Tuesday's Trends and Indexes - 12/20 (NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

Trends and Indexes

Tuesday, December 20

Good Luck on day #354 of 2011!

At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of NCAAB and NHL until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

NOTE:
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Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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[Udog]

Tuesday’s betting tips: Bowl bettors piling on FIU

Who’s hot

NCAAF: The over is 4-1 in Marshall’s last five.

NCAAB: Syracuse has covered the number in 12 of its last 17.

NCAAB: Louisville is 11-4-1 against the spread in its last 16.

NHL: The New York Rangers are 11-5 in their last 16 games in New Jersey.

NHL: Minnesota is 7-1 in its last eight road games.

NBA: Philadelphia is 7-2-1 against the spread in its last 10 against Washington.

Who’s not

NCAAF: FIU is 1-6 against the spread in its last seven games on fieldturf.

NCAAB: Butler is 1-7-1 against the spread in its last nine.

NCAAB: Old Dominion is 2-7 against the number in its last nine meetings with Richmond.

NHL: Buffalo is 4-9 in its last 13 overall.

NHL: Phoenix is 1-4 in its last five.

NBA: Detroit is 3-7 against the number in its last 10 vs. Cleveland.

Key stat

8.5 – Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin is scoring on just 8.5 percent of his shots this season. He sits tied for seventh with 117 shots on goal, but has scored just 10 times heading into Tuesday’s game against Nashville.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Terrence Jones, Kentucky Wildcats - Jones is questionable to play against Samford on Tuesday because of a dislocated finger. Jones suffered the injury in Saturday's win over Chattanooga, leaving the game in the second half. Jones has missed two straight practices and coach John Calipari doesn't think the 6-foot-9 sophomore will start on Tuesday. Jones is averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds on the season.

Game of the day

Florida International Golden Panthers at Marshall Thundering Herd (4, 48) – More than 64 percent of *********** Consensus bettors were supporting Florida International as of Monday night.

Notable quotable

"We've gotten to the point where everybody started overlooking us and talking about everybody else and I kind of got (mad) about it. Y'all trying to take something away from us that we've worked hard for and we took. We earned everything we did last year. Everybody on this team earned the right to be addressed as world champions, so everybody needs to address them like that." – Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion. The books opened Dallas’ season win total at 44.5. The Mavs are set as 4-point underdogs Tuesday against Oklahoma City.

Notes and tips

All-American center Jared Sullinger will be on the court when second-ranked Ohio State plays Lamar on Tuesday night, coach Thad Matta said. Sullinger left Saturday's win over South Carolina with a foot injury, which was later determined to be an injured tendon. Matta said Sullinger has been feeling better with each passing day. Sullinger has also missed a pair of games this season with back spasms. He is averaging 16.6 points and 9.3 rebounds on the campaign.

Purdue will be without the services of wide receiver O.J. Ross in its upcoming Little Caesars Bowl against Western Michigan. Ross was suspended on Dec. 6 for violating team rules, which was later found to be academic related. The sophomore is the Boilermakers' third-leading receiver in both receptions (33) and yards (356) this season. He also had three touchdowns for Purdue, which plays in its bowl game on Dec. 27. The Boilermakers are set as 2.5-point favorites.

Calgary Flames left wing Rene Bourque has been suspended two games on Monday following his hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook. The former ********* drove Seabrook headfirst into the glass during the first period during Sunday's 4-2 loss. Seabrook did not return to the contest, while Bourque was handed a major penalty and a game misconduct. Bourque, who has collected seven points in his last nine games, has recorded 11 goals, three assists and 31 penalty minutes this season. He will miss Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Wild and Thursday's contest versus the Detroit Red Wings.

[Udog]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Odds to win the 2012 World Series.......

+$450-- Phillies-- Even with Ryan Howard out early in season.

+$600-- Red Sox-Angels-Bronx Bombers

+$800-- Rangers-- Two-time AL champs lost CJ Wilson to Angels

+$1000-- Marlins-- Open new ballpark against the Cardinals.

+$1200-- Cardinals-Braves- How will Cardinals spend their extra $$?

+$1500-- Giants-Tigers-Rays-- Can Joe Maddon do it again?


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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13........Our top 8, bottom 5 in NFL.........

32) Colts—Should they bench Orlovsky, to make sure they don’t win another game and blow the #1 pick?

31) Rams—Finish with Steelers/49ers, which means yet another fun-filled 2-14 season. Terrific.

30) Vikings—These guys led first three games of season by double digits at halftime and they’re 2-12 while Tarvaris Jackson is making late run for playoffs. Someone has some ‘splainin’ to do.

29) Buccaneers—Trying to remember why they fired Jon Gruden.

28) Bills—Lost at home in December to team from Miami that just fired its coach. Their $60M QB didn’t get a football scholarship to college. Need I go on?

8) Texans—Hopefully Wade Phillips will get well soon. Would be nice if they get some injured players back for first playoff appearance.

7) Falcons—Thursday night game gives them 11 days to rest up for rivalry game Monday night in Superdome.

6) Steelers—Finish with Rams/Browns, now need help from an unlikely source to win division title.

5) 49ers—If Saints go to Candlestick January 21-22, who will be favored?

4) Ravens— John Harbaugh can thank his brother for being back in first.

3) Saints—On a serious roll now. Will be very tough out in January.

2) Patriots—Denver ran for over 250 yards against them; don’t trust defense against playoff-caliber offense.

1) Packers—Why was Aaron Rodgers smiling on sidelines at end of the game Sunday? Loss to Chiefs makes their lives a lot easier the next couple weeks. Think McCarthy not challenging that play was intentional?

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel

College of Charleston at Louisville
The Cougars look to take advantage of a Louisville team that is coming off a 95-87 win over Memphis and is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. College of Charleston is the pick (+16) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by only 13. Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (+16). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

Game 541-542: NC State vs. St. Bonaventure (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 60.706; St. Bonaventure 63.901
Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 3; 136
Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 1; 141
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (-1); Under

Game 543-544: Evansville at Miami (OH) (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 51.222; Miami (OH) 57.392
Dunkel Line: Miami (OH) by 7; 132
Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 5 1/2; 128 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (-5 1/2); Over

Game 545-546: Old Dominion at Richmond (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 56.519; Richmond 64.114
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 7 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: Richmond by 4 1/2; 118 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Richmond (-4 1/2); Over

Game 547-548: Idaho at Wright State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 62.231; Wright State 52.590
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 9 1/2; 117
Vegas Line: Idaho by 3; 119
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (-3); Under

Game 549-550: UAB at VCU (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 55.167; VCU 71.255
Dunkel Line: VCU by 16; 115
Vegas Line: VCU by 12; 119 1/2
Dunkel Pick: VCU (-12); Under

Game 551-552: Central Michigan at Nebraska (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 49.705; Nebraska 58.577
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 9; 121
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 13; 116 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+13); Over

Game 553-554: Ohio at Northern Iowa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 62.642; Northern Iowa 71.093
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 8 1/2; 138
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 6; 133
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-6); Over

Game 555-556: Valparaiso at Northern Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 58.295; Northern Illinois 42.820
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 15 1/2; 132
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 12; 136
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-12); Under

Game 557-558: Northeastern at Louisiana Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 50.859; Louisiana Tech 50.675
Dunkel Line: Even; 131
Vegas Line: Northeastern by 1; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+1); Under

Game 559-560: Arkansas-Little Rock at Illinois State (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Little Rock 47.498; Illinois State 58.566
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 11; 127
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 13 1/2; 122
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas-Little Rock (+13 1/2); Over

Game 561-562: Buffalo at BYU (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 60.871; BYU 74.785
Dunkel Line: BYU by 14; 140
Vegas Line: BYU by 12 1/2; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-12 1/2); Under

Game 563-564: Butler at Gonzaga (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 58.970; Gonzaga 68.762
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 10; 138
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 13; 133 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Butler (+13); Over

Game 565-566: UC-Davis at San Jose State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Davis 39.724; San Jose State 51.258
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 12 1/2; 139
Vegas Line: San Jose State by 7; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (-7); Over

Game 567-568: UC-Irvine at UCLA (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 50.962; UCLA 64.124
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 13; 132
Vegas Line: UCLA by 15 1/2; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (+15 1/2); Under

Game 569-570: St. Peter's at Kent State (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 49.161; Kent State 59.764
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 10 1/2; 124
Vegas Line: Kent State by 12 1/2; 118 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (+12 1/2); Over

Game 571-572: TX-Arlington at Utah State (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 53.190; Utah State 61.613
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 8 1/2; 128
Vegas Line: Utah State by 7 1/2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-7 1/2); Under

Game 573-574: Manhattan at Towson (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 52.367; Towson 42.887
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 9 1/2; 129
Vegas Line: Manhattan by 12 1/2; 125 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Towson (+12 1/2); Over

Game 575-576: Samford at Kentucky (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 44.258; Kentucky 76.413
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 32; 132
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 34 1/2; 136
Dunkel Pick: Samford (+34 1/2); Under

Game 577-578: Western Carolina at Bradley (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 47.166; Bradley 57.230
Dunkel Line: Bradley by 10; 134
Vegas Line: Bradley by 6 1/2; 132 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (-6 1/2); Over

Game 579-580: Eastern Kentucky at Arkansas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 47.641; Arkansas 59.352
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 11 1/2; 130
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 12 1/2; 132 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+12 1/2); Under

Game 581-582: College of Charleston at Louisville (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 60.213; Louisville 73.129
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 13; 133
Vegas Line: Louisville by 16; 138 1/2
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (+16); Under

Game 583-584: Montana State at New Mexico (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 45.620; New Mexico 70.215
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 24 1/2; 138
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 23 135
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-23); Over

Game 585-586: Eastern Washington at St. Mary's (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 50.799; St. Mary's 70.489
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 19 1/2; 141
Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 16 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (-16 1/2); N/A

Game 591-592: Bucknell at Syracuse (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bucknell 58.417; Syracuse 75.193
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 17; 132
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 19 1/2; 134
Dunkel Pick: Bucknell (+19 1/2); Under

Game 593-594: IPFW at Purdue (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: IPFW 50.470; Purdue 68.001
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 17 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Purdue by 20 1/2; 141 1/2
Dunkel Pick: IPFW (+20 1/2); Over

Game 595-596: Southern Utah at Troy (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 48.256; Troy 57.837
Dunkel Line: Troy by 9 1/2; 145
Vegas Line: Troy by 6; 149
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-6); Under

Game 597-598: Oakland at Arizona (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 59.459; Arizona 71.276
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 12; 150
Vegas Line: Arizona by 10; 154
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-10); Under

Game 599-600: Lamar at Ohio State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Lamar 56.187; Ohio State 76.701
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 20 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 20

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NC STATE (6 - 4) vs. ST BONAVENTURE (5 - 4) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game 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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EVANSVILLE (4 - 5) at MIAMI OHIO (3 - 5) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 1-0 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 1-0 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons

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OLD DOMINION (5 - 5) at RICHMOND (6 - 5) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 92-129 ATS (-49.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
RICHMOND is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-1 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 1-1 straight up against OLD DOMINION 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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IDAHO (7 - 4) at WRIGHT ST (4 - 8) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less since 1997.


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

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UAB (2 - 6) at VA COMMONWEALTH (7 - 3) - 12/20/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-0 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 1-0 straight up against VA COMMONWEALTH 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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C MICHIGAN (5 - 6) at NEBRASKA (7 - 3) - 12/20/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 24-45 ATS (-25.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
C MICHIGAN is 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
C MICHIGAN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


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

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OHIO U (9 - 1) at N IOWA (9 - 1) - 12/20/2011, 8:00 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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VALPARAISO (7 - 4) at N ILLINOIS (0 - 10) - 12/20/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses 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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NORTHEASTERN (3 - 5) at LOUISIANA TECH (5 - 5) - 12/20/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 1-0 straight up against NORTHEASTERN 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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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (3 - 9) at ILLINOIS ST (7 - 3) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 1-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 1-0 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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BUFFALO (6 - 2) at BYU (8 - 3) - 12/20/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 156-105 ATS (+40.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 104-72 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 104-72 ATS (+24.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.
BYU is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BYU is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
BYU is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 1-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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BUTLER (5 - 6) at GONZAGA (7 - 2) - 12/20/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 104-65 ATS (+32.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
BUTLER is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=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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CAL DAVIS (1 - 9) at SAN JOSE ST (3 - 7) - 12/20/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL DAVIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CAL DAVIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 43-68 ATS (-31.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


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

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UC-IRVINE (2 - 8) at UCLA (5 - 5) - 12/20/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
UC-IRVINE is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in December games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 1-0 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 1-0 straight up against UC-IRVINE 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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ST PETERS (2 - 7) vs. KENT ST (7 - 1) - 12/20/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
ST PETERS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all lined games 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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TX-ARLINGTON (4 - 4) at UTAH ST (5 - 5) - 12/20/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 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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MANHATTAN (7 - 4) at TOWSON ST (0 - 10) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.
TOWSON ST is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
MANHATTAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
MANHATTAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 1-0 against the spread versus TOWSON ST over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 1-0 straight up against TOWSON 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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SAMFORD (3 - 6) at KENTUCKY (9 - 1) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.


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

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W CAROLINA (5 - 6) at BRADLEY (5 - 5) - 12/20/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 1-1 against the spread versus W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
W CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against BRADLEY 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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E KENTUCKY (7 - 5) at ARKANSAS (6 - 3) - 12/20/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
E KENTUCKY is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
E KENTUCKY is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 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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COLL OF CHARLESTON (9 - 1) at LOUISVILLE (10 - 0) - 12/20/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 79-46 ATS (+28.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 79-46 ATS (+28.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 21-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


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

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MONTANA ST (5 - 5) at NEW MEXICO (8 - 2) - 12/20/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 79-52 ATS (+21.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


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

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E WASHINGTON (6 - 5) at ST MARYS-CA (8 - 1) - 12/20/2011, 10:00 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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BUCKNELL (7 - 4) at SYRACUSE (11 - 0) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 56-80 ATS (-32.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=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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IUPU-FT WAYNE (7 - 3) at PURDUE (9 - 3) - 12/20/2011, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 1-0 against the spread versus IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 1-0 straight up against IUPU-FT WAYNE 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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SOUTHERN UTAH (4 - 5) at TROY (4 - 5) - 12/20/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 1-0 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons

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OAKLAND (8 - 4) at ARIZONA (7 - 4) - 12/20/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
OAKLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning 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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LAMAR (8 - 3) at OHIO ST (10 - 1) - 12/20/2011, 8:30 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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[Udog]

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 20

Keep in mind that first semester just ended at most colleges, so transfers are becoming eligible in some places, making things a little trickier......

St Bonaventure is 1-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 3-9-5 points, one of which was 73-64 loss to ACC's Virginia Tech; their best win is over #82 Buffalo. Five of NC State's six wins are vs teams ranked #131 or lower; their only top 100 win was over Texas, game they trailed by 18. Atlantic 14 home teams are 6-3-1 vs spread in games where number is 4 or less points; ACC teams are 11-18 against spread when number is less than 5.

Evansville is 0-2 on road, losing by 4 at Ill-Chicago, 49 at Chapel Hill; Purple Aces are 3-5 vs D-I teams, with only win vs team in top 300 at home in OT vs #120 Butler. Miami O is 2-5 vs D-I teams but both wins are over top 75 teams, Dayton/Belmont- they're 0-3 vs teams ranked lower than #200. Go figure. MAC home faves of less than 9 points are 7-1-1 vs spread; MVC road underdogs of 7 or less points are 11-7.

Home team won last six Old Dominion-Richmond games; Monarchs lost last three visits here by 3-6-7 points. ODU lost four of last six games, as they're shooting just 26.3% behind arc, 64.9% from line. Richmond lost last three games, allowing 80 ppg; they're 0-5 vs teams ranked in the top 125 (ODU is #122). Atlantic 14 home favorites of 7 or less points are 11-2 vs spread; CAA road underdogs of 7 or less points are 2-14.

7-3 VCU won its last four games, all by 15+ points; they're #5 in nation forcing turnovers (28.4% of possessions); Rams lost 68-65 at UAB LY. Blazers are 2-6 this season, have been off for 13 days since upsetting a pretty good Middle Tennessee team in last game. UAB is 0-3 on road, losing by 22-8-9 points. CAA home favorites are 7-11 vs spread, 2-3 if spread is double digits; Conference USA double digit road dogs are 7-2.

Ohio U/Northern Iowa are both 9-1, so this is Bracket Buster type tilt with two teams who will make noise in March. Bobcats' only loss was by 5 at Louisville; their other top 100 game was impressive 70-68 win at Matshall. Ohio won its last four road games. UNI's best win was at #79 Iowa State; they also beat #85 Milwaukee. MAC road underdogs of 6 or less points are 2-7 vs spread; MVC home favorites of 7 or less are 4-8.

Northeastern is 3-5, scoring 60 ppg in losing last four games, but #263 Louisiana Tech will be worst team they've played; Huskies are turning ball over 27.3% of time (#340), its hard to win when you don't get shots at basket. Tech won four of last five games; five of their last six games were won by 3 or less points. CAA road teams are 6-11 vs spread if number is 4 or less; WAC home teams are 3-7 if spread is 5 or less.

BYU is 7-3 vs D-I teams, with all seven wins by 14+ points, but they lost to only two top 100 teams they've played (Wisconsin/Baylor); they got lift in last game from UCLA transfer Carlino, a lefty guard who can shoot it. Buffalo is 1-1 vs top 100 teams, winning by 29 at Dayton, but losing at home by 6 to St Bonaventure. MAC road underdogs of 7+ points are 18-9-1 vs spread. WCC double digit home favorites are 6-6-1.

Gonzaga just beat Arizona by 11, its 5th game in row vs a top 70 team; Zags are 3-0 vs teams not ranked in top 100, winning by 8-19-20 points. Butler just upset Purdue, snapping 4-game skid vs D-I teams; Bulldogs are shooting just 26.3% behind arc. Butler has three losses by 12+, two in OT, another by three points. Horizon double digit road underdogs are 7-8-1 vs spread; WCC double digit home favorites are 6-6-1 vs spread.

Former Bradley coach/NBA player Les is off to 0-9 start at UC-Davis, with one win vs non-D-I team; Aggies' last four losses are all by 13 or more points. San Jose State is 2-7 vs D-I teams, with loss to Montana State (#290) so not lot to choose from here. Spartans make just 35.9% of 2-point shots, 2nd-worst in country. WAC single digit home favorites are 3-11 vs spread; Big West road underdogs of 8 or less points are 8-2.

0-10 Towson State might be worst team in country, turning ball over an amazing 31.7% of possessions- six of their seven losses vs teams in top 150 were by 17+ points. Manhattan is 5-0 vs teams not in top 200, with four wins by 14+ points. Jaspers turn ball over a lot too (25.9%, #327) but they won last two road games, by 16 at Rider, 9 at Hofstra. CAA home dogs are 3-6 vs spread; MAAC favorites are 5-9, 3-4 on the road.

Young Charleston team is 9-1, winning only road game at Clemson by 3; their only loss was to Central Florida by 11 on neutral floor. Louisville has played only one road game so far, winning at Butler; they've won six games vs teams in top 120. Southern Conference road underdogs of 15+ points are 8-5 vs spread; Big East home faves of 12+ points are 10-21-1 vs spread. Cougars have only one senior in their rotation. Louisville is off wild 95-87 home win over Memphis Saturday.

#26 St Mary's has games vs Baylor/Missouri State Thursday/Friday, so easy to look past Eastern Washington here; Gaels are 9-1 against #321 schedule, 3-1 vs teams in top 200, with wins by 5-17-16 points. Eagles foul more than any team in country; they've lost last three games vs D-I opponents, by 26-15-13 points. Big Sky road underdogs of 13+ points are 11-5 vs spread; WCC double digit home favorites are 6-6-1.

Arizona is coming off loss at Gonzaga, when they fell behind 14-0 right off bat; Wildcats are 3-4 in last seven games, even losing a home game to San Diego State. #126 Oakland is 0-4 vs top 100 teams, losing by 17-23-2-10 points; they're more of an offensive team, playing fast, #6 tempo in country. At #45, Arizona is 3rd-ranked Pac-12 team, whcih is bad; they need all the wins they can get to solidify their RPI for March. Pac-12 double digit home favorites are 14-18 vs spread.

[Udog]

NCAAB

Tuesday, December 20

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6:30 PM
IUPU FORT WAYNE vs. PURDUE
No trends available
Purdue is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Purdue is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

7:00 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. RADFORD
Eastern Michigan is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
UNC ASHEVILLE vs. TENNESSEE
No trends available
Tennessee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Tennessee is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home

7:00 PM
BUCKNELL vs. SYRACUSE
No trends available
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
NEW HAMPSHIRE vs. PROVIDENCE
No trends available
Providence is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Providence is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
MERCER vs. GEORGIA
No trends available
Georgia is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
Georgia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
WINTHROP vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
No trends available
Western Michigan is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Western Michigan is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home

7:00 PM
IDAHO vs. WRIGHT STATE
No trends available
Wright State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wright State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. TOWSON
Manhattan is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Manhattan's last 11 games on the road
Towson is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Towson is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Evansville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Evansville is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Miami (Ohio) is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
SAMFORD vs. KENTUCKY
Samford is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kentucky is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games

7:00 PM
FURMAN vs. PRESBYTERIAN
Furman is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Furman's last 6 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. RICHMOND
Old Dominion is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Richmond is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Richmond is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
ST. FRANCIS PA vs. PITTSBURGH
No trends available
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Francis PA
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
NORFOLK STATE vs. TOLEDO
No trends available
Toledo is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Toledo is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games

7:05 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Arkansas-Little Rock is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:30 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. KENT STATE
No trends available
Kent State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kent State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
UAB vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
UAB is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UAB is 13-5-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Virginia Commonwealth is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing UAB
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Commonwealth's last 5 games when playing UAB

8:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. NEBRASKA
Central Michigan is 6-9-3 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Central Michigan is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Nebraska is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Nebraska is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home

8:00 PM
WESTERN CAROLINA vs. BRADLEY
Western Carolina is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Bradley is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

8:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. ARIZONA
No trends available
Arizona is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Arizona is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games at home

8:00 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. ARKANSAS
No trends available
Arkansas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. SAM HOUSTON STATE
Northern Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO vs. HOUSTON
No trends available
Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
VALPARAISO vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Valparaiso is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Northern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
GRAMBLING STATE vs. NORTH TEXAS
No trends available
North Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
North Texas is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home

8:00 PM
OHIO vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Ohio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Northern Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
NORTHEASTERN vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Northeastern is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Louisiana Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
SOUTHERN UTAH vs. TROY
No trends available
Troy is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Troy is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

8:30 PM
LAMAR vs. OHIO STATE
No trends available
Ohio State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
MONTANA STATE vs. NEW MEXICO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montana State's last 5 games on the road
Montana State is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road
New Mexico is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico's last 6 games

9:00 PM
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON vs. LOUISVILLE
No trends available
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
BUTLER vs. GONZAGA
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Butler's last 12 games on the road
Butler is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Gonzaga's last 6 games at home
Gonzaga is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

9:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. BYU
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
BYU is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
BYU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. ST. MARY'S
Eastern Washington is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Eastern Washington's last 11 games on the road
St. Mary's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
St. Mary's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. OREGON
No trends available
Oregon is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Oregon is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

10:00 PM
UC DAVIS vs. SAN JOSE STATE
UC Davis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
UC Davis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Jose State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

10:05 PM
TEXAS-ARLINGTON vs. UTAH STATE
No trends available
Utah State is 23-1 SU in its last 24 games at home
Utah State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

10:30 PM
UC IRVINE vs. UCLA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of UC Irvine's last 10 games on the road
UC Irvine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UCLA is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
UCLA is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


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[Udog]

NCAAB

Tuesday, December 20

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College funds: Tuesday's best NCAAB bets
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Charleston Cougars at Louisville Cardinals (-16, 138.5)

Louisville passed another major test over the weekend when it outlasted Memphis 95-87. The fourth-ranked Cardinals have spread the points around as coach Rick Pitino continues to get pieces back from injury to add to his rotation.

Russ Smith led the way with a career-high 24 points Saturday but it was his seven steals that made more impact in Louisville’s pressure defense and transition offense.

The next school to take a crack at the Cardinals in the Yum! Center will be College of Charleston on Tuesday. A perennial contender for the Southern Conference’s automatic NCAA Tournament bid, the Cougars have won six straight since their lone loss and are averaging nearly 75 points.

They might be a little over their heads here though.

Pick: Cardinals


Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Arkansas Razorbacks (-12.5, 132.5)

Eastern Kentucky has won four consecutive games, including a 59-53 win over Jacksonville State. The Colonels’ top three scorers lived up to that label as Jaron Jones, Eric Stutz and Joshua Jones combined for 48 points and 15-of-26 shooting (58 percent).

Jaron Jones, a senior guard, and Stutz, a freshman forward, haven’t been missing many shots. Jones and Stutz are both hitting 56 percent of their shots, and as a team the Colonels are shooting 44 percent from the field. Junior guard Mike DiNunno is averaging 3.3 assists and chips in with 9.5 points.

That has the Colonels at 4-2 against the spread in the six games that they’ve seen a line.

Razorbacks supporters haven’t been nearly as lucky. Arkansas managed to down Southeast Louisiana 62-55, but the club is 0-3 against the number this season.

Pick: Colonels


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[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Buffalo at Ottawa
The Sabres look to bounce back from an 8-3 loss at Pittsburgh and build on their 5-0 record in their last 5 games after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Buffalo is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Sabres favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

Game 1-2: Nashville at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.284; Washington 12.173
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-145); Under

Game 3-4: NY Rangers at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.434; New Jersey 11.020
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+105); Over

Game 5-6: Buffalo at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.280; Ottawa 10.080
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+110); Under

Game 7-8: Chicago at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 12.266; Pittsburgh 11.566
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-125); Over

Game 9-10: Phoenix at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.662; Florida 10.281
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+120); Under

Game 11-12: NY Islanders at Winnipeg (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.056; Winnipeg 11.530
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (-155); Over

Game 13-14: Minnesota at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.680; Calgary 10.892
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 20

Hot teams
-- Nashville won its last five games, allowing ten goals.
-- Rangers won five of their last six road games. New Jersey won six of its last seven games.
-- Blackhawks won seven of their last eight games. Pittsburgh won eight of its last eleven home games.
-- Panthers won six of their last eight home games.
-- Winnipeg won six of its last seven home games.

Cold teams
-- Washington lost six of its last eight road games.
-- Sabres lost three of their last four games. Ottawa lost six of last nine.
-- Coyotes lost four of their last five games.
-- Islanders lost four of their last five games.
-- Calgary/Minnesota both lost their last four games.

Totals
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Nashville games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six New Jersey games.
-- Under is 8-3 in Buffalo's last eleven road games.
-- Over is 7-3 in Chicago's last ten road games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Florida games.
-- Three of last four Islander road games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Minnesota road games.

Series records
-- Washington won four of last five games against Nashville.
-- Rangers won five of last seven games against New Jersey.
-- Sabres won six of last seven games against Ottawa.
-- Penguins lost 3-2 in SO at Chicago in LY's meeting.
-- Panthers won 2-1 in SO at Florida in LY's meeting.
-- Islanders lost five of last six games against Winnipeg.
-- Flames lost 11 of last 15 games against Minnesota.

Back-to-Back
-- Minnesota is 2-2 if it played the night before.

[Udog]

NHL

Tuesday, December 20

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7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. PITTSBURGH
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 4-9-3 SU in its last 16 games ,when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Washington
Nashville is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Nashville

7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. NEW JERSEY
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Jersey's last 10 games

7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. OTTAWA
Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Buffalo is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. FLORIDA
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Florida is 6-10-3 SU in its last 19 games ,when playing Phoenix

8:30 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone OVER in 7 of the NY Islanders last 10 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
NY Islanders are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Winnipeg is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Islanders

9:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CALGARY
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Minnesota is 7-16-1 SU in its last 24 games ,when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


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[Udog]

NHL

Tuesday, December 20

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Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins (+110, 5.5)

With the news that Sidney Crosby had been returned to the injured reserve hovering over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Evgeni Malkin put on a scoring display to make The Kid proud Saturday night.

Malkin scored three times and added a pair of assists to help the Pens to an 8-3 drubbing of the Buffalo Sabres, snapping a two-game losing streak.

"He's the guy right now,” Matt Cooke told reporters of Malkin. “He can't look anywhere else. It's got to be on him, and he knows that. He understands that, and he's playing very well."

Malkin now leads the team with 36 points in 25 games and is riding a major hot streak with 12 points in his last six outings. The Blackhawks come into this one having won five games in a row, but Pittsburgh is one of the best home teams in the league.

The Pens have just three regulation losses on home ice this year.

Pick: Penguins


Nashville Predators at Washington Capitals (-140, 5.5)

The great thing about the Nashville Predators is that they never seem content.

With Saturday’s 2-1 shootout win over the surging St. Louis Blues, the Predators have now won five straight keeping them in the middle of the Western Conference playoff hunt. Still, the Preds weren’t satisfied.

“It’s good to get the four points, but we didn’t play great against Detroit, and I don’t think we played very well tonight,” captain Shea Weber told reporters Saturday.

Imagine what the Capitals would do for that kind of message in their dressing room - following a win, no less. Dale Hunter still hasn’t been able to get consistent results from Washington. It’s the same old story too. Outside of Nicklas Backstrom, there aren’t many guys pulling their own weight right now.

Alex Ovechkin has just 10 goals on 117 shots and Alex Semin scored for the first time in nine games in Saturday’s loss. It was his sixth goal of the year.

Pick: Predators


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NHL

Tuesday, December 20

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HOT TEAM: New Jersey Devils

The low point hit in a four-game span that bridged November to December. Legendary goaltender Martin Brodeur was shaky, at best, the goals on the other end were few and far between, and New Jersey had lost four consecutive games.

But center Travis Zajac is back now from a torn Achilles, and suddenly, the Devils have some life. A 5-3 victory over the Canadiens on Saturday in Montreal was proof positive. Patrik Elias scored two goals -- his 12th and 13th -- and Brodeur made 23 saves en route to their 18th win of the season. Through Saturday, they had won four in a row, and six of the last seven.

Listen, the Devils, like their Hall of Fame netminder, are clearly not what they used to be. We all know that, and we all know that it will be a tough task making the postseason in the Eastern Conference with that roster. But they are showing heart, they now have some health, and if they can get by the rival Rangers on Tuesday in Newark, the confidence may truly continue to snowball.

COLD TEAM: Phoenix Coyotes

To be sitting in third place in the ultra-competitive Pacific Division, just two points out of first through Saturday is a good position for this team. But if they have intentions of keeping up with Dallas and San Jose, they need more consistent play, and certainly better decision making than they showed Saturday vs. the Rangers.

Phoenix was a turnover machine versus New York at home, giving the puck away at inopportune times and in costly positions on the ice. It added up to a 3-2 loss, their fourth in the last five games, and their sixth in December.

And if they're going to snap out of it, they need everyone on the same page. This team, after all, has no superstars. There is talent for sure -- Ray Whitney has 28 points and Radim Vrbata has 15 goals -- but if Phoenix isn't one, big, cohesive unit, the Coyotes have no chance against deeper, more seasoned teams like the Sharks and Stars. Until they figure that all out, keep them on your fade radar.

OVER PLAY: Philadelphia Flyers

Chris Pronger’s absence will be felt, short term and long. Not only will HBO and its 24-7 Winter Classic reality show team not have Pronger around much more to showcase due to his concussion, the fact remains that he is the team’s captain and still a more-than-solid defenseman.

But that only means that the Flyers -- with all of their offensive firepower -- are now a much better over play than ever before. And they were already pretty good. Sure, they have adequate goaltending with Ilya Bryzgalov and Sergei Bobrovsky, but both have tendencies to let some softies in here and there.

Saturday’s humiliating 6-0 loss to Boston at home was the Flyers’ fourth consecutive over and seventh in the last eight games. In the first three of that four-game stretch, the Flyers scored at least four goals, so the punch is still there, despite the absence of forward Claude Giroux, also to a concussion. And consider this: As long as HBO’s cameras continue to document their run, look for them to continue to want to show off. That’s good news for over players. Philadelphia plays at Colorado on Tuesday.

UNDER PLAY: Los Angeles Kings

Tough to give the nod to a team that was just blasted by Detroit, 8-2, on Saturday, but hear us out. The Kings have a new coach in interim John Stevens. And they might even be getting another soon, as reports circulated on Saturday night that they were about to hire Darryl Sutter on a permanent basis.

But either way, the offense hasn’t been there of late, and in that aforementioned Pacific Division, you need all guns blazing to be able to hang. So far, the Kings can’t. In a stretch of games that ended with the whitewash at the hands of the Red Wings, Los Angeles orchestrated an 8-2-3 under run. In December alone, and leading up to Monday’s tilt at Toronto, they had six unders.

Los Angeles has just two players in double-digit goals -- Mike Richards (11) and Anze Kopitar (10) -- and Richards is out with a head injury, so it looks like it might get worse before it gets better for a team that already has 16 unders to its name. More of the same may be in store.

SURVEYING THE SCHEDULE:

** If you believe patterns develop within teams through the season, then monitor Winnipeg’s next back-to-back situation carefully. In the last two pair-of-games-in-a-24-hour span, the Jets won Game 1, only to lose Game 2. Well, on Thursday and Friday, the Jets play the Canadiens and Penguins, both at home. Let’s see if the trend continues.

** We mentioned HBO’s 24-7 series, and it’s not just about the Flyers. The Rangers have a role here, too, and there will be plenty of posing for the camera this week, as the rivals arrive. In fact, in a span of four days, beginning on Tuesday in New Jersey, New York will play three games, all against its biggest foes: the Devils, Islanders (Thursday) and Flyers (Friday). They might be a tad tired by the time they take the ice versus Philadelphia.


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Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 20

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NASHVILLE (17-11-0-4, 38 pts.) at WASHINGTON (16-14-0-1, 33 pts.) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 7-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 27-60 ATS (+99.8 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 114-98 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 29-25 ATS (+60.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 12-6 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 30-26 ATS (+63.7 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 19-16 ATS (+42.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 17-12 ATS (+34.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-8 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 111-157 ATS (-60.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 10-19 ATS (-21.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-1-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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NY RANGERS (18-8-0-4, 40 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (18-13-0-1, 37 pts.) - 12/20/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 13-4 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 23-13 ATS (+36.7 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 13-19 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-5 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-5-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

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BUFFALO (16-13-0-3, 35 pts.) at OTTAWA (15-14-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/20/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 30-38 ATS (-18.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 28-19 ATS (+48.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 228-160 ATS (+38.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 179-124 ATS (+32.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
OTTAWA is 3-13 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 7-18 ATS (+28.1 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 130-108 ATS (-93.3 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 7-8 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 8-7-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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CHICAGO (21-8-0-4, 46 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (18-11-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/20/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 91-84 ATS (+186.6 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
CHICAGO is 294-316 ATS (+669.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 11-18 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-0-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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PHOENIX (16-13-0-3, 35 pts.) at FLORIDA (18-9-0-6, 42 pts.) - 12/20/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 111-95 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 285-256 ATS (+22.8 Units) first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 11-5 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 27-18 ATS (+46.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-3 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 8-3 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 71-109 ATS (+194.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
FLORIDA is 50-76 ATS (-43.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 1-1-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (10-14-0-6, 26 pts.) at WINNIPEG (15-13-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/20/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 4-25 ATS (+46.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 11-4 ATS (+15.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
WINNIPEG is 11-5 ATS (+5.0 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-4 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 5-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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MINNESOTA (20-9-0-5, 45 pts.) at CALGARY (14-15-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/20/2011, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-4 (+7.4 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 10-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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NHL
Short Sheet

Tuesday, December 20

NASHVILLE at WASHINGTON, 7:00 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 27-23 SU as a road underdog
WASHINGTON: 4-8 SU in home games in December games

NY RANGERS at NEW JERSEY, 7:00 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 13-4 SU in road games in December games
NEW JERSEY: 12-7 SU after one or more consecutive overs

BUFFALO at OTTAWA, 7:30 PM ET
BUFFALO: 17-6 SU off a road loss
OTTAWA: 7-18 SU after a win by 2 goals or more

CHICAGO at PITTSBURGH, 7:30 PM ET
CHICAGO: 40-19 SU after playing a home game
PITTSBURGH: 4-9 SU after playing a home game

PHOENIX at FLORIDA, 7:30 PM ET
PHOENIX: 21-17 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +150
FLORIDA: 86-111 SU at home when the money line is -100 to -150

NY ISLANDERS at WINNIPEG, 8:30 PM ET
NY ISLANDERS: 4-25 SU in road games revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite
WINNIPEG: 11-5 SU in home games

MINNESOTA at CALGARY, 9:00 PM ET
MINNESOTA: N/A
CALGARY: N/A

** (TC) Denotes Time Change