:00 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 14-27 ATS playing with same season revenge
PHILADELPHIA: 7-0 Over as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points

TORONTO at NEW ORLEANS, 3:00 PM ET
TORONTO: 1-11 ATS off road ATS win/SU loss
NEW ORLEANS: 13-4 ATS vs. non-conference

MILWAUKEE at HOUSTON, 3:00 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 25-13 ATS off road loss
HOUSTON: 38-63 ATS off ATS win

INDIANA at LA CLIPPERS, 3:30 PM ET
INDIANA: 13-1 Under when playing 6 or less games in 14 days
LA CLIPPERS: 39-22 Under at home revenging road loss by 20+ pts

DALLAS at DETROIT, 3:30 PM ET
DALLAS: 18-8 ATS as road favorite
DETROIT: 12-25 ATS in non-conf home games

SACRAMENTO at ATLANTA, 4:00 PM ET NBA
SACRAMENTO: 5-19 ATS vs. Southeast Division
ATLANTA: 13-5 Under off home game

NEW JERSEY at GOLDEN STATE, 4:00 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 22-41 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
GOLDEN STATE: 13-3 ATS at home off division game

ORLANDO at BOSTON, 8:00 PM ET TNT
ORLANDO: 10-23 ATS at Boston
BOSTON: 16-5 Under vs. Orlando

MINNESOTA at PORTLAND, 10:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 6-1 Over vs. division
PORTLAND: 4-9 ATS if favored L2 games

OKLAHOMA CITY at LA LAKERS, 10:30 PM ET TNT
OKLAHOMA CITY: 25-13 ATS as road underdog
LA LAKERS: 17-5 Under as home favorite of 6pts or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Monday, 1/17/2011

VILLANOVA at CONNECTICUT, 3:30 PM ET
VILLANOVA: 7-1 ATS off a home win
CONNECTICUT: 3-11 ATS in home games after 2 consecutive conference games

KANSAS ST at MISSOURI, 5:30 PM ET
KANSAS ST: 12-3 ATS after one or more consecutive overs
MISSOURI: 4-13 ATS in home games after a road game where both teams scored 75 points or more

SYRACUSE at PITTSBURGH, 7:30 PM ET
SYRACUSE: 1-7 ATS off a home win by 10 points or more
PITTSBURGH: 11-2 ATS in home games after 1 or more consecutive unders

KANSAS at BAYLOR, 9:30 PM ET
KANSAS: 9-23 ATS after 5 or more consecutive wins
BAYLOR: 13-5 ATS after having won 4 of their last 5 games

IDAHO at FRESNO ST, 10:00 PM ET
IDAHO: 32-15 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games
FRESNO ST: 11-24 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points

NIAGARA at MANHATTAN, 2:00 PM ET
NIAGARA: 3-11 ATS in all games
MANHATTAN: 2-8 ATS after 4 or more consecutive losses

LOYOLA-MD at ST PETERS, 2:00 PM ET
LOYOLA-MD: 26-11 ATS in road games after having won 2 of their last 3 games
ST PETERS: 7-21 ATS in home games after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread

CANISIUS at SIENA, 7:00 PM ET
CANISIUS: 7-18 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
SIENA: 13-5 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread

FAIRFIELD at RIDER, 7:00 PM ET
FAIRFIELD: 8-1 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
RIDER: 3-12 ATS in all home games

ELON at APPALACHIAN ST, 7:00 PM ET
ELON: 17-7 ATS off a road loss
APPALACHIAN ST: 7-0 ATS off a loss against a conference rival

COLL OF CHARLESTON at UT-CHATTANOOGA, 7:00 PM ET
COLL OF CHARLESTON: 8-1 ATS after 5 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers
UT-CHATTANOOGA: 32-53 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins

DAVIDSON at UNC-GREENSBORO, 7:00 PM ET
DAVIDSON: 20-8 ATS in road games after having lost 2 of their last 3 games
UNC-GREENSBORO: 1-9 ATS in home games after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

THE CITADEL at SAMFORD, 7:00 PM ET
THE CITADEL: 1-8 ATS as an underdog
SAMFORD: 2-10 ATS off a loss against a conference rival

UAB at E CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET - Rescheduled Game
UAB: 6-19 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
E CAROLINA: 1-7 ATS after playing a game as a home favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Monday, 1/17/2011

NEW JERSEY at NY ISLANDERS, 1:00 PM ET
NY ISLANDERS: 1-10 SU vs. division opponents
NEW JERSEY: 18-10 SU in home games after playing a home game

CAROLINA at BOSTON, 1:00 PM ET
CAROLINA: 21-15 SU after a division game
BOSTON: 15-23 SU in home games when playing their 3rd game in 5 days

SAN JOSE at PHOENIX, 4:00 PM ET
SAN JOSE: 9-13 SU after playing a home game
PHOENIX: 7-1 SU when playing 6 or more games in 10 days

CALGARY at MONTREAL, 7:30 PM ET
CALGARY: 21-13 SU in road games after winning their previous game in overtime
MONTREAL: 86-126 SU after a close win by 1 goal in their previous game

ATLANTA at FLORIDA, 7:30 PM ET
ATLANTA: 8-3 SU in road games after playing a road game
FLORIDA: 0-11 SU after a 3 game unbeaten streak

LOS ANGELES at DALLAS, 8:30 PM ET
LOS ANGELES: 4-9 SU after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored
DALLAS: 10-3 SU after a non-conference game

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NCAAB
Write-Up


Monday, January 17

Home side won six of last seven Villanova-UConn games, with Huskies winning last two years, 89-83/84-75; Villanova lost last three visits here by 5-14-6 points. Wildcats won last 11 games, winning at South Florida by 12 in only Big East road game. This is first time this season Villanova is a dog. Big East home favorites of 4 or less points are 6-3 vs spread.

Kansas State-Missouri are both 1-2 in Big 12, so loser here is officially off to bad start in Big 12. Home side won last ten series games; Wildcats lost last five visits here, by 3-4-3-20-6 points. K-State is 2-2 in its true road games, losing by 14 at Oklahoma State in only Big 12 road contest. Big 12 home favorites are 4-7-1, but 3-2-1 if spread is 7 or less.

Syracuse-Pitt are both 5-0 in Big East; Panthers won seven of last eight series games, winning last four by an average score of 79-69; Orange lost last three visits here by 7-13-18, but they still haven't lost this season, winning road games at Seton Hall by 5, St John's by 17. Big East home favorites of 4 or less points are 6-3 vs spread.

Kansas won seven of last eight games vs Baylor, winning last three trips to Waco by 20-26-10 points; Jayhawks are 17-0, but won first couple Big 12 games by just 5-3 points. Baylor is 5-4 in last nine games after a dismal 72-57 loss at Iowa State. Kansas is 3-0 in true road games, with wins by 15-7-5 points. Big 12 home underdogs are 2-3 vs spread.

Idaho won its last five games vs Fresno State by average score of 70-64, winning last two visits here, 71-68/68-59; 11-7 Vandals won last four in WAC, allowing just 54.5 ppg. Bulldogs are 3-2 in WAC, winning home games by 13 over San Jose, 6 over Nevada, losing to Utah State by 13. WAC home favorites of 5 or less points are 4-2 vs spread.

Siena lost 62-61 at Canisius 10 days ago, ending 9-game series winning streak; Griffins made 12-28 from arc, Siena just 6-18. Canisius lost last three visits to Siena by 22-28-18 points. Underdog is 6-0 vs spread in Siena's MAAC games, with Saints 0-3 as favorite- they're 1-1 at home, 0-1 as HF. MAAC single digit home favorites are 2-5-1 vs spread.

Rider won six of last eight games vs Fairfield, winning three of last four played here, with wins by 3-28-4 points; Stags had 11-game win streak snapped at Loyola Friday. Rider had 6-game win streak snapped in OT by Iona Friday. Fairfield has road wins at Siena by 17, at Marist by 15. Rider is 4-2 in MAAC, but is just 2-4 vs spread as MAAC favorite.

Appalachian State won its last four games vs Elon by average score of 74-59; Elon lost six of last seven visits here, last three by 4-24-24 pts. ASU lost its last two games by a point each- they're 2-2 as favorite in SoCon. Favorites are 2-0-1 vs spread in Elon's conference road games. Southern Conference home faves of 8 or less points are 4-5 vs spread.

Charleston is 5-0 in SoCon, winning both road games by 4 points; they are 7-2 in last nine games vs Chattanooga, beating Moccasins three times LY, by 24-12-27 points. Cougars won last two visits here by 86-77/90-66 scores. Mocs won/covered all six league games, with last five wins by 6 or less points. Southern Conference home dogs of 7 or less are 2-7.

Davidson lost three of last four games, despite being favored in all four games; they're 1-2 on road in conference, with only win at Citadel by 15. NC-Greensboro got its first win in 16 tries Thursday; they're 1-5 as dog in SoCon games, losing all four home games by 13-4-5-15 points. SoCon home underdogs are 4-9 against the spread.

UAB won eight of last nine games vs East Carolina, winning last five by average score of 73-59; Blazers won last four visits here by 3-12-16-20 points. UAB lost last three road games, by 2 at Georgia, 21 at Duke and 16 at Tulsa. Pirates lost five of last six games vs D-I foes. Conference USA home underdogs are 4-1 against the spread.