Trends 12/06

[Spark]

Cowboys (4-7) @ Seahawks (6-5)- Seahawks 1-5 if they allow 23+ points, 5-0 if they don't; as bad as they looked last week (outgained 434-230 in home loss to Bills), doubt Dallas (7 TD's on last 52 drives, scored 21 or less in ten of 11 games) can light scoreboard that much, even though rookie RB Jones was impressive in Turkey Day win. Over is 7-1 in last eight Seattle games, 5-2 in last seven Cowboy contests. Dallas is 1-4 on road, with losses by 18-21-23-20 points

[Spark]

Monday, December 6th

Philadelphia (-5) at Atlanta (194), 7:35 ET
Philadelphia - 1-6 ATS after leading at halftime in a loss
Atlanta - 8-3 ATS when its FG % decreased in 3 straight

Toronto () at New Jersey (), 7:35 ET
Toronto - 5-24 ATS after hitting 25 or more free throws
New Jersey - 6-2 ATS after winning previous by 20 pts. or more

San Antonio (-12) at Chicago (182.5), 8:35 ET
San Antonio - 5-0 Under after shooting >50% in a road win
Chicago - 2-12 ATS after making more shots than their opponent in a loss

Detroit (186) at Dallas (-5), 8:35 ET
Detroit - 13-2 over when their opponent's FG % decreased in 4 straight
Dallas - 11-1 ATS Home with an away tomorrow

Orlando () at Denver (), 9:05 ET
Orlando - 2-6 ATS 1st game of a road trip of 3 or more games
Denver - 1-11 ATS vs. Orlando

Miami (-2.5) at Utah (194.5), 9:05 ET
Miami - 10-1 ATS after failing to come within 10 pts. of the line
Utah - 2-6 ATS when opponent is playing at least its third straight away

Boston (191.5) at Golden State (-1), 10:35 ET
Boston - 6-2 Over on 2nd night of BTB away
Golden State - 5-2 ATS home after home win

Charlotte (190.5) at Los Angeles Clippers (-12), 10:35 ET
Charlotte - 4-2 Under Away
L.A. Clippers - 7-10 ATS when their next is home vs. the Lakers


**Denotes Time Change

[Spark]

Monday, December 6th

Dallas (43) at Seattle (-7), 9:05 ET
Dallas - 4-14 ATS away after allowing 9 points or less
Seattle - 13-4 Over at home off a loss by 14+ points

[Spark]

Monday's games

Pistons @ Mavericks-- Champs covered last three in row, but are just 2-8 vs spread on road; under is 7-0 in their last seven games. Dallas won four of last five games; six of last eight stayed under. Mavs are 2-6 vs spread in their last eight home games. Dallas shot 19 more FT's than their foes in each of last two games. Average total in last year's series games, each won by home side, was 218.

Elsewhere, 76ers lost last four games; they're 3-6 vs spread in last nine and 2-4-1 vs spread on road. Hawks are even worse, losing last nine games, covering two of last eight, but someone has to win. Last seven Atlanta games went over the total.

Toronto and Nets split four series games last year, with average total, 165.5; Raptors are 3-11 in last 14 games and Vince Carter is hurt again. Nets won two of last 3 after their nine-game losing streak.

Spurs swept Chicago last year, winning 96-82 at this site 109-98 at home. Spurs won their last seven games (6-1 vs spread); under is 9-2-1 in their last dozen games, 7-1 in last eight Chicago games. Bulls are 2-3 in their last five games, following 0-9 start.

Denver won seven of last nine games; they're 6-3 vs the spread in last nine home games. Orlando won, covered seven of last eight games; they've scored 112.8 ppg in last five games, thanks to Hill's long-awaited recovery.

Miami's only win vs western foes was 107-105 over the Jazz Nov. 19, Heat is 4-11 vs spread in last 11 games. utah hurting without Kirilenko; they lost four games in a row and six of last seven, allowing un-sloan like 115.5 ppg in alst four contests.

Celtics got drilled at Arco last night, their first loss in last four games, but they're 4-7 vs spread in last eleven, 2-4 vs spread in last six on road. Warriors ended four-game skid when they beat CBA Pacers Saturday; nine of last ten Warrior games went over the total.

Spunky Bobcats are 3-2 in last five games, and covered five of last six; they're 3-3 vs spread on road- their last three games went over. Clippers had five-game streak snapped in OT Saturday; five of their last seven games went over the total.

[Spark]

Monday, December 6th

Virginia at Iowa State, 7:00 ET
Virginia - 0-8 ATS after committing 8 or less turnovers
Iowa State - 10-0 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less

**Penn State at Georgetown, 7:30 ET
Penn State - 2-10 ATS away after winning 4 of their last 5
Georgetown - 32-15 ATS vs. non-conference opponents


Added Games:

St. Peters at Marist, 7:30 ET
St. Peters - 10-6 ATS with a line of +3 to -3
Marist - 1-6 ATS at home off a loss by 6 points or less

Tenn Martin at Arkansas State, 8:05 ET
Tenn Martin - 1-6 ATS as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points
Arkansas State - 8-1 ATS after shooting under 54% free-throws

Portland at Idaho State, 9:05 ET
Portland - 6-0 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Idaho State - 1-8 ATS after scoring 85+ points

[Spark]

-- Virginia beat Iowa State by 11 at home last January now Cavs visit tough Hilton Coliseum to face the rabid Cyclone fans. ISU got run off floor (99-82) last game, at Northern Iowa. UVa is unbeaten (6-0), with three quality wins already.

-- Georgoetown won 79-78 at Penn State last year, now Lions come to DC, to face Hoya squad that had better not look ahead to Thursday date with Illinois. Lions are 4-0, including win at Rutgers.

-- St Peter's and Marist split series last year; Foxes got beat by one in MAAC opener vs Rider, while St Peter drilled Loyola in theirs. 2-4 Marist lost their last three games. Peacocks are 0-2 on road this season.

-- Arkansas State is 3-1, beating Ole Miss, losing by just 79-75 vs Memphis; they host Tennessee-Martin squad that already has road losses by 43 (Duke), 7 (Evansville) and 29 (Illinois State).

-- Portland is 5-2, falling by 3 at Oregon State, winning at Portland State; Idaho State lost by 26 at Oregon, is 2-1 vs three other scrub outfits.

[High Times]

Spark once again thanks for the info. By what I see I think I will be taking the OVER in the Detroit/Mav's game.

[Spark]

Your welcome High ... and good luck tonight ...


Dallas at Seattle

Location: Qwest Field, Seattle, Wash.

Line: Seattle -7, over/under 43

Weather: A 90 percent chance of precipitation at game time. Temperatures about 40 degrees Fahrenheit expected with light ESE winds.

Records:
Dallas: 4-7 SU, 4-7 ATS , 7-4 O/U
Seattle: 6-5 SU, 4-7 ATS, 7-4 O/U

Recent meetings:
These two clubs last met on Oct. 27, 2002, when the Seahawks won 17-14 and cashed in as 2 1/2-point road faves. They've played just six times since 1986. Seattle is 4-2 SU and ATS. The over is also 4-2, but the last two meetings (in 2001 and 2002) both went under.

Dallas

These are interesting times for the Cowboys. On one hand, Dallas fans are clamoring for the quarterback torch to be passed from Vinny Testaverde to Drew Henson. On the other, despite his club's 4-7 record, coach Bill Parcells is still within reach of the Wild Card in the weaker NFC.

Parcells was roundly booed on Thanksgiving Day when he replaced Henson with Testaverde at the half of a matchup with the Bears. Henson was 4-for-12 with a pick. Testaverde was 9-for-14 with an INT as the Cowboys scored two TDs in the second half to win 21-7.

All four of the Cowboys' wins this year came against sub-.500 teams: Chicago, Detroit, Washington and Cleveland. They're 0-5 SU and 1-4 ATS against winning teams thus far.

Seattle

The Seahawks' fortunes are falling like the rain in Seattle this week. After crushing the opposition in the first three weeks, leading to whispers of "Super Bowl" among observers, the 'Hawks have gone just 3-5 SU (beating the Panthers, Niners and Dolphins) and a bankroll-drying 1-7 ATS since. The over is 7-1 during that span.

Injuries to Seattle's defense have taken the starch out of the team. Starting linebackers Chad Brown and Anthony Simmons are out, and DE Chike Okeafor is questionable with an ankle problem. Okeafor leads the team with 5 1/2 sacks.

Seattle has also been hurt by receivers dropping footballs, most notably WR Koren Robinson. But he's in the middle of a four-game suspension, allowing more-than-reliable Jerry Rice to step back into the spotlight.
Who's hot?

* Cowboys RB Julius Jones has 231 yards rushing in his last two games.
* Cowboys P Mat McBriar has 26 punts in his last four games, at an average of 43.8 yards.
* Cowboys DE Eric Ogbogu had 3 1/2 sacks and a forced fumble against the Bears.
* Seahawks K Josh Brown is 6-for-6 on field goals in his last three games and 19-for-20 on the season.
* Seahawks S Ken Hamlin has nine tackles (six solo), four passes defended and two INTs in his last two games.
* Seahawks CB Ken Lucas has nine tackles (seven solo), two passes defended and one INT in his last two games.

Who's not?

* Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander has just 135 yards rushing and zero yards receiving in his last two games.

Intangibles:

* Cowboys QB Drew Henson returned to football after a failed attempt at an MLB career. So did former Dallas QB Chad Hutchinson.
* The Seahawks have committed just 59 penalties, the fewest in the league.

Injuries:

Cowboys
OUT
OG S. Peterman (Knee)
TE D. Campbell (Foot)
CB P. Hunter (Knee)
CB B. Thornton (Knee)
WR T. Glenn (Foot)
C G. DiNapoli (Ankle)

QUESTIONABLE
G A. Gurode (Knee)

PROBABLE
FB Richie Anderson (Concussion)

Seahawks
OUT
WR K. Robinson (Suspension)
LB T. White (Hamstring)
LB C. Brown (Knee)
WR A. Bannister (Collarbone)
FB C. Davis (Knee)
S D. Robinson (Shoulder)
LB D. Lewis (Shoulder)
QB B. Huard (Back)
WR D. Hackett (Hip)

QUESTIONABLE
RB K. Carter (Ribs)
T C. Terry (Personal)
DE C. Okeafor (Ankle)
CB B. Taylor (Knee)

PROBABLE
T W. Jones (Thumb)