Tuesday's Trends and Indexes - 1/7 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Tuesday, January 7

Good Luck on day #7 of 2014!

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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Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

According to Bovada, the six most popular Super Bowl matchups, with odds they occur:

9-4-- Broncos-Seahawks—Seattle’s first-ever playoff game was a win over Denver.

11-2-- Broncos-49ers—Jim Harbaugh vs Peyton Manning, like a Colts’ alumni game.

13-2-- Patriots-Seahawks— Pete Carroll was the Pats’ coach before Belichick.

8-1-- Broncos-Panthers—Would be the John Fox Bowl.

12-1-- Broncos-Saints-- Isn’t Denver’s quarterback from New Orleans?

12-1-- Patriots-49ers— Seriously hoping this one doesn’t happen. My two most disliked NFL teams.


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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but......

13) Yahoo! Sports’ Pat Forde pointed out Monday that new Texas football coach Charlie Strong has always shunned the non-football parts of coaching, which often take up a lot of time at a bigtime college program.

Forde says if Strong doesn’t adjust those ways at Texas, which has its own TV network, his stay in Austin might not be a happy one. Coaches have a lot of off-field responsibility at a place like Texas, which is why the coach makes $5M a year. No one doubts that Strong can/will win with Longhorns, but part of his job is to help keep his rabid fanbase informed, and that ain’t always been something he has embraced at Louisville.

12) If you like watching coaches flip out, check out highlights of Iowa-Wisconsin Sunday night, when Hawkeye coach Fran McCaffery loses his mind in Madison and gets tossed, while his team has a lead, which it then lost, never to regain. This isn’t the first anger management episode for McCaffery, who voiced a displeasure for overly physical play whole coaching here in Albany for Siena.

If you don’t like physical play, why in the name of Rick Mahorn would you go coach in the Big Dozen, where Michigan State occasionally practices in shoulder pads?

Hawkeyes have a nice team; they need their coach to have more poise.

11) Marshawn Lynch gets fined $50,000 for not talking to the press; someone buy this guy a copy of Bull Durham, so he can watch the scene where Kevin Costner instructs Tim Robbins on the art of the using boring clichés in interviews. Why spent thousands of dollars when you don’t have to? You think Belichick likes talking to the press? No, so he bores them to death with cliches, and saves his money.

10) Sometimes life is simple: I’m looking at hotels for a future vacation- one place has an actual landing pad for helicopters. I correctly decide that this place is too expensive for me. On to the next choice.

9) Legitimate question: I’d love to know if Brad Stevens is enjoying himself coaching the Celtics. Not the wins/losses, we can see those in the paper, but the mechanics of the job, compared to coaching Butler, which looks to be in very deep water (at least this year) in the new Big East.

8) Knicks are 8-2 when Carmelo Anthony has 4+ assists in a game, 3-17 when he does not. Not only does he have to move the ball, the person he moves it to has to make the shot. Iman Shumpert had an excellent Texas swing last week; can he keep it up?

7) Dolphins’ coach Joe Philbin fired offensive coordinator Mike Sherman Monday, which had to be a sad day, since Sherman was Philbin's English teacher in high school. Am guessing that decision came from up above.

6) Lot of underclassmen WRs declared for the draft this weekend; the Combine will be very interesting the day they all work out. Draft is going to be very deep at that position.

5) Excellent decision by UCLA’s Brett Hundley to come back to school for his junior year; QB’s need to stay in school and play as many games as possible, so they’re game-ready when they get to the pros. Bill Parcells didn’t like drafting QBs who had played less than three years in college.

4) There is a TV show called “Bad Ink” about a business that fixes bad tattoos. Will check it out and report back; it has to be better than lot of those other fabricated “reality” shows, which aren’t very real at all.

3) Auburn coach Gus Malzahn cashed in $575K in bonuses this year, in his first year at Auburn. Malzahn used to be a high school coach; he must think he hit the freakin’ lottery, but he would have added another $625K last night if Auburn had hung on for the win in what was a great game.

2) If you like to read good writing, really good writing, check out Joe Posnanski, either on Twitter or on his blog. He might be the best sportswriter in America right now.

1) Now that the games are over in college football until August, the real competition starts for the next four weeks; recruiting season. Games in 2018 and 2019 will be decided by where high school kids decide to go to college over the next four weeks. It is highly competitive stuff; a book called Meat Market is the best book I’ve ever read about recruiting. If you like college football, its well worth your time.

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NFL Divisional Weekend trends: Bye might not mean Super Bowl

Once again, after expanding its playoff format to 12 teams in 1990, the NFL left the door wide open to the possibilities of a Wild Card team running the table and hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

Since the Wild Card system began in 1970, only 10 wild card teams have advanced all the way to the Super Bowl. Of those, only six won the Super Bowl. And of those 10 wild card teams, only four teams managed to win three games on the road to make it to the Super Bowl - the last three of whom captured the crown.

In fact, five of the last seven Super Bowl champions have played in the first round of the playoffs, including the Baltimore Ravens last season.

Will the trend continue this season or will the top seeded teams have their say? And speaking of top ranked teams, the No. 1 seed from the NFC has not won a Super Bowl since 1999.

It’s important to remember that 39 of the last 47 Super Bowl winners have owned a Top 10 ranked defense. (Are you listening Carolina, New Orleans, San Francisco and Seattle?)

Remember, it’s not always the best team that wins in the NFL playoffs… it’s the hottest.

Before we crown anyone just yet, let’s first check a few Divisional Round angles in the NFL playoffs that are noteworthy. All results are since 1990 and are ATS (Against The Spread), unless noted otherwise.


Bye And Large Top Seeds Up To Speed

No. 1 seeds enjoy the luxury of not only hosting a game in this round but also play with an added week of rest.

For the most part these teams have met with modicum of success, going 67-25 SU and 48-42-2 ATS in this role.

The best the NFC has to offer has gone 37-9 SU and 28-17-1 ATS, including 22-8-1 ATS as favorites of 6 or more points. The NFC spotlight shines on top-seeded Seattle this Saturday.

While not up to par with the NFC, top seeds from the AFC have gone 30-16 SU and 20-25-1 ATS, including 7-2 SU and ATS when facing a foe off a Wild Card round spread win of more than 17 points. No. 1 seed Denver will look to improve on those numbers when they host division rival San Diego on Sunday.


Success Breeds Success

Speaking of the added benefit of an extra week to prepare this time of the year, rested hosts in this round that enjoyed success last season use that experience to their advantage.

That’s confirmed by the fact that teams that won 11 or more games last year are 32-6 SU and 24-13-1-1 ATS at home with a week to prepare in Divisional Round contests.

Denver, New England and Seattle all fit the bill this season, rather cautiously though as teams in this role are just 8-4 SU and 4-8 ATS the last seven years.

On the flip side, teams that were losing teams last years (seven or fewer wins) are just 4-24 SU and 11-16-1 ATS in this round, including 1-13 SU and 3-11 ATS when playing off an upset, underdog win.

New Orleans and San Diego look to oblige this week.


Clint Eastwood Says

Here’s a brief capsule of this year’s Divisional Round combatants along with some relevant Good, Bad and Ugly trends…

New Orleans at Seattle (-8, 47.5)
Good: Seahawks 15-1 SU and 12-4 ATS home behind QB Russell Wilson
Bad: Saints 1-5 SU and ATS away all-time in the playoffs
Ugly: Seahawks 0-3 SU and ATS vs. Saints when New Orleans off SU and ATS win

Indianapolis at New England (-7.5, 53)
Good: Colts QB Andrew Luck 6-1 SU and ATS as a dog vs. greater than .667 opp
Bad: Visiting team 5-13 ATS in Colts postseason games
Ugly: Pats QB Tom Brady 0-6 ATS playoffs w/rest vs. opp off back-to-back wins

San Francisco at Carolina (+2, 42)
Good: Niners QB Colin Kaepernick 7-1 SU and 7-0-1 ATS away vs. non div opp
Bad: Playoff road favorites off playoff road favorite win are 1-3 ATS
Ugly: Niners are 3-15 ATS all-time vs. Panthers, 0-5 ATS last five away

San Diego at Denver (-10, 54.5)
Good: Chargers QB Phillip Rivers 4-1 ATS as a playoff dog
Bad: Broncos 2-6 SU and ATS last eight playoff games
Ugly: Broncos QB Peyton Manning 1-6 ATS home favorite vs. San Diego


Highway Blues

Life on the road for Wild Card round teams who won at home has been rocky at best, especially if those who grabbed the cash as well.

These highwaymen are just 13-37 SU and 18-30-2 ATS in this role against well-rested higher-seeded foes.

And if these same Wild Card winners take to the road against .750 or less opponents, they dip to a filthy 3-24 SU and 8-18-1 ATS in these affairs.

Indianapolis will try its best to avoid becoming road kill this week.


Stat Of The Week

In NFL Divisional Round playoff game history since 1990, there have been only two home underdogs. They both won the game straight up.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Ohio State at Michigan State
The Buckeyes head to East Lansing tonight to face a Michigan State team that is 19-8 ATS in its last 27 games as a home favorite of 3 1/2 to 6 points. The Spartans are the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has Michigan State favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-5). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

Game 525-526: St. Louis at Rhode Island (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 66.411; Rhode Island 60.833
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+7 1/2)

[B]Game 527-528: James Madison at College of Charleston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 46.633; College of Charleston 58.090
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (-6 1/2)

[B]Game 529-530: Tennessee at LSU (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 63.779; LSU 68.707
Dunkel Line: LSU by 5
Vegas Line: LSU by 2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-2)

[B]Game 531-532: Georgia Tech at Duke (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 57.020; Duke 79.909
Dunkel Line: Duke by 23
Vegas Line: Duke by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Duke (-16 1/2)

[B]Game 533-534: Baylor at Iowa State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 69.965; Iowa State 74.225
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 4 1/2; 156
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 7 1/2; 148
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (+7 1/2); Over

Game 535-536: Kansas State at TCU (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 69.148; TCU 55.651
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 13 1/2; 122
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 5; 128
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-5); Under

Game 537-538: Youngstown State at Illinois-Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 50.154; Illinois-Chicago 54.575
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 1
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (-1)

Game 539-540: NC State at Notre Dame (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 66.348; Notre Dame 68.399
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 2; 135
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 5 1/2; 143
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+5 1/2); Under

Game 541-542: Ohio State at Michigan State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 71.868; Michigan State 79.855
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 8; 128
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 5; 133
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-5); Under

Game 543-544: Cincinnati at Houston (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 71.259; Houston 57.176
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 14
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-9)

Game 545-546: Vanderbilt at Alabama (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 58.209; Alabama 68.413
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 10; 120
Vegas Line: Alabama by 6 1/2; 128
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-6 1/2); Under

Game 547-548: Creighton at DePaul (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 71.713; DePaul 57.886
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 14
Vegas Line: Creighton by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-10 1/2)

Game 549-550: Syracuse at Virginia Tech (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 71.823; Virginia Tech 62.960
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 9; 121
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 12; 128
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+12); Under

Game 551-552: Middle Tennessee State at Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 59.437; Tennessee State 46.179
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-8)

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 7

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SAINT LOUIS (13 - 2) at RHODE ISLAND (9 - 6) - 1/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 74-118 ATS (-55.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 74-118 ATS (-55.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 41-83 ATS (-50.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 17-38 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-0 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 2-0 straight up against SAINT LOUIS 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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JAMES MADISON (6 - 9) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (8 - 7) - 1/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
JAMES MADISON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/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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TENNESSEE (9 - 4) at LSU (9 - 3) - 1/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 99-65 ATS (+27.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 48-74 ATS (-33.4 Units) in January games since 1997.


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




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GEORGIA TECH (9 - 5) at DUKE (11 - 3) - 1/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 108-73 ATS (+27.7 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in January games since 1997.


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




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BAYLOR (12 - 1) at IOWA ST (13 - 0) - 1/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
IOWA ST is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.


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




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KANSAS ST (11 - 3) at TCU (9 - 4) - 1/7/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
TCU is 187-229 ATS (-64.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
TCU is 187-229 ATS (-64.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
TCU is 76-114 ATS (-49.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TCU is 76-114 ATS (-49.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TCU is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
TCU is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TCU is 27-49 ATS (-26.9 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TCU is 127-171 ATS (-61.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TCU is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 1-1 against the spread versus KANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 2-0 straight up against TCU 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (9 - 8) at IL-CHICAGO (5 - 10) - 1/7/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 19-38 ATS (-22.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 105-77 ATS (+20.3 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 109-79 ATS (+22.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 109-79 ATS (+22.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 3-1 against the spread versus YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN 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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NC STATE (10 - 4) at NOTRE DAME (10 - 4) - 1/7/2014, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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OHIO ST (15 - 0) at MICHIGAN ST (13 - 1) - 1/7/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 271-223 ATS (+25.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 271-223 ATS (+25.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 170-131 ATS (+25.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
OHIO ST is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
OHIO ST is 210-161 ATS (+32.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


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




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CINCINNATI (13 - 2) at HOUSTON (10 - 5) - 1/7/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 92-125 ATS (-45.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.


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




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VANDERBILT (8 - 4) at ALABAMA (6 - 7) - 1/7/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
ALABAMA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 1-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 1-1 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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CREIGHTON (12 - 2) at DEPAUL (8 - 7) - 1/7/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 52-77 ATS (-32.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.


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




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SYRACUSE (14 - 0) at VIRGINIA TECH (8 - 5) - 1/7/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 1-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (9 - 5) at TENNESSEE ST (2 - 14) - 1/7/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-0 straight up against TENNESSEE ST 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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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 7

Rhode Island won its last five games with Saint Louis, beating Billikens last two years, when Rams were combined 15-45. URI won at LSU on Saturday, big road win for 9-6 Rams, their first top 100 win. St Louis is 4-0 in true road games, winning at Valpo/Vandy- they force turnovers 23.4% of time, #11 in country. Rams turn ball over 21% of time, shoot just 29.7% from arc.

Charleston's CAA debut comes vs James Madison team that won four of last five games after a 2-8 start. Dukes turn ball over 21.4% of time, shoot just 27.4% from arc- they're 3-6 on road, but beat NC-Wilmington by 5 in CAA road opener Saturday. Cougars won six of last eight games with a win at Davidson; they turn ball over 20.7% of time, make 30.5% from the arc.

Tennessee won its last five games with LSU, winning last three visits to Baton Rouge by 2-5-5 points, but Vols are 0-2 on road this year, losing at Xavier by 4, Wichita by 9. LSU had won five in row before home loss to Rhode Island Saturday; Tigers are 2-2 vs top 100 teams, 2-3 in games decided by 7 or less points. Tennessee is 1-4 in games decided by single digit margin; they're 3-3 vs top 100 teams.

Duke is out of top 10 for first time since November 2007; Blue Devils' opponents are shooting 50.8% inside arc- they're 2-3 vs top 100 teams, but Georgia Tech is #110. Duke won 14 of last 16 games against Tech, winning last five by 19-4-22-7-16 points. Jackets never led in last game at Maryland, losing 77-61- they're 1-5 vs top 100 teams, with all five losses by 10 points, only win at home vs Illinois.

Home side won 11 of last 12 Baylor-Iowa State games; Bears lost last six visits to Ames, with all six wins by 8+ points. ISU won last three in series by 8-8-5 points. Cyclones blew 15-point halftime lead Saturday in Lubbock, beat Tech by 11; they're 5-0 vs top 100 teams, with all five wins by 7 or less points. This is first true road game for Baylor, who played at D-II Chaminade in Maui, but that doesn't count.

Kansas State swept TCU by 13-11 points in Frogs' first season in Big X LY; Wildcats won last nine games after 2-3 start, upsetting Oklahoma State at home Saturday, but this is their first true road game- they're 2-2 on neutral floors, losing two of three at Puerto Rico tourney. TCU lost its three top 100 games by 8-21-5 points, losing to West Virginia 74-69 in conference opener Saturday.

Ill-Chicago swept Youngstown LY with both wins by 5- second game went three OTs, with Penguins shooting 28.6% inside arc- they're 2-8 in last ten visits to UIC- home side won 10 of last 13 series games. UIC is 5-10, 2-3 at home, losing last four games, last three by 13+. Youngstown allowed 83.5 ppg in losing first two Horizon road tilts by 6-16 points.

Notre Dame upset Duke in its ACC debut Saturday; four of its last five games were decided by 4 or less points or in OT. Irish have to get back to business vs NC State team that lost by 11 at home to Pitt Saturday, after jumping out to 17-2 lead. It was -14 when Wolfpack's plane got to South Bend Monday; State is 2-1 on road, losing by 11 at Cincinnati, winning at Tennessee by 7.

Michigan State-Ohio State are 7-7 in last 14 meetings; Buckeyes are 2-1 in last three visits here- teams split pair of close games in last two Big Dozen tourneys. OSU is 13-0, winning road games by 17 at Marquette, 9 at Purdue; opponents are making 24.3% from arc. Spartans won last six games, opening conference play with 16-17 road wins at Penn State and Indiana- their only loss was North Carolina at home.

Houston won first two AAC games by 4-9 points after couple of weird non-league losses to San Jose/ULL; Cougars are 7-1 at home- they're 0-5 if they allow 72+ points, 10-0 if they allow 70 or less. Cincinnati gave up 55 ppg in winning first two AAC games by 8-16 points, with a big win at Memphis Saturday. Bearcats force turnovers 25.1% of time, #7 on country- they play great defense, can struggle with the ball.

Vanderbilt won last three games with Alabama by 1-4-10 points; they're 3-2 in last five visits here, but are 0-2 on road this year, losing by in OT at Butler by 8, at Texas by 6- they're 0-4 vs top 100 teams. Alabama is 0-6 vs top 100 teams, with all six losses by 10 or less points. Tide lost last two home games to Wichita/Xavier- they're 1-6 in games decided by 9 or less points.

Creighton won its first two Big East games by 18-13 points; they're #3 in country, making 42.7% from arc; Bluejays are 3-0 road, with wins by . 4-17-3 points. DePaul scored 55 ppg in losing first two league games by 7-10 points; Blue Demons are amazingly bad 9-95 in last 103 league games; they've turned ball over 20.7% of time. DePaul scored average of 57.8 ppg in their last four games, not good.

Syracuse is 14-0, winning by 5 at St John's in only road game- they won ACC debut 49-44 over Miami at home Saturday (trailed by by 5 at 6:11 mark)- they allowed 54.2 ppg in last five games. Virginia Tech is 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Michigan State by 19, VCU by 30, winning by 5 over West Virginia. Orange are #2 in countery, forcing turnovers 25.9% of time. Hokies are #6 in country, making 42.5% from arc.

[Udog]

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 7

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Trend Report
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JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM
NEW HAMPSHIRE vs. BROWN
No trends available
Brown is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
Brown is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. DUKE
Georgia Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke
Georgia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke
Duke is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Duke's last 8 games

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JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM
BAYLOR vs. IOWA STATE
Baylor is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Baylor is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Iowa State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baylor
Iowa State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baylor

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JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM
HARTFORD vs. DARTMOUTH
No trends available
Dartmouth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dartmouth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM
JAMES MADISON vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
James Madison is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
College of Charleston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM
SAINT LOUIS vs. RHODE ISLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saint Louis's last 5 games on the road
Saint Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rhode Island is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saint Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rhode Island's last 8 games when playing Saint Louis

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JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM
TENNESSEE vs. LSU
Tennessee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games on the road
LSU is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
LSU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 7, 8:00 PM
KANSAS STATE vs. TCU
Kansas State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
TCU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
TCU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 7, 8:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
Middle Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee State
Middle Tennessee is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Tennessee State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Tennessee State is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games

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JANUARY 7, 8:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Youngstown State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois-Chicago
Illinois-Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Youngstown State
Illinois-Chicago is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Youngstown State

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JANUARY 7, 8:05 PM
WISC-GREEN BAY vs. CHICAGO STATE
Wisc-Green Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wisc-Green Bay

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JANUARY 7, 9:00 PM
SYRACUSE vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Syracuse is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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JANUARY 7, 9:00 PM
VANDERBILT vs. ALABAMA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vanderbilt's last 6 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama's last 6 games when playing Vanderbilt
Alabama is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Vanderbilt

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JANUARY 7, 9:00 PM
CINCINNATI vs. HOUSTON
Cincinnati is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Houston is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 7, 9:00 PM
OHIO STATE vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games on the road
Michigan State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Ohio State
Michigan State is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Ohio State

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JANUARY 7, 9:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. NOTRE DAME
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of North Carolina State's last 9 games on the road
North Carolina State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Notre Dame's last 6 games at home
Notre Dame is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home

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JANUARY 7, 9:00 PM
CREIGHTON vs. DEPAUL
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Creighton's last 15 games on the road
Creighton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of DePaul's last 6 games at home
DePaul is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


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[Udog]

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 7

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Baylor at Iowa State: What bettors need to know
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Baylor Bears at Iowa State Cyclones (-7.5, OFF)

Two of the premier power forwards in the nation face off when No. 7 Iowa State hosts No. 9 Baylor in a Big 12 showdown Tuesday night. Melvin Ejim is averaging 17.7 points and 7.6 rebounds for the Cyclones and the 6-6 senior has led the way with four double-doubles this season. Cory Jefferson is a 6-9 senior for the Bears who’s averaging 14.2 points and 8.3 rebounds with five double-doubles.

Baylor should benefit from its size advantage with 7-1 center Isaiah Austin occupying the middle and 6-8 forward Rico Gathers averaging 7.9 points and 7.8 rebounds off the bench. Iowa State does well with the size it has, as 6-6 forward Dustin Hogue is averaging 12.6 points and 9.6 rebounds and 6-4 guard DeAndre Kane does it all with 15 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Kane won Big 12 Player of the Week honors the last two weeks and an Iowa State player has won the award in six of nine weeks overall.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2

LINE: The line opened with Iowa State as 7.5-point faves. The total is currently off the board.

ABOUT BAYLOR (12-1, 3-4 ATS): A key for the Bears could be the contributions from starting guards Brady Heslip and Kenny Chery. Heslip is shooting 47.9 percent from beyond the arc, which has helped open up things up on the interior, and Chery is second on the team at 11.5 points, though he’s coming off back-to-back games in single digits for the first time this season. A wild card for the Bears could be 6-7 sophomore forward Taurean Prince, who is coming off consecutive games in double figures for the first time in his career.

ABOUT IOWA STATE (13-0, 8-3 ATS): Prince could find himself matched up against another 6-7 sophomore forward in Georges Niang, who is second in scoring for the Cyclones at 15.9. Niang has scored at least 14 points in each of the last seven games and presents a challenge because of his ability to score from inside and outside. Monte Morris, a freshman guard, will be looking to reach double figures in scoring in three straight games for the first time this season.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Baylor is 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Baylor is 0-7 ATS in the last seven meetings at Iowa State.

TIP-INS:

1. The Cyclones can set a program record with their 14th consecutive victory.

2. Iowa State has had at least four players score in double figures in every game this season.

3. Prince scored 15 first-half points all of last season, but combined for 26 first-half points in the last two games.


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Tuesday, January 7

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Ohio State at Michigan State: What bettors need to know
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Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans (OFF)

Aaron Craft produced two of the best offensive games of his four-year career against Michigan State last season and the Ohio State point guard will try to continue that trend when the No. 3 Buckeyes travel to the No. 4 Spartans for a Big Ten clash Tuesday. Craft scored his career high of 21 points when these teams met in their second conference game last season, and came back with 20 three weeks later when they collided in the conference tournament semifinal. Craft, who has just one other 20-point game in collegiate career, enters this matchup on a roll after earning Big Ten Player of the Week honors for his efforts last week against Purdue and Nebraska.

Michigan State will counter with shooting guard Gary Harris, who has battled an ankle injury that kept him out three games this season, but appears to be on the mend after scoring 26 points in 37 minutes – both season highs – in a 73-56 victory Saturday at Indiana. Michigan State 6-10 forward Adreian Payne poses a possible matchup problem, but will need to get more shot attempts than he did the last two games if he expects to have an impact. Payne, an Ohio native, combined for 11 field-goal attempts and nine points in the last two games after taking double-digit shot attempts and scoring no fewer than 16 in the previous five games.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE: The line and total are currently off the board.

ABOUT OHIO STATE (15-0, 8-6 ATS): The Buckeyes have been successful mostly because of their defense. Ohio State is surrendering an average of 54.9 points, tied for third-best in the nation, and has not allowed an opponent to hit the 70-point mark this season, their longest such streak since they went 22 games during the 2010-11 season. Perimeter defense has been a specialty as the Buckeyes are limiting the opposition to 24.3-percent shooting from 3-point distance, the lowest mark in Division I.

ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (13-1, 7-4-2 ATS): The Spartans are shooting 39.3 from 3-point distance, which puts 38th in the nation. Harris has seen his long-range efficiency drop off this season, but point guard Keith Appling has connected on 47.2 percent of his 3s, up from 32 percent last season and 25 percent the year before. Travis Trice has been nearly as effective from downtown, hitting on 44.4 percent of his tries from beyond the arc.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Home team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Ohio State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last six meetings at Michigan State.
* Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.

TIP-INS:

1. Ohio State’s bench has outscored the opposition’s reserves 325-177 this season.

2. Craft, who averages 4.9 assists, needs 39 to pass Bruce Douglas of Illinois (1982-86) to become the Big Ten’s all-time leader.

3. Michigan State F Matt Costello could return to the starting lineup in his third game back after missing four in December with mononucleosis.


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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

New Orleans at Miami
The Pelicans head to Miami tonight to face a Heat team that is coming off a 102-97 win over Toronto and is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games following a SU victory. New Orleans is the pick (+9) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by only 6. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+9). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

Game 501-502: Washington at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 117.770; Charlotte 115.842
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Philadelphia at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 107.431; Cleveland 118.178
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 11; 218
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 4 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-4 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Toronto at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 123.866; Indiana 128.070
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 4; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+7 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: New Orleans at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 118.231; Miami 124.037
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 6; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 9; 204
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+9); Over

Game 509-510: Detroit at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 116.889; New York 114.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 3; 199
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+3); Over

Game 511-512: San Antonio at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.311; Memphis 123.286
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 192
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+6); Under

Game 513-514: Phoenix at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 123.171; Chicago 117.412
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 6; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+2); Under

Game 515-516: Golden State at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 123.382; Milwaukee 117.076
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 6 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 9; 199
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+9); Over

Game 517-518: LA Lakers at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 113.070; Dallas 121.235
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 8; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 11; 209
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+11); Over

Game 519-520: Boston at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 114.945; Denver 113.761
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7 1/2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+7 1/2); Under

Game 521-522: Oklahoma City at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 129.115; Utah 116.692
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 12 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-6 1/2); Under

Game 523-524: Portland at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 121.355; Sacramento 120.115
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1; 225
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 5; 216 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+5); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 7

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WASHINGTON (14 - 17) at CHARLOTTE (15 - 20) - 1/7/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 50-65 ATS (-21.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 33-57 ATS (-29.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (12 - 22) at CLEVELAND (11 - 23) - 1/7/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (16 - 16) at INDIANA (27 - 6) - 1/7/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games this season.
TORONTO is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (15 - 17) at MIAMI (26 - 8) - 1/7/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 143-192 ATS (-68.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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DETROIT (14 - 20) at NEW YORK (11 - 22) - 1/7/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (26 - 8) at MEMPHIS (15 - 18) - 1/7/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 71-55 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 101-71 ATS (+22.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 120-89 ATS (+22.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 121-91 ATS (+20.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 98-73 ATS (+17.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 128-86 ATS (+33.4 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 330-267 ATS (+36.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games this season.
MEMPHIS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 11-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 12-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (20 - 12) at CHICAGO (14 - 18) - 1/7/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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GOLDEN STATE (23 - 13) at MILWAUKEE (7 - 26) - 1/7/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-38 ATS (-22.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA LAKERS (14 - 20) at DALLAS (19 - 15) - 1/7/2014, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BOSTON (13 - 21) at DENVER (16 - 17) - 1/7/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (27 - 7) at UTAH (11 - 25) - 1/7/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 70-55 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 64-47 ATS (+12.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 134-101 ATS (+22.9 Units) in road games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-2 straight up against UTAH 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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PORTLAND (26 - 8) at SACRAMENTO (10 - 22) - 1/7/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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[Udog]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 7

Hot teams
-- 76ers won/covered four of their last five games.
-- Indiana won seven of its last eight games (10-3 last 13 HF). Raptors won seven of their last nine games (7-1 last eight AU).
-- Heat won eight of last ten games (2-7 last nine HF).
-- Suns won/covered six of last eight games. Chicago won five of its last seven games.
-- Spurs won four of last five games (10-2 last 12 AF). Grizzlies are 4-1 vs spread in their last five games.
-- Warriors won their last nine games (4-6-1 last 11 AF).
-- Nuggets won last two games, after losing previous eight (2-8 HF).
-- Thunder won five of their last seven games (8-2 last ten AF). Utah won its last three home games (1-4 last five HU).

Cold Teams
-- Charlotte lost five of its last six games (3-6 HF)./ Wizards lost last three games, by 9-13-16 points (5-1 last six AU).
-- Cavaliers lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Pelicans lost six of last eight on road (2-5 last seven AU).
-- New York lost its last four home games (3-8 HF). Pistons lost six of their last seven games (5-2 last seven AU).
-- Bucks lost four of last five games (2-8 HU).
-- Dallas lost its last four home games (2-6 last eight HF). Lakers lost seven of last eight games (3-4 last seven AU).
-- Celtics lost seven of their last eight games (0-4 last four AU).
-- Portland covered only twice in last ten games. Sacramento lost seven of last ten games (5-0 last five HU). Underdogs covered Kings' last ten home games.

Series records
-- Bobcats won three of last four games with Washington.
-- 76ers won nine of last eleven games with Cleveland.
-- Raptors won three of last five games with Indiana.
-- Heat won last four games (3-0-1 vs spread) with New Orleans.
-- Knicks won seven of last eight games with Detroit.
-- Suns lost four of last five games with Chicago.
-- Spurs won seven of last nine games with Memphis.
-- Bucks won seven of last eight games with Golden State.
-- Lakers won seven of last nine games with Dallas.
-- Home side won last eight Boston-Denver games.
-- Thunder won nine of last eleven games with Utah.
-- Blazers are 2-0 vs Sacramento this year, winning by 13-11 points.

Totals
-- 10 of last 12 Charlotte home games stayed under total; Wizards' last five road games went over.
-- Six of last eight Cleveland home games went over.
-- Seven of last nine Toronto road games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last nine Miami home games went over the total.
-- Over is 11-5 in New York's last sixteen home games.
-- Last seven Chicago home games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven San Antonio road games went over.
-- Last three Milwaukee home games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Dallas home games went over the total.
-- 12 of 16 Boston road games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Thunder road games went over; four of last five Jazz home games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Portland road games went over total.

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NBA

Tuesday, January 7

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CLEVELAND
Philadelphia is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 15 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Indiana is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. NEW YORK
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing New York
Detroit is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New York
New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 9 games on the road
New Orleans is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Miami's last 12 games

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Antonio's last 11 games
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. CHICAGO
Phoenix is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. MILWAUKEE
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Golden State
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State

8:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. UTAH
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games on the road
Utah is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 9 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

9:00 PM
BOSTON vs. DENVER
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Boston
Denver is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. SACRAMENTO
Portland is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Portland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Sacramento's last 10 games when playing Portland


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NBA

Tuesday, January 7

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Spurs at Grizzlies: What bettors need to know
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San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies (+5.5, 196.5)

The San Antonio Spurs' frontcourt depth is about to be tested - a notion that's all too familiar for their next opponent. The Spurs will be without center Tiago Splitter when they travel to Memphis on Tuesday to face the Grizzlies, who are still without big man Marc Gasol. Memphis has gone 8-12 since losing Gasol to a sprained knee to slip 3 1/2 games behind eighth-place Dallas in the Western Conference.

The Spurs whipped the Clippers 116-92 on Saturday, but their fourth win in five games came at a price as Splitter was lost for three-to-five weeks with a sprained right shoulder. "Very, very tough," veteran forward Tim Duncan told the San Antonio Express-News. "It's going to be a big loss for us. He's been playing great for us all year." If the Grizzlies can start winning at home - they're 7-11 at FedEx Forum - they might be able to make a charge with six of their next seven games on their own floor.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (San Antonio), SportSouth (Memphis)

LINE: The Grizzlies opened as 5.5-point home dogs. The total opened at 196.5.

POWER RANKINGS: San Antonio (-13.8) - Memphis (-5) + home court (-3) = San Antonio -5.8

ABOUT THE SPURS (26-8, 18-16 ATS): San Antonio boasts one of the most productive benches in the league but it's getting thin in the post with Splitter out. Second-year center Aron Baynes likely will need to pick up extra minutes to spell Boris Diaw (9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds), who is expected to be back after missing Saturday's game with strep throat. Fortunately for the Spurs, they don't count on much offensive output from the center position thanks to five other players averaging double digits in scoring with Tony Parker (17.7 points, 6.2 assists) and Tim Duncan (14.2 points, 9.5 rebounds) leading the way.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (15-18, 13-19-1 ATS): Memphis dominated the second half of a 112-84 win at Detroit on Sunday and has won five of its last eight following a five-game skid. The Grizzlies certainly miss Gasol, especially at the defensive end, but they still have a strong inside-outside duo with point guard Mike Conley (17.2 points, 6.3 assists) and bruiser Zach Randolph (17.1 points, 10.5 rebounds). Jon Leuer has shown signs of becoming a bigger contributor at the offensive end - the third-year forward matched his career high with 23 points against the Pistons.

TRENDS:

* Spurs are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Spurs are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in Memphis.
* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Grizzlies reportedly have reached a deal to send G Jerryd Bayless to Boston in exchange for G Courtney Lee.

2. Spurs G Danny Green, a 39.4 percent shooter from 3-point range, is 3-for-19 from beyond the arc over the last four games.

3. Memphis G Tony Allen (hand) sat out against Detroit and is day-to-day.


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NHL
Dunkel

Boston at Anaheim
The Ducks host the Bruins tonight looking to build on their 6-0 record in their last 6 games against Eastern Conference teams. Anaheim is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Ducks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

Game 51-52: Carolina at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.327; Buffalo 11.957
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-115); Under

Game 53-54: NY Islanders at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 12.213; Toronto 9.988
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+145); Over

Game 55-56: Philadelphia at New Jersey (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.430; New Jersey 12.877
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-130); Over

Game 57-58: Tampa Bay at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.836; Winnipeg 10.850
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+100); Under

Game 59-60: San Jose at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.143; Nashville 10.458
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-160); Under

Game 61-62: Calgary at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.210; Phoenix 10.397
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+165); Over

Game 63-64: St. Louis at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 13.119; Edmonton 10.386
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-175); Under

Game 65-66: Pittsburgh at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.054; Vancouver 10.687
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-105); Over

Game 67-68: Boston at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.378; Anaheim 12.908
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-135); Over

Game 69-70: Minnesota at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.999; Los Angeles 10.804
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-180); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+160); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 7

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CAROLINA (18-16-0-9, 45 pts.) at BUFFALO (12-26-0-4, 28 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-2 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (15-22-0-7, 37 pts.) at TORONTO (21-17-0-5, 47 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 7-15 ATS (-8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 11-6 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 77-88 ATS (+203.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
TORONTO is 38-49 ATS (-34.1 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
TORONTO is 151-150 ATS (-72.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TORONTO is 69-74 ATS (-65.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-2 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (21-17-0-4, 46 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (17-18-0-8, 42 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-8 ATS (-7.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 209-212 ATS (-79.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 77-65 ATS (-31.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 19-9 ATS (+8.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-5 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 11-6 (+5.9 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 11-6-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (25-13-0-4, 54 pts.) at WINNIPEG (19-21-0-5, 43 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 104-193 ATS (+359.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+13.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-17 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-6 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 6-4 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-4-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (27-10-0-6, 60 pts.) at NASHVILLE (18-19-0-6, 42 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 7-15 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 5-3 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-3-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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CALGARY (15-21-0-6, 36 pts.) at PHOENIX (20-12-0-9, 49 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 23-9 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 11-4 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 101-95 ATS (+209.4 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-4 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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ST LOUIS (29-7-0-5, 63 pts.) at EDMONTON (14-26-0-5, 33 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 78-57 ATS (+141.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 29-12 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 80-69 ATS (+155.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 36-11 ATS (+16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 14-31 ATS (-44.9 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 7-21 ATS (+31.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-19 ATS (+25.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-2 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 6-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (31-12-0-1, 63 pts.) at VANCOUVER (23-13-0-8, 54 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-13 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 53-35 ATS (+91.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 107-110 ATS (-28.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 0-7 ATS (-10.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 7-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-0-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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BOSTON (28-12-0-2, 58 pts.) at ANAHEIM (31-8-0-5, 67 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 31-13 ATS (+31.0 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 167-128 ATS (+299.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 13-3 ATS (+9.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
ANAHEIM is 9-1 ATS (+7.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 192-183 ATS (+421.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 63-51 ATS (+118.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
BOSTON is 106-78 ATS (+184.7 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 25-12 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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MINNESOTA (22-17-0-5, 49 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (26-13-0-4, 56 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 9-1 ATS (+7.4 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-7 ATS (+22.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 4-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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