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**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 12:09 AM

Thursday's betting tips: Nothing but Baylor bets in Alamo Bowl

Who’s hot

NCAAF: Florida State is 6-0-1 against the number in its last seven bowl games.

NCAAF: Washington is 11-5-1 against the spread in its last 17 overall.

NBA: Denver is 29-11-1 against the spread in its last 41 meetings with Portland.

NHL: Philadelphia has won four of its last five games against Pittsburgh.

NCAAB: Vanderbilt is 8-2-2 against the spread in its last 12 road games.

Who’s not

NCAAF: Notre Dame is 2-6 against the spread in its last eight bowl games.

NCAAF: The under is 4-16-1 in Baylor’s last 21 overall.

NBA: Chicago has dropped six straight against the number dating back to last season.

NHL: The New York Islanders have dropped seven of their last 10 overall and four straight home games.

NCAAB: Rutgers is 0-6 against the number this season and 0-8 ATS in its last eight home games.

Key stat

16 – The Baylor Bears have punted the ball just 16 times during the five game winning streak that preceded Thursday’s date with Washington in the Alamo Bowl. During that span, the Bears are averaging 46.4 points and have scored 31 touchdowns. Baylor is set as a 9.5-point favorite and a whopping 76 percent of *********** Consensus bettors are backing the Bears.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Festus Ezeli, Vanderbilt Commodores – Vanderbilt’s starting center is questionable for Thursday’s game against Marquette as he deals with knee tendinitis. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 13 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.6 blocks last season but has played just two games this season due to injury and suspension issues. The Commodores opened as 8.5-point underdogs.

Game of the day

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Florida State Seminoles (3.5, 46)

Notable quotable

"It's not been two years or three years since we've been on the top, it's been 10. That's something we have to change." – Florida State Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher.

Notes and tips

Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen will return to the ice for Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Coach Glen Gulutzan also announced that defensemen Sheldon Souray and Stephane Robidas will be sidelined for 10-14 days apiece. Souray is nursing a sprained ankle and Robidas sustained a setback in his recovery from a foot injury. As for Lehtonen, he'll be making his first start since being sidelined on Nov. 26 with a groin injury. Lehtonen was off to a sizzling start prior to getting hurt with a 13-4-1 record and 2.34 goals-against average.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis went through a limited practice Wednesday and is expected to be available if needed for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams. Willis has been sidelined for the past three games since suffering a hamstring injury on Dec. 4 against the Rams. The 49ers (12-3) are battling the New Orleans Saints (12-3) for the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs. The leader of a defense that has allowed a league-low 202 points, Willis has registered at least 128 tackles in his first four seasons and had missed only one game in his career prior to this injury.

**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 12:16 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 29

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VA COMMONWEALTH (9 - 3) at AKRON (7 - 5) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 1-0 straight up against AKRON 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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FLORIDA (10 - 2) at RUTGERS (7 - 5) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games this season.
RUTGERS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
RUTGERS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
RUTGERS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 1-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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WM & MARY (2 - 10) at MIAMI OHIO (3 - 7) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WM & MARY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WI-GREEN BAY (6 - 6) at BUTLER (6 - 7) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUTLER is 2-2 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 4-0 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY 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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YALE (8 - 2) at WAKE FOREST (8 - 4) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
YALE is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
YALE is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 141-179 ATS (-55.9 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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HARVARD (10 - 1) at BOSTON COLLEGE (5 - 7) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HARVARD is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HARVARD is 2-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
HARVARD is 2-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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PENN ST (8 - 5) at MICHIGAN (10 - 2) - 12/29/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GEORGIA TECH (7 - 5) at FORDHAM (5 - 6) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DETROIT (6 - 8) at IL-CHICAGO (4 - 8) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 94-66 ATS (+21.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 94-66 ATS (+21.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 61-36 ATS (+21.4 Units) in December games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 89-63 ATS (+19.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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WI-MILWAUKEE (9 - 4) at VALPARAISO (8 - 5) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 16-1 ATS (+14.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 140-102 ATS (+27.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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WRIGHT ST (6 - 8) at LOYOLA-IL (5 - 7) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-IL is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 119.5 or less since 1997.
LOYOLA-IL is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
LOYOLA-IL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 3-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 3-1 straight up against LOYOLA-IL 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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S ILLINOIS (3 - 8) at EVANSVILLE (5 - 5) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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N IOWA (10 - 2) at ILLINOIS ST (8 - 3) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS ST is 3-1 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 4-0 straight up against ILLINOIS ST 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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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (3 - 10) at N TEXAS (7 - 6) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N TEXAS is 4-1 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 4-1 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 9) at MIDDLE TENN ST (11 - 2) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) in December games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 43-71 ATS (-35.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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W KENTUCKY (4 - 9) at LA-MONROE (1 - 12) - 12/29/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 2-1 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 2-1 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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KENT ST (8 - 3) at ARKANSAS ST (6 - 7) - 12/29/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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VANDERBILT (8 - 4) at MARQUETTE (11 - 1) - 12/29/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 1-0 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 1-0 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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USC (5 - 8) at CALIFORNIA (10 - 3) - 12/29/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
CALIFORNIA is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 4-1 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
USC is 3-2 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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OKLAHOMA (9 - 1) at CINCINNATI (9 - 3) - 12/29/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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OREGON ST (10 - 2) at WASHINGTON (6 - 5) - 12/29/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON ST is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON ST is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON ST is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against OREGON ST 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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TROY (5 - 6) at DENVER (10 - 2) - 12/29/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 2-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 2-0 straight up against DENVER 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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UC-IRVINE (3 - 9) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (3 - 7) - 12/29/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in December games since 1997.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 2-2 against the spread versus UC-IRVINE over the last 3 seasons
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 2-2 straight up against UC-IRVINE 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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OREGON (9 - 3) at WASHINGTON ST (8 - 4) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
OREGON is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 4-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 4-1 straight up against WASHINGTON ST 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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SAN FRANCISCO (9 - 4) at PEPPERDINE (6 - 5) - 12/29/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 64-94 ATS (-39.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.
PEPPERDINE is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PEPPERDINE is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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CAL DAVIS (1 - 11) at CS-FULLERTON (8 - 3) - 12/29/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL DAVIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
CAL DAVIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CS-FULLERTON is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAL DAVIS is 4-1 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
CAL DAVIS is 4-1 straight up against CS-FULLERTON 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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FRESNO ST (5 - 8) at PACIFIC (4 - 6) - 12/29/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 96-128 ATS (-44.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 2-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 2-0 straight up against FRESNO ST 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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UCLA (7 - 5) at STANFORD (10 - 2) - 12/29/2011, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 2-2 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 3-1 straight up against STANFORD 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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BYU (11 - 3) at ST MARYS-CA (11 - 2) - 12/29/2011, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 51-81 ATS (-38.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
BYU is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
BYU is 56-91 ATS (-44.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST MARYS-CA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 1-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 1-0 straight up against ST MARYS-CA 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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STETSON (4 - 6) at UCF (8 - 3) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
UCF is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-0 straight up against STETSON over the last 3 seasons

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JAMES MADISON (6 - 3) vs. RHODE ISLAND (1 - 11) - 12/29/2011, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WAGNER (8 - 3) vs. AIR FORCE (6 - 3) - 12/29/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 62-37 ATS (+21.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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E MICHIGAN (5 - 7) at SANTA CLARA (7 - 4) - 12/29/2011, 11:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 66-94 ATS (-37.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SANTA CLARA is 83-57 ATS (+20.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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AUSTIN PEAY (3 - 10) at E KENTUCKY (7 - 6) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-1 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-1 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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THE CITADEL (2 - 9) at TENNESSEE (5 - 6) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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IONA (10 - 2) at HOFSTRA (5 - 7) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
HOFSTRA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 1-0 against the spread versus HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 1-0 straight up against HOFSTRA 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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PENNSYLVANIA (6 - 6) at DAVIDSON (7 - 4) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 24-44 ATS (-24.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 24-44 ATS (-24.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 1-1 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 1-1 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA 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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ELON (7 - 4) at N CAROLINA (11 - 2) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 123-92 ATS (+21.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 122-92 ATS (+20.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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TENNESSEE TECH (8 - 5) at SIU EDWARDSVL (2 - 7) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE TECH is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 2-0 straight up against SIU EDWARDSVL over the last 3 seasons

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TENN-MARTIN (3 - 11) at TENNESSEE ST (8 - 5) - 12/29/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENN-MARTIN is 3-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE ST is 4-1 straight up against TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO ST (5 - 6) at N ARIZONA (4 - 8) - 12/29/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ARIZONA is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
N ARIZONA is 4-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IDAHO ST (2 - 9) at WEBER ST (8 - 3) - 12/29/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 113-157 ATS (-59.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 113-157 ATS (-59.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 69-102 ATS (-43.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
WEBER ST is 72-46 ATS (+21.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 72-46 ATS (+21.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 106-73 ATS (+25.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.

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

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**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 12:22 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, December 29

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Trend Report
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2:00 PM
BROWN vs. ST. FRANCIS NY
Brown is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
No trends available

6:00 PM
SPRING HILL vs. LOUISIANA TECH
No trends available
Louisiana Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
IONA vs. HOFSTRA
Iona is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Hofstra is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Hofstra is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:00 PM
YALE vs. WAKE FOREST
Yale is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Wake Forest is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Wake Forest is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games

7:00 PM
LONGWOOD vs. CHATTANOOGA
No trends available
Chattanooga is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Chattanooga is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. RUTGERS
Florida is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Rutgers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Rutgers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:00 PM
HARVARD vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Harvard is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Harvard is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston College
Boston College is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Boston College is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Harvard

7:00 PM
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. AKRON
Virginia Commonwealth is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Commonwealth's last 5 games on the road
Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Akron is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. EASTERN KENTUCKY
Austin Peay is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Austin Peay is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Eastern Kentucky is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM
ELON vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Elon is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Carolina's last 7 games

7:00 PM
CAMPBELL vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
No trends available
North Carolina State is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
North Carolina State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:00 PM
PENNSYLVANIA vs. DAVIDSON
Pennsylvania is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Davidson is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Davidson is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games

7:00 PM
BOSTON UNIVERSITY vs. LA SALLE
No trends available
La Salle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
La Salle is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM
WISC-GREEN BAY vs. BUTLER
Wisc-Green Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Butler
Butler is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Butler is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
WILLIAM & MARY vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
William & Mary is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Miami (Ohio) is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home

7:00 PM
ROBERT MORRIS vs. MEMPHIS
No trends available
Memphis is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:00 PM
THE CITADEL vs. TENNESSEE
The Citadel is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL vs. EAST CAROLINA
No trends available
East Carolina is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
East Carolina is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:00 PM
STETSON vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
No trends available
Central Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Central Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
GRAMBLING STATE vs. LSU
No trends available
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LSU's last 5 games

7:30 PM
PENN STATE vs. MICHIGAN
Penn State is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Penn State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
ALCORN STATE vs. SOUTHERN MISS
No trends available
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
TENNESSEE TECH vs. SIU EDWARDSVILLE
Tennessee Tech is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
SIU Edwardsville is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
MARSHALL vs. BELMONT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Marshall's last 7 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Florida International is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Florida International is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Middle Tennessee is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home

8:00 PM
ARKANSAS TECH vs. TEXAS A&M
No trends available
Texas A&M is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Texas A&M is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:00 PM
HOWARD vs. KANSAS
No trends available
Kansas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas's last 15 games

8:00 PM
WRIGHT STATE vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
Wright State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Wright State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Loyola of Chicago
Loyola of Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Loyola of Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. EVANSVILLE
Southern Illinois is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Southern Illinois's last 11 games on the road
Evansville is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home
Evansville is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Southern Illinois

8:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. FORDHAM
Georgia Tech is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Fordham is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Fordham is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Detroit is 3-11-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Illinois-Chicago's last 9 games

8:00 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. NORTH TEXAS
Arkansas-Little Rock is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against North Texas
North Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
North Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:05 PM
WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. VALPARAISO
Wisc-Milwaukee is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wisc-Milwaukee's last 7 games on the road
Valparaiso is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Valparaiso is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:05 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Northern Iowa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Iowa's last 5 games on the road
Illinois State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Illinois State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:30 PM
TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. TENNESSEE STATE
Tennessee-Martin is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Tennessee State
Tennessee State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tennessee State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
Western Kentucky is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:35 PM
KENT STATE vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Kent State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Arkansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:35 PM
SACRAMENTO STATE vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
Sacramento State is 2-21 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Sacramento State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Northern Arizona is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home

9:00 PM
VANDERBILT vs. MARQUETTE
Vanderbilt is 8-1-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Marquette is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Marquette is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

9:00 PM
COPPIN STATE vs. SAN JOSE STATE
No trends available
San Jose State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. CINCINNATI
No trends available
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
USC vs. CALIFORNIA
USC is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of USC's last 7 games on the road
California is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
OREGON vs. WASHINGTON STATE
Oregon is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. ALABAMA
No trends available
Alabama is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Alabama is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games

9:00 PM
TROY vs. DENVER
Troy is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games

9:00 PM
WAGNER vs. AIR FORCE
No trends available
Air Force is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

9:00 PM
OREGON STATE vs. WASHINGTON
Oregon State is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Oregon State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games

9:00 PM
IDAHO STATE vs. WEBER STATE
Idaho State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho State is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Weber State
Weber State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Weber State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:30 PM
JAMES MADISON vs. RHODE ISLAND
No trends available
Rhode Island is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PEPPERDINE
San Francisco is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pepperdine
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pepperdine's last 6 games
Pepperdine is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
HOPE INTERNATIONAL vs. CAL POLY
No trends available
Cal Poly is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Cal Poly is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:05 PM
UC IRVINE vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
UC Irvine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UC Irvine is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against CS Northridge
CS Northridge is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
CS Northridge is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:05 PM
UC DAVIS vs. CS FULLERTON
UC Davis is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
UC Davis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
CS Fullerton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:30 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. PACIFIC
Fresno State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Fresno State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pacific
Pacific is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Pacific is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

11:00 PM
BYU vs. ST. MARY'S
BYU is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
BYU is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games on the road
St. Mary's is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
St. Mary's is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

11:00 PM
UCLA vs. STANFORD
UCLA is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of UCLA's last 10 games on the road
Stanford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Stanford is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

11:15 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. SANTA CLARA
Eastern Michigan is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Santa Clara is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Santa Clara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 12:24 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, December 29

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College funds: Thursday's best NCAAB bets
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Elon Phoenix at North Carolina Tar Heels (-30)

North Carolina figures to cruise to its sixth consecutive victory when it hosts Elon of the Southern Conference on Thursday. The No. 6 Tar Heels have two tune-ups left – they host Monmouth on Sunday – before beginning Atlantic Coast Conference play against Boston College on Jan. 7.

North Carolina has scored 97 or more points three times during its five-game winning streak. North Carolina is 8-0 at home and Elon is 2-4 on the road. The Phoenix are aiming for a competitive contest in a rare appearance on national television, but that could be a stretch.

The Tar Heels average 86.1 points. Sophomore forward Harrison Barnes averages a team-best 16.8 points and is shooting 48.6 percent from 3-point range.

Junior forward John Henson is scoring 14.5 points and leads the Tar Heels in rebounding (10.1) and blocked shots (43). Senior center Tyler Zeller is averaging 14.0 points and 8.4 rebounds.

Sophomore guard Kendall Marshall has been amazing with the basketball in his hands – he’s averaging 10.1 assists and has more than four times as many assists (131) as turnovers (32).

Pick: Tar Heels

Oklahoma Sooners at Cincinnati Bearcats (-4.5, N/A)

Since partaking in an ugly brawl against Xavier on Dec. 10, Cincinnati has won four straight games, all by 20 points or more. The Bearcats will host Oklahoma in their final non-conference tune-up before Big East play begins against Pittsburgh on New Year’s Day.

The Bearcats made a season-high 16 3-pointers in its 95-60 victory over Chicago State on Friday. Sean Kilpatrick, one of six Bearcats to finish in double figures, scored a game-high 21 points. He made four 3-pointers as did Cashmere Wright, who had 14 points and seven rebounds.

Cincinnati has scored 297 points in its last three games, the highest total in a three-game stretch since the 1976-77 season.

However, the Bearcats have been a terrible bet on their home floor in recent memory. They're 10-22 against the spread in their last 32 home games.

Pick: Sooners

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**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 12:29 AM

NBA

Thursday, December 29

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Pick 'n' roll: Thursday's best NBA bets
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New Jersey Nets at Orlando Magic (-11.5, 181)

Well, this is awkward, isn't it?

Dwight Howard's current team (the Magic) hosts the team he wishes to get traded to (the Nets).

Howard may want to reconsider this requested destination if he caught any of New Jersey's showing - or lack thereof - Tuesday night against the Hawks.

Atlanta had the Nets beaten before the ball was first tipped off and, with the visiting side up 20+ points in the third quarter, the sellout home crowd started chanting, “We want Dwight!”

“It’s very disappointing, we came out and put up a stinker like that in our first home game,” Nets PG and Howard's BFF Deron Williams told the Newark Star-Ledger. “It was one of those games where nothing seemed to go right. Definitely we have a lot of work to do and not a lot of time to do it.”

Nets fans will get a whole heap of Howard on Wednesday. New Jersey’s frontline is a mess with center Brook Lopez on the shelf.

Pick: Magic -11.5

Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers (-5.5, 199)

There were some raised eyebrows when the Nuggets shipped Raymond Felton to the Blazers for Andre Miller. Most see Felton as the better point guard with a friendly contract.

But we eventually learned the move was more about that other point guard on the Nuggets’ roster. Ty Lawson recorded 27 points on 10 of 15 shooting from the field in just 32 minutes of action in Monday’s blowout win over the defending champion Mavericks.

Denver coach George Karl seems keen on pairing Lawson with Miller and letting the bigger guard run the offense. Whether he’s playing the point or off the ball, Lawson appears to be the Nuggets’ biggest offensive weapon.

The Blazers get a break catching the lightning-quick Lawson and the rest of the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back set. The extra rest and the home floor should be enough to push Portland toward a cover.

Pick: Blazers -5.5

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**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 12:32 AM

NHL

Thursday, December 29

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Ice picks: Thursday’s best NHL bets
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Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning (-120, 5.5)

Coaching in Montreal is a pressure cooker at the best of times, but for an Anglophone, it’s even tougher.

Randy Cunneyworth’s tenure behind the Habs’ bench has been a rollercoaster ride already, but he’s standing his ground. Sitting defenseman P.K. Subban in the press box was a gutsy call and it doesn’t look like Cunneyworth is about to back down.

Subban was back in the lineup Tuesday and scored his third of the season, helping Cunneyworth to his first win for Montreal in a 6-2 decision over Ottawa.

"I think relief is one word, but obviously we're pleased,” Cunneyworth told reporters. “We expected it sooner, but going forward we want it to happen more often. It's no secret: We had it in our minds that we were going to get the puck to the net."

The Lightning have been trying to do the same thing and are coming off a big 5-1 win over Philadelphia.

Pick: Over

Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins (-120, 5.5)

The Pittsburgh Penguins know they need offensive contributions from everyone to keep rolling along without Sidney Crosby in the lineup.

That’s why they’re trying to keep it simple and get as much rubber toward the crease as possible. It took a while to pay off Tuesday against Carolina but they scored three goals in the third period to book a 4-2 win.

"We had a lot of Grade-A chances. A few you'd like to have back, but he made some great saves and played really well," James Neal told reporters. "If you're putting pucks on the net and controlling the offensive zone like that, you're going to get your bounces. We just wanted to stick with it, and we did that."

Philly will be feisty after its latest loss, but Pittsburgh is awfully tough to beat at home. The Pens are 11-3-2 in front of their home crowd this year.

Pick: Penguins

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**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 12:32 AM

NOTE:
For the initial posting of trends and indexes, we have provided information available up to the time of posting.
Additional updates for today’s games will be posted ASAP.

**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 07:56 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Oh no!!!! Dan Orlovsky's wife gave birth to triplets this week, so the Colts' QB missed practice Wednesday. Need him in the lineup down in Jacksonville so the Colts can win and the Rams get the #1 pick. Hope mother and children are healthy, but we need the dad back to work.

-- Georgetown went to Louisville and beat the Cardinals 71-68 at the Yum! Center, giving Louisville its first loss of the season, with a game at Kentucky up next for Pitino's team.

-- Baylor held off Mississippi State 54-52 in game that had tournament feel to it; pretty tense, not the best-played contest.

-- MAC came into this bowl season 4-17 in its last 21 bowls, but they are 3-1 this year after Toledo held off Air Force 42-41 in the Military Bowl, when Air Force went for two points and the win in last 1:00.

-- Miami Heat was down 15 at the half, but rallied back to win 96-95 at Charlotte, with Dwyane Wade hitting winning shot with 0:02.9 left.

-- NBA season is four days old and under is 19-12-1 so far, as teams are getting in shape and developing chemistry on the fly.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Things I'm looking for this weekend.....

13) Unusual NFL Sunday this week, in that all 16 games this week are on Sunday, and all 16 are divisional rivalries; doesn’t happen very much.

12) Bengals probably need to win to make the playoffs; their fans did sell this game out; Ravens need this game for their first home playoff game in the Harbaugh era (and a bye). Interesting game.

11) 16 of 35 bowls will be finished before an SEC team takes field, which means that an SEC team will play in nine of the last 19 bowls this year.

10) Detroit/Atlanta are both in the playoffs, but there’s a big difference between going to New Orleans and going to play the NFC East champs next weekend. Lions will fight like hell to win at Lambeau and get that #5 seed, to avoid another trip to Bourbon Street.

9) When was the last time the NBA headliner on a Friday night was Bulls-Clippers? It is this week. Should be a terrific game.

8) Kentucky-Louisville is the biggest non-conference rivalry in college basketball; Cardinals lost to Georgetown last night, but no one in the Commonwealth will remember that result if the Cardinals beat UK. Its a hell of a bad week if they lose to the Wildcats.

7) Can the Colts snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and clinch the #1 slot in next April’s draft? If Indy wins, that noise you hear will be me being happy for the first time this football season.

6) Vanderbilt is favored in a bowl game; seriously, they are. Granted its against a Big East team, but trust me, this scenario doesn’t happen much.

5) There are several conference basketball games this weekend in college ranks; will be curious to see if UCLA can win a game in the Bay Area against either Cal/Stanford, after a dismal pre-conference performance by the Bruins.

4) Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops played college football at Iowa; now he is a 14-point favorite over the Hawkeyes in the Insight Bowl, a game Iowa won LY. Stoops’ bowl record isn’t the best, while Kirk Ferentz is 6-1 vs the spread when a bowl underdog. Will the Hawkeye players be excited to be back in Tempe again this year? (Hey, its better than Iowa State’s game, in the South Bronx.)

3) Since UCLA-Illinois both fired their coach and decided to go in a different direction, shouldn’t they be playing in the Compass Bowl next weekend? I’m just asking.

2) Kyle Orton started this season as the Broncos’ starting QB; the team cut him after the trading deadline, and now he returns to Denver in Week 17 with a chance to knock the Broncos out of the playoffs; this has to be a unique scenario in NFL history.

1) Dallas-Giant game Sunday night is for NFC East title and the NFC’s #4 seed, which comes with a home playoff game. Good theater. Winner breathes a sigh of relief; loser thinks of reasons why they shouldn’t fire their head coach. That’s the world we live in today.

**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 08:05 AM

NBA

Thursday, December 29

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7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. ORLANDO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Orlando's last 16 games when playing New Jersey
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Dallas is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. HOUSTON
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing San Antonio

10:00 PM
DENVER vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Denver's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Portland is 7-13-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing at home against Denver

10:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. SACRAMENTO
Chicago is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Chicago is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Sacramento is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

10:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 11 games
New York is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against New York
LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against New York

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**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 08:10 AM

NHL

Thursday, December 29

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7:00 PM
CALGARY vs. NY ISLANDERS
Calgary is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
Calgary is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games
NY Islanders are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Calgary

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. PITTSBURGH
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CAROLINA
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Carolina is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Montreal

8:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. MINNESOTA
Edmonton is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Edmonton
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:30 PM
COLUMBUS vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Columbus is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Dallas's last 11 games when playing Columbus

8:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. WINNIPEG
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. COLORADO
Phoenix is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Phoenix is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games

10:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. ANAHEIM
Vancouver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Vancouver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Anaheim's last 7 games when playing at home against Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing Vancouver

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**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 08:12 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, December 29

Hot teams
-- Flames won their last four games, allowing five goals.
-- Penguins won their last four games, scoring 19 goals.
-- Carolina won three of its last four home games.
-- Winnipeg won seven of its last ten home games. Kings won four of their last five games overall.
-- Dallas Stars are 5-3 in their last eight home games.
-- Avalanche won five of their last six games.
-- Vancouver won five of its last six games.

Cold teams
-- Islanders lost last three games, scoring five goals.
-- Flyers lost four of their last five games.
-- Maple Leafs lost eight of their lat twelve games.
-- Canadiens lost five of their last six games. Tampa Bay lost nine of 13.
-- Minnesota lost its last seven games, scoring nine goals. Edmonton lost its last four road games, outscored 20-9.
-- Columbus lost its last six games, allowing 23 goals.
-- Phoenix lost its last three games, all by one goal.
-- Ducks lost eight of their last ten games.

Totals
-- Five of last six Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Sevne of last nine Philly road games went over the total.
-- Eight of last nine Toronto road games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Montreal's last seven games.
-- Five of last seven Edmonton road games went over the total.
-- Six of Kings' last seven road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Columbus games stayed under total.
-- Colorado's last five home games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Vancouver road games stayed under total.

Series records
-- Islanders won four of last five games against Calgary.
-- Flyers won four of last five games against Pittsburgh.
-- Maple Leafs won three of last four games against Carolina.
-- Canadiens are 7-5 in last dozen visits to Tampa Bay.
-- Oilers lost nine of last 11 games against Minnesota.
-- Jets lost 3-1 at Staples Center in LY's meeting.
-- Dallas Stars won four of last five games against Columbus.
-- Coyotes won six of last seven games against Colorado.
-- van-ana

Back-to-Back
-- Minnesota is 2-2 if it played the night before.
-- Los Angeles is 1-4 on road if it played the night before.
-- Phoenix won four of five it if played the night before.
-- Vancouver is 1-4 if it played the night before.

**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 08:13 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, December 29

9-3 VCU won its last six games, but hasn't beaten top 100 team, losing to Seton Hall/Ga Tech/Alabama by 15-13-8 points- they're 2-1 in true road games, beating two bad teams, losing to Bama. Akron won opener at Miss State but is 5-5 vs D-I teams since, with best team of those five wins against #146 Detroit. CAA teams are 6-12 vs spread in games if spread is 3 or less points, 5-8 on road. MAC home teams are 8-2-1 vs spread when spread is less than 5 points.

Butler won 13 of last 14 games vs Green Bay, winning last four by 23-18-6-2 points; Phoenix lost last six visits here, by 6-21-9-9-23-6 points. 6-7 Bulldogs have played #24 schedule; they're 3-2 vs teams not in top 150, winning by 11-15-2 points- they lost last two home games. Green Bay is 0-6 on road, with four losses by 18+ points; they're horrendous on offense, turning ball over 23.7% of time, making 29.4% outside arc, just 41% inside it. Butler isn't same team as last couple years.

Detroit won its last three games with Ill-Chicago by 3-3-14 points; four of last six series games were won by 4 or less points. Titans lost three of last four visits here- they're 0-4 in true road games, with Bowling Green loss a red flagm but they do have big man Holman back now- that helps. UIC hasn't beaten anyone ranked higher than #211, but four of their last five losses are by 7 or less points; Flames are 4-1 at home, but lost to a D-III team (Quincy) at home. Never a good sign.

Home side won last six Milwaukee-Valparaiso games, with Panthers 0-3 in last three visits here, losing by 12-1-17 points, but Milwaukee beat Valpo 70-63 in Horizon semis last March. Crusaders are 3-4 last seven games, losing to three Summit League teams- they're 1-2 vs teams in top 100, losing by 9 at Arizona, 33 at Ohio State, beating Akron. Panthers are 8-0 vs teams not in top 50, winning at UALR, DePaul and Northern Illinois- they make only 58.5% from foul line (338th).

Northern Iowa won its last seven games vs Illinois State, winning its last three visits to Normal by 4-6-2 points; both of UNI's wins LY were by a hoop. Panthers are 2-2 vs top 100 teams, beating Milwaukee/Iowa St, losing by 16 at St Mary's, by 17 at home to Ohio U- they're 2-2 in true road games, winning at ODU/Iowa St. Redbirds is 8-3 playing schedule #341; they lost by 4 to Illinois on neutral court in only game they've had against team ranked higher than 130th.

Ark-Little Rock beat North Texas 64-63 in finals of Sun Belt tourney in March, ending UNT's four-game series win streak; Trojans lost last two visits to Denton by 18-12 points. Seven of last nine series games were decided by 5 or less points. UALR lost its last nine games vs D-I teams- they're 0-6 on road, with five of six losses by 7+ points. North Texas is 4-0 vs teams ranked below #200, winning all three home games by 3-14-42 points. Mean Green is making just 24% of 3-point shots.

8-4 Vanderbilt split its two road games, winning at Davidson by 4, with an OT loss at Louisville; Commodores split their last six games, with a couple OT losses and a 6-point loss to Indiana State. 11-1 Marquette has its Big East opener Sunday; they're 3-1 vs top 100 teams, losing at LSU, beating Wisconsin-Washington-Milwaukee by 7-2-14 points. Big East single digit home favorites are 8-13 vs spread. SEC road underdogs are 19-10, 15-8 when spread is single digits.

USC is 8-4 in its last dozen games vs Cal Bears, but they've lost three of last four visits here, winning LY after losing previous three visits by 10-3-8 points. Trojans lost four of last five games, with last three losses at home; they're 0-3 on road, losing by hoop at San Diego St, 11 at UNLV, 15 at Minnesota. California is 9-0 at home- they beat Denver by 21 and UCSB by 20, two best teams they've played here. All ten of Cal's wins are by 16 or more points.

First true road game for 9-1 Oklahoma whose only loss was to St Louis by 20 on neutral floor; they beat Washington State/Santa Clara in same tournament- rest of their games have been home. Sooners are rebounding 44.3% of their misses (#3). 9-3 Cincinnati has played #343 schedule- their Big East opener in Sunday; Cincy lost by 4-23 points in its only two games vs top 100 teams. Big X road underdogs of 5 or less points are 8-6 vs spread; Big East home favorites of 6 or less points are 2-5.

Oregon State is 3-14 in its last 17 games vs Washington, losing nine in a row in Seattle by 1-40-4-17-9-19-6-12-32 points; Beavers are 3-1 away from Corvallis, winning true road games at Chicago State/Towson, two of three worst teams in country- they split pair of games against teams ranked higher than #117. Erratic Huskies lost four of last six games, with 92-73 home loss to South Dakota State. These two teams are both in tp 20 in country in pace, so this shoudl be high-scoring game. .

Oregon won four of last five games vs Washington State, but lost three of last four visits to Pullman, losing by 9-29-14 points. Ducks are 1-2 on road, losing by 14 at both Vanderbilt/BYU, winning at Nebraska- they're 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 14-14-13 points. Best team Oregon beat is #120 Nebraska. 8-4 Coogs are 1-3 vs teams ranked in top 170, beating Idaho by 2 in Moscow- they're making 54% of 2-point shots. Ducks are on road for first time in 26 days.

UCLA won three in row, nine of last ten games vs Stanford, taking three of last four here, winning by 9-5-4 points, but these Bruins aren't those Bruins. UCLA is 0-4 vs teams in top 60, with all four losses by double digit margins- they've won last five games, but #107 Richmond was best of those five victims. 10-2 Stanford has played #301 schedule; they're 2-1 vs top 100 teams, losing to Syracuse by 6 in NYC, beating Oklahoma State/NC State. This is also UCLA's first road game vs a D-I team.

BYU's first WCC games is in Moraga against St Mary's team that is 9-0 at home, with wins over No Iowa/Weber State- they're best defensive rebounding team in country. Cougars split pair of true road games, losing by 7 at Utah State, beating dreadful Utah- they're making 40.3% of shots behind arc. St Mary's is 49-10 in WCC play last four years. Transfer Carlino gives BYU added outside shooting threat. Both teams teams lost to Baylor, BYU by 3 at home, Gaels by 13 on neutral floor.

**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 10:07 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 29

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NEW JERSEY (1 - 1) at ORLANDO (1 - 1) - 12/29/2011, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 71-94 ATS (-32.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 28-50 ATS (-27.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 37-52 ATS (-20.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 32-45 ATS (-17.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 4-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 7-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (2 - 0) at HOUSTON (0 - 1) - 12/29/2011, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (0 - 2) at OKLAHOMA CITY (3 - 0) - 12/29/2011, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 104-83 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 61-42 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 250-199 ATS (+31.1 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 122-91 ATS (+21.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DALLAS is 41-20 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-6 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (2 - 0) at PORTLAND (2 - 0) - 12/29/2011, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 122-168 ATS (-62.8 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
PORTLAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-3 straight up against PORTLAND 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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CHICAGO (1 - 1) at SACRAMENTO (1 - 1) - 12/29/2011, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 31-54 ATS (-28.4 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 88-122 ATS (-46.2 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 56-43 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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 - 1) at LA LAKERS (1 - 2) - 12/29/2011, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-0 straight up against NEW YORK 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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**Udog** · 12-29-2011, 10:15 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 29

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CALGARY (18-15-0-4, 40 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (11-17-0-6, 28 pts.) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 56-44 ATS (+107.6 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 58-99 ATS (-43.2 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 2-0 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 2-0-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (21-10-0-4, 46 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (21-11-0-4, 46 pts.) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-29 ATS (-18.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-12 ATS (+34.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-9 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 63-40 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 12-18 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-6-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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TORONTO (18-14-0-4, 40 pts.) at CAROLINA (12-20-0-6, 30 pts.) - 12/29/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 84-84 ATS (+191.1 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
TORONTO is 124-119 ATS (+260.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CAROLINA is 12-26 ATS (+39.9 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 12-26 ATS (+47.4 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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MONTREAL (14-16-0-7, 35 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (15-17-0-3, 33 pts.) - 12/29/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 13-23 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 1-7 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
MONTREAL is 13-23 ATS (-10.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 238-329 ATS (+578.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 105-166 ATS (-73.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-4-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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EDMONTON (15-17-0-3, 33 pts.) at MINNESOTA (20-12-0-6, 46 pts.) - 12/29/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 39-77 ATS (+149.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 24-61 ATS (+112.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 11-35 ATS (+60.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 8-27 ATS (+44.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 133-113 ATS (-16.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 22-15 ATS (+42.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-30 ATS (+1.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 12-5 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 12-5-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (18-14-0-5, 41 pts.) at WINNIPEG (17-14-0-5, 39 pts.) - 12/29/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 38-28 ATS (+70.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.

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

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COLUMBUS (9-22-0-5, 23 pts.) at DALLAS (20-14-0-1, 41 pts.) - 12/29/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 9-26 ATS (+42.8 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 6-20 ATS (+33.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLUMBUS is 8-21 ATS (+33.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 17-41 ATS (+70.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 15-41 ATS (+65.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 24-58 ATS (+108.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 11-33 ATS (+46.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 9-26 ATS (+42.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 20-14 ATS (+38.2 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 41-28 ATS (+3.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 22-9 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 20-14 ATS (+35.1 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-5-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.8 Units)

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PHOENIX (18-15-0-4, 40 pts.) at COLORADO (19-18-0-1, 39 pts.) - 12/29/2011, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home games in December games this season.
COLORADO is 62-56 ATS (+123.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-17 ATS (+47.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 113-98 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-8 ATS (+8.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 25-19 ATS (+49.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 137-137 ATS (+300.9 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 29-19 ATS (+49.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 86-96 ATS (-33.2 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 7-13 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-3 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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VANCOUVER (23-12-0-2, 48 pts.) at ANAHEIM (10-19-0-6, 26 pts.) - 12/29/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 132-128 ATS (-52.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 61-31 ATS (+16.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 9-25 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 3-12 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 3-12 ATS (+17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 9-25 ATS (+43.5 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 5-4 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 5-4-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

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