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**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:36 AM

Sunday’s betting tips: Heels hot without Strickland

Who’s hot

NBA: The Hornets are 5-0 ATS in their last five overall.

NBA: The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last four overall.

NCAAB: Ohio State is 5-1 ATS in its last six overall and 5-0 ATS in its last five home games.

NCAAB: The under is 14-3 in Notre Dame's last 17 overall and 4-1 Connecticut's last five overall.

Who’s not

NBA: The Spurs are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 road games.

NBA: The Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last four overall and 0-4 ATS in their last four against the Eastern Conference.

NCAAB: Indiana is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 against the Big Ten.

NCAAB: Oregon State is 0-4 ATS in its last four road games.

Key stat

38 – Points by which North Carolina is outscoring opponents in its last three halves of basketball. Interestingly, that dates back to almost the exact moment when slick-shooting guard Dexter Strickland went down at Virginia Tech with a torn ACL last weekend. The Tar Heels promptly hammered the Hokies 48-29 in the second half of that game to erase an eight-point deficit. Carolina, which hosts Georgia Tech on Sunday, then destroyed N.C. State 74-55 at home on Sunday. Other stats that matter for the Heels are their perfect 13-0 home record this season and their ACC-leading +12.1 average rebounding margin.

Injuries that shouldn’t be overlooked

The Mavericks are dealing with all kinds of injury problems heading into Sunday's home against San Antonio. Dirk Nowitzki (knee) and Delonte West (hamstring) are listed as questionable and Jason Kidd (calf) is doubtful. Nowitzki has not played since January 19, instead choosing to work exclusively on conditioning. West missed his first game of the season when he sat out against the Jazz on Friday. Kidd strained his right calf in the Mavs' 116-101 home win over Utah.

Biggest games on the slate

Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (-4.5, 191.5)

Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic

Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets (-6, 204.5)

Notable quotable

Some of the Green Bay Packers' Hawaii-bound players weighed in this week on playing in Sunday's Pro Bowl rather than next weekend's Super Bowl.

"It's great. It's a fun experience. A lot of us would like to be in our home cities getting ready for the Super Bowl, but this is a great opportunity. A great vacation, good guys, good times." -- Quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

"It's no secret we're disappointed in the way our season ended, but at the same time I'm excited to be here and looking forward to taking everything in." -- Center Scott Wells.

"Obviously, it's not where you want to be, but if there's a crystal ball and you knew you weren't going to be in the big dance, this will be the consolation prize." -- Wide receiver Greg Jennings.

Tips and notes

California is undefeated at home this season going into Sunday night's game against rival Stanford. The Golden Bears are 13-0 on their home floor and 8-3 ATS. They are 3-0 and 3-0 ATS in their last three at home against the Cardinal. Stanford will look to buck the trends without forward Richard Solomon (6.0 ppg, 6.2 rpg). Solomon was declared academically ineligible for the remainder of the season last week.

Overall the Lakers are still struggling, as they have lost four of their last six and they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven. However, they overcame their fellow L.A. squad 96-91 on Wednesday and they are going up against a depleted Minnesota team on Sunday. The Timberwolves are already without guard J.J. Barea, who will be sidelined until next week with a hamstring injury. Now big men Brad Miller (knee) and Darko Milicic (illness) are questionable to face the Lakers.

Kyle Stanley (-18) has a five-shot lead at the Farmers Insurance Open heading into the final day at Torrey Pines. However, the 24-year-old has never won on the PGA Tour. Should Stanley falter, a whole host of golfers would be in contention. Proven winners Bill Haas and Brandt Snedeker are lurking; Haas is six shots behind but just one shot out of second and Snedeker is seven shots behind but only two shots behind second place. Haas is +1200 to win the tournament while Snedeker is going off at +2500.

**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:38 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Former Steeler OC Bruce Arians is likely to end his "retirement" by signing with the Colts in the same capacity. Some retirement.

-- Arizona F Kevin Parrom broke his foot Saturday, is out for the year.

-- Lakers lost at Milwaukee; they're 1-6 outside the Staples Center.

-- Knicks lost at Houston, their ninth loss in last ten games.

-- USC got its first Pac-12 win of the season, beating up on poor Utah.

-- Zdeno Chara hit a slapshot 108.8 mph to set a new record at the NHL's skills competition; imagine trying to block that?

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: wrapping up a sports Saturday........

13) Worst call of the season so far, and there better not be a worse one, was non-call on a goaltending play that cost West Virginia a tying basket in the last 0:10 of their 63-61 loss in the Carrier Dome. Inexcusable for an official, actually three of them, to miss an easy call in such a big spot.

12) Game of the night was in Des Moines, where Drake upset Wichita State 93-86 in triple OT, despite Rayvonte Rice going 5-23 from floor (he was 9-12 from the line). First loss of the month for the Wheatshockers.

11) Illinois-Minnesota need to play in Big Dozen tourney, because both of their games in regular season went OT. Gophers held Illinois to 3-21 on the arc in getting their fourth win in their last five games. 77-72 in OT.

10) Tough travel week for UNLV and San Diego State, with two trips to the Rocky Mountains; Aztecs got zapped in Fort Collins by Colorado State, while the Rebels survived OT at the Air Force Academy, second OT win of the week for UNLV. They were very tired at the end.

9) Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg has rebuilt his alma mater's basketball team quickly, using a lot of transfers, best of which is Royce White, who came to Ames from Minnesota after suffering from anxiety disorders and other off-the-court problems. White has turned things around and Iowa State is vastly improved, especially in Hilton Coliseum.

8) Congrats to Towson State, which ended its 41-game losing streak with a home win Saturday; losing sucks, hard to imagine going 14 months since your last win. Towson is in Baltimore; they should have better players.

7) Washington ended a 5-year skid in Tucson by beating Arizona 69-67, its fifth win in its last six games overall. Pac-12 doesn't have any superior teams, but Washington's athleticism probably makes them #2 behind Cal.

6) Murray State is still unbeaten; looking forward to Monday night, when they announce the Bracket Buster matchups. Murray State will likely be an underdog in its game against St Mary's or Wichita State or VCU.

5) Keystone Giants, coached by a buddy, are now 16-2 after pounding a team from Philadelphia Bible School 100-57; Giants have won 12 games in a row. A revenge game with rival Cabrini College awaits February 15. Not sure how Christian it is to beat a bible college by 43, though.....lol

4) Underdogs are 24-9-2 against the spread in ACC games this season.

3) Biggest upset of the day was 14-point underdog Rhode Island's 86-81 win at Dayton; 12-point home dog Samford upset Davidson, and in the Big X, 11-point underdog Oklahoma won at Kansas State.

2) Watched the Akron-Central Michigan game on my laptop; ESPN has to get more MAC games on TV. These teams played glorified pickup; it is obvious they just recruit the best athletes possible, fill in with a shooter here and there and try to teach as they go along. Akron's shooting at the foul line kept the Chippewas in the game, but Central Michigan is awful, other than the coach's son, the Zeigler kid.

But if you don't care who wins, its fun to watch.

1) Kudos to my cousin KL Wheat, whose 2-mile relay team won its race in Madison Square Garden Saturday, big doings for high school kids. It needs to be pointed out that KL Wheat is in the Hall of Fame as a track coach!!!! Tremendous History teacher and coach for many, many years.

**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:39 AM

NFL Pro Bowl: What bettors need to know

NFC vs. AFC (+4, 74)

THE STORY: The NFL does have a bowl game scheduled on Sunday. No, not the one pitting the New England Patriots against the New York Giants – that one will take place next week with decidedly far more pomp and circumstance.

This Sunday, the other 30 NFL teams will showcase their stars in the Pro Bowl. Yes, this is the game that often resembles a flag football competition with countless cameos of the stars on rival teams joking with one another along the sideline. Then again, this is also the contest that often draws larger-than-expected ratings as the scoreboard operator gets a spirited workout.

Welcome to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl, which for the third straight year comes one week before that “other” Bowl.

TV: NBC, 7 p.m. ET.

LINE: The NFC opened as a 3.5-point favorite and was bet up to -4. The total was posted at 72.5 points and immediately took action on the over, moving the number to 74.

ABOUT THE NFC: Perhaps not surprisingly, the holders of the conference's top two seeds in the playoffs will be well-represented in Hawaii. San Francisco boasts nine players selected to the Pro Bowl while Green Bay is sending six of its finest to Aloha Stadium, headlined by 49ers stud running back Frank Gore and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and veteran cornerback Charles Woodson. (Gore pulled out due to injury – a common theme for this game.) Green Bay will also send head coach Mike McCarthy, marking the second time that he has guided the NFC in a Pro Bowl (2008). New Orleans’ record-setting QB Drew Brees will see a familiar face in tight end Jimmy Graham, who will be making his first Pro Bowl appearance. With perhaps a future contract in mind, Chicago running back Matt Forte is expected to play despite missing the last four weeks of the regular season with a sprained knee.

ABOUT THE AFC: Four of the eight Baltimore players selected for the contest ultimately pulled out after the Ravens fell to the Patriots in the AFC Championship. As a result, Denver's six Pro Bowlers lead the conference's contingent – although the highly popular Tim Tebow is not among them. Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has opted to play despite being hampered by an ailing ankle, thus keeping Tebow on his couch and preventing myriad non-football media outlets from descending on the nation's 50th state. Baltimore LB Ray Lewis will be making his 13th Pro Bowl appearance while Houston coach Gary Kubiak will be enjoying his first.

SUPER SUBSTITUTES: With New England brandishing eight Pro Bowlers who will no longer play in the exhibition, the AFC needed to significantly shuffle its deck. Cincinnati rookie quarterback Andy Dalton and tight end Jermaine Greshman (replacing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski) and San Diego wideout Vincent Jackson (Wes Welker) were among the notable additions. On the NFC side, New York quarterback Eli Manning and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul were replaced by Carolina rookie Cam Newton and Chicago veteran Julius Peppers.

ALL ATWITTER: The NFL has relaxed its rules in regard to social media for this one game. Pro Bowl players will be allowed to tweet during the contest – well, sort of. The league designated specific kiosks on the sidelines for players to detail everything that is on their minds without fear of being flagged by Commissioner Roger Goodell.

LAST YEAR/SERIES HISTORY: The NFC posted a wild 55-41 victory over the AFC last year to claim a 21-20 edge in the all-time series. The NFC has won three of the last four Pro Bowls but the AFC holds a 14-12 all-time series lead. Over the past five seasons, the NFC is 4-1 ATS while the over/under is 3-2.

PREDICTION: NFC 49, AFC 35. No field goals here as the teams take turns racing up and down the field. After being named the Super Bowl MVP last season, Rodgers will need to make room in his trophy case (ahem) after being named the Pro Bowl MVP Sunday.

**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:40 AM

NHL All-Star Game: What bettors need to know

Team Chara (-110) vs. Team Alfredsson (-110, 18.5)

THE STORY: Daniel Alfredsson has long been embraced in Ottawa. The longest current serving captain in the NHL, the veteran Swede has made Canada's capital city his adopted second home. Without question, Alfredsson will continue to hear the cheers on Sunday as he captains his squad of All-Stars against those of led by Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, a former Senators star.

To add to his good standing, Alfredsson selected teammates Erik Karlsson and Jason Spezza with his first two picks of the draft and Milan Michalek in the 13th round to boot. The opposing captain will also receive a familiar response by the good people in Ottawa - and this one won't be favorable.

Flanked by assistant Joffrey Lupul of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chara raised a few eyebrows by eschewing allegiances of either team or country by selecting three-time Selke Trophy winner Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings with the first overall pick of the draft on Thursday night. With last year's Stanley Cup perhaps still fresh in his mind, Chara did not select either Henrik or Daniel Sedin or even Alex Edler from the Vancouver Canucks.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, NBCS, CBC

ABOUT TEAM CHARA: After picking Datsyuk, the towering blueliner didn't wait long to keep peace in his own locker room. With the second overall pick, Chara promptly selected fellow Bruin and reigning Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas, who addressed his White House snub by saying that he "followed his conscience."

After selecting NHL leading scorer Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chara picked countryman Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks in the fourth round and fellow Slovak Marian Gaborik in the 16th round. Lupul continued to ride the anti-Toronto crowd by selecting Maple Leafs teammate Phil Kessel in the eighth round and defenseman Dion Phaneuf in the 13th round. After making his teammate sweat, Chara selected Tyler Seguin in the 18th round and shared an awkward hug to bury any resentment.

OFFICIAL ROSTER: Goalies: Tim Thomas (Bruins), Carey Price (Canadiens), Jimmy Howard (Red Wings); Defensemen: Zdeno Chara (Bruins), Kimmo Timonen (Flyers), Ryan Suter (Predators), Brian Campbell (Panthers), Dion Phaneuf (Maple Leafs), Dennis Wideman (Capitals); Forwards: Joffrey Lupul (Maple Leafs), Pavel Datsyuk (Red Wings), Evgeni Malkin (Penguins), Marian Hossa (Blackhawks), Phil Kessel (Maple Leafs), Corey Perry (Ducks), Patrick Kane (Blackhawks), Jarome Iginla (Flames), Marian Gaborik (Rangers), Jordan Eberle (Oilers), Tyler Seguin (Bruins), Jamie Benn (Stars)

ABOUT TEAM ALFREDSSON: Ever the fan favorite, Alfredsson didn't just pick his fellow Senators. He also selected a former one in Brian Elliott. The current St. Louis Blues netminder leads the NHL in GAA (1.69) and save percentage (.937). Assistant captain Henrik Lundqvist also got in on the action by selecting New York Rangers teammate Dan Girardi, who has clearly grown tired of being reminded that he was undrafted into the NHL. Alfredsson also took care of his fellow Swedes by taking both Sedins, who were separated during last season's All-Star Game. For bragging rights, Daniel went in the ninth round and brother Henrik was picked in the 13th. Although Team Chara has three of the top four point producers, Alfredsson did secure some scoring punch when he picked Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the sixth round. Stamkos leads the NHL with 32 goals.

OFFICIAL ROSTER: Goalies: Henrik Lundqvist (Rangers), Jonathan Quick (Kings), Brian Elliott (Blues); Defensemen: Erik Karlsson (Senators), Kris Letang (Penguins), Shea Weber (Predators), Dan Girardi (Rangers), Keith Yandle (Coyotes), Alex Edler (Canucks); Forwards: Captain Daniel Alfredsson (Senators), Jason Spezza (Senators), Claude Giroux (Flyers), Steven Stamkos (Lightning), Daniel Sedin (Canucks), Milan Michalek (Senators), Henrik Sedin (Canucks), James Neal (Penguins), John Tavares (Islanders), Scott Hartnell (Flyers), Jason Pominville (Sabres), Logan Couture (Sharks)

OVERTIME:

1. Seven-time Norris Trophy winner Nicklas Lidstrom finished with a plus-7 as he captained his squad to an 11-10 victory over Team Staal in the 2011 All-Star Game. By his own admission, Lidstrom is resting his tired 41-year-old body this time around and will watch the game at home.

2. After Dallas' Jamie Benn was selected in the 19th round, that meant that Logan Couture was the last man standing in the draft. For his trouble, the San Jose Sharks star was presented with a Honda Crosstour. In addition, he will have a $10,000 donation made in his name to the grassroots hockey program of his choice by the NHL Foundation and NHLPA Goals & Dreams.

3. The one Senator who did not head to Team Alfredsson was Colin Greening, who will lead his group of rookies under Team Chara. Colorado Avalanche star Gabriel Landeskog, who was the second overall pick of the NHL draft, will lead his contingent under Team Alfredsson.

4. Ever since the NHL went back to the East vs. West format in 2003, and switched to the draft format last season, the NHL All-Star Game has averaged a total of 16.8 goals over the past six showcases. The All-Star teams have topped the 20-goal mark three times in that span, including the last two years.

PREDICTION: Team Chara 12, Team Alfredsson 10

**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:41 AM

NFL
Dunkel

NY Giants vs. New England
The Giants look to build on their 8-0 ATS record in their last 8 playoff games as an underdog. New York is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+3). Here are all of this week's picks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Game 101-102: NY Giants vs. New England (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 143.438; New England 141.965
Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 1 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: New England by 3; 55
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+3); Over

NFL
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 5

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NY GIANTS (12 - 7) vs. NEW ENGLAND (15 - 3) - 2/5/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) revenging a loss against opponent since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 90-65 ATS (+18.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 63-39 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games against AFC East division opponents since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

Sunday, February 5

Super Bowl XLVI
NY GIANTS vs NEW ENGLAND, 6:30 PM ET NBC
NY GIANTS: 10-2 ATS as a Wild Card team
NEW ENGLAND: 26-9 Over in all games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

NFL

Sunday, February 5

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Trend Report
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6:30 PM
NY GIANTS vs. NEW ENGLAND
NY Giants are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Giants last 6 games
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New England's last 8 games

Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher. Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.

ATS Trends

N.Y. Giants
Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Giants are 7-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Giants are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 playoff games as an underdog.
Giants are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 playoff games.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Giants are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.

New England
Patriots are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Patriots are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 Superbowl games.
Patriots are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as a favorite.
Patriots are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 playoff games.

OU Trends

N.Y. Giants
Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games on fieldturf.
Over is 9-1-1 in Giants last 11 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Under is 8-2 in Giants last 10 playoff games.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-4-1 in Giants last 16 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 playoff games as an underdog.
Over is 5-2 in Giants last 7 games as an underdog.

New England
Over is 5-0 in Patriots last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 8-2 in Patriots last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 22-7 in Patriots last 29 games overall.
Over is 22-7 in Patriots last 29 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 24-8 in Patriots last 32 games as a favorite.
Over is 14-5 in Patriots last 19 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-3-1 in Patriots last 12 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Over is 26-10-1 in Patriots last 37 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New England.
Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:44 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, January 29

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NOTRE DAME (13 - 8) at CONNECTICUT (14 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 3-2 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 3-2 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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MIAMI (11 - 7) at BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 13) - 1/29/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 80-53 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 80-52 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-2 straight up against MIAMI 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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MICHIGAN (16 - 5) at OHIO ST (18 - 3) - 1/29/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 157-122 ATS (+22.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
OHIO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 114-83 ATS (+22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 6-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 5-1 straight up against MICHIGAN 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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PROVIDENCE (12 - 9) at S FLORIDA (12 - 9) - 1/29/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
PROVIDENCE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 3-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
S FLORIDA is 3-1 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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IOWA (11 - 10) at INDIANA (16 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GEORGIA TECH (8 - 12) at N CAROLINA (17 - 3) - 1/29/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 3-0 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 4-0 straight up against N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TROY (7 - 12) at S ALABAMA (10 - 9) - 1/29/2012, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 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
S ALABAMA is 4-2 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 3-3 straight up against TROY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OREGON ST (13 - 7) at OREGON (15 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 2-2 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 2-2 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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INDIANA ST (12 - 9) at EVANSVILLE (10 - 10) - 1/29/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA ST is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
INDIANA ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
INDIANA ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in January games this season.
INDIANA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
EVANSVILLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
EVANSVILLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
EVANSVILLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 4-2 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA ST is 4-2 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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STANFORD (15 - 5) at CALIFORNIA (16 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
STANFORD is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in January games since 1997.
STANFORD is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 18-40 ATS (-26.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

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

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MARIST (7 - 13) at FAIRFIELD (10 - 10) - 1/29/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARIST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 3-2 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 5-0 straight up against MARIST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SIENA (10 - 10) at RIDER (8 - 14) - 1/29/2012, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SIENA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 58-86 ATS (-36.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
RIDER is 5-24 ATS (-21.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
RIDER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-2 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 5-1 straight up against RIDER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOYOLA-MD (15 - 5) at CANISIUS (4 - 16) - 1/29/2012, 2:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 94-49 ATS (+40.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 94-49 ATS (+40.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 78-38 ATS (+36.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 73-44 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 47-20 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 32-8 ATS (+23.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 3-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 3-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MD 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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MANHATTAN (15 - 7) at NIAGARA (9 - 13) - 1/29/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
MANHATTAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games this season.
MANHATTAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MANHATTAN is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
MANHATTAN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MANHATTAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 4-1 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 3-2 straight up against MANHATTAN 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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MONTANA (14 - 6) at PORTLAND ST (10 - 10) - 1/29/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MONTANA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND ST over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 5-0 straight up against PORTLAND ST 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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IONA (16 - 5) at ST PETERS (4 - 17) - 1/29/2012, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ST PETERS is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ST PETERS is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:45 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, January 29

Notre Dame won three of last four games with UConn, but lost 67-53 at home to Huskies 15 days ago, shooting 32% from floor, 6-26 from arc; Irish win here LY was first in last seven visits to Nutmeg State- they've lost at UConn by 11-14-1-6-7-12 points. Huskies get Boatright back in this game; he was suspended last few games. Big East single digit home favorites are 14-13 against the spread. Huskies lost four of last six, with Big East home wins by 14-7 points.

Miami won five of last seven games with Boston College, sweeping BC by 1-9 points LY; Hurricanes won two of last three visits here, are 2-3 in ACC this year, with three of five games decided by 5 or less points. Eagles lost last three games by 14-15-17 points; they're 1-7 vs top 100 teams, with all seven losses by 11+ points- both their ACC wins were at home by a basket. Miami is 6-0 vs teams ranked lower than #150. ACC home underdogs are 8-6 against the spread.

Michigan lost its last five games with Ohio State by average of 6 points; they've lost their last seven visits to Columbus by 26-10-13-10-18-11-9 points. Ohio State has two conference losses, but its last eight wins are all by 17+ points; they've won Big Dozen home games by 33-31-17-24 points. Wolverines are 16-5 but haven't won a road game yet, losing all four, by 12-2-16-2 points. Big Dozen home games by Big Dozen double digit home favorites are 9-4 against the spread.

Providence lost three of last four games with South Florida, losing last two visits here, by 6-7 points; Friars are 1-7 in Big East, losing all four road games by 24-9-23-12 points- their only conference win was 90-59 thrashing of Louisville. Big East home favorites are 21-23-1, 14-13 if the spread is single digits. Much-improved USF won five of its last seven games, winning last three home games by 2-1-15 points. Last four games in series were all decided by seven or less points.

Indiana started season 15-1 but has lost four of last five games, with lone win at home vs Penn State; three of Hoosiers' four conference wins are by 6 or less points. Iowa won its last four games against Indiana, with three of four wins by 14+ points. Hawkeyes lost four of their last five games, losing last two by 7-6 points, with home loss to Nebraska a red flag, but they are 3-1 as conference road dog. Big Dozen home favorites of 12 or less points are 12-15 against the spread.

Georgia Tech beat North Carolina by 20 LY then went 5-10 rest of the season; Yellow Jackets have won last four games against UNC, but with 13-22 record in last 35 games, and eight losses in last nine games overall, including five straight losses in their temporary home, you get idea this could be long day vs Tar Heel club that is 11-1 in its last 12 games, with last nine wins all by 14+ points. ACC double digit home faves are 1-8-2 against the spread.

Oregon-Oregon State split last six meetings, with Ducks winning both LY, by 4-19 points; State lost seven of last eight visits to Eugene, with last four losses here all by 10+ points. Oregon won four in row and nine of last 11 games, winning last game after being down 13 at half. Pac-12 home teams are 14-8 when the spread is less than 5 points. Beavers are 0-3 in conference when they score less than 78 points; they've lost all four Pac-12 road games, by 15-5-8-10 points.

Indiana State-Evansville split last four meetings, with all four decided by 5 or less points; State beat the Purple Aces 80-78 at home 19 days ago in first meeting, shooting 55% from floor, but they've lost four of five games since and are 0-5 on Valley road, with four losses by 11+ points. Aces are 5-5 in Valley, 0-4 when they score less than 76 points; three of their five conference losses are by 1 or 2 points. MVC home favorites of 6 or less points are 8-6 against the spread.

Stanford lost four of last five games with rival California, losing three in a row in Berkeley by 7-26-19 points; favorites covered last six in series. Cardinal is 1-3 on Pac-12 road, with all three losses by 11+ points; only win was 4-OT marathon in Corvallis. Pac-12 single digit home favorites are 15-11 against the spread. Cal Bears allowed just 53.3 ppg in winning all four conference home games, by 4-16-7-36 points; they've allowed 77+ points in four of their five losses this season.

Siena won eight of last ten games with Rider, winning three of last four in Broncs' Zoo, winning by 3-26-13 points; Saints beat Rider 83-79 (-4) in first meeting 17 days ago, outscoring Broncs 22-13 at line in a game they led by 14 at half, forcing 17 turnovers (+7). Rider won its last three home games, scoring 92.7 ppg; they're 4-0 in MAAC when they score 80+ points, 1-5 when they don't. MAAC home favorites of 7 or less points are 9-5-1 against the spread.

Canisius lost 77-62 at Loyola in first meeting 22 days ago; Greyhounds made 9-17 from arc, were +15 on boards. Griffins are 1-9 in conference, losing last four games, all by 12+ points- they haven't beaten anyone all season ranked higher than #281. Home side won four of last five series games, with Loyola losing last two visits here by 5-17 points. MAAC home underdogs are 5-9 against the spread. Greyhounds won last four home games, with three of four wins by 11+ points.

Manhattan won its last six games, allowing average of 59.3 ppg in its last four; Jaspers just beat Niagara 71-64 at home last Sunday, outscoring the Eagles 25-8 at foul line. MAAC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 1-4 against the spread. Manhattan is 4-1 on MAAC road, with only loss by point at Loyola, but they do turn ball over 24% of time, which is lot. Niagara scored 60.5 ppg in losing last two games; they're four of its six MAAC losses are by 12+ points.

Montana won its last six games with Portland State, winning its last two visits here, by total of six points; they won first meeting 75-64 at home last month, making 9-13 from arc, shooting 53% for game. Big Sky home underdogs are 2-6-1 against the spread. Montana is 3-1 on Big Sky road, losing to Weber State, winning other three games by 14+ points. PSU is 2-2 at home in conference, losing by 7-5 points. Montana is 8-1 against teams ranked lower than #200, with all eight wins by 13+ points.

**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:45 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, January 29

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
NOTRE DAME vs. CONNECTICUT
Notre Dame is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Notre Dame is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Connecticut is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Connecticut is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

1:00 PM
MARIST vs. FAIRFIELD
Marist is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Marist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Fairfield is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Fairfield is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

1:00 PM
MICHIGAN vs. OHIO STATE
Michigan is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan's last 7 games on the road
Ohio State is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:00 PM
MIAMI vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Miami is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston College
Boston College is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College's last 6 games

2:00 PM
SIENA vs. RIDER
Siena is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Siena is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Rider is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Rider is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games

2:00 PM
PROVIDENCE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Providence is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Providence is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road
South Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Florida's last 5 games

2:15 PM
LOYOLA vs. CANISIUS
Loyola is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Loyola is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Canisius is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Canisius is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

4:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. NIAGARA
Manhattan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Manhattan is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Niagara
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Niagara's last 8 games
Niagara is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

4:05 PM
MONTANA vs. PORTLAND STATE
Montana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montana's last 5 games on the road
Portland State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland State's last 5 games

4:30 PM
IONA vs. SAINT PETER'S
Iona is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Iona is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Saint Peter's is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games

6:00 PM
IOWA vs. INDIANA
Iowa is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iowa's last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Indiana is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games

6:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Georgia Tech is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
North Carolina is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

6:05 PM
TROY vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
Troy is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Troy's last 6 games when playing on the road against South Alabama
South Alabama is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
South Alabama is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

6:30 PM
OREGON STATE vs. OREGON
Oregon State is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Oregon State is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Oregon
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Oregon is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home

8:00 PM
INDIANA STATE vs. EVANSVILLE
Indiana State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Evansville's last 7 games
Evansville is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home

8:30 PM
STANFORD vs. CALIFORNIA
Stanford is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Stanford is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against California
California is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:46 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, January 29

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College funds: Sunday's best NCAAB bets
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Connecticut Huskies

At first glance the trends would point to a convincing win for Connecticut when it hosts Note Dame on Sunday afternoon. The Huskies are 10-1 at home this season, 8-1 all-time against the Fighting Irish inside the XL Center, and they won by 14 at Note Dame on Jan. 14.

However, the two teams seem to be going in opposite directions at the moment. Connecticut has lost two consecutive games (0-2 ATS) and four of its last six (2-4 ATS). The defending NCAA champs are coming off a 13-point home setback to Cincinnati and a three-point loss at Tennessee. Notre Dame has won two in a row, including a 67-58 victory at then-No. 1 Syracuse last Saturday followed by a 55-42 road win at Seton Hall on Wednesday.

A big reason for the Irish's recent turnaround is the play of 6'9'' forward Jack Cooley, who recorded double-doubles against both Syracuse (17 points, 10 rebounds) and Seton Hall (13 points and 11 rebounds). Cooley played at least 34 minutes in both games and added two blocks in each contest.

Connecticut will continue to be without guard Ryan Boatright, who has been sidelined since January 9 due to eligibility issues. Boatright is averaging 10.2 points and 3.5 assists in 10 games this season.

Pick: Notre Dame

Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State has been an unstoppable force at home this season. The Buckeyes are a perfect 15-0 on their home floor, including 8-2 ATS. They are 5-0 ATS in their last five in Columbus and crushing opponents by an average of 27 points in that span.

Similarly, Michigan has been stellar at home this year but it is just 1-4 in road games. The Wolverines destroyed Nebraska away from home last weekend but their two previous road tests saw them lose to Indiana and Illinois while failing to cover the spread both times.

For the Buckeyes, big man Jared Sullinger (17.3 ppg, 9.3 rpg) is healthy and heating up. He has scored in double-figures in 10 consecutive games and he recorded his first double-double (20 points, 13 rebounds) in his last five outings this week in a 24-point home win over Penn State.

"He looks a little quicker, and he is shooting threes just enough (so that) you have to guard him," Michigan head coach John Beilein said of Sullinger. "It's always a concern when you have a guy who can pick and pop and roll, both of them. It's a big roll coming down there, a big pop you have to go get. We'll be working on that to defend both."

Pick: Ohio State

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**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:48 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, January 29

Hot Teams
-- Miami won six of last seven games, but is 0-4 vs spread in its last four away games. Bulls won/covered seven of their last nine road games.
-- Nets won four of their last six games (2-0 as home favorite).
-- Celtics won/covered their last four games.
-- Pacers won six of their last nine games (3-2 as road dog).
-- Mavericks won/covered eight of their last nine home games.
-- Minnesota won five of last seven games, is 6-2-1 vs spread last nine.
-- Nuggets won/covered five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost nine of their last eleven games (7-6 as road dog).
-- Cavaliers lost five of last six games, but covered four of last five on the road.
-- Orlando lost four of its last six games; they were outscored by 55 points in their last six quarters.
-- Spurs lost seven of eight road games (1-2-1 as road dog).
-- Lakers are 1-6 away from the Staples Center.
-- Atlanta covered once in its last six road games. New Orleans lost nine of last ten games, but covered last five.
-- Clippers are 1-3 away from Staples Center, losing by 25-8-29.

Wear and Tear
-- Bulls: 3rd game/five days. Heat: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Raptors: 4th game/6 nites. Nets: 3rd game/5 days.
-- Cavaliers: 4th game/6 nites. Celtics: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Pacers: 4th game/6 nites. Magic: 5th game/7 nites.
-- Spurs: 3rd game/5 nites. Mavericks: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Lakers: 2nd nite in row after two nites off. Timberwolves: 3rd game in five nites.
-- Hawks: 3rd game/5 nites. Hornets: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Clippers: Had last two nites off. Nuggets: 3rd game/5 nites.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Chicago games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Toronto games went over the total.
-- Eight of last nine Boston home games stayed under the total. Six of last eight Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Last four Indiana games all went over the total. Six of Orlando's last seven games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight San Antonio road games went over the total.
-- Last three Laker games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Atlanta games.
-- Three of last four Clipper games went over the total.

**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:53 AM

NBA

Sunday, January 29

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Trend Report
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3:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 18 games when playing Miami
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

6:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BOSTON
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 13 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland

6:00 PM
INDIANA vs. ORLANDO
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Orlando is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games at home

6:00 PM
TORONTO vs. NEW JERSEY
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Jersey's last 13 games
New Jersey is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

6:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio's last 10 games when playing Dallas
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Dallas's last 17 games

7:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Lakers are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing LA Lakers

7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Orleans's last 13 games

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. DENVER
LA Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 8 games at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

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**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:54 AM

NBA

Sunday, January 29

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Game of the day: Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat
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Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (-4.5, 191.5)

THE STORY: One of the most hotly anticipated rematches finally hits the hardcourt Sunday when the Chicago Bulls visit the Miami Heat.

It's the first meeting between the NBA powerhouses since last season's Eastern Conference final, won by the Heat in five decisive games. Not much changed for either team in the offseason, and both clubs are off to predictably strong starts.

The Bulls have the best record in the East, already own a 3.5-game lead in the Central Division and are an impressive 8-3 on the road. Chicago is coming off a 107-100 triumph over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks behind a season-high 34 points from reigning MVP Derrick Rose. Sunday marks the kickoff of a marathon nine-game road trip for the Bulls, who won't play again at the United Center until Feb. 14.

Their first opponent on the trek may be their toughest, as they encounter a Heat squad finally back at full strength after missing guard Dwyane Wade for six games with an ankle injury. He made an impressive return Friday night, scoring 28 points as the Heat rolled past the New York Knicks 99-89 for their third consecutive victory.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC

LINE: The Heat opened as 4.5-point favorites. The total opended at 191.5.

ABOUT THE BULLS (17-4, 12-9 ATS): With mixed martial arts and other activities taking over the United Center for the next two weeks, Chicago faces the longest road trip any team in the league will endure this season. As for Sunday's East final rematch, Rose says it's no big deal. "It's another game because it's the next game," he said. "We're not worried about all the hype. We know that people are going to try to blow it up to be this championship game and all that. But we're not worried about that.

ABOUT THE HEAT (14-5, 8-11 ATS): Wade wasted no time getting back into the swing of things, hammering home an early dunk that showed everyone his ankle is just fine. "I just tried to be aggressive, after being out for a while, one of the best ways to get your rhythm is to attack the basket," he said afterward. Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra said the club opted to keep Wade out longer than it might have in years past in order to ensure he was completely healthy.

TRENDS:

* Bulls are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Miami.
* Bulls are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games.
* Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Chicago won all three regular-season meetings in 2010-11.

2. Wade, a Chicago native, averages 22.2 points in 26 career games against the Bulls.

3. Chicago is 11-2 against Eastern Conference foes, while the Heat are 10-2.

PREDICTION: Heat 90, Bulls 88

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**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 06:56 AM

NBA

Sunday, January 29

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Pick 'n' roll: Sunday's best NBA bets
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Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic

The Pacers and Magic just faced each other on Tuesday in Indiana, where Orlando dominated 102-83. You wouldn't think a lot could change in just a few days to turn the tide all the way in the Pacers' favor, but that is exactly the case.

Orlando followed up the win with an eight-point home loss to Boston on Thursday and a humiliating 93-67 road loss at New Orleans on Friday. Furthermore, the victory over Indiana was preceded by a shocking 87-56 road loss to the Celtics.

“Looked like guys didn’t want to play,” Dwight Howard vented after getting routed by the Hornets. “I told them at halftime, 'If you don’t want to play, just stay in the locker room.' It doesn’t make sense for a team we should beat to just demolish us. It hurts me to get out there and play your hardest. I expect everybody to play the same. I’m not calling anybody out by no means because we all have to get better."

Howard, of course, was calling out his teammates...and he could be down a few teammates on Sunday. Ryan Anderson (calf) and Jameer Nelson (jaw) are both listed as questionable.

Pick: Pacers

Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets (-6, 204.5)

The Nuggets are 14-5 and trailing only Oklahoma City and Chicago in the overall NBA standings as of Saturday night.

They are positively on fire heading into Sunday's home date with the Clippers. Denver has won six in a row (5-1 ATS), including five on the road and its last two by a combined 44 points. George Karl's squad hammered Sacramento 122-93 on Wednesday and drubbed Toronto 96-81 at home on Friday.

The Nuggets could be without Ty Lawson, who is questionable with a left ankle sprain sustained on Wednesday at Sacramento. He missed Friday's blowout of the Raptors, but that only opened the door for shooting guard Rudy Fernandez. Fernandez played a season-high 33 minutes and poured in a season-high 23 points.

"No, I don't think so; I'm just going day by day to see how it feels," Lawson said on Friday when asked if he could miss up to a week. "It's feeling better than (on Wednesday). We're not missing a beat. Andre (Miller) is a seasoned point guard, one of the best point guards out there."

The Clippers have been up-and-down of late, alternating wins and losses over their last six; resulting in a 3-3 record (3-3 ATS)

Pick: Nuggets

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**Udog** · 01-29-2012, 07:19 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, January 29

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CHICAGO (17 - 4) at MIAMI (14 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 68-50 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 63-38 ATS (+21.2 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-5 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (6 - 14) at NEW JERSEY (7 - 13) - 1/29/2012, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 80-103 ATS (-33.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-3 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (7 - 11) at BOSTON (9 - 9) - 1/29/2012, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-5 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (12 - 6) at ORLANDO (12 - 7) - 1/29/2012, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 7-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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SAN ANTONIO (12 - 8) at DALLAS (12 - 8) - 1/29/2012, 6:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-5 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-6 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (11 - 9) at MINNESOTA (9 - 10) - 1/29/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 49-63 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 102-64 ATS (+31.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (14 - 6) at NEW ORLEANS (4 - 15) - 1/29/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 84-115 ATS (-42.5 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 152-109 ATS (+32.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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LA CLIPPERS (10 - 6) at DENVER (14 - 5) - 1/29/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 381-454 ATS (-118.4 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 138-181 ATS (-61.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DENVER is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.

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

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