Saturdays & Sundays Trends

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Patriots (6-4) @ Chiefs (6-4)-New England is 3-1 since their bye, losing only to Colts; they won last three series games by 6-3-8 points, but are 0-5 vs spread this season if they won their previous game. Chiefs at home for just second time in last six games; they're 3-1 at home, blowing 24-0 lead in only loss. Pats are 5-0 if they allow less than 27 points, a figure Chiefs hit in five of their six wins. Under is 3-1 in last four games for both sides, but average second half total in last four Patriot games is 29. KC yet to beat playoff-caliber team this season.

Ravens (3-7) @ Bengals (7-3)-Baltimore won 11 of last 15 in series, but lost first meeting this year, 21-9, as Cincy outgained Ravens 319-240 and converted 7 of 11 on third down. Ravens didn't have Boller that day, and averaged only 3.3 yards per pass attempt. Baltimore lost four of last five games, and has yet to score 20 in game this year; they're 0-2 vs spread after a win. Bengals haven't been minus in turnovers in any game this year (they've been even four times) , while Ravens have had plus ratio just once. Under is 4-1-1 in last six Raven games, 7-3 in Bengal games. Five of last six series totals were 44+.

Panthers (7-3) @ Bills (4-6)-Carolina lost for first time in seven weeks at Chicago last Sunday; they've allowed just one TD on last 21 drives, and shut out last two foes in second half (23-0), but are only 9 for last 28 on third down, as Delhomme had terrible game last week. Home side is 9-1 in Buffalo games, with Bills 4-1 at home, losing only to Atlanta. Bills are 0-6 if they allow more than 17 points; they've been outrushed 291-126 in last two games, and are 6 for last 26 on third down. Bills are 0-6 if they don't have a positive turnover ratio.

Bears (7-3) @ Buccaneers (7-3)-Tampa won last two series games, 15-0/19-7; Bears lost five of last visits to this site, which used to be annual event when they were in same division, but Chicago has dominating defense this year, allowing only three offensive TD's on foes' last 76 drives; they've won six games in row, covered four of six as dog, and haven't lost game if they scored more than 10 points. Bucs scored 36,30 points in winning last two games; they're 4-1 at home (losing to Carolina). Bears are just 19 for last 77 on third down. Under is 7-1 in last eight Bear games.

Chargers (6-4) @ Redskins (5-5)-Second week in row Snyder's Redskins oppose coach he got rid of; Marty's Bolts are hot, winning last three games and covering four of last five. SD outrushed last two foes 274-154, and should be fresh after bye two weeks ago and easy win last week. Washington lost five of seven after 3-0 start; their last two losses were by total of four points. Skins are 4-1 at home. None of San Diego's four losses are by more than four points. Chargers are 0-4 in DC, 1-6 in series, with last four losses all by five or less points.

Browns (4-6) @ Vikings (5-5)-Red-hot Minnesota won three in row, four of five, but they were outgained 405-137 in win at Swamp, and other three wins were vs fellow NFC North stooges. Tice's defense/special teams has scored four TD's in last two games, and his offense has thrown only one pick in last five games, after tossing 12 in first five. Cleveland scored 20+ points in last three games, after scoring 20+ just twice in first seven; they're 1-4 if they allow more than 14 points. In last eight games, Cleveland has started 24 drives 80+ yards from end zone, and scored only two FGs on those 24 drives. Under is 7-1 in last eight Brown games.

49ers (2-8) @ Titans (2-8)-Someone explain how Tennessee can be 7.5 points over anyone; Titans lost last five games, allowing 27.2 ppg, but their two wins are by 25-10 (Ravens) and 34-20 (Texans). This is first '05 game they've been favored in. 49ers have been awful on road (0-4, with losses by 39,17,35,8 points); only one of their last four games was decided by more than eight points, but they've competed better at home. Dorsey perked up Niner passing game last week, throwing for 226, after they hadn't passed for more than 117 in previous six games.

Rams (4-6) @ Texans (1-9)-Battle of two sinking ships; wouldn't be surprised if Mike Martz was coaching Texans next year. Teams have never met on field, but Rams did win bidding war for OT Pace last winter. Bulger is out with shoulder, so Rams turn to Martin and maybe Harvard rookie Fitzpatrick, who was super this summer. St Louis is 0-2 since bye, allowing 69 points (outrushed 268-81); they've turned ball over 2+ times in seven of last eight games- they had six rushing yards last week. Houston faced Chief offense last week, which is similar to Rams', and KC had 226 rushing yards. Texans outscored 52-14 in first half of their last two games.

Jaguars (7-3) @ Cardinals (3-7)-Arizona is 0-7 unless they win turnover battle; they have zero INT's and just three takeaways in last five games (-5)- they're 13-24 vs spread in game following their last 37 wins and have yet to rush for more than 97 yards in game this year. Jaguars won last three games by 7-27-3 points, holding foes to average of 68 yards per game on ground and outscoring them 65-21 in second half; they're 3-2 on road, with wins by 6(ot),6,3 points. Over is 7-1 in last eight Arizona games, 4-1-1 in last six Jag tilts.

Dolphins (3-7) @ Raiders (4-6)-Anyone else notice that lot of bad teams are favored this week? Well, favorite is 8-2 vs spread in Raider games this year, with Silver & Black 3-0 as favorite in '05. Oakland is 4-3 in last seven games after 0-3 start; they're 2-3 at home, and lost seven of last nine games vs Miami, including last five in regular season. Dolphins have QB dilemma, with Frerotte playing with injured finger, and Rosenfels not very good; they lost three in row and six of last seven games. Fish are 1-4 on road, with three losses by 10+ points, and only "road" win at LSU vs Saints. Under is 6-3 in last nine Raider games, 4-0 in Miami's last four.

NYGiants (7-3) @ Seattle (8-2)-Giants drafted Ron Dayne instead of Alexander, could pay price for that here, as Seattle ran ball for 175.7 ypg in three games since their bye; only one of last seven Giant foes has run for more than 106 yards. Big Blue won four of last five games; two of their three losses are by FG, with Chargers only team to beat them decisively. Seattle won last six games, has lock on NFC West, now has to keep winning to get valuable bye that top two in each conference get- hard to reach Super Bowl without it, so coaches don't let up just because they have division won. Six of last eight Seattle games went over the total.

Packers (2-8) @ Eagles (4-6)-Philly lost last four games, but has no more TO worries, but they're also using McMahon at QB, so huge QB mismatch here, vs Favre's Pack, which has scored more points than they've allowed, despite 2-8 record. Five of last seven Pack losses are by two or three points. Home team is 15-4 in last 19 series games. Pack lost last three series games by 3,3,30 points and also lost seven in row in Philly, with last win here coming in '62. Three of last four series games were won by three or less points. Under is 4-1 in last five Green Bay games.

Saints (2-8) @ Jets (2-8)- Speaking of horrible teams being favored, how about Saints as road favorite? Their last win was October 2; they lost last five road games, by 17-17-49-11 and 7 points. One plus is, in Saints' worst-ever 1-15 season, in '80, their lone win was over Jets at Shea Stadium. Bollinger starts for Jet club that has used five different QBs; they've lost last five games, four by 10+ points, and their coach appears to be looking for way out of town. Jets were outscored 57-3 last two weeks; they allowed 7,12 points in their two wins. Saints scored 17+ in six of last eight games.

Steelers (7-3) @ Colts (10-0)-Steelers won last nine games vs Colts, but eight of them were in Steel City. Pitt needs Big Ben back at QB to compete here; in four games he hasn't started, Steelers are 2-2, and converted just 11 for 48 (23%) on third down, compared to 35% when Ben starts. Indy running on all cylinders, with Colts converting 50 of last 80 (62.5%) third down plays. Not only is Indy 10-0, they covered six of last seven games; they're just 1-3 as home favorite, though. Steelers are 2-0 as dog this year, beat Chargers, Bengals in dog role. Last five Colt games all went over the total.

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NFL Trends



Sunday, November 27th

New England at Kansas City, 1:00 EST
New England: 7-1 ATS off BB Unders
Kansas City: 9-23 ATS vs. AFC East opponents

Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1:00 EST
Baltimore: 10-3 ATS off a win by 3 points or less
Cincinnati: 7-1 Under as a favorite

Carolina at Buffalo, 1:00 EST
Carolina: 11-3 ATS after allowing 14 points or less
Buffalo: 17-5 Under off a loss

Chicago at Tampa Bay, 1:00 EST
Chicago: 19-8 ATS away in November
Tampa Bay: 5-14 ATS off a win

San Diego at Washington, 1:00 EST
San Diego: 10-0 ATS off a home win by 21+ points
Washington: 11-2 Under at home off an ATS loss

Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:00 EST
Cleveland: N/A
Minnesota: N/A

San Francisco at Tennessee, 1:00 EST
San Francisco: 0-6 ATS off BB ATS wins
Tennessee: 9-2 Over off BB losses

St. Louis at Houston, 1:00 EST
St. Louis: 10-1 Over vs. non-conference opponents
Houston: 6-1 ATS off a home loss by 10+ points

Jacksonville at Arizona, 4:05 EST
Jacksonville: 14-5 ATS off a road division win
Arizona: 7-0 Over as an underdog

Miami at Oakland, 4:05 EST
Miami: 9-1 Over off a road loss
Oakland: 8-21 ATS vs. conference opponents

New York Giants at Seattle, 4:15 EST
NY Giants: 20-8 Under off a home win by 10+ points
Seattle: 2-9 ATS off a division game

Green Bay at Philadelphia, 4:15 EST
Green Bay: N/A
Philadelphia: N/A

New Orleans at New York Jets, 8:35 EST ESPN
New Orleans: 14-6 ATS vs. AFC East opponents
NY Jets: 2-8 ATS off a road loss by 21+ points

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Monday, November 28th

Pittsburgh at Indianapolis, 9:00 EST ABC
Pittsburgh: 5-1 Under off a loss as a favorite
Indianapolis: 1-6 ATS off 8+ wins

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Sunday, 11/27/2005

NEW ENGLAND (6 - 4) at KANSAS CITY (6 - 4) - 11/27/2005, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS CITY 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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BALTIMORE (3 - 7) at CINCINNATI (7 - 3) - 11/27/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 38-62 ATS (-30.2 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 3-2 straight up against BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CAROLINA (7 - 3) at BUFFALO (4 - 6) - 11/27/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games in weeks 10 through 13 since 1992.
BUFFALO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games in November games since 1992.
CAROLINA is 44-23 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
CAROLINA is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1992.


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




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CHICAGO (7 - 3) at TAMPA BAY (7 - 3) - 11/27/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
TAMPA BAY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less since 1992.
CHICAGO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in November games since 1992.
TAMPA BAY is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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SAN DIEGO (6 - 4) at WASHINGTON (5 - 5) - 11/27/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.


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




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CLEVELAND (4 - 6) at MINNESOTA (4 - 5) - 11/27/2005, 1:00 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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SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 8) at TENNESSEE (2 - 8) - 11/27/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest 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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ST LOUIS (4 - 6) at HOUSTON (1 - 9) - 11/27/2005, 1:00 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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JACKSONVILLE (7 - 3) at ARIZONA (3 - 7) - 11/27/2005, 4:05 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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MIAMI (3 - 7) at OAKLAND (4 - 6) - 11/27/2005, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) against AFC West division opponents since 1992.
OAKLAND is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-37 ATS (-22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
OAKLAND is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.


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




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NY GIANTS (7 - 3) at SEATTLE (8 - 2) - 11/27/2005, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in weeks 10 through 13 over the last 3 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in November games since 1992.
SEATTLE is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
SEATTLE is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) off a win against a division rival since 1992.
SEATTLE is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
SEATTLE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off a division 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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GREEN BAY (2 - 7) at PHILADELPHIA (4 - 6) - 11/27/2005, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 against the spread versus GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-0 straight up against GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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NEW ORLEANS (2 - 8) at NY JETS (2 - 8) - 11/27/2005, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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PITTSBURGH (7 - 3) at INDIANAPOLIS (10 - 0) - 11/28/2005, 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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Coaching Trends:

Atlanta – Mora Jr. is 3-12 ATS after playing a home game
Detroit – Mariucci is 12-4 ATS off a road loss
Dallas – Parcells is 6-0 ATS at home after allowing 14 or less points
Denver – Shanahan is 13-2 over vs NFC East opponents
New England – Belichick is 17-5 ATS after a non-conference game
Kansas City – Vermeil is 10-2 over home vs teams avg 350 or more yards per game
Baltimore – Billick is 10-2 ATS away with revenge
Carolina – Fox is 16-5 ATS after allowing 14 or less points
Buffalo – Mularkey is 9-2 over in the second half of the season
Chicago – Smith is 12-1 under after playing a home game
Tampa Bay – Gruden is 22-8 under after playing a road game
San Diego – Schottenheimer is 10-2 ATS after a home win by 21 or more points
Washington – Gibbs is 0-6 ATS when total is 42.5 – 49 points
Minnesota – Tice is 1-10 ATS vs losing teams in the second half of the season
Tennessee – Fisher is 12-4 ATS at home vs non-conference opponents
Houston – Capers is 19-4 ATS after scoring 17 or less in BB games
Arizona – Green is 9-1 over as dog of 3.5 – 9.5 points
Oakland – Turner is 2-11 ATS vs teams with w/l % of .25 - .40
NY Giants – Coughlin is 6-16 ATS away off SU home win
Seattle – Holmgren is 16-6 ATS home vs winning teams in 2nd half of season
Philadelphia – Reid is 17-5 ATS after scoring 3 or less points in first half
Green Bay – Sherman is 9-2 over away off SU home loss
New Orleans – Haslett is 16-5 ATS off a SU loss
NY Jets – Edwards is 13-4 under in weeks 10-13

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SUNDAY

NCAA HOOPS

MIAMI (4 - 1) at TEMPLE (1 - 1) - 11/27/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 59-30 ATS (+26.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
MIAMI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
TEMPLE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.


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




TOLEDO (1 - 1) at SMU (1 - 1) - 11/27/2005, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.


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




VIRGINIA (2 - 0) at ARIZONA (1 - 2) - 11/27/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 29-57 ATS (-33.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 29-57 ATS (-33.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ARIZONA is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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




SE MISSOURI ST (2 - 1) at NEBRASKA (3 - 0) - 11/27/2005, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games 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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Canadian Football Trend Report
MONTREAL (12 - 8) vs. EDMONTON (13 - 7) - 11/27/2005, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 9 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 4-2 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 4-3 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Pro Basketball Trend Report
PORTLAND (4 - 7) at ATLANTA (2 - 9) - 11/27/2005, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-54 ATS (-20.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 60-87 ATS (-35.7 Units) after allowing 85 points or less since 1996.
ATLANTA is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


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




INDIANA (7 - 4) at LA CLIPPERS (9 - 3) - 11/27/2005, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




NEW JERSEY (5 - 7) at LA LAKERS (5 - 6) - 11/27/2005, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 103-75 ATS (+20.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 39-52 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-1 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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Pro Hockey Trend Report
BUFFALO (13-9-0-1, 27 pts.) at WASHINGTON (8-13-0-2, 18 pts.) - 11/27/2005, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 10-1 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 5-1 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 5-1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.4 Units)




ATLANTA (9-12-0-2, 20 pts.) at CAROLINA (15-6-0-1, 31 pts.) - 11/27/2005, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 15-7 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 15-7 ATS (+7.9 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 15-7 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 15-7 ATS (+6.8 Units) first half of the season this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 4-3 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 4-3-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.8 Units)




PITTSBURGH (7-10-0-6, 20 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (12-10-0-3, 27 pts.) - 11/27/2005, 5:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-0-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)




CHICAGO (9-13-0-0, 18 pts.) at ANAHEIM (9-11-0-4, 22 pts.) - 11/27/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 14-28 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 64-87 ATS (-39.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 3-1-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)




VANCOUVER (15-7-0-2, 32 pts.) at COLORADO (12-8-0-3, 27 pts.) - 11/27/2005, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 79-80 ATS (+179.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
COLORADO is 12-21 ATS (-29.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 206-183 ATS (+206.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
COLORADO is 27-33 ATS (+27.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 52-56 ATS (-72.6 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-4 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 5-3-2 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)

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Favorites are 92-93-2 this season
Over is 98-90-1 so far this season

Hot Teams
-- Hawks won last two games, after 0-9 start; they are 5-1 vs spread in last six games; they lost 94-93 in third game of year at Portland, as 7-point dogs.
-- Pacers won three of last four games, but lost at home to Atlanta Friday; they're 2-2 on road. Clippers are 6-2 in last eight games, 5-0 at home (3-2 vs spread).

Cold Teams
-- Portland lost four of its last five games, by 11,11,21 and 15 points; they're 1-4 vs spread last five on road.
-- Nets lost last five road games (0-3-1 vs spread in last four) by 1-8-3-9-11 points. Lakers lost five of last seven games (1-6 vs spread).

Totals
-- Under is 8-2 in Atlanta's last ten games.
-- Last four Indiana games all stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven New Jersey games went over total.

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Miami is 4-1 this year, losing 57-53 to Air Force on neutral floor; their best win is probably Green Bay, so they haven't exactly been playing tough squads. 'canes have four starters back from 16-13 NIT team. Temple split its first two games, beating Army, then quickly flying out to UCLA and losing 54-47. Owls have 4 starters back from 16-14 team, are said to be improved team.

Toledo split its first two games, losing 86-75 at South Carolina, then beating Wright State 64-53; Rockets have 3 starters back from 16-13 team. SMU lost three starters from 14-14 team, with two of them four-year starters; they lost 71-64 at UL-Monroe, then won home opener vs Centenary.

Virginia crushed Arizona last year, 78-60 in Charlottesville, as a 1-point home dog. Cavaliers are 2-0, with win at Richmond; they have three starters back from 14-15 team. Arizona is home after disappointing Maui trip, they won just one of three games; Wildcats have three starters back from 30-7 team, but perimeter play has been issue so far.

SE Missouri State off to 2-1 start, but they lost at home, 65-64, to IPFW; this is huge step up in class, vs Nebraska team that is 3-0 so far, beating Louisiana Tech and Yale. SE Missouri lost 63% of their scoring from last year, but brought in JC kids for quick fix. Huskers lost three starters from 14-14 team.

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This season, favorites are 181-137 (21-12 last 4 nights)
Under is 158-141-8 (28-35-1 last nine nights)

Hot teams
-- Sabres won five of their last six games; they split pair of home games vs Caps, winning last one 8-5 ten days ago.
-- Lightning won four of their last five games.
-- Canucks won five of last seven games, allowing seven goals in their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Capitals lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Thrashers lost three of their last four games, but they beat Carolina 9-0 in Raleigh in last meeting (that game ended 9-game Hurricane win streak). Carolina lost three of its last four games.
-- Penguins are 2-4 in last six games, but are 7-1 in the games that followed their last eight losses; they lost 3-1 at home vs Tampa Oct 15.
-- Ducks won two of last three games, following eight-game losing streak; they scored 20 goals last 11 games, but did beat Chicago 5-3 here Opening Night. Chicago lost last two games, scoring total of three goals.
-- Colorado lost three of their last four games; they are 3-1 vs Vancouver this season (4-6/5-3/6-2/4-3)

Totals
-- Seven of last 10 Washington games went over.
-- Six of last eight Atlanta games went over total, as did last four Carolina games. .
-- Over is 6-3 in last eight Tampa games, 3-0 in last 3 Pittsburgh games.
-- Under is 7-1 in last eight Anaheim games.
-- Last four Vancouver games stayed under, but over is 3-0-1 in Vancouver-Colorado games this season.

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Sunday's List of 13, ranting on a variety of subjects........
13) Bobby Bowden has coached against seven different guys in Florida State-Florida games. His Seminoles are in freefall, so expect to hear some rumblings, similar to what Joe Paterno went through at Penn State last couple of years.

12) Of course, most of rumblings will be pointed at Bowden's son Jeff, who is an offensive assistant. People are fickle.

11) South Florida's loss at UConn means that West Virginia is in a BCS game, and their game next week at USF has no real meaning. Game was originally scheduled for the week after West Virginia had beaten Louisville in OT, so they were ripe to get beat, but hurricane issues pushed the game back.

10) Notre Dame's game-winning drive at Stanford was worth $14.5 million to the school. Conference teams keep half their bowl money, and the rest is cut up amongst the other teams in league. Notre Dame keeps all their money to themselves.

9) Which is why, if these college presidents had any onions, they'd refuse to schedule the Irish, unless they joined league. They'd be perfect fit as twelfth team in the Big 11.

8) Iowa State lost three road games this year, all in OT; they lost their last road game last year, in OT. They blew 14-3 lead at half yesterday, let Kansas' backup QB direct game-tying drive in last 2:00, then missed easy FG in OT, so for second year in row, they blew shot at Big 12 title game. Not like the Big 12 North is a great division, but still would be nice to win.

7) Rutgers' last bowl game was in 1979, a 34-18 loss in Garden State Bowl to Arizona State; looks like Rutgers and the Sun Devils will hook up in a bowl again this year, but this time in warmer weather.

6) Was weird seeing Purdue play basketball with Gene Keady not coaching.

5) Pepperdine 79, Cal-Irvine 76. Anteaters are weirdest team in country so far; they trailed this game 47-17 at the half, made a huge run, fell just short. Have to stay away from teams that are as erratic as they are.

4) South Carolina-Marquette final of Alaskan Shootout was a terrific game, with Marquette winning in OT- they enter Big East, with a good, young nucleus of players.

3) Allegheny Gators fell to 2-1 last night, losing 89-66 in their tournament to Baldwin Wallace. Gators face 2-2 Juniata today at 1pm.

2) Went to my first high school hoop game of the season last night, saw kid who has a promising future as a player; Ethan Estabrooks, a 6-2 perimeter player from Tamarac High. He has good passing skills, can shoot it and is only a junior.

1) Albany Great Danes, my alma mater, were popular choice to win America East; problem is, they're 1-3, and face UCLA in next game. Danes got waxed by San Diego State last night by 25; they'll probably enter rivalry game with Siena Saturday with an unsightly 1-4 record. Boston U seems to be a better team than Albany. We'll see if they improve from here on in.