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**crswir** · 01-11-2006, 10:47 AM

College Basketball Trend Report
FLORIDA ST (10 - 2) at VIRGINIA (7 - 5) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 55-82 ATS (-35.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

TEMPLE (6 - 6) at ST BONAVENTURE (6 - 7) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
TEMPLE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-22 ATS (-17.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

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

RICHMOND (7 - 7) at DUQUESNE (2 - 11) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

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

VILLANOVA (10 - 1) at RUTGERS (11 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
RUTGERS is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
RUTGERS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

GEORGETOWN (10 - 2) at W VIRGINIA (10 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 4-21 ATS (-19.1 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

SYRACUSE (13 - 2) at NOTRE DAME (9 - 4) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a road game where the total is 140 to 144.5 over the last 3 seasons.

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

INDIANA (10 - 2) at MICHIGAN ST (12 - 4) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 31-10 ATS (+20.0 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

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

CHARLOTTE (9 - 5) at LASALLE (10 - 2) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.

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

MEMPHIS (13 - 2) at E CAROLINA (6 - 7) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 90-64 ATS (+19.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 59-32 ATS (+23.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 59-32 ATS (+23.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 43-22 ATS (+18.8 Units) in January games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

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

OHIO U (8 - 2) at E MICHIGAN (3 - 7) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO U is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

C MICHIGAN (2 - 9) at MIAMI OHIO (6 - 5) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

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

BALL ST (4 - 6) at KENT ST (8 - 5) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 2-0 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-1 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

N ILLINOIS (7 - 4) at BOWLING GREEN (5 - 7) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MISSISSIPPI ST (11 - 3) at FLORIDA (14 - 0) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLORIDA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
FLORIDA is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

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

WAKE FOREST (11 - 3) at CLEMSON (12 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MARSHALL (6 - 6) at C FLORIDA (6 - 6) - 1/11/2006, 7:30 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.

GEORGIA (10 - 4) at TENNESSEE (10 - 1) - 1/11/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in January games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

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

ST LOUIS (7 - 6) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (10 - 1) - 1/11/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 86-58 ATS (+22.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 85-54 ATS (+25.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 47-26 ATS (+18.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

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

MARQUETTE (11 - 4) at SETON HALL (9 - 4) - 1/11/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 61-37 ATS (+20.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 54-31 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 54-31 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

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

TULANE (4 - 8) at SOUTHERN MISS (6 - 9) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 78-107 ATS (-39.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
TULANE is 78-107 ATS (-39.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
TULANE is 55-79 ATS (-31.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in January games since 1997.
TULANE is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SOUTHERN MISS is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

OHIO ST (11 - 1) at PURDUE (6 - 7) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 58-83 ATS (-33.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
PURDUE is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.

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

PENN ST (8 - 4) at NORTHWESTERN (9 - 4) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

BAYLOR (0 - 0) at TEXAS TECH (8 - 7) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.

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

NEBRASKA (11 - 3) at KANSAS ST (9 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

ST JOSEPHS (6 - 5) at MASSACHUSETTS (6 - 5) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

S CAROLINA (9 - 5) at MISSISSIPPI (11 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

ALABAMA (7 - 6) at AUBURN (8 - 4) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all games this season.
ALABAMA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
ALABAMA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
AUBURN is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

LSU (8 - 5) at ARKANSAS (11 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

EVANSVILLE (5 - 7) at S ILLINOIS (11 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
S ILLINOIS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
S ILLINOIS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
S ILLINOIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all home games this season.
S ILLINOIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
S ILLINOIS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
S ILLINOIS is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 5-0 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 5-0 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

INDIANA ST (8 - 5) at DRAKE (9 - 7) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

ILLINOIS ST (6 - 7) at SW MISSOURI ST (10 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS ST is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.

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

CREIGHTON (9 - 4) at N IOWA (14 - 2) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

WICHITA ST (12 - 4) at BRADLEY (8 - 5) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WICHITA ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

HOUSTON (9 - 3) at RICE (6 - 7) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
RICE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

IL-CHICAGO (8 - 7) at WI-GREEN BAY (6 - 9) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 126-95 ATS (+21.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 126-95 ATS (+21.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 66-40 ATS (+22.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
WI-GREEN BAY is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WI-GREEN BAY is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
WI-GREEN BAY is 55-79 ATS (-31.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.

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

LOYOLA-IL (9 - 5) at WI-MILWAUKEE (11 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 79-53 ATS (+20.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in January games since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 3-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 5-0 straight up against LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

UTEP (7 - 5) at SMU (7 - 5) - 1/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UTEP is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UTEP is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

TULSA (5 - 8) at UAB (10 - 3) - 1/11/2006, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

AIR FORCE (14 - 1) at WYOMING (8 - 7) - 1/11/2006, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 96-68 ATS (+21.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 96-68 ATS (+21.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in January games since 1997.
WYOMING is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

SAN DIEGO ST (8 - 6) at UTAH (8 - 5) - 1/11/2006, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-0 straight up against SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

MARYLAND (11 - 3) at DUKE (14 - 0) - 1/11/2006, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) in January games since 1997.
DUKE is 107-77 ATS (+22.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MARYLAND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.

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

KANSAS (9 - 4) at COLORADO (10 - 2) - 1/11/2006, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

TEXAS A&M (11 - 1) at OKLAHOMA ST (10 - 5) - 1/11/2006, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-1 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 4-0 straight up against TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

TCU (4 - 11) at NEW MEXICO (10 - 5) - 1/11/2006, 11:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

BYU (9 - 4) at UNLV (7 - 6) - 1/11/2006, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
BYU is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

IONA (9 - 3) at ST PETERS (7 - 6) - 1/11/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

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

**crswir** · 01-11-2006, 10:47 AM

Pro Hockey Trend Report
PITTSBURGH (11-22-0-9, 31 pts.) at COLUMBUS (13-27-0-2, 28 pts.) - 1/11/2006, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 11-31 ATS (+52.3 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-31 ATS (+52.3 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-14 ATS (+19.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-31 ATS (+52.3 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
COLUMBUS is 15-8 ATS (+24.7 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

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

NASHVILLE (27-12-0-3, 57 pts.) at ATLANTA (20-18-0-6, 46 pts.) - 1/11/2006, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

PHILADELPHIA (27-9-0-6, 60 pts.) at CHICAGO (14-24-0-4, 32 pts.) - 1/11/2006, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 109-146 ATS (+109.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.

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

MONTREAL (19-15-0-6, 44 pts.) at COLORADO (24-17-0-3, 51 pts.) - 1/11/2006, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 213-186 ATS (+213.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.

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

**Spark** · 01-11-2006, 11:02 AM

Thanks John ....

It is opening night in the new Conference USA; 46 lined games on the rotation, and every one is analyzed right here..........

Home side won 11 of last 12 Florida St-Virginia games, with FSU losing their last six visits to Virginia by 5,18,17,13,1,9 pts. State won eight of their last nine games, losing 61-55 at Clemson, and beating Virginia Tech 74-68 in their ACC games. Cavs won their ACC home game, 64-58 vs Clemson, lost 63-54 at Georgia Tech.

Temple won 11 of its last 14 games vs St Bonaventure, winning last three trips to Olean by 19,17,21 points; they beat Bonnies by 21,24 points last year. Temple lost four of its last five games, losing its first two A-14 games by 12,2 points, both in Philly. Bonnies lost five of last six games, losiung A-14 games by 2,28.

Richmond won its last seven games vs Duquesne, with four of seven decided by six or less pts; they won last three at this site by 26,6,14 points. Spiders lost six of their last nine games, losing their first A-14 game 67-51 at home vs LaSalle. Explorers are 10-2 winning two league games, 84-61 (Duquesne), Richmond (67-56)

Villanova won its last two visits to Rutgers, 110-89/94-61; they are 5-3 in last eight series games. Rutgers is 7-3, winning its last two games; they beat Seton Hall 82-78 in first league game. The Wildcats blew big lead vs West Virginia Saturday, losing 91-87, after winning their first league game at Louisville, 76-67.

Georgetown won nine of its last 12 games vs West Virginia, with three wins in last four visits to this site; they lost here 62-58 last year. WVa is 2-0 in Big East, rallying from double digit deficit to win at Villanova, after surviving at South Florida. Hoyas won at St John's Sunday; they're also 2-0 in Big East.

Syracuse won 11 of its last 14 games vs Notre Dame, which lost last four series games at this site by 3,4,11,4 points. Irish are 0-2 in Big East, losing 100-97 at Pitt in OT, 73-67 at DePaul, after 9-2 pre-conference slate. Syracuse is playing first road game; at 12-2 they won first conference game 63-57 vs South Florida Sunday.

Home side won nine of last eleven Indiana-Michigan State tilts, with Hoosiers losing last five trips to Breslin Center by 6,9,3,7,12 points. State lost 78-74 in OT at Indiana last year and is 0-2 thus far in Big 11 play, losing 60-50 at Illinois, 82-63 at Wisconsin. IU is without AJ White (foot) again; they're 2-0 in Big 11, winning home games 70-60 vs Michigan, 81-79 vs Ohio State.

LaSalle is 10-2 this season, 2-0 in A-14, beating Duquesne 84-61 winning at Richmond 84-61; their losses are at Villanova and at home 71-70 vs Hofstra. Charlotte won its first two league games 88-80 vs Rhode Island, 73-65 at Dayton; they've won eight of 10 games overall, after a 1-3 start.

Memphis is 3-0 in C-USA play vs East Carolina, winning by 24,6 and 6 points; they won here 79-73 two years ago. Tigers at 11-2 haven't played in nine days since home loss vs Texas. ECU lost 58-54 at Wake Forest last week; they're 5-7 vs D-I teams- they struggled to beat non-D-I St Paul in last game, 80-74.

ohio U is 5-3 in last eight games, splitting last four visits to this site, wnning by 3,26 points; their last two visits here were split, both 3-point decisions. Western is 3-8, but won their first MAC home game 84-62 vs Bowling Green. Bobcats won their first two MAC games, 87-55 over W. Michigan, 71-60 over Ball State.

Miami won its last eight games vs Central Michigan, winning 3 in row at this site, 71-61/71-62/73-61. Chippewas are 0-3 in MAC so far, losing 75-62/66-44/66-60, with two of those three at home. Miami is 3-0 in MAC, but won last game in OT, after they rallied in second half to beat Northern Illinois (wins by 13-2-5 points).

Home team won last six Ball St-kent St games, with Cardinals 0-3 in last three visits to this site, losing 70-67/81-54/77-55. Ball St is 0-2 in MAC, losing 66-62 at home to Akron, then fading late in 71-60 loss at Ohio U, when they led at half. Kent won first two in MAC, 76-68 vs Toledo, 66-60 at Central Michigan.

Northern Illinois is 2-1 in MAC so far, beating Buffalo 84-82 in OT, losing 58-56 at home to Miami (blowing 12-pt halftime lead) and winning 73-69 at Toledo. Huskies lost five of last visits to Bowling Green, losing last two by 11,2 points. Falcons won their MAC home game, 66-44 vs Central Mich; lost 84-62 at Western.

Florida hasn't lost yet (14-0); they won their SEC opener 90-72 at Georgia, now face Mississippi State team that beat them 71-57 in Starkville last year- Florida got its revenge in SEC tournament, 80-64, and is 5-4 in last nine vs State. Bulldogs upset Arkansas in their SEC opener 69-67; they're 8-1 in their last nine games.

Wake Forest won its last three visits to Clemson, including last year's 103-68 clubbing; they're 11-1 in last dozen games in series including last five in row, with nine of 11 losses by 10+ points. Wake lost at home to Duke Sunday; they're 11-3. Clemson is 1-3 in last four games; they won ACC home opener 61-55 vs Fla St.

Central Florida has 59-57 loss at Kentucky on its resume; UK is down this year, but still, for team making jump up to C-USA, not bad performance. Knights lost 80-47 at Florida, 73-68 vs WKU. Marshall won four of its last six games, with OT loss to GW in its last game; they're 1-3 on the road this season.

Home side won last eight Georgia-Tennessee games, with UGa 0-4 in last four trips to Knoxville, losing by 10,24,6,11(ot) points. Vols won Pearl's SEC debut at South Carolina Sunday, rallying in second half; they're 10-1, with seven wins by 11+ points. UGa lost 90-72 at home to Florida; they're 10-4, 3-1 in last four games.

George Washington is 10-1, 1-0 in A-14 after winning at Temple 72-60; their last game was 79-73 OT struggle at Marshall on Sat. Saint Louis has been off for eight days since 60-58 win over St bonaventure in their A-14 debut; Billikens are 0-6 after winning their last game and are 1-4 overall on road this season.

This is where handicapping these new matchups in leagues that are reconfigured gets tricky. Seton Hall is 1-1 in Big East, losing 82-78 at Rutgers Saturday after rallying from 32-15 down at half to beat St John's in OT. Marquette waxed UConn at home, then lost at end to Cincinnati at home, 70-66; this is first road game in Big East for Golden Eagles, who are 10-4 overall.

Home side won both Tulane-Southern Miss games last year, as two games were decided by total of four points. Green Wave is 4-6, beating hapless Savannah State 78-60 in last game; before that, they lost 75-58 at LSU. Southern Miss is 6-9, losing its last game 80-57 at Auburn; they've had lot of attrition this year.

Ohio State lost 81-79 at Indiana Saturday, their only loss in first 11 games; they beat Penn State 104-69 before that; Buckeyes are 7-1 in last eight games vs Purdue, winning three of last four at Mackey Arena, with wins by 10,1,8 points. Boilers are 0-2 in Big 11, losing 66-53 at Northwestern, 68-65 at Michigan, so this is Painter's first Big 11 home game as head coach.

Tough to lay double digits with Northwestern, because they are going to play lower scoring games, but Wildcats are 2-0 so far in Big 11, winning over Purdue 66-53, at Minnesota 57-49. Host is 9-2 in last eleven series games, with Penn State losing last five visits to Evanston by 15,13,6(ot),1,2(ot) points.

Baylor plays its first game of year after being barred from early season games by NCAA; they're well-rested, but also 3-11 last 14 games vs Texas Tech, losing last seven visits to this site by 31,11,10,25,16,20,16 points. Tech collapsed in second half in last game, losing at Texas A&M, 63-55; they're 3-5 last eight games.

Home side won 12 of last 14 Nebraska-Kansas State games, with Huskers losing six of last seven visits to Manhattan, losing last four by 9,24,17,20 points. Nebraska is won five of last six games, including 59-58 home upset of Oklahoma in Big 12 opener four days ago. K-State is 8-3; they lost Big 12 opener 72-70 at Ames Saturday night. To me, this spread is too high.

St Joe's won its last eight games vs UMass, taking last three at this site by 25,25,19 points. Hawks beat Temple in last game by hoop, 59-57, after losing 62-58 at home to Xavier- they're 2-4 in last six games, vs tough teams. UMass is 6-5; they won opener in A-14, 82-63 at Duquesne.

Home team won six of last seven South Carolina-Ole Miss tilts, with Gamecocks losing last three visits to Oxford by 11,18 and 8 points- these teams also met in three of last four SEC tourneys, with Rebels winning twice. Ole Miss won eigh tof last ten games winning SEC opener 71-61 at Alabama. SC lost its opener in SEC play, 76-69, as Tennessee came back from 10-pt halftime deficit.

Home team won ten of last 12 Auburn-Alabama games, with the Tide winning last four series games, winning at Auburn by 1,5 points, they lost leading scorer Davis to season-ending injury in last game, a 71-61 home loss to Ole Miss. Auburn is 8-4, 3-1 last four games; they lost SEC opener 74-50 at Vanderbilt. Alabama has lost four of its last six games.

LSU lost four of last six games, losing tough 67-66 tilt Saturday at UConn. Home side won five of their last six games vs Hogs, losing two of last three visits to Walton Arena. Arkansas lost at Miss State in their SEC opener, 69-67, ending 10-game winning streak. Three of last four series games decided by exactly 3 pts.

Evansville lost six of last seven visits to Carbondale, losing to Salukis by 24,18,12,42,31,20 points. Aces are 1-3 in MVC, losing by 11 vs Drake, 11 at Northern Iowa, 15 vs Missouri St; they got their only win in last game, 63-58 vs Indiana State. Salukis won their first four MVC games, winning at home by 14,6, 12 points.

Home side won eight of last ten Indiana St-Drake games, with Sycamores losing last five viists to Des Moines by 3,3,14,14,12 points. After a 9-0 start, State lost its last five games and is 1-4 in MVC games, losing by 4,19,6,5 points. Drake lost three of last four games; they're 1-1 as MVC favorite this season.

Home side won last seven Illinois State-Missouri State games, with Redbirds losing last four visits to this site by 11,12,14,5 pts. ISU is 1-4 in MVC, 1-2 as road dog, losing by 10,14,19 points on MVC road. Bears won three of last four games, with wins by 19, 6 and 15 points; they're 1-1 as home fave, lost last game at home to Northern Iowa, probably best team in Valley.

Creighton is 12-3 in last 15 games vs Northern Iowa, 4-3 in last 7 at this site, with losses by 4,6,2 points. Home team is 5-0 so far in Creighton's MVC games, as Bluejays are 0-2 on road, losing 86-69 at Bradley, 53-50 at Illinois State. Panthers won their last four Valley games, by 11,13,14,10 pts; they're 0-2 as MVC fave.

Home team is 4-1 vs spread in Bradley's MVC games this season with Braves 2-0 as home fave, beating Northern Iowa 68-60 (OT) Creighton 86-69. Wichita State won two of last three trips to this site; they're 3-2 in MVC, 1-1 on road, losing 58-49 at Carbondale, winning 56-47 at Illinois State. MVC home faves 10-6 this year.

Home side won six of last seven Houston-Rice games, with Rice winning last four home games in this crosstown rivalry by 1,18, 20 and 5 points. Cougars won last five games, are 9-3, but they needed double OT to beat Corpus Christi in last game. Owls are 7-6 so far this season; this is their Conference USA debut.

Green Bay beat Illinois-Chicago twice last year, 76-72/78-66, as they ended six-game series skid, and won here for the first time in last five series games. Erratic Flames scored 50.5 ppg losing last two games; they're 6-6 in last dozen games, 3-3 on the road. Green Bay lost its first three Horizon games by 20,3(ot),25 points

Wisconsin-Milwaukee won its last six games vs Loyola, taking last three games at this site, 73-56/77-71/100-80; Panthers are 4-0 in Horizon play, winning by 20,8,23,5 points (1-2 as home fave). Ramblers lost last three league games by 8,6,14 points; they are 0-2 as road dog. Horizon home faves are 6-7 so far this season.

UTEP won its last four games vs SMU, winning last two visits to Dallas, 60-55/81-71. Miners lost four of their last five games; they're 1-3 away from home, losing at Texas Tech (61-60), New Mexico (76-72) and Syracuse (69-56), winning only at NMex St. SMU is 6-5 vs D-I teams, winning four of last five games.

Tulsa lost three of its last four games and is 5-8 this season, 2-5 on road, with losses at Northridge (77-71), Oral Roberts (68-52), Lamar (86-78), Eastern Michigan (67-62) and BYU (68-49). UAB won its last five games and is 8-3; only three of their eight wins are by 17 or more points.

Air Force is 13-2, 2-0 in Mountain West, beating BYU 75-59 and San Diego State 65-62; this is their first MWC road game- they are 3-1 in last four games vs Wyoming, but 1-6 in its last seven visits to Laramie, with only win two years ago. Cowboys lost at home to UNLV in MWC opener, then won 68-65 at TCU.

San Diego State is 1-14 in last fifteen games vs Utah, losing last seven visits to this site by 12,4,14,6,19,18,48 points. Aztecs split their first two MWC games, losing 65-62 at Air Force Saturday; they're 0-4 on road this year. Utah beat New Mexico in its MWC opener, then got beat 72-60 at rival BYU; they're young team.

Maryland beat Duke twice last year, but still was an NIT team; Terps lost 84-70 at Miami Saturday, after beating BC by a hoop in ACC opener. Duke won easily at Wake Forest Sunday after surviving Virginia Tech in their ACC home opener; they're still unbeaten (14-0). Terps split last six visits to site (1-3 in last four)

Kansas is 14-1 in last fifteen games vs Colorado, winning its last two visits here, 76-61/77-62; their only loss was here three years ago, 60-59. Jayhawks won six games in row after 3-4 start, but on January 11, this is their first true road game. Colorado had won 9 games in row, before getting spanked 89-64 at Texas Saturday.

Oklahoma State is 14-0 vs Texas Aggies last seven years, with wins in Stillwater by 6,29,25,13,12,32,6 points. A&M came from behind to beat Texas Tech at home Saturday, 63-55; they're 0-1 on road, losing 63-56 at Pacific last week. OSU lost at Missouri in their Big 12 opener 69-61, they're 4-4 in their last eight games.

New Mexico is 9-0 at home, beating Colorado State 83-75 in its Mountain West home opener, after losing 64-49 at Utah. TCU is 4-9, losing three games in row, five of last six, losing their MWC debut 68-64 at home vs Wyoming. Mountain West home faves are 5-2 vs spread so far this season.

Home side lost three of last four BYU-UNLV games, as UNLV is 0-2 in last two home games vs Cougars (82-72ot/89-88). Rebels won three in row and five of six, as they went to Laramie to get first MWC win, 88-77. BYU lost 75-59 at Air Force, but they beat rival Utah Saturday, 72-60, their seventh win in last nine games.

Home side won last four Iona-St Peter's games, as Gaels lost the last two visits to Jersey City, 81-76/92-76. Iona beat St Peter's in MAAC tournament last year, 97-73. Gaels are 3-1 in MAAC, 1-0 on road, winning 79-76 at Marist. St Peter's G Clark had 41 in last game, but they lost 95-82 at Manhattan, making them 3-1 in the league. Their last two MAAC wins both came in overtime.

**Spark** · 01-11-2006, 11:06 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: 13 things I would change in sports
Someone on cnnsi.com did a list like this Tuesday, geared towards TV, which inspired me to do mine.
Here are 13 things I'd like to change about sports:

13) Shorten the NBA regular season to 60 games, Finals would be best-of-5; all other playoff series would be best-of-3 series.

12) College and pro basketball would adopt international rules, from 30-second clock to trapezoid 3-second lane to the 20-foot, 9-inch 3-point line.

11) NFL teams would each get six football s before a game for the QB to break in, so that they aren't so slick when they get them in games. This would create better passing, and hopefully, more offense without jerking around the rules to hinder defenses any more.

10) Managers, coaches in baseball would not wear uniforms and would not be allowed between the white lines during a game. Ever, except in case of injury. Pitching changes would be made like subbing in basketball, very quick.

9) More night stock car races. Much better event on TV, if it is under the lights.

8) No more elbow protection for hitters; the shin protectors are OK, guarding against foul balls, but no more armor on the elbows. Guys almost laugh when they get hit there.

7) I like the recent suggestion about making the NFL playoff pool two teams deeper; then, only the #1 seed in each conference would get a bye. This makes sense.

6) I'd eliminate the play-in game in March Madness, go back to 64 teams, and take one at-large bid away. Nothing in sports ever downsizes, though.

5) I'd make sure racetracks (horses) didn't charge admission, except for the clubhouse; you don't pay to get into casinos, why pay to get into Saratoga or Hollywood Park?

4) In exchange for removal of all sideline reporters, teams would pledge to make coaches accessible for quick interviews, using headphones with the broadcast crew, at halftime. Nothing worse than seeing some some intense coach whose team just suffered a meltdown bite his tongue as some mannequin interviews him at halftime, because he doesn't want to look like a jerk to potential recruits who are watching.

3) If the sideline reporters aren't eliminated, then we want Heather Cox on as many games as humanly possible.

2) More contracts get honored. You sign for four years, then you stay four years. They're not a one-way street. Lets have less firings before contracts are up, less bolting for greener pastures before contracts are up.

1) A national college football playoff. Eight teams, three weekends oodles of money. Who would be against this?

**kbsooner21** · 01-11-2006, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Spark

9) More night stock car races. Much better event on TV, if it is under the lights.

Yes sir! I love night races!! Thanks guys, have a great day!

**rocko** · 01-11-2006, 02:17 PM

THANKs GUYS GETER DONE

**Spark** · 01-11-2006, 03:11 PM

Favorites 217-240-4 this season.
Over is 243-236-5 so far this season (17-30 last 7 nites)

Hot Teams
-- 76ers won four of their last five home games; they lost 108-102 at Utah Dec 31. Jazz won seven of their last eight games.
-- Toronto won five of last seven games, covered nine of last ten.
-- Knicks are suddenly hot, winning last four games. Dallas won three in row, 16 of last 20 games, but is 0-4 vs spread last four games.
-- Chicago scored 110.3 ppg in winning their last three games.
-- Lakers won, covered all three games since Bryant came back from suspension.
-- Miami is 9-5 under Riley, 3-3 in last six games; they're 5-3 vs spread in last eight road games.

Cold Teams
-- Bucks lost three of last four games, covered two of last eight; they beat Pacers103-102 on Nov 12. Pacers lost six of their last nine games.
-- Hawks lost five of their last seven games, but they're 9-5 vs spread in last 14 games. Wizards lost five of last six games (0-7 vs spread in last seven).
-- Bobcats ended four-game losing streak with double OT win at home last night; they lost 111-103 at home to Toronto Dec 10.
-- T'wolves lost 11 of last 14 games, but are 10-5 vs spread in last 15 home games.
-- Rockets lost three in row and 8 of last 10 games; they lost in double OT at Charlotte last night, as McGrady missed another game; they're 2-0 vs Kings this year, winning 98-89/106-95. Sacramento is 3-8 in its last eleven games.
-- Portland lost its last six games, failing to cover any of last five.
-- Magic lost four of last five games, with losses by 9,24,7,17 points. Seattle lost eight of last 11, and last three games in row, by 12,4,9 points.
-- Warriors lost seven of their last ten games.

Totals
-- Last five Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Wizard games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Utah games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-0 in last five Charlotte games, 7-0-1 in last eight Raptor games.
-- 19 of last 23 New York games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Houston home games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last 10 Laker road games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last nine Orlando games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Miami games went over the total

**Spark** · 01-11-2006, 03:12 PM

This season, under is 289-262-17 this season.

Hot Teams
-- Nashville won three of last four games, allowing one goal in each of last two. Thrashers won four of last five games.
-- Philadelphia won eight of their last ten games.
-- Colorado won their last five games, outscoring foes 21-7.

Cold Teams
-- Penguins lost last three games, allowing 13 goals. Columbus is 4-9 in its last 13 games, 2-8 in its last ten on road.
-- Chicago ended 10-game losing streak with OT win last night in DC.
-- Montreal lost six of its last eight games.

Totals
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Pittsburgh games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Predator games.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven ********* games.
-- Over is 9-4 in Montreal's last thirteen games.

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