Monday Trends and Indexes 03/05

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Trends and Indexes
Monday, March 5


Good Luck on day #64 of 2007!


NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Six-Pack for Monday

I'll be going over all 30 major league teams, giving stats on each of them, as we heads towards the 2007 season......... today, we look at the Philadelphia Phillies.

-- Freddy Garcia is 6-2, 3.11 in nine playoff starts, which is big part of why the Phillies traded for him.

-- Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley were first-ever DP duo to hit 25+ homers in same season.

-- Adam Eaton ranks fourth on all-time list, he has made 144 career starts without throwing a shutout.

-- Ryan Howard knocked in 41 runs in August, the most by any player in any month since 1962.

-- Phillies won 45 games after All-Star break, most in the NL.

-- Pat Burrell was called out on strikes 63 times, leading the big leagues for second year in row.

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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend.......

13) Weird situation for North Carolina Sunday; they got top seed in ACC tournament by beating Duke, but had they lost, they would have been #5 seed, and wouldn't have a bye.

12) Middle Tennessee, the 9-seed in the Sun Belt, upset the #1 seed South Alabama, handing struggling Jaguars an early ending to their NCAA hopes, having lost last four games. As top seed, South Alabama still goes to the NIT.

11) Sun Belt played five games on campus sites, then had the five survivors and top three seeds meet in Lafayette for next two rounds. Problem is, UL-Lafayette lost in first round, so it is playing two rounds of games in a quiet gym. Not good.

10) Of course, you couldn't find those games on TV anyway; with two OT games and another upset in quarters, we missed out on some good TV. Sun Belt winner isn't going to get real high seed. Western Kentucky would seem to be best hope, in terms of name recognition.

9) Kentucky hasn't beaten a ranked team this year; last time they went whole season without doing so was 1974.

8) First game of SEC tournament, the 1pm Thursday game, is Kentucky-Alabama. Not what you'd expect from a preliminary game, but I'm glad I have Thursday afternoon off.

7) Florida is first-ever SEC team to win six games in a row vs Kentucky. UK Nation isn't happy, whether justified or not

6) Drexel is rooting like hell for Virginia Commonwealth in the CAA final Monday; a George Mason win kicks out one of the more deserving at-large candidates, of which Drexel is one. This week will be unbelievably long for the Dragons.

5) Santa Clara guard Brody Angley scored 74 TDs in his high school days, as a running back in northern California.

4) Patriot, America East got finals they wanted, as Albany is going to Vermont, and Holy Cross is facing Bucknell. These are top two teams in both leagues, so it should be good stuff

3) Four-way playoff for Honda Classic was suspended due to darkness; Boo Weekley missed a 3-foot putt on 18 that would have given him his first Tour title. Jose Coceres in his second playoff in as many weeks; he lost to Fred Funk last week.

2) Duke is the #7 seed in ACC tournament; imagine being #2 seed, getting the bye, then facing Duke in your first game?

1) I'd be surprised if Duke doesn't suspend the Henderson kid for more than one game; only he knows his intent, but when you look at the replay, it looks incredibly malicious. I would think suspending him for either two games, or for entire ACC tournament, would be a fair penalty.

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College Basketball – write up

NCAAB
Write up


Monday, March 5

Oklahoma State is 0-7 on Big 12 road; they get Boggan back in this game, after he was suspended for Baylor game. Nebraska is 1-4 in last five games, with only win in OT; they're 3-4 at home in Big 12 play. Tough time to play this rescheduled game, since both sides have to play in Big 12 tournament Thursday.

Conference Tournaments

CAA finals
VCU is the 18-2 in CAA, winning five in row by 10,11,2,13,7 pts; they swept George Mason this year, 75-62 in Fairfax Jan 24 (+4) then 63-49 at home Feb 8 (-7). Patriots are 3-1 in last four games, opening 15-point halftime leads vs higher-seeded teams the last two nights- they held both Hofstra, Old Dominion under 36%.

Sun Belt semifinals
-- Middle Tennessee lost 66-53 at North Texas Jan 25 (+5); they shot 37.3% in game; Blue Raiders gave up 61 ppg in winning its last three games. North Texas rallied from 12 down at half in OT win vs UL-Monroe; they've won five of last six games, are 7-3-1 vs spread in last eleven games as Sun Belt favorite.

-- Arkansas State won last five games, by 8,3,6,11,7; they beat Western Kentucky 76-75 at home Jan 25 (-1), holding WKU to 39% from floor. Hilltoppers won four of last five games; eight of their last 12 were decided by five or less points. Both teams had a bye in first round; Western had tougher game Sunday.

WCC finals
-- Gonzaga is 5-2 since losing Heytveldt; they'll try for fast pace vs huge Santa Clara frontline playing for Coach Davey, who is being forced out by school, despite a winning record. Broncos are 10-3 in last thirteen games; they ended Gonzaga's 50-game home winning streak 84-73 Feb 12 (+7), after losing at home to Zags 77-69 Jan 13 (+4).

MAAC finals
-- Siena beat Niagara twice this year, 81-69 at home Dec 9 (-8), in game Fisher missed, then 92-81 on road Jan 5 (+1.5), after the Eagles got Fisher back. Saints won nine of their last ten games; Niagara won ten in a row- Eagles are just 19-59 from arc in this tournament, but had rebounding edges of +17/+21 in easy wins over Rider, Loyola. Siena's win last night was emotional, first one vs Marist in last seven tries- how do they bounce back?

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Pro Basketball – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Monday, March 5

Hot Teams
-- Cleveland covered 12 of its last 15 games.
-- Bucks won three of last four games, are 5-1-1 vs spread in last seven games.
-- Pistons won twelve of their last fourteen games.
-- Miami won three of its last four games.
-- Utah won, covered five of its last six games.
-- Clippers won four of their last five games. Spurs won eight in a row (7-1 vs spread).

Cold Teams
-- Rockets lost three of last four games, but are expected to get Yao Ming back in lineup tonight.
-- Orlando lost six of its last seven games.
-- Warriors lost last six games (1-5 vs spread).
-- Atlanta lost its last five games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Charlotte lost last five games, losing by 17,7,15,37,7 points.

Series Records
-- Cavaliers lost 81-63 at Houston Dec 2 (+6.5).
-- Home side won both Orlando-Milwaukee games this season.
-- Pistons lost 111-79 in Oakland Nov 11, back in better days for the Warriors.
-- Heat won 93-88 in OT in Atlanta Nov 18 (-4).
-- Jazz lost 101-89 at Charlotte Dec 22 (-6.5).
-- Spurs are 2-0 vs Clippers this season, 111-82/103-81.

Back-to-Back Situations
-- Bucks are 7-8-1 vs spread if they played night before; they lost in OT Sunday.
-- Warriors are 0-10 vs spread last 10 times they played night or day before.
-- Utah is 5-7 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Spurs are 10-3 vs spread on front end of back/back.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Houston games went over the total.
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Milwaukee games.
-- Under is 8-2 in Detroit's last ten games.
-- Ten of last twelve Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in Charlotte's last eleven games.
-- Under is 10-2 in Clippers' last dozen games.

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Hockey – write up

NHL
Write up


Monday, March 5

Hot Teams
-- Islanders won seven of their last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Rangers lost four of their last five games.

Series Records
-- Islanders are 4-0 vs Rangers this year: 2-0/5-3/4-3/7-4.

Back-to-Back Situations
-- None.

Totals
-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Islander games.

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NBA
Tips and trends


Monday, March 5

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Houston Rockets at Cleveland Cavaliers (7 PM) EST
Houston center Yao Ming is expected to return to the lineup for the first time since December after missing 32 games with a broken leg. EDGE: ROCKETS
Cleveland star LeBron James has struggled against Houston in his career, averaging just 19.9 points - his lowest mark against any opponent. BIG EDGE: ROCKETS
While James has struggled against the Rockets, Tracy McGrady has topped the 30-point mark in six of his seven meetings with the Cavs star - averaging 31.1 points in those games. Houston has won six of its last seven matchups with Cleveland, including three straight visits to Quicken Loans Arena. BIG EDGE: ROCKETS
The UNDER is 5-1 in the last six meetings.

Golden State Warriors at Detroit Pistons (7:30 PM ET)
Golden State beat Detroit 111-79 at home on November 11th for its largest margin of victory this season. The Pistons, who had won the previous five meetings between the teams, were held to their fewest points against the Warriors since 1964 and will undoubtedly be seeking revenge. EDGE: PISTONS
The Warriors haven't won since an overtime victory against the Grizzlies on February 21st and are coming off their sixth straight defeat, Sunday's 107-106 loss at Washington. Golden State may suffer a huge letdown after head coach Don Nelson picked up a technical foul, allowing Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas to win the game at the free-throw line. EDGE: PISTONS

Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat (7:30 PM ET)
The Heat have won eight straight at American Airlines Arena on Monday and will face an Atlanta Hawks team that they haven't loss to at home in five years. BIG EDGE: HEAT
Miami center Shaquille O'Neal is averaging 22 points and 9.4 rebounds in five games since Dwyane Wade was injured after averaging 15.4 and 6.6 in his first eight games back in the lineup following left knee surgery. EDGE: HEAT
The Hawks have been outscored by 14 points per game in losing their last four road contests and have dropped five straight overall from Philips Arena. EDGE: HEAT
Atlanta is 1-8 ATS in the last nine meetings in Miami.

San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM ET)
San Antonio has won 11 of its last 12 against the Clippers, including both meetings this season. The Spurs are 31-5 against Los Angeles since drafting Tim Duncan in 1997. BIG EDGE: SPURS
The Spurs are allowing a league-low 90 points per game on the season and are holding opponents to just 81.1 in their eight-game winning streak. EDGE: UNDER
Los Angeles has won 12 of its last 16 home games, including four in a row. EDGE: CLIPPERS
The UNDER is 11-1-1 in the last 13 meetings in Los Angeles.

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NHL
Tips and trends


Monday, March 5

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New York Islanders at New York Rangers (7 PM ET)
The Islanders are 4-0-0 against the Rangers this season, as they travel to Madison Square Garden for the opener of a home-and-home series Monday night. The Rangers have been outscored 18-10 in the four meetings. BIG EDGE: ISLANDERS
The Rangers are 1-7 in their last eight games playing on one day of rest.
The UNDER is 4-1-1 in the Rangers' last six home games.

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NBA
Dunkel


Atlanta at Miami
If Miami is to make a run to the playoffs without Dwyane Wade, they will need Shaquille O'Neal to step up his game. Based on the big man's performance against Detroit on Saturday, he appears ready to do that. O'Neal had by far his best game of the season with 31 points and 15 rebounds in an 85-82 grudge match win over the Pistons. Since Wade went down, Shaq has averaged 22.0 points and 9.4 boards compared to the 15.4 and 6.6 totals before the injury. Those numbers have also translated into wins as the Heat have gone 3-2 without Wade. Wins are something the Hawks have not been able to find on the road lately as they've lost their last four by an average margin of 14.0 points and dropped five straight overall. The Heat look like a good pick to cover the Vegas line (-6) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Miami favored by 12 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-6). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, MARCH 5
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: Milwaukee at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 118.828; Orlando 115.404
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 3 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Houston at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 117.933; Cleveland 125.423
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 7 1/2; 181 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 3 1/2; 181 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-3 1/2); Neutral

Game 505-506: Golden State at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 108.287; Detroit 123.994
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 15 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 507-508: Atlanta at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 113.287; Miami 125.972
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 12 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 6; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-6); Over

Game 509-510: Charlotte at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 111.053; Utah 125.776
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 14 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 13 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-13 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: San Antonio at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 131.208; LA Clippers 117.252
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 14; 169 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NHL
Dunkel


Islanders at Rangers
The Islanders have dominated the season series so far with a 4-0-0 mark and outscoring the Rangers 18-10. The Isles also come in having won five of their last six overall, including a 6-2 win over the Caps on Saturday in which New York matched a season high with three power-play goals. Recent acquisition Ryan Smith, who had 31 goals with Edmonton, capped off the scoring with his first goal as an Islander. The Islanders look like a good underdog pick in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Isles favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, MARCH 5
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 1-2: NY Islanders at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 13.198; NY Rangers 12.595
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+1 1/2); Under

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Oklahoma State at Nebraska
Just as it looked like the Cowboys were going to pick up a much-needed win over Kansas State, team-leader Mario Boggan head-butted Cartier Martin. As a result, Boggan was suspended for Saturday's game against Baylor, a contest OSU lost by four points (86-82) and all but sealed their fate of not making the NCAAs. But Boggan should be back tonight and JamesOn Curry (40 points) is coming off his best game of the season. That should be enough even on the road against a Nebraska team that has dropped four if its last five, including the last two to lower-rated Iowa State and Colorado. Oklahoma State looks like the pick in a Vegas pick 'em game according to Dunkel, which has the Cowboys favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State. Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, MARCH 5
Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST

Game 513-514: George Mason vs. VA Commonwealth
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 59.331; VA Commonwealth 61.248
Dunkel Line: VA Commonwealth by 2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 515-516: Middle Tennessee St. vs. North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee St. 49.697; North Texas 51.690
Dunkel Line: North Texas by 2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 517-518: Western Kentucky vs. Arkansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 52.665; Arkansas State 49.328
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 519-520: Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 61.230; Gonzaga 64.723
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 521-522: Siena vs. Niagara
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 55.393; Niagara 54.795
Dunkel Line: Siena by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 523-524: Oklahoma State at Nebraska
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 63.448; Nebraska 59.636
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 4
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State

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NBA
Long Sheet


MILWAUKEE (22 - 38) at ORLANDO (28 - 33) - 3/5/2007, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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HOUSTON (36 - 23) at CLEVELAND (34 - 25) - 3/5/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 59-41 ATS (+13.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 80-55 ATS (+19.5 Units) against Central division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after scoring 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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




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GOLDEN STATE (26 - 35) at DETROIT (37 - 20) - 3/5/2007, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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ATLANTA (22 - 38) at MIAMI (29 - 29) - 3/5/2007, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CHARLOTTE (22 - 38) at UTAH (40 - 19) - 3/5/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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




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SAN ANTONIO (41 - 18) at LA CLIPPERS (29 - 30) - 3/5/2007, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NHL
Long Sheet


NY ISLANDERS (33-23-0-9, 75 pts.) at NY RANGERS (31-27-0-7, 69 pts.) - 3/5/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 31-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 31-34 ATS (-12.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 31-34 ATS (+31.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 14-19 ATS (+14.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 14-19 ATS (+14.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 14-19 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 12-15 ATS (+12.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
NY RANGERS are 87-121 ATS (-94.7 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 9-14 ATS (-13.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NY RANGERS are 14-20 ATS (-8.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NY RANGERS are 73-115 ATS (-111.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 2-9 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 7-5 (+5.2 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 7-5-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

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GEORGE MASON (18 - 14) vs. VA COMMONWEALTH (26 - 6) - 3/5/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-2 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-2 straight up against GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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MIDDLE TENN ST (15 - 16) vs. N TEXAS (21 - 10) - 3/5/2007, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-1 against the spread versus N TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-1 straight up against N TEXAS 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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W KENTUCKY (22 - 10) vs. ARKANSAS ST (17 - 14) - 3/5/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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SANTA CLARA (21 - 9) vs. GONZAGA (22 - 10) - 3/5/2007, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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SIENA (20 - 11) vs. NIAGARA (21 - 11) - 3/5/2007, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 4-1 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 4-2 straight up against NIAGARA 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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OKLAHOMA ST (20 - 10) at NEBRASKA (16 - 13) - 3/5/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
NEBRASKA is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 2-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 2-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons




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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Monday, March 5th

CAA Tournament
Championship Game
Richmond, Virginia

George Mason at Virginia Commonwealth, 7:00 EST ESPN
George Mason: 15-6 ATS playing with 1 or 0 days rest
VA Commonwealth: 4-14 ATS off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games


Sun Belt Conference Tournament
Semifinals
Lafayette, Lousiana

Middle Tennessee State vs. North Texas, 7:30 EST
Mid Tenn State: 10-2 ATS after playing BB games as an underdog
North Texas: 6-15 ATS off a conference win

(TC) Western Kentucky at Arkansas State, 9:50 EST
Western Kentucky: 1-9 ATS away off 3+ wins
Arkansas State: 12-4 ATS off an ATS win


WCC Tournament
Championship Game
Portland, Oregon

Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga, 9:00 EST ESPN
Santa Clara: 10-2 Under away after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Gonzaga: 11-3 ATS away after scoring 85+ points


Added Game:

MAAC Tournament
Championship Game
Bridgeport, Connecticut

Siena vs. Niagara, 9:00 EST ESPN2
Siena: 0-6 ATS away after scoring 85+ points
Niagara: 23-9 ATS away after scoring 85+ points


Write-In Game:

Oklahoma State at Nebraska, 8:00 EST
Oklahoma State: 1-8 ATS after allowing 80+ points
Nebraska: 16-8 ATS at home off BB losses

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