Trends & Forecasts 12/20

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NFL Trends

Saturday, December 20th

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1:30 ET
Atlanta - 0-6 ATS off a loss by 21+ points
Tampa Bay -13-2 ATS off 4+ Unders

Kansas City at Minnesota, 5:00 ET
Kansas City - 1-6 ATS on road after gaining 400+ total yards
Minnesota - 17-5 ATS as a home underdog

New England at New York Jets, 8:30 ET
New England - 8-1 ATS off BB wins
NY Jets - 10-23 ATS at home after scoring 14 or less points
Saturday, December 20, 2003
MST TV Favorite & Rating Spr. Underdog & Rating Score +/-
11:30a FOX Tampa Bay Bucs* 139 11 Atlanta Falcons 131 -
3:00p CBS Kansas City Chiefs 142 5 Minnesota Vikings* 134 -
6:30p New England Patriots 143 4 New York Jets* 136 -
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NBA Trends

Saturday, December 20th

Atlanta at New York, 7:35 ET
Atlanta - 2-8 ATS in December
New York - 7-1 ATS at home after playing as an underdog

**Indiana at Minnesota, 9:05 ET
Indiana - 14-5 ATS after playing as a favorite
Minnesota - 13-2 Over off a division win

Memphis at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Memphis - 8-2 ATS off a non-conference game
New Orleans - 15-4 Over off BB losses by 10+ points

New Jersey at Milwaukee, 8:35 ET
New Jersey - 2-9 ATS off an Over
Milwaukee - 12-3 ATS off 3+ road games

Cleveland at Chicago, 8:35 ET
Cleveland - 13-31 ATS away off a SU win as an underdog
Chicago - 22-10 ATS playing with two days rest

LA Clippers at Dallas, 8:35 ET
LA Clippers - 6-1 ATS last seven games
Dallas - 6-2 Under last nine games

Seattle at Denver, 9:05 ET
Seattle - 14-5 ATS after scoring 80 points or less
Denver - 8-19 ATS off a road loss by 3 points or less

Houston at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Houston - 5-1 ATS playing without rest
Phoenix - 2-9 ATS in December

San Antonio at Portland, 10:05 ET
San Antonio - 8-0 ATS off 4+ games scoring 90 points or less
Portland - 2-9 ATS off an ATS win


**Denotes Time Change

The Hoops Index for the NBA is designed to forecast the winners of NBA basketball games. Historically, the Hoops Index has picked nearly 70% of the straight-up winners. Included here are the current forecast, recent results, team standings and our computer rankings and ratings. Ratings are now being updated on a daily basis. *Home Team Advantage is estimated to be +5 points. In games rated "even", our slight favorite is listed first. The +/- listings are for straight-up right and wrong only. We do not track pointspreads in the NBA!

TODAY'S FORECAST

Saturday, December 20, 2003
MST TV Hoops Index Forecast
5:30p MSG New York* 8 over Atlanta
6:00p New Orleans* 4½ over Memphis
6:00p FSN Minnesota* 7 over Indiana
6:30p YES Milwaukee* 2½ over New Jersey
6:30p FSN Dallas* 13 over L.A. Clippers
6:30p FSN Chicago* 5 over Cleveland
7:00p Denver* 7 over Seattle
7:00p FSN Phoenix* ½ over Houston
8:00p FSN San Antonio 2½ over Portland*

PAST RESULTS

Friday, December 19, 2003 (9-2)
Season to Date: 237-133, .641
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NHL Trends

Saturday, December 20th

Carolina at Boston, 1:05 ET
Carolina - 6-1 ATS away off 6+ Unders
Boston - 2-7 ATS as a home favorite

NY Islanders at Philadelphia, 1:05 ET
NY Islanders - 1-7 ATS as a road underdog
Philadelphia - 6-0 ATS at home off BB Unders

NY Rangers at Ottawa, 7:05 ET
NY Rangers - 13-4 Over off a home win by 1 goal
Ottawa - 2-8 ATS on Saturdays

Montreal at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Montreal - 2-8 ATS after playing as a home favorite
Toronto - 14-4 ATS at home in December

Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 7:35 ET
Atlanta - 2-10 ATS away off 3+ Unders
Pittsburgh - 5-1 ATS at home off a road loss

Dallas at Tampa Bay, 7:35 ET
Dallas - 1-9 ATS away off an ATS loss
Tampa Bay - 6-0 ATS at home off a road win scoring 4+ goals

Columbus at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Columbus - 1-12 ATS in road games
Minnesota - 12-4 ATS at home off 3+ road games

Detroit at Nashville, 8:05 ET
Detroit - 5-13 ATS away off a division win
Nashville - 18-7 ATS at home vs. division opponents

Phoenix at St. Louis, 8:05 ET
Phoenix - 8-2 Over after allowing 4+ goals
St. Louis - 19-1 ATS after playing as a favorite

Vancouver at Edmonton, 10:05 ET
Vancouver - 1-5 ATS away off a SU loss
Edmonton - 38-18 ATS after allowing 1 or 0 goals

Colorado at Los Angeles, 10:35 ET
Colorado - 9-2 ATS away revenging a home loss
Los Angeles - 2-8 ATS off BB games scoring 4+ goals


**Denotes time change

The Pucks Index for the NHL is designed to forecast the winners of NHL hockey games. Historically, the Pucks Index has picked nearly 62% of the straight-up winners. Ratings are being updated on a daily basis. *Home Team Advantage is estimated to be + ½ goal. In games rated "even", our slight favorite is listed first.


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TODAY'S FORECAST

Saturday, December 20, 2003
MST TV Pucks Index Forecast
11:00a NESN
Boston* 1 over Carolina
11:00a FSN
CSN
Philadelphia* 1 over N.Y. Islanders
5:00p CBC
Toronto* 1 over Montreal
5:00p MSG
Ottawa* 1 over N.Y. Rangers
5:30p FSN
Pittsburgh* even with Atlanta
5:30p Tampa Bay* ½ over Dallas
6:00p St. Louis* 1 over Phoenix
6:00p FSN
Detroit ½ over Nashville*
6:00p FSN
Minnesota* 1 over Columbus
8:00p CBC
Edmonton* even with Vancouver
8:30p FSNThe Pucks Index for the NHL is designed to forecast the winners of NHL hockey games. Historically, the Pucks Index has picked nearly 62% of the straight-up winners. Ratings are being updated on a daily basis. *Home Team Advantage is estimated to be + ½ goal. In games rated "even", our slight favorite is listed first.


TODAY'S FORECAST

Saturday, December 20, 2003
MST TV Pucks Index Forecast
11:00a NESN Boston* 1 over Carolina
11:00a FSNCSN Philadelphia* 1 over N.Y. Islanders
5:00p CBC Toronto* 1 ver Montreal
5:00p MSG Ottawa* 1 over N.Y. Rangers
5:30p FSN Pittsburgh* even with Atlanta
5:30p Tampa Bay* ½ over Dallas
6:00p St. Louis* 1 over Phoenix
6:00p FSN Detroit ½ over Nashville*
6:00p FSN Minnesota* 1 over Columbus
8:00p CBC Edmonton* even with Vancouver
8:30p FSN Los Angeles* ½ over Colorado



PAST RESULTS

Friday, December 19, 2003 (2-3-1)
Season to Date: 247-158-72, .610 (not including ties)

* ½ over Colorado


PAST RESULTS

Friday, December 19, 2003 (2-3-1)
Season to Date: 247-158-72, .610 (not including ties)

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NCAA HOOPS TO FOLLOW

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College Basketball Trends

Saturday, December 20th

Texas vs. Duke, 12:00 ET
Texas - 1-8 ATS away off a home win scoring 85+ points
Duke - 19-8 ATS off a SU home win/ATS loss

Kentucky at Indiana, 12:00 ET
Kentucky - 17-5 ATS off 5+ wins
Indiana - 1-5 ATS at home off BB games making 78%+ free throws

**Ohio State at Seton Hall, 12:00 ET
Ohio State - 1-7 ATS off a non-conference game
Seton Hall - 14-5 ATS after making 50%+ three pointers

**Mid Tenn State at Cincinnati, 6:00 ET
Mid Tenn State - 0-2 ATS this season
Cincinnati - 2-0 ATS this season

**LA Lafayette at Xavier, 2:00 ET
LA Lafayette - 9-2 ATS away off a home win
Xavier - 1-5 ATS off a non-conference game

Northern Iowa at Illinois State, 1:00 ET
Northern Iowa - 5-1 ATS away after scoring 80+ points
Illinois State - 5-16 ATS off a non-conference game

**Marshall at Massachusettes, 4:00 ET
Marshall - 3-1 ATS last four games
Massachusettes - 5-15 ATS at home after scoring 55 or less points

Kent State at Boston College, 2:00 ET
Kent State - 6-1 ATS as a road underdog
Boston College - 1-8 ATS at home after playing as an underdog

Central Michigan at Michigan, 2:00 ET
Central Michigan - 1-5 ATS off BB non-conference games
Michigan - 6-1 ATS at home off a home win

Indiana State at Butler, 2:00 ET
Indiana State - 1-9 ATS after playing as a home underdog
Butler - 6-1 ATS after scoring 55 or less points

Marquette at Wisconsin, 2:00 ET
Marquette - 31-16 ATS as a road underdog
Wisconsin - 1-5 ATS off 3+ wins by 10+ points

Toledo at Depaul, 2:00 ET
Toledo - 6-1 ATS away off BB road games
Depaul - 0-6 ATS off a SU loss as a favorite

Western Michigan at Loyola Chicago, 2:00 ET
Western Michigan - 1-5 ATS as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points
Loyola Chicago - 12-3 ATS in home games

NC State at South Carolina, 2:00 ET
NC State - 1-8 ATS away off BB wins
South Carolina - 8-1 ATS off a home win by 20+ points

North Texas at St. Bonaventure, 4:00 ET
North Texas - N/A
St. Bonaventure - 8-19 ATS in home games

Virginia Tech at Townson State, 4:00 ET
Virginia Tech - 5-1 ATS away off 3+ games allowing 65 or less points
Townson State - 5-15 ATS off 4+ games scoring 65 or less points

George Mason at Duquesne, 4:00 ET
George Mason - 1-5 ATS as a road favorite of 6 points or less
Duquesne - 11-2 ATS off BB road losses

Wake Forest at North Carolina, 4:00 ET
Wake Forest - 5-1 ATS this season
North Carolina - 2-10 ATS off BB home wins

Southern Miss at LSU, 4:00 ET
Southern Miss - 8-20 ATS in road games
LSU - 7-1 ATS after allowing 55 or less points

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Today's Games
MST Our Favored Team Rating Sprd Our Underdog Team Rating
10:00a Connecticut* DTV 103.2 27 Iona 81.2
10:00a Duke** ESPN 106.4 2½ Texas 103.7
10:00a Kentucky CBS 101.3 3½ Indiana* 92.6
10:00a Seton Hall* FSN - DTV 92.6 9 Ohio State 88.5
11:00a Illinois State* FSN 85.0 4½ Northern Iowa 85.3
11:00a Miami O.* 85.2 4 S.M.U. 86.4
12:00p Boston College* 90.4 4½ Kent State 90.8
12:00p Butler* 90.3 15½ Indiana State 79.8
12:00p Chattanooga 84.4 4½ Elon* 75.0
12:00p Creighton* 95.5 18 Ark-Little Rock 82.5
12:00p Detroit 90.7 3 Canisius* 82.6
12:00p Louisville* 99.4 20 Austin Peay 84.6
12:00p Michigan* 92.9 13½ Central Michigan 84.5
12:00p South Carolina* FoxSp 94.5 2½ North Carolina St. 97.1
12:00p Toledo 93.0 ½ DePaul* 87.7
12:00p Western Michigan 93.9 3 Loyola-Chicago* 85.9
12:00p Wisconsin* ESPN 100.8 10 Marquette 95.6
12:00p Xavier* FSN 94.1 11½ La.-Lafayette 87.7
12:30p Manhattan* 87.8 1½ Richmond 91.1
1:00p Yale* 82.5 2½ Niagara 85.1
1:15p Purdue* 99.2 27 IUPU-FW 77.2
2:00p George Mason 89.3 2 Duquesne* 82.1
2:00p L.S.U.* 94.9 15½ Southern Miss. 84.4
2:00p Massachusetts* 81.8 2 Marshall 84.6
2:00p North Carolina* FSN 101.3 4½ Wake Forest 101.7
2:00p St. Bonaventure* 82.9 11 North Texas 76.8
2:00p Syracuse* 97.4 22 Siena 80.6
2:00p Virginia Tech 84.6 12 Towson State* 67.8
3:00p Drexel* 84.5 8 Rider 81.6
3:00p Oklahoma State 97.8 6 Arkansas* 87.0
3:00p Pepperdine* 86.5 2 Bradley 89.4
3:00p Washington State* 86.8 10 Idaho 81.6
3:00p Western Kentucky* 88.3 10 Evansville 83.2
3:30p Akron 86.4 3 Cleveland State* 78.6
4:00p Cincinnati* 100.0 18½ Middle Tennessee St. 86.3
4:00p Miami Fla.* SUN 86.2 ½ Temple 90.6
4:00p UI-Chicago* 93.1 11½ Northwestern 86.5
4:30p Michigan State FSN 97.4 3 U.C.L.A.* 89.4
5:00p Old Dominion* 83.4 ½ George Washington 88.0
5:00p Pittsburgh* 96.2 9 Murray State 92.1
5:00p South Florida* FSN - DTV 84.1 12 Fla. International 77.2
6:00p Florida** SUN 100.0 13½ West Virginia 86.7
6:00p Iowa State 93.6 6½ Drake* 82.1
6:00p Kansas** DTV 102.5 14½ Cal-Santa Barbara 88.1
6:00p St. Louis 91.1 ½ SW Missouri State* 85.6
6:00p Tennessee Tech* 87.4 10 Appalachian St. 82.5
6:00p Vanderbilt* 94.3 24½ Wofford 75.0
6:00p Wichita State* 93.7 7½ Tulsa 91.3
6:30p Washington 85.5 2½ Houston* 77.9
7:00p B.Y.U.* 97.5 13 Weber State 89.6
7:00p Montana State* 79.3 ½ Denver 84.0
7:00p Northern Arizona* 83.6 7 San Diego U. 81.8
7:00p Stanford* 100.6 3½ Gonzaga 102.2
8:00p Mississippi State 94.4 4½ Santa Clara* 85.0
8:00p Oregon State* 85.5 2 Boise State 88.7
8:00p Oregon** ESPN2 96.6 5 Alabama 91.6
8:00p San Diego State* 91.0 12½ Eastern Washington 83.5
9:00p San Jose State** 81.9 4 Baylor 78.0
9:00p UC-Irvine 86.9 2 CS-Sacramento* 80.1
9:15p St. Joseph's 101.5 3 California* 93.4
10:00p Hawaii* 88.6 10 New Orleans 83.5
10:30p Auburn ESPN 98.6 4 UN-Las Vegas* 89.5
* Home Team = +5 pts. ** Neutral Court