Thursday Trends and Indexes 03/08

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Trends and Indexes
Thursday, March 8


Good Luck on day #67 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.


We may receive additional trend information after the initial posting of a particular category (especially during tournament play).
We will do our best to do a supplemental post if and when we obtain additional data.

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Six-Pack for Thursday

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 San Diego Padres

-- Brian Giles hit 72 homers the last four years, after hitting 149 the four years before that.

-- Cla Meredith threw 33.2 consecutive scoreless innings of relief, the longest scoreless streak in majors since 2002.

-- Greg Maddux has career playoff record of 11-14 in his 32 postseason starts.

-- Jose Cruz Jr is playing for his seventh team in last six yrs.

-- Tremendous trade; getting Josh Bard and Meredith for a backup catcher, Doug Mirabelli. Bard hit .338 in 231 ABs.

-- Padres had 3rd-oldest pitching staff in NL last year, and 2nd-oldest bunch of hitters. They'll be younger this year, with a new manager, but the NL West is getting tougher.

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Thursday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but...........

13) 45 college basketball games Thursday, 32 Friday, all in a span of 38 hours, the best two days of the season. From New York to Anaheim, St Pete to Las Vegas, teams jockey for spot in the NCAA tournament, with pairings announced Sunday. Big-time entertainment.

12) If you're a bubble team, win your first tournament game; no excuses for teams that go meekly in tourney games.

11) How come Rocco Baldelli plays every day in March, when he missed 70 games last year, most often taking off in a day game after night contests? He's played just 92 games the last two seasons, but he's like Lou Gehrig so far this spring.

10) NC-Wilmington looks dumb for letting Brad Brownell get away to Wright State; Seahawks went in tank this year; now Raiders are heading to NCAAs, in Brownell's first season.

9) Northern Arizona's David Patten broke his cheekbone Feb 1, but scored 22 points in game 48 hours later; he had surgery on the cheekbone 48 hours after that, then played in another game 48 hours later, scoring 19 more points. Tough guy.

8) UCLA, in Karl Dorrell's five seasons as head coach, have had four offensive coordinators, four offensive line coaches and four wide receiver coaches. Nothing like continuity.

7) They flashed a graphic during Sun Belt title game with list of famous alumni from U of North Texas: Phyllis George, Mean Joe Greene, Norah Jones, Pat Boone, Roy Orbison and our two favorites, Dr Phil and Meat Loaf.

6) UConn was a depressing team to watch the second half of the season; terrible offensive team. Their 0-7 mark against the spread as a Big East underdog exposed a lack of spunk.

5) If Syracuse beats Notre Dame Thursday, they'll tie all-time record for most consecutive wins in Big East tourney (9) set by UConn a few years back.

4) Mike Davis' first year at UAB was disappointing,, ending with 53-52 loss to Marshall in C-USA tourney, after UAB had trailed 38-24 at halftime. Following Mike Anderson's pressing system is tough act to follow, for sure.

3) Dereck Whittenberg has quietly won five games in row; he has Fordham at 11-6 in A-14, heading into a quarterfinal game vs Rhode Island Thursday. Fordham should go to V Classic one of these years and play NC State, so Jimmy V's guards on his '83 NC State title team can oppose each other as coaches.

2) No real big upsets so far in Championship Week, much to the delight of the bubble teams. This could be strongest set of 16-seeds ever in NCAA tournament.

1) There will be very few coaches who lose in a conference tournament who will sleep well until they see pairings Sunday night. Unless you're top 10-15 team, there are no guarantees.

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College Basketball – Tips and Trends

NCAAB
Tips and trends


Thursday, March 8

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Villanova vs. #9 Georgetown (ESPN | 12 PM ET)
Georgetown enters the Big East tourney with wins in 12 of its last 13 games and is the top seed for the first time since 1989, the last year it won the conference tournament. EDGE: GEORGETOWN
No. 1 seeds haven't fared well in the Big East tournament the past two years, as Connecticut lost in its first game last season and Boston College dropped its opener the season before. However, Georgetown has never lost a Big East tourney game as the No. 1 seed. EDGE: GEORGETOWN
Villanova is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 neutral site games as an underdog.
The Hoyas are 13-3-3 ATS in their last 19 games versus the Big East.


Minnesota vs. Michigan (ESPN2 | 12 PM ET)
Michigan will face Minnesota for the third time this season. So far, the Wolverines have a 2-0 record against the Gophers after an 82-80 comeback win at Crisler Arena and a 62-51 win at William Arena. Last year Minnesota picked up a 59-55 over Michigan in the Big 10 Tournament as the No. 10 seed after dropping both regular season games. SLIGHT EDGE: MINNESOTA
The Wolverines will play as the No. 8 seed for the second time. Michigan was the No. 8 seed in 2000, when the Maize and Blue won its first game with a 79-70 win over Iowa. EDGE: MICHIGAN
The UNDER is 5-1 in the last six meetings.

Oklahoma vs. Iowa State (ESPNU | 12:30 PM ET)
The Sooners have been outrebounded just nine times on the season, but it has happened five times in the last six games. The Cyclones outrebounded their opponents by 1.8 per game. EDGE: IOWA STATE
Oklahoma is 40-23 in conference postseason action (17-7 in 10 seasons of the Big 12 format). The Sooners have participated in 12 tournament championship games, including five of the last nine. EDGE: OKLAHOMA
The Sooners are 1-7 ATS in their last eight neutral site games.

Alabama vs. Kentucky (ESPN FULL COURT | 1 PM ET)
Kentucky leads the series 95-35, but Alabama came up with a 72-61 victory in Tuscaloosa in the only meeting this year. SLIGHT EDGE: ALABAMA
The Wildcats are 109-19 (.852) in the SEC Tournament and have claimed 25 titles (five more than the rest of the league combined). Kentucky and Alabama have met 12 times previously in the tournament, with the Cats owning a 10-2 record. BIG EDGE: KENTUCKY
Kentucky is the only team with three players among the SEC's top 17 scorers. EDGE: KENTUCKY
The UNDER is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.


Syracuse vs. #20 Notre Dame (ESPN | 2 PM ET)
Syracuse has won seven straight Big East tourney games en route to back-to-back titles. Meanwhile, Notre Dame is just 3-11 SU all-time in the Big East tourney. BIG EDGE: SYRACUSE
Notre Dame jumped out to a commanding 61-42 halftime lead in the first meeting at the Carrier Dome back on January 30th, which resulted in an impressive road win considering the Irish had lost their previous two league road games by a combined 33 points. EDGE: NOTRE DAME
Underdog is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Northwestern vs. Michigan State (ESPN2 | 2:30 PM ET)
The game features two of the top defensive teams in the league, with both teams surrendering less than 60 points per contest. BIG EDGE: UNDER
Michigan State has won the last eight meetings, including two times in the Big Ten Tournament with a 61-59 victory in 1999 and 68-55 in 2004. EDGE: MICHIGAN ST
In nine years of the Big Ten Tournament, Michigan State has a record of 10-7. The Spartans aer 7-4 when the tournament is held in Chicago. EDGE: MICHIGAN ST
The Spartans are 25-4 ATS in their last 29 games as a favorite of 7-12.5 points.

Arizona vs. #18 Oregon (3 PM ET)
Arizona's 16 wins and four championships (1988-90, 2002) in this event are league bests. The Wildcats are 2-0 in neutral site games this year. EDGE: ARIZONA
Five Oregon players average in double figures, led by Pac-10 leading scorer Aaron Brooks (18 ppg). EDGE: OREGON
The Wildcats have won eight of the last 10 meetings in the series and hold a 39-20 overall advantage. EDGE: ARIZONA
The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.

Hawaii vs. Utah State (ESPN FULL COURT | 4:30 PM ET)
Hawaii enters the tournament having won eight of its last 11 games but has lost its last three quarterfinal round games at the WAC Tournament. SLIGHT EDGE: UTAH ST
WAC insiders are quick to point out that in 12 of Hawaii's 18 wins, the Rainbows have held double-digit leads in the first-half. EDGE: HAWAII
Utah State is 6-3 on the season and 41-11 (.788) over the last eight years following a loss. The last time a Utah State team entered tournament play with a loss was during the 2001-02 season and that team advanced to the Big West Tournament championship game. EDGE: UTAH STATE
The UNDER is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

Penn State vs. Illinois (ESPN2 | 5:05 PM ET)
Penn State is 3-6 overall in opening round games in the Big Ten Tournament. EDGE: ILLINOIS
The Nittany Lions are winless away from home this year with an 0-10 record. EDGE: ILLINOIS
Illinois leads the all-time series 19-7 and is 1-0 in the Big Ten Tournament versus Penn State. EDGE: ILLINOIS
The Fighting Illini are 0-6 ATS in their last six neutral court games.


NC State vs. #21 Duke (7 PM ET)
Duke enters the ACC tournament as the seventh seed, its lowest position since being seeded ninth in 1995. The Blue Devils have either won or finished second in the tourney the past nine seasons, but now much win three games just to make it to Sunday's championship. SLIGHT EDGE: DUKE
The Blue Devils led the ACC in scoring defenese, allowing only 60.7 points per game - the school's best defensive effort since 1949-50. EDGE: UNDER
Nine of N.C. State's 11 conference defeats came by double-digit margins, including a 79-59 loss to Maryland in Saturday's regular-season finale. EDGE: DUKE
The OVER is 5-0 in the last five meetings.

LSU vs. #22 Tennessee (9:45 PM ET)
Tennessee has won seven of its last eight games following a stretch of just two wins in eight contests. The Volunteers' surge began with a 70-67 win over the Tigers on Feb. 6 and has included victories over four ranked teams. EDGE: TENNESSEE
Tennessee is 55-41 against LSU, including 6-2 in the SEC tournament. EDGE: TENNESSEE
The Volunteers are 1-8 ATS in their last nine neutral site games.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends


Thursday, March 8

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Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic (TNT | 8 PM ET | Buy Tix)
Teams playing both Orlando and Miami in the same road trip are just 23-49 SU against them, including 5-16 when playing the Magic in the second game. "Orlando has a huge advantage," Chicago head coach Scott Skiles said. "I have a real issue about why we have to play Miami every time before we go to Orlando. It clearly favors Orlando. It's a scheduling problem." BIG EDGE: MAGIC
The Bulls are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings with Orlando, but three of the four times they failed to cover have taken place in the last four games between them. EDGE: MAGIC
OVER is 4-1 in the last five meetings.



San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kings (TNT | 10:30 PM ET )
The Spurs have won 10 in a row, their longest streak since an 11-game run to close out the 2003-04 season. EDGE: SPURS
Sacramento has won eight of its past nine games at Arco Arena. EDGE: KINGS
San Antonio has won both games with Sacramento this season and six of the last seven between the teams. The Spurs are also one of a few clubs to have success in Arco Arena, winning six of the last eight there. BIG EDGE: SPURS
The Kings are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games playing on one day of rest.
The UNDER is 13-3 in the Spurs' last 16 games versus the Western Conference.

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Hockey – Tips and Trends

NHL
Tips and trends


Thursday, March 8

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New York Rangers at New York Islanders (7:30 PM ET )
Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro provided a brilliant 56-save performance in a 2-1 loss against the Rangers on Monday, snapping a five-game winning streak for the Islanders in the series. EDGE: ISLANDERS
The last three meetings between the teams will be on Long Island where the Islanders have won seven of their past 10 games. EDGE: ISLANDERS
The OVER is 12-5-1 in the last 18 meetings in New York.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet (partial)


Thursday, March 8

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This is partial list of all of today's games. This is what is available at the time of this posting.
We will attempt to update the balance the schedule as soon as the data comes up.
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FLORIDA ST (19 - 11) vs. CLEMSON (21 - 9) - 3/8/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 5-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 5-1 straight up against FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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MIAMI (11 - 19) vs. MARYLAND (24 - 7) - 3/8/2007, 2:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARYLAND is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games this season.
MARYLAND is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARYLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
MARYLAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
MARYLAND is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MARYLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
MARYLAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MIAMI is 73-50 ATS (+18.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 58-34 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 58-33 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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




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NC STATE (15 - 14) vs. DUKE (22 - 9) - 3/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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




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WAKE FOREST (14 - 15) vs. GEORGIA TECH (20 - 10) - 3/8/2007, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 37-58 ATS (-26.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 70-96 ATS (-35.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WAKE FOREST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 4-2 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 3-3 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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MINNESOTA (9 - 21) vs. MICHIGAN (20 - 11) - 3/8/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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




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NORTHWESTERN (13 - 17) vs. MICHIGAN ST (21 - 10) - 3/8/2007, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

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




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PENN ST (11 - 18) vs. ILLINOIS (21 - 10) - 3/8/2007, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
ILLINOIS is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
ILLINOIS is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.

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




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OKLAHOMA (15 - 14) vs. IOWA ST (15 - 15) - 3/8/2007, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 71-47 ATS (+19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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




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COLORADO (7 - 19) vs. TEXAS TECH (20 - 11) - 3/8/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
COLORADO is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
COLORADO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in March games since 1997.
COLORADO is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
COLORADO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 35-58 ATS (-28.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

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




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NEBRASKA (17 - 13) vs. OKLAHOMA ST (20 - 11) - 3/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

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




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BAYLOR (14 - 15) vs. MISSOURI (18 - 11) - 3/8/2007, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 3-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 2-1 straight up against BAYLOR 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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ALABAMA (20 - 10) vs. KENTUCKY (20 - 10) - 3/8/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 66-45 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.

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




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S CAROLINA (14 - 15) vs. ARKANSAS (18 - 12) - 3/8/2007, 3:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
S CAROLINA is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
S CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
S CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
ARKANSAS is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 2-1 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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GEORGIA (17 - 12) vs. AUBURN (17 - 14) - 3/8/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 2-1 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 2-1 straight up against AUBURN 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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LSU (16 - 14) vs. TENNESSEE (22 - 9) - 3/8/2007, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
LSU is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
LSU is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LSU is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a neutral court favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 6-24 ATS (-20.4 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 2-1 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-1 straight up against LSU 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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IDAHO (4 - 26) vs. NEVADA (27 - 3) - 3/8/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 114-78 ATS (+28.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
NEVADA is 114-78 ATS (+28.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 67-43 ATS (+19.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
NEVADA is 69-41 ATS (+23.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
NEVADA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
IDAHO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
IDAHO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
IDAHO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
IDAHO is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
IDAHO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
IDAHO is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
IDAHO is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
IDAHO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
IDAHO is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
NEVADA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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




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HAWAII (18 - 12) vs. UTAH ST (21 - 10) - 3/8/2007, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
UTAH ST is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
UTAH ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 2-2 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 2-2 straight up against HAWAII 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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BOISE ST (16 - 13) vs. FRESNO ST (22 - 8) - 3/8/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 40-62 ATS (-28.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 6-1 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 4-3 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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LOUISIANA TECH (10 - 19) at NEW MEXICO ST (22 - 8) - 3/8/2007, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 48-70 ATS (-29.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 39-63 ATS (-30.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 39-63 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO ST is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

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




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ARIZONA (20 - 9) vs. OREGON (23 - 7) - 3/8/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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




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STANFORD (18 - 11) at USC (21 - 10) - 3/8/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
USC is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
USC is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in March games since 1997.
USC is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
STANFORD is 165-129 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
STANFORD is 165-129 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
STANFORD is 69-41 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
STANFORD is 69-41 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
STANFORD is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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




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TCU (13 - 16) vs. BYU (23 - 7) - 3/8/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 14-33 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
TCU is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BYU is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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




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WYOMING (16 - 14) vs. AIR FORCE (23 - 7) - 3/8/2007, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WYOMING is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
WYOMING is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
AIR FORCE is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
AIR FORCE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 6-1 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 4-3 straight up against WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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UTAH (11 - 18) at UNLV (25 - 6) - 3/8/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 4-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 4-3 straight up against UTAH 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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COLORADO ST (16 - 12) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (21 - 9) - 3/8/2007, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 6-0 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 6-1 straight up against COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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[pm530]

College Basketball – write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Thursday, March 8

Conference Tournaments

Big East (New York City)
-- Villanova won last four games; they split pair vs Georgetown this season, winning 56-52 in DC Jan 8 (+5), losing 58-55 Feb 17 at home (even). Hoyas are 12-1 in last 13 games, 8-2-1 vs spread in last 11 tries as fave. Nardi has sprained ankle; can Sumpter's knee hold up playing second day in row?

-- Syracuse won last eight Big East tourney games; they lost at home to Notre Dame, 103-91 Jan 30 (-4); Irish led game 61-42 at half, made 11-23 from arc, 30-36 from line. Orange won seven of nine since then. ND won last five games, scoring 78.6 ppg; can Syracuse play zone vs such a strong shooting team?

-- West Virginia beat Louisville 68-64 LY; teams didn't play this season. Cardinals won 10 of last 12 games, six in row, covering five, allowing 60.5 ppg during streak. WVa is 3-4 in last seven games, scoring 84.7 ppg in wins, 55.4 in losses. Cards 7-2-1 vs spread as favorite in Big East games.

-- Marquette is just 3-4 in last seven games, but they swept Pitt this season, winning 77-74 in OT at Pitt Jan 21 (+7) then Mar 3 at home, 75-71 (-1); Pitt shot 12-43 (27.9%) from arc in two tilts; they're 13-5 in this event the last six years, winning 2+ games in five of six seasons. James is in bad shooting slump for Eagles.


Atlantic 14 (Atlantic City)
-- Xavier beat Dayton twice this season, 83-67 at home Jan 27th (-13), then 75-67 on the road Feb 24 (-5.5), outscoring the Flyers 28-8 from line at home, making 11-24 from arc at Dayton. Xavier won last eight games, seven by 10+ pts. Flyers won last three games, making 11-17 treys in yesterday's win vs Charlotte.

-- Rhode Island lost last three games, allowing 80 ppg. Fordham won last five games, scoring 78.2 ppg; they split with URI this season, losing 45-44 at home Feb 3 (-5), then winning 71-62 at URI Feb 24 (+6.5). Fordham survived Princeton-style last night in 63-61 win vs Richmond, despite shooting 1-10 from arc.

-- Saint Louis survived yesterday's first round game, but three guys played 30+ minutes vs Duquesne's frenetic style. UMass won last six games (5-1 vs spread); they beat Billikens 53-50 at home Feb 24 (-10.5), despite shooting just 29.5% on FGs. SLU is 4-2 in last six games, with losses by 1,3 points.

-- George Washington won last five games (4-1 vs spread); last loss was 62-56 at St Joe's (+5) after they beat Hawks 74-65 Jan 24 at home (-5). St Joe's lost three of last four games, but held on to beat Temple last night for third time this season. Hawks are now 6-2 in this event the last three years.


ACC (St Petersburg)
-- Clemson beat Florida State twice this season, 68-66 at FSU in ACC opener (even) then 71-58 at home Feb 7 (-4.5). Both sides won last two games, ending losing skids. Seminoles got its PG Douglas back from injury and star Thornton had 45 in OT win at Miami in last game. Five of last six Clemson games were won by five or less points, with Clemson winning last two.

-- Miami held Maryland to 22.4% shooting in 63-58 road upset Jan 10 (+15), but 'canes went 2-11 from that point on, losing its last two games in OT, while Terps won, covered seven games in row, scoring 87 ppg in consecutive wins vs Carolina, Duke. Miami's three ACC tourney games were all won by four or less.

-- Duke is without suspended Henderson here; they're 23-1 in ACC tourney last eight years, losing only to Maryland, but 8-8 Devils are weakest they've been in while. NC State lost 79-56 at home to Duke Jan 20 (+7); State is 5-2 vs spread as road dog in ACC play. Duke is 2-4 in last six tries as ACC favorite.

-- Georgia Tech is 6-2 in last eight games since 85-75 loss Jan 30 at Wake Forest (-5.5); Tech then beat Wake 75-61 at home Feb 21 (-12), Jackets won last five times they scored 70+ pts. Wake is 3-2 in last five games after 2-9 start in ACC; they're 6-8 vs the spread as ACC dog.


Big 11 (Chicago)
-- Michigan beat Minnesota twice this year, 82-80 at home Feb 10 (-12) (Michigan was 26-35 from line, Gophers 10-12), then on Feb 24, they won 62-51 at Minnesota, holding Gophers to 32% from floor. Gophers lost last eight games (1-4 vs spread in their last five). Wolverines have only two wins in Big 11 tourney the last seven seasons.

-- Northwestern won game in three of last four Big 11 tourneys, but lost five in row overall, nine of last 10, and lost 58-46 Jan 6 at home to Michigan State, shooting 32% in game that was tied at half. Spartans won, covered five of last six games; they're 7-1 vs spread in last eight tries as Big 11 favorite.

-- Illinois won 68-50 at Penn State Feb 24 (-5), making 56% from floor; Illini won six of last eight games, better not look ahead to Friday matchup vs rival Indiana. Lions are 1-14 in last 15 games, but 4-3 vs spread in last seven as underdog. Illinois covered six of last eight tries as conference favorite.


MAC (Cleveland)
-- Toledo beat Eastern Michigan twice this season, 66-56/68-56, forcing 22 turnovers in first meeting, 26 in second; Rockets are 6-1 in last seven games, and 8-2-1 vs spread in last 11 tries as a MAC favorite. Eastern beat Ball State 51-48 Thursday, turning ball over 25 times to Cardinals' 8; they're 8-6 as an underdog.

-- Ohio knocked Miami out of MAC tournament in three of last four years; Miami beat Bobcats 72-69 at home in OT Jan 21 (-2), then lost at Ohio 52-45 (-3) March 1; Bobcats are 3-5 last eight games, Miami 2-3 in last five, 2-5 in last seven away from home. Bobcats are 4-3 in their last seven away from Athens.

-- Central Michigan covered six of last seven as MAC dog, but they lost 78-71 at Akron Feb 7 (+7.5), despite making 58.7% of FGs. Zips are 15-2 in last 17 games; they're 3-5 in last eight tries as MAC favorite. Chippewas hit 12-22 3's in 80-74 foulfest win vs Buffalo last night; both teams took 40+ free throws in game.

-- Western Michigan made 12-26 treys in 79-57 win over Kent Feb 11 (+1); Broncos are 5-1 in last six games, losing in OT vs Toledo. Kent is 4-1 in five games since, losing last game in OT vs Akron; they won at least on egame in this tourney last six years, with five of six wins by 9+ points.


Big 12 (Oklahoma City)
-- Oklahoma lost last six games (1-5 vs spread), scoring 58.7 pg; skid started with 58-51 loss at Iowa State Feb 13 (-4), when ISU led 32-17 at half, holding Sooners to 2-15 from arc. Cyclones are 4-2 in last six games, 7-3 vs spread last ten tries as Big 12 dog. Oklahoma is 6-2 vs spread in last eight tries as Big 12 favorite.

-- Xavier Silas is out for Colorado after fracas in last game; this could be last game for Buffs' coach Patton, whose best moment was upset over Knight's Indiana team when he had Chauncey Billups at PG. Colorado lost 75-54 in Lubbock Feb 17 (+17), as Buffs shot 59.6% from floor, but turned ball over 20 times. Not a big fan of laying double digits in conference tourney games.

-- Oklahoma State is 0-8 in Big 12 games away from home; they just lost 85-73 in Lincoln Monday (even); Nebraska was 13-25 from arc in game, OSU 14-24. Third away game in six nights for Cowboy squad that lost six of last seven games. Nebraska lost six of eight Big 12 road games; they're 2-4 in last six, overall.

-- Not sure if Baylor's Rogers (ankle) good to go here; without him Saturday, they almost blew 18-point lead at home to woeful OSU. Bears lost 78-71 at Missouri Feb 14 (+9.5), making just six of 23 treys- they covered five of last six games. Mizzou is 3-5 as Big 12 favorite- they allowed 86 ppg in last three games.


SEC (Atlanta)
-- Alabama lost three of its last four games since 72-61 win over Kentucky Feb 17 (even); they made 8-17 treys in win. Wildcats lost five of their last seven games, losing four in row away from home. UK beat Tide 68-61 here LY (-3), fourth year in row they won first SEC tournament game (and eight of last 10).

-- South Carolina lost last five road games, scoring 50.5 ppg in last two; they beat Arkansas 66-60 in Columbia Jan 24 (-5.5), at time when Gamecocks were 0-4 in SEC. Hogs are 1-4 in last five first round games, beating Georgia LY. Carolina is 2-8 in last ten games; they made run to SEC finals LY, but lost to Florida.

-- Georgia was 29-40 from foul line in 86-79 win vs Auburn (-10) Feb 17, in game they led 41-27 at half; Dawgs are 1-3 in last four games- they lost five of last six road games. Auburn won three of last four games, covered last five; they're 10-3 vs spread as an SEC underdog. Georgia is 4-3 as an SEC favorite.

-- LSU lost 70-67 in Knoxville Feb 6 (+5), with 19 turnovers; sub hit trey at buzzer to cover spread for Tigers. LSU is 3-10 in last thirteen games; they're 0-8 in SEC road games, but did win first round game in six of last seven SEC tourneys. Tennessee won four in row, seven of last eight, winning last two on the road.


Conference USA (Memphis)
-- Rice is 2-5 in last seven games, 3-4 vs spread last seven tries as C-USA dog; they lost twice to Central Florida, 72-67 at UCF Jan 20 (+6.5), then 74-63 at home Feb 17 (-2). Almond had 31 in tough win vs UTEP yesterday; Owls' second win in last seven games. Knights won seven of their last nine games.

-- Southern Miss is 6-2 in last eight games; they beat Houston 74-69 at home Feb 19 (-2), holding Cougars to 37.7% from floor. USM plays good defense, but struggle to score; they shot 35% in win vs SMU yesterday, holding Mustangs to 36.5%. Coogs are 2-3 in last five games; they're 4-1-1 in last six as favorite.

-- Marshall is 8-0 when it allows less than 70 points, 0-9 when it doesn't; they lost 78-59 here Dec 4 (+22.5), shooting 32.8% from floor. Memphis is 16-0 in C-USA and playing for high seed next week; they're 0-3 vs spread in last three games. Marshall is 2-4 vs spread in last six tries as C-USA underdog.

-- Tulsa won last four games; they stuck trey with :01 left to win at Tulane 79-78 Jan 31 (+2)- they were 10-23 from arc that night. Tulane won four in row, six of last seven games; they scored an average of 80 ppg in last four. Both teams improved a lot. Tulsa lost its last three first round games in conference tourneys.


WAC (@ New Mexico State)
-- Nevada waxed Idaho twice this year, 81-55/84-68, but didn't cover either game; Wolf Pack is 3-7-1 vs spread in last 11 WAC games. Idaho is 4-0-2 vs spread last six games; they lost 68-55 to Nevada in first round of this event LY. Vandals shot 31.1% in play-in win vs San Jose; they're 11-3-3 as WAC underdog.

-- Home side won both Hawai'i-Utah State games by 8 points; Warriors shot just 8-38 from arc in the games. Aggies are 8-2 in last 10 first round games, Hawai'i 5-2 in their last seven- they've won last three games, as lameduck coach Wallace ends long career. Utah State lost three of its last three games.

-- Home side won both Boise-Fresno games this season; Boise lost 78-77 at Fresno March (+4), in game they led 47-40 at half-- they beat Bulldogs at home, 65-61 Jan 25 (-7), holding Fresno to 34.3% from floor. Boise lost last three games, allowing 88.3 ppg Fresno won its last five games (4-1 vs spread).

-- New Mexico State lost 73-71 in OT at Louisiana Tech Jan 17 (-5) in game they led 40-28 at half, then beat Tech 79-64 at home six days ago (-10), making 13-24 from arc. Tech is 2-4 in last six games; they're 2-5 as WAC road dog. Aggies are 3-5 vs spread in WAC home games, 4-4 SU in last eight games overall.


Pac-10 (Los Angeles)
-- Arizona, Oregon both won last three games; teams split two meetings this year, with Ducks winning 79-77 in Tucson (+7.5) Jan 14, then losing 77-74 at home Feb 10 (-1.5) in game they led by 10 at half. Arizona won last five road games, Oregon was 1-6 in last seven games away from home.

-- UCLA is playing for top seed next week; they swept Cal this year, winning 62-46 on road Jan 25 (-6), 85-75 at home Feb 22nd (-16), in game Cal shot 60.5% from floor. Bears lost four of their last five games; they're 2-5-1 vs spread in last eight games as a Pac-10 dog. UCLA is 2-4 vs spread in last six tries as favorite.

-- Most folks think Stanford needs this win to make the NCAAs they blocked 18 shots in 65-50 win vs USC Jan 25 (-11) but lost Feb 22 at Galen Center, 69-65 (+5). Cardinal are 3-5 in last eight games; they need injured G Goods (ankle) back for its perimeter scoring. Trojans allowed 86.5 ppg in pair of losses last weekend.

-- Washington won eight of last 12 games, but they got swept by Washington State, losing 75-47 in Pullman Jan 20 (+5), then 65-61 at home Feb 14 (-2.5), in game Wazzu shot 51% from the floor. Hawes didn't play in game at Pullman. Four of last five Cougar games were decided by five or less points.


Mountain West (Las Vegas)
-- BYU beat TCU twice this season, 89-65 at home Jan 10 (-12.5) making 14-25 treys, shooting 59% from floor, then 85-72 at TCU Feb 10 (-9), shooting 61% from floor. Cougars lost in first round last two years, failed to cover last four tries as favorite in this event. TCU is 3-2 in last five games, after 10-game losing skid.

-- Air Force has never won Mountain West tourney game, but they probably need one here to get NCAA bid; they pounded Wyoming 88-43 in last meeting (-19) when Cowboys had a few guys suspended after brawl at New Mexico. Flyboys won first meeting 58-56 in Laramie Jan 13 (-8).

-- UNLV beat Utah twice this season, 97-94 in double OT Jan 3 (-11); Rebels were 15-33 from arc, +11 in turnovers (6-17); they won 70-57 at Utah Feb 17 (-2), making 11-17 from arc. Utes have lame duck coach, are 1-7 on road in Mountain West, failing to cover last four tries as road underdog.

-- San Diego State beat Colorado State twice this season, 81-76 at home Feb 13 (-4); Aztecs outscored Rams 21-8 from line and shot 53% from floor- they won 81-66 in Fort Collins Feb 10 (-2). Aztecs won eight of last ten games, Colorado State lost eight of last ten, losing last five on road by 5,5,9,9,18 points.


Big West (Anaheim)
-- Pacific lost four of last five games; they had pretty easy win vs Northridge last night, while Fullerton was off. Titans are 1-4 in last five games, allowing 81.8 ppg; they swept Pacific, with a 76-70 home win Jan 6 (-8.5), then 82-77 win in Stockton Feb 8th (-1). Fullerton was 21-50 from arc in the two games.

-- Cal-Irvine came from behind to nip Riverside last night; they got swept by Santa Barbara this season, losing 64-59 at home Jan 6 (-3), shooting 35%, then 71-62 at Thunderdome Feb 8 (+6) when Anteaters had 18 turnovers, UCSB nine. Irvine won three of last four games. Gauchos won their last three games.

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


CHICAGO (35 - 27) at ORLANDO (29 - 33) - 3/8/2007, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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SAN ANTONIO (43 - 18) at SACRAMENTO (28 - 32) - 3/8/2007, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 8-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 11-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


MINNESOTA (36-24-0-7, 79 pts.) at BOSTON (32-29-0-5, 69 pts.) - 3/8/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 32-34 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 32-34 ATS (+73.9 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
BOSTON is 32-34 ATS (+32.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
MINNESOTA is 85-66 ATS (+154.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 1-0-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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)




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FLORIDA (27-27-0-13, 67 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (18-37-0-11, 47 pts.) - 3/8/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 206-295 ATS (+505.5 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 20-55 ATS (+110.4 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 20-55 ATS (+110.4 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 20-55 ATS (+110.4 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 173-198 ATS (-69.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 79-108 ATS (-58.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-48 ATS (-41.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-48 ATS (+92.7 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-48 ATS (+18.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-25 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-25 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-25 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-23 ATS (+3.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-22 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-34 ATS (+66.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-27 ATS (+52.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-23 ATS (+43.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-10 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)




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MONTREAL (33-29-0-6, 72 pts.) at ATLANTA (35-23-0-10, 80 pts.) - 3/8/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 59-53 ATS (+122.6 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
ATLANTA is 15-16 ATS (+15.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
ATLANTA is 12-23 ATS (+47.0 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-2 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-2-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.1 Units)




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NEW JERSEY (40-19-0-8, 88 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (36-22-0-8, 80 pts.) - 3/8/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 36-30 ATS (-3.4 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-30 ATS (+4.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-30 ATS (+36.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 20-9 ATS (+7.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-9 ATS (+6.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-8 ATS (+11.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a division game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 40-28 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 25-11 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 9-5 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 9-5-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)




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NY RANGERS (32-27-0-7, 71 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (33-23-0-10, 76 pts.) - 3/8/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 32-34 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 32-34 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 32-34 ATS (-11.6 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 10-14 ATS (-9.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NY RANGERS are 24-35 ATS (-22.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 58-94 ATS (+58.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 14-25 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 37-68 ATS (-38.4 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 7-6 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 7-6-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)




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TORONTO (32-26-0-9, 73 pts.) at OTTAWA (38-23-0-6, 82 pts.) - 3/8/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 19-15 ATS (+39.5 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
TORONTO is 19-15 ATS (+39.5 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
TORONTO is 19-15 ATS (+39.5 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
TORONTO is 17-12 ATS (+33.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
TORONTO is 11-4 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 95-64 ATS (+189.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 95-64 ATS (-41.3 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 95-64 ATS (+95.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 70-53 ATS (+70.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
OTTAWA is 47-36 ATS (-47.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 26-24 ATS (-14.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 2-7 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
OTTAWA is 38-27 ATS (-1.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 11-3 (+4.8 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 11-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)




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CALGARY (36-21-0-9, 81 pts.) at NASHVILLE (44-18-0-6, 94 pts.) - 3/8/2007, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 6-0 (+7.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 6-0-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)




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DALLAS (38-22-0-5, 81 pts.) at ST LOUIS (28-28-0-10, 66 pts.) - 3/8/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 49-51 ATS (-30.6 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 16-12 ATS (+30.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-16 ATS (+38.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 10-5 ATS (+19.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 187-129 ATS (+26.6 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
DALLAS is 9-2 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 121-68 ATS (+25.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)




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VANCOUVER (39-22-0-5, 83 pts.) at PHOENIX (27-35-0-3, 57 pts.) - 3/8/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 39-27 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 39-27 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 39-27 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 19-8 ATS (+8.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 12-6 ATS (+18.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
VANCOUVER is 40-25 ATS (+68.1 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 98-118 ATS (-68.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-1 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 5-1-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Florida State vs. Clemson
The Seminoles come into this contest hot after erasing a six-point deficit in the last two minutes at Miami on Saturday and pulling out a 98-90 win in overtime. FSU has one of the best players in the ACC in Al Thornton and the senior played like it against the Hurricanes with a career-high 45 points. Clemson picked up a big win as well at Virginia Tech (75-74), but prior to that had lost seven of its last nine and hadn't won away from home since beating NC State back on January 9. The Seminoles look like a good underdog pick (+1) in this one according to Dunkel, which has FSU favored straight up by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: FSU (+1). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8
Time Posted: 9:30 a.m. EST

Game 805-806: Villanova vs. Georgetown
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 70.976; Georgetown 75.550
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (+5 1/2)

Game 807-808: Syracuse vs. Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 71.047; Notre Dame 69.676
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (+1 1/2)

Game 809-810: West Virginia vs. Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 67.108; Louisville 74.979
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 8
Vegas Line: Louisville by 4
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-4)

Game 811-812: Marquette vs. Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 69.372; Pittsburgh 71.477
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 813-814: Dayton vs. Xavier
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 57.092; Xavier 69.200
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 12
Vegas Line: Xavier by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-9 1/2)

Game 815-816: Fordham vs. Rhode Island
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 56.318; Rhode Island 58.164
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 2
Vegas Line: Fordham by 1
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+1)

Game 817-818: St. Louis vs. Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 57.550; Massachusetts 66.093
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 7
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (-7)

Game 819-820: St. Joseph's vs. George Washington
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 57.479; George Washington 58.906
Dunkel Line: George Washington by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 821-822: Florida State vs. Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 69.641; Clemson 65.356
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Clemson by 1
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (+1)

Game 823-824: Miami (FL) vs. Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 60.594; Maryland 75.554
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 15
Vegas Line: Maryland by 12
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (-12)

Game 825-826: NC State vs. Duke
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 62.188; Duke 71.287
Dunkel Line: Duke by 9
Vegas Line: Duke by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+9 1/2)

Game 827-828: Wake Forest vs. Georgia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 59.777; Georgia Tech 71.678
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 12
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 10
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-10)

Game 829-830: Minnesota vs. Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 56.020; Michigan 66.534
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-8 1/2)

Game 831-832: Northwestern vs. Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 56.881; Michigan State 70.119
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 13
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-11 1/2)

Game 833-834: Penn State vs. Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 56.618; Illinois 68.197
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois by 11
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-11)

Game 835-836: Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 50.146; Toledo 60.775
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Toledo by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (-9 1/2)

Game 837-838: Ohio vs. Miami (OH)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 53.780; Miami (OH) 57.822
Dunkel Line: Miami (OH) by 4
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH)

Game 839-840: Central Michigan vs. Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 49.512; Akron 64.936
Dunkel Line: Akron by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Akron by 13
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-13)

Game 841-842: Western Michigan vs. Kent State
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 58.034; Kent State 60.133
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 843-844: Oklahoma vs. Iowa State
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 68.081; Iowa State 59.801
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-6 1/2)

Game 845-846: Colorado vs. Texas Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 55.221; Texas Tech 66.376
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 11
Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 12
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+12)

Game 847-848: Nebraska vs. Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 62.598; Oklahoma State 61.190
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+4 1/2)

Game 849-850: Baylor vs. Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 60.274; Missouri 65.723
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 4
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-4)

Game 851-852: Alabama vs. Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 63.551; Kentucky 68.870
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 4
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-4)

Game 853-854: South Carolina vs. Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 63.236; Arkansas 69.241
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 6
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 6
Dunkel Pick: Neutral

Game 855-856: Georgia vs. Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 65.869; Auburn 66.416
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 1
Vegas Line: Georgia by 3
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+3)

Game 857-858: LSU vs. Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 65.840; Tennessee 70.135
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-2)

Game 859-860: Rice vs. Central Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 52.045; Central Florida 59.525
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (-5 1/2)

Game 861-862: Southern Mississippi vs. Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 58.827; Houston 59.675
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1
Vegas Line: Houston by 3
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (+3)

Game 863-864: Marshall vs. Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 52.577; Memphis 79.250
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 26 1/2
Vegas Line: Memphis by 21 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-21 1/2)

Game 865-866: Tulsa vs. Tulane
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 56.884; Tulane 59.371
Dunkel Line: Tulane by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 867-868: Idaho vs. Nevada
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 44.710; Nevada 64.890
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 20
Vegas Line: Nevada by 19 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-19 1/2)

Game 869-870: Hawaii vs. Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 64.163; Utah State 58.245
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 6
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-2 1/2)

Game 871-872: Boise State vs. Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 56.976; Fresno State 59.681
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State

Game 873-874: Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 53.745; New Mexico State 60.695
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 7
Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+11 1/2)

Game 875-876: Arizona vs. Oregon
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 68.200; Oregon 65.547
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-1 1/2)

Game 877-878: California vs. UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: California 60.524; UCLA 73.724
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 13
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 879-880: Stanford vs. USC
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 66.810; USC 65.892
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 1
Vegas Line: USC by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (+2 1/2)

Game 881-882: Washington vs. Washington State
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 68.346; Washington State 68.016
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 883-884: TCU vs. BYU
Dunkel Ratings: TCU 52.979; BYU 67.856
Dunkel Line: BYU by 15
Vegas Line: BYU by 11
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-11)

Game 885-886: Wyoming vs. Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 55.311; Air Force 65.145
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 10
Vegas Line: Air Force by 5
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (-5)

Game 887-888: Utah vs. UNLV
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 56.708; UNLV 65.925
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 9
Vegas Line: UNLV by 13
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+13)

Game 889-890: Colorado State vs. San Diego State
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 58.868; San Diego State 64.768
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 6
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 4
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (-4)

Game 891-892: Pacific vs. CS Fullerton
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 51.808; CS Fullerton 50.670
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 893-894: UC Irvine vs. UC Santa Barbara
Dunkel Ratings: UC Irvine 50.751; UC Santa Barbara 54.658
Dunkel Line: UC Santa Barbara by 4
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Dallas at St. Louis
Dallas was already one of the worst offensive teams in the league, but the offense has really been sputtering lately. The Stars have dropped three straight while scoring only three goals over that span. Dallas' latest loss was a 4-0 shutout at the hands of San Jose, which enabled the Sharks to move ahead of the Stars in the standings. The Blues looked to throw in the towel after dealing away Keith Tkachuk and Bill Guerin, but are a respectable 2-1-1 since the trades. St. Louis looks like a good underdog pick in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Blues favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8
Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: Minnesota at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 13.253; Boston 12.244
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+1 1/2); Under

Game 53-54: Florida at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 13.178; Philadelphia 11.424
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over

Game 55-56: Montreal at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.273; Atlanta 12.831
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under

Game 57-58: New Jersey at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.833; Pittsburgh 13.240
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under

Game 59-60: NY Rangers at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.704; NY Islanders 13.141
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+1 1/2); Under

Game 61-62: Toronto at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 12.295; Ottawa 13.411
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+1 1/2); Over

Game 63-64: Calgary at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 12.543; Nashville 13.364
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 65-66: Dallas at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.001; St. Louis 12.794
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+1 1/2); Under

Game 67-68: Vancouver at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 13.586; Phoenix 11.405
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-1 1/2); Under

[Udog]

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Remaining Games

VILLANOVA (21 - 9) vs. GEORGETOWN (23 - 6) - 3/8/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
GEORGETOWN is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
GEORGETOWN is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGETOWN is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 3-2 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 3-2 straight up against GEORGETOWN 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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SYRACUSE (21 - 9) vs. NOTRE DAME (23 - 6) - 3/8/2007, 11:20 AM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in conference tournament games 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
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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W VIRGINIA (21 - 8) vs. LOUISVILLE (22 - 8) - 3/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
LOUISVILLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
LOUISVILLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
LOUISVILLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
W VIRGINIA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
W VIRGINIA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.

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




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MARQUETTE (23 - 8) vs. PITTSBURGH (25 - 6) - 3/8/2007, 9:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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DAYTON (18 - 11) vs. XAVIER (23 - 7) - 3/8/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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




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FORDHAM (17 - 11) vs. RHODE ISLAND (17 - 13) - 3/8/2007, 11:20 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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SAINT LOUIS (18 - 12) vs. MASSACHUSETTS (23 - 7) - 3/8/2007, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 104-73 ATS (+23.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 103-68 ATS (+28.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 37-17 ATS (+18.3 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 65-41 ATS (+19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 2-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-1 straight up against SAINT LOUIS 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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ST JOSEPHS (17 - 13) vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON (20 - 8) - 3/8/2007, 8:50 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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OHIO U (18 - 12) vs. MIAMI OHIO (15 - 14) - 3/8/2007, 2:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 149-115 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 149-115 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a neutral court underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
OHIO U is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
OHIO U is 109-77 ATS (+24.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

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




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C MICHIGAN (12 - 17) vs. AKRON (24 - 6) - 3/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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




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W MICHIGAN (15 - 15) vs. KENT ST (20 - 10) - 3/8/2007, 9:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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



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RICE (14 - 15) vs. C FLORIDA (22 - 8) - 3/8/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
RICE is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
C FLORIDA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.

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




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SOUTHERN MISS (19 - 10) vs. HOUSTON (16 - 14) - 3/8/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

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




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MARSHALL (12 - 18) at MEMPHIS (27 - 3) - 3/8/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MARSHALL is 37-60 ATS (-29.0 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 166-126 ATS (+27.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 166-126 ATS (+27.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 100-71 ATS (+21.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in home games in March games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 99-70 ATS (+22.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 72-42 ATS (+25.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 2-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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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TULSA (19 - 10) vs. TULANE (16 - 12) - 3/8/2007, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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



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CALIFORNIA (14 - 16) vs. UCLA (26 - 4) - 3/8/2007, 5:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 4-3 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-2 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons



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WASHINGTON (18 - 12) vs. WASHINGTON ST (24 - 6) - 3/8/2007, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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



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PACIFIC (11 - 18) vs. CS-FULLERTON (19 - 9) - 3/8/2007, 9:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 4-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 4-2 straight up against CS-FULLERTON 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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UC-IRVINE (13 - 17) vs. UC-SANTA BARBARA (18 - 10) - 3/8/2007, 11:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Thursday, March 8th

Chicago at Orlando, 8:05 EST TNT
Chicago: 17-6 ATS off a loss by 15+ points
Orlando: 5-18 ATS after losing 2 of their last 3 games

San Antonio at Sacramento, 10:35 EST TNT
San Antonio: 24-11 ATS away off an Over
Sacramento: 20-10 Over off a home game

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Thursday, March 8th

Minnesota at Boston, 7:05 EST
Minnesota: 9-3 SU off BB games allowing 3+ goals
Boston: 1-5 SU vs. Boston

Florida at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Florida: 0-10 SU away after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Philadelphia: 25-12 SU vs. Florida

Montreal at Atlanta, 7:05 EST
Montreal: 18-6 SU vs. Atlanta
Atlanta: 4-11 SU after winning 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 7:35 EST
New Jersey: 8-1 SU away off a division game
Pittsburgh: 9-22 SU at home vs. New Jersey

NY Rangers at NY Islanders, 7:35 EST
NY Rangers: 6-15 SU off a combined score of 3 goals or less
NY Islanders: 15-7 SU after losing 2 of their last 3 games

Toronto at Ottawa, 7:35 EST
Toronto: 11-4 SU away in the second half of the season
Ottawa: 1-8 SU at home after allowing 5+ games

Calgary at Nashville, 8:05 EST
Calgary: 9-23 SU in road games
Nashville: 6-0 vs. Calgary

Dallas at St. Louis, 8:05 EST
Dallas: 15-4 SU off BB home losses
St. Louis: 1-7 SU off a home loss by 2+ goals

Vancouver at Phoenix, 9:05 EST
Vancouver: 10-2 SU off BB Overs
Phoenix: 4-15 SU at home after losing 3 of their last 4 games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change