Sunday's Trends and Indexes - 1/22 (NFL, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, January 22

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BOSTON (5 - 9) at WASHINGTON (2 - 13) - 1/22/2012, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (4 - 12) at LA CLIPPERS (8 - 5) - 1/22/2012, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-0 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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MILWAUKEE (5 - 9) at MIAMI (11 - 4) - 1/22/2012, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CHARLOTTE (3 - 13) at NEW JERSEY (4 - 12) - 1/22/2012, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 77-102 ATS (-35.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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INDIANA (10 - 4) at LA LAKERS (10 - 7) - 1/22/2012, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 94-118 ATS (-35.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.

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

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[Udog]

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, January 22

ACC home favorites are 2-12-1 against the spread, but 2-2 if spread is 5 or less points. Home team won seven of last nine NC State-Miami tilts, with State losing three of last five visits here; four of last six series games were won by 5 or less points. Wolfpack won eight of last nine games; they're 1-1 on road, winning at Wake Forest, losing by 4 at Stanford. Miami is 0-5 vs top 60 teams; best team they've beaten is #87 Rutgers.

Penn State won six of last nine games with Indiana, losing 88-82 in first meeting this season, when Hoosiers made 16-24 from arc. Lions won last two visits here; they're 2-5 in Big Dozen this year, losing road games by 18-12-12 points. Big Dozen double digit home favorites are 6-4 against the spread. Indiana lost last three games after 15-1 start, losing last game at Nebraska after leading by 7 at half; they're making 45% from arc, #2 in country- their conference wins are by 4-2-6 points.

Wisconsin is 3-4 in its last seven games with Illinois, with Illini winning the first meeting the last three years; Badgers are 3-2 in last five visits to Champaign. Wisconsin won its last three games after losing its previous three; they hold teams to 26.5% behind arc (#5). Big Dozen home teams are 9-6 vs spread if number is less than 5 points. Illinois is 11-0 at home; six of their seven conference games were decided by 5 or less points, or in OT- their Big Dozen home wins are by 9-5-5 points.

South Florida won its last six games with DePaul, winning three straight games in Windy City by 22-4-10 points. Improved Bulls are 4-2 in Big East, but they're 1-5 overall on road, with only win at Villanova. DePaul lost last four games; four of its five conference losses are by 16+ points. Blue Demons are 9-1 vs teams not ranked in top 100, with only loss by hoop to #110 Ole Miss. Big East favorites are 8-4 vs spread if number is 3 or less points.

Green Bay won five in row, 15 of last 18 games with Youngstown State, winning last two visits here by 14-11 points; Phoenix is 0-10 on foreign soil this year, losing Horizon road games by 4-3-1-10 points. Improved Penguins are 5-3 in conference, 3-0 at home, winning by 4-21-2 points. Green Bay turns ball over 23.2% of time, makes just 32.2% behind arc. Horizon home favorites of less than 5 points are 3-8 against the spread.

Milwaukee won three of last four games with Cleveland State, going 1-3 in last four visits here, losing by 10-1-9 points; Panthers lost last three road games by 4-11-2 points; they make just 57.7% on foul line (#340). Vikings won last three home games, by 17-21-10 points; they're forcing turnovers on 27.4% of possessions (#2). Horizon home favorites of 5+ points are 10-9 vs spread this season. Four of last seven Milwaukee games were decided by four or less points.

Northwestern lost last four visits to Minnesota by 19-27-4-11 points; home team won seven of last eight series games. Wildcats lost five of last seven games, losing Big Dozen road games by 32-2-20 points. Gophers won last two games after starting 0-4 in Big Dozen, losing both games at home by 2-13 points. Wildcats played Wednesday; Minnesota hasn't played in a week. Big Dozen single digit home favorites are 7-10 against the spread. Gophers are turning ball over 21.6% of time, too much.

ACC home favorites of more than 5 points are 0-10-1 vs spread so far this season. Virginia swept Virginia Tech by 3-7 points LY, first home series win in last four tries for Cavaliers. Seven of last eight series games were decided by 7 or less points. 15-2 Virginia holds teams to 25.7% on arc, #2 in country; they're 9-0 at home, winning last game at Ga Tech by 32. Hokies are 0-4 in ACC, with three of the losses by 4 or less points.

Drake won last four games since losing by 15 to Northern Iowa Jan 7th, UNI's fifth win in last six series games, when Panthers shot 55% from floor. Drake lost last two visits here by 16-20 points. Bulldogs are 2-5 vs top 100 teams, with four of five losses by 11+ points. MVC single digit home favorites are 8-11 against the spread. Northern Iowa lost six of last nine games, three of last five at home; three of their last four games were decided by 3 or less points.

St Peter's won four of last five game with Loyola Md, winning last two visits here, by 8-3 points; Peacocks are 1-3 on road in MAAC, losing by 26-4-12 points- they're 0-11 against teams ranked in top 200, with four of five MAAC losses by 12+ points. Loyola is 3-2 as MAAC favorite at home, winning home games by 13-1-15-11 points. Double digit home favorites are 2-6 vs spread in MAAC games this season. In last dozen series games, Loyola hasn't beaten St Peter's by more than 12 points.

[Udog]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, January 22

Hot teams
-- Penguins won their last five games, scoring 21 goals.
-- Philadelphia won five of last seven indoor home games. Bruins are 7-1 in game following their last eight losses.
-- Anaheim won seven of its last eight games. Avalanche won three of their last four.

Cold teams
-- Washington lost three of last four road games; they were shut out in two of last three games overall.

Totals
-- Four of last five Washington games stayed under total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in Boston's last ten road games.
-- Four of last five Anaheim home games went over total. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Colorado road games.

Series records
-- Penguins lost five of last six games with Washington.
-- Flyers lost seven of last eight games against Boston.
-- Ducks won six of last eight games against Colorado.

Back-to-Back
-- Bruins are 1-3 on road if they played night before. Flyers are 3-4 when the played the day/night before.
-- Colorado is 1-3 if it played night before. Anaheim is 3-3 if it played the day/night before.

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Toronto at LA Clippers
The Clippers look to bounce back from a 101-98 loss to Minnesota and build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games after allowing 100 points or more in the previous game. LA is the pick (-9 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Clippers favored by 19. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-9 1/2). Here are all of today's picks

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

Game 801-802: Boston at Washington (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 115.821; Washington 110.451
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 5 1/2; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 3 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-3 1/2); Under

Game 803-804: Toronto at LA Clippers (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 107.845; LA Clippers 126.857
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 19; 189
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 9 1/2; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-9 1/2); Over

Game 805-806: Milwaukee at Miami (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.473; Miami 124.345
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 8; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 9 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+9 1/2); Over

Game 807-808: Charlotte at New Jersey (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 105.338; New Jersey 117.484
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 12; 190
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 5; 194
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-5); Under

Game 809-810: Indiana at LA Lakers (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 117.901; LA Lakers 126.757
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 9; 183
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 178
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-5 1/2); Over

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet

Sunday, January 22

WASHINGTON at PITTSBURGH, 12:35 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 5-10 SU off a loss against a division rival
PITTSBURGH: 6-0 SU when playing their 3rd game in 4 days

BOSTON at PHILADELPHIA, 3:00 PM ET
BOSTON: 20-4 SU after one or more consecutive overs
PHILADELPHIA: 5-9 SU in home games after a blowout win by 3 goals or more

COLORADO at ANAHEIM, 8:00 PM ET
COLORADO: 15-38 SU second half of the season
ANAHEIM: 6-1 SU after allowing 2 goals or less in 2 straight games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, January 22

BOSTON at WASHINGTON, 1:05 PM ET
BOSTON: 152-114 ATS off a home loss
WASHINGTON: 29-52 ATS as an underdog

TORONTO at LA CLIPPERS, 3:35 PM ET
TORONTO: 14-25 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
LA CLIPPERS: 14-4 ATS in home games in January games

MILWAUKEE at MIAMI, 6:05 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 30-18 UNDER after playing a game as an underdog
MIAMI: 23-6 UNDER after a blowout win by 20 points or more

CHARLOTTE at NEW JERSEY, 6:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 24-10 ATS in road games when playing 6 or more games in 10 days
NEW JERSEY: 13-27 ATS after scoring 85 points or less

INDIANA at LA LAKERS, 9:35 PM ET
INDIANA: 31-19 ATS after playing a road game
LA LAKERS: 15-30 ATS after scoring 80 points or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Sunday's Top College Basketball Trends

ST PETERS is 11-1 ATS in road games after one or more consecutive overs (vs Loyola-MD)

MANHATTAN is 7-0 ATS after a conference game (vs Niagara)

RIDER is 1-10 ATS in home games against conference opponents (vs Canisuius)

VIRGINIA is 7-0 ATS after allowing 65 points or less 4 straight games (vs Virginia Tech)

WI-GREEN BAY is 13-2 ATS when playing their 2nd game in 3 days (vs Youngstown St)

[Udog]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, January 22

Hot Teams
-- Clippers won seven of their last eight home games.
-- Miami won/covered its last four home games.
-- Lakers won nine of last ten games in Staples Center. Pacers won six of their last eight games.

Cold Teams
-- Washington lost five of last six games; they're 3-4 as a home underdog. Celtics lost six of their last seven games.
-- Raptors lost their last seven games; they're 5-4 as a road underdog.
-- Bucks lost three of last four games; they're 2-7 as a road underdog.
-- Nets lost five of their six home games. Bobcats are 1-7 on road but covered three of last four away games.

Totals
-- Last five Washington games went over total. Last seven Boston games stayed under.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Toronto games.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte road games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Indiana road games stayed under the total.

Wear and Tear
-- Celtics: 3rd game/5 days. Wizards: 3rd game/5 days.
-- Raptors: 3rd game/5 days. Clippers: 5th game/7 days.
-- Bucks: 2nd game/5 days. Heat: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Bobcats: 2nd game/6 nites. Nets: 2nd game/5 nites.
-- Pacers: 3rd game/5 nites. Lakers: 3rd game/4 nites.