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**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:13 AM

Thursday’s betting tips: Utes dismiss leading scorer

Who’s hot

NBA: Miami is 9-4 against the spread in its last 13 home games.

NBA: Utah has covered in seven of its last eight overall.

NHL: Ottawa has won five of its last six.

NHL: Boston has won 12 of its last 16 road games.

NCAAB: Virginia is 23-9 ATS in its last 32 overall.

NCAAB: The under is 7-1 in Pepperdine’s last eight road games.

Who’s not

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers are 1-6 against the spread in their last seven road games.

NBA: New Orleans is 10-4 against the spread in its last 14 games in Houston.

NHL: Columbus has won nine of its last 33 home games.

NHL: Minnesota is 2-14 in its last 16.

NCAAB: Wake Forest is 0-11 against the spread in its last 11 games at Duke.

NCAAB: North Carolina is 1-5 against the spread in its last six meetings with Virginia Tech.

Key stat

11.3 – The North Carolina Tar Heels rank first nationally with a +11.3 rebound margin. They average 43.1 rebounds per game compared with 31.7 from their opponents. UNC visits Virginia Tech, which allows only 59.6 points per game, but struggles on the glass.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins – Kris Letang has practiced with the team Tuesday and Wednesday and may return to the lineup as early as Thursday against the New York Rangers. Letang has been out of the lineup since suffering a concussion on Nov. 26. Before that he had 19 points in 22 games.

Game of the day

Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat (n/a)

Notable quotable

"I would never count Joe out. My quarterback can go out and beat anybody. My quarterback can go out and beat anybody. Anybody. My boy can go and play with the best of them. That's why we're in the position that we're in. And a majority of the league is at home watching him play. My quarterback has been in the playoffs every year he has been in the league. Three of the four years my quarterback has won double-digit games. Every year he's won playoff games. - Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs on ESPN's First Take defending quarterback Joe Flacco. The Ravens are set as 7-point underdogs at New England.

Notes and tips

Utah’s confidence level won’t be high when the Utes host Arizona as 15-point underdogs. Senior guard Josh Watkins, who led Utah in scoring with 15.6 points per game, was dismissed from the team on Wednesday morning for violation of team rules. Watkins was one of the lone bright spots on the roster and his dismissal couldn't have come at a worse time. Aside from their 81-45 blowout loss to California, the Utes have been fairly competitive in conference play, as three of the their last four games were decided by fewer than five points.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was forced to leave Wednesday’s practice early with a stomach virus. Coach Tom Coughlin called it “a stomach bug, hopefully a 24-hour deal" and the rest of the Giants didn’t seem overly concerned either. "If there is one guy who can miss a practice Wednesday mentally, it's No. 10," guard Chris Snee said of Manning. "He was probably in here on Monday and Tuesday looking at film." New York is set as a 2.5-point underdog at San Francisco. Meanwhile, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady also sat out practice, but it is being described as a rest day. He has been dealing with a sore left shoulder.

**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:14 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Why did the Texas Rangers pay over $100M for Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish? Why not just overpay for CJ Wilson, a known commodity?

-- San Diego State fell behind 10-0 in the Pit in Albuquerque, then came storming back for an impressive 75-70 win over New Mexico. Have to think Steve Fisher is in the top three for national Coach of the Year.

-- Impressive road win for Cincinnati, which is 3-0 on road in Big East play, winning 70-67 at UConn.

-- Wichita State/Creighton both came from behind in second half to win on the road, not easy to do in the Missouri Valley. Bluejays won by a point at Missouri State; Wichita won by 3 at Northern Iowa.

-- Poor Towson State has now lost 38 games in a row; the school is in Baltimore, where there are a lot of good players. Hard to figure.

-- Indiana couldn't stand prosperity; up 41-34 at the half, they let the lead slip and lost 70-69 at Nebraska, a big win for Doc Sadler.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind........

13) Watched a tennis match late Tuesday night that took 4 hours, 41 minutes to play. Tremendous stamina these guys have, especially when you realize one of the players is 6-foot-9. Add tennis to the lengthy list of sports where the athletes are tougher than baseball players. You think Rocco Baldelli is going the distance in a fifth set tie-breaker? Hell no.

12) John Isner, the 6-9 guy, said after the match he played the last three points with a cracked racket. Are there rules against changing rackets during a game? Why would he play with a cracked racket?

11) Tennessee Volunteers have a new player; 6-8 Jamell Stokes, who is an early enrollee who really should still be playing high school ball. He looked good in his debut against Kentucky Saturday, but he is way behind the learning curve. His talent level seems really high, though.

10) Want a kid for your All-Glue Team, kids who enjoy doing the dirty work that helps teams win? Try Pierce Hornung, #4 on Colorado State; he’s a tough kid who has helped the Rams off to a fast start in the MWC this season. Good player, the kind every good team needs.

9) A Chicago Cub aficionado named Paul Sullivan points out that in the Cubs’ 81 home games LY, Geovany Soto hit the Cubs’ only HR onto Waveland Ave, behind the leftfield bleachers. Part of Theo Epstein’s new job is to find a bit more righthanded power.

8) Tim Lincecum turned down $17M a year from the Giants, is asking for $21M in arbitration; hope he gets it. Giants are the rotten bastards who are blocking the Oakland A’s from getting their new ballpark in San Jose. Hope Lincecum and Matt Cain take them to the cleaners.

7) I know no one cares about my fantasy baseball team, but this is weird. Victor Martinez/Carl Crawford both went down with offseason injuries this week, making it six of my 25 players who have needed surgery this winter, due to injuries that occurred since the regular season ended. That means 24% of my roster is currently down and Jose Reyes is one of the healthy ones. Terrific.

6) Phillies already have $104M in salary committed to only six players for the 2013 season. Sounds like some young players are going to have a chance to make that team.

5) If I’m the Mets, I take David Wright’s spray charts and tailor the new, shorter fences to perfectly suit where he hits the ball, to help ensure that he puts up much bigger numbers in 2012. That way, you either maximize his trade value, or you help restore the confidence of your team’s most popular player.

4) Victor Martinez’ torn ACL means a hell of a lot of walks are heading Miguel Cabrera’s way this summer.

3) Atlanta Falcons will have two new coordinators next year, with Dirk Koetter replacing Mike Mularkey (Jaguars’ new coach) and Mike Nolan replacing Brian Van Gorder (off to be Auburn’s DC), so the Falcons will have a different look next season.

2) Early weather forecast for Candlestick Park Sunday; rainy weather. 40 years ago, Candlestick actually had artificial turf, only big league stadium in California that had fake grass.

1) Someone named Chris Gesper points out that Tom Brady has played five games against the Ravens; his 55.9% completion percentage in those games is his lowest against any team.

**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:15 AM

NFL
Dunkel

Conference Championships

NY Giants at San Francisco
The Giants look to build on their 7-0 ATS record in their last 7 road playoff games. New York is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+3). Here are all of this week's picks.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

Game 301-302: Baltimore at New England (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 135.275; New England 148.298
Dunkel Line: New England by 13; 47
Vegas Line: New England by 7 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New England (-7 1/2); Under

Game 303-304: NY Giants at San Francisco (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 143.438; San Francisco 143.069
Dunkel Line: Even; 45
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 3; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+3); Over

NFL
Long Sheet

Conference Championships

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Sunday, January 22

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BALTIMORE (13 - 4) at NEW ENGLAND (14 - 3) - 1/22/2012, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 145-108 ATS (+26.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 90-64 ATS (+19.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 63-38 ATS (+21.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 1-1 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 2-1 straight up against BALTIMORE 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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NY GIANTS (11 - 7) at SAN FRANCISCO (14 - 3) - 1/22/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
NY GIANTS are 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 against the spread versus NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 straight up against NY GIANTS 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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NFL
Short Sheet

Conference Championships

Sunday, 1/23/2012

BALTIMORE at NEW ENGLAND, 3:00 PM ET CBS
BALTIMORE: 10-2 ATS Away off ATS loss
NEW ENGLAND: 6-0 Over in January games

NY GIANTS at SAN FRANCISCO, 6:30 PM ET FOX
NY GIANTS: 7-0 Over off 3+ SU wins
SAN FRANCISCO: 7-0 ATS as home favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

NFL

Conference Championships

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NEW ENGLAND
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New England
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against New England
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New England's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New England's last 5 games at home

6:30 PM
NY GIANTS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
NY Giants are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
NY Giants are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Giants
San Francisco is 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing NY Giants

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**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:18 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Arizona State at Colorado
The Buffaloes look to take advantage of an Arizona State team that is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games as a road underdog. Colorado is the pick (-10) according to Dunkel, which has the Buffaloes favored by 13 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-10). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

Game 541-542: Wake Forest at Duke (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 53.849; Duke 74.536
Dunkel Line: Duke by 20 1/2; 152
Vegas Line: Duke by 22 1/2; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+22 1/2); Over

Game 543-544: Vanderbilt at Alabama (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 67.145; Alabama 74.881
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 7 1/2; 119
Vegas Line: Alabama by 6; 123 1/2
Dunkel Pick Alabama (-6); Under

Game 545-546: UL-Lafayette at Arkansas Little Rock (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 54.913; Arkansas Little Rock 54.981
Dunkel Line: Even; 133
Vegas Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 2 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UL-Lafayette (+2 1/2); Over

Game 547-548: Arkansas State at Middle Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 50.720; Middle Tennessee State 68.299
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 17 1/2; 120
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 15 1/2; 123 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-15 1/2); Under

Game 549-550: Florida International at South Alabama (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 48.523; South Alabama 53.092
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 3 1/2; 123
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 6; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+6); Under

Game 551-552: William & Mary at VCU (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 44.937; VCU 67.694
Dunkel Line: VCU by 23; 130
Vegas Line: VCU by 20 1/2; 128
Dunkel Pick: VCU (-20 1/2); Over

Game 553-554: Valparaiso at Loyola-Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 57.399; Loyola-Chicago 50.614
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 7; 129
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 5; 124
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-5); Over

Game 555-556: Virginia at Georgia Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 63.671; Georgia Tech 61.365
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 2 1/2; 108
Vegas Line: Virginia by 4; 111 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+4); Under

Game 557-558: Boston College at North Carolina State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 52.408; North Carolina State 65.153
Dunkel Line: North Carolina State by 12 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: North Carolina State by 16; 137
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+16); Over

Game 559-560: Florida Atlantic at Troy (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 56.409; Troy 50.261
Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 6; 130
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 3; 134
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (-3); Under

Game 561-562: Butler at Illinois-Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 59.689; Illinois-Chicago 50.472
Dunkel Line: Butler by 9; 127
Vegas Line: Butler by 7; 124
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-7); Over

Game 563-564: Denver at UL-Monroe (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 57.788; UL-Monroe 48.478
Dunkel Line: Denver by 9 1/2; 115
Vegas Line: Denver by 12; 120
Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (+12); Under

Game 565-566: USC at Oregon (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: USC 56.701; Oregon 65.483
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 8 1/2; 110
Vegas Line: Oregon by 8; 112
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (-8); Under

Game 567-568: California at Washington (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 64.842; Washington 65.856
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 149
Vegas Line: California by 1; 144 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1); Over

Game 569-570: Arizona State at Colorado (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 52.733; Colorado 66.474
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 13 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: Colorado by 10; 127 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-10); Under

Game 571-572: Loyola Marymount at BYU (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola Marymount 56.219; BYU 70.967
Dunkel Line: BYU by 14 1/2; 155
Vegas Line: BYU by 16 1/2; 149 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (+16 1/2); Over

Game 573-574: Illinois at Penn State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 68.668; Penn State 61.431
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 7; 127
Vegas Line: Illinois by 4; 123
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-4); Over

Game 575-576: Arizona at Utah (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 62.864; Utah 50.640
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 12; 112
Vegas Line: Arizona by 15; 118 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+15); Under

Game 577-578: North Carolina at Virginia Tech (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 74.377; Virginia Tech 65.046
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 9 1/2; 150
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 6 1/2; 143
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-6 1/2); Over

Game 579-580: Long Beach State at Cal Poly (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 61.572; Cal Poly 62.958
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 1 1/2; 117
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 1 1/2; 120
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (+1 1/2); Under

Game 581-582: CS-Northridge at UC-Santa Barbara (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 46.455; UC-Santa Barbara 66.275
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 20; 149
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 17; 141 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (-17); Over

Game 583-584: Stanford at Washington State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 61.678; Washington State 63.002
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 1 1/2; 127
Vegas Line: Pick; 134
Dunkel Pick: Washington State; Under

Game 585-586: Pepperdine at St. Mary's (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 50.007; St. Mary's 70.294
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 20 1/2; 119
Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 23 1/2; 124
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (+23 1/2); Under

Game 587-588: San Diego at Portland (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 50.798; Portland 58.713
Dunkel Line: Portland by 8; 144
Vegas Line: Portland by 5 1/2; 142 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-5 1/2); Over

Game 589-590: San Francisco at Gonzaga (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 57.565; Gonzaga 70.538
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 13; 143
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 16 1/2; 148
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+16 1/2); Under

Game 591-592: New Mexico State at San Jose State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 60.295; San Jose State 50.696
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 9 1/2; 154
Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 7 1/2; 148 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (-7 1/2); Over

Game 593-594: UCLA at Oregon State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 62.275; Oregon State 67.243
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 5; 153
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 2; 149
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (-2); Over

Game 597-598: Tennessee-Martin at Eastern Kentucky (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 39.884; Eastern Kentucky 50.434
Dunkel Line: Eastern Kentucky by 10 1/2; 121
Vegas Line: Eastern Kentucky by 12; 128
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee-Martin (+12); Under

Game 599-600: Chattanooga at NC-Greensboro (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chattanooga 54.398; NC-Greensboro 51.305
Dunkel Line: Chattanooga by 3; 152
Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 1; 145
Dunkel Pick: Chattanooga (-1); Over

Game 601-602: Appalachian State at Wofford (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 49.448; Wofford 54.617
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 5; 120
Vegas Line: Wofford by 7 1/2; 122 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (+7 1/2); Under

Game 603-604: College of Charleston at Davidson (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 57.421; Davidson 62.804
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 5 1/2; 156
Vegas Line: Davidson by 8 1/2; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (+8 1/2); Over

Game 605-606: Georgia Southern at Furman (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 46.150; Furman 55.359
Dunkel Line: Furman by 9; 128
Vegas Line: Furman by 7; 132
Dunkel Pick: Furman (-7); Under

Game 607-608: Fairfield at St. Peter's (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 57.956; St. Peter's 50.304
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 7 1/2; 119
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 5; 121 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (-5); Under

Game 609-610: Samford at Elon (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 43.364; Elon 47.616
Dunkel Line: Elon by 4 1/2; 131
Vegas Line: Elon by 7; 128 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Samford (+7); Over

Game 611-612: Siena at Loyola-MD (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 48.252; Loyola-MD 59.841
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 11 1/2; 126
Vegas Line: Loyola-MD by 9 1/2; 130
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (-9 1/2); Under

Game 613-614: Austin Peay at SIU-Edwardsville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 51.030; SIU-Edwardsville 44.444
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 6 1/2; 140
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 8 1/2; 138
Dunkel Pick: SIU-Edwardsville (+8 1/2); Over

Game 615-616: Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 47.881; Eastern Illinois 51.659
Dunkel Line: Eastern Illinois by 4; 142
Vegas Line: Eastern Illinois by 2 1/2; 137
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (-2 1/2); Over

Game 617-618: Jacksonville State at Tennessee Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 46.584; Tennessee Tech 52.873
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 6 1/2; 125
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 9; 130
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (+9); Under

Game 619-620: Niagara at Canisius (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 49.868; Canisius 49.290
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 1; 151
Vegas Line: Niagara by 2; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (+2); Over

Game 621-622: Sacramento State at Montana State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 40.371; Montana State 49.552
Dunkel Line: Montana State by 9; 133
Vegas Line: Montana State by 6 1/2; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana State (-6 1/2); Under

Game 623-624: Northern Arizona at Weber State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 43.651; Weber State 58.743
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 15; 145
Vegas Line: Weber State by 17; 140
Dunkel Pick: Northern Arizona (+17); Over

Game 625-626: Northern Colorado at Montana (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 46.658; Montana 59.824
Dunkel Line: Montana by 13; 132
Vegas Line: Montana by 11; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-11); Under

Game 631-632: IUPUI at South Dakota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: IUPUI 51.811; South Dakota 50.273
Dunkel Line: IUPUI by 1 1/2; 154
Vegas Line: Pick; 149
Dunkel Pick: IUPUI; Over

Game 633-634: Western Illinois at UMKC (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Illinois 50.032; UMKC 48.157
Dunkel Line: Western Illinois by 2;
Vegas Line: Western Illinois by 4; 118
Dunkel Pick: UMKC (+4);

Game 635-636: IPFW at Oral Roberts (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: IPFW 52.859; Oral Roberts 67.141
Dunkel Line: Oral Roberts by 14 1/2; 142
Vegas Line: Oral Roberts by 17 1/2; 147
Dunkel Pick: IPFW (+17 1/2); Under

Game 637-638: Oakland at Southern Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 53.474; Southern Utah 50.341
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3; 162
Vegas Line: Oakland by 1; 157
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-1); Over

**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:19 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 19

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WAKE FOREST (10 - 7) at DUKE (15 - 2) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 52-78 ATS (-33.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 142-182 ATS (-58.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 84-114 ATS (-41.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DUKE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 96-62 ATS (+27.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) as a home favorite of 18.5 to 24 points since 1997.
DUKE is 115-86 ATS (+20.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
DUKE is 115-86 ATS (+20.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
DUKE is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 72-46 ATS (+21.4 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 2-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 2-0 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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VANDERBILT (13 - 4) at ALABAMA (13 - 4) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 43-71 ATS (-35.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
ALABAMA is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 1-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 2-0 straight up against ALABAMA 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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LA-LAFAYETTE (9 - 10) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (8 - 11) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA-LAFAYETTE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 2-2 against the spread versus LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 2-2 straight up against LA-LAFAYETTE 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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ARKANSAS ST (8 - 11) at MIDDLE TENN ST (17 - 2) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 2-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (4 - 13) at S ALABAMA (10 - 6) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 2-2 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 3-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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WM & MARY (4 - 14) at VA COMMONWEALTH (13 - 5) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 101-135 ATS (-47.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WM & MARY is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
WM & MARY is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 2-2 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 3-1 straight up against WM & MARY 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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VALPARAISO (12 - 7) at LOYOLA-IL (5 - 12) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 3-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
VALPARAISO is 3-1 straight up against LOYOLA-IL 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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VIRGINIA (14 - 2) at GEORGIA TECH (8 - 9) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 46-70 ATS (-31.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 3-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 3-0 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 10) at NC STATE (13 - 5) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 107-79 ATS (+20.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 102-70 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NC STATE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 1-1 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 1-1 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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FLA ATLANTIC (6 - 12) at TROY (6 - 10) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 2-1 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 3-1 straight up against TROY 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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BUTLER (10 - 9) at IL-CHICAGO (6 - 11) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
BUTLER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 96-67 ATS (+22.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 96-67 ATS (+22.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BUTLER is 128-95 ATS (+23.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 2-2 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 4-0 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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DENVER (14 - 4) at LA-MONROE (2 - 17) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 62-36 ATS (+22.4 Units) in January games since 1997.
LA-MONROE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against LA-MONROE 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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USC (5 - 13) at OREGON (13 - 5) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 5-24 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 4-0 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 4-0 straight up against USC 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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CALIFORNIA (15 - 4) at WASHINGTON (11 - 6) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
CALIFORNIA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 85-59 ATS (+20.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 85-59 ATS (+20.1 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

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

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ARIZONA ST (6 - 11) at COLORADO (11 - 6) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents 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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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (10 - 8) at BYU (16 - 4) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 167-207 ATS (-60.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 167-207 ATS (-60.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
BYU is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
BYU is 161-107 ATS (+43.3 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
BYU is 108-73 ATS (+27.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BYU is 108-73 ATS (+27.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
BYU is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 145 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 77-49 ATS (+23.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 1-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 1-0 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT 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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ILLINOIS (15 - 3) at PENN ST (9 - 10) - 1/19/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 2-2 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 3-1 straight up against PENN 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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ARIZONA (12 - 6) at UTAH (4 - 13) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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N CAROLINA (15 - 3) at VIRGINIA TECH (11 - 6) - 1/19/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LONG BEACH ST (12 - 6) at CAL POLY-SLO (11 - 7) - 1/19/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LONG BEACH ST is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAL POLY-SLO is 3-3 against the spread versus LONG BEACH ST over the last 3 seasons
LONG BEACH ST is 5-1 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CS-NORTHRIDGE (5 - 10) at UC-SANTA BARBARA (8 - 6) - 1/19/2012, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 4-1 against the spread versus UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 3-2 straight up against UC-SANTA BARBARA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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STANFORD (15 - 3) at WASHINGTON ST (9 - 8) - 1/19/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 95-68 ATS (+20.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
STANFORD is 95-68 ATS (+20.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
STANFORD is 86-60 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
STANFORD is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in January games since 1997.
STANFORD is 87-60 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
STANFORD is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
WASHINGTON ST is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 2-2 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 2-2 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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PEPPERDINE (7 - 10) at ST MARYS-CA (17 - 2) - 1/19/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 4-1 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 5-0 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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SAN DIEGO (6 - 11) at PORTLAND (5 - 13) - 1/19/2012, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 92-122 ATS (-42.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
PORTLAND is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-0 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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SAN FRANCISCO (12 - 8) at GONZAGA (14 - 3) - 1/19/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-1 against the spread versus GONZAGA over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 3-2 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO 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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NEW MEXICO ST (13 - 5) at SAN JOSE ST (6 - 11) - 1/19/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-2 straight up against SAN JOSE 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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UCLA (10 - 7) at OREGON ST (11 - 7) - 1/19/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
OREGON ST is 19-41 ATS (-26.1 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 3-1 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 4-0 straight up against OREGON 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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LOUISIANA TECH (7 - 10) at HAWAII (10 - 7) - 1/19/2012, 12:00AM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
LOUISIANA TECH is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAWAII is 4-0 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 2-2 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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TENN-MARTIN (3 - 16) at E KENTUCKY (10 - 9) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
E KENTUCKY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E KENTUCKY is 2-2 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
E KENTUCKY is 3-1 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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UT-CHATTANOOGA (9 - 10) at UNC-GREENSBORO (4 - 14) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-GREENSBORO is 2-2 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-1 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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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APPALACHIAN ST (7 - 9) at WOFFORD (10 - 8) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
WOFFORD is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

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

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COLL OF CHARLESTON (12 - 5) at DAVIDSON (12 - 4) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 100-72 ATS (+20.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 62-32 ATS (+26.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 81-47 ATS (+29.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 81-47 ATS (+29.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 2-2 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 2-2 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON 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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GA SOUTHERN (6 - 10) at FURMAN (8 - 9) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FURMAN is 2-2 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 3-1 straight up against GA SOUTHERN 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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FAIRFIELD (9 - 9) at ST PETERS (4 - 14) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 3-1 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 4-1 straight up against ST PETERS 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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SAMFORD (4 - 12) at ELON (8 - 8) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ELON is 2-2 against the spread versus SAMFORD over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 3-1 straight up against ELON 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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SIENA (8 - 9) at LOYOLA-MD (12 - 5) - 1/19/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 85-60 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
SIENA is 85-60 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
SIENA is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 31-56 ATS (-30.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 7-25 ATS (-20.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 3-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MD 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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AUSTIN PEAY (6 - 13) at SIU EDWARDSVL (5 - 10) - 1/19/2012, 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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TENNESSEE ST (11 - 9) at E ILLINOIS (9 - 7) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
E ILLINOIS is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
E ILLINOIS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E ILLINOIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E ILLINOIS is 2-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
E ILLINOIS is 3-1 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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JACKSONVILLE ST (7 - 14) at TENNESSEE TECH (11 - 7) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE TECH is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 2-2 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-1 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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NIAGARA (8 - 11) at CANISIUS (4 - 13) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 2-2 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 2-2 straight up against NIAGARA 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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SACRAMENTO ST (5 - 11) at MONTANA ST (8 - 8) - 1/19/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.
MONTANA ST is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 4-0 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA ST is 3-1 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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N ARIZONA (5 - 13) at WEBER ST (14 - 3) - 1/19/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games this season.
N ARIZONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
N ARIZONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
WEBER ST is 161-126 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 161-126 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in all home games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 110-75 ATS (+27.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WEBER ST is 109-72 ATS (+29.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WEBER ST is 76-46 ATS (+25.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WEBER ST is 3-1 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
WEBER ST is 4-0 straight up against N ARIZONA 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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N COLORADO (6 - 10) at MONTANA (11 - 6) - 1/19/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MONTANA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-3 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 3-3 straight up against N COLORADO 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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IUPUI (8 - 12) at S DAKOTA (6 - 11) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IUPUI is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
IUPUI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.

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

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W ILLINOIS (9 - 7) at MISSOURI-KC (7 - 13) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W ILLINOIS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI-KC is 2-2 against the spread versus W ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI-KC is 3-1 straight up against W ILLINOIS 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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IUPU-FT WAYNE (9 - 8) at ORAL ROBERTS (16 - 4) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 3-0 against the spread versus ORAL ROBERTS over the last 3 seasons
ORAL ROBERTS is 2-2 straight up against IUPU-FT WAYNE 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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OAKLAND (10 - 10) at SOUTHERN UTAH (9 - 9) - 1/19/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 5-0 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH 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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**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:19 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 19

Vanderbilt won its last seven games, including a win at Marquette, since losing at home to Indiana State; Commodores won three of last four vs Alabama, winning last visit here, only road team win in last seven regular season series games. Alabama is 7-1 at home; they're shooting 27.8% on arc (338th in country). SEC home favorites of 7 or less points are 4-1 vs spread. Vandy is 3-1 on road, with only loss in OT at Louisville. Bama lost four of last five games against top 100 teams.

Virginia won its last four games with Georgia Tech, all by 8 points or less; they won last three visits here by 2-4-7 points. Cavaliers haven't played in week since 61-58 loss at Duke ended their 12-game win streak- they're 3-1 on road, with decent wins at Oregon/LSU. ACC underdogs are 14-3-1 so far this season, 7-1 at home. Tech lost five of its last six games, dropping last three home games, including bad loss to Mercer. Yellow Jackets are 2-6 vs teams in the top 100.

Cal lost Solomon to grades this week, which hurts; Bears lost four of last five games with Washington, losing 84-69/109-77 in last two visits here. Cal is 13-0 at home, 1-0 on neutral floor, 1-4 on road, with only win at Oregon; they make 41.5% of 3-pointers, but teams that rely on 3's often struggle on road. Pac-12 home teams are 7-5 vs spread when number is 5 or less points. Huskies won five of last six games since South Dakota St beat them by 19 at home, which left U-Dub 6-5 at the time.

BYU (-9.5) won 73-65 at LMU Jan 5, in game that was tied at the half, with Lions shooting just 34% from floor, 5-26 from arc. 16-4 Cougars won last five games since losing WCC debut at St Mary's, winning home games by 36-25-17 points. WCC teams all play in gyms, but BYU plays in a 22,000-seat arena, big difference. WCC home favorites of 15+ points are 5-3 vs spread. LMU is 4-2 on road, beating UCLA in Sports Arena and winning both its WCC road games, at San Diego/USF.

Illinois has been off for nine days since knocking off #1 Ohio State last week at home; Illini is just 4-5 in last nine games with Penn State, losing three of last four visits here- they're 2-1 in true road games, winning at Maryland/Northwestern, losing by 15 at Purdue. Penn State is 1-5 in Big Dozen, with four losses by 12+ points; somehow they beat Purdue by 20 in this gym, which makes no sense. Big Dozen home underdogs of 5 or less points are 7-1 vs spread.

North Carolina won six of last seven games with Virginia Tech, but lost last visit here 74-70; teams split last four games played here. Seven of last ten series games were decided by 6 or less points. Tar Heels lost by 33 at Florida State Saturday, their third straight road loss-- their one win on road is at #141 NC-Asheville. ACC underdogs are 14-3-1 so far this season, 7-1 at home. Hokies lost first three ACC games by total of nine points, with ugly losses to Wake Forest/Boston College.

Long Beach State won seven of last eight games with Cal Poly, winning last three visits here by 3-6-16 points; 49ers outscored Poly 16-7 from foul line, Mustangs were just 1-9 behind arc in 55-50 Long Beach State win (-9) Jan 5th. Big West home teams are 1-6 vs spread if number is 5 or less points. 49ers played #5 non-conference schedule in country, are 5-0 in Big West, with Poly win only one of five by less than 10 points. Mustangs are 2-3 in Big West, with four games decided by 7 or less.

Underdogs covered five of last six Stanford-Washington State games, as Cardinal is 2-3 in last five visits here. Stanford is 3-1 on road, losing by 11 at Oregon, then winning in four OTs at Oregon State two nights later. Pac-12 home teams are 7-5 vs spread when number is 5 or less points. Coogs lost last three games, scoring 61.7 ppg; they're 1-5 vs teams in top 100, with four of five losses by 10+ points. Wazzu is 5-0 at home in Pullman; their first two Pac-12 games were played in Spokane.

Gonzaga lost at San Francisco last two years, but USF lost eight in row in Spokane, by 42-2-3-16-8-34-6-17 points. Dons woke up last week, sweeping couple of home games after starting WCC play 0-4, with road losses by 16-15-15 points. WCC home favorites of 15+ points are 5-3 against the spread. Bulldogs struggled on road last week but are 3-0 at home in WCC, winning by 39-28-22 points- their three losses are all to teams in top 40 in country.

UCLA won its last 13 games with Oregon State, winning last six trips to Corvallis by 9-15-23-23-10-5 points, but this is as close as these teams have been in terms of talent in quite some time. Bruins won eight of last ten games, but are 0-2 in true road games outside of LA, getting swept on Bay Area trip. Pac-12 home teams are 7-5 vs spread when number is 5 or less points. Fast-paced, helter-skelter Beavers are 1-5 in Pac-12, but four of those six were on road, with two of four losses in OT.

Charleston won four of last six games with Davidson, after having lost in previous 11 series games; Cougars lost seven of last eight visits to this gym, losing by 6-5-2-8-25-15-11 points. Davidson is 3-0 at home so far in conference, winning by 21-22-21 points; they're shooting 81% from foul line, tops in country. Charleston is 3-4 in last seven games, with a dreadful home loss to NC-Greensboro throwing up a red flag. Southern Conference single digit home favorites are 9-6 vs spread.

Loyola Md forced 20 turnovers (+11), won 66-59 at Siena Dec 3, second straight series win for Greyhounds after six losses in row in a series that has seen visitor win six of last eight meetings. MAAC home favorites of 8+ points are 3-7 vs spread. Loyola is 5-1 at home, but lost to Niagara; they're 8-2 vs teams ranked below #200. Siena is 1-4 in true road games, with only win at #302 Mt St Mary's; Saints won three of last four, but got trounced 72-53 by Manhattan last time out.

Home side won seven of last eight Niagara-Canisius game, with Purple Eagles losing three of last four visits here, losing by 8-3-15. Niagara won its last two games at home to get to 3-4 in MAAC, but they've already played Iona twice, and they've won at Loyola. Eagles are 6-1 vs teams not in the top 200. 4-13 Canisius hasn't beaten a team ranked higher than #282; they're 1-6 in MAAC, losing their last game at home to dreadful St Peter's. MAAC single digit home underdogs are 3-2 vs spread.

**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:22 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, January 19

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College funds: Thursday's best NCAAB bets
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North Carolina Tar Heels at Virginia Tech Hokies (6, 143)

The Virginia Tech Hokies are finding out how quickly things can change in the world of college basketball. Despite an inexperienced roster, the Hokies looked pretty good before conference play began.

Since then, not so much. They dropped their third game in a row both straight up and against the spread Saturday at Boston College, falling 61-59 as 10-point favorites.

“The one thing I wasn’t fooling myself – I know how green we are,” coach Seth Greenberg told reporters. “Was it fool’s gold? Winning at Oklahoma State [on Dec. 31] is hard, that’s a hard place to win. Playing Syracuse the way we played them, that showed promise. But it’s a long season and these young guys having to be ready to play every night is a new experience."

They're in for a brand new experience Thursday against a North Carolina club that's coming off a disgusting 33-point loss at Florida State.

Fearing a stampede from the Seminoles fans, Tar Heels coach Roy Williams pulled his starters off the floor with 14 seconds remaining. Center Tyler Zeller called it the "most embarrassing thing I've ever done in my life."

The Heels have hit just 11 of their 51 trey attempts so far in league play, but you know that slump won't last with their snipers.

Pick: Tar Heels

Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions (4, 123)

The Fighting Illini have had more than a week to come down from the high of upsetting Ohio State on Jan. 10.

Illinois shocked the No. 5 Buckeyes thanks to a historic game from shooting guard Brandon Paul. The junior put on one of the greatest performances of the college basketball season, scoring 43 points to tie the third-highest, single-game point total in school history.

Paul and Illinois collide with another Big Ten star when they visit Penn State and its dynamic scorer Tim Frazier. The junior has been red-hot in his last three games with 71 points.

However, that wasn’t enough for the Nittany Lions, who lost all three outings and head into Thursday with one win in conference play.

Pick: Over

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**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:24 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
The Penguins are coming off a 2-1 win over Carolina and look to build on their 4-1 record in their last 5 games after allowing 2 goals or less in the previous game. Pittsburgh is the pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+130). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

Game 1-2: Nashville at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.669; Columbus 10.861
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-145); Under

Game 3-4: Minnesota at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.109; Toronto 9.891
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+145); Over

Game 5-6: Boston at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 12.184; New Jersey 10.435
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-145); Under

Game 7-8: Pittsburgh at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.540; NY Rangers 11.339
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+130); Over

Game 9-10: NY Islanders at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.921; Philadelphia 12.630
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-210); Over

Game 11-12: Edmonton at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.475; St. Louis 11.189
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-260); 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+220); Under

Game 13-14: Buffalo at Winnipeg (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 9.824; Winnipeg 10.343
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (-150); Under

Game 15-16: Detroit at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.014; Phoenix 12.392
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+150); Over

Game 17-18: Ottawa at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.865; San Jose 12.610
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-170); Over

Game 19-20: Calgary at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.901; Los Angeles 11.036
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+155); Under

**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:25 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 19

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NASHVILLE (26-16-0-4, 56 pts.) at COLUMBUS (13-27-0-5, 31 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 39-23 ATS (+63.7 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 123-103 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
NASHVILLE is 24-18 ATS (+47.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 13-31 ATS (-29.2 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 3-9 ATS (-7.5 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 5-20 ATS (+32.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 17-43 ATS (+70.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 12-4 (+7.2 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 12-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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MINNESOTA (22-17-0-7, 51 pts.) at TORONTO (22-18-0-5, 49 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 135-114 ATS (+253.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 49-41 ATS (+99.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
TORONTO is 24-33 ATS (+60.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 140-138 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TORONTO is 36-47 ATS (-34.0 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
TORONTO is 1-9 ATS (+11.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-1-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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BOSTON (29-13-0-1, 59 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (26-17-0-2, 54 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 26-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 12-7 ATS (+20.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 33-20 ATS (+11.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-36 ATS (+90.0 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
BOSTON is 52-30 ATS (+15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-4 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (24-17-0-4, 52 pts.) at NY RANGERS (29-11-0-4, 62 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 6-14 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY RANGERS are 29-14 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 15-6 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY RANGERS are 9-1 ATS (+7.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-13 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 151-165 ATS (-107.9 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-7 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-7-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (17-21-0-6, 40 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (27-13-0-4, 58 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 6-28 ATS (+53.1 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 8-27 ATS (+47.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-27 ATS (-8.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 198-200 ATS (-188.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-16 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 13-1 (+11.7 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 13-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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EDMONTON (17-24-0-4, 38 pts.) at ST LOUIS (27-12-0-6, 60 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 41-85 ATS (+162.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 42-93 ATS (+177.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 16-38 ATS (+70.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 13-37 ATS (+65.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 5-28 ATS (+46.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 9-40 ATS (+88.6 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-3 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 7-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

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BUFFALO (19-21-0-5, 43 pts.) at WINNIPEG (21-20-0-5, 47 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 18-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games this season.
WINNIPEG is 11-3 ATS (+14.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 6-4 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 6-4-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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DETROIT (30-15-0-1, 61 pts.) at PHOENIX (21-18-0-7, 49 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 93-92 ATS (-50.1 Units) in January games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 116-104 ATS (-33.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 14-7 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 14-7-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.5 Units)

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OTTAWA (26-16-0-6, 58 pts.) at SAN JOSE (26-12-0-5, 57 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 25-22 ATS (+50.3 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 35-25 ATS (+61.8 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 2-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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CALGARY (21-20-0-6, 48 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (23-15-0-9, 55 pts.) - 1/19/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 6-12 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CALGARY is 14-1 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 14-18 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:26 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 19

Hot teams
-- Predators won five of their last six games.
-- Since Nov 1, Bruins are 6-1 in games following a loss. Devils won five of last six home games.
-- Rangers won six of their last even home games. Penguins won last three games, allowing five goals.
-- Philly won five of its last seven games. Islanders are 6-4 in their last ten.
-- Blues won ten of their last twelve games.
-- Red Wings won five of their last six games.
-- Senators won nine of their last eleven games. San Jose won seven of it last nine contets.

Cold teams
-- Blue Jackets lost 11 of their last 15 games.
-- Minnesota lost its last eight road games. Maple Leafs lost their last three games, scoring four goals.
-- Oilers lost six of their last seven games.
-- Winnipeg lost six of its last eight games. Sabres lost their last ten away games.
-- Coyotes lost six of their last eight games.
-- Los Angeles is 0-5 in game after its last five wins. Flames lost their last six road games.

Totals
-- Last four Nashville road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in Minnesota's last four games.
-- Seven of last nine Boston road game went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Pittsburgh games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Philly's last six home games.
-- Five of last six Edmonton games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Winnipeg games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Ottawa games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Calgary games.

Series records
-- Predators won seven of last nine games against Columbus.
-- Maple Leafs won 3-0 at Minnesota in LY's meeting.
-- Bruins won six of last seven games against New Jersey.
-- Rangers won their last four games against Pittsburgh.
-- Islanders are 3-27 in their last 30 games against Philadelphia.
-- Blues won seven of last nine games against Edmonton.
-- Sabres won three of last four games against Winnipeg.
-- Red Wings won nine of lat eleven games against Phoenix.
-- Sharks won their last four games against Ottawa.
-- Kings won their last four games against Calgary.

Back-to-Back
-- Sabres are 4-7 if they played night before, 3-2 if they lost.
-- Phoenix is 4-3 if it played the night before.

**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:27 AM

NHL

Thursday, January 19

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
New Jersey is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. COLUMBUS
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Columbus's last 15 games when playing at home against Nashville
Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Nashville

7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 21 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. NY RANGERS
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. ST. LOUIS
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Edmonton is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton

8:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Buffalo is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Winnipeg's last 14 games
Winnipeg is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo

9:00 PM
DETROIT vs. PHOENIX
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit

10:30 PM
CALGARY vs. LOS ANGELES
Calgary is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Los Angeles's last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Los Angeles's last 16 games at home

10:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. SAN JOSE
Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:28 AM

NHL

Thursday, January 19

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Ice picks: Thursday’s best NHL bets
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Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks (-180, 5.5)

If the Sharks think they’re going to waltz past the Ottawa Senators Thursday, they have another thing coming.

Ottawa has won five of its last six, including victories over Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York. The Sens found themselves down 2-0 to Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday and battled all the way back for a 3-2 road win. The newly-acquired Kyle Turris scored the winner in the third period after also setting up the tying goal.

“You won’t carry (the play) in a lot of games when you’re playing a lot on the road in a short period of time,” Jason Spezza told reporters about his club picking up at least a point in each of their last 10 road games. “To win when you don’t have your best game (Tuesday) speaks a lot about our team right now.”

With everything clicking for the Sens, they’re worth a shot at this price.

Pick: Senators

Edmonton Oilers at St. Louis Blues (-250, 5)

As if things weren’t going bad enough for the Edmonton Oilers on the injury front, Taylor Hall fell in warm-up before Tuesday’s game and ended up getting clipped in the forehead by a teammate’s skate.

He took 30 stitches above his eyebrow and sat out Edmonton’s 4-2 loss at Columbus. He is still listed as questionable for Thursday’s tilt with the Blues, but word has it he wants back into the lineup.

“A little bit of a manpower problem, for starters,” head coach Tom Renney told reporters after the loss. “And we came a little un-glued in the second period … and a tough start in the third. We just couldn’t muster up enough to push through.”

The Oilers desperately need Hall’s attacking skills with Jordan Eberle out until after the All-Star break and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the shelf with a shoulder injury. Edmonton has won just twice since Christmas and hasn’t managed more than two goals in any of its last five games.

That, in combination with St. Louis’ tight defensive system, make the under look pretty tasty.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 08:33 AM

NBA
Dunkel

New Orleans at Houston
The Hornets look to build on their 5-2 ATS record in their last 7 road games against teams with a winning home record. New Orleans is the pick (+10 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockets favored by only 4. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+10 1/2). Here are all of today's picks

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

Game 501-502: LA Lakers at Miami (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 120.542; Miami 130.886
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 10 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: New Orleans at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 115.795; Houston 119.912
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 4; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 10 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+10 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Dallas at Utah (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.565; Utah 128.452
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 9; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 2; 184
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-2); Over

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 19

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LA LAKERS (10 - 5) at MIAMI (9 - 4) - 1/19/2012, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-0 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against LA LAKERS 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 ORLEANS (3 - 10) at HOUSTON (7 - 7) - 1/19/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 6-2 straight up against HOUSTON 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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DALLAS (8 - 6) at UTAH (9 - 4) - 1/19/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 71-44 ATS (+22.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 44-21 ATS (+20.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-2 straight up against UTAH 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 19

Hot Teams
-- Lakers won six of last seven games, but are 1-3 outside of LA.
-- Rockets won five of their six home games (6-0 vs spread).
-- Jazz won seven of eight at home, covering five of last six.

Cold Teams
-- Heat lost three of last four games, but they're 4-1 at home.
-- Hornets lost last five games, but they're 4-2 as road underdogs.
-- Mavericks lost last two games by combined total of five points.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Miami games went over the total. Under is 3-1 in Lakers' games outside of Staples Center.
-- Six of Hornets' last eight games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Dallas road games stayed under the total.

Wear and Tear
-- Lakers: Didn't play the last two nites. Heat: 2nd game/6 nites.
-- Hornets: 5th game/7 nites. Rockets: 7th game/10 nites.
-- Mavericks: 7th game/10 nites. Jazz: 4th game/6 nites.

NBA

Thursday, January 19

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 13 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. HOUSTON
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against New Orleans

10:30 PM
DALLAS vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games at home
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas

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NBA

Thursday, January 19

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Pick 'n' roll: Thursday's best NBA bets
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New Orleans Hornets at Houston Rockets (-10, 186)

All things considered, the Houston Rockets have to be pretty happy with their start to the season.

They started the year with seven games on the road in their first 10 contests and head into Thursday’s game having won six of their last seven. They’re now at 7-7 straight up and 9-5 against the spread after pounding Detroit 97-80 on Tuesday.

Six different Rockets scored in double-figures, while Samuel Dalembert led the way with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

"It was a big win for us to get back to .500," Rockets coach Kevin McHale told reporters. "I told our guys that schedule we had to start off the year was brutal, the hardest in the league. I didn't know when we'd get back to .500. We got back to .500 pretty quickly."

Houston’s depth should be too much for New Orleans to handle.

Pick: Rockets

Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz (-2.5, 184)

The L.A. Clippers might be known as Lob City, but the Utah Jazz looked like the real high fliers in Tuesday’s 108-79 blowout win over the Clips.

Utah got 20 points from Paul Millsap and a host of highlight-reel dunks from reserve Jeremy Evans to upstage Blake Griffin. More importantly, it was the seventh time the Jazz have covered the number in their last eight games.

“I guess people know who we are now (and) we’re going to continue to try to fight (and) continue to try and get better,” Millsap told reporters following the win.
This is a tough spot for the Mavericks, who visit those Clippers Wednesday before traveling to Utah for this one.

With the Jazz putting up at least 100 points in three of their last four, Dallas might have a tough time keeping up in a track meet on short rest.

Pick: Jazz

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**Udog** · 01-19-2012, 11:24 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Thursday's Top College Basketball Trends

TENN-MARTIN is 12-0 ATS vs. teams averaging 53 or less shots/game (vs E Kentucky)

BYU is 19-2 ATS at home playing only 3rd time in a week (vs Loyola Marymount)

DUKE is 11-0 ATS at home if the total is 145 to 149.5 (vs Wake Forest)

SAN JOSE ST is 0-11 ATS after a combined score of 155+ points (vs New Mexico State)

ALABAMA is 9-0 ATS at home vs. team w/ winning record after 15+ games (vs Vanderbilt)

ARK LITTLE ROCK is 10-1 ATS off ATS win (vs LA Lafayette)

VIRGINIA is 12-1 ATS vs. teams allowing less than 64 PPG (vs Georgia Tech)

DENVER is 2-15 ATS Away if home favorite last game (vs LA Monroe)

SIENA is 3-16 ATS off road game (vs Loyola MD)

W ILLINOIS is 0-9 ATS after losing 2 of L3 games (vs Missouri KC)

N COLORADO is 13-1 ATS as road underdog of 10 or more (vs Montana)

MONTANA ST is 0-9 ATS vs teams averaging 53 or less shots/game (vs Sacramento St)

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