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**crswir** · 12-07-2005, 11:01 AM

Pro Hockey Trend Report
NASHVILLE (17-4-0-3, 37 pts.) at WASHINGTON (9-15-0-2, 20 pts.) - 12/7/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 0-7 ATS (-8.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 68-109 ATS (-66.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-0-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CALGARY (16-9-0-4, 36 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (13-11-0-2, 28 pts.) - 12/7/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 77-60 ATS (+14.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 57-45 ATS (+11.4 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 32-23 ATS (+59.8 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
CALGARY is 28-15 ATS (+12.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 37-29 ATS (+70.7 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 40-30 ATS (+74.1 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 13-5 ATS (+18.2 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 1-0-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

FLORIDA (9-14-0-5, 23 pts.) at DALLAS (17-7-0-1, 35 pts.) - 12/7/2005, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 285-373 ATS (-97.8 Units) in all games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 151-229 ATS (-88.9 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
DALLAS is 47-46 ATS (-54.1 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
DALLAS is 39-46 ATS (-63.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 1-0-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

NY RANGERS (18-8-0-3, 39 pts.) at CHICAGO (10-14-0-2, 22 pts.) - 12/7/2005, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 10-20 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 0-0-1 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BOSTON (10-14-0-5, 25 pts.) at COLORADO (14-10-0-3, 31 pts.) - 12/7/2005, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 33-49 ATS (-23.3 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 39-45 ATS (+39.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 29-32 ATS (+29.0 Units) in home games against the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-34 ATS (+28.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 1-0-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

**Spark** · 12-07-2005, 11:17 AM

Favorites are 121-126-2 this season.
Over is 126-123-1 so far this season

Hot Teams
-- Raptors covered nine of their last 11 games; they lost tough game in Washington last night, 119-111. Lakers won three of their last four games.
-- Bucks won three of last four games, but got whacked by Lakers last night, 111-92 at home. 76ers lost seven of last nine games, and three in row; they lost 108-97 at Milwaukee two weeks ago.
-- Hornets won last their three home games, are 5-2 vs spread in their last seven games overall.
-- Minnesota won, covered seven of last nine games.
-- Suns won their last seven games (5-1 vs spread in the last six games); Suns beat Warriors 101-86 in desert on Nov 12. Golden State won last five games (4-1 vs pts).
-- Knicks are 9-4 vs spread in their last thirteen games. Clippers covered last four games, are 7-1 SU at home.

Cold Teams
-- Bulls lost three of last four games, but are 4-1 in their last five road contests. Orlando lost its last four games, by 9-22-20 and 25 points, so they're struggling. Bulls beat Orlando 85-76 eight nights ago.
-- Nets scored 82.5 ppg in losing last two games; they're 2-5 in their last seven games. Charlotte lost its last four in row, by 18-10-1-7 points, but they are 7-3 vs spread in their last ten games.
-- Celtics are 3-12 vs spread in last fifteen games, 4-7 in last eleven games overall.
-- Hawks lost their last six games (1-5 vs spread). Jazz lost four of last five games; they're 1-2 as a favorite.
-- Miami lost five of their last seven road games.
-- Spurs are 12-2 in last fourteen games, but 2-7 vs the spread in their last nine.
-- Portland lost 130-85 last night, their fifth loss in row.

Totals
-- Seven of last eight Laker games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Chicago games went over total.
-- Last four Milwaukee games all went over the total.
-- Three of last four Net games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Hornet games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games went over the total; they played 125-116 game in Denver's altitude Tuesday
-- Six of last eight Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Minnesota games stayed under.
-- Seven of last eight Warrior games went over total.
-- Last eight Knick games all went over the total.

**crswir** · 12-07-2005, 11:21 AM

Pro Basketball Trend Report
LA LAKERS (8 - 9) at TORONTO (3 - 16) - 12/7/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 42-55 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 38-63 ATS (-31.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 60-87 ATS (-35.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

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

CHICAGO (8 - 8) at ORLANDO (7 - 10) - 12/7/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 15-41 ATS (-30.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 31-59 ATS (-33.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 3-19 ATS (-17.9 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 26-41 ATS (-19.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 7-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

MILWAUKEE (9 - 7) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 10) - 12/7/2005, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-4 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-4 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

NEW JERSEY (7 - 9) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 13) - 12/7/2005, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

BOSTON (7 - 10) at NEW ORLEANS (8 - 9) - 12/7/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 44-61 ATS (-23.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-2 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

ATLANTA (2 - 15) at UTAH (7 - 11) - 12/7/2005, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-59 ATS (-24.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-54 ATS (-20.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 42-58 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

**Spark** · 12-07-2005, 11:22 AM

Fordham lost its last five games, scoring 62 ppg; they're 0-2 on road, losing by 10 at Siena, by 8 in double OT at Holy Cross in their last game. Virginia just lost ACC opener at Georgia Tech; they're 3-2, with 81-51 loss at Arizona, and wins by 35-16 and 15.

Pitt has used Duquesne as a pinata, winning six of last seven meetings, with wins by 30-15-15-18-5 and 14 points; Pitt is 3-0, with wins by 27-21 and 78-41 thrashing of Auburn last time out. Dukes won first game in four tries last time out; their losses are by 8-24-18 points.

Notre Dame scored 57.5 ppg in losing last two games, to NC St and Michigan; this is their first road game, at Alabama squad that is 4-1, losing at home to Memphis, but also winning three other games by 10 or less points, vs Miami, OH, Winthrop and Louisiana Tech.

Duke got lucky Sunday, beating Virginia Tech on 40-foot heave at buzzer; five of their seven wins are by 17 or less points. Their next game is Sunday vs Texas, so they're probably looking past Penn squad that lost last game 60-56 vs Temple; Quakers' other loss was 78-60 at home vs Colorado.

Detroit is 11-4 in last fifteen games vs Wright State, splitting last four visits to Dayton; they lost 63-57 here last year, and is last 6 years, haven't lost back-to-back games here. Titans won last 2 games, after starting 0-3 vs D-I teams, winning 64-60 at Eastern Michigan, 77-74 (ot) vs Western Michigan. Wrigth State is 0-4 this season, losing by 6-11-21-8 points.

Old Dominion is 5-1 this year, losing 84=81 to Wisconsin on a neutral floor; they won four of last six home games vs George Mason, winning by 13-13-8-11 points. Home side won 9 of last 12 series games. Patriots are 4-2 this season, losing 72-52 vs Creighton, and by five in OT at Wake Forest.

Dayton won its last two games vs Central Michigan by 19,16 pts Flyers are 5-2 this year, but struggled at home with Grambling in last game, winning 59-55, in week that also saw them win 73-55 vs Pepperdine and win at Cincinnati for first time in 34 seasons. Chippewas are 1-4, losing MAC opener at home Monday night.

Home side won seven of last eight Hofstra-VCU games, as Pride lost last four visits to this site by 12-12-9-2 points. Hofstra is 4-1 this year, winning CAA opener by 14 Saturday; they're 1-1 away from home, losing 69-50 at Notre Dame. VCU lost 60-40 in CAA opener at NC-Wilmington; they're 2-2 so far this season.

Drexel won its last eight games vs James Madison, losing last 4 visits to this site by 18-16-11-10 points. Dragons lost its last five games after surprising 3-0 start and trip to NIT semis, averaging 58.6 ppg during skid. JMU lost 86-83 at home vs Northeastern in CAA opener; they're 2-2, also losing 73-66 vs Georgetown.

Wisconsin has beaten Green Bay six times in row, winning last four at this site by 10-16-13-21 points. Badgers are 5-1, losing by 91-88 at Wake Forest; only two of their five wins are by 20+ pts. Green Bay is 2-4 this season, losing by 26 (Miami), 33 (at Wash.) 5 (at Central Michigan) and 59-51 at Illinois State, in last game.

Texas Tech went to Bay Area over weekend and got smoked by San Francisco, 90-72, so imagine they've had fun practices since Raiders are 5-0 at home, 0-3 away from Lubbock, with wins by 34-13-9-34 and 27 points. Louisiana Tech is 3-3, losing by 10 at Alabama, 69-68 vs Yale and 59-56 at Nebraska.

Home side won five of last six TCU-Tulane games, with Horned Frogs losing two of last three games at Green Wave, although this game isn't in New Orleans, it is at Texas A&M, where Wave is staying until next semester. TCU lost its last two games by 16 at Syracuse, by 27 at Texas Tech.

Kansas State is 5-1 this year, but failed in only road test, 58-57 at Washington State Saturday. Wildcats have 3 starters back from 17-12 squad. Colorado State is 6-0 this year, beating Buffs 83-82, and winning 64-58 at Denver; they have three starters back from last year's 11-17 squad that was big, lacked guards.

Eastern Michigan lost last three games, scoring just 62.7 ppg, 87-65 at N. Dakota St, 64-60 vs Detroit and 79-63 at Indiana last game. Youngstown State beat Eagles 74-60 last year, as 6-point home dogs; they also lost last three games, 67-62 at Akron, by 8 at Kent State and 73-70 vs Marshall in last game.

If you're Saint Louis, you risk getting hammered by freshmen of Tar Heels, just to get on national TV for two hours; Billikens are 0-2 on road, losing 82-64 at Hawai'i, 82-71 at Milwaukee. Heels are off win at Kentucky, don't play again for ten days after this; they're 4-1, with wins by 3,57,17 and 4 points.

Utah pounded Colorado last two years, by 77-57 here two years ago, 80-48 in Salt Lake last year; Buffaloes have 10 seniors, are 4-1, losing 83-82 at Colorado State, winning 78-60 at Penn, then winning home games by 19,19,18 points, including win over a good NC-Wilmington club. Utah lost its last game in triple OT vs Rice (96-94), their first loss in five games. Both their road tilts this season went into overtime (67-62 @ Weber State).

BYU won its last two games vs Boise, 90-77 in last game at this site, 75-69 as 3.5-point road favorite last year. Cougars lost by 6 at USC in last game; they're worse-off in faster game, allowing 83 points in both their losses. Boise is 3-2, 1-1 on road, winning 74-66 at Weber state, after 88-79 loss at Idaho State.

Pacific won five of its last six games vs San Jose, winning last 3 at this site, by 11,15,8 points. Tigers lost at home to Nevada by 7 Saturday, their third loss in last four games, eith only win in OT at San Francisco. San Jose is improved, but lost its last three in row, 47-46 (Santa Clara), 70-52 (@ Cal) 68-58 (@ Irvine).

Home side won six of last seven Pepperdine-UCSB games, with Waves dropping last two visits to Thunderdome, 65-61/68-51. Pepperdine is 0-3 on road, losing by 10-18-16 points. Gauchos lost last three games by 17-16-17 points, all on road, they gave up 77.7 ppg. UCSB is 2-0 at home.

Northridge got drilled 70-48 at Eastern Washington Sunday, its second loss in row vs D-I teams, with both losses by 20+ points Fresno State came east and got whacked at Buffalo, then pulled good upset at Iowa State; they're 3-1, 2-0 at home, with wins vs Cal Poly (85-77) and Oregon State (80-73)

Northeastern won its first CAA game 86-83 over James Madison now they go for two in row vs Towson club that is 3-2, winning its CAA opener 76-45 over William & Mary, as four-point home dog. Huskies are 5-1, losing 83-76 at Cal. Towson is picked 9th in CAA, Northeastern 7th.

Visiting team won both Iona-Rider games by a point last year, secon dyear in row teams split season series. Rider is 1-3, down some this year, with coach harnum takin gyear off to be interim AD, at school's request. Iona won at Iowa State and is 5-0, also winning 71-70 at Fordham.

Maryland has ACC opener vs Boston College on Sunday; after Eagles were on TV last night, Terps can't help but look past a Western Carolina squad that is 5-5 already, but three of the five wins are vs non-D-I teams. WCU lost 54-40 at Virginia Tech, an ACC team and 87-62 at home vs South Carolina.

Davidson went to Columbia and beat Missouri last year, 84-81, as 8-point dog. Mizzou lost by 3 at Arkansas Friday, as they slip to 2-2 (77-80 at home to Sam Houston). Davidson got big 102-69 win at Appalachian State Saturday, in their conference opener; they're 3-2 this season, losing 84-55 at Duke, 85-81 in OT rivalry game vs Charlotte; they also beat St Joe's in OT.

Portland won four of last six games vs Portland State, with wins by 1,7,12,12 points. When State's coach left to become assistant at Fresno State, it was kick in teeth to Vikings, who are 2-5, 1-3 away from home, with losses by 38-8-6-18 and 3 points. Portland is also 2-5, beating Long Beach 99-95 in last game.

Home side won last two Idaho-Idaho State games, with Bengals losing last visit to Moscow, 75-59, but winning at home last yr, 74-70. State won its last four games since 90-66 loss at Kansas; they beat Boise, but also needed OT to top North Dakota State in last game. Idaho lost four of five games this season.

**Spark** · 12-07-2005, 11:23 AM

Hot teams
-- Predators won five of their last six games.
-- New Jersey won its last four home games.
-- Dallas Stars won eight of their last nine games.
-- Rangers won seven of their last eight games.

Cold teams
-- Washington lost four of its last five games.
-- Flames are 2-3 in last five games, scoring 7 goals.
-- Panthers lost 15 of their last 18 games.
-- Chicago lost five of their last six games, losing last two in OT; they scored 12 goals in last six games.
-- Bruins lost 10 of their last thirteen games. Avalanche allowed 11 goals in losing their last two games.

Totals
-- Under is 10-5-1 in last sixteen Nashville games.
-- Last seven Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Florida games.
-- Eight of last ten Ranger games stayed under total, as did five of last six ********* contests. .
-- Seven of last 10 Boston games stayed under total.

**Spark** · 12-07-2005, 11:24 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: Random thoughts on cold day........
13) Bengals, through 12 games, have +24 turnover ratio (37 takeaways, 13 turnovers), an amazing figure. Plus, they have a good offense, and may be underrated, at this point, due to their past history of failures.

12) Bears have shut out four of their 12 opponents in second half of their game.

11) Now we hear that there are anonymous scouts who preferred Ryan Fitzpatrick (7th round pick, Harvard) over Aaron Rodgers (1st round pick, Cal); where were these geniuses last April, when the draft was on TV, or in the 7+ months since, before Fitz threw for 310 yards in his debut? Anonymous people are always so smart, after the fact.

10) Texans started four drives in Baltimore territory Sunday, scored nine points on those four drives, a poor result, especially when you realize they lost 16-15. Whoever replaces Dom Capers has a sleeper on his hands; you get the idea that the right coach could made a dramatic improvement quickly with this Houston team, but they'll need to draft linemen to protect David Carr.

9) The next two Sunday night games: Lions at Green Bay, Browns at Buffalo. Why?

8) I read today that the Raiders might sit Kerry Collins, and let young Tuiasosopo play at QB, which led the writer to suggest Green Bay do the same with Brett Favre, so Rodgers could get some snaps. Anyone that equates Favre with Collins should lose his writer's privileges.

7) Baseball bigwigs have scheduled the World Baseball Classic in March, but for most part, it won't conflict with March Madness, except that semifinals are on Saturday of the first weekend of NCAA hoop tournament, but probably after the hoop games are over. Will fans take to this event, or is it just another lame plan to promote selling MLB merchandise around the globe?

6) Fittingly, Alex Rodriguez hasn't decided yet which country to play for. Whichever one puts poker table in the clubhouse first? By the way, if he plays SS, does this create controversy in the Bronx?

5) If I owned a big league ballclub, wouldn't mind my position players playing in this tournament, but wouldn't want any pitchers going; they're fragile enough as it is. Guys don't normally go 5+ innings until mid-late March, so it'll be interesting to see how that works out.

4) I wonder how excited NC State players are to be going to a bowl in Charlotte.

3) Some of the coaches' ballot in the college football poll became public. SMU coach Phil Bennett puts Oregon 15th; Steve Spurrier put Notre Dame 14th, Clemson 24th and his Gamecocks 21st, even though Clemson beat Carolina; Mack Brown and his brother Watson (coach at UAB) both put USC #1, Texas 2nd.

2) Why would anyone in media waste their time complaining about the poll in basketball? Hoops has a tournament, the polls are irrelevant; if not for the scroll on ESPN2, I wouldn't even know who was ranked where. They don't matter.

1) Our favorite college basketball team, the Allegheny Gators (3-3, 1-0 in NCAC), take the floor tonight for a non-league tilt with the high-scoring Westminster , who are averaging 114 ppg. Gators lost at Westminster last year, 135-128.

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