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**Spark** · 12-17-2005, 09:53 AM

Sunday, December 18th

Pittsburgh at Minnesota, 1:00 EST
Pittsburgh: 4-13 ATS as a road favorite of 3 points or less
Minnesota: 18-5 ATS as a home underdog

San Diego at Indianapolis, 1:00 EST
San Diego: 20-6 ATS in dome stadiums
Indianapolis: 20-8 Over off an Over

San Francisco at Jacksonville, 1:00 EST
San Francisco: 2-9 ATS after allowing 30+ points
Jacksonville: 15-5 ATS at home vs. non-conference opponents

Seattle at Tennessee, 1:00 EST
Seattle: 2-10 ATS off a division game
Tennessee: 13-4 ATS at home vs. non-conference opponents

Arizona at Houston, 1:00 EST
Arizona: 6-16 ATS in road games
Houston: 6-0 Under at home in December

New York Jets at Miami, 1:00 EST
NY Jets: 12-2 Over off a road game
Miami: 0-6 ATS off a win as an underdog

Carolina at New Orleans, 1:00 EST
Carolina: 5-1 ATS off a loss by 10+ points
New Orleans: 5-1 Under off BB division games

(TC) Dallas at Washington, 4:15 EST
Dallas: 19-8 ATS vs. Washington
Washington: 20-9 Under in home games

Cincinnati at Detroit, 4:05 EST
Cincinnati: 1-6 ATS off 3+ wins
Detroit: 9-2 ATS off a win by 6 points or less

Cleveland at Oakland, 4:05 EST
Cleveland: 12-3 Under with a line of +3 to -3
Oakland: 2-8 ATS vs. conference opponents

(TC) Philadelphia at St. Louis, 1:00 EST
Philadelphia: 6-0 ATS off BB home games
St. Louis: 5-17 ATS vs. NFC East opponents

Atlanta at Chicago, 8:30 EST ESPN
Atlanta: 0-4 ATS vs. Chicago
Chicago: 10-1 Under off a non-conference game

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

Monday, December 19th

Green Bay at Baltimore, 9:00 EST ABC
Green Bay: 6-0 Under after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Baltimore: 7-1 Under off a straight up loss

**Spark** · 12-17-2005, 09:53 AM

PITTSBURGH (8 - 5) at MINNESOTA (8 - 5) - 12/18/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less since 1992.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a home game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.

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

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SAN DIEGO (8 - 5) at INDIANAPOLIS (13 - 0) - 12/18/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANAPOLIS is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) off a win against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins this season.
INDIANAPOLIS is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in dome games since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 against the spread versus INDIANAPOLIS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 1-0 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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SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 11) at JACKSONVILLE (9 - 4) - 12/18/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home 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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SEATTLE (11 - 2) at TENNESSEE (4 - 9) - 12/18/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
SEATTLE is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) off a win against a division rival since 1992.
SEATTLE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in December 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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ARIZONA (4 - 9) at HOUSTON (1 - 12) - 12/18/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road 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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NY JETS (3 - 10) at MIAMI (6 - 7) - 12/18/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY JETS are 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games this season.
NY JETS are 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
MIAMI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in December games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY JETS is 4-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
NY JETS is 3-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CAROLINA (9 - 4) at NEW ORLEANS (3 - 9) - 12/18/2005, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (8 - 5) at WASHINGTON (7 - 6) - 12/18/2005, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 37-60 ATS (-29.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 38-61 ATS (-29.1 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CINCINNATI (10 - 3) at DETROIT (4 - 9) - 12/18/2005, 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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CLEVELAND (4 - 9) at OAKLAND (4 - 9) - 12/18/2005, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-39 ATS (-24.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
OAKLAND is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1992.
OAKLAND is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 1-0 straight up against OAKLAND 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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PHILADELPHIA (5 - 8) at ST LOUIS (5 - 8) - 12/18/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 103-71 ATS (+24.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) against NFC East division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 1-0 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

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ATLANTA (7 - 5) at CHICAGO (9 - 4) - 12/18/2005, 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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GREEN BAY (3 - 10) at BALTIMORE (4 - 9) - 12/19/2005, 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.

**Spark** · 12-17-2005, 09:57 AM

Steelers (8-5) @ Vikings (8-5)- Minnesota home dog despite six-game win streak (6-0 vs spread); they won last five home games (four by 12+ points), have 19 takeaways in last five games (+12), and allowed just three TDs on last 38 drives. Steelers ended 3-game skid last week on muddy home field; they're 1-1 on carpet this year, and 0-4 if they allow 23+ points (8-1 if not). In their five losses, Steeler opponents started 14 of 65 drives (21.5%) in Pitt territory; in their eight wins, they started 8 of 76 drives (10.5%) in Steeler territory. Last four Viking games stayed under, as did three of last four Steeler games.

Chargers (8-5) @ Colts (13-0)-Chargers had five-game win streak snapped by Miami last week; they've scored 3+ TDs in each of last six games, and are 18 for last 32 on third down. Bolts lost in OT on this field a year ago; their five losses this season are by 4-3-2-3-2 points, so 7.5 an attractive take- they're 4-2 on road, with both losses by FG. That said, Indy is 13-0, with home wins by 7-7-17-14-19-32; they have home field wrapped up thru AFC playoffs, but hard to tell how much history means to them, since perfect year now distinct possibility. In last eight games, Indy been up at least eight points at half. Dogs are 0-5 vs spread week after playing Miami.

49ers (2-11) @ Jaguars (9-4)-49ers are 0-6 on road, losing by 39-17-35-8-11-38 points; they're 1-5 as road dog, 7 for last 36 on third down, -7 in turnovers last four games and have been outscored 55-11 in second half last three weeks. Jags are 4-2 at home, with only one win by more than dozen points; they covered four of last five games, but have just one takeaway in last two games, are 8 for last 24 on third down and could have letdown after full effort in Colt loss last week. Jax has soft finish to season, so no excuse for them not to make playoffs. Jags won only series meeting 41-3 on this field six years ago.

Seahawks (11-2) @ Titans (4-9)-Seattle might have quietest nine-game win streak (6-3 vs pointspread) in history of NFL; they outscored last two foes 83-3, and Titans no better than those two teams. Seattle has 281 rushing yards last two games, and allowed only eight TDs on last 94 opponent drives. Titans are 0-3 after win this year, allowing 32.3 ppg; they have zero TDs on last 20 drives and haven't scored first half TD in last three games. Over is 7-4 in Seattle's last 11 games (5-1 on road), 4-1 in last five Titan home games. Seattle won last 4 road games, by 6-14-2-42 points.

Cardinals (4-9) @ Texans (1-12)-Houston lost last three games in final seconds, fueling rumors they're tanking games to get Reggie Bush; you know you're bad when 4-9 Arizona team is road fave. Texans lost last six games, despite covering five of last seven; they haven't scored second half TD in last three games, and allowed 35.4 ppg in their five home losses (16 in only win). Cards won last two road games, but have yet to run for more than 97 yards in game this season. Houston has one TD on last 25 drives, allowed one on last 23. This is teams' first-ever meeting.

NY Jets (3-10) @ Dolphins (6-7)-Jets are 0-7 on road (0-7 as road dog), with no losses by less than 10 points; they haven't scored offensive TD in first half of last five games and gained less than four yards per pass attempt in last two games. Miami scored 26.7 ppg in winning last three games; they have nine TDs on last 38 drives, but are 0-2 as a favorite and are 0-7 if they score less than 21 points. Teams split last six meetings, after Jets had won previous eight; NY won first game 17-7 in Week 2, as Jets had two 80+-yard TD drives. Under is 5-2 in last seven Miami games, 4-1 in Jets' last five.

Panthers (9-4) @ Saints (3-10)-Not only do Saints have short work week after Monday night loss, but San Antonio has been taken over this week by women's volleyball Final Four, so Lord knows where Saints are practicing this week- they won 23-20 at Carolina in season opener that seems like long time ago, as Panthers started seven of their eight drives 80+ yards from end zone. Five of last six series games decided by six or less points; this spread has jumped all the way to 9. Saints lost first three games at LSU by 21-6/20-17/10-3 scores. Last five Panther games stayed under the total. Bauman starts at QB for Saints, as Brooks finally put out of his misery.

Cowboys (8-5) @ Redskins (7-6)-Dallas had 13-0 lead over Skins in Week 2 Monday nighter, before Brunell hit two long passes, and Skins stole road win, only time they've won this season (1-5) when scoring less than 20 points. Washington just won pair of road games, after scoring just 15 ppg in losing last two at home; they're 2-14 in last sixteen games vs Dallas, with their last season sweep ten years ago. Cowboys stole game vs KC last week; they lost three of last four on road, with six of their away games decided by seven or less points. Under is 7-3 in last ten Dallas games, 6-1 in last seven Redskin tilts.

Bengals (10-3) @ Lions (4-9)- Lions lost four in row and six of last seven games; they've scored just four TDs on last 39 drives, have no takeaways in last two games and averaged less than five yards per pass attempt in last three, as weak-armed, 37-year old Garcia not able to make plays. Six of last eight Lion games stayed under total. Cincy still dueling Denver for #2 seed and critical first-round bye in playoffs; they won three in row and five of last six games, but allowed 31.3 ppg in four games since their bye. Only +26 turnover ratio (no giveaways last two games) keeping them on top.

Browns (4-9) @ Raiders (4-9)-Confident that Browns still playing hard for Crennel; not sure if Raiders are doing same (outscored 37-7 in second half of last two games); they have zero takeaways in last two games, just one pick in last nine. Oakland lost five of last six games and three in row, by 12-24-16 points, allowing 152 rushing yards per game, with -6 turnover ratio. Browns are 5-3 vs spread after loss this season. Eight of last 32 drives by Raider foes started in Oakland territory. Under is 8-2-1 in last 11 Cleveland games, 3-1 in last four Raider games.

Eagles (5-8) @ Rams (5-8)-Two sinking ships meet; Rams lost four of last five games, and trailed 24-3 at half in the win; they've allowed 29.4 ppg last five weeks, and have given up 3+ offensive TD's in each of last six games (lousy tacklers). Eagles lost six of last seven games are 1-5 on road (all losses by 7+ points) and are just 14 for last 47 on third down. Philly scored just three TD's on last 40 drives are 14 for last 47 on third down and haven't scored second half TD in last three games. Rams scored two TD's in two Fitzpatrick starts, with him running for both. Rutgers-Harvard QB matchup not overly appealing.

Falcons (8-5) @ Bears (9-4)- Chicago won seven of last eight series games, with last four series totals all 34 or less. Vick will play despite bruised ribs, challenging Chicago defense that has 21 takeaways in nine wins (2.33), six in four losses (1.50), and has held last five foes under 250 total yards. Problem for Chicago is their offense; they've scored four TD's on last 56 drives, are 3 for last 23 on third down, and haven't completed more than half their passes in any of last three games. Atlanta has to ravel on short week, giving Vick's ribs one less day to heal. Under is 10-1 in last eleven Bear games, as last five stayed under.

Packers (3-10) @ Ravens (4-9)-Green Bay won last three series games and five of last six; this is their first trip to Baltimore since they visited the Colts in 80's. Pack is 0-2 after win this season, with both losses by FG. Baltimore has star S Reed back, so defense is better (allowed 15 or less points in three of last four games, one TD on last 22 drives), but Boller is awful QB, unable to make plays last week that should have pulled upset at Denver. All six Raven home games stayed under total, as have seven of last eight Green Bay games; Pack scored two TD's on last 25 drives, allowed three on last 47 drives.

**Spark** · 12-17-2005, 09:59 AM

Answers will be in a later post ... Good Luck

A fairly difficult quiz for the weekend
13) What NBA team did Bill Russell coach, after he coached the Boston Celtics?

12) In what city did they used to play the Bluebonnet Bowl?

11) Dieter Brock once played QB for what NFL team? (Hint: he won division title in his only NFL season)

10) Who was head coach the first time Denver Broncos made the Super Bowl?

9) Reggie and Cheryl Miller have a brother who caught in the major leagues for little while. Who did he play for?

8) Jerry Rice went to what college?

7) What NBA team did Dick Vitale once coach?

6) Steve Spurrier spent nine years as punter and backup QB for what NFL team?

5) Who is last basketball team to lose to an Ivy League squad in NCAA tournament?

4) What city were the NBA's Hawks in before Atlanta?

3) What team did Reggie Jackson go to when he left the A's?

2) Where did Bob Knight play his college basketball?

1) The Milwaukee Brewers spent their first season in another city; what were they known as that year?

Answers to trivia question:
13) Bill Russell coached the Seattle SuperSonics.
12) Houston used to host the Bluebonnet Bowl.
11) Dieter Brock played one year for the '85 Rams.
10) Red Miller coached the Broncos in their first Super Bowl
9) Darrell Miller caught for the then-California Angels.
8) Jerry Rice went to college at Mississippi Valley State.
7) Dick Vitale once coached the Detroit Pistons
6) Steve Spurrier played nine years for the 49ers.
5) Princeton beat UNLV in a '98 first round game, the last time Ivy League squad won an NCAA tournament game.
4) NBA's Hawks came to Atlanta from St Louis.
3) Reggie Jackson played in Baltimore for year, before going to the Bronx.
2) Bob Knight played college basketball at Ohio State.
1) Milwaukee Brewers started in 1970; they were previously known as the Seattle Pilots for a year.

**rocko** · 12-18-2005, 03:54 AM

THANKS as ALWAYA GUY
GETER DONE

**crswir** · 12-18-2005, 10:22 AM

Pro Basketball Trend Report
PHILADELPHIA (12 - 12) at TORONTO (4 - 19) - 12/18/2005, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-13 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
TORONTO is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games this season.
TORONTO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-5 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 6-4 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

DENVER (12 - 12) at ATLANTA (5 - 17) - 12/18/2005, 2:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 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

GOLDEN STATE (14 - 9) at NEW JERSEY (10 - 12) - 12/18/2005, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 63-41 ATS (+17.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 4-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 4-1 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

SAN ANTONIO (19 - 4) at NEW ORLEANS (10 - 13) - 12/18/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 52-36 ATS (+12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 69-55 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 63-49 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 60-38 ATS (+18.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 180 and 184.5 points since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

MINNESOTA (12 - 9) at DALLAS (17 - 6) - 12/18/2005, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 145-100 ATS (+35.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

WASHINGTON (9 - 12) at PORTLAND (6 - 16) - 12/18/2005, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 84-106 ATS (-32.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
PORTLAND is 99-133 ATS (-47.3 Units) after a division game since 1996.
PORTLAND is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

HOUSTON (9 - 13) at LA LAKERS (13 - 10) - 12/18/2005, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 88-118 ATS (-41.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 7-6 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 8-5 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**crswir** · 12-18-2005, 10:22 AM

College Basketball Trend Report
NORTHWESTERN (4 - 4) at SETON HALL (6 - 2) - 12/18/2005, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SETON HALL is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

S ILLINOIS (4 - 3) at C MICHIGAN (2 - 5) - 12/18/2005, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
C MICHIGAN is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
C MICHIGAN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

TEMPLE (5 - 2) at AUBURN (4 - 2) - 12/18/2005, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 4) at MICHIGAN ST (8 - 2) - 12/18/2005, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in December games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 21-42 ATS (-25.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

MIAMI (6 - 3) at NC STATE (7 - 1) - 12/18/2005, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 49-26 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MIAMI is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
MIAMI is 59-32 ATS (+23.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 54-29 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 54-29 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

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

XAVIER (5 - 1) at CREIGHTON (4 - 2) - 12/18/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

DAVIDSON (6 - 2) at SYRACUSE (7 - 2) - 12/18/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games 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.

FURMAN (4 - 4) at MISSOURI (3 - 3) - 12/18/2005, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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

THE CITADEL (6 - 3) at W CAROLINA (6 - 6) - 12/18/2005, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

**crswir** · 12-18-2005, 10:23 AM

Pro Hockey Trend Report
COLORADO (16-13-0-3, 35 pts.) at NY RANGERS (20-9-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/18/2005, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 78-95 ATS (+78.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 126-147 ATS (+126.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 151-185 ATS (+151.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 41-59 ATS (+41.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-0-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

FLORIDA (11-18-0-5, 27 pts.) at WASHINGTON (10-18-0-2, 22 pts.) - 12/18/2005, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 287-377 ATS (-97.2 Units) in all games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 149-169 ATS (-60.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 153-233 ATS (-88.1 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 2-16 ATS (+30.0 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
FLORIDA is 2-16 ATS (+30.0 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
FLORIDA is 2-16 ATS (+30.0 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
FLORIDA is 2-16 ATS (+30.0 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 52-46 ATS (+108.7 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-2 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 5-1-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.1 Units)

DALLAS (20-8-0-1, 41 pts.) at CHICAGO (13-16-0-2, 28 pts.) - 12/18/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 10-3 ATS (+13.5 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
DALLAS is 10-3 ATS (+13.5 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
DALLAS is 10-3 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
DALLAS is 10-3 ATS (+13.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
DALLAS is 10-3 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-0-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

SAN JOSE (14-12-0-4, 32 pts.) at ANAHEIM (14-13-0-6, 34 pts.) - 12/18/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 75-54 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 15-5 ATS (+9.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 20-10 ATS (+9.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 5-2 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 5-2-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

**Spark** · 12-18-2005, 10:52 AM

Favorites 153-166-2 this season.(6-2 last night)
Over is 166-164-2 so far this season

Hot Teams
-- 76ers won four of last five games, losing to Miami in last game; they're 2-0 vs Raptors this year, winning by 104-92/121-115 scores on consecutive nights. Toronto is 1-4 in last five games, 2-9 in last 11 as home dog.
-- Hawks won three of last four games (4-0 vs spread); they shot 63% from floor in win over Knicks Friday. Atlanta lost 125-116 at Denver 12 days ago.
-- Warriors won seven of last ten games; they beat the Nets 100-97 in Oakland on Nov. 21.
-- Spurs won three in row and nine of last ten games, but last three wins were by 8 (ot),1,2 points.
-- Mavericks won seven of their last eight games.
-- Rockets had five-game win streak snapped yesterday by Clippers; this is their fourth game in five days. Lakers won seven of last eight, covered six of last seven.

Cold Teams
-- Nuggets lost three of their last four games; they're 2-0 as road favorite this season.
-- Nets lost four of their last five home games.
-- Hornets lost five of their last seven games.
-- Minnesota lost last three games by combined total of just five points; they covered four in row as underdog.
-- Wizards lost eleven of their last fifteen games (3-12 vs spread, 2-7 in last nine on road); they beat Portland by 96-89 score eighteen days ago. Blazers are 3-13 in their last sixteen games (2-6 vs spread in last eight).

Totals
-- Four of last five Philadelphia games went over total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Atlanta games.
-- Last seven Golden State games went over the total.
-- 11 of last 16 San Antonio games stayed under total.
-- 11 of last 13 Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Portland games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Houston games went over the total.

**Spark** · 12-18-2005, 10:53 AM

This season, favorites are 246-183 this season.
Under is 221-186-11 this season.

Hot teams
-- Rangers won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Chicago won their last four home games, outscoring those five opponents, 13-5; they lost 9-1 at Dallas back on Nov 4. Stars are 14-3 in their last seventeen games.
-- Sharks won last six games, outscoring foes, 29-13.

Cold teams
-- Avalanche lost last three games, allowed 14 goals.
-- Panthers lost five of their last seven games; they beat Caps 3-2 on Oct 20. Caps lost seven of last nine games.
-- Ducks lost last three games by goal, are 1-5 in last 6; they lost 1-0 in OT vs Sharks Nov 4, and play them on Tuesday again.

Totals
-- Five of last six Colroado games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Washington games stayed under.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six ********* games.
-- 10 of last 14 Anaheim games stayed under the total.

**Spark** · 12-18-2005, 10:53 AM

Northwestern beat Seton Hall last year, 63-54, as 3-point fave at home; Wildcats are 4-4 after losing to Illinois-Chicago their last game, their third loss in last four tries. Seton Hall is 5-2; in the 2 losses, they scored 40,49 points (their 60-49 loss to Richmond was to team that plays same style as Northwestern).

Auburn came to Philly last year and upset Temple 80-78 as dog of seven points. This year, Temple is 5-2, winning last three in a row, holding those foes to 50.3 ppg. Owls are 2-2 on road, with losses at Rutgers, UCLA. Auburn is 4-2, but best team they've beaten is Gardner-Webb. They lost 78-41 at Pitt last week.

Central Michigan is 1-5 this season and hasn't played in 11 days all of their losses are by 13+ points. Chippewas lost 61-36 in last game, at Dayton. Southern Illinois is 4-3 after winning their last two games; they allowed 53.3 ppg in their last three, but lost at Saint Louis (56-42) and twice up in tournament in Alaska.

Michigan State was down six at half to a poor Cleveland State squad Friday, rallied to win 83-75, their seventh win in row after triple OT loss to Gonzaga in Maui. Spartans should breeze thru next four games before league play starts. Florida Int'l has been off for eight days; their last two games were losses at George Washington (70-45) and Notre Dame (81-47). FIU is 2-4 so far.

NC State went to Miami and lost last year, 67-66; this year, State is 6-1, splitting pair of road games at Notre Dame (61-48) and at Iowa (42-45). This is ACC opener for both clubs. 'canes are 6-3 so far this season, 1-2 on road, losing 74-53 at Michigan, 73-56 at Temple, and winning at Texas-Arlington.

Creighton went to Queen City last year and beat Xavier 73-72 as 3-point dog; this season, Bluejays are 4-2, winning last game by 26 over in-state rival Nebraska. Xavier is 5-1 this year, losing by 65-62 to Illinois (they led 14-1 in game); they already have road wins at Purdue and Miami OH.

Only game Syracuse has played in last 18 days was 58-35 romp vs overmatched Colgate; Orange have lost at home to Bucknell this year, and Davidson is in that mold, a smart team that plays well together. Wildcats beat St Joe's in OT, lost at Charlotte in OT, but also lost at Duke, 84-55. They beat Missouri 82-73.

Missouri is struggling at 3-3; their last game was 82-81 win over A&M-Corpus Christi team that became third team to score 80+ on Mizzou this season. Tigers have annual tussle with Illinois on deck. Furman played toughg game at Texas Tech, losing by 83-74; they also lost 81-60 at Vandy and won at Campbell in OT.

Home side won the Citadel-Western Carolina game last two yrs, with Bulldogs losing 71-42 in last visit here. Citadel is 1-1 away from home, losing 91-59 at NC State, then winning in overtime at West Point. Catamounts are 4-1 in last five games, losing only to Maryland; they won last game at East Carolina.

**Spark** · 12-18-2005, 10:54 AM

Sunday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........
13) Hey, can anyone tell me who the woman is in the diamond commercial, where her nitwit boyfriend gets snowbound on Christmas Eve, then commandeers a snow plow to make a trip an airplane couldn't? She doesn't speak in the commercial, so she might not be American, but she is an all-star, for sure....

12) Sometimes, you read something, and the world makes lot of sense, even if just for a few minutes. When I saw that the Royals sgined Doug Mientkiewicz, I had that feeling; no one belongs on the Royals more than he does.

11) Connie Hawkins's grandson plays for Long Beach State; Hawkins was Dr J before Dr J, a great player with huge hands who was the Suns' consolation prize when they lost coin flip to draft Kareem when he came out of UCLA.

10) Its been a while since I've seen a team tackle as poorly as the Chiefs did Saturday. They play San Diego next week, with the elusive LT; good luck tackling him.

9) Pepperdine's basketball team has three guys from Canada; with their beautiful Malibu campus, it must have been easy to recruit them. Who wouldn't want to live on Malibu Beach?

8) Nothing says fun like Bob Knight on the Vegas strip; after Texas Tech lost at UNLV Saturday night, he must have been a joy to be around. Red Raiders are 0-4 away from Lubbock.

7) Robert Thurman, Uma's father, is a professor of Tibetan studies at Columbia University in New York.

6) After Tennessee's easy win at Texas Saturday, Vol fans have to be fired up about hiring Bruce Pearl. Volunteers seem like they might be best team in SEC right now, quite a surprise but Pearl's fast-paced style fits well with Vols' roster.

5) Funny thing, but 49er QB Alex Smith isn't even best NFL rookie named Alex Smith; that would be Tampa's third round draft choice out of Stanford, tight end Alex Smith.

4) Early awards for most creative college hoop schedules go to Fresno State (already played at Buffalo-Iowa St-San Diego) and Nevada (played at Vermont-UNLV-Kansas).

3) I've seen this a lot lately; guy is guarding man with the ball guy with ball fakes a pass, and his man leaves him, letting the guy shoot uncontested jumper. I've seen it three times in last three nights, twice in NBA, once in college game. The most dangerous guy is still the guy with the freakin' ball!!!!!

2) Overtime games started in NFL back in 1974, but there were only two OT games that whole season.

1) Why don't we know more about Bucs' LB Derrick Brooks? He is a great player, has been for years, but because he isn't an obnoxious, self-promoting, narcissistic jerk, the networks leave him alone, and that's a shame.

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