Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 1/29 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA


Saturday, January 29

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 12 games at home

8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CHICAGO
Indiana is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Indiana is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MEMPHIS
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of San Antonio's last 22 games when playing Houston
San Antonio is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Houston

8:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. MILWAUKEE
New Jersey is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing New Jersey

8:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Atlanta is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
Dallas is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home

10:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. SACRAMENTO
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Sacramento is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games at home

10:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. LA CLIPPERS
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte


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[Udog]

NBA & NCAAB


Saturday, January 29

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

New Orleans Hornets at Sacramento Kings (6, 186.5)

It’s all about defense for the Hornets. New Orleans has used a dedicated team approach to shutting down opponents during its 10-game winning streak. It has held opponents to 89 or fewer points nine times in this span.

Overall, the Hornets are the stingiest team in the league, giving up just 90.9 points per game. What’s been key for New Orleans is its ability to be diverse at shutting down opponents.The team practices mixing in a zone look, along with several different ways to defend pick and rolls.

And then there is the inspired play of David West and Emeka Okafor in the frontcourt.

“He wants us to attack teams,’’ West said. “Defensively is where you can really make your mark in terms of what type of team you want to have.’’

Sacramento, meantime, isn’t that interested at working hard. The team averages just 97 points per game, putting them 21st in the league, and makes a mere 43.9 percent of their shots – 26th lowest mark in the game.

The Kings have failed to reach their season average in points five times over their past 10 games and, not surprisingly, are 2-3 SU over that span. Overall, the Kings have dropped eight of their past 10. The team is also missing key contributor Francisco Garcia (9.3 ppg) and are just 1-3 SU and 1-3 ATS since he suffered a calf injury.

Pick: New Orleans


NCAAB

BYU Cougars at New Mexico Lobos (3, 152)

Don’t expect the Cougars to have a letdown during their trip to The Pit. Coming off a 71-58 win over previously-undefeated San Diego State in arguably the biggest basketball game in Mountain West Conference history, BYU can’t get fat and lazy and look past a talented Lobos team.

But focusing on the road has been no problem for BYU this season. The team has one of the best true road records in the nation at 7-0 SU and a solid 4-2 ATS. The Cougars have posted wins on the courts of Utah, UNLV, Vermont, Creighton and a reinvigorated Colorado State.

Then again, it’s pretty easy to win anywhere with Jimmer Fredette. The leading candidate for National Player of the Year has topped 30 points 15 times in his career, with 13 of those coming away from Provo.

"I don't think too much about it," Fredette said. "I think the thing with me is, on the road, I take it as a challenge. It is tough to win road games in our league, or anywhere. So I take it on myself to be the starter, to get things going and be aggressive.”

Overall, Fredette has topped 40 points three times in his past four games, including twice on an opponent’s court. BYU also is 7-3 SU and ATS in its past 10 games against New Mexico.

Pick: BYU


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[Udog]

NCAAB


Saturday, January 29

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Tips and Trends
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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Purdue Boilermakers [CBS | 1:00 PM ET]

GOLDEN GOPHERS: Despite injury problems, Minnesota simply keeps winning. The Golden Gophers have won their past 4 games SU, all in league play. Minnesota is 16-4 SU and 10-10 ATS overall this season. Minnesota is currently ranked 18th in the nation heading into today's game. The Golden Gophers are just 2-3 SU on the road this year. G Blake Hoffarber leads Minnesota in scoring, averaging 14.1 PPG. F Trevor Mbakwe is averaging 13.4 PPG and 10.4 RPG while shooting better than 60% from the field. The Golden Gophers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against the Big Ten. The Golden Gophers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Minnesota is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning SU record.

Golden Gophers are 12-5 ATS last 17 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
Over is 17-7 last 24 games following a SU win.

Key Injuries - G Al Nolen (foot) is out.

Projected Score: 68 (SIDE of the Day)

BOILERMAKERS: (-9, O/U 137.5) Purdue is coming off one of their worst performances in quite some time. The Boilermakers were demolished by Ohio St, so they will be more than motivated to put that game behind them. Purdue is 17-4 SU and 11-7 ATS overall this season. The Boilermakers are currently ranked 12th in the nation, but a loss today would likely take them out of the rankings altogether after their loss to Ohio St. in their last game. The Boilermakers are a perfect 11-0 SU at home this season. Today is also a revenge game for the Boilermakers, as they lost to Minnesota earlier this year. F JaJuan Johnson leads Purdue in scoring, 20.6 PPG and 7.6 RPG this year. The Boilermakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Purdue is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points. The Boilermakers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss. Purdue is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games. The Boilermakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Boilermakers are 19-7 ATS last 26 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Under is 8-2 last 10 games against a team with a winning SU record.

Key Injuries - F Robbie Hummel (knee) is out.

Projected Score: 70



Kansas St. Wildhawks at Kansas Jayhawks [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]

WILDCATS: Kansas St. has been one of the most disappointing teams in the nation this year. The Wildcats were expected to compete for a Final Four berth this year, but their play has left alot to be desired. Kansas St. is just 14-7 SU this year, including 2-4 in Big 12 Conference play. The Wildcats are just 5-10 ATS this season, proving just how overrated this team truly is. Kansas St. is 2-3 SU in true road games this year. A win tonight over their ranked rival would go along way towards restoring some pride for Kansas St. PG Jacob Pullen leads the Wildcats this season, as he's averaging 17.9 PPG and 3.5 APG this year. The Wildcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against the Big 12. Kansas St. is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games. The Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU win. Kansas St. is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games against a team with a winning home record.

Wildcats are 1-8 ATS last 9 games against a team with a winning SU record.
Under is 21-7 last 28 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.

Key Injuries - G Rodney McGruder (head) is probable.

Projected Score: 70

JAYHAWKS: (-11.5, O/U 144) Kansas has proven this year that they are one of the elite teams in the nation. Whether or not they are a championship caliber team remains to be seen. The Jayhawks are 19-1 SU and 8-10 ATS overall this year, which places them 6th in the national polls. Kansas has dominated the Wildcats of late, winning each of the past 6 meetings SU. The Jayhawks are 11-1 SU at home this year, and they will be looking to create another large home winning streak tonight. The Morris brothers combine for nearly 30 PPG and 15.5 RPG this season. PG Josh Selby is averaging 11.8 PPG and 3.0 APG this season. The Jayhawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. Kansas is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against the Big 12 Conference. The Jayhawks are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games against a team with a road winning percentage less than .400%. The Jayhawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Kansas is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.

Jayhawks are 2-5 ATS last 7 home games.
Over is 5-2 last 7 games against a team with a winning SU record.

Key Injuries - G Josh Selby (ankle) is probable.

Projected Score: 83 (OVER-Total of the Day)


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[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Update

Game 657-658: San Francisco at Pepperdine (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 55.706; Pepperdine 55.813
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 1
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (+1)

Game 659-660: Fresno State at San Jose State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 51.112; San Jose State 54.785
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: San Jose State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (-2 1/2)

Game 661-662: Oregon State at Stanford (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 52.844; Stanford 62.622
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 10
Vegas Line: Stanford by 8
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-8)

Game 663-664: UC-Irvine at UC-Davis (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 53.238; UC-Davis 55.938
Dunkel Line: UC-Davis by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Davis by 3
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (+3)

Game 665-666: CS-Northridge at UC-Santa Barbara (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 45.437; UC-Santa Barbara 58.881
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (-11 1/2)

Game 667-668: UC-Riverside at Pacific (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 45.389; Pacific 59.028
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Pacific by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Riverside (+14 1/2)

Game 669-670: Wyoming at San Diego State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 48.947; San Diego State 69.201
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 21 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+21 1/2)

Game 671-672: CS-Fullerton at Long Beach State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 47.540; Long Beach State 61.285
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (-11 1/2)

Game 673-674: Utah State at Hawaii (12:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 64.785; Hawaii 57.454
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 9
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (+9)

Game 675-676: Rider at St. Peter's (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 55.901; St. Peter's 52.840
Dunkel Line: Rider by 3
Vegas Line: Rider by 1
Dunkel Pick: Rider (-1)

Game 677-678: College of Charleston at Davidson (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 55.326; Davidson 52.497
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 3
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (+3 1/2)

Game 679-680: Appalachian State at Furman (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 46.675; Furman 58.024
Dunkel Line: Furman by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Furman by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Furman (-9 1/2)

Game 681-682: NC-Greensboro at Samford (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 41.388; Samford 49.081
Dunkel Line: Samford by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Samford by 5
Dunkel Pick: Samford (-5)

Game 683-684: Elon at Chattanooga (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 50.003; Chattanooga 49.416
Dunkel Line: Elon by 1
Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 1
Dunkel Pick: Elon (+1)

Game 685-686: Western Carolina at Wofford (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 50.912; Wofford 64.516
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Wofford by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (-11 1/2)

Game 687-688: Tennessee State at Eastern Kentucky (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 50.221; Eastern Kentucky 51.929
Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 4
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (+4)

Game 689-690: Tennessee Tech at SE Missouri State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 45.444; SE Missouri State 42.697
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 3
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 4
Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (+4)

Game 691-692: Jacksonville State at Eastern Illinois (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 43.042; Eastern Illinois 51.538
Dunkel Line: Eastern Illinois by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Illinois by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (-5 1/2)

Game 693-694: Austin Peay at Morehead State (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 55.304; Morehead State 54.060
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 1
Vegas Line: Morehead State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+3 1/2)

Game 695-696: Tennessee-Martin at Murray State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 40.074; Murray State 59.696
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: Murray State by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-17 1/2)

Game 697-698: Northern Colorado at Weber State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 55.632; Weber State 56.818
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 1
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 1
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (+1)

Game 699-700: Montana at Montana State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 57.995; Montana State 53.732
Dunkel Line: Montana by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana by 2
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-2)

Game 701-702: Sacramento State at Portland State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 40.215; Portland State 51.435
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 11
Vegas Line: Portland State by 9
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (-9)

Game 703-704: Idaho State at Eastern Washington (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 45.529; Eastern Washington 46.993
Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 5
Dunkel Pick: Idaho State (+5)

Game 711-712: Centenary at Oakland (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Centenary 32.927; Oakland 66.445
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 33 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 713-714: Oral Roberts at IPFW (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oral Roberts 53.185; IPFW 59.397
Dunkel Line: IPFW by 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 715-716: IUPUI at Western Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: IUPUI 51.588; Western Illinois 44.667
Dunkel Line: IUPUI by 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 717-718: UMKC at North Dakota State (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UMKC 47.313; North Dakota State 54.603
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 719-720: Southern Utah at South Dakota State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 43.937; South Dakota State 60.457
Dunkel Line: South Dakota State by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


First Post

Saturday, 1/29/2011

TEMPLE at ST JOSEPHS, 11:00 AM ET
TEMPLE: 21-9 ATS as a road favorite of 6.5 to 12 points
ST JOSEPHS: 0-11 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less

XAVIER at RICHMOND, 12:00 PM ET
XAVIER: 2-8 ATS after playing a home game
RICHMOND: 11-3 ATS after 3 or more consecutive wins

FLORIDA ST at CLEMSON, 12:00 PM ET
FLORIDA ST: 7-19 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
CLEMSON: 9-2 ATS in home games against conference opponents

N ILLINOIS at BUFFALO, 12:00 PM ET
N ILLINOIS: 16-37 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread
BUFFALO: 8-1 ATS in home games after playing a game as favorite

GEORGETOWN at VILLANOVA, 12:00 PM ET
GEORGETOWN: 8-25 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
VILLANOVA: 15-6 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread

LOUISVILLE at CONNECTICUT, 12:00 PM ET
LOUISVILLE: 3-12 ATS off a win against a conference rival
CONNECTICUT: 9-2 ATS off a win against a conference rival

GEORGE MASON at WM & MARY, 12:00 PM ET
GEORGE MASON: 14-5 ATS in all games
WM & MARY: 11-28 ATS in home games when playing only their 3rd game in a week

MINNESOTA at PURDUE, 1:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 9-2 OVER after 4 or more consecutive wins
PURDUE: 11-4 ATS as a favorite

ST BONAVENTURE at FORDHAM, 1:00 PM ET
ST BONAVENTURE: 8-0 ATS in road games off a home loss
FORDHAM: 2-8 ATS as an underdog

GEORGIA ST at NORTHEASTERN, 1:00 PM ET
GEORGIA ST: 13-4 ATS after 4 or more consecutive losse
NORTHEASTERN: 0-6 ATS in home lined games

FLORIDA at MISSISSIPPI ST, 1:00 PM ET
FLORIDA: 2-9 ATS as a favorite
MISSISSIPPI ST: 35-19 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses

AUBURN at S CAROLINA, 1:30 PM ET
AUBURN: 11-2 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses
S CAROLINA: 7-19 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

COLORADO at BAYLOR, 1:45 PM ET
COLORADO: 34-18 UNDER after allowing 80 points or mor
BAYLOR: 6-0 UNDER after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

BUTLER at VALPARAISO, 2:00 PM ET
BUTLER: 0-6 ATS after 3 or more consecutive overs
VALPARAISO: 16-3 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent

SAINT LOUIS at GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2:00 PM ET
SAINT LOUIS: 22-11 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games
GEORGE WASHINGTON: 13-4 UNDER after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread

OHIO U at BALL ST, 2:00 PM ET
OHIO U: 8-1 ATS in road games off a win against a conference rival
BALL ST: 4-15 ATS in home games after scoring 60 points or less 2 straight games

BRADLEY at WICHITA ST, 2:05 PM ET
BRADLEY: 2-9 ATS off a home loss
WICHITA ST: 12-3 ATS off a win by 10 points or more over a conference rival

TEXAS A&M at NEBRASKA, 2:00 PM ET
TEXAS A&M: 15-6 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games
NEBRASKA: 0-7 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4 against the spread

NC STATE at N CAROLINA, 2:00 PM ET
NC STATE: 24-9 ATS off an embarrassing road loss scoring less than 60 points
N CAROLINA: 1-9 ATS in home games off a road win

INDIANA ST at CREIGHTON, 3:05 PM ET
INDIANA ST: 19-9 ATS after a conference game
CREIGHTON: 8-2 ATS against conference opponents

E MICHIGAN at BOWLING GREEN, 3:00 PM ET
E MICHIGAN: 7-16 ATS against conference opponents
BOWLING GREEN: 53-34 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games

SYRACUSE at MARQUETTE, 3:00 PM ET
SYRACUSE: 3-10 ATS after playing a home game
MARQUETTE: 9-2 ATS after 3 straight games committing 11 or less turnovers

SMU at RICE, 3:00 PM ET
SMU: 7-0 ATS in road games off a win against a conference rival
RICE: 3-11 ATS after playing a game as a home favorite

UCLA at ARIZONA ST, 3:30 PM ET
UCLA: 28-11 ATS at road when the line is +3 to -3
ARIZONA ST: 0-6 ATS after a combined score of 125 points or less

TENNESSEE at OLE MISS, 4:00 PM ET
TENNESSEE: 0-8 ATS in road games after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers
OLE MISS: 21-10 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games

GEORGIA at KENTUCKY, 4:00 PM ET
GEORGIA: 11-2 ATS off a loss against a conference rival
KENTUCKY: 37-19 ATS when playing with 5 or 6 days rest

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NCAAB
Write-Up


First Post

Saturday, 1/29/2011

Richmond won two of last three games vs Xavier, with both meetings LY decided in OT; Spiders is 5-1 in A-14, winning last three games by 10-16-9 points. Xavier is 6-0 in league, scoring 79+ points in all six of its games, with road wins by 27 at URI, 14 at St Bonaventure. Atlantic 14 home favorites of 6 or less points are 4-11 vs spread.

Florida State (-6) beat Clemson 75-69 at home Dec 12, after trailing by 6 at half; Seminoles lost six of last seven visits here, with losses by 5-9-6-13-12ot-10 points. ACC home favorites of 7 or less points are 6-4-2 vs spread. Tigers are 3-0 as ACC home favorite, winning by 7-25-10 pts. FSU won last four games, but lost two of last three on the road.

Georgetown won six of last seven games vs Villanova, going 3-2 in last five visits here; Hoyas won last three games by 9-5-25 points, after 1-4 start in league play. Wildcats are 3-0 as Big East home favorite, winning by 16-11-14 points- they lost first league game at Providence last time out. Big East home favorites of 5 or less points are 11-5 vs spread.

UConn-Louisville split last eight meetings; Cardinals are 2-2 in last four visits here, winning by hoop LY;/ Huskies are won/covered last five in a row- they're 2-1 as Big East home favorite, winning by 5-14-20 points. Louisville lost its last two road games, by 14 at Villanova, at Providence by 7. Big East home favorites of 5 or less points are 11-5 vs spread.

Minnesota shot 53% from floor in 7067 (+3) home win over Purdue 16 days ago, first Gopher win in last five series games; Minnesota lost last four visits here, by 17-19-12-19 points. Boilers are 3-1 as home favorite, winning home games by 13-23-1-10 points. Big 11 home favorites of 8+ points are 6-9 vs spread. Gophers won their last four games.

Butler is 9-0 vs Valparaiso is Horizon play, winning games here by 2-5-23 points, but Bulldogs lost two of last three games, are just 2-2 on road in Horizon, losing at Milwaukee-Wright State. Horizon home underdogs of 5 or less points are 6-4 vs spread. Valpo had five-game wining streak snapped by Green Bay Sunday; they're 2-1 as a Horizon underdog.

Texas A&M won five of last six games vs Nebraska, winning last three by 2-11-6 points, winning last two here by 11-2. Aggies are 4-1 in Big 12, with only loss at Texas- they won by 18 at Oklahoma. Cornhuskers are 2-0 at home, beating Iowa State/Colorado- home side won all five of their Big 12 games. Big 12 home teams are 6-3-1 if spread is 4 or less.

Syracuse lost its last three games by 8-11-20 points, allowing 82.3 ppg; Marquette lost its last two games, giving up 78 ppg, so both teams need win here. Syracuse is 4-0 in series, winning last visits here in OT- they have road wins at Seton Hall by 5, St John's by 17. Big 12 home faves of 2 or less points are 5-1 against the spread so far this seasons.

BYU had big home win vs San Diego State Wednesday, now has trap at New Mexico, where they've lost last two visits by 19-4 points; Lobos won both meetings LY by total of 6 points. Cougars are 6-0 in MWC so far, winning road games by 12-25-9 points. New Mexico lost three of its last four games- they're 0-4 in MWC if they allow more than 61 points.

Ohio State is 10-1 in last 11 games vs Northwestern, but lost last visit to Evanston, after winning by 3-9-18 points in previous visits; OSU is 4-0 on Big 11 road, winning by 18-5-4-5 points (2-2 as road favorite). NW lost three of last four games- they're 1-5 as Big 11 dog, 0-2 at home, with home losses by 3-32. Big 11 double digit dogs are 9-5, 2-1 at home.

North Texas won five in row, nine of last 11 games vs Denver, but they lost five of last seven visits here, as home team is 12-2 in last 14 series games. Denver is 3-1 as Sun Belt home favorite, winning by 13-2-9-38 points. UNT is 1-3 on Sun Belt road; they played Thursday; tough to prepare for this altitude and this offense in less than 48 hours.

Kansas won six in row, 15 of last 17 games vs Kansas State, winning last four played here by 27-6-14-17 points; Jayhawks are just 1-4 as fave in Big 12, losing last home game to Texas- three of their four Big 12 wins are by 5 or less points. K-State is 2-4 in Big 12, 0-3 on orad, losing road games by 14-16-8. Big 12 double digit home dogs are 1-5 vs spread.

West Virginia-Cincinnati split last eight games, with home side winning six of last seven; WVU lost last three visits here, by 3-13ot-4 points, as Huggins returns to gym where he made Bearcats a national power. Cincy is 2-2 as Big East home fave, winning home games by 16-17-8-16 points; they're 2-2 as home fave. Big East home faves of 5 or less are 11-5.

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NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, 1/29/2011

INDIANA at CHICAGO, 8:00 PM ET
INDIANA: 9-0 UNDER when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
CHICAGO: 9-1 UNDER vs. division opponents

WASHINGTON at MEMPHIS, 8:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 13-4 ATS in road games off a road loss
MEMPHIS: 16-29 ATS when playing 8+ games in 14 days

TORONTO at MINNESOTA, 8:00 PM ET
TORONTO: 14-4 OVER after playing 4 consecutive games as an underdog
MINNESOTA: 7-19 ATS in home games when playing their 3rd game in 4 days

HOUSTON at SAN ANTONIO, 8:30 PM ET
HOUSTON: 15-5 OVER in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210
SAN ANTONIO: 10-21 ATS after allowing 105+ points

NEW JERSEY at MILWAUKEE, 8:30 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 2-13 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6
MILWAUKEE: 18-4 ATS against Atlantic division

ATLANTA at DALLAS, 8:30 PM ET
ATLANTA: 43-26 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite
DALLAS: 20-39 ATS as a home favorite

NEW ORLEANS at SACRAMENTO, 10:00 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 16-5 OVER away against Pacific division
SACRAMENTO: 1-11 ATS after 2+ consecutive unders

CHARLOTTE at LA CLIPPERS, 10:30 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 19-6 ATS against Pacific division
LA CLIPPERS: 5-15 ATS in home games after scoring 85 points or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


New Orleans at Sacramento
The Hornets look to build on their 8-0 ATS record in their last 8 road games. New Orleans is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hornets favored by 9 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29

Game 501-502: Indiana at Chicago (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 117.354; Chicago 124.519
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 7; 204
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Washington at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 111.283; Memphis 124.210
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 13; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 9; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-9); Under

Game 505-506: Toronto at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 109.867; Minnesota 112.025
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2; 222
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota 5; 218
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+5); Over

Game 507-508: Houston at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.210; San Antonio 128.163
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 10; 209
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8); Under

Game 509-510: New Jersey at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 113.513; Milwaukee 115.854
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 2 1/2; 178 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6 1/2; 181
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+6 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Atlanta at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 116.198; Dallas 123.139
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 4 1/2; 189
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-4 1/2); Over

Game 513-514: New Orleans at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 126.740; Sacramento 117.008
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 9 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 5 1/2; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-5 1/2); Under

Game 515-516: Charlotte at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 117.994; LA Clippers 120.514
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 5 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+5 1/2); Over

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Update

Saturday, 1/29/2011

WISCONSIN at PENN ST, 4:00 PM ET
WISCONSIN: 6-0 ATS after a win by 15 points or more
PENN ST: 0-7 ATS in home games after 3 straight games outrebounding opponent by 6 or more

JAMES MADISON at DELAWARE, 4:00 PM ET
JAMES MADISON: 24-12 ATS in road games
DELAWARE: 8-23 ATS after allowing 55 points or less

BYU at NEW MEXICO, 4:00 PM ET
BYU: 8-19 ATS in road games after 2 consecutive covers as a favorite
NEW MEXICO: 6-0 ATS after allowing 55 points or less

CLEVELAND ST at LOYOLA-IL, 4:00 PM ET
CLEVELAND ST: 7-1 ATS after allowing 60 points or less
LOYOLA-IL: 9-20 ATS after a game where they covered the spread

YOUNGSTOWN ST at IL-CHICAGO, 4:00 PM ET
YOUNGSTOWN ST: 1-7 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread
IL-CHICAGO: 94-68 ATS as a favorite

OKLAHOMA ST at TEXAS TECH, 4:00 PM ET
OKLAHOMA ST: 18-3 ATS as a favorite
TEXAS TECH: 4-12 ATS in all games

VIRGINIA at WAKE FOREST, 4:00 PM ET
VIRGINIA: 1-8 ATS after scoring 25 points or less in the first half last game
WAKE FOREST: 82-110 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread

DREXEL at HOFSTRA, 4:00 PM ET
DREXEL: 12-25 ATS after 2 or more consecutive unders
HOFSTRA: 8-1 ATS after playing a game as an underdog

W MICHIGAN at MIAMI OHIO, 4:30 PM ET
W MICHIGAN: 10-21 ATS in road games
MIAMI OHIO: 8-1 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a road underdog

TULANE at SOUTHERN MISS, 5:00 PM ET
TULANE: 15-6 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week
SOUTHERN MISS: 27-16 ATS in all games

TOWSON ST at OLD DOMINION, 5:00 PM ET
TOWSON ST: 10-2 ATS after allowing 75 points or more 2 straight games
OLD DOMINION: 1-8 ATS after a combined score of 115 points or less 2 straight games

OHIO ST at NORTHWESTERN, 6:00 PM ET
OHIO ST: 7-1 ATS after a blowout win by 20 points or more
NORTHWESTERN: 8-1 ATS in home games after 2 consecutive conference games

HOUSTON at E CAROLINA, 6:00 PM ET
HOUSTON: 25-12 ATS after a game where they made 50% of their 3 point shots or better
E CAROLINA: 1-8 ATS in home games against conference opponents

CORNELL at HARVARD, 6:00 PM ET
CORNELL: 86-51 ATS in road games
HARVARD: 0-6 ATS after playing 4 consecutive games as favorite

YALE at PRINCETON, 6:00 PM ET
YALE: 10-2 ATS off a loss against a conference rival
PRINCETON: 9-2 ATS off a home win by 10 points or more

COLORADO ST at UTAH, 6:00 PM ET
COLORADO ST: 6-0 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
UTAH: 1-8 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games

AIR FORCE at TCU, 6:00 PM ET
AIR FORCE: 15-4 ATS in road games after a game where they covered the spread
TCU: 5-15 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog

ARKANSAS at VANDERBILT, 6:00 PM ET
ARKANSAS: 1-7 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins
VANDERBILT: 13-3 ATS in home games when playing their 2nd game in 3 days

OREGON at CALIFORNIA, 7:00 PM ET
OREGON: 17-31 ATS as an underdog
CALIFORNIA: 9-1 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

N TEXAS at DENVER, 6:00 PM ET
N TEXAS: 12-3 ATS after playing 5 consecutive games as favorite
DENVER: 1-8 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games

ST MARYS-CA at PORTLAND, 7:00 PM ET
ST MARYS-CA: 9-1 ATS after a win by 6 points or less
PORTLAND: 12-26 ATS in home games after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games

W KENTUCKY at FLA ATLANTIC, 7:00 PM ET
W KENTUCKY: 0-6 ATS as an underdog
FLA ATLANTIC: 21-9 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins

MIDDLE TENN ST at FLA INTERNATIONAL, 7:00 PM ET
MIDDLE TENN ST: 8-1 ATS off a loss against a conference rival
FLA INTERNATIONAL: 53-78 ATS in all home games

BROWN at PENNSYLVANIA, 7:00 PM ET
BROWN: 1-5 ATS in all games
PENNSYLVANIA: 8-4 ATS in all games

COLUMBIA at DARTMOUTH, 7:00 PM ET
COLUMBIA: 74-47 ATS in road games
DARTMOUTH: 3-11 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

UAB at UCF, 7:00 PM ET
UAB: 16-6 ATS after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread
UCF: 0-6 ATS against conference opponents

MEMPHIS at MARSHALL, 7:00 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 16-30 ATS in all games
MARSHALL: 32-52 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

KANSAS ST at KANSAS, 7:00 PM ET
KANSAS ST: 1-8 ATS after scoring 25 points or less in the first half last game
KANSAS: 11-3 ATS in home games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

TROY at LA-MONROE, 7:15 PM ET
TROY: 6-0 ATS in road games after 2+ consecutive losses
LA-MONROE: 5-1 OVER after a conference game

LASALLE at CHARLOTTE, 7:00 PM ET
LASALLE: 30-10 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
CHARLOTTE: 5-14 ATS as a home favorite or pick

UNC-WILMINGTON at VA COMMONWEALTH, 7:30 PM ET
UNC-WILMINGTON: 45-25 ATS after 3 straight games where both teams score 70 points or less
VA COMMONWEALTH: 1-7 ATS as a favorite of 10 or more points

USC at ARIZONA, 7:30 PM ET
USC: 10-2 ATS in road games off a close win by 3 points or less over a conference rival
ARIZONA: 7-16 ATS after one or more consecutive overs

LSU at ALABAMA, 8:00 PM ET
LSU: 8-17 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
ALABAMA: 5-1 UNDER as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15

ARKANSAS ST at ARK-LITTLE ROCK, 8:00 PM ET
ARKANSAS ST: 17-6 OVER after a win by 6 points or less
ARK-LITTLE ROCK: 0-6 ATS after 2 straight games where they were called for 22 or more fouls

SAN DIEGO at GONZAGA, 8:00 PM ET
SAN DIEGO: 3-11 ATS after one or more consecutive overs
GONZAGA: 9-2 ATS after a game where they made 78% of their free throws or better

BOISE ST at LOUISIANA TECH, 8:05 PM ET
BOISE ST: 0-7 ATS against conference opponents
LOUISIANA TECH: 18-7 ATS after having lost 8 or more of their last 10

SANTA CLARA at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT, 8:00 PM ET
SANTA CLARA: 1-11 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT: 12-3 ATS off a home loss by 3 points or less

UTEP at TULSA, 8:05 PM ET
UTEP: 14-4 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
TULSA: 0-6 ATS after scoring 65 points or less 2 straight games

PITTSBURGH at RUTGERS, 8:00 PM ET
PITTSBURGH: 9-2 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3
RUTGERS: 6-15 ATS after one or more consecutive overs

W VIRGINIA at CINCINNATI, 8:00 PM ET
W VIRGINIA: 12-3 ATS after allowing 55 points or less 2 straight games
CINCINNATI: 6-15 ATS after allowing 65 points or less 2 straight games

S ILLINOIS at EVANSVILLE, 8:05 PM ET
S ILLINOIS: 7-0 ATS in road games after playing a game as a home underdog
EVANSVILLE: 2-9 ATS in home games after playing a road game

MISSOURI at TEXAS, 9:00 PM ET
MISSOURI: 7-1 ATS after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8
TEXAS: 4-12 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games

OKLAHOMA at IOWA ST, 9:00 PM ET
OKLAHOMA: 7-0 ATS in road games off 2 or more consecutive home wins
IOWA ST: 12-23 ATS after 2 consecutive conference games

IDAHO at NEW MEXICO ST, 7:00 PM ET
IDAHO: 15-5 ATS in road games after covering 6 or 7 of their last 8
NEW MEXICO ST: 7-18 ATS in home games after allowing 80 points or more

SAN FRANCISCO at PEPPERDINE, 10:00 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO: 6-0 ATS against conference opponents
PEPPERDINE: 1-9 ATS in home games off a home loss

FRESNO ST at SAN JOSE ST, 10:00 PM ET
FRESNO ST: 21-10 ATS after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
SAN JOSE ST: 7-22 ATS in home games after allowing 80 points or more

OREGON ST at STANFORD, 10:00 PM ET
OREGON ST: 10-2 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9
STANFORD: 0-6 ATS after allowing 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games

UC-IRVINE at CAL DAVIS, 10:00 PM ET
UC-IRVINE: 48-71 ATS when playing with one or less days rest
CAL DAVIS: 8-1 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games

CS-NORTHRIDGE at UC-SANTA BARBARA, 10:00 PM ET
CS-NORTHRIDGE: 10-3 OVER in all games
UC-SANTA BARBARA: 9-23 ATS in home games after one or more consecutive overs

UC-RIVERSIDE at PACIFIC, 10:00 PM ET
UC-RIVERSIDE: 3-11 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games
PACIFIC: 13-4 ATS in home games off an upset loss as a home favorite

WYOMING at SAN DIEGO ST, 10:00 PM ET
WYOMING: 7-20 ATS in road games after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers
SAN DIEGO ST: 12-1 ATS in home games after 2 straight games where they were called for 15 or less fouls

CS-FULLERTON at LONG BEACH ST, 10:30 PM ET
CS-FULLERTON: 9-0 ATS in road games after having won 2 of their last 3
LONG BEACH ST: 0-11 ATS in home games after 3 straight games allowing a shooting pct. of 47% or higher

UTAH ST at HAWAII, 11:59 PM ET
UTAH ST: 8-1 ATS after a game with 5 or less offensive rebounds
HAWAII: 2-10 ATS in home games after 3 straight games where both teams score 70 points or less

Added Games

RIDER at ST PETERS, 2:00 PM ET
RIDER: 8-1 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
ST PETERS: 9-2 UNDER after allowing 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games

COLL OF CHARLESTON at DAVIDSON, 2:00 PM ET
COLL OF CHARLESTON: 9-2 ATS after a win by 6 points or less
DAVIDSON: 1-8 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5

APPALACHIAN ST at FURMAN, 4:00 PM ET
APPALACHIAN ST: 8-0 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12
FURMAN: 6-0 OVER against conference opponents

UNC-GREENSBORO at SAMFORD, 5:15 PM ET
UNC-GREENSBORO: 4-0 OVER after 3 consecutive conference games
SAMFORD: 1-8 ATS as a home favorite or pick

ELON at UT-CHATTANOOGA, 6:00 PM ET
ELON: 6-0 ATS after a game giving up 5 or less offensive rebounds
UT-CHATTANOOGA: 6-1 UNDER when playing only their 2nd game in a week

W CAROLINA at WOFFORD, 7:00 PM ET
W CAROLINA: 6-15 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week
WOFFORD: 7-1 OVER as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12

TENNESSEE ST at E KENTUCKY, 7:00 PM ET
TENNESSEE ST: 8-2 ATS as an underdog
E KENTUCKY: 0-8 ATS in home games after allowing 65 points or less 2 straight games

TENNESSEE TECH at SE MISSOURI ST, 7:15 PM ET
TENNESSEE TECH: 7-1 ATS in road games
SE MISSOURI ST: 0-6 ATS off a conference loss

JACKSONVILLE ST at E ILLINOIS, 7:15 PM ET
JACKSONVILLE ST: 5-14 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4
E ILLINOIS: 10-3 OVER after a loss by 3 points or less

AUSTIN PEAY at MOREHEAD ST, 7:25 PM ET
AUSTIN PEAY: 6-0 UNDER revenging a loss where opponent scored 75+ points
MOREHEAD ST: 11-1 ATS after 3 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers

TENN-MARTIN at MURRAY ST, 8:45 PM ET
TENN-MARTIN: 8-1 ATS revenging a loss
MURRAY ST: 10-23 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18

N COLORADO at WEBER ST, 9:00 PM ET
N COLORADO: 0-7 ATS in road games off a win by 10 points or more over a conference rival
WEBER ST: 11-3 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

MONTANA at MONTANA ST, 9:00 PM ET
MONTANA: 16-5 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games
MONTANA ST: 2-11 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games

SACRAMENTO ST at PORTLAND ST, 10:05 PM ET
SACRAMENTO ST: 6-0 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12
PORTLAND ST: 1-6 ATS at home

IDAHO ST at E WASHINGTON, 10:05 PM ET
IDAHO ST: 6-16 ATS in road games against conference opponents
E WASHINGTON: 6-0 ATS in home games when playing with one or less days rest

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Write-Up


Saturday, January 29

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won/covered seven of their last eight games.
-- Grizzlies won four of their last five games.
-- Spurs won 10 of last 11 games, covered seven of last nine.
-- Milwaukee won its last two games but is 3-6-1 vs spread in last ten games as a home favorite.
-- Hawks covered four of their last five as a road underdog. Mavericks won four of last five, but covered just two of last eight as home fave.
-- New Orleans won its last ten games, covered three of last four.
-- Bobcats won/covered their last three games.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost six of their last seven games, are 4-9-1 in last 14 games as a road underdog.
-- Wizards are 0-22 on road, 6-16 vs spread, 6-3 if getting 9+ points.
-- Minnesota lost its last six games, covered last two. Toronto lost last 10 games, covering one of last five.
-- Rockets are 3-6 vs spread in last nine games as road underdog.
-- Nets are 3-7 vs spread in last ten games as road underdog.
-- Kings lost three of last four games, but they beat the Lakers last nite.
-- Clippers lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Five of last six Chicago games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Memphis games stayed under total. Over is 5-2 in last seven Washington games.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Houston games went over the total.
-- Four of last five New Jersey road games went over the total.
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Atlanta games.
-- Five of last six Sacramento games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Bulls are 3-4 vs spread if they won the night before.
-- Memphis is 8-3-1 vs spread if it played night before. Wizards are 4-3 vs spread if they lost the night before.
-- Minnesota is 6-3 vs spread if it played the night before. Raptors are 6-3 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Home team is 1-9 vs spread if Bucks played night before; Milwaukee is 0-4 vs spread at home if they played night before. Nets are 7-4.
-- Hawks are 6-2 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Kings are 5-2-1 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Bobcats are 8-6 if they played night before, 3-3 if they won.

[Udog]

NHL All-Star Game: What bettors need to know

Team Staal (-105) vs. Team Lidstrom (-103)

The NHL season shuts down this weekend for the league’s All-Star Game in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Here are a few things you need to know if you are interested in betting on hockey's midseason classic.

New format

Desperate to generate more interest in the All-Star Game, the NHL changed the format of the game this year.

For the first time ever, teams were formed with a fantasy draft Friday as captains Eric Staal and Nicklas Lidstrom picked their sides like elementary school kids make teams on the playground.

Crowd favorites

If you think having the support of the crowd could make a difference, look no further than Team Staal.

Staal captains the Hurricanes, who are the host of Sunday’s game. But it doesn’t end there. Staal selected teammate and former Stanley Cup champion goaltender Cam Ward with the first-overall pick in the draft, then snatched up Hurricanes star rookie Jeff Skinner in the 11th round.

Team Lidstrom has no Carolina players on its roster.

Getting offensive

Whether it was intentional or not, Team Staal and Team Lidstrom’s lineups reflect the mentalities of their captains.

Staal, a forward, has gone with six players that have 23 goals or more this season. Lidstrom, a future Hall of Fame defenseman, has the league’s top three goal-scoring blueliners (himself, Dustin Byfuglien and Brent Burns). Team Lidstrom’s defense corps has combined for 214 points this season, 46 more than Team Staal’s blueline unit.

Who’s there?

Some of the NHL’s top point producers this year will suit up in the All-Star Game, including league leader Steven Stamkos of the Lightning.

Keith Yandle of the Coyotes, who leads all defensemen in points, was a last-minute injury replacement to participate in the midseason classic.

The Bruins’ Tim Thomas, the league leader in goals-against average and save percentage, is one of six goalies that will play in the game. Thomas has been the winning goalie in the past two All-Star Games.

Who’s not there?

Arguably the league’s brightest star, Penguins star Sidney Crosby, is sitting this one out as he deals with concussion-like symptoms.

Other significant scratches are the Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin and the Flames’ Jarome Iginla.

History lesson

The NHL All-Star Game initially was an exhibition game pitting the defending Stanley Cup champions against the best players from the other teams in the league. The format then changed to have the top players from each conference go against each other, while the league also experimented with a North America vs. World format for a few years in the 1990s.

Whatever the format, NHL All-Star Games have lacked intensity and, most of all, defense in recent years. The last three games have featured 21, 15 and 23 total goals - averaging about four times the amount of goals in a typical NHL regular season contest.

Full rosters

TEAM STAAL

Eric Staal (captain), F, Carolina
Ryan Kesler (assistant captain), F, Vancouver
Mike Green (assistant captain), D, Washington

1. Cam Ward, G, Carolina
2. Alexander Ovechkin, F, Washington
3. Daniel Sedin, F, Vancouver
4. Zdeno Chara, D, Boston
5. Rick Nash, F, Columbus.
6. Henrik Lundqvist, G, New York Rangers
7. Marc Staal, D, New York Rangers
8. Patrick Sharp, F, Chicago
9. Dan Boyle, D, San Jose
10. Carey Price, G, Montreal
11. Jeff Skinner, F, Carolina
12. Kris Letang, D, Pittsburgh
13. Claude Giroux, F, Philadelphia
14. Erik Karlsson, D, Ottawa
15. Corey Perry, F, Anaheim
16. Patrik Elias, F, New Jersey
17. David Backes, F, St. Louis
18. Paul Stastny, F, Colorado

TEAM LIDSTROM

Nicklas Lidstrom (captain), D, Detroit
Patrick Kane (assistant captain), F, Chicago
Martin St. Louis (assistant captain), F, Tampa Bay

1. Steven Stamkos, F, Tampa Bay
2. Duncan Keith, D, Chicago
3. Henrik Sedin, F, Vancouver
4. Shea Weber, D, Nashville
5. Tim Thomas, G, Boston
6. Danny Briere, F, Philadelphia
7. Dustin Byfuglien, D, Atlanta
8. Jonathan Toews, F, Chicago
9. Marc-Andre Fleury, G, Pittsburgh
10. Jonas Hiller, G, Anaheim
11. Brad Richards, F, Dallas
12. Keith Yandle, D, Phoenix
13. Brett Burns, D, Minnesota
14. Martin Havlat, F, Minnesota
15. Anze Kopitar, F, Los Angeles
16. Matt Duchene, F, Colorado
17. Loui Eriksson, F, Dallas
18. Phil Kessel, F, Toronto