Sunday Trends and Indexes 03/11

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday, March 11


Good Luck on day #70 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 Sunday

I'll be looking at all thirty big league teams this spring; we look at the Colorado Rockies today...........

-- Todd Helton's .476 slugging percentage last year was the lowest of his career.

-- Jeff Baker knocked in 21 runs in 17 September games.

-- Colorado's 4.66 ERA last year was lowest in their history.

-- Jeff Francis has 18-8 career record at Coors, 12-17 on road.

-- Brad Hawpe hit 22 homers, 16 away from Coors Field.

-- Rockies had 119 sacrifice bunts last year, most of any team in major leagues since the '79 Twins had 142.

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Sunday's List of 13: Final thoughts on our way to pay visit to Bracketville....................

13) Funniest site of the whole season is Danny Ainge visiting with the Durant family in the stands at the Big 12 tournament, as in, "Yes, your son is going to save my job someday; we'll pay him whatever he wants."

12) When Durant teed up a trey with game tied at 61-all, was there any doubt he was draining it? He has a lot of Larry Bird in him, for sure. And he's still a kid; he's going to get heavier, stronger and a lot better, which is scary.

11) Raise your hand if you thought Oregon would lead USC by almost 40 in second half. I didn't think so.

10) Why exactly is Memphis still in Conference USA? There are no leagues that the Tigers' presence wouldn't help?

9) Supposedly, there is a $900,000 check waiting in Arkansas for Stan Heath, should Razorbacks miss NCAAs; problem is, they are one win from an SEC title-- if Hogs make NCAAs, the check goes uncashed, and Heath stays. Coaching is crazy; a lot of money, a lot of stress. .

8) Auburn in '85, Arkansas in '00 are only teams to win title in SEC when they had to win four games; South Carolina lost in finals trying to do it last season.

7) There's a new sheriff on Tobacco Road, and he wears a red sportscoat; simply put, Sidney Lowe is the man. All bubble teams are rooting hard for NC State to lose on Sunday.

6) Famous alumni of Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo include John Madden and Weird Al Yankovic.

5) It is funny that a whole bunch of Mormons went to Vegas to watch their team play in conference tournament; are there two things that go together less than Mormons and Vegas? BYU is very good, by the way.

4) For some unknown reason, Mountain West hid their title game on the Versus Channel, which I found by accident; this move hasn't worked for the NHL, why would the Mountain West do it? It makes no sense.

3) Kyle Shiloh of Nevada tore a hamstring slipping on a logo on the court, a really bad injury. How stupid to risk health of the kids to put corporate logos on the court.

2) Florida A&M won MEAC title on perfect alley-oop pass at 0:01.4 left in game, on side out of bounds play. Perfect call by coach Mike Gillespie, and perfect execution.

1) According to kenpom.com my second favorite website, the play-in game figures to be Florida A&M (RPI 184) and either Central Connecticut or Northwestern State, which is favored to lose to A&M-Corpus Christi in their title game Sunday. If Demons lose, looks like Central Connecticut in play-in game.

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College Basketball – Tips and Trends

NCAAB
Tips and trends


Sunday, March 11

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ACC Championship - N.C. State vs. #8 North Carolina (ESPN | 1 PM ET)
North Carolina star Tyler Hans-brough is still adjusting to wearing a protective mask in action, as he's been held to single digits in both of the Tar Heels' tournament games. EDGE: NC STATE
The Wolfpack haven't won an ACC tournament title since 1987. EDGE: UNC
The Tarheels defense held Boston College to just 34.5 percent shooting in the ACC semifinal, after limiting Florida State to 30.9 percent in the quarterfinals. EDGE: UNC & UNDER
Automatic bid to NCAA Tournament on the line.


SEC Championship - Arkansas vs. #6 Florida (CBS | 1 PM ET)
Despite losing two straight and three of its last four regular-season games, Florida has outscored its opponents by nearly 19 points per game and will play in its fourth straight SEC title game. BIG EDGE: FLORIDA
Florida has won the last two SEC championships and has a chance to be the first team since Kentucky in 1997-99 to win three straight conference titles. EDGE: FLORIDA
Arkansas and Florida have split their two SEC tournament matchups. The Gators beat the Razorbacks 74-71 in last season's quarterfinals, while Arkansas won 75-74 in the 1999 quarterfinals. Arkansas may have played its way into the NCAA tournament field with a 81-72 win over Mississippi State in Saturday's semifinal matchup, but would gain an automatic bid with a victory on Sunday. EDGE: ARKANSAS
Automatic bid to NCAA Tournament on the line.


Big 12 Championship - #15 Texas vs. #2 Kansas (ESPN | 3 PM ET)
Kansas is 4-1 all-time - the most victories of any school - in the championship game of the Big 12 tournament. In last season's title game, the Jayhawks defeated the Longhorns 80-68. EDGE: KANSAS
The Jayhawks are a perfect 5-0 this season in games played at neutral sites. EDGE: KANSAS
Texas star Kevin Durant is averaging 29.8 points over his last five games and his performance Saturday made him just the second player in Big 12 history to score at least 800 total points in a season. EDGE: TEXAS
Kansas leads the all-time series with Texas 13-5 and has won three of the last four meetings between the schools. This is the third appearance in four years for the Longhorns in the Big 12 championship game. Texas is 0-3 all-time in the conference finals play. EDGE: KANSAS
Automatic bid to NCAA Tournament on the line.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends


Sunday, March 11

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Seattle SuperSonics at Toronto Raptors (1 PM ET)
Seattle has won nine of the last 11 meetings between these teams, including a 110-97 victory on December 23rd. BIG EDGE: SONICS
The SuperSonics have lost 17 of their last 20 road games while the Raptors ahve won 10 of 12 at home. BIG EDGE: RAPTORS
Toronto is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games playing on three or more days of rest.
The UNDER is 9-2 in the SuperSonics last 11 games overall.


Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers (3 PM ET)
Detroit has won six of its last seven away from home and has been even better against Los Angeles, winning eight straight and 17 of 21 over the Clippers. The Pistons have won three in a row in Los Angeles and seven of the last 10 meetings there. BIG EDGE: PISTONS
All five starters scored in double figures for Detroit in its 92-74 win over the Clippers at home on Feb. 12. Los Angeles shot 32.4 percent from the field, its second-worst performance this season. EDGE: PISTONS
The UNDER is 13-3 in the Clippers last 16 games overall.


Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings (3:30 PM ET)
Sacramento forward Ron Artest has been reinstated to the team, after being arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. In Artest's absence, the Kings have split the first two games of its three-game homestand. EDGE: KINGS
The Kings begin a five-game road trip on Tuesday against Cleveland. They are 18-13 at Arco Arena but only 10-20 on the road, making Sunday's game an important one. EDGE: KINGS
Sacramento has won five in a row and 17 of 21 in the series. Those numbers don't bode well for Denver, which is lacking confidence after going 1-3 this month and losing seven of 10 overall. BIG EDGE: KINGS
Denver has lost seven of its past 10 road games, Sacramento has won eight of 10 at home. BIG EDGE: KINGS
The UNDER is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings.


Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets (6:30 PM ET)
Orlando has failed to score 100 points in nine of its last 10 games, going 2-8 in that span and has lost 20 of 27. EDGE: UNDER
A big reason Orlando has plummeted down the standing is its struggles on the road. The team has lost 17 of 20 away from home, including nine of its last 10. BIG EDGE: ROCKETS
Houston has won eight of nine against the Magic heading into Sunday's series finale. BIG EDGE: ROCKETS
The Magic are 1-8 ATS in the last nine meetings.


Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN | 9 PM ET)
Dallas has won 36 of its last 38 games, but one of the losses was a 101-98 defeat to the Lakers back on January 7th that snapped a 13-game winning streak. The Mavericks will certainly be motivated with thoughts of revenge on national television. BIG EDGE: MAVS
Mavericks stars Josh Howard and Dirk Nowitzki have combined to average 52.3 points in three games against Los Angeles - eight more than their combined average this season. EDGE: MAVS
The Lakers are a far different team than the one that beat Dallas back in January. They have lost five straight and 11 of 14 after a 108-92 defeat at Philadelphia on Friday in the finale of a winless four-game road trip. EDGE: MAVS
The Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings in Los Angeles.

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Hockey – Tips and Trends

NHL
Tips and trends


Sunday, March 11

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Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild (3 PM ET)
Colorado has won a season-high five straight games, outscoring opponents 18-8 during the streak. EDGE: AVALANCHE
Goaltenders Niklas Backstrom and Josh Harding have helped Minnesota go 12-3-3 over its last 18 games. Backstrom is 10-3-2 with a 2.34 GAA in his last 16 starts, shile Harding is 2-0-1 with a 0.66 GAA in four appearances. BIG EDGE: WILD
The Wild have killed all 24 opponents' pwr plays over the last nine games and are 6-1-2 in that span. EDGE: WILD


Vancouver Canucks at Anaheim Ducks (8 PM ET)
Vancouver goaltender Roberto Luongo will try to become just the sixth goaltender in league history to win 40 games in multiple seasons. EDGE: CANUCKS
The Canucks have won four of their last five in Anaheim, including a 3-2 overtime victory on February 20th in which rookie backup Dany Sabourin made 38 saves for his first career win. EDGE: CANUCKS
Anaheim goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere is 2-0-1 and has stopped 71 of 75 shots against the Canucks this season. BIG EDGE: DUCKS

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NBA
Short Sheet


Sunday, March 11th

Seattle at Toronto, 1:05 EST
Seattle: 18-4 Over off a SU loss as a favorite
Toronto: 10-0 ATS revenging a DD road loss

Detroit at LA Clippers, 3:05 EST
Detroit: 11-5 ATS vs. LA Clippers
LA Clippers: 4-19 ATS as an underdog

(TC) Chicago at Boston, 6:05 EST
Chicago: 3-11 ATS playing with 2 days rest
Boston: 2-12 ATS as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points

(TC) Orlando at Houston, 6:35 EST
Orlando: 12-3 Over off a loss by 15+ points
Houston: 5-14 ATS off BB SU wins

Denver at Sacramento, 3:30 EST ABC
Denver: 8-1 Under vs. Sacramento
Sacramento: 5-0 ATS vs. Denver

Washington at Miami, 6:05 EST NBATV
Washington: 13-7 ATS at Miami
Miami: 20-9 Under in home games

Indiana at Cleveland, 6:05 EST
Indiana: 43-19 Under after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Cleveland: 14-3 ATS 2nd half of season

Golden State at Portland, 9:05 EST
Golden State: 8-1 Under vs. Portland
Portland: 3-15 ATS as a home favorite

Dallas at LA Lakers, 9:05 EST ESPN
Dallas: 0-4 ATS vs. LA Lakers
LA Lakers: 8-0 Over off 3+ SU losses

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Sunday, March 11th

Carolina at NY Rangers, 12:35 EST NBC
Carolina: 15-3 Under revenging a loss of 2+ goals
NY Rangers: 16-8 Under 2nd half of season

Boston at Detroit, 12:35 EST
Boston: 3-10 SU as a road underdog of +200 or higher
Detroit: 13-1 SU at home off an Under

Colorado at Minnesota, 3:05 EST
Colorado: 9-2 Over off BB Unders
Minnesota: 8-1 Under at home off a road win

Los Angeles at Dallas, 3:35 EST
Los Angeles: 7-26 SU off a road game
Dallas: 18-7 SU vs. division opponents

Vancouver at Anaheim, 8:05 EST
Vancouver: 24-9 Under off a road game
Anaheim: 16-4 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

Edmonton at San Jose, 8:05 EST
Edmonton: 21-11 Under playing with revenge
San Jose: 10-2 Under off a road loss by 2+ goals

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet
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Guys,
The info for the Kansas/Texas game is missing. We'll add it as soon as it becomes available.

Sunday, March 11th


ACC Conference Tournament
Championship Game
Tampa, Florida

NC State vs. North Carolina, 1:00 EST ESPN
NC State: 16-5 ATS in conference tournaments
North Carolina: 5-1 Over vs. NC State


SEC Conference Tournament
Championship Game
Atlanta, Georgia

Arkansas vs. Florida, 1:00 EST CBS
Arkansas: 13-5 Over playing with revenge
Florida: 15-1 ATS in tournament games


Big 12 Conference Tournament
Championship Game
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Texas vs. Kansas, 3:00 EST ESPN
Texas:
Kansas:


Big Ten Conference Tournament
Championship Game
Chicago, Illinois

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State, 3:30 EST CBS
Wisconsin: 28-8 Under revenging a road loss
Ohio State: 1-5 ATS as a neutral court favorite of 3 or less

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 11

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NC STATE (18 - 14) vs. N CAROLINA (27 - 6) - 3/11/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
N CAROLINA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
N CAROLINA is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
N CAROLINA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.
NC STATE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 4-2 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 5-1 straight up against NC STATE 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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ARKANSAS (21 - 12) vs. FLORIDA (28 - 5) - 3/11/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 38-58 ATS (-25.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
FLORIDA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 15-1 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-1 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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TEXAS (24 - 8) vs. KANSAS (29 - 4) - 3/11/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.

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




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WISCONSIN (29 - 4) vs. OHIO ST (29 - 3) - 3/11/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival this season.

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




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NORTHWESTERN ST (17 - 14) vs. TEXAS A&M CC (25 - 6) - 3/11/2007, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M CC is 1-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN ST over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, March 11

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SEATTLE (25 - 37) at TORONTO (33 - 29) - 3/11/2007, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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DETROIT (38 - 22) at LA CLIPPERS (29 - 32) - 3/11/2007, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 18-27 ATS (-11.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 4-19 ATS (-16.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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CHICAGO (36 - 28) at BOSTON (18 - 43) - 3/11/2007, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in road games this season.
CHICAGO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points this season.
CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
CHICAGO is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 66-48 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 25-40 ATS (-19.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-2 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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ORLANDO (29 - 34) at HOUSTON (38 - 24) - 3/11/2007, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 184-233 ATS (-72.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
ORLANDO is 183-232 ATS (-72.2 Units) in road games since 1996.
ORLANDO is 38-56 ATS (-23.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 49-76 ATS (-34.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
ORLANDO is 40-69 ATS (-35.9 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
HOUSTON is 165-124 ATS (+28.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 24-47 ATS (-27.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against ORLANDO 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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DENVER (29 - 31) at SACRAMENTO (28 - 33) - 3/11/2007, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 7-2 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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WASHINGTON (34 - 27) at MIAMI (32 - 29) - 3/11/2007, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 97-130 ATS (-46.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
MIAMI is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
MIAMI is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 9-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 13-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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INDIANA (29 - 32) at CLEVELAND (37 - 25) - 3/11/2007, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 84-70 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 68-50 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 210-159 ATS (+35.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.

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




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GOLDEN STATE (29 - 35) at PORTLAND (25 - 36) - 3/11/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 64-79 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 41-55 ATS (-19.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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DALLAS (51 - 9) at LA LAKERS (33 - 30) - 3/11/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 87-72 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 71-52 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) on Sunday games since 1996.
DALLAS is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
DALLAS is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 119-85 ATS (+25.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 7-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 5-5 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 11

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CAROLINA (34-28-0-7, 75 pts.) at NY RANGERS (33-27-0-8, 74 pts.) - 3/11/2007, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 34-35 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 34-35 ATS (-12.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 34-35 ATS (-12.5 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 15-19 ATS (+15.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 15-19 ATS (+15.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 15-19 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
NY RANGERS are 88-121 ATS (-93.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 25-36 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 4-3 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 4-3-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)




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BOSTON (32-31-0-5, 69 pts.) at DETROIT (43-16-0-9, 95 pts.) - 3/11/2007, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 77-29 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

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




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COLORADO (34-29-0-5, 73 pts.) at MINNESOTA (38-24-0-7, 83 pts.) - 3/11/2007, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 61-42 ATS (+116.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
COLORADO is 4-0 ATS (+4.0 Units) in March games this season.
COLORADO is 10-8 ATS (+23.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-6 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 8-6-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)




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LOS ANGELES (22-34-0-12, 56 pts.) at DALLAS (39-23-0-5, 83 pts.) - 3/11/2007, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DALLAS is 13-14 ATS (-3.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-6-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)




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VANCOUVER (41-22-0-5, 87 pts.) at ANAHEIM (41-17-0-11, 93 pts.) - 3/11/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 14-3 ATS (+6.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 41-27 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 41-27 ATS (+11.4 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 41-27 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 19-16 ATS (+39.1 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 19-16 ATS (+39.1 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 19-16 ATS (+39.1 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 21-8 ATS (+10.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 18-15 ATS (+36.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 9-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 13-15 ATS (-20.0 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 5-2 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 5-2-0 straight up against VANCOUVER 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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EDMONTON (30-32-0-6, 66 pts.) at SAN JOSE (40-25-0-3, 83 pts.) - 3/11/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 30-38 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 30-38 ATS (-13.3 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
EDMONTON is 30-38 ATS (-13.3 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
EDMONTON is 101-83 ATS (+184.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
EDMONTON is 49-49 ATS (+106.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 18-15 ATS (+18.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
SAN JOSE is 18-15 ATS (+18.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
SAN JOSE is 18-15 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
SAN JOSE is 6-9 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
SAN JOSE is 5-8 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 11-19 ATS (-15.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 4-7 ATS (-13.2 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
EDMONTON is 9-4 (+6.7 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 9-4-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Wisconsin vs. Ohio State
The Badgers have shown that they can win without Brian Butch. Since their center went down with a wrist injury, Wisconsin has beaten Michigan State twice and dominated Illinois (53-41) on the defensive end yesterday in the Big Ten semis. As expected, Big Ten player of the year Alando Tucker (21 points vs. Illinois) has stepped up to keep the Badgers in contention for a No. 1 seed in the NCAAs. These two teams split the season series with Wisconsin winning in Madison (72-69) and then losing by only a point in Columbus (49-48) on Feb. 25. That game was decided only after Mike Conley's runner with four seconds left. The Badgers certainly have enough to hang around in this one and look like a good underdog pick (+1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Badgers favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11
Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST

Game 519-520: NC State vs. North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 67.125; North Carolina 77.494
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+14 1/2)

Game 521-522: Arkansas vs. Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 71.573; Florida 74.088
Dunkel Line: Florida by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida by 9
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (+9)

Game 523-524: Texas vs. Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 71.719; Kansas 81.600
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 10
Vegas Line: Kansas by 6
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-6)

Game 525-526: Wisconsin vs. Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 74.342; Ohio State 73.814
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 1
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (+1 1/2)

Game 527-528: Northwestern St. vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern St. 50.539; Texas A&M Corpus Christi 58.025
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M Corpus Christi by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Detroit at LA Clippers
The Clippers have been slumping lately, but have still won four of their last five at home, including wins over Eastern Conference foes Indiana (87-64) and Charlotte (100-93). Of course Detroit is a major step up in competition, but the Clippers will get the advantage of not having to face Rasheed Wallace, who has been suspended for the game after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. And the Pistons haven't exactly been tearing it up in March as they come in with a 2-3 record, including back-to-back home losses to Golden State and Cleveland. Los Angeles looks like a decent home underdog pick (+3 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Clippers favored straight up by 3. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11
Time Posted: 10:00 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: Seattle at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 115.121; Toronto 117.874
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 2 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 6 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+6 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Detroit at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 118.727; LA Clippers 121.704
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3; 168
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 3 1/2; 174 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+3 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Chicago at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 122.009; Boston 120.314
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 206 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+5); Over

Game 507-508: Orlando at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 115.085; Houston 126.652
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 11 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 8 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-8 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: Denver at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 114.639; Sacramento 120.349
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 5 1/2; 214 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 511-512: Washington at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 114.099; Miami 129.056
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 15; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-5); Under

Game 513-514: Indiana at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 109.284; Cleveland 125.093
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 16; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 10 1/2; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-10 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Golden State at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 117.547; Portland 116.386
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 208
Dunkel Pick: Golden State; Under

Game 517-518: Dallas at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 129.971; LA Lakers 119.482
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 10 1/2; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 6 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-6 1/2); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Colorado at Minnesota
Facing the prospect of missing the postseason for the first time since 1993-94, the Avalanche are putting together a strong run that has seen them win five straight, while outscoring the opposition 18-8. The latest win came against Eastern Conference-leading Buffalo (3-2) on Wednesday on Wojtek Wolski's game-winner in the final period. The Avs are also getting strong play from rookie Paul Statsny, who has eight goals and 17 assists during a 17-game scoring streak. Colorado will face a tough opponent in the Wild, who are 6-1-2 over its last nine games, but look like a decent road underdog pick according to Dunkel, which has the Avalanche favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11
Time Posted: 11:00 a.m. EST

Game 1-2: Carolina at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.884; NY Rangers 12.906
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+1 1/2); Under

Game 3-4: Boston at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.830; Detroit 13.907
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-1 1/2); Over

Game 5-6: Colorado at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 13.517; Minnesota 13.389
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+1 1/2); Under

Game 7-8: Los Angeles at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.297; Dallas 13.014
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-1 1/2); Under

Game 9-10: Vancouver at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 13.754; Anaheim 13.261
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+1 1/2); Under

Game 11-12: Edmonton at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.577; San Jose 12.955
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-1 1/2); Under