Sunday's Trends and Indexes - 1/23 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Sunday, January 23

Good Luck on day #23 of 2011!

At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of NBA, NCAAB and NHL until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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Daily Sports Roundup: January 23

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Packers stay on the road to battle the Bears, the Steelers get a visit from the Jets, and the Pacers head west to take on the Nuggets.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

Conference Championship weekend kicks off around the NFL at 3:00pm ET on Sunday with Green Bay at Chicago. The Packers advanced to this contest with a 48-21 blowout road win over the Falcons last weekend, as Aaron Rodgers completed 31 of 36 pass attempts for 366 yards with three touchdown strikes and one TD run. Greg Jennings caught eight balls for 101 yards for Green Bay in that win. The Bears got past the Seahawks 35-24 in their playoff opener last week, as Jay Cutler threw for 274 yards with two scores. Matt Forte carried the ball 25 times for 80 yards on the ground for Chicago that day. Oddsmakers have the Packers pegged as 3.5-point road favorites for Sunday afternoon's NFC Championship Game, while the total for the contest is at 43.5.

The AFC Championship Game is then set to kick off at 6:30pm ET on Sunday, with the Steelers playing host to the Jets. Pittsburgh dispatched rival Baltimore in the Divisional Round of the playoffs last week, winning 31-24 behind 226 yards and two touchdowns from Ben Roethlisberger. Rashard Mendenhall ran for 46 yards and two scores for Pittsburgh in that contest. The Jets took care of business against the favored Patriots last week, grabbing a 28-21 road win in Foxboro. Mark Sanchez passed for 194 yards and three touchdowns for New York in that matchup, while Shonn Greene ran for 76 yards and a score. Oddsmakers don't like the Jets' chances of pulling off another upset on Sunday, as they're set as 3.5-point road underdogs in Pittsburgh. The total sits at 39.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA puts just one game up against the NFL playoffs on Sunday, with Indiana at Denver. The Pacers played host to the Nuggets back on November 9, scoring 54 points in the third quarter and winning 144-113 as a 1-point home underdog. Mike Dunleavy poured in 31 points for the Pacers in that contest, while Darren Collison was good for 29 points, and Tyler HanXXXough chipped in with 20 points off the bench. Ty Lawson had a team-high 19 points in the loss for the Nuggets, and Carmelo Anthony added 13 points.

There are then two games involving ranked teams on the college hoops schedule for Sunday, with No. 18 Wisconsin at Northwestern, and South Florida at No. 21 West Virginia. The Mountaineers (12-5 SU, 5-8 ATS) were beaten 75-71 at home by Marshall last time out, with Casey Mitchell tossing in 18 points for West Virginia in that defeat. John Flowers added 16 points in the losing cause. West Virginia and South Florida last met in January 2010, with the Mountaineers pulling out a 69-50 road win in that contest.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

As well, the NHL offers up five games on Sunday, with Philadelphia at Chicago, Buffalo at the Islanders, Atlanta at Tampa Bay, Nashville at Edmonton, and Florida at New Jersey. The Panthers and Devils just met in Florida on January 15, with the home side picking up a 3-2 overtime victory as a -170 favorite. Dmitry Kulikov had the winner for the Panthers in that contest, while Evgeny Dadonov and Dennis Wideman scored in regulation time. Scott Clemmensen made 33 saves for Florida. Nick Palmieri and David Clarkson had the goals in the loss for the Devils, and Martin Brodeur stopped 19 shots.

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Bettors' best friend: Sunday's wagering tips

Weather to watch

Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears are familiar with nasty weather for home games. However, both cities are forecasted for cold temperatures, but no precipitation for Sunday’s conference championship games. Then again, with these two cities, you never know.

Who’s hot

NHL: Nashville Predators have seen the over go 9-2 in their past 11 overall.

NCAAB: Butler Bulldogs have seen the over go 6-2 in their past 8 home games.

NFL: New York Jets are 12-4 ATS in their past 16 road games.

Who’s not

NBA: The Indiana Pacers have seen the under go 10-4 in their past 14 games.

NHL: Atlanta Thrashers are 1-10 in their past 11 games against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NCAAB: North Carolina State Wolfpack have seen the under go 10-4 in their past 14 ACC games.

NFL: Green Bay is 1-5 ATS in its past six playoff games as a favorite.

Key stat

26 – Career 30-point, 15-rebound games for Magic center Dwight Howard. Since Howard entered the league in 2004, only Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph has at least half as many at 16. Howard had 31 points and 19 rebounds in a win over the Raptors on Friday and has done it twice in his past five games.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Marc Savard, Boston Bruins – The center suffered a head injury for the second time in a week when he went flying into the boards as he was racing for a loose puck against Colorado defenseman Matt Hunwick. Savard had 10 goals and 33 points last year in just 41 games for Boston. But this season, he has been limited by numerous injuries and has a mere two goals and eight assists in 24 games. Losing him really hurts Boston’s versatility and depth. His time table to return is unknown as he flew back to Boston after the win over Colorado on Saturday.

Game of the day

New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5, 38.5)

Notable quotable

"We saw some of those plays, like in the Ravens game, he's out there hitting Dawan Landry in the back, he came across and hit Ray Lewis in the back. Ed Reed was 30 yards downfield and he's going down and hitting him. It's just unnecessary things like that that make you mad as a defender." – Jets safety Eric Smith on playing Steelers receiver Hines Ward.

Tips and notes

- Milwaukee Bucks swingman Carlos Delfino was activated for Friday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the 102-88 win, he finished with 9 points on 4-of-11 shooting in a little over 22 minutes. Delfino has been suffering from concussion-like symptoms and had not played since Nov. 6. He has played in only six games this season, averaging 12.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists, and is the team’s top perimeter threat and one of it's toughest players when healthy.

- The Colorado Avalanche might have an answer to their recent woes: Peter Forsberg. Seriously. The Swedish legend took the ice on Saturday along with injured Avs forward Ryan O'Reilly, testing his oft-injured ankles by taking part in several shooting drills. A two-time Stanley Cup champion and 2003 league MVP, Forsberg practiced for 45 minutes with the 20-year-old O'Reilly, who is nursing a shoulder injury. Forsberg, 37, is weighing the merits of a comeback. The forward has not played in the NHL since a nine-game stretch with the Avalanche in the 2007-08 season.

- The NBA has yet to approve a trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors as it is involving the possibility of an illegal side deal. Toronto bought out the contract of small forward Peja Stojakovic on Thursday, making him a free agent after he cleared waivers. He instantly committed to Dallas, but the Mavericks needed to open up a roster spot to add Stojakovic. Dallas then traded center Alexis Ajinca, a second-round pick and cash to Toronto for the rights to Georgios Printezis, actions which led other teams in the league to believe this was all a pre-conceived arrangement, which is illegal. The league is investigating the moves.

- Keep an eye on Chris Tillman. The Chicago Bears safety practiced on Friday, taking the field for the first time since injuring his hip in last week's win over Seattle. Harris has said that he is not 100 percent and if he doesn't feel comfortable during warm-ups, he'll be forced to sit out."I'm going to go out there and go. If it happens to bother me me to a significant extent, then absolutely, I definitely would come out the game," Harris said. "I wouldn't try to play tough guy for my own gratification to say I played in the NFC championship game. In 16 regular-season games for Chicago, Harris made 70 tackles and tied for the team lead with five interceptions.

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NBA
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Sunday, January 23

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INDIANA (16 - 23) at DENVER (24 - 18) - 1/23/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA 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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NBA
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Sunday, January 23

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

Indiana Pacers at Denver Nuggets (-8.5, 215.5)

It seems like a lifetime ago when the Pacers were the NBA’s top road team, posting a surprising win at Miami and looking poised to be a playoff dark horse. Indiana started the year 5-1 away from the Hoosier state, but since has gone 1-12 on the road. Overall, the team is 3-8-1 ATS in its past 12 road games.

“Our goal at the beginning of the season was to make the playoffs,” Pacers forward Jeff Foster said. “We still have an opportunity to do that. If we start winning games and playing together, that’s a distinct possibility.”

Denver is 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS in its past 10 games against the Pacers, even including a 144-113 blowout loss in Indiana in November. And while Denver isn’t playing like a championship contender, the team is 4-2 SU and ATS in its past six overall.

The Nuggets also have the third-most home wins in the league, posting a 19-5 record as the team averages more than 110 points per game on its own hardwood, nearly three more per game than any other team in the league.

Pick: Denver


NCAAB

Wisconsin Badgers at Northwestern Wildcats (+1, 132)

Think of this one as an appetizer for Green Bay-Chicago a little later in the afternoon. In fact, the game was actually moved up 30 minutes to help accommodate fans who also wanted to watch the NFC title game.

And just like the two nearby football teams, this Big 10 matchup has been an interesting rivalry. Wisconsin is 8-2 SU but just 4-6 ATS in its past 10 games against Northwestern. The Wildcats also are making noise to earn their first NCAA Tournament bid. The team has won four of its past five games thanks to an improved defense.

Mixing in a man-to-man set with its traditional 1-3-1, the Wildcats have held each of their past four opponents to 71 or fewer points. Nothing spectacular, but for a team that has issues stopping anyone, it’s a huge step in the right direction.

Coach Bill Carmody was especially pleased in the team’s most recent outing, a 98-55 win over SIU-Edwardsville.

"We've got some guys who are pretty good players come in there and get some time," Carmody said. "I told them when you get out there, don't look like a scrub; look like you belong there. And they did a nice job."

Meantime, Wisconsin has failed to score more than 70 points eight times in its past 10 games. And with Northwestern’s improving defense, it should happen for a ninth time in 11.

Pick: Northwestern


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NCAAB
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Sunday, January 23

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MIAMI (12 - 6) at NC STATE (11 - 7) - 1/23/2011, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 98-66 ATS (+25.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
MIAMI is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 3-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 2-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WISCONSIN (14 - 4) at NORTHWESTERN (13 - 5) - 1/23/2011, 12:30PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 2-2 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 3-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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MIAMI OHIO (8 - 10) at KENT ST (12 - 7) - 1/23/2011, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 102-75 ATS (+19.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
KENT ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 2-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 3-1 straight up against KENT ST 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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BRADLEY (6 - 13) at EVANSVILLE (9 - 9) - 1/23/2011, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRADLEY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games this season.
BRADLEY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
BRADLEY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 2-2 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 3-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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S FLORIDA (7 - 13) at W VIRGINIA (12 - 5) - 1/23/2011, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-1 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 3-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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C MICHIGAN (5 - 12) at E MICHIGAN (4 - 13) - 1/23/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games this season.
C MICHIGAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
E MICHIGAN is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (9 - 11) at BUTLER (14 - 6) - 1/23/2011, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 130-99 ATS (+21.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 72-49 ATS (+18.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
BUTLER is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 5-1 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 4-2 straight up against WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WI-GREEN BAY (10 - 10) at VALPARAISO (15 - 5) - 1/23/2011, 2:30PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 3-1 against the spread versus VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 3-1 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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INDIANA (10 - 9) at IOWA (7 - 11) - 1/23/2011, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 175-218 ATS (-64.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 175-218 ATS (-64.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 83-115 ATS (-43.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

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

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S ILLINOIS (10 - 9) at ILLINOIS ST (8 - 11) - 1/23/2011, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
ILLINOIS ST is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
ILLINOIS ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.

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

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ST PETERS (10 - 9) at MANHATTAN (3 - 16) - 1/23/2011, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
MANHATTAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 4-1 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
ST PETERS 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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IONA (13 - 6) at CANISIUS (8 - 10) - 1/23/2011, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 3-2 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 4-1 straight up against CANISIUS 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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FAIRFIELD (14 - 4) at NIAGARA (4 - 16) - 1/23/2011, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
FAIRFIELD is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
NIAGARA is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 3-3 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 3-3 straight up against FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MD-BALT COUNTY (3 - 16) at NEW HAMPSHIRE (7 - 11) - 1/23/2011, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW HAMPSHIRE is 2-2 straight up against MD-BALT COUNTY over the last 3 seasons

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VERMONT (13 - 5) at BINGHAMTON (6 - 13) - 1/23/2011, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BINGHAMTON is 3-1 straight up against VERMONT over the last 3 seasons

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LIPSCOMB (10 - 8) at USC UPSTATE (2 - 16) - 1/23/2011, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC UPSTATE is 2-2 straight up against LIPSCOMB over the last 3 seasons

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BELMONT (17 - 3) at E TENN ST (13 - 7) - 1/23/2011, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BELMONT is 3-2 straight up against E TENN ST over the last 3 seasons

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NHL
Long Sheet


Sunday, January 23

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FLORIDA (21-20-0-5, 47 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (14-29-0-3, 31 pts.) - 1/23/2011, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 239-271 ATS (-83.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 116-143 ATS (-64.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 14-32 ATS (+53.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 2-9 ATS (+11.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NEW JERSEY is 5-13 ATS (+18.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-5 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-4-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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BUFFALO (21-21-0-5, 47 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (15-24-0-7, 37 pts.) - 1/23/2011, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 15-23 ATS (-12.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 11-4 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 172-120 ATS (+29.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-4 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (31-11-0-5, 67 pts.) at CHICAGO (25-18-0-4, 54 pts.) - 1/23/2011, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-21 ATS (-12.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 53-27 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-16 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-6 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-3-0 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=+1.3 Units)

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ATLANTA (23-18-0-8, 54 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (29-15-0-5, 63 pts.) - 1/23/2011, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 29-20 ATS (+50.1 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-15 ATS (+6.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 224-314 ATS (-205.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 12-5 (+7.9 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 12-5-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)

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NASHVILLE (26-15-0-6, 58 pts.) at EDMONTON (14-25-0-7, 35 pts.) - 1/23/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 25-55 ATS (+92.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 26-21 ATS (+47.2 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 10-3 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
NASHVILLE is 10-5 ATS (+15.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NASHVILLE is 34-20 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 25-20 ATS (+52.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 40-86 ATS (+128.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 5-15 ATS (+26.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
EDMONTON is 5-17 ATS (+24.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
EDMONTON is 12-37 ATS (+61.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 1-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
EDMONTON is 17-47 ATS (+83.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 6-2 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 6-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)

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NHL


Sunday, January 23

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders (+120, 5.5)

It’s tough to find a team that needs a win as bad as the Buffalo Sabres.

The resurgent squad from upstate New York was 7-2-1 in its past 10 games, clawing to within 7 points of a playoff berth. But in the team's most recent game, the Islanders gave Buffalo a loss for the third time this year, winning by a combined total of 13-7.

"I didn't like the start of the game, not at all," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said of the team’s 5-2 loss to the Islanders on Friday. "I didn't like our first shift. It wasn't good enough."

But lately, the Sabres have been good enough. Buffalo has notched 10 power play goals in its past 10 games and is clicking along at 18.8 percent on the man advantage, the 12th-best mark in the league.

Buffalo also has received strong play from left wing Thomas Vanek. The Austrian has five goals and nine assists in his past nine games and has registered at least two points in the past four. Overall, he leads the team with 39 points on 18 goals and 21 assists.

"We've been doing a better job of traffic, getting pucks around the paint and getting rewarded with rebounds," said Jason Pominville. "Thomas and Drew
[Stafford] have been working good down low, creating those chances. Thomas has always been so good in front and it's nice to see him putting them away."

He should keep putting them away against the Islanders. This time, thought, it will result in a win.

Pick: Buffalo


Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils (-115, 5)

So who will get the start for New Jersey?

Johan Hedberg stopped 26 shots in a 3-1 win over Philadelphia on Saturday and has started six games this month. However, the Moose has hardly supplanted Martin Brodeur between the pipes. Brodeur has battled several injuries this year and received the day off on Saturday to rest up. And the last team to beat the future Hall of Famer?

The Panthers.

Florida posted a 3-2 overtime win on January 15, netting three goals on just 22 shots. The Panthers also are the only team to topple the Devils in their past five games. In the team’s past four meetings, Florida has come out on top, with two of the wins coming by a single goal. But close games are nothing new to the Panthers.

The team has gone past regulation in each of its past four games and five of six overall. However, the Panthers are good at taking the early lead, jumping out to a two-goal advantage in seven of their past 11 games.

“You feel it’s going to turn and you try to at least stay positive as long as possible,” Brodeur said. “Every night we go out there and battle just to try to compete and get ourselves back on track. We know we’ve dug ourselves a hole that will be almost impossible to get out of, but we have to make our game better.”
It will get better. But not against the Panthers.

Pick: Florida


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Sunday, January 23

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8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. DENVER
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games when playing Indiana


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Sunday, January 23

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12:00 PM
MIAMI vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
Miami is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
North Carolina State is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina State's last 5 games

12:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. MANHATTAN
Saint Peter's is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Manhattan
Manhattan is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games
Manhattan is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home

12:30 PM
WISCONSIN vs. NORTHWESTERN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wisconsin's last 5 games when playing on the road against Northwestern
Wisconsin is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Northwestern
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northwestern's last 5 games when playing at home against Wisconsin

1:00 PM
WISC-GREEN BAY vs. VALPARAISO
Wisc-Green Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Wisc-Green Bay's last 13 games on the road
Valparaiso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Valparaiso's last 7 games when playing Wisc-Green Bay

2:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. KENT STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 5 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Miami (Ohio) is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Kent State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami (Ohio)
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kent State's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)

2:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Central Michigan is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Eastern Michigan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Central Michigan's last 5 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Eastern Michigan is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Central Michigan

2:00 PM
SOUTH FLORIDA vs. WEST VIRGINIA
South Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of West Virginia's last 5 games at home
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

2:00 PM
WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. BUTLER
Wisc-Milwaukee is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Butler
Wisc-Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Butler
Butler is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee
Butler is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee

2:00 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. NIAGARA
Fairfield is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Niagara
Fairfield is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Niagara
Niagara is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Fairfield
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Niagara's last 7 games when playing at home against Fairfield

2:00 PM
IONA vs. CANISIUS
Iona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iona's last 5 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Canisius is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Canisius is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Iona

2:05 PM
BRADLEY vs. EVANSVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bradley's last 6 games when playing on the road against Evansville
Bradley is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Evansville
Evansville is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Bradley
Evansville is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Bradley

3:00 PM
COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY vs. PRINCETON
No trends available
Princeton is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Princeton is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

3:05 PM
INDIANA vs. IOWA
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against Iowa
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Iowa's last 14 games when playing Indiana
Iowa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

8:05 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Southern Illinois is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Illinois State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Illinois State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Southern Illinois


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Sunday, January 23

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12:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHICAGO
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 6-15-1 SU in its last 22 games ,when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

3:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games on the road
NY Islanders are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games at home

3:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. NEW JERSEY
Florida is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Florida is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
New Jersey is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Florida

5:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. TAMPA BAY
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Edmonton
Nashville is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games when playing Nashville
Edmonton is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Nashville


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Dunkel


Indiana at Denver
The Nuggets look to take advantage of an Indiana team that is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing with 0 days of rest. Denver is the pick (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Denver (-8 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

Game 801-802: Indiana at Denver (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 115.963; Denver 125.830
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 10; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 8 1/2; 215 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-8 1/2); Under

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Dunkel


Wisconsin at Northwestern
The Badgers look to take advantage of a Northwestern team that is coming off a 98-55 win over SIU-Edwardsville and is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games following a win of more than 20 points. Wisconsin is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Badgers favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-1). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

Game 803-804: Miami (FL) at NC State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 65.246; NC State 64.798
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: NC State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (+1 1/2)

Game 805-806: Wisconsin at Northwestern (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 70.729; Northwestern 68.089
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 1
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-1)

Game 807-808: Miami (OH) at Kent State (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 53.575; Kent State 61.043
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Kent State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-6)

Game 809-810: Bradley at Evansville (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 51.017; Evansville 57.230
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 6
Vegas Line: Evansville by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (+6 1/2)

Game 811-812: South Florida at West Virginia (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 58.168; West Virginia 73.156
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 15
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 13
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-13)

Game 813-814: Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 48.370; Eastern Michigan 49.141
Dunkel Line: Eastern Michigan by 1
Vegas Line: Eastern Michigan by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+2 1/2)

Game 815-816: WI-Milwaukee at Butler (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 53.349; Butler 69.104
Dunkel Line: Butler by 16
Vegas Line: Butler by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-14 1/2)

Game 817-818: WI-Green Bay at Valparaiso (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 56.041; Valparaiso 62.967
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 7
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 9
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (+9)

Game 819-820: Indiana at Iowa (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 61.959; Iowa 63.288
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa by 2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+2)

Game 821-822: Southern Illinois at Illinois State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 51.297; Illinois State 54.914
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (-2)

Game 823-824: St. Peter's at Manhattan (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 50.682; Manhattan 44.414
Dunkel Line: St. Peter's by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Peter's by 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (-5)

Game 825-826: Iona at Canisius (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 58.418; Canisius 55.090
Dunkel Line: Iona by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Iona by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (+5 1/2)

Game 827-828: Fairfield at Niagara (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 57.638; Niagara 46.889
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 12
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (+12)

Game 831-832: UMBC at New Hampshire (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UMBC 39.980; New Hampshire 46.614
Dunkel Line: New Hampshire by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 833-834: Vermont at Binghamton (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vermont 51.970; Binghamton 41.844
Dunkel Line: Vermont by 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 835-836: Lipscomb at USC Upstate (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Lipscomb 51.479; USC Upstate 49.751
Dunkel Line: Lipscomb by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 837-838: Belmont at East Tennessee State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Belmont 69.220; East Tennessee State 61.078
Dunkel Line: Belmont by 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Dunkel


Philadelphia at Chicago
The Flyers look to take advantage of a Chicago team that is 0-4 in its last 4 games as a favorite from -110 to -150. Philadelphia is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Flyers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

Game 51-52: Florida at New Jersey (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.734; New Jersey 11.589
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+105); Under

Game 53-54: Buffalo at NY Islanders (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.882; NY Islanders 10.515
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-140); Over

Game 55-56: Philadelphia at Chicago (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.921; Chicago 11.941
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+105); Over

Game 57-58: Atlanta at Tampa Bay (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.487; Tampa Bay 9.986
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-170); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+150); Under

Game 59-60: Nashville at Edmonton (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.792; Edmonton 11.462
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+135); Under

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NCAAB
Write-Up


Sunday, January 23

Early Games

Home side won six of last eight Miami-NC State games; Hurricanes lost last three visits here, by 12-2-3 points. Miami is 1-3 on road, with last two games decided by total of 3 points- they're 0-2 on ACC road, with losses by 11 at Duke, 7 at Clemson. ACC home favorites of 4 or less points are 2-1 vs spread. Wolfpack lost last three games, by 9-13-14.

Home side won last seven St Peter's-Manhattan games; Peacocks are 0-7 in last seven visits here, losing by 27-10-13-7-3-2-23 points. St Peter's broke long skid vs Siena with 77-69 win Friday; Peacocks lost last two MAAC road games by 18 at Iona, by 27 at Fairfield. Jaspers are 2-6 vs spread in MAAC. MAAC home underdogs of 6 or less points are 3-5.