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  • Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 12/28 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

    Trends and Indexes

    Wednesday, December 28

    Good Luck on day #362 of 2011!

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

    NOTE:
    As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
    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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  • #2
    Betting tips: Texas bettors piling on Holiday Bowl line

    Who’s hot

    NCAAF: California has covered the number in four straight.

    NCAAF: Toledo is 8-3 against the spread in its last 11 as a favorite.

    NBA: Phoenix is 7-2 against the spread in its last nine home games against Philadelphia.

    NHL: Chicago is 7-1 in its last eight overall.

    NCAAB: Georgetown is 10-1 straight up and 6-0 against the spread this season.

    Who’s not

    NCAAF: Texas is 3-8 against the spread in its last 11 bowl games.

    NCAAF: The under is 3-9 in Air Force’s last 12 overall.

    NBA: The Los Angeles Clippers are 2-9 against the spread in their last 11 games against San Antonio.

    NHL: Minnesota is riding a seven-game losing streak.

    NCAAB: Indiana is 1-7 against the spread in its last eight games at Michigan State.

    Key stat

    80.2 - Toledo sophomore quarterback Terrance Owens has completed after 80.2 percent of his passes since taking over starting duties for the last three games when Austin Dantin hit the shelf with a concussion. The Rockets plan to use both quarterbacks when they take on Air Force as 3-point favorites in the Military Bowl Wednesday.

    Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

    Simon Gagne, Los Angeles Kings - Gagne is expected to be sidelined with an upper-body injury after being hurt in Monday night's 4-3 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes. The Los Angeles Times reported Gagne could have suffered a head injury and he has a well-documented history of concussions. Gagne, who signed a two-year contract in the offseason, has seven goals and 10 assists in 34 games this season. The Kings visit the Blackhawks Wednesday.

    Game of the day

    California Golden Bears vs. Texas Longhorns (-4, 47.5)

    Notable quotable

    "At the end of the day, you got to tackle really well. They do a great job of being methodical and getting themselves into great second-and-medium situations, third-and-short and moving the chains. We have to be disciplined enough to try to put them in situations that they feel uncomfortable in. That'll be a great challenge.” – Toledo coach Matt Campbell on facing Air Force’s triple-option in the Military bowl. Oddsmakers have the total at 71.

    Notes and tips

    Early Tuesday evening a number of online betting shops moved the Texas Longhorns from 3.5-point favorites to 4-point favorites in the Holiday Bowl against California. About 67 percent of *********** Consensus bettors were supporting Texas.

    Charlotte Bobcats coach Paul Silas said he expects point guard D.J. Augustin to be available for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Augustin suffered a sprained left ankle in the waning minutes of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. X-rays were negative on the 2008 first-round draft pick, who scored a team-high 19 points to go along with eight assists in Charlotte's 96-95 victory over Milwaukee.

    Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin did not practice Tuesday, putting his status in question for the team's matchup with Houston in the TicketCity Bowl. McGloin suffered a concussion and a seizure following a locker-room scuffle with wide receiver Curtis Drake on Dec. 17. Nittany Lions interim coach Tom Bradley called McGloin day-to-day and said he is being tested daily by the team's medical staff. Although Drake was also not at practice, Bradley said he was attending to a personal issue. The bowl game will be played on Monday.

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    • #3
      Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

      -- Saints are selling t-shirts commemorating Drew Brees’ passing yardage record; they’re charging freakin’ $32—for a t-shirt!!!! Wonder if selling the shirts had anything to do with New Orleans running the score up to set the record Monday night instead of this Sunday.

      -- Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio is going to have become more of a shooting threat for Minnesota, but he can really pass.

      -- Looks like Miami Heat may have hit the jackpot with Cleveland St. rookie Norris Cole; he had 20 rebounds in a game LY for the Vikings, even though he is only 6-2.

      -- Teams who played the night before are 2-4 vs spread when playing a team that had the previous night off.

      -- Bengals are letting season ticket holders buy two tickets for price of one for this week’s game with Baltimore. They’ve only sold 72% of tickets for their first seven home games- they want a sellout this week.

      -- Pawn Stars is a terrific TV show, but its spawned so many imitation shows, there may be a Pawn Stars Network soon. Latest one is Cajun Pawn Stars, debuting in a couple weeks on History Channel.


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      Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

      13) Last April 13, Sacramento Kings played their last home game, which most people assumed would be the Kings’ last-ever game in Sacramento, before they moved to Anaheim. TV announcers Grant Napear and Jerry Reynolds were actually close to tears as they signed off, with fans coming up to them and thanking them—it really was a moving thing to see, so it was a little odd Monday to sit there and watch the Kings beat the Lakers in Sacramento in this season’s opener.

      Apparently, the Maloofs financial problems prevent them from getting out of their Sacramento lease, so the Kings stay put for now.

      12) Through his first two games, Kings are +7 with Jimmer Fredette on the court, and -20 with him on bench. He's played 26-24 minutes in his first couple games.

      11) Looking at NBA Opening Day rosters, Duke (16) has the most alums in the league, followed by Kentucky/UCLA (both 15).

      10) Back in August, if you were going to guess which three NFL receivers would lead the league in receiving yardage, no one, and I mean not even his own family, would’ve pegged Victor Cruz to be 3rd in the NFL going into the last week of the season.

      9) Has an NFL team ever won a division title when they were favored to win in only five of 16 games? Denver has a chance to do it this year. Hell, the 4-11 Browns have been favored six times.

      8) A bettor from Texas laid down $10,000 on the Broncos to win this season’s Super Bowl, he got 17-1 odds, but this was before the Broncos’ debacle in Buffalo Sunday.

      7) NFL Network did a bit on its Sunday morning show where Steve Mariucci played Santa Mooch, giving out gifts to show’s other analysts; tremendous TV, very funny.

      6) NBA players/coaches get fined $2,000 for each of their first five technical fouls; after that, its $3,000 a pop for technicals #6-10.

      5) New York Giants have played two games in New York State in the last 20 years; in 1996/2003, both in Buffalo. Do people in New Jersey care about this?

      4) I’ve had DirecTV since August 22, but since I’m not terribly bright, I just realized Saturday night that there are 20 movie channels on my TV that I wasn’t aware of, so finally got to see The Blind Side late Saturday night. Very good movie.

      3) HBO does a very good job following the NHL’s Flyers/Rangers around, as they lead up to the outdoor game in Philadelphia Monday. Its good TV, but better to watch late at night, when they don’t bleep out the coaches’ expletives in locker room speeches. During the day, they edit out the cursing. Funny thing is, there’s more cursing in VH1’s Mob Wives than there is on this show.

      2) Saints led archrival Atlanta 38-16 with roughly 8:00 left Monday night; my thought was that Sean Payton wouldn’t throw (and risk injury to Drew Brees) against his biggest rival with the game in bag, and he’d wait until Sunday to let Brees break single season passing record, especially since there’s a good chance Saints-Falcons will meet again in the playoffs in two weeks. Not so much. Payton wanted the record Monday night and he eventually got it, but the Saints looked cheesy in doing so.

      1) When something like that happens, why don’t the TV people have enough sense to show the two head coaches shaking hands after the game? Jon Gruden mentioned during the game that Atlanta might not be overjoyed by the Saints’ tactics; why not see if something happens?

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      • #4
        NBA
        Long Sheet

        Wednesday, December 28


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        INDIANA (1 - 0) at TORONTO (1 - 0) - 12/28/2011, 6:05 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        INDIANA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        INDIANA is 4-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
        INDIANA is 4-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
        4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        MIAMI (1 - 0) at CHARLOTTE (1 - 0) - 12/28/2011, 7:05 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        MIAMI is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games in December games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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        WASHINGTON (0 - 1) at ATLANTA (0 - 0) - 12/28/2011, 7:35 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        WASHINGTON is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
        WASHINGTON is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
        WASHINGTON is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
        WASHINGTON is 125-172 ATS (-64.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        ATLANTA is 5-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
        ATLANTA is 7-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
        5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        CLEVELAND (0 - 1) at DETROIT (0 - 1) - 12/28/2011, 7:35 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
        DETROIT is 86-128 ATS (-54.8 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

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

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        BOSTON (0 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (1 - 0) - 12/28/2011, 8:05 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
        NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 straight up against BOSTON 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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        OKLAHOMA CITY (2 - 0) at MEMPHIS (0 - 1) - 12/28/2011, 8:05 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        MEMPHIS is 60-35 ATS (+21.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
        MEMPHIS is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
        MEMPHIS is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
        MEMPHIS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
        MEMPHIS is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-6 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
        MEMPHIS is 7-7 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
        9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        LA CLIPPERS (1 - 0) at SAN ANTONIO (1 - 0) - 12/28/2011, 8:35 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        LA CLIPPERS are 379-449 ATS (-114.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
        LA CLIPPERS are 8-27 ATS (-21.7 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
        LA CLIPPERS are 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
        LA CLIPPERS are 138-177 ATS (-56.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
        SAN ANTONIO is 551-479 ATS (+24.1 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
        SAN ANTONIO is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        SAN ANTONIO is 5-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
        SAN ANTONIO is 6-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
        4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        UTAH (0 - 0) at DENVER (1 - 0) - 12/28/2011, 9:05 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        DENVER is 7-5 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
        DENVER is 7-7 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
        9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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        PHILADELPHIA (0 - 1) at PHOENIX (0 - 1) - 12/28/2011, 9:05 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        PHILADELPHIA is 50-37 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
        PHILADELPHIA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
        PHILADELPHIA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
        PHILADELPHIA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        PHOENIX is 2-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
        PHOENIX is 2-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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        NEW YORK (1 - 0) at GOLDEN STATE (1 - 1) - 12/28/2011, 10:35 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        GOLDEN STATE is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) in home games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
        NEW YORK is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
        NEW YORK is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

        Head-to-Head Series History
        GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
        GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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        Comment


        • #5
          NBA

          Wednesday, December 28


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          Trend Report
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          6:00 PM
          INDIANA vs. TORONTO
          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
          Indiana is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
          Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
          Toronto is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games

          7:00 PM
          MIAMI vs. CHARLOTTE
          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
          Miami is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
          Charlotte is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Miami
          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games

          7:30 PM
          WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
          Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
          Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
          Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

          7:30 PM
          CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
          Cleveland is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Detroit
          The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cleveland's last 20 games when playing Detroit
          Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
          Detroit is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Cleveland

          8:00 PM
          BOSTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
          Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
          New Orleans is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

          8:00 PM
          OKLAHOMA CITY vs. MEMPHIS
          Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
          Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
          Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City

          8:30 PM
          LA CLIPPERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games on the road
          LA Clippers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games
          The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
          San Antonio is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games

          9:00 PM
          UTAH vs. DENVER
          Utah is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
          Utah is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Denver
          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing at home against Utah
          Denver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Utah

          9:00 PM
          PHILADELPHIA vs. PHOENIX
          Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
          Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
          Phoenix is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
          Phoenix is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Philadelphia

          10:30 PM
          NEW YORK vs. GOLDEN STATE
          New York is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
          New York is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
          Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing New York


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          Comment


          • #6
            NBA

            Wednesday, December 28


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            Pick 'n' roll: Wednesday's best NBA bets
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            Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs (4, 194.5)

            It hasn’t taken the Los Angeles Clippers long to get comfortable with the new faces in the locker room.

            The Clippers have five new players on the roster, with Chris Paul obviously being the biggest offseason acquisition. He chipped in 20 points and nine assists in the club’s 105-86 rout of Golden State as 6-point favorites. Caron Butler added 11 points and 10 boards in the victory.

            "We just have a great vibe here," Caron Butler told reporters. "It reminds me of Dallas last year. We were always together. If somebody was down, we'd pick 'em up. After games, we'd go out. The camaraderie was always really tight, and I feel the same thing here.”

            Everybody’s expecting a drop off from the aging Spurs this season, but they got off to a good start with a revenge win over Memphis to open the year. They’d better be ready to run in this one.

            Pick: Clippers


            Oklahoma City at Memphis Grizzlies (1, 104.5)


            A lot of Oklahoma City’s success last season stemmed from excellent free throw shooting. The Thunder owned the league’s best percentage at the charity stripe and they look like they’re ready to pick up where they left off last year.

            Oklahoma City hit 29 of its 31 attempts from the line in Monday’s 104-100 win over Minnesota.

            "We've always been a good shooting team at the line and we like to get there," Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks told reporters. "We have to attack and our jump shooting is much improved but we still have to get to the basket. We still have to attack and create opportunities around the rim. Our guys stepped up."

            Oklahoma will bring it to the paint against the rival Grizzlies. The Thunder were shocked by the Grizzlies in the playoffs last season, but they’ll be out for payback Wednesday.

            Pick: Thunder


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            • #7
              NHL
              Long Sheet

              Wednesday, December 28


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              BUFFALO (17-15-0-3, 37 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (19-15-0-1, 39 pts.) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              BUFFALO is 31-40 ATS (-19.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
              BUFFALO is 28-21 ATS (+50.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
              NEW JERSEY is 14-20 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              BUFFALO is 5-4 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
              BUFFALO is 5-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
              6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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              NY RANGERS (22-8-0-4, 48 pts.) at WASHINGTON (17-15-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/28/2011, 7:30 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              NY RANGERS are 22-11 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
              NY RANGERS are 12-3 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
              NY RANGERS are 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
              NY RANGERS are 14-4 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
              NY RANGERS are 22-11 ATS (+8.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
              WASHINGTON is 10-14 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
              WASHINGTON is 10-15 ATS (-21.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              WASHINGTON is 8-6-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
              7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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              MINNESOTA (20-12-0-5, 45 pts.) at NASHVILLE (18-14-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/28/2011, 8:00 PM
              There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              NASHVILLE is 5-4 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
              NASHVILLE is 5-4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
              5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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              LOS ANGELES (17-14-0-5, 39 pts.) at CHICAGO (23-9-0-4, 50 pts.) - 12/28/2011, 8:30 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              CHICAGO is 240-266 ATS (-44.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
              CHICAGO is 125-142 ATS (-65.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              CHICAGO is 8-1 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
              CHICAGO is 8-1-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
              8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.9 Units)

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              BOSTON (23-9-0-1, 47 pts.) at PHOENIX (18-15-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/28/2011, 9:00 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              PHOENIX is 113-97 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
              PHOENIX is 131-124 ATS (+302.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
              PHOENIX is 287-258 ATS (+12.5 Units) first half of the season since 1996.
              BOSTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
              BOSTON is 17-5 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
              BOSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
              BOSTON is 10-2 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              PHOENIX is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
              PHOENIX is 2-1-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
              2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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              VANCOUVER (22-12-0-2, 46 pts.) at SAN JOSE (19-11-0-3, 41 pts.) - 12/28/2011, 10:30 PM
              Top Trends for this game.
              SAN JOSE is 143-109 ATS (+252.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
              VANCOUVER is 133-96 ATS (+230.7 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
              VANCOUVER is 63-40 ATS (+22.4 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
              VANCOUVER is 52-26 ATS (+16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
              VANCOUVER is 35-17 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
              SAN JOSE is 12-21 ATS (-26.8 Units) in home games revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
              SAN JOSE is 113-105 ATS (-67.2 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

              Head-to-Head Series History
              VANCOUVER is 9-5 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
              VANCOUVER is 9-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
              9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.2 Units)

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              • #8
                NHL

                Wednesday, December 28


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                Trend Report
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                7:00 PM
                BUFFALO vs. NEW JERSEY
                The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Buffalo's last 10 games when playing New Jersey
                The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Buffalo's last 13 games on the road
                The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
                New Jersey is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Buffalo

                7:30 PM
                NY RANGERS vs. WASHINGTON
                NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
                NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Washington
                The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
                Washington is 15-8 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

                8:00 PM
                MINNESOTA vs. NASHVILLE
                Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Nashville
                Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
                Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
                Nashville is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

                8:30 PM
                LOS ANGELES vs. CHICAGO
                The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Los Angeles's last 14 games
                Los Angeles is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
                Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
                The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

                9:00 PM
                BOSTON vs. PHOENIX
                The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
                Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                Phoenix is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
                Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

                10:30 PM
                VANCOUVER vs. SAN JOSE
                Vancouver is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
                Vancouver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Jose
                The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing at home against Vancouver
                San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


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                • #9
                  NHL

                  Wednesday, December 28


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                  Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL bets
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                  Boston Bruins at Phoenix Coyotes (+150, 5.5)

                  After a sluggish start to the season, Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien hasn’t had much to complain about since. They lost seven of their first 10 games, but are now battling for top spot in the Eastern Conference.

                  "The one thing I said to them was we've gone from 15th to first in less than two months; they deserve a lot of credit for that and they worked hard to accomplish that and I think it's important that they enjoy the three days of the Christmas holiday they have," Julien told reporters.

                  Boston pounded Florida 8-0 before the break as Brad Marchand led the way with three goals and five points.

                  But betting the first game off the break can be tricky. Phoenix dropped a 4-3 decision to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday and will have a tough time with the Bruins, who have won nine of their last 10 road games.

                  At this price, we’re looking at the over.

                  Pick: Over


                  Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks (-195, N/A)


                  The Los Angeles Kings are 2-0-1 since Darryl Sutter took over head coaching duties and the urgency to turn the club’s season around isn’t lost on the new coach.

                  The Kings have a chance to turn things around this month.

                  "The schedule is what the schedule is. For everybody, especially out West here, practice time is limited and a lot of it is more (about) recovery,” Sutter told reporters. “You look at our schedule in January, and it's pretty fortunate. I think we have three sets where we have two days between games. Then you go to February and it's crazy.”

                  This is a big one for the Kings, who will use this game as a measuring stick. Sutter is the kind of tough coach this team needs and he's getting the best out of this club right now. We’ll take a shot on the road dog.

                  Pick: Kings


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                  • #10
                    NCAAB
                    Long Sheet

                    Wednesday, December 28


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                    NORTHWESTERN (10 - 2) at OHIO ST (12 - 1) - 12/28/2011, 5:30 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    OHIO ST is 176-139 ATS (+23.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
                    NORTHWESTERN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    NORTHWESTERN is 2-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
                    OHIO ST is 3-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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                    OKLAHOMA ST (6 - 5) vs. SMU (7 - 4) - 12/28/2011, 6:30 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    OKLAHOMA ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
                    OKLAHOMA ST is 83-57 ATS (+20.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
                    OKLAHOMA ST is 84-57 ATS (+21.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
                    SMU is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
                    SMU is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
                    SMU is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
                    SMU is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
                    SMU is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less 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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                    GEORGETOWN (10 - 1) at LOUISVILLE (12 - 0) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    GEORGETOWN is 113-153 ATS (-55.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
                    LOUISVILLE is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
                    GEORGETOWN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
                    GEORGETOWN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
                    GEORGETOWN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.


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

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                    VILLANOVA (7 - 5) at W VIRGINIA (9 - 3) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    VILLANOVA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
                    VILLANOVA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
                    VILLANOVA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                    VILLANOVA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                    VILLANOVA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
                    VILLANOVA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 2 seasons.
                    VILLANOVA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                    W VIRGINIA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    VILLANOVA is 2-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
                    VILLANOVA is 2-1 straight up against W VIRGINIA 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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                    SETON HALL (11 - 1) at SYRACUSE (13 - 0) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    SYRACUSE is 56-82 ATS (-34.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    SETON HALL is 2-1 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
                    SYRACUSE is 2-1 straight up against SETON HALL 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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                    UAB (3 - 7) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (4 - 7) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
                    GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
                    GEORGE WASHINGTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                    GEORGE WASHINGTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
                    GEORGE WASHINGTON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                    GEORGE WASHINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in December games this season.
                    GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                    GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
                    GEORGE WASHINGTON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    UAB is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
                    UAB is 1-0 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON 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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                    CLEVELAND ST (11 - 2) at TOLEDO (7 - 5) - 12/28/2011, 8:00 PM
                    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    CLEVELAND ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
                    CLEVELAND ST is 1-0 straight up against TOLEDO 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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                    BUFFALO (6 - 3) at TEMPLE (7 - 3) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    TEMPLE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
                    TEMPLE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


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

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                    BOWLING GREEN (6 - 5) at DUQUESNE (6 - 5) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    DUQUESNE is 34-58 ATS (-29.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    DUQUESNE is 1-0 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
                    DUQUESNE is 1-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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                    INDIANA (12 - 0) at MICHIGAN ST (11 - 2) - 12/28/2011, 7:30 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    MICHIGAN ST is 48-25 ATS (+20.5 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
                    INDIANA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
                    INDIANA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
                    INDIANA is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
                    INDIANA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                    MICHIGAN ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                    MICHIGAN ST is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


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

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                    MISSOURI ST (7 - 5) at CREIGHTON (10 - 1) - 12/28/2011, 8:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    MISSOURI ST is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
                    MISSOURI ST is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
                    CREIGHTON is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                    CREIGHTON is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                    CREIGHTON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                    CREIGHTON is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    CREIGHTON is 3-3 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
                    MISSOURI ST is 5-1 straight up against CREIGHTON over the last 3 seasons
                    4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                    WICHITA ST (9 - 2) at BRADLEY (5 - 7) - 12/28/2011, 8:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    WICHITA ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                    BRADLEY is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
                    BRADLEY is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                    BRADLEY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.


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

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                    INDIANA ST (9 - 2) at DRAKE (7 - 4) - 12/28/2011, 8:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    INDIANA ST is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                    INDIANA ST is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                    INDIANA ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
                    INDIANA ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    INDIANA ST is 4-0 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
                    INDIANA ST is 4-0 straight up against DRAKE 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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                    CHARLOTTE (7 - 3) at ARKANSAS (8 - 3) - 12/28/2011, 8:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    ARKANSAS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                    ARKANSAS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                    ARKANSAS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.


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

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                    NEW MEXICO (10 - 2) at NEW MEXICO ST (8 - 4) - 12/28/2011, 9:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
                    NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
                    NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
                    NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
                    NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                    NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
                    NEW MEXICO is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.


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

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                    MISSISSIPPI ST (12 - 1) at BAYLOR (12 - 0) - 12/28/2011, 9:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    MISSISSIPPI ST is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
                    MISSISSIPPI ST is 166-131 ATS (+21.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


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

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                    CONNECTICUT (10 - 1) at S FLORIDA (7 - 6) - 12/28/2011, 9:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    CONNECTICUT is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                    CONNECTICUT is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                    CONNECTICUT is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                    CONNECTICUT is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    S FLORIDA is 2-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
                    S FLORIDA is 1-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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                    PORTLAND (3 - 10) at GONZAGA (9 - 2) - 12/28/2011, 9:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    PORTLAND is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
                    PORTLAND is 89-120 ATS (-43.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
                    PORTLAND is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in December games this season.
                    PORTLAND is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
                    GONZAGA is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    GONZAGA is 3-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
                    GONZAGA is 4-0 straight up against PORTLAND 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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                    PURDUE (10 - 3) at IOWA (8 - 5) - 12/28/2011, 9:30 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    PURDUE is 55-80 ATS (-33.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
                    PURDUE is 34-58 ATS (-29.8 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
                    PURDUE is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                    PURDUE is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                    IOWA is 186-228 ATS (-64.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
                    IOWA is 186-228 ATS (-64.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
                    IOWA is 11-30 ATS (-22.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    IOWA is 2-2 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
                    PURDUE is 3-1 straight up against IOWA 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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                    COLORADO ST (7 - 4) at UTEP (6 - 6) - 12/28/2011, 9:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    UTEP is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
                    UTEP is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
                    UTEP is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
                    UTEP is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                    UTEP is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
                    UTEP is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
                    UTEP is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


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

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                    ARK-PINE BLUFF (1 - 9) vs. JACKSONVILLE ST (5 - 8) - 12/28/2011, 11:30 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    JACKSONVILLE ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
                    JACKSONVILLE ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.


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

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                    WOFFORD (7 - 5) at S CAROLINA (5 - 6) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    WOFFORD is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
                    S CAROLINA is 47-71 ATS (-31.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


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

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                    COLUMBIA (7 - 4) at MARIST (5 - 7) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    MARIST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
                    COLUMBIA is 79-50 ATS (+24.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
                    COLUMBIA is 79-50 ATS (+24.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
                    COLUMBIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
                    COLUMBIA is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games 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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                    SIENA (4 - 7) at FLA ATLANTIC (4 - 8) - 12/28/2011, 7:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    SIENA is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                    SIENA is 84-59 ATS (+19.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
                    SIENA is 84-59 ATS (+19.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
                    FLA ATLANTIC is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    FLA ATLANTIC is 0-0 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
                    SIENA is 1-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC 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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                    FAIRFIELD (7 - 5) at DREXEL (6 - 4) - 12/28/2011, 7:30 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    DREXEL is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


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

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                    MOREHEAD ST (6 - 7) at SE MISSOURI ST (5 - 7) - 12/28/2011, 8:30 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    SE MISSOURI ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    MOREHEAD ST is 3-1 against the spread versus SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
                    MOREHEAD ST is 4-0 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
                    3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                    PORTLAND ST (6 - 6) at MONTANA (7 - 5) - 12/28/2011, 9:00 PM
                    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    MONTANA is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
                    MONTANA is 4-0 straight up against PORTLAND ST 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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                    E WASHINGTON (6 - 6) at MONTANA ST (5 - 6) - 12/28/2011, 9:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    E WASHINGTON is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
                    E WASHINGTON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    E WASHINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
                    MONTANA ST is 2-2 straight up against E WASHINGTON 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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                    IUPU-FT WAYNE (7 - 4) at S DAKOTA ST (10 - 4) - 12/28/2011, 8:00 PM
                    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    S DAKOTA ST is 3-3 against the spread versus IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
                    S DAKOTA ST is 4-2 straight up against IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
                    3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                    ORAL ROBERTS (9 - 4) at MISSOURI-KC (7 - 7) - 12/28/2011, 8:00 PM
                    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


                    Head-to-Head Series History
                    MISSOURI-KC is 1-1 against the spread versus ORAL ROBERTS over the last 3 seasons
                    ORAL ROBERTS is 4-0 straight up against MISSOURI-KC 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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                    SOUTHERN UTAH (5 - 6) at S DAKOTA (5 - 6) - 12/28/2011, 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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                    OAKLAND (8 - 6) at N DAKOTA ST (8 - 3) - 12/28/2011, 8:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    OAKLAND is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                    OAKLAND is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
                    OAKLAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.


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

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                    LAMAR (8 - 4) at KENTUCKY (11 - 1) - 12/28/2011, 8:30 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    LAMAR is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
                    LAMAR is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
                    KENTUCKY is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 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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                    C ARKANSAS (5 - 6) at UNLV (13 - 2) - 12/28/2011, 10:00 PM
                    Top Trends for this game.
                    UNLV is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
                    UNLV is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games 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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                    Comment


                    • #11
                      NCAAB

                      Wednesday, December 28


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                      Trend Report
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                      3:00 PM
                      NORTH CAROLINA A&T vs. HOUSTON
                      No trends available
                      Houston is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games

                      5:30 PM
                      NORTHWESTERN vs. OHIO STATE
                      Northwestern is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
                      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northwestern's last 5 games on the road
                      Ohio State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
                      Ohio State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games

                      6:00 PM
                      UNC ASHEVILLE vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
                      No trends available
                      Western Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
                      The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Western Carolina's last 8 games

                      6:30 PM
                      OKLAHOMA STATE vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
                      Oklahoma State is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
                      Oklahoma State is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
                      Southern Methodist is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                      Southern Methodist is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      SIENA vs. FLORIDA ATLANTIC
                      Siena is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
                      Florida Atlantic is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
                      Florida Atlantic is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      WOFFORD vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
                      Wofford is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                      Wofford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against South Carolina
                      South Carolina is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games
                      South Carolina is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Wofford

                      7:00 PM
                      COLUMBIA vs. MARIST
                      Columbia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
                      Marist is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
                      Marist is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      LOYOLA vs. BUCKNELL
                      Loyola is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                      No trends available

                      7:00 PM
                      SETON HALL vs. SYRACUSE
                      Seton Hall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      Seton Hall is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Syracuse
                      Syracuse is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                      Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

                      7:00 PM
                      BUFFALO vs. TEMPLE
                      Buffalo is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
                      Buffalo is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
                      Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
                      The total has gone OVER in 7 of Temple's last 8 games

                      7:00 PM
                      BOWLING GREEN vs. DUQUESNE
                      Bowling Green is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bowling Green's last 6 games on the road
                      Duquesne is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      MORGAN STATE vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
                      No trends available
                      Saint Joseph's is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
                      Saint Joseph's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      UAB vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
                      UAB is 15-6-2 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
                      UAB is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                      George Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
                      George Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

                      7:00 PM
                      VILLANOVA vs. WEST VIRGINIA
                      Villanova is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
                      Villanova is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                      West Virginia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                      West Virginia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      LEHIGH vs. SAINT PETER'S
                      No trends available
                      Saint Peter's is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
                      Saint Peter's is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      CORNELL vs. STONY BROOK
                      Cornell is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cornell's last 9 games on the road
                      No trends available

                      7:00 PM
                      GEORGETOWN vs. LOUISVILLE
                      Georgetown is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
                      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgetown's last 6 games on the road
                      Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                      Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      UMBC vs. NIAGARA
                      No trends available
                      Niagara is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
                      Niagara is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

                      7:00 PM
                      LIBERTY vs. RICHMOND
                      No trends available
                      Richmond is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
                      Richmond is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

                      7:30 PM
                      BINGHAMTON vs. CANISIUS
                      No trends available
                      Canisius is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                      Canisius is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

                      7:30 PM
                      INDIANA vs. MICHIGAN STATE
                      Indiana is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games on the road
                      The total has gone OVER in 8 of Indiana's last 11 games on the road
                      Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State's last 5 games

                      7:30 PM
                      FAIRFIELD vs. DREXEL
                      Fairfield is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games on the road
                      Drexel is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
                      Drexel is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

                      8:00 PM
                      WICHITA STATE vs. BRADLEY
                      Wichita State is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games on the road
                      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wichita State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Bradley
                      Bradley is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
                      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bradley's last 5 games

                      8:00 PM
                      CLEVELAND STATE vs. TOLEDO
                      Cleveland State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      Toledo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
                      Toledo is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home

                      8:00 PM
                      UC RIVERSIDE vs. TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO
                      UC Riverside is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
                      UC Riverside is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                      No trends available

                      8:00 PM
                      MISSOURI STATE vs. CREIGHTON
                      Missouri State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      Missouri State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Creighton
                      Creighton is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
                      Creighton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

                      8:00 PM
                      CHARLOTTE vs. ARKANSAS
                      Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      Charlotte is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
                      Arkansas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
                      Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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

                      8:00 PM
                      TEXAS A&M C.C. vs. RICE
                      No trends available
                      Rice is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
                      Rice is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

                      8:00 PM
                      ALBANY vs. MARYLAND
                      No trends available
                      Maryland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
                      Maryland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

                      8:05 PM
                      INDIANA STATE vs. DRAKE
                      Indiana State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
                      Indiana State is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Drake
                      Drake is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
                      Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

                      8:30 PM
                      MOREHEAD STATE vs. SE MISSOURI STATE
                      Morehead State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
                      Morehead State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against SE Missouri State
                      SE Missouri State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
                      SE Missouri State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

                      8:30 PM
                      LAMAR vs. KENTUCKY
                      No trends available
                      Kentucky is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
                      Kentucky is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

                      9:00 PM
                      MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. BAYLOR
                      Mississippi State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 5 games on the road
                      Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                      Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

                      9:00 PM
                      EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. MONTANA STATE
                      Eastern Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
                      Eastern Washington is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
                      Montana State is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
                      Montana State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

                      9:00 PM
                      NEW ORLEANS vs. COLORADO
                      No trends available
                      Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
                      Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

                      9:00 PM
                      COLORADO STATE vs. TEXAS EL PASO
                      Colorado State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
                      Colorado State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
                      Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
                      Texas El Paso is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games at home

                      9:00 PM
                      PORTLAND vs. GONZAGA
                      Portland is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
                      Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      Gonzaga is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
                      Gonzaga is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games

                      Se9:00 PM
                      NEW MEXICO vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
                      New Mexico is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      New Mexico is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Mexico State
                      New Mexico State is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
                      New Mexico State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

                      9:00 PM
                      CONNECTICUT vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
                      Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games on the road
                      South Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
                      South Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

                      9:00 PM
                      PORTLAND STATE vs. MONTANA
                      Portland State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
                      Portland State is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Montana
                      Montana is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
                      Montana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland State

                      9:30 PM
                      MERCER vs. TULSA
                      No trends available
                      Tulsa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
                      Tulsa is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home

                      9:30 PM
                      PURDUE vs. IOWA
                      Purdue is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
                      Purdue is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
                      Iowa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
                      Iowa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

                      10:00 PM
                      CENTRAL ARKANSAS vs. UNLV
                      No trends available
                      UNLV is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
                      UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

                      10:00 PM
                      CEDARVILLE vs. NEVADA
                      No trends available
                      Nevada is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
                      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nevada's last 5 games

                      11:00 PM
                      ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
                      No trends available
                      Jacksonville State is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
                      Jacksonville State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home


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                      Comment


                      • #12
                        NCAAB

                        Wednesday, December 28


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                        College funds: Wednesday's best NCAAB bets
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                        Seton Hall Pirates at Syracuse Orange (-15.5, N/A)

                        There are plenty of spots on the Big East schedule to stumble, and No. 1 Syracuse knows that list includes Seton Hall, especially after last season. The Pirates shot 59 percent from 3-point range and routed the Orange in a 90-68 at the Carrier Dome. They'll try to repeat the performance Wednesday in the teams' Big East opener at Syracuse.

                        Even though Seton Hall’s leading scorer from that game has moved on, the defeat sticks with this Syracuse team, including sophomore Dion Waiters, who said he had this game circled on his calendar. The Pirates are off to their best start since 1992-93, when they won the conference.

                        Senior Herb Pope is skilled enough to carry Seton Hall back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006. Pope was a member of the supporting cast in last year’s upset at Syracuse, but this season he is averaging a double-double (20.3 points, 11.4 rebounds) and put together a string of four straight 20-plus point games this month.

                        Pope’s board work inside could keep Seton Hall within striking distance, as the Orange rank 11th in the Big East in rebounding margin.

                        Pick: Pirates


                        Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers (-8, N/A)


                        Teams projected to finish smack in the middle of the Big East scrum square off in Morgantown, W. Va., as Villanova and West Virginia begin their conference schedule Wednesday.

                        The Mountaineers were picked seventh and the Wildcats eighth in the Big East preseason poll, and between them West Virginia senior Kevin Jones was the lone selection among three preseason all-league teams.

                        Jones was named Big East Player of the Week after averaging 23 points and 14.7 rebounds and hitting 31-of-55 shots against Tennessee Tech, Missouri State and Baylor. The senior forward averages a double-double (21 points, 11.9 rebounds), and contributed his eighth this season with 28 points and 17 boards in Friday's 83-81 loss to Baylor in the Las Vegas Classic.

                        Villanova is 5-0 at home but just 1-5 in road and neutral-site games, including losses at rivals Temple and Saint Joseph's in which the hosts broke things open in the second half to win by double digits.

                        Pick: West Virginia


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                        Comment


                        • #13
                          NHL
                          Armadillo's Write-Up

                          Wednesday, December 28


                          Hot teams
                          -- Devils won seven of their last ten games.
                          -- Rangers won their last five games, allowing seven goals.
                          -- Blackhawks won their last five home games. Los Angeles won three of its last four games.
                          -- Bruins won last six games, outscoring foes 30-7.
                          -- San Jose/Vancouver both won four of their last five games.

                          Cold teams
                          -- Sabres lost five of their last seven games.
                          -- Washington lost three of its last four games.
                          -- Minnesota lost its last six games, scoring eight goals. Predators lost three of their last four games.
                          -- Coyotes lost four of their last five road games.

                          Totals
                          -- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Buffalo games.
                          -- Seven of last nine Washington games went over total.
                          -- Under is 5-2-1 in Nashville's last eight home games.
                          -- Six of last eight Los Angeles games stayed under total.
                          -- Five of last seven Boston road games went over the total.
                          -- Over is 8-4 in Vancouver's last dozen games.

                          Series records
                          -- Sabres won three of last four games against New Jersey.
                          -- Rangers lost three of last four visits to Washington.
                          -- Predators won three of last four games against Minnesota.
                          -- Chicago won its last seven games against the Kings.
                          -- Bruins/Coyotes split two games on overseas trip last year.
                          -- Canucks won six of last seven games against San Jose.

                          Back-to-Back
                          -- None

                          Comment


                          • #14
                            NCAAB
                            Armadillo's Write-Up

                            Wednesday, December 28


                            Northwestern lost four in row, 12 of last 13 games vs Ohio State, but in LY's games, they lost by 1 at home, then in OT in Big 11 tourney- they lost last seven visits here by 8-13-9-32-11-5-20 points. Wildcats are 1-1 on road, losing by 8 at Creighton, winning at Georgia Tech- their other loss was at home to Baylor by 28. Buckeyes are 12-1, 2-1 vs top 100 teams (all in top 15), beating Florida by 7, Duke by 22, losing by 11 at Kansas when Sullinger didn't play.

                            Home side won four of last five Georgetown-Louisville games; Hoyas won two of last three visits here, are 4-2 in last six series games overall, winning 70-60/62-59 in last two meetings. Georgetown won by hoop at Alabama in only road game; they split with Kansas/Memphis on neutral floor in Maui Classic- they beat Memphis again by 11 at home Saturday in last game. Big week for 12-0 Cardinals, with Kentucky game on deck Saturday. Louisville is #4 defensive team in country right now.

                            Villanova is 3-2 in last five games vs West Virginia, with underdogs 5-3 SU in last eight meetings; Wildcats lost three of last four visits here, with losses by 7-11-21 points. Villanova is 1-4 vs teams in top 170, beating city rival LaSalle in OT; their losses to teams in top 60 are by 12-10-11-16 points. West Virginia is very young, with only three guys back from LY; they're 5-3 vs top teams, splitting pair of OT games in Vegas last week, beating Missouri State, losing in double OT to Baylor.

                            Seton Hall (+13) came to Carrier Dome LY and pounded Syracuse 90-68 in one of season's biggest upsets, ending 5-game series skid, Pirates split last four visits here- favorites are 6-3 vs spread in series. 11-1 Seton Hall is 3-1 vs top 100 teams, losing to Northwestern by 7, beating St Joe's, VCU on neutral floor, winning at Dayton, but experienced, deep Orange are major step up from those teams. 13-0 Syracuse forces turnovers on 28.1% of possessions (#4); tough game for young Seton Hall squad.

                            Michigan State won its last five games vs Indiana, with three of the five wins by 14+ points; Hoosiers lost last six visits here, by 12-14-8-9-28-1 point, with 84-83 loss in OT here LY. 12-0 Indiana is obviously hell of a lot better this year- they're 2-0 on road, winning by 21 at Evansville, 11 at NC State in only road games- they've beaten three three teams in top 100 (Kentucky/NC State/Notre Dame). Spartans won last 11 games, as they beat Gonzaga by 11, Florida St by 16- two best teams they beat.

                            Missouri State won last four games vs Creighton, beating Bluejays three times LY, including 60-50 in MVC tourney, but Bears' win here LY was their first in last six visits to Omaha, with losses by 3-22-21-24-4 prior to that. State is 0-5 vs top 100 teams, losing by 5-16-5-2-16 points, 7-0 vs everyone else- best team they've beaten is #104 Nevada, they lost in OT to West Va on neutral floor last week. 10-1 Creighton shoots 44.7% from arc- they're 2-1 vs top 100 teams, beating San Diego St/N'western.

                            Wichita State beat Bradley three times LY, by 16-20-14 points, part of why Braves changed coaches; Shockers are 4-4 in last eight visits here. Wichita won by 10 at Tulsa in only previous road game, but they also beat UNLV by 19 at handing Rebels their first loss. Braves lost seven of last nine games, losing at home to #222 Western Carolina; they lost by 23-17-11 points in only three games vs top 100 teams. Shockers better not be looking ahead to Saturday's game with once-beaten Creighton.

                            Indiana State won its last six games vs Drake, winning by 14-5 points in last two visits here; 9-2 Sycamores are 2-1 on road, with an upset win at Vanderbilt- they shoot 27.7% from arc, 75.3% from line. Drake is 6-0 at home this year with a win over #74 Iowa State (other home victims are all ranked #168 or lower); they lost by 4-8 points to Ole Miss/Virginia in only two games vs top 100 teams. Indiana State has four seniors in its top seven players, good for playing on the road.

                            12-0 Baylor might be best team in country, winning at Northwestern by 28, winning at BYU, beating St Mary's/West Virginia on a neutral floor; they force turnovers on 24.7% of possessions, block 17.1% of shots by opponents. 12-1 Mississippi State beat Texas A&M/Arizona in NYC, won by 5 at Detroit, but have been at home otherwise, playing schedule ranked #307. Big 12 single digit favorites are 14-12 vs spread. SEC road underdogs of less than 10 points are 14-8 against the spread.

                            New Mexico State outscored New Mexico 36-22 in second half of 62-53 upset win at the Pit Nov 16, holding Lobos to 28% from floor, surviving 21-38 shooting from foul line. State hasn't played as well since, losing 4 of 7 vs D-I teams since, with last two wins over #333/273 teams. Lobos won last eight games, with three top 75 wins (Wash St/Missouri St/Okla St); they're 2-0 in true road games, winning by 5 at Arizona State, 3 at USC. If State doesn't get to foul line a lot, they can't beat you.

                            UConn won five of last six games vs South Florida, losing last visit here but winning two before that by 1-13 points. Bulls covered five of last six in series, but are 4-6 in last ten games overall, with three losses by four or less points. USF is 6-0 at home, but #87 Cleveland State is only top 140 team they've played at home. First true road game for UConn team that ranks #335 in experience- they won two of three in tournament on neutral floor in Bahamas last month, losing to #122 Central Florida.

                            Purdue lost 67-65 at Iowa LY, ending 8-game series win streak; Boilers won three of last four visits here, winning by 5-4-11 points. 10-3 Purdue is 2-3 away from home, losing by 3 at Xavier, by 2 to Butler on neutral floor- best teams they've beaten are #37 Temple/#42 Iona, with both on neutral floor. Hawkeyes are 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with 10-point loss at Iowa State the closest game. #111 Boise State is best team they beat. Hard to lay points on road with Purdue team shooting 62% from line.

                            Eastern Washington lost six of last seven visits to Montana State, losing by 24-17-12-5-4-12 points (their win was two years ago); Eastern lost its last four games vs D-I teams- they're fouling more than any team in country, but they do have wins at Hawai'i/Idaho. Bobcats have been off for eight days, are 3-6, 0-2 vs teams in top 200, losing to New Mexico by 45, Idaho by 9- they've lost to three teams ranked below #200.

                            Comment


                            • #15
                              NCAAB
                              Dunkel


                              Indiana at Michigan State
                              The Spartans look to take advantage of an Indiana team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games as a road underdog of 1 to 6 1/2 points. Michigan State is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spartans favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

                              WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28

                              Game 741-742: Northwestern at Ohio State (5:30 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 62.326; Ohio State 76.641
                              Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 14 1/2; 139
                              Vegas Line: Ohio State by 16 1/2; 135
                              Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+16 1/2); Over

                              Game 743-744: Oklahoma State vs. SMU (6:30 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 60.119; SMU 58.398
                              Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 1 1/2; 118
                              Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 4 1/2; 121 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: SMU (+4 1/2); Under

                              Game 745-746: Georgetown at Louisville (7:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 67.046; Louisville 70.022
                              Dunkel Line: Louisville by 3; 125
                              Vegas Line: Louisville by 5 1/2; 127 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (+5 1/2); Under

                              Game 747-748: Villanova at West Virginia (7:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 62.224; West Virginia 73.370
                              Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 11; 140
                              Vegas Line: West Virginia by 8; 137
                              Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-8); Over

                              Game 749-750: Seton Hall at Syracuse (7:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 64.539; Syracuse 77.193
                              Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 12 1/2; 134
                              Vegas Line: Syracuse by 15 1/2; 138
                              Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (+15 1/2); Under

                              Game 751-752: UAB at George Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: UAB 54.024; George Washington 55.552
                              Dunkel Line: George Washington by 1 1/2; 111
                              Vegas Line: George Washington by 4; 114
                              Dunkel Pick: UAB (+4); Under

                              Game 753-754: Cleveland State at Toledo (8:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 60.069; Toledo 47.832
                              Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 12; 130
                              Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 8; 128 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-8); Over

                              Game 755-756: Buffalo at Temple (7:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 59.303; Temple 70.264
                              Dunkel Line: Temple by 11; 140
                              Vegas Line: Temple by 9 1/2; 143
                              Dunkel Pick: Temple (-9 1/2); Over

                              Game 757-758: Bowling Green at Duquesne (7:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 51.327; Duquesne 62.506
                              Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 11; 132
                              Vegas Line: Duquesne by 9; 138 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (-9); Under

                              Game 759-760: Indiana at Michigan State (7:30 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 70.224; Michigan State 77.052
                              Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 7; 145
                              Vegas Line: Michigan State by 5 1/2; 140
                              Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-5 1/2); Over

                              Game 761-762: Missouri State at Creighton (8:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Missouri State 60.612; Creighton 67.996
                              Dunkel Line: Creighton by 7 1/2; 138
                              Vegas Line: Creighton by 10 1/2; 144
                              Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (+10 1/2); Under

                              Game 763-764: Wichita State at Bradley (8:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 69.947; Bradley 57.230
                              Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 12 1/2; 142
                              Vegas Line: Wichita State by 10; 137 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-10); Over

                              Game 765-766: Indiana State at Drake (8:05 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 59.310; Drake 60.843
                              Dunkel Line: Drake by 1 1/2; 120
                              Vegas Line: Indiana State by 1 1/2; 126 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Drake (+1 1/2); Under

                              Game 767-768: Charlotte at Arkansas (8:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 55.768; Arkansas 60.352
                              Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 4 1/2; 143
                              Vegas Line: Arkansas by 7; 138 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+7); Over

                              Game 769-770: New Mexico at New Mexico State (9:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 66.215; New Mexico State 65.693
                              Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 1; 147
                              Vegas Line: New Mexico by 2; 142
                              Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (+2); Over

                              Game 771-772: Mississippi State vs. Baylor (9:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 66.712; Baylor 77.530
                              Dunkel Line: Baylor by 11; 147
                              Vegas Line: Baylor by 8; 142 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-8); Over

                              Game 773-774: Connecticut at South Florida (9:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 68.637; South Florida 61.346
                              Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 7 1/2; 117
                              Vegas Line: Connecticut by 6; 121
                              Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-6); Under

                              Game 775-776: Portland at Gonzaga (9:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Portland 450.974; Gonzaga 70.382
                              Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 19 1/2; 148
                              Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 22; 144 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Portland (+22); Over

                              Game 777-778: Purdue at Iowa (9:30 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 67.807; Iowa 59.985
                              Dunkel Line: Purdue by 8; 143
                              Vegas Line: Purdue by 4 1/2; 139 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-4 1/2); Over

                              Game 779-780: Colorado State at UTEP (9:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 57.968; UTEP 63.898
                              Dunkel Line: UTEP by 6; 140
                              Vegas Line: UTEP by 3 1/2; 138
                              Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-3 1/2); Over

                              Game 781-782: Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Jacksonville State (11:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Pine Bluff 40.451; Jacksonville State 44.303
                              Dunkel Line: Jacksonville State by 4; 122
                              Vegas Line: Jacksonville State by 6; 118
                              Dunkel Pick: Arkansas-Pine Bluff (+6); Over

                              Game 783-784: Wofford at South Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 53.059; South Carolina 63.809
                              Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 11; 121
                              Vegas Line: South Carolina by 10; 126
                              Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-10); Under

                              Game 785-786: Columbia at Marist (7:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Columbia 54.306; Marist 48.655
                              Dunkel Line: Columbia by 5 1/2; 123
                              Vegas Line: Columbia by 2 1/2; 130 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-2 1/2); Under

                              Game 787-788: Siena at Florida Atlantic (7:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Siena 49.588; Florida Atlantic 58.617
                              Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 9; 137
                              Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 10 1/2; 134
                              Dunkel Pick: Siena (+10 1/2); Over

                              Game 789-790: Fairfield at Drexel (7:30 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 57.509; Drexel 59.522
                              Dunkel Line: Drexel by 2; 112
                              Vegas Line: Drexel by 4; 117 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+4); Under

                              Game 791-792: Morehead State at SE Missouri State (8:30 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 48.836; SE Missouri State 50.239
                              Dunkel Line: SE Missouri State by 1 1/2; 137
                              Vegas Line: Morehead State by 1; 135 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: SE Missouri State (+1); Over

                              Game 793-794: Portland State at Montana (9:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 47.090; Montana 54.183
                              Dunkel Line: Montana by 7; 146
                              Vegas Line: Montana by 10; 141
                              Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+10); Over

                              Game 795-796: Eastern Washington at Montana State (9:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 51.470; Montana State 47.179
                              Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 4 1/2; 144
                              Vegas Line: Eastern Washington by 3 1/2; 140
                              Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (-3 1/2); Over

                              Game 801-802: IPFW at South Dakota State (8:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: IPFW 49.523; South Dakota State 64.067
                              Dunkel Line: South Dakota State by 14 1/2; 162
                              Vegas Line: South Dakota State by 12 1/2; 159
                              Dunkel Pick: South Dakota State (-12 1/2); Over

                              Game 803-804: Oral Roberts at UMKC (8:05 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Oral Roberts 65.573; UMKC 52.870
                              Dunkel Line: Oral Roberts by 12 1/2; 127
                              Vegas Line: Oral Roberts by 9; 129 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Oral Roberts (-9); Under

                              Game 805-806: Southern Utah at South Dakota (8:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 48.256; South Dakota 49.473
                              Dunkel Line: South Dakota by 1; 140
                              Vegas Line: South Dakota by 5 1/2; 144
                              Dunkel Pick: Southern Utah (+5 1/2); Under

                              Game 807-808: Oakland at North Dakota State (8:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 54.984; North Dakota State 61.633
                              Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 6 1/2; 166
                              Vegas Line: North Dakota State by 4 1/2; 160
                              Dunkel Pick: North Dakota State (-4 1/2); Over

                              Game 809-810: Lamar at Kentucky (8:30 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Lamar 56.248; Kentucky 76.276
                              Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 20; 150
                              Vegas Line: Kentucky by 23; 146 1/2
                              Dunkel Pick: Lamar (+23); Over

                              Game 811-812: Central Arkansas at UNLV (10:00 p.m. EST)
                              Dunkel Ratings: Central Arkansas 43.202; UNLV 72.108
                              Dunkel Line: UNLV by 29; 162
                              Vegas Line: UNLV by 32; 158
                              Dunkel Pick: Central Arkansas (+32); Over

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