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**crswir** · 12-21-2005, 10:05 AM

College Basketball Trend Report
ST JOHNS (5 - 3) at DUKE (10 - 0) - 12/21/2005, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOHNS is 53-30 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 53-30 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

E CAROLINA (3 - 5) at TOLEDO (5 - 2) - 12/21/2005, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

IL-CHICAGO (6 - 4) at SYRACUSE (8 - 2) - 12/21/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 125-91 ATS (+24.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 125-91 ATS (+24.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 59-30 ATS (+26.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 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.

JAMES MADISON (2 - 4) at YOUNGSTOWN ST (2 - 6) - 12/21/2005, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

ILLINOIS (11 - 0) vs. MISSOURI (4 - 3) - 12/21/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 105-78 ATS (+19.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

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

MICHIGAN ST (9 - 2) at WI-GREEN BAY (4 - 6) - 12/21/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 30-9 ATS (+20.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

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

BRADLEY (5 - 2) at SOUTHERN MISS (4 - 6) - 12/21/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 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.

PRINCETON (2 - 6) vs. STANFORD (3 - 4) - 12/21/2005, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

ARKANSAS (8 - 2) vs. TEXAS TECH (6 - 5) - 12/21/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 39-60 ATS (-27.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.

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

GEORGIA (7 - 2) at NEVADA (7 - 1) - 12/21/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
NEVADA is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
NEVADA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

CS-FULLERTON (4 - 2) at SAN JOSE ST (4 - 6) - 12/21/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-FULLERTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

N CAROLINA (6 - 1) at USC (7 - 2) - 12/21/2005, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

DEPAUL (5 - 4) vs. CALIFORNIA (6 - 2) - 12/21/2005, 11:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

MOUNT ST MARYS (1 - 7) vs. UT-CHATTANOOGA (4 - 6) - 12/21/2005, 12:05 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.

SAM HOUSTON ST (6 - 3) vs. C FLORIDA (5 - 3) - 12/21/2005, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C FLORIDA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

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

W KENTUCKY (6 - 3) at ARIZONA (6 - 3) - 12/21/2005, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in December games since 1997.

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

SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 6) vs. N ARIZONA (5 - 5) - 12/21/2005, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

BOISE ST (5 - 3) at ARIZONA ST (4 - 3) - 12/21/2005, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

FLA ATLANTIC (3 - 4) vs. MIDDLE TENN ST (5 - 3) - 12/21/2005, 5:30 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.

COLL OF CHARLESTON (4 - 3) at LOUISVILLE (7 - 1) - 12/21/2005, 8:00 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.

NORTHWESTERN ST (6 - 2) vs. OREGON ST (4 - 3) - 12/21/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 52-77 ATS (-32.7 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.

IOWA ST (6 - 3) vs. S FLORIDA (5 - 3) - 12/21/2005, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 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.

ELON (2 - 8) at BUFFALO (8 - 1) - 12/21/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ELON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
ELON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
ELON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ELON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

NIAGARA (2 - 5) at NOTRE DAME (5 - 2) - 12/21/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
NIAGARA is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

TENN-MARTIN (5 - 2) at E KENTUCKY (3 - 6) - 12/21/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E KENTUCKY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
E KENTUCKY is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.

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

E ILLINOIS (0 - 7) at MOREHEAD ST (1 - 6) - 12/21/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E ILLINOIS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

UNC-GREENSBORO (7 - 4) at WM & MARY (4 - 4) - 12/21/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

ST BONAVENTURE (5 - 3) at MARIST (3 - 4) - 12/21/2005, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

MURRAY ST (5 - 2) at SAMFORD (4 - 4) - 12/21/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

SE MISSOURI ST (5 - 5) at JACKSONVILLE ST (4 - 4) - 12/21/2005, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

EVANSVILLE (4 - 3) at AUSTIN PEAY (5 - 4) - 12/21/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

**crswir** · 12-21-2005, 10:06 AM

Pro Hockey Trend Report
DALLAS (21-9-0-1, 43 pts.) at COLUMBUS (9-23-0-1, 19 pts.) - 12/21/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 15-7 ATS (+24.5 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 11-4 ATS (+15.4 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
DALLAS is 11-4 ATS (+15.4 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
DALLAS is 11-4 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
DALLAS is 11-4 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 21-49 ATS (+92.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-0 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-0-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

NEW JERSEY (15-13-0-5, 35 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (16-14-0-2, 34 pts.) - 12/21/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 9-4 ATS (+15.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 65-87 ATS (-31.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 36-53 ATS (-43.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 103-155 ATS (+103.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 4-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 4-3-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

NASHVILLE (21-7-0-3, 45 pts.) at CHICAGO (13-17-0-2, 28 pts.) - 12/21/2005, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 1-7 ATS (-7.6 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 4-3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

LOS ANGELES (21-13-0-1, 43 pts.) at CALGARY (19-10-0-4, 42 pts.) - 12/21/2005, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 80-61 ATS (+2.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 60-46 ATS (+12.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 21-8 ATS (+21.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 158-164 ATS (+354.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
CALGARY is 78-71 ATS (+187.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
CALGARY is 54-40 ATS (+102.1 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 16-6 ATS (+7.3 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-1-1 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

EDMONTON (19-11-0-4, 42 pts.) at VANCOUVER (20-9-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/21/2005, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 49-28 ATS (+17.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
EDMONTON is 11-4 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
EDMONTON is 12-5 ATS (+17.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
EDMONTON is 12-5 ATS (+17.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 2-7 ATS (+10.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 21-36 ATS (-33.0 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 5-10 ATS (-9.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-4 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-4-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.5 Units)

ST LOUIS (7-19-0-4, 18 pts.) at ANAHEIM (15-14-0-6, 36 pts.) - 12/21/2005, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 7-23 ATS (+41.2 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-23 ATS (+41.2 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 2-14 ATS (+22.5 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-23 ATS (+41.2 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-23 ATS (+41.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 6-20 ATS (+28.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 9-22 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 3-2-1 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

**Spark** · 12-21-2005, 10:13 AM

Morning... Thanks Buddy ...

GMAC Bowl, 12/21 @ Mobile, AL
Texas-El Paso was headed toward first-ever C-USA title game, then they lost last two regular season games, allowing 75 pts, with 12 turnovers, so they lost out to Tulsa, whom they had beaten 41-38 Nov 5. Miners averaged almost 48,000 fans a game this year, so they should bring fans to Mobile, where they face Toledo of MAC (MAC teams covered this bowl the last four years). UTEP in bowl for second year in row under Price they lost 33-28 to Colorado last year, as a favorite in Houston Bowl.

Carson Palmer's brother is UTEP's QB; he threw seven picks in last two games, making their 8-3 mark with a lousy turnover ratio even more impressive. Toledo is in bowl for fourth time in last five years, but previous three were all in Detroit, so they have to be happy to be somewhere warm. Rockets were 2-2 in last four games and got smoked 44-14 at Fresno on Sept 27; they allowed 62 second half points in their last two games, a 35-17 home loss to Northern Illinois and 44-41 win at Bowling Green. Toledo covered just two of eight games as a favorite this year, 0 for 4 away from home. Both teams have solid, veteran QBs.

When a team is favored for first time all year, or dog for first time all year, like to play the dog in those games. UTEP is dog for first time this year, so despite fact that favorite covered last three GMAC bowls, winning by 23,21,17 points, I say UTEP is right side here, although if the weather is good, over is stronger than the Miners.

**Spark** · 12-21-2005, 10:17 AM

Favorites 156-170-2 this season.(11-5 last 2 nights)
Over is 173-171-3 so far this season

Hot Teams
-- Nets won and covered last three games by 9,28,14.
-- Pacers won four of last five games; they won beat the Clippers 97-92 at Staples Nov 27.
-- 76ers won five of their last six games.
-- Utah is 8-3 as road dog; they covered their last four games that followed a SU loss.
-- Hornets won three of their last four games, beating Clippers Suns and Spurs, three of best teams in west.
-- Rockets won, covered six of last seven games, will be without both Ming (toe) here.

Cold Teams
-- Magic lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Clippers lost four of their last five games.
-- Warriors lost five of their last seven games.
-- Knicks lost their last six games (0-4 vs spread last 4). Fourth game in five nights for Spurs, who lost to Bucks in OT last night, and are 3-3 in their last six games.
-- Celtics are 3-6 in last nine games as home favorite.
-- Minnesota lost last four games, by 1,2,2,7 points; they lost 84-80 at the Hornets Nov 23.
-- Grizzlies lost four of last five games, losing in two OTs to Detroit in last game; they lost 95-87 to Blazers back on Nov 22. Portland lost 10 of last 12 games.
-- Toronto lost five of their last seven games, but they're 9-1 in last 10 tries as a road underdog.
-- Wizards lost three in row and 13 of last 17 games; they lost 108-105 at home vs Denver on Nov 22. The Nuggets lost four of their last five games.

Totals
-- Six of last nine Net road games went over the total, as did five of last seven Orlando games.
-- Under is 6-2 in last eight Indiana home games.
-- Last eight Warrior games, and 13 of last 14, all went over the total.
-- 12 of last 14 Knick games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Utah road games.
-- Under is 5-1 in Minnesota's last six home games.
-- Eight of last nine Memphis games stayed under total.
-- Seven of nine Houston home games stayed under.
-- Six of last nine Washington games went over total.

**Spark** · 12-21-2005, 10:18 AM

Clemson is 10-0, with 82-63 win over South Carolina their best win; they hammered Holy Cross Tuesday. Tigers have three starters back from 16-16 club that was hot at end of last season and has carried the good play over to this season. Akron is 4-2 vs D-I teams, losing 89-75 at Cal, 111-85 at Louisville; they allowed 62,61,61,72 points in their four D-I wins.

Louisville played soft early schedule, then went to Rupp and got spanked by Kentucky Saturday, 73-61; four of their 7 wins are by 17+ points. Cardinals' non-league schedule is really weak, in first season as Big East team. Charleston is 1-3 vs D-I teams, with losses vs Charleston Southern (82-77), at NC-Greensboro (72-58) and at VCU. Cougars are down somewhat. This event is named after Pitino's late brother-in-law; they always win it.

**Spark** · 12-21-2005, 10:18 AM

This season, favorites are 253-192 this season.
Under is 227-195-12 this season.

Hot teams
-- Dallas won seven of its last nine games; they beat the Blue Jackets, 6-3 on Nov 18.
-- Predators won three in row, seven of last 10 games; they're 2-0 vs Chicago, winning both games, 5-3.
-- Los Angeles won its last three games (4-3/4-1/4-3); they lost 3-2 at home vs Calgary Oct 23. Flames won five of their last seven games.
-- Edmonton won three in row, 8 of last 12 games; they are 3-0 vs Canucks this year (4-3/5-3/5-4).

Cold teams
-- Columbus lost four games in row, and 17 of last 22.
-- New Jersey lost six of its last eight games; they lost at home to Islanders, 4-1, on Nov 8. Islanders lost two of last three games, allowing 17 goals.
-- Blackhawks lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Canucks lost their last two games, both in OT.
-- St Louis is 1-5 in game after a win this season; they're 0-5 if they had a game the night before. Home side won both their games vs Anaheim this season. Ducks lost six of their last eight games.

Totals
-- Eight of last 11 Columbus home games stayed under.
-- Last five New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Nashville road games went over.
-- Eight of last ten King games stayed under the total, as did 10 of last 11 Calgary contests.
-- Eight of last 10 Oiler road games stayed under total.
-- Over is 8-2-1 in last eleven St Louis games.

**Spark** · 12-21-2005, 10:19 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: Thoughts after nite of D-I hoops
13) ****** Damon's signing with the Bronx baseball team is another sign that Bud Selig's sport has turned into another version of professional wrestling. I expect the Undertaker to be coaching third base for the Red Sox in April, and I'm not sure if I'm kidding about that. No one has any loyalty.

12) By the way, is it now a rule that the Bronx centerfielder has to be unable to throw the ball 150 feet on the fly? First Bernie Williams, now Damon, who will prove to be a sellout by losing his long hair and beard, just like Jason Giambi.

11) It irks me to write about baseball in December, but it has become so ridiculous, that it is too easy a target to ignore.

10) On a happier note, I went a college hoop game Tuesday, taking in Albany-Binghamton, in America East action. This is one of the weakest leagues in D-I, but D-I it is, and it turned out to be a fun night out. The alma mater won, 70-65, getting their 1,000th win in program history.

9) First of all, the thieves charge $4 to park (unless you want to use the lot that is a quarter mile away). For a school that is dying to attract fans, this is not such a great idea, although they probably make lot of money with it. Siena never charged to park at their on-campus games, and I am guessing the state of New York has more money than Siena. Just a guess.

8) Ticket prices are $20/$9/$7; if you pay $20, you sit right on the court, like an America East version of Jack Nicholson, without starlets every 20 feet. If you pay $9, you sit in seat with a chairback, but for $2 less, you can sit in the same chair, because they're never filled. Always buy cheapest ticket, and go sit where you want. It pays to be a good consumer.

7) Concession prices are fair, and food is pretty good, plus they let you eat in the gym, always a good thing.

6) Albany's mascot is the Great Dane, a terrific mascot, but it is underused; they should be aggressive in getting their gear out there, since they have a unique nickname, like the Salukis or Anteaters or Wheatshockers. Just a suggestion.

5) The uniforms have to go. Purple, gold and white are colors of the school; the home uniforms are gold, road uniforms are black with purple trim (truly a hideous set of duds). White at home, purple on road; simple is good, and play up the Great Dane logo. There you go, another problem solved.

4) The basketball coach at UAlbany is Will Brown, a former community college coach who is in last year of his contract; apparently, he needs to win league, or else he gets canned. This is a difficult situation, as most every publication in America has picked Albany to win America East, and 95% of those writers couldn't name half the teams in the league; they just played follow the leader with whomever wrote the first article. Undue pressure can impede good results.

3) Brown is still searching for his rotation of players; his star tonight was Jon Iati, who played nine minutes, but was in the game at the end and scored 13 points. No idea why he played so little, but this Lillis kid played 34 minutes, taking down 11 rebounds as a point guard; he had been averaging 13 mpg. Substitutions were erratic, partially because of foul trouble

2) Has a basketball team from New York ever started two kids from Iowa? The Great Danes do; they also have kids from the following places: Texas-Chicago-Germany-New Jersey-York PA-Pittsburgh-California-Albany and 2 from New York City.

No wonder they're having trouble meshing as a unit; they come from many different regions and cultures. For Albany to have only three kids from New York State just isn't smart.

1) The athletic director, whose first hire for this job was fired very quickly, sits up in the stands during the game like one of the Roman Emperors; he hardly clapped when Albany pulled out a close win in this game. You wonder, after he gave the women's coach a two-year contract extension, but didn't give Brown one, if he really wants him to succeed. Not like their women's program is Tennessee or Connecticut.

**crswir** · 12-21-2005, 10:28 AM

Good morning to you too..no problem.......good luck today..

**kbsooner21** · 12-21-2005, 10:50 AM

Thanks guys!

**Spark** · 12-21-2005, 05:06 PM

Here are some more ...

St John's is 5-3, but lost its last two games, 73-64 at Virginia Tech, 56-53 vs Marist, now they venture into Cameron to play Duke squad that beat them 58-47 late last season. Blue Devils are 10-0 after whacking Valparaiso Sunday; four of their ten wins are by 22+ points. Next Duke game is in 10 days. In past, Red Storm has hung in there vs Duke.

Toledo lost 73-71 at East Carolina last year, as 3-point underdog Rockets are 5-2, despite losing their MAC opener 73-69 to No. Illinois. ECU lost its last four games, by 26,8,8,22 points; they're 1-2 on road, winning 66-62 at Wofford, losing 79-52 at Old Dominion, 70-48 at Winthrop.

Syracuse is 8-2, losing at home to Bucknell and to Florida in NYC; they haven't been out of NY State yet, of course, but did beat good Davidson team Sunday by 10 points. Illinois-Chicago is erratic; they beat Georgia Tech 73-51 in Atlanta, then lost to Georgia State and Chicago State. Flames are 5-3 overall, nipping Northern Illinois 55-54 Saturday.

James Madison, picked for 10th in CAA, lost its last three games by 3,11,12 points, with two of those league games; they lost only road game 68-57 at Drexel. Youngstown beat Duquesne 72-51 Saturday, ending five-game losing streak, but four of those five games were on road. Penguins are 5-1 vs spread in last six games, 1-0 as favorite.

Illinois won its annual border game with Missouri last yr, 70-64; Illini are 11-0 despite losiing Williams and Head from national runner-up team; they won at North Carolina, hammered Ducks by 30 in Oregon. Mizzou is 0-2 away from Columbia (this game is in St Louis), losing 66-63 at Arkansas, 82-73 at Davidson.

Michigan State embarrassed Green Bay last year, 104-46, as an 18-point favorite; Spartans won eight games in row since losing triple OT game to Gonzaga out in Maui. Green Bay just lost Horizon opener 80-60 at Milwaukee; they're 4-6 so far, but are
3-0 at home, beating Montana State, Eastern Michigan. They won't win this game.

Southern Mississippi is 3-6 vs D-I teams, 1-2 at home; they beat Tennessee State 84-74 in last game. Bradley is 5-2, 1-2 on road, beating DePaul 75-60, but losing 86-72 at Loyola, 70-60 at Butler. This is Braves' last non-league game; they open MVC season next week, playing top two teams (Northern Iowa, Wichita) right off the bat.

Princeton lost five of its last six games, with all five losses by 11+ points; they scored an average of 42.3 ppg in those six games, losing by 11,23,13,20,19 points. Tigers are 1-2 on road, losing 62-39 at Colgate, 61-42 at Wake. Stanford ended three-game losing skid with win over Denver Monday; they're 3-4, with wins by 15,24,22 points.

Texas Tech lost three of its last four games; they're 1-5 if they allow 68+ points, 5-0 if they don't. Four of their five losses are 11+ points, and they're 0-4 away from Lubbock. Tech's old SWC rival, Arkansas, is 8-2, winning six games in row since they got home from Maui. This is their game away from home since Maui, though. Hogs lost by 13 to Maryland and 9 to UConn in Hawai'i.

Nevada came east and beat Georgia last year, 58-47, as 2.5-point road favorite; Wolf Pack is 6-1, but hasn't played for 10 days since their first loss, a 67-56 loss to UCLA in Anaheim. Dawgs lost to Oregon State in Portland Saturday, 64-60; they're lot better, at 7-2, but are 3-3 away from home, losing to ODU (74-65), with wins at Western Kentucky and at home over Georgia Tech (91-75).

Fullerton State is 3-2, 1-2 on road; they haven't played in 11 days, since losing in OT in finals of San Francisco tourney to host Dons, 93-91. Titans won at So. Dakota State, lost 84-59 at Kansas State. San Jose lost five of its last six games, falling by 82-64 at home to Drake in their last game; Spartans are 2-2 vs Big West teams this season, beating Cal Poly 72-57, Long Beach 69-56, but losing at Irvine by 10, Pacific by 18.

USC went to Chapel Hill last year and got whipped 97-65, as 18-point dogs, but Floyd has Trojans on seven-game win streak, though they take major step up in class here. North Carolina is 6-1, winning only road game 83-79 at Kentucky. Both sides have lot of new players, but have feeling Carolina will hurt USC inside, as all three Trojan big guys fouled out in their win at LMU.

DePaul is 5-4; they had won three games in row, then got waxed 87-43 at Old Dominion; they're 2-2 on road, winning at Dayton and Wake Forest, but losing at ODU, 77-68 at Northern Illinois. Cal Bears are strong team with Powe back in lineup; they're 6-2 but have been off for 11 days since 69-56 loss to Jayhawks in Kansas City.

Western Kentucky struggled with Central Florida Monday, beating UCF 73-68 and ending a two-game losing streak; they've actually played better away this year, with wins at UAB (92-76) Eastern Kentucky (97-89) and a 78-76 loss at Bradley, in game they trailed by 12 at half. Arizona hasn't shot it well so far (they get McClellan back in early January, which helps) but they've won four in row, last two by 30, 36 points.

San Francisco is 4-6 this season, 0-3 on road, losing 82-59 at UCSB, 71-56 at Stanford, 61-48 at Marquette; they're 0-4 if they score less than 70 points. This is a neutral court game vs No. Arizona squad that is 2-4 away from Flagstaff; three of their last four opponents scored 70+ points.

Boise State is 4-3 vs D-I teams, winning three of last four games; they're 1-2 on road, beating Weber State, losing 88-79 at Idaho State, 80-77 at BYU. Arizona State just lost 62-43 at Iowa, their third straight loss; it was 28-12 at half, as Sun Devils struggle after Diogu went to NBA early. ASU lost last two home games, to Minnesota, Utah Valley.

Northwestern State has already won at Mississippi State, Oklahoma State; they're 5-2 vs D-I schools and favored over Oregon State team that just beat Georgia 64-60 in Portland, good win for them; Beavers, as usual, are 4-0 at home, 0-3 on road, but this is neutral court game at Rainbow Classic. OSU's three losses are by 28,7,14 points.

South Florida is picked 15th in 16-team Big East, with three new starters from 14-16 team; they're 4-3 so far vs a weak schedule, getting waxed 68-47 on ESPN by Michigan in their only game vs prominent foe. Iowa State has good guards; they're 6-2, beating Buckeyes in Des Moines last game. This is their first trip outside of Iowa, though, and they've lost to Iona (Iona, not Iowa), so jury is still out on them.

Elon got pounded on by Butler in last game 86-40, their eighth loss in last nine games; Elon is 0-4 on road, losing by 12,20,1 and 46 points. Buffalo is 7-1 and is program on rise in MAC; their only loss is vs Boston College. Six of Bulls' seven wins are by 13 or less points, though, wirh 85-69 win over Fresno State the lone exception.

Niagara is struggling the year after making NCAAs; they've lost their last five games, including two in MAAC play. Only two games they've won were vs Binghamton and St Bonaventure, but none of their losses are by more than nine points. Notre Dame is 5-2 after surviving by point at IPFW Sunday; three of their five wins are by 18+ points.

UT-Martin won two of its first three OVC games, beating SE Missouri 72-60 at home, losing 93-84 to Jacksonville State, then winning Tuesday at Morehead, 80-67; they have some decent depth, as 11 guys started 6+ games last year. Eastern Kentucky won its first OVC game in four tries Tuesday, rallying in second half for 57-50 home win, after losing pair of road games in league; they've scored just 57 ppg in league play.

Eastern Illinois was team that lost 57-50 at EKU Tuesday; Panthers are 0-3 in OVC this year, losing home game games by 3 to Tennessee Tech, 16 to Tennessee State, before the EKU game, their seventh loss in row overall. Morehead State is also 0-3 in OVC, losing by 11,52 and 13 points; they're 0-5 vs D-I teams this season.

NC-Greensboro is 7-4 in Dement's first year back as coach; they had four-game winning streak snapped by Delaware Tuesday, their third road loss in four tries. William & Mary is lost its last three games, by 4,9,31 points, after 4-0 start; they lost last game 64-60 at Maryland-Baltimore County, after having been off for two weeks for exams.

Marist just beat St John's 56-53, so they're sky-high; now they play Bonnies squad that is 5-3 after being 2-26 last year. Bonnies are 0-2 on road, losing 101-88 at Niagara, 83-68 in last game, at Toledo. Red Foxes are still just 3-3; they had lost the three games previous to beating St John's, including two MAAC losses. Marist is 1-2 at home, losing to Iona and Ohio U.

Murray State won, covered its first three games in OVC this season, all as favorite, with wins by 80-51/92-40/91-72 scores; at 5-2 overall, Racers are pretty good (they lost in OT at Cincy). Samford plays Princeton style, so you get lower-scoring games; they're 1-1 in OVC so far, beating SE Missouri 68-53 Tuesday, after losing 62-61 at home to Jacksonville State, in their opener.

Jacksonville State is favored for first time in OVC this season, after winning two of three as dog, losing only 91-72 to league kingpin Murray State; Gamecocks are 3-4 overall, with two of their three wins in OVC road games. SE Missouri is 1-3 in OVC, 0-3 vs spread as underdog, with losses by 12,14,15 points; they lost road games 72-60 at UT-Martin, 68-53 at Samford.

Evansville is 4-3, 4-0 at home, 0-3 on road, losing 99-86 at Loyola, 70-67 at Marshall, 84-77 at Western Kentucky; they start MVC play next week, so this is their last non-league tuneup. Austin Peay is won five of its last six games; they're 3-0 at home this season, beating East Tennessee, Morehead and Eastern Kentucky.

Clemson is 10-0, with 82-63 win over South Carolina their best win; they hammered Holy Cross Tuesday. Tigers have three starters back from 16-16 club that was hot at end of last season and has carried the good play over to this season. Akron is 4-2 vs D-I teams, losing 89-75 at Cal, 111-85 at Louisville; they allowed 62,61,61,72 points in their four D-I wins.

Louisville played soft early schedule, then went to Rupp and got spanked by Kentucky Saturday, 73-61; four of their 7 wins are by 17+ points. Cardinals' non-league schedule is really weak, in first season as Big East team. Charleston is 1-3 vs D-I teams, with losses vs Charleston Southern (82-77), at NC-Greensboro (72-58) and at VCU. Cougars are down somewhat. This event is named after Pitino's late brother-in-law; they always win it.

**rocko** · 12-21-2005, 06:15 PM

THANKS guys as usal GETER DONE
MERRY X--MAS

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