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**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:52 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Coming into this year, the six highest- (legally) bet Super Bowls........

6) 2011-- Packers-Steelers, $87.4M

5) 2005-- Eagles-Patriots, $90.7M

4) 2008-- Giants-Patriots, $92.1M

3) 2007-- Bears-Colts, $93.1M

2) 2012-- Giants-Patriots, $93.9M

1) 2006-- Seahawks-Steelers, $94.5M

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up Super Bowl Sunday........

13) Quite a four hours in New Orleans tonight, so much happened, best of which my cousin put $50 on the Ravens at 25-1 before playoffs started. Yesterday was his 29th birthday (again!!!), so happy birthday, my friend.

Imagine the conversations that must have been happening about all the contingecy planning that would've had to happen had the lights not come back on in the Superdome? Houston? San Antonio? Dallas? Baton Rouge?

What about all the TV ad money had the game been postponed to a different day? Someone's going to lose their job over that 34-minute debacle.

12) Before I go any further, I was wrong about Joe Flacco; didn't think he was that good a QB, but he found Anquan Boldin on couple of scramble situations rolling to his right. Very cool under pressure, and more mobile than you would think. It helps that they have excellent receivers, too.

11) Our man Les Miles was sitting in row in front of Harbaughs' parents; bet you he loved the fake field goal that didn't work. Actually Ravens held on next series, got ball back and scored a TD, so the fake FG would up being OK for Baltimore.

10) Phil Simms claims Colin Kaepernick would still be an NFL QB even if he couldn't run so well; if Kaepernick couldn't run, he'd be a major league pitcher. Baseball was his best sport in high school.

9) NFL has to put their best officials on these games; no way is Jerome Boger the best referee in the league-- he missed an obvious roughing passer call on the Niners and called a BS roughing the kicker penalty on the Ravens that gave the 49ers three points they didn't deserve. Give us Ed Hochuli.

Knew NFL ref Gene Steratore wasn't in New Orleans when he worked the Manhattan-Siena hoop game in Albany Friday night.

8) Last Super Bowl loser to win the Super Bowl the next season was Miami in Super Bowl VII. 49ers tied Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII for most points scored by a Super Bowl loser (31).

7) Not often a team averages 6.3 yards/rush and 10.2 yards/pass attempt and loses, but Ravens were +1 in turnovers and had that long kick return for a TD, and in today's football, that trumps most everything. 49ers gained 468 yards but lost, which makes for a long winter for their defensive coaches.

6) Small things make a big difference; Mississippi State lost 69-68 at home to LSU Saturday-- Bulldogs made only 13-27 from the foul line.

5) Rough week for DePaul, which lost pair of overtime games; better week for UConn, which won a pair of overtime tilts.

4) Phil Mickelson jogged home in the Phoenix Open, going wire-to-wire for the win. 28 of Mickelson's 41 PGA Tour wins have come Masters week or earlier in the year; 19 of 41 came in California or Arizona.

3) How bitter are the people in Cleveland to see the Ravens win another championship, while their new Browns are still spinning their wheels, and in same 12 months that Lebron James won his first NBA title? Yikes.

2) In a perfect world, where I make all the important decisions and any of the unimportant ones I feel like, Jacoby Jones would be Super Bowl MVP. Guy ran kick back 108 yards for a TD, caught a 56-yard TD pass.

Lot of lazy media people, just voting for the quarterback.

1) Its never too early to think about next season; early odds to win Super Bowl in Swamp Stadium next February: Patriots 7-1, 49ers 8-1, Broncos 8-1, Packers 10-1, Texans 14-1, Ravens 14-1.

**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:52 AM

Life after football: Best and worst non-football bets

Football season can put blinders on sports bettors for five months. And once the Super Bowl is over, those purely-pigskin pickers emerge from the darkness and step into the light of a strange world filled with basketball, hockey and other non-football sports.

If you’ve thought about nothing but football since September, let us get you caught up on the best and worst bets in sports.

NBA

Best bet: Washington Wizards (11-35 SU, 27-17-2 ATS)

This one is a shocker even if you’ve been paying attention to the NBA. The Wizards have been a solid bet since the return of John Wall, going 10-3 ATS with their franchise PG on the floor.

Worst bet: Charlotte Bobcats (11-35 SU, 17-28-1 ATS)

The Bobcats, funny enough, have the same SU record as Washington but haven’t been able to meet the oddsmakers’ expectations, even though they’re playing better than last year.

Best over: Golden State Warriors/Dallas Mavericks (29-17-1 over/under)
Best under: Memphis Grizzlies (16-29-1 over/under)

NHL

Best puckline bet: New York Islanders (4-2-1-0 SU, 6-1 ATS)

The Isles are off to a good start and making the most for puckline players. New York’s offense is providing the spark, ranked second in goals (3.9) and boasting the top power play in the NHL.

Worst puckline bet: Los Angeles Kings (2-3-1-1 SU, 1-6 ATS)

My how the mighty have fallen. The defending Cup champs are slow out of the blocks and burning bettors in the process. The Kings' once-impenetrable defense is allowing 3.1 goals per game – 23rd in the league.

Best over: Winnipeg Jets (3-4-0-1 SU, 6-2 over/under)
Best under: Nashville Predators (3-2-0-3 SU, 1-7 over/under)

NCAAB

Best bet: Miami Hurricanes (17-3 SU, 13-4 ATS)

The Hurricanes have made a name for themselves in the ACC this season, adding wins over Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State to their resume. Miami is a perfect 7-0 ATS in lined home games this season.

Worst bet: Indiana-Purdue Jaguars (6-19 SU, 5-16 ATS)

Tucked away in the Summit League are the Jaguars. The good thing is that most college basketball bettors aren’t even thinking about the Summit when placing their bets. Out of sight out of mind.

Best over: Michigan Wolverines (20-2 SU, 12-8-1 over/under)
Best under: Cincinnati Bearcats/Alabama Crimson Tide (3-12 over/under)

**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:54 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, February 4

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OKLAHOMA (14 - 6) at IOWA ST (15 - 6) - 2/4/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
IOWA ST is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 55-31 ATS (+20.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
IOWA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NOTRE DAME (18 - 4) at SYRACUSE (18 - 3) - 2/4/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 66-92 ATS (-35.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-1 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 1-1 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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LOYOLA-IL (13 - 9) at WRIGHT ST (14 - 8) - 2/4/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-IL is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
LOYOLA-IL is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-IL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
LOYOLA-IL is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 4-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 5-0 straight up against LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UNC-WILMINGTON (8 - 13) at TOWSON ST (11 - 12) - 2/4/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 3-1 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 2-2 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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GEORGE MASON (13 - 9) at OLD DOMINION (2 - 19) - 2/4/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE MASON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
OLD DOMINION is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
OLD DOMINION is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OLD DOMINION is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
OLD DOMINION is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
OLD DOMINION is 102-141 ATS (-53.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 4-1 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 4-1 straight up against OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SETON HALL (13 - 9) at PITTSBURGH (18 - 5) - 2/4/2013, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 straight up against SETON HALL 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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TEXAS (10 - 11) at W VIRGINIA (10 - 11) - 2/4/2013, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 straight up against TEXAS 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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SAN DIEGO (11 - 12) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (8 - 13) - 2/4/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FAIRFIELD (13 - 10) at SIENA (6 - 16) - 2/4/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 2-2 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 3-1 straight up against SIENA 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 ARIZONA (7 - 14) at SACRAMENTO ST (10 - 9) - 2/4/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ARIZONA is 4-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
N ARIZONA is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:54 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 4

-- Iowa State swept Oklahoma by 7-11 points LY, after losing five in a row to Sooners, with three of five losses by 6 or less points. Oklahoma is 2-3 in last five visits here, losing by 8-7-11 points; their last couple games were decided by total of 5 points. Cyclones are 4-0 at home in its Big X home games, winning by 20-2-6-8 points. Big X home favorites of 8 or less points are 5-7 against the spread.
-- Syracuse won three of its last four games vs Notre Dame, winning last two here, by 19-12 points; Orange lost last two games, at Villanova and Pitt; they're 3-0 at home in Big East league games, winning by 25-11-2 points. Irish won last three games, by 8-5-8 points; they're 3-1 on road in conference, with win at Cincinnati, 4-point loss at St John's. Big East home favorites are 13-30 against the spread.
-- Wright State (+3.5) won 62-61 at Loyola Jan 11, after being down 8 with 6:52 left; it was Raiders' 6th win in row and 12th in last 13 series games. Ramblers lost their last seven visits here, by 14-26-4-21-18-13-6 points. Wright lost four of last five games; their last six were all decided by seven or less points. Loyola is 3-2 on Horizon road, losing by 2-13 points. Horizon home favorites of 6 or less points are 5-4 vs spread.

-- Towson won its last two games vs NC-Wilmington by 5 points each; seven of last eight series games were decided by 8 or less points. Tigers (+3.5) won 79-74 in Wilmington Jan 2, racing out to 39-19 lead- they've lost three of last four games, losing last two at home, by 2-10. UNCW is 1-4 on CAA road, with its last three losses on foreign soil by 28-18-15 points. CAA home favorites of 7+ points are 11-6 vs spread.
-- George Mason won last four games vs Old Dominion by average of 14 points; Monarchs (+11) lost 71-46 in Fairfax Jan 10, shooting 25% from floor, while Mason made 69% inside arc. CAA home underdogs are 5-6, but 5-0 if they're getting more than three points. ODU lost its last nine games, with five of last seven losses by 10+ points. Patriots are 3-2 on CAA road, with wins by 25-10-11 points.
-- Home side won last four Seton Hall-Pitt games; Pirates lost last three visits here, by 14-25-21 points, but they beat Pitt at home LY. Big East double digit home favorites are 5-6 vs spread. Hall lost seven of its last eight games, losing last four on road by 19-7-4-22 points; they're weak at PG. Pitt won five of last six games, beating Syracuse Saturday; they won last three home games, by 8-38-10 points.
-- West Virginia is 10-11, 3-5 in Big X; they won 57-53 (+4.5) in OT in Austin Jan 9, a brickfest where WV was 3-20 from arc, Texas 11-25 on foul line. WV is 2-5 since that game, with wins by 21-16 points-- they're 1-3 at home in Big X play. Texas is 0-4 on Big X road, losing by 7-20-6-26 points; they get PG Kabongo eligible next week. Big X home faves of 8 or less points are 5-7 against the spread.

-- San Diego (-6.5) beat LMU 78-70 Jan 17, its 3rd win in last four tilts vs Lions. Toreros lost last four games (three by 14+ points) since then- they played hearts out but lost by hoop at home to Gonzaga Saturday. USD is 2-2 on WCC road, winning at USF/Pepperdine. LMU lost last five games; they've been off since 88-43 disaster vs Gonzaga Thursday. WCC home teams are 0-7 vs spread if number is 5 or less points.
-- Fairfield won three of last four games vs Siena, but lost three of its last four visits here, losing by 6-2-13 points. Stags won last three games, by 34-17-10 points, allowing 50 ppg; four of their five MAAC losses are by 5 or less points. Siena is 4-3 in last seven games after 2-13 start; they won last two games by total of seven points, are 3-1 in last four home games. MAAC home underdogs are 10-5 against the spread.
-- Northern Arizona forced 20 turnovers (+12) survived 32% shooting in 57-50 home win (-2) over Sacramento Jan 3, its 14th win in last 15 tries over Hornets, who beat NAU 77-43 here LY. Big Sky home favorites of 7 or less points are 20-7 vs spread. NAU is 1-4 on Big Sky road, with three losses by 11+ points. Sacramento is 4-1 at home in Big Sky, with wins by 5-5-9-7 points, and only loss to unbeaten Montana.

**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:55 AM

NCAAB

Monday, February 4

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NOTRE DAME vs. SYRACUSE
Notre Dame is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Syracuse
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Notre Dame's last 6 games when playing on the road against Syracuse
Syracuse is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Syracuse's last 6 games when playing at home against Notre Dame

7:00 PM
UNC WILMINGTON vs. TOWSON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UNC Wilmington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Towson
UNC Wilmington is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Towson's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Towson's last 6 games when playing UNC Wilmington

7:00 PM
GEORGE MASON vs. OLD DOMINION
The total has gone OVER in 4 of George Mason's last 5 games on the road
George Mason is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Old Dominion
Old Dominion is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Old Dominion is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. SIENA
Fairfield is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Fairfield's last 5 games on the road
Siena is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Siena's last 6 games

7:00 PM
LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. WRIGHT STATE
Loyola of Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Wright State
Loyola of Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Loyola of Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Wright State's last 12 games when playing Loyola of Chicago

7:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. IOWA STATE
Oklahoma is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Oklahoma is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Iowa State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Iowa State's last 9 games

9:00 PM
TEXAS vs. WEST VIRGINIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
West Virginia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
West Virginia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
SETON HALL vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seton Hall's last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Seton Hall is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games at home

10:00 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Loyola Marymount
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Loyola Marymount is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Loyola Marymount is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

10:05 PM
NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Northern Arizona is 2-18 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Northern Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Sacramento State
Sacramento State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Sacramento State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Northern Arizona

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**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:55 AM

NCAAB

Monday, February 4

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NCAAB game of the day: Notre Dame at Syracuse
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Notre Dame at Syracuse (-9.5)

Syracuse aims to keep its losing streak from reaching three games when it hosts Notre Dame on Monday. The No. 6 Orange had been sailing along and won their first six Big East games before losing back-to-back outings to Villanova and Pittsburgh. The loss to the Panthers on Saturday knocked Syracuse out of first place in the Big East. The Orange are now a half-game behind Marquette. Notre Dame is in a three-way tie for third.

The Fighting Irish can bolster their NCAA tournament resume with a road win against the Orange. Notre Dame struggled on the road Saturday and had to go overtime to defeat lowly DePaul. The Fighting Irish have won three consecutive games overall. Syracuse is 13-0 at home with 10 of the victories coming by 20 or more points. The Orange have a 35-game homecourt winning streak that is the longest in the nation but had to score the final five points to squeak past Cincinnati 57-55 in their most-recent contest at the Carrier Dome.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN

ABOUT NOTRE DAME (18-4, 6-3 Big East): Senior forward Jack Cooley continued his huge season with 26 points and 16 rebounds in the victory over DePaul. Cooley fell one point shy of tying his career-best output and did match his season-best for rebounding. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds five times in his career and has recorded 14 double-doubles this season. Cooley leads the Fighting Irish in both scoring (15) and rebounding (11.3). Junior guard Jerian Grant averages 12.6 points and junior guard Eric Atkins chips in 11.8. Notre Dame commits just 10.3 turnovers per game and has had fewer than 10 miscues in six of its nine Big East contests.

ABOUT SYRACUSE (18-3, 6-2): The offense stagnates when both senior Brandon Triche and sophomore Michael Carter-Williams are struggling with their shots in the same game. The two guards were a combined 7-of-26 from the field – including 1-for-10 from 3-point range – in the loss to Pittsburgh. “We missed a lot of shots,” Carter-Williams said afterwards. “I was like 3-for-12. Brandon didn’t shoot the ball great. So if me and him don’t shoot the ball good, we’re going to lose.” Triche averages a team-high 14.9 points while Carter-Williams averages 12.6 points and 8.6 assists. Junior forward C.J. Fair scored 20 points against the Panthers and averages 13.7 points and team-leading seven rebounds.

TRENDS:

* Orange are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Fighting Irish are 1-5 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
* Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

TIP-INS:

1. Notre Dame won last season’s lone meeting to break a three-game losing streak against Syracuse.

2. Orange starting C DaJuan Coleman will miss his second game after recent knee surgery.

3. Fighting Irish coach Mike Brey has 139 Big East wins and is tied with former St. John’s coach Louie Carnesecca for fourth-most in conference history.

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**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:56 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 4

Hot Teams
-- 76ers won five of last seven games (4-1 last five HF).
-- Knicks won last four games (12-10 HF, 3-0 last three).
-- Miami won six of its last eight games (8-3 last 11 HF).
-- Thunder is 5-0 vs spread in game after their last five losses (6-2 last eight HF).
-- Jazz won seven of last ten games (5-2 last seven HF).
-- Indiana won its last 13 home games (5-2 last seven H vs spread). Bulls won six of their last eight games (4-1 last five A vs spread).

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost last nine games, covering once (13-7-1 AU, 1-5 last six).
-- Washington lost last four games (7-2-2 last 11 HU). Clippers lost six of last eight games (1-7 last eight AF).
-- Pistons lost five of last seven games (4-9 last 13 AU).
-- Bobcats lost six of their last seven games (6-4 last ten AU).
-- Minnesota lost six of last seven games (8-4-2 HF). Trailblazers lost their last four road games (4-2 last six AU).
-- Mavericks are 3-4 in their last seven games (7-1 last eight AU).
-- Kings lost seven of their last eight games (1-6 last seven AU).

Totals
-- Four of last five Philly home games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Wizard games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine New York games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Dallas games went over the total.
-- Last four Sacramento games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Chicago road games went over the total.

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

**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:57 AM

NBA

Monday, February 4

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing Washington
LA Clippers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Orlando is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 19 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indiana's last 8 games when playing Chicago

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. MIAMI
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Charlotte is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Charlotte

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. NEW YORK
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New York's last 9 games

8:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. MINNESOTA
Portland is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games when playing Minnesota
Portland is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Minnesota is 5-18 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Portland
Minnesota is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Portland

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games
Dallas is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Oklahoma City is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home

9:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. UTAH
Sacramento is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games
Utah is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 8 games when playing at home against Sacramento

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**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:57 AM

NBA

Monday, February 4

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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Each week, we look back on the NBA betting scene and give you the best –and worst – basketball bets, as well as some spots to keep an eye on with the upcoming schedule.

Stats and records as of Feb. 3.

Hottest ATS

Dallas Mavericks (2-2 SU, 4-0 ATS)

The Mavs made some serious coin this week, covering in four straight including three on the road. Dallas was an underdog in all three of those games, improving to 16-10 ATS away from home. The Mavericks will be road dogs again in Oklahoma City Monday, especially if Dirk Nowitzki misses another game.

Coldest ATS

Orlando Magic (0-5 SU, 1-4 ATS)

Tough week for the Magic, playing five games in seven nights. Orlando took four of those five losses away from home, but did manage to salvage a cover in Saturday’s 107-98 loss at Milwaukee. The Magic, who are actually 13-9-1 ATS as guests, close out a five-game road swing in Philadelphia Monday.

Best over

New Orleans Hornets (1-4 SU, 4-1 over/under)

The soon-to-be Pelicans suffered away from New Orleans last week. The Hornets dropped four of five on the road, allowing an average of over 105 points per game in that stretch. New Orleans had a hard time keeping up with star guard Eric Gordon slowed by a nagging knee injury. He’s questionable versus the Suns at home Wednesday.

Best under

Washington Wizards (0-4, 0-4 over/under)

The Wizards have a hard enough time scoring on their own, let alone matching up with some of the NBA’s better defensive squads. Washington played under the number in all four games last week, visiting San Antonio, Memphis and Philadelphia. It also stayed below the total versus Sacramento, which posted an identical 0-4 over/under mark last week.

Scouting the schedule

Both the Lakers and Clippers are on extended road trips thanks to the Grammy Awards taking over the Staples Center. The Lakers wrap up a seven-game swing at Detroit, Brookly, Boston and Miami while the Clippers visit Washington, Orlando, Miami and New York. The Los Angeles teams are a combined 18-26-1 ATS on the road as of Sunday.

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**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 08:59 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 4

Hot teams
-- Avalanche are 3-0 at home, outscoring foes 10-2.
-- Canucks won four of their last six games.
-- Sharks are off to 7-1 start; last three games went to SO. Anaheim won five of their first seven games.

Cold teams
-- Maple Leafs lost three of their four home games. Carolina is 3-4 this year, scoring seven goals in last three games.
-- Dallas Stars lost five of last six games.
-- Minnesota lost its two road games, 5-4ot/5-3. Coyotes lost six of first nine games.
-- Edmonton lost its last two games, scoring three goals.

Totals
-- Five of last six Carolina-Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Vancouver games.
-- Six of last seven San Jose-Anaheim games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- Hurricanes won six of last eight visits to Toronto.
-- Dallas Stars lost seven of last ten visits to Colorado.
-- Minnesota Wild won three of last four visits to Phoenix.
-- Canucks won 13 of last 18 games against Edmonton.
-- Ducks won five of last seven games against San Jose.

NHL

Monday, February 4

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Carolina's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games

9:00 PM
DALLAS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Dallas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Dallas

9:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHOENIX
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 10 games
Phoenix is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Minnesota

9:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vancouver's last 9 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Vancouver's last 16 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Edmonton's last 16 games when playing Vancouver
Edmonton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Vancouver

10:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Jose's last 23 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games

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NHL

Monday, February 4

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Pucking the trends: This week's best NHL bets
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Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in the National Hockey League.

For the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2. All stats are prior to Sunday's action.

Hot team

San Jose Sharks (3-0-0-1 SU)

The Sharks are undefeated in regulation in their first eight games, suffering their only loss in a shootout to Nashville Saturday. San Jose has skated to a 5-3 mark on the puckline during that stretch. Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton are among the league leaders with 14 points each and Antii Niemi has a league-best six wins and a miniscule 1.80 GAA. The Sharks visit the Ducks Monday before hosting the Blackhawks and Coyotes later in the week.

Cold team

New Jersey Devils (0-4 SU)

Everyone expected the Devils to take a step back after the departure of Zach Parise and they haven’t disappointed bettors on the moneyline. Four of New Jersey’s last five games have gone to either overtime or a shootout and the Devils have come out on the losing end in four of those contests. New Jersey visits the New York Islanders Sunday before hosting the Rangers, Lightning and Penguins later in the week.

Best over play

Montreal Canadiens (4-0 over/under)

The Habs have been one of the surprise teams of the young NHL season so far. The return of stud defenseman P.K. Subban didn’t disrupt any of the team’s chemistry in their most recent 6-1 triumph over Buffalo. Montreal has scored four goals or more in five of its first seven games, leading to an impressive 4-0 O/U mark last week. The Canadiens host the Senators Sunday afternoon and then get a nice break before hosting the Bruins Wednesday night.

Best under play

Chicago Blackhawks (0-4 over/under)

Goaltending has been an issue for the Blackhawks over the past few seasons, but it certainly hasn’t been a hindrance thus far. The goaltending duo of Corey Crawford and Ray Emery have been impressive early on, holding opponents to 1.7 goals per game during Chicago’s seven-game under streak. The Blackhawks have three games remaining on their current road trip with stops in San Jose, Phoenix and Nashville this week.

Surveying the schedule:

-The Carolina Hurricanes continue their season-long six-game road trip Monday in Toronto. The Hurricanes fell 5-3 Saturday to Philadelphia in the first contest of the road swing and have allowed a generous 3.3 goals per game so far (24th in the league).

-The Tampa Bay Lightning have skated to an impressive 6-2 start to the campaign but have only played two road games. The Lightning play four tough road games this week, including a tough back-to-back in Boston and New York (Rangers).

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**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 09:42 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Texas at West Virginia
The Mountaineers look to take advantage of a Texas team that is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games against teams with a losing SU record. West Virginia is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Moutaineers favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-5). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Game 715-716: Oklahoma at Iowa State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 64.643; Iowa State 72.197
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 7 1/2; 138
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 5 1/2; 141
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-5 1/2); Under

Game 717-718: Notre Dame at Syracuse (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 63.542; Syracuse 74.542
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 11; 137
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 8 1/2; 133 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-8 1/2); Over

Game 719-720: Loyola-Chicago at Wright State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 53.189; Wright State 60.090
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 7
Vegas Line: Wright State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-4 1/2)

Game 721-722: NC-Wilmington at Towson (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Wilmington 48.491; Towson 55.404
Dunkel Line: Towson by 7
Vegas Line: Towson by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC-Wilmington (+8 1/2)

Game 723-724: George Mason at Old Dominion (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 53.070; Old Dominion 50.618
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 2 1/2; 126
Vegas Line: George Mason by 7; 129 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (+7); Under

Game 725-726: Seton Hall at Pittsburgh (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 57.916; Pittsburgh 77.129
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 19; 129
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 16; 125
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-16); Over

Game 727-728: Texas at West Virginia (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 59.351; West Virginia 66.439
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 7; 121
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 5; 124
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-5); Under

Game 729-730: San Diego at Loyola Marymount (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 52.597; Loyola Marymount 54.398
Dunkel Line: Loyola Marymount by 2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount

Game 731-732: Fairfield at Siena (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 55.238; Siena 49.855
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Siena (+7 1/2)

Game 733-734: Northern Arizona at Sacramento State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 42.742; Sacramento State 51.608
Dunkel Line: Sacramento State by 9
Vegas Line: Sacramento State by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (-6 1/2)

**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 09:47 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, February 4

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CAROLINA (3-4-0-0, 6 pts.) at TORONTO (4-4-0-0, 8 pts.) - 2/4/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 17-26 ATS (+45.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 146-144 ATS (-68.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-3 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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DALLAS (3-5-0-1, 7 pts.) at COLORADO (4-4-0-0, 8 pts.) - 2/4/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 173-111 ATS (+38.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 172-116 ATS (+25.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
COLORADO is 209-191 ATS (-130.9 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-4 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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MINNESOTA (4-3-0-1, 9 pts.) at PHOENIX (3-4-0-2, 8 pts.) - 2/4/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 2-13 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-2 ATS (+9.5 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 10-18 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-4 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)
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VANCOUVER (4-2-0-2, 10 pts.) at EDMONTON (4-3-0-1, 9 pts.) - 2/4/2013, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 189-167 ATS (+360.9 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 135-84 ATS (+26.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
EDMONTON is 20-41 ATS (+76.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 9-23 ATS (+34.5 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 11-34 ATS (+58.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 2-13 ATS (+20.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 9-4 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 9-4-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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SAN JOSE (7-0-0-1, 15 pts.) at ANAHEIM (5-1-0-1, 11 pts.) - 2/4/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 2-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 58-41 ATS (+11.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 162-173 ATS (+371.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 149-110 ATS (+30.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 5-16 ATS (+23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 8-19 ATS (-12.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 8-5 (+6.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 8-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 09:50 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, February 4

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ORLANDO (14 - 33) at PHILADELPHIA (20 - 26) - 2/4/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (34 - 15) at WASHINGTON (11 - 35) - 2/4/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 78-119 ATS (-52.9 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 270-325 ATS (-87.5 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 178-245 ATS (-91.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 292-357 ATS (-100.7 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 72-107 ATS (-45.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 134-171 ATS (-54.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

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

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DETROIT (18 - 30) at NEW YORK (30 - 15) - 2/4/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-1 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (11 - 35) at MIAMI (30 - 14) - 2/4/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CHARLOTTE is 18-39 ATS (-24.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (24 - 23) at MINNESOTA (18 - 26) - 2/4/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 152-193 ATS (-60.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 7-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (20 - 27) at OKLAHOMA CITY (35 - 12) - 2/4/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 12-6 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-7 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (17 - 32) at UTAH (26 - 22) - 2/4/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
UTAH is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 103-73 ATS (+22.7 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 7-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (29 - 18) at INDIANA (28 - 19) - 2/4/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-6 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 02-04-2013, 10:58 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Vancouver at Edmonton
The Canucks look to follow up their 2-1 win over Chicago and build on their 12-3 record in their last 15 games after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Vancouver is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Game 1-2: Carolina at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.979; Toronto 11.716
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-120); Under

Game 3-4: Dallas at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.670; Colorado 10.529
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+130); Over

Game 5-6: Minnesota at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.799; Phoenix 10.197
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105); Over

Game 7-8: Vancouver at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.842; Edmonton 11.099
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-120); Under

Game 9-10: San Jose at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.153; Anaheim 11.888
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-110); Over

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