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**Spark** · 11-30-2005, 12:41 PM

Wednesday, 11/30/2005

MIAMI (8 - 6) at ATLANTA (2 - 11) - 11/30/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 74-51 ATS (+17.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-56 ATS (-22.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-52 ATS (-19.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (10 - 4) at CLEVELAND (9 - 4) - 11/30/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 79-113 ATS (-45.3 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.

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

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PORTLAND (5 - 8) at WASHINGTON (6 - 7) - 11/30/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 18-41 ATS (-27.1 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 14-33 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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MEMPHIS (9 - 5) at TORONTO (1 - 14) - 11/30/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
TORONTO is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-0 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (10 - 2) at NEW JERSEY (7 - 7) - 11/30/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in November games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-6 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-6 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Spark** · 11-30-2005, 12:41 PM

NCAA Basketball Trends

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Additional Trends:Wednesday, 11/30/2005

SOUTHERN MISS (1 - 3) at ARKANSAS (3 - 2) - 11/30/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 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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UTAH ST (2 - 1) at UTAH (3 - 0) - 11/30/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
UTAH is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 1-1 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 1-1 straight up against UTAH ST 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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CS-FULLERTON (3 - 0) at KANSAS ST (3 - 0) - 11/30/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 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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N TEXAS (1 - 1) at ARIZONA ST (3 - 0) - 11/30/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N TEXAS is 28-54 ATS (-31.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
ARIZONA ST is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NC STATE (5 - 0) at IOWA (5 - 1) - 11/30/2005, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 99-134 ATS (-48.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 99-134 ATS (-48.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 52-80 ATS (-36.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IOWA is 40-67 ATS (-33.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IOWA is 40-67 ATS (-33.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IOWA is 72-100 ATS (-38.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IOWA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WYOMING (3 - 1) at WASHINGTON ST (2 - 1) - 11/30/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON ST 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 ST (3 - 1) at SAN DIEGO (2 - 2) - 11/30/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UC-RIVERSIDE (0 - 3) at USC (2 - 2) - 11/30/2005, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SAN JOSE ST (3 - 2) at CALIFORNIA (3 - 1) - 11/30/2005, 11:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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UTEP (2 - 1) at NEW MEXICO ST (1 - 2) - 11/30/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UTEP is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
UTEP is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UTEP is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 4-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 4-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST 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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PACIFIC (3 - 2) at SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 3) - 11/30/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PACIFIC is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PACIFIC is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PACIFIC is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-1 against the spread versus PACIFIC over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-0 straight up against PACIFIC 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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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (1 - 3) at LONG BEACH ST (1 - 2) - 11/30/2005, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LONG BEACH ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LONG BEACH ST is 1-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
LONG BEACH ST is 1-1 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT 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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E CAROLINA (2 - 1) at WOFFORD (2 - 3) - 11/30/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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MANHATTAN (0 - 2) at SYRACUSE (4 - 2) - 11/30/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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VILLANOVA (2 - 0) at RIDER (1 - 2) - 11/30/2005, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ELON (1 - 3) at VA COMMONWEALTH (1 - 1) - 11/30/2005, 7:30 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (3 - 2) at S CAROLINA (4 - 1) - 11/30/2005, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.

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

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DAVIDSON (2 - 1) at CHARLOTTE (3 - 3) - 11/30/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MURRAY ST (1 - 1) vs. TENNESSEE (3 - 0) - 11/30/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in non-conference 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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PORTLAND ST (2 - 3) at GONZAGA (3 - 1) - 11/30/2005, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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E WASHINGTON (1 - 3) at IDAHO (0 - 3) - 11/30/2005, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E WASHINGTON is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E WASHINGTON is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 2-0 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO is 2-0 straight up against E WASHINGTON 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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TULANE (1 - 1) at BUTLER (2 - 3) - 11/30/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 75-102 ATS (-37.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
TULANE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
TULANE is 75-102 ATS (-37.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
BUTLER is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.

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

**Spark** · 11-30-2005, 12:43 PM

Hot Teams
-- Clippers are 10-4 this season, 5-4 vs spread on road.
-- Grizzlies won six of their last eight games.
-- Pistons are 10-2 this season (4-3 vs spread on road)
Nets won four of last five home games; they're home for first time in last eleven days.
-- Bulls won, covered last four games; now they face old teammate Curry for first time.
-- Indiana won five of their last six games; they held the Jazz to 60 points in easy win last night.
-- Nuggets won five of last seven games, covered 7 of last nine; they beat Hornets 91-81 at O-City Nov 16. Hornets won four of their last six games.
-- Warriors won, covered their last three games; they're 5-2 in last seven SU. Kings covered six of last seven tilts they're at .500 for first time this season (7-7).

Cold Teams
-- Hawks are 2-11 this year, 2-3 vs spread at home. Miami lost its last four road games, scoring 90.3 ppg.
-- Cavaliers lost last two games, scoring 80.5 ppg, after winning, covering their previous eight games.
-- Washington lost six of its last seven games. Portland lost five of its last seven games.
-- Toronto is 1-14, but they covered six of their last 7 games, with losses by 7-8-3-2-26 and 2 points.
-- Knicks lost four of their last six games.
-- 76ers lost last three road games by 10,11,3 points. Boston lost five of last seven games (1-10 vs spread in their last eleven games, 0-7 in last seven)
-- Bobcats lost nine of their last twelve games; they are 3-1-1 vs spread if they played the night before. Sonics lost last three games, covered three of last ten.

Totals
-- Under is 9-3 in last dozen Atlanta games.
-- Three of last four Cleveland home games went over.
-- Seven of last ten Wizard games went over total.
-- Three of last four Memphis road games went over.
-- Seven of last ten Detroit games went over the total.
-- Last four New York games went over the total.
-- Last three Celtic home games stayed under total.
-- Last six Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2 in Hornets' last seven games.
-- Seven of last nine Seattle games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Warrior games went over the total, as did six of last eight Sacramento games.

**Spark** · 11-30-2005, 12:48 PM

Central Michigan beat Cleveland State last year, 79-70, as 16-pt home favorite. Chippewas are 1-2 this year, losing at Michigan 87-60, at UMKC 75-62, a bad loss; saw Kangaroos last night at Missouri, they're not very good. Cleveland State is 0-2 against D-I teams, losing at home to Florida A&M.

NC-Wilmington is already 5-0, with wins at Wyoming (by 3) and Elon (by 8); they beat William & Mary twice last year, 54-49 here and 80-72 at home. Tribe is off to unusually good start, at 3-0, with double digit wins over Maine (89-55) at Hampton (70-60) and Campbell (93-79).

West Virginia beat St Bonaventure 70-55 last year, as 23-point favorite; Mountaineers lost OT game to LSU at home Saturday, on Jerry West Night, their third loss in row. Bonnies haven't had close game yet, beating Canisius 77-55, Robert Morris 80-61 and losing 101-88 at Niagara.

Michigan State is 2-2 vs D-I schools, losing at Hawaii and in the 3OT thriller vs Gonzaga; they beat Arizona 74-71 and IPFW by 11 in last game. Spartans lost at Duke in last year's challenge, while Georgia Tech routed Michigan. Jackets struggling, losing by 22 to Illinois-Chicago in their last game.

Akron went to Duquesne and won 77-65 last year as 3-pt dog. Dukes lost 64-56 at home to Ark-Pine Bluff and 77-53 at Oakland amid rumors Bob Huggins might be on his way next year. Akron beat Youngstown State 67-62 in its opener last weekend.

Buffalo went to Fresno on Bracket Buster Day last year and won 52-49, as 2.5-pt dog, so Bulldogs are in Buffalo for this; Fresno is 2-0 this year, beating Cal Poly by 8, Oregon State by 7. Bulls are 3-1 so far, losing by 29 to Boston College, but getting wins over Jackson State, Canisius and Detroit.

Temple routed Miami by 17 Sunday, but 'canes also got rocked at Michigan, so not sure what that means; Owls routed Army, lost 54-47 at UCLA team that is shorthanded right now. Rutgers used to be in A-14 with Temple; they got killed by Illinois down at Padre Island, after they had beaten Kent, Waters' old team.

Maryland is 3-1 vs D-I teams, with Arkansas their best win- they lost 69-64 at Wisconsin in this event last year. Minnesota lost at home to Florida State in this last year; they're missing Grier, one of their best players- they lost 73-72 at home to Gardner-Webb Monday night, their first loss in three games.

Kent State lost 55-52 to Rutgers, beat couple of other cupcakes at Padre Island; they have three starters back from 20-13 team. Youngstown State lost to Akron over weekend; they have pair of starters back from 5-23 team, but with a new coach who won lot of games in D-II.

Creighton is 3-0, having beaten Dayton in double OT Saturday, after they won by 20 at George Mason; they're surviving having new PG so far. DePaul has new coach; they beat Northwestern. but lost 77-68 at Northern Illinois and 75-60 at home to Bradley.

Southern Illinois crushed Saint Louis 67-41 last year, as 13-point favorite. Billikens are just back from 82-64 loss at Hawai'i over weekend- they beat E. Illinois in earlier game. Salukis had awful time in Alaska, losing to Monmouth and Alaska-Anchorage, before salvaging win over Eastern Washington.

Bradley nipped Loyola 64-62 last year, as 7.5-point fave; this is a game between teams with high expectations. Bradley won 75-60 at DePaul, 68-58 over Chicago State. Ramblers beat Evansville 99-86, IPFW 69-61; they won nine of last 13 games last season, and are one of favorites to win Horizon League.

Oklahoma State went to Vegas last year and beat Rebels 79-67, as 8-point favorite, but these Cowboys aren't those Cowboys, as four starters graduated. Rebels lost at home to Nevada in last game. OSU is 3-1, losing 75-68 to Boston College, after beating TCU, Jackson State and Texas-Arlington, all cupcakes.

Vanderbilt went to Oregon last year and lost 75-65 to Ducks, as 6-5-point dog. Oregon is 4-0 this year, with Pacific and Rice best two teams they've beaten. Vandy is 4-0 after 68-61 win over the weekend at Georgetown; their three home wins are all by 21+ points. 10 of 13 Oregon losses last year were by 7+ points.

**crswir** · 11-30-2005, 12:48 PM

Pro Hockey Trend Report
NEW JERSEY (12-9-0-2, 26 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (14-6-0-3, 31 pts.) - 11/30/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-15 ATS (-21.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 9-3 (+6.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 8-3-1 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TORONTO (14-8-0-3, 31 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (13-10-0-3, 29 pts.) - 11/30/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 40-23 ATS (+14.1 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 2-2-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

COLUMBUS (6-18-0-0, 12 pts.) at MINNESOTA (10-10-0-2, 22 pts.) - 11/30/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 28-59 ATS (+104.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 14-39 ATS (+69.2 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 18-43 ATS (+68.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 1-12 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 138-128 ATS (+301.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 3-3 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

SAN JOSE (8-11-0-4, 20 pts.) at DALLAS (15-7-0-1, 31 pts.) - 11/30/2005, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-4 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-3-1 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)

LOS ANGELES (16-8-0-1, 33 pts.) at CHICAGO (9-14-0-0, 18 pts.) - 11/30/2005, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-1 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)

COLORADO (14-8-0-3, 31 pts.) at VANCOUVER (15-8-0-2, 32 pts.) - 11/30/2005, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 39-63 ATS (-57.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-4 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 6-3-2 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.2 Units)

PHOENIX (13-11-0-2, 28 pts.) at ANAHEIM (10-11-0-4, 24 pts.) - 11/30/2005, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 29-25 ATS (+61.5 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 20-14 ATS (+38.5 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 55-43 ATS (+105.2 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-3 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-3-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

**Spark** · 11-30-2005, 12:48 PM

This season, favorites are 192-140 (32-15 last 7 nights)
Under is 167-144-10 (9-3-2 last three nights)

Hot teams
-- Devils won three in row and six of last eight; they lost 5-2 at Philly Oct. 7.
-- Maple Leafs won six of their last eight games; they got 5-3 win over Tampa Nov 5. Tampa Bay won five of its last six games.
-- Kings are 7-4 on road this season; they're 2-0 vs the Blackhawks, winning 3-2/4-2.
-- Dallas Stars won nine of their last eleven games; road team won both series meetings, both in overtime.
-- Colorado won its last three games, allowing four goals they're 4-1 vs Canucks this year: 4-6/6-2/4-3/5-3/6-2. Vancouver won nine of its last ten home games.
-- Ducks won three of last four games, allowing six goals. Coyotes won four of their last five games.

Cold teams
-- Flyers lost their last four home games.
-- Blue Jackets lost 11 of their last 13 games. Wild lost nine of its last fourteen games; home side won both of the series meetings so far this season.
-- Chicago lost its last three games, scoring four goals.
-- Sharks lost their last nine games, outscored 33-20.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Flyer games.
-- Seven of last ten Lightning games went over total.
-- Four of last five Columbus games went over total; the over is 5-1-1 in last seven Minnesota games.
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Dallas games, 10-2 in last 12 San Jose contests. .
-- Five of last six Los Angeles games went over the total under is 7-2 in last nine Chicago games.
-- Under is 6-2 in Colorado's last eight games.
-- Eight of last nine Anaheim games stayed under total.

**Spark** · 11-30-2005, 12:49 PM

Wednesday's List of 13: NFL by the numbers.......
13) The best, most dramatic golf tournament of year starts Wednesday; no Eldrick Woods, no Lefty, no galleries, for most part. Q-School, a six-round, 108-hole marathon of skill and nerves, will determine the last thirty guys who get their card on PGA Tour next year.

I believe 58 players have gotten through the first two stages of Q-School, to reach this final stage. Those who don't get PGA Tour cards will get Nationwide Tour cards.

12) It took over $500,000 in earnings to make the cut (#125 or higher) on this year's Tour, so there are some pretty strong players fighting to get back in where the bigtime money is.

11) So far, thru 11 games in NFL, Denver is the king of first drives, outscoring their opponents 62-7 on first drive of each half; they've outgained them, 857-399, with each side having 22 first drives so far in '05.

10) NFL halftimes are only twelve minutes, so not like ton of adjustments can be made, but Jaguars have outscored foes 35-6 on first drive of the second half, while Titans have been outscored 46-7 on their first drives after halftime.

9) Minnesota was -11 in incomplete passes thrown in seven games Culpepper started; in four games that Brad Johnson started, Minnesota is +30 in IP's; safer routes, moving chains more, while defense is playing much stronger.

8) In 11 games, Arizona has allowed seven TD's and a field goal on their first drive of a game, yielding NFL-worst 58.3 yards per opening drive. Their first drive of third quarter isn't much better, giving up 50.5 yards per drive and 42 points (both 31st). Cardinals have been outscored 94-30 on their 22 half-opening drives.

7) This is how good Chicago's defense is; Carolina is second in NFL, allowing 4.00 points per red zone possession. Bears are first, at 2.96 ypp. That is big gap between first and second place. When a team gets inside Bear 20, giving up a FG would then be disappointing to the Bears. Wow. Chicago is also 1st in 3rd down defense (28.1%), TD% allowed (7.5%) and are in top five in 10 other categories I charted this weekend.

6) The six worst teams in incompletion ratio all have losing records; Arizona (-69) is worst, followed by Eagles (-50). Of the top six in IP ration, only the Rams (6th) won't make the playoffs, while Chiefs (2nd) are still fighting for a spot.

5) Colts have scored 38 offensive TD's this year; if you combine the TD's scored with FG tries of the other 31 teams, eight of the 31 totals are 38 or less.

4) Quite a battle for the Mike Martz Trophy, given to the team with most turnovers each season. Saints (28) are still hanging on to the lead, but 49ers (27), Packers (27), Jets (26) and Martz' current/former team, Rams (26) are in there competing for the trophy. Whoever wins it will probably drop it.

3) Miami has been inside opponents' 20-yard line 33 times this year, has scored 110 points (3.33). Seattle averages 3.44 yards per drive on drives that start 80+ yards from end zone.

2) Four teams have started 20+ drives in enemy territory this year, and lo and behold, they are the four pleasant surprises of 2005: Bears, Bengals, Giants, Jaguars. Funny how that works.

1) In college basketball, Bucknell beats Kansas in NCAA's last spring, so two teams cancel home games with the Bison; that's how hard it is for these mid-majors to get a decent schedule.After winning at Syracuse, Bucknell will have it even harder. Winthrop went to ESPN and basically said they'd play anyone, anywhere to get on the network, but ESPN couldn't find a taker. Life is good when the big boys are ducking Winthrop.

**seriousfan67** · 11-30-2005, 01:01 PM

thanks, didn't want to come in your thread, but to be honest, i don't know how to create a thread of my own...lol.

**Spark** · 11-30-2005, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by seriousfan67

thanks, didn't want to come in your thread, but to be honest, i don't know how to create a thread of my own...lol.

Go to the forum you want to open a thread in ... near the top to the left you will see "New Thread" Click that and you are all set ...Good Luck pal

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