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  • Sunday's Trends and Indexes - 12/29 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

    Trends and Indexes

    Sunday, December 29

    Good Luck on day #363 of 2013!

    At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of NBA, NCAAB, CFL and NHL until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

    NOTE:
    As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
    Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
    Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.


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  • #2
    Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

    Most popular, least popular picks in the LVH Super Contest, where 1,034 contestants pick five games each week of the NFL season........they paid $1,500 each to be in this contest, by the way.

    Most pop. (38-55-4 vs spread)
    1) Packers +4.5-- 510
    2) Falcons 214
    3) Steelers 200
    4) Eagles 190
    5) Jaguars 188
    6) Cowboys 187

    Least popular (48-46-2)
    32) Colts 26
    31) Bears -4.5-- 60
    30) Texans 61
    29) Titans 65
    28) Broncos 66
    27) Buccaneers 79


    *****

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

    13) Looks like Penn State coach Bill O'Brien has emerged as the leading candidate for the Houston Texans' coaching vacancy.

    12) Good offenses get first downs on 1st/2nd down; here are the teams with highest %age of first downs on 1st/2nd down:
    Cowboys 79.3%, Broncos 76.9%, Cards 76.8%, Chiefs 76.1%

    11) Here are the teams with lowest %age of first downs on 1st/2nd down: Titans 65.6%, Ravens 66.2%, Jets 67.1%, Panthers 68.0%

    10) Bill Walton gave out his all-time SEC basketball team on the air Saturday night and didn't have anyone from Kentucky on it:

    Maravich-Wilkins-Pettit-O'Neal-Barkley. Three LSU guys.

    9) If you care about such things, under is 11-3-1 in first 15 bowl games.

    8) Five NFL teams didn't put anyone in the Pro Bowl:
    Giants-Jets-Falcons-Jaguars-Packers.

    7) All three refs who worked the Louisville-Kentucky game worked at the Final Four last spring. Not a coincidence.

    6) DePaul's teams are called the Blue Demons; why don't they wear blue road uniforms? Not sure why teams wear black road uniforms.

    5) Why would anyone trade for Andrew Bynum? He's played in 24 of a possible 110 games since leaving the Lakers. Seems like a pain in the butt.

    4) There are only three NFL games Sunday with no NFL playoff implications and two of those three, Texans-Titans/Redskins-Giants, will determine the #1 pick in the draft in May. Going to be a very interesting Sunday.

    3) Rutgers has had five offensive coordinators in the last five years; their coach was so conservative Saturday, the play-by-play guy was calling him out. They fired three more assistant coaches since this season ended; you need continuity to have a good program. Rutgers doesn't have it yet.

    2) Houston Rockets are 7-1 vs spread if they played the night before.

    1) The Apple TV commercial where the kid films his family's Chirstmas Day might be the best TV commercial of the last twenty years.

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    • #3
      NCAAB
      Dunkel


      Howard at USC
      The 8-4 Trojans play host to a Howard team that is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 games against teams with a winning record. USC is the pick (-23) according to Dunkel, which has the Trojans favored by 27 1/2. Dunkel Pick: USC (-23). Here are all of today's games.

      SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

      Game 811-812: Georgia State at East Carolina (1:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 55.666; East Carolina 61.324
      Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 5 1/2; 152
      Vegas Line: East Carolina by 1 1/2; 146 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (-1 1/2); Over

      Game 813-814: Buffalo at Drexel (2:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 54.688; Drexel 60.847
      Dunkel Line: Drexel by 6
      Vegas Line: Drexel by 8 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+8 1/2)

      Game 815-816: Bowling Green at Wright State (3:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 48.284; Wright State 57.563
      Dunkel Line: Wright State by 9 1/2
      Vegas Line: Wright State by 6 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-6 1/2)

      Game 817-818: William & Mary at West Virginia (3:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 56.009; West Virginia 62.786
      Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 7
      Vegas Line: West Virginia by 9 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (+9 1/2)

      Game 819-820: Southern Illinois at Miami (OH) (3:30 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 49.337; Miami (OH) 55.571
      Dunkel Line: Miami (OH) by 6
      Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 2 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (-2 1/2)

      Game 821-822: Cal Poly at Stanford (7:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 56.926; Stanford 67.109
      Dunkel Line: Stanford by 10
      Vegas Line: Stanford by 13 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (+13 1/2)

      Game 823-824: Georgia Tech at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 58.364; Charlotte 63.170
      Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 5; 136
      Vegas Line: Charlotte by 3; 143 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-3); Under

      Game 825-826: Tulsa at Maryland (7:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 55.784; Maryland 63.801
      Dunkel Line: Maryland by 8; 155
      Vegas Line: Maryland by 10 1/2; 147 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+10 1/2; Over

      Game 827-828: Maine vs. Middle Tennessee State (4:30 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Maine 39.978; Middle Tennessee State 56.911
      Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 17
      Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 19
      Dunkel Pick: Maine (+19)

      Game 829-830: Grand Canyon at Chattanooga (7:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Grand Canyon 40.777; Chattanooga 45.216
      Dunkel Line: Chattanooga by 4 1/2
      Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 2
      Dunkel Pick: Chattanooga (-2)

      Game 835-836: Pennsylvania at Rider (12:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 50.926; Rider 52.506
      Dunkel Line: Rider by 1 1/2
      Vegas Line: Rider by 8 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Pennsylvania (+8 1/2)

      Game 837-838: South Dakota at Youngstown State (2:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota 44.884; Youngstown State 56.154
      Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 11 1/2
      Vegas Line: Youngstown State by 9
      Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (-9)

      Game 839-840: College of Charleston at The Citadel (2:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 50.720; The Citadel 39.778
      Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 11
      Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 8
      Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (-8)

      Game 841-842: Drake at IUPUI (2:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Drake 54.464; IUPUI 51.108
      Dunkel Line: Drake by 3 1/2
      Vegas Line: Drake by 5 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Drake (+5 1/2)

      Game 843-844: Canisius at Notre Dame (5:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 53.655; Notre Dame 70.165
      Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 16 1/2; 141
      Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 11; 146 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-11); Under

      Game 845-846: Eastern Kentucky at IPFW (2:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 53.063; IPFW 55.783
      Dunkel Line: IPFW by 2 1/2; 133
      Vegas Line: IPFW by 4 1/2; 138 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+4 1/2); Under

      Game 847-848: Brown at Niagara (2:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Brown 51.940; Niagara 54.258
      Dunkel Line: Niagara by 2 1/2
      Vegas Line: Pick
      Dunkel Pick: Niagara

      Game 849-850: SE Missouri State at Missouri State (3:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: SE Missouri State 51.678; Missouri State 60.242
      Dunkel Line: Missouri State by 8 1/2; 147
      Vegas Line: Missouri State by 7 1/2; 143 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Missouri State (-7 1/2); Over

      Game 851-852: UC-Riverside at Sacramento State (5:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 44.085; Sacramento State 48.563
      Dunkel Line: Sacramento State by 4 1/2
      Vegas Line: Sacramento State by 2
      Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (-2)

      Game 853-854: Murray State at Dayton (2:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 51.092; Dayton 63.919
      Dunkel Line: Dayton by 13
      Vegas Line: Dayton by 16
      Dunkel Pick: Murray State (+16)

      Game 855-856: Davidson at Wichita State (3:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 56.059; Wichita State 70.253
      Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 14; 156
      Vegas Line: Wichita State by 17 1/2; 147 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Davidson (+17 1/2); Over

      Game 857-858: North Dakota at Northern Colorado (4:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota 48.142; Northern Colorado 57.696
      Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 9 1/2
      Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 6
      Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-6)

      Game 859-860: Quinnipiac at Oregon State (11:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Quinnipiac 51.314; Oregon State 60.654
      Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 9 1/2
      Vegas Line: Oregon State by 6 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (-6 1/2)

      Game 871-872: Morgan State at Oregon (3:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Morgan State 50.593; Oregon 71.338
      Dunkel Line: Oregon by 21
      Vegas Line: Oregon by 24 1/2
      Dunkel Pick: Morgan State (+24 1/2)

      Game 873-874: Chicago State at Creighton (5:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Chicago State 47.638; Creighton 70.636
      Dunkel Line: Creighton by 23
      Vegas Line: Creighton by 28
      Dunkel Pick: Chicago State (+28)

      Game 875-876: Howard at USC (5:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Howard 35.874; USC 63.347
      Dunkel Line: USC by 27 1/2
      Vegas Line: USC by 23
      Dunkel Pick: USC (-23)

      Game 877-878: Hartford at Washington (9:00 p.m. EST)
      Dunkel Ratings: Hartford 46.061; Washington 60.731
      Dunkel Line: Washington by 14 1/2
      Vegas Line: Washington by 10
      Dunkel Pick: Washington (-10)

      Comment


      • #4
        NCAAB
        Long Sheet

        Sunday, December 29


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        GEORGIA ST (6 - 6) at E CAROLINA (10 - 3) - 12/29/2013, 1:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        GEORGIA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
        GEORGIA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
        GEORGIA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
        GEORGIA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
        E CAROLINA is 68-94 ATS (-35.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
        E CAROLINA is 68-94 ATS (-35.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        E CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
        E CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons




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        BUFFALO (5 - 4) at DREXEL (8 - 3) - 12/29/2013, 2:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        BUFFALO is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
        DREXEL is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
        DREXEL is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


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




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        BOWLING GREEN (6 - 5) at WRIGHT ST (7 - 7) - 12/29/2013, 3:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        WRIGHT ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
        WRIGHT ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
        WRIGHT ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
        WRIGHT ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        BOWLING GREEN is 1-0 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
        BOWLING GREEN is 1-0 straight up against WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons




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        WM & MARY (6 - 4) vs. W VIRGINIA (7 - 5) - 12/29/2013, 3:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        W VIRGINIA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
        W VIRGINIA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
        W VIRGINIA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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        S ILLINOIS (4 - 8) at MIAMI OHIO (3 - 6) - 12/29/2013, 3:30 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        MIAMI OHIO is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        MIAMI OHIO is 1-0 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
        S ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons




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        CAL POLY-SLO (4 - 7) at STANFORD (8 - 3) - 12/29/2013, 7:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        STANFORD is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points since 1997.


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




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        GEORGIA TECH (8 - 4) at CHARLOTTE (8 - 3) - 12/29/2013, 7:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        CHARLOTTE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.


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




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        TULSA (4 - 8) at MARYLAND (7 - 5) - 12/29/2013, 7:00 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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        MAINE (1 - 9) vs. MIDDLE TENN ST (8 - 4) - 12/29/2013, 4:30 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        MIDDLE TENN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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        GRAND CANYON (5 - 6) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (4 - 8) - 12/29/2013, 7:00 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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        ALCORN ST (3 - 7) vs. W ILLINOIS (5 - 7) - 12/29/2013, 7:00 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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        DENVER (5 - 6) at UTEP (8 - 5) - 12/29/2013, 9:30 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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        PENNSYLVANIA (2 - 7) at RIDER (5 - 5) - 12/29/2013, 12:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        RIDER is 68-94 ATS (-35.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
        RIDER is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
        RIDER is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
        RIDER is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
        RIDER is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        PENNSYLVANIA is 1-0 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
        PENNSYLVANIA is 1-0 straight up against RIDER over the last 3 seasons
        1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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        S DAKOTA (3 - 8) at YOUNGSTOWN ST (8 - 6) - 12/29/2013, 2:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        YOUNGSTOWN ST is 18-37 ATS (-22.7 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.


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




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        COLL OF CHARLESTON (5 - 7) at THE CITADEL (4 - 9) - 12/29/2013, 2:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        COLL OF CHARLESTON is 92-58 ATS (+28.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
        COLL OF CHARLESTON is 92-58 ATS (+28.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
        COLL OF CHARLESTON is 26-5 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
        COLL OF CHARLESTON is 50-22 ATS (+25.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
        COLL OF CHARLESTON is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
        THE CITADEL is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        THE CITADEL is 3-1 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
        COLL OF CHARLESTON is 4-0 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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        DRAKE (8 - 3) at IUPUI (4 - 11) - 12/29/2013, 2:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        IUPUI is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
        IUPUI is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
        IUPUI is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
        IUPUI is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
        IUPUI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
        IUPUI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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        CANISIUS (8 - 4) at NOTRE DAME (8 - 4) - 12/29/2013, 5:00 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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        E KENTUCKY (8 - 4) at IUPU-FT WAYNE (10 - 4) - 12/29/2013, 2:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        IUPU-FT WAYNE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        E KENTUCKY is 1-0 against the spread versus IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
        E KENTUCKY is 1-0 straight up against IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
        1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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        BROWN (6 - 4) at NIAGARA (3 - 9) - 12/29/2013, 2:00 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        BROWN is 1-0 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
        BROWN is 1-0 straight up against NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons




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        SE MISSOURI ST (8 - 4) at MISSOURI ST (9 - 2) - 12/29/2013, 3:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        MISSOURI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
        MISSOURI ST is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.


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




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        UC-RIVERSIDE (4 - 7) at SACRAMENTO ST (3 - 5) - 12/29/2013, 5:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        UC-RIVERSIDE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
        SACRAMENTO ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
        SACRAMENTO ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
        SACRAMENTO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.


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




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        MURRAY ST (5 - 6) at DAYTON (9 - 3) - 12/29/2013, 2:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        MURRAY ST is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
        MURRAY ST is 69-97 ATS (-37.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        DAYTON is 1-1 against the spread versus MURRAY ST over the last 3 seasons
        DAYTON is 1-1 straight up against MURRAY ST 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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        DAVIDSON (4 - 8) at WICHITA ST (12 - 0) - 12/29/2013, 3:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        DAVIDSON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
        WICHITA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
        WICHITA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
        WICHITA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
        WICHITA ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.


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




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        N DAKOTA (3 - 7) at N COLORADO (6 - 3) - 12/29/2013, 4:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        N DAKOTA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        N COLORADO is 1-1 against the spread versus N DAKOTA over the last 3 seasons
        N COLORADO is 1-1 straight up against N DAKOTA over the last 3 seasons




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        QUINNIPIAC (6 - 4) at OREGON ST (7 - 4) - 12/29/2013, 11:00 PM
        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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        MORGAN ST (3 - 8) at OREGON (11 - 0) - 12/29/2013, 3:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        OREGON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
        OREGON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
        OREGON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
        OREGON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
        OREGON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
        OREGON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.


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




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        CHICAGO ST (5 - 7) at CREIGHTON (9 - 2) - 12/29/2013, 5:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        CREIGHTON is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
        CREIGHTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
        CREIGHTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
        CREIGHTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.


        Head-to-Head Series History
        CREIGHTON is 1-0 straight up against CHICAGO ST over the last 3 seasons




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        HOWARD (3 - 12) at USC (8 - 4) - 12/29/2013, 5:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        HOWARD is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
        HOWARD is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
        HOWARD is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
        HOWARD is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
        USC is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
        USC is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
        USC is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
        USC is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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        HARTFORD (5 - 8) at WASHINGTON (7 - 5) - 12/29/2013, 9:00 PM
        Top Trends for this game.
        WASHINGTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


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




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        Comment


        • #5
          NCAAB
          Armadillo's Write-Up

          Sunday, December 29


          East Carolina won 62-53 at Georgia State LY, in brickfest where teams were combined 11-42 from arc. ECU has played four non-D-I games, a lot- their best win was over #198 Norfolk State- they're 6-1 vs teams not in top 100. Georgia State scored 83.7 ppg in winning last three games; Panthers turn ball over less (12.8%) than any team in whole country.

          Drexel doesn't sub much, especially since Lee got hurt; Dragons are 7-0 vs teams outside top 100, with last three of those wins by 10+ points. Buffalo is 0-4 on road, with three losses by 11+ points; they turn ball over 20.8% of time, make only 31.4% from arc. Bulls lost to Manhattan in OT in its only other game so far this year against a top 100 team.

          Bowling Green outscored Wright State 19-5 on foul line in 54-41 win vs Raiders LY, holding Wright to 19 second half points; Falcons won last three games this year, allowing 63.7 ppg, but they're turning ball it over 20.8% of time, making 28.3% from arc, 62.7% on line, not good. Wright State forces turnovers 25.6% of the time, #3 in country.

          Stanford opens Pac-12 play with rival Cal Thursday; this is last tuneup for that, vs Cal Poly team that already lost by 11 at Arizona, at Oregon by 21, as well as by 17 at Pitt. Mustangs are making just 26.3% from arc, 64.1% on line. Cardinal is 4-0 vs teams outside top 150, with three of four wins by 27+- they've been off for eight days since Michigan loss.

          Georgia Tech is 1-4 vs teams in top 100; best win is over #49 Illinois by 3 at home; Jackets won by 9 at Georgia, lost at Vandy by 13, lost to St John's in Brooklyn by 13- only two of their 10 wins are against teams in top 250. Charlotte beat K-State/Michigan, then loss at Florida State by 45; they turn ball over 20.6% of time- they play at a fast tempo (#36).

          Maryland has been off for eight days since home loss to Boston U, a bad loss; Terps turn ball over 19.9% of time, make 63.6% from line- four of their seven wins are vs teams ranked #238 or lower. Tulsa is coached by Danny Manning; their only top 200 win was by point over Indiana St in game they trailed by 3 with 0:53 left. Tulsa is 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with losses by 23-10-8-10 points.

          Drake is 8-3 with true road wins at Ill-Chicago/Fresno State; Bulldogs make 39.6% from arc- they're 5-2 in games decided by 9 or less points. IUPUI lost last four games, losing in OT at SE Missouri in its last game Monday; Jaguars are 1-2 vs MVC teams, losing by 6-20 points, with an upset of Bradley. Drake's only road loss was 67-63 at St Mary's.

          Notre Dame lost its leading scorer Grant just as they're about to start its first season in ACC; Irish were already playing its bench 8th-fewest minutes in country, so they're very thin- they have Duke coming into start their ACC schedule Saturday. Canisius holds teams to 26.5% from arc, #4 in country- they're 3-1 vs teams in top 150, but St Conaventure is best team they've played and they're ranked #106.

          Fort Wayne has played easy schedule so far but is still 8-4 vs D-I teams, but best win was over #184 Dartmouth. Mastodons are making 40.5% of 3's, 52.9% of 2's but turn ball over 20.6% of time. Eastern Kentucky lost to Youngstown by 8 in its only game against a team ranked between #76-225- they play lot of bad teams, and a few money-grab games.

          Missouri State is 9-2 vs shaky schedule, but they did beat Texas A&M on neutral floor- their only losses are Virginia/Louisville, top 25 teams. Bears make 38% from arc, only 45.8% inside it. SE Missouri lost by 23 to Saint Louis, 12 at Memphis in its only two games vs teams ranked in top 250. Both of these teams start conference play Thursday night.

          Cal-Riverside is 3-7 vs D-I teams, but 2-1 vs Big Sky clubs, winning by 5-15 points over Montana State/So Utah, losing at Northern Colorado by 3. Highlanders turn ball over 21.5% of time, make just 28.7% from arc, but their defense has improved. Sacramento won by 6 at Cal-Davis, lost by 26-8 to Irvine/Fullerton, two other Big West opponents.

          Road teams won both North Dakota-Northern Colorado games LY, in UND's first year in Big Sky; Bears won 75-66 at UND, Sioux won by a hoop in rematch in Greeley. North Dakota is 0-7 vs D-I teams thos year, 0-4 on road, with losses by 15-10-15-18 points- teams are making 57% of shots inside arc against them. Northern Colorado won at Kansas State by a hoop; their next best win is over #288 Riverside by 3.

          Oregon State is 7-4 against the #325 schedule, 3-3 vs teams ranked in #100-200 range, with wins by 6-9-4 points. Beavers start Pac-12 play at Colorado Thursday. Quinnipiac is 2-3 on road, losing by 6-11-12 points in its first year in MAAC- they're 0-2 vs teams in top 130, losing by 6 to LaSalle, by 3 to Boston U. Bobcats are shooting only 28.8% on 3's.

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          • #6
            NCAAB

            Sunday, December 29


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            12:00 PM
            PENNSYLVANIA vs. RIDER
            Pennsylvania is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
            Rider is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
            Rider is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 1:00 PM
            GEORGIA STATE vs. EAST CAROLINA
            Georgia State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
            Georgia State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
            East Carolina is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
            East Carolina is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 2:00 PM
            MURRAY STATE vs. DAYTON
            Murray State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
            Dayton is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
            Dayton is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 2:00 PM
            TEXAS SOUTHERN vs. TCU
            No trends available
            TCU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
            TCU is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 2:00 PM
            EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. IUPU FORT WAYNE
            Eastern Kentucky is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
            No trends available

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            DECEMBER 29, 2:00 PM
            DRAKE vs. IUPUI
            Drake is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
            No trends available

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            DECEMBER 29, 2:00 PM
            BUFFALO vs. DREXEL
            Buffalo is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
            Drexel is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
            Drexel is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 2:00 PM
            BROWN vs. NIAGARA
            Brown is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
            Niagara is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
            Niagara is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 2:05 PM
            SOUTH DAKOTA vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
            No trends available
            Youngstown State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
            Youngstown State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 2:05 PM
            COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON vs. THE CITADEL
            College of Charleston is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
            College of Charleston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
            The total has gone UNDER in 4 of The Citadel's last 6 games when playing at home against College of Charleston
            The Citadel is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against College of Charleston

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:00 PM
            ALABAMA A&M vs. UAB
            No trends available
            UAB is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
            UAB is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:00 PM
            WILLIAM & MARY vs. WEST VIRGINIA
            No trends available
            West Virginia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:00 PM
            MORGAN STATE vs. OREGON
            No trends available
            Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
            The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oregon's last 5 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:00 PM
            DAVIDSON vs. WICHITA STATE
            Davidson is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
            Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
            Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:00 PM
            DUQUESNE vs. TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
            Duquesne is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
            Texas-Pan American is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
            Texas-Pan American is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:00 PM
            ROBERT MORRIS (ILL) vs. SIU EDWARDSVILLE
            No trends available
            SIU Edwardsville is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
            SIU Edwardsville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:00 PM
            SAVANNAH STATE vs. FLORIDA
            No trends available
            Florida is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
            Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:00 PM
            BOWLING GREEN vs. WRIGHT STATE
            Bowling Green is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
            Bowling Green is 2-20 SU in its last 22 games on the road
            Wright State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
            Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:05 PM
            SE MISSOURI STATE vs. MISSOURI STATE
            SE Missouri State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
            Missouri State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
            Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 3:30 PM
            SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
            Southern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
            Miami (Ohio) is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
            Miami (Ohio) is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 4:00 PM
            VALPARAISO vs. EAST TENNESSEE STATE
            Valparaiso is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
            No trends available

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            DECEMBER 29, 4:00 PM
            NORTH DAKOTA vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
            North Dakota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
            The total has gone OVER in 7 of North Dakota's last 8 games on the road
            Northern Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
            Northern Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 4:30 PM
            MAINE vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
            No trends available
            Middle Tennessee is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 5:00 PM
            BOSTON UNIVERSITY vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
            No trends available
            Saint Joseph's is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston University
            The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Saint Joseph's last 8 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 5:00 PM
            HOWARD vs. USC
            No trends available
            USC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
            USC is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 5:00 PM
            CANISIUS vs. NOTRE DAME
            No trends available
            Notre Dame is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
            The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Notre Dame's last 5 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 5:05 PM
            UC RIVERSIDE vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
            UC Riverside is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
            Sacramento State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing UC Riverside
            Sacramento State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 5:07 PM
            CHICAGO STATE vs. CREIGHTON
            Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
            The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Creighton's last 5 games
            Creighton is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
            GEORGIA TECH vs. CHARLOTTE
            The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgia Tech's last 7 games on the road
            Georgia Tech is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games on the road
            Charlotte is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
            Charlotte is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
            CAL POLY vs. STANFORD
            Cal Poly is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
            Cal Poly is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
            The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Stanford's last 5 games
            Stanford is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
            TULSA vs. MARYLAND
            Tulsa is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
            Maryland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
            Maryland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 7:00 PM
            GRAND CANYON vs. CHATTANOOGA
            Grand Canyon is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
            Chattanooga is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
            Chattanooga is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 9:00 PM
            HARTFORD vs. WASHINGTON
            No trends available
            Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
            Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home

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            DECEMBER 29, 9:30 PM
            DENVER vs. TEXAS EL PASO
            No trends available
            Texas El Paso is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
            Texas El Paso is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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            DECEMBER 29, 11:00 PM
            QUINNIPIAC vs. OREGON STATE
            Quinnipiac is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
            Oregon State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
            Oregon State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games


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            • #7
              NBA
              Dunkel


              Houston at Oklahoma City
              The Rockets visit OKC tonight with a 7-14 ATS record in their last 21 games as a road underdog of 3 1/2 to 6 points. Oklahoma City is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

              SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

              Game 801-802: Atlanta at Orlando (6:00 p.m. EST)

              Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 120.732; Orlando 118.807
              Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2; 205
              Vegas Line & Total: No Line
              Dunkel Pick: N/A

              Game 803-804: Golden State at Cleveland (6:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 125.313; Cleveland 115.997
              Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 9 1/2; 201
              Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 6 1/2; 205 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-6 1/2); Under

              Game 805-806: Sacramento at San Antonio (7:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 114.884; San Antonio 124.487
              Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 9 1/2; 217
              Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 12; 210 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+12); Over

              Game 807-808: Houston at Oklahoma City (7:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Houston 121.533; Oklahoma City 130.615
              Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 9; 214
              Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4 1/2; 207
              Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-4 1/2); Over

              Game 809-810: Philadelphia at LA Lakers (9:30 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 104.903; LA Lakers 120.315
              Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 15 1/2; 219
              Vegas Line & Total: No Line
              Dunkel Pick: N/A




              NBA
              Armadillo's Write-Up

              Sunday, December 29


              Hot teams
              -- Warriors won their last four games, by 19-8-2-29 points (4-4-1 AF).
              -- Hawks won five of their last six games.
              -- Oklahoma City is 11-1 in last 12 games, but is without Westbrook now. Rockets won four of their last five games (6-3 AU).

              Cold Teams
              -- Cavaliers lost six of last seven games (6-1 HU).
              -- Magic lost five of their last seven games.
              -- Kings won/covered once in their last five road games. Spurs are 1-6 vs spread in last seven home games.
              -- 76ers covered once in their last eight road games. Lakers lost their last four games.

              Series records
              -- Warriors won their last five games with Cleveland.
              -- Hawks won 11 of last 12 games with Orlando.
              -- Thunder won ten of last fifteen games with Houston.
              -- Spurs won 16 of last 17 vs Sacramento (7-4 vs spread last 11).
              -- 76ers won two of last three vs Lakers; they split last four visits here.

              Totals
              -- Last five Cleveland home games went over total; four of Warriors' last five road games stayed under.
              -- Last eight Atlanta games went over the total.
              -- Four of last five Houston road games stayed under.
              -- Five of last six Sacramento road games went over.
              -- Six of last seven Laker home games stayed under total; over is 5-0-1 in last six Philly games.

              Back-to-backs
              -- Cavaliers are 4-4 vs spread if they played night before (2-1H).
              -- Hawks are 2-4 vs spread if they played night before.
              -- Rockets are 7-1 vs spread if they played night before.
              -- 76ers are 0-3 vs spread if they lost the night before.




              NBA

              Sunday, December 29


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              Trend Report
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              6:00 PM
              ATLANTA vs. ORLANDO
              The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
              Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
              The total has gone OVER in 7 of Orlando's last 10 games at home
              Orlando is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta

              6:00 PM
              GOLDEN STATE vs. CLEVELAND
              The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games
              Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
              The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Golden State
              Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State

              7:00 PM
              SACRAMENTO vs. SAN ANTONIO
              Sacramento is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
              Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
              San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
              San Antonio is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

              7:00 PM
              HOUSTON vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
              The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
              Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
              The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
              Oklahoma City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston

              9:30 PM
              PHILADELPHIA vs. LA LAKERS
              The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
              Philadelphia is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
              The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games
              LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


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              • #8
                NHL
                Long Sheet

                Sunday, December 29


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                MONTREAL (22-13-0-3, 47 pts.) at FLORIDA (14-19-0-5, 33 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 5:05 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                FLORIDA is 84-123 ATS (+223.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                FLORIDA is 5-3 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
                FLORIDA is 5-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
                4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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                WASHINGTON (20-14-0-4, 44 pts.) at BUFFALO (10-24-0-4, 24 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 5:05 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                BUFFALO is 14-27 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                WASHINGTON is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
                WASHINGTON is 4-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
                5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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                PITTSBURGH (28-11-0-1, 57 pts.) at COLUMBUS (17-17-0-4, 38 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 6:05 PM
                There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                PITTSBURGH is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
                PITTSBURGH is 4-0-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
                2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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                ST LOUIS (24-7-0-5, 53 pts.) at DALLAS (19-12-0-6, 44 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 6:05 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                ST LOUIS is 10-1 ATS (+8.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                ST LOUIS is 5-2 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
                ST LOUIS is 5-2-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
                3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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                NY RANGERS (18-19-0-2, 38 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (23-11-0-3, 49 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 7:05 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                NY RANGERS are 4-8 ATS (-8.4 Units) in December games this season.
                NY RANGERS are 4-12 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                NY RANGERS are 4-12 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 23-14 ATS (+37.1 Units) in all games this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 23-14 ATS (+7.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 15-4 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                TAMPA BAY is 15-4 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                NY RANGERS is 5-3 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
                NY RANGERS is 5-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
                4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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                CAROLINA (14-15-0-9, 37 pts.) at TORONTO (19-16-0-5, 43 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 7:05 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                CAROLINA is 8-28 ATS (+40.3 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
                TORONTO is 137-141 ATS (-19.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
                TORONTO is 197-242 ATS (+476.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
                TORONTO is 150-149 ATS (-76.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                CAROLINA is 6-2 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
                CAROLINA is 6-2-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
                6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)

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                VANCOUVER (22-11-0-6, 50 pts.) at CALGARY (14-18-0-6, 34 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 7:35 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                VANCOUVER is 21-12 ATS (+34.3 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
                VANCOUVER is 14-3 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                VANCOUVER is 14-3 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                VANCOUVER is 8-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
                VANCOUVER is 8-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
                6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.3 Units)

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                WINNIPEG (17-18-0-5, 39 pts.) at COLORADO (23-11-0-3, 49 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 8:05 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                WINNIPEG is 4-14 ATS (+21.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
                COLORADO is 105-105 ATS (-80.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
                COLORADO is 92-99 ATS (-96.9 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                WINNIPEG is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
                COLORADO is 2-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
                2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)

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                NY ISLANDERS (11-20-0-7, 29 pts.) at MINNESOTA (20-15-0-5, 45 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 8:05 PM
                There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                NY ISLANDERS is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
                NY ISLANDERS is 2-0-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
                2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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                ANAHEIM (27-7-0-5, 59 pts.) at SAN JOSE (24-8-0-6, 54 pts.) - 12/29/2013, 10:35 PM
                Top Trends for this game.
                SAN JOSE is 160-118 ATS (+40.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
                ANAHEIM is 27-12 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games this season.
                ANAHEIM is 9-1 ATS (+7.7 Units) in December games this season.
                ANAHEIM is 27-12 ATS (+11.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
                ANAHEIM is 44-31 ATS (+80.9 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.
                ANAHEIM is 166-127 ATS (+24.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                ANAHEIM is 7-5 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
                ANAHEIM is 7-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
                8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)

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                • #9
                  NHL
                  Armadillo's Write-Up

                  Sunday, December 29


                  Hot teams
                  -- Sabres won four of their last five home games.
                  -- Canadiens won three of their last four games.
                  -- Pittsburgh won eight of its last nine games. Columbus won its last three games, allowing a total of seven goals.
                  -- Dallas Stars won four of their last five games. Blues won three of their last four.
                  -- Lightning won five of their last six games.
                  -- Canucks won nine of their last eleven games.
                  -- Anaheim won its last ten games. Sharks won their last three, all in shootouts.

                  Cold teams
                  -- Washington is 3-4 in its last seven games.
                  -- Panthers lost their last three games, allowing 15 goals.
                  -- Hurricanes lost seven of their last eight games; Toronto lost seven of last ten.
                  -- Rangers lost seven of their last ten games.
                  -- Calgary lost five of its last six games.
                  -- Minnesota lost last four games, outscored 19-8. Islanders lost 14 of their last 17 games.
                  -- Colorado lost four of last five games. Winnipeg lost last three road games, outscored 12-5.

                  Totals
                  -- Six of last eight Washington-Buffalo games went over total.
                  -- Five of last seven Montreal games stayed under total; last four Florida games went over.
                  -- Four of last five Penguin games went over the total.
                  -- Last five St Louis games went over the total; under is 4-1 in last five Dallas games. .
                  -- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Carolina games.
                  -- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Tampa Bay games.
                  -- Under is 8-1-1 in last ten Vancouver games.
                  -- Over is 13-5-1 in Islander road games.
                  -- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Winnipeg games.
                  -- Over is 3-1-1 in last five San Jose games.

                  Series records
                  -- Sabres lost four of last five games with Washington.
                  -- Canadiens won three of last four games with Florida.
                  -- Penguins won their last four games with Columbus.
                  -- Dallas Stars lost six of last seven games with St Louis.
                  -- Maple Leafs lost five of last six games with Carolina.
                  -- Rangers won three of last four games with Tampa Bay.
                  -- Canucks won five of last six games with Calgary.
                  -- Islanders won four of last five games with Minnesota.
                  -- Jets are 0-2 vs Colorado this season, losing 2-0/4-3so.
                  -- Sharks won their last three games with Anaheim.

                  Back-to-back
                  -- Canadiens are 4-2 if they played night before. Florida is 2-5.
                  -- Blues are 1-4 if they played the night before.
                  -- Tampa Bay is 4-1 if it played the night before.
                  -- Islanders are 2-7 if they played the night before.
                  -- Ducks won five of six if they played night before.

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                  • #10
                    NHL

                    Sunday, December 29


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                    Trend Report
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                    5:00 PM
                    MONTREAL vs. FLORIDA
                    Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
                    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games
                    Florida is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
                    Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal

                    5:00 PM
                    WASHINGTON vs. BUFFALO
                    The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing Buffalo
                    Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
                    Buffalo is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
                    Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

                    6:00 PM
                    PITTSBURGH vs. COLUMBUS
                    Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
                    Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
                    The total has gone OVER in 11 of Columbus's last 15 games when playing Pittsburgh

                    6:00 PM
                    ST. LOUIS vs. DALLAS
                    St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
                    St. Louis is 6-13-1 SU in its last 20 games ,when playing on the road against Dallas
                    Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
                    Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

                    7:00 PM
                    CAROLINA vs. TORONTO
                    Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
                    Carolina is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto
                    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
                    Toronto is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Carolina

                    7:00 PM
                    NY RANGERS vs. TAMPA BAY
                    NY Rangers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games on the road
                    NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
                    Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
                    Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

                    7:30 PM
                    VANCOUVER vs. CALGARY
                    The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Vancouver's last 10 games
                    The total has gone OVER in 9 of Vancouver's last 13 games when playing on the road against Calgary
                    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 7 games at home
                    Calgary is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Vancouver

                    8:00 PM
                    NY ISLANDERS vs. MINNESOTA
                    The total has gone OVER in 9 of the NY Islanders last 12 games on the road
                    NY Islanders are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
                    The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
                    Minnesota is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

                    8:00 PM
                    WINNIPEG vs. COLORADO
                    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games
                    Winnipeg is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
                    Colorado is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
                    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg

                    10:30 PM
                    ANAHEIM vs. SAN JOSE
                    The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Anaheim's last 12 games when playing San Jose
                    Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
                    San Jose is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
                    The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Jose's last 12 games when playing Anaheim


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                    • #11
                      NHL
                      Dunkel


                      Montreal at Florida
                      The Panthers host the Canadiens tonight looking to improve on their 5-2 record in their last 7 games against Atlantic Division opponents. Florida is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Panthers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Florida (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

                      SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

                      Game 1-2: Montreal at Florida (5:00 p.m. EST)

                      Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.396; Florida 11.751
                      Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6
                      Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-130); 5
                      Dunkel Pick: Florida (+110); Over

                      Game 3-4: Washington at Buffalo (5:00 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.420; Buffalo 10.099
                      Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 5
                      Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-130); 5 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick: Washington (-130); Under

                      Game 5-6: Pittsburgh at Columbus (6:00 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.847; Columbus 10.921
                      Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 6
                      Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                      Dunkel Pick: N/A

                      Game 7-8: St. Louis at Dallas (6:00 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.343; Dallas 10.852
                      Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 5
                      Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-120); 5 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-120); Under

                      Game 9-10: NY Rangers at Tampa Bay (7:00 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 9.574; Tampa Bay 12.169
                      Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 2 1/2; 4
                      Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-140); 5
                      Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-140); Under

                      Game 11-12: Carolina at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.910; Toronto 10.353
                      Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
                      Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-140); 5 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+120); Over

                      Game 13-14: Vancouver at Calgary (7:30 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.998; Calgary 10.550
                      Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2 1/2; 6
                      Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-140); 5 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-140); Over

                      Game 15-16: Winnipeg at Colorado (8:00 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.182; Colorado 10.211
                      Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1; 5
                      Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-160); 5 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+140); Under

                      Game 17-18: NY Islanders at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.347; Minnesota 10.021
                      Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1 1/2; 6
                      Vegas Line & Total: No Line
                      Dunkel Pick: N/A

                      Game 19-20: Anaheim at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
                      Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.204; San Jose 12.778
                      Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 4
                      Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-165); 5 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-165); Under

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                      • #12
                        NBA
                        Long Sheet

                        Sunday, December 29


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                        ATLANTA (17 - 13) at ORLANDO (9 - 20) - 12/29/2013, 6:05 PM
                        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        ATLANTA is 6-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
                        ATLANTA is 8-1 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
                        7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                        GOLDEN STATE (18 - 13) at CLEVELAND (10 - 19) - 12/29/2013, 6:05 PM
                        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        GOLDEN STATE is 3-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
                        GOLDEN STATE is 3-0 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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                        SACRAMENTO (9 - 19) at SAN ANTONIO (23 - 7) - 12/29/2013, 7:05 PM
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        SACRAMENTO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
                        SAN ANTONIO is 119-89 ATS (+21.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
                        SAN ANTONIO is 96-71 ATS (+17.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
                        SAN ANTONIO is 415-348 ATS (+32.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
                        SAN ANTONIO is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
                        SAN ANTONIO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
                        SAN ANTONIO is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN ANTONIO is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        SAN ANTONIO is 4-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
                        SAN ANTONIO is 6-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
                        4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                        HOUSTON (21 - 11) at OKLAHOMA CITY (24 - 5) - 12/29/2013, 7:05 PM
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        HOUSTON is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
                        OKLAHOMA CITY is 67-53 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        OKLAHOMA CITY is 62-45 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
                        HOUSTON is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        HOUSTON is 7-6 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
                        OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-5 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
                        8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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                        PHILADELPHIA (8 - 21) at LA LAKERS (13 - 17) - 12/29/2013, 9:35 PM
                        There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
                        PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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                        • #13
                          NBA
                          Short Sheet

                          Sunday, December 29


                          Atlanta at Orlando, 6:05 ET
                          Atlanta: 14-5 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games
                          Orlando: 1-5 ATS off an upset win as an underdog

                          Golden State at Cleveland, 6:05 ET
                          Golden State: 28-15 ATS in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5
                          Cleveland: 10-22 ATS when playing 6 or more games in 10 days

                          Sacramento at San Antonio, 7:05 ET
                          Sacramento: 9-19 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3
                          San Antonio: 18-5 ATS off an road win scoring 110 or more points

                          Houston at Oklahoma City, 7:05 ET
                          Houston: 1-10 ATS in road games on Sunday games
                          Oklahoma City: 8-1 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3

                          Philadelphia at LA Lakers, 9:35 ET
                          Philadelphia: 4-14 ATS after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
                          LA Lakers: 8-2 ATS as a home underdog

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                          • #14
                            NBA

                            Sunday, December 29


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                            Rockets at Thunder: What bettors need to know
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                            Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder (-4.5, 207)

                            The Oklahoma City Thunder did not look quite as dynamic on offense in their first game without Russell Westbrook but leaned on Kevin Durant and got a win. Durant will try to carry his team to a third straight triumph when the Thunder host the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Westbrook is out until after the All-Star break following a third surgery on his right knee and Reggie Jackson struggled to 10 points on 4-of-19 shooting while starting in his place.

                            Without Westbrook around to break down defenses, Oklahoma City is determined to share the ball and win with defense. “It’s what we take pride in,” Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. “We’re a defensive team. We’re a team that can score, but we’re a defensive team. We take pride in every possession.” That defense will get a big test from the Rockets, who average 106.3 points and will be looking for some revenge after falling to Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs last spring.

                            TV:
                            7 p.m. ET, NBATV, CSN Houston, FSN Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)

                            ABOUT THE ROCKETS (21-11):
                            That six-game playoff loss prompted Houston to overhaul its roster with the addition of centerpiece Dwight Howard, who has proven to be a quick fit in the Rockets’ pick-and-roll offense. Howard collected 24 points and 18 rebounds in a 107-98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday and has posted a double-double in 11 of the last 13 games. “I think we are just finding the right chemistry and guys are having the will to win and just doing the little things to help down the stretch, no matter how they are playing the rest of the quarter,” forward Terrence Jones said after a strong finish to Saturday’s triumph.

                            ABOUT THE THUNDER (24-5):
                            Westbrook initially hurt the knee in that playoff series against Houston when he banged into Patrick Beverley while trying to call a timeout. Beverley, who is out with a broken hand, will not be around this time but Oklahoma City’s defense will still have to deal with Howard and James Harden. Durant went for 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists without Westbrook on Friday and is determined to win without his running mate. “The only thing we can do to honor him is play as hard as we can every night and continue to trust and lean on each other,” Durant told reporters.

                            TRENDS:

                            * Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
                            * Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
                            * Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last five vs. Western Conference.
                            * Under is 5-1 in Rockets last six Sunday games.

                            BUZZER BEATERS:

                            1. Oklahoma City took two of the three regular-season meetings in 2012-13, including a 120-98 triumph in its lone home game.

                            2. Durant’s 12 rebounds on Friday were his most since posting 13 against Golden State on Nov. 29.

                            3. Houston C Greg Smith (knee) missed his fourth straight game on Saturday and is day-to-day.


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                            • #15
                              NHL

                              Sunday, December 29


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                              Blues at Stars: What bettors need to know
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                              St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars (-101, 5.5)

                              The Dallas Stars look to continue their success at home on Sunday, when they host the St. Louis Blues. Dallas, which opened its five-game homestand with a 4-1 triumph over Nashville on Friday, plays 12 of its next 17 contests in the Lone Star State. American Airlines Center has been a friendly place for the Stars, who have won three straight there and are 4-0-1 in their last five overall games.

                              "These (games) are very important," captain Jamie Benn said. "We've done a pretty good job on the road, and now we've got to take care of this schedule with a lot of home games coming up." St. Louis overcame three two-goal deficits on Saturday before defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk scored the decisive tally in the fifth round of the shootout for a 6-5 victory over Chicago. The victory came just hours after leading scorer Alex Steen was placed on injured reserve with a concussion.

                              TV:
                              6 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), FSN Southwest (Dallas)

                              ABOUT THE BLUES (25-7-5):
                              Jaden Schwartz scored in his fourth straight contest and secured his 17th point in 16 games (nine goals, eight assists). Vladimir Tarasenko collected a goal and two assists as he was one of six different St. Louis players to score in a 6-1 victory over Dallas on Nov. 23. Brian Elliott made 34 saves in that contest and could draw another start versus the Stars.

                              ABOUT THE STARS (19-12-6):
                              Kari Lehtonen was blitzed for five goals on 18 shots before making an early exit in his last encounter with St. Louis. The 30-year-old Finn, however, traditionally has fared well versus the Blues - posting an 8-4-0 mark with a slim 1.92 goals-against average. Erik Cole tallied twice versus Nashville but has just one goal in 14 career contests against St. Louis.

                              TRENDS:

                              * Blues are 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
                              * Under is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings in Dallas.
                              * Blues are 1-6 in their last seven Sunday games.
                              * Under is 4-1 in Stars last five overall.

                              OVERTIME:

                              1. St. Louis owns an impressive 11-0-1 mark against its Central Division rivals.

                              2. Dallas D Brenden Dillon scored his team's lone goal versus the Blues but has yet to tally again this season.

                              3. The Blues have scored a power-play goal in three straight games, while the Stars have killed off 11 straight short-handed situations in their last four contests.


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