Thursday's Trends and Indexes - 1/20 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL
Long Sheet


Thursday, Janaury 20

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ANAHEIM (26-19-0-4, 56 pts.) at TORONTO (18-22-0-5, 41 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 276-276 ATS (+589.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
TORONTO is 155-152 ATS (+334.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 26-23 ATS (+51.6 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 140-120 ATS (+262.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
TORONTO is 48-79 ATS (-64.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 5-13 ATS (+19.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
TORONTO is 6-19 ATS (+28.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-14 ATS (-8.3 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 1-1-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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WASHINGTON (25-14-0-8, 58 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (14-23-0-7, 35 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-1 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (27-15-0-5, 59 pts.) at ATLANTA (23-18-0-7, 53 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 222-314 ATS (-108.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 27-20 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 11-5 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 11-5-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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OTTAWA (17-23-0-7, 41 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (30-11-0-5, 65 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 17-30 ATS (+48.4 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 16-33 ATS (+51.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 24-20 ATS (+51.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 6-3 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 6-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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BUFFALO (20-20-0-5, 45 pts.) at BOSTON (26-13-0-7, 59 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 16-25 ATS (-14.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 215-154 ATS (+32.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 133-125 ATS (-27.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
BOSTON is 60-62 ATS (-55.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-10 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 12-10-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (29-14-0-4, 62 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (13-29-0-3, 29 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 13-32 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 1-9 ATS (+10.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NEW JERSEY is 0-7 ATS (-9.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
NEW JERSEY is 2-10 ATS (+13.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NEW JERSEY is 9-19 ATS (-15.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 9-5 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 9-5-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
10 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.3 Units)

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NY RANGERS (27-18-0-3, 57 pts.) at CAROLINA (22-18-0-6, 50 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 30-24 ATS (+61.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 10-2 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
NY RANGERS are 15-4 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-5 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-5-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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DETROIT (28-12-0-6, 62 pts.) at ST LOUIS (22-17-0-6, 50 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-9 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-6-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
12 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+9.6 Units)

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NASHVILLE (25-15-0-6, 56 pts.) at COLORADO (24-16-0-6, 54 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 69-65 ATS (+158.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-8 ATS (+25.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 73-60 ATS (+136.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 24-20 ATS (+51.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 9-3 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
NASHVILLE is 13-9 ATS (+26.0 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 19-17 ATS (+46.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-4 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-4-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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DALLAS (28-13-0-5, 61 pts.) at EDMONTON (14-24-0-7, 35 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 41-52 ATS (-23.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 28-18 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 40-85 ATS (-65.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 5-14 ATS (+25.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
EDMONTON is 1-11 ATS (+13.2 Units) after a division game this season.
EDMONTON is 15-44 ATS (+76.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 12-36 ATS (+60.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 6-23 ATS (+36.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-4 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-4-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)

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SAN JOSE (23-19-0-5, 51 pts.) at VANCOUVER (29-10-0-7, 65 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 8-12 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 2-8 ATS (-11.1 Units) after a division game this season.
SAN JOSE is 12-3 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 16-5 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 6-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 6-4-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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PHOENIX (23-15-0-9, 55 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (24-21-0-1, 49 pts.) - 1/20/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 76-60 ATS (+141.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 87-82 ATS (+200.0 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 12-18 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 9-5 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 9-5-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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NBA & NCAAB


Thursday, January 20

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best basketball bets
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NBA

Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Bobcats (-4.5, 187)

Philadelphia coach Doug Collins has no doubt who makes his team go. It’s not guard Jrue Holiday, it’s not rookie Evan Turner and it’s not forward Elton Brand.

It’s guard Lou Williams. Yeah, the one making the YouTube rounds singing with his shirt off. But when his jersey is on, he’s become a force for the 76ers.

"Lou Williams is the catalyst," Sixers coach Doug Collins said. "I could go back and play all these tapes: When Lou Williams plays well and he's on the floor at the end of the game, he's the one guy for us that can create a shot for himself or his teammate."

In a 96-92 overtime win against the Bobcats on Monday, it was the Lou Williams Show. After a quiet first half, he scored 12 points in the third quarter, nine more in the fourth - including an overtime-forcing three with less than 5 seconds left - and added a pair of free throws in overtime to finish with 23 points.

This season, Williams is averaging 13 points per game as he is shooting just .392 from the floor, but over his past five – including the win over Charlotte – he has upped those numbers to 18.8 points per game as he is making .452 percent of his attempts.

And they should keep dropping against Charlotte.

Pick: Philadelphia


NCAAB

Virginia Tech Hokies at Maryland Terrapins (-5, 134)

The Hokies have been known for their physical defense and bruising play during their recent run of success in the Atlantic Coast Conference. But thanks to a spate of injuries and uninspired play, the team is zoning it up.

"We have eight guys," Virgina Tech coach Seth Greenberg told reporters. "I'm not going to spend any time throwing a pity party. We play at 8, and that's what it is, and we're going to play our tails off. We can't change it, so let's go out and play some ball."

And that’s just what a team missing guard Dorenzo Hudson and forwards Cadarian Raines, Allan Chaney and J.T. Thompson for the season have done.

The team planed to mix in a 2-3 zone, but it enabled the team to force 19 turnovers in a 12-point win at Florida State, and then allowed the team to race out to a 16-point lead at North Carolina the cold-shooting Hokies couldn’t hold onto. Either way, the team’s lack of scholarship players and scoring will keep it in a zone and force the team to slow things down on offense.

And that’s not good news for Maryland. The team simply has poor jump shooters. This season, the Terrapins are making a mere 32.6 percent of their three-pointers – the 234th worst mark in the country. In an eight-point loss at Villanova on Saturday, the Terps failed to pull the upset because they made just 2-of-11 shots from beyond the arc.

Don’t expect them to magically find their range.

Pick: Virginia Tech


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NHL


Thursday, January 20

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Tampa Bay Lighting at Atlanta Thrashers (-125, 6)

The last time the Thrashers met the Lightning and walked away with a victory, kids across the country were still a month away from going trick-or-treating. In 2009.

Tampa Bay has won nine straight games against the Thrashers, claiming six of those by a single goal, with two wins coming in overtime and another pair via shootout.

"You get frustrated and you have to get past that," Atlanta coach Craig Ramsay said. "You have to stay focused on what it is that works and what it is you have to accomplish, but we still managed to get a point out of it."

And don’t expect the Lightning to be phased by playing in Atlanta – Tampa Bay has played in a league-high 27 road contests. Philips Arena also has been far from a stronghold this season. The Thrashers are just 11-9-3 on their own ice.

"It seems like one of those teams you feel good about playing before the game starts," said Lightning forward Steven Stamkos, who has six goals, three assists and two game-winners in four games against Atlanta this year. "Some rinks you just feel comfortable in, and this is one of them."

Don’t expect the Lightning to be very nice guests this time, either.

Pick: Tampa Bay


Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche (-140, 5.5)

Colorado goalie Craig Anderson has had more than his share of pulls, strains and tears this year. Finally, he appears to be regaining his form that got the Avalanche into the postseason last year.

Anderson (2.98 gga, .906 svp) coughed up 20 goals in his previous eight starts, but in his past two outings – wins over Vancouver and Minnesota – he gave up only four. In those games, he stopped a staggering 72 of 76 shots.

"In my mind, we out-chanced them badly in the second and the third and could've easily scored in the third but their goaltender was real good," Canucks coach Alain Vigneault said of a 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday.

And if Anderson can continue to turn the corner the team becomes a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Colorado is fourth in the league in scoring average – 3.2 goals per game – but 28th in defense – surrendering nearly 3.2 goals per night.

The Avalanche also will be boosted by the return of defenseman Kyle Cumiskey, who hasn’t played since suffering a concussion on Oct. 30. In 11 games before the injury, he had a goal and four assists and was among the team’s leaders in ice time.

Pick: Colorado


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NBA


Thursday, January 20

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Tips and Trends
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Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls [TNT | 8:05 PM ET]

MAVERICKS: The Mavericks have slumped of late, losing their past 6 games SU heading into their meeting with the defending NBA champions. F Dirk Nowitzki is back in uniform, which will only help Dallas moving forward The Mavericks are 26-14 SU and 20-18-2 ATS overall this season. Dallas is currently the 5th seed in the Western Conference. The Mavericks are 14-8 SU and 8-12 ATS in home games this season. Dallas is 9-6 ATS as the listed underdog this year. Nowitzki is averaging a team high 23.8 PPG this year, the only Mavericks player averaging more than 16 PPG this year. C Tyson Chandler is averaging 9.1 PPG and 9.1 RPG this year for Dallas. The Mavericks are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%. Dallas is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games playing on 0 days rest. The Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against the Eastern Conference. Dallas is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Mavericks are 10-3 ATS last 13 games as a road underdog.
Over is 9-2 last 11 games against the Eastern Conference.

Key Injuries - C Tyson Chandler (illness) is probable.

Projected Score: 86

BULLS: (-3.5, O/U 183) Chicago is absolutely dominating the Central division this year, as they currently hold a 10 game lead. The Bulls are 28-14 SU and 23-17-2 ATS overall this season. Chicago has already beaten the Mavericks once this year, and they will try to make it a season sweep tonight. The Bulls are 18-4 SU and 12-9 ATS at home this year. Chicago is 2-1 ATS as a home favorite between 3 and 6 PTS this season. The Bulls are 12-5 ATS in non-conference games this year. Chicago is playing amazing defense this year, as they are allowing just 93 PPG, 3rd fewest in the NBA. PG Derrick Rose is a legitimate MVP candidate this year, as he's averaging team highs of 24.7 PPG and 8 APG. F Carlos Boozer is averaging 20.1 PPG and 10.1 RPG this year for Chicago. The Bulls are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 home games against a team with a winning road record. Chicago is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest. The Bulls are 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 games as the listed favorite up to 4.5 points. Chicago is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.

Bulls are 15-5-1 ATS last 21 games against the NBA Southwest.
Under is 12-3 last 15 games against the Western Conference.

Key Injuries - F Carlos Boozer (ankle) is doubtful.

Projected Score: 90 (UNDER-Total of the Day)



Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trailblazers [TNT | 10:30 PM ET]

CLIPPERS: There hasn't been more hype surrounding the Clippers in quite some time. Los Angeles has won 5 of their past 6 games SU, with much credit going to super rookie F Blake Griffin. Griffin has brought instant credibility to a franchise that was downright desperate. The Clippers are 15-25 SU and 21-18-1 ATS overall this season. Los Angeles is 3-12 SU and 8-6 ATS on the road this year. The Clippers are 15-13 ATS as the listed underdog this season. Revenge is on the mind of Los Angeles, as they are 0-2 both SU and ATS this season against Portland. Griffin is a averaging 22.5 PPG and a team high 12.8 RPG this season. G Eric Gordon is having an underrated season in his own right, as he's averaging a team high 23.9 PPG. The Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Los Angeles is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. The Clippers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against the NBA Northwest. Los Angeles is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games.

Clippers are 11-5 ATS last 16 games against a team with a winning SU record.
Over is 15-5 last 20 games playing on 0 days rest.

Key Injuries - C Chris Kaman (ankle) is out.

Projected Score: 98 (SIDE of the Day)

TRAILBLAZERS: (-3.5, O/U 195) Portland is starting to steady their ship, as they grow accustomed to life without star G Brandon Roy. The Blazers are 22-20 SU and 20-20-2 ATS this season, placing them 8th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Portland is 14-5 SU and 11-8 ATS in home games this season. The Blazers are 1-5 ATS as a home favorite between 3.5 and 6 PTS this year. Portland has scored 100 PTS or more in 5 of their last 7 games overall. F LaMarcus Aldridge is having an All-Star caliber season, as he's averaging a team high 21.1 PPG this year, along with 8.8 RPG. PG Andre Miller is averaging 12.9 PPG and a team high 7.3 APG. Defensively, Portland is allowing 95.5 PPG, the 9th fewest in the NBA. The Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite up to 4.5 points. Portland is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Portland is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.

Trailblazers are 8-3 ATS last 11 home games against a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-1 last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.

Key Injuries - C Marcus Camby (knee) is out.

Projected Score: 94


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NBA


Thursday, January 20

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Double dribble: NBA TNT doubleheader preview
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Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls (-3.5, 183)

The Bulls killed the Mavericks on the boards (59-24) and overcame 36 points from Dirk Nowitzki in an 88-83 win in Dallas on Nov. 17.

Dallas was a much better team back then than they are now.

Fading and depleted, the Mavs stumble into Chicago having lost 9 of 11. Nowitzki missed nine games during that stretch with a knee sprain, but returned to the lineup last week and had 32 points in Monday’s loss at Detroit.

The Mavs also lost Caron Butler for the season on Jan. 1 and have really struggled to find offense with Butler gone and Nowitzki ailing. Before Wednesday’s home game against the Lakers, the Mavericks were 2-6 ATS without Butler.

The Bulls, on the other hand, have won three of four and had Wednesday off. Chicago will need to shake off Tuesday’s one-point home loss to Charlotte, only the fourth loss at the United Center for the Bulls’ this season.

Injury Report

The Bulls played without Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah against the Bobcats. As of Wednesday afternoon, it seemed very unlikely Boozer would play Thursday. Noah has been out since Dec. 16 after thumb surgery, but is expected to return in the coming weeks. The Bulls are 8-9-1 ATS without Noah and 8-10 over/under.

Blossoming Rose

Unlike the Mavs, Chicago hasn’t folded without one of its key cogs in Noah. The Bulls (28-14, 23-17-2 ATS) lead the Central Division by 10 games. Point guard Derrick Rose is the primary reason why.

Now in his third year, Rose has developed into the most explosive point guard in the league. He’s averaging 24.7 points and has recorded at least one blocked shot in his last six games. There are a few seven-foot centers out there that would be jealous of that stat line. Rose scored 22 and sparked a second-half rally in the Bulls’ win in Dallas in November. For his career, he’s averaging 25 points and 7.5 assists against Dallas.

Trends

- The Mavericks have won three of their four last meetings with the Bulls and have covered the spread in seven of their last 10 games overall against Chicago.

- Dallas is 6-2 straight-up and 6-3 ATS on the second of back-to-back games.

- Chicago with one day’s rest is 5-0 straight-up and 3-2 ATS against teams playing the second of back-to-back games.



Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers (-3.5, 194.5)

The Clippers, thanks to Blake Griffin, might actually be emerging into a public favorite.

One night after hosting Minnesota, Griffin and the Clippers head to Portland to face a Trail Blazers squad trying to hang in without Brandon Roy.

Heading into Wednesday’s game, the Clippers had won five of six. That stretch was highlighted by a 99-92 win over the Lakers and Monday’s 47-point explosion by Griffin in a win over Indiana. Griffin has been held to under 20 points only once since Dec. 12 and seemingly leads SportsCenter on a nightly basis with the kind of jaw-dropping highlights that attract public bettors.

Meanwhile, Portland has been gritty without Roy, who underwent surgery on both knees Monday and is out indefinitely. Heading into Wednesday’s game at Sacramento, the Trail Blazers were 10-6 (7-8 ATS, 9-6 over/under) in their last 16 games without Roy.

Banged up Blazers

Portland also has lost Greg Oden for the year and Marcus Camby until late February. Now, Rudy Fernandez is banged-up and was questionable to play Wednesday against the Kings.

The Trail Blazers had Roy, Camby and Fernandez in both of their wins over the Clippers this season, 100-91 in Portland on Dec. 5 and 98-88 on Oct. 26 in Los Angeles. The Blazers were favored by 6.5 at home and by 2 in L.A.

With Roy and Camby out, LaMarcus Aldridge is the Blazers’ go-to guy. He absolutely cannot afford to get into foul trouble trying to slow down Griffin. Aldridge fouled out in the last game against the Clippers. It’s the only game this season in which he’s been disqualified.

With both teams playing the second of back-to-back games, depth certainly will be a factor. The Clippers are 4-6 straight-up and 6-3-1 ATS on the second of back-to-back games. Portland is 6-5 straight-up and 5-6 ATS in the same situation.

Trends

- Over is 6-0-2 in the last eight meetings in Portland.
- Favorite and the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
- Clippers are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six second games of back-to-backs.
- Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall.

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NBA
Short Sheet


Thursday, 1/20/2011

PHILADELPHIA at CHARLOTTE, 7:00 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 11-3 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3
CHARLOTTE: 15-27 ATS revenging a same season loss

DALLAS at CHICAGO, 8:00 PM ET TNT
DALLAS: 9-1 ATS away after 1+ consecutive wins
CHICAGO: 11-3 UNDER when playing their 3rd game in 4 days

LA CLIPPERS at PORTLAND, 10:30 PM ET TNT
LA CLIPPERS: 11-2 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games
PORTLAND: 45-74 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Thursday, 1/20/2011

N ILLINOIS at C MICHIGAN, 7:00 PM ET
N ILLINOIS: 1-8 ATS after allowing 25 points or less in the first half last game
C MICHIGAN: 3-11 ATS in all games

S FLORIDA at RUTGERS, 7:00 PM ET
S FLORIDA: 8-1 ATS in road games off a home win
RUTGERS: 2-9 ATS after one or more consecutive overs

ARK-LITTLE ROCK at FLA INTERNATIONAL, 7:00 PM ET
ARK-LITTLE ROCK: 0-7 ATS off 2 or more consecutive home wins
FLA INTERNATIONAL: 8-1 ATS off 2 straight losses against conference rivals

FLORIDA at AUBURN, 7:00 PM ET
FLORIDA: 1-8 ATS as a favorite
AUBURN: 20-6 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games

DETROIT at CLEVELAND ST, 7:30 PM ET
DETROIT: 12-4 ATS as a road underdog
CLEVELAND ST: 9-1 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points

WRIGHT ST at YOUNGSTOWN ST, 7:30 PM ET
WRIGHT ST: 14-5 ATS when playing only their 3rd game in a week
YOUNGSTOWN ST: 2-12 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog

TROY at MIDDLE TENN ST, 8:00 PM ET
TROY: 8-1 ATS after allowing 45 points or more in the first half last game
MIDDLE TENN ST: 1-6 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

W KENTUCKY at S ALABAMA, 8:05 PM ET
W KENTUCKY: 1-7 ATS after playing a game as favorite
S ALABAMA: 1-7 ATS as an underdog

N TEXAS at LA-MONROE, 8:30 PM ET
N TEXAS: 16-33 ATS after allowing 45 points or more in the first half last game
LA-MONROE: 17-6 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread

GONZAGA at SANTA CLARA, 9:00 PM ET
GONZAGA: 6-15 ATS after 2 straight games where they made 50% of their shots or better
SANTA CLARA: 6-0 ATS off a loss by 10 points or more to a conference rival

ARKANSAS ST at DENVER, 9:05 PM ET
ARKANSAS ST: 12-4 ATS in road games
DENVER: 14-29 ATS in all games

LOUISIANA TECH at UTAH ST, 9:05 PM ET
LOUISIANA TECH: 3-12 ATS in road games off an upset loss as a favorite
UTAH ST: 24-13 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins

VIRGINIA TECH at MARYLAND, 9:00 PM ET
VIRGINIA TECH: 13-5 ATS after a conference game
MARYLAND: 15-5 ATS against conference opponents

INDIANA at WISCONSIN, 9:00 PM ET
INDIANA: 4-13 ATS off a home win
WISCONSIN: 15-6 ATS in home lined games

CAL POLY-SLO at UC-RIVERSIDE, 10:00 PM ET
CAL POLY-SLO: 7-20 ATS in road games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
UC-RIVERSIDE: 6-0 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

ARIZONA ST at WASHINGTON ST, 10:00 PM ET
ARIZONA ST: 21-7 ATS in road games off a road loss by 10 points or more
WASHINGTON ST: 5-13 ATS after playing a game as an underdog

PORTLAND at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:30 PM ET
PORTLAND: 10-3 ATS as a favorite
SAN FRANCISCO: 13-30 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

NEW MEXICO ST at NEVADA, 10:30 PM ET
NEW MEXICO ST: 17-6 ATS after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
NEVADA: 3-11 ATS after a win by 6 points or less

STANFORD at USC, 10:30 PM ET
STANFORD: 0-7 ATS after allowing 65 points or less 2 straight games
USC: 9-1 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a road favorite

CALIFORNIA at UCLA, 10:30 PM ET
CALIFORNIA: 15-5 ATS after allowing 45 points or more in the first half last game
UCLA: 2-9 ATS off a win against a conference rival

ARIZONA at WASHINGTON, 10:30 PM ET
ARIZONA: 31-18 OVER when playing only their 2nd game in a week
WASHINGTON: 23-9 OVER off a win against a conference rival

FRESNO ST at HAWAII, 11:59 PM ET
FRESNO ST: 8-2 ATS after failing to cover 3 of their last 4 against the spread
HAWAII: 5-1 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins

GA SOUTHERN at UNC-GREENSBORO, 7:00 PM ET
GA SOUTHERN: 3-13 ATS after scoring 25 points or less in the first half last game
UNC-GREENSBORO: 7-16 ATS after playing a home game

DAVIDSON at ELON, 7:00 PM ET
DAVIDSON: 8-20 ATS after playing a road game
ELON: 12-3 ATS off 2 straight losses against conference rivals

W CAROLINA at COLL OF CHARLESTON, 7:00 PM ET
W CAROLINA: 7-18 ATS off a win against a conference rival
COLL OF CHARLESTON: 33-17 ATS off a road loss

UT-CHATTANOOGA at WOFFORD, 7:00 PM ET
UT-CHATTANOOGA: 7-0 ATS against conference opponents
WOFFORD: 1-6 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

APPALACHIAN ST at THE CITADEL, 7:00 PM ET
APPALACHIAN ST: 9-1 ATS in road games off a home win
THE CITADEL: 2-8 ATS as an underdog

MARIST at RIDER, 7:00 PM ET
MARIST: 10-2 ATS in road games off a loss by 10 points or more to a conference rival
RIDER: 0-8 ATS in home games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

SAMFORD at FURMAN, 7:00 PM ET
SAMFORD: 4-12 ATS after 2 consecutive conference games
FURMAN: 16-35 ATS after allowing 25 points or less in the first half last game

MANHATTAN at LOYOLA-MD, 8:00 PM ET
MANHATTAN: 1-10 ATS after a combined score of 110 points or less
LOYOLA-MD: 0-8 ATS in home games after having won 4 of their last 5 games

SE MISSOURI ST at TENN-MARTIN, 8:00 PM ET
SE MISSOURI ST: 15-5 ATS in road games after a game where they failed to cover the spread
TENN-MARTIN: 3-15 ATS after having lost 4 of their last 5 games

TENNESSEE TECH at AUSTIN PEAY, 7:00 PM ET
TENNESSEE TECH: 10-2 OVER after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
AUSTIN PEAY: 7-0 OVER in home games off an upset loss to a conference rival as a favorite

E ILLINOIS at MURRAY ST, 8:30 PM ET
E ILLINOIS: 36-55 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games
MURRAY ST: 6-16 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a road favorite

JACKSONVILLE ST at TENNESSEE ST, 8:30 PM ET
JACKSONVILLE ST: 2-10 ATS off a home loss against a conference rival
TENNESSEE ST: 7-0 ATS off an upset win over a conference rival as an underdog

MONTANA at IDAHO ST, 9:05 PM ET
MONTANA: 14-5 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games
IDAHO ST: 0-7 ATS as a home underdog of 6.5 to 12 points

N ARIZONA at E WASHINGTON, 10:05 PM ET
N ARIZONA: 32-17 ATS in road games off a home win
E WASHINGTON: 5-14 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog

WEBER ST at PORTLAND ST, 10:05 PM ET
WEBER ST: 9-1 ATS after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread
PORTLAND ST: 9-2 ATS after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers

N COLORADO at SACRAMENTO ST, 10:05 PM ET
N COLORADO: 0-6 ATS in road games off a win by 10 points or more over a conference rival
SACRAMENTO ST: 6-16 ATS after 7 or more consecutive losses

IUPUI at MISSOURI-KC, 8:05 PM ET
IUPUI: 6-1 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week
MISSOURI-KC: 5-1 ATS after playing a road game

IUPU-FT WAYNE at N DAKOTA ST, 8:00 PM ET
IUPU-FT WAYNE: 1-5 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week
N DAKOTA ST: 3-11 ATS after playing a game as favorite

OAKLAND at S DAKOTA ST, 8:00 PM ET
OAKLAND: 6-0 ATS after a conference game
S DAKOTA ST: 5-1 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less

W ILLINOIS at SOUTHERN UTAH, 9:00 PM ET
W ILLINOIS: 1-7 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
SOUTHERN UTAH: 6-0 OVER against conference opponents

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NHL
Short Sheet


Thursday, 1/20/2011

ANAHEIM at TORONTO, 7:00 PM ET
ANAHEIM: 14-6 SU after allowing 1 goal or less
TORONTO: 2-9 SU off a road loss by 2+ goals

WASHINGTON at NY ISLANDERS, 7:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 9-12 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days
NY ISLANDERS: 18-11 SU in BB home games

TAMPA BAY at ATLANTA, 7:00 PM ET
TAMPA BAY: 27-20 SU in all games
ATLANTA: 0-7 SU off a division win by 1 goal

OTTAWA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:00 PM ET
OTTAWA: 4-13 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days
PHILADELPHIA: 16-3 SU off a home win by 1 goal

BUFFALO at BOSTON, 7:00 PM ET
BUFFALO: 202-152 SU vs. division opponents
BOSTON: 1-5 SU at home off a road win by 1 goal

PITTSBURGH at NEW JERSEY, 7:00 PM ET
PITTSBURGH: 12-2 SU off a home win
NEW JERSEY: 0-7 SU when playing with 2 days rest

NY RANGERS at CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 12-22 SU after allowing 1 goal or less
CAROLINA: 8-2 SU after 2+ consecutive losses

DETROIT at ST LOUIS, 8:00 PM ET
DETROIT: N/A
ST LOUIS: N/A

NASHVILLE at COLORADO, 9:00 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 10-3 SU off a road win
COLORADO: 0-3 SU off BB wins against division rivals

DALLAS at EDMONTON, 9:00 PM ET
DALLAS: 11-3 SU 11-3 SU after allowing 1 goal or less
EDMONTON: 1-11 SU after a division game

SAN JOSE at VANCOUVER, 10:00 PM ET
SAN JOSE: 2-8 SU after a division game
VANCOUVER: 15-3 SU in home games after having lost 2 of their last 3

PHOENIX at LOS ANGELES, 10:30 PM ET
PHOENIX: 6-0 SU after BB losses by 2+ goals
LOS ANGELES: 4-11 SU playing with double revenge

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