Thursday's Trends and Indexes - 2/17 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NHL


Thursday, February 17

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What bettors need to know: Red Wings at Lightning
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Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning (-115, 5.5)

THE STORY: Steve Yzerman made a myriad of moves in his new role as the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Considering that the Lightning rest atop the Southeast Division, one might say he's done fairly well.

Yzerman's previous job was in the Detroit Red Wings' front office alongside general manager Ken Holland. On Thursday, Yzerman's former team will pay a visit to his current one when the Red Wings invade the St. Pete Times Forum to take on the Lightning.

The Central Division-leading Red Wings have won three of their last four games following a home-and-home sweep of the Boston Bruins last weekend, while the Lightning are 8-2-1 in their last 11 games.

TV: 7:30 ET, FSD, SUN.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (34-17-6): Tampa Bay was unsuccessful in its bid for a regular-season sweep of the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. The Lightning dropped a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers. Dwayne Roloson (9-5-1, 2.64 goals-against average) has won his last two starts against the Red Wings, but boasts a 9-16-1 mark with three ties against the Hockeytown residents. Overall, the 41-year-old netminder has dropped three of his last four starts following a five-game winning streak.

ABOUT THE RED WINGS (34-16-6): Detroit has won nine of its last 13 away from Joe Louis Arena. All told, the Red Wings are 17-8-2 on road this season. Jimmy Howard (28-10-3, 2.82 goals-against average) is leading the NHL in wins after securing victories in five of his last seven contests. The 26-year-old New York native recorded a shutout in his lone career start against the Lightning.

WHO'S HOT/WHO’S NOT: Reigning Selke Trophy winner Pavel Datsyuk has collected five points in four games since returning from a wrist injury. Tampa Bay captain Vincent Lecavalier has four goals in as many games and seven points in his last six contests.

SPECIAL TEAMS: Tampa Bay has converted an NHL fifth-best 20.8 percent of its power plays, while killing off 83.6 percent of its opponents' chances. For its part, Detroit has scored on 20.6 percent of its opportunities with the man advantage, while killing off 81.1 percent of its shorthanded situations.

SEASON SERIES: Thursday's contest is the first of the season between the clubs. Detroit has five wins and a tie in its last six games against Tampa Bay. The Red Wings posted a 3-0 triumph on Dec. 17, 2009 in the teams' last meeting.

KEY INJURIES: DETROIT: D Brad Stuart (jaw); G Chris Osgood (groin); C Valtteri Filppula (knee); C Mike Modano (wrist). TAMPA BAY: C Nate Thompson (head); D Matt Smaby (illness); LW Ryan Malone (abdominal); D Mike Lundin (abdominal).

LAST WORD: After missing his team's last 15 games, Stuart has been cleared to play in Thursday's contest. Stuart has been sidelined since being leveled by a blindside hit from Tom Kostopoulos of the Calgary Flames on Jan. 7.

TRENDS:

Tampa Bay is 8-3 in its last 11 games but just 2-3 in its last five contests.

Detroit is 4-0 in its last four games against the Lightning dating back to 2005.

The under is 6-3 in the Wings' last nine games but 0-5 in Tampa Bay's last five matchups.


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[Udog]

NHL


Thursday, February 17

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Ice picks: Thursday's best NHL bets
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Atlanta Thrashers at Phoenix Coyotes (-160, 5.5)

The Phoenix Coyotes are proving their bite is just as strong as their bark. The team has won five straight by getting just enough offense and playing outstanding defense. But the real story has been the outstanding play of goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, who has made 16 straight starts and been the team’s anchor in its own end.

And he believes the team needs to continue playing strong when it is down a man.

"It was great penalty killing," Bryzgalov said. "It required hard work ethic and sacrifice. I think we did this, blocking shots, blocking the lane, make some saves.… This is the key."

The Coyotes are 21st in the league in penalty kill at a mere 80.5 percent, but have been much better during their recent winning streak. Phoenix has allowed power play goals in just one game during its winning streak and has allowed opponents to cash in on only two of their past 18 man-advantages.

The Thrashers, meanwhile, have been anything but dangerous on the power play. Atlanta has notched a mere four power play goals over its past 10 games. Not surprisingly, the team is 2-8 over that span. That’s way down from the top 10 unit it touts overall.

“If you keep putting the puck on the net, good things will happen,” Thrashers coach Craig Ramsay said. “Unfortunately, it didn’t happen that way.”

It won’t go his team’s way in the desert, either.

Pick: Phoenix


Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators (+105, 5.5)

The Vancouver backline is being held together by duct tape. The Canucks lost defenseman Andrew Albert to a broken wrist, Dan Hamhuis to a concussion, and Keith Ballard to a knee injury.

But that’s not all.

Kevin Bieksa is nursing a sore foot, Sami Salo is limited as he has just returned from a severe Achilles’ injury, and Christian Ehrhoff has been forced to become the steady hand of the backline.

“We were just joking around that it was a good d-zone practice out there,” Bieksa said of a recent game against the Wild. “But that's the way some games are; you weather storms. It seemed for a while we were just getting pucks out of our zone and surviving. But it was effective. It worked.”

Meanwhile, the Predators appear to be putting together some consistent offensive effort. The team has scored three or more goals in three of the past five games. Not surprisingly, Nashville has won each of those games and is 3-2 over that span. And playing well at home hasn’t hurt the team either. Nashville is 13-6-6 at Bridgestone Arena this season, including 5-2-1 in its past eight.

"Some teams don't do as well at home as they do on the road, but we definitely like having the home-ice advantage," defenseman Cody Franson said. "We love playing in front of our fans. We're fortunate to have the schedule the way it is right now."

Pick: Nashville


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[Udog]

NBA


Thursday, February 17

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Tips and Trends
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San Antonio Spurs at Chicago Bulls [TNT | 8:00 PM ET]

SPURS: San Antonio would loving nothing more than to head to the All Star Break with a season sweep of Chicago. The Spurs were swept in both regular season contests last year to the Bulls, so they would love to return the favor. The Spurs have the best record in the NBA at 46-9 SU. San Antonio currently has a 7.5 game lead over Dallas in the Western Conference. The Spurs are an impressive 34-19-2 ATS overall this season, one of the most profitable teams with a SU winning record in quite some time. The Spurs are 21-7 SU and 19-8 ATS in road games this year. San Antonio is 7-1 ATS as a road underdog of 3 PTS or fewer this season. The Spurs have 5 players averaging double figures in PPG this year, led by G Manu Ginobli. Ginobli is averaging a team high 17.9 PPG and 1.6 SPG this year. PG Tony Parker is averaging 17.3 PPG and a team high 6.8 APG this season. The Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Thursday games. The Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win. The Spurs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games against the NBA Central. San Antonio is 37-18 ATS in their last 55 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.

Spurs are 7-0 ATS last 7 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
Under is 10-3 last 13 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Key Injuries - F Tiago Splitter (hamstring) is doubtful.

Projected Score: 98

BULLS: (-2, O/U 190.5) Chicago has become an elite team in the NBA this season. The Bulls own the largest division lead in the league, 13 games in the Central Division. Chicago is 37-16 SU and 31-20-2 ATS overall this season. The Bulls are currently 2 games behind both Boston and Miami for the best record in the Eastern Conference. Chicago is 24-4 SU and 17-10 ATS in home games this year. Chicago is 19-17 ATS as the listed favorite this year, including 2-2 ATS as a home favorite of 3 PTS or fewer. PG Derrick Rose is a legitimate MVP candidate this year, as he's averaging team highs of 24.5 PPG and 8.2 APG this year. F Carlos Boozer is averaging 19.4 PPG and 10.1 RPG this season. The Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Chicago is 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. The Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win. Chicago is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The Bulls are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The Bulls are 18-7 ATS in their last 25 games playing on 1 days rest.

Bulls are 6-1 ATS last 7 games following a SU win.
Under is 7-0 last 7 games against a team with a winning SU record.

Key Injuries - C Joakim Noah (thumb) is out.

Projected Score: 99 (OVER-Total of the Day)



Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns [TNT | 10:30 PM ET]

MAVERICKS: Dallas is one of the hottest teams in the NBA, as they've won 9 of their last 10 games SU. The Mavericks are 38-16 SU and 29-23-2 ATS overall this year. Dallas has been just as good on the road as they have at home this year. The Mavericks are 18-8 SU and 17-9 ATS on the road this season. Dallas is 7-1 ATS as a road underdog of 3 PTS or fewer this year. Dallas is averaging 98.2 PPG this year, with F Dirk Nowitzki the main reason why. Nowitzki is averaging a team high 22.6 PPG this season, while shooting better than 52% from the field. C Tyson Chandler is averaging 10.6 PPG and a team high 9.4 RPG this season while bringing a defensive toughness to his team. Defensively, the Mavericks are allowing opponents just 95.3 PPG this year. The Mavericks are currently in 2nd place in the Western Conference, trailing only San Antonio. The Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games games against a team with a winning SU record. Dallas is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The Mavericks are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games against the NBA Pacific. Dallas is 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 road games against a team with a winning home record. The Mavericks are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 0 days rest.

Mavericks are 5-1 ATS last 6 road games.
Over is 6-0 last 6 games against the Western Conference.

Key Injuries - G Rodrique Beaubois (foot) is probable.

Projected Score: 98

SUNS: (-1, O/U 207) Phoenix has won 7 of their last 10 games overall, and they are a team to watch in the 2nd half of the season. The Suns are playing with passion, especially on the defensive end. The Suns are desperate to move up from 10th place in the Western Conference. Currently, the Suns trail Utah by 2.5 games for the 8th and final playoff spot. Phoenix is 27-26 SU and 23-28-2 ATS overall this season. The Suns are 16-12 SU and 12-16 ATS in home games this season. Phoenix is 3-3 ATS as a home favorite of 3 PTS or fewer this year. Phoenix is averaging 105.1 PPG this season, 3rd most in the NBA. PG Steve Nash is averaging 16.9 PPG and a team high 11.3 APG this year. C Marcin Gortat is averaging 10.7 PPG and 8.1 RPG for Phoenix since coming over from Orlando in a trade. The Suns are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games against a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600%. Phoenix is 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games against the NBA Southwest. The Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.

Suns are 6-2 ATS last 8 Thursday games.
Under is 5-0 last 5 home games against a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600%.

Key Injuries - F Gani Lawal (knee) is out.

Projected Score: 106 (SIDE of the Day)


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[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Thursday, February 17

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SAN ANTONIO (46 - 9) at CHICAGO (37 - 16) - 2/17/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 31-21 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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DALLAS (39 - 16) at PHOENIX (27 - 26) - 2/17/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 82-66 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 241-194 ATS (+27.6 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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[Udog]

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Thursday, February 17

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MINNESOTA (17 - 8) at PENN ST (13 - 11) - 2/17/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-1 straight up against PENN ST 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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RICHMOND (20 - 6) at TEMPLE (19 - 5) - 2/17/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 143-105 ATS (+27.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TEMPLE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 3-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 2-1 straight up against RICHMOND 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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CLEMSON (17 - 8) at NC STATE (13 - 11) - 2/17/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 45-73 ATS (-35.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CLEMSON is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEMSON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
NC STATE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
NC STATE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
NC STATE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 2-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 3-1 straight up against NC STATE 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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ARKANSAS ST (14 - 13) at LA-LAFAYETTE (10 - 14) - 2/17/2011, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 2-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 2-2 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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S ALABAMA (10 - 13) at N TEXAS (16 - 8) - 2/17/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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W KENTUCKY (12 - 13) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (14 - 12) - 2/17/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
W KENTUCKY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 3-0 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 3-0 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIDDLE TENN ST (14 - 12) at TROY (7 - 17) - 2/17/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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WASHINGTON ST (17 - 8) at ARIZONA (21 - 4) - 2/17/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 3-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 3-2 straight up against ARIZONA 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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WASHINGTON (17 - 7) at ARIZONA ST (9 - 15) - 2/17/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 4-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-2 straight up against ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ALABAMA (16 - 8) at LSU (10 - 15) - 2/17/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ALABAMA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ALABAMA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
LSU is 51-74 ATS (-30.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
LSU is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

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

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LA-MONROE (6 - 21) at DENVER (12 - 13) - 2/17/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-2 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-1 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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IOWA (10 - 15) at NORTHWESTERN (14 - 10) - 2/17/2011, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 3-2 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
NORTHWESTERN is 3-2 straight up against IOWA 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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DEPAUL (6 - 18) at PROVIDENCE (14 - 11) - 2/17/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 78-105 ATS (-37.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 78-105 ATS (-37.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 43-69 ATS (-32.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
PROVIDENCE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SANTA CLARA (16 - 11) at GONZAGA (17 - 9) - 2/17/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 124-91 ATS (+23.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 66-45 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GONZAGA is 3-3 against the spread versus SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 5-1 straight up against SANTA CLARA 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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SAN FRANCISCO (13 - 12) at PORTLAND (18 - 8) - 2/17/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-1 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO 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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USC (13 - 12) at CALIFORNIA (13 - 12) - 2/17/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CALIFORNIA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 18-37 ATS (-22.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 5-1 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 3-3 straight up against USC over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCLA (18 - 7) at STANFORD (13 - 11) - 2/17/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 146-113 ATS (+21.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UCLA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 2-2 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 4-1 straight up against STANFORD 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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COLL OF CHARLESTON (19 - 7) at THE CITADEL (9 - 18) - 2/17/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 75-44 ATS (+26.6 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 75-44 ATS (+26.6 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
THE CITADEL is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
THE CITADEL is 3-2 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
THE CITADEL is 3-2 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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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W CAROLINA (13 - 13) at APPALACHIAN ST (12 - 13) - 2/17/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-1 against the spread versus W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 straight up against W CAROLINA 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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S DAKOTA ST (17 - 9) at IUPU-FT WAYNE (16 - 9) - 2/17/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 3-1 against the spread versus S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 3-3 straight up against S DAKOTA 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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N DAKOTA ST (13 - 12) at OAKLAND (18 - 9) - 2/17/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SOUTHERN UTAH (8 - 17) at IUPUI (16 - 11) - 2/17/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IUPUI is 2-1 against the spread versus SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
IUPUI is 5-1 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH 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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MISSOURI-KC (15 - 10) at W ILLINOIS (7 - 18) - 2/17/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LOS ANGELES (32-22-0-3, 67 pts.) at NY RANGERS (30-24-0-4, 64 pts.) - 2/17/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 24-10 ATS (+12.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 73-84 ATS (-22.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 68-77 ATS (-38.4 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 75-89 ATS (-69.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 4-10 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY RANGERS are 1-7 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 5-13 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 2-1-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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BOSTON (31-19-0-7, 69 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (21-29-0-7, 49 pts.) - 2/17/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 17-9 ATS (+28.1 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 113-107 ATS (+235.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
BOSTON is 30-15 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-2 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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DETROIT (34-16-0-6, 74 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (34-17-0-6, 74 pts.) - 2/17/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 25-28 ATS (-23.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 34-23 ATS (-1.7 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-10 ATS (+3.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 12-4 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 60-103 ATS (+201.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 2-0-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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VANCOUVER (37-12-0-9, 83 pts.) at NASHVILLE (30-19-0-8, 68 pts.) - 2/17/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 78-66 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 40-23 ATS (+10.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 123-91 ATS (+216.8 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 139-143 ATS (+320.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 3-11 ATS (-11.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 6-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 6-3-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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ATLANTA (25-23-0-10, 60 pts.) at PHOENIX (30-19-0-9, 69 pts.) - 2/17/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 83-64 ATS (+165.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 20-12 ATS (+32.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 3-8 ATS (-8.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHOENIX is 61-64 ATS (-48.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 4-11 ATS (+16.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 2-0-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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MONTREAL (31-20-0-7, 69 pts.) at EDMONTON (17-32-0-8, 42 pts.) - 2/17/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 79-80 ATS (-5.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 40-34 ATS (+4.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 20-13 ATS (+6.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 17-40 ATS (-31.2 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 6-20 ATS (+34.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
EDMONTON is 19-52 ATS (+85.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-2-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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WASHINGTON (30-18-0-10, 70 pts.) at SAN JOSE (31-21-0-6, 68 pts.) - 2/17/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 30-28 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-8 ATS (-7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 104-150 ATS (-62.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 7-1 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 4-8 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 3-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Thursday, 2/17/2011

SAN ANTONIO at CHICAGO, 8:00 PM ET TNT
SAN ANTONIO: 20-3 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games
CHICAGO: 12-1 Under playing with revenge

DALLAS at PHOENIX, 10:30 PM ET TNT
DALLAS: 12-3 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
PHOENIX: 11-1 ATS off a win by 3 pts or less

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NHL
Short Sheet


Thursday, 2/17/2011

LOS ANGELES at NY RANGERS, 7:00 PM ET NHL
LOS ANGELES: 24-10 SU vs. Eastern Conference
NY RANGERS: 0-6 SU at home off home division win

BOSTON at NY ISLANDERS, 7:00 PM ET
BOSTON: 9-0 SU after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
NY ISLANDERS: 3-22 SU off BB road wins

DETROIT at TAMPA BAY, 7:30 PM ET
DETROIT: 19-22 SU after a 2 game unbeaten streak
TAMPA BAY: 15-7 SU off SU loss

VANCOUVER at NASHVILLE, 8:00 PM ET
VANCOUVER: 8-1 SU Away off win by 3+ goals
NASHVILLE: 3-11 SU after scoring 1 goal or less

ATLANTA at PHOENIX, 9:00 PM ET
ATLANTA: 3-13 SU off home loss
PHOENIX: 10-1 SU vs. Atlanta

MONTREAL at EDMONTON, 9:00 PM ET
MONTREAL: 9-3 SU off home loss
EDMONTON: 5-16 SU as a home underdog of +100 to +150

WASHINGTON at SAN JOSE, 10:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 26-7 SU after a 1 goal win
SAN JOSE: 3-9 SU off 4+ Under

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Thursday, 2/17/2011

MINNESOTA at PENN ST, 7:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 0-6 ATS in 2nd of BB road games
PENN ST: 0-8 ATS after a combined score of 110 points or less

RICHMOND at TEMPLE, 7:00 PM ET
RICHMOND: 13-3 ATS as an underdog
TEMPLE: 7-1 Over in home games

CLEMSON at NC STATE, 7:00 PM ET
CLEMSON: 7-0 Under when the line is +3 to -3
NC STATE: 1-10 ATS as an underdog

ARKANSAS ST at LA-LAFAYETTE, 8:05 PM ET
ARKANSAS ST: 16-6 ATS off BB ATS wins
LA-LAFAYETTE: 0-7 ATS after a game where they made 50+% of their 3 point shots

S ALABAMA at N TEXAS, 8:00 PM ET
S ALABAMA: 12-24 ATS off SU loss
N TEXAS: 30-16 ATS playing only their 2nd game in a week

W KENTUCKY at ARK-LITTLE ROCK, 8:00 PM ET
W KENTUCKY: 2-9 ATS as home underdog
ARK-LITTLE ROCK: 7-17 ATS as home favorite

MIDDLE TENN ST at TROY, 8:30 PM ET
MIDDLE TENN ST: 19-10 ATS off conference game
TROY: 6-16 ATS off SU dog win

WASHINGTON ST at ARIZONA, 8:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON ST: 0-7 ATS with same season revenge
ARIZONA: 11-2 ATS off ATS win

WASHINGTON at ARIZONA ST, 8:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 4-12 ATS after scoring 80+ pts BB games
ARIZONA ST: 1-5 ATS after scoring 60 points or less

ALABAMA at LSU, 9:00 PM ET
ALABAMA: 8-1 ATS vs. conference
LSU: 8-0 Under playing with revenge

LA-MONROE at DENVER, 9:00 PM ET
LA-MONROE: 11-3 ATS revenging home loss
DENVER: 17-33 ATS in all games

DEPAUL at PROVIDENCE, 9:00 PM ET
DEPAUL: 18-6 ATS as underdog of 10 or more
PROVIDENCE: 5-15 ATS off road loss

IOWA at NORTHWESTERN, 9:05 PM ET
IOWA: 2-6 ATS after scoring 60 points or less
NORTHWESTERN: 19-1 Over after a game with 5 or less offensive rebounds

SANTA CLARA at GONZAGA, 9:00 PM ET
SANTA CLARA: 15-3 Over vs. Gonzaga
GONZAGA: 12-4 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games

SAN FRANCISCO at PORTLAND, 9:00 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO: 13-28 ATS after allowing 85+ points
PORTLAND: 23-11 ATS as a favorite

USC at CALIFORNIA, 10:30 PM ET
USC: 2-8 ATS vs. conference
CALIFORNIA: 9-1 ATS off road loss

UCLA at STANFORD, 10:30 PM ET
UCLA: 18-7 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less
STANFORD: 2-9 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

COLL OF CHARLESTON at THE CITADEL, 7:00 PM ET
COLL OF CHARLESTON: 75-44 ATS in road games
THE CITADEL: 12-28 ATS at home off BB losses

W CAROLINA at APPALACHIAN ST, 7:00 PM ET
W CAROLINA: 8-20 ATS off conference win
APPALACHIAN ST: 16-7 ATS off home game

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