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**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 08:36 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Purdue was up 75-69 with 0:40 left, but an awful flagrant foul call let Villanova tie score, and Wildcats beat Purdue 89-81 in OT in NYC.

-- Knicks were down 12 with 7:00 left, rallied to beat Spurs 104-100 in a high-level NBA game. New York is now 6-0.

-- Drexel lost 86-84 in OT to Illinois State, second loss already for Dragon team that is supposed to be the best team in the CAA. Hmmm

-- Providence only has six scholarship players; could make for long year. Friars were gutty, but lost 77-75 to UMass in Puerto Rico.

-- Rough day for the SEC: Murray State was up 45-19 at half at Auburn, won by 20. Southern Miss beat Georgia in OT. Not good.

-- Gardner-Webb beat DePaul 71-59; Blue Demons play in the Big East. Gardner-Webb, well, they don't; they're an Atlantic Sun also-ran.

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

13) Andrew Luck’s first genuinely big game as Colts’ QB, in Foxboro. When schedule came out last spring, no one thought this would be a big game anymore, but it is.

12) Kansas State’s last road game is at Baylor; win there, then beat Texas and its off to play for a national championship.

11) Chargers had a 24-0 halftime lead first time they played the Broncos; they lost 35-24. This is Norv Turner’s last stand coaching San Diego- they won't make playoffs if they lose here. Broncos covered their last five games as a favorite.

10) Are there any polls that recognize Ohio State, even though they’re on probation? If there are, Buckeyes have shot at a mythical national title. This is very tough game for them, at Wisconsin.

9) Jets and Brian Schottenheimer parted ways after last season; now they meet up again, with Mark Sanchez in a funk, having been blanked by his college coach last week. Now he faces his old coordinator. Rams are 3-0 in games where spread is 3 or less points.

8) Jim Mora Jr gets his first shot at crosstown rival USC; you get idea the gap between Bruins-Trojans is getting smaller, but until UCLA beats them couple times, LA is still the Trojans’ town.

7) Red Sox are right now worst team in AL East, by far; supposedly they tried to get in on the Marlins’ fire sale, but didn’t get a deal done. When are they going to make moves, and what will they be?

Would make sense if they panicked and threw a pile of cash at free agent OF Josh Hamilton. Not sure it would work out well, but it would quiet people.

6) Oakland Raiders gave up 42-55 points last two weeks, now Drew Brees and the Saints come to town; good luck there. New Orleans gets back to .500 with win here.

5) Vanderbilt is favored over Tennessee for third time in last five years, but they’re 1-13 in last 14 series games. Much like Norv Turner in Denver, this could be Derek Dooley’s last stand with the Vols.

4) Clippers beat Miami Wednesday, host the Bulls Saturday and visit San Antonio Monday; tough stretch of games. How is it as soon as Grant Hill leaves Phoenix, he’s out hurt again? What is it about the Suns’ trainers that kept him healthy those years in the desert?

In five years with Phoenix, Hill played in 91.7% (362 of 392) Suns' games; he hasn't played in any of the Clippers' eight games this year.

In six years in Orlando, the six years before Phoenix, he played in 32.0% (131-410) of Magic's games. Suns' trainers must be pretty good.

3) Ravens at Steelers is always a big game, with Roethlisberger out this week, tough game for Steelers to win. Whats up with Baltimore running a fake FG last week, when they led 41-17 late in third quarter?

2) This Saturday used to be Rivalry Saturday in college football, the best day of the whole year, including New Year’s Day; the BCS nonsense and the expansion of the season finished all that, to point where half the SEC is playing I-AA teams this week. Seriously; 20 years ago, this week was the end of the regular season in college ball, except for 10-12 rivalry games Thanksgiving weekend.

1) Alex Smith is expected to play Monday night; not so sure about Jay Cutler. Bears’ two losses this year are at night; they haven’t beaten 49ers in Candlestick since 1985.

**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 08:36 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, November 16

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UTAH (4 - 5) at PHILADELPHIA (4 - 4) - 11/16/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 43-72 ATS (-36.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
UTAH is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-105 ATS (-46.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 straight up against UTAH 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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ORLANDO (2 - 5) at DETROIT (1 - 8) - 11/16/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (5 - 4) at INDIANA (3 - 6) - 11/16/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 168-118 ATS (+38.2 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 124-86 ATS (+29.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
DALLAS is 265-211 ATS (+32.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 250-194 ATS (+36.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (6 - 3) at NEW ORLEANS (3 - 3) - 11/16/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (4 - 4) at MINNESOTA (5 - 3) - 11/16/2012, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-2 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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NEW YORK (6 - 0) at MEMPHIS (6 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 97-75 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 67-37 ATS (+26.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 49-23 ATS (+23.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 90-69 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 2-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 2-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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ATLANTA (3 - 4) at SACRAMENTO (2 - 6) - 11/16/2012, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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HOUSTON (4 - 4) at PORTLAND (3 - 5) - 11/16/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-3 straight up against PORTLAND 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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PHOENIX (4 - 5) at LA LAKERS (3 - 5) - 11/16/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 34-50 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 08:37 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, November 16

Hot Teams
-- Thunder won five of last six games (1-1 as road favorite). Hornets are 5-1 vs spread this year, 2-1 as home underdog.
-- Minnesota covered five of last six games (3-1 as home favorite).
-- Memphis won/covered its last six games. Knicks won first six games, rallying from 12 down with 7:00 to go last night (2-0 as road dog).
-- Lakers covered last three games as a home favorite (3-1).

Cold Teams
-- Jazz lost five of six road games (0-3-1 as road dog). Philly lost its last three home games, all as a favorite (0-3).
-- Pistons lost eight of first nine games (0-2 at home, 0-1 as home fave). Orlando lost its last five games (1-1-1 as road dog).
-- Indiana lost five of its last six games (1-2 as home fave). Mavericks lost three of last four games (!-2 as road dog).
-- Warriors lost three of last five games (2-1-1 as road dogs).
-- Hawks lost three of last four games (2-2 as road dog). Sacramento lost six of first eight games (0-6-1 vs spread in last seven).
-- Trailblazers lost four of their last five games (0-2 as home favorite). Rockets lost four of last six games (2-1 as road dog).
-- Suns lost three of their four road games (1-2 as road dog).

Totals
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Utah games.
-- Last three Detroit games stayed under the total; under is 3-0-1 in last four Orlando games.
-- Seven of nine Indiana games, three of last four Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Six of nine Thunder games stayed under the total.
-- Three of four Warrior road games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Memphis games stayed under total.
-- Last five Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Portland games stayed under total.
-- Six of Suns' last seven games went over total; four of last five Laker games stayed under.

**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 08:39 AM

NBA

Friday, November 16

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
UTAH vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Utah's last 15 games
Utah is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Utah

7:00 PM
DALLAS vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home

7:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. DETROIT
Orlando is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Orlando is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Detroit is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Orlando

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. NEW ORLEANS
Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City
New Orleans is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City

8:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games on the road
Golden State is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Golden State
Minnesota is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Golden State

9:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Memphis
New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 4-9-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against New York
Memphis is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home

10:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. SACRAMENTO
Atlanta is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Sacramento is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta

10:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. LA LAKERS
Phoenix is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
Phoenix is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Phoenix
LA Lakers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Phoenix

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**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 08:39 AM

NBA

Friday, November 16

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Game of the day: Knicks at Grizzlies
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New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies (-5.5, 192.5)

One night after taking down the top team in the Western Conference, the New York Knicks attempt to do the same against another top club from the Southwest Division when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. These two teams combine for a record of 12-1 SU and ATS to start the season.

New York remained the only unbeaten team in the NBA on Thursday as it overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to post its sixth straight win, a 104-100 victory in San Antonio. The Knicks, who had lost nine consecutive road meetings with the Spurs, ended the contest with a 27-11 run.

The setback by San Antonio made Memphis the only team in the West with just one loss. After dropping their season opener to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Grizzlies have reeled off six consecutive victories, including a 107-97 triumph in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Memphis took a 44-41 lead on a 3-pointer by Quincy Pondexter with 3:45 remaining in the second quarter and did not trail thereafter.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (6-0, 6-0 ATS): Thursday marked the first time this season New York has allowed 100 points. Its previous low was the 94 scored by Dallas in last Friday's victory. The Knicks, who entered the game first in the league with a 3-point percentage of 42.6, was 11-of-25 from beyond the arc. Friday's contest concludes New York's three-game road trip. It returns home to face Indiana on Sunday before another three-game trek to New Orleans, Dallas and Houston.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (6-1, 6-1 ATS): Memphis is two victories away from matching the longest winning streak in franchise history. The Grizzlies won eight in a row from Jan. 11-25, 2004. The club has won a record 14 straight home games, last losing in its own building on March 16 to Toronto in overtime. It has not lost at home in regulation since Feb. 12 against Utah. The Grizzlies are 5-0 when scoring at least 100 points.

TRENDS:

* Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Memphis.
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Grizzlies F Zach Randolph has recorded a double-double in every game this season.

2. Memphis is just 13-18 in the all-time series.

3. The clubs also meet at Madison Square Garden on March 27.

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**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 08:40 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, November 16

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UNC-WILMINGTON (1 - 1) at OHIO U (1 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 107-71 ATS (+28.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 107-71 ATS (+28.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 61-38 ATS (+19.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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RUTGERS (1 - 1) at PRINCETON (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
RUTGERS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
PRINCETON is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 84-60 ATS (+18.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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CALIFORNIA (2 - 0) at DENVER (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 straight up against DENVER 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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OKLAHOMA (1 - 0) at TX-ARLINGTON (1 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 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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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (1 - 1) at OLE MISS (2 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus ARK-LITTLE ROCK over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 1-0 straight up against ARK-LITTLE ROCK 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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WASHINGTON ST (2 - 0) at PEPPERDINE (0 - 2) - 11/16/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PEPPERDINE is 0-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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PACIFIC (1 - 0) at FRESNO ST (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PACIFIC is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 101-132 ATS (-44.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 54-77 ATS (-30.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FRESNO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 1-1 straight up against PACIFIC 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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VANDERBILT (1 - 0) at OREGON (2 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 1-0 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 1-0 straight up against OREGON 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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N CAROLINA (2 - 0) at LONG BEACH ST (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 126-96 ATS (+20.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 126-95 ATS (+21.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LONG BEACH ST is 2-0 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against LONG BEACH ST 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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ILLINOIS (2 - 0) at HAWAII (3 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 12:30 AM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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OKLAHOMA ST (2 - 0) vs. TENNESSEE (2 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 10:30 AM
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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UNC-ASHEVILLE (1 - 2) vs. AKRON (1 - 2) - 11/16/2012, 1:00 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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MASSACHUSETTS (2 - 0) vs. NC STATE (2 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 5:00 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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PENN ST (1 - 1) vs. PROVIDENCE (2 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 7:30 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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COLORADO (2 - 0) vs. BAYLOR (3 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 12:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 1-1 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
BAYLOR is 2-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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BOSTON COLLEGE (1 - 1) vs. DAYTON (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 3:00 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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MURRAY ST (2 - 0) vs. ST JOHNS (2 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 5:30 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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AUBURN (1 - 1) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 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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MERCER (2 - 0) vs. GEORGE MASON (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 1:30 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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IL-CHICAGO (1 - 0) vs. NEW MEXICO (1 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 23-7 ATS (+15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 73-47 ATS (+21.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 90-64 ATS (+19.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 91-60 ATS (+25.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

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

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WAKE FOREST (1 - 0) vs. CONNECTICUT (2 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 19-42 ATS (-27.2 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 19-42 ATS (-27.2 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 21-44 ATS (-27.4 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 146-185 ATS (-57.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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QUINNIPIAC (1 - 1) vs. IONA (1 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 9:00 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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W MICHIGAN (1 - 1) vs. LOYOLA-IL (2 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-IL is 1-0 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-IL is 1-0 straight up against W MICHIGAN 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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MD-EAST SHORE (0 - 3) at S FLORIDA (0 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 7:30 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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OREGON ST (2 - 1) vs. PURDUE (1 - 2) - 11/16/2012, 5:00 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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VILLANOVA (3 - 0) vs. ALABAMA (3 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 7:30 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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W ILLINOIS (1 - 1) vs. BUFFALO (1 - 2) - 11/16/2012, 5:00 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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YALE (0 - 2) at EVANSVILLE (0 - 2) - 11/16/2012, 8:35 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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BYU (2 - 0) vs. FLORIDA ST (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
BYU is 168-113 ATS (+43.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

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

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NOTRE DAME (2 - 0) vs. ST JOSEPHS (1 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a non-conference game 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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NC CENTRAL (2 - 2) vs. S DAKOTA (0 - 2) - 11/16/2012, 3:00 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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SOUTHERN U (1 - 3) at WYOMING (3 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 10:00 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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SIENA (1 - 1) vs. CS-NORTHRIDGE (3 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 7:00 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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TULSA (2 - 0) at SAN DIEGO (2 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 10:00 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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CS-FULLERTON (0 - 1) at NEVADA (0 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game 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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SOUTHERN UTAH (0 - 1) vs. WI-GREEN BAY (1 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 11:30 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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NEBRASKA-OMAHA (1 - 2) at TULANE (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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UNC-GREENSBORO (1 - 1) at E CAROLINA (2 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 38-64 ATS (-32.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 34-59 ATS (-30.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 148-190 ATS (-61.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 148-190 ATS (-61.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 60-88 ATS (-36.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 60-88 ATS (-36.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
E CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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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WOFFORD (1 - 1) at BALL ST (1 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WOFFORD is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games in November games since 1997.
BALL ST is 14-33 ATS (-22.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BALL ST is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 1-0 against the spread versus WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
WOFFORD is 1-0 straight up against BALL ST 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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CLEMSON (1 - 0) at FURMAN (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FURMAN is 1-0 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 1-0 straight up against FURMAN 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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E ILLINOIS (0 - 2) at E MICHIGAN (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 7:00 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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S DAKOTA ST (1 - 1) at HOFSTRA (0 - 2) - 11/16/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S DAKOTA ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
S DAKOTA ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MANHATTAN (0 - 1) at HARVARD (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 7:30 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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ST PETERS (2 - 0) at CORNELL (1 - 1) - 11/16/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
CORNELL is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
ST PETERS is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

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

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ARKANSAS ST (1 - 1) at TENN-MARTIN (1 - 2) - 11/16/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 1-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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SACRAMENTO ST (2 - 0) at UTAH (1 - 0) - 11/16/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.

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

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**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 08:40 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, November 16

-- First road game for Rutgers; they were upset by St Peter's in opener; Knights have 3 starters back from 14-18/6-12 team; they're picked #11 in Big East, whose teams are 4-1 vs spread on road when spread is less than 10 points. Princeton won 59-57 at Rutgers last season.
-- Denver lost 80-59 at California LY; Bears won first two games by 13-17 points- they have 3 starters back from 24-10/13-5 team. Pac-12 clubs covered five of six games with single digit spread. Pioneers lost opener at Iona 65-58, after being down 23 at half- they're picked #2 in WAC.
-- Fresno State won 55-47 at Pacific LY; Bulldogs won a hideous 39-30 game at Cal-Riverside Wednesday- they led 13-11 at half!!!, but they did lose opener by hoop at Texas, so they must have some talent. Bulldogs has 3 starters back from LY. Pacific has all 5 starters back (11-19/6-10).
-- Vanderbilt's leading returning scorer averaged 3.1 ppg LY, so they're starting over; Commodores beat Oregon 78-64 in Nashville LY, but that team finished 25-11. Ducks have seven freshmen and two JC transfers after 3 of their 5 freshmen recruits LY transferred- they're rebuilding.

-- Long Beach State lost 84-78 in Chapel Hill LY, but they had seniors all over place; this 49er team has three transfers (not all of whom are in lineup yet) and five freshmen- they lost 62-44 at USC Tuesday. North Carolina is also young but lot more talented- they're on way to Maui.
-- Oklahoma State needed OT to beat Akron yesterday; they had couple guys play 40 minutes. OSU is picked #5 in Big X. Tennessee had three guys play 30+ minutes yesterday, but no one played more than 34 as Vols beat Asheville by 7 (up 10 at half). Vols are #3 pick in SEC.
-- UMass played seven guys 20+ minutes yesterday, none more than 34 in 77-75 win over Providence team with six scholarship players. UMass is #5 pick in A-16. NC State is picked to win ACC, high praise in itself; they survived Brown's 1-10 shooting Thursday to beat Penn St. by 19.
-- Baylor whacked Colorado 80-63 in 2nd round of NCAAs last March, but Bears graduated whole frontline- Jackson hit 6-10 from arc, had 31 in win yesterday, but Austin has gimpy ankle, minutes may be limited for this game. Well-coached Buffs held Dayton to 32% shooting yesterday.
-- St John's shot 50% inside arc in 64-53 win at Charleston yesterday, its second quality win (Detroit) of week; Red Storm had three guys play 35+ minutes. Murray State was up 45-19 at half over Auburn, won by 20- they made 11-23 from arc. No starter played more than 26:00.

-- Wake Forest is well-coached, but has only one junior, two seniors, so they're real young. Deacons beat Radford by 12 in opener- they're #11 pick in ACC, but improving. UConn beat Michigan State in Germany in its opener last week; they have new coach, good PG in Boatright.
-- Villanova was down 6 with 0:40 left last night, rallied to beat Purdue in OT; they had four kids play 33+ minutes, outscored Purdue 33-16 on foul line. Alabama already has 3-point wins over South Dakota State, Oregon State, two good teams- only one kid played 30+ min. last nite.
-- Notre Dame has 4 starters back from 22-12/13-5 team; they're #3 pick in Big East. Irish won by 9-27 in first two games, allowing 53 ppg. They step up in class playing St Joe's squad that has all 5 starters back from a 20-14/9-7 team- Hawks hammered Yale by 26 in their opener.
-- Clemson's team is five freshmen, six sophs, two seniors, so games on road could be dicey early on; Tigers beat Furman by 10 LY, have date vs Gonzaga Thanksgiving Day in Orlando. Paladins lost three starters from LY's 15-16 team. ACC favorites are 10-4 against spread this month.

**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 08:41 AM

NCAAB

Friday, November 16

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Trend Report
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1:30 PM
NEBRASKA OMAHA vs. TULANE
No trends available
Tulane is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home
Tulane is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games

1:30 PM
MERCER vs. GEORGE MASON
No trends available
George Mason is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
George Mason is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

4:00 PM
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. NEW MEXICO
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Mexico's last 9 games
New Mexico is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

5:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO
No trends available
Loyola of Chicago is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games

6:00 PM
KENNESAW STATE vs. EASTERN KENTUCKY
No trends available
Eastern Kentucky is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home

6:30 PM
WAKE FOREST vs. CONNECTICUT
No trends available
Connecticut is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
UNC WILMINGTON vs. OHIO
UNC Wilmington is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
UNC Wilmington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Ohio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
WOFFORD vs. BALL STATE
Wofford is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Wofford is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Ball State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ball State is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games

7:00 PM
WEBBER COLLEGE vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
No trends available
Georgia Southern is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Georgia Southern is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA A&T vs. WRIGHT STATE
No trends available
Wright State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Wright State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
CHICAGO STATE vs. KENT STATE
No trends available
Kent State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Kent State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. MIAMI
No trends available
Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
LONG ISLAND vs. MARYLAND
No trends available
Maryland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Maryland is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home

7:00 PM
OLIVET COLLEGE vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 6 games at home
Central Michigan is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games

7:00 PM
BUCKNELL vs. NIAGARA
No trends available
Niagara is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Bucknell
Niagara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
SIENA vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
No trends available
CS Northridge is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games

7:00 PM
BYU vs. FLORIDA STATE
No trends available
Florida State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
LAFAYETTE vs. KENTUCKY
No trends available
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kentucky is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Eastern Illinois is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
RUTGERS vs. PRINCETON
Rutgers is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Rutgers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Princeton
Princeton is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Rutgers
Princeton is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Rutgers

7:00 PM
MORGAN STATE vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Carolina's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Carolina's last 5 games

7:00 PM
UNC GREENSBORO vs. EAST CAROLINA
UNC Greensboro is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
East Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
East Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. HOFSTRA
No trends available
Hofstra is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Hofstra is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. FURMAN
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Clemson's last 7 games on the road
Clemson is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Furman is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Clemson

7:05 PM
ST. FRANCIS PA vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
No trends available
Youngstown State is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Youngstown State's last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
MD-EASTERN SHORE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
No trends available
South Florida is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
South Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
MANHATTAN vs. HARVARD
Manhattan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Manhattan is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Harvard is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games
Harvard is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:45 PM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. CAMPBELL
Appalachian State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Appalachian State's last 8 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
CAMERON vs. NORTH TEXAS
No trends available
North Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
North Texas is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. TEXAS-ARLINGTON
Oklahoma is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Oklahoma is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas-Arlington is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
Texas-Arlington is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:00 PM
ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK vs. MISSISSIPPI
No trends available
Mississippi is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Mississippi is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. TEXAS SOUTHERN
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 7 games on the road
No trends available

8:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. CORNELL
Saint Peter's is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Saint Peter's is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Cornell is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
Cornell is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Arkansas State is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arkansas State
Tennessee-Martin is 2-20 SU in its last 22 games

8:00 PM
NICHOLLS STATE vs. MISSOURI
No trends available
Missouri is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Missouri is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
CALIFORNIA vs. DENVER
California is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of California's last 6 games on the road
Denver is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Denver is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:35 PM
YALE vs. EVANSVILLE
Yale is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Evansville is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games
Evansville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
SACRAMENTO STATE vs. UTAH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento State's last 6 games on the road
Sacramento State is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Utah is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Utah is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
CS FULLERTON vs. NEVADA
CS Fullerton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
CS Fullerton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Nevada is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Nevada is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home

9:00 PM
QUINNIPIAC vs. IONA
No trends available
Iona is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games

10:00 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. PEPPERDINE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State's last 7 games on the road
Washington State is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Pepperdine is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pepperdine's last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
PACIFIC vs. FRESNO STATE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pacific's last 9 games on the road
Pacific is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Fresno State's last 5 games when playing Pacific
Fresno State is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home

10:00 PM
SOUTHERN vs. WYOMING
No trends available
Wyoming is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wyoming is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

11:00 PM
VANDERBILT vs. OREGON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vanderbilt's last 5 games on the road
Oregon is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

11:10 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. LONG BEACH STATE
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Long Beach State is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
Long Beach State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

11:30 PM
SOUTHERN UTAH vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
No trends available
Wisc-Green Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 09:23 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

BYU vs. Florida State
The Cougars look to build on their 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 non-conference games. BYU is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Cougars favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: BYU (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Game 719-720: NC-Wilmington at Ohio (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Wilmington 47.416; Ohio 65.730
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio by 20
Dunkel Pick: NC-Wilmington (+20)

Game 721-722: Rutgers at Princeton (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 55.193; Princeton 62.666
Dunkel Line: Princeton by 7 1/2;
Vegas Line: Princeton by 2 1/2;
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (-2 1/2)

Game 723-724: California at Denver (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 62.313; Denver 58.997
Dunkel Line: California by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: California

Game 725-726: Oklahoma at Texas-Arlington (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 61.352; Texas-Arlington 56.752
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas-Arlington (+7 1/2)

Game 727-728: Arkansas-Little Rock at Mississippi (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Little Rock 51.486; Mississippi 65.935
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 16
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas-Little Rock (+16)

Game 729-730: Washington State at Pepperdine (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 65.975; Pepperdine 49.521
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington State by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (-9 1/2)

Game 731-732: Pacific at Fresno State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 44.390; Fresno State 59.038
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (-5 1/2)

Game 733-734: Vanderbilt at Oregon (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 70.082; Oregon 69.538
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 1
Vegas Line: Oregon by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+6 1/2)

Game 735-736: North Carolina at Long Beach State (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 71.163; Long Beach State 64.445
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 6 1/2; 147
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 10 1/2; 143
Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (+10 1/2); Over

Game 737-738: Illinois at Hawaii (12:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 61.507; Hawaii 52.212
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois by 7
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-7)

Game 739-740: Oklahoma State vs. Tennessee (10:30 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 60.652; Tennessee 62.077
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 741-742: NC-Asheville vs. Akron (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Asheville 57.126; Akron 56.835
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 743-744: NC State vs. Massachusetts (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 71.046; Massachusetts 63.176
Dunkel Line: NC State by 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 745-746: Penn State vs. Providence (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 57.212; Providence 56.551
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 747-748: Colorado vs. Baylor (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 64.327; Baylor 70.559
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 749-750: Boston College vs. Dayton (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 51.859; Dayton 61.424
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 751-752: St. John's vs. Murray State (5:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 58.409; Murray State 65.567
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 753-754: College of Charleston vs. Auburn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 51.586; Auburn 56.879
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 5
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 755-756: Mercer at George Mason (1:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mercer 61.047; George Mason 57.901
Dunkel Line: Mercer by 3
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 757-758: Illinois-Chicago vs. New Mexico (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 46.512; New Mexico 69.205
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 22 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 17; 138
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-17); Under

Game 759-760: Wake Forest vs. Connecticut (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 52.835; Connecticut 67.678
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 15; 131
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 10; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-10); Under

Game 761-762: Quinnipiac vs. Iona (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Quinnipiac 55.574; Iona 60.156
Dunkel Line: Iona by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Iona by 6
Dunkel Pick: Quinnipiac (+6)

Game 763-764: Western Michigan vs. Loyola-Chicago (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 50.462; Loyola-Chicago 51.520
Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 1
Vegas Line: Loyola-Chicago by 3
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+3)

Game 765-766: MD-Eastern Shore at South Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: MD-Eastern Shore 36.170; South Florida 64.900
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 29
Vegas Line: South Florida by 23
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-23)

Game 767-768: Oregon State vs. Purdue (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 62.804; Purdue 65.621
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 3
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 769-770: Villanova vs. Alabama (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 65.096; Alabama 65.078
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 771-772: Western Illinois vs. Buffalo (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Illinois 50.792; Buffalo 57.293
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 773-774: Yale at Evansville (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Yale 50.102; Evansville 59.530
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 775-776: BYU vs. Florida State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 66.137; Florida State 62.156
Dunkel Line: BYU by 4; 144
Vegas Line: BYU by 1 1/2; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-1 1/2); Under

Game 777-778: Notre Dame vs. St. Joseph's (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 66.489; St. Joseph's 61.513
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 5; 127
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 3; 123
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-3); Over

Game 779-780: North Carolina Central vs. South Dakota (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina Central 48.292; South Dakota 46.173
Dunkel Line: North Carolina Central by 2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 781-782: Southern at Wyoming (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern 41.792; Wyoming 62.861
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 21
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 783-784: Siena vs. CS-Northridge (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 49.057; CS-Northridge 51.034
Dunkel Line: CS-Northridge by 2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 785-786: Tulsa vs. San Diego (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 60.255; San Diego 53.361
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 787-788: CS-Fullerton at Nevada (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Fullerton 54.490; Nevada 61.876
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Nevada by 5
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-5)

Game 789-790: Southern Utah vs. WI-Green Bay (11:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 48.808; WI-Green Bay 51.688
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 3
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 8
Dunkel Pick: Southern Utah (+8)

Game 791-792: Nebraska-Omaha at Tulane (1:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska-Omaha 35.240; Tulane 54.929
Dunkel Line: Tulane by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: Tulane by 17
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (-17)

Game 793-794: NC-Greensboro at East Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 46.732; East Carolina 60.928
Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 14
Vegas Line: East Carolina by 11
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (-11)

Game 795-796: Wofford at Ball State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 50.152; Ball State 54.194
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 4
Vegas Line: Ball State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (+6)

Game 797-798: Clemson at Furman (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 63.650; Furman 48.908
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Clemson by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-8 1/2)

Game 799-800: Eastern Illinois at Eastern Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 38.976; Eastern Michigan 52.772
Dunkel Line: Eastern Michigan by 14
Vegas Line: Eastern Michigan by 12
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (-12)

Game 801-802: South Dakota State at Hofstra (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 64.265; Hofstra 50.218
Dunkel Line: South Dakota State by 14
Vegas Line: South Dakota State by 12
Dunkel Pick: South Dakota State (-12)

Game 803-804: Manhattan at Harvard (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 52.381; Harvard 63.421
Dunkel Line: Harvard by 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 805-806: St. Peter's at Cornell (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 44.275; Cornell 55.444
Dunkel Line: Cornell by 11
Vegas Line: Cornell by 6
Dunkel Pick: Cornell (-6)

Game 807-808: Arkansas State at Tennessee-Martin (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 53.923; Tennessee-Martin 40.681
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 13
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-8)

Game 809-810: Sacramento State at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 47.918; Utah 54.561
Dunkel Line: Utah by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-4 1/2)

**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 09:39 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Oklahoma City at New Orleans
The Hornets look to build on their 12-1 ATS record in their last 13 home games. New Orleans is the pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by only 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+6). Here are all of today's picks

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Game 701-702: Utah at Philadelphia (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 119.272; Philadelphia 119.159
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+1 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Orlando at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 110.118; Detroit 119.743
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 9 1/2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 5; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5); Under

Game 705-706: Dallas at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 114.850; Indiana 119.150
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 4 1/2; 179
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 2 1/2; 184
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-2 1/2); Under

Game 707-708: Oklahoma City at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 122.827; New Orleans 119.463
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+6); Over

Game 709-710: Golden State at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 115.611; Minnesota 118.262
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 711-712: New York at Memphis (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 122.168; Memphis 130.914
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 8 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 5 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-5 1/2); Under

Game 713-714: Atlanta at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 119.365; Sacramento 114.606
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 715-716: Houston at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 115.916; Portland 119.588
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 3 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 1 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-1 1/2); Under

Game 717-718: Phoenix at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 111.776; LA Lakers 123.361
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 11 1/2;197
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 9; 202
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-9); Under

**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 12:58 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, November 16, 2012

Utah at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET ESPN
Utah: 4-19 ATS off BB non-conference games
Philadelphia: 29-15 ATS in the first half of the season

(TC) Orlando at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Orlando: 9-1 ATS away off a loss by 10+ points
Detroit: 14-3 Over at home off a SU win as an underdog

Dallas at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Dallas: 29-12 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Indiana: 16-5 Under in November

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 24-11 ATS off a SU loss as a favorite
New Orleans: 18-7 Under off BB Overs

Golden State at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Golden State: 24-12 Under vs. Northwest Division opponents
Minnesota: 8-22 ATS off ATS wins in 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

New York at Memphis, 9:35 ET ESPN
New York: 13-3 Under off a road win
Memphis: 22-7 ATS at home off a road win by 10+ points

Atlanta at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Atlanta: 16-6 ATS after having 35 or less rebounds
Sacramento: 2-17 ATS in November

Houston at Portland, 10:05 ET
Houston: 21-9 ATS off a divison game
Portland: 4-16 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

Phoenix at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Phoenix: 24-12 Under off a home game
LA Lakers: 6-19 ATS off a home loss

(TC) = Time Change

**Udog** · 11-16-2012, 08:58 PM

NASCAR betting: Ford EcoBoost 400 preview

Sit down, strap in and hold on tight. Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway promises to be one wild ride.

The final race in the long NASCAR Sprint Cup season will determine a champion, but there are so many sub-plots Sunday that the championship battle is almost an afterthought.

Brad Keselowski seems firmly in control of his own destiny. He leads the points standings by 20 points and all he needs to do is finish 15th or better and the title will be his.

“We are planning on doing the same things at Homestead this weekend that got us to this point,” crew chief Paul Wolfe said. “Being cautious and ‘laying up’ is a good way to get into trouble. We are an aggressive team, and while we have the big picture in mind, we are going to do what we do.”

Don’t give up on Jimmie Johnson, who currently sits in second place, though. As he proved last week, one error, one mechanical misstep, can dramatically change the championship picture and Johnson knows it.

“My focus is going down there and winning the race,” Johnson told the media. “We typically haven’t had to have that mentality going into this race, but we have shown we can race for the win.”

Keselowski is in control of the overall points lead but that could certainly be up for grabs Sunday. At Homestead he has finished 20th or worse in three of four races; his best finish was 13th, and he was 20th here last year. Johnson has staged a comeback at Homestead before. He did it in 2010 and it could happen again Sunday.

“This 48 Lowe’s team can do it again,” Johnson said. “We have nothing to lose and can gamble and take chances. Brad (Keselowski) doesn’t have that luxury. This isn’t over. This team never gives up and we don’t intend to, now.”

Since the Chase is now a two driver race, all eyes will be on the top two for the crown. But that doesn’t mean the race winner will come from those spots; several other drivers have a great chance of visiting victory lane Sunday; there are several with agendas and even more who could steal the show.

The driver Johnson beat for the title in 2010, was Denny Hamlin. Hamlin won here in 2009, since then though he’s finished 14th and was ninth in this race last year. However, after stumbling in the Chase and falling out of contention, Hamlin will be eager to add another win to his Homestead resume. If he can find the speed he had earlier in the Chase he could do just that Sunday.

Matt Kenseth will be making his 470th and final start for Roush-Fenway Racing Sunday. Kenseth fizzled as the Chase came to a close, but he has one last shot at going out on a high note. He won here in 2007 and was fourth in this race last season. With the history Roush-Fenway has here he could be the driver to beat Sunday.

Tony Stewart has had a forgettable Chase. After storming to the title last season, Stewart has struggled in this year’s Chase. However, with three wins here, including in this race last year if Stewart races like he did last year he could finish the season on a high note.

Martin Truex Jr., is another driver who has had a forgettable Chase. At Homestead though, Truex has a pretty decent record.

“Last year we ran third and had a shot at winning,” Truex said. “The year before, we were leading and got a flat. This track is definitely a place where I believe we can win. It is certainly one of my best tracks. I can’t think of a better place to end the season.”

If Truex can recapture what he had here last season, he will be a contender Sunday.

Despite their dust-up last week at Phoenix the biggest battle won’t be between Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer but Bowyer and Kasey Kahne. Bowyer could have been a factor in the Chase here, but after being crashed out by Gordon last week, he fell from his third place spot. Kahne meanwhile took over the third spot in the Chase and considering how his championship run has been going would love to finish there. Bowyer wants it back and will have his sights set firmly on finishing ahead of Kahne. Kahne was seventh in this race last year, but with a different team. Bowyer, also with a different team, finished just ahead of Kahne in this race last year in sixth. Expect that kind of result Sunday. With both drivers now with new teams, either one could score their first Homestead win Sunday.

Kevin Harvick would love to follow-up his hard earned win at Phoenix last week and he could do just that Sunday. He has never won here but was in the top three in the last four races. He was eighth here last season, but if he can get back to how he ran prior to that, he should be near the front Sunday.

While there are drivers who will be favored to win Sunday, the overall favorite will be Carl Edwards. Edwards didn’t make the Chase, lost his crew chief in the middle of the season and hasn’t won a race since the spring of 2011. Edwards has one last shot to win this year and begin to right his ship. His record at Homestead, especially in the last four races is the best of the field. He has two wins, a pole and was second here last season.

“Statistically speaking Homestead is our best track, and I really like racing there a lot,” Edwards said. “It seems like every time we go there we have a car that could win.. We’ve got a lot of things happening right now and we’re building the best team we can for next year. There would be no better way to kick off the 2013 season than with a win at Homestead now.”

Favorites:

Carl Edwards
Matt Kenseth
Jimmie Johnson
Kevin Harvick
Martin Truex Jr.
Tony Stewart

Bottom line: The race at Homestead has been won from a top-10 starting position in nine of 13 races. Denny Hamlin won in 2009 from the 38th starting position, the furthest back a race winner has started.

Odds to win Ford 400 (Courtesy at JustBet).

Jimmie Johnson 4-1
Denny Hamlin 8-1
Greg Biffle 8-1
Kasey Kahne 8-1
Matt Kenseth 8-1
Brad Keselowski 10-1
Martin Truex Jr. 10-1
Kyle Busch 10-1
Clint Bowyer 10-1
Carl Edwards 15-1
Tony Stewart 15-1
Jeff Gordon 15-1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 18-1
Mark Martin 30-1
Kevin Harvick 30-1
Joey Lagano 35-1
Kurt Busch 60-1
Marcos Ambrose 100-1
Aric Almirola 100-1
Ryan Newman 100-1
Sam Hornish, Jr. 100-1
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 100-1
Paul Menard 200-1
Bobby Labonte 300-1
Juan Montoya 300-1
Regan Smith 300-1
Trevor Bayne 300-1
Jamie McMurray 300-1
Jeff Burton 300-1
Field (Any Other Driver) 50-1

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