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**crswir** · 12-13-2005, 11:15 AM

College Basketball Trend Report
VILLANOVA (6 - 0) at PENNSYLVANIA (3 - 3) - 12/13/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

ST LOUIS (4 - 3) at MISSISSIPPI (4 - 2) - 12/13/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

WRIGHT ST (1 - 4) at N ILLINOIS (3 - 1) - 12/13/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

LA-LAFAYETTE (1 - 4) at LOUISIANA TECH (4 - 4) - 12/13/2005, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

NEW ORLEANS (2 - 4) at LSU (4 - 1) - 12/13/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
LSU is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

NEW MEXICO ST (3 - 4) at NEW MEXICO (4 - 3) - 12/13/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

DEPAUL (4 - 3) at WAKE FOREST (7 - 1) - 12/13/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

ST MARYS-CA (0 - 3) at AIR FORCE (8 - 1) - 12/13/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

SANTA CLARA (4 - 2) at OREGON (4 - 3) - 12/13/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SANTA CLARA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 1-0 against the spread versus SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 1-0 straight up against SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons

**crswir** · 12-13-2005, 11:16 AM

Pro Hockey Trend Report
VANCOUVER (18-9-0-2, 38 pts.) at NY RANGERS (20-8-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/13/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 38-67 ATS (+38.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 39-63 ATS (-48.0 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 60-95 ATS (-81.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 78-94 ATS (+78.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 126-146 ATS (+126.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 151-184 ATS (+151.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 41-58 ATS (+41.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 1-0-0 straight up against VANCOUVER 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)

MINNESOTA (11-14-0-4, 26 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (15-12-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/13/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 52-36 ATS (+91.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 102-154 ATS (+102.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 42-70 ATS (+119.2 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 29-46 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 65-86 ATS (-29.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 36-52 ATS (-42.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 1-0-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

PHILADELPHIA (17-7-0-4, 38 pts.) at COLUMBUS (9-20-0-0, 18 pts.) - 12/13/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 21-45 ATS (+79.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 0-0-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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)

DETROIT (21-8-0-2, 44 pts.) at ATLANTA (11-16-0-4, 26 pts.) - 12/13/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 40-49 ATS (-32.9 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
DETROIT is 46-56 ATS (-30.4 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 1-0-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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)

CHICAGO (12-14-0-2, 26 pts.) at CAROLINA (18-9-0-2, 38 pts.) - 12/13/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 18-11 ATS (+34.3 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 18-11 ATS (+6.7 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 18-11 ATS (+4.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 18-11 ATS (+31.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 21-9 ATS (+32.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 48-39 ATS (+94.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 1-0-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

NASHVILLE (18-6-0-3, 39 pts.) at FLORIDA (9-17-0-5, 23 pts.) - 12/13/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 285-376 ATS (+738.2 Units) in all games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 34-51 ATS (-25.8 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 12-24 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
FLORIDA is 56-92 ATS (-50.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 25-47 ATS (+78.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 151-232 ATS (+486.4 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 100-121 ATS (+100.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 98-123 ATS (+98.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 143-187 ATS (+143.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 65-84 ATS (+65.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 68-89 ATS (-32.7 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 18-37 ATS (+59.3 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
FLORIDA is 2-12 ATS (+20.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 33-51 ATS (-29.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 0-0-1 straight up against NASHVILLE 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)

EDMONTON (16-11-0-3, 35 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (13-12-0-4, 30 pts.) - 12/13/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 7-16 ATS (-19.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 1-0-0 straight up against EDMONTON 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)

PHOENIX (16-12-0-2, 34 pts.) at MONTREAL (15-8-0-5, 35 pts.) - 12/13/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 18-9 ATS (+28.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 30-26 ATS (+63.5 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-15 ATS (+40.5 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 1-0-0 straight up against PHOENIX 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)

PITTSBURGH (8-16-0-6, 22 pts.) at ST LOUIS (5-17-0-4, 14 pts.) - 12/13/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 8-22 ATS (+35.5 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 8-22 ATS (+35.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 2-11 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 2-11 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 8-22 ATS (+35.5 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 8-22 ATS (+35.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 5-21 ATS (+39.7 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 5-21 ATS (+36.2 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 10-25 ATS (+10.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 5-21 ATS (+27.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 3-12 ATS (+3.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 3-12 ATS (+3.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 3-12 ATS (+3.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 2-11 ATS (+2.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
ST LOUIS is 5-21 ATS (+35.7 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 1-0-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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)

**crswir** · 12-13-2005, 12:22 PM

Tuesday, December 13th

Atlanta at Cleveland, 7:05 EST
Atlanta: 0-10 ATS away off a win by 10+ points
Cleveland: 15-5 ATS at home off an Over

New Jersey at Washington, 7:05 EST NBATV
New Jersey: 11-2 ATS off a division loss
Washington: 10-21 ATS playing their third game in four days

Denver at Charlotte, 7:35 EST
Denver: 16-9 ATS off 3+ non-conference games
Charlotte: 21-9 Over off a home loss

Sacramento at Minnesota, 8:05 EST
Sacramento: 5-17 ATS away off 4+ games allowing 100+ points
Minnesota: 25-11 Over off ATS wins in 8+ of their last 10 games

LA Clippers at San Antonio, 8:35 EST
LA Clippers: 4-12 ATS at San Antonio
San Antonio: 27-7 ATS playing with two days rest

Miami at Chicago, 8:35 EST
Miami: 2-12 ATS away on Tuesdays
Chicago: 18-5 Under at home in December

Golden State at Seattle, 10:05 EST
Golden State: 18-5 Over with a line of +3 to -3
Seattle: 7-0 Over after allowing 105+ points

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**crswir** · 12-13-2005, 12:23 PM

Tuesday, December 13th

(TC) Villanova at Pennsylvania, 8:00 EST
Villanova: 17-6 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Pennsylvania: 8-15 ATS in home games

St. Louis at Mississippi, 8:00 EST
St. Louis: 15-6 ATS after playing as an underdog
Mississippi: 32-55 ATS off a straight up loss

Wright State at Northern Illinois, 8:00 EST
Wright State: 8-1 ATS playing their second game in eight days
Northern Illinois: 4-13 ATS at home after allowing 25 first-half points or less

Louisiana Lafayette at Louisiana Tech, 8:00 EST
LA Lafayette: 9-1 Under off 3+ non-conference games
Louisiana Tech: 3-12 ATS off a straight up loss

New Orleans at LSU, 8:00 EST
New Orleans: 0-6 ATS a win by 15+ points
LSU: 6-0 ATS after winning 2 of their last 3 games

New Mexico State at New Mexico, 9:00 EST
New Mexico State: 4-13 ATS off a SU and ATS win
New Mexico: 8-1 ATS revenging a same-season loss

Depaul at Wake Forest, 9:00 EST ESPN
Depaul: 19-9 ATS after playing as an underdog
Wake Forest: 2-10 ATS off an Under

St. Mary's at Air Force, 10:00 EST
St. Mary's: 11-5 Under as an underdog
Air Force: 10-1 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Santa Clara at Oregon, 10:00 EST
Santa Clara: 20-8 ATS after a win by 15+ points
Oregon: 1-8 ATS off BB losses

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**crswir** · 12-13-2005, 12:23 PM

Tuesday, December 13th

Vancouver at New York Rangers, 7:05 ET
Vancouver: 39-13 SU off a home game
NY Rangers: 5-18 SU at home off an Over

Minnesota at New York Islanders, 7:05 EST
Minnesota: 8-3 SU away off BB non-conference games
NY Islanders: 1-8 SU at home off a win by 1 goal

Philadelphia at Columbus, 7:05 EST
Philadelphia: 1-10 SU away off a win by 1 goal
Columbus: 7-1 Under off a straight up win

Detroit at Atlanta, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 7-0 SU vs. Atlanta
Atlanta: 1-6 SU at home off BB Overs

Chicago at Carolina, 7:05 EST
Chicago: 7-0 Over away off a combined score of 8+ goals
Carolina: 9-1 SU off 3+ games scoring 3+ goals

Nashville at Florida, 7:05 EST
Nashville: 12-3 SU playing their second game in five days
Florida: 2-18 SU as an underdog

Edmonton at New Jersey, 7:35 ET
Edmonton: 10-3 SU away off a road loss
New Jersey: 14-4 Under at home off an overtime loss

Phoenix at Montreal, 7:35 EST TSN
Phoenix: 6-0 Under off ATS wins in 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Montreal: 7-0 SU off a home loss

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:05 EST OLN
Pittsburgh: 6-25 ATS off ATS losses in 3 of their last 4 games
St. Louis: 9-2 Over after allowing 5+ goals

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Spark** · 12-13-2005, 03:35 PM

Villanova won five of last seven games vs cross-town rival Penn winning last two years by 74-64/73-63 scores. Villanova uses a four-guard set; they're 6-0 with wins over Oklahoma, Bucknell. Quakers lost three of last four games, but only fell 72-59 at Duke after losing 78-60 vs Colorado, 50-46 vs Temple.

Saint Louis is picked 11th in A-14, but they looked better than a 11 seed in loss at North Carolina; they're 4-3 this year, with win at Oakland their only road win in four tries. Ole Miss is 4-2, with OT loss at Illinois-Chicago last time out; they have no quality wins. Rebels are picked fourth in SEC West.

Wright State beat Northern Illinois 72-66 in OT last year at home in Bracket Buster game; Raiders are 1-4 so far this year, losing 64-53 at Toledo and 54-46 at Miami, both MAC teams, like NIU. Huskies won their MAC opener at Toledo and also have home win vs DePaul, so they're a pretty good team.

Louisiana Tech got waxed 84-63 at UL-Lafayette last year; Tech won its last three games, including decisive 68-53 win at Texas Tech, and is 5-3 on season. Ragin' Cajuns just got first win this season when they won in OT at UTEP Sunday; rebuilding ULL, which has lot of new players this season, is 1-4. .

New Orleans beat LSU four years ago, but lost three years since by 68-60/95-79/69-57 scores. Privateers are 0-2 on road, losing 77-66 at Tulane, 67-59 at Miss State, and also losing 4-OT games vs Southern Miss. LSU won at West Virginia, then got upset at home by Houston; they're 4-1 this year.

New Mexico State won first meeting vs New Mexico this season 67-61 in Las Cruces, as they made 30-36 free throws, compared to 16-27 for Lobos, who were also just 7-26 beyond 3-point arc. Aggies lost last two visits to Pit by 99-80/65-49 scores; they're 3-4 this season, 0-2 on road, losing 83-70 at UCLA, 74-64 at San Francisco. Lobos lost three of their last four games.

Wake Forest beat Richmond last two years by 17,15 points, as current DePaul coach Wainwright was with Spiders then; he has better talent with Demons, who are 4-3 this year, with solid win at Dayton last time out. Deacons are 7-1, with four wins by 10+ points, as they try to replace Paul at PG.

St Mary's had 25 wins last year; they're 0-3 this year, losing by 19 at Colorado, 6 vs Rutgers, 12 at Arizona; now they face slow pace of Air Force, which is 8-1 with win over Miami and an 85-74 loss at Washington; other than that, they've played a collection of stiffs, as Bzdelik breaks into college ball.

Oregon lost its last three games, on buzzer beater at Vandy, then pair of home whippings by Georgetown, Illinois; they won four games before that, but Pacific was only decent foe. Santa Clara is 4-2, with losses by 13 in OT at Miss State and 78-70 at Irvine, mixed in with 47-46 win at San Jose State.

**Spark** · 12-13-2005, 03:35 PM

Favorites 129-149-2 this season (6-22-1 last 4 nites)
Over is 147-142-2 so far this season

Hot Teams
-- Nets won last four times they were a road underdog.
-- Nuggets covered five of their last seven road games.
-- Minnesota won five of last six games (6-0 vs spread); they won 85-77 at Arco nine days ago. Kings scored 116.5 ppg in winning last two games, which followed a five-game losing streak.
-- Spurs won eleven of their last thirteen games. Clippers won four of their last five games.
-- Warriors, on road for first time in 18 days, are 5-2 vs spread on road this season.

Cold Teams
-- Hawks snapped seven-game losing streak with upset win over Spurs Saturday. Cavaliers lost six of their last eight games (1-7 vs spread).
-- Wizards are 3-10 in last 13 games (2-11 vs spread).
-- Bobcats lost last seven games (3-4 vs spread).
-- Bulls are 1-7 vs spread at home, 0-3 as home dog. Heat lost four of last five games, but they have new guy as head coach now; they lost last three road games.
-- Sonics allowed 113.5 ppg in losing last two at home.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Atlanta road games.
-- Six of last eight Net road games went over the total, as did last five Washington contests. .
-- Four of last five Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Last five Minnesota games stayed under, including the last five in row.
-- Six of last eight Clipper games stayed under total, as did five of last seven San Antonio games.
-- Seven of last ten Chicago games stayed under total.
-- Last five Seattle games went over the total.

**Spark** · 12-13-2005, 03:35 PM

This season, favorites are 237-171 this season.
Under is 210-176-11 this season.

Hot teams
-- Rangers won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Flyers are 5-2 in last seven games as a road favorite. Columbus is 3-2 last five games, after a 1-11 skid.
-- Edmonton is 5-3 in last eight games as road underdog.
-- Coyotes are 7-2 in their last nine games.

Cold teams
-- Canucks are 0-7 as road underdog this season.
-- Minnesota lost six of their last seven games. Islanders are 3-5 in their last eight home games.
-- Red Wings lost four of last five as a road favorite. The Thrashers lost six of their last seven games.
-- Carolina lost three of last four home games; this is their first home game in 17 days. Chicago is 3-11 in its last 14 games as road underdog.
-- Florida lost four in row and 18 of its last 21 games. Nashville lost last two games, scoring four goals.
-- Montreal lost nine of their last 12 games. New Jersey lost last four games, scoring 8 goals.
-- Penguins lost seven of their last eight games. Blues are 1-6 in their last seven games, 3-17 in their last twenty.

Totals
-- Under is 12-1 in last thirteen Ranger home games.
-- Last six Minnesota road games stayed under total.
-- Last five Philly road games went over the total.
-- Last four Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-1-2 in last eleven Carolina games.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Panther contests, 4-0 in last four Predator contests.
-- Five of last seven Devil games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Montreal games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Pittsburgh games stayed under total, but six of last seven St Louis games went over.

**Spark** · 12-13-2005, 03:36 PM

Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but............
13) Let me get this straight; last summer, there was noise in Miami about a coaching change with the Heat. This fall, Shaq goes down in second game, misses the next 18, then comes back, just in time for the coaching change to happen. Wow, what a coincidence!!!!

12) Why would he quit just when Shaq got back and he was going to start winning lot of games? Unless Shaq wanted him gone. I mean, if Shaq wants him to be the coach, he steps up says he wants Stan to be the coach, and Stan is the coach.

11) Think about it; if Dwyane Wade doesn't get hurt in Eastern Conference finals last year, Miami has great chance of beating Detroit. Then there are no summer whispers, no December resignation/forced exodus.

10) Coaching in the NBA. It's fantastic.

9) You get the idea both Van Gundy brothers would be much happier coaching Division III college ball and never having to see another TV camera the rest of their careers.

8) Would you trade for Ron Artest? Me either……….

7) Louisville-Kentucky Saturday. Restless week for Tubby Smith, whose Kentucky team is off to a poor start, getting drilled on national TV two Saturdays in a row.

6) If Miguel Tejada wants to play for a winner so bad, why did he sign with the Orioles?

5) Many have said it, but this truism comes to light again, in wake of Gary Barnett's dismissal: "They'll fire you for losing before they'll fire you for cheating."

4) You get the idea that before the NFC South is decided, Tampa Bay is going to regret that loss on Candlestick Point.

3) Drives me nuts when TV announcers implore losing teams to go for it on fourth down, because, "…they have nothing to lose." Well, they have this game to lose. Shouldn't teams be getting into winning habits as they play out the string in bad seasons? Week 14 of the NFL was filled with bizarre coaching moves, and Mike Martz wasn't even around.

2) Peter King noted in his weekly cnnsi.com column that the Texans are getting very good at losing close games, and inferred there could be a reason (Reggie Bush) behind it, and that theme was picked up by Sports Center. Bad for the NFL.

1) Two weeks ago, when Houston was killing the Rams at halftime, Jimmy Johnson launched into a riff about how if he owned the Texans, he'd be telling the coach to rest his starters and make damn sure he didn't win any more games. Wonder if anyone was listening to that.

1a) The NFL has two problems lurking under the surface right now: a) are the Texans tanking games? (eventual solution: go the NBA route and have lottery for top draft pick)

1b) What to do about the Saints? How will they sign any free agents or keep their own? Will they be able to have program for the offseason, and if so, where? Will they have minicamp in San Antonio? New Orleans? At some point, the NFL has to help them out a little bit; they haven't done much for them as fas as scheduling the games.

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