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**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:08 AM

Thursday’s betting tips: Bettors back Eagles despite ATS skid

Who’s hot

NFL: Seattle is 6-2-1 against the number in its last nine overall.

NCAAF: The over is 8-2 in West Virginia’s last 10 overall.

NCAAB: Georgetown has covered the number in four straight.

NCAAB: The under is 8-2-1 in Kentucky’s last 11.

NHL: The New York Rangers are 10-2 in their last 12.

NHL: Phoenix is 13-1-1 in its last 15 against Winnipeg/Atlanta.

Who’s not

NFL: Philadelphia is 3-10 against the spread in its last 13 as a favorite.

NCAAF: South Florida is riding a 1-7 slump against the spread.

NCAAB: St. John’s is 2-6 against the spread in its last eight.

NCAAB: Alabama is 1-5 against the spread in its last six vs. the Big East.

NHL: Washington is 2-7 in its last nine.

NHL: Columbus is 13-38 in its last 51 overall.

Key stat

30 – The No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats are 6-0 straight up and have won their games by an average of 30 points so far this season. However, the Wildcats are just 3-2 against the spread. They host St. John’s as 23-point favorites Thursday evening.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Ahmad Bradshaw, New York Giants - Bradshaw expressed optimism that he will return to the lineup this weekend. Bradshaw, who has sat out four straight games with a broken bone in his foot, said there is a "big shot" he will play in Sunday's game against the undefeated Green Bay Packers. New York's running game has struggled in the absence of Bradshaw, who has 111 carries for 440 yards and five touchdowns this season. He rushed for 1,235 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

Game of the day

Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks (3, 43)

Notable quotable

“You can take the rest of the games, and you can delete them. ... What this team is going to be remembered for is what happens (Thursday night). ... We’re playing a very good team. Their record doesn’t reflect what kind of a team they are, how well-coached they are, or what kind of players they have.” – West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen about Thursday’s matchup with South Florida. Oddsmakers have the Mountaineers set as 2-point favorites.

Notes and tips

The Philadelphia Eagles have dropped seven of their last 10 against the spread, but bettors are jumping all over them in Thursday’s matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle. As of Wednesday evening, more than 66 percent of *********** Consensus bettors were backing Philadelphia, which was set as a 3-point favorite.

Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek will sit out Thursday's game against Washington. Both players are dealing with concussion-like symptoms. Letang suffered a broken nose Saturday on a hit by Montreal's Max Pacrioretty, who drew a three-game suspension for the blow. He practiced Monday and Tuesday but was experiencing trouble breathing. He also is suffering from a virus. Michalek also sat out Tuesday's game after taking a blow to the head in Saturday's game against Montreal. He has been bothered by headaches but was not diagnosed with a concussion.

The Kansas City Chiefs had incumbent starter Tyler Palko and newcomer Kyle Orton split quarterback reps at practice on Wednesday. Palko was expected to see 60 percent of the first-team reps, while Orton - who was claimed off waivers from the Denver Broncos last week - would be given 40 percent. Chiefs head coach Todd Haley hasn't named a starter for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Palko took over the starting role after Matt Cassel went down with a season-ending injury. The 28-year-old has thrown for 444 yards with zero touchdowns and six interceptions in two games. Kansas City is currently pegged as a 7-point underdog.

**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:10 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Big Dozen won the Big Dozen-ACC Challenge for the third year in a row. They're the best league in the country from top to bottom.

-- UNLV survived a trap game after beating North Carolina; Rebels won in double OT at a good UCSB team, 94-88.

-- Creighton was down 17 early, rallied to win 85-83 at San Diego State, which plays a close game just about every time out.

-- Rhode Island is 1-6 after losing at Brown. Yikes.

-- Denver won by 13 at Utah State; Aggies don't lose very many home games. Pioneers play like Princeton, have an experienced team.

-- Teams that won the two Disney tournaments and the Atlantis event last weekend all lost their next game this week. Go figure.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Things I'm looking for in December......

13) College football coaching changes have to be done fairly quickly, so that staffs are in place for recruiting season; put a staff in place too late, and that staff loses a full year in the recruiting cycle, so it’ll be very interesting to see how some of these schools fill their coaching vacancies.

12) At some point, the baseball free agents will start signing with new teams, with Pujols-Fielder-Reyes the three most interesting cases.

11) Who is running the Red Sox? The new kid GM didn’t seem to want Bobby Valentine as manager, but that’s who the Sox hired, so how much clout does the new GM really have? Are Red Sox owners placating their fanbase by hiring a manager the players don't want?

10) Who will ESPN name to replace Valentine in the Sunday night TV booth? Bobby V and Orel Hershiser were a huge improvement as analysts over Joe Morgan, the previous Sunday night analyst. As long as they don’t bring Morgan back and don’t promote Rick Sutcliffe, it’ll be OK.

9) Which NFL teams go in the tank, and which will show spunk and make the playoffs? Remember, the Packers were the #6 seed in the NFC LY and won the Super Bowl, so getting in tournament is still the main thing.

8) Speaking of Green Bay, if they beat the Giants this week, will their being unbeaten become a burden?

7) On the other end of the spectrum, can Dan Orlovsky lead the Colts to an 0-16 finish? He had a hand in Detroit’s 0-16 season in 2008, and we know there’s no substitute for experience.

6) Am curious to follow Duke’s progress as they had towards ACC play, after they got spanked at Ohio State Tuesday; they’re not real strong in the backcourt, which will be their undoing in March.

5) Hopefully Steve Lavin will regain his strength and be able to return to the St John’s bench soon. We enjoyed his seven years of work on ESPN and miss hearing him on TV. Get well soon.

4) What will the quality of play be like when the NBA starts up again? What will the schedule look like? Will the league be smart enough to reduce the price of the DirecTV package?

3) These birthdays seem to come more quickly every year, but I’ll be another year older sometime this month. Couldn’t work it out this year, but want to spend my birthday in 2012 in Las Vegas, simply because I’ve never been warm on my birthday, and that would be a good thing.

2) I have 25 guys on my fantasy baseball team; three have already had surgery on injuries they suffered since the regular season ended. Guess I just don’t want to see any more of their names in the paper until I see a boxscore in March.

1) I enjoy watching the bowl games and seeing different matchups, but it would be lot more fun if there were a playoff. You know, like there is in basketball, and in I-AA, D-II and D-III football. And in just about every other sport. Even squash.

**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:14 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Georgetown at Alabama
The Crimson Tide look to build on their 5-0-1 ATS record in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 7 to 12 1/2 points. Alabama is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Crimson Tide favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

Game 541-542: Providence at South Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 53.984; South Carolina 57.346
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 3 1/2; 139
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 5; 135
Dunkel Pick: Providence (+5); Over

Game 543-544: Youngstown State at Detroit (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 47.769; Detroit 58.960
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 11; 139
Vegas Line: Detroit by 9; 147
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-9); Under

Game 545-546: Cleveland State at Wright State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 60.962; Wright State 53.147
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 8; 124
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 6 1/2; 120 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-6 1/2); Over

Game 547-548: Arkansas State at St. Bonaventure (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 49.957; St. Bonaventure 61.973
Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 12; 121
Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 11 1/2; 123 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (-11 1/2); Under

Game 549-550: Florida International at Georgia State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 48.165; Georgia State 59.759
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 11 1/2; 130
Vegas Line: Georgia State by 9 1/2; 133 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-9 1/2); Under

Game 551-552: St. John's at Kentucky (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 58.926; Kentucky 83.128
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 24; 148
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 22 1/2; 143
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-22 1/2); Over

Game 553-554: Illinois-Chicago at WI-Green Bay (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 45.821; WI-Green Bay 58.967
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 13; 123
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 12 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-12 1/2); Under

Game 555-556: Loyola-Chicago at WI-Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 51.823; WI-Milwaukee 61.754
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 10; 124
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 9 1/2; 122 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (-9 1/2); Over

Game 557-558: CS-Fullerton at Wichita State (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 53.175; Wichita State 68.543
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 15 1/2; 147
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 17 1/2; 142 1/2
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (+17 1/2); Over

Game 559-560: George Washington at Kansas State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 56.895; Kansas State 72.373
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 15 1/2; 128
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 9 1/2; 133
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-9 1/2); Under

Game 561-562: Mississippi at DePaul (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 61.042; DePaul 59.973
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 1; 148
Vegas Line: DePaul by 1; 146 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (+1); Over

Game 563-564: Georgetown at Alabama (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 69.965; Alabama 78.865
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 9; 122
Vegas Line: Alabama by 7 1/2; 127
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-7 1/2); Under

Game 565-566: Marist at Loyola-MD (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 44.127; Loyola-MD 53.970
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 10; 137
Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 12; 142
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+12); Under

Game 567-568: Morehead State at Kent State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 51.141; Kent State 66.083
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 15; 136
Vegas Line: Kent State by 13 1/2; 129
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-13 1/2); Over

Game 569-570: The Citadel at College of Charleston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 45.064; College of Charleston 60.371
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 15 1/2; 139
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 18 1/2; 142
Dunkel Pick: The Citadel (+18 1/2); Under

Game 571-572: Davidson at Wofford (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 59.720; Wofford 52.133
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 7 1/2; 137
Vegas Line: Davidson by 6; 131
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (-6); Over

Game 573-574: Chattanooga at Georgia Southern (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chattanooga 44.018; Georgia Southern 44.258
Dunkel Line: Even; 141
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chattanooga (+2); Over

Game 575-576: NC-Greensboro at Appalachian State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 40.797; Appalachian State 53.433
Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 12 1/2; 140
Vegas Line: Appalachian State by 10 1/2; 144
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (-10 1/2); Under

Game 577-578: Siena at St. Peter's (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 49.430; St. Peter's 55.527
Dunkel Line: St. Peter's by 6; 116
Vegas Line: St. Peter's by 4 1/2; 120
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (-4 1/2); Under

Game 579-580: Western Carolina at Samford (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 47.445; Samford 47.367
Dunkel Line: Even; 129
Vegas Line: Samford by 1 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Carolina (+1 1/2); Over

Game 581-582: Middle Tennessee State at Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 62.661; Tennessee State 52.065
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 10 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 4 1/2; 136
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-4 1/2); Under

Game 583-584: Murray State at Western Kentucky (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 61.808; Western Kentucky 51.613
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 10; 137
Vegas Line: Murray State by 6 1/2; 132
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-6 1/2); Over

Game 585-586: San Francisco at Montana (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 55.128; Montana 59.887
Dunkel Line: Montana by 5; 132
Vegas Line: Montana by 6 1/2; 135
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+6 1/2); Under

Game 591-592: South Dakota at Oakland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota 44.908; Oakland 63.777
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 19
Vegas Line: Oakland by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-12 1/2)

Game 593-594: South Dakota State at IUPUI (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 58.108; IUPUI 54.498
Dunkel Line: South Dakota State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: South Dakota State

Game 595-596: UMKC at IPFW (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UMKC 45.582; IFPW 54.094
Dunkel Line: IPFW by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: IPFW by 7
Dunkel Pick: IPFW (-7)

Game 597-598: North Dakota State at Western Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota State 61.061; Western Illinois 46.444
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: North Dakota State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Dakota State (-2 1/2)

**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:18 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 1

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PROVIDENCE (5 - 2) at S CAROLINA (2 - 4) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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YOUNGSTOWN ST (4 - 1) at DETROIT (3 - 4) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
DETROIT is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-0 against the spread versus YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN 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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CLEVELAND ST (6 - 1) at WRIGHT ST (2 - 4) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 5-0 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 4-1 straight up against WRIGHT 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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ARKANSAS ST (2 - 4) at ST BONAVENTURE (2 - 2) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 54-80 ATS (-34.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (2 - 3) at GEORGIA ST (4 - 3) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in December games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 42-68 ATS (-32.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 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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ST JOHNS (4 - 3) at KENTUCKY (6 - 0) - 12/1/2011, 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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IL-CHICAGO (2 - 3) at WI-GREEN BAY (2 - 4) - 12/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 57-34 ATS (+19.6 Units) in December games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 2-2 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 2-2 straight up against IL-CHICAGO 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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LOYOLA-IL (1 - 4) at WI-MILWAUKEE (5 - 1) - 12/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-IL is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) in December games since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 139-101 ATS (+27.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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CS-FULLERTON (3 - 2) at WICHITA ST (3 - 2) - 12/1/2011, 8:05 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON (4 - 1) at KANSAS ST (3 - 0) - 12/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more 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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OLE MISS (5 - 1) at DEPAUL (4 - 1) - 12/1/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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GEORGETOWN (5 - 1) at ALABAMA (7 - 0) - 12/1/2011, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MARIST (2 - 4) at LOYOLA-MD (4 - 1) - 12/1/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARIST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1997.
MARIST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 37-61 ATS (-30.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 2-2 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 4-0 straight up against MARIST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MOREHEAD ST (3 - 4) at KENT ST (3 - 1) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 1-1 against the spread versus MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-1 straight up against MOREHEAD 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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THE CITADEL (2 - 3) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (5 - 1) - 12/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DAVIDSON (4 - 1) at WOFFORD (3 - 3) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WOFFORD is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UT-CHATTANOOGA (2 - 4) at GA SOUTHERN (1 - 4) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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UNC-GREENSBORO (2 - 4) at APPALACHIAN ST (3 - 2) - 12/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 35-60 ATS (-31.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
APPALACHIAN ST is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-GREENSBORO is 2-1 against the spread versus APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-1 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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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SIENA (2 - 3) at ST PETERS (1 - 4) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
ST PETERS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 29-9 ATS (+19.1 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
SIENA is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
SIENA is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 3-1 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
ST PETERS is 2-2 straight up against SIENA 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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W CAROLINA (3 - 4) at SAMFORD (1 - 3) - 12/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W CAROLINA is 3-1 against the spread versus SAMFORD over the last 3 seasons
W CAROLINA is 3-1 straight up against SAMFORD 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (6 - 1) at TENNESSEE ST (4 - 3) - 12/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE ST is 0-0 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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MURRAY ST (7 - 0) at W KENTUCKY (2 - 5) - 12/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 24-44 ATS (-24.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 1-1 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 1-1 straight up against MURRAY ST 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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SAN FRANCISCO (5 - 3) at MONTANA (4 - 2) - 12/1/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-93 ATS (-39.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-93 ATS (-39.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 straight up against MONTANA 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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S DAKOTA (2 - 3) at OAKLAND (4 - 2) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 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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S DAKOTA ST (4 - 3) at IUPUI (2 - 5) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IUPUI is 1-1 against the spread versus S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
IUPUI is 3-1 straight up against S DAKOTA 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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MISSOURI-KC (3 - 4) at IUPU-FT WAYNE (2 - 2) - 12/1/2011, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI-KC is 2-1 against the spread versus IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 3-1 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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N DAKOTA ST (6 - 0) at W ILLINOIS (2 - 2) - 12/1/2011, 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 1-1 against the spread versus N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA ST is 3-1 straight up against W ILLINOIS 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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**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:21 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, December 1

Detroit won its last five games vs Youngstown State, winning last two here by 11-12 points, the other three by 4-8-4 points, but Titans are 1-4 vs D-I foes this year, disappointing start, with only win in overtime vs winless Austin Peay. Youngstown State is 3-1 vs D-I opponents, but best team they've beaten was #241 Riverside in OT- their only loss was to Penn State by 11.

Home side won last five Green Bay-Ill-Chicago games; Flames lost last seven visits here, by 4-6-20-3-11-26-24 points. UIC is 1-2 vs D-I foes, turning ball over 30% of time; they're 0-2 on foreign soil, losingby 11 at Eastern Michigan, at Toledo by 15, and both of those teams are ranked in bottom 50 of country. Green Bay lost four of last five games, scoring 50 ppg in last three games.

Cleveland State won its last four games vs Wright State, by 5-19-2-14 points- they beat Raiders in Horizon tourney last spring. Vikings are 3-5 in last eight visits here, winning by 7-2-2 points. CSU is already 5-1 this year, with road wins at Kent State/URI, but three of its last four wins were by 4 or less points. Raiders lost last three games by 13-17-4 points with only D-I win against #324 Jackson State.

Milwaukee-Loyola split last 12 meetings, with Ramblers winning in last two visits here, as visitors won five of last six series games. Milwaukee is 4-1 vs D-I teams, with only loss by 13 at Michigan State; they're 2-0 at home, winning by 13-35 points- they're holding teams to just 22.2% from arc, #5 in country. Loyola is 0-4 on road, losing by 18-13-4-12 on foreign soil- they're turning ball over 26.6% of time, not good.

Kentucky is 6-0, with both top 100 wins by 10 points, over Kansas and Old Dominion; Wildcats have North Carolina coming to Rupp Arena in two days, could be looking past very young St John's team that just lost to Northeastern at home by 14 at home, their 3rd loss in last four games. This is first road game of year for St John's, which is shooting 27.7% on the arc. SEC non-conference home favorites of 15+ points are 4-8-1.

First true road game of year for Georgetown squad that beat up on three chumps and split pair of tough games on Maui, losing by 4 to Kansas, beating Memphis by 3 in OT. Alabama is 7-0 this year, beating Wichita State by 10, Purdue by 9, VCU by 8; Crimson Tide foes are making just 36.9% of 2-point shots. Big East non-conference road underdogs are 4-8 vs spread. SEC home favorites of 14 or less points are 5-4.

Loyola won its last six games vs Marist, who lost last six visits here, by 3-8-12-10-7-16 points; only twice in last 10 wins vs Marist has Loyola won by 13+ points. Greyhounds are 4-1 vs collection of stiffs, losing to #174 Wake Forest- best team they've beaten is #234 Coppin St. Marist is 8-46 in MAAC games last three years; they're 2-4 this year, losing to South Florida by 14, Vermont by 9, Bucknell by 6, Kentucky by 50.

Charleston-Citadel split last six meetings, after Cougars had won 13 in a row in series; Bulldogs actually won two of last three visits here, losing twice to Charleston LY, by 21-22 points. Citadel lost to Clemson by 23, lost by 3 to VMI, in OT to High Point- their only D-I win so far was against Army. Charleston is 5-1 but has only one win by more than 15 points (85-61 over UMass).

Wofford won three of last four games vs Davidson, after losing previous seven games vs Wildcats; Davidson won five of last seven visits to this gym, with wins by 4-5-35-17-9 points.Terriers are 2-3 vs D-I teams so far this year, losing by 13 to Georgia, 36 to Wisconsin, two beat teams they've played- this is their first D-I home game this year. Davidson is 4-1, beating Richmond by 13, NC-Wilmington by only 3.

Chattanooga won its last four games vs Georgia Southern, by 13-12-20-9 points, but they're just 2-4 in last six visits to Statesboro, winning by 12 in last visit in 2010, by 5 in '07. Mocs are 1-4 vs D-I teams, with its last four D-I games decided by 6 or less points- their only D-I was by hoop over #264 Savannah State. Eagles are 0-4 vs D-I opponents, losing by 9-9-20-6 points. Only home game in that group? 9-point loss to Valpo.

Appalachian State won four of last five games vs NC-Greensboro, with five of last six series games decided by 6 or less points; LY's two games were decided by total of 4 points. You're reading ***************.com. ASU is turning ball over more than 33% of time during 3-2 start, with two of the three wins vs non-D-I teams. Greensboro is 1-4 vs D-1 clubs losing last game by 22 to #289 North Carolina A&T.

St Peter's is 1-4 this season, with only win over #328 Binghamton; they beat Siena twice LY, by 8-10 points, after losing previous eight games in series. Saints won four of last five visits here, but teams that won those games are lot better than these Saints, who are 2-3, scoring just 58.8 ppg. Siena's three losses are all to teams ranked #126 or better; they've beaten #263 Navy, #277 Mt St Mary's. St Peter's is ranked #235.

Home side won five of six Western Carolina-Samford contests; Western lost two of last three visits here, losing by 5-12 points. Catamounts are 2-4 vs D-I teams, with all four losses by 17+ points. Samford is 1-3, 0-2 at home, losing to 7 to Youngstown State, 8 to Georgia State; they're turning ball over 24.9% of time, bad news for team that runs Princeton offense. Catamounts are making just 28.3% of their 3-point shots.

**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:27 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, December 1

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SIENA vs. SAINT PETER'S
Siena is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Siena is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Saint Peter's is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

7:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. DETROIT
Youngstown State is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Youngstown State is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
LEHIGH vs. FORDHAM
No trends available
Fordham is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games
Fordham is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. WRIGHT STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland State's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wright State
Wright State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Wright State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:00 PM
DAVIDSON vs. WOFFORD
Davidson is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Davidson's last 5 games on the road
Wofford is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Wofford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. COLGATE
Eastern Michigan is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
PROVIDENCE vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Providence is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Providence is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
South Carolina is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
South Carolina is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home

7:00 PM
MOREHEAD STATE vs. KENT STATE
Morehead State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Morehead State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kent State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Kent State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:00 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. GEORGIA STATE
Florida International is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Florida International's last 13 games on the road
Georgia State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia State is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games

7:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. USC UPSTATE
Jacksonville State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
HARVARD vs. VERMONT
Harvard is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
CHATTANOOGA vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
Chattanooga is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chattanooga's last 7 games on the road
Georgia Southern is 2-22 SU in its last 24 games
Georgia Southern is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:00 PM
THE CITADEL vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
The Citadel is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The Citadel is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against College of Charle
College of Charleston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
College of Charleston is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home

7:00 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Arkansas State is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
St. Bonaventure is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
St. Bonaventure is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
MARIST vs. LOYOLA
Marist is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Marist is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Loyola
Loyola is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Loyola is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

7:30 PM
ST. JOHN'S vs. KENTUCKY
St. John's is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
St. John's is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
UNC GREENSBORO vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
UNC Greensboro is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Appalachian State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Appalachian State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
No trends available
Tennessee State is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
Tennessee State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Middle Tennessee

8:00 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Murray State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Western Kentucky is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
WESTERN CAROLINA vs. SAMFORD
Western Carolina is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Samford is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Samford is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. KANSAS STATE
George Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of George Washington's last 6 games on the road
Kansas State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Kansas State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:00 PM
TEXAS TECH vs. TEXAS A&M C.C.
Texas Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Texas Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
Loyola of Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Loyola of Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Wisc-Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Wisc-Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:00 PM
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Illinois-Chicago is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Wisc-Green Bay is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:05 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. WICHITA STATE
CS Fullerton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Wichita State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Wichita State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:05 PM
MCNEESE STATE vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
No trends available
Louisiana-Lafayette is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI vs. DEPAUL
Mississippi is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Mississippi is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
DePaul is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
DePaul is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games

9:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MONTANA
San Francisco is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Montana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Montana is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home

9:05 PM
WESTMINSTER UT vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
No trends available
Northern Colorado is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Northern Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

9:30 PM
GEORGETOWN vs. ALABAMA
Georgetown is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:10 PM
STANFORD vs. SEATTLE
Stanford is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
No trends available

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**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:31 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, December 1

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College funds: Thursday's best NCAAB bets
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Georgetown Hoyas at Alabama Crimson Tide (-8, 126.5)

No one can penalize Alabama for playing a weak schedule this year.

The No. 12-ranked and unbeaten Crimson Tide takes on another national opponent when it meets Georgetown as part of the Big East/SEC Challenge.

Georgetown, a traditional power, has won three straight games and is starting to gain support from the voters in the polls. The Hoyas have gotten some surprises production on offense in that span, averaging more than 86 points per game and playing over the total in the two lined games in that stretch.

Alabama is 2-1 over/under in its last three and boast a 10-1 over/under count in its last 11 meetings with Big East programs.

Pick: Over 126.5

Mississippi Rebels at DePaul Blue Devils (0, 146)

Mississippi will go into an opponent's home arena for the first time this season, as the Rebels travel to Chicago for a matchup with DePaul in the Big East/SEC Challenge on Thursday at Allstate Arena.

The teams have split the two previous meetings. DePaul won at home in the 1983 NIT quarterfinals, and Ole Miss won in the 2007 San Juan Shootout in Puerto Rico.

After dropping its opening game in the Old Spice Classic to Minnesota, DePaul beat Texas Tech and Arizona State to finish the tournament 2-1. The Blue Demons are only three wins away from matching their seven wins from last year, coach Oliver Purnell's first at the helm.

Pick: DePaul

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**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:42 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, December 1

Hot teams
-- Rangers won three in row, 10 of last 12 games.
-- Senators won five of their last seven games.
-- Coyotes won seven of their last nine games.
-- Calgary won its last two games, 5-2/1-0.
-- Canucks won their last five games, allowing four goals.
-- Panthers won five of their last seven road games.

Cold teams
-- Washington lost seven of its last nine games. Penguins lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Carolina lost last four games, outscored 14-8.
-- Dallas Stars lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Winnipeg lost three of its last four games.
-- Blue Jackets lost 10 of their 11 road games.
-- Nashville lost five of its last six games.
-- Los Angeles is 4-6 in its last ten home games.
-- Montreal lost four of its last five games. Sharks lost their last two games, scoring two goals.

Totals
-- Over is 5-2-1 in Pittsburgh's last eight road games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in Rangers' last nine road games.
-- Over is 7-2 in Ottawa's last nine road games.
-- Last three Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Calgary home games stayed under.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Nashville games.
-- Five of last even Florida games stayed under total.
-- Sharks' last five games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- Washington won eight of last nine games against the Penguins.
-- Rangers won three of last four games against Carolina.
-- Dallas Stars won last three games vs Ottawa, allowing five goals.
-- Washington lost 3-2 at Phoenix in LY's meeting.
-- Flames lost six of last eight visits to Columbus.
-- Canucks won six of last eight games against Nashville.
-- Panthers lost 3-2 at Staples Center in LY's meeting.
-- Home side won last four Montreal-San Jose games; Canadiens lost last two visits here, 6-4/3-2.

**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:50 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Columbus at Calgary
The Blue Jackets look to take advantage of a Calgary team that is coming off a 1-0 win over Nashville and is 1-5 in its last 6 games following a victory. Columbus is the pick (+140) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Jackets favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+140). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

Game 51-52: Pittsburgh at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 10.766; Washington 11.138
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-110); Over

Game 53-54: NY Rangers at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.122; Carolina 10.249
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-130); Under

Game 55-56: Ottawa at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.732; Dallas 10.985
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+110); Over

Game 57-58: Phoenix at Winnipeg (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.818; Winnipeg 11.979
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+105); Under

Game 59-60: Columbus at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 12.480; Calgary 11.623
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+140); Under

Game 61-62: Nashville at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.697; Vancouver 13.004
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-155); Over

Game 63-64: Florida at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 12.042; Los Angeles 10.511
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+125); Under

Game 65-66: Montreal at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.721; San Jose 11.594
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-170); Over

**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:50 AM

NHL

Thursday, December 1

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7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing Carolina
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 23 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Pittsburgh's last 19 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games at home

8:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. DALLAS
Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing Ottawa
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa

8:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing Phoenix

9:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. CALGARY
Columbus is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Columbus's last 16 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Calgary's last 16 games when playing Columbus
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Columbus

10:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. VANCOUVER
Nashville is 8-15-1 SU in its last 24 games ,when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nashville's last 8 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games at home

10:30 PM
FLORIDA vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games on the road
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida

10:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. SAN JOSE
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
San Jose is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 9 games when playing at home against Montreal

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**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 09:54 AM

NHL

Thursday, December 1

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Ice picks: Thursday’s best NHL bets
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Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals (-110, 5.5)

If this date with the Penguins can’t wake up the Caps, their newly-named coach Dale Hunter might as well pack it in already.

Washington has just two wins in its last nine overall, but the Capitals did escape with a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh in the first meeting between the two teams.

That game also featured one of the ugliest knockouts you’ll ever see when Pittsburgh’s Arron Asham destroyed Jay Beagle in a third-period tussle. Beagle hasn’t played since and is still suffering from post-concussion symptoms.

Speaking of which, if you haven’t heard, this will be the first game in which the Capitals will face Sidney Crosby since David Steckel smoked him in last season’s Winter Classic. Steckel has since moved on to Toronto, but you can bet there will be some ill will between the two clubs.

The Penguins came up short in a 4-3 loss to the Rangers at MSG on Tuesday, but they played very well apart from a tough span in the second period. The boys will be out to win this one for The Kid.

Pick: Penguins

Ottawa Senators at Dallas Stars (-125, 5.5)

So far, both the Ottawa Senators and the Dallas Stars have exceeded expectations.

Ottawa has won five of its last seven and are holding down the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference. There are a lot of good things happening with the Sens – Paul MacLean has instilled some accountability from behind the bench and a number of the team’s young talents are immerging.

“I was a little bit happy and unhappy with my team tonight, but at the end of the night, we found a way to win the game,” MacLean told reporters after a 6-4 win over Winnipeg. “We showed some resilence and we worked real hard."

But you have to wonder how long they can keep this up when they’re allowing a league-worst 3.4 goals per game.

Dallas is going through a similar situation. No. 1 goaltender Kari Lehtonen carried this club early this season, but now he’s out with a groin injury, leaving Andrew Raycroft to hold the fort. He made 35 saves in a 3-1 win over Colorado Monday, but they need to tighten up in their own zone.

The Stars are giving up 32.8 shots per game, worst in the show.

Pick: Over

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**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 10:53 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 1

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PITTSBURGH (14-7-0-4, 32 pts.) at WASHINGTON (12-10-0-1, 25 pts.) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 9-3 ATS (+5.6 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-17 ATS (-23.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-6 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-1 (+7.2 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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NY RANGERS (13-5-0-3, 29 pts.) at CAROLINA (8-14-0-4, 20 pts.) - 12/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 23-7 ATS (+13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 35-23 ATS (+8.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 8-18 ATS (+29.0 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 5-16 ATS (-11.6 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 8-18 ATS (+8.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (+6.5 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 5-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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OTTAWA (12-10-0-2, 26 pts.) at DALLAS (14-9-0-1, 29 pts.) - 12/1/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 36-26 ATS (+8.6 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 7-2 ATS (+9.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA 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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PHOENIX (13-7-0-3, 29 pts.) at WINNIPEG (9-11-0-4, 22 pts.) - 12/1/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 108-89 ATS (+18.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 180-156 ATS (+22.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 20-12 ATS (+32.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-16 ATS (+43.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 282-250 ATS (+26.1 Units) first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-0-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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COLUMBUS (6-15-0-3, 15 pts.) at CALGARY (10-12-0-1, 21 pts.) - 12/1/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 39-66 ATS (+113.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 8-24 ATS (-17.3 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 62-133 ATS (+249.9 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
CALGARY is 7-14 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 8-16 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 23-30 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-4 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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NASHVILLE (11-9-0-4, 26 pts.) at VANCOUVER (14-9-0-1, 29 pts.) - 12/1/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 17-4 ATS (+11.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 58-38 ATS (+98.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 71-69 ATS (+163.0 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 29-27 ATS (+68.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 9-6-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)

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FLORIDA (13-7-0-4, 30 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (12-8-0-4, 28 pts.) - 12/1/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 99-146 ATS (-48.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 2-0-0 straight up against FLORIDA 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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MONTREAL (10-11-0-4, 24 pts.) at SAN JOSE (13-7-0-1, 27 pts.) - 12/1/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 29-11 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 15-8 ATS (+24.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 68-68 ATS (-48.0 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 112-104 ATS (-65.6 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-1-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 12:38 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Thursday, December 1

PITTSBURGH at WASHINGTON, 7:00 PM ET NHL
PITTSBURGH: 9-3 SU in road games after a division game
WASHINGTON: 8-17 SU after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game

NY RANGERS at CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 30-24 SU in road games
CAROLINA: 0-6 SU after a division game

OTTAWA at DALLAS, 8:30 PM ET
OTTAWA: 6-19 SU after a road game where both teams score 3 or more goals
DALLAS: 19-8 SU after allowing 1 goal or less in their previous game

PHOENIX at WINNIPEG, 8:30 PM ET
PHOENIX: 6-0 SU in road games after allowing 1 goal or less in their previous game
WINNIPEG: 7-12 SU as an underdog

COLUMBUS at CALGARY, 9:00 PM ET
COLUMBUS: 8-24 SU in December games
CALGARY: 7-14 SU in a home game where where the total is 5 or less

NASHVILLE at VANCOUVER, 10:00 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 8-19 SU after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight games
VANCOUVER: 17-4 SU after 3 or more consecutive unders

FLORIDA at LOS ANGELES, 10:30 PM ET
FLORIDA: 0-8 SU off a road win against a division rival
LOS ANGELES: 28-12 SU after 2 or more consecutive unders

MONTREAL at SAN JOSE, 10:30 PM ET
MONTREAL: 12-5 SU in road games off a road loss
SAN JOSE: 5-11 SU in home games after 5 or more consecutive unders

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**Udog** · 12-01-2011, 12:39 PM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Thursday, December 1

Today's Top Trends For College Basketball

ALABAMA is 1-20 ATS after 6 or more consecutive

W ILLINOIS is 2-16 ATS against conference opponents

APPALACHIAN ST is 13-2 ATS after scoring 80 points or more

KANSAS ST is 11-1 ATS in home games after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more

CLEVELAND ST is 5-0 against Wright State

SIENA is 5-15 ATS against conference opponents

ST PETERS is 9-1 ATS as a favorite

SAMFORD is 1-10 ATS as a home favorite

DEPAUL is 11-3 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins

MOREHEAD ST is 8-1 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less

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