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**Spark** · 12-23-2005, 12:27 PM

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Fort Worth Bowl Dec 23
Kansas had to win three of last four games just to get to 6-5 and be bowl eligible; they might be playing for their coach's job, since the AD there is former UConn AD who might want to bring Randy Edsall to Lawrence. This is first bowl game for Jayhawks since they got crushed by NC State 56-26 two years ago. Kansas plays Texas Tech in Big 12 action, so this wide open Houston offense should be a little familiar to them. Jayhawks were minus in turnovers in each of their last seven games; their backup QB Luke bailed them out in finale vs Iowa State, or else they wouldn't be here.

Houston had to beat crosstown rival Rice to get to 6-5; they run wide-open offense like Texas Tech, and have third-year starting QB in Kolb; they were leading 10-1 Oregon at halftime back in September, but lost 38-24. Cougars allowed 29+ points in all five of their losses, 24 or less in their wins. Kansas is more of a defensive team than an offensive one. Houston lost their last five bowl appearances, losing last one in overtime at Hawai'i two years ago.

When naysayers claim there are too many bowls, they're talking about games like this; neither side would seem to be bowl worthy, but they'll benefit next year from extra practices they've been allowed this fall. Houston is playing in its home state, so that has to help somewhat; they were 3-1 as underdog this season. Kansas was 1-1 as favorite, but last time they were favored was Sept 17 vs Louisiana Tech. If I had to choose a side in this game, would take the points with Houston, but I'm glad I don't have to choose. hello

**Spark** · 12-23-2005, 12:30 PM

Favorites 163-174-2 this season.(18-9 last 4 nights)
Over is 178-177-3 so far this season

Hot Teams
-- Hawks covered five of last six games, but lost by five at Philly nine days ago (106-101). 76ers won six of their last seven games.
-- Lakers won eight of their last ten games.
-- Bobcats won three of last four games, but Okafor hurt his ankle in last game; check status for tonight.
-- Miami won five of their last six games; they beat Nets 90-89 without Shaq on Nov 7. Jersey won, covered its last four games in row.
- Bulls covered seven of their last nine road games.
-- Cavaliers won, covered their last four games; they lost 98-76 at Indiana back on Nov 24. Pacers won, covered five of their last six games.
-- Detroit won 11 of their last 12 games, are 6-3 as fave at home; they won 106-103 at Oakland two weeks ago.
-- Minnesota covered seven of last ten as home favorite; they're 2-0 vs Portland, winning 90-86/84-74. Blazers covered last three games, are 5-2 in last seven tries as a road underdog.
-- Raptors split last six games, are 12-6 vs spread in the last eighteen games they've played.
-- Milwaukee won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Rockets won six of their last eight games.
-- Mavericks won nine of their last eleven games.

Cold Teams
-- Magic lost three in row, eight of last 10 games.
-- Clippers lost five of their last six games.
-- Knicks lost their last seven games (0-5 vs spread in last five); they won 73-62 at Utah Nov 14. Jazz covered only one of last five games, but is 8-4 as road underdog this season.
-- Grizzlies lost four of their last six games.
-- Warriors lost six of their last eight games, three in row by 28-11-11 points.
-- Spurs are 6-12 vs spread in last 18 games, 3-6 in last nine as home favorite.
-- Hornets covered only three of their last nine games.
-- Nuggets lost five of last six games, allowing 113.7 ppg in their last three.
-- Wizards lost six of last eight games, are 4-14 vs the spread in their last eighteen games. Suns are 6-8 as fave at home, 2-5 vs spread in last seven games overall.
-- Seattle covered one of its last five home games.

Totals
-- Last four Atlanta games went over the total, as did 5 of last seven 76er games.
-- Six of last eight Laker games stayed under total.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in last thirteen Clipper games.
-- 13 of last 15 New York games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Miami games went over the total.
-- Over is 10-5-1 in last sixteen Chicago games, 1-9 in last ten Memphis games. .
-- Five of last seven Cleveland games went over total.
-- Seven of nine Detroit home games went over total, as did last ten Golden State games.
-- 12 of last 15 Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Under is 8-4 in Toronto's last dozen games.
-- Four of last five Hornet games stayed under the total.
-- Last seven Denver home games went over the total.
-- Seven of last 10 Wizard games went over the total, but only one of last seven Phoenix games did
-- Nine of last 10 Seattle games went over the total.

**crswir** · 12-23-2005, 12:31 PM

NFL Trend Report
BUFFALO (4 - 10) at CINCINNATI (11 - 3) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

PITTSBURGH (9 - 5) at CLEVELAND (5 - 9) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

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

SAN DIEGO (9 - 5) at KANSAS CITY (8 - 6) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
SAN DIEGO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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

TENNESSEE (4 - 10) at MIAMI (7 - 7) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in December games since 1992.

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

JACKSONVILLE (10 - 4) at HOUSTON (2 - 12) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

DETROIT (4 - 10) at NEW ORLEANS (3 - 11) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games in December games since 1992.

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

DALLAS (8 - 6) at CAROLINA (10 - 4) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
DALLAS is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
DALLAS is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CAROLINA is 85-60 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CAROLINA is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
CAROLINA is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in December games since 1992.

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

NY GIANTS (10 - 4) at WASHINGTON (8 - 6) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-60 ATS (-29.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.

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

ATLANTA (8 - 6) at TAMPA BAY (9 - 5) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY 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

SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 12) at ST LOUIS (5 - 9) - 12/24/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 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.
ST LOUIS is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 3-2 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

PHILADELPHIA (6 - 8) at ARIZONA (4 - 10) - 12/24/2005, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 104-71 ATS (+25.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against NFC West division opponents since 1992.
ARIZONA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points this season.

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

INDIANAPOLIS (13 - 1) at SEATTLE (12 - 2) - 12/24/2005, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANAPOLIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games this season.
INDIANAPOLIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.

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

OAKLAND (4 - 10) at DENVER (11 - 3) - 12/24/2005, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

CHICAGO (10 - 4) at GREEN BAY (3 - 11) - 12/25/2005, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 5-21 ATS (-18.1 Units) in road games in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
CHICAGO is 5-22 ATS (-19.2 Units) in road games in December games since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 21-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1992.
CHICAGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
GREEN BAY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

MINNESOTA (8 - 6) at BALTIMORE (5 - 9) - 12/25/2005, 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.

NEW ENGLAND (9 - 5) at NY JETS (3 - 11) - 12/26/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 35-15 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 35-15 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) in December games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 4-0 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 5-0 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Spark** · 12-23-2005, 12:31 PM

This season, favorites are 255-197.
Under is 231-198-12 this season.

Hot teams
-- Islanders won three of last four home games; they're 0-2 vs Ottawa this season (6-0/6-2).
-- Panthers won four of last five games, allowing 10 goals they're 0-2 vs Carolina this season (1-0/2-0). Carolina is 6-1 in their last seven goals, scoring 29 goals.
-- Predators won their last four games, scoring 21 goals.
-- Thrashers won three of their last four games; they are 2-0 vs Devils this season (4-3/3-2ot)
-- Sabres won fifteen of their last eighteen games.
-- Flyers won five of their last six as a road favorite; they are 2-1 vs Penguins this season (6-5ot/2-3/6-3).
-- Red Wings won five of their last seven games.
-- Dallas Stars won 11 of their last fourteen games; they are 2-1 vs Coyotes this year (3-2/5-3/1-4).
-- Oilers won last four games, scoring 22 goals; they lost 3-1 at Staples back on Oct 11. Kings also won their last four games, allowing only nine goals.
-- Flames are 4-3 in last seven games as road dog; they are 2-0 vs Vancouver this season (1-0/4-3).
-- San Jose won seven of their last nine games.

Cold teams
-- Bruins lost 12 of last 15 road games, but they beat Leafs 4-1 last night in Boston, making them 3-1 this year against Toronto. Leafs lost five of last seven games.
-- Senators lost five of their last seven games.
-- Montreal lost six of their last seven road games; they lost 5-1 at home to Washington Nov 19. Caps lost five of their last six home games.
-- Columbus lost its last five games, outscored 21-11; they're 1-2 vs Nashville this season (3-2/2-4/3-7).
-- Devils lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Tampa Bay lost last three games, allowing 16 goals.
-- Penguins lost four in row, 10 of last 11 games.
-- Avalanche are 2-5 in last seven games as road dog; they beat Wild 4-3 last night in Denver. Minnesota lost nine of its last twelve games.
-- Chicago lost four of its last five games, 9 of last 13; they're 0-3 vs Red Wings this season (2-5/2-4/1-4).
-- Coyotes lost four of their last five games.
-- Canucks lost last three games, allowing 16 goals.
-- Blues lost nine of their last 12 games; they lost 7-6 at home to Sharks way back on Oct 8.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Bruin road games stayed under total.
-- Over is 9-3-1 in last thirteen Islander games.
-- Last five Montreal games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Florida games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last nine Nashville games went over total.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six New Jersey games.
-- 11 of last sixteen Buffalo games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last 10 Pittsburgh games stayed under total.
-- Nine of last 12 Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Over is 5-0-1 in Blackhawks' last six games, 5-2 in last seven Detroit games.
-- Under is 11-6 in Phoenix road games this season.
-- Over is 10-3-1 in Edmonton home games.
-- Under is 11-2 in last 13 Calgary road games; Flames are 3-6 this season if game goes over total, 16-11 in the other games. Over is 7-2-1 last 10 Vancouver games.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in last dozen St Louis games.

**crswir** · 12-23-2005, 12:32 PM

Pro Basketball Trend Report
PHILADELPHIA (14 - 12) at ATLANTA (6 - 18) - 12/23/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 45-61 ATS (-22.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 6-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

LA LAKERS (14 - 11) at ORLANDO (9 - 14) - 12/23/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 89-119 ATS (-41.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 42-64 ATS (-28.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 41-61 ATS (-26.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 7-24 ATS (-19.4 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-42 ATS (-30.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 32-48 ATS (-20.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

LA CLIPPERS (15 - 10) at CHARLOTTE (8 - 18) - 12/23/2005, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

UTAH (11 - 15) at NEW YORK (6 - 18) - 12/23/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 45-63 ATS (-24.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 29-43 ATS (-18.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 4-19 ATS (-16.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
NEW YORK is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

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

NEW JERSEY (13 - 12) at MIAMI (15 - 11) - 12/23/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 65-43 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 10-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 11-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

CHICAGO (12 - 13) at MEMPHIS (15 - 9) - 12/23/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 62-48 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

INDIANA (15 - 8) at CLEVELAND (15 - 9) - 12/23/2005, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

GOLDEN STATE (14 - 12) at DETROIT (20 - 3) - 12/23/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 28-60 ATS (-38.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
DETROIT is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT 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

PORTLAND (7 - 18) at MINNESOTA (13 - 10) - 12/23/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-5 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-3 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

TORONTO (6 - 20) at SAN ANTONIO (20 - 6) - 12/23/2005, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 123-95 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 108-79 ATS (+21.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 22-5 ATS (+16.5 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 77-51 ATS (+20.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1996.
TORONTO is 60-37 ATS (+19.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-0 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

NEW ORLEANS (11 - 14) at MILWAUKEE (14 - 9) - 12/23/2005, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 53-37 ATS (+12.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games after scoring 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

HOUSTON (10 - 14) at DENVER (12 - 14) - 12/23/2005, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 47-26 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

WASHINGTON (10 - 14) at PHOENIX (15 - 9) - 12/23/2005, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 49-63 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 51-73 ATS (-29.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 73-107 ATS (-44.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

DALLAS (19 - 7) at SEATTLE (11 - 13) - 12/23/2005, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-2 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**crswir** · 12-23-2005, 12:33 PM

College Basketball Trend Report
INDIANA (6 - 2) vs. BUTLER (6 - 4) - 12/23/2005, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

COLUMBIA (6 - 2) at NOTRE DAME (6 - 2) - 12/23/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBIA is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

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

N IOWA (9 - 1) vs. DAYTON (8 - 4) - 12/23/2005, 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.

N TEXAS (4 - 3) at HOUSTON (4 - 3) - 12/23/2005, 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.

UC-SANTA BARBARA (4 - 4) at FRESNO ST (5 - 3) - 12/23/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 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.

LSU (7 - 2) vs. CINCINNATI (8 - 2) - 12/23/2005, 10:30 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.

MOREHEAD ST (1 - 7) at CONNECTICUT (8 - 0) - 12/23/2005, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 1-14 ATS (-14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

IONA (7 - 0) at KENTUCKY (7 - 3) - 12/23/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
IONA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

SIENA (4 - 3) at MASSACHUSETTS (3 - 3) - 12/23/2005, 7:00 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.

FORDHAM (3 - 6) at MANHATTAN (4 - 4) - 12/23/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.

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

TENNESSEE ST (2 - 3) at OHIO ST (7 - 0) - 12/23/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

CAL POLY-SLO (2 - 6) at E WASHINGTON (4 - 5) - 12/23/2005, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
E WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons

SACRAMENTO ST (8 - 4) at UCLA (9 - 1) - 12/23/2005, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games in December games since 1997.

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

HOUSTON (4 - 3) at N TEXAS (4 - 3) - 12/23/2005, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 30-55 ATS (-30.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

LOYOLA-MD (6 - 1) at VIRGINIA (3 - 4) - 12/23/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

**crswir** · 12-23-2005, 12:33 PM

Pro Hockey Trend Report
BOSTON (12-16-0-6, 30 pts.) at TORONTO (17-14-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 35-52 ATS (-23.3 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a division game this season.
TORONTO is 15-6 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-29 ATS (+17.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-5 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-5-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

OTTAWA (23-6-0-3, 49 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (17-14-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 19-5 ATS (+12.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 3-3 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 3-2-1 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MONTREAL (17-9-0-6, 40 pts.) at WASHINGTON (11-19-0-2, 24 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-3 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 3-2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

FLORIDA (13-18-0-5, 31 pts.) at CAROLINA (22-9-0-2, 46 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 53-83 ATS (-40.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 57-90 ATS (-40.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 155-233 ATS (-85.9 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 3-16 ATS (+30.4 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
FLORIDA is 3-16 ATS (+30.4 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
FLORIDA is 3-16 ATS (+30.4 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
FLORIDA is 3-16 ATS (+30.4 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 0-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CAROLINA is 22-11 ATS (+38.0 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 22-11 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 22-11 ATS (+6.1 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 22-11 ATS (+7.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 6-1 ATS (+5.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
CAROLINA is 22-9 ATS (+34.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
FLORIDA is 53-46 ATS (+109.7 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 4-2-2 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

NASHVILLE (22-7-0-3, 47 pts.) at COLUMBUS (9-24-0-1, 19 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 21-50 ATS (+95.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 6-3 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 6-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)

ATLANTA (14-16-0-5, 33 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (15-14-0-5, 35 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 43-41 ATS (-61.0 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
ATLANTA is 3-3 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 3-3-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BUFFALO (23-11-0-1, 47 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (18-14-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 19-5 ATS (+12.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 23-12 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 23-12 ATS (+10.3 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
BUFFALO is 8-2 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 20-10 ATS (+30.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 21-9 ATS (+11.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 23-12 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
BUFFALO is 12-6 ATS (+19.7 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
BUFFALO is 12-6 ATS (+19.7 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
BUFFALO is 12-6 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
BUFFALO is 11-6 ATS (+18.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
BUFFALO is 23-12 ATS (+10.3 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

PHILADELPHIA (20-8-0-5, 45 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (8-18-0-7, 23 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 8-25 ATS (-47.7 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 8-25 ATS (+40.3 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 98-149 ATS (+98.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 8-25 ATS (+46.4 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 ATS (+4.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 ATS (+4.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 ATS (+4.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 ATS (+4.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
PITTSBURGH is 8-25 ATS (+51.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 26-46 ATS (-21.1 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-4 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2-3 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.7 Units)

COLORADO (18-14-0-3, 39 pts.) at MINNESOTA (14-16-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 42-30 ATS (+8.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-3 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-2-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

DETROIT (23-9-0-3, 49 pts.) at CHICAGO (13-18-0-2, 28 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 161-146 ATS (-66.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DETROIT is 90-84 ATS (-42.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-3 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-2-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

PHOENIX (17-16-0-2, 36 pts.) at DALLAS (22-9-0-1, 45 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 11-6 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 34-20 ATS (+55.5 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
PHOENIX is 55-45 ATS (+107.6 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 43-35 ATS (+84.0 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-4 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-4-1 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)

LOS ANGELES (22-13-0-1, 45 pts.) at EDMONTON (20-11-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
EDMONTON is 13-5 ATS (+19.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
EDMONTON is 13-5 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 50-28 ATS (+17.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON 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)

CALGARY (19-11-0-4, 42 pts.) at VANCOUVER (20-10-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 14-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 80-62 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 60-47 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 26-17 ATS (+48.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 78-72 ATS (+165.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
CALGARY is 38-30 ATS (+72.7 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 41-31 ATS (+76.1 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 16-7 ATS (+8.7 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 20-11 ATS (+31.9 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
CALGARY is 54-44 ATS (+103.7 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
CALGARY is 21-9 ATS (+11.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 22-10 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 3-9 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 5-11 ATS (-14.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
VANCOUVER is 2-8 ATS (-10.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 9-6 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 8-6-1 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

ST LOUIS (7-20-0-4, 18 pts.) at SAN JOSE (15-14-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/23/2005, 10:35 PM
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ST LOUIS is 7-24 ATS (+43.3 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-24 ATS (+43.3 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 2-15 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-24 ATS (+43.3 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-24 ATS (+43.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 76-56 ATS (+175.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 11-1 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 7-3 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-3-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

**Spark** · 12-23-2005, 12:34 PM

Friday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but........
13) Dreadful performance by UTEP in the GMAC Bowl; Carson Palmer's brother Jordan was awful, as Miners ended their season on three-game losing streak. Still, they've won 16 games in Mike Price's first two years, after winning total of six in the three years before he got to El Paso.

12) ESPN is putting college basketball games on at 6pm this week, to slot them in before football bowl games. Nothing wrong with that at all, but it reminds us of our belief, that if networks wanted some of these schools to play at 3am on a Wednesday, then I'd be setting my alarm for 2:30 to catch the pregame shows, because they'd be on.

11) The Angels traded for Edgardo Alfonso and got younger. I thought the Giants already had a decent outfield; what do they need with Steve Finley?

10) Rutgers signed coach Schiano to a new 7-year extension after Scarlet Knights finally got to a bowl game this season. He has worked very hard in recruiting the fertile New Jersey high schools, so good for him, for getting it done where they haven't gotten done in almost three decades.

9) Baseball players are mostly selfish jerks who don't give a rat's ass about anything but their paychecks? Who knew? Apparently, people in Boston are just finding this out.

8) Typically self-absorbed mass hysteria in New England over ****** Damon signing with Bronx. Guess it is OK when someone leaves the Pirates, A's or Royals for big bucks, but when someone leaves Red Sox, you have to hide the sharp objects. Wake up people, it has been like this for thirty years.

7) And it is only going to get worse, because the Mets are in the fray now, with their new TV station and suddenly deep pockets.

6) Since the greed in baseball is so sickening that a salary cap has zero chance, at least they should abolish AL/NL setup and realign geographically, like the NBA. This would reduce travel expenses, let the money teams beat each other up a little more, and give the smaller market clubs a better shot at making the playoffs.

5) Either that, or come clean and just name Vince McMahon commissioner of baseball.

4) The fact that I am staying up tonight and spending the first couple hours of my 46th birthday watching the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl does not say much for my social life.

3) Will Jerry Tarkanian be the Pete Rose of basketball? If he doesn't get in the Hall of Fame, it is a joke, considering that the NCAA had to pay him $2.5 million after losing a lawsuit. They kept accusing him, but could never pin anything on the Shark. At least Rose admitted guilt to certain infractions, but he too, should be in Hall of Fame, for his exploits as a player.

2) Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tony Dungy on the death of his 18-year old son. There is no good time to lose a son, but just before the holidays seems to make it just a little more cruel, if that is possible.

1 ) Of all the coaches in pro sports, Dungy seems the most unlikely, especially for football coach; he is calm, thoughtful, almost devoid of public emotion. He seems more like a college professor or a therapist than a ball coach. But he is a coach, and a very good one. If you had a son, you'd want him to grow up to be a man like Dungy. Our hearts are with him and his family today.

**Spark** · 12-23-2005, 12:36 PM

Sorry John I did not see yours .. I just merged them

**Udog** · 12-23-2005, 12:38 PM

Thanks, guys! Good luck today.

**crswir** · 12-23-2005, 12:38 PM

No need to apologize.........works fine for me...have a great day!!

NO PROBLEM UDOG!!!!!!

**Spark** · 12-23-2005, 03:15 PM

Butler is 6-4, but won four of its last five games, crushing Elon in last game, 86-40; they also beat Bradley, Ball State, and lost by a point at unbeaten Indiana State. Indiana also lost at ISU, but hammered Kentucky, Charlotte in their last two games. IU is 2-1 on road, beating W. Illinois 102-79, Charlotte 71-54.

Notre Dame won its last four games and is 6-2 this season; they whipped Niagara, 80-59 in last game, after struggling to a 65-63 win over IPFW in previous game. Columbia is 5-2, but has been off for 13 days; their losses are 67-66 vs Army, 83-71 at Wagner so they haven't exactly had a difficult schedule.

Northern Iowa has already beaten LSU in Vegas; they've won 6 games in row and are 9-1 this season, losing only 68-61 at Iowa State. Dayton is 8-4, but got whacked by Cincinnati last night, in revenge game for UC. It was just second loss in last eight games for Flyers.

Houston got into top 25, then lost games at South Alabama and UNLV; they do have win at LSU, but are just 3-3 vs D-I outfits. Coogs are 0-2 as a favorite. North Texas is 2-3 vs D-I teams, and are picked for fifth in Sun Belt. UNT is 1-2 as underdog, with Ls 70-52 at UNCW, 83-67 at Arizona State, 72-70 at Texas A&M.

UCSB lost four of last five games vs D-I teams and struggled to beat Sonoma by point Tuesday; they're 0-4 on road, with losses 83-66 at UNC, 73-57 at Arizona State, 77-60 at LMU, and 66-54 at San Diego State. Fresno is 5-3, 4-0 at home, with wins over Cal Poly, Oregon State and Northridge.

Cincinnati had rare in-season revenge win over Dayton last nite; their fifth win in row, all by 9+ points. LSU is 7-2, but has loss on this trip to Northern Iowa; their best win is 71-68 OT win at West Virginia. Bearcats haven't lost since PG Moore came back LSU is picked third in SEC West.

Iowa State won its last five games and is 8-2 this year, winning in two OT's vs Northwestern State last night, after 83-74 win vs South Florida in first round. Colorado State upset host Hawai'i last night, after 87-69 win over Western Michigan Tuesday; the extra day of rest between games 1,2 helps Colorado State.

Morehead State lost its last seven games vs D-I teams and is 0-4 in OVC, losing by 11,52,13,31 points; if they lost 92-40 at Murray State, could be long afternoon at UConn, where Anderson is eligible again. Huskies are 8-0, but have only two wins by more than 19 points: 86-44 over New Hampshire, 113-49 over Texas So

Iona is unbeaten with an 89-72 win at Iowa State; Gaels haven't played in 12 days, since 79-76 MAAC win at Marist- they're 3-0, with win at Fordham (71-70). Kentucky is 7-3 and hasn't played since 73-61 win over Louisville six days ago; they're 2-3 vs good teams they've played, beating West Virginia 80-66.

Siena, UMass have both been off for over 10 days; Saints won four of last five games for surprising 4-3 record, despite no guys over 6-6 in their rotation. Minutemen are 3-3, losing at UConn, Davidson and UAB; best team they've beaten is Boston U. The UMass hope is that 6-8 Freeman has big game; Siena didn't try to recruit him, even though he grew up 10 miles from them.

Manhattan won its last five games vs Fordham, winning the last two at this site, 90-77/82-72; Jaspers are just back from road trip to play North Dakota State (76-62), South Dakota State (73-70, in OT), giving Manhattan four-game win streak. Rams have been off for nine days since 95-80 win vs Fairfield; they're 3-6.

Tennessee State lost 82-72 at Georgia Tech, split its first two OVC games, and lost at Southern Miss (84-74); now they're way up in class, vs Ohio State team that is 7-0, has been off since the 70-67 over Iowa State in Des Moines Saturday. Buckeyes do not have anything to look ahead to; they can name score here.

Eastern Washington went to Cal Poly last year and won, 76-61, as 3-point dogs; Eastern gave Gonzaga a good game last week, losing 75-65 as 18-point dogs, after also covering big number vs Washington, but they're expected to win here, winning 70-48 in only home game vs D-I team, vs Northridge.

UCLA was life-and-death to beat pretty good Wagner team on Wednesday, 74-72; Bruins are 9-1, losing 88-80 vs Memphis in NYC. Sacramento State is 7-4; they lost 82-74 at Nevada, a team similar to UCLA; none of their four losses are by more than nine points. Howland's teams tend to struggle vs lesser foes.

Saturday's only lined game:
Louisville played easy early season schedule, then got whacked 73-61 at Rupp Arena Saturday; Cardinals are 9-1, winning pair of games in their tourney during week; best team they've beaten is probably Akron (113-85). Detroit is 6-6, losing 66-65 at Ohio on Thursday, after scraping by Chicago State 68-65 Monday. They are 1-3 vs spread as an underdog this season.

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