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  • #16
    NHL
    Armadillo's Write-Up

    Saturday, January 25


    Hot teams
    -- Carolina won seven of its last ten games.
    -- Islanders won seven of their last ten games. Blues are 6-2 in last eight road games, 3-4 in last seven games overall.
    -- Avalanche won five of their last six games. Tampa Bay won its last two games, scoring nine goals.
    -- Columbus won last eight games, scoring 19 goals in last four.
    -- Maple Leafs won won six of their last seven games. Winnipeg won four of last five.
    -- Penguins won seven of their last nine games. Dallas won last two games, 7-1/4-0.
    -- Ducks won 20 of their last 23 games.
    -- Sharks won last five games, allowing seven goals. Minnesota won eight of its last eleven.

    Cold teams
    -- Senators lost three of their last four games.
    -- Philly lost four of its last five games. Bruins lost four of their last six road games.
    -- Washington lost its last seven games, scoring eight goals. Canadiens lost four of their last five games.
    -- Sabres lost six of their last seven games.
    -- Kings lost their last four games, all on the road.

    Totals
    -- Six of last nine Carolina games stayed under total.
    -- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight St Louis games; six of last seven Islander games went over.
    -- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Philly games.
    -- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Montreal games. Six of last eight Washington games stayed under the total.
    -- Last three Tampa Bay games went over the total.
    -- Last five Buffalo games went over the total.
    -- Last six Toronto games went over the total.
    -- Eight of last nine Pittsburgh games went over total.
    -- Last three Anaheim games stayed under the total;
    -- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Minnesota games.

    Series records
    -- Senators lost five of last six games with Carolina.
    -- Islanders lost four of last five games with St Louis.
    -- Bruins are 10-3 in last 13 games with Philly, but lost last two.
    -- Canadiens lost nine of last eleven games with Montreal.
    -- Lightning lost five of last six games with Colorado.
    -- Blue Jackets won last three games with Buffalo.
    -- Jets won three of last four games with Toronto.
    -- Dallas Stars lost six of last seven games with Pittsburgh.
    -- Kings won eight of last twelve games with Anaheim- this game is outdoors at Dodger Stadium.
    -- Sharks won three of last four games with Minnesota.

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    • #17
      NHL

      Saturday, January 25


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      Trend Report
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      12:00 PM
      OTTAWA vs. CAROLINA
      Ottawa is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Carolina
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
      Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games

      1:00 PM
      BOSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
      Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
      Boston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
      Philadelphia is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
      Philadelphia is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Boston

      1:00 PM
      ST. LOUIS vs. NY ISLANDERS
      St. Louis is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
      St. Louis is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
      NY Islanders are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games at home
      The total has gone OVER in 15 of the NY Islanders last 21 games when playing St. Louis

      7:00 PM
      BUFFALO vs. COLUMBUS
      Buffalo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
      The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games
      Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
      Columbus is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Buffalo

      7:00 PM
      COLORADO vs. TAMPA BAY
      Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
      Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
      The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games
      Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

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

      7:00 PM
      WASHINGTON vs. MONTREAL
      Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Montreal
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Montreal
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
      Montreal is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

      8:00 PM
      PITTSBURGH vs. DALLAS
      Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
      The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
      Dallas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
      Dallas is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games

      9:30 PM
      ANAHEIM vs. LOS ANGELES
      Anaheim is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
      Anaheim is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
      Los Angeles is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
      Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Anaheim

      10:30 PM
      MINNESOTA vs. SAN JOSE
      Minnesota is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games at home
      San Jose is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home


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      • #18
        NHL

        Saturday, January 25


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        Bruins at Flyers: What bettors need to know
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        Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers (-102, 5.5)

        Brad Marchand looks to continue his torrid stretch on Saturday afternoon as he guides the Boston Bruins into Philadelphia to face the Flyers. Marchand has recorded consecutive two-goal performances to highlight his four-game goal-scoring streak and has 11 tallies in his last 15 contests. Linemate Patrice Bergeron extended his point streak to four games by setting up both of Marchand's goals in Boston's 3-2 triumph over Los Angeles on Monday.

        After winning seven of eight, Philadelphia has dropped six of its last eight (2-4-2) - including three in a row (0-2-1). A severe snowstorm in the City of Brotherly Love positioned the Flyers into an impromptu back-to-back set against Carolina and red-hot Columbus - and the results weren't pretty. Brayden Schenn scored for the third time in five games and Vincent Lecavalier also tallied in Thursday's 5-2 loss to former teammate Sergei Bobrovsky and the Blue Jackets.

        TV:
        1 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), CSP (Philadelphia)

        ABOUT THE BRUINS (31-15-3):
        Forward Chris Kelly is nearing a return after being sidelined since Dec. 7 with a broken fibula. Kelly also could be joined by defenseman Dougie Hamilton, who has missed the last four games with a concussion. "(We're) slowly getting back to our regular lineup, I guess, and I think right now our guys are really focused on our team as it is, and just going out there every game, competing," coach Claude Julien said.

        ABOUT THE FLYERS (25-21-6):
        Signed to a three-year contract extension, Steve Mason hopes to be the long-term face of Philadelphia goaltending. With that in mind, Mason unveiled his new mask during Friday's practice with teammates Claude Giroux, Wayne Simmonds, Jakub Voracek and Scott Hartnell transformed into zombies. "He asked me and I was pretty pumped about it," Giroux said. "He's huge for this team. He wants to be here, he wants to win. When some teammates do something like that, it's pretty cool."

        TRENDS:

        * Home team is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
        * Bruins are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
        * Bruins are 8-1 in their last nine vs. Metropolitan.
        * Over is 10-1-1 in Flyers last 12 Saturday games.

        OVERTIME:

        1. Philadelphia RW Matt Read scored in each of his last two games versus Boston last season.

        2. The Bruins are in the midst of playing seven of nine games on the road.

        3. Simmonds and Hartnell saw their respective five-game point streaks come to an end on Thursday


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        • #19
          NCAAB
          Dunkel


          Michigan at Michigan State
          The Spartans play host to a Wolverine team that is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at East Lansing. Michigan State is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spartans favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

          SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

          Game 517-518: George Washington at George Mason (12:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: George Washington 61.063; George Mason 59.556
          Dunkel Line: George Washington by 1 1/2
          Vegas Line: George Washington by 4
          Dunkel Pick: George Mason (+4)

          Game 519-520: Florida State at Duke (12:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 66.735; Duke 79.167
          Dunkel Line: Duke by 12 1/2; 133
          Vegas Line: Duke by 8 1/2; 139
          Dunkel Pick: Duke (-8 1/2); Under

          Game 521-522: Xavier at Providence (12:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 66.988 Providence 70.669
          Dunkel Line: Providence by 3 1/2
          Vegas Line: Providence by 1 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Providence (-1 1/2)

          Game 523-524: Iowa at Northwestern (12:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 70.008; Northwestern 62.914
          Dunkel Line: Iowa by 7; 132
          Vegas Line: Iowa by 9 1/2; 137
          Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+9 1/2); Under

          Game 525-526: VCU at LaSalle (12:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: VCU 65.458; LaSalle 65.811
          Dunkel Line: Even
          Vegas Line: VCU by 3
          Dunkel Pick: LaSalle (+3)

          Game 527-528: Towson at Delaware (12:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Towson 51.371; Delaware 60.847
          Dunkel Line: Delaware by 9 1/2
          Vegas Line: Delaware by 6
          Dunkel Pick: Delaware (-6)

          Game 529-530: Columbia at Cornell (12:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Columbia 57.064; Cornell 41.165
          Dunkel Line: Columbia by 16
          Vegas Line: Columbia by 9
          Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-9)

          Game 531-532: Vanderbilt at Texas A&M (1:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 57.972; Texas A&M 66.306
          Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 8 1/2
          Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 6 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (-6 1/2)

          Game 533-534: Syracuse at Miami (FL) (1:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 73.061; Miami (FL) 68.983
          Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 4; 110
          Vegas Line: Syracuse by 6 1/2; 115
          Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (+6 1/2); Under

          Game 535-536: Kansas State at Iowa State (1:45 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 68.985; Iowa State 74.111
          Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 5; 154
          Vegas Line: Iowa State by 9; 146
          Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+9); Over

          Game 537-538: Texas at Baylor (1:45 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Texas 69.364; Baylor 70.513
          Dunkel Line: Baylor by 1; 152
          Vegas Line: Baylor by 5 1/2; 146
          Dunkel Pick: Texas (+5 1/2); Over

          Game 539-540: Georgia at Kentucky (1:45 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 60.178; Kentucky 75.757
          Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 15 1/2
          Vegas Line: Kentucky by 14
          Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-14)

          Game 541-542: College of Charleston at James Madison (2:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 51.429; James Madison 51.907
          Dunkel Line: Even
          Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 1 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: James Madison (+1 1/2)

          Game 543-544: Ohio at Eastern Michigan (11:00 a.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 60.144; Eastern Michigan 58.593
          Dunkel Line: Ohio by 1 1/2
          Vegas Line: Eastern Michigan by 1 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+1 1/2)

          Game 545-546: Buffalo at Northern Illinois (2:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 58.828; Northern Illinois 49.997
          Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 8
          Vegas Line: Buffalo by 6
          Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-6)

          Game 547-548: Miami (OH) at Bowling Green (6:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 51.375; Bowling Green 57.185
          Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 6
          Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 4
          Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (-4)

          Game 549-550: Illinois-Chicago at Oakland (2:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 46.264; Oakland 57.739
          Dunkel Line: Oakland by 11 1/2
          Vegas Line: Oakland by 10
          Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-10)

          Game 551-552: West Virginia at Oklahoma State (2:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 61.634; Oklahoma State 77.489
          Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 16; 158
          Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 14; 151
          Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-14); Over

          Game 553-554: Villanova at Marquette (2:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 68.099; Marquette 69.105
          Dunkel Line: Marquette by 1; 144
          Vegas Line: Villanova by 3; 138
          Dunkel Pick: Marquette (+3); Over

          Game 555-556: Valparaiso at Cleveland State (2:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 54.705; Cleveland State 57.697
          Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 3
          Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 5 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (+5 1/2)

          Game 557-558: Virginia Tech at Virginia (3:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 53.366; Virginia 68.585
          Dunkel Line: Virginia by 15
          Vegas Line: Virginia by 17 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+17 1/2)

          Game 559-560: Notre Dame at Wake Forest (3:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 61.647; Wake Forest 64.598
          Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 3
          Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 1 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-1 1/2)

          Game 561-562: Dayton at Rhode Island (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 64.773; Rhode Island 58.545
          Dunkel Line: Dayton by 6
          Vegas Line: Dayton by 3 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Dayton (-3 1/2)

          Game 563-564: Oklahoma at Texas Tech (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 67.065; Texas Tech 63.703
          Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 3 1/2; 147
          Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 1; 153
          Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (+1); Under

          Game 565-566: St. John's at Butler (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 61.947; Butler 66.909
          Dunkel Line: Butler by 5
          Vegas Line: Butler by 3 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Butler (-3 1/2)

          Game 567-568: Northeastern at Hofstra (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 51.980; Hofstra 50.057
          Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 2
          Vegas Line: Pick
          Dunkel Pick: Northeastern

          Game 569-570: St. Joseph's at Richmond (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 60.447; Richmond 66.884
          Dunkel Line: Richmond by 6 1/2
          Vegas Line: Richmond by 4 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Richmond (-4 1/2)

          Game 571-572: UAB at Tulsa (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: UAB 54.114; Tulsa 61.476
          Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 7 1/2
          Vegas Line: Tulsa by 5 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (-5 1/2)

          Game 573-574: Yale at Brown (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Yale 51.113; Brown 48.775
          Dunkel Line: Yale by 2 1/2
          Vegas Line: Pick
          Dunkel Pick: Yale

          Game 575-576: William & Mary at Drexel (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 55.635; Drexel 54.312
          Dunkel Line: William & Mary by 1 1/2
          Vegas Line: Drexel by 4 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (+4 1/2)

          Game 577-578: Northern Iowa at Loyola-Chicago (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 63.432; Loyola-Chicago 54.806
          Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 8 1/2
          Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 5 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-5 1/2)

          Game 579-580: Mississippi State at Mississippi (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 53.383; Mississippi 67.010
          Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 13 1/2
          Vegas Line: Mississippi by 12
          Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (-12)

          Game 581-582: South Carolina at Missouri (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 59.733; Missouri 66.390
          Dunkel Line: Missouri by 6 1/2
          Vegas Line: Missouri by 11 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (+11 1/2)

          Game 583-584: Tennessee at Florida (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 66.617; Florida 78.348
          Dunkel Line: Florida by 11 1/2; 125
          Vegas Line: Florida by 9 1/2; 132
          Dunkel Pick: Florida (-9 1/2); Under

          Game 585-586: San Diego at Portland (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 55.267; Portland 63.241
          Dunkel Line: Portland by 8
          Vegas Line: Portland by 5 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Portland (-5 1/2)

          Game 587-588: TX-San Antonio at UTEP (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: TX-San Antonio 46.369; UTEP 60.515
          Dunkel Line: UTEP by 14
          Vegas Line: UTEP by 16
          Dunkel Pick: TX-San Antonio (+16)

          Game 589-590: Nevada at Wyoming (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 55.799; Wyoming 63.327
          Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 7 1/2
          Vegas Line: Wyoming by 5 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (-5 1/2)

          Game 591-592: Wisconsin at Purdue (5:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 69.327; Purdue 68.237
          Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 1; 144
          Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 5; 140
          Dunkel Pick: Purdue (+5); Over

          Game 593-594: Oregon State at Washington (5:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 63.741; Washington 63.406
          Dunkel Line: Even
          Vegas Line: Washington by 3 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+3 1/2)

          Game 595-596: Georgia State at UL-Monroe (5:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 60.556; UL-Monroe 50.301
          Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 10 1/2
          Vegas Line: Georgia State by 8 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (-8 1/2)

          Game 597-598: Western Kentucky at UL-Lafayette (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 54.292; UL-Lafayette 55.843
          Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 1 1/2
          Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 4
          Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (+4)

          Game 599-600: Troy at Texas State (5:30 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Troy 47.467; Texas State 55.541
          Dunkel Line: Texas State by 8
          Vegas Line: Texas State by 5
          Dunkel Pick: Texas State (-5)

          Game 601-602: Florida Atlantic at Florida International (6:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 55.438; Florida International 53.533
          Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 2
          Vegas Line: Florida International by 1 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+1 1/2)

          Game 603-604: Pittsburgh at Maryland (6:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 68.157; Maryland 66.048
          Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 2; 145
          Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 4 1/2; 136
          Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+4 1/2); Over

          Game 605-606: Loyola-Marymount at St. Mary's (6:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Marymount 55.470; St. Mary's 63.978
          Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 8 1/2
          Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 10
          Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Marymount (+10)

          Game 607-608: Auburn at Arkansas (6:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 60.108; Arkansas 69.933
          Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 10
          Vegas Line: Arkansas by 11 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+11 1/2)

          Game 609-610: Illinois State at Indiana State (6:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 54.063; Indiana State 64.539
          Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 10 1/2
          Vegas Line: Indiana State by 9
          Dunkel Pick: Indiana State (-9)

          Game 611-612: DePaul at Seton Hall (6:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 59.231; Seton Hall 62.387
          Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 3
          Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 8
          Dunkel Pick: DePaul (+8)

          Game 613-614: San Jose State at Boise State (6:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 48.868; Boise State 65.846
          Dunkel Line: Boise State by 17
          Vegas Line: Boise State by 19 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (+19 1/2)

          Game 615-616: Southern Mississippi at East Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 59.343; East Carolina 56.435
          Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 3
          Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 9
          Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+9)

          Game 617-618: CS-Northridge at Long Beach State (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 49.621; Long Beach State 58.773
          Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 9
          Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 8
          Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (-8)

          Game 619-620: Michigan at Michigan State (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 71.401; Michigan State 79.057
          Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 7 1/2; 146
          Vegas Line: Michigan State by 4 1/2; 139
          Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-4 1/2); Over

          Game 621-622: Tulane at Old Dominion (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 48.143; Old Dominion 60.420
          Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 12 1/2
          Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 8 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (-8 1/2)

          Game 623-624: Wright State at Youngstown State (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 53.924; Youngstown State 59.472
          Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 5 1/2
          Vegas Line: Youngstown State by 3
          Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (-3)

          Game 625-626: Akron at Central Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Akron 59.863; Central Michigan 48.862
          Dunkel Line: Akron by 9
          Vegas Line: Akron by 6 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Akron (-6 1/2)

          Game 627-628: Connecticut at Rutgers (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 65.610; Rutgers 61.834
          Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 4
          Vegas Line: Connecticut by 6 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (+6 1/2)

          Game 629-630: Colorado at Arizona State (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 64.990; Arizona State 67.715
          Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 2 1/2
          Vegas Line: Arizona State by 4 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+4 1/2)

          Game 631-632: St. Bonaventure at Duquesne (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 60.049; Duquesne 57.523
          Dunkel Line: St. Bonaventure by 2 1/2
          Vegas Line: St. Bonaventure by 4
          Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (+4)

          Game 633-634: Marshall at Louisiana Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 47.142; Louisiana Tech 72.115
          Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 25
          Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 18 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (-18 1/2)

          Game 635-636: Georgetown at Creighton (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 64.805; Creighton 73.733
          Dunkel Line: Creighton by 9
          Vegas Line: Creighton by 11 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (+11 1/2)

          Game 637-638: Charlotte at Rice (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 54.085; Rice 43.469
          Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 10 1/2
          Vegas Line: Charlotte by 7
          Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-7)

          Game 639-640: Santa Clara at San Francisco (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 53.917; San Francisco 62.660
          Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 8 1/2
          Vegas Line: San Francisco by 6 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-6 1/2)

          Game 641-642: Wichita State at Drake (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 70.943; Drake 57.311
          Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 13 1/2
          Vegas Line: Wichita State by 10 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-10 1/2)

          Game 643-644: Southern Illinois at Missouri State (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 51.367; Missouri State 54.716
          Dunkel Line: Missouri State by 3 1/2
          Vegas Line: Missouri State by 6
          Dunkel Pick: Southern Illinois (+6)

          Game 645-646: LSU at Alabama (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: LSU 64.638; Alabama 63.739
          Dunkel Line: LSU by 1
          Vegas Line: Alabama by 1 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: LSU (+1 1/2)

          Game 647-648: Middle Tennessee State at North Texas (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 57.362; North Texas 53.034
          Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 4 1/2
          Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 2 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-2 1/2)

          Game 649-650: AR-Little Rock at Arkansas State (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: AR-Little Rock 50.399; Arkansas State 55.805
          Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 5 1/2
          Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 8
          Dunkel Pick: AR-Little Rock (+8)

          Game 651-652: South Alabama at TX-Arlington (8:30 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 52.144; TX-Arlington 52.054
          Dunkel Line: Even
          Vegas Line: TX-Arlington by 3
          Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (+3)

          Game 653-654: Kansas at TCU (9:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 75.162; TCU 56.906
          Dunkel Line: Kansas by 18 1/2
          Vegas Line: Kansas by 15 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-15 1/2)

          Game 655-656: BYU at Gonzaga (10:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: BYU 65.551; Gonzaga 71.136
          Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 5 1/2
          Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 8
          Dunkel Pick: BYU (+8)

          Game 657-658: Pepperdine at Pacific (10:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 53.968; Pacific 61.798
          Dunkel Line: Pacific by 8
          Vegas Line: Pacific by 6
          Dunkel Pick: Pacific (-6)

          Game 659-660: Cal Poly at UC-Riverside (10:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 55.920; UC-Riverside 47.260
          Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 8 1/2
          Vegas Line: Cal Poly by 5
          Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (-5)

          Game 661-662: Hawaii at UC-Irvine (10:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 57.680; UC-Irvine 62.166
          Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 4 1/2
          Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 6
          Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (+6)

          Game 663-664: Fresno State at UNLV (10:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 53.727; UNLV 65.752
          Dunkel Line: UNLV by 12
          Vegas Line: UNLV by 10
          Dunkel Pick: UNLV (-10)

          Game 665-666: UC-Santa Barbara at CS-Fullerton (10:30 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 57.348; CS-Fullerton 50.007
          Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 7 1/2
          Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 5 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (-5 1/2)

          Game 667-668: San Diego State at Utah State (11:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 66.690; Utah State 65.441
          Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 1
          Vegas Line: San Diego State by 3 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Utah State (+3 1/2)

          Game 669-670: New Mexico at Colorado State (4:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 63.519; Colorado State 58.692
          Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 5
          Vegas Line: New Mexico by 2 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-2 1/2)

          Game 671-672: Wofford at Furman (2:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 48.149; Furman 43.163
          Dunkel Line: Wofford by 5
          Vegas Line: Wofford by 3
          Dunkel Pick: Wofford (-3)

          Game 673-674: South Dakota at NE-Omaha (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota 48.118; NE-Omaha 53.353
          Dunkel Line: NE-Omaha by 5
          Vegas Line: NE-Omaha by by 8
          Dunkel Pick: South Dakota (+8)

          Game 675-676: Northern Arizona at North Dakota (3:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 50.083; North Dakota 56.946
          Dunkel Line: North Dakota by 7
          Vegas Line: North Dakota by 5
          Dunkel Pick: North Dakota (-5)

          Game 677-678: North Dakota State at South Dakota State (5:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota State 60.173; South Dakota State 52.408
          Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 7
          Vegas Line: North Dakota State by 4 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: North Dakota State (-4 1/2)

          Game 679-680: SIU-Edwardsville at Tennessee-Martin (5:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: SIU-Edwardsville 43.1352; Tennessee-Martin 48.058
          Dunkel Line: Tennessee-Martin by 5
          Vegas Line: Tennessee-Martin by 3
          Dunkel Pick: Tennessee-Martin (-3)

          Game 681-682: Eastern Illinois at SE Missouri State (6:30 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 44.648; SE Missouri State 51.464
          Dunkel Line: SE Missouri State by 7
          Vegas Line: SE Missouri State by 9 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (+9 1/2)

          Game 683-684: Western Carolina at The Citadel (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 49.393; The Citadel 43.456
          Dunkel Line: Western Carolina by 6
          Vegas Line: Western Carolina by 8 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: The Citadel (+8 1/2)

          Game 685-686: NC-Greensboro at Chattanooga (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 44.460; Chattanooga 56.391
          Dunkel Line: Chattanooga by 12
          Vegas Line: Chattanooga by 8
          Dunkel Pick: Chattanooga (-8)

          Game 687-688: Georgia Southern at Davidson (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 41.707; Davidson 58.570
          Dunkel Line: Davidson by 17
          Vegas Line: Davidson by 15
          Dunkel Pick: Davidson (-15)

          Game 689-690: Elon at Samford (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Elon 51.774; Samford 46.054
          Dunkel Line: Elon by 5 1/2
          Vegas Line: Elon by 4
          Dunkel Pick: Elon (-4)

          Game 691-692: IUPUI at IPFW (7:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: IUPUI 39.661; IPFW 56.723
          Dunkel Line: IPFW by 17
          Vegas Line: IPFW by 12 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: IPFW (-12 1/2)

          Game 693-694: Denver at Western Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Denver 58.127; Western Illinois 52.965
          Dunkel Line: Denver by 5
          Vegas Line: Denver by 3 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3 1/2)

          Game 695-696: Tennessee Tech at Austin Peay (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 46.667; Austin Peay 45.704
          Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 1
          Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 3
          Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (+3)

          Game 697-698: Eastern Kentucky at Belmont (8:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 55.653; Belmont 56.974
          Dunkel Line: Belmont by 1 1/2
          Vegas Line: Belmont by 6
          Dunkel Pick: Eastern Kentucky (+6)

          Game 699-700: Jacksonville State at Murray State (8:30 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 46.404; Murray State 53.763
          Dunkel Line: Murray State by 7 1/2
          Vegas Line: Murray State by 9
          Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (+9)

          Game 701-702: Morehead State at Tennessee State (8:30 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 48.803; Tennessee State 44.193
          Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 4 1/2
          Vegas Line: Morehead State by 6
          Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (+6)

          Game 703-704: Montana at Weber State (9:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Montana 48.730; Weber State 58.903
          Dunkel Line: Weber State by 10
          Vegas Line: Weber State by 6 1/2
          Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-6 1/2)

          Game 705-706: Montana State at Idaho State (9:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 51.014; Idaho State 51.513
          Dunkel Line: Idaho State by 1
          Vegas Line: Idaho State by 4
          Dunkel Pick: Montana State (+4)

          Game 707-708: Sacramento State at Northern Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 44.261; Northern Colorado 60.263
          Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 16
          Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 13
          Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-13)

          Game 709-710: Southern Utah at Portland State (10:00 p.m. EST)
          Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 29.516; Portland State 49.826
          Dunkel Line: Portland State by 20 1/2
          Vegas Line: Portland State by 14
          Dunkel Pick: Portland State (-14)

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          • #20
            NBA
            Dunkel


            Minnesota at Portland
            The Timberwolves are coming off a 121-120 win at Golden State last night and head to Portland with an 8-18 ATS record in their last 26 games following an upset win as an underdog. Portland is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Trail Blazers favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Portland (-7). Here are all of today's picks.

            SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

            Game 501-502: Chicago at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)

            Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.206; Charlotte 119.803
            Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 4 1/2; 187
            Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 181 1/2
            Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+1 1/2); Over

            Game 503-504: LA Clippers at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 120.456; Toronto 126.979
            Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 6 1/2; 196
            Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 200
            Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-1); Under

            Game 505-506: Oklahoma City at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 125.626; Philadelphia 112.830
            Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 13; 223
            Vegas Line & Total: No Line
            Dunkel Pick: N/A

            Game 507-508: Houston at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Houston 122.272; Memphis 118.620
            Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 3 1/2; 186
            Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 1; 194
            Dunkel Pick: Houston (-1); Under

            Game 509-510: Atlanta at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 114.843; Milwaukee 112.996
            Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2; 202
            Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 198
            Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+3 1/2); Over

            Game 511-512: Indiana at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 129.119; Denver 119.987
            Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 9; 208
            Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 2 1/2; 202
            Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-2 1/2); Over

            Game 513-514: Washington at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Washington 117.764; Utah 119.868
            Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 2; 214
            Vegas Line & Total: No Line
            Dunkel Pick: N/A

            Game 515-516: Minnesota at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
            Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 120.344; Portland 130.174
            Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 10; 227
            Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 7; 220
            Dunkel Pick: Portland (-7); Over

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            • #21
              NHL
              Dunkel


              Pittsburgh at Dallas
              The Penguins head to Dallas tonight to face a Stars team that is 1-7 in its last 8 games versus Eastern Conference opponents. Pittsburgh is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

              SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

              Game 51-52: St. Louis at NY Islanders (1:00 p.m. EST)

              Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.293; NY Islanders 10.878
              Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 5
              Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-150); 5 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-150); Under

              Game 53-54: Boston at Philadelphia (1:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.155; Philadelphia 12.231
              Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 6
              Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-115); 5 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-105); Over

              Game 55-56: Toronto at Winnipeg (7:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 12.367; Winnipeg 11.272
              Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 5
              Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-140); 6
              Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+120); Under

              Game 57-58: Buffalo at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.379; Columbus 12.819
              Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 2 1/2; 6
              Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-210); 5 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-210); Over

              Game 59-60: Washington at Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.463; Montreal 9.566
              Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 4 1/2
              Vegas Line & Total: No Line
              Dunkel Pick: N/A

              Game 61-62: Colorado at Tampa Bay (7:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.221; Tampa Bay 12.675
              Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
              Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-145); 5 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-145); Over

              Game 63-64: Pittsburgh at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.861; Dallas 10.170
              Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
              Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-145); 6
              Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-145); Under

              Game 65-66: Anaheim at Los Angeles (9:30 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.192; Los Angeles 12.419
              Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 6
              Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-115); 5
              Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-105); Over

              Game 67-68: Minnesota at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 10.394; San Jose 12.042
              Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 4
              Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-220); 5
              Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-220); Under

              Game 69-70: Ottawa at Carolina (12:00 p.m. EST)
              Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.349; Carolina 10.413
              Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 2; 6
              Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-125); 5 1/2
              Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+105); Over

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              • #22
                NBA

                Saturday, January 25


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                Clippers at Raptors: What bettors need to know
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                Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors (-1.5, 199.5)

                With Chris Paul still sidelined, Blake Griffin has been showing off some of his passing chops in recent games. Griffin looks to continue his generous January as he leads the Los Angeles Clippers into Toronto on Saturday night for a showdown with the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors. Griffin dished out seven assists to go along with 26 points and 13 rebounds in a 112-95 win over the Chicago Bulls, while the Raptors are coming off a 104-95 triumph at Philadelphia.

                The Clippers haven't missed a beat without their injured franchise point guard, winning seven of their last nine games behind some sensational play from Griffin. The fourth-year power forward is averaging 25.4 points and 8.9 rebounds in 12 January games, while dishing out close to five assists in that stretch. He and the Clippers will be in for a tough test against a Toronto team that has won 16 of its last 24 games while boasting one of the league's best defenses.

                TV:
                7 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), TSN (Toronto)

                ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (30-15):
                Griffin has heard the criticisms of his game since he was made the first overall pick in 2009. He has taken advantage of Paul's absence to show off his versatility, leading the Clippers to a 7-3 mark with his All-Star teammate out with a separated shoulder. "(I want to be) a leader for us, knocking down shots and being able to mix up my game, going inside when I felt the need to and going outside when I needed to," he told reporters after the win over the Bulls. Griffin was one of six Clippers to finish in double figures versus Chicago.

                ABOUT THE RAPTORS (22-20):
                Griffin isn't the only player showing off a more well-rounded game these days. Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry has reached new heights since the club traded small forward Rudy Gay to the Sacramento Kings and placed Lowry firmly in charge of the offense. The Philadelphia native had a night to remember in his hometown - scoring 18 points, dishing out 13 assists and hauling in 10 rebounds in Friday's victory - and has looked like one of the league's best point guards over the past two months.

                TRENDS:

                * Clippers are 2-7 ATS in the last nine meetings.
                * Raptors are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
                * Over is 9-1 in Clippers last 10 road games.
                * Under is 10-4 in Raptors last 14 overall.

                BUZZER BEATERS:

                1. The teams have split the past six meetings, with the home side winning each time.

                2. Griffin averages 19.4 points and 11.6 rebounds in five career games versus the Raptors.

                3. Raptors SG DeMar DeRozan is averaging 24.9 points in January.


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                • #23
                  NHL

                  Saturday, January 25


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                  Senators at Hurricanes: What bettors need to know
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                  Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes (-115, 5.5)

                  The Carolina Hurricanes host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon in a battle between two Eastern Conference teams fighting for wild-card playoff spots. The Hurricanes posted a 4-1 victory on Nov. 24, extending their home dominance over the Senators to 10-0-1 in the last 11 meetings. Carolina is returning home after sweeping a brief two-game road trip but is just 11-10-5 at PNC Arena.

                  Ottawa has one regulation loss in its last 11 games (7-1-3), six of which have been on the road. Craig Anderson has started eight of nine games this month, but Robin Lehner will get the nod Saturday after recording a 27-save shutout in his only start of 2014. Anton Khudobin is expected to start for the Hurricanes, which would mark his 11th consecutive appearance since returning from an ankle injury.

                  TV:
                  12 p.m. ET, RSN East (Ottawa), FSN (Carolina)

                  ABOUT THE SENATORS (22-19-10):
                  Defenseman Erik Karlsson has 11 points in nine games in January, while Clarke MacArthur leads the team with six goals this month. Blue-liner Marc Methot, who is second on the team in average ice time behind Karlsson, has been scratched for the last two games despite saying he feels well enough to play. Methot’s absence might be explained by an increase in ice time for Jared Cowen, who is averaging 23:45 in January.

                  ABOUT THE HURRICANES (22-19-9):
                  Cam Ward could return soon from a lower-body injury that has kept him out since the end of 2013. Khudobin has fared much better than Ward this season, with a .930 save percentage to Ward’s .895. Alexander Semin has been red-hot of late, tallying six times during his four-game goal-scoring streak.

                  TRENDS:

                  * Under is 6-0 in the last six meetings.
                  * Senators are 1-5 in the last six meetings.
                  * Hurricanes are 8-3 in their last 11 overall.
                  * Under is 4-0 in Senators last four vs. Metropolitan.

                  OVERTIME:

                  1. Ottawa F Chris Neil scored his 100th career goal Thursday in his 824th game. He has 2,109 career penalty minutes.

                  2. Hurricanes captain Eric Staal has recorded 36 points in 36 career games against Ottawa.

                  3. The Senators have the best road power play in the league, converting 24-of-85 opportunities.


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                  • #24
                    thanks U Dog


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                    • #25
                      NHL

                      Saturday, January 25


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                      Sabres at Blue Jackets: What bettors need to know
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                      Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets (-200, 5.5)

                      The surging Columbus Blue Jackets look to extend their franchise-best winning streak to nine games on Saturday, when they host the slumping Buffalo Sabres. Sergei Bobrovsky turned aside 26 shots against his former team as the Blue Jackets celebrated the 1,000th game in franchise history with a 5-2 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner, Bobrovsky also was dominant by stopping all three shootout attempts in last weekend's 4-3 triumph over Buffalo.

                      While Columbus has been red-hot, Buffalo's play has mimicked the ice-cold weather. The Sabres suffered four consecutive 4-3 setbacks - including two via shootout - before falling for a fifth time as they dropped a 5-3 decision to Carolina on Thursday. "We're finding ways to lose hockey games versus playing ways to win hockey games," Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said.

                      TV:
                      7 p.m. ET, MSG (Buffalo), FSN Ohio (Columbus)

                      ABOUT THE SABRES (13-29-7):
                      Tyler Ennis has scored three goals and set up four others during his career-best six-game point streak - and notched a pair of assists against the Blue Jackets last Saturday. Ennis was absent from Friday's practice with what Nolan deemed a "maintenance day" but is expected to face Columbus. Cody Hodgson joined Ennis by scoring against the Hurricanes and has recorded three goals and three assists in six games since returning from an upper-body injury.

                      ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (26-20-4):
                      Brandon Dubinsky has collected a goal and an assist in two of his last three contests overall and has scored in both meetings with Buffalo this season. Linemate Matt Calvert also has fared well, scoring the go-ahead goal in the second period before setting up Dubinsky for the eventual game-winner versus the Flyers. Bobrovsky has been tabbed the starter Saturday as he has defeated Buffalo twice this season and is 4-1-1 against the Sabres over his career.

                      TRENDS:

                      * Blue Jackets are 8-0 in their last eight overall.
                      * Over is 5-0 in Sabres last five overall.
                      * Over is 4-0-1 in the last five meetings.
                      * Sabres are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings.

                      OVERTIME:

                      1. Former Blue Jacket enforcer Zenon Konopka notched an assist on Thursday for his first point in seven games with the Sabres.

                      2. Buffalo G Ryan Miller has dropped four of six (2-3-1) meetings with Columbus - including both this season.

                      3. Unrestricted free agent Vinny Prospal retired on Friday, one year removed from finishing as the Blue Jackets' top point scorer with 12 goals and 18 assists.


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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Kaptain View Post
                        thanks U Dog
                        You're welcome, Kaptain! Good morning and good luck today!

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                        • #27
                          NBA

                          Saturday, January 25


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                          Timberwolves at Trail Blazers: What bettors need to know
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                          Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers (-7.5, 219.5)

                          The Minnesota Timberwolves are on a roll and are once again on the verge of a winning record. The Timberwolves will attempt to move over .500 for the first time since Nov. 23 when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Minnesota has lost its last eight chances to move above the even point but comes in with a three-game winning streak and knocked off the Golden State Warriors 121-120 on Friday.

                          The Trail Blazers can score with the Timberwolves and have won four straight at home after a 110-105 triumph over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. LaMarcus Aldridge, who was passed over in the fan vote for a starting spot in the All-Star Game by - amongst others - Minnesota’s Kevin Love, went for a career-high 44 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in that win on the night the All-Star vote was announced. “What can you say, man?” Blazers guard Wesley Matthews questioned reporters about Aldridge. “He’s an MVP candidate. Best power forward in the game, I’ve been saying that for two years now.”

                          TV:
                          10 p.m. ET, NBATV, CSN Northwest (Portland)

                          ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (21-21):
                          Love will give Aldridge a good battle in the race for that mantle of best power forward in the game and showed off his all-around skills with 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists on Friday, including the pass that set up Kevin Martin’s go-ahead basket in the final seconds. Minnesota took two in a row from the Utah Jazz with some strong work on the defensive end but made a bigger statement by hanging with a playoff team like the Warriors and pulling out its first victory in a game decided by four or fewer points. Love is getting plenty of help from Nikola Pekovic, who put up 22 points and 14 rebounds on Friday.

                          ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (32-11):
                          Aldridge scored Portland’s final 15 points on Thursday and has scored 25 or more in six straight to help the team through a bit of a rough defensive stretch. The Blazers have allowed at least 105 points in each of their last four games but drew praise from their coach for their effort on that end late in the win over the Nuggets. “I don’t know if we were playing angry,” coach Terry Stotts said. “I thought we were playing hard, we were competing. We were determined. I don’t know if ‘angry’ is the right word but we played defensively with some emotion. I know it’s in us. We’re capable of doing those things.”

                          TRENDS:

                          * Over is 5-0-1 in the last six meetings in Portland.
                          * Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Portland.
                          * Timberwolves are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games.
                          * Under is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last five home games.

                          BUZZER BEATERS:

                          1. Aldridge is the only Portland player ever to post seven straight games of at least 20 points and 12 rebounds, surpassing the record of six shared by Bill Walton and Sidney Wicks.

                          2. Love went for 29 points and 15 rebounds while Aldridge totaled 15 points and 14 boards as Minnesota took a 120-109 home decision from the Blazers on Dec. 18.

                          3. Portland G Damian Lillard is 0-for-9 from 3-point range over the last two games.


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                          • #28
                            NCAAB

                            Saturday, January 25


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                            Conference crash: Four college hoops teams falling apart
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                            January is a sink or swim month during the college basketball season. After the non-conference schedule which is filled with cupcake home games and neutral court tournaments, schools get tested for the first time in conference play.

                            Today we look at the teams that are struggling with conference play and could be of value to bet against while they struggle with their rivals.

                            North Carolina (1-4 ACC, 0-5 ATS)

                            The Tar Heels have won just once in ACC play. They defeated Boston College in an 82-71 win where they still managed to fail to cover as 11.5-point faves. That and a blowout home loss to Virginia pushed their ATS record to 0-5 to start ACC play as Roy Williams' 2013-14 season has turned into a disaster.


                            Wisconsin (2,4 Big Ten, 2-4 ATS)

                            Heading into conference play undefeated, Bo Ryan's Wisconsin Badgers looked like the best team in the illustrious coaching career of the head coach. Since jumping into the Big Ten schedule, it has been a nightmare as - save for blowout wins against Northwestern and Illinois - the Badgers have been slumping, losing four of six. A well coached and usually consistent team that is deep and filled with upperclassmen, the Badgers should get things on track. For now, they are good fodder for upset picks while they look to find their shooting stroke again.


                            Ohio State (3-4 Big Ten, 3-4 ATS)

                            Like Wisconsin, Ohio State came into Big Ten play with a high ranking and high expectations led by senior point guard Aaron Craft before falling victims of the ultra deep and competitive Big Ten. After three-straight covers to start Big Ten play - with wins over Purdue and Nebraska followed by a close road overtime loss to Michigan State - the Buckeyes have failed to cover in four straight games. Unlike Wisconsin, Ohio State has had troubles shooting all season which will continue to make it difficult for the Buckeyes to cover large spreads as favorites.


                            Oregon (1-5 Pac-12, 0-5-1 ATS)

                            Since an overtime win against Utah to start Pac-12 play, life has been hard for the Oregon Ducks. Unable to get stops, Oregon has allowed opponents to score 80 points or more in all of those losses. They are also 0-5 ATS during this five-game losing skid. A team that likes to push the tempo and scores 86 points per game themselves, Oregon will need to find stops fast if they want to get themselves out of the bottom of the Pac 12 standings.


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                            • #29
                              NHL
                              Short Sheet

                              Saturday, January 25


                              St Louis at NY Islanders, 1:05 ET
                              St Louis: 40-12 vs. a team with a losing record
                              NY Islanders: 2-13 on Saturday

                              Boston at Philadelphia, 1:05 ET
                              Boston: 2-7 away off a home win
                              Philadelphia: 41-24 after a SU loss

                              Toronto at Winnipeg, 7:05 ET
                              Toronto: 1-10 away off a SU loss
                              Winnipeg: 20-12 after scoring 1 goal or less

                              Buffalo at Columbus, 7:05 ET
                              Buffalo: 1-11 on Saturday
                              Columbus: 31-18 at home off a division win

                              Washington at Montreal, 7:05 ET
                              Washington: 5-18 playing 3rd game in 5 days
                              Montreal: 20-12 after two straight losses by 3 or more goals

                              Colorado at Tampa Bay, 7:05 ET
                              Colorado: 11-6 as an underdog
                              Tampa Bay: 17-7 Over in January games

                              Pittsburgh at Dallas, 8:05 ET
                              Pittsburgh: 33-12 as a favorite this year
                              Dallas: 4-13 after scoring 4 or more goals

                              Anaheim at LA Kings, 9:35 ET
                              Anaheim: 8-1 on Saturday
                              LA Kings: 1-6 after a road loss by 1 goal this year

                              Minnesota at San Jose, 10:35 ET
                              Minnesota: 3-15 away after a division game
                              San Jose: 11-1 at home when total is 5 or less

                              Ottawa at Carolina, 12:05 ET
                              Ottawa: 17-8 Over after allowing 4 or more goals
                              Carolina: 5-2 vs. Ottawa

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                              • #30
                                NBA
                                Short Sheet

                                Saturday, January 25


                                Chicago at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
                                Chicago: 20-9 Under on Saturdays
                                Charlotte: 9-19 ATS on Saturdays

                                LA Clippers at Toronto, 7:05 ET
                                LA Clippers: 5-16 ATS away with total 195 - 200 points
                                Toronto: 17-6 ATS after playing a division game

                                Oklahoma City at Philadelphia, 7:35 ET
                                Oklahoma City: 23-12 Under away after a win by 10 or more points
                                Philadelphia: 5-13 ATS as a home dog

                                Houston at Memphis, 8:05 ET
                                Houston: 10-1 Under after playing 4 straight home games
                                Memphis: 16-29 ATS vs, division opponents

                                Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:35 ET
                                Atlanta: 13-4 Over as a favorite this year
                                Milwaukee: 8-21 ATS as a home dog

                                Indiana at Denver, 9:05 ET
                                Indiana: 5-16 ATS after a win by 6 or less points
                                Denver: 19-6 Under at home after two road games

                                Washington at Utah, 9:05 ET
                                Washington: 21-10 ATS without rest
                                Utah: 40-19 Under at home after two division games

                                Minnesota at Portland, 10:05 ET
                                Minnesota: 18-34 ATS off a road win of 3 or less points
                                Portland: 17-6 Over on Saturday

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