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**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:05 AM

NCAAF

Friday, November 18

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Oklahoma State at Iowa State: What bettors need to know
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Oklahoma State Cowboys at Iowa State Cyclones (+27, 67)

THE STORY: It’s starting to look like No. 2 Oklahoma State controls its own destiny in terms of getting to the BCS Championship Game. Of course, that’s always up for debate when talking about the BCS.

The Cowboys have a good cushion in the standings over third-ranked Alabama and, along with No. 1 LSU and No. 11 Houston, remain one of three unbeaten teams in the country. Oklahoma State still has a home game against fifth-ranked Oklahoma looming at the end of the schedule, but it must first get past pesky Iowa State on Friday night.

The Cowboys, off to their best start in school history, have won the last two meetings with the Cyclones, including a 34-8 victory in Ames in 2009.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE MOVES: Oklahoma State opened as low as -24 and was bet up to -27.5. The total opened as low as 66 and has risen to 67.5 points.

WEATHER: The forecast for Ames is calling for a chance of rain and winds blowing south at 9 mph. Game-time temperatures will dip into the low 40s.

ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (10-0, 7-0 Big 12, 8-2 ATS): Quarterback Brandon Weeden and wide receiver Justin Blackmon were named two of the 15 semifinalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award this week after a 66-6 shellacking of Texas Tech on the road last weekend.

Weeden is now considered one of the frontrunners for the Heisman Trophy. The 28-year-old senior is third nationally in passing yardage and tied for second with 31 touchdowns - 14 of which have gone to Blackmon. In the victory over Texas Tech, the prolific duo connected for 102 yards and two scores.

ABOUT IOWA STATE (5-4, 2-4 Big 12, 4-5 ATS): Before their bye last weekend, the Cyclones reeled off consecutive victories at Texas Tech and against Kansas to get within striking distance of their second bowl berth during coach Paul Rhoads’ three years with the program. Iowa State has its work cut out for it to reach the six-win mark, though. After this home game against Oklahoma State, the Cyclones finish the season with road trips to No. 5 Oklahoma and No. 17 Kansas State.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. In the last 12 years, Oklahoma State is 10-2 in the game prior to playing rival Oklahoma.

2. The home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these schools, with an average margin of victory of 28 points.

3. Iowa State rushed for more than 250 yards in each of its past two wins, including 368 at Texas Tech.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 6-0 ATS in their last six meetings.
* Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.
* Cyclones are 2-6 ATS in their last eight conference games.
* Cowboys are 6-1 ATS in their last seven conference games.

PREDICTION: Oklahoma State 54, Iowa State 14. This Cowboys’ offense can’t be stopped, and they’ll move within one win of a likely appearance in the BCS title game.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:09 AM

NCAA Football Game Picks

Oklahoma State at Iowa State

The Cowboys look to build on their 21-5-1 ATS record in their last 27 games as a road favorite. Oklahoma State is the pick (-26) according to Dunkel, which has the Cowboys favored by 32 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-26). Here are all of this week's picks.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Time Posted: 10:00 p.m. EST (11/14)
Game 315-316: Toledo at Central Michigan (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 85.402; Central Michigan 75.376
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 10; 68
Vegas Line: Toledo by 14 1/2; 72
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+14 1/2); Under

Game 317-318: Oklahoma State at Iowa State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 117.096; Iowa State 84.494
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 32 1/2; 72
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 26; 66
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-26); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:10 AM

Friday, November 18

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TOLEDO (6 - 4) at C MICHIGAN (3 - 8) - 11/18/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
C MICHIGAN is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all games this season.
C MICHIGAN is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
C MICHIGAN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
C MICHIGAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after playing a conference game this season.

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

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OKLAHOMA ST (10 - 0) at IOWA ST (5 - 4) - 11/18/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a road favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:12 AM

Friday, 11/18/2011

TOLEDO at C MICHIGAN, 8:00 PM ET ESPNU
TOLEDO: 6-0 ATS if they forced 4+ turnovers last game
C MICHIGAN: 1-7 ATS as underdog

OKLAHOMA ST at IOWA ST, 8:00 PM ET (TC) | ESPN
OKLAHOMA ST: 10-0 ATS in road games
IOWA ST: 0-6 ATS after covering 2 of L3 games

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:13 AM

Friday, November 18

8:00 PM
TOLEDO vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Toledo is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Central Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games when playing Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 5 games when playing Toledo

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. IOWA STATE
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa State's last 6 games at home

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:15 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, November 18

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BALL ST (0 - 1) at INDIANA ST (2 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
INDIANA ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DELAWARE (0 - 1) at VILLANOVA (2 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DELAWARE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
DELAWARE is 21-41 ATS (-24.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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UC-RIVERSIDE (1 - 1) at YOUNGSTOWN ST (2 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (2 - 1) at E MICHIGAN (1 - 1) - 11/18/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ST BONAVENTURE (1 - 0) at CLEVELAND ST (2 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 1-1 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 1-1 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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MIAMI OHIO (1 - 0) at XAVIER (2 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 183-145 ATS (+23.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
XAVIER is 144-107 ATS (+26.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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HOUSTON (2 - 0) at ARKANSAS (2 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NEW MEXICO (1 - 1) at ARIZONA ST (1 - 1) - 11/18/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons

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STANFORD (3 - 0) at CAL DAVIS (1 - 3) - 11/18/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
STANFORD is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CAL DAVIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
CAL DAVIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NORFOLK ST (1 - 1) vs. DREXEL (1 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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DRAKE (2 - 0) vs. OLE MISS (2 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TCU (2 - 0) vs. VIRGINIA (2 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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WINTHROP (0 - 2) vs. MARQUETTE (2 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in November games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 75-50 ATS (+20.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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WM & MARY (0 - 3) vs. LEHIGH (1 - 2) - 11/18/2011, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LEHIGH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LEHIGH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LEHIGH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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E KENTUCKY (1 - 2) at LIBERTY (2 - 1) - 11/18/2011, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CS-FULLERTON (1 - 0) vs. NICHOLLS ST (0 - 2) - 11/18/2011, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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HOUSTN BAPTIST (1 - 1) at LA-LAFAYETTE (1 - 2) - 11/18/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 45-67 ATS (-28.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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AKRON (2 - 0) at VALPARAISO (2 - 1) - 11/18/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DAVIDSON (2 - 0) at DUKE (3 - 0) - 11/18/2011, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 93-60 ATS (+27.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 112-83 ATS (+20.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
DUKE is 112-83 ATS (+20.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
DUKE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 98-69 ATS (+22.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:16 AM

NCAAB

Friday, November 18

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
NORFOLK STATE vs. DREXEL
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Drexel's last 14 games
Drexel is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

1:30 PM
MD-EASTERN SHORE vs. TULANE
No trends available
Tulane is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
Tulane is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

3:30 PM
DRAKE vs. MISSISSIPPI
No trends available
Mississippi is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

4:30 PM
WILLIAM & MARY vs. LEHIGH
William & Mary is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
No trends available

5:00 PM
BALL STATE vs. INDIANA STATE
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ball State's last 9 games on the road
Ball State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Indiana State is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana State's last 6 games when playing Ball State

5:30 PM
TEXAS STATE vs. TOLEDO
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toledo's last 15 games
Toledo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

6:00 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. NICHOLLS STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of CS Fullerton's last 5 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
No trends available

6:00 PM
TCU vs. VIRGINIA
No trends available
Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

6:00 PM
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA vs. DUQUESNE
No trends available
Duquesne is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Duquesne is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games

6:00 PM
DAVIDSON vs. DUKE
Davidson is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke
Davidson is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Duke is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games when playing at home against Davidson

6:30 PM
TEXAS SOUTHERN vs. MICHIGAN STATE
No trends available
Michigan State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 6-15-1 ATS in its last 22 games

7:00 PM
BINGHAMTON vs. FORDHAM
No trends available
Fordham is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
Fordham is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
CONCORDIA MI vs. DETROIT
No trends available
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. LIBERTY
Eastern Kentucky is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. XAVIER
Miami (Ohio) is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Xavier
Miami (Ohio) is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Xavier is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Miami (Ohio)
Xavier is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami (Ohio)

7:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Saint Peter's last 11 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
HIGH POINT vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
No trends available
Central Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
SAMFORD vs. JACKSONVILLE
Samford is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Samford's last 6 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Arkansas-Little Rock is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Eastern Michigan's last 5 games at home
Eastern Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
KENNESAW STATE vs. CHATTANOOGA
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chattanooga's last 11 games
Chattanooga is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
WEBBER COLLEGE vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
No trends available
Georgia Southern is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home
Georgia Southern is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
MCNEESE STATE vs. GEORGIA STATE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia State's last 6 games
Georgia State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. CLEVELAND STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Bonaventure's last 8 games on the road
St. Bonaventure is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Bonaventure
Cleveland State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
DELAWARE vs. VILLANOVA
Delaware is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Villanova is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Villanova is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
UC RIVERSIDE vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
UC Riverside is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
UC Riverside is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Youngstown State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Youngstown State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games

7:30 PM
BOSTON COLLEGE vs. HOLY CROSS
Boston College is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
COPPIN STATE vs. OKLAHOMA
No trends available
Oklahoma is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma's last 6 games

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. ARKANSAS
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arkansas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
IUPUI vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
No trends available
Wisc-Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Wisc-Milwaukee is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games

8:30 PM
NEW MEXICO vs. ARIZONA STATE
New Mexico is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
New Mexico is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Arizona State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arizona State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games

8:30 PM
AKRON vs. VALPARAISO
Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Valparaiso is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Valparaiso is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

8:30 PM
WINTHROP vs. MARQUETTE
No trends available
Marquette is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:30 PM
HOUSTON BAPTIST vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
No trends available
Louisiana-Lafayette is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 12 games

8:35 PM
ARIZONA CHRISTIAN vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
No trends available
Northern Arizona is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Northern Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
WESTERN STATE vs. AIR FORCE
No trends available
Air Force is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Air Force's last 8 games at home

9:00 PM
JACKSON STATE vs. OHIO STATE
No trends available
Ohio State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Ohio State is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home

9:00 PM
LONGWOOD vs. BYU
No trends available
BYU is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
BYU is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home

9:00 PM
DELAWARE STATE vs. NOTRE DAME
No trends available
Notre Dame is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Notre Dame is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home

9:05 PM
COLORADO CHRISTIAN vs. IDAHO STATE
No trends available
Idaho State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Idaho State's last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
WESTMONT vs. SANTA BARBARA
No trends available
Santa Barbara is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Westmont
Santa Barbara is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

10:00 PM
STANFORD vs. UC DAVIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Stanford's last 5 games on the road
Stanford is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
UC Davis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Stanford
UC Davis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:17 AM

NCAAB

Friday, November 18

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College funds: Friday's best NCAAB bets
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Winthrop Eagles vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (-18)

Early in the year, so coaches will try to hammer a system into his team, forcing it upon its players in hopes that it will eventually become second nature. You wouldn’t classify Marquette bench boss Buzz Williams as one of those coaches.

Marquette is coming off a 99-68 destruction of Norfolk State Monday night and Williams didn’t exactly run out of ink in his whiteboard marker.

"We're always pretty good toward the end of the year because we're not teaching our guys a play, we're teaching guys how to play," Williams told reporters. “We ran three plays out of 80-something possessions."

It’s probably a good tactic to help boost confidence, especially when this team isn’t going to struggle offensively anyway. Jae Crowder paced Marquette with 25 points and 10 boards.

The Golden Eagles now face off against Winthrop in their first game of the Paradise Jam Tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands and should come out flying again.

Pick: Marquette

Davidson Wildcats at Duke Blue Devils (-18.5)

After notching his historic 903rd victory at Madison Square Garden, Mike Krzyzewski brings his Blue Devils back to Cameron Indoor Stadium. It was a great night for Coach K on Tuesday, but don’t expect any sort of letdown for Friday’s game.

Seth Curry and Andre Dawkins combined for 46 points and 10 rebounds in Duke’s 74-69 victory over Michigan State as a 7-point favorite.

Curry will be pivotal to Duke’s success this season as he has been handed the keys to the offense as the squad’s point guard again. He wasn’t ready for the role last season, but he’s saying all the right things this year.

“I need to be a vocal leader, to get my team in set plays, and kind of tell everybody where to go and have control of the system,” Curry told reporters. “I’ve been off the ball a lot and just worried about the scoring. Now I’m handling the ball and having everyone rely on me to get into the offense.”

We like Duke's makeup this year, but this line seems pretty inflated already.

Pick: Davidson

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:19 AM

NCAAB

Friday, November 18

Update

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
PURDUE vs. TEMPLE
No trends available
Temple is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Temple is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games

1:00 PM
WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. LSU
No trends available
LSU is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games

3:30 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. IONA
No trends available
Iona is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games

3:30 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. TULSA
No trends available
Tulsa is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

4:30 PM
TEXAS A&M vs. ST. JOHN'S
No trends available
St. John's is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games

5:00 PM
BALL STATE vs. INDIANA STATE
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ball State's last 9 games on the road
Ball State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Indiana State is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Ball State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana State's last 6 games when playing Ball State

6:00 PM
SETON HALL vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
No trends available
Saint Joseph's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Saint Joseph's last 20 games

6:30 PM
MARYLAND vs. COLORADO
No trends available
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

7:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. ARIZONA
No trends available
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

7:00 PM
CONCORDIA MI vs. DETROIT
No trends available
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
BINGHAMTON vs. FORDHAM
No trends available
Fordham is 1-18 SU in its last 19 games
Fordham is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
DELAWARE vs. VILLANOVA
Delaware is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Villanova is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Villanova is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
HIGH POINT vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
No trends available
Central Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. XAVIER
Miami (Ohio) is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Xavier
Miami (Ohio) is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Xavier is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)
Xavier is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games

7:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Saint Peter's last 11 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. LIBERTY
Eastern Kentucky is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
SAMFORD vs. JACKSONVILLE
Samford is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Samford is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
No trends available

7:05 PM
UC RIVERSIDE vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
UC Riverside is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
UC Riverside is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Youngstown State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Youngstown State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games

7:30 PM
BOSTON COLLEGE vs. HOLY CROSS
Boston College is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
No trends available

8:30 PM
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. GEORGIA TECH
No trends available
Georgia Tech is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Georgia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:30 PM
NEW MEXICO vs. ARIZONA STATE
New Mexico is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
New Mexico is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Arizona State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Arizona State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
AKRON vs. VALPARAISO
Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Valparaiso is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Valparaiso is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

9:00 PM
WICHITA STATE vs. ALABAMA
No trends available
Alabama is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:20 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, November 18

Puerto Rico tournament

Temple won its first two games by 6-14 points; they won 69-55 in first game here, holding Western Michigan to 35% from floor, while forcing 17 turnoveers. Owls are picked #2 in MAC; they've got four starters back from 26-8 team that was 14-2 in A-14. Purdue made 12-25 on arc and had just seven turnovers in 91-90 win Thursday. Interesting game that could have a bearing on what happens Selection Sunday.

Wichita State beat Alabama 66-57 in NIT finals last spring. Bama held Maryland to 27% from floor in 62-42 win yesterday; Tide was +16 on boards- they've allowed only 47.7 ppg in winning their first three games, by 20-17-20 points. Wichita State made 8-20 from arc, got to foul line only 8 times in 67-58 yesterday; Shockers have three starters back from 29-8 team that was 14-4 in Valley.

Maryland scored only 42 points in loss to Alabama yesterday, shooting 27% from floor, 14-25 from line; they lost three starters after a 19-14 year (7-9 ACC) LY. Colorado turned ball over 17 times, was minus-11 on boards yesterday- they lost 74% of scoring from LY, are picked to finish 10th in Pac-12. Pac-12 teams are 4-3-1 vs spread in games with single digit spread.

Charleston tournament

Tulsa won its first three games by 15-16-16 points, allowing 50.0 ppg; Hurricane held Western Kentucky to 27% from floor while putting them on line only seven times in easy win. Princeton offense is tough to prep for in a day, advantage for Northwestern squad that was 12-31 from arc vs LSU and whose best player played all 40 minutes Thursday, scoring 37 points. Wildcats had 10 offensive boards, a lot for them.

Seton Hall has only two upperclassmen as they rebuild; Pirates got 20 points from excellent guard Theodore in suprisingly easy win over VCU, as Pirates won despite getting no points in 43 minutes (0-3 FG) from their bench. St Joe's held first two opponents 27-37% from floor in winning first two games, by 11-13 points. A-14 teams are 8-4 vs spread in games with single-digit spread.

Coaches vs Cancer Tournament at Madison Square Garden

Middleton is out for Texas A&M, who turned ball over 16 times in loss to Miss State last night; Aggies also put State on line 31 times. St John's has home court edge, but has almost whole new team after LY's senior-laden group went 21-12. Red Storm won three of their first four games, scoring 76.5 ppg- last night was their first game in the Garden. Big X teams are 1-7 vs spread in games with single digit spread.

Mississippi State is 3-1, losing at home to Akron; their young guards gave them big spark in win over Texas A&M, and the talented transfer Moultrie from UTEP has been big help. Arizona won its first four games by 9-8-10-9 points- they made 14-29 from arc last night. Wildcats gave up an average of 65.3 ppg in those four wins. Bulldogs have older guys; if Sidney is effective playing second night in row, they'll be a handful.

Other games

Home team won last eight Ball State-Indiana State games; Cardinals lost last four visits here, by 1-1-11-5 points. Ball lost its opener at Arizona by 10, game they led by 9 at half, but were outscored 31-6 at foul line. Sycamores won their first two games, scoring 75 ppg. MAC underdogs are 7-3 vs spread, 4-2 on road. Indiana State is picked #3 in NVC; Ball State is picked #2 in its half of the MAC.

Home team won last five Miami-Xavier games; Red Hawks lost four of last five visits here, losing last three by 15-7-3 points. Musketeers won first two games by 11-23 points, allowing 63 points in both games. A-14 favorites are 10-5 vs spread this season, 4-2 at home. Miami forced 22 Dayton turnovers in upetting the Flyers in OT in its opener.

Veteran Cleveland State team won by 13 at Vanderbilt, holding Vandy to 35% from floor while forcing 20 turnovers; home side won the last three Cleveland-St Bonaventure contests, with Bonnies losing 69-51 here LY. Bonnies pounded Cornell its their opener- Nicholson might be best kid Bonnies have had since Bob Lanier 40 years ago. Vikings are picked #2 in Horizon, Bonnies are picked #7 in A-14, so they're getting better.

Home team won last two Akron-Valparaiso games; teams didn't play last year, but Zips lost here by 8 in '08, win by 20 at home next season. Zips already have win at talented Mississippi State; they've taken only 26 fouls hots in two games. Valpo lost by 9 at Arizona, beat Georgia Southern by 9; they're picked #5 in Horizon. Akron is picked second behind Kent State in their half of the MAC.

Arkansas now coached by Mike Anderson, so they're going to run and press for 40 minutes; Hogs/Houston used to be SWC rivals, but now are in different leagues. Hogs scored 87 ppg in winning first two games, with a 24-point win over Oakland. Houston scored 86 ppg in winning first two games, with 13-point win over Utah Valley. Double digit favorites from SEC are 2-4 against spread; C-USA road underdogs are 0-3.

Arizona State lost 76-62 in LY's opener at New Mexico; Sun Devils and Lobos both got upset at home in last game, with Lobos losing to in-state rival New Mexico State, shooting 28% with 20 turnovers- they miss the graduated PG Gary. Sun Devils lost 66-60 at home to Pepperdine, bad loss for team that finished last in Pac-10 LY. ASU shot 34%, and if you take away Lockett's 8-11, they made just 23.8% of their shots.

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:23 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

St. Bonaventure at Cleveland State
The Bonnies look to build on their 13-3 ATS record in their last 16 games as a road underdog of 1 to 6 1/2 points. St. Bonaventure is the pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Vikings favored by only 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (+6). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Game 741-742: Ball State at Indiana State (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 53.768; Indiana State 60.097
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (-5 1/2)

Game 743-744: Delaware at Villanova (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 52.780; Villanova 63.709
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 11
Vegas Line: Villanova by 16
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (+16)

Game 745-746: UC-Riverside at Youngstown State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 49.725; Youngstown State 51.385
Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Youngstown State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Riverside (+4 1/2)

Game 747-748: Arkansas-Little Rock at Eastern Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Little Rock 50.417; Eastern Michigan 55.201
Dunkel Line: Eastern Michigan by 5
Vegas Line: Eastern Michigan by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (-1 1/2)

Game 749-750: St. Bonaventure at Cleveland State (7:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 59.992; Cleveland State 62.359
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 6
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (+6)

Game 751-752: Miami (OH) at Xavier (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 52.904; Xavier 71.925
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 19
Vegas Line: Xavier by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-15 1/2)

Game 753-754: Houston at Arkansas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 55.539; Arkansas 68.579
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 13; 143
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 10; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-10); Under

Game 755-756: New Mexico at Arizona State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 63.440; Arizona State 61.761
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 5
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (+5)

Game 757-758: Stanford at UC-Davis (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 64.241; UC-Davis 51.625
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-10 1/2)

Game 759-760: Norfolk State vs. Drexel (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Norfolk State 42.543; Drexel 56.145
Dunkel Line: Drexel by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Drexel by 15
Dunkel Pick: Norfolk State (+15)

Game 761-762: Drake vs. Mississippi (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 54.759; Mississippi 63.785
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 9
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-6 1/2)

Game 763-764: TCU vs. Virginia (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TCU 55.717; Virginia 61.783
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 6
Vegas Line: Virginia by 8
Dunkel Pick: TCU (+8)

Game 765-766: Winthrop at Marquette (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winthrop 49.695; Marquette 66.520
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 17
Vegas Line: Marquette by 18
Dunkel Pick: Winthrop (+18)

Game 767-768: Purdue vs. Temple (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 67.946; Temple 64.622
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 769-770: Western Michigan vs. Iona (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 53.994; Iona 61.976
Dunkel Line: Iona by 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 771-772: Maryland vs. Colorado (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 62.405; Colorado 63.332
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 773-774: Wichita State vs. Alabama (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 71.489; Alabama 69.324
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 775-776: Western Kentucky vs. LSU (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 49.732; LSU 53.279
Dunkel Line: LSU by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 777-778: Northwestern vs. Tulsa (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 62.799; Tulsa 61.999
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 779-780: Seton Hall vs. St. Joseph's (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 63.536; St. Joseph's 59.565
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 4
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 781-782: VCU vs. Georgia Tech (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VCU 59.179; Georgia Tech 59.942
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 783-784: Texas A&M at St. John's (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 67.119; St. John's 64.146
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 3
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 785-786: Mississippi State vs. Arizona (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 61.904; Arizona 67.981
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 787-788: Lehigh vs. William & Mary (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Lehigh 50.372; William & Mary 50.164
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Lehigh by 2
Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (+2)

Game 789-790: Eastern Kentucky at Liberty (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 47.110; Liberty 50.097
Dunkel Line: Liberty by 3
Vegas Line: Liberty by 5
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+5)

Game 791-792: CS-Fullerton at Nicholls State (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 56.414; Nicholls State 43.889
Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: CS-Fullerton by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (-8 1/2)

Game 793-794: Houston Baptist at UL-Lafayette (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston Baptist 37.941; UL-Lafayette 54.133
Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 16
Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 18
Dunkel Pick: Houston Baptist (+18)

Game 795-796: Akron at Valparaiso (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 61.741; Valparaiso 57.608
Dunkel Line: Akron by 4
Vegas Line: Akron by 1
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-1)

Game 797-798: Davidson at Duke (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 58.256; Duke 73.304
Dunkel Line: Duke by 15; 153
Vegas Line: Duke by 18 1/2; 149 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (+18 1/2); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:24 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Dallas at Colorado
The Avalanche look to take advantage of a Dallas team that is coming off a 6-0 loss to Florida and is 2-6 in its last 8 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Colorado is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Avalanche favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Game 51-52: Buffalo at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.212; Carolina 10.305
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-135); Over

Game 53-54: Dallas at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.341; Colorado 11.254
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+110); Under

Game 55-56: Chicago at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.654; Calgary 11.708
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+120); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:26 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, November 18

Hot teams
-- Sabres won seven of their nine road games.
-- Chicago won its last four games, outscoring foes 21-8.

Cold teams
-- Hurricanes lost six of their last seven games.
-- Dallas Stars lost their last three games, outscored 14-3. Colorado lost seven of its last eight games.
-- Flames lost their last three home games, outscored 11-2.

Totals
-- Four of last five Buffalo games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Colorado road games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Calgary games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- Sabres lost three of last four games against Carolina.
-- Colorado lost last three ganes against Dallas, allowing 14 goals.
-- Flames lost nine of last eleven games against Chicago.

NHL

Friday, November 18

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. CAROLINA
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Buffalo

9:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games
Chicago is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
DALLAS vs. COLORADO
Dallas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 12 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing Dallas

**StarDust Bum** · 11-18-2011, 10:27 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, November 18

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BUFFALO (11-7-0-0, 22 pts.) at CAROLINA (6-10-0-3, 15 pts.) - 11/18/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 176-122 ATS (+31.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 27-17 ATS (+45.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 6-14 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 4-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 10-27 ATS (-22.7 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 32-63 ATS (+103.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-4 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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DALLAS (11-6-0-0, 22 pts.) at COLORADO (8-9-0-1, 17 pts.) - 11/18/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 25-17 ATS (+47.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-5 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 37-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 160-102 ATS (+34.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 11-5 ATS (+16.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 20-41 ATS (-31.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 5-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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CHICAGO (12-4-0-3, 27 pts.) at CALGARY (7-9-0-1, 15 pts.) - 11/18/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 233-265 ATS (-105.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 118-141 ATS (-59.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
CALGARY is 17-9 ATS (+7.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 11-18 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-12 ATS (-12.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-2 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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NHL

Friday, November 18

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Ice picks: Friday's best NHL bets
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Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes (+120, 5.5)

Patience is running very thin in Carolina.

The Hurricanes have dropped seven of their last eight and were absolutely terrible in Wednesday’s listless 4-0 loss to Montreal. They were outshot 36-25, failed to convert on six power play attempts and even show any resistance until it was too late in the third period.

Eric Staal continues to struggle with just eight points on the season and didn’t look any better in his third game as a left winger, a strategy Paul Maurice is trying to take some heat off his captain.

Carolina now has more points than only the Islanders and woeful Blue Jackets and can’t afford this slide to continue much longer. Rumors are beginning to swirl.

"That was a very bad game," GM Jim Rutherford told reporters Wednesday. "I am looking at everything (but) no decisions have been made. I have a lot of ideas in my head but I have not come to any conclusions yet."

The Sabres are also coming off a bad loss, but we like their chances of bouncing back a lot more than Carolina’s.

Pick: Sabres

Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames (+120, 5.5)

Sometimes it’s better to start an extended road trip with stiff test and set the tone for the rest of the swing.

The Blackhawks jumped all over the Canucks in their first game of a six-contest road trip on Wednesday, pounding Vancouver 5-1. Captain Jonathan Toews scored and added a helper and Marian Hossa dished out three assists to help Chicago to its fourth straight victory.

“We just played much smarter,” Toews told reporters. “We did give up scoring chances, but not too many of them. ... When we did get in trouble, we were just being smart and not making it worse than it was.”

The Blackhawks were whistled for just three penalties all night long and that kind of discipline will serve them well moving forward. Calgary has won only once in the last four games and won’t be any match for the Hawks if they bring it again Friday.

Pick: Blackhawks

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