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**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:34 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

According to Baseball America, here are six of the Texas Rangers' top thirty minor league prospects.........

1) Jurickson Profar, 2B/SS-- Hit .281 in Texas League, got 17 ABs in big leagues. Rangers are trying hard to get players from Latin America.

2) Mike Olt 1B/3B-- Hit 28 HRs in Texas League, got 33 AB in majors.

3) Martin Perez, P-- Threw 540 minor league innings, got batted around in his six major league starts.

4) Leonys Martin, OF-- Hit .323 in minors, got to majors last two years, where he hit .204 in 54 ABs.

5) Justin Grimm, P-- 1.72 ERA in Texas League is impressive, but he's got only 275 minor league IP. Lot of teams prefer prospects throw 500+.

22) Wilmer Font, P-- Signed out of Venezuela in '06, finally made it to bigs LY, after starting season in Carolina League. Had elbow surgery in 2011.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Some college basketball knowledge......

13) WAC—Louisiana Tech is 18-3, 9-0 under rising coaching star Michael White (if Andy Kennedy were to move up from Ole Miss, Rebel alum White makes sense there); Denver’s Princeton offense is tough to prep for, New Mexico State has best inside game (rebounding 38.7% of its misses in WAC games), Utah State has major injury issues.

12) Horizon—Valparaiso has two-game lead, due to win at Detroit, when they won after trailing 50-32 at half. Detroit has best player (McCallum), Green Bay blocks 17.7% of opponents’ shots, Wright State forces turnovers 23.5% of time.

11) C-USA—Southern Miss/Memphis are both unbeaten in league play; USM is a juggernaut, making 43.9% of 3’s, forcing turnovers 28.1% of time in league games. Memphis is making 57% of shots inside arc. Central Florida’s (14-5, 4-1) Keith Clanton might be best player in league.

10) WCC—Gonzaga is 6-0, leads league in eFG% on both sides of ball; they played seven non-league games vs top 100 teams, plus Davidson/West Virginia (usually top 100 teams), so they’re battle-tested enough to survive challenges from lesser league rivals. As usual, St Mary’s (57.3% on 2-point shots), BYU (turning ball over least while playing fastest tempo) are prime contenders.

9) MVC—Creighton is offensive machine (60.7 eFG% leads country) but Bluejays trail defensively-stout Wichita State by a game. Shockers are rebounding 39.9% of own misses in MVC play. Right now, looks like these will be only two teams in NCAAs, unless there’s an upset in conference tournament at Arch Madness in St Louis.

8) A-16—New kids Butler/VCU are leading league first time around; it is stupid to have 16 teams in a league, but this is only year for that (Charlotte/ Temple leave after this year). LaSalle had huge week last week, but lack of inside game hurts them on road. Saint Louis is inspired playing for its deceased coach; GW is team of future in this conference.

7) SEC—Ole Miss is 17-2, 6-0, turning ball over less, getting to foul line more than any team in league; is Kentucky's visit tonight biggest home game in Rebel history? Florida’s eFG% is 39.2%- some think they’re best team in country. Rest of league is rebuilding, including Kentucky (forcing turnovers only 15.3% of time in SEC).

6) Big X— West Virginia/Texas are combined 3-10 in league, so other than Kansas (get steal or blocked shot 28.7% of time), Baylor (38.4% behind arc behind premiere guard Jackson), no one here is guaranteed an at-large bid. Texas gets PG Kabongo back in two weeks; will it be too late?

5) Pac-12—Oregon is surprising 7-0 in league, but now PG Artis is hurt; freshman PG Carson has Arizona State at 16-4, 5-2, big improvement from LY’s 10-21, when he was ineligible. Arizona (17-2, 5-2) is near top, as always, but lack of a true PG will doom them in March; Ben Howland has improved UCLA (16-5, 6-2) playing fastest-paced games in league.

4) ACC—Miami beat Duke by 27, Florida State by 24 last week; if their uniforms were blue and said “DUKE” on front, they’d be a top 5 team. Hurricanes’ eFG% is 38.6, #1 in ACC.

3) MWC—Yes, this is #3 league in America right now; four teams look to be in, barring a collapse. No one in this league is a pushover, not even Air Force, which lost by only 3 to Wichita State. UNLV would be lot more dangerous if they had a legit PG. San Diego State trailed 20-9 at half in Wyoming, then held New Mexico to 34 points for whole game Saturday.

2) Big East—Everyone’s going their separate ways after this year; will be very weird seeing Syracuse play in ACC. Orange (18-2, 6-1) seem to be best team this year, with Louisville losing three of its last four games. Marquette (14-4, 5-1) always seems to over-achieve.

1) Big Dozen—Think very highly of both Michigan teams; not that sold on Indiana club that didn’t play true road game until New Year’s Eve.

Liked Minnesota a lot, but now they’ve lost four games in row, all by 8 or less points. Wisconsin’s odd system is one you’ll want to avoid on first weekend of tournament. Ohio State is 2-3 vs top 50 teams, and they almost lost at home to Michigan after leading 29-8. Wolverines are real good, but a Final Four team salts games like that away.

**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:35 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Wisconsin at Ohio State
The Badgers are coming off a 45-44 win over Minnesota and look to build on their 5-1-1 ATS record in their last 7 games after scoring less than 50 points in their previous game. Wisconsin is the pick (+6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Buckeyes favored by only 4. Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (+6 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29

Game 509-510: Vanderbilt at Tennessee (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 58.970; Tennessee 65.695
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 6 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 8 1/2; 118
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+8 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: NC State at Virginia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 69.121; Virginia 70.810
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 1 1/2; 121
Vegas Line: Virginia by 3 1/2; 126
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+3 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Georgia Tech at Clemson (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 57.745; Clemson 67.428
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Clemson by 6
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-6)

Game 515-516: Wisconsin at Ohio State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 70.576; Ohio State 74.594
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 4; 123
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 6 1/2; 119 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (+6 1/2); Over

Game 517-518: Indiana State at Wichita State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 60.609; Wichita State 73.558
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 13
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 12
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-12)

Game 519-520: Northern Iowa at Evansville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 60.362; Evansville 62.038
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Evansville

Game 521-522: Illinois State at Bradley (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 58.271; Bradley 55.524
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 3
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (+5 1/2)

Game 523-524: North Carolina at Boston College (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 66.038; Boston College 62.383
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 3 1/2; 150
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 5; 146 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+5); Over

Game 525-526: Kentucky at Mississippi (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 70.575; Mississippi 72.360
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 2; 143
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 3 1/2; 146
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (+3 1/2); Under

Game 527-528: Nebraska at Minnesota (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 57.715; Minnesota 74.631
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 17; 125
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 19; 122 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+19); Over

Game 529-530: Nevada at UNLV (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 54.897; UNLV 71.805
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 17; 141
Vegas Line: UNLV by 14 1/2; 144
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-14 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:35 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 29

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VANDERBILT (8 - 10) at TENNESSEE (10 - 8) - 1/29/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 3-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 3-1 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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NC STATE (16 - 4) at VIRGINIA (14 - 5) - 1/29/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
VIRGINIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all home games this season.
VIRGINIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less this season.
NC STATE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 2-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 2-1 straight up against NC STATE 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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GEORGIA TECH (11 - 7) at CLEMSON (11 - 8) - 1/29/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEMSON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEMSON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 3-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 4-0 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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WISCONSIN (14 - 6) at OHIO ST (15 - 4) - 1/29/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OHIO ST is 174-136 ATS (+24.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO ST is 194-152 ATS (+26.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHIO ST is 123-92 ATS (+21.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 2-2 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 2-2 straight up against WISCONSIN 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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INDIANA ST (13 - 7) at WICHITA ST (19 - 2) - 1/29/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA ST is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
INDIANA ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WICHITA ST is 3-3 against the spread versus INDIANA ST over the last 3 seasons
WICHITA ST is 5-1 straight up against INDIANA ST 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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N IOWA (11 - 10) at EVANSVILLE (12 - 9) - 1/29/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 4-1 against the spread versus N IOWA over the last 3 seasons
EVANSVILLE is 4-1 straight up against N IOWA 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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ILLINOIS ST (12 - 9) at BRADLEY (12 - 9) - 1/29/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ILLINOIS ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in January games this season.
ILLINOIS ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
BRADLEY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in January games this season.

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

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N CAROLINA (13 - 6) at BOSTON COLLEGE (9 - 10) - 1/29/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 121-89 ATS (+23.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-1 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 3-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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KENTUCKY (13 - 6) at OLE MISS (17 - 2) - 1/29/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 2-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 2-1 straight up against OLE MISS 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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NEBRASKA (11 - 10) at MINNESOTA (15 - 5) - 1/29/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 69-99 ATS (-39.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 69-99 ATS (-39.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 40-61 ATS (-27.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 56-80 ATS (-32.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-0 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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NEVADA (11 - 8) at UNLV (16 - 4) - 1/29/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
NEVADA is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
NEVADA is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
UNLV is 34-49 ATS (-19.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 34-49 ATS (-19.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 2-0 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 2-0 straight up against NEVADA 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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**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:36 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 29

-- Tennessee is 9-5 in last 14 games vs Vanderbilt, which lost six of last seven visits here, losing by 7-27-20-19-3-7 points. Vols lost five of last seven games, are 1-2 as SEC home favorites. SEC home favorites of 9 or less points are 5-10 vs spread. Vandy 1-2 as SEC road dogs, losing road games by 23 at Arkansas, 22 at Mizzou. Commodores are turning ball over 21.6% of time, making just 58.5% from foul line.
-- NC State has beaten Duke/Carolina, but also lost at Maryland/Wake by total of 3 points; their only ACC road win is at BC by 5. Wolfpack is 0-4 in last four visits here, losing by 5-18-12-11 points. Virginia won its last three games, allowing 48.3 ppg; they're 3-0 as home favorites in ACC play, winning by 9-20-14 points here. ACC home favorites of 5 or less points are 3-6 vs spread. Can NC State follow up a big win?
-- Quick turnaround for Clemson squad that beat Va Tech here Sunday; they've won last five games vs Georgia Tech by an average of 13 points. Tech lost last seven trips to Littlejohn, by 13-1-15-14-11-25-2. Tigers won last three home games, by 15-16-7 points, after losing to Florida Stae in ACC home opener. Jackets are 0-3 as ACC road dogs, losing on road by 13-13-16 points. ACC home favorites of 6+ points are 13-5.

-- Home side won nine of last ten Wisconsin-Ohio State games; Badgers lost last five visits here, by 10-1-5-9-28 points. Wisky's last four games were all decided by 5 or less points; they're 5-2 in league, losing by hoop to Michigan State, 4 at Iowa. Big Dozen single digit home favorites are 5-7 vs spread. Buckeyes are 2-1 as Big Dozen home favorites, winning in Columbus by 26-3-9 points.
-- Wichita State won nine of last ten games vs Indiana State, winning last nine played here, with only one of nine by more than 10 points- they're 4-1 as MVC home favorites, winning its home games by 25-6-12-3-34 points. Sycamores won three of last four games, are 3-0 as road dogs in Valley, losing away games by 13-5-2 points- their last two games were decided by 1-2 points. MVC double digit home favorites are 4-6.
-- Evansville outscored Northern Iowa 7-2 in last 0:43 of 62-59 road win Jan 9, Aces' 4th straight series win- they made 6-12 from arc, 12-13 on foul line. UNI was 8-25 from arc. Panthers lost last three visits here, by 1-1-8 points. MVC home teams are 9-3 vs spread if number is 5 or less points. UNI is 1-3 on Valley road, winning at Illinois State. Evansville is 4-0 at home in MVC, winning by 3-17-4-10 points.
-- Illinois State won last seven games vs Bradley, winning last three trips to Peoria, all by a single point; in fact, four of Redbirds' last five series wins were by one point. State won last three games by 14-2-5 points, after starting 0-6 in Valley; they're 1-3 on road. Bradley lost five of last seven games (0-7 vs spread), but won three of four at home in Valley, losing to Wichita. MVC single digit home underdogs are 8-4 vs spread.
-- North Carolina is 7-2 in last nine games vs Boston College, taking last three by 32-2-23 points; Tar Heels won three of last four visits to BC, winning by 5-10-32. Eagles lost last four games with three of them by 5 or less points; they're 4-2 as ACC dog, 2-1 at home. Carolina is 8-0 vs teams outside top 100, with seven wins by 15+ points- they're 1-2 on ACC road. ACC home underdogs are 6-2 against the spread.

-- Kentucky won 10 of last 12 games vs Ole Miss, but lost 85-80/71-69 in last two visits here, as home side won last five series games. Wildcats are 1-2 as underdogs this season, but were favored (1-5) in first six SEC games- they're 2-1 SU on SEC road. Ole Miss is 6-0 in SEC, 3-2 as fave, 2-1 at home, winning by 15-12-6 points in Oxford. SEC home favorites of 4 or less points are 4-5 against the spread.
-- Minnesota lost its last four games after 15-1 start; they've scored 48-44 points in last two games, are turning ball over 22% of time, not good for winning team. Gophers beat Nebraska by 8-12 points LY, winning 81-69 here. Big Dozen home favorites of 15+ points are 2-4 vs spread. Cornhuskers won two of last three games, covered five of seven; they're 3-1 as Big Dozen road dogs, losing away games by 26-15-10 points.
-- UNLV won last six games vs Nevada, none by more than 13 points, winning last three here, by 12-13-4 points; Rebels had weekend off, are 1-1 as MWC home faves, winning on Strip by 5-12 points. Wolf Pack is 2-3 in league, scoring 68-75 in conference wins, 65 or less in three losses; they're 2-2 as MWC dogs. MWC home favorites are 8-6 against spread. UNLV turns ball over 21% of time; they're deep, but lack a PG.

**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:36 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 29

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
VANDERBILT vs. TENNESSEE
Vanderbilt is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Vanderbilt is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Tennessee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Tennessee is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
WISCONSIN vs. OHIO STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wisconsin's last 6 games when playing on the road against Ohio State
Wisconsin is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State's last 6 games when playing at home against Wisconsin
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ohio State's last 8 games

7:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. CLEMSON
Georgia Tech is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Clemson
Georgia Tech is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Clemson
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Clemson's last 5 games when playing at home against Georgia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Clemson's last 6 games

7:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. VIRGINIA
North Carolina State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
North Carolina State is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Virginia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against North Carolina State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 6 games

8:00 PM
INDIANA STATE vs. WICHITA STATE
Indiana State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Wichita State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Wichita State
Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wichita State's last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
ILLINOIS STATE vs. BRADLEY
Illinois State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Bradley
Illinois State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Bradley is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Bradley's last 6 games when playing Illinois State

8:05 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. EVANSVILLE
Northern Iowa is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Evansville
Northern Iowa is 6-11-2 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Evansville is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Northern Iowa
Evansville is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Northern Iowa

9:00 PM
KENTUCKY vs. MISSISSIPPI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kentucky's last 6 games when playing on the road against Mississippi
Kentucky is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Mississippi is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi's last 5 games

9:00 PM
NEBRASKA vs. MINNESOTA
Nebraska is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Nebraska is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Minnesota is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
North Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
North Carolina is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston College's last 7 games
Boston College is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
NEVADA vs. UNLV
Nevada is 2-4-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Nevada is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
UNLV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nevada

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**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:37 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 29

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Study group: Tuesday’s Top 25 NCB betting notes
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Wisconsin at (11) Ohio State (-6)

The Badgers started 4-0 in conference play and then lost back-to-back games before edging Minnesota 45-44 on Saturday. Tough defense is a Wisconsin program staple and the Badgers have held consecutive opponents under 50 points for the first time since the 2009-10 campaign. Wisconsin held Michigan State to a season-low 49 points and then limited Minnesota to its season-worst output. The Buckeyes have won back-to-back outings and are 11-1 at home. The Badgers are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games.

(19) N.C. State at Virginia (-2)

In its win over North Carolina last weekend, North Carolina State often found little resistance and seemingly scored at will. Points figure to be a bit more at a premium when the high-flying Wolfpack hit the road in an attempt to solve one of the nation’s top defenses in Virginia. North Carolina State – the sixth-highest scoring team in the country – will likely be forced to play a much slower pace against the Cavaliers, who own the nation’s second-best scoring defense and are 12-1 at home this season. Virginia has held 16 opponents – including all six ACC foes – to less than 60 points and allowed no more than 64 points in any game. The Wolfpack are 1-6 ATS in their last seven meetings.

Indiana State at (14) Wichita State (-12.5)

Wichita State is 12-0 at home this season with nine of the victories coming by double digits. The Shockers suffered a blow when sophomore guard Evan Wessel recently underwent season-ending hand surgery. Freshman guard Ron Baker (foot) is also sidelined but the Shockers recently got back senior forward Carl Hall from a thumb injury that sidelined him seven games. The Sycamores have won three of four games, including a 59-58 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday when Jake Odum hit two free throws with 0.3 seconds remaining. Indiana State is 6-1 ATS in its last seven road games.

Kentucky at (16) Mississippi (-1.5)

Mississippi will put the SEC’s longest current winning streak on the line when the Rebels host Kentucky. Ole Miss is 6-0 in conference play for the first time in school history with nine straight wins overall. The Rebels enter the week as the nation’s fifth-highest scoring team (80.3) but are a combined 23-for-50 from the free-throw line in the last two games. Kentucky has a pair of 6-10 forwards in Kyle Wiltjer and Nerlens Noel, but will likely be without 7-foot freshman Willie Cauley-Stein, who missed the last three games with a knee injury. Noel has been playing especially well lately, earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors the last two weeks. The Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.

Nebraska at (24) Minnesota (-20)

After a 15-1 start made the Golden Gophers a trendy pick to contend for the Big Ten title, a four-game losing streak has put Minnesota below .500 in the conference. Coach Tubby Smith was thought to have assembled one of the conference's premier offenses, but consecutive 48- and 44-point performances make that seem like a distant era. The Cornhuskers have won two of their last three Big Ten contests. But playing ranked opponents on the road has been unkind to Nebraska as its lost to Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State away from home - all by double digits. Nebraska is 4-1 ATS in its last five games versus a team with a winning record.

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**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:40 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Milwaukee at Detroit
The Bucks look to build on their 9-4 ATS record in their last 13 games against teams with a losing SU record. Milwaukee is the pick (+1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bucks favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29

Game 501-502: Golden State at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 118.884; Cleveland 118.828
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 1 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+1 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Milwaukee at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 117.424; Detroit 116.621
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+1 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Dallas at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.726; Portland 120.358
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2 1/2; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+2 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: New Orleans at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 115.161; LA Lakers 123.981
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 9; 190
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-7); Under

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 29

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GOLDEN STATE (27 - 17) at CLEVELAND (13 - 32) - 1/29/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 4-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-0 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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MILWAUKEE (23 - 19) at DETROIT (17 - 27) - 1/29/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-4 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (19 - 25) at PORTLAND (22 - 22) - 1/29/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 277-221 ATS (+33.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 63-45 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-6 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-5 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (15 - 29) at LA LAKERS (19 - 25) - 1/29/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 130-172 ATS (-59.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 54-37 ATS (+13.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 50-28 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 8-6 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 12-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 29

Hot Teams
-- Cleveland won four of last five games (5-8 HU). Warriors won four of last six games (3-2-1 AF).
-- Bucks won four of last five games (5-2 last seven AU).
-- Mavericks won six of last eight games (8-4 last 12 AU).
-- Lakers won last two games, by 18-9 points (11-10 HF, 3-1 last four). New Orleans won three of last four road games (15-6 AU).

Cold Teams
-- Pistons are 4-5 in last nine games (0-4 last four HF).
-- Trailblazers lost seven of last nine games (4-9-2 HF).

Totals
-- Five of last six Golden State games went over the total.
-- Last four Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Dallas games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Laker games stayed under the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Warriors are 4-2-1 vs spread on road if they played night before.

NBA

Tuesday, January 29

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. CLEVELAND
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Golden State is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Cleveland is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. DETROIT
Milwaukee is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Detroit is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home

10:00 PM
DALLAS vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. LA LAKERS
New Orleans is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 11 of the LA Lakers last 16 games when playing at home against New Orleans

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**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:40 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Washington at Ottawa
The Capitals look to take advantage of a Senators team that is coming off a 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh and is 3-8 in its last 11 games after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Washington is the pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has the Capitals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+130). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29

Game 1-2: New Jersey at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.824; Boston 12.279
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 3-4: Philadelphia at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.327; NY Rangers 10.588
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-170);
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+150); Over

Game 5-6: Toronto at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.701; Buffalo 10.070
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 7-8: NY Islanders at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.366; Pittsburgh 12.338
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-215); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-215); Under

Game 9-10: Winnipeg at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 12.573; Montreal 10.944
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+130); Over

Game 11-12: Florida at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 9.590; Tampa Bay 12.371
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 3; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 13-14: Washington at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.385; Ottawa 10.198
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+130); Over

Game 15-16: Dallas at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.851; Detroit 11.267
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-155); Under

Game 17-18: Columbus at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.754; Minnesota 10.819
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+160); Over

Game 19-20: Anaheim at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.802; San Jose 12.977
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-170); Under

**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:41 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 29

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NEW JERSEY (3-0-0-1, 7 pts.) at BOSTON (4-0-0-1, 9 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-1 (+5.9 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (2-4-0-0, 4 pts.) at NY RANGERS (2-3-0-0, 4 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 27-9 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 16-4 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 84-89 ATS (-46.7 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 91-97 ATS (-65.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 172-179 ATS (-109.7 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 42-51 ATS (-34.5 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 97-102 ATS (-62.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 8-5 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 8-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

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TORONTO (2-3-0-0, 4 pts.) at BUFFALO (2-3-0-0, 4 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-6-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.4 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (2-2-0-1, 5 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (3-2-0-0, 6 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-5 ATS (+21.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 9-4 ATS (+14.8 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 8-2 ATS (+10.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 8-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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WINNIPEG (3-1-0-1, 7 pts.) at MONTREAL (3-1-0-0, 6 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 33-52 ATS (+110.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 2-10 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 7-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 3-12 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-3 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-3-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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FLORIDA (1-4-0-0, 2 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (4-1-0-0, 8 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-6 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 6-6-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.5 Units)

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WASHINGTON (1-3-0-1, 3 pts.) at OTTAWA (3-1-0-1, 7 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 3-12 ATS (-14.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 12-5 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-2 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-2-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)

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DALLAS (2-3-0-1, 5 pts.) at DETROIT (2-2-0-1, 5 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 1-14 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-2 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 8-2 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 171-115 ATS (+25.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 25-14 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 99-96 ATS (-125.2 Units) in January games since 1996.
DETROIT is 89-94 ATS (-85.7 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-5 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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COLUMBUS (2-3-0-1, 5 pts.) at MINNESOTA (2-2-0-1, 5 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 16-50 ATS (+90.2 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 12-25 ATS (+41.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-3 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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ANAHEIM (3-1-0-0, 6 pts.) at SAN JOSE (5-0-0-0, 10 pts.) - 1/29/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 4-15 ATS (+23.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 147-110 ATS (+37.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 12-4 ATS (+7.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 56-40 ATS (+12.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 8-4 (+7.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 8-4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.4 Units)

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**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:41 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 29

Hot teams
-- Boston won four of first five games, with only loss in overtime. Devils won three of first four games.
-- Canadiens won last three games, allowing five goals. Winnipeg won last three games, scoring 13 goals.
-- Penguins won three of first five games.
-- Lightning won last three games, outscoring foes 15-6.
-- Sharks are off to 5-0 start, outscoring opponents 23-8. Anaheim won three of its last four games.

Cold teams
-- Buffalo lost last three games, outscored 12-6. Maple Leafs lost three of last four games.
-- Rangers are 0-2 on road (1-2/1-3). Philly lost three of first five games (1-0 home).
-- Washington lost four of its first five games. Senators lost last two games (4-6/1-2).
-- Islanders lost last two games, 5-4ot/4-2.
-- Florida lost last four games, outscored 18-3.
-- Red Wings lost three of their first five games. Dallas Stars lost last three games, all by one goal.
-- Blue Jackets lost four of first five games. Minnesota lost last three games, allowing total of 13 goals.

Totals
-- Over was 3-0-1 in Bruin-Devil games LY (0-9-1 in previous ten).
-- Last three Toronto games went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Flyer-Ranger games.
-- Five of last six Montreal games stayed under the total; six of last eight Winnipeg games went over.
-- Six of last eight Washington-Ottawa games stayed under total.
-- Last four Islander games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Florida-Tampa Bay games went over.
-- Four of last five Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last six Columbus-Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Anaheim-San Jose games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- Bruins won four in row, eight of last nine vs New Jersey.
-- Maple Leafs lost ten of last eleven visits to Buffalo.
-- Rangers won eight of their last nine games against Philadelphia.
-- Canadiens won five of last six games against Winnipeg.
-- Washington won six of last eight games against the Senators.
-- Islanders won last two games vs Pittsburgh, after losing 23 of previous 29.
-- Lightning won last four games against Florida.
-- Red Wings won five of last seven games against Dallas.
-- Blue Jackets are 6-3 in last nine vs Minnesota, 3-1 in last four here.
-- Anaheim won five of last six games against the Sharks.

**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 08:59 AM

NHL

Tuesday, January 29

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. BOSTON
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY RANGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. BUFFALO
Toronto is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto
Buffalo is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Toronto

7:30 PM
DALLAS vs. DETROIT
Dallas is 8-13-2 SU in its last 23 games ,when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games at home
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

7:30 PM
FLORIDA vs. TAMPA BAY
Florida is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Florida
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. PITTSBURGH
NY Islanders are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Pittsburgh's last 22 games
Pittsburgh is 13-1 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. OTTAWA
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Ottawa is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 8 games when playing Washington

7:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. MONTREAL
Winnipeg is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Montreal
Winnipeg is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Montreal is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Winnipeg

8:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. MINNESOTA
Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Columbus

10:30 PM
ANAHEIM vs. SAN JOSE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing San Jose
Anaheim is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing Anaheim

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**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 09:02 AM

NHL

Tuesday, January 29

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Flyers at Rangers: What bettors need to know
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Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers (-165, 5.5)

The Philadelphia Flyers secured their first win of the season at the expense of the New York Rangers. The Flyers will look to get the better of their Atlantic Division rival for second time in six days when they visit Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Coach Peter Laviolette's club will need to put forth a better effort than the one it produced in its last outing. Tampa Bay drilled Philadelphia by scoring five unanswered goals en route to a 5-1 victory Sunday.

New York also knows a thing or two about five unanswered goals, having netted that many in a 5-2 triumph over fellow Original Six rival Toronto on Saturday. Marian Gaborik collected two goals and as many assists as the Rangers scored four times in the third period. That offensive firepower was noticeably absent in New York's 2-1 setback to Philadelphia on Thursday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, CSN Philadelphia, MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE FLYERS (2-4-0, 2-3-0 over/under): Michael Leighton's season debut left a lot to be desired. Playing in his first NHL game since the 2011 playoffs, Leighton yielded all five goals - including a couple soft ones - to the Lightning. Ilya Bryzgalov is expected to return to the crease Tuesday. The 32-year-old Russian stopped 18 shots to record only his second career victory in seven starts (2-5-0) versus the Rangers.

ABOUT THE RANGERS (2-3-0, 3-2-0 over/under): Although the celebrated top line of Gaborik, Brad Richards and Rick Nash collected eight points against the Maple Leafs, it was nowhere to be found versus the Flyers. "We're not getting enough good plays from our top guys," coach John Tortorella said after that game. "... I thought we got some good shifts, but our top guys - Gabby, Richards, Nasher - just have to get going more." Gaborik had the lone assist on Taylor Pyatt's goal in the loss.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings in New York.
* Flyers are 1-8 in the last nine meetings.
* Flyers are 0-4 in the last four meetings in New York.

OVERTIME:

1. After reaching an agreement with the team Saturday, veteran free agent C Jason Arnott failed his physical, according to TSN.ca and ESPNNewYork.com. The 38-year-old has played in 1,244 games during his 18-year career.

2. RW Wayne Simmonds, who had a goal and an assist versus the Rangers, has four points to share the team lead with captain Claude Giroux and RW Matt Read.

3. The Rangers had won eight straight against the Flyers prior to Thursday's loss.

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**Udog** · 01-29-2013, 09:04 AM

NHL

Tuesday, January 29

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Analyzing the betting numbers to this point
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If you like favorites and home teams, the NHL is the place for you in the early going. Teams went just 12-16-2 in their home openers but the home side has come around - especially home faves who are 35-15-0-3 through Monday's action.

And scoring is up too. John Kreimer of NHL.com wrote that scoring has risen through 64 games (before Sunday's action) - barely - compared to the same number of games last season (5.66 versus 5.63). Surprisingly, that has translated into an over/under record of 35-39-3 through 77 games heading into Tuesday's action, according to our trends.

Kreimer wrote the 2011-12 season ended with just 5.32 goals per game on average, so if that is any indicator, scoring will come down as the season progresses.

Here are some other numbers puck bettors will want to know. (Numbers are through 64 games or as of before Sunday's action unless otherwise specified.)

Teams have scored 120 power-play goals compared to just 84 scored in the same number in '11-12.

Power plays are up too. There have been 583 compared to 506 last season. Teams are scoring on 20.6 percent of their PPs this year through 64 games compared to 16.6 percent through the same number last year.

Kreimer writes that the league power play average hasn't reached over 20 percent for a full season since 1989-90 (20.8 percent), so we're seeing some old time hockey numbers on the PP.

In typical NHL fashion, refs are blowing the whistle more early on. So far games are averaging 30 mins per game compared to last season's full-year average of 22.4 PIMs per game. The new rule that prohibits players from gloving the puck on faceoffs is contributing to the rise.

Favorites are 50-21-1-4 so far (65.8%), which isn't a mind-blowing number. But the juice has been pretty low for most favorites early on as oddsmakers try to feel these teams out.

Err, with that in mind, that low juice might be coming to an end. Of the seven games on the board early Tuesday morning, all seven home squads were favored and the lowest juice was around -135 (Ottawa hosting Washington).

Underdogs are 47-30 on the puckline through Monday (61%). With the heavy price you pay on the underdogs on the 1.5-goal line, that's not good enough yet to be blindly betting the pups.

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