Sunday Trends and Indexes 03/18

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday, March 18

Good Luck on day #77 of 2007!

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

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Six-Pack for Sunday

We're looking at all thirty big league teams during spring training; today, we look at the Chicago Cubs

-- Alfonso Soriano got $136M for eight years, but he isn't a pitcher, and thats where Cubs need most help.

-- Cubs committed six errors in game last year against the Dodgers, and still won.

-- Derrek Lee has homered on his birthday (Sept 6) the last four seasons.

-- Rich Hill was 6-3, 2.93 in his last 13 appearances last year.

-- Cubs allowed eight home runs in game twice last year.

-- Its all about players; otherwise, Piniella would have won in Tampa. We'll see if the Cubs have enough pitching.

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Saturday night's list of 13: Nobody asked me, but...........

13) The NCAA tournament never disappoints; even though Thursday was an uneventful day, Saturday more than made up for it with three OT games and eight highly competitive games. Tremendous action all day long.

12) I wouldn't want to sit behind Acie Law III at a game; the guy never seems to sit down. His son is terrific; Dominique Kirk is Michael Cooper; solid defender, scores when needed, clutch player. He's a 10-year NBA guy. Quite a set of guards Aggies have; the Sloan kid is explosive with the ball.

11) If they called every foul that occurred in A&M-Louisville game, they'd still be there, shooting free throws. Aggies are lucky they get to rest for few days, and very lucky to have a pair of games in Texas (San Antonio) next weekend.

10) Sometimes, handicapping comes down to making best out of what the damn selection committee gives us; for example, I would have loved to have picked both Vanderbilt, Wash St in this second round, but they got put in same bracket, so you can't pick either one. Some years work out better than others.

9) Washington State is more aggressive on offense than you think, because of the Bennett reputation, but they'll take the opening for a quick hoop anytime its given.

8) My favorite player to watch this season, of all the games I watched, was Kyle Weaver of Washington State; he is tough scrappy, can score when needed. Underpublicized because he plays out west, but he had a super season.

7) Tubby Smith is catching grief on many fronts, but mainly because they've lost six in row vs Florida, four in row against Vanderbilt. From what I've seen, those teams are really good, so while UK fans should be disappointed, you really want to fire a guy because he's lost some to really good teams?

6) Michigan fired Tommy Amaker; question is, where do they go from here? Gillespie? Montgomery? Tubby? Theus?

5) I would have three questions for Kentucky fan who wants Tubby to quit/get fired:
a) Who are you going to get who is a better coach?
b) How did you ever let Pitino get away?
c) Do you have any idea how much harder it is now to get in the Final Four? To expect a coach to get there every three or four years really isn't realistic anymore.

4) I never get enough of the Budweiser commercial with the mascots. When Holy Cross won Patriot League tournament this month, their womens' hoop coach (a guy) was mascot for that game. I would love to be a mascot for a game sometime.

3) Len Elmore seems like a normal, reasonable guy who rarely gets angry. They should team him with Gus Johnson, to keep the overly hip Johnson in his place.

One thing, though; the first half of UCLA-Indiana was awful, even though the teams were trying very hard. Elmore kept telling us what how great the defense was. Bull. Kids were clanking free throws, missing layups; don't mistake effort for achievement. Every game can't be great.

2) How was Greg Oden's fifth foul not an intentional foul; he decked the kid!!!! Ohio State doesn't win if the call is made.

1) Final tally on the day: underdogs were 6-2, after a 9-23 first round; over was 6-2, and is now 22-18 for tournament.

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College Basketball – Tips and Trends

NCAAB
Tips and trends


Sunday, March 18

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Chicago, IL

Midwest - #7 UNLV vs. #2 Wisconsin (2:30 PM ET)
UNLV has an all-time record of 31-13 (.705) in the Big Dance, which ranks fifth all-time for the highest NCAA Tournament winning percentage for all schools. EDGE: UNLV
The Runnin' Rebels are 21-4 all-time in the NCAA Tournament when playing a lower-seeded team and 2-5 when playing a higher seed. EDGE: WISCONSIN
Wisconsin has a 10-4 record this season against NCAA Tournament teams. EDGE: WISCONSIN
The Runnin' Rebels are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs.
The UNDER is 10-1-1 in the Runnin' Rebels last 12 games as an underdog

West - #8 Kentucky vs. #1 Kansas (5:05 PM ET)
Kentucky has advanced to nine of the last 12 Sweet 16s and nine of the last 15 Elite Eights. EDGE: KENTUCKY
Kansas averages 79.3 points per game and is giving up just 61.1. The Jayhawks are also outrebounding foes 40.7 to 33.1 per game. BIG EDGE: KANSAS
At 31-4, Kansas has reached the 30-win plateau for the seventh time in school history. In the six previous 30-win seasons, Kansas advanced to the Final Four three times. EDGE: KANSAS
The Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last six NCAA Tournament games.
The Jayhawks are 5-0 ATS in their last five games versus the SEC.


Columbus, OH

South - #5 Tennessee vs. #4 Virginia (12:10 PM ET)
Tennessee's 121 points in Friday's first-round victory over Long Beach State tied a school record and ranked as the sixth-most ever scored in an NCAA Tournament game. EDGE: TENNESSEE & OVER
Virginia is 6-4 in NCAA Tournament games played in the South Region. The Cavaliers are 3-1 in first-round games and 2-1 in second-round action. EDGE: VIRGINIA
The Volunteers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games.
The Cavaliers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as an underdog.

West - #5 Virginia Tech vs. #4 Southern Illinois (2:40 PM ET)
Virginia Tech certainly lacks experience in March Madness, making the school's first NCAA Tournament since the 1995-96 season. EDGE: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The Hokies enjoyed great success against teams in the NCAA Tournament, going a combined 9-4 against the field. EDGE: VIRGINIA TECH
Southern Illinois allows just 56.3 points per game, which leads the Mountain West Conference and ranks #3 in the nation out of 336 Division I teams. EDGE: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS & UNDER
The Salukis are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.
The UNDER is 4-0 in the Hokies' last four non-conference games.


New Orleans, LA

South - #7 Nevada vs. #2 Memphis (2:15 PM ET)
Nevada turned in a 14-3 record away from home this year, including a 5-1 record in neutral-site contests after picking up a 77-71 overtime victory over Creighton on Friday. BIG EDGE: NEVADA
The Wolfpack are one of just two schools to win four consecutive regular-season conference titles and appear in each of the last four NCAA Tournaments. EDGE: NEVADA
Memphis enters today with the nation's longest winning streak of 22 games. BIG EDGE: MEMPHIS
The last time the Tigers were a No. 2 seed was the 1985 NCAA Tournament. That year, Memphis road the No. 2 seed to the NCAA Final Four. EDGE: MEMPHIS
The Wolfpack are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog.
The UNDER is 4-0 in the Tigers' last four NCAA Tournament games as favorites.

Midwest - #9 Purdue vs. #1 Florida (4:45 PM ET)
Purdue leads the all-time series between the two, however Florida won the only NCAA Tournament meeting between the two back in 1987. SLIGHT EDGE: PURDUE
The Gators opened the NCAA Tournament by scoring a season-high 112 points in their win over Jackson State. Florida set a school NCAA tournament record for margin of victory with a 43-point win. BIG EDGE: FLORIDA
Florida is 17-1 in postseason play the last three years and 19-1 in March over that time. BIG EDGE: FLORIDA
The Boilermakers are 5-1 ATS in their last six neutral site games.
The Gators are 7-0 ATS in their last seven NCAA Tournament games.


Spokane, WA

Midwest - #11 Winthrop vs. #3 Oregon (2:50 PM ET)
Oregon and Winthrop have met once previously and many players who saw action in that game will be in uniform today. In fact, nine of Sunday's 10 projected starters played in the previous meeting, a 71-56 Duck win on December 22nd, 2004, at Eugene. BIG EDGE: OREGON
Winthrop upset Notre Dame 74-64 in the first round for their first win after six previous trips. SLIGHT EDGE: WINTHROP
The Eagles are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.
The Ducks are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight neutral site games.
The OVER is 13-3-1 in the Fighting Irish's last 17 non-conference games.

East - #5 USC vs. #4 Texas (5:20 PM ET)
The Trojans are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 non-conference games.
The Longhorns are 5-1 ATS in their last six games versus the Pac-10.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends


Sunday, March 18

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Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks (12:00 PM ET)
The Raptors are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 games versus the Eastern Conference.
The Knicks are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 home games.
The Raptors are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.

Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons (ABC | 3:30 PM ET)
Detroit completed its first perfect five-game road trip against Western Conference foes since 1991-92 with Friday's 105-83 victory over Phoenix. The Pistons have outscored the opposition by an average of 13.8 points during the streak. BIG EDGE: PISTONS
Dallas has lost three of their last five games at The Palace of Auburn Hills, but Detroit has been struggling at home lately. The Pistons lost their last two home games before the five-game road trip and lost three of five, while allowing opponents to average 96.6 points. EDGE: MAVS
Detroit hasn't won two games over Dallas in a single season since winning both meetings in 1997-98. EDGE: MAVS
The Mavericks are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 Sunday games.

Orlando Magic at Miami Heat (6 PM ET)
The Magic are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 road games.
The Heat are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games playing on one day of rest.

Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers (ESPN | 6 PM ET)
The Rockets are 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings in Philadelphia.
The 76ers are 7-0-2 ATS in their last nine home games.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers (9:30 PM)
The Lakers, who had lost 13 of 16 before Friday, have a chance to build off their 116-111 victory over Portland, with their next five games coming against teams with losing records. EDGE: LAKERS
Minnesota is competing for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West, but lost 106-86 at Golden State on Friday to fall to 3-9 since the All-Star break. EDGE: LAKERS
The Lakers have won two of three meetings with the Timberwolves this season and are 21-4 at home in the series since March 1994. BIG EDGE: LAKERS
The Timberwolves are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.

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Hockey – Tips and Trends

NHL
Tips and trends


Sunday, March 18

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Buffalo Sabres at Atlanta Thrashers (2 PM ET)
The Sabres are 7-1 in their last eight games versus the Southeast Division.
The Thrashers are 6-0 in their last six home games.

Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins (7:30 PM ET)
The Senators are 7-1 in the last eight meetings.
The OVER is 5-0-3 in the last eight meetings.

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Pro Basketball – Short Sheet

NBA
Short Sheet


Sunday, March 18th

Toronto at New York, 12:05 EST
Toronto: 11-23 ATS off a home loss
New York: 8-1 ATS off a loss by 6 points or less

Dallas at Detroit, 3:35 EST ABC
Dallas: 30-11 ATS off BB Overs
Detroit: 0-6 ATS after making 50% or less of their free throws

LA Clippers at New Jersey, 6:05 EST
LA Clippers: 2-10 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
New Jersey: 7-0 Under after having 2 or less steals

Orlando at Miami, 6:05 EST
Orlando: 3-15 ATS on Sundays
Miami: 16-6 ATS off ATS wins in 3 of their last 4 games

(TC) Houston at Philadelphia, 6:05 EST
Houston: 28-14 ATS away off a non-conference game
Philadelphia: 14-28 ATS off a win as an underdog

Seattle at Portland, 9:05 EST
Seattle: 11-2 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Portland: 2-13 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less

(TC) Minnesota at LA Lakers, 8:05 EST ESPN
Minnesota: 4-15 ATS in the second half of the season
LA Lakers: 22-9 ATS after scoring 110+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Hockey – Short Sheet

NHL
Short Sheet


Sunday, March 18th

Tampa Bay at Washington, 1:05 EST
Tampa Bay: 7-1 SU off BB games scoring 2 goals or less
Washington: 5-15 SU at home playing their third game in five days

Buffalo at Atlanta, 2:05 EST
Buffalo: 14-2 SU off 3+ road games
Atlanta: 2-8 SU after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7:35 EST
Ottawa: 8-1 SU revenging a loss allowing 5+ goals
Pittsburgh: 14-6 Over off a home win

San Jose at Colorado, 8:05 EST
San Jose: 8-1 Under away off 3+ wins by 2+ goals
Colorado: 6-1 SU in March

Phoenix at Dallas, 8:05 EST
Phoenix: 5-1 Under at Dallas
Dallas: 9-4 SU vs. Phoenix

Los Angeles at Anaheim, 8:05 EST
Los Angeles: 8-27 SU away in the second half of the season
Anaheim: 24-11 SU revenging a road loss

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NCAAB
Long Sheet



Sunday, March 18

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TENNESSEE (23 - 10) vs. VIRGINIA (21 - 10) - 3/18/2007, 12:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) as a neutral court favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 7-25 ATS (-20.5 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
VIRGINIA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 this season.
VIRGINIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
VIRGINIA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TENNESSEE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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




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VIRGINIA TECH (22 - 11) vs. S ILLINOIS (28 - 6) - 3/18/2007, 2:40 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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UNLV (29 - 6) vs. WISCONSIN (30 - 5) - 3/18/2007, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
UNLV is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
UNLV is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
UNLV is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
UNLV is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
UNLV is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UNLV is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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




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KENTUCKY (22 - 11) vs. KANSAS (31 - 4) - 3/18/2007, 5:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 2-0 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 2-0 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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NEVADA (29 - 4) vs. MEMPHIS (31 - 3) - 3/18/2007, 2:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 167-129 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 167-129 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 123-84 ATS (+30.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 75-43 ATS (+27.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
NEVADA is 116-79 ATS (+29.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
NEVADA is 116-79 ATS (+29.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NEVADA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
NEVADA is 43-22 ATS (+18.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
NEVADA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
NEVADA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
NEVADA is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 50-24 ATS (+23.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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




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PURDUE (22 - 11) vs. FLORIDA (30 - 5) - 3/18/2007, 4:45 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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WINTHROP (29 - 4) vs. OREGON (27 - 7) - 3/18/2007, 2:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINTHROP is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WINTHROP is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WINTHROP is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WINTHROP is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
WINTHROP is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 1-0 straight up against WINTHROP over the last 3 seasons




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USC (24 - 11) vs. TEXAS (25 - 9) - 3/18/2007, 5:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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NCAAB
Dunkel


Kentucky vs. Kansas
Kentucky survived the first round with a solid win over Villanova behind Randolph Morris' 12th double-double of the season (19 points, 11 rebounds). No doubt Tubby Smith will rely heavily on Morris today. But the Wildcats run into a Kansas team that is a notch above Villanova in both size and speed. No team has been hotter down the stretch than the Jayhawks, who have won 12 straight including a 107-67 blowout of Niagara in Round 1. Bill Self's team is outscoring opponents by 18 points and outrebounding them by 7 1/2, while keeping up a frenetic offensive pace. Four scorers average in double figures with a fifth (Sherron Collins) just missing (9.8 ppg). The Wildcats lost to Kentucky a year ago by 27 (73-46) at Allen Fieldhouse. While the outcome should be closer on a neutral court, the Jayhawks still look to have enough to cover the Vegas line (-8) according to Dunkel, which has Kansas favored by 14. Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-8). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18
Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST

Game 515-516: Tennessee vs. Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 71.081; Virginia 63.973
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 7
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-2 1/2)

Game 517-518: Virginia Tech vs. Southern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 67.621; Southern Illinois 67.519
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+1 1/2)

Game 519-520: UNLV vs. Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 69.980; Wisconsin 72.456
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (+5 1/2)

Game 521-522: Kentucky vs. Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 68.145; Kansas 82.385
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 14
Vegas Line: Kansas by 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-8)

Game 523-524: Nevada vs. Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 64.794; Memphis 74.420
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Memphis by 5
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-5)

Game 525-526: Purdue vs. Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 69.470; Florida 77.400
Dunkel Line: Florida by 8
Vegas Line: Florida by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (+11 1/2)

Game 527-528: Winthrop vs. Oregon
Dunkel Ratings: Winthrop 64.720; Oregon 71.958
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 7
Vegas Line: Oregon by 3
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (-3)

Game 529-530: USC vs. Texas
Dunkel Ratings: USC 67.004; Texas 73.957
Dunkel Line: Texas by 7
Vegas Line: Texas by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-2 1/2)

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NHL
Long Sheet


Sunday, March 18


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TAMPA BAY (39-29-0-4, 82 pts.) at WASHINGTON (25-34-0-13, 63 pts.) - 3/18/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 21-17 ATS (+41.1 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-17 ATS (+41.1 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-17 ATS (+41.1 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-12 ATS (+7.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-36 ATS (+64.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 9-5-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)




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BUFFALO (46-19-0-6, 98 pts.) at ATLANTA (38-25-0-10, 86 pts.) - 3/18/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 109-62 ATS (+20.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 109-62 ATS (+20.9 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 109-62 ATS (+20.9 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 53-33 ATS (+19.2 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 53-33 ATS (+19.2 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 53-33 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 50-31 ATS (+18.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 14-2 ATS (+10.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 49-34 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 29-21 ATS (+7.8 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
ATLANTA is 3-4 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 4-3-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)




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OTTAWA (42-23-0-7, 91 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (40-22-0-9, 89 pts.) - 3/18/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 99-65 ATS (-39.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 99-65 ATS (-39.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 99-65 ATS (-39.6 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 51-37 ATS (-35.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 27-24 ATS (-20.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 79-79 ATS (-42.8 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 40-31 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 40-31 ATS (+7.1 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 40-31 ATS (+40.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-10 ATS (+9.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-6 ATS (+3.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-9 ATS (+12.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 5-1 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 5-1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)




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SAN JOSE (44-25-0-3, 91 pts.) at COLORADO (36-29-0-6, 78 pts.) - 3/18/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 3-11 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 6-1 ATS (+7.0 Units) in March games this season.
COLORADO is 19-17 ATS (-1.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 245-213 ATS (+245.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
COLORADO is 58-56 ATS (+58.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 5-2 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 5-2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.9 Units)




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PHOENIX (28-40-0-3, 59 pts.) at DALLAS (42-24-0-5, 89 pts.) - 3/18/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 19-7 ATS (+9.9 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 63-57 ATS (+136.6 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 9-4 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)




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LOS ANGELES (24-34-0-14, 62 pts.) at ANAHEIM (43-17-0-12, 98 pts.) - 3/18/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 8-27 ATS (+49.9 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 7-26 ATS (+33.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 4-19 ATS (+32.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 15-16 ATS (-21.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 19-16 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 6-9 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 9-6-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.7 Units)
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[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Sunday, March 18


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TORONTO (36 - 30) at NEW YORK (29 - 36) - 3/18/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 38-27 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons



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DALLAS (53 - 11) at DETROIT (42 - 22) - 3/18/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against DALLAS 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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LA CLIPPERS (30 - 35) at NEW JERSEY (30 - 36) - 3/18/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 26-38 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in road games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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ORLANDO (30 - 37) at MIAMI (36 - 29) - 3/18/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 185-234 ATS (-72.4 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
ORLANDO is 183-234 ATS (-74.4 Units) in road games since 1996.
ORLANDO is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 56-83 ATS (-35.3 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
MIAMI is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
MIAMI is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-5 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-4 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons



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HOUSTON (41 - 25) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 40) - 3/18/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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SEATTLE (25 - 40) at PORTLAND (26 - 39) - 3/18/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 30-12 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
PORTLAND is 66-81 ATS (-23.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
PORTLAND is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 42-56 ATS (-19.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 7-3 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons



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MINNESOTA (28 - 36) at LA LAKERS (34 - 32) - 3/18/2007, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 66-80 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 5-5 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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[Udog]

NBA
Additional


NBA (Sunday): Play Over NBA team after having won at least 8 of their last 10 games straight up and have a losing record on the season.
(55-23 Over since 1996.) (70.5%) PLAY: Houston / Philadelphia OVER 186.5

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at New York Knicks by PK Toronto Raptors O/U 197.5
Toronto Raptors are 5-16-0 O/U After 1 Losses (PK -> 1.5)



at Detroit Pistons by NL Dallas Mavericks O/U NL
Detroit Pistons are 2-10-0 O/U After 5 ATS Wins (All Lines)
Dallas Mavericks are 45-27-0 ATS As Away Dog (All Lines)
Dallas Mavericks are 29-15-1 ATS After 3 ATS Loss (All Lines)
Dallas Mavericks are 70-45-2 ATS After 2 Home (All Lines)



at New Jersey Nets by 5.0 Los Angeles (Cl) Clippers O/U 189.0
Los Angeles (Cl) Clippers are 6-17-1 ATS After 3 Away (4 -> 5.5)



at Miami Heat by 7.0 Orlando Magic O/U 185.5
Miami Heat are 8-1-0 O/U After 3 ATS Wins (6 -> 7.5)
Orlando Magic are 172-220-6 ATS All Games (All Lines)
Orlando Magic are 92-129-5 ATS After 1 Losses (All Lines)
Orlando Magic are 86-123-4 ATS After 1 ATS Loss (All Lines)
Orlando Magic are 4-13-0 ATS After 2 Unders (6 -> 7.5)



Houston Rockets by 5.0 at Philadelphia 76ers O/U 186.5
Philadelphia 76ers are 14-36-2 ATS As Home (4 -> 5.5)
Philadelphia 76ers are 78-108-7 ATS After 1 Wins (All Lines)
Philadelphia 76ers are 20-36-2 ATS After 1 Wins (4 -> 5.5)
Philadelphia 76ers are 21-48-1 ATS After 2 ATS Wins (All Lines)
Philadelphia 76ers are 5-15-1 ATS After 2 ATS Wins (4 -> 5.5)
Philadelphia 76ers are 50-31-2 O/U After 2 Unders (All Lines)



at Portland Trailblazers by 3.5 Seattle SuperSonics O/U 196.0
Portland Trailblazers are 59-83-2 ATS As Favorite (All Lines)
Portland Trailblazers are 7-17-1 ATS As Favorite (2 -> 3.5)
Portland Trailblazers are 3-12-1 ATS As Home Favorite (2 -> 3.5)
Portland Trailblazers are 75-105-3 ATS After 1 ATS Wins (All Lines)
Portland Trailblazers are 76-106-3 ATS After 1 Overs (All Lines)



at Los Angeles (Lk) Lakers by 7.0 Minnesota Timberwolves O/U 197.0
Los Angeles (Lk) Lakers are 152-117-2 O/U As Favorite (All Lines)

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


San Jose at Colorado
The Sharks have cleaned up against lower-rated teams lately with four straight wins over Edmonton, Chicago, Phoenix and Columbus by the combined score of 18-2. But Colorado represents a step up in competition today as the Avalanche come in with a 7-0-1 record in their last eight games. The streak has pulled the Avs to within six points of slumping Calgary for the final playoff spot in the West. Paul Statsny continued his rookie record point streak (20) by scoring two goals against Phoenix in a 6-3 win on Saturday. Peter Budaj has also been solid in net, allowing only 16 goals over the eight-game span. The Avalanche look like a good home underdog pick according to Dunkel, which has Colorado favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18
Time Posted: 10:00 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: Tampa Bay at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 12.533; Washington 10.752
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-1 1/2); Under

Game 53-54: Buffalo at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 12.848; Atlanta 12.215
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+1 1/2); Under

Game 55-56: Ottawa at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 13.354; Pittsburgh 13.165
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+1 1/2); Under

Game 57-58: San Jose at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.450; Colorado 13.865
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+1 1/2); Under

Game 59-60: Phoenix at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.173; Dallas 12.760
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under

Game 61-62: Los Angeles at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.802; Anaheim 13.731
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-1 1/2); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Houston at Philadelphia
The return of Yao Ming has been a shot in the arm for Houston as the Rockets have won five of their last six, including a 114-100 win at Toronto on Friday. But they run into a surprisingly hot Philadelphia team today that actually still has a shot at getting back into the playoff picture in the East. Home cooking has helped the Sixers as they've won eight of their last nine at the Wachovia Center with the latest coming by a point over Northwest Division-leading Utah (89-88) on Kyle Korver's bucket with 5.1 seconds left. The Sixers look like a good home underdog pick (+5 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Philadelphia favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18
Time Posted: 10:00 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: Toronto at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 117.889; New York 119.117
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 1; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 197
Dunkel Pick: New York (+1 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: Dallas at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 126.960; Detroit 130.200
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 3; 196
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: LA Clippers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 115.996; New Jersey 115.914
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 183
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 5; 189
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+5); Under

Game 507-508: Orlando at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 114.001; Miami 128.987
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 15; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-7); Over

Game 509-510: Houston at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.995; Philadelphia 122.473
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 5 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+5 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: Seattle at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 115.643; Portland 115.964
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 4; 196
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+4); Over

Game 513-514: Minnesota at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 112.585; LA Lakers 110.926
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+7); Over