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**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 09:36 AM

Favorites 186-204-3 this season.
Over is 213-197-4 so far this season (8-1 last night)

Hot Teams
-- Pistons won their last nine games, but are 2-4 against spread in their last six. Cavaliers won six of their last 7 games, but are 1-4 vs spread as underdog this season.
-- Warriors snapped five-game losing streak with pair of wins, both by 111-109 score; they lost at home to the Rockets 111-105 back on Dec 14.
-- Suns won four of their last five road games.
-- Dallas won six of last nine games, is 4-2-1 last seven games as road favorite; they're 2-0 vs Horents this year, winning 109-103 here, and 97-88 at home.
-- 76ers won seven of their last 10 games. Jazz won two games in row; they're 7-6 in their last 13 games, and are 4-1 in last five home games.
-- Grizzlies won four of last five games; their last three all went OT, or were decided by three points.
-- Spurs won four of last five games, but covered one of last five tries as road favorite.

Cold Teams
-- Houston lost last four games by 13,22,8,2 points.
-- Bulls lost their last five games by 13,8,18,11,13 points
-- Hornets covered one of their last six games.
-- Seattle lost five of its last seven home games.
-- Denver lost six of last eight games; they've lost nine games this year that they led in fourth quarter, and also lost 102-91 in season opener at San Antonio.
-- Celtics allowed 115 ppg in losing first three games of this road trip. Clippers lost six of their last eight games.

Totals
-- Last three Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- 18 of last 20 Warrior games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Chicago games.
-- Seven of last nine Hornet home games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Philly games went over the total, as did four of last five Utah games. .
-- Fourteen of last seventeen Seattle games went over.
-- Last seven Dallas games all went over the total.
-- Boston's last six games all went over the total.

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 09:37 AM

This season, favorites are 281-214
Under is 254-229-14 this season. (8-15-1 last 3 nights)

Hot teams
-- Rangers won five of last eight road games; they're 2-1 vs Penguins this year (2-3/6-1/2-1).
-- Flyers won their last five games, last three in OT/SO; they beat Capitals 8-1 on Nov 3.

Cold teams
-- Penguins lost 12 of their last fourteen games.
-- Washington lost ten of their last fourteen games.

Totals
-- Last four Ranger road games went over the total, as did four of last five Pittsburgh games.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Philadelphia games.

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 09:37 AM

Saturday's List of 13: Bowled over by college football..........
13) I don't know what was stranger; LSU beating Miami 40-3, or their running a fake punt with 4:00 left. What was the point of that? Tigers start QB for first time and win 40-3 when they are touchdown underdog. Go figure.

12) I swear, bowls might be the hardest events in team sports to handicap. South Carolina led Missouri 21-0 and were at the Missouri 10-yard line to make it 28-0...........Northwestern had two INTs for TDs in first quarter and led UCLA 22-0, but in the end, neither team won. Motivation is so hard to figure....

11) .....which is part of the reason I'd love to see playoff, since those games would at least have some rhyme or reason as to a team's motivation. Who knew Georgia Tech was upset that they were in San Francisco, but that Boston College wasn't upset about being in Boise? Who am I , Columbo?

10) How about TCU? They had 10-1 season, which started in Norman, when they upset Sooners as 26-point dog; then they lost to SMU, as 14-point favorite, before winning the first two games in their new league over Utah and BYU, both in OT. That was all in the first four games of the season.

9) Minnesota blew two-TD lead in 34-31 loss to Virginia, as Gopher coaches hang in wind as far as their contract status for next year. Minnesota heirarchy not excited about paying big bucks to coach who goes 7-4 every year. Last time they made Rose Bowl was early 60's. Drama should play out this week, as far as where Mason and assistants will wind up.

8) Cavaliers beat Minnesota despite losing three assistants to head coaching jobs since the regular season ended, including both coordinators. Luckily, they had a senior QB, and he got them through this game with clutch passing at the end.

7) Before the GeorgiaDome was built, the Peach Bowl was a dying game; played in Fulton County Stadium, usually in bad weather, at least as bowls go. Now, in the dome, and with a good sponsor in Chick-Fil-A, they're a rising star in bowls.

6) College football needs to protect its players from violent hits, the way the NFL does. Hell, these kids aren't even paid; receivers going over middle have to be protected from violent hits, and QBs could use a little help, too.

5) Here is my plan for an eight-team national college football playoff: Use the best four bowls this weekend as first round, then take next two weekends off (most schools are on break anyway, then come back the Saturday before the NFC/AFC Championship games with the semifinals, with the title game the Sunday after, a week before the Super Bowl. Who would be against this?

4) All the other bowls would remain intact, with the top eight teams knowing they have a chance to move on. Imagine how much money that would bring in?

3) Teams now get chosen for bowls because they bring lot of fans with them; schools like Nebraska, Iowa State, Clemson have an advantage over Boston College and Minnesota, and that isn't fair, but it is a lesson in basic economics.

2) South Florida is a team to watch in coming years; they're in a recruiting goldmine, and playing in weak Big East, figure to be a top dog for the next several years.

1) There is no small irony in the 2005 Louisiana State football team's season ending with their playing the Hurricanes. What a first season for Les Miles as head coach. It only gets easier after this rollercoaster of a season.

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 04:16 PM

William & Mary is 5-4, 2-3 on road, with losses by 10 at Virginia Tech, 4 at UMBC, and bad 76-45 loss at Towson State; Tribe is 0-2 already in CAA. Richmond lost five of its last six games, and lost 64-41 to Tulane in their last game, so Princeton style off to lousy start there. Spiders 0-2 as favorite this season.

Boston College is 9-2; seven of their nine wins are by 11+ pts. Eagles are 1-1 in pure road games, beating Duquesne by 12, losing by hoop at Maryland. Rhode Island is 6-4, but 1-3 in last four games; they've lost 66-50 at Utah, 67-41 at Houston, and lost at home, 71-63 vs Ohio, 63-61 to Wagner.

DePaul is 6-4, 4-1 in their last five games; they've been off for 10 days since 68-65 win at Cal, and haven't played at home since a 70-66 win over UAB Dec 6. Florida International lost its last six games in row (two of last three in OT); they're 2-8, 0-6 on road, with losses by 13,13,25,34,27 and 9 points.

Florida State is 8-1, been off for nine days since 108-73 win over Campbell in last game; they haven't played a tough schedule, losing 74-66 to Florida, and beating Purdue (97-57), and Bowling Green (71-60) in their two toughest games. Nebraska is 9-2, but has been off for 10 days; they lost only road game, by 26 points at Creighton, 70-44 on Dec 11.

NC-Wilmington is 9-3, but lost last game 81-77 to Charleston, as 11-point home favorite; they're 2-1 on road, winning by 75-66 at William & Mary, 59-51 at Elon; losing 54-51 at Wisconsin. ECU is lost its last five games vs D-I teams and is 3-6, with home L's 77-72 (Gardner-Webb), 78-70 (NC-Greensboro), 56-48 (W. Caro.)

Akron is 5-3, been off for 10 days since losing 66-59 to Clemson in finals of tourney in Puerto Rico; they beat Wright State two years in row, 81-70/85-67. Raiders won their last three games and are 4-5, 0-4 on road, losing 86-80 (Belmont), 54-46 (Miami), 62-42 (Northern Illinois) and 64-53 (Toledo).

Princeton, Rutgers split their last six meetings, but Tigers have fallen on hard times, with 2-8 record, including loss to Carnegie Mellon, a D-III team, last time out. Princeton is 1-3 on the road, losing 62-39 (Colgate), 61-42 (Wake Forest), 58-34 (Stanford). Knights are has been off for nine days; they're 6-3 this season.

South Carolina is 7-4, but scored just 50.5 ppg in losing last two games, to Temple, Pitt; they're 4-1 at home, with wins by 12,22, 14 and 30 points. Detroit is 6-7, losing last two games, 56-48 at Louisville, 56-55 at Ohio; they're 1-3 on road, 2-6 overall if they are away from home; two of their 7 losses are by 11 or less pts.

Tulane beat New Orleans 77-66 in first meeting Nov 22, only the third Green Wave win in last eight series meetings. UNO lost its last eight games vs D-I foes, losing 73-56 at Kansas Thursday. Green Wave had good win over Richmond last time out- they're 3-4 so far, and have game at LSU up next Tuesday night.

Washington is 5-1 vs Arizona last two years, knocking Wildcats out of Pac-10 tourneys in each of last two years; Arizona lost its last two visits to this site, 93-85/96-83. Huskies are 11-0, with a 97-93 win over Gonzaga only real tough game. Arizona won last six games, with good 70-52 win at Washington State Thursday.

LSU has been off for eight days since losing 75-73 to Cincinnati out in Vegas, their second loss on Vegas trip; Tigers beat Ohio State 112-101 at home in double OT last year. Buckeyes are 9-0, with wins at Iowa State and St Joe's. LSU is 7-3, 1-0 in pure road games, winning 71-68 in OT at West Virginia.

Home side won four of last five LMU-San Diego State games, as Lions lost last two visits to Cox Pavilion, 79-69/70-63. LMU off to rough start under new coach; they're 3-10, losing last four in row by 1,3,4,19 points. San Diego State is 6-5 after 80-65 loss at Providence Wednesday, their third loss in last five games.

Illinois-Chicago won its last ten games vs Youngstown, winning last four at this site by 6,19,26,16 points; Flames are 7-4, 4-1 in last five games; they had good 76-67 win over Davidson in their last game. Youngstown lost six of its last eight games; they lost last five road games, by 5,3,6,8 and 8 points.

Dartmouth just came from surprisingly close 66-60 loss at New Mexico, their sixth loss in row; the only one of seven teams that beat them by more than 15 points was Boston College, who won 80-61 in season opener. Colorado is won its last seven games, all by 16+ points; they won last game 117-74 over Mercer.

Creighton won its last four games and is 7-2, 1-2 on road, losing 72-57 at DePaul, 69-64 at Chattanooga; they've won nine of last 10 games vs Illinois State, taking last four games at this site by 5,1,19,14 points. Redbirds have been off or nine days since OT loss at Indiana State, where shot 17 foul shots, Sycamores 43.

Southern Illinois won its last dozen games vs Drake, winning 7 in row at this site, by 6,20,13,9,4,28 and 17 points. Bulldogs won their MVC opener at Evansville; they're 6-4, with losses by 15,6, 5 and 3 points. Salukis won their last five games and are 7-3; this is their MVC opener. SIU is 3-0 at home, winning by 18,7,25 pts.

Villanova won four of its last five games vs Temple, crosstown rival, with wins by 25,8,4,7 points. Wildcats are 8-0 this season, have been off for nine days since thrashing LaSalle 98-57, when Explorers came in unbeaten. Temple is 6-3 and has been off for nine days since 63-50 win over South Carolina.

Louisville won four in row since losing their only road game so far, 73-61 at Kentucky; Cardinals haven't played tough schedule so far- they start Big East play Thursday, vs Villanova. Miami is 7-5, winning three of last four games- 77-67 loss to Florida was only loss in those four. 'canes are 5-1 at home so far.

Stanford is 6-0 vs USC last three years, winning last three visits to this site by 8,9,6 points. Both sides lost their Pac-10 openers Thursday, with Stanford losing 71-54 at UCLA, Trojans 62-58 at home to Cal, ending USC's nine-game win streak. Cardinal is 4-5, 0-3 on road, losing at Montana, Cal-Davis and UCLA.

Oregon is 12-2 in last 14 games vs Oregon State, with State 0-7 in last seven visits to Eugene, losing by 9,7,11,29,18,18,5 points, but Ducks have been in freefall, losing last two games to teams they should whack (Portland, Portland State); they're 3-5 in last eight games. Beavers are 6-4, typically poor 0-3 on road.

Visitor won both Cal-UCLA games last year by double digits, ending four-year streak where home team won all eight between these two, both of whom won their Pac-10 openers Thursday. Bruins won their last seven games, last two by 30,17 points. Cal won for first time in three road games when they beat USC.

Oklahoma State got pounded at UAB this week; they're 7-4, but 3-4 in last seven games, as they break in four new starters after last year's 26-7 season. Arkansas State lost its last four games on road, losing 68-63 at Miss State, 80-77 (ot) at UT-Martin, by 85-78 at Ole Miss and 84-55 at Missouri State.

Evansville is 12-3 in last fifteen games vs Northern Iowa, but as Panthers got better last two years, Aces lost last two visits to Cedar Rapids, 79-61/63-61, as home team won last four in series. Northern Iowa lost MVC opener in OT at Bradley, ending their seven-game win streak. Evansville lost their MVC home opner to Drake, 79-68, as 3-point underdog.

Alabama hasn't done well in its games vs good teams this year, losing to Memphis (87-76), Notre Dame (78-71), Temple (68-58) and NC State (68-64); their best wins are Miami OH, La Tech and Winthrop. Oklahoma is 8-2, losing by 24 to West Virginia, 85-74 at Villanova; they beat good Oral Roberts team in last game.

Pitt stayed unbeaten with good win at South Carolina during the week; they're 8-0, with Gamecocks (58-51), Auburn (78-41) their best two wins. Wisconsin is 10-1 with six wins in row; only loss is 91-88 in OT at Wake Forest, so this will be Panthers' toughest test so far. Wake game was Badgers' only road game so far.

St Joe's is 5-3 this season, 3-2 on road; their losses are 100-94 in OT at Davidson, 81-74 vs Ohio State, 63-51 at Bucknell, so they are unafraid to go to tough gyms to play. Gonzaga also plays a tough schedule; they're 9-3, with 83-72 loss at Memphis ending their five-game winning streak. This game is sellout, on espn2.

Arizona St got whacked 91-67 in Seattle Thursday, making them 0-2 on road (62-43 at Iowa); Sun Devils lost last two trips to this site, by 57-55/63-56 scores, as teams split last six series games. Washington State is 7-3, but lost Pac-10 opener 70-52 Thursday to Arizona, after they had beaten Wildcats in Tucson last year.

Troy Stste beat host team yesterday, handing Duquesne a 78-72 loss, Trojans' fifth win in 10 games, just their second in 6 games away from home. They won neutral court game earlier in season vs Quinnipiac, now they get Niagara team that ended six-game losing streak when they beat Appaclachian State yesterday.

Seton Hall is 6-3; they scored 40,49,42 points in their losses to Duke, Northwestern, Richmond (two Princeton-style teams), but Iona will go up and down with them. Pirates beat Manhattan of MAAC 66-52. Gaels have been off for eight days since losing at Kentucky 73-67, their first loss in eight games.

Duke pounded on NC-Greensboro last year, 98-44, as 28-pt fave; this is younger Blue Devil team that is less likely to win by 50, but talent gap, obviously, is still miles wide. UNCG is 7-5, but is on two-game losing streak, losing 89-77 at Delaware, 83-73 at William & Mary. They lost 85-53 at Vandy, 77-55 at S. Carolina.

Delaware won three of its last four games vs Loyola MD, with Greyhounds losing last two visits to this site, 76-71/75-55. Hens are 2-6 in last eight games, winning last game 79-73 over Central Connecticut. Loyola is much improved under former Maryland assistant Patsos; they're 6-2 so far this season.

Auburn is 6-3 so far this season, beating pretty good Winthrop team 64-62 in last game Thursday; they're 6-0 at home, 0-3 on foreign soil. Jacksonville State has been off for ten days since winning third OVC game in four tries. Gamecocks are 5-4, losing 104-80 when they visiting Mississippi State, another SEC team.

Tennessee State lost 96-94 last year at Middle Tennessee, as an 8-point underdog. MTSU is 6-4 this season; they lost at home to Austin Peay Wednesday, 83-67, when they were 10.5-point favorites. Raiders are 2-3 on road, losing in OT at Indiana State, then 79-61 at Utah State, 76-68 at Louisville.

Georgia gave Clemson its first loss during week; Dawgs are 8-3, 4-0 at home; they have one more tuneup game before starting SEC play week from today. Western Carolina is 7-7 under new coach Hunter (forner Ohio U coach, NC State aide); they've lost 87-57 at Maryland, 87-62 vs South Carolina, 54-40 at Va Tech.

Wyoming lost at home to Wisconsin-Milwaukee during week; they're 5-5, 2-4 in last six games, 4-2 at home. Weber State is 6-6 after winning thirs straight game Wednesday; their won first 3 games, l;ost next six, now won last three; they lost 80-54 at BYU of Mountain West, 68-47 at Southern Utah, but won at Boise.

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 04:18 PM

NBA Trends:

Saturday, December 31st

Detroit at Cleveland, 1:35 EST NBATV
Detroit: 11-1 Under in road games after a game committing 8 or less turnovers
Cleveland: 9-1 ATS in home games vs. division opponents

Golden State at Houston, 7:05 EST
Golden State: 8-0 Over when the line is +3 to -3
Houston: 19-6 Over after scoring 90 points or less 3 straight games

Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls, 7:05 EST WGN
Phoenix: 12-2 ATS in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5
Chicago: 6-21 ATS after a game where they were called for 30 or more fouls

Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Hornets, 7:05 EST (at Oklahoma City)
Dallas: 10-1 ATS in road games after allowing 110 points or more
New Orleans: 4-18 ATS at home off an Over

Philadelphia 76ers at Utah Jazz, 8:05 EST
Philadelphia: 26-12 ATS off a SU loss as a favorite
Utah: 0-7 ATS at home off a cover

Memphis Grizzlies at Seattle SuperSonics, 9:05 EST
Memphis: 13-4 ATS off a SU win
Seattle: 11-1 Over after allowing 105 points or more in previous game

San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets, 9:05 EST
San Antonio: 16-5 ATS off a double-digit win over a division rival
Denver: 9-0 Over after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers, 9:35 EST
Boston: 35-64 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
LA Clippers: 19-8 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 04:19 PM

Additional Nba Trends:Saturday, 12/31/2005

DETROIT (24 - 3) at CLEVELAND (17 - 10) - 12/31/2005, 1:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 76-51 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

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GOLDEN STATE (16 - 14) at HOUSTON (10 - 17) - 12/31/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 63-43 ATS (+15.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PHOENIX (18 - 10) at CHICAGO (12 - 16) - 12/31/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 50-75 ATS (-32.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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DALLAS (21 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (12 - 16) - 12/31/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 53-39 ATS (+10.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 66-43 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
DALLAS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more 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.
NEW ORLEANS is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 04:19 PM

NCAA Basketball Trends
Saturday, December 31st

William & Mary at Richmond, 1:00 EST
William & Mary: 10-2 UNDER in road games after a loss by 10 points or more
Richmond: 0-6 ATS as a home favorite or pick

Boston College at Rhode Island, 1:00 EST
Boston College: 14-2 ATS in road games after a game where they failed to cover the spread
Rhode Island: 3-12 ATS after a combined score of 110 points or less

Florida Intl. at DePaul, 1:00 EST
Florida Intl.: 10-2 OVER after scoring 25 points or less in the first half last game
DePaul: 21-10 ATS after playing a game as an underdog

Nebraska at Florida State, 1:30 EST
Nebraska: 2-9 ATS on Saturday games
Florida State: 26-13 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games

NC Wilmington at East Carolina, 2:00 EST
NC Wilmington: 8-2 ATS in all games
East Carolina: 12-28 ATS after 2 straight games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds

Wright State at Akron, 2:00 EST
Wright State: 36-21 ATS in all lined games
Akron: 3-15 ATS in home games after scoring 60 points or less

Princeton at Rutgers, 2:00 EST
Princeton: 12-2 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less
Rutgers: 1-9 ATS after scoring 80 points or more

Detroit at South Carolina, 2:00 EST
Detroit: 10-1 ATS in road games after 3 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers
South Carolina: 9-23 ATS after scoring 65 points or less 2 straight games

Tulane at New Orleans, 2:00 EST
Tulane: 50-85 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
New Orleans: 26-11 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog

Arizona at Washington, 2:00 EST
Arizona: 1-5 ATS in a road game where the total is >=160
Washington: 53-34 ATS when playing with one or less days rest

LSU at Ohio State, 1:00 EST
LSU: 13-29 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive losses
Ohio State: 8-0 ATS in home games after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds

Loyola Marymount at San Diego State, 3:00 EST
Loyola Marymount: 7-0 UNDER in December games
San Diego State: 1-9 ATS in home games after playing a game as an underdog

Youngstown State at Illinois Chicago, 3:00 EST
Youngstown State: 7-1 ATS in all games
Illinois Chicago: 1-5 UNDER when the total is 130 to 139.5

Dartmouth at Colorado, 3:00 EST
Dartmouth: 10-2 ATS after playing a road game
Colorado: 4-14 ATS after playing a game as a road favorite

Creighton at Illinois State, 3:00 EST
Creighton: 2-4 ATS as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points
Illinois State: 9-2 UNDER in home games after playing a game as an underdog

Drake at Southern Illinois, 3:00 EST
Drake: 6-10 ATS after playing a game as favorite
Southern Illinois: 17-6 ATS after a game with 9 or less assists

Villanova at Temple, 4:00 EST
Villanova: 18-7 ATS in non-conference games
Temple: 2-10 ATS off a home win by 10 points or more

Indiana at Ball State, 6:00 EST
Indiana: 14-5 ATS after a game where they covered the spread
Ball State: 1-8 ATS after playing a game where both teams score 65 points or less

Louisville at Miami Florida, 4:00 EST
Louisville: 1-7 ATS after a non-conference game
Miami Florida: 59-34 ATS as an underdog

Stanford at USC, 4:00 EST
Stanford: 10-1 ATS after scoring 25 points or less in the first half last game
USC: 9-26 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less or pick

Oregon State at Oregon, 4:00 EST
Oregon State: 3-12 ATS in road lined games
Oregon: 16-4 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite

California at UCLA, 4:00 EST
California: 3-11 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
UCLA: 23-12 ATS in all lined games

Arkansas State at Oklahoma State, 4:00 EST
Arkansas State: 15-10 ATS as an underdog
Oklahoma State: 5-19 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18 points

Evansville at Northern Iowa, 5:00 EST
Evansville: 7-20 ATS in road games after 3 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers
Northern Iowa: 8-1 ATS in home games after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers

Alabama at Oklahoma, 4:30 EST
Alabama: 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 5 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers
Oklahoma: 4-15 ATS after 2 consecutive non-conference games

Wisconsin at Pittsburgh, 6:00 EST
Wisconsin: 0-6 ATS in road games after a cover as a double digit favorite
Pittsburgh: 9-2 OVER after 1 or more consecutive wins

Arizona State at Washington State, 6:00 EST
Arizona State: 23-9 ATS in road games after playing a game as a road underdog
Washington State: 7-18 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games

Iona at Seton Hall, 12:00 EST
Iona: 11-2 ATS as an underdog
Seton Hall: 4-13 ATS in all home games

Duke at NC Greensboro, 1:00 EST
Duke: 68-44 ATS off a home win
NC Greensboro: 0-7 ATS as an underdog of 10 or more points

Loyola (Md.) at Delaware, 1:00 EST
Loyola (Md.): 28-12 ATS in road games after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog
Delaware: 7-19 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

Jacksonville State at Auburn, 2:00 EST
Jacksonville State: 6-0 OVER after 1 or more consecutive wins
Auburn: 1-5 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games

Middle Tenn. St. at Tennessee St., 3:00 EST
Middle Tenn. St.: 0-7 ATS after 2 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 50% or higher
Tennessee St.: 10-1 ATS after scoring 65 points or less 2 straight games

Western Carolina at Georgia, 4:00 EST
Western Carolina: 7-23 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread
Georgia: 13-4 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3 against the spread

Weber State at Wyoming, 4:00 EST
Weber State: 1-8 ATS in road games on Saturday games
Wyoming: 20-8 OVER when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 04:20 PM

Additional NCAA Trends:Saturday, 12/31/2005

WM & MARY (5 - 5) at RICHMOND (5 - 6) - 12/31/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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BOSTON COLLEGE (9 - 2) at RHODE ISLAND (6 - 4) - 12/31/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 54-25 ATS (+26.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 54-25 ATS (+26.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 33-57 ATS (-29.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 33-57 ATS (-29.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

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

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 8) at DEPAUL (6 - 4) - 12/31/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in December games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 22-45 ATS (-27.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.

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

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NEBRASKA (9 - 2) at FLORIDA ST (8 - 1) - 12/31/2005, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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UNC-WILMINGTON (9 - 3) at E CAROLINA (4 - 6) - 12/31/2005, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WRIGHT ST (4 - 5) at AKRON (5 - 3) - 12/31/2005, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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PRINCETON (2 - 8) at RUTGERS (9 - 3) - 12/31/2005, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DETROIT (6 - 7) at S CAROLINA (7 - 4) - 12/31/2005, 2:00 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.

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TULANE (3 - 6) at NEW ORLEANS (2 - 8) - 12/31/2005, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 77-106 ATS (-39.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
TULANE is 77-106 ATS (-39.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
TULANE is 26-48 ATS (-26.8 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.

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

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ARIZONA (8 - 3) at WASHINGTON (11 - 0) - 12/31/2005, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in December games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
ARIZONA is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

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

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LSU (7 - 3) at OHIO ST (9 - 0) - 12/31/2005, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (3 - 10) at SAN DIEGO ST (6 - 5) - 12/31/2005, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

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

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YOUNGSTOWN ST (3 - 7) at IL-CHICAGO (7 - 5) - 12/31/2005, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 126-92 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 126-92 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 66-39 ATS (+23.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 57-32 ATS (+21.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 57-32 ATS (+21.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in December games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games on Saturday games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 3-1 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 4-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DARTMOUTH (1 - 8) at COLORADO (8 - 1) - 12/31/2005, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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CREIGHTON (7 - 2) at ILLINOIS ST (5 - 4) - 12/31/2005, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DRAKE (8 - 4) at S ILLINOIS (7 - 3) - 12/31/2005, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 2-2 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 4-0 straight up against DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VILLANOVA (8 - 0) at TEMPLE (6 - 3) - 12/31/2005, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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INDIANA (7 - 2) at BALL ST (4 - 3) - 12/31/2005, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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LOUISVILLE (10 - 1) at MIAMI (7 - 5) - 12/31/2005, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
LOUISVILLE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MIAMI is 59-34 ATS (+21.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

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

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 04:21 PM

NHL Hockey Trends
Saturday, December 31st

NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 1:05 EST
NY Rangers: 6-27 SU off a division game
Pittsburgh: 25-11 Over in home games off a win by 2 goals or more over a division rival

Philadelphia at Washington, 1:05 EST
Philadelphia: 7-0 Over in road games when playing their 4th game in 7 days
Washington: 9-4 SU off BB losses

Anaheim at St. Louis, 6:05 EST
Anaheim: 11-1 Under in a road game where where the total is 6 or more
St. Louis: 0-9 SU at home off a road loss

Vancouver at Minnesota, 6:05 EST
Vancouver: 5-13 SU vs. division opponents
Minnesota: 6-0 Under off a loss by 2 goals or more

Columbus at Detroit, 7:05 EST
Columbus: 3-29 SU in the 2nd of BB road games
Detroit: 72-18 SU at home after covering 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

Toronto at New Jersey, 7:05 EST
Toronto: 16-3 SU when playing their 3rd game in 5 days
New Jersey: 1-10 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days

Montreal at Carolina, 8:05 EST
Montreal: 14-9 SU when playing their 4th road game in 7 days
Carolina: 8-1 Over after allowing 3 goals or more 3 straight games

Colorado at Phoenix, 8:05 EST
Colorado: 10-3 Over in December
Phoenix: 0-5 SU at home off BB wins

Los Angeles at Dallas, 8:05 EST
Los Angeles: 8-2 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Dallas: 11-2 Under off a home win by 3 goals or more

Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames, 10:05 EST
Edmonton: 5-0 SU in road games off a home win
Calgary: 12-3 Under at home off a win by 2 goals or more

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 04:22 PM

Additional NHL Trends:
Saturday, 12/31/2005

TORONTO (21-14-0-3, 45 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (16-17-0-5, 37 pts.) - 12/31/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 111-127 ATS (-48.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
TORONTO is 47-29 ATS (+13.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 16-22 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 16-22 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
NEW JERSEY is 16-22 ATS (+42.7 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
NEW JERSEY is 16-22 ATS (-9.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 4-9 ATS (-6.9 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 2-1-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.1 Units)

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MONTREAL (18-12-0-6, 42 pts.) at CAROLINA (23-10-0-4, 50 pts.) - 12/31/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 23-14 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 23-14 ATS (+6.7 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 23-14 ATS (+4.1 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 23-14 ATS (+4.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 23-11 ATS (+34.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 23-14 ATS (+37.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 25-16 ATS (+43.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 2-1-1 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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COLORADO (19-17-0-3, 41 pts.) at PHOENIX (20-17-0-2, 42 pts.) - 12/31/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 113-78 ATS (+35.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 23-37 ATS (+23.0 Units) in home games against the puck line over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 5-1-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (24-14-0-2, 50 pts.) at DALLAS (24-11-0-1, 49 pts.) - 12/31/2005, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-4 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 4-3-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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EDMONTON (22-13-0-4, 48 pts.) at CALGARY (22-12-0-4, 48 pts.) - 12/31/2005, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 83-63 ATS (+155.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 63-48 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 160-166 ATS (+358.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
CALGARY is 80-73 ATS (+192.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
CALGARY is 57-42 ATS (+106.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 19-8 ATS (+7.4 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
EDMONTON is 15-5 ATS (+20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
EDMONTON is 15-5 ATS (+20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-4 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-3-1 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.8 Units)

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 04:23 PM

NFL Trends

Saturday, December 31st

Denver at San Diego, 4:30 EST CBS
Denver: 7-0 ATS off a home win
San Diego: 9-23 ATS at home off a division loss

New York Giants at Oakland, 8:00 EST ESPN
NY Giants: 6-0 ATS off an Over
Oakland: 0-7 ATS as a home underdog

DENVER (12 - 3) at SAN DIEGO (9 - 6) - 12/31/2005, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
DENVER is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a division rival since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in home games off a division game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-0 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NY GIANTS (10 - 5) at OAKLAND (4 - 11) - 12/31/2005, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in December games since 1992.

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

**Spark** · 12-31-2005, 04:23 PM

Happy New Year Guys ... Good Luck Today ...

Spark

NFL Week 17 analysis
Broncos (12-3) @ Chargers (9-6)-- Denver won 13 of last 17 series games, including 20-17 Week 2 verdict, when Chargers led 14-3 at half, but Brees threw pick for TD early in third quarter, turning game in Broncos' favor. Marty says he's playing all his starters and trying to win, but LT hasn't scored since his injury four weeks ago, and Bolts been held under 100 yards rushing in three of those four games. Denver is locked in at #2 in AFC, so Plummer could get some rest, which would make Bradlee Van Pelt the QB. Denver lost three of last four visits to this site, but two of losses were by FG each. This is Super Bowl for Chargers, something to get through injury-free for Denver.

Giants (10-5) @ Raiders (4-11)- Big Blue is in playoffs, but victory clinches NFC East title and home game next weekend. Raiders have quit, losing last five games by 12,24,16,2,19 points; they're 1-7 in last eight weeks, 1-4 in last five at home, but Giants are just 2-4 away from home (they had extra home game this season because of Saints' situation). Old friend Kerry Collins has been awful in Oakland; he is 31-71 passing the last two weeks, as Raiders scored one TD on 18 drives, and now RB Jordan is out with injury. Giants allowed 24+ points in four of their five losses; don't see Oakland scoring 24. Raider PK Janikowski has 10 missed FGs, most in NFL this season.

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